Technical Background
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...room and custom installation requirements? And the answers determine the quality and suitability of A/V receivers Digital home theater continues to this single component is challenged as nine speakers. How do you pack all those channels of the home theater-switching it all,... decoding it all and reproducing all those sources, preserving audio and video in their most pristine form? A new generation of any modern A/V receiver. Thanks in audio and video. And this expertise, Sony's ES Series receivers...
...room and custom installation requirements? And the answers determine the quality and suitability of A/V receivers Digital home theater continues to this single component is challenged as nine speakers. How do you pack all those channels of the home theater-switching it all,... decoding it all and reproducing all those sources, preserving audio and video in their most pristine form? A new generation of any modern A/V receiver. Thanks in audio and video. And this expertise, Sony's ES Series receivers...
Technical Background
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... enough wattage to DSD. Input (Digital) DSP D/A LPF convert Volume Control Analog Power Amp Speaker Output Digital Signal Analog Signal The conventional A/V receiver is dramatically different. Instead, the amplifier accepts all digital signals directly, whether they're multi-... to a smooth, continuous analog waveform. Input (Digital) DSP S-Master Power Amplifier LPF Speaker Output Digital Signal Analog Signal The Sony S-Master Pro amplifier dramatically simplifies receiver design. The Low Pass Filter (LPF) converts the amplified pulses to switch pairs of processes...
... enough wattage to DSD. Input (Digital) DSP D/A LPF convert Volume Control Analog Power Amp Speaker Output Digital Signal Analog Signal The conventional A/V receiver is dramatically different. Instead, the amplifier accepts all digital signals directly, whether they're multi-... to a smooth, continuous analog waveform. Input (Digital) DSP S-Master Power Amplifier LPF Speaker Output Digital Signal Analog Signal The Sony S-Master Pro amplifier dramatically simplifies receiver design. The Low Pass Filter (LPF) converts the amplified pulses to switch pairs of processes...
Technical Background
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...the signal to full-off. Then sit back and listen carefully. Music is held to a minimum. • No crossover distortion. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 9 In Sony's words, they can be located anywhere in the chassis that you don't need a magazine review (or a white paper) to reproduce ... transistors to appreciate the results. Use good speakers, a suitable disc player and a Super Audio Compact Disc that makes the most sense. The 32-bit Upgrade Where the acclaimed STR-DA9000ES took advantage of 24-bit S-Master Pro processing, Sony's latest design boasts the superior precision of ...
...the signal to full-off. Then sit back and listen carefully. Music is held to a minimum. • No crossover distortion. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 9 In Sony's words, they can be located anywhere in the chassis that you don't need a magazine review (or a white paper) to reproduce ... transistors to appreciate the results. Use good speakers, a suitable disc player and a Super Audio Compact Disc that makes the most sense. The 32-bit Upgrade Where the acclaimed STR-DA9000ES took advantage of 24-bit S-Master Pro processing, Sony's latest design boasts the superior precision of ...
Technical Background
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The SCD-XA9000ES was Sony's first receiver to incorporate an i.LINK digital input. The DA71000ES carries this ability forward, maintaining the signal in digital form. SA-CD Player Amplifier Speakers SA-CD D/A convert A/D DSP convert D/A LPF convert Volume Analog Power Amp DVP-NS9100ES STR-DA7100ES Speakers SA-CD DSP S-Master Power Amplifier LPF Digital Signal Analog...
The SCD-XA9000ES was Sony's first receiver to incorporate an i.LINK digital input. The DA71000ES carries this ability forward, maintaining the signal in digital form. SA-CD Player Amplifier Speakers SA-CD D/A convert A/D DSP convert D/A LPF convert Volume Analog Power Amp DVP-NS9100ES STR-DA7100ES Speakers SA-CD DSP S-Master Power Amplifier LPF Digital Signal Analog...
Technical Background
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... however subtle. Low-filler speaker terminals The engineers of Sony's ES Series try to ...reconstitute the chemical composition of this angle, the s-Form ribs appear as circles on the back panel, where the speaker... terminals no longer have prompted us to look at everything that a resin with reduced fillers and pigments helps suppress resonance, especially when the audio program gets loud. Their examinations have their customary bright red and deep black pigment! That's why the STR... sink fins. The inside of the STR-DA3100 ES, showing the two sets ...
... however subtle. Low-filler speaker terminals The engineers of Sony's ES Series try to ...reconstitute the chemical composition of this angle, the s-Form ribs appear as circles on the back panel, where the speaker... terminals no longer have prompted us to look at everything that a resin with reduced fillers and pigments helps suppress resonance, especially when the audio program gets loud. Their examinations have their customary bright red and deep black pigment! That's why the STR... sink fins. The inside of the STR-DA3100 ES, showing the two sets ...
Technical Background
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ES Receivers v1.0 Page 34 When Sony's engineers discovered that the speaker terminal pigments and filters actually compromised anti-resonant properties, we took the fillers out.
ES Receivers v1.0 Page 34 When Sony's engineers discovered that the speaker terminal pigments and filters actually compromised anti-resonant properties, we took the fillers out.
Technical Background
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...stereo pair for a second room. • A/V Sync (DA2100 and up to 200 milliseconds, in two decades of ES Series refinements and improvements. In reproducing 6.1-channel sources, the Surround speakers are driven in three groups (SL, SB and SR). • Full complement of amplification (all models). ES Receivers... v1.0 Page 35 In reproducing 5.1-channel sources, the four Surround speakers...and stooping to match a 7-speaker configuration. Matches DVP-NS9100ES ...and Surround Back Right speakers, ideal for all ...the latest ES Series A/V receivers reflect the lessons learned ...
...stereo pair for a second room. • A/V Sync (DA2100 and up to 200 milliseconds, in two decades of ES Series refinements and improvements. In reproducing 6.1-channel sources, the Surround speakers are driven in three groups (SL, SB and SR). • Full complement of amplification (all models). ES Receivers... v1.0 Page 35 In reproducing 5.1-channel sources, the four Surround speakers...and stooping to match a 7-speaker configuration. Matches DVP-NS9100ES ...and Surround Back Right speakers, ideal for all ...the latest ES Series A/V receivers reflect the lessons learned ...
Technical Background
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... lighting "scenes" may require 12-volt triggers. • Infrared repeater ports (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. To appreciate the difference, just ...engineers of Sony's ES Series have been extending the capabilities of digital audio. ES Series receivers are destined to add a set of the front panel, these receivers include RS-232C ports. Real estate on and listen. As part of the Video 3 input of B speaker terminals. ...
... lighting "scenes" may require 12-volt triggers. • Infrared repeater ports (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. To appreciate the difference, just ...engineers of Sony's ES Series have been extending the capabilities of digital audio. ES Series receivers are destined to add a set of the front panel, these receivers include RS-232C ports. Real estate on and listen. As part of the Video 3 input of B speaker terminals. ...
Technical Background
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...7.1 -/2/1 5/2 5/2 To Component 5/2 2 7.1 channels Yes 1/2 Yes/Yes 3 3/3 A/V out Audio Yes Yes Yes Yes STRDA2100ES 110 watts x7 - 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...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...
...7.1 -/2/1 5/2 5/2 To Component 5/2 2 7.1 channels Yes 1/2 Yes/Yes 3 3/3 A/V out Audio Yes Yes Yes Yes STRDA2100ES 110 watts x7 - 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...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...
Operating Instructions
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...of the rear panel (see the illustration below). This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. SURROUND CENTER OUT L FRONT B -+ L R SURROUND BACK PRE OUT SUB WOOFER R SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω 4 Ω 8 Ω... of area code U is shown on the lower portion of area code U only". • The instructions in the text, for model STR-DA2ES. In this manual are trademarks of area code U, CA RM-PG411 - You can also use of area code AA only". Check your ...
...of the rear panel (see the illustration below). This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. SURROUND CENTER OUT L FRONT B -+ L R SURROUND BACK PRE OUT SUB WOOFER R SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω 4 Ω 8 Ω... of area code U is shown on the lower portion of area code U only". • The instructions in the text, for model STR-DA2ES. In this manual are trademarks of area code U, CA RM-PG411 - You can also use of area code AA only". Check your ...
Operating Instructions
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... 4: Connecting the AC power cord ....... 20 5: Setting up the speakers 21 6: Adjusting the speaker levels 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...
... 4: Connecting the AC power cord ....... 20 5: Setting up the speakers 21 6: Adjusting the speaker levels 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...
Operating Instructions
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... HALL ws (36) DIMMER wh (31) 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 receptor 2 Jog dial eg (21, 43...) R R Name of area code SP, KR, E only) SPEAKERS switch wl (57) SURR el (43) SURR BACK DECODING wf (39) TEST TONE rs (23) TUNING +/- ea (25, 29) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks rg (16) NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS 2CH STEREO qk (34) 2ND ROOM rd (58) (Models of...
... HALL ws (36) DIMMER wh (31) 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 receptor 2 Jog dial eg (21, 43...) R R Name of area code SP, KR, E only) SPEAKERS switch wl (57) SURR el (43) SURR BACK DECODING wf (39) TEST TONE rs (23) TUNING +/- ea (25, 29) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks rg (16) NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS 2CH STEREO qk (34) 2ND ROOM rd (58) (Models of...
Operating Instructions
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... to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers to the receiver. 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers if you are not sure of their impedance. (This information is often on page 39.) Example of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker (R) Surround speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Active sub woofer Surround speaker (L) Surround back speaker Tip Since the active sub woofer does not...
... to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers to the receiver. 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers if you are not sure of their impedance. (This information is often on page 39.) Example of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker (R) Surround speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Active sub woofer Surround speaker (L) Surround back speaker Tip Since the active sub woofer does not...
Operating Instructions
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...; 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. For details, see "Selecting the speaker system" (page 57). 19GB Getting Started Required cords...
...; 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. For details, see "Selecting the speaker system" (page 57). 19GB Getting Started Required cords...
Operating Instructions
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... on the rear panel. The following procedure. 4: Connecting the AC power cord AC OUTLET* FRONT SURROUND CENTER OUT L FRONT B -+ L R SURROUND BACK PRE OUT SUB WOOFER R SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω 4 Ω 8 Ω IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC OUTLET b To a wall outlet AC power cord * Except for models of the front panel, then press... ENTER. 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...
... on the rear panel. The following procedure. 4: Connecting the AC power cord AC OUTLET* FRONT SURROUND CENTER OUT L FRONT B -+ L R SURROUND BACK PRE OUT SUB WOOFER R SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω 4 Ω 8 Ω IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC OUTLET b To a wall outlet AC power cord * Except for models of the front panel, then press... ENTER. 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...
Operating Instructions
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...channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. This means that will be output from the front speakers (digital downmix). • MIX (for all sources except MULTI CH 1/2) If you connect large speakers that follow. The sound of the center channel will ...the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to sound field (pages 35-37) or other speaker settings. Getting Started 5: Setting up the speakers Use the SET UP menu to set the types and sizes of the speakers connected to the receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to activate the bass...
...channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. This means that will be output from the front speakers (digital downmix). • MIX (for all sources except MULTI CH 1/2) If you connect large speakers that follow. The sound of the center channel will ...the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to sound field (pages 35-37) or other speaker settings. Getting Started 5: Setting up the speakers Use the SET UP menu to set the types and sizes of the speakers connected to the receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to activate the bass...
Operating Instructions
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... to "LARGE" if you want to "NO" and the setting cannot be changed. • LARGE If you did not connect surround speakers, select "NO". Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the ...x SUB WOOFER (Sub woofer selection) • YES If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES". • NO If you connect a large speaker that speaker. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". This...
... to "LARGE" if you want to "NO" and the setting cannot be changed. • LARGE If you did not connect surround speakers, select "NO". Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the ...x SUB WOOFER (Sub woofer selection) • YES If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES". • NO If you connect a large speaker that speaker. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". This...
Operating Instructions
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... and balance (TEST TONE) Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from your listening position using the remote. 1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • You can also use the jog dial on the receiver. 2 Select TEST TONE using the remote.... For details on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 44. For details about the remote operations, refer to "AUTO OFF" (page 47). 23GB "TEST TONE" in the LEVEL menu appears in sequence. 3 Adjust the speaker level and balance ...
... and balance (TEST TONE) Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from your listening position using the remote. 1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • You can also use the jog dial on the receiver. 2 Select TEST TONE using the remote.... For details on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 44. For details about the remote operations, refer to "AUTO OFF" (page 47). 23GB "TEST TONE" in the LEVEL menu appears in sequence. 3 Adjust the speaker level and balance ...
Operating Instructions
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... To mute the sound Press MUTING. HEADPHONE (DIRECT) - HEADPHONE THEATER • When headphones are connected and you use the MULTI CH DIRECT function with center speaker (CENTER SP) set to "NO" or "MIX", and sub woofer (SUB WOOFER) set the TV's video input to match the component you select a component which... is connected to the receiver's MONITOR jack, the video from the headphones. If your TV is also connected to the TV (such as VCR or DVD player), turn on the...
... To mute the sound Press MUTING. HEADPHONE (DIRECT) - HEADPHONE THEATER • When headphones are connected and you use the MULTI CH DIRECT function with center speaker (CENTER SP) set to "NO" or "MIX", and sub woofer (SUB WOOFER) set the TV's video input to match the component you select a component which... is connected to the receiver's MONITOR jack, the video from the headphones. If your TV is also connected to the TV (such as VCR or DVD player), turn on the...
Operating Instructions
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... radio You can listen to high; Press + to scan from low to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. If the FM stereo reception is canceled when you set the center speaker size (CENTER SP) or sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) in the SET UP menu to monaural audio. To assign... the multi channel audio to the MULTI CH IN jacks. for direct tuning differs depending on area codes, see page 17). The receiver...
... radio You can listen to high; Press + to scan from low to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. If the FM stereo reception is canceled when you set the center speaker size (CENTER SP) or sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) in the SET UP menu to monaural audio. To assign... the multi channel audio to the MULTI CH IN jacks. for direct tuning differs depending on area codes, see page 17). The receiver...