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Sony BDVN790W 3D Blu-ray Home Theater System

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Sony BDVN790W 3D Blu-ray Home Theater System
Key Features
  • 1000W Total Power
  • Wireless Rear Surround Sound Speakers
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Dual-HDMI Inputs
The Sony BDVN790W 3D Blu-ray Home Theater System is a full 1000W, 5.1 channel home theater in a box. Replicate the theater experience in your own home by immersing yourself in 5.1 channel surround sound. You can position the speakers throughout your space to transform your living room into the ultimate home theater and bring your favorite music and movies to life.
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Sony BDV-N790W Overview

The Sony BDVN790W 3D Blu-ray Home Theater System is a full 1000W, 5.1 channel home theater in a box. Replicate the theater experience in your own home by immersing yourself in 5.1 channel surround sound. You can position the speakers throughout your space to transform your living room into the ultimate home theater and bring your favorite music and movies to life.

The BDVN790W has two USB ports so you can listen to your favorite music or share your home videos or photos on the big screen. Simply connect your iPod, digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device and you're good to go. Gracenote will even give you pertinent information about the content you're watching.

Makes Your Living Room Come to Life
Revel in a home theater system that provides full HD 1080p for Blu-ray disc movies, vibrant 5.1 channel surround sound, and 1000W (167W x 5 + 165W) of total power
For the Love of Sound
Indulge in a 5.1 channel surround sound listening experience with 2-way front speakers that capture high, mid and low frequencies; plus a wireless rear and subwoofer that eliminates clutter
Built-in Wi-Fi
Connect to the Internet with fewer messy network cables
Life, Easily Shared
Bring your favorite videos, photos and music to the big screen with the easy-access USB input and iPod / iPhone dock
Everything You Look at Will Look Better
Watch Blu-ray 3D movies and standard Blu-ray movies in full HD or upscale standard DVDs to near HD quality. You can even convert 2D to 3D
Discover the Most Amazing Sound
With Digital Cinema Auto Calibration DX; simply place the included stereo microphone where you'll be seated and settings are automatically optimized based on the distance, delays and placement of your speakers
IP Sound Enhancer
Hear improved sound quality while watching movies from the Internet as the IP Sound Enhancer restores sound lost during compression
Multi-Room Music with Party Streaming Mode
Wirelessly stream music throughout the home to Sony wireless network speakers
Remote Control by Tablet or Smartphone
The free media remote app provides a full QWERTY keyboard and movie information search capabilities on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android phone, or Sony Tablet
Sound You Can Feel
Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD modes reproduce high-definition sound with 5.1 channels of discrete audio for uncompromised quality
Socialize While You Watch TV
Share what you're watching on Facebook and Twitter with a Socialize message
Learn More About Your Movies
Get detailed movie information and search across Internet apps, including YouTube and Video Unlimited for related entertainment with Gracenote
The Sony Entertainment Network
It's now easier than ever to instantly stream a wide variety of online movies, videos, TV shows, and music from Netflix, YouTube, HuluPlus, Pandora, and more
Throw Your Music and Photos
Photos and music from your Sony Tablet or other compatible Android device can be thrown directly to your Blu-ray disc player for enjoyment on your TV
We've Got Connections
For more installation and integration flexibility when building your custom home theater system, the BDV-N790W comes with two HDMI inputs
All Access to Other Devices
Using DLNA you can wirelessly access music, videos and photos from your PC and stream them to your Blu-ray disc player
Get it Started Fast
Quick start / quick load lets you enjoy your movies within seconds
Improves Internet Content Too
I/P noise reduction improves the picture quality of Internet entertainment for crisp, clear HD images
Sound You Can Feel
Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD modes reproduce high-definition sound with 7.1 channels of discrete audio for uncompromised quality
Additional Features
Stand-by mode: Yes (Normal / Quick start)
A/V Sync (Lip Sync): Yes
Child lock: Yes Demo mode: Yes

Sony BDV-N790W Specs

Audio Formats
2ch stereo: Yes
A.F.D. standard: Yes
Dolby Digital: Yes
Dolby Pro Logic II: Yes
Dolby Pro Logic IIX: Yes
Dolby TrueHD: Yes
LPCM: Yes (2ch / 5.1ch / 7.1ch)
dts 96/24 decoding: Yes (Only BD)
dts Decoding: Yes
dts ES Decoding: Yes (Only BD)
dts-HD: Yes
Color
Black
Region
Region code (BD): A
Region code (DVD): 1
Equalizer
Audio DRC: Yes
Function
BD read capability: Yes (Playback)
DVD playback: Yes
SAT / Cable: Yes
TV: Yes
Tuner type: Yes (FM)
iPod: Yes
HDMI1: Yes
HDMI2: Yes
Inputs/Outputs
Analog audio input(s): 1 (Audio TV)
Composite video output(s): Yes (1)
D.C.A.C. (Auto Calibration): Yes (Mono mic.)
HDMI connection output(s): 1 (Upscale to (1080p) for DVD)
HDMI connection input(s): 2
Optical audio input(s): 1 (TV)
Speaker terminal: 2 (Front); 1 (Center); 2 (Surround); 1 (Subwoofer) USB port(s): Yes (2)
Power
Power output: 1000W total (RMS): Center 250W; Surround 125W; Subwoofer 250W; Front 125W
3D
2D to 3D: Yes
BD-ROM: Yes
Photo: Yes
Streaming: Yes
Video (from camcorder): Yes
Wi-Fi
Direct connect: Yes
Wi-Fi built-in: Yes (2.4GHz)
Sound Mode
Modes: Auto / Movie / Music /Sports / 3D Surround
Tuner
Band: FM
External FM / AM antenna: Yes (FM)
Preset channel: FM20
Tuning range: FM:87.5-108MHz (100 kHz step)
Mechanism
BD-Live (Profile 2.0): Yes
Bonus view (Profile 1.1): Yes
Tray lock: Yes
Type: Disc tray
Upscale
IP content noise reduction: Yes
Super scaler (Precision Cinema HD upscale): Yes
Playback Format
AVC-HD (3.1 / 4.7") (8 / 12 cm) / (DVD+R / RW / -R / -RW): Yes
BD-R/ RE (BDAV / BDMV):Yes / Yes
BD-ROM (SL / DL): Yes
BDAV / BD-R v1.0 (SL / DL): Yes / Yes
BDAV / BD-RE v2.0 (SL / DL): Yes / Yes
BDMV / BD-R v2.0 (SL / DL): Yes / Yes
BDMV / BD-RE v3.0 (SL / DL): Yes / Yes
CD (CD-DA): Yes
CD-R / RW: Yes / Yes
DVD+R (DL) (+VR): Yes
DVD+RW (3.1") (8cm) (+VR): Yes
DVD+RW / +R (+VR): Yes / Yes
DVD-R (DL) (VR): Yes
DVD-RW- / R (VR): Yes / Yes
DVD-RW / -R (3.1") (8cm): Yes / Yes
DVD-RW / -R (Video): Yes / Yes
DVD-R (DL): Yes
DVD-Video: Yes
Hybrid disc (BD / CD): Yes / Yes
Hybrid disc (BD / DVD): Yes / Yes
Hybrid disc (HDDVD / DVD): No / Yes
JPEG: Yes
MPEG audio: Yes
Controls
Repeat all: Yes
Repeat chapter: Yes
Repeat title: Yes
Repeat track: Yes
Resume - Power off: Yes (BD, DVD, CD)
Resume - Stop: Yes
Shuffle: Yes (iPod / iPhone only)
Network Features
Browser viewer for IPTV (e.g. BBC): Yes
Favorites: Yes
Party mode: No
Vudu: Yes
Web Browser
Download: Yes
Flash: Yes
Java: Yes
Search: Yes
Security filter: Yes
Streaming: Yes
Qriocity: Yes

Entertainment DB browser (Gracenote etc.)
Cover art: Yes
History browse: Yes
Information browse (with Web browser): Yes
Information browse (within Gracenote): Yes
Information display: Yes
Qriocity recommendation: Yes
Related information: Yes (BD / DVD / CD / USB / BIVL)
Search contents: Yes
Streaming
BIVL
3D streaming: Yes
Live streaming: Yes
Recommendation: Yes
Subtitle: Yes
Video Features
XMB (Xross Media Bar): Yes
Deep color: Yes (via HDMI input)
Disc drive: Yes (Precision drive HD)
BD: HD (24Hz) (24p True Cinema): Yes
BD: HD (60Hz): Yes
BD: HD 24Hz to 60Hz conversion: Yes
BD: SD (60Hz): Yes
DVD upscaling: Yes (HDMI 720p / 1080i / 1080p)
Frame noise reduction: Yes
HDMI connection(s): Yes (480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p (60Hz))
Mosquito noise reduction: Yes
Video DAC (Component): 1080i, 720p : 12-bit / 148.5MHz
Video DAC (Y/C): 480i: 12-bit / 54MHz
HDMI
Dolby Digital Plus bit-stream out: Yes
Dolby Digital bit-stream out: Yes
Dolby TrueHD bit-stream out: Yes
LPCM 2-ch (192kHz / 96kHz / 48kHz) out: Yes / Yes / Yes
LPCM 6-ch (192kHz / 96kHz / 48kHz) out: Yes / Yes / Yes
LPCM 8-ch (96kHz / 48kHz) out: Yes / Yes
dts bit-stream out: Yes
dts-HD high resolution bit-stream out: Yes
dts-HD master audio bit-stream out: Yes
x.v.Color: Yes
DLNA
Contents throw: Yes (Music, Photo)
DMP (Digital Media Player): Yes (Video, Audio, Photo)
DMR (Digital Media Renderer): Yes (Video, Audio, Photo)
Local server music browsing: Yes
Local sources: Tuner / Aux In / Streamed content / CD
Remote
BRAVIA Sync direct key: Yes
Battery: AA / Manganese
Pre-Program: Yes

Media remote:
BD remote 1.1: Yes
BD remote 2.0 and above: Yes
Device: Yes (Axis, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android device)
Power
Power consumption (in Standby): 0.3W
Power requirements: 120V AC, 60Hz
Language
English / Spanish / French / Portuguese
Center Speaker
Enclosure type: Bass reflex
Front grill / Material: Fixed / Punching
Input terminal: Push type
Model name: SS-CTB111
Rated impedance: 6 ohm
Speaker type: Center
Speaker unit: 1 way
Supplied cable: 9.8' (3 m)
Front Speaker
Speaker
Front:
Enclosure type: Bass reflex
Front grill / Material: Fixed / Punching
Model name: SS-TSB112
Rated impedance: 3 ohm
Speaker system: 2 way
Speaker unit: 2 unit
Type: Desktop
Cord length (Approx.): 9.8' (3 m)
Surround Speaker
Speaker
Enclosure type: Bass reflex
Front grill / Material: Fixed / Mold
Input terminal: Push type
Model name: SS-TSB111
Rated impedance: 3 ohm Speaker system: 1 way
Speaker unit: 1 unit
Supplied cable: 16.4 '(5 m) Type: Micro satellite
Subwoofer
Active / Passive: Passive
Cabinet material: Wood
Enclosure type: Bass reflex
Input terminal: Pig tail
Model name: SS-WSB111
Rated impedance: 6 ohm
Speaker system: 1 way
Speaker unit: 1 unit
Supplied cable: 9.8' (3 m)
Dimensions
Main unit: 18.1 x 2.9 x 8.8" (460 x 74 x 226mm)
Main unit with wireless transmitter: 18.1 x 2.9 x 9.4" (460 x 74 x 239mm)
Front speaker: 3.8 x 12.5 x 4" (98 x 318 x 103mm)
Center speaker: 13 x 2.3 x 2.2" (331 x 59 x 57mm)
Surround speaker: 3.8 x 10 x 3.5" (98 x 255 x 91mm)
Subwoofer: 7.5 x 12.8 x 14.8" (191 x 326 x 376mm)
Weight
Main Unit: 7.7 lb. (3.5kg)
Front speaker: 1.5 lb. (0.7kg)
Center speaker: 1.1 lb. (0.5kg)
Surround speaker: 1.3 lb. (0.6kg)
Subwoofer: 12.3 lb. (5.6kg)
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
21.4 x 19.8 x 15.5"

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