Sony STR-DN1030 7.2-Ch. Wi-Fi Network A/V Receiver

The Sony STR-DN1030 7.2-Ch. Wi-Fi Network A/V Receiver affords both high performance and superb value. This powerful receiver supports 3D content and advanced A/V processing, multiple connections and a power rating of 145W per channel -- that means you can fill the living room with a total of 1015W of awesome audio power to bring your movies, music and video games to life. Plus, you can listen to music and watch video stored on your iPod or iPhone while charging your device through the receiver's front USB input.

With seven HD connections including five HDMI and two component video, you should be good to go. That means you can connect a Blu-ray player and gaming console, and still have three HDMI inputs left for other devices. It offers support for 3D content over HDMI (up to 1080p) for wraparound, immersive video. You can even get better imaging from analog devices that are connected to the STR-DN1030 because it can convert it to a digital signal and output them via HDMI. Since they'll be connected with a single cable for audio and video, that's less clutter around your entertainment space, too.

Another way you can maximize your entertainment value is HD Digital Cinema Sound, which optimizes the receiver to mimic the sound of movie theaters. It has a front height mode to enable vocal height and 3D effects to put you right into the action of your movies or music. Of course, Sony has made navigation easy with an on-screen graphical user interface; you can change inputs, adjust settings and confirm volume levels on-screen.

This receiver supports decoding for all the latest audio formats found on Blu-ray discs like Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and Pro Logic IIz. It also comes with a sophisticated auto speaker setup, which employs a microphone to calibrate the sound for your living room. It's just another way to ensure your sound is the best it can be to round out your cinema-like experience. This receiver also supports audio return channel, standby pass-through of audio and video, and has assignable digital audio and video inputs.

Lastly, conveniently operate and control select Sony BRAVIA Sync devices with one remote including: Sony Blu-ray disc players, BRAVIA HDTVs, Sony home theater products.

7.2 Channel of Power

145W per channel, this powerhouse envelopes you in a new level of sound performance. (145W x 7 @ 8ohms 1kHz 0.9% THD with 1 ch. driven)

Built-In Wi-Fi

Get connected to the Internet and your home network to access more music than you can imagine from including music stored on your computer, music services built-in or AirPlay

AirPlay

Easily stream your music from your iPhone/iPod Touch, iPad or iTunes along with compatible music apps like Spotify and iHeart Radio. Simply, touch the AirPlay logo when it appears and select the STR-DN1030 to amplify your tunes

Built-In Bluetooth

Play your music out loud - stream it from your smart phone or tablet to the receiver

Network Services

Music streaming at it's very best. Navigate and enjoy the latest from Pandora, Music Unlimited, Slacker and vTuner

7 HD Inputs

Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs. Five HDMI inputs (up to 1080/24p capable) let you connect a Sony PlayStation3 entertainment system, Blu-ray disc player, any two other HDMI-capable devices, for high definition video and audio. Two component inputs (1080/60i capable) provide added HD-capable connectivity and versatility

Sound Optimizer

No longer do you have to miss out movies dynamic sound effects when you need to keep the volume low, the sound optimizer enables you to hear the smallest sound effect at low volumes. This dynamic feature gives you the best reproduction of sound effects while keeping the intended sound stage at high or low volume levels

Upscales Video Signal to Near HD via HDMI

Improve image quality of analog connected devices to near HD. Analog connected device signals are converted to digital and output via HDMI, making one cable connection from the receiver to the HDMI-enabled TV possible

Control Your iPhone or Android with Free Apps

Download the free media remote and network audio remote apps from the iTunes or Google play app stores and use your iPhone or Android devices to control volume, inputs and receiver function with the media remote and control your network music with the network audio remote

On-Screen Graphical User Interface

Set-up and control the A/V receiver with intuitive on-screen graphical user interface. Change inputs, adjust settings and confirm volume levels on-screen

HD Digital Cinema Sound and Front High Speakers

Optimize your receiver to mimic the sound characteristics of movie theaters. Front height mode enables vocal height and 3D effects for better positioning of effects giving added depth to visuals and concerts. Imagine as a helicopter comes from above and lands - you'll hear the change in height as the effect unfolds on-screen

3D Pass-Through

Compatible with Blu-ray 3D movies, video games and other 3D content

Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding

Experience sound closer to the way it was captured with LPCM, Dolby TrueHD, ProLogic IIz and dts-HD master audio codecs

iPod / iPhone Music and Video Playback via USB

Listen to music and watch video stored on your iPod or iPhone while charging your device through the receivers front USB input

Audio Return Channel

Eliminate the need for extra cables connected to your TV. This feature allows audio to be sent from your compatible TV to your receiver through the same HDMI cable already being used to send audio and video to your TV

Standby Pass-Through of Audio & Video

Conveniently access all your HDMI connected devices without having to power on the receiver

Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration - Quick Speaker Set Up

Ensure you get the best sound experience from your A/V receiver and speakers. This advanced version offers auto phase matching. Simply place the included microphone where you will be seated and settings are automatically optimized based on the distance, delays and placement of your speakers

BRAVIA Sync Capable (HDMI CEC)

Conveniently operate and control select Sony BRAVIA Sync devices with one remote including: Sony Blu-ray disc Players, BRAVIA HDTVs and Sony home theater products

24p True Cinema (Pass-Through)

Watch Blu-ray disc movies in their native frame rate (24 frames per second) when paired with a 24p HDTV and playback device like a Blu-ray Disc player or PlayStation3 gaming console via HDMI cable

Assignable Digital Audio and Video Inputs

Get the most out of each audio and video input with the ability to reassign inputs to support connected devices

DCAC Features

Automatic phase matching: Yes
D.C.A.C. EX / Advanced D.C.A.C. / D.C.A.C.: Advanced D.C.A.C.
Mic: Mono

Decoding Format(s)

96k/24-bit PCM: Yes
DTS / DTS-ES (Matrix6.1 / Discrete6.1): Yes / Yes
DTS 96/24 / DTS NEO:6: Yes / Yes
Dolby Digital EX / Dolby Digital: Yes / Yes
Dolby Dual Mono: Yes
Dolby Prologic / II / Iix / Iiz: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Digital +: Yes / Yes
LPCM (2Ch / 5.1Ch / 7.1Ch) thru HDMI: Yes (Yes / Yes / Yes)

Sound Field

A.F.D. auto: Yes
2ch: Yes
Analog direct: Yes
HD-D.C.S.: Yes (SB / FH)
Headphone 2ch: Yes
Headphone direct: Yes
Jazz club: Yes (SB / FH)
Live concert: Yes (SB / FH)
Multi stereo: Yes (SB / FH)
Neo:6 cinema: Yes
Neo:6 music: Yes
PLII movie: Yes
PLII music: Yes
PLIIx movie: Yes
PLIIx music: Yes
PLIIz height: Yes
Portable audio enhancer: Yes
Sound field link: Yes
Sports: Yes (SB / FH)
Stadium: Yes (SB / FH)

Tone Control

Front (Bass / Treble): Yes / Yes

Installation

IR repeat (In / Out): Yes (1 / 1)
Zone 2 Audio: Yes
Zone 2 On / Off switch: Yes (by Remote)
Sleep timer: Yes (up to 2 hours)
USB Update: Yes
iPod browsing with system (via USB): Yes (Video / Music)

HDMI

3D over HDMI: Yes
Audio return channel: Yes
Audio widget: Yes
BRAVIA sync (CEC control): Yes
HDMI pass through: Yes
HDMI video output capability: 1080p / 24p / Deep Color / x.v.Color (xvYCC)
Video up converter (Analog component / HDMI): No / Yes
Video upscaler (Analog component / HDMI): No /Yes (1080i)

A/V Sync Features

A/V sync: Yes (Variable)
A/V sync sampling frequency: 192kHz
A/V sync time (msec): 0-300msec
A/V sync auto mode: Yes

Network Features

DLNA party streaming: Yes
Internet radio service: Yes (vTuner / Slacker / Pandora)
Mobile application: Media remote (iPhone / Android)
Music decoding format for network client: WAV (LPCM), MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC
Network client: Yes (Music)
Network renderer: Yes
Network update: Yes
Sony Entertainment Network (SEN): Yes

Amplifier Features

Bi-amp: Yes
Digital Legato Linear: Yes
Type: Analog
4 ohm /8 ohm switching: No (8 ohm only)
Advanced auto volume: Yes
Analog direct: Yes
Number of amp. channels: 7ch (Sub must be self powered)
Sound optimizer: Yes
Speaker selector: A/B/ A+B
Speaker terminal: Screw
Subwoofer X' over: 17 points (40-200Hz)

Additional Features

Assignable component video in: Yes
Auto standby: Yes
Digital input assign: Yes
GUI: Yes (Simple)
GUI blending input (From: Composite / Component): Yes (Yes / Yes) GUI blending output (To: HDMI): Yes (-/-/Yes)