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11 reviews
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Sony STR-DN1000


$500.00 Released May, 2009

Product Shot 1 The Pros:4 HDMI inputs. Built in AM/FM tuner. Attractive aesthetics.

The Cons:Cannot access GUI without going away from HDMI input to a black background with no sound. Missing Analog Multichannel Inputs that the STR-DG920 had. Upscales Analog to 480p/720p/1080i (your choice), not 1080p.

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.

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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.

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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Pros
  • 8

    4 HDMI inputs

  • 6

    built in AM/FM tuner

  • 6

    attractive aesthetics

  • 5

    satellite radio ready (requires an add-on)

  • 5

    multi-room ready (requires an add-on)

  • 5

    upscales standard definition content to full 1080p high definition

  • 5

    2-year limited warranty

  • 5

    affordable for a flagship model

  • 4

    Source renaming

  • 3

    remote uses AA batteries

  • 3

    XMB Interface (Same as PS3)

  • 3

    S-Air Ready

  • 3

    sub-woofer LFE connection

Cons
  • 1

    Cannot access GUI without going away from HDMI input to a black background with no sound

  • 0

    Missing Analog Multichannel Inputs that the STR-DG920 had

  • 0

    Upscales Analog to 480p/720p/1080i (your choice), not 1080p

  • -1

    Vertical XMB GUI

  • -2

    pretty much the same internal components as the older STR-DG920

  • -3

    unattractive and reflective faceplate

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av4av: #sony_str_dn1000 Just finished installing this the sony STR-DN1000 receiver. I only have 1 Blue Ray Movie, The Hurt Locker and every time there is an explosion it goes into protetive move. Wish turns the receiver off every time, very anoyed by this. I gues I have to contact Sony and try to figuere this out. Feb 1, 10
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