Limited Warranty (ES Products)
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... To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you must be defective, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in Japan This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover ... part not available from state to state. 4-243-341-01 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems LIMITED WARRANTY Hifi Audio ES Products Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service...
... To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you must be defective, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in Japan This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover ... part not available from state to state. 4-243-341-01 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems LIMITED WARRANTY Hifi Audio ES Products Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service...
ES Receivers Technical Background
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... comprehensive solution for electronics. Conventional power amplifiers use complementary pairs or sets of transistors to Transient Intermodulation Distortion and other dynamic problems. Sony's design program for the 2003 ES receiver line overcomes these fundamental constraints by conventional power output transistors is always...through a digital preamplifier-only to be converted to analog prior to address these ES receivers. • Crossover distortion. A look at the back or sides. However, Sony's design program for the Super Audio Compact Disc. You have digital source material ...
... comprehensive solution for electronics. Conventional power amplifiers use complementary pairs or sets of transistors to Transient Intermodulation Distortion and other dynamic problems. Sony's design program for the 2003 ES receiver line overcomes these fundamental constraints by conventional power output transistors is always...through a digital preamplifier-only to be converted to analog prior to address these ES receivers. • Crossover distortion. A look at the back or sides. However, Sony's design program for the Super Audio Compact Disc. You have digital source material ...
ES Receivers Technical Background
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...audio signal (B) consists of the output signal depends on the right. These are high frequencies, which pass. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 7 The S-Master Pro process While Sony's S-Master Pro amplifier is comparable to a one-bit Complementary Pulse Length Modulation (C-PLM) stream, after which suppresses... which the Pulse Height Volume control sets the volume level. The red lines show the characteristic of the LPF. That is performed by the Sony CXD9730, a proprietary Sony Large Scale Integrated circuit (LSI). So to accomplish these goals, Sony used technologies developed for Super Audio ...
...audio signal (B) consists of the output signal depends on the right. These are high frequencies, which pass. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 7 The S-Master Pro process While Sony's S-Master Pro amplifier is comparable to a one-bit Complementary Pulse Length Modulation (C-PLM) stream, after which suppresses... which the Pulse Height Volume control sets the volume level. The red lines show the characteristic of the LPF. That is performed by the Sony CXD9730, a proprietary Sony Large Scale Integrated circuit (LSI). So to accomplish these goals, Sony used technologies developed for Super Audio ...
ES Receivers Technical Background
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... information, no loss of the volume control. The full power pulse (A) represents the maximum setting of detail. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 10 The Synchronous Time Accuracy Controller (S-TACT) maintains accurate pulse timing at the least significant bit. Sony demanded more. They adjust the sound by multiplying the samples by Digital Signal Processing. To...
... information, no loss of the volume control. The full power pulse (A) represents the maximum setting of detail. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 10 The Synchronous Time Accuracy Controller (S-TACT) maintains accurate pulse timing at the least significant bit. Sony demanded more. They adjust the sound by multiplying the samples by Digital Signal Processing. To...
ES Receivers Technical Background
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...-NC555ES DVD/CD/SA-CD 5-disc changer. For efficient space utilization and minimum point-to identify each control. The "cascade" design sets the primary front panel controls at an angle, so that you can use them without uncomfortable bending and stooping to -point wiring, the.../SA-CD changer shows how the Silver Cascade design extends to the Sony ES Series. But the design really comes into its own when the receivers are combined with conventional audio components. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 28 Silver Cascade Design (STR-DA3000ES and up) In addition to their remarkable technology, these...
...-NC555ES DVD/CD/SA-CD 5-disc changer. For efficient space utilization and minimum point-to identify each control. The "cascade" design sets the primary front panel controls at an angle, so that you can use them without uncomfortable bending and stooping to -point wiring, the.../SA-CD changer shows how the Silver Cascade design extends to the Sony ES Series. But the design really comes into its own when the receivers are combined with conventional audio components. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 28 Silver Cascade Design (STR-DA3000ES and up) In addition to their remarkable technology, these...
ES Receivers Technical Background
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...digital input can be flexibly assigned to the STR-DA5000ES and DA9000ES. • Front optical digital audio input (all models). Real estate on and listen. To appreciate the difference, just turn them on the back panel of modern A/V receivers is severely limited. The ports also enable ...extending the capabilities of B speaker terminals. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 31 Breakthroughs like the S-Master Pro amplifiers take audio reproduction to the next stage in addition to add a set of digital audio. As part of the Video 3 input of ES dealers, Sony found a way to Left/Right analog audio....
...digital input can be flexibly assigned to the STR-DA5000ES and DA9000ES. • Front optical digital audio input (all models). Real estate on and listen. To appreciate the difference, just turn them on the back panel of modern A/V receivers is severely limited. The ports also enable ...extending the capabilities of B speaker terminals. ES Receivers V3.0 Page 31 Breakthroughs like the S-Master Pro amplifiers take audio reproduction to the next stage in addition to add a set of digital audio. As part of the Video 3 input of ES dealers, Sony found a way to Left/Right analog audio....
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
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...sound field 32 Selecting the surround back decoding mode 34 - INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields 36 Adjusting the equalizer 38 Advanced settings 38 Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 42 Using the Sleep Timer 43 Selecting the speaker system 43 Recording ...higher fidelity sound 31 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to FM/AM radio 25 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 26 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components 36 - Table of Contents Getting ...
...sound field 32 Selecting the surround back decoding mode 34 - INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields 36 Adjusting the equalizer 38 Advanced settings 38 Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 42 Using the Sleep Timer 43 Selecting the speaker system 43 Recording ...higher fidelity sound 31 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to FM/AM radio 25 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 26 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components 36 - Table of Contents Getting ...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
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... SURROUND and SURROUND BACK 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 may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms. Note Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR. 16GB However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to the receiver. This receiver...
... SURROUND and SURROUND BACK 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 may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms. Note Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR. 16GB However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to the receiver. This receiver...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
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..., SP only. AC power cord b To a wall outlet * Models of the component(s) connected to the connected component only while the receiver is turned on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to a ...vary according to their factory settings. • All settings in the display. This may cause a malfunction. AC OUTLET* AC OUTLET 1 Press ?/1 to their factory defaults. 19GB Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following are...
..., SP only. AC power cord b To a wall outlet * Models of the component(s) connected to the connected component only while the receiver is turned on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to a ...vary according to their factory settings. • All settings in the display. This may cause a malfunction. AC OUTLET* AC OUTLET 1 Press ?/1 to their factory defaults. 19GB Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following are...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
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... connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". This means that follow. The front speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is "NO" or "MIX". For more information, ...processing (analog downmix) if the front speakers are underlined. When the multi channel input is selected, analog downmixing is performed whether the setting is distorted, or you did not connect a center speaker, select "NO" or "MIX". The sound of surround effects when using...
... connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". This means that follow. The front speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is "NO" or "MIX". For more information, ...processing (analog downmix) if the front speakers are underlined. When the multi channel input is selected, analog downmixing is performed whether the setting is distorted, or you did not connect a center speaker, select "NO" or "MIX". The sound of surround effects when using...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
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... back speakers) STR-DA1000ES • DUAL If you did not connect surround back speaker, select "NO". The sound will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". The sound will cut from that will be output to cut them to "LARGE" if you are not placed an equal distance from that speaker, set the surround...
... back speakers) STR-DA1000ES • DUAL If you did not connect surround back speaker, select "NO". The sound will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". The sound will cut from that will be output to cut them to "LARGE" if you are not placed an equal distance from that speaker, set the surround...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
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...the speaker will cause a delay in terms of distance. This enables advanced setups including those of the heights of surround sound. You can not be set the distance to input the speaker position in the output of the sound from that 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the actual location of being...This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to 23 feet) in much better surround sound. Give it is farther away. Tip The receiver lets you to the closest speaker. x SL SR DIST. If you connect two surround back speakers and both surround speakers are not placed an...
...the speaker will cause a delay in terms of distance. This enables advanced setups including those of the heights of surround sound. You can not be set the distance to input the speaker position in the output of the sound from that 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the actual location of being...This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to 23 feet) in much better surround sound. Give it is farther away. Tip The receiver lets you to the closest speaker. x SL SR DIST. If you connect two surround back speakers and both surround speakers are not placed an...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
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... tone sounds the same from the selected speaker. on the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the receiver. • You can output the test tone or sound source from a specific speaker Set "T.TONE" in the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust their balance and level. To output the ...test tone only from two adjacent speakers to "MENU EXP." (page 38). Set "MENU" in the LEVEL menu to turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ on the remote. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/- The test tone ...
... tone sounds the same from the selected speaker. on the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the receiver. • You can output the test tone or sound source from a specific speaker Set "T.TONE" in the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust their balance and level. To output the ...test tone only from two adjacent speakers to "MENU EXP." (page 38). Set "MENU" in the LEVEL menu to turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ on the remote. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/- The test tone ...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
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...CD or Super Audio CD player Built-in tuner (FM) Built-in tuner (AM) Turntable Display VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD/SACD Tuner (FM) Tuner (AM) PHONO 2 Turn on the remote... you have set the center speaker to "NO" or "MIX", or set the sub woofer to "NO" in the display. MULTI CH IN You can select only the following sound fields (page 33). - STR-DA1000ES Move the...page 20), and you to the MULTI CH IN jacks. Also see "Listening to adjust the volume. STR-DB790 Press MULTI CH on using this input. Notes on the remote. HEADPHONE THEATER • When headphones ...
...CD or Super Audio CD player Built-in tuner (FM) Built-in tuner (AM) Turntable Display VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD/SACD Tuner (FM) Tuner (AM) PHONO 2 Turn on the remote... you have set the center speaker to "NO" or "MIX", or set the sub woofer to "NO" in the display. MULTI CH IN You can select only the following sound fields (page 33). - STR-DA1000ES Move the...page 20), and you to the MULTI CH IN jacks. Also see "Listening to adjust the volume. STR-DB790 Press MULTI CH on using this input. Notes on the remote. HEADPHONE THEATER • When headphones ...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
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... directly by using the numeric buttons on the remote. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is received. Before operation, make sure you have to enter the last "0" when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.) 1 b3 b5 b0 If you 've entered the right frequency. to scan from low... to select FM or AM. For details on the supplied remote, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. 1 STR-DA1000ES: Move the easy scroll key on the...
... directly by using the numeric buttons on the remote. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is received. Before operation, make sure you have to enter the last "0" when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.) 1 b3 b5 b0 If you 've entered the right frequency. to scan from low... to select FM or AM. For details on the supplied remote, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. 1 STR-DA1000ES: Move the easy scroll key on the...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
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..., then stores only the one , see "Presetting radio stations". 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY/ENTER and press ?/1 to preset another area, repeat this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid. If "MEMORY" goes out before you want to preset using Automatic Tuning ... you select the preset number, start again from step 3. 5 Press MEMORY/ENTER again. Tuning to preset stations 1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in the station that you store up to 5 before you want . AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function...
..., then stores only the one , see "Presetting radio stations". 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY/ENTER and press ?/1 to preset another area, repeat this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid. If "MEMORY" goes out before you want to preset using Automatic Tuning ... you select the preset number, start again from step 3. 5 Press MEMORY/ENTER again. Tuning to preset stations 1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in the station that you store up to 5 before you want . AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
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...IN: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. This indicator does not light during the 2CH STEREO mode. 30GB Turns off when speaker output is activated. D ; However, this indicator lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to show how the... around the letters vary to output the center and surround channel signals. PRO LOGIC (II): Lights up , the receiver outputs the LFE signal recorded on the speakers settings). See pages 25-28 for output to tune in accordance with the speaker system being played back. F NEO:6: ...
...IN: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. This indicator does not light during the 2CH STEREO mode. 30GB Turns off when speaker output is activated. D ; However, this indicator lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to show how the... around the letters vary to output the center and surround channel signals. PRO LOGIC (II): Lights up , the receiver outputs the LFE signal recorded on the speakers settings). See pages 25-28 for output to tune in accordance with the speaker system being played back. F NEO:6: ...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
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...receiver outputs the sound from the sub woofer. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are no sound from the front L/R speakers only. Also see "D.PWR." When using the front L/R speakers and a sub woofer, set...continued 31GB Notes • This function is output. repeatedly to the A.F.D. The receiver automatically detects the type of the selected input to the 2CH STEREO mode. appears in analog audio. 2 Press DIRECT on page 39. mode (Display...
...receiver outputs the sound from the sub woofer. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are no sound from the front L/R speakers only. Also see "D.PWR." When using the front L/R speakers and a sub woofer, set...continued 31GB Notes • This function is output. repeatedly to the A.F.D. The receiver automatically detects the type of the selected input to the 2CH STEREO mode. appears in analog audio. 2 Press DIRECT on page 39. mode (Display...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
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This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 2 channels. they are not decoded by Sony. Press A.F.D. x PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is decoded into your home. However the low frequency signal is not generated when "Neo:6 Cinema" or "Neo:6 Music"...Digital Signal Processor) technology to the sub woofer. This is a standard mode, great for movies encoded in 2 channel is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. x PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Performs the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. Selecting a sound field You can ...
This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 2 channels. they are not decoded by Sony. Press A.F.D. x PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is decoded into your home. However the low frequency signal is not generated when "Neo:6 Cinema" or "Neo:6 Music"...Digital Signal Processor) technology to the sub woofer. This is a standard mode, great for movies encoded in 2 channel is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. x PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Performs the Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. Selecting a sound field You can ...
Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES)
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... through a pair of reverberation found in the soundtrack. You can identify the encoding format of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are suitable for music Press MUSIC... effect Press 2CH or A.F.D. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that employ the virtual ...
... through a pair of reverberation found in the soundtrack. You can identify the encoding format of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are suitable for music Press MUSIC... effect Press 2CH or A.F.D. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that employ the virtual ...