5 Channel HDMI AV Receiver with HD Audio, iPod/iPhone Digital Direct (Silver)
VSX-820-S
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 black.
Specifications
| Main Features | VSX-820-S |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 5 |
| 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 |
| Remote Control | Glow-key, preset remote control |
| Input & Output connections | VSX-820-S |
| AV Front Input | Yes |
| Digital Optical Input/Output | 2/- (assignable) |
| Digital Coaxial Input/Output | 1/- (assignable) |
| Headphone | Yes |
| Speaker A/B | Yes |
| USB Host (Front) | Yes |
| Apple Compatibility | VSX-820-S |
| iPhone Control Button | Yes |
| Supported Functions | Audio & Video (Video with the supplied iPod/iPhone Video + USB Audio cable) |
| Surround Sound Formats | VSX-820-S |
| Dolby Digital EX | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic IIx | Yes |
| Dolby True HD | Yes |
| DTS | Yes |
| DTS-ES | Yes |
| DTS Neo: 6 | Yes |
| DTS-Express | Yes |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | Yes |
| Audio Features | VSX-820-S |
| Auto Surround | Yes |
| Front Stage Surround Advance | Yes |
| Phase Control | Yes |
| Sound Delay (LipSync) | Yes |
| Stream Direct | Yes |
| Video Features | VSX-820-S |
| Deep Colour | Yes |
| 3D Ready | Yes |
| x.v.Colour | Yes |
| HD Digital Film Direct 24 | Yes |
| Power Output | VSX-820-S |
| Rated Power Output | 130W per channel |
| Frequency Response: LINE | 5 Hz - 100 kHz +0/-3 dB |
| Construction | VSX-820-S |
| Digital Signal Processor | Texas Instruments AureusTM |
| Amplifier Specifications | VSX-820-S |
| D/A Converter | 192 kHz / 24-bit |
| A/D Converter | 96 kHz / 24-bit |
| Main Features | VSX-820-S |
| Weight | 9,1 kg |
| Power Output | VSX-820-S |
| Condition | 1kHz, 1% THD, 6Ω |
| Input (Sensitivity/Imp.): LINE | 200 mV / 45 kΩ |
| 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-S |
| Design | Discrete Amplification Type |
| Main Features | VSX-820-S |
| Output Power per Channel | 130W |
| Impedance at Output Level | 6Ω |
| Signal / Noise Ratio | 98 dB |
| On-Screen Display (GUI) | English |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 420 x 158 x 348 mm |
| Input & Output connections | VSX-820-S |
| Bluetooth Adapter Port | Yes |
| Component Video Input/Output | 2/1 (assignable) |
| Composite Input/Output | 5/1 |
| HDMI Input/Output | 4/1 |
| Large speaker terminals | Yes |
| Pre-amp Output | Yes (SW / SB) |
| Apple Compatibility | VSX-820-S |
| Works with iPod | Yes, via digital direct USB connection (included) |
| Works with iPhone | Yes |
| Compatible Generations | 5th Generation, Nano and above, iPhone (including 3G) |
| Surround Sound Formats | VSX-820-S |
| Dolby Digital | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic II | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic IIz | Yes |
| DTS 96/24 | Yes |
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | Yes |
| Surround Modes | 8 + 1 (Action, Drama, Entertainment Show, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop, Unplugged + Extended Stereo) |
| Audio Features | VSX-820-S |
| Auto Level Control | Yes (2 channel) |
| Dynamic Range Control | Yes |
| Midnight Listening Mode | Yes |
| MCACC | Yes |
| Advanced Sound Retriever | Yes (2 channel) |
| Symmetric EQ | Yes |
| Power Output | VSX-820-S |
| Power output per channel | 130W |
