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Question: Can I use a universal remote with this? The one I bought didn't come with a remote.
Document: I'm loving this Receiver so far. I have not stretched all the functionality yet but the sound is very good for Home Theater use. Planning to stress-test more very soon.One thing I really do not care for is the Light-Weight remote. As in it literally weighs almost nothing. I think the two AA-batteries weigh more than the remote does. It makes it a little odd to use. I don't care for it. It loses a Star from me because of it.
I bought this receiver a couple of month ago, the receiver is pretty good but it broke down after few month a normal use. The HDMI output to the TV just died. Being a SONY product i expected it to last forever so i am pretty disappointed.Thanks god a bought it through Amazon and they got my back sending a replacement, i hope this one will give me no problem.
I picked this up on a Gold Box deal for a price so low I bought it before I was even ready to use it. Since then I have gathered up all of my components and I am pleased with my purchase. I do have one complaint and that is that the unit must be on not "standby" to switch HDMI sources so I ended up using only the Optical in from my TV so I do not have to use the speakers late at night.
This unit replaced an older AV receiver that I have been using for years. I upgraded to the Sony hoping that the sould quality would be superior and that the documentation would be more clear. Fortunately I was right on both counts.With the Sony unit, the input and output connections are clearly marked and the menus are easily accessible. The remote control is straightforward and easy to understand.One slight flaw - the input jacks for an iPod are on the front of the unit.
My only minus is that it's a Sony and Sony's don't work with my Dish or any other programmable remote control. That means I always have to use the Sony remote to make any audio adjustments.
This Receiver was exactly what I was looking for. It allowed me to hook up all of my HDMI (and older, anolog) video equipment and watch them on my HDTV. The set-up was easy and the auto calibration feature balanced the surround sound without any problems. The sound is great (I have good speakers)and the remote is simple to use. The ability to scroll through surround options, on the fly, lets you choose what sounds best for what you are watching at any given time.
Lots of inputs for HDMI and the audio return channel from the TV. This is especially nice for the Panasonic VieraCast applications such as Netflix and Amazon on Demand. The 3D works well through the receiver (we use the PS3 for 3D Bluray and utilize some content from DirecTV) and I can't see any degradation.BraviaLink or sync or whatever Sony calls it works with this receiver, the TV and the PS3. This is nice as otherwise you can't control the PS3 with the Logitech remote I have.
Like I said really dont have to use the sub, unless you wanna rumble the house windows the big Bic floor speakers produce enough bass. Another con, I don't like that the remote packaged with this receiver is Only Pro Sony devices. It doesnt support any other brands, so you got all these buttons on it, you cant or dont need. Also, It supports the iphone and ipod, but no other phone or mp3 from any other company. Like I said its all for Sony.
I bought this receiver to finish my first home theater system, wasn't real sure what to get didn't have a lot of cash but this one fell right in my budget. Later after my purchase I found the same receiver at best(highest)buy for over $170.00 more. So I have to say shopping AMAZON can definitely save you money.
I bought this for a 5.1 system in an odd shape room (rectangle room missing one of the long sides - it attache to the kitchen). I have it paired with some pioneer speakers.Set up was just as easy as any other receiver that I have ever owned. It has two benefits over my past receivers though: 1) on screen setup (via HDMI cable to TV), and 2) auto-calibration of speakers (which is great for my odd room).
Answer: Yes.