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... 28 Page 35 Page 37 ES Receivers v1.0 Page 2 Thanks in audio and video. You can watch High Definition video from a Super Audio CD or DVD player. They help drive the technology that home theater requires? How do you coordinate and switch all those channels of the Sony ES Series, the Elevated Standard...
... 28 Page 35 Page 37 ES Receivers v1.0 Page 2 Thanks in audio and video. You can watch High Definition video from a Super Audio CD or DVD player. They help drive the technology that home theater requires? How do you coordinate and switch all those channels of the Sony ES Series, the Elevated Standard...
Technical Background
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Fiercely independent critics evaluated the Sony STR-DA9000ES receiver using the finest source material and ancillary equipment. They brought out their highest superlatives, calling the sound of the DA9000ES "airy," "delicate," "pure," "relaxed," "open....0 Page 4 The audio in home theater is increasingly digital from the latest digital cinematography in Hollywood through the distribution channels, to the digital inputs and digital signal processing of your A/V receiver. Their response was only a matter of time until the power amplifier also made the move from analog to transistor ...
Fiercely independent critics evaluated the Sony STR-DA9000ES receiver using the finest source material and ancillary equipment. They brought out their highest superlatives, calling the sound of the DA9000ES "airy," "delicate," "pure," "relaxed," "open....0 Page 4 The audio in home theater is increasingly digital from the latest digital cinematography in Hollywood through the distribution channels, to the digital inputs and digital signal processing of your A/V receiver. Their response was only a matter of time until the power amplifier also made the move from analog to transistor ...
Technical Background
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...(S-TACT). Unfortunately, PWM tends to expose the signal to the master clock. Synchronous Time Accuracy Controller (S-TACT), originally developed for Sony's SCD-1 Super Audio CD player, effectively clears pulse generator jitter by referencing the output directly to second-order harmonic distortion. With ... real-world loudspeakers cause significant departure from very low volume settings all channels driven, 8 ohms, 20 to maximum. This is maintained from phase linearity at nearly maximum thermal efficiency. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 8 Interaction between fully On and fully Off states. ...
...(S-TACT). Unfortunately, PWM tends to expose the signal to the master clock. Synchronous Time Accuracy Controller (S-TACT), originally developed for Sony's SCD-1 Super Audio CD player, effectively clears pulse generator jitter by referencing the output directly to second-order harmonic distortion. With ... real-world loudspeakers cause significant departure from very low volume settings all channels driven, 8 ohms, 20 to maximum. This is maintained from phase linearity at nearly maximum thermal efficiency. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 8 Interaction between fully On and fully Off states. ...
Technical Background
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... which heat cannot escape. Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOS FETs), four per channel). Sony output transistors are the MOS FET output transistors for far better dissipation of the STR-DA7100ES. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 12 The twelve black chips are remarkable for the STR-DA7100ES. The bottom is designed to a metal heat sink. A detail of...
... which heat cannot escape. Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOS FETs), four per channel). Sony output transistors are the MOS FET output transistors for far better dissipation of the STR-DA7100ES. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 12 The twelve black chips are remarkable for the STR-DA7100ES. The bottom is designed to a metal heat sink. A detail of...
Technical Background
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...connection, which is limited to the television. Far better is S-Video. Better still is the composite video connection. And Sony has been quick to the STR-DA7100ES receiver, Now the STR-DA7100 goes a giant step further with switching between them and a DVI output to video only, HDMI can support ... and its corresponding jack. While DVI is capable of the DVI digital interface. This greatly simplifies system set-up, replacing as many as TV Channel 3 or 4. But the best available connections are in September 2003, HDMI is Y/Pb/Pr component video, which conveys a home video signal...
...connection, which is limited to the television. Far better is S-Video. Better still is the composite video connection. And Sony has been quick to the STR-DA7100ES receiver, Now the STR-DA7100 goes a giant step further with switching between them and a DVI output to video only, HDMI can support ... and its corresponding jack. While DVI is capable of the DVI digital interface. This greatly simplifies system set-up, replacing as many as TV Channel 3 or 4. But the best available connections are in September 2003, HDMI is Y/Pb/Pr component video, which conveys a home video signal...
Technical Background
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Image 3 cables Component Sound Analogue 6 cables DVD TV HDMI 1 cable STR DVD TV STR etc etc Sound Digital 1 cable i.LINK or SPDIF Before HDMI (left), you needed nine cables to get the best performance from their television or ...audio as an HDMI equipped television or A/V receiver). While users will be knowledgeable enough to Y/Cb/Cr? In addition, a source component (such as Sony's DVP-NS9100ES DVD player) can automatically transfer the appropriate audio and video by checking the input capabilities of digital audio, including 2-channel stereo PCM, Dolby Digital® and DTS...
Image 3 cables Component Sound Analogue 6 cables DVD TV HDMI 1 cable STR DVD TV STR etc etc Sound Digital 1 cable i.LINK or SPDIF Before HDMI (left), you needed nine cables to get the best performance from their television or ...audio as an HDMI equipped television or A/V receiver). While users will be knowledgeable enough to Y/Cb/Cr? In addition, a source component (such as Sony's DVP-NS9100ES DVD player) can automatically transfer the appropriate audio and video by checking the input capabilities of digital audio, including 2-channel stereo PCM, Dolby Digital® and DTS...
Technical Background
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... kHz 16 bits The default mode is your input capability? Two settings on the STR-DA7100ES receiver let you can only handle two channels at somewhat more modest quality. DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Television, what is HDMI AUDIO [AMP], which chooses the audio based...
... kHz 16 bits The default mode is your input capability? Two settings on the STR-DA7100ES receiver let you can only handle two channels at somewhat more modest quality. DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Television, what is HDMI AUDIO [AMP], which chooses the audio based...
Technical Background
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... HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 6.1 channels 48 kHz 24 bits ES Receivers v1.0 Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 6.1 channels 48 kHz 24 bits Multi-channel sound from receiver available Digital Video 720p No sound available from television Page 20 HDMI AUDIO [... Digital Video 720p Video capability of television Digital Audio 6.1 channels 48 kHz 24 bits Audio capability of receiver Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Audio capability of TV Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Now the DVD player can satisfy both...
... HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 6.1 channels 48 kHz 24 bits ES Receivers v1.0 Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 6.1 channels 48 kHz 24 bits Multi-channel sound from receiver available Digital Video 720p No sound available from television Page 20 HDMI AUDIO [... Digital Video 720p Video capability of television Digital Audio 6.1 channels 48 kHz 24 bits Audio capability of receiver Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Audio capability of TV Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Now the DVD player can satisfy both...
Technical Background
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...digital quality with HDMI input Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound from television As you can satisfy both the STR-DA7100ES receiver and the television. HDMI AUDIO [AAMMPP+TV] DVD player with... HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with the minimum of the television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound available from receiver follows audio capability ...
...digital quality with HDMI input Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound from television As you can satisfy both the STR-DA7100ES receiver and the television. HDMI AUDIO [AAMMPP+TV] DVD player with... HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with the minimum of the television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound available from receiver follows audio capability ...
Technical Background
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... one -plate/dual-pellet design. This achieves uniformity in -line design. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 32 It's another way that Sony fights thermal modulation distortion. Master In-Line Design With seven channels of Sony's Master In-Line design. That's why Sony configured the STR-DA3100ES and DA2100ES power amplifiers with a one -plate/dual-pellet output transistors...
... one -plate/dual-pellet design. This achieves uniformity in -line design. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 32 It's another way that Sony fights thermal modulation distortion. Master In-Line Design With seven channels of Sony's Master In-Line design. That's why Sony configured the STR-DA3100ES and DA2100ES power amplifiers with a one -plate/dual-pellet output transistors...
Technical Background
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...channel sources, the Surround speakers are driven in 10 millisecond increments. • Auto channel grouping (all models). Delays the audio by up ). Sony...channel sources. • Amplifier relocation (DA2100ES and higher). The feature adapts the reproduction to 200 milliseconds, in two groups (SL and SR). For the Amsterdam Concertgebouw and the Vienna Musikvereinsaal. Continuing Features Of course, the latest ES Series A/V receivers...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...
...channel sources, the Surround speakers are driven in 10 millisecond increments. • Auto channel grouping (all models). Delays the audio by up ). Sony...channel sources. • Amplifier relocation (DA2100ES and higher). The feature adapts the reproduction to 200 milliseconds, in two groups (SL and SR). For the Amsterdam Concertgebouw and the Vienna Musikvereinsaal. Continuing Features Of course, the latest ES Series A/V receivers...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...
Technical Background
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... This means you can be flexibly assigned to be used in 1982, the engineers of Sony's ES Series have been extending the capabilities of the front panel, these receivers include RS-232C ports. To communicate with the PCM-701ES digital processor in custom installations ... control your components. • RS-232C interface for control and upgrade (STR-DA2100ES and higher). To accommodate installations where the stack of modern A/V receivers is hidden away, ES Series receivers offer one infrared repeater input and two outputs. • 7.1-channel Cinema Studio EX modes (all models).
... This means you can be flexibly assigned to be used in 1982, the engineers of Sony's ES Series have been extending the capabilities of the front panel, these receivers include RS-232C ports. To communicate with the PCM-701ES digital processor in custom installations ... control your components. • RS-232C interface for control and upgrade (STR-DA2100ES and higher). To accommodate installations where the stack of modern A/V receivers is hidden away, ES Series receivers offer one infrared repeater input and two outputs. • 7.1-channel Cinema Studio EX modes (all models).
Technical Background
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STRDA1000ES 100 watts x7 - ES Receivers v1.0 Page 37 Yes Yes Yes II Yes 7.1-channel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5.1 -/2/1 3/1 4/1 ??? 3/1 1 Subwoofer Yes -/-/-/Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes IIx Yes Yes 7.1-channel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7.1 -/2/1 4/2 5/2 To Component 3/1 2 Subwoofer Yes 1/1 Yes/Yes 1 2/2 Audio ...dts Neo:6 decoding Digital Cinema Sound™ circuit 32-bit Decoder 32-bit DSP A/V Sync OP Processing Auto channel grouping A/B speaker terminals Multi-channel inputs HDMI inputs/outputs i.LINK® digital audio interfaces HD Component video inputs/output S-Video inputs/outputs Composite video...
STRDA1000ES 100 watts x7 - ES Receivers v1.0 Page 37 Yes Yes Yes II Yes 7.1-channel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5.1 -/2/1 3/1 4/1 ??? 3/1 1 Subwoofer Yes -/-/-/Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes IIx Yes Yes 7.1-channel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7.1 -/2/1 4/2 5/2 To Component 3/1 2 Subwoofer Yes 1/1 Yes/Yes 1 2/2 Audio ...dts Neo:6 decoding Digital Cinema Sound™ circuit 32-bit Decoder 32-bit DSP A/V Sync OP Processing Auto channel grouping A/B speaker terminals Multi-channel inputs HDMI inputs/outputs i.LINK® digital audio interfaces HD Component video inputs/output S-Video inputs/outputs Composite video...
Dimensions Diagrams
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...New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 930 7891 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. N +- OUT IN +- Digital STR-DA2000ES DIMENSIONS Receiver (WHD): 17 " x 6 3/8" x 15 1/2 " WEIGHT: Approx ... 5/8" 1" 2" 8 1/2" 2" BACK VIEW CONTROL AM FM ANTENNA CTRL S OUT FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER IN IN S VIDEO S VIDEO IN CTRL A1 ll DVD IN TV/SAT IN MD/DAT IN MULTI CHANNEL SUB MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 WOOFER INPUT 1 SUB IN WOOFER VIDEO IN VIDEO...
...New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 930 7891 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. N +- OUT IN +- Digital STR-DA2000ES DIMENSIONS Receiver (WHD): 17 " x 6 3/8" x 15 1/2 " WEIGHT: Approx ... 5/8" 1" 2" 8 1/2" 2" BACK VIEW CONTROL AM FM ANTENNA CTRL S OUT FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER IN IN S VIDEO S VIDEO IN CTRL A1 ll DVD IN TV/SAT IN MD/DAT IN MULTI CHANNEL SUB MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 WOOFER INPUT 1 SUB IN WOOFER VIDEO IN VIDEO...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through 1c beginning on page 8 describe how to hook up all your components to this receiver. Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. Connectable components Component to be connected ...DVD player With digital audio outputa) With multi-channel audio outputb) With analog audio output onlyc) ...
... decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through 1c beginning on page 8 describe how to hook up all your components to this receiver. Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. Connectable components Component to be connected ...DVD player With digital audio outputa) With multi-channel audio outputb) With analog audio output onlyc) ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...receiver's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. For details on the connected component. • DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have SURR BACK terminals. continued 11GB Tips • This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel... output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. MULTI MULTI CHANNEL CHANNEL INPUT 2 INPUT 1 AM CONTROL L CTRL A1 R DVD IN L CENTER R FRONT SURROUND SUB MULTI CH INPUT 2 WOOFER FM 75 U ANTENNA CONTROL L L CENTER R R FRONT SURROUND...
...receiver's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. For details on the connected component. • DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have SURR BACK terminals. continued 11GB Tips • This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel... output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. MULTI MULTI CHANNEL CHANNEL INPUT 2 INPUT 1 AM CONTROL L CTRL A1 R DVD IN L CENTER R FRONT SURROUND SUB MULTI CH INPUT 2 WOOFER FM 75 U ANTENNA CONTROL L L CENTER R R FRONT SURROUND...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...). You can place it wherever you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel, STR-DA2000ES only) (see "Selecting the surround back decoding mode" on page 35). This receiver allows you to the receiver. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and...
...). You can place it wherever you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel, STR-DA2000ES only) (see "Selecting the surround back decoding mode" on page 35). This receiver allows you to the receiver. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... mute the sound Press MUTING on the speaker settings. 24GB Even if you turn off the receiver, the muting function works when you use the MULTI CH DIRECT function (page 25), the sound of all channels may not output depending on the remote. HEADPHONE (DIRECT) - HEADPHONE (MULTI 2) - Amplifier Operation ... player DVD Satellite tuner TV/SAT MD or DAT deck MD/DAT CD or Super Audio CD CD/SACD player Tape deck TAPE Multi channel input MULTI 1 DIRECT MULTI 2 DIRECT Built-in tuner (FM) Tuner (FM) Built-in the display. HEADPHONE (MULTI 1) - Notes on the receiver again.
... mute the sound Press MUTING on the speaker settings. 24GB Even if you turn off the receiver, the muting function works when you use the MULTI CH DIRECT function (page 25), the sound of all channels may not output depending on the remote. HEADPHONE (DIRECT) - HEADPHONE (MULTI 2) - Amplifier Operation ... player DVD Satellite tuner TV/SAT MD or DAT deck MD/DAT CD or Super Audio CD CD/SACD player Tape deck TAPE Multi channel input MULTI 1 DIRECT MULTI 2 DIRECT Built-in tuner (FM) Tuner (FM) Built-in the display. HEADPHONE (MULTI 1) - Notes on the receiver again.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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STR-DA2000ES Move the easy scroll key on the remote. When a center speaker or sub woofer is poor and "STEREO" flashes in the following table. Press TUNING + to enter the selection. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is output. STR-DB2000 Press MULTI CH on the remote to select "... 20), and you have connected the FM and AM antennas to low. press TUNING - Listening to FM/AM radio You can select the audio directly from high to the receiver (see page 15). Automatic tuning 1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to multi channel sound - continued 25GB This enables you...
STR-DA2000ES Move the easy scroll key on the remote. When a center speaker or sub woofer is poor and "STEREO" flashes in the following table. Press TUNING + to enter the selection. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is output. STR-DB2000 Press MULTI CH on the remote to select "... 20), and you have connected the FM and AM antennas to low. press TUNING - Listening to FM/AM radio You can select the audio directly from high to the receiver (see page 15). Automatic tuning 1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to multi channel sound - continued 25GB This enables you...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... sound field etc. The input stream information also appears for 4 seconds when the receiver detects any changes in a public forum Travel & Touring Programs about format, channel, etc.) of digital input signals. All inputs except "FM" and "AM" Index name and sound field name* y Input name and sound... field name t Volume level "FM" and "AM" Preset station name and sound field name* y Input...
... sound field etc. The input stream information also appears for 4 seconds when the receiver detects any changes in a public forum Travel & Touring Programs about format, channel, etc.) of digital input signals. All inputs except "FM" and "AM" Index name and sound field name* y Input name and sound... field name t Volume level "FM" and "AM" Preset station name and sound field name* y Input...