SONY STR-DH720 Multi Channel AV Receiver Owner’s Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Sony

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SONY STR-DH720 Multi Channel AV Receiver Owner’s Manual
- SPECIFICATIONS
- EXPLODED VIEWS
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SONY STR-DH720 Multi Channel AV Receiver Owner’s Manual

Ver. 1.2 2011.10

US Model
STR-DH720/DH720HP
Canadian Model
AEP Model
STR-DH720

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and ProLogic Surround and SPECIFICATIONS the DTS** Digital Surround System.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software.© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and “x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specifi ed.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifi cally to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

“MICROVAULT” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:

(US model only)

With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 95 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

Amplifier section

US model1)
Minimum RMS Output Power
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)

95 W + 95 W

Stereo Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)

105 W + 105 W

Surround Mode Output Power2)
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)

140 W per channel

CND model1)
Minimum RMS Output Power
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)

85 W + 85 W

Stereo Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)

105 W + 105 W

Surround Mode Output Power2)
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)

140 W per channel

ECE model1)
Minimum RMS Output Power
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)

85 W + 85 W

Stereo Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)

100 W + 100 W

Surround Mode Output Power2)
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)

140 W per channel

Measured under the following conditions:

Area	Power requirements
US, CND	120 V AC, 60 Hz
ECE	230 V AC, 50 Hz

2) Reference power output for front, center, surround, surround back and front high speakers. Depending on the sound fi eld settings and the source, there may be no sound output.

Frequency response|
---|---
Analog| 10 Hz – 70 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB (with
sound fi eld and
equalizer bypassed)
Input|
Analog| Sensitivity: 500 mV/
50 kohms
S/N3): 96 dB
(A, 500 mV4))
Digital (Coaxial)| Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Digital (Optical)| S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Output (Analog)|
AUDIO OUT| Voltage: 500 mV/
1 kohms
SUBWOOFER| Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm
Equalizer|
Gain levels| ±6 dB, 1 dB step

INPUT SHORT (with sound fi eld and equalizer bypassed).
Weighted network, input level.

EXPLODED VIEWS

Note:

-XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some difference from the original one.
Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.
Abbreviation
CND : Canadian model
ECE : Continental European, East European and Russian models
The mechanical parts with no reference number in the exploded views are not supplied.
Color Indication of Appearance Parts Example:
Accessories are given in the last of the electrical parts list.

The components identified by mark or dotted line with mark are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.

The components identified by mark contain confidential information.
Strictly follow the instructions whenever the components are repaired and/or replaced.