Sony STR-DH500 Home Theater AV Receiver
Sony Updated: 2009-03-07 RSSUnleash this 5.1-channel A/V receiver's 500 total watts of total power and enjoy versatile HD connectivity and support for compatible portable music players.
Take HD even further. The 1080p STR-DH500 5.1-channel A/V receiver delivers one robust HD experience, with HDMI™ pass-through and 1080/24p capability, it's compatible with the latest HD sources like Blu-ray Disc™ players, PLAYSTATION®3 and more. But the connectivity doesn't stop there. You also have access to five HD inputs for even greater versatility. Finally, the STR-DH500 includes the Digital Media Port, which allows you to extend your music selection from an iPod®, Walkman® digital music player, Bluetooth® device or from a PC (accessories sold separately).
5 HD Inputs compatible with HD video
The STR-DH500 has ample HD connections compatible with various HD signals. Being the central hub of your audio and video sources, the STR-DH500 ensures seamless compatibility with today's demanding HD sources.
HD Film Quality with 24p TRUE CINEMA
Most of all Hollywood movies are shot at 24 frames per second, and Blu-ray Disc™ movies are mastered at 24 frame per second, so it is only fitting that the STR-DH500can output your films at 1080/24p for a true film-like experience at home.
Multi Function Audio Input
Sony's DIGITAL MEDIA PORT plays back music from various audio sources whether it is stored on an iPod, Walkman, Bluetooth device or PC.
Quick Speaker Set Up
An ideal listening experience is only a button away. Simply place the included microphone in your listening position, push a single button and speaker placement, distance and delays are automatically adjusted.
Product Specifications
Amplifier
* Service and Warranty Information
o Limited Warranty: 2 Year
Weights and Measurements
* Dimensions (Approx.): 17 x 6.25 x 12.75" (430 x 157.5 x 322mm)
* Weight (Approx.): 16.41 lbs (7.4Kg)
General Specifications
* Limited Warranty: 2 Year Parts and Labor
Speaker
* Speaker Terminal Type: Front: Banana, Rear and Center: Push
Convenience
* AM/FM Memory Presets: 30 FM - 30 AM
* Auto Tuning: Yes
* Direct Tuning: Yes (Remote)
* Preset Memory: 90 (30 Sirius, 30 FM, 30 AM)
* Sleep Timer: Yes
* Station Name Display: Yes
Audio Features
* 96k/24Bit PCM: Yes
* Cinema Studio EX. A/B/C mode: Yes
* Digital Cinema Sound™ Technology: Yes
* Dolby® Digital Decoding: Yes
* Dolby® Digital Dual Mono: Yes
* Dolby® Pro Logic® Decoding: Yes
* Dolby® Pro Logic® II Decoding: Yes
* dts® Decoding: Yes
Hardware
* Remote Control: Yes, RM-AAU020
Power
* Power Consumption (in Operation): 120V 60Hz
* Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.3W
* Power Requirements: 120V 60Hz
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): 2 (1 Front/1 Rear)
* Composite Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)
* Digital Media Port: 1 (Rear)
* HD Component Video Input(s): 2 (Rear)- pass through
* HD Component Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)
* HDMI™ Connection Input(s): 3 (Rear)- switcher
* HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1 (Rear)
* Headphone Output(s): 1 (Front- Gold)
* Optical Audio Input(s): 2 (Rear)
* RCA Audio Input(s): 4 (2 Dedicated Audio/2 Audio/Video)
* Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear)- 13 point Crossover (40-160Hz)
Audio
* A/V Sync: Yes (fixed)
* Bravia_Sync: Yes
* Channel Power Rating: 5.1 Channel Power Rating: 100W x 5 Amp Power (8 ohms, THD 1.0%)
* DSP: Sharc
* Equalizer: BASS and Treble control
* Impedance: 8 Ohms
* Sound Fields: Cinema StudioEX. A/B/C; 3 Movie; 4 Music; 5 A.F.D.; 2 2 Channel;2 Headphone; Portable Audio Enhancer
* Sub Woofer Crossover: 13 Point (40-160Hz)
* Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name
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