7.2ch Home Theater AV Receiver | STR-DH770

Experience the complete sound and vision experience with 4K/60p video support, including HDR for expanded dynamic range and HDCP 2.2 compatibility. Immerse yourself in 4K content distributed via satellite, Internet and UHD Blu-ray Discs, together with surround sound. SongPal enables intuitive operation from your smartphone. Wirelessly enjoy music thanks to NFC and Bluetooth^®.

Overall:

(153 reviews)

May 07, 2017

A great buy

ernietsg, Boise, ID, United States: I just bought my new receiver yesterday evening and set up this afternoon. It's up and running now and it sounds and looks great with everything I needed and wanted, plus a couple of extra things that I didn't even know existed and I think that I get those extra things up and running I think that I will like them too. My old AV lasted me 10 years and it was great but that unit cost me nearly 4 times more than this one and this one does so much more and is much easier to use . Continue Reading...

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Product Comparison

	STR-DH790	STR-DN1080	STR-DH590	STR-DH190	STR-DN1070	STR-DH770	STR-DH550
	Add to Cart	Add to Cart	Add to Cart	Add to Cart
Price	Call For Pricing	Call For Pricing	Call For Pricing	$248.00	Call For Pricing	Call For Pricing	Call For Pricing	Call For Pricing
CNET Review	−		−	−		−	−	−
Customer Review
Channels	7,2	7.2 + Phantom Rear Surround	5,2	2	7,2	7,2	5,2	2
Built-in Bluetooth & Wi-Fi®	Bluetooth	Bluetooth Wi-Fi	Bluetooth	Bluetooth	Bluetooth Wi-Fi	Bluetooth	-	-
4K	Repeater HDCP 2.2 (All In/Out)	Repeater HDCP 2.2 (All In/Out)	Repeater HDCP 2.2 (All In/Out)		Repeater HDCP 2.2 (All In/Out)	Pass-through	Pass-through	-
HDMI® Input/Output	4 in/1 out w/ HDCP 2.2 support (All In/Out)	6 in/2 out w/HDCP 2.2 support (All In/Out)	4 in/1 out w/ HDCP 2.2 support (All In/Out)		6 in/2 out w/ HDCP 2.2 support (All In/Out)	4 in/1 out w/ HDCP 2.2 support (All In/Out)	4 in/1 out	-
Network Services & Sources		Apple Airplay, Google Chromecast, Pandora, Spotify Connect, and more			Apple Airplay, Google Chromecast, Pandora, Spotify Connect, and more	-	-	-
Multi-Room Compatible / 2nd Zone		Yes / Yes			Yes / Yes	-	-	-
Auto Calibration	Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration	D.C.A.C. EX (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration EX)	Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration		Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration	Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration	Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration	-
Dolby Atmos / DTS:X	Yes / Yes	Yes / Yes			-	-	-	-
Music Center App (iPhone®, iPad®, iPod Touch®, and any Android™ phone or tablet)		Yes			Yes	Yes	-	-

Specifications

Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D in)	19.53 x 8.31 x 15.59 in
Weight (lb)	17.20 lb
General Features
Auto Standby	Yes
GUI (Graphical User Interface)	Yes (Only through HDMI)
Amplifier
Number of Amp. Channels	7ch
Audio Enhancer	Yes
Bi-AMP	Yes
HD-D.C.S. (Digital Cinema Sound)	Yes
Night Mode	Yes
Portable Audio Enhancer	Yes
Sound Field Program (2ch/Multi)	Yes
Sound Field Program (A.F.D)	Yes
Sound Field Program (Headphone)	Yes
Auto Speaker Calibration
DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)	Yes
Video Features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)	Yes
4K 60p 4:4:4 Support	Yes
1080p/24p	Yes
3D over HDMI	Yes
Deep Color	Yes
Triluminos	Yes
A/V SYNC	Yes (Fixed)
Audio Return Channel	Yes
BRAVIA® SYNC™ (CEC Control)	Yes (One-Touch Play, System Audio Control, System Power Off)
HDMI® Pass Through	Yes
Interface
Input and Output Terminals	HDMI Video In/Out (4); Composite Video Input (2); Composite Monitor Out (1); Opt Audio Input (1); Coax. Audio Input (1); Analog Audio Input (4); Subwoofer Output Pre out (2); Headphone Output (Gold); USB (1 Front); Bluetooth® version 4.2
Decoding Format
DTS HD/DolbyTruHD/Dolby Digital+	Yes/Yes/Yes
LPCM (2 CH/5.1 CH/7.1 CH) through HDMI	Yes (192kHz/24bit/Up to 7.1ch)
Dolby Digital/DTS	Yes/Yes
Dolby Digital EX	Yes
DTS-ES (MATRIX6.1/DISCRETE6.1)	Yes
DTS 96/24	Yes
Dolby Prologic	Yes
Dolby Prologic II	Yes
Dolby Prologic IIx	Yes
Dolby Dual MoNO	Yes
DSD	Yes
96k/24 bit PCM	Yes
Network Connectivity
Music Decoding Format for Network Client	[MP3].mp3, [AAC].m4a [WMA9 Standard].wma, [LPCM].wav
Tuner Features
PRESET CHANNEL (FM/AM)	(-/-/30/30)
RDS	Yes
Eco and energy saving
Power Consumption (Standby Mode)	0.3 W
Power Consumption (Networked Standby Mode) – Terminals	0.5 W (Bluetooth®)

Footnotes

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Serious entertainment starts here.

Immerse yourself in full 4K HDR video and 7.2 channel audio, plus Bluetooth connectivity for easy wireless streaming from your favorite apps and devices. Enjoy true 4K quality through four HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.2 compatibility, as well as front surround sound technology. When it comes to impressive entertainment, everything starts here.

Exceptional sound and build quality
With 145 watts per channel and superb sound and build quality, the STR-DH770 is sure to please with movies, TV shows or music.

Full 4K HDR compatibility
All inputs and output are HDCP2.2 compatible and support 4K 60p 4:4:4 / HDR for true 4K quality.

Front surround sound technology
Enjoy surround sound effects using only two front speakers.

Bluetooth and NFC for easy wireless streaming
Stream and control your Bluetooth audio experience with compatible music devices, smartphone, tablet, or computer and digital music players.

HD-Digital Cinema Sound for theater experience
Optimize your receiver settings to mimic movie theater sound characteristics. Front Height mode enables vocal height and 3D effects for improved effects positioning and added depth. Imagine as a helicopter descends from above and lands right in front of you - you'll hear the change in height as the effect unfolds on-screen.

USB connection for music playback
Convenient USB connectivity supports MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV 192k, FLAC 192k, ALAC, AIFF formats. Simply connect the compatible device to the receiver and enjoy.

Quick speaker set up with Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
Quickly and easily maximize your in-home theater experience via Digital Cinema Auto Calibration feature. During setup, place the included microphone where you will be seated and wait as the settings are automatically optimized based on the distance, placement of your speakers.

DSD decoding thru HDMI
Enjoy amazing Hi Res audio tracks, up to DSD quality via HDMI input.

Features:
- Exceptional, 7.2 Channel x 145W sound and build quality
- 4 HDMI Inputs / 1 Output with HDCP2.2 compatibility
- Supports 4K 60p 4:4:4 / HDR for true 4K quality
- Front surround sound technology
- Bluetooth and NFC for easy wireless streaming
- USB connection for music playback
- HD-Digital Cinema Sound for theater experience
- Quick speaker set up with automatic calibration
- DSD decoding thru HDMI

Specifications: 

Amplifier/Receiver
Audio Features
- A/V SYNC: Yes (Fixed)
- A/V Sync Time/Sampling Frequency: 60msec
- Advanced Auto Volume: Yes
- Night Mode: Yes
- OP processing: Yes
- Pure Direct: Yes
- Speaker Selector: A / B /A+B / Off
- Speaker Terminal Type: Screw (Ni)
- Sub Woofer Cross Over Frequency: 17 points (40-200Hz)

Audio Input
- Analog Audio In: 4
- Coax.: 1
- Optical In: 1

Audio Output
- Headphone Out: Yes (Gold)
- Pre Out (Subwoofer): 2

DCAC Features
- D.C.A.C. EX / Advanced D.C.A.C. / D.C.A.C.: D.C.A.C.
- Mic: Mono

Input/Output Others
- Bluetooth Rx: Yes (Bluetooth version 4.2)
- NFC: Yes
- USB Front(ver) / Rear(ver): Yes (2.0) / -

Output Power
- Center: 145W (6ohms, 1kHz, 1ch driven THD 0.9%)
- Front: 145W (6ohms, 1kHz, 1ch driven THD 0.9%) / 105W + 105W (6ohms, 1kHz, 2ch driven THD 1%) / 90W + 90W (6ohms, 20-20kHz, 2ch driven THD 0.09%)
- Number of amp. channels: 7ch
- Speaker Impedance: 6-16 ohms
- Surround: 145W (6ohms, 1kHz, 1ch driven THD 0.9%)
- Surround Back: 145W (6ohms, 1kHz, 1ch driven THD 0.9%)

Sound Field
- 2ch: Yes (stereo)
- Front Surround: Yes
- HD-D.C.S.: Yes
- Hall (Large Hall): Yes
- Headphone 2ch: Yes
- Jazz Club: Yes
- Live Concert: Yes
- Multi Stereo: Yes (Multi Ch Stereo)
- Neo:6 Cinema: Yes
- Neo:6 Music: Yes
- PLII Movie: Yes
- PLII Music: Yes
- PLIIx Movie: Yes
- PLIIx Music: Yes
- Sports: Yes
- Stadium: Yes

Speaker Out
- Bi-AMP: Yes
- Center: Yes
- Front A: Yes
- Front B: Yes
- Front High: Yes
- Surround: Yes
- Surround Back: Yes

Tone Control
- Front (Bass/Treble): Yes

Tuner
- Auto Tuning: Yes
- Direct Tuning: Yes
- FM/AM: Yes / -
- Preset Channel (FM/AM): 30
- Station Name: Yes

Video Input
- (for AUDIO Input): 1
- HDCP2.2 (Front/Rear): 4 (-/4)
- HDMI In: 4 (front)

Video Output
- Composite Monitor Out: 1
- HDCP2.2: 1
- HDMI: 1

General
Other
- Auto Standby: Yes
- GUI: Yes w/GUI Blending
- GUI Language: English, German, Spanish, French
- Pin Jack: Nickel
- Power Requirement: 120 V 60 Hz
- Sleep Timer: Up to 2 hours
- Update Capability: USB
- iPod Browsing with System (via USB): iPhone 6s Plus; iPhone 6s; iPhone 6 Plus; iPhone 6; iPhone 5s; iPhone 5c; iPhone 5; iPod touch (5th and 6th generation)

HDMI
Audio Features
- Audio Return Channel: Yes
- S-Select: Yes

Decoding Formats
- DSD: Yes
- DTS / DTS-ES (Matrix6.1 / Discrete6.1): Yes / Yes
- DTS 96/24: Yes
- DTS HD MA / DTS HD HR: Yes / Yes
- Dolby Digital EX / Dolby Digital: Yes / Yes
- Dolby Dual Mono: Yes
- Dolby Prologic / II / IIx / IIz: Yes / Yes / Yes / -
- Dolby TruHD/Dolby Digital Plus: Yes / Yes
- LPCM: Yes (192kHz/24bit / Up to 7.1ch)

Others
- Audio Widget: Yes
- BRAVIA SYNC (CEC Control): Yes (One-Touch Play, System Audio Control, System Power Off)
- Pass Through: Yes

Video Features
- 3D over HDMI: Yes
- HDMI Video Output capability: 4K/60p, 1080p, 1080/24pDeep Color (up to 36 bit)Triluminous Color (xvYCC)

General Specifications
Network Features
- Mobile Application: SongPal

USB Type A
USB Mass Storage
- Interface: 2.0
- Music Decoding Formats: [MP3].mp3, [AAC].m4a [WMA9 Standard].wma, [LPCM].wav

Walkman Connectivity
- Music/Video/Photo: Yes / - / - (Only used as mass strage)

Weight and Measurements
- Receiver Dimension (WxHxD inches): 430 x 156 x 329.4 mm 17 x 6 1/4 x 13 inches
- Receiver Weight (pound): 7.8 kgs (17 lbs. 4 oz.)