Sony 7.1

Earlier, the best way for people to watch a movie was to go to a movie theater. The invention of VCRs made it possible to rent movie cassettes or buy them to watch movies at home. However, watching movies on small TV screen was no way comparable to movie theater's big screens and surround- sound systems. There have been significant advances in the technology in recent years, like the development of the DVD- Video system, Dolby Digital multi –channel audio surround speaker system and high- definition television. Home entertainment systems saw further advances in technology in 2010 with the development of 3D television technology and Blu-ray Disc .These inventions have provided more options for home theater set- ups and more and more people now find it more enjoyable to watch latest movies in the comforts of their homes, getting the same theater going experience. A home theater system consists of a large-screen (minimum 27 inches measured diagonally), several speakers, equipment for splitting surround-sound system and sending to the speakers and the equipment that plays movies in surround-sound with excellent picture clarity.

The latest standard speaker configuration in a home theater system is 7.1. It signifies that there are 7 full range speakers and one Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel in a home theater sound system. Three speakers, generally at the front, are the left, center and right (LCRs). The four remaining speakers are the surround channels. The low frequency effects (LFE) channel is an audio track specifically, meant for deep, low-pitched sounds.

Sony is a world leader in home entertainment systems. Combining the latest in both audio and video technologies, Sony has introduced a series of top-rated home theater systems. While DVD players incorporating the latest technology ensures the best in video performance, Sony's digital signal processing assures an amazing surround-sound effect. Some of the recent models of Sony 7.1 Home Theater System include Blu-ray Home Theater System and DVD Home Theater System. The Blu-ray Home Theater System has a sleek design and features BD-Live, a state-of-the-art technology that enables downloading online content. Sony's DVD Home Theater System, with remarkable clarity, re-creates authentic movie theater experience at home, with powerful speakers and hi-tech DVD players.

An audio/video (a/v) receiver in a home theater receives signals from various input devices, such as VCR, DVD player or satellite dish antenna , interprets and amplifies those signals and sends them to output devices, like television and sound system. Sony's 7.1 receivers are noted for their superior performance, featuring most up-to- date technology. Some of the models from an impressive collection of 7.1 receivers, include Sony STR DN 1010 Home Theater Receiver and 7.1 Blu-ray Disc A/V.

The STRDG820 7.1-channel A/V receiver gives and delivers the Full HD 1080 extreme experience to a home theater system. This new 1080p A/V Receiver have the capabilities and features like HDMI with Active Intelligence and 1080/24p its signal capability, making it very compatible with the PlayStation, Blu-ray Disc, and other HD sources. The 1080 which means that the STRDG820 is able and capable of sending customers flat-panel HDTV a progressive-scan 1920 x 1080 resolution picture/video image, it is the highest resolution available as of today.

Second, the 24 part lets users know that the STRDG820 can also reproduce film/video recorded at 24 frames per sec, and the same frame rate used by a film or motion pictures. Simply plug and connect the STRDG820 to a 1080/24p display via HDMI and enjoy the best and remarkable video performance from HD sources. Also, the STRDG820 carefully decodes uncompressed audio LPCM via HDMI so users can hear the original audio mix of their favorite hi def video titles. And finally, x.v.Color gives and offers an extended color gamut for much more accurate and brilliant color reproduction.

As a leader in electronics products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has made and created BRAVIA Theatre Sync this is the technology to go beyond very simple audio and video transmission. When users combine their new STRDG820 with a select number of BRAVIA LCD TV and some other Sony audio and video units, control functions will also be made and transmitted via the HDMI cable. With One Touch Play capability, operations that took several steps are reduced to 1. Just press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the sound/audio and/or the video component turn on then the BRAVIA TV will turn on and switch to the adjusted or correct video input. It is very simple very easy it is the BRAVIA Theatre Sync/ The STRDG820 7.1-channel A/V receiver combo.