The wiring from the front of the room to the rear of the room is now gone. By adding the optional AIR-SA10 you can expand the systems capability to support multi-room listening. The DAV-HDX279W also includes an iPod cradle (TDM-iP10), integrated five DVD/CD changer that can upscale your DVD to a Full...Read More
The wiring from the front of the room to the rear of the room is now gone. By adding the optional AIR-SA10 you can expand the systems capability to support multi-room listening. The DAV-HDX279W also includes an iPod cradle (TDM-iP10), integrated five DVD/CD changer that can upscale your DVD to a Full 1080p2 output making your movies look better than ever. The DAV-HDX279W is also equipped with a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT that works with various accessories (sold separately), such as a PC Client Ready device, Bluetooth® adapter and Audio Docking Stations compatible with select Walkman™ and iPod® products. In conjunction with the DMP, Portable Audio Enhancer (w/front input) provides the highest quality playback of your music into a traditional home theater system. The DAV-HDX279W can control a select number of BRAVIA® televisions with BRAVIA Sync via the HDMI™ interface. With "One Touch Play," operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. This BRAVIA® Theatre System can also optimize the speakers to your room in just 30 seconds with Digital Cinema Auto Calibration.
Multi-room “S-AIR®” Technology integrated
S -AIR® Surround Wireless for rear surrround speakers included
iPod Cradle (TDMiP10) For DIGITAL MEDIA PORT included
BRAVIA® Sync
As a leader in products with HDMI™ connectivity, Sony® has developed BRAVIA® Sync to go beyond simple audio and video transmission through a single cable. Sony®’s integrated home theater system will transmit control functions, in addition to audio and video signal, to select BRAVIA® televisions. With “One Touch Play” feature, operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the home theater remote, watch the home theater system turn on then the BRAVIA® television turn on and switch to the correct video input. Simple.. Easy.. BRAVIA® Sync.
1080p Upscaling via HDMI™2
5-Disc DVD/CD Player1
1000W RMS Rating (143Watts x 5 (3Ohms,1KHz, <10%THD) and 285 Watts to the Sub)
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
An ideal listening experience is only a button away. Simply place the included microphone in your listening position, push a single button and speaker position, distance and delays are automatically calibrated. Sony®’s Digital Signal Processing uses feedback between the microphone and receiver to optimize sound settings.
24-bit S-Master
S-Master measn superb accuracy using a digital-to-digital process. Clear separation of signals and balanced sound reproduction is what you can expect from S-Master amplification. You won’t believe your ears.
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
The DMP will be compatible with various accessories which Will include a PC Client ready device, Bluetooth® adapter and Audio Docking stations compatible with select Network Walkman™ and iPod® products. Regardless of where you store your music, Sony®’s DIGITAL MEDIA PORT offers an access point, provides control and integrates your portable music into a home theater system.
User Reviews of Sony DAV-HDX279W Bravia Home Theater System
Time Period: 4/7/2008 through 9/1/2008 Each tick mark represents one week
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