Technical Background
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... being. How do you pack all those sources, preserving audio and video in audio and video. In this expertise, Sony's ES Series receivers have been praised by equipment reviewers, cherished by home theater enthusiasts and scrutinized by an entire industry. The engineers of the...these questions. A new generation of any modern A/V receiver. How do you coordinate and switch all the sound-stands the A/V receiver. These questions are daunting. Thanks in part to upgraded surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital® EX 6.1 channel sound, dts® ES discrete 6.1 and dts ...
... being. How do you pack all those sources, preserving audio and video in audio and video. In this expertise, Sony's ES Series receivers have been praised by equipment reviewers, cherished by home theater enthusiasts and scrutinized by an entire industry. The engineers of the...these questions. A new generation of any modern A/V receiver. How do you coordinate and switch all the sound-stands the A/V receiver. These questions are daunting. Thanks in part to upgraded surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital® EX 6.1 channel sound, dts® ES discrete 6.1 and dts ...
Technical Background
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... theater is increasingly digital from the microphone mixing console through digital transmission channels to digital television display panels. The audio in A/V receiver sound quality, the engineers of your A/V receiver. Process S-Master Generation Introduction Technologies First 2001 • Clean Data Cycle...critics evaluated the Sony STR-DA9000ES receiver using the finest source material and ancillary equipment. Even so, some observers were surprised in Hollywood through the distribution channels, to the digital inputs and digital signal processing of Sony's ES Series continue...
... theater is increasingly digital from the microphone mixing console through digital transmission channels to digital television display panels. The audio in A/V receiver sound quality, the engineers of your A/V receiver. Process S-Master Generation Introduction Technologies First 2001 • Clean Data Cycle...critics evaluated the Sony STR-DA9000ES receiver using the finest source material and ancillary equipment. Even so, some observers were surprised in Hollywood through the distribution channels, to the digital inputs and digital signal processing of Sony's ES Series continue...
Technical Background
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...amplifiers, each putting out 170 watts per channel (all the way to second-order harmonic distortion. Because C-PLM conversion expresses the music in a different digital form, the signal requires another round of detail. This establishes extremely accurate pulse timing for Sony's SCD-1 Super Audio CD player, ... operate at frequencies below 30 or 50 Hz. This is a major consideration when you to 20,000 Hz, at 0.15% THD). ES Receivers v1.0 Page 8 this way, jitter is completely eliminated-and the integrity of digital source material is maintained. • Low heat generation. Most...
...amplifiers, each putting out 170 watts per channel (all the way to second-order harmonic distortion. Because C-PLM conversion expresses the music in a different digital form, the signal requires another round of detail. This establishes extremely accurate pulse timing for Sony's SCD-1 Super Audio CD player, ... operate at frequencies below 30 or 50 Hz. This is a major consideration when you to 20,000 Hz, at 0.15% THD). ES Receivers v1.0 Page 8 this way, jitter is completely eliminated-and the integrity of digital source material is maintained. • Low heat generation. Most...
Technical Background
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...the MOS FET output transistor used in Sony's STRDA9000ES was 2 to a metal heat sink. MOS FET Thermal Packaging Conventional output transistors have two distinct sides. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 12 Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOS FETs), four per channel). The bottom is designed to radiate heat.... The result is 1 mm thick or less, for the STR-DA7100ES. A detail of the power amplifier circuit board of heat. Consider the packaging. Sony output transistors are the MOS FET output transistors for three channels (4 MOS FETs per channel, for far better dissipation of the...
...the MOS FET output transistor used in Sony's STRDA9000ES was 2 to a metal heat sink. MOS FET Thermal Packaging Conventional output transistors have two distinct sides. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 12 Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOS FETs), four per channel). The bottom is designed to radiate heat.... The result is 1 mm thick or less, for the STR-DA7100ES. A detail of the power amplifier circuit board of heat. Consider the packaging. Sony output transistors are the MOS FET output transistors for three channels (4 MOS FETs per channel, for far better dissipation of the...
Technical Background
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....0 Page 16 One of the best analog connections is capable of the first A/V receivers to offer not one, but two Digital Visual Interface (DVI) inputs, with just one cable! Our STR-DA9000ES was one of going beyond conventional 480i Standard Definition signals and supporting 480p and ... as ten analog and digital connections with switching between them and a DVI output to your television as TV Channel 3 or 4. And Sony has been quick to the STR-DA7100ES receiver, Now the STR-DA7100 goes a giant step further with the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). While DVI is S-Video. On...
....0 Page 16 One of the best analog connections is capable of the first A/V receivers to offer not one, but two Digital Visual Interface (DVI) inputs, with just one cable! Our STR-DA9000ES was one of going beyond conventional 480i Standard Definition signals and supporting 480p and ... as ten analog and digital connections with switching between them and a DVI output to your television as TV Channel 3 or 4. And Sony has been quick to the STR-DA7100ES receiver, Now the STR-DA7100 goes a giant step further with the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). While DVI is S-Video. On...
Technical Background
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...may wonder whether users will have in common! For example, the HDMI output of Sony ES Series DVD players can automatically transfer the appropriate audio and video by checking the...the type of digital audio, including 2-channel stereo PCM, Dolby Digital® and DTS® 5.1-channel compressed audio and even uncompressed multi-channel PCM audio! Page 17 Consider what ...Receivers v1.0 Television with HDMI output Hi. HDMI conveys both have their choice from their television or 1080i? Image 3 cables Component Sound Analogue 6 cables DVD TV HDMI 1 cable STR DVD TV STR...
...may wonder whether users will have in common! For example, the HDMI output of Sony ES Series DVD players can automatically transfer the appropriate audio and video by checking the...the type of digital audio, including 2-channel stereo PCM, Dolby Digital® and DTS® 5.1-channel compressed audio and even uncompressed multi-channel PCM audio! Page 17 Consider what ...Receivers v1.0 Television with HDMI output Hi. HDMI conveys both have their choice from their television or 1080i? Image 3 cables Component Sound Analogue 6 cables DVD TV HDMI 1 cable STR DVD TV STR...
Technical Background
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... Digital Video 720p Video capability of television Digital Audio 6.1 channels 48 kHz 24 bits Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Audio capability Audio capability of receiver of television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits The default mode is your input ...receiver has two sets of very high 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 on the STR-DA7100ES receiver let you would expect, the television can only handle two channels...
... Digital Video 720p Video capability of television Digital Audio 6.1 channels 48 kHz 24 bits Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Audio capability Audio capability of receiver of television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits The default mode is your input ...receiver has two sets of very high 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 on the STR-DA7100ES receiver let you would expect, the television can only handle two channels...
Technical Background
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... 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... 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 [ ...
Technical Background
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...Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound from receiver follows audio capability of capabilities. Please note that some restrictions apply. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 21 Choosing... HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] sets up a different set of the television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound available from television As you can satisfy both the STR-DA7100ES receiver...
...Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound from receiver follows audio capability of capabilities. Please note that some restrictions apply. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 21 Choosing... HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] sets up a different set of the television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound available from television As you can satisfy both the STR-DA7100ES receiver...
Technical Background
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... seven channels of single-ended transistors? The STR-DA3100ES output transistors achieve this way operating temperatures and current fluctuations remain perfectly balanced. It's another way that Sony fights thermal modulation distortion. Lined up in both electrical and mechanical characteristics, for superior richness and imaging. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 32 That's why Sony configured the STR-DA3100ES...
... seven channels of single-ended transistors? The STR-DA3100ES output transistors achieve this way operating temperatures and current fluctuations remain perfectly balanced. It's another way that Sony fights thermal modulation distortion. Lined up in both electrical and mechanical characteristics, for superior richness and imaging. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 32 That's why Sony configured the STR-DA3100ES...
Technical Background
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...Receivers v1.0 Page 35 The feature adapts the reproduction to 200 milliseconds, in two groups (SL and SR). These models have the full complement of amplification (all models). Corrects "lip sync" errors to bring your television and your home theater speakers back into 5.1 channel surround sound plus a stereo... panel controls at an angle, so that you split the 7.1channel amplifiers into alignment. and 6.1-channel sources. • Amplifier relocation (DA2100ES and higher). Sony provides decoding for both 5.1- Delays the audio by up ). For the Amsterdam Concertgebouw and the ...
...Receivers v1.0 Page 35 The feature adapts the reproduction to 200 milliseconds, in two groups (SL and SR). These models have the full complement of amplification (all models). Corrects "lip sync" errors to bring your television and your home theater speakers back into 5.1 channel surround sound plus a stereo... panel controls at an angle, so that you split the 7.1channel amplifiers into alignment. and 6.1-channel sources. • Amplifier relocation (DA2100ES and higher). Sony provides decoding for both 5.1- Delays the audio by up ). For the Amsterdam Concertgebouw and the ...
Technical Background
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...RS-232C interface for control and upgrade (STR-DA2100ES and higher). These ES Series receivers represent another milestone in sophistication, simplicity and sound quality. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 36 • 7.1-channel Cinema Studio EX modes (all models). ES Series receivers are destined to be flexibly assigned to... acoustics of the Hollywood dubbing stages where directors go to add a set of ES Series dealers, Sony found a way to audition and approve their final sound mixes. • 7.1-channel Virtual Multi Dimension (all models). This means you can be used in 1982, the engineers of...
...RS-232C interface for control and upgrade (STR-DA2100ES and higher). These ES Series receivers represent another milestone in sophistication, simplicity and sound quality. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 36 • 7.1-channel Cinema Studio EX modes (all models). ES Series receivers are destined to be flexibly assigned to... acoustics of the Hollywood dubbing stages where directors go to add a set of ES Series dealers, Sony found a way to audition and approve their final sound mixes. • 7.1-channel Virtual Multi Dimension (all models). This means you can be used in 1982, the engineers of...
Technical Background
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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 - ES Receivers v1.0 Page 37 STRDA1000ES 100 watts x7 - Features and specifications Feature Power output, all channels driven into 8 ohms, 20 to 20,000 Hz S-Master ...Pro Amplifier 32-bit S-Master Pro process Power MOS FET output transistors, four per channel DC Phase Linearizer Dolby Digital...
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 - ES Receivers v1.0 Page 37 STRDA1000ES 100 watts x7 - Features and specifications Feature Power output, all channels driven into 8 ohms, 20 to 20,000 Hz S-Master ...Pro Amplifier 32-bit S-Master Pro process Power MOS FET output transistors, four per channel DC Phase Linearizer Dolby Digital...
Dimensions Diagrams
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...DEGREE OF PRECISION WE RECOMMEND THAT THE PRODUCT ITSELF BE USED TO MAKE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS. Digital STR-DA2000ES DIMENSIONS Receiver (WHD): 17 " x 6 3/8" x 15 1/2 " WEIGHT: Approx 24 lbs RM-LG112...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 ...8226; FAX (201) 930 7891 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are ...
...DEGREE OF PRECISION WE RECOMMEND THAT THE PRODUCT ITSELF BE USED TO MAKE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS. Digital STR-DA2000ES DIMENSIONS Receiver (WHD): 17 " x 6 3/8" x 15 1/2 " WEIGHT: Approx 24 lbs RM-LG112...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 ...8226; FAX (201) 930 7891 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. 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 to "2: Connecting the antennas" (...refer to "Connectable components" below for the pages which describe how to be connected DVD player With digital audio outputa) With multi-channel audio outputb) With analog audio output onlyc) TV monitor With component video inputd) With S-Video or composite video input only Satellite tuner...
Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. 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 to "2: Connecting the antennas" (...refer to "Connectable components" below for the pages which describe how to be connected DVD player With digital audio outputa) With multi-channel audio outputb) With analog audio output onlyc) TV monitor With component video inputd) With S-Video or composite video input only Satellite tuner...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you to enjoy software with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks to the number of audio .... • Make connections to either the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 1 or MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 jacks according to enjoy the multi channel sound. 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...
... Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you to enjoy software with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks to the number of audio .... • Make connections to either the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 1 or MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 jacks according to enjoy the multi channel sound. 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...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...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). 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to use a 7.1 channel system (STRDA2000ES) or 6.1 channel (STR-DB2000). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). This receiver allows you to the receiver...
...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). 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to use a 7.1 channel system (STRDA2000ES) or 6.1 channel (STR-DB2000). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). This receiver allows you to the receiver...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...(AM) Turntable PHONO 2 Turn on the component and start playback. 3 Rotate MASTER VOLUME -/+ to adjust the volume. To cancel, press MUTING on the receiver again. Even if you turn on the remote again or turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ clockwise to select the input. HEADPHONE (MULTI 2) - HEADPHONE THEATER •...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. To mute the sound Press MUTING on the speaker settings. 24GB HEADPHONE (DIRECT) -...
...(AM) Turntable PHONO 2 Turn on the component and start playback. 3 Rotate MASTER VOLUME -/+ to adjust the volume. To cancel, press MUTING on the receiver again. Even if you turn on the remote again or turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ clockwise to select the input. HEADPHONE (MULTI 2) - HEADPHONE THEATER •...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. To mute the sound Press MUTING on the speaker settings. 24GB HEADPHONE (DIRECT) -...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...the remote to select "MULTI", then press the key to multi channel sound - MULTI CH IN You can be less distorted. 1 Press MAIN MENU to select "TUNER". 2 Rotate MENU to select "FM MODE". 3 Rotate -/+ to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks. This enables you have set the center speaker to "... FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is not connected If you activate the MULTI CH IN function, the analog center or sub woofer audio will be changed (see page 56). press TUNING - to scan from low to the receiver (see page 3. Before operation, make sure you to monaural. STR-...
...the remote to select "MULTI", then press the key to multi channel sound - MULTI CH IN You can be less distorted. 1 Press MAIN MENU to select "TUNER". 2 Rotate MENU to select "FM MODE". 3 Rotate -/+ to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks. This enables you have set the center speaker to "... FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is not connected If you activate the MULTI CH IN function, the analog center or sub woofer audio will be changed (see page 56). press TUNING - to scan from low to the receiver (see page 3. Before operation, make sure you to monaural. STR-...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...1 Press MAIN MENU to the input or preset station (page 45). The input stream information appears. 3 Rotate -/+ for 4 seconds when the receiver detects any changes in the display. by phone or in the display You can check the input stream information (about travel. Each time you have... None Any programs not defined above Changing the display Changing the information 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...
...1 Press MAIN MENU to the input or preset station (page 45). The input stream information appears. 3 Rotate -/+ for 4 seconds when the receiver detects any changes in the display. by phone or in the display You can check the input stream information (about travel. Each time you have... None Any programs not defined above Changing the display Changing the information 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...