1) Does the Sony ZSS4IP receive HD radio station signals? Although HD radio is a type of digital broadcast signal, It is not clear to me that all Digital radio receivers can pick up HD broadcasts. 2) What is power output of speakers (in Watts) ? I can't find this anywhere in the specs. Thx. 1) Does the Sony ZSS4IP receive HD radio station signals? Although HD radio is a type of digital broadcast signal, It is not clear to me that all Digital radio receivers can pick up HD broadcasts. ... » Read More 1) Does the Sony ZSS4IP receive HD radio station signals? Although HD radio is a type of digital broadcast signal, It is not clear to me that all Digital radio receivers can pick up HD broadcasts. 2) What is power output of speakers (in Watts) ? I can't find this anywhere in the specs. Thx. « Show Less
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Not much help here. I think no HD just AM & FM. If you are looking for loud, this might be too small. Don't know the wattage.
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Mine broke quite a while ago and I'm not sure if it had this option or not, sorry!
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The optical and analog phone jacks are output only. They send the signal to the device you want to hear the music on, like your stereo amp.. THE audio signal (in digital form) and power come in thru the USB to USB type B jack on the unit labeled USB in. Hope that helps.
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We are sorry that this unit doesn't transmit HD signal. It transmit AV signals by means of radio waves and can be used for wireless sharing of AV signals of DVD, DVR, CCD camera, IPTV, satellite STB, digital TV STB and other AV devices of several TV sets.
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The speaker outputs on the rear of this unit are typical for left channel , right channel, sub speakers. I tested this receiver so please read my review as I don't recommend it for it lack of power and sound quality. It does not compare to a Pioneer receiver. To buy the Sherwood only for the HD channels is not worth it because at most you will get 3 HD radio stations in your area.
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Philip M. Isidro says: I just got my package today and it says 260 Watt Max, but on Amazon it says 280 Watt Max. Pioneer states the TS-D1720C's are 260 Watt also... I know it's only a 20 Watt difference but.....false advertising? I AGREE, wtf Amazon? I Waited 2 MONTHS for mine to ship, even as a Paid Prime member. And then yesterday a box shows up and it is Clearkly marked "240 watts" I was PISSED OFF to say the least. 2 months ago I ordered all the other Pioneer stuff based on Pioneers "Stage 3" system. I had to search all over the place to Find a customer Service phone number and they have NO Clue at all, just to say they will send out another set, Another weekend GONE without being able to install my Stage 3 Pioneer system. After she(customer service) says she's sending me the Correct speakers and I hang up to WAIT all over again. I go to Pioneer USA and cannot find this speaker Amazon is advertising as 280watts at all. So I get on the phone with Pioneer, and Ask about the 280 watts set. THEY DON'T MAKE THEM IN 280 WATTS! I feel DECIEVED by Amazon and after having to Wait 2 whole Months to get them, to then have to call amazon to tell them they shipped me the Wrong speakers after Waiting 2 Months to get them. And they Still had NO CLUE, and are most likely sending me Another set of the 260 watt speakers since the "280 watts" DO NOT EXIST! I could have installed my stereo system 2 MONTHS AGO had Amazon advertised what they are selling CORRECTLY. I will most likely Drop my "Prime Membership" after this since you gotta Wait LONGER than the friggin Free Super Saver Shipping anyways.
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By saying your TV is not HD ready I am going to assume you mean it is not digital TV ready. In order to make your TV able to receive digital signals you will need a digital converter box. The antenna attaches to the converter box and then you connect the converter box to your TV. The converter box receives over the air digital signals which are free and converts those signals/channels to an analog format that will be compatible with the inputs on your TV.
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Not sure. I also noted the firmware issue and was having problems with my unit. I gave it away and bought a Sony DH550. Sony works great but doesn't have a digital audio optical out for my Sony digital surround sound headphones (even though it has 2 digital audio inputs???). I use the PS3 instead.
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This Radio is FM only. The HD postion does not have a strong tuner so weak stations are not heard.
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Hi Roy Keller,This receiver only receives bluetooth signal from a certain device and output audio to the speakers. It cannot output bluetooth signal to a bluetooth headphones. Thanks. >Joffrey
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I'm trying to find out the same thing. It's weird. Mine detects stations that are very faint yet misses some of the major ones with strong signals. So how do I get those major stations?!? Hello Creative Labs: You're missing some obvious features, so plus update so you'll really be the best.
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the only audio output on some HDTVs is optical, such as my Viera X1, so the only way you will get any sound from your TV channels through your speakers (which your TV processes from the input from the wall) is from that optical output to your receiver unless you use a cable-box in which case you can just get it from a HDMI or optical cable from the cable-box to your receiver. The reason for this is the TVs, at least the ones I've setup, do not output audio through HDMI only through RCA or optical, and you'll only get digital audio from optical obviously so that's why the guide shows that. The optical cables are really cheap anyhow on Amazon so it shouldn't be a problem.
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Typically your speakers will always output at their maximum potential. That being said the quality of your speakers will depend on how clear and crisp the sounds transmitted through them are. The HD component on the unit is merely for the purpose that the BEST sound quality in any aspect comes from a directly wired unit. When using Bluetooth or radio frequencies, the sound quality is compromised a but for the convenience of using your device wirelessly. The HD device will clean some of that sound up a bit in any system, but again, don't expect THX quality. Also if your home theater system uses Audyssey, I'd highly recommend tweaking the settings if you're a sound junkie.
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Yes, it does. That's pretty much the point of HD Radio and it supports tuning to and listening to those digital stations.
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The unit has its own DC adapter power supply. It is clean, essentially noise free. I believe it can also be plugged into a power outlet in your vehicle, though I haven't used that feature to date. Yes, it has its own little antenna which is about 12" in height and connects to the rear of the unit. My unit is left on 24/7, on the low power setting. I live in the country, range is ~1/4 mile. I send audio to it from an xmradio which is located in the basement with the unit. My 'shops' located in my outbuildings have receivers set to the freq so I get coverage/music where ever I decide to putz around in. I am very happy with this unit. The unit has its own DC adapter power supply. It is clean, essentially noise free. I believe it can also be plugged into a power outlet in your vehicle, though I haven't used that feature to date. Yes, it has its own little antenna which is about 12" in height and connects to the rear of the unit. My unit is left on 24/7, on the low power setting. I live in the country, range is ~1/4 mile. I send audio to it from an xmradio which is located in the basement with the unit. My 'shops' located in my outbuildings have receivers set to the freq so I get coverage/music where ever I decide to... » Read More The unit has its own DC adapter power supply. It is clean, essentially noise free. I believe it can also be plugged into a power outlet in your vehicle, though I haven't used that feature to date. Yes, it has its own little antenna which is about 12" in height and connects to the rear of the unit. My unit is left on 24/7, on the low power setting. I live in the country, range is ~1/4 mile. I send audio to it from an xmradio which is located in the basement with the unit. My 'shops' located in my outbuildings have receivers set to the freq so I get coverage/music where ever I decide to putz around in. I am very happy with this unit. « Show Less
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The HDMI inputs outputs do carry audio signals. In the simplest setup where all sources and monitors (I.e. TVs, receivers, etc) are HDMI capable, you won't need to worry about audio. However, if your receiver is HDMI-less, then you have the choices of sending analog or digital audio signal to it. While I've not tried digital signal but the analog works for me just like you stated in your question. I've read in the product reviews that the unit can only output one type of signal at a time. Meaning you can't have both analog and digital outputs at the same time. Search the reviews may help. The HDMI inputs outputs do carry audio signals. In the simplest setup where all sources and monitors (I.e. TVs, receivers, etc) are HDMI capable, you won't need to worry about audio. However, if your receiver is HDMI-less, then you have the choices of sending analog or digital audio signal to it. While I've not tried digital signal but the analog works for me just like you stated in your question. I've read in the product reviews that the unit can only output one type of signal at a time. Meaning you can't have both analog and digital outputs at the same time. Search the reviews may help.
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No, There are currently no Sony recievers on the market that support HDCP 2.2. There is an Onkyo, but even it only has 1 port dedicated to it. The STR-ZA1000ES will support HDCP 2.2 but it is not available yet. Luckly right now there isn't very much content that supports HDCP 2.2. but it will become a problem later if you trying to future proof your system. They will be able to update the HDMI firmware but the hdcp is not backwards compatible due that the current hardware was not designed for it yet. Honestly, I would wait. They starting to roll out HDCP 2.2 Receivers soon, beats worrying about it later. Hope that helps.
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Many police signals/broadcasts are now digital, so the analog scanners will do no good for that type signal. Some local PDs still might run some broadcasting on analog, bit most state police, atf, etc are digital. Google "radio reference", get to their different forums for the state you live in.I'm thinking about getting the 750 myself. Did you wind up keeping it? It seems to be good for Ham radio listening.