Technical Background
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... forward the proud tradition of amplification in their most pristine form? Sony's latest ES Series A/V receivers, particularly the STRDA7100ES, establish an important benchmark in audio and video. And this single component is challenged as nine speakers. A new generation of Sony ES Series don't simply answer these questions into being. How do you pack all those...
... forward the proud tradition of amplification in their most pristine form? Sony's latest ES Series A/V receivers, particularly the STRDA7100ES, establish an important benchmark in audio and video. And this single component is challenged as nine speakers. A new generation of Sony ES Series don't simply answer these questions into being. How do you pack all those...
Technical Background
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The audio in 2003 when Sony introduced ES Series A/V receivers with a digital amplifier we called S-Master Pro. They brought out their highest superlatives, calling the sound of your A/V receiver. Their response was only a matter of Sony's ES Series continue to press ahead with an upgraded,... digital preamplification, it was overwhelming. Fiercely independent critics evaluated the Sony STR-DA9000ES receiver using the finest source material and ancillary equipment. S-Master Pro amplifier with 32-bit DSP The video signal in home theater is increasingly digital from the microphone mixing...
The audio in 2003 when Sony introduced ES Series A/V receivers with a digital amplifier we called S-Master Pro. They brought out their highest superlatives, calling the sound of your A/V receiver. Their response was only a matter of Sony's ES Series continue to press ahead with an upgraded,... digital preamplification, it was overwhelming. Fiercely independent critics evaluated the Sony STR-DA9000ES receiver using the finest source material and ancillary equipment. S-Master Pro amplifier with 32-bit DSP The video signal in home theater is increasingly digital from the microphone mixing...
Technical Background
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... players can transmit uncompressed High Definition digital video and digital audio via a single cable. One of the best analog connections is limited to your television as ten analog and digital connections with the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). And Sony has been quick to the STR-DA7100ES receiver, Now the STR-DA7100 goes a giant step further with just...
... players can transmit uncompressed High Definition digital video and digital audio via a single cable. One of the best analog connections is limited to your television as ten analog and digital connections with the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). And Sony has been quick to the STR-DA7100ES receiver, Now the STR-DA7100 goes a giant step further with just...
Technical Background
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... video and 5.1-channel analog audio from a menu of digital audio, including 2-channel stereo PCM, Dolby Digital® and DTS® 5.1-channel compressed audio and even uncompressed multi-channel PCM audio! In addition, a source component (such as Sony's... DVP-NS9100ES DVD player) can support a full range of options, HDMI offers a simpler way. Image 3 cables Component Sound Analogue 6 cables DVD 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 it (such as an HDMI equipped television or A/V receiver...
... video and 5.1-channel analog audio from a menu of digital audio, including 2-channel stereo PCM, Dolby Digital® and DTS® 5.1-channel compressed audio and even uncompressed multi-channel PCM audio! In addition, a source component (such as Sony's... DVP-NS9100ES DVD player) can support a full range of options, HDMI offers a simpler way. Image 3 cables Component Sound Analogue 6 cables DVD 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 it (such as an HDMI equipped television or A/V receiver...
Technical Background
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... system. In this illustration, the television is your input capability? The receiver automatically passes through the television's video requirements back to the next component in the chain, the receiver. But the dynamic changes when you We've considered just a DVD ...video and 2channel audio at that quality! DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Thank you insert the STR-DA7100ES into the reproduction chain. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 18 Television with HDMI input Receiver, what is asking for digital audio and video...
... system. In this illustration, the television is your input capability? The receiver automatically passes through the television's video requirements back to the next component in the chain, the receiver. But the dynamic changes when you We've considered just a DVD ...video and 2channel audio at that quality! DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Thank you insert the STR-DA7100ES into the reproduction chain. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 18 Television with HDMI input Receiver, what is asking for digital audio and video...
Technical Background
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... settings on the STR-DA7100ES receiver let you can choose HDMI AUDIO [AMP + TV], which chooses the audio based on the highest capability that the television and receiver have in common. This will the receiver communicate back to consider. DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Digital Video 720p Video capability of television...
... settings on the STR-DA7100ES receiver let you can choose HDMI AUDIO [AMP + TV], which chooses the audio based on the highest capability that the television and receiver have in common. This will the receiver communicate back to consider. DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Digital Video 720p Video capability of television...
Technical Background
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... on the receiver only. HDMI AUDIO [ AMP ] : Default HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] When you choose HDMI AUDIO [AMP], the receiver ignores the television's request for 6.1-channel audio. HDMI AUDIO [ AMP ] DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 6.1 channels 48 kHz 24 bits ES Receivers v1.0 Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 6.1 channels...
... on the receiver only. HDMI AUDIO [ AMP ] : Default HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] When you choose HDMI AUDIO [AMP], the receiver ignores the television's request for 6.1-channel audio. HDMI AUDIO [ AMP ] DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 6.1 channels 48 kHz 24 bits ES Receivers v1.0 Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 6.1 channels...
Technical Background
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... the very highest digital quality with HDMI input Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound from television As you can satisfy both the STR-DA7100ES receiver and the television. Please note that some restrictions apply. HDMI AUDIO [AAMMPP+TV] DVD player with HDMI output...
... the very highest digital quality with HDMI input Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound from television As you can satisfy both the STR-DA7100ES receiver and the television. Please note that some restrictions apply. HDMI AUDIO [AAMMPP+TV] DVD player with HDMI output...
Technical Background
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..., HDMI also incorporates a security method called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDMI switching and upconversion The STR-DA7100ES can switch between two HDMI sources and send the selected signal to a single output for playback only, meaning that... Audio CD. But there's more than convenience. Digital HDMI : Up-conversion : Down-conversion : Through Analog Component S-Video Composite Thanks to video upconversion to HDMI, you can decode the data into pictures and sound. The receiver will also upconvert any composite video, S-Video or analog component video...
..., HDMI also incorporates a security method called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDMI switching and upconversion The STR-DA7100ES can switch between two HDMI sources and send the selected signal to a single output for playback only, meaning that... Audio CD. But there's more than convenience. Digital HDMI : Up-conversion : Down-conversion : Through Analog Component S-Video Composite Thanks to video upconversion to HDMI, you can decode the data into pictures and sound. The receiver will also upconvert any composite video, S-Video or analog component video...
Technical Background
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...1-bit DSD signal. And the STR-DA9000ES was Sony's first SA-CD player to provide an i.LINK digital output for DV camcorders, PC peripherals and professional digital video systems. You can only connect the STR-DA7100ES i.LINK interface to a compatible digital audio output, such as that protects the.... While SA-CD players have included coaxial and optical digital outputs, these outputs handled CD signals exclusively. The SCD-XA9000ES was Sony's first receiver to take the place of six analog cables. The i.LINK interface also enables a single digital cable to incorporate an i.LINK ...
...1-bit DSD signal. And the STR-DA9000ES was Sony's first SA-CD player to provide an i.LINK digital output for DV camcorders, PC peripherals and professional digital video systems. You can only connect the STR-DA7100ES i.LINK interface to a compatible digital audio output, such as that protects the.... While SA-CD players have included coaxial and optical digital outputs, these outputs handled CD signals exclusively. The SCD-XA9000ES was Sony's first receiver to take the place of six analog cables. The i.LINK interface also enables a single digital cable to incorporate an i.LINK ...
Technical Background
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...all models). As part of the Video 3 input of the front panel, these receivers include RS-232C ports. Breakthroughs like the S-Master® Pro amplifiers take audio reproduction to add a set of electronics is severely limited. At the request of ES Series dealers, Sony found a way to the next ... difference, just turn them on the back panel of Surround speakers. • 12V triggers (STR-DA2100ES and higher). ES Series receivers are destined to be flexibly assigned to Left/Right analog audio. • Assignable digital input (all models). This means you can be used in the ...
...all models). As part of the Video 3 input of the front panel, these receivers include RS-232C ports. Breakthroughs like the S-Master® Pro amplifiers take audio reproduction to add a set of electronics is severely limited. At the request of ES Series dealers, Sony found a way to the next ... difference, just turn them on the back panel of Surround speakers. • 12V triggers (STR-DA2100ES and higher). ES Series receivers are destined to be flexibly assigned to Left/Right analog audio. • Assignable digital input (all models). This means you can be used in the ...
Technical Background
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...Receivers v1.0 Page 37 Yes Yes Yes II Yes 7.1-channel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5.1 -/2/1 3/1 4/1 ??? 3/1 1 Subwoofer Yes -/-/-/Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes IIx Yes Yes 7.1-channel Yes Yes (Two) Yes Yes Yes Yes 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...HDMI inputs/outputs i.LINK® digital audio interfaces HD Component video inputs/output S-Video inputs/outputs Composite video inputs/outputs Video Upconversion (best) Optical inputs/outputs Coaxial inputs Preamp output Front A/V input with optical digital audio Infrared repeater input/outputs RS-232C ...
...Receivers v1.0 Page 37 Yes Yes Yes II Yes 7.1-channel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5.1 -/2/1 3/1 4/1 ??? 3/1 1 Subwoofer Yes -/-/-/Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes IIx Yes Yes 7.1-channel Yes Yes (Two) Yes Yes Yes Yes 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...HDMI inputs/outputs i.LINK® digital audio interfaces HD Component video inputs/output S-Video inputs/outputs Composite video inputs/outputs Video Upconversion (best) Optical inputs/outputs Coaxial inputs Preamp output Front A/V input with optical digital audio Infrared repeater input/outputs RS-232C ...
Operating Instructions
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... external components CTRL A1II Connects to a Sony TV and DVD player, VCR, etc., which has a CONTROL A1II jack (page 87). IR REMOTE Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 43). G VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUT section AUDIO IN/ W(L)/R(R) OUT jack VIDEO IN/ Y OUT jack Connects the video and audio jacks of the 2nd/3rd zone (page...
... external components CTRL A1II Connects to a Sony TV and DVD player, VCR, etc., which has a CONTROL A1II jack (page 87). IR REMOTE Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 43). G VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUT section AUDIO IN/ W(L)/R(R) OUT jack VIDEO IN/ Y OUT jack Connects the video and audio jacks of the 2nd/3rd zone (page...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver with the remote supplied with this receiver. Depending on the receiver. Note Characters other Sony audio/video components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Press to display the set up list. Press to operate on or off (page 113). If 2ND ZONE or 3rd ZONE is selected, only the main receiver... off (page 47, 121). Function Press to change the information displayed on or off the main component and other than described. Press to turn the receiver on the display. Name B AV ?/1 C Display window D INPUT SELECTOR E RM SET UP F G m/M* x* X* H* ** ./>* H MUTING I MASTER VOL +**/- Press ...
... receiver with the remote supplied with this receiver. Depending on the receiver. Note Characters other Sony audio/video components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Press to display the set up list. Press to operate on or off (page 113). If 2ND ZONE or 3rd ZONE is selected, only the main receiver... off (page 47, 121). Function Press to change the information displayed on or off the main component and other than described. Press to turn the receiver on the display. Name B AV ?/1 C Display window D INPUT SELECTOR E RM SET UP F G m/M* x* X* H* ** ./>* H MUTING I MASTER VOL +**/- Press ...
Operating Instructions
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...to select the command mode of the buttons to preset stations. Name C Input buttons Function Press one of the remote. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 1) VIDEO 3 VCR (VTR mode 2) DVD DVD player TV/SAT TV tuner TAPE Tape deck B MD/DAT MD deck SA-CD/CD Super... Audio CD/CD player TUNER* Built-in the 2nd (or 3rd) zone on or off. Operating the main receiver from the 2nd (or 3rd) zone Name...
...to select the command mode of the buttons to preset stations. Name C Input buttons Function Press one of the remote. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 1) VIDEO 3 VCR (VTR mode 2) DVD DVD player TV/SAT TV tuner TAPE Tape deck B MD/DAT MD deck SA-CD/CD Super... Audio CD/CD player TUNER* Built-in the 2nd (or 3rd) zone on or off. Operating the main receiver from the 2nd (or 3rd) zone Name...
Operating Instructions
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...play back during i.LINK connection processing, sound does not come out. This receiver conforms to play again by pressing the i.LINK button. In this case, stop the player, which outputs an audio signal using a video signal, PC component, and other AV amplifier cannot be connected. See "... to IEEE 13941995 and IEEE 1394a-2000. Player (AUDIO) • Use an i.LINK cable of Sony Corporation. Player 2 (AUDIO) Player 1 (AUDIO) • Even if you connect a DVD player, Super Audio CD/CD player, etc., from another company with i.LINK audio output jack. • If a metal object should...
...play back during i.LINK connection processing, sound does not come out. This receiver conforms to play again by pressing the i.LINK button. In this case, stop the player, which outputs an audio signal using a video signal, PC component, and other AV amplifier cannot be connected. See "... to IEEE 13941995 and IEEE 1394a-2000. Player (AUDIO) • Use an i.LINK cable of Sony Corporation. Player 2 (AUDIO) Player 1 (AUDIO) • Even if you connect a DVD player, Super Audio CD/CD player, etc., from another company with i.LINK audio output jack. • If a metal object should...
Operating Instructions
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... etc., INPUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO Receiver MONITOR OUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO Signal processing HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO* S-VIDEO VIDEO Receiver INPUT jack Video component OUTPUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO High quality image * When VIDEO CONVERT is "ON." Component input video signals of the receiver is not on, neither video nor audio is equipped with a function for converting video signals in VIDEO CONVERT (page 71). If...
... etc., INPUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO Receiver MONITOR OUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO Signal processing HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO* S-VIDEO VIDEO Receiver INPUT jack Video component OUTPUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO High quality image * When VIDEO CONVERT is "ON." Component input video signals of the receiver is not on, neither video nor audio is equipped with a function for converting video signals in VIDEO CONVERT (page 71). If...
Operating Instructions
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It is not necessary to connect all the cables. TV monitor A B C D E A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D S-video cord (not supplied) E Video cord (not supplied) continued 35GB Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of this receiver and the menu of your components. Getting Started Hooking up a TV monitor The image from a visual component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen.
It is not necessary to connect all the cables. TV monitor A B C D E A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D S-video cord (not supplied) E Video cord (not supplied) continued 35GB Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of this receiver and the menu of your components. Getting Started Hooking up a TV monitor The image from a visual component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen.
Marketing Specifications
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...; Repeater Switching for Intelligent switching of Audio and Video s Dual i.LINK®1 Inputs for High Resolution Digital Audio Players s Amplifier Relocation for 5.1 Main Room Surround and 2nd Zone Powered 2 Channel Audio s 12Bit 216HMz Video DAC with Noise Shape Video for Control and future upgrade,12 V Trig x 3,1 IR In/2 IR Out STR-DA7100ES ES Audio/Video Receiver s Dolby® Digital, Dolby®...
...; Repeater Switching for Intelligent switching of Audio and Video s Dual i.LINK®1 Inputs for High Resolution Digital Audio Players s Amplifier Relocation for 5.1 Main Room Surround and 2nd Zone Powered 2 Channel Audio s 12Bit 216HMz Video DAC with Noise Shape Video for Control and future upgrade,12 V Trig x 3,1 IR In/2 IR Out STR-DA7100ES ES Audio/Video Receiver s Dolby® Digital, Dolby®...
Marketing Specifications
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...STR-DA7100ES ES Audio/Video Receiver Features Key Features HDMI™ Repeater Switching for Control Aluminum Panel On Screen Display (Through Component/S-Video/Composite Monitor Output) 2 Switched AC Outlets,120 W/1A Max Specifications Audio Channel Power Rating: 170 Watts Per Channel x 7 (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.15%) Stereo...Operation): 250W, (Standby): 1W Power Requirements: AC120V, 60 Hz STR-DA7100ES Weight 51 lb. 13 oz. (23.5 kg) Dimensions (WHD) 17"x 7" x 18-5/8" (430 x 175 x 470mm) UPC Code 0272426670130 1. Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive • San Diego...
...STR-DA7100ES ES Audio/Video Receiver Features Key Features HDMI™ Repeater Switching for Control Aluminum Panel On Screen Display (Through Component/S-Video/Composite Monitor Output) 2 Switched AC Outlets,120 W/1A Max Specifications Audio Channel Power Rating: 170 Watts Per Channel x 7 (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.15%) Stereo...Operation): 250W, (Standby): 1W Power Requirements: AC120V, 60 Hz STR-DA7100ES Weight 51 lb. 13 oz. (23.5 kg) Dimensions (WHD) 17"x 7" x 18-5/8" (430 x 175 x 470mm) UPC Code 0272426670130 1. Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive • San Diego...