5 Channel HDMI AV Receiver with HD Audio, iPod/iPhone Digital Direct (Black)
VSX-820-K
Experience '3D ready' viewing and listening.

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 (additional AS-BT100 adaptor required) will allow you to enjoy music from these sources or from any other Bluetooth-enabled device.
Specifications
| Main Features | VSX-820-K |
|---|---|
| Output Power per Channel | 130W |
| Impedance at Output Level | 6Ω |
| Signal / Noise Ratio | 98 dB |
| Remote Control | Glow-key, preset remote control |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 420 x 158 x 348 mm |
| Input & Output connections | VSX-820-K |
| AV Front Input | Yes |
| Component Video Input/Output | 2/1 (assignable) |
| Digital Optical Input/Output | 2/- (assignable) |
| HDMI Input/Output | 4/1 |
| Headphone Input | Yes |
| Large speaker terminals | Yes |
| Pre-amp Output | Yes (SW / SB) |
| Speaker A/B | Yes |
| USB Host (Front) | Yes |
| Apple Compatibility | VSX-820-K |
| Works with iPhone | Yes |
| Surround Sound Formats | VSX-820-K |
| Dolby Digital EX | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic II | Yes |
| DTS | Yes |
| DTS-ES | Yes |
| DTS Neo: 6 | Yes |
| DTS 96/24 | Yes |
| DTS-Express | Yes |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | Yes |
| Audio Features | VSX-820-K |
| Auto Surround | Yes |
| Front Stage Surround Advance | Yes |
| Phase Control | Yes |
| Sound Delay (LipSync) | Yes |
| Stream Direct | Yes |
| Video Features | VSX-820-K |
| 3D Ready | Yes |
| x.v.Colour | Yes |
| HD Digital Film Direct 24 | Yes |
| Power Output | VSX-820-K |
| 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 |
| Construction | VSX-820-K |
| Design | Discrete Amplification Type |
| Amplifier Specifications | VSX-820-K |
| D/A Converter | 192 kHz / 24-bit |
| Main Features | VSX-820-K |
| Number of Channels | 5 |
| Output Connections | • 1 x HDMI • 1 x Composite • 1 x Component |
| AM/FM Tuner with RDS | Yes |
| Tuner Pre-set Stations | 30 |
| Weight | 9,1 kg |
| Input & Output connections | VSX-820-K |
| Bluetooth Adapter Port | Yes |
| Composite Input/Output | 5/1 |
| Digital Coaxial Input | 1/- (assignable) |
| Apple Compatibility | VSX-820-K |
| iPhone Control Button | 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 | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic IIx | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic IIz | Yes |
| Dolby True HD | 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 |
| Midnight Listening Mode | Yes |
| MCACC | Yes |
| Advanced Sound Retriever | Yes (2 channel) |
| Symmetric EQ | Yes |
| Video Features | VSX-820-K |
| Deep Colour | Yes |
| Power Output | VSX-820-K |
| Power output per channel | 130W |
| Power Requirements | AC 220 - 230 V / 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption (in use / standby) | 245 W / 0,45 W |
| Construction | VSX-820-K |
| Digital Signal Processor | Texas Instruments AureusTM |
| Amplifier Specifications | VSX-820-K |
| A/D Converter | 96 kHz / 24-bit |
| Main Features | VSX-820-K |
| 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) |
| HD Audio Formats | Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio |
| HDMI Repeater | Yes |
| On-Screen Display (GUI) | English |
| Apple Compatibility | VSX-820-K |
| Works with iPod | Yes, via digital direct USB connection (included) |
| Surround Sound Formats | VSX-820-K |
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | Yes |
| Audio Features | VSX-820-K |
| Auto Level Control | Yes (2 channel) |
