Sony BDV-470SS Home Theater in a Box

Blu-ray, DVD, 3D home cinema speaker system

Sony Europe has just announced the BDV-470SS Blu-ray Disc and DVD Home Cinema System with easy iPod playback. It combines Sony's HT-AS5 speaker system with the BDP-S470 3D Blu-ray player, making a complete 'just add TV' package.

The BDV-470SS system lets you stream music, video and TV via the BRAVIA® Internet Video platform, access the internet or content stored on a computer using DLNA, and playback a variety of content from compatible USB devices.

You can even control the system's playback functions over your home network using an iPod Touch or iPhone and a downloadable app.

The BDV-470SS hides away its 1000W S-Master amplification in its subwoofer unit, which also contains all the audio processing for the system as well as an FM RDS/AM radio tuner. That just leaves four compact speakers on show, while Auto Calibration makes sure set-up is as accurate as possible, while the Digital Cinema Sound processing delivers the big screen sound experience.

3D pass-through is available on all three HDMI inputs, while the HDMI monitor output also has Audio Return Channel capability. This allows sound from a TV's internal tuner to be delivered through the surround system, halving the usual cable requirement.

BRAVIA® Sync allows an entire home cinema system to be controlled from one handset, while the 'Home Theatre Control' BRAVIA® Internet Widget will allow the TV's onscreen display to control the sound system.

Features BDV-470SS

• 1000W power output – Immerse yourself in a true at-the-movies experience with this all-in-one home cinema system, and compact satellite speakers
• Blu-ray Disc – Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc player built-in with upscaling of standard DVDs via HDMI® cable (3D playback via software update)
• HDMI® – 3x HDMI® in for easy one cable connectivity for all your devices to your Full HD TV
• BRAVIA® Internet Video – Stream music, video and the latest Catch Up TV direct from the internet
• DLNA Ready – Stream music, video and pictures from a PC (via software update)
• Wi-Fi Ready – Get wireless access to the internet and DLNA compatible PCs (optional Sony USB dongle required)
• Auto calibration – Enjoy perfect acoustics regardless of speaker location
• USB connectivity – Easily release music and video from your MP3 player via the USB port, and play or listen back through the big screen
• Entertainment Database Browser – Using Gracenote® technology, display cover art, search history plus track and album information
• iPhone or iPod touch control – Take charge of playback functions using your iPhone or iPod touch with a downloadable application

Pricing was not released at this time.