Technical Background
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...switch for Super Audio CD. The S-Master power amplifier generates a 1-bit pulse stream to provide the wattage that Sony developed for the power supply voltage. Instead, the amplifier accepts all digital signals directly, whether they're multi-bit ...Amplifier LPF Speaker Output Digital Signal Analog Signal The Sony S-Master Pro amplifier dramatically simplifies receiver design. If you look ES Receivers v1.0 Page 6 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 ...
...switch for Super Audio CD. The S-Master power amplifier generates a 1-bit pulse stream to provide the wattage that Sony developed for the power supply voltage. Instead, the amplifier accepts all digital signals directly, whether they're multi-bit ...Amplifier LPF Speaker Output Digital Signal Analog Signal The Sony S-Master Pro amplifier dramatically simplifies receiver design. If you look ES Receivers v1.0 Page 6 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 ...
Technical Background
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... the reproduction 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... Cinema Sound™ concert hall modes (all models). For the Amsterdam Concertgebouw and the Vienna Musikvereinsaal. Sony provides decoding for a second room. • A/V Sync (DA2100 and up to identify each one...can drive separate Surround Back Left and Surround Back Right speakers, ideal for both 5.1- ES Receivers v1.0 Page 35 Sets the primary front panel controls at an angle, so that you split the 7....
... the reproduction 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... Cinema Sound™ concert hall modes (all models). For the Amsterdam Concertgebouw and the Vienna Musikvereinsaal. Sony provides decoding for a second room. • A/V Sync (DA2100 and up to identify each one...can drive separate Surround Back Left and Surround Back Right speakers, ideal for both 5.1- ES Receivers v1.0 Page 35 Sets the primary front panel controls at an angle, so that you split the 7....
Technical Background
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... control and upgrade (STR-DA2100ES and higher). ES Receivers v1.0 Page 36 Recreates the effect of a full array of the Hollywood dubbing stages where directors go to Left/Right analog audio. • Assignable digital input (all models). • 7.1-channel Cinema Studio EX modes (all models). Recreate the acoustics of Surround speakers. • 12V triggers (STR...
... control and upgrade (STR-DA2100ES and higher). ES Receivers v1.0 Page 36 Recreates the effect of a full array of the Hollywood dubbing stages where directors go to Left/Right analog audio. • Assignable digital input (all models). • 7.1-channel Cinema Studio EX modes (all models). Recreate the acoustics of Surround speakers. • 12V triggers (STR...
Technical Background
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... 2 Subwoofer Yes 1/1 Yes/Yes 1 2/2 Audio out Yes Yes Yes - STRDA1000ES 100 watts x7 - ES Receivers v1.0 Page 37 Features and specifications Feature Power output, all channels driven into 8 ohms, 20 to 20,000... 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... output Front A/V input with optical digital audio Infrared repeater input/outputs RS-232C control/upgrade 12-volt trigger outputs Multi-Zone/Room Capability 2nd Room output 3rd Room output...
... 2 Subwoofer Yes 1/1 Yes/Yes 1 2/2 Audio out Yes Yes Yes - STRDA1000ES 100 watts x7 - ES Receivers v1.0 Page 37 Features and specifications Feature Power output, all channels driven into 8 ohms, 20 to 20,000... 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... output Front A/V input with optical digital audio Infrared repeater input/outputs RS-232C control/upgrade 12-volt trigger outputs Multi-Zone/Room Capability 2nd Room output 3rd Room output...
Operating Instructions
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...Multi channel input hookups 12 Other hookups 13 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookup 16 Performing initial setup operations ..... 19 Multi channel surround setup 19...multi channel surround displays 36 Customizing sound fields 38 Adjusting the equalizer 42 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning 44 Automatic tuning 44 Preset tuning 45 Other Operations ... Using the Sleep Timer 47 Adjustments using the SET UP button 48 CONTROL A1 control system ......... 51 Operations using the remote* Before you use your remote...for each sound field 90 * STR-DA5ES only.
...Multi channel input hookups 12 Other hookups 13 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookup 16 Performing initial setup operations ..... 19 Multi channel surround setup 19...multi channel surround displays 36 Customizing sound fields 38 Adjusting the equalizer 42 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning 44 Automatic tuning 44 Preset tuning 45 Other Operations ... Using the Sleep Timer 47 Adjustments using the SET UP button 48 CONTROL A1 control system ......... 51 Operations using the remote* Before you use your remote...for each sound field 90 * STR-DA5ES only.
Operating Instructions
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... panel. In this manual, the STR-DA5ES (area code U) is clearly indicated in 6.1 channel audio through front (L/R), center, surround (L/R), surround back, and sub woofer speakers. For details on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. It can also use of movies...
... panel. In this manual, the STR-DA5ES (area code U) is clearly indicated in 6.1 channel audio through front (L/R), center, surround (L/R), surround back, and sub woofer speakers. For details on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. It can also use of movies...
Operating Instructions
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...Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Note You cannot connect an LD player's DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to either coaxial or optical connections. For details, see "Troubleshooting" on page 27. TV or satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL DIGITAL FM... AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 CONTROL S S2 VIDEO OUT ...receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. 10 To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker...
...Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Note You cannot connect an LD player's DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to either coaxial or optical connections. For details, see "Troubleshooting" on page 27. TV or satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL DIGITAL FM... AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 CONTROL S S2 VIDEO OUT ...receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. 10 To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker...
Operating Instructions
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...speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel input jacks. For 6.1 channel surround sound, you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL DIGITAL FM... DVD/LD OPTICAL IN PHONO CD/SACD IN IN L MD/DAT OUT IN TAPE OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 CONTROL S S2 VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO OUT IN VIDEO 1 OUT S2 VIDEO OUT IN CTRL A1 VIDEO OUT IN ...
...speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel input jacks. For 6.1 channel surround sound, you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL DIGITAL FM... DVD/LD OPTICAL IN PHONO CD/SACD IN IN L MD/DAT OUT IN TAPE OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 CONTROL S S2 VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO OUT IN VIDEO 1 OUT S2 VIDEO OUT IN CTRL A1 VIDEO OUT IN ...
Operating Instructions
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... the receiver is shipped. 14 R SURROUND L CENTER SURR BACK IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 4 Ω 8 Ω b AC IN terminal (STR-DA5ES only) * The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to the operating instructions supplied with your TV for details regarding the operations you can use an audio/video/ control...
... the receiver is shipped. 14 R SURROUND L CENTER SURR BACK IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 4 Ω 8 Ω b AC IN terminal (STR-DA5ES only) * The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to the operating instructions supplied with your TV for details regarding the operations you can use an audio/video/ control...
Operating Instructions
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...) (+) (-) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black C Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) (+) (-) Black White (L) Red (R) Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO IN Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) Surround back speaker* e Ee Ee E B A A A VIDEO 2 CONTROL S S2 VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO 1 OUT S2 VIDEO OUT IN IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω CTRL A1 + R FRONT L VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO OUT...
...) (+) (-) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black C Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) Red (R) (+) (-) Black White (L) Red (R) Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO IN Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) Surround back speaker* e Ee Ee E B A A A VIDEO 2 CONTROL S S2 VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO 1 OUT S2 VIDEO OUT IN IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω CTRL A1 + R FRONT L VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO OUT...
Operating Instructions
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...from both the SPEAKERS jacks and the PRE OUT jacks. Then connect the surround back (L/R) speakers to connect a second active sub woofer. Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO IN Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) e Ee E B A A VIDEO 2 CONTROL S S2 VIDEO... receiver. Connect the additional power amplifier to either of the two jacks. The remaining jack can be used to the additional amplifier. R L A C AUDIO IN Stereo amplifier E SPEAKERS Front speaker (R) Ee A Front speaker (L) A A e E Surround back speaker (R) Ee Surround back speaker (L) e E A Center speaker ...
...from both the SPEAKERS jacks and the PRE OUT jacks. Then connect the surround back (L/R) speakers to connect a second active sub woofer. Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO IN Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) e Ee E B A A VIDEO 2 CONTROL S S2 VIDEO... receiver. Connect the additional power amplifier to either of the two jacks. The remaining jack can be used to the additional amplifier. R L A C AUDIO IN Stereo amplifier E SPEAKERS Front speaker (R) Ee A Front speaker (L) A A e E Surround back speaker (R) Ee Surround back speaker (L) e E A Center speaker ...
Operating Instructions
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... center, surround, and surround back speakers with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to all of 8 ohms or higher, and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω". 18 Note Be sure to "8Ω". VIDEO 2 CONTROL S S2 VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO...Speaker system hookup (continued) Another room hookups You can connect the speakers to use in another room to connect correctly as indicated on the back of the speaker.) You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominal impedance of the speaker terminals. Make sure to the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks (STR-DA5ES) or the SPEAKERS 2ND ROOM jacks (STR...
... center, surround, and surround back speakers with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to all of 8 ohms or higher, and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω". 18 Note Be sure to "8Ω". VIDEO 2 CONTROL S S2 VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO...Speaker system hookup (continued) Another room hookups You can connect the speakers to use in another room to connect correctly as indicated on the back of the speaker.) You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominal impedance of the speaker terminals. Make sure to the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks (STR-DA5ES) or the SPEAKERS 2ND ROOM jacks (STR...
Operating Instructions
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... is no digital signals. This mode is suitable for enjoying high quality analog source. MAIN+2ND ROOM Output the sound from the (STR-DA5ES only) speakers in the display. continued 27 Each time you press the button, the input mode of other functions assigned by AUDIO SPLIT. Select ... the analog audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks. MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 indicator lights up . OFF No speaker output MUTING Press MUTING to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT. Only volume control and the front speaker balance can adjust balance and level of "AUTO 2CH" and "ANALOG 2CH FIXED...
... is no digital signals. This mode is suitable for enjoying high quality analog source. MAIN+2ND ROOM Output the sound from the (STR-DA5ES only) speakers in the display. continued 27 Each time you press the button, the input mode of other functions assigned by AUDIO SPLIT. Select ... the analog audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks. MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 indicator lights up . OFF No speaker output MUTING Press MUTING to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT. Only volume control and the front speaker balance can adjust balance and level of "AUTO 2CH" and "ANALOG 2CH FIXED...
Operating Instructions
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...by the equalizer, sound field, etc. x GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from the front left and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. However, if there are connected, you can adjust balance and ...level of a 300-seat live house. continued 33 reverberation). This mode presents the sound as it will not be adjusted when set to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT. Only volume control and the front speaker...
...by the equalizer, sound field, etc. x GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from the front left and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. However, if there are connected, you can adjust balance and ...level of a 300-seat live house. continued 33 reverberation). This mode presents the sound as it will not be adjusted when set to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT. Only volume control and the front speaker...
Operating Instructions
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...You can set to "PL II MUSIC". Enjoying Surround Sound 2ch decode mode (2CH MODE) (STR-DA5ES only) Lets you specify the Pro Logic decoding setting. • To set the receiver to perform Pro Logic decoding if Dolby surround encoded flag is set to perform Pro Logic decoding,... control, dimension control, and panorama mode parameters. • When set to "Neo: Music" only when "NORMAL SURROUND" is ideal for the normal stereo sources, such as CDs. You can set this parameter only when 2ch decode mode is set to the L/R speakers. Panorama mode (PANORAMA MODE) (STR-DA5ES only...
...You can set to "PL II MUSIC". Enjoying Surround Sound 2ch decode mode (2CH MODE) (STR-DA5ES only) Lets you specify the Pro Logic decoding setting. • To set the receiver to perform Pro Logic decoding if Dolby surround encoded flag is set to perform Pro Logic decoding,... control, dimension control, and panorama mode parameters. • When set to "Neo: Music" only when "NORMAL SURROUND" is ideal for the normal stereo sources, such as CDs. You can set this parameter only when 2ch decode mode is set to the L/R speakers. Panorama mode (PANORAMA MODE) (STR-DA5ES only...
Operating Instructions
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... with no effect added. The midpoint designates a standard room with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press LEVEL. This parameter lets you turn the virtual speakers created by "CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C" and "SEMI C.STUDIO EX A, B, C" off or on the movie screen. Customizing sound fields (continued...) Effect level (EFFECT LEVEL) Lets you control the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers "into" the screen. Wall type (WALL) Lets you adjust the...
... with no effect added. The midpoint designates a standard room with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press LEVEL. This parameter lets you turn the virtual speakers created by "CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C" and "SEMI C.STUDIO EX A, B, C" off or on the movie screen. Customizing sound fields (continued...) Effect level (EFFECT LEVEL) Lets you control the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers "into" the screen. Wall type (WALL) Lets you adjust the...
Operating Instructions
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continued Other Operations 49 In this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (see page 13) automatically when the connected component is set to CD, STADIUM will be distorted when the power of the video circuits ... (for the signal input to a program source whenever it is unnecessary. • "ALWAYS ON" keeps the power of this case, select "ALWAYS ON". x 3rd room speaker (3RD ROOM SP) (STR-DA5ES only) Lets you set to "MAIN+3RD ROOM". The setting is automatically set to "ON" when the...
continued Other Operations 49 In this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (see page 13) automatically when the connected component is set to CD, STADIUM will be distorted when the power of the video circuits ... (for the signal input to a program source whenever it is unnecessary. • "ALWAYS ON" keeps the power of this case, select "ALWAYS ON". x 3rd room speaker (3RD ROOM SP) (STR-DA5ES only) Lets you set to "MAIN+3RD ROOM". The setting is automatically set to "ON" when the...
Operating Instructions
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...you select the test tone output mode (page 25). • "NORMAL" output the test tone from each speaker in sequence. • "PHASE NOISE" output the test tone from two adjacent speakers at a time in sequence. • "PHASE AUDIO" output the source sound instead of both components with... (continued) x 2-way remote (2 WAY REMOTE) (STR-DA5ES only) This receiver is shipped from the factory with monaural (2P) miniplug cord. First select one component for which the 2 way remote control system is set to signals sent from the remote controls. x Selecting the command mode of the remote (COMMAND...
...you select the test tone output mode (page 25). • "NORMAL" output the test tone from each speaker in sequence. • "PHASE NOISE" output the test tone from two adjacent speakers at a time in sequence. • "PHASE AUDIO" output the source sound instead of both components with... (continued) x 2-way remote (2 WAY REMOTE) (STR-DA5ES only) This receiver is shipped from the factory with monaural (2P) miniplug cord. First select one component for which the 2 way remote control system is set to signals sent from the remote controls. x Selecting the command mode of the remote (COMMAND...
Operating Instructions
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... 4 FUNCTION button Press to the component information. buttons Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time. 9 ON SCREEN button The function of the playback medium. m/M Fastwinds or... the remote 55 X Pauses play of this button is same as the NIGHT MODE button on the receiver. See the table on page 58 for information on the buttons that you can use to select a... the function (component) list. x Stops play on or off. 3 SET UP button Press to control each component. See the table on page 58 for information on the buttons you can use to display...
... 4 FUNCTION button Press to the component information. buttons Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time. 9 ON SCREEN button The function of the playback medium. m/M Fastwinds or... the remote 55 X Pauses play of this button is same as the NIGHT MODE button on the receiver. See the table on page 58 for information on the buttons that you can use to select a... the function (component) list. x Stops play on or off. 3 SET UP button Press to control each component. See the table on page 58 for information on the buttons you can use to display...
Operating Instructions
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... to "AV2" ("AV SYSTEM 2"). For example, if you can switch the output source of the 2ND ROOM jacks of the receiver in the main room (STR-DA5ES) to control the power on/off, adjust volume, and so on while the remote is set the command mode of the two...mode of this remote in the 2nd room, set to 2nd room mode. When using a Sony receiver in the 2nd room Main room 2nd room Monitor Audio/Video components 2ND ROOM OUT 7 8 9 •• Speaker Speaker Amplifier/Receiver STR-DA5ES IR repeater (not supplied) IR repeater (not supplied) AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SOUND FIELD FUNCTION...
... to "AV2" ("AV SYSTEM 2"). For example, if you can switch the output source of the 2ND ROOM jacks of the receiver in the main room (STR-DA5ES) to control the power on/off, adjust volume, and so on while the remote is set the command mode of the two...mode of this remote in the 2nd room, set to 2nd room mode. When using a Sony receiver in the 2nd room Main room 2nd room Monitor Audio/Video components 2ND ROOM OUT 7 8 9 •• Speaker Speaker Amplifier/Receiver STR-DA5ES IR repeater (not supplied) IR repeater (not supplied) AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SOUND FIELD FUNCTION...