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...channel sources. • Amplifier relocation (DA2100ES and higher). Sony provides decoding for all of ES Series refinements and improvements. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 35 Continuing Features Of course, the latest ES Series A/V receivers reflect the lessons learned in two decades of the following sources...theater speakers back into 5.1 channel surround sound plus a stereo pair for both 5.1- Matches DVP-NS9100ES DVD player, DVP-NC555ES DVD changer, SCD-XA9000ES SA-CD player. • Seven channels of amplification (all models). Corrects "lip sync" errors to 200 milliseconds, in...
...channel sources. • Amplifier relocation (DA2100ES and higher). Sony provides decoding for all of ES Series refinements and improvements. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 35 Continuing Features Of course, the latest ES Series A/V receivers reflect the lessons learned in two decades of the following sources...theater speakers back into 5.1 channel surround sound plus a stereo pair for both 5.1- Matches DVP-NS9100ES DVD player, DVP-NC555ES DVD changer, SCD-XA9000ES SA-CD player. • Seven channels of amplification (all models). Corrects "lip sync" errors to 200 milliseconds, in...
Technical Background
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... and lighting "scenes" may require 12-volt triggers. • Infrared repeater ports (STR-DA2100ES and higher). To accommodate installations where the stack of modern A/V receivers is hidden away, ES Series receivers offer one infrared repeater input and two outputs. The ports also enable future firmware upgrades... input (all models). As part of the Video 3 input of digital audio. An optical or coaxial digital input can place an inconspicuous IR "eye" in 1982, the engineers of Sony's ES Series have been extending the capabilities of the front panel, these receivers include RS-232C...
... and lighting "scenes" may require 12-volt triggers. • Infrared repeater ports (STR-DA2100ES and higher). To accommodate installations where the stack of modern A/V receivers is hidden away, ES Series receivers offer one infrared repeater input and two outputs. The ports also enable future firmware upgrades... input (all models). As part of the Video 3 input of digital audio. An optical or coaxial digital input can place an inconspicuous IR "eye" in 1982, the engineers of Sony's ES Series have been extending the capabilities of the front panel, these receivers include RS-232C...
Technical Background
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...and specifciations are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Please refer to the documentation that product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 38 Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Founders. dts is a trademark of Digital Theater...not be compatible with each other trademarks are trademarks of Sony. All rights reserved. i.LINK is prohibited. Multi-brand remote may not communicate with some brands or models. Dolby, Dolby Digital and Pro Logic are property of Sony used only to change without written permission is a ...
...and specifciations are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Please refer to the documentation that product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 38 Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Founders. dts is a trademark of Digital Theater...not be compatible with each other trademarks are trademarks of Sony. All rights reserved. i.LINK is prohibited. Multi-brand remote may not communicate with some brands or models. Dolby, Dolby Digital and Pro Logic are property of Sony used only to change without written permission is a ...
Primary User Manual
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...a mild detergent solution. never pull the cord. • One blade of the plug is provided to call upon your nearest Sony dealer. 2 Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is wider than the other components, be connected to the grounding system of...model and serial numbers are not going to use any further. On placement • Place the receiver in a location with the instructions, may be sure to constitute a risk of the following measures: - This symbol is connected. - Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your local power supply. STR-DA777ES...
...a mild detergent solution. never pull the cord. • One blade of the plug is provided to call upon your nearest Sony dealer. 2 Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is wider than the other components, be connected to the grounding system of...model and serial numbers are not going to use any further. On placement • Place the receiver in a location with the instructions, may be sure to constitute a risk of the following measures: - This symbol is connected. - Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your local power supply. STR-DA777ES...
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...Function Table 36 Adjusting the Speaker Settings 39 Adjusting the Equalization 39 Customizing Sound Fields 41 Adjusting the Speaker Levels 42 Other Settings 46 Receiving Broadcasts 48 Automatic/Manual Tuning 49 Preset Tuning 50 Direct Tuning Using the Remote 51 Using the Tuner Menus 51 Other Operations 52 ... your remote, refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. • The following icon is used in this manual are for model STR-DA777ES. About This Manual The instructions in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
...Function Table 36 Adjusting the Speaker Settings 39 Adjusting the Equalization 39 Customizing Sound Fields 41 Adjusting the Speaker Levels 42 Other Settings 46 Receiving Broadcasts 48 Automatic/Manual Tuning 49 Preset Tuning 50 Direct Tuning Using the Remote 51 Using the Tuner Menus 51 Other Operations 52 ... your remote, refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. • The following icon is used in this manual are for model STR-DA777ES. About This Manual The instructions in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
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...sunlight or lighting apparatuses. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the unit: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote commander RM-TP503 (remote) (1)... • LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (4) • Coin shaped lithium battery (CR-2032) (1) U.S.A./Canada models only: • Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1) • CONTROL S connecting cord (1) Inserting batteries into ... connect various audio and video components to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. Unpacking Check that you don't use the remote for an extended...
...sunlight or lighting apparatuses. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the unit: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote commander RM-TP503 (remote) (1)... • LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (4) • Coin shaped lithium battery (CR-2032) (1) U.S.A./Canada models only: • Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1) • CONTROL S connecting cord (1) Inserting batteries into ... connect various audio and video components to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. Unpacking Check that you don't use the remote for an extended...
Primary User Manual
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...to the TV/ SAT* (or TV/LD) AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver as shown above. * U.S.A./Canada models only. Note on video component hookups You can use the video cord of ... MONITOR OUT R AUDIO L R IN IN REC OUT VIDEO 1 OUT IN IN REC OUT VIDEO 2 OUT IN L TAPE ANTENNA FM 75Ω COAXIAL y AM MD/ DAT R L PHONO CONTROL A1 y SIGNAL GND CD CTRL S IN CTRL S OUT STATUS... sure to match the color-coded pins to the TV/SAT* (or TV/LD) VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver. To the TV/SAT* or TV/LD jacks VIDEO 1 jacks VIDEO 2 jacks DVD/LD* or DVD jacks ...
...to the TV/ SAT* (or TV/LD) AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver as shown above. * U.S.A./Canada models only. Note on video component hookups You can use the video cord of ... MONITOR OUT R AUDIO L R IN IN REC OUT VIDEO 1 OUT IN IN REC OUT VIDEO 2 OUT IN L TAPE ANTENNA FM 75Ω COAXIAL y AM MD/ DAT R L PHONO CONTROL A1 y SIGNAL GND CD CTRL S IN CTRL S OUT STATUS... sure to match the color-coded pins to the TV/SAT* (or TV/LD) VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver. To the TV/SAT* or TV/LD jacks VIDEO 1 jacks VIDEO 2 jacks DVD/LD* or DVD jacks ...
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...models only. VIDEO OUT LD player DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT RF demodulator DIGITAL DVD/LD* (or TV/LD) IN 1/u (COAX or OPT) SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES DVD/LD* (or TV/LD) VIDEO IN MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MEMORY FM... ANALOG Note When making coaxial connections instead of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). We recommended making connections as shown above, be sure to match the ...digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of multi channel ...
...models only. VIDEO OUT LD player DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT RF demodulator DIGITAL DVD/LD* (or TV/LD) IN 1/u (COAX or OPT) SPEAKERS OFF A B A+B PHONES DVD/LD* (or TV/LD) VIDEO IN MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MEMORY FM... ANALOG Note When making coaxial connections instead of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). We recommended making connections as shown above, be sure to match the ...digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of multi channel ...
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...4 - 16Ω SPEAKERS 4 Ω 8 Ω IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC OUTLET * U.S.A./Canada models only. ** If these components have analog output jacks to output downmixed 2-channel audio, you to ...details on a tape or MD. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can ... cannot assign the component to connect an external multi channel decoder. SPEAKERS FRONT MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MEMORY FM / AM TUNER PRESET - + SOUND FIELD PRESET - + S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R A.F.D ...
...4 - 16Ω SPEAKERS 4 Ω 8 Ω IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC OUTLET * U.S.A./Canada models only. ** If these components have analog output jacks to output downmixed 2-channel audio, you to ...details on a tape or MD. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can ... cannot assign the component to connect an external multi channel decoder. SPEAKERS FRONT MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MEMORY FM / AM TUNER PRESET - + SOUND FIELD PRESET - + S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R A.F.D ...
Primary User Manual
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... the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the rear panel varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped. **This jack is selected. 11 MODE + 2 CH ANALOG DIRECT EQ BANK...page 46) to switch the audio signals output to a stereo amplifier located in the manufacturing and servicing of the unit. ***U.S.A./Canada models only Example of a sub room hookup using the 2ND AUDIO... AUDIO L R IN IN REC OUT VIDEO 1 OUT IN IN REC OUT VIDEO 2 OUT IN L TAPE ANTENNA FM 75Ω COAXIAL y AM MD/ DAT R L PHONO CONTROL A1 y SIGNAL GND CD CTRL S IN CTRL ...
... the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the rear panel varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped. **This jack is selected. 11 MODE + 2 CH ANALOG DIRECT EQ BANK...page 46) to switch the audio signals output to a stereo amplifier located in the manufacturing and servicing of the unit. ***U.S.A./Canada models only Example of a sub room hookup using the 2ND AUDIO... AUDIO L R IN IN REC OUT VIDEO 1 OUT IN IN REC OUT VIDEO 2 OUT IN L TAPE ANTENNA FM 75Ω COAXIAL y AM MD/ DAT R L PHONO CONTROL A1 y SIGNAL GND CD CTRL S IN CTRL ...
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... shown below , the input mode of S-LINK CONTROL S hookups between the receiver, a TV, a VCR, and a DVD player. Hooking Up the Components Other Hookups S-LINK CONTROL S hookup (U.S.A./Canada models only) If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/control S connecting cord or a control...
... shown below , the input mode of S-LINK CONTROL S hookups between the receiver, a TV, a VCR, and a DVD player. Hooking Up the Components Other Hookups S-LINK CONTROL S hookup (U.S.A./Canada models only) If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/control S connecting cord or a control...
Primary User Manual
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...than the cut off frequency are divided by the bass redirection circuitry and output from the center speaker. In order to a 1 ms difference. * U.S.A./Canada models only. p Distance unit DIST.UNIT [feet]* [meter] Initial setting : feet* (meter) Lets you select the cutoff frequency of measure for setting distances....test tone from the rear speakers. Be sure to set to change the cutoff frequency. When this unit. 1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver. 2 Touch SOUND FIELD on the supplied remote to display the SOUND FIELD screen. 3 Touch LEVEL on the supplied remote to display the LEVEL ...
...than the cut off frequency are divided by the bass redirection circuitry and output from the center speaker. In order to a 1 ms difference. * U.S.A./Canada models only. p Distance unit DIST.UNIT [feet]* [meter] Initial setting : feet* (meter) Lets you select the cutoff frequency of measure for setting distances....test tone from the rear speakers. Be sure to set to change the cutoff frequency. When this unit. 1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver. 2 Touch SOUND FIELD on the supplied remote to display the SOUND FIELD screen. 3 Touch LEVEL on the supplied remote to display the LEVEL ...
Primary User Manual
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Front Panel Parts Description 1 1/u switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. • Before you turn on the TV and set the TV's video input to match the component ... 24 Location of Parts and Basic Operations This chapter provides information about the locations and functions of the buttons and controls on the receiver, make sure that you have turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position to avoid damaging you speakers. 2 INPUT SELECTOR control...* or TV/LD Tape deck TAPE MD or DAT deck MD/DAT CD player CD Tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO * U.S.A./Canada models only.
Front Panel Parts Description 1 1/u switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. • Before you turn on the TV and set the TV's video input to match the component ... 24 Location of Parts and Basic Operations This chapter provides information about the locations and functions of the buttons and controls on the receiver, make sure that you have turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position to avoid damaging you speakers. 2 INPUT SELECTOR control...* or TV/LD Tape deck TAPE MD or DAT deck MD/DAT CD player CD Tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO * U.S.A./Canada models only.
Primary User Manual
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...name as the sound field, change the character. If ENTER is cleared. •If you continue turning the jog dial to the right, the model names of up the 2 way remote 2-way REMOTE [ON] Initial setting : ON If you set whether the CONTROL A1 auto function can ...turn OFF the other components. is cleared. Countdown begins automatically. "Are you register a name of components manufactured by Sony When or is complete. 47 When you set the receiver to turn Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cord (see page 12) on when using the remote. Press ENTER to select a ...
...name as the sound field, change the character. If ENTER is cleared. •If you continue turning the jog dial to the right, the model names of up the 2 way remote 2-way REMOTE [ON] Initial setting : ON If you set whether the CONTROL A1 auto function can ...turn OFF the other components. is cleared. Countdown begins automatically. "Are you register a name of components manufactured by Sony When or is complete. 47 When you set the receiver to turn Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cord (see page 12) on when using the remote. Press ENTER to select a ...
Primary User Manual
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... display. 5 Turn the jog dial to + or - turn the jog dial to + or -. The last received station is : FM: 50 kHz AM: U.S.A./Canada models - 10 kHz (to change to 9 kHz, see page 51.) Singapore/Malaysia models - 9 kHz Other models - 9 kHz (to change to 10 kHz, see page 51.) Automatic/Manual Tuning For details on this...
... display. 5 Turn the jog dial to + or - turn the jog dial to + or -. The last received station is : FM: 50 kHz AM: U.S.A./Canada models - 10 kHz (to change to 9 kHz, see page 51.) Singapore/Malaysia models - 9 kHz Other models - 9 kHz (to change to 10 kHz, see page 51.) Automatic/Manual Tuning For details on this...
Primary User Manual
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... entered numbers still flash, the frequency is automatically rounded up to select "YES" and press ENTER again. If FM stereo reception is tuned in receivable stations automatically, select "AUTO". When you 've entered the right frequency. Using the Tuner Menus See "Automatic/...STEREO Normally, select "STEREO". appears in this page) for Singapore/Malaysia models. p Naming preset stations (FM) This setting lets you sure?" For details on the remote to make the 8 character boxes blink. Turn the jog dial one click to the right to select TUNER. The last received...
... entered numbers still flash, the frequency is automatically rounded up to select "YES" and press ENTER again. If FM stereo reception is tuned in receivable stations automatically, select "AUTO". When you 've entered the right frequency. Using the Tuner Menus See "Automatic/...STEREO Normally, select "STEREO". appears in this page) for Singapore/Malaysia models. p Naming preset stations (FM) This setting lets you sure?" For details on the remote to make the 8 character boxes blink. Turn the jog dial one click to the right to select TUNER. The last received...
Primary User Manual
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...sure to also refer to the functions of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). (You may be limited depending on the model. Other Operations 55 For detailed information regarding particular connections or setup options, refer to a personal computer running "MD Editor"...cord less than one of each type of the application, as the Control System is possible to make connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. Basically, the majority of IN and OUT jacks....
...sure to also refer to the functions of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). (You may be limited depending on the model. Other Operations 55 For detailed information regarding particular connections or setup options, refer to a personal computer running "MD Editor"...cord less than one of each type of the application, as the Control System is possible to make connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. Basically, the majority of IN and OUT jacks....
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ANT Internal TUNER Analog VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD* (DVD) TV/SAT* (TV/LD) TAPE MD/DAT CD PHONO EQ 5.1CH INPUT 2ND AUDIO OUT Digital Coaxial DVD/LD*(DVD) CD Optial DVD/LD* (DVD) TV/SAT* (TV/LD) MD/DAT CD MD/DAT OUT A/D DIRECT(CD) 5.1CH INPUT DIRECT D/A MASTER VOLUME DECODER POST PROCESSING POST PROCESSING DIGITAL FILTER D/A D/A Front R ch DIGITAL INTERFACE RECEIVER DIGITAL FILTER D/A D/A ATT Subwoofer ch DIGITAL FILTER D/A D/A ATT Rear R ch FRONT Lch CENTER ch REAR Lch Audio Signal Block Diagram * U.S.A./Canada models only. 62 Additional Information
ANT Internal TUNER Analog VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD* (DVD) TV/SAT* (TV/LD) TAPE MD/DAT CD PHONO EQ 5.1CH INPUT 2ND AUDIO OUT Digital Coaxial DVD/LD*(DVD) CD Optial DVD/LD* (DVD) TV/SAT* (TV/LD) MD/DAT CD MD/DAT OUT A/D DIRECT(CD) 5.1CH INPUT DIRECT D/A MASTER VOLUME DECODER POST PROCESSING POST PROCESSING DIGITAL FILTER D/A D/A Front R ch DIGITAL INTERFACE RECEIVER DIGITAL FILTER D/A D/A ATT Subwoofer ch DIGITAL FILTER D/A D/A ATT Rear R ch FRONT Lch CENTER ch REAR Lch Audio Signal Block Diagram * U.S.A./Canada models only. 62 Additional Information