ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 3
...FM" receivers have been around for decades, occupying a place outside the mainstream of S-Master technology-and our most advanced by far. Large Scale Integrated (LSI) technology continues to move inexorably into the digital domain, leaving analog processes behind. Today's faster output transistors do a better job at digital switching speeds. Simultaneous with the STR...centers that Sony first developed the S-Master process back in 2001. Over the years, stereo receivers have ... four, five, six and now seven-channel receivers. Finally, home entertainment continues to move forward...
...FM" receivers have been around for decades, occupying a place outside the mainstream of S-Master technology-and our most advanced by far. Large Scale Integrated (LSI) technology continues to move inexorably into the digital domain, leaving analog processes behind. Today's faster output transistors do a better job at digital switching speeds. Simultaneous with the STR...centers that Sony first developed the S-Master process back in 2001. Over the years, stereo receivers have ... four, five, six and now seven-channel receivers. Finally, home entertainment continues to move forward...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 14
...channels (20-20,000 Hz, 8 ohms, 0.15% THD), the STR-DA9000ES required something even more robust, an absolutely massive Toroidal power supply, discussed later in achieving exactly this result. The second stage is an analog constant voltage power supply, for an even higher degree of Sony... Pulse Power Supply does a remarkable job in 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 remarkably compact and efficient. Even...
...channels (20-20,000 Hz, 8 ohms, 0.15% THD), the STR-DA9000ES required something even more robust, an absolutely massive Toroidal power supply, discussed later in achieving exactly this result. The second stage is an analog constant voltage power supply, for an even higher degree of Sony... Pulse Power Supply does a remarkable job in 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 remarkably compact and efficient. Even...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 17
...for electronics. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 17 Yet the output transistors generate so little heat that isolate the output transistors at the periphery, the S-Master Pro signal flow can be quite compact, especially on the STR-DA2000ES and DA3000ES. The STR-DA2000ES packs 120 watts per channel (20-20,000 ... cooled by the need to hold the output transistors away at the back or sides. And instead of isolating the power output transistors, Sony can be refreshingly simple and straight. Instead of a complex, circuitous signal flow, driven by heat sinks less than one inch high! ...
...for electronics. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 17 Yet the output transistors generate so little heat that isolate the output transistors at the periphery, the S-Master Pro signal flow can be quite compact, especially on the STR-DA2000ES and DA3000ES. The STR-DA2000ES packs 120 watts per channel (20-20,000 ... cooled by the need to hold the output transistors away at the back or sides. And instead of isolating the power output transistors, Sony can be refreshingly simple and straight. Instead of a complex, circuitous signal flow, driven by heat sinks less than one inch high! ...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 20
These receivers are powerful but not boomy. The results speak for integration with the most difficult and power-hungry speakers. Music is vigorous but not forced. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 20 Dynamics are perfect for themselves. Bass is rendered in very high resolution, against a background of silky silence. Use good speaker cables, a suitable disc player and a Super Audio Compact Disc that you know well. Then sit back and listen carefully. channel x7, 8 ohms, 20 to 20,000 Hz, 0.15%), and exceptional sound quality.
These receivers are powerful but not boomy. The results speak for integration with the most difficult and power-hungry speakers. Music is vigorous but not forced. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 20 Dynamics are perfect for themselves. Bass is rendered in very high resolution, against a background of silky silence. Use good speaker cables, a suitable disc player and a Super Audio Compact Disc that you know well. Then sit back and listen carefully. channel x7, 8 ohms, 20 to 20,000 Hz, 0.15%), and exceptional sound quality.
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 24
...Sony provided the STR-DA5000ES and DA9000ES with another Sony Large Scale Integrated circuit, the CXD9722. 9.1-Channel Operation (STR-DA9000ES) The STR-DA9000ES offers an ingenious arrangement of the A and B speaker terminals. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 24 This circuit enables you can imagine, the effect can be unnatural and annoying. The STR...signal. The connection is performed uniformly on stereo, 7.1-channel and even digital audio inputs. This brings your television and your home theater speakers back into alignment. Lip Sync (STR-DA5000ES and DA9000ES) Today's advanced televisions ...
...Sony provided the STR-DA5000ES and DA9000ES with another Sony Large Scale Integrated circuit, the CXD9722. 9.1-Channel Operation (STR-DA9000ES) The STR-DA9000ES offers an ingenious arrangement of the A and B speaker terminals. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 24 This circuit enables you can imagine, the effect can be unnatural and annoying. The STR...signal. The connection is performed uniformly on stereo, 7.1-channel and even digital audio inputs. This brings your television and your home theater speakers back into alignment. Lip Sync (STR-DA5000ES and DA9000ES) Today's advanced televisions ...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 25
...loudspeakers, including models rated at 4 ohms with impedance dips down to 2 ohms! For this toroidal-core power transformer. That's why Sony chose the toroidal core design, which enables the transformer windings to this choice for strictly practical reasons: we could not build a ... core power transformer. Toroidal Power Supply (STR-DA9000ES) Like the STR-DA2000ES, DA3000ES and DA5000ES, the top-of the DA9000ES chassis is an incredible 12 amps per channel, for 7 simultaneous channels into nearby audio circuits. And like these other receivers use a Pulse Power Supply, the DA9000ES...
...loudspeakers, including models rated at 4 ohms with impedance dips down to 2 ohms! For this toroidal-core power transformer. That's why Sony chose the toroidal core design, which enables the transformer windings to this choice for strictly practical reasons: we could not build a ... core power transformer. Toroidal Power Supply (STR-DA9000ES) Like the STR-DA2000ES, DA3000ES and DA5000ES, the top-of the DA9000ES chassis is an incredible 12 amps per channel, for 7 simultaneous channels into nearby audio circuits. And like these other receivers use a Pulse Power Supply, the DA9000ES...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 26
... MOS FETs per channel are configured in modules that are direct-mounted to the underside of each heat sink in a "circuit-on-chassis" configuration. The output stage is attached to heat sinks in this picture protect and insulate the four MOS FETs. The STR-DA9000ES power amp...sinks for their linearity. MOS FET output transistors (STR-DA9000ES) To achieve 200 watts x7 (20-20,000 Hz, 8 ohms, 0.15% THD), the STRDA9000ES incorporates some unique power amplifier technology. The black capsules in a "circuit-onchassis" configuration. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 26 For example, the power ...
... MOS FETs per channel are configured in modules that are direct-mounted to the underside of each heat sink in a "circuit-on-chassis" configuration. The output stage is attached to heat sinks in this picture protect and insulate the four MOS FETs. The STR-DA9000ES power amp...sinks for their linearity. MOS FET output transistors (STR-DA9000ES) To achieve 200 watts x7 (20-20,000 Hz, 8 ohms, 0.15% THD), the STRDA9000ES incorporates some unique power amplifier technology. The black capsules in a "circuit-onchassis" configuration. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 26 For example, the power ...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 30
...ES decoding, Digital Signal Processing, control and integration technologies. • Seven channels of ES refinements and improvements. The feature adapts the reproduction to be used in two groups (SL and SR). Sony provides decoding for both 5.1- Recreates the effect of a full array of ...12V triggers (STR-DA2000ES and higher). and 6.1-channel sources. • Auto channel grouping (all models). This means you can drive separate Surround Back Left and Surround Back Right speakers, ideal for all models). Recreate the acoustics of electronics is hidden away, ES receivers offer one ...
...ES decoding, Digital Signal Processing, control and integration technologies. • Seven channels of ES refinements and improvements. The feature adapts the reproduction to be used in two groups (SL and SR). Sony provides decoding for both 5.1- Recreates the effect of a full array of ...12V triggers (STR-DA2000ES and higher). and 6.1-channel sources. • Auto channel grouping (all models). This means you can drive separate Surround Back Left and Surround Back Right speakers, ideal for all models). Recreate the acoustics of electronics is hidden away, ES receivers offer one ...
ES Receivers Technical Background
Page 32
...Receivers V3.0 Page 32 Yes Yes - Yes Yes - Yes 3/1 4/1 3/1 1 Subwoofer Yes -/-/Yes -/- Yes Yes Yes STRDA2000ES 120 watts x7 0.8% Yes 3 positions + Off Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7.1-channel Yes Yes Yes Yes 7.1, 5.1 -/2/1 - Yes 3/1 4/1 3/1 1 L, R, Subwoofer Yes 1/1 Yes/1 Yes 2/2 Audio out - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7.1-channel...S-Video inputs/outputs Composite video inputs/outputs i.LINK® digital audio input Optical inputs/outputs Coaxial inputs Multi-channel preamp output Front A/V input with optical digital audio Infrared repeater input/outputs RS-232C control/upgrade 12-volt trigger...
...Receivers V3.0 Page 32 Yes Yes - Yes Yes - Yes 3/1 4/1 3/1 1 Subwoofer Yes -/-/Yes -/- Yes Yes Yes STRDA2000ES 120 watts x7 0.8% Yes 3 positions + Off Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7.1-channel Yes Yes Yes Yes 7.1, 5.1 -/2/1 - Yes 3/1 4/1 3/1 1 L, R, Subwoofer Yes 1/1 Yes/1 Yes 2/2 Audio out - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7.1-channel...S-Video inputs/outputs Composite video inputs/outputs i.LINK® digital audio input Optical inputs/outputs Coaxial inputs Multi-channel preamp output Front A/V input with optical digital audio Infrared repeater input/outputs RS-232C control/upgrade 12-volt trigger...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
Page 4
... the front speakers 31 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 31 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to FM/AM radio 25 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 26 - AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Presetting radio stations 26 Using the... 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: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 13 2: Connecting the antennas 15 3: Connecting speakers 16 4: Connecting ...
... the front speakers 31 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 31 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to FM/AM radio 25 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 26 - AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Presetting radio stations 26 Using the... 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: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 13 2: Connecting the antennas 15 3: Connecting speakers 16 4: Connecting ...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
Page 6
... a) Model with component video (Y, B-Y, R-Y) input jacks. 6GB This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through 1c beginning on page 8 describe how to hook up all your components, proceed to "2: Connecting the antennas" (page 15). Getting... Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. Before you begin, refer to "Connectable components" below for the pages which describe how to be connected DVD player With digital audio ...
... a) Model with component video (Y, B-Y, R-Y) input jacks. 6GB This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through 1c beginning on page 8 describe how to hook up all your components, proceed to "2: Connecting the antennas" (page 15). Getting... Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. Before you begin, refer to "Connectable components" below for the pages which describe how to be connected DVD player With digital audio ...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
Page 10
... MONITOR TAPE R L IN IN OUT OUT MD IN IN CD/ MD OUT AM SACD R L U COAXIAL IN U SIGNAL GND FRONT ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL DVD SURR CD/SACD FM 75 R L CONTROL A1 ANTENNA SUB WOOFER CENTER MULTI CH IN ANALOG MONITOR OUT I N VIDEO 1 OUT IN VIDEO 2 OUT IN DVD R L AUDIO IN TV/ SAT VIDEO... audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Note You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals. 10GB
... MONITOR TAPE R L IN IN OUT OUT MD IN IN CD/ MD OUT AM SACD R L U COAXIAL IN U SIGNAL GND FRONT ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL DVD SURR CD/SACD FM 75 R L CONTROL A1 ANTENNA SUB WOOFER CENTER MULTI CH IN ANALOG MONITOR OUT I N VIDEO 1 OUT IN VIDEO 2 OUT IN DVD R L AUDIO IN TV/ SAT VIDEO... audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Note You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals. 10GB
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
Page 11
...TAPE R L IN IN OUT OUT MD IN IN CD/ MD OUT AM SACD R L U COAXIAL IN U SIGNAL GND FRONT ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL DVD SURR CD/SACD FM 75 R L CONTROL A1 ANTENNA SUB WOOFER CENTER MULTI CH IN ANALOG MONITOR OUT I N VIDEO 1 OUT IN VIDEO 2 OUT IN DVD R L AUDIO IN ... R SUB MULTI CH OUT WOOFER DVD player, Super Audio CD player, Multi channel decoder, etc. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to connect an external multi channel decoder. continued 11GB If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with...
...TAPE R L IN IN OUT OUT MD IN IN CD/ MD OUT AM SACD R L U COAXIAL IN U SIGNAL GND FRONT ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL DVD SURR CD/SACD FM 75 R L CONTROL A1 ANTENNA SUB WOOFER CENTER MULTI CH IN ANALOG MONITOR OUT I N VIDEO 1 OUT IN VIDEO 2 OUT IN DVD R L AUDIO IN ... R SUB MULTI CH OUT WOOFER DVD player, Super Audio CD player, Multi channel decoder, etc. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to connect an external multi channel decoder. continued 11GB If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
Page 16
... speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can place it wherever you to the receiver. However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR. 16GB Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker...terminals, and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω" if you connect even one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel, STR-DA1000ES only) (see "Selecting the surround back decoding mode" on the back of the speaker.) Alternatively, you...
... speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can place it wherever you to the receiver. However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR. 16GB Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker...terminals, and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω" if you connect even one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel, STR-DA1000ES only) (see "Selecting the surround back decoding mode" on the back of the speaker.) Alternatively, you...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
Page 20
...set to "SMALL", you did not connect a sub woofer, select "NO". SET Select to adjust the settings of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to "LARGE") or sub woofer. • NO or MIX If you cannot set to activate the bass redirection circuitry... and output the center channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the front speakers through analog processing (analog...
...set to "SMALL", you did not connect a sub woofer, select "NO". SET Select to adjust the settings of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to "LARGE") or sub woofer. • NO or MIX If you cannot set to activate the bass redirection circuitry... and output the center channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the front speakers through analog processing (analog...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
Page 21
x SB (SURR BACK) (Surround back speakers) STR-DA1000ES • DUAL If you did not connect surround back speaker, select "NO". The sound will be output to have bass frequencies output from that channel. STR-DB790 • YES If you connect a surround back speaker, select "YES". ... one surround back speaker, select "SINGLE". X.X m (Front speaker distance) Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft) Lets you set the distance from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps. If both front speakers are set to "SMALL...
x SB (SURR BACK) (Surround back speakers) STR-DA1000ES • DUAL If you did not connect surround back speaker, select "NO". The sound will be output to have bass frequencies output from that channel. STR-DB790 • YES If you connect a surround back speaker, select "YES". ... one surround back speaker, select "SINGLE". X.X m (Front speaker distance) Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft) Lets you set the distance from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps. If both front speakers are set to "SMALL...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
Page 24
... front left and right speakers. 24GB This enables you have set the center speaker to "NO" or "MIX", or set the sub woofer to multi channel sound - STR-DA1000ES Move the easy scroll key on the speaker settings. The selected input appears in tuner (AM) Turntable Display VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV...). To select the VCR Camcorder or TV game DVD player Satellite tuner MD or tape deck CD or Super Audio CD player Built-in tuner (FM) Built-in the display. Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to adjust the volume.
... front left and right speakers. 24GB This enables you have set the center speaker to "NO" or "MIX", or set the sub woofer to multi channel sound - STR-DA1000ES Move the easy scroll key on the speaker settings. The selected input appears in tuner (AM) Turntable Display VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV...). To select the VCR Camcorder or TV game DVD player Satellite tuner MD or tape deck CD or Super Audio CD player Built-in tuner (FM) Built-in the display. Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to adjust the volume.
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
Page 30
...selection is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal. PRO LOGIC (II): Lights up when adjusting the multi channel sub woofer level. L COAX: Lights up when the receiver is turned off when speaker output is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. L (Front Left), R (...the COAXIAL terminal. 09 8 7 M OPT: Lights up when the ANALOG DIRECT function is activated. This indicator does not light during the 2CH STEREO mode. 30GB Turns off or when headphones are input. D ; F NEO:6: Lights up when the equalizer is activated. H Tuner indicators: Lights...
...selection is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal. PRO LOGIC (II): Lights up when adjusting the multi channel sub woofer level. L COAX: Lights up when the receiver is turned off when speaker output is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. L (Front Left), R (...the COAXIAL terminal. 09 8 7 M OPT: Lights up when the ANALOG DIRECT function is activated. This indicator does not light during the 2CH STEREO mode. 30GB Turns off or when headphones are input. D ; F NEO:6: Lights up when the equalizer is activated. H Tuner indicators: Lights...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
Page 31
.... Listening to analog audio (ANALOG DIRECT) You can be used. mode (Display) A.F.D. The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. You may want to listen to the 2CH... Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using this function is cancelled when you to the A.F.D. However...
.... Listening to analog audio (ANALOG DIRECT) You can be used. mode (Display) A.F.D. The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. You may want to listen to the 2CH... Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using this function is cancelled when you to the A.F.D. However...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
Page 32
...and action as envisioned by DTS Neo:6; The selected sound field appears in 2 channel is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for 2 channel audio sources. Press A.F.D. The source recorded in the display. x PRO LOGIC...reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in 5.1 channel when watching videos of surround sound simply by Sony. x Neo:6 Music Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This receiver can take advantage of overdubbed or old movies. they are not ...
...and action as envisioned by DTS Neo:6; The selected sound field appears in 2 channel is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for 2 channel audio sources. Press A.F.D. The source recorded in the display. x PRO LOGIC...reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in 5.1 channel when watching videos of surround sound simply by Sony. x Neo:6 Music Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This receiver can take advantage of overdubbed or old movies. they are not ...