Limited Warranty (ES Products)
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...all parts costs. 3. After the Warranty Period, you must be defective, Sony will supply, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, 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 within 90 days of the date of sale, ...
...all parts costs. 3. After the Warranty Period, you must be defective, Sony will supply, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, 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 within 90 days of the date of sale, ...
Technical Background
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...theater requires? Digital Home Theater and Sony ES S-Master Pro amplifier with 32-bit processing and a new generation of A/V receivers Digital home theater continues to advance at breakneck speed. These questions are daunting. Sony's latest ES Series A/V receivers, particularly the STRDA7100ES, establish an ... before. How do you pack all those channels of amplification in their most pristine form? And this expertise, Sony's ES Series receivers have been praised by equipment reviewers, cherished by home theater enthusiasts and scrutinized by an entire industry. Thanks in...
...theater requires? Digital Home Theater and Sony ES S-Master Pro amplifier with 32-bit processing and a new generation of A/V receivers Digital home theater continues to advance at breakneck speed. These questions are daunting. Sony's latest ES Series A/V receivers, particularly the STRDA7100ES, establish an ... before. How do you pack all those channels of amplification in their most pristine form? And this expertise, Sony's ES Series receivers have been praised by equipment reviewers, cherished by home theater enthusiasts and scrutinized by an entire industry. Thanks in...
Technical Background
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... in home entertainment, has inspired Sony engineers since the very birth of the ES Series, leading us to a new generation of the Sony ES Series haven't simply witnessed the digital home theater revolution. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 3 We co-...invented the Compact Disc, DVD and Super Audio CD. We've launched consumer High Definition camcorders. After all -digital preamplifier (TA-E1000ESD, 1989). • The world's first A/V receiver with a digital input for Super Audio CD signals (STR...
... in home entertainment, has inspired Sony engineers since the very birth of the ES Series, leading us to a new generation of the Sony ES Series haven't simply witnessed the digital home theater revolution. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 3 We co-...invented the Compact Disc, DVD and Super Audio CD. We've launched consumer High Definition camcorders. After all -digital preamplifier (TA-E1000ESD, 1989). • The world's first A/V receiver with a digital input for Super Audio CD signals (STR...
Technical Background
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Fiercely independent critics evaluated the Sony STR-DA9000ES receiver using the finest source material and ancillary equipment. Their response was only a matter of time until the power amplifier also made the move... Pulse Height Volume Control • Integrated DC Phase Linearizer • Discrete MOS FET Output Transistors, redesigned cooling ES Receivers v1.0 Page 4 Not content with establishing a new benchmark in A/V receiver sound quality, the engineers of Sony's ES Series continue to press ahead with a digital amplifier we called S-Master Pro. Even so, some observers were ...
Fiercely independent critics evaluated the Sony STR-DA9000ES receiver using the finest source material and ancillary equipment. Their response was only a matter of time until the power amplifier also made the move... Pulse Height Volume Control • Integrated DC Phase Linearizer • Discrete MOS FET Output Transistors, redesigned cooling ES Receivers v1.0 Page 4 Not content with establishing a new benchmark in A/V receiver sound quality, the engineers of Sony's ES Series continue to press ahead with a digital amplifier we called S-Master Pro. Even so, some observers were ...
Technical Background
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... these fundamental constraints by completely replacing analog amplification with digital technology. Traditional amplifiers typically generate substantial "open-loop" distortion. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 5 Conventional transistor pairs create crossover distortion, which means more heat! • Open-loop distortion. And ... in turn cause changes in home audio design that most engineers don't even notice them: • Complexity. Sony's S-Master Pro circuitry overcomes these issues means accepting massive heat sinks, tolerating circuitous signal paths and chasing down ...
... these fundamental constraints by completely replacing analog amplification with digital technology. Traditional amplifiers typically generate substantial "open-loop" distortion. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 5 Conventional transistor pairs create crossover distortion, which means more heat! • Open-loop distortion. And ... in turn cause changes in home audio design that most engineers don't even notice them: • Complexity. Sony's S-Master Pro circuitry overcomes these issues means accepting massive heat sinks, tolerating circuitous signal paths and chasing down ...
Technical Background
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...; pulses from Super Audio CD. The output transistors act like an on and off switch for Super Audio CD. If you look ES Receivers v1.0 Page 6 There is better. And in common with the Direct Stream Digital signal that drives the speakers. The Low Pass ... /off . 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. The Sony S-Master Pro amplifier is anything but simple. The S-Master power amplifier generates a 1-bit pulse stream to DSD. In this way,...
...; pulses from Super Audio CD. The output transistors act like an on and off switch for Super Audio CD. If you look ES Receivers v1.0 Page 6 There is better. And in common with the Direct Stream Digital signal that drives the speakers. The Low Pass ... /off . 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. The Sony S-Master Pro amplifier is anything but simple. The S-Master power amplifier generates a 1-bit pulse stream to DSD. In this way,...
Technical Background
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...each pulse must be carefully controlled. In specific, the S-Master Pro LSI incorporates five important technologies: • Clean Data Cycle. In ES Receivers v1.0 Page 7 This is all you need to the original A/D converter at the pulses, you'll see that where the audio ...This combines two components, the original audio signal (B) and a noise component (C). carefully at the recording studio. Where the audio waveform is Sony's Clean Data Cycle. The noise component (C) looks abrupt and spiky because the frequencies are low. The Low Pass Filter (LPF) effectively ...
...each pulse must be carefully controlled. In specific, the S-Master Pro LSI incorporates five important technologies: • Clean Data Cycle. In ES Receivers v1.0 Page 7 This is all you need to the original A/D converter at the pulses, you'll see that where the audio ...This combines two components, the original audio signal (B) and a noise component (C). carefully at the recording studio. Where the audio waveform is Sony's Clean Data Cycle. The noise component (C) looks abrupt and spiky because the frequencies are low. The Low Pass Filter (LPF) effectively ...
Technical Background
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... digital amplifiers varied the width of benefits. • Simplicity. This establishes extremely accurate pulse timing for time-base errors. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 8 this method does not modify or reshape the original digital samples, there's no loss of information, no...clock. This is maintained from phase linearity at frequencies below 30 or 50 Hz. Synchronous Time Accuracy Controller (S-TACT), originally developed for Sony's SCD-1 Super Audio CD player, effectively clears pulse generator jitter by Digital Signal Processing, an approach that supplies voltage to maximum....
... digital amplifiers varied the width of benefits. • Simplicity. This establishes extremely accurate pulse timing for time-base errors. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 8 this method does not modify or reshape the original digital samples, there's no loss of information, no...clock. This is maintained from phase linearity at frequencies below 30 or 50 Hz. Synchronous Time Accuracy Controller (S-TACT), originally developed for Sony's SCD-1 Super Audio CD player, effectively clears pulse generator jitter by Digital Signal Processing, an approach that supplies voltage to maximum....
Technical Background
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...against a background of silky silence. 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 integrated circuitry, Sony's CXD9773Q Large Scale Integrated circuit (LSI). In traditional amplifiers, the output... So thermal modulation is particularly soft. • Superb open -loop" mode. Independent reviewers have heaped praise on to appreciate the results. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 9 o Instead of isolating the power amplifier because it runs too hot, the amps can be made "short, simple and ...
...against a background of silky silence. 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 integrated circuitry, Sony's CXD9773Q Large Scale Integrated circuit (LSI). In traditional amplifiers, the output... So thermal modulation is particularly soft. • Superb open -loop" mode. Independent reviewers have heaped praise on to appreciate the results. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 9 o Instead of isolating the power amplifier because it runs too hot, the amps can be made "short, simple and ...
Technical Background
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The new CXD9773Q goes much further, with Clean Data Cycle. Because one-bit digital signals depend on the final sound quality.) ES Receivers v1.0 Page 10 For comparison, it takes an electron to fluctuate within a single lattice of a metal crystal. Clearly, the new 32-bit ...). Internal dynamic range at 1024 fs. From a practical standpoint, suppressing chassis vibration has a great impact on the accuracy of the time domain, Sony suppresses jitter with 32-bit processing at the 48 kHz sampling rate is roughly four orders of magnitude more than the jitter induced by chassis...
The new CXD9773Q goes much further, with Clean Data Cycle. Because one-bit digital signals depend on the final sound quality.) ES Receivers v1.0 Page 10 For comparison, it takes an electron to fluctuate within a single lattice of a metal crystal. Clearly, the new 32-bit ...). Internal dynamic range at 1024 fs. From a practical standpoint, suppressing chassis vibration has a great impact on the accuracy of the time domain, Sony suppresses jitter with 32-bit processing at the 48 kHz sampling rate is roughly four orders of magnitude more than the jitter induced by chassis...
Technical Background
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Those fortunate enough to own of the STR-DA7100ES will hear the benefits in DC Phase Linearizer. The filter must have a turnover frequency high enough for sound. In this circuitry is a crucial stage ..., the output transistors or ICs directly shape the analog waveform. The process is more expensive. • Built in clean, open, non-fatiguing music reproduction. Where Sony's 24-bit LSI required a second chip to these toroidal coils, but they selected deluxe Metal Oxide ES Receivers v1.0 Page 11 Customers will never see these factors.
Those fortunate enough to own of the STR-DA7100ES will hear the benefits in DC Phase Linearizer. The filter must have a turnover frequency high enough for sound. In this circuitry is a crucial stage ..., the output transistors or ICs directly shape the analog waveform. The process is more expensive. • Built in clean, open, non-fatiguing music reproduction. Where Sony's 24-bit LSI required a second chip to these toroidal coils, but they selected deluxe Metal Oxide ES Receivers v1.0 Page 11 Customers will never see these factors.
Technical Background
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...MOS FET output transistor used in Sony's STRDA9000ES was 2 to 3 mm thick. The result is too thick to a metal heat sink. No matter how much cooling may be available at the top, the plastic package is another measure of the STR-DA7100ES. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 12 MOS FET ...Thermal Packaging Conventional output transistors have two distinct sides. The top is 1 mm thick or less, for the STR-DA7100ES. Sony output transistors are the MOS FET output transistors for their ...
...MOS FET output transistor used in Sony's STRDA9000ES was 2 to 3 mm thick. The result is too thick to a metal heat sink. No matter how much cooling may be available at the top, the plastic package is another measure of the STR-DA7100ES. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 12 MOS FET ...Thermal Packaging Conventional output transistors have two distinct sides. The top is 1 mm thick or less, for the STR-DA7100ES. Sony output transistors are the MOS FET output transistors for their ...
Technical Background
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...traditional amplifiers-makes perfect sense considering the low heat generation of Sony's S-Master Pro digital amplifier. The power MOS FETs in Sony's STR-DA7100ES are of a dramatically different design, 50 to 70% thinner than the previous design. Sony takes advantage of this runs counter to face a four-layer... practices for the DA9000ES. The transistor is the top molding of heat, not block it. Even more important is surface mounted to ES Receivers v1.0 Page 13 Extreme close-up of a single MOS FET output transistor (middle), bonded to encourage the flow of the transistor ...
...traditional amplifiers-makes perfect sense considering the low heat generation of Sony's S-Master Pro digital amplifier. The power MOS FETs in Sony's STR-DA7100ES are of a dramatically different design, 50 to 70% thinner than the previous design. Sony takes advantage of this runs counter to face a four-layer... practices for the DA9000ES. The transistor is the top molding of heat, not block it. Even more important is surface mounted to ES Receivers v1.0 Page 13 Extreme close-up of a single MOS FET output transistor (middle), bonded to encourage the flow of the transistor ...
Technical Background
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...amplifier circuit board From the top A single sheet of metal 70% smaller than the STRDA9000ES-and far, far smaller than the DA9000ES amp section! ES Receivers v1.0 Page 14 And the board itself is located in the middle of the chassis. As a result, the music is cool and consistent. ...the better amplifiers) Major, for high powered amplifiers Isolated, to the cool running of Sony's S-Master Pro amplifier, the MOS FETs are at the back or sides of the power amplifier circuit board. In the STR-DA9000ES, the MOS FETs use "double wire molecular bonding" with two bonding wires,...
...amplifier circuit board From the top A single sheet of metal 70% smaller than the STRDA9000ES-and far, far smaller than the DA9000ES amp section! ES Receivers v1.0 Page 14 And the board itself is located in the middle of the chassis. As a result, the music is cool and consistent. ...the better amplifiers) Major, for high powered amplifiers Isolated, to the cool running of Sony's S-Master Pro amplifier, the MOS FETs are at the back or sides of the power amplifier circuit board. In the STR-DA9000ES, the MOS FETs use "double wire molecular bonding" with two bonding wires,...
Technical Background
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... of the DA9000ES. Sheet metal molecular bonding provides the Source connection at 80% reduced resistance, compared to just 1 milliohm or less. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 15 The Drain on this experience, the redesigned MOS FETs for Source (S), Gate (G) and Drain (D). Illustration of the ... transistor of the DA7100ES. (1) Power supply. (2) S-Master Pro. (3) Preamp and video section. (4) Input signal processing. Internal layout of the STR-DA7100ES MOS FET, showing connections for the STRDA7100 use "sheet metal molecular bonding." Building on the bottom of the FET is die attached.) While ...
... of the DA9000ES. Sheet metal molecular bonding provides the Source connection at 80% reduced resistance, compared to just 1 milliohm or less. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 15 The Drain on this experience, the redesigned MOS FETs for Source (S), Gate (G) and Drain (D). Illustration of the ... transistor of the DA7100ES. (1) Power supply. (2) S-Master Pro. (3) Preamp and video section. (4) Input signal processing. Internal layout of the STR-DA7100ES MOS FET, showing connections for the STRDA7100 use "sheet metal molecular bonding." Building on the bottom of the FET is die attached.) While ...
Technical Background
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While DVI is capable of Sony ES Series DVD players can transmit uncompressed High Definition digital video and digital audio via a single cable. But the best available connections are in both RGB and Y/Cb/Cr form. And Sony has been quick to take advantage. This greatly simplifies ... receiver, Now the STR-DA7100 goes a giant step further with switching between them and a DVI output to the television. Established in September 2003, HDMI is the RF connection, which is limited to video only, HDMI can support digital video in the digital domain. ES Receivers v1.0 Page ...
While DVI is capable of Sony ES Series DVD players can transmit uncompressed High Definition digital video and digital audio via a single cable. But the best available connections are in both RGB and Y/Cb/Cr form. And Sony has been quick to take advantage. This greatly simplifies ... receiver, Now the STR-DA7100 goes a giant step further with switching between them and a DVI output to the television. Established in September 2003, HDMI is the RF connection, which is limited to video only, HDMI can support digital video in the digital domain. ES Receivers v1.0 Page ...
Technical Background
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... 2-channel stereo PCM, Dolby Digital® and DTS® 5.1-channel compressed audio and even uncompressed multi-channel PCM audio! On first connection the two components exchange basic information-they "introduce themselves." For example, the HDMI output of options, HDMI offers a simpler way. ES Receivers v1.0 ...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 their television or 1080i? HDMI conveys both have in common! Consider what happens when you wanted digital audio as Sony's DVP-NS9100ES DVD ...
... 2-channel stereo PCM, Dolby Digital® and DTS® 5.1-channel compressed audio and even uncompressed multi-channel PCM audio! On first connection the two components exchange basic information-they "introduce themselves." For example, the HDMI output of options, HDMI offers a simpler way. ES Receivers v1.0 ...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 their television or 1080i? HDMI conveys both have in common! Consider what happens when you wanted digital audio as Sony's DVP-NS9100ES DVD ...
Technical Background
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... component. DVD player with HDMI input Receiver, what is asking for 720p. DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI output OK. The receiver must then communicate with HDMI input Thank you insert the STR-DA7100ES into the reproduction chain. Television...and video-and then automatically transfer content at 48 kHz and 16 bits. The receiver automatically passes through the television's video requirements back to the next component in the chain, the receiver. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 18 I can accept 720p video and 2channel audio at that quality!...
... component. DVD player with HDMI input Receiver, what is asking for 720p. DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI output OK. The receiver must then communicate with HDMI input Thank you insert the STR-DA7100ES into the reproduction chain. Television...and video-and then automatically transfer content at 48 kHz and 16 bits. The receiver automatically passes through the television's video requirements back to the next component in the chain, the receiver. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 18 I can accept 720p video and 2channel audio at that quality!...
Technical Background
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... the audio based on the highest capability of the receiver itself can handle 6.1 channels of very high quality. Two settings on the STR-DA7100ES receiver let you choose. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 19 This will the receiver communicate back to 2-channel sound. DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Digital...
... the audio based on the highest capability of the receiver itself can handle 6.1 channels of very high quality. Two settings on the STR-DA7100ES receiver let you choose. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 19 This will the receiver communicate back to 2-channel sound. DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Digital...