STR-DG720

Key Features
7.1 Channel Audio/Video Receiver 105 Watts X 7 Amplifier Power (8 ohms, 1Khz, 1.0% THD) BRAVIA Sync (HDMI CEC) HDMI Active Intelligence: 3 Inputs / 1 output (Video and Audio) XM Connect-and-Play Ready1 Portable Audio Enhancer with Front A/V Inputs Digital Cinema Auto Calibration with setup microphone Digital Cinema Sound Signal Processing Accepts 1080/60p and 24p video signal via HDMI Supports 8ch Linear PCM DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Component Video (3 Inputs/1 Output)

Audio Video Receiver

Key Technologies
Optimized for Blu-ray Disc and most HD Sources
Sonys A/V Receivers are engineered to be the ideal Bluray Disc A/V receiver, fully compatible with Sony Blu-ray Disc Player. Superior video switching and audio performance ensure seamless compatibility with todays demanding HD sources2. The STR-DG720 has three High Definition Media Interface (HDMI ) inputs that are capable of accepting resolutions up to 1080/24p, offering the full video quality that Blu-ray Disc format can deliver.4
BRAVIA Sync As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA Sync technology to
go beyond simple audio and video transmission. Starting with the STR-DG720, Sonys A/V receivers will transmit control functions to a select number of BRAVIA LCD televisions as well as new DVD players in the Sony line5. With One Touch Play, operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the A/V receiver turn on, then the DVD player power on and start to play, finally the BRAVIA television turns on and switches to the correct video input.5 Simple.Easy.BRAVIA Sync.
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT The demand for digital content continues to be strong. The challenge: how do you integrate
music in various forms into a receiver The answer: Sonys DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMP). Together with one of the DMP accessories (sold separately), this proprietary connection broadens the interface of home theater systems and components, connects with various devices which provide the ability to control and power devices while making set up easy and operation simple. The DMP accessories will include a PC Client Ready device, Bluetooth receiver (for todays Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and other portable devices6 ) and Audio Docking Stations compatible with Network Walkman and iPod products. So regardless of how you store your music, Sonys DIGITAL MEDIA PORT offers a point of access to integrate your portable music into a traditional home theater system.
HDMI "Active Intelligence" Powerful HDMI connectivity combined with Active Intelligence offers automatic
detection of optimal video and audio signals from all connected components with convenience of a simple one wire connection.
XM Connect-and-Play Ready A world of digital radio is at your fingertips. Connect the optional Connect-andPlay antenna, sign up for XM service and enjoy the variety of digital radio with the superior sound quality of an A/V receiver.
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Now the optimal speaker settings for your living room iareonly a press of button
away. Simply place the included microphone in your listening position and allow the strength of Sonys Digital Signal Processing to take over. Speaker placement, distance, and delays are all calibrated automatically to ensure a worry free listening experience.

Advanced A/V Sync Special Digital Signal Processing allows for lip sync delay to adjust to match the refresh rates
of todays advanced flat panel televisions and microdisplays.
Digital Cinema Sound Sonys original Digital Cinema Sound technology uses exclusive DSP technology to
recreate the precise environment of three Hollywood Dubbing Stages where your movies are created. True theater sound in the home from the source.

Features

Dolby Digital Decoding: Yes Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding: Yes dts 96/24 Decoding: Yes dts NEO:6 Decoding: Yes Dolby Digital EX Decoding: Yes Dolby Pro Logic IIX Decoding: Yes Dolby Pro Logic Decoding: Yes dts-ES Decoding: Yes Digital Cinema Sound Technology: Yes dts Decoding: Yes
Power Requirements: AC120V, 60 Hz Power Consumption (in Operation): TBD Power Consumption (in Standby): TBD

Dimensions

Weight: 17 lbs 10 oz (8Kg) Measurements: 16 15/16 x 6 1/4 x 12 1/4" (430 x 157.5 x 310mm)

Supplied Accessories

Instruction Manual FM Wire Antenna AM Loop Antenna Size AA Batteries: 2 Remote Commander Remote Control Color: Black UPC Code: 027242727472
1. XM Connect-and-Play requires satellite radio subscription and antenna which are sold separately. Antenna placement restrictions apply. 2. HD source requires HDMI and/or component video connectivity. Requires compatible HDTV for high definition playback. 3. Requires HDMI compatible HDTV with 1080/60p display capability. 4. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Requires HDTV with 1080p display capability. 5. Each product must include BRAVIA Theatre Sync feature. Please refer to owners manual for compatibility. 6. Not all Bluetooth enabled products may communicate with each other. 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, BRAVIA, Theatre Sync, Network Walkman, Digital Cinema Sound and Remote Commander are trademarks of Sony. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Dolby, Dolby Digital, and ProLogic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. dts is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All Weights and measures are approximate.

Convenience

A/B Speaker Switch: Yes (A / B) Digital Cinema Auto Calibration: Yes (MicMono) HDMI Technology: Active Intelligence

Specifications

Speaker
Speaker Terminal Type: Spring Clips (A & B)
Impedance: 8 Ohms Channel Power Rating: 7.1 Channel Power Rating: 105W x 7 Amp Power (8 ohms, THD 1.0%) Sound Fields: Cinema - 3; Music - 3; Auto Format Decoding - 11; 2 Channel - 1 Zones: Single Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name
AM/FM Memory Presets: 30 FM - 30 AM XM Connect and Play Compatible: Yes XM Memory Presets: 30

Inputs and Outputs

Composite Video Input(s): 4 (1 Front/3 Rear) Composite Video Output(s): 1 (Rear) Optical Audio Input(s): 2 (Rear) Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 1 (Rear) RCA Audio Input(s): 7 (3 Dedicated/4 Audio/Video) RCA Audio Output(s): 2 (1 A/V Output, 1 Output) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): 1 (Rear) Headphone Output(s): 1 (Front- Silver) HD Component Video Input(s): 3 (Rear) HD Component Video Output(s): 1 (Rear) HDMI Connection Input(s): 3 (Rear) HDMI Connection Output(s): 1 (Rear) Digital Media Port (Input): Yes
Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 04/16/2008
Hardware Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 1.800.222.7669 www.sony.com
Remote Control: Yes (Pre Programed)