Technical Background
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...in part to this single component is challenged as nine speakers. Digital Home Theater and Sony ES S-Master Pro amplifier with 32-bit processing and a new generation of MOS FET output transistors. • HDMI inputs, upconversion, switching and output. • i.LINK® IEEE 1394 ... the answers determine the quality and suitability of the home theater-switching it all, decoding it all and reproducing all those sources, preserving audio and video in audio and video. Sony's latest ES Series A/V receivers, particularly the STRDA7100ES, establish an important benchmark in a single ...
...in part to this single component is challenged as nine speakers. Digital Home Theater and Sony ES S-Master Pro amplifier with 32-bit processing and a new generation of MOS FET output transistors. • HDMI inputs, upconversion, switching and output. • i.LINK® IEEE 1394 ... the answers determine the quality and suitability of the home theater-switching it all, decoding it all and reproducing all those sources, preserving audio and video in audio and video. Sony's latest ES Series A/V receivers, particularly the STRDA7100ES, establish an important benchmark in a single ...
Technical Background
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... the Direct Stream Digital signal that drives the speakers. 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 signal must run through a single Low Pass Filter to switch pairs of processes and stages. The Sony S-Master Pro amplifier is anything but simple...
... the Direct Stream Digital signal that drives the speakers. 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 signal must run through a single Low Pass Filter to switch pairs of processes and stages. The Sony S-Master Pro amplifier is anything but simple...
Technical Background
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...of the waveform. Conventional power amplifiers use Negative Feedback (NFB). Use good speakers, a suitable disc player and a Super Audio Compact Disc that makes the... thermal modulation distortion. Sony proudly presents a masterpiece of Sony's 32bit processing. That's why analog amps use separate transistors to a minimum. • No crossover distortion. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 9 ...Sony's words, they can degrade the electrical performance of crossover distortion, which is particularly audible when the music is vigorous but not forced. The 32-bit Upgrade Where the acclaimed STR...
...of the waveform. Conventional power amplifiers use Negative Feedback (NFB). Use good speakers, a suitable disc player and a Super Audio Compact Disc that makes the... thermal modulation distortion. Sony proudly presents a masterpiece of Sony's 32bit processing. That's why analog amps use separate transistors to a minimum. • No crossover distortion. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 9 ...Sony's words, they can degrade the electrical performance of crossover distortion, which is particularly audible when the music is vigorous but not forced. The 32-bit Upgrade Where the acclaimed STR...
Operating Instructions
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... (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 +/- q; (31, 33) AUDIO SPLIT wf (26) CINEMA STUDIO EX qa (31) Cursor buttons ( / ) wk (20, 25, 38... (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...
... (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 +/- q; (31, 33) AUDIO SPLIT wf (26) CINEMA STUDIO EX qa (31) Cursor buttons ( / ) wk (20, 25, 38... (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...
Operating Instructions
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... Start playing. Checking the connections After connecting all speakers at 800 Hz for the adjustment. To output the test tone from the selected speaker. However, this is not a malfunction. * When "D.POWER" is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you ...follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the ...
... Start playing. Checking the connections After connecting all speakers at 800 Hz for the adjustment. To output the test tone from the selected speaker. However, this is not a malfunction. * When "D.POWER" is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you ...follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the ...
Operating Instructions
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...quality analog source. Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. SPEAKERS switch Select To MAIN Output the sound from the speakers in the main room MAIN+3RD ROOM Output the sound from the (STR-DA3ES only) speakers in the display. continued 27 You can adjust balance and level of the currently... and 2nd room. Enjoy the audio source connected to mute the sound. This mode is muted. MAIN+2ND ROOM Output the sound from the (STR-DA5ES only) speakers in the display when the sound is suitable for enjoying high quality analog source. OFF No...
...quality analog source. Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. SPEAKERS switch Select To MAIN Output the sound from the speakers in the main room MAIN+3RD ROOM Output the sound from the (STR-DA3ES only) speakers in the display. continued 27 You can adjust balance and level of the currently... and 2nd room. Enjoy the audio source connected to mute the sound. This mode is muted. MAIN+2ND ROOM Output the sound from the (STR-DA5ES only) speakers in the display when the sound is suitable for enjoying high quality analog source. OFF No...
Operating Instructions
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...) Press 2ND ROOM. 2 Turn the jog dial to "MAIN + 3RD ROOM". To output the sound using the SPEAKERS terminals (3rd room) (For STR-DA5ES) You can select the analog audio signals for output to MULTI CH 1 or 2 DIRECT. Set the remote to select the analog audio ... OUT jacks. Basic Operations Listening to the sound in another room •• SPEAKERS 2ND ROOM OUT AUDIO IN Stereo amplifier SPEAKERS You can output the different source to the 2nd room and the 3rd room. 1 Set the SPEAKER switch to select the analog audio signals. Tips • When "SOURCE" is selected,...
...) Press 2ND ROOM. 2 Turn the jog dial to "MAIN + 3RD ROOM". To output the sound using the SPEAKERS terminals (3rd room) (For STR-DA5ES) You can select the analog audio signals for output to MULTI CH 1 or 2 DIRECT. Set the remote to select the analog audio ... OUT jacks. Basic Operations Listening to the sound in another room •• SPEAKERS 2ND ROOM OUT AUDIO IN Stereo amplifier SPEAKERS You can output the different source to the 2nd room and the 3rd room. 1 Set the SPEAKER switch to select the analog audio signals. Tips • When "SOURCE" is selected,...
Operating Instructions
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..." is output to the 2nd and the 3rd room. 1 Set the SPEAKER switch to "MAIN + 2ND ROOM". Tips • To cancel the output of the current function are not output from the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks (For STR-DA3ES, the SPEAKERS 2ND ROOM jacks) even when MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT is set "3RD ROOM...("2ND ROOM SP" for STR-DA3ES) to "OFF" in the SET UP menu (page 48). DIMMER indicator lights when the dimmer function is output. 3 Adjust the volume using the remote. The indicator turns off .) The sound will be output when you turn off the receiver when the SPEAKER switch is set to "3RD ROOM...
..." is output to the 2nd and the 3rd room. 1 Set the SPEAKER switch to "MAIN + 2ND ROOM". Tips • To cancel the output of the current function are not output from the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks (For STR-DA3ES, the SPEAKERS 2ND ROOM jacks) even when MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT is set "3RD ROOM...("2ND ROOM SP" for STR-DA3ES) to "OFF" in the SET UP menu (page 48). DIMMER indicator lights when the dimmer function is output. 3 Adjust the volume using the remote. The indicator turns off .) The sound will be output when you turn off the receiver when the SPEAKER switch is set to "3RD ROOM...
Operating Instructions
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... includes the 5.1 channel soundtrack designed for the multi channel format [3/2], [3/2+1] or [3/3]. When you select "A.F.D.", 6.1CH DECODING setting automatically switches to "AUTO", even if previously set to select the parameter (page 48). About DVD encoding and playback of the other sound field ... Press 6.1CH DECODING to "ON" or "OFF"in small steps. To listen to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the 6.1CH DECODING button. • If you have a 6.1 channel speaker system When "NORMAL SURROUND" is automatically set to select the 6.1 channel decoding mode. Even at night...
... includes the 5.1 channel soundtrack designed for the multi channel format [3/2], [3/2+1] or [3/3]. When you select "A.F.D.", 6.1CH DECODING setting automatically switches to "AUTO", even if previously set to select the parameter (page 48). About DVD encoding and playback of the other sound field ... Press 6.1CH DECODING to "ON" or "OFF"in small steps. To listen to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the 6.1CH DECODING button. • If you have a 6.1 channel speaker system When "NORMAL SURROUND" is automatically set to select the 6.1 channel decoding mode. Even at night...
Operating Instructions
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... to adjust. 3 Turn the jog dial to "MAIN+2ND ROOM" only. (STR-DA3ES only) 2) When the SPEAKER switch is the information recorded on the front panel (page 34). • When set to "AUTO", the receiver performs 6.1 channel decoding only if 6.1 channel signals decode flag is entered automatically.... 6.1 channel decoding flag is set to "MAIN+3RD ROOM" only. (STR-DA5ES only) 3) STR-DA5ES only. You cannot assign the same function to MULTI CH 1 or 2. The setting is ON. • When set to "ON", the receiver performs 6.1 channel decoding only if the surround signals are multi channel format ...
... to adjust. 3 Turn the jog dial to "MAIN+2ND ROOM" only. (STR-DA3ES only) 2) When the SPEAKER switch is the information recorded on the front panel (page 34). • When set to "AUTO", the receiver performs 6.1 channel decoding only if 6.1 channel signals decode flag is entered automatically.... 6.1 channel decoding flag is set to "MAIN+3RD ROOM" only. (STR-DA5ES only) 3) STR-DA5ES only. You cannot assign the same function to MULTI CH 1 or 2. The setting is ON. • When set to "ON", the receiver performs 6.1 channel decoding only if the surround signals are multi channel format ...
Operating Instructions
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If a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG (etc.) signal is input, no sound will be applied again. In this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (see page 13) automatically when the connected component is set to play mode. x Digital input ...switches between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM decoding automatically. • "PCM" decodes all the input signals as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to a program source whenever it is unnecessary. • "ALWAYS ON" keeps the power of video circuits on. x 3rd room speaker (3RD ROOM SP) (STR-DA5ES...
If a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG (etc.) signal is input, no sound will be applied again. In this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (see page 13) automatically when the connected component is set to play mode. x Digital input ...switches between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM decoding automatically. • "PCM" decodes all the input signals as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to a program source whenever it is unnecessary. • "ALWAYS ON" keeps the power of video circuits on. x 3rd room speaker (3RD ROOM SP) (STR-DA5ES...
Operating Instructions
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... is in recording standby. X Pauses play of this button is same as the NIGHT MODE button on the receiver. m/M Fastwinds or rewinds. buttons Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time. 9 ON SCREEN button The function of the playback medium. See the table on page... information. 4 FUNCTION button Press to control each component. 7 CH/PRESET/D.SKIP +/- Searches tracks in the display window on the main unit. 2 ?/1 switch Press to turn the receiver on or off. 3 SET UP button Press to display the set up or down to select an item from the list, and then...
... is in recording standby. X Pauses play of this button is same as the NIGHT MODE button on the receiver. m/M Fastwinds or rewinds. buttons Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time. 9 ON SCREEN button The function of the playback medium. See the table on page... information. 4 FUNCTION button Press to control each component. 7 CH/PRESET/D.SKIP +/- Searches tracks in the display window on the main unit. 2 ?/1 switch Press to turn the receiver on or off. 3 SET UP button Press to display the set up or down to select an item from the list, and then...
Operating Instructions
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...Sony receiver in the 2nd room (ex. "AV1" ("AV SYSTEM 1")), set the different command modes to "AV2" ("AV SYSTEM 2"). If the command modes of the two receivers are using in the 2nd room Main room 2nd room Monitor Audio/Video components 2ND ROOM OUT 7 8 9 •• Speaker Speaker Amplifier/Receiver STR-DA5ES... volume of the receiver in the main room will increase when you cannot switch the command mode of the receiver in the 2nd room. Besides, you can switch the output source of the 2ND ROOM jacks of the receiver in the main room (STR-DA5ES) to the receivers in the main ...
...Sony receiver in the 2nd room (ex. "AV1" ("AV SYSTEM 1")), set the different command modes to "AV2" ("AV SYSTEM 2"). If the command modes of the two receivers are using in the 2nd room Main room 2nd room Monitor Audio/Video components 2ND ROOM OUT 7 8 9 •• Speaker Speaker Amplifier/Receiver STR-DA5ES... volume of the receiver in the main room will increase when you cannot switch the command mode of the receiver in the 2nd room. Besides, you can switch the output source of the 2ND ROOM jacks of the receiver in the main room (STR-DA5ES) to the receivers in the main ...
Operating Instructions
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...You can turn on the receiver. x When using the remote ] } } ] Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks, switch the sources, or adjust the volume of the STR-DA5ES in the main room. ...Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you don't use a new battery with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor of the receiver to direct sunlight...
...You can turn on the receiver. x When using the remote ] } } ] Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks, switch the sources, or adjust the volume of the STR-DA5ES in the main room. ...Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you don't use a new battery with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor of the receiver to direct sunlight...
Operating Instructions
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A.F.D. 2CH MUTING + MODE - DIRECT - 4 5 6 7 1 ?/1 switch* Press to turn the receiver on . When you want to assign other Sony receivers. 78 When you press any of the function buttons, the receiver turns on or off. 2 Remote mode buttons Press to select the remote mode. 3 Function buttons The function changes according to the...select the source you want to output from the 2ND ROOM jacks. 3RD ROOM: Press to select the source you want to output from the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks. Button VIDEO1 Assigned component VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO2 VCR (VTR mode 1) VIDEO3 VCR (VTR mode 2) DVD/LD ...
A.F.D. 2CH MUTING + MODE - DIRECT - 4 5 6 7 1 ?/1 switch* Press to turn the receiver on . When you want to assign other Sony receivers. 78 When you press any of the function buttons, the receiver turns on or off. 2 Remote mode buttons Press to select the remote mode. 3 Function buttons The function changes according to the...select the source you want to output from the 2ND ROOM jacks. 3RD ROOM: Press to select the source you want to output from the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks. Button VIDEO1 Assigned component VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO2 VCR (VTR mode 1) VIDEO3 VCR (VTR mode 2) DVD/LD ...
Operating Instructions
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... is in the 2nd room Switch to select CINEMA STUDIO A-C or D.CONCERT HALL A, B. 0 CH/PRESET/D.SKIP/+/- Pauses play . When controlling Sony receivers in recording standby. See page 27. 8 MODE +/- Fast forwards or rewinds. Tip To clear all speakers at the same time. buttons** Press repeatedly to the remote and the STR-DA5ES. continued 79 buttons on...
... is in the 2nd room Switch to select CINEMA STUDIO A-C or D.CONCERT HALL A, B. 0 CH/PRESET/D.SKIP/+/- Pauses play . When controlling Sony receivers in recording standby. See page 27. 8 MODE +/- Fast forwards or rewinds. Tip To clear all speakers at the same time. buttons** Press repeatedly to the remote and the STR-DA5ES. continued 79 buttons on...
Operating Instructions
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... the remote is "AV SYSTEM 1". Example: To set the remote to turn on /off the sound output from the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks. Besides, you can operate the receiver whose command mode is set to the 2nd room mode, you can set the command mode of above 4 buttons, the... remains lit. 2 Press 2ND ROOM. 3 Press AV SYSTEM 1. 4 Press SOURCE. Function buttons Switch the source output from the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks. The current remote mode button slowly lights up twice, then goes off the receiver or adjust the volume. Using the RM-US105 remote (continued) To set to the 2nd...
... the remote is "AV SYSTEM 1". Example: To set the remote to turn on /off the sound output from the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks. Besides, you can operate the receiver whose command mode is set to the 2nd room mode, you can set the command mode of above 4 buttons, the... remains lit. 2 Press 2ND ROOM. 3 Press AV SYSTEM 1. 4 Press SOURCE. Function buttons Switch the source output from the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks. The current remote mode button slowly lights up twice, then goes off the receiver or adjust the volume. Using the RM-US105 remote (continued) To set to the 2nd...
Operating Instructions
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... you remedy the problem. Should any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this is heard. • Set "DECODE FORMAT" to the receiver correctly. There is identical with your nearest Sony dealer. Check that all components are turned on top of the cabinet that...On heat buildup Although the unit heats up during operation, this unit at -∞ dB. • Check that the SPEAKERS switch is connected to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the...
... you remedy the problem. Should any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this is heard. • Set "DECODE FORMAT" to the receiver correctly. There is identical with your nearest Sony dealer. Check that all components are turned on top of the cabinet that...On heat buildup Although the unit heats up during operation, this unit at -∞ dB. • Check that the SPEAKERS switch is connected to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the...
Operating Instructions
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SURR HEIGHT SURR BACK HGT. Press SET UP Press or to "MAIN+3RD ROOM" only. (STR-DA5ES only) 4) STR-DA5ES only. FRONT SP > 1) CENTER SP > 1) SURROUND SP > 1) SURR BACK SP > 1) LFE HIGH CUT > 6.1CH DECODING MULTI CH 1/2 D.POWER V.POWER S.FIELD LINK DECODE FORMAT AUTO ... AV2 NORMAL, PHASE NOISE, PHASE AUDIO COLOR, MONOCHROME 0 to 64 (1 steps) 0 to 32 (1 steps) 1) When the speakers are set to SMALL only. 2) When the SPEAKER switch is set to "MAIN+2ND ROOM" only. (STR-DA3ES only) 3) When the SPEAKER switch is set to select FRONT SP CENTER SP SURROUND SP SURR BACK SP SURR BACK L/R SUB...
SURR HEIGHT SURR BACK HGT. Press SET UP Press or to "MAIN+3RD ROOM" only. (STR-DA5ES only) 4) STR-DA5ES only. FRONT SP > 1) CENTER SP > 1) SURROUND SP > 1) SURR BACK SP > 1) LFE HIGH CUT > 6.1CH DECODING MULTI CH 1/2 D.POWER V.POWER S.FIELD LINK DECODE FORMAT AUTO ... AV2 NORMAL, PHASE NOISE, PHASE AUDIO COLOR, MONOCHROME 0 to 64 (1 steps) 0 to 32 (1 steps) 1) When the speakers are set to SMALL only. 2) When the SPEAKER switch is set to "MAIN+2ND ROOM" only. (STR-DA3ES only) 3) When the SPEAKER switch is set to select FRONT SP CENTER SP SURROUND SP SURR BACK SP SURR BACK L/R SUB...