100 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.09% THD, with 2 channels driven
Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD™ Master Audio decoding, Pro Logic® IIz, and Digital Cinema Sound processing
analog-to-HDMI video upconversion (up to 1080p)
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration for accurate and easy automatic speaker setup
Digital Entertainment Options:
built-in Ethernet hub connects to your broadband home network and has three ports for additional Internet-ready components
front-panel USB input for direct digital connection of your iPod®, portable music player or thumb drive
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) certified to ensure optimal compatibility with other network-enabled equipment
optional streaming services include Netflix®, Pandora® Internet radio, Slacker®, and Sony Music Unlimited (registration and subscription may be required)
plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
Multi-room Audio/Video:
dual-room/dual-source output
powered and line-level stereo audio output for 2nd room (using powered 2nd-room output allows 5.2 home theater in main room)
dedicated Zone 2 HDMI output
supports playback of network and USB audio sources in Zone 2
sources connected to the optical or coaxial digital audio inputs cannot be output to Zone 2
Connections:
1080p-compatible HDMI digital video switching (8 in, 3 out)
2 HDMI outputs for main room; Zone 2 HDMI output for a second room
HDMI version 1.4a with support for 3D video, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.v.Color, auto lip-sync, and HDMI-CEC
Audio Return Channel function receives digital audio signals from a compatible HDTV's tuner via HDMI
BRAVIA™ Sync for simplified operation with compatible Sony components (HDMI-CEC)
built-in 4-port Ethernet hub
component video switching (2 in, 2 out)
digital audio inputs: 2 optical, 1 coaxial
three audio/video inputs with composite video, including:
1 front-panel input
2 rear-panel inputs
2 audio-only inputs
no phono input — to connect a turntable you'll need to add a phono preamp
2 sets of main speaker outputs (use of a second set for main output limits the system to 5.2 channels in the main room)
preamp outputs for 2 powered subwoofers
General Features:
free Sony remote app lets you use your iPod touch®, iPhone or Android™ device as a Wi-Fi remote
HDMI standby pass-through allows access to all HDMI connected devices without having to power on the receiver
advanced on-screen graphical user interface (via HDMI and component video output)
back surround speaker channels re-assignable for bi-amping front left and right speakers
