Sony HT-SF2300 Reviews: Home Cinema System

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Product Features

HDMI	Yes
HDMI ports and cables carry High Definition signals between your TV and your Home Cinema System.
Upscaling	No
Upscaling DVD players use video processing techniques to improve the quality of a standard definition image from a DVD to a near high definition (HD) image.
Number of Scart Interfaces	0
Scart sockets are places where you can connect other devices to your TV. If you already have a DVD player, a VCR and a Playstation you might want to make sure your new TV has enough Scart interfaces so you don’t have to keep crawling round the back of the TV.
Multi region	No
Some devices are able to play discs from any ‘region’:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dvd_region, while others are only able to play discs from their home region.
iPod Interface	No
USB Port	1
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Number of Speakers	5.1
Integrated VCR	No
Some devices come with a video cassette player built-in.
RMS Wattage	1000
The standard measure of the maximum sound the speaker or speakers can produce. For more details see: What is RMS Wattage?
DivX Playback	Yes
A yes means this device is able to play video compressed using the popular ‘DivX format.’:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divx
DVD+RW Playback	Yes
A yes means this unit plays discs that are encoded using the DVD+RW format.
DVD+R Playback	Yes
A yes means this unit plays discs that are encoded using the DVD+R format.
DVD-R Playback	Yes
A yes means this unit plays discs that are encoded using the DVD-R format.
DVD-RAM Playback	No
A yes means this unit plays discs that are encoded using the DVD-RAM format.
HD-DVD Playback	No
A yes means this unit plays discs that are encoded using the HD DVD format.
DVD-RW Playback	Yes
A yes means this unit plays discs that are encoded using the DVD-RW format.
DVD+RW Recording	No
A yes means this unit is able to encode discs using the DVD+RW format.
DVD+R Recording	No
A yes means this unit is able to encode discs using the DVD+R format.
DVD-R Recording	No
A yes means this unit is able to encode discs using the DVD-R format.
DVD-RAM Recording	No
A yes means this unit is able to encode discs using the DVD-RAM format.
DVD-RW Recording	No
A yes means this unit is able to encode discs using the DVD-RW format.
HD-DVD Recording	No
A yes means this unit is able to encode discs using the HD DVD format.
Blu Ray Recording	No
A yes means that this device is able to record data to a high-capacity Blu Ray disc.
DVB-S	No
Some TVs have DVB-S.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Dimensions excl. speakers (mm)	430x66.5x333
Subwoofer Type	Tower
Surround Speaker Type	Tower
Centre Speaker Type	Compact
Front Speaker Type	Tower

Also known as: Sony HTSF2300

Designed to match your Blu-ray Disc™ player, the HT-SF2300 component home theater system combines unparalleled performance with great styling. This system includes a 5.1-channel A/V receiver thrusting 1,000 watts of power (RMS). You can also integrate your portable music devices such as iPod® or Walkman® player into a traditional home theater system while providing superior audio quality with the Portable Audio Enhancer. Plus, the A/V receiver’s HDMI™ interface transmits both audio and video while offering 1080p and full bandwidth sound tracks (LPCM) support through a single cable. Take control of your compatible Sony HDMI components with one-touch operation, which eliminates the need of multiple remote controls.

As a leader in products with HDMI™ connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA® Sync™ technology to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When combined with a select number of BRAVIA® LCD televisions and other Sony audio and video products, control functions will also be transmitted via the HDMI cable (sold separately)2. With “One Touch Play”, operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the audio and/or the video component(s) turn on, then the BRAVIA® television will turn on and switch to the correct video input.

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Play and control your favorite stored music seamlessly from your home theater system. Connect accessories to play back music from Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, networked computers or select iPod® or Network Walkman™ digital music players (optional accessories sold separately). The DMP accessories include a PC Client Ready device (TDM-NC1), Bluetooth® receiver (TDM-BT1) and Docking Stations compatible with select Network Walkman™ players (TDM-NW1) and iPod® products (TDM-iP10).

HDMI “Active Intelligence”

The receiver detects and receives the best possible video and audio signals from all connected devices; making connection and performance as simple as plugging in a single wire. Sony’s HDMI “Active Intelligence” produces both audio and video through one HDMI cable (sold separately).

Digital Cinema Auto Calibration

Connect the microphone and push a single button, the speakers are automatically adjusted to your favorite listening position.

S-Master® Digital Amplifier

Superb accuracy using a digital-to-digital process. Clear separation of signals and balanced sound reproduction.

Portable Audio Enhancer with Front Audio Input

Sony’s Component Home Theater Systems are ideal for today’s portable audio players. A powerful Digital Signal Processor expands the quality of sound from any connected device. Simplified front-side audio and video connections make it easy to play music stored on portables through the receiver.

Slim Receiver Design to Match Blu-ray Disc™ Player (sold separately)

Accepts 1080p signal and Linear PCM via HDMI™1

A/V Receiver with HDMI™ Active Intelligence (3 In/1 Out)

5.1 Channel Home Theater System

1000W RMS Rating (1KHz,<10%THD)

Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (Mono Mic Included).

• More info at Sony's website

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