Entered CNET Catalog: 02/25/2004
SKU: 0027242645776
Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.
Manufacturer description
The DAV-FR8 DVD Dream System can transform your TV room into a truly amazing home theater. Featuring 800 watts of total system power, a 5-disc slot loading DVD/SACD/CD changer, and an S-Master Full Digital Amplifier, the DAV-FR8 will bring out the best in sound and film. The system supports multiple playback formats, CD-R/RW, Super Audio CD (Multi), MP3 and JPEG, and will decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, dts ES, dts, and Dolby Pro Logic II. And, even though it has high level functionality, the system is easy to set-up, thanks to color-coded speaker connections. Take your home entertainment up a serious notch with a DVD Dream System from Sony.
User opinions
Select a User Opinion to view: 1 2 3 4 5 User Rating: 0.5 stars
out of 5 user reviews
$600 FOR A COOL LOOKING REMOTEby - January 12, 2005
Pros: SLEEK LOOK
Cons: 1) IS NOT LOUD ENOUGH 2) WEAK SUBWOOFER 3) PITIFUL SOUND ALL AROUND
Review:
User Rating: 5.0 stars
out of 5 user reviews
Great Home theater system!!!by - January 2, 2005
Pros: Looks great and easy to install. Manual easy to follow. Sound is fantasic, The remote has nice features, with a slide door to control the TV with. Menus upon menus for the tech to select, or just defalt the settings and play! No background hiss, or noise,
Cons: Loading the DVD's is different.
Review:
User Rating: 4.0 stars
out of 5 user reviews
Nearly new and stuck on "STANDBY"by - December 13, 2004
Pros: When it worked it was great. i haven't figured out how if I can use the playstation or my outdoor speakers with this system. Doesn't look like it.
Cons: It is stuck on "STANDBY" and I can't get in touch with SONY. It is new, my cd's are stuck in it, and help is not easy to get ahold of.
Review:
User Rating: 3.5 stars
out of 5 user reviews
Style, Sound, and great pictureby - September 6, 2004
Pros: Great sound range and its style is unbeatable. I found a good price for it, but I am also impressed with the picture. I have Sony Grand WEGA 50inch LCD projection, and the progressive picture looks great. The style compliments my TV pefectly. All in al
Cons: Not the loudest system, but does have the impact of sound for my mid sized room.
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User Rating: 4.0 stars
out of 5 user reviews
wow very cool..by - September 1, 2004
Pros: it is amazingly beautiful, the design and style outstrip every other home theater system out there.. and it sounds as good as it looks! I LOVE how it combines everything into one 5 disc changer component! so no extra dvd player no extra cd player no extra
Cons: hmm i haven’t found any yet! it was a little expensive i thought.. i originally saw this in best buy for $665 and i bought mine online for $489 + about 60 for shipping, its a big box!! i am very impressed with the quality, it makes me feel like i need a b
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Sony DAV-FR8 specifications
- General
- Product Type Home theater system
- Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Speaker system : Right/left channel speaker : 7.9 in x 17.7 in x 3.6 in / 20.9 lbs , Speaker system : Right/left rear channel speaker : 3.5 in x 3.0 in x 8.7 in / 12.1 lbs , Main unit : Subwoofer : 14.0 in x 3.0 in x 2.8 in / 9.0 lbs , Speaker system : Center channel speaker : 16.9 in x 3.0 in x 14.5 in / 1.5 lbs , Speaker system : 3.5 in x 15.7 in x 43.8 in / 2.0 lbs
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Audio Features
- Components Speaker system , DVD changer / AV receiver
- Surround System Class 5.1 channel
- Amplifier Output Details 114.0 Watt - 4.0 Ohm - At 100 Hz - THD 10.0 % - 5.0 channel(s) ( Subwoofer ) , 115.0 Watt - 4.0 Ohm - THD 10.0 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Surround )
- Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital Surround EX , DTS decoder , DTS-ES decoder , DTS Neo:6 , DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 , Dolby Digital , Dolby Pro Logic II , DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
- Surround Sound Effects Digital Cinema Sound EX , Headphone Surround (V.S.S.)
- Sound Effects Bass Boost
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Presets Sports , Game , Mono Movie , Cinema Studio Ex. C , Cinema Studio Ex. A , Cinema Studio Ex. B , Jazz club , Live Concert , Hall
- Input Impedance 50.0 KOhm
- Input Sensitivity 250.0 mV
- Output Power / Total 800.0 Watt
- Additional Features Digital signal format auto detection / auto switching , On-screen display , Midnight Mode
- Inputs & Outputs
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
- Speaker System
- Speaker(s) 1.0 x Subwoofer - 2-way - External - 4.0 Ohm - Wired , 2.0 x Right/left rear channel speaker - 2-way - External - 4.0 Ohm - Wired , 1.0 x Center channel speaker - External - 4.0 Ohm - Wired , 2.0 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 4.0 Ohm - Wired
- Driver Details Subwoofer : 1.0 x Woofer driver - 70.0 mm , Right/left channel speaker : 2.0 x Tweeter driver - 25.0 mm , Right/left rear channel speaker : 1.0 x Tweeter driver - 70.0 mm , Right/left channel speaker : 1.0 x Woofer driver - 25.0 mm , Center channel speaker : 1.0 x Full-range driver - 160.0 mm , Center channel speaker : 1.0 x Subwoofer driver - 70.0 mm
- Tuner features
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuner Frequency Range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz , AM: 530 - 1710 kHz
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- Preset Station Qty 30.0
- AM Preset Station Qty 10.0
- FM Preset Station Qty 20.0
- Turntable
- Type None
- DVD/Blu-ray features
- Type DVD changer
- Media Format Video CD , CD-R , SACD , DVD , CD-RW , CD
- Changer Type 5.0 - File type
- DVD Repeat Modes All , Chapter , Title
- CD Playback Modes Random play / shuffle , All tracks repeat , One track repeat , Program play
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
- Additional Features CD-Text capable , Progressive scanning , SACD-Text capable , Parental lock , JPEG photo playback
- CD System
- Type None
- Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
- MD System
- MD system type None
- Display
- Built-in display Fluorescent
- Display dimmer Yes
- Headphones
- Headphones Type None
- Microphone
- Type None
- Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV , Cable box
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
- Miscellaneous
- AV Furniture None
- Included Accessories FM antenna , AM antenna
- Cables Included 2.0 x Speaker cable - 33.0 ft , 3.0 x Speaker cable - 11.5 ft , Video cable
- Built-in clock Timer
- Timer Sleep
- Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 120.0 Watt
