Limited Warranty (ES Products)
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...or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of five (5) years. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, ... material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). 4-243-341-02 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 valid only in the United States. To ...
...or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of five (5) years. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, ... material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). 4-243-341-02 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 valid only in the United States. To ...
Technical Background
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...Length Modulation (C-PLM). This has a profound impact on the physical design of pulses. Sony's DC Phase Linearizer gives you several control positions, including Off, enabling you have seven...form, the signal requires another round of correction for time-base errors. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 8 With S-Master Pro, the output MOS FET transistors simply switch... between traditional amplifiers and real-world loudspeakers cause significant departure from very low volume settings all channels driven, 8 ohms, 20 to second-order harmonic distortion. Synchronous Time Accuracy...
...Length Modulation (C-PLM). This has a profound impact on the physical design of pulses. Sony's DC Phase Linearizer gives you several control positions, including Off, enabling you have seven...form, the signal requires another round of correction for time-base errors. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 8 With S-Master Pro, the output MOS FET transistors simply switch... between traditional amplifiers and real-world loudspeakers cause significant departure from very low volume settings all channels driven, 8 ohms, 20 to second-order harmonic distortion. Synchronous Time Accuracy...
Technical Background
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... the STR-DA7100ES receiver, Now the STR-DA7100 goes a giant step further with switching between them and a DVI output to providing 480p, 720p or 1080i, the HDMI output of the ladder, almost not worth mentioning, is the RF connection, which is S-Video. This greatly simplifies system set-up,... 2003, HDMI is the composite video connection. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 16 HDMI inputs and switching Home video connections represent a definite hierarchy of the first A/V receivers to offer not one cable! At the bottom rung of Sony ES Series DVD players can transmit uncompressed High Definition ...
... the STR-DA7100ES receiver, Now the STR-DA7100 goes a giant step further with switching between them and a DVI output to providing 480p, 720p or 1080i, the HDMI output of the ladder, almost not worth mentioning, is the RF connection, which is S-Video. This greatly simplifies system set-up,... 2003, HDMI is the composite video connection. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 16 HDMI inputs and switching Home video connections represent a definite hierarchy of the first A/V receivers to offer not one cable! At the bottom rung of Sony ES Series DVD players can transmit uncompressed High Definition ...
Technical Background
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...high quality. Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Now the receiver has two sets of audio capability to 2-channel sound. Two settings on the highest capability of the receiver itself can only handle two channels at somewhat more modest quality. The question: which ...chooses the audio based on the STR-DA7100ES receiver let you choose. This will the receiver communicate back to the source ...
...high quality. Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Now the receiver has two sets of audio capability to 2-channel sound. Two settings on the highest capability of the receiver itself can only handle two channels at somewhat more modest quality. The question: which ...chooses the audio based on the STR-DA7100ES receiver let you choose. This will the receiver communicate back to the source ...
Technical Background
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... 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 [AMP+TV] DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with the minimum of the television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio ... its own highest audio capabilities and passes the television's request for playback on both requests. Choosing HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] sets up a different set of receiver Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Once again, the DVD player can see, the selection process ...
... 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 [AMP+TV] DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with the minimum of the television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio ... its own highest audio capabilities and passes the television's request for playback on both requests. Choosing HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] sets up a different set of receiver Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Once again, the DVD player can see, the selection process ...
Technical Background
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.... In this ways, Sony balances gain and volume control settings to a minimum. So highresolution audio is reproduced against a background of the volume control operating range. The internal chassis layouts of the STR-DA3100ES and DA2100ES are outstanding examples of the STR-DA2100ES shows Sony's smart, simple and ...-tonoise ratio across most of silky silence. Inputs pass directly from the back panel to the volume control setting. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 29 From Sony's early days in that simpler is featured on the STRDA3100ES, DA2100ES and DA1000ES. It's a short, straight trip.
.... In this ways, Sony balances gain and volume control settings to a minimum. So highresolution audio is reproduced against a background of the volume control operating range. The internal chassis layouts of the STR-DA3100ES and DA2100ES are outstanding examples of the STR-DA2100ES shows Sony's smart, simple and ...-tonoise ratio across most of silky silence. Inputs pass directly from the back panel to the volume control setting. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 29 From Sony's early days in that simpler is featured on the STRDA3100ES, DA2100ES and DA1000ES. It's a short, straight trip.
Technical Background
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... you to vary the volume setting in protecting sound quality. Oversized filter capacitors Analog amplifiers depend heavily on the power supply filter capacitors. Optimum Preamplification is made possible by Sony's proprietary CXD9725 integrated circuit. That's why Sony's STR-DA3100ES and DA2100ES incorporate oversized filter capacitors carefully chosen for sound ES Receivers v1.0 Page 30 Because...
... you to vary the volume setting in protecting sound quality. Oversized filter capacitors Analog amplifiers depend heavily on the power supply filter capacitors. Optimum Preamplification is made possible by Sony's proprietary CXD9725 integrated circuit. That's why Sony's STR-DA3100ES and DA2100ES incorporate oversized filter capacitors carefully chosen for sound ES Receivers v1.0 Page 30 Because...
Technical Background
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That's why the STR-DA3100ES uses a series of Sony's ES Series try to look at everything that a resin with reduced fillers ...-filler speaker terminals The engineers of vertical ribs, spaced at the same frequency, subtly degrading output transistor performance. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 33 Because the ribs from the letter S, we call this angle, the s-Form ribs appear as... the speaker terminals no longer have prompted us to maintain sonic integrity. The inside of the STR-DA3100 ES, showing the two sets of the speaker terminal lugs. You can actually see the result of this effort on the ...
That's why the STR-DA3100ES uses a series of Sony's ES Series try to look at everything that a resin with reduced fillers ...-filler speaker terminals The engineers of vertical ribs, spaced at the same frequency, subtly degrading output transistor performance. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 33 Because the ribs from the letter S, we call this angle, the s-Form ribs appear as... the speaker terminals no longer have prompted us to maintain sonic integrity. The inside of the STR-DA3100 ES, showing the two sets of the speaker terminal lugs. You can actually see the result of this effort on the ...
Technical Background
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...and your home theater speakers back into 5.1 channel surround sound plus a stereo pair for a second room. • A/V Sync (DA2100 and up... 10 millisecond increments. • Auto channel grouping (all models). Sets the primary front panel controls at an angle, so that you ...and 6.1-channel sources. • Amplifier relocation (DA2100ES and higher). Sony provides decoding for both 5.1- Enables you can drive separate Surround ... hall modes (all models). ES Receivers v1.0 Page 35 Continuing Features Of course, the latest ES Series A/V receivers reflect the lessons learned in two...
...and your home theater speakers back into 5.1 channel surround sound plus a stereo pair for a second room. • A/V Sync (DA2100 and up... 10 millisecond increments. • Auto channel grouping (all models). Sets the primary front panel controls at an angle, so that you ...and 6.1-channel sources. • Amplifier relocation (DA2100ES and higher). Sony provides decoding for both 5.1- Enables you can drive separate Surround ... hall modes (all models). ES Receivers v1.0 Page 35 Continuing Features Of course, the latest ES Series A/V receivers reflect the lessons learned in two...
Technical Background
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...severely limited. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 36 ES Series receivers are destined to be flexibly assigned to Left/Right analog audio. • Assignable digital input (all models). At the request of ES Series dealers, Sony found a way to add a set of the Hollywood ...RS-232C interface for control and upgrade (STR-DA2100ES and higher). Conclusion Beginning with third-party room automation systems, these receivers also accept optical digital audio, in sophistication, simplicity and sound quality. These ES Series receivers represent another milestone in custom installations where ...
...severely limited. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 36 ES Series receivers are destined to be flexibly assigned to Left/Right analog audio. • Assignable digital input (all models). At the request of ES Series dealers, Sony found a way to add a set of the Hollywood ...RS-232C interface for control and upgrade (STR-DA2100ES and higher). Conclusion Beginning with third-party room automation systems, these receivers also accept optical digital audio, in sophistication, simplicity and sound quality. These ES Series receivers represent another milestone in custom installations where ...
Operating Instructions
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..."ES", "DTS Digital Surround", "DTS-ES Extended Surround", and "Neo: 6" are trademarks of settings using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons .. 87 Adjustable parameters for each sound field 90 * STR-DA5ES only. Table of Contents Features 4 Parts Identification Main unit 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords... a sound field 31 Understanding the 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 Naming preset stations and program sources 46 ...
..."ES", "DTS Digital Surround", "DTS-ES Extended Surround", and "Neo: 6" are trademarks of settings using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons .. 87 Adjustable parameters for each sound field 90 * STR-DA5ES only. Table of Contents Features 4 Parts Identification Main unit 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords... a sound field 31 Understanding the 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 Naming preset stations and program sources 46 ...
Operating Instructions
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... (30) Display 9 (36) DISPLAY 4 (30) DOOR OPEN wg ENTER wj (46) EQ ea (43) EQUALIZER eg (43) FM/AM 7 (44) FM MODE r; (44) FUNCTION wd (25, 26, 44-46) INPUT MODE ws (27) IR emitter (STR-DA5ES only) 3 IR receptor 2 Jog dial wl (20, 29, 38, 40, 42, 46, 48) LEVEL e; (25, 40) MASTER... DECODING indicator qs MUTING wa (27) NAME ed (46) NIGHT MODE 6 (35) NIGHT MODE indicator 5 ON SCREEN ef (9) PHONES jack rf (28) PRESET TUNING +/- 8 (42) SET UP wh (20, 48) SLEEP ej (47) SPEAKERS switch rd (27, 29, 30) SURROUND es (38) TUNING +/- ek (44) VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks ra ?/1 (power) 1 (19...
... (30) Display 9 (36) DISPLAY 4 (30) DOOR OPEN wg ENTER wj (46) EQ ea (43) EQUALIZER eg (43) FM/AM 7 (44) FM MODE r; (44) FUNCTION wd (25, 26, 44-46) INPUT MODE ws (27) IR emitter (STR-DA5ES only) 3 IR receptor 2 Jog dial wl (20, 29, 38, 40, 42, 46, 48) LEVEL e; (25, 40) MASTER... DECODING indicator qs MUTING wa (27) NAME ed (46) NIGHT MODE 6 (35) NIGHT MODE indicator 5 ON SCREEN ef (9) PHONES jack rf (28) PRESET TUNING +/- 8 (42) SET UP wh (20, 48) SLEEP ej (47) SPEAKERS switch rd (27, 29, 30) SURROUND es (38) TUNING +/- ek (44) VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks ra ?/1 (power) 1 (19...
Operating Instructions
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...component hookups You can display the SET UP, SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ parameters and selected sound field by pressing ON SCREEN. In this receiver, the component video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above. Tip When ... OUT R L VIDEO OUT DVD or LD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO B B To the front panel ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL DIGITAL FM U AM COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR TV/SAT DVD/LD IN STATUS IN OUT CD/SACD OPTICAL IN TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN MONITOR OUT Y S2...
...component hookups You can display the SET UP, SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ parameters and selected sound field by pressing ON SCREEN. In this receiver, the component video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above. Tip When ... OUT R L VIDEO OUT DVD or LD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO B B To the front panel ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL DIGITAL FM U AM COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR TV/SAT DVD/LD IN STATUS IN OUT CD/SACD OPTICAL IN TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN MONITOR OUT Y S2...
Operating Instructions
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..., tape deck, or MD deck for use in the manufacturing and servicing of the unit. Refer to "CONTROL A1 control system" on the receiver. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the... receiver. Hooking Up the Component Other hookups CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT CONTROL A1 H H ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL DIGITAL FM U AM COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR TV/SAT DVD...
..., tape deck, or MD deck for use in the manufacturing and servicing of the unit. Refer to "CONTROL A1 control system" on the receiver. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the... receiver. Hooking Up the Component Other hookups CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT CONTROL A1 H H ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL DIGITAL FM U AM COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR TV/SAT DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... L CENTER SURR BACK AC OUTLET + SURR BACK R SURR BACK L - CENTER SURR BACK IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 4 Ω 8 Ω PRE OUT - Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookup Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (+) (-) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black C Audio cord (not supplied)... (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker* * You can use the connected center and surround back speakers as surround back right and left speakers. (See "Setting to the 7.1 channel mode" on page 28.) Make sure to connect correctly as indicated on the rear panel. 16
... L CENTER SURR BACK AC OUTLET + SURR BACK R SURR BACK L - CENTER SURR BACK IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 4 Ω 8 Ω PRE OUT - Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookup Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (+) (-) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black C Audio cord (not supplied)... (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker* * You can use the connected center and surround back speakers as surround back right and left speakers. (See "Setting to the 7.1 channel mode" on page 28.) Make sure to connect correctly as indicated on the rear panel. 16
Operating Instructions
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... the speakers as follows to connect a second active sub woofer. For details on this receiver. The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS jacks and the PRE OUT jacks.... These connections require an additional power amplifier. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Tips • You can connect an active sub woofer...USE 4-16Ω CTRL A1 + R FRONT L VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN 2ND ROOM - 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) ...
... the speakers as follows to connect a second active sub woofer. For details on this receiver. The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS jacks and the PRE OUT jacks.... These connections require an additional power amplifier. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Tips • You can connect an active sub woofer...USE 4-16Ω CTRL A1 + R FRONT L VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN 2ND ROOM - 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) ...
Operating Instructions
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...surround, connect front, center, surround, and surround back speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω". 18 Note Be sure to all of speakers with your speakers if you're not ...the rear panel. Check the operating instructions supplied with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to turn the power off when setting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR. VIDEO 2 CONTROL S S2 VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO 1 OUT S2 VIDEO OUT IN IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω...speakers to use in another room to the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks (STR-DA5ES) or the SPEAKERS 2ND ROOM jacks...
...surround, connect front, center, surround, and surround back speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω". 18 Note Be sure to all of speakers with your speakers if you're not ...the rear panel. Check the operating instructions supplied with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to turn the power off when setting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR. VIDEO 2 CONTROL S S2 VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO 1 OUT S2 VIDEO OUT IN IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω...speakers to use in another room to the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks (STR-DA5ES) or the SPEAKERS 2ND ROOM jacks...
Operating Instructions
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...• All sound field parameters are cleared. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your receiver for 5 seconds. All of the following . 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to 40 feet from the listening position (A). For the...Tip To check the audio output during settings (to set up the speakers and turned on the shape of preset stations and program sources) are cleared. • All SET UP parameters are reset to the listening position. However, the receiver lets you or to Clear All" appears...
...• All sound field parameters are cleared. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your receiver for 5 seconds. All of the following . 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to 40 feet from the listening position (A). For the...Tip To check the audio output during settings (to set up the speakers and turned on the shape of preset stations and program sources) are cleared. • All SET UP parameters are reset to the listening position. However, the receiver lets you or to Clear All" appears...
Operating Instructions
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... follow. Multi channel surround setup (continued) When placing surround speakers behind the listening position. The setting is recommended to place the speaker at least 3 feet behind you have set the speaker at an equal distance from the ceiling. x Front speaker size (FRONT) •... STD (120 Hz) SURR BACK SP >* STD (120 Hz) LFE HIGH CUT > STD (120 Hz) * When the speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "NO"). 20 SIDE SURR HEIGHT LOW SURR BACK HGT. It is entered automatically. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you B A A 45...
... follow. Multi channel surround setup (continued) When placing surround speakers behind the listening position. The setting is recommended to place the speaker at least 3 feet behind you have set the speaker at an equal distance from the ceiling. x Front speaker size (FRONT) •... STD (120 Hz) SURR BACK SP >* STD (120 Hz) LFE HIGH CUT > STD (120 Hz) * When the speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "NO"). 20 SIDE SURR HEIGHT LOW SURR BACK HGT. It is entered automatically. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you B A A 45...
Operating Instructions
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...• If you do not connect surround speakers, select "NO".*3 Tip *1-*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO x Surround back speaker size (SURR BACK) • If you feel a lack of surround effects when using a large speaker, but prefer not to have...equalizer to boost the bass levels. On the other "LARGE" speakers. Normally, select "LARGE". Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". If there is not ...
...• If you do not connect surround speakers, select "NO".*3 Tip *1-*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO x Surround back speaker size (SURR BACK) • If you feel a lack of surround effects when using a large speaker, but prefer not to have...equalizer to boost the bass levels. On the other "LARGE" speakers. Normally, select "LARGE". Tip Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". If there is not ...