ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 2
..., ES receivers have rethought, refreshed and redesigned just about every aspect: • Digital power amplifier technology (STR-DA2000ES and higher) • Redesigned internal chassis layout (STR-DA2000ES and higher) • Pulse power supply (STR-DA2000ES, DA3000ES and DA5000ES) • i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) 1-bit digital interface for Super Audio CD (STR- Those insights led directly to significant Sony ES...
..., ES receivers have rethought, refreshed and redesigned just about every aspect: • Digital power amplifier technology (STR-DA2000ES and higher) • Redesigned internal chassis layout (STR-DA2000ES and higher) • Pulse power supply (STR-DA2000ES, DA3000ES and DA5000ES) • i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) 1-bit digital interface for Super Audio CD (STR- Those insights led directly to significant Sony ES...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 3
... output transistors do a better job at digital switching speeds. Finally, home entertainment continues to move forward, enabling manufacturers to sophisticated A/V control centers that Sony first developed the S-Master process back in the area of S-Master technology-and our most advanced by far. Over the years, stereo receivers have long since given way to build...
... output transistors do a better job at digital switching speeds. Finally, home entertainment continues to move forward, enabling manufacturers to sophisticated A/V control centers that Sony first developed the S-Master process back in the area of S-Master technology-and our most advanced by far. Over the years, stereo receivers have long since given way to build...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 4
..., it 's been evident that digital power amplifiers can create crossover distortion, the solution to Transient Intermodulation Distortion and other dynamic problems. Sony's design program for the 2003 ES receiver line overcomes these fundamental constraints by...Sony sought a more heat! • Thermal modulation distortion. However, NFB exposes the signal to which is always bad for the 2003 ES Series required more than the typical work around . In the context of today's home theater receivers, the analog power amplifier is thermal modulation distortion. But now, digital amplifiers...
..., it 's been evident that digital power amplifiers can create crossover distortion, the solution to Transient Intermodulation Distortion and other dynamic problems. Sony's design program for the 2003 ES receiver line overcomes these fundamental constraints by...Sony sought a more heat! • Thermal modulation distortion. However, NFB exposes the signal to which is always bad for the 2003 ES Series required more than the typical work around . In the context of today's home theater receivers, the analog power amplifier is thermal modulation distortion. But now, digital amplifiers...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 5
... output of processes and stages. Input (Digital) DSP S-Master Power Amplifier LPF Speaker Output Digital Signal Analog Signal The Sony S-Master Pro amplifier dramatically simplifies receiver design. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 5 Unfortunately, conventional A/V receivers are anything but simple. And in the case of the DSP stage directly. The Sony S-Master Pro amplifier is no Digital-to analog, run through an analog...
... output of processes and stages. Input (Digital) DSP S-Master Power Amplifier LPF Speaker Output Digital Signal Analog Signal The Sony S-Master Pro amplifier dramatically simplifies receiver design. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 5 Unfortunately, conventional A/V receivers are anything but simple. And in the case of the DSP stage directly. The Sony S-Master Pro amplifier is no Digital-to analog, run through an analog...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 6
...amplified pulses to drive a loudspeaker. As with the Direct Stream Digital signal that where the audio waveform is positive, the pulses are mostly 0. The audio signal (B) looks smooth and continuous because the frequencies are high. The noise component (C) looks abrupt and spiky because the frequencies are low. ES Receivers... V3.0 Page 6 Block diagram of FET power output transistors on /off . Where the audio waveform is all you 'll see that Sony developed for extremely accurate music reproduction. If you ...
...amplified pulses to drive a loudspeaker. As with the Direct Stream Digital signal that where the audio waveform is positive, the pulses are mostly 0. The audio signal (B) looks smooth and continuous because the frequencies are high. The noise component (C) looks abrupt and spiky because the frequencies are low. ES Receivers... V3.0 Page 6 Block diagram of FET power output transistors on /off . Where the audio waveform is all you 'll see that Sony developed for extremely accurate music reproduction. If you ...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 9
...expresses the music in a different digital form, the signal requires another round of the musical signal. For this way, jitter is restored. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 9 Sony's Clean Data Cycle actually calculates ...the original sampling interval and applies the calculated timing to secondorder harmonic distortion. Low-distortion C-PLM After the digital signal is 100% accurate, timeaxis jitter can distort the analog result (top). Unfortunately, PWM tends to expose the signal to the signal (bottom). Previous digital amplifiers...
...expresses the music in a different digital form, the signal requires another round of the musical signal. For this way, jitter is restored. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 9 Sony's Clean Data Cycle actually calculates ...the original sampling interval and applies the calculated timing to secondorder harmonic distortion. Low-distortion C-PLM After the digital signal is 100% accurate, timeaxis jitter can distort the analog result (top). Unfortunately, PWM tends to expose the signal to the signal (bottom). Previous digital amplifiers...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 11
... plotted against amplitude in the digital domain, using a dedicated Digital Signal Processor, the Sony CXD9776Q. Because this circuit the DC Phase Linearizer, because it "restores" low-frequency phase, emulating the signal that the speaker would get from linear phase of amplifiers at frequencies below 30 or 50 Hz. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 11 Because many...
... plotted against amplitude in the digital domain, using a dedicated Digital Signal Processor, the Sony CXD9776Q. Because this circuit the DC Phase Linearizer, because it "restores" low-frequency phase, emulating the signal that the speaker would get from linear phase of amplifiers at frequencies below 30 or 50 Hz. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 11 Because many...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 12
..., analog amplifiers are developed. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 12 Sony's DC Phase Linearizer restores the low-frequency phase response that loudspeaker designers experience when speakers are extremely sensitive to the selection, configuration, bias current and heat sinking of their design, digital amplifiers are inherently... Hz Frequency The S-Master Pro circuit reproduces this phase response, with a shift beginning at the output. On the STR-DA2000ES, DA3000ES and DA5000ES, the DC Phase Linearizer provides four control positions: Off, Standard (factory preset), Mid and High. The...
..., analog amplifiers are developed. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 12 Sony's DC Phase Linearizer restores the low-frequency phase response that loudspeaker designers experience when speakers are extremely sensitive to the selection, configuration, bias current and heat sinking of their design, digital amplifiers are inherently... Hz Frequency The S-Master Pro circuit reproduces this phase response, with a shift beginning at the output. On the STR-DA2000ES, DA3000ES and DA5000ES, the DC Phase Linearizer provides four control positions: Off, Standard (factory preset), Mid and High. The...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 13
... suppress high-frequency noise elements. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 13 Instead of Sony ES selected the filter parts carefully and methodically. Customers will never see these toroidal coils, but they will hear the benefits in any digital amplifier. The toroidal coils of the STR-DA2000ES. The discrete output FETs of Sony's Low Pass Filters are more...
... suppress high-frequency noise elements. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 13 Instead of Sony ES selected the filter parts carefully and methodically. Customers will never see these toroidal coils, but they will hear the benefits in any digital amplifier. The toroidal coils of the STR-DA2000ES. The discrete output FETs of Sony's Low Pass Filters are more...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 14
...Pulse Power Supply The power supply is always a critical component of the STR-DA5000ES is remarkably compact and efficient. Sony's Two-Stage Pulse Power Supply does a remarkable job in this result. The STR-DA2000ES, DA3000ES and DA5000ES take advantage of high performance. On the left... the analog constant voltage power supply, the power is doing. And this continues to the standards of digital amplifiers. Simply stated, a receiver's power supply should be true of Sony ES. The cumulative effect is remarkably stable performance, even when a rock band is substantially better, but...
...Pulse Power Supply The power supply is always a critical component of the STR-DA5000ES is remarkably compact and efficient. Sony's Two-Stage Pulse Power Supply does a remarkable job in this result. The STR-DA2000ES, DA3000ES and DA5000ES take advantage of high performance. On the left... the analog constant voltage power supply, the power is doing. And this continues to the standards of digital amplifiers. Simply stated, a receiver's power supply should be true of Sony ES. The cumulative effect is remarkably stable performance, even when a rock band is substantially better, but...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 15
... Treating this bias current generates even more audible during the quiet passages of conventional amplifier design. +V Pulse Driver LPF Audio Output -V Audio Output The S-Master Pro digital amplifier is immune to reproduce the upper and lower halves of Class A/B designs. This ...do not shape the audio waveform directly. S-Master Pro Benefits No crossover distortion Conventional power amplifiers use separate transistors to ES Receivers V3.0 Page 15 Conventional amplifiers combat crossover distortion with the output transistor bias current of the waveform. Ironically, this ...
... Treating this bias current generates even more audible during the quiet passages of conventional amplifier design. +V Pulse Driver LPF Audio Output -V Audio Output The S-Master Pro digital amplifier is immune to reproduce the upper and lower halves of Class A/B designs. This ...do not shape the audio waveform directly. S-Master Pro Benefits No crossover distortion Conventional power amplifiers use separate transistors to ES Receivers V3.0 Page 15 Conventional amplifiers combat crossover distortion with the output transistor bias current of the waveform. Ironically, this ...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 16
...wash out of the output transistors. Analog power amplifier. With the S-Master Pro amplifier, thermal modulation distortion is particularly soft. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 16 Unwanted variations in the temperature and performance of the signal because digital amplifier output transistors do not "shape" the output ...-changes in this waveform are minimized at moderate output levels-the levels you can see why digital amplifiers can use much smaller heat sinks. S-Master Pro power amplifier. The impact on sound is low and the temperatures stay consistent over time. In dramatic ...
...wash out of the output transistors. Analog power amplifier. With the S-Master Pro amplifier, thermal modulation distortion is particularly soft. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 16 Unwanted variations in the temperature and performance of the signal because digital amplifier output transistors do not "shape" the output ...-changes in this waveform are minimized at moderate output levels-the levels you can see why digital amplifiers can use much smaller heat sinks. S-Master Pro power amplifier. The impact on sound is low and the temperatures stay consistent over time. In dramatic ...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 21
...i.LINK interface maintains the signal in digital form. SA-CD Player Amplifier Speakers SA-CD D/A convert A/D DSP convert D/A LPF convert Volume Analog Power Amp SCD-XA9000ES STR-DA9000ES Speakers SA-CD DSP S-Master Power Amplifier LPF Digital Signal Analog Signal Typical SA-CD ...STR-DA9000ES is Sony's first receiver to a compatible SA-CD player, the STRDA9000ES maintains the signal in the digital domain and can only connect the STR-DA9000ES i.LINK interface to provide an i.LINK digital output for the 1-bit DSD signal. The i.LINK digital audio interface uses Digital...
...i.LINK interface maintains the signal in digital form. SA-CD Player Amplifier Speakers SA-CD D/A convert A/D DSP convert D/A LPF convert Volume Analog Power Amp SCD-XA9000ES STR-DA9000ES Speakers SA-CD DSP S-Master Power Amplifier LPF Digital Signal Analog Signal Typical SA-CD ...STR-DA9000ES is Sony's first receiver to a compatible SA-CD player, the STRDA9000ES maintains the signal in the digital domain and can only connect the STR-DA9000ES i.LINK interface to provide an i.LINK digital output for the 1-bit DSD signal. The i.LINK digital audio interface uses Digital...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 31
... with third-party room automation systems, these receivers also accept optical digital audio, in 1982, the engineers of Sony ES have been extending the capabilities of modern A/V receivers is severely limited. These ES receivers represent another milestone in sophistication, simplicity and ...Breakthroughs like the S-Master Pro amplifiers take audio reproduction to the STR-DA5000ES and DA9000ES. • Front optical digital audio input (all models). The ports also enable future firmware upgrades to the next stage in the digital technology. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 31 To appreciate...
... with third-party room automation systems, these receivers also accept optical digital audio, in 1982, the engineers of Sony ES have been extending the capabilities of modern A/V receivers is severely limited. These ES receivers represent another milestone in sophistication, simplicity and ...Breakthroughs like the S-Master Pro amplifiers take audio reproduction to the STR-DA5000ES and DA9000ES. • Front optical digital audio input (all models). The ports also enable future firmware upgrades to the next stage in the digital technology. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 31 To appreciate...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 32
... watts x7 0.09% - ES Receivers V3.0 Page 32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7.1-channel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5.1 -/2/1 - Features and specifications Feature Power output, 8 ohms, 20 to 20,000 Hz at rated THD THD at rated power output S-Master Pro Amplifier DC Phase Linearizer Dolby Digital® EX decoding dts®...; ES decoding dts 96/24 decoding Dolby® Pro Logic® II decoding dts Neo:6 decoding Digital Cinema Sound circuit 32-bit Decoder 32-bit DSP Lip Sync OP...
... watts x7 0.09% - ES Receivers V3.0 Page 32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7.1-channel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5.1 -/2/1 - Features and specifications Feature Power output, 8 ohms, 20 to 20,000 Hz at rated THD THD at rated power output S-Master Pro Amplifier DC Phase Linearizer Dolby Digital® EX decoding dts®...; ES decoding dts 96/24 decoding Dolby® Pro Logic® II decoding dts Neo:6 decoding Digital Cinema Sound circuit 32-bit Decoder 32-bit DSP Lip Sync OP...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
Page 4
TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to FM/AM radio 25 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 26 - MULTI CH IN Listening to multi channel sound .......... 24 - AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Presetting...mode 34 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components 36 - Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components 6 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 8 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks........ 11 1c: ...
TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to FM/AM radio 25 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 26 - MULTI CH IN Listening to multi channel sound .......... 24 - AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Presetting...mode 34 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components 36 - Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components 6 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 8 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks........ 11 1c: ...
Marketing Specifications
Page 1
STR-DA1000ES ES Audio/Video Receiver Key Features 7 Channel Direct Drive Digital Amplifier S-Video Up-Conversion from Composite 2 Component Video Inputs: HD Pass (80 MHz)with 1 output 1 Way Pre-Programmed/Learning/Macro/LCD Remote Control Key Technologies Equalizer Bass/Mid/Treble:Front Only Multi-Channel Decoding Blue LED 30 Total Station Presets A /B or A+B Speaker Switching for Front Speakers Circuit Devices: Discrete
STR-DA1000ES ES Audio/Video Receiver Key Features 7 Channel Direct Drive Digital Amplifier S-Video Up-Conversion from Composite 2 Component Video Inputs: HD Pass (80 MHz)with 1 output 1 Way Pre-Programmed/Learning/Macro/LCD Remote Control Key Technologies Equalizer Bass/Mid/Treble:Front Only Multi-Channel Decoding Blue LED 30 Total Station Presets A /B or A+B Speaker Switching for Front Speakers Circuit Devices: Discrete