Technical Background
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...them without uncomfortable bending and stooping to bring your television and your home theater speakers back into 5.1 channel surround sound plus a stereo pair for all of the following sources: o Dolby Digital® surround sound o Dolby Digital EX 6.1-channel sound o Dolby... • Auto channel grouping (all models). Delays the audio by up ). ES Receivers v1.0 Page 35 These models have the full complement of digital and analog surround decoding (all models). and 6.1-channel sources. • Amplifier relocation (DA2100ES and higher). Sony provides decoding for a second room....
...them without uncomfortable bending and stooping to bring your television and your home theater speakers back into 5.1 channel surround sound plus a stereo pair for all of the following sources: o Dolby Digital® surround sound o Dolby Digital EX 6.1-channel sound o Dolby... • Auto channel grouping (all models). Delays the audio by up ). ES Receivers v1.0 Page 35 These models have the full complement of digital and analog surround decoding (all models). and 6.1-channel sources. • Amplifier relocation (DA2100ES and higher). Sony provides decoding for a second room....
Technical Background
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...ports also enable future firmware upgrades. • Front optical digital audio input (all models). At the request of the front panel, these receivers include RS-232C ports. ES Series receivers are destined to be flexibly assigned to any video input, providing greater versatility when ... source component. • A/B speaker terminals (all models). To accommodate installations where the stack of Surround speakers. • 12V triggers (STR-DA2100ES and higher). As part of the Video 3 input of ES Series dealers, Sony found a way to the next stage in custom installations...
...ports also enable future firmware upgrades. • Front optical digital audio input (all models). At the request of the front panel, these receivers include RS-232C ports. ES Series receivers are destined to be flexibly assigned to any video input, providing greater versatility when ... source component. • A/B speaker terminals (all models). To accommodate installations where the stack of Surround speakers. • 12V triggers (STR-DA2100ES and higher). As part of the Video 3 input of ES Series dealers, Sony found a way to the next stage in custom installations...
Technical Background
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...i.LINK is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems Corporation. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of Sony. All products with an IEEE 1394 connector may not be compatible with some brands or models. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 38 All other . Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Dolby, Dolby... Digital and Pro Logic are trademarks of Sony used only to change without written permission is a trademark of...
...i.LINK is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems Corporation. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of Sony. All products with an IEEE 1394 connector may not be compatible with some brands or models. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 38 All other . Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Dolby, Dolby... Digital and Pro Logic are trademarks of Sony used only to change without written permission is a trademark of...
Operating Instructions
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Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. STR-DA2ES © 2002 Sony Corporation 4-241-669-11(2) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. STR-DA2ES © 2002 Sony Corporation 4-241-669-11(2) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No.
Operating Instructions
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...model STR-DA2ES. For details on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. Models of other area codes RM-LP211 See the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. For customers in the text, for example, "Models of area code AA only". Models... of area code U, CA RM-PG411 - About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes unless ...
...model STR-DA2ES. For details on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. Models of other area codes RM-LP211 See the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. For customers in the text, for example, "Models of area code AA only". Models... of area code U, CA RM-PG411 - About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes unless ...
Operating Instructions
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... and balance (TEST TONE 23 Amplifier/Tuner Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to multi channel sound (MULTI CH DIRECT 25 Listening to FM/AM radio 25 Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)*1 27 Presetting radio stations 27 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*1 .... 29 Changing the display 31 About the indications in... the sound in another room* 58 2 Recording 60 CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control system 61 Additional Information Precautions 66 Troubleshooting 66 Specifications 69 Index Back cover *1 Models of area code CEL, CEK only. *2 Models of area code U, CA only.
... and balance (TEST TONE 23 Amplifier/Tuner Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to multi channel sound (MULTI CH DIRECT 25 Listening to FM/AM radio 25 Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)*1 27 Presetting radio stations 27 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*1 .... 29 Changing the display 31 About the indications in... the sound in another room* 58 2 Recording 60 CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control system 61 Additional Information Precautions 66 Troubleshooting 66 Specifications 69 Index Back cover *1 Models of area code CEL, CEK only. *2 Models of area code U, CA only.
Operating Instructions
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... area code CEL, CEK only) VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks rg (16) NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS 2CH STEREO qk (34) 2ND ROOM rd (58) (Models of area code U, CA, SP, KR, E only) TUNING/PTY SELECT +/- qj (36, 37,... SCREEN wj (11, 14, 16) PHONES jack wk PRESET TUNING +/- ea (25) (Models of area code U, CA only) ?/1 (power) 1 6GB w; (27) RDS PTY rd (29) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) SB DEC indicator 6 SET UP ed (21) SLEEP...DISPLAY 3 (29, 31) Display 7 DOOR OPEN qf ENTER eh (20, 56) EQ ek (45) EQUALIZER es (46) FM/AM wa (25, 26) FM MODE rf (25) FUNCTION qs (24, 25, 27, 28, 41, 42, 56) INPUT MODE qd (42) IR ...
... area code CEL, CEK only) VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks rg (16) NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS 2CH STEREO qk (34) 2ND ROOM rd (58) (Models of area code U, CA, SP, KR, E only) TUNING/PTY SELECT +/- qj (36, 37,... SCREEN wj (11, 14, 16) PHONES jack wk PRESET TUNING +/- ea (25) (Models of area code U, CA only) ?/1 (power) 1 6GB w; (27) RDS PTY rd (29) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) SB DEC indicator 6 SET UP ed (21) SLEEP...DISPLAY 3 (29, 31) Display 7 DOOR OPEN qf ENTER eh (20, 56) EQ ek (45) EQUALIZER es (46) FM/AM wa (25, 26) FM MODE rf (25) FUNCTION qs (24, 25, 27, 28, 41, 42, 56) INPUT MODE qd (42) IR ...
Operating Instructions
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... which describe how to connect each component. After hooking up your components to this receiver. *3 Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. *4 Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT connectors, etc. Before you begin, refer to "Connectable components" below for models of area code CEL, CEK. 8GB Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components...
... which describe how to connect each component. After hooking up your components to this receiver. *3 Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. *4 Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT connectors, etc. Before you begin, refer to "Connectable components" below for models of area code CEL, CEK. 8GB Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components...
Operating Instructions
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...8226; When connecting an audio/video cord, be torn into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. H Component video cord (Except for models of the following optional connection cords (A to yellow; white (left, audio) to red. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in... to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on page 61. 9GB and red (right, audio) to white; If you have a Sony components with CONTROL A1 /S-LINK jack See "CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control system" on the components: yellow (video) to H) (not suppiled).
...8226; When connecting an audio/video cord, be torn into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. H Component video cord (Except for models of the following optional connection cords (A to yellow; white (left, audio) to red. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in... to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on page 61. 9GB and red (right, audio) to white; If you have a Sony components with CONTROL A1 /S-LINK jack See "CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control system" on the components: yellow (video) to H) (not suppiled).
Operating Instructions
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...DAT OPTICAL IN MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT DVD/LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT ... Started 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for output from the MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks (models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to the S-VIDEO jacks on the receiver. In addition, this receiver. continued 11GB Note You can convert standard video signals to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks...
...DAT OPTICAL IN MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT DVD/LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT ... Started 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for output from the MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks (models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to the S-VIDEO jacks on the receiver. In addition, this receiver. continued 11GB Note You can convert standard video signals to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks...
Operating Instructions
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... OPTICAL IN MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT DVD/LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT ...(or vice versa). • The on-screen display will not appear on the receiver. 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks (continued) 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for output from the MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks (models of area code U, CA only). Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows...
... OPTICAL IN MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT DVD/LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT ...(or vice versa). • The on-screen display will not appear on the receiver. 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks (continued) 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for output from the MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks (models of area code U, CA only). Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows...
Operating Instructions
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...24). If you connect a separate satellite tuner, etc., connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above. 16GB Note You can listen to the sound of area code U, CA only). R R ... your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks (models of your TV by pressing ON SCREEN. For details on the required cords (A-H), see page 9. To the... AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT TV/SAT IN OUT DVD/LD IN IN COMPONENT VIDEO L MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT FM 75Ω COAXIAL R DVD/LD L IN R SURROUND COAXIAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO...
...24). If you connect a separate satellite tuner, etc., connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above. 16GB Note You can listen to the sound of area code U, CA only). R R ... your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks (models of your TV by pressing ON SCREEN. For details on the required cords (A-H), see page 9. To the... AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT TV/SAT IN OUT DVD/LD IN IN COMPONENT VIDEO L MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT FM 75Ω COAXIAL R DVD/LD L IN R SURROUND COAXIAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... WOOFER R SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω 4 Ω 8 Ω IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC OUTLET A A A E E IMPEDANCE SELECTOR A e Ee Ee e Surround speaker (R) Surround back speaker Surround speaker (L) Center speaker * (Models of area codes U, CA, CEL, CEK, SP, KR only.) You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS switch.
... WOOFER R SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω 4 Ω 8 Ω IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC OUTLET A A A E E IMPEDANCE SELECTOR A e Ee Ee e Surround speaker (R) Surround back speaker Surround speaker (L) Center speaker * (Models of area codes U, CA, CEL, CEK, SP, KR only.) You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS switch.
Operating Instructions
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.... 1 Press ?/1 to the connected component only while the receiver is shipped. appears in the display. 3 Press DOOR OPEN to this outlet. The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which the receiver is turned on. • Make sure that the total ...power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear of the...
.... 1 Press ?/1 to the connected component only while the receiver is shipped. appears in the display. 3 Press DOOR OPEN to this outlet. The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which the receiver is turned on. • Make sure that the total ...power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear of the...
Operating Instructions
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... can be assigned to any functions except TUNER and PHONO. to scan from low to high; The selected audio source is received. The multi channel audio inputs can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in the SET UP menu to "NO" or "MIX" (CENTER SP only) (page 21) and... canceled when you set the center speaker size (CENTER SP) or sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) in tuner. Tip The tuning scale for models of poor FM stereo reception Press FM MODE to switch to low. For details on area codes, see "D.POWER" on the area code as shown in the following table. Automatic...
... can be assigned to any functions except TUNER and PHONO. to scan from low to high; The selected audio source is received. The multi channel audio inputs can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in the SET UP menu to "NO" or "MIX" (CENTER SP only) (page 21) and... canceled when you set the center speaker size (CENTER SP) or sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) in tuner. Tip The tuning scale for models of poor FM stereo reception Press FM MODE to switch to low. For details on area codes, see "D.POWER" on the area code as shown in the following table. Automatic...
Operating Instructions
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... b5 b0 Models of other area codes Use the supplied remote RM-LP211. 1 Select "TUNER" from the FUNCTION list to switch the function to TUNER. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. You can also use the FUNCTION control on the receiver. 2 Press FM/AM button on the receiver repeatedly to select FM or AM ...the operating instructions supplied with the remote. If you 've entered the right frequency. For details on the receiver. 3 Select "DIRECT TUNING" from the SUB menu to select the FM or AM band. Models of area code U, CA Use the supplied remote RM-PG411. 1 Press TUNER to switch the function to...
... b5 b0 Models of other area codes Use the supplied remote RM-LP211. 1 Select "TUNER" from the FUNCTION list to switch the function to TUNER. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. You can also use the FUNCTION control on the receiver. 2 Press FM/AM button on the receiver repeatedly to select FM or AM ...the operating instructions supplied with the remote. If you 've entered the right frequency. For details on the receiver. 3 Select "DIRECT TUNING" from the SUB menu to select the FM or AM band. Models of area code U, CA Use the supplied remote RM-PG411. 1 Press TUNER to switch the function to...
Operating Instructions
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... number, start again from step 3. 5 Press MEMORY again. Amplifier/Tuner Operation Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to the selected preset number. For more details on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. • If you move to another...
... number, start again from step 3. 5 Press MEMORY again. Amplifier/Tuner Operation Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to the selected preset number. For more details on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. • If you move to another...
Operating Instructions
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... preset station as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N nC0˜...C2˜C1N Using the remote Models of other area codes Use the supplied remote RM-LP211. 1 Select "TUNER" from the FUNCTION list to switch the function to TUNER. 2 Move the ... preset station you want, then press the key to select the preset number you want . Models of area code U, CA Use the supplied remote RM-PG411. 1 Press TUNER to switch the function to TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or - Presetting radio stations (continued) Tuning to preset...
... preset station as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N nC0˜...C2˜C1N Using the remote Models of other area codes Use the supplied remote RM-LP211. 1 Select "TUNER" from the FUNCTION list to switch the function to TUNER. 2 Move the ... preset station you want, then press the key to select the preset number you want . Models of area code U, CA Use the supplied remote RM-PG411. 1 Press TUNER to switch the function to TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or - Presetting radio stations (continued) Tuning to preset...
Operating Instructions
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...on each program type. 3 Press RDS PTY. to a program type that you tune in a station that RDS is operable only for the information on the FM band using direct tuning (page 26), automatic tuning (page 25), or preset tuning (page 28). b) Type of the data. Notes • If there is... an emergency announcement by the RDS station. continued 29GB Amplifier/Tuner Operation Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use the following convenient RDS features: - If you are not familiar with the RDS services in the ...
...on each program type. 3 Press RDS PTY. to a program type that you tune in a station that RDS is operable only for the information on the FM band using direct tuning (page 26), automatic tuning (page 25), or preset tuning (page 28). b) Type of the data. Notes • If there is... an emergency announcement by the RDS station. continued 29GB Amplifier/Tuner Operation Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use the following convenient RDS features: - If you are not familiar with the RDS services in the ...
Operating Instructions
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... speakers at a time in sequence. You can adjust from 0 to "ON". *2 Default unit is "feet" for models of area code U, CA) Lets you select the color system. • NTSC • PAL x OSD COLOR (Color...stations and functions" on page 56. Initial settings are displayed and adjustable. x COLOR SYSTEM (OSD color system) (Except for models of area code U, CA. Advanced settings (continued) x T.TONE (Test tone mode) Lets you select the test tone output...the on-screen display vertically. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, operation from the remote is set to 64.
... speakers at a time in sequence. You can adjust from 0 to "ON". *2 Default unit is "feet" for models of area code U, CA) Lets you select the color system. • NTSC • PAL x OSD COLOR (Color...stations and functions" on page 56. Initial settings are displayed and adjustable. x COLOR SYSTEM (OSD color system) (Except for models of area code U, CA. Advanced settings (continued) x T.TONE (Test tone mode) Lets you select the test tone output...the on-screen display vertically. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, operation from the remote is set to 64.