5 Channel HDMI AV Receiver with HD Audio, iPod/iPhone Digital Direct (Black)
VSX-820-K
Experience the viewing and listening of today.

HD image, HD sound. For a supreme experience, both are essential. And with its advanced Dolby Pro Logic IIz, the VSX-820 is ideal for enjoying surround sound with enhanced front height, too.
It comes with an HDMI Repeater: a single HDMI cable is all you need for your audio and video signal. With HDMI 1.4a, it’s also ready for 3D content.
Up to 1080p (HD) video signals are supported, as well as x.v.Colour and Deep Colour for vibrant, lifelike colours with smooth gradient transitions.
iPod/iPhone compatible
A digital iPod USB connection provides direct plug-and-play enjoyment of anything on your iPod or iPhone. The digital connection guarantees transfer without A/D conversion, for minimal quality loss. The Advanced Sound Retriever will greatly improve the sound quality of compressed audio.
Also, view your favourite photos and videos on screen, direcly from your iPhone or iPod touch.
Bluetooth audio streaming (with an optional adapter) will allow you to enjoy music from these sources or from any other Bluetooth-enabled device.
This receiver is also available in silver.
Specifications
| Apple Compatibility | VSX-820-K |
|---|---|
| iPhone Control Button | Yes |
| Surround Sound Formats | VSX-820-K |
| Dolby Digital | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic II | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic IIz | Yes |
| Dolby True HD | Yes |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | Yes |
| Surround Modes | 8 + 1 (Action, Drama, Entertainment Show, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop, Unplugged + Extended Stereo) |
| Audio Features | VSX-820-K |
| Dynamic Range Control | Yes |
| Front Stage Surround Advance | Yes |
| Midnight Listening Mode | Yes |
| Phase Control | Yes |
| Sound Delay (LipSync) | Yes |
| Advanced Sound Retriever | Yes (2 channel) |
| Stream Direct | Yes |
| Symmetric EQ | Yes |
| Video Features | VSX-820-K |
| Deep Colour | Yes |
| 3D Ready | Yes |
| x.v.Colour | Yes |
| HD Digital Film Direct 24 | Yes |
| Power Output | VSX-820-K |
| Power output per channel | 130W |
| Condition | 1kHz, 1% THD, 6Ω |
| Rated Power Output | 130W per channel |
| Input (Sensitivity/Imp.): LINE | 200 mV / 45 kΩ |
| Frequency Response: LINE | 5 Hz - 100 kHz +0/-3 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio: LINE (DIN) | 98 dB |
| Power Requirements | AC 220 - 230 V / 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption (in use / standby) | 245 W / 0,45 W |
| Construction | VSX-820-K |
| Design | Discrete Amplification Type |
| Digital Signal Processor | Texas Instruments AureusTM |
| Amplifier Specifications | VSX-820-K |
| D/A Converter | 192 kHz / 24-bit |
| A/D Converter | 96 kHz / 24-bit |
| Main Features | VSX-820-K |
| Output Power per Channel | 130W |
| Impedance at Output Level | 6Ω |
| Number of Channels | 5 |
| Signal / Noise Ratio | 98 dB |
| Input Connections | • 4 x HDMI • 5 x Composite • 2 x Component • 1 x Coaxial • 2 x Digital Optical • 1 x USB host • 1 x iPod/iPhone Digital via USB (cable included) |
| Output Connections | • 1 x HDMI • 1 x Composite • 1 x Component |
| AM/FM Tuner with RDS | Yes |
| Tuner Pre-set Stations | 30 |
| HD Audio Formats | Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio |
| HDMI Repeater | Yes |
| Input & Output connections | VSX-820-K |
| USB Host (Front) | Yes |
| Apple Compatibility | VSX-820-K |
| Works with iPhone | Yes |
| Compatible Generations | 5th Generation, Nano and above, iPhone (including 3G) |
| Supported Functions | Audio & Video (Video with the supplied iPod/iPhone Video + USB Audio cable) |
| Surround Sound Formats | VSX-820-K |
| Dolby Digital EX | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic IIx | Yes |
| DTS | Yes |
| DTS-ES | Yes |
| DTS Neo: 6 | Yes |
| DTS 96/24 | Yes |
| DTS-Express | Yes |
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | Yes |
| Audio Features | VSX-820-K |
| Auto Level Control | Yes (2 channel) |
| Auto Surround | Yes |
| MCACC | Yes |
| Main Features | VSX-820-K |
| On-Screen Display (GUI) | English |
| Remote Control | Glow-key, preset remote control |
| Weight | 9,1 kg |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 420 x 158 x 348 mm |
| Input & Output connections | VSX-820-K |
| AV Front Input | Yes |
| Bluetooth Adapter Port | Yes |
| Component Video Input/Output | 2/1 (assignable) |
| Composite Input/Output | 5/1 |
| Digital Optical Input/Output | 2/- (assignable) |
| Digital Coaxial Input/Output | 1/- (assignable) |
| HDMI Input/Output | 4/1 |
| Headphone | Yes |
| Large speaker terminals | Yes |
| Pre-amp Output | Yes (SW / SB) |
| Speaker A/B | Yes |
| Apple Compatibility | VSX-820-K |
| Works with iPod | Yes, via digital direct USB connection (included) |
