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The Sony STR-DN1000 is a 7.1 channel audio video receiver that is capable of delivering a full HD 1080 experience. There are seven HD inputs, including four HDMI inputs and it is compatible with 24p True Cinema technology video signals and has full HD upscaling via HDMI giving you ample HD capabilities and compatibility. It's modern piano black finish is designed to match Sony's latest Blu-ray disc players allowing your setup to have an appearance to match its performance. Deep Color and x.v.Color technologies work together to give 2x the number of colors for a greater HD experience. This unit is wireless multi-room audio ready allowing you to listen to your favorite music in any room with the optional S-Air transmitter and AirStation client. Sony’s DIGITAL MEDIA PORT allows you to listen to music from an iPod, Walkman, Bluetooth device or PC with ease, and it is also satellite radio ready with optional antenna. For an easy and optimized speaker setup, simply plug in the included microphone and place in your prefered listening position, push a single button and delays are automatically adjusted based on your speaker arrangement.
MSRP $499.99
Release date May, 2009
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Features
- S-Air Ready
- Remote Control: U-RM, RM-AAU021
- Speaker Terminal Type: Screw
- Limited Warranty: 2 Year Parts and Labor
- A/B Speaker Switch
- Digital Cinema Auto Calibration: Bronze (Mic - Mono)
Audio Features
- 96k/24Bit PCM
- Cinema Studio EX. A/B/C mode
- Digital Cinema Sound Technology
- Dolby Digital +
- Dolby Digital Decoding
- Dolby Digital Dual Mono
- Dolby Digital EX Decoding
- Dolby Pro Logic Decoding
- Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding
- Dolby Pro Logic IIX Decoding
- Dolby TrueHD Decoding
- LPCM : Yes via HDMI input
- Neural - THX Surround (225, 227 only)
- dts 96/24 Decoding
- dts Decoding
- dts NEO:6 Decoding
- dts-ES Decoding (MATRIX 6.1, DISCRETE 6.1)
- dts-HD Decoding
Audio
- A/V Sync (Variable)-300msec/192kHz
- Bi-AMP
- Bravia_Sync
- Channel Power Rating: 7.1 Channel Power Rating: 110W x 7 Amp Power (8 ohms, 1KhzTHD 1.0%)
- DCAC: (Mono)-6 band
- Equalizer: BASS and Treble control
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Sound Fields: Cinema - 4; Music - 6; Auto Format Decoding - 3(7); 2 Channel - 2; Headphone - 2
- Sub Woofer Crossover: 17 Point (40-200Hz)
- Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name
Power
- Power Consumption (in Operation): 250W
- Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.3W
- Power Requirements: 120V 60Hz
Video Features
- GUI
- GUI Blending(up to Component)
- Up Conversion: up to Component and HDMI
- Up Scaling: Analog->Component/HDMI (1080i)
- iPod Browsing of Content: Yes for Music
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.): 16.85" x 10.59" x 21.26"
- Weight (Approx.): 28.66 lbs
Inputs and Outputs
- Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear)
- Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm : 1 (Rear)
- Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 1 (Rear)
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s): 3 (Rear)
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 (Rear)
- Composite Video Input(s): 4 (1 Front/3 Rear)
- Composite Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)
- Digital Media Port: 1 (Rear)
- HD Component Video Input(s): 3 (Rear)
- HD Component Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)
- HDMI Connection Input(s): 4 (Rear)
- HDMI Connection Output(s): 1 (Rear)
- Headphone Output(s): Yes (Gold)
- Optical Audio Input(s): 3 (Rear)
- RCA Audio Input(s): 5 (Rear)
- RCA Audio Output(s): 2 (Rear)
- Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear)
Convenience
- AM/FM Memory Presets: 30 AM, 30 FM
- Auto Tuning
- Direct Tuning
- Preset Memory: 90 (30 Sirius, 30 FM, 30 AM)
- Sirius Radio Ready: Yes- with optional accessory
- Sleep Timer
- Station Name Display
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Sony STR-DN1000
• Sony STR-DN1000 7.1-Channel Audio Video Receiver (Black)
• STRDN1000 home theater receiver
UPC: 027242754362
EAN: 027242769939
MPN: STR-DN1000
Competitors
MSRP $549.95
Released February, 2009
The Yamaha HTR-6260 (also called the Yamaha RX-V665) is a 7.2 channel digital home theater receiver offered by Yamaha. It supports HD audio and video featuring HD audio encoding and 1080p HDMI, with four inputs and one output with video upscaling as well as other features such as Digital ToP-ART, YPAO, Cinema DSP 3D...
Sony STR-DN1000
vs.
Yamaha HTR-6260
MSRP $549.95
Released February, 2009
Pros
- Improves to 4 HDMI inputs vs. 2 in the previous generation V663
- Upscales analog video sources to 1080p
- Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA audio decoding
Cons
- No video upconversion to component video
- No ethernet connectivity
- Only 2 component video inputs
Sony STR-DN1000
vs.
Yamaha RX-V665
MSRP $600.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- Can decode dts HD MA and Dolby TrueHD high def audio formats
- First receiver to feature the new Dolby Pro Logic IIz surround sound format
- 6 HDMI inputs - including 1 front HDMI
Cons
- Only upconverts video
to 1080i, not 1080p
- No S-Video
- No Ethernet connectivity
Sony STR-DN1000
vs.
Onkyo TX-SR607
MSRP $500.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- Analog video upconversion to 1080p over HDMI
- Full color graphic user interface
- Improved price-point over previous generation - now MSRP of $500
Cons
- No network connectivity - no ethernet, WiFi, Internet radio
- The Manual is very poor, and to date there is no user group or discussion of all the features. Pioneer should do a webinar and teach us how to fully use the system, Why is there so little info on a great system?
- Not many significant improvements over previous generation 1018AH
Sony STR-DN1000
vs.
Pioneer VSX-1019AH
MSRP $479.95
Released February, 2009
Pros
- onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
- 4 HDMI inputs
- automatic speaker calibration system
Cons
- poor upconverted image quality
- no multi-room functionality
- on screen display is text based, looks antiquated
Sony STR-DN1000
vs.
Yamaha HTR-6250
Reviews
June 16, 2009
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Pros
- 4 HDMI inputs
- upscales standard definition content to full 1080p high definition
- attractive aesthetics
- satellite radio ready (requires an add-on)
- multi-room ready (requires an add-on)
- built in AM/FM tuner
- 2-year limited warranty
- affordable for a flagship model
- remote uses AA batteries
Cons
- pretty much the same internal components as the older STR-DG920
- unattractive and reflective faceplate
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September 22, 2009
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Pros
- 4 HDMI inputs
- upscales standard definition content to full 1080p high definition
- attractive aesthetics
- satellite radio ready (requires an add-on)
- multi-room ready (requires an add-on)
- built in AM/FM tuner
- 2-year limited warranty
- affordable for a flagship model
- remote uses AA batteries
- XMB Interface (Same as PS3)
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July 27, 2009
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Pros
- 4 HDMI inputs
- upscales standard definition content to full 1080p high definition
- attractive aesthetics
- satellite radio ready (requires an add-on)
- multi-room ready (requires an add-on)
- built in AM/FM tuner
- 2-year limited warranty
- affordable for a flagship model
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July 25, 2009
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Pros
- 4 HDMI inputs
- upscales standard definition content to full 1080p high definition
- attractive aesthetics
- XMB Interface (Same as PS3)
Cons
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