Limited Warranty (ES Products)
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4-243-341-01 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 determined to be presented to any authorized Sony service facility. LABOR: For a period of five (5) years from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. This warranty is valid only in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). This warranty is...
4-243-341-01 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 determined to be presented to any authorized Sony service facility. LABOR: For a period of five (5) years from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. This warranty is valid only in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). This warranty is...
Technical Background
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... television Digital Audio 6.1 channels 48 kHz 24 bits Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Audio capability Audio capability of receiver of television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits The default mode is your input capability? The receiver itself can handle 6.1 channels of the receiver itself. Two settings on the highest capability that the television and receiver have in common. DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Television, what is HDMI AUDIO [AMP], which...
... television Digital Audio 6.1 channels 48 kHz 24 bits Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Audio capability Audio capability of receiver of television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits The default mode is your input capability? The receiver itself can handle 6.1 channels of the receiver itself. Two settings on the highest capability that the television and receiver have in common. DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Television, what is HDMI AUDIO [AMP], which...
Technical Background
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... audio capability of the television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound available from television As you can satisfy both the STR-DA7100ES receiver and the television. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 21 HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with the minimum of capabilities. Choosing HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] sets up a different set of fuss. Please note that some restrictions apply. In this time, the 2-channel audio...
... audio capability of the television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound available from television As you can satisfy both the STR-DA7100ES receiver and the television. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 21 HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with the minimum of capabilities. Choosing HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] sets up a different set of fuss. Please note that some restrictions apply. In this time, the 2-channel audio...
Technical Background
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... dts Neo:6 decoding Digital Cinema Sound™ 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 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 control/upgrade 12-volt trigger outputs Multi-Zone/Room Capability 2nd Room output 3rd Room output On screen display Remote...
... dts Neo:6 decoding Digital Cinema Sound™ 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 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 control/upgrade 12-volt trigger outputs Multi-Zone/Room Capability 2nd Room output 3rd Room output On screen display Remote...
Operating Instructions
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... to hookup your components 8 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks .......... 10 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks ......... 13 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 15 2: Connecting the antennas 17 3: Connecting speakers 18 4: Connecting the AC power cord ....... 20 5: Setting up the speakers 21 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 26 Amplifier/Tuner Operation Selecting the component 27 Listening to multi channel sound (MULTI CH DIRECT 28 Listening to FM/AM radio 28 Presetting radio stations 30 Changing...
... to hookup your components 8 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks .......... 10 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks ......... 13 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 15 2: Connecting the antennas 17 3: Connecting speakers 18 4: Connecting the AC power cord ....... 20 5: Setting up the speakers 21 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 26 Amplifier/Tuner Operation Selecting the component 27 Listening to multi channel sound (MULTI CH DIRECT 28 Listening to FM/AM radio 28 Presetting radio stations 30 Changing...
Operating Instructions
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... FRONT L VARIABLE SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER AUDIO OUT R R R RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 PRE OUT SUB WOOFER VARIABLE 3RD ROOM HD C INPUT COMPONENT R-Y B-Y Y INPUT S VIDEO INPUT VIDEO TV monitor Tip When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you press ON SCREEN. In addition, this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to the S2 VIDEO jacks on the receiver. Connecting a TV with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. continued 11GB In this receiver. Note You can listen to the sound of your TV...
... FRONT L VARIABLE SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER AUDIO OUT R R R RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 PRE OUT SUB WOOFER VARIABLE 3RD ROOM HD C INPUT COMPONENT R-Y B-Y Y INPUT S VIDEO INPUT VIDEO TV monitor Tip When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you press ON SCREEN. In addition, this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to the S2 VIDEO jacks on the receiver. Connecting a TV with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. continued 11GB In this receiver. Note You can listen to the sound of your TV...
Operating Instructions
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... VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 2ND ROOM R 3RD ROOM OUT SIGNAL GND FRONT L U TRIGGER SURROUND CENTER FRONT L SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER FRONT L VARIABLE SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER AUDIO OUT R R R RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 PRE OUT SUB WOOFER VARIABLE 3RD ROOM * Connect to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input See "Assigning the audio input (AUDIO SPLIT)" (page 41). If you want to either the COAXIAL IN or the OPTICAL IN jack. Refer to the analog input jacks...
... VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 2ND ROOM R 3RD ROOM OUT SIGNAL GND FRONT L U TRIGGER SURROUND CENTER FRONT L SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER FRONT L VARIABLE SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER AUDIO OUT R R R RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 PRE OUT SUB WOOFER VARIABLE 3RD ROOM * Connect to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input See "Assigning the audio input (AUDIO SPLIT)" (page 41). If you want to either the COAXIAL IN or the OPTICAL IN jack. Refer to the analog input jacks...
Operating Instructions
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...SURROUND CENTER FRONT L SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER FRONT L VARIABLE SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER AUDIO OUT R R R RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 PRE OUT SUB WOOFER VARIABLE 3RD ROOM Tip When the component is equipped with component video input jacks allows you connect a separate satellite tuner, etc., connect both the audio and video output jacks to S-video signals for output from the MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks. In addition, this receiver. Connecting a TV with S-video jacks, you press ON SCREEN. 1b: Connecting components with COMPONENT...
...SURROUND CENTER FRONT L SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER FRONT L VARIABLE SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER AUDIO OUT R R R RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 PRE OUT SUB WOOFER VARIABLE 3RD ROOM Tip When the component is equipped with component video input jacks allows you connect a separate satellite tuner, etc., connect both the audio and video output jacks to S-video signals for output from the MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks. In addition, this receiver. Connecting a TV with S-video jacks, you press ON SCREEN. 1b: Connecting components with COMPONENT...
Operating Instructions
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... D INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT OUTPUT S VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR VCR Tip When the component is equipped with only analog audio jacks (continued) Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks. Note You can connect the component to the S2 VIDEO jacks on the receiver. In this receiver can display the SET UP, SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ parameters and the selected sound...
... D INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT OUTPUT S VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR VCR Tip When the component is equipped with only analog audio jacks (continued) Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the MONITOR OUT (S-VIDEO) jacks. Note You can connect the component to the S2 VIDEO jacks on the receiver. In this receiver can display the SET UP, SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ parameters and the selected sound...
Operating Instructions
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.../Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DECODING. When using the receiver to "YES" and the receiver detects that the disc being played back. See page 55 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 7 Tuner indicators: Light up when sleep timer is activated. DIGITAL: Lights up , the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the source sound. However, this indicator lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in active. SL S SR SB PRO LOGIC a DIGITAL MULTI CH...
.../Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DECODING. When using the receiver to "YES" and the receiver detects that the disc being played back. See page 55 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 7 Tuner indicators: Light up when sleep timer is activated. DIGITAL: Lights up , the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the source sound. However, this indicator lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in active. SL S SR SB PRO LOGIC a DIGITAL MULTI CH...
Operating Instructions
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...analog audio. 2 Press ANALOG DIRECT. Using only the front speakers In this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can switch the audio of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Press 2CH STEREO. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to the two channel analog input. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs...
...analog audio. 2 Press ANALOG DIRECT. Using only the front speakers In this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can switch the audio of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Press 2CH STEREO. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to the two channel analog input. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs...
Operating Instructions
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.... 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press LEVEL. For details, see "LEVEL menu parameters" below. 4 While monitoring the sound, turn the jog dial to adjust the selected parameter. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the parameter. When set to "FIX", you output the test tone sequentially from each speaker. x FRONT (Front speaker balance) Initial setting: midpoint (0) Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CHANNEL IN 1/2 sub woofer channel by +10 dB. x CENTER XXX.X dB (Center speaker level) x SURROUND L XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (L) level...
.... 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press LEVEL. For details, see "LEVEL menu parameters" below. 4 While monitoring the sound, turn the jog dial to adjust the selected parameter. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the parameter. When set to "FIX", you output the test tone sequentially from each speaker. x FRONT (Front speaker balance) Initial setting: midpoint (0) Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CHANNEL IN 1/2 sub woofer channel by +10 dB. x CENTER XXX.X dB (Center speaker level) x SURROUND L XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (L) level...
Operating Instructions
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...; OFF x MULTI CH 1 (Multi channel 1 assignment) x MULTI CH 2 (Multi channel 2 assignment) Initial setting: NONE (no assignment) Lets you keep the power of digital circuits on , etc. x 2CH MODE (2 channel decoding mode) You can adjust various receiver settings using the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function. You cannot assign both "MULTI CH 1" and "MULTI CH 2" to adjust the other sound fields, this parameter only when NORMAL SURROUND or AUTO DECODING* is played back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies. You can be changed. Note This...
...; OFF x MULTI CH 1 (Multi channel 1 assignment) x MULTI CH 2 (Multi channel 2 assignment) Initial setting: NONE (no assignment) Lets you keep the power of digital circuits on , etc. x 2CH MODE (2 channel decoding mode) You can adjust various receiver settings using the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH DIRECT function. You cannot assign both "MULTI CH 1" and "MULTI CH 2" to adjust the other sound fields, this parameter only when NORMAL SURROUND or AUTO DECODING* is played back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies. You can be changed. Note This...
Operating Instructions
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... you output the test tone from two adjacent speakers at a time in sequence. You can enjoy high quality audio without the influence of the test tone from the digital audio jacks (for the 3rd room) (STR-DA7ES only) For details, see "Custom install mode" on . If a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG (etc.) signal is input, no sound is turned on page 57. 48GB x AUTO FUNCTION (Control A1: Function link) • ON Lets you output the source sound instead of video...
... you output the test tone from two adjacent speakers at a time in sequence. You can enjoy high quality audio without the influence of the test tone from the digital audio jacks (for the 3rd room) (STR-DA7ES only) For details, see "Custom install mode" on . If a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG (etc.) signal is input, no sound is turned on page 57. 48GB x AUTO FUNCTION (Control A1: Function link) • ON Lets you output the source sound instead of video...
Operating Instructions
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... L SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER FRONT L VARIABLE SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER AUDIO OUT R R R RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 PRE OUT SUB WOOFER VARIABLE 3RD ROOM 3RD ROOM OUT (STR-DA7ES only) Operations Using the Remote (STR-DA7ES only) You can select video and analog audio signals for output to another room. 1 Press POWER (2ND ROOM) or POWER (3RD ROOM) (STR-DA7ES only) to turn on the amplifier in the 2nd or 3rd room also turn off . • The default setting of the current function...
... L SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER FRONT L VARIABLE SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER AUDIO OUT R R R RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 PRE OUT SUB WOOFER VARIABLE 3RD ROOM 3RD ROOM OUT (STR-DA7ES only) Operations Using the Remote (STR-DA7ES only) You can select video and analog audio signals for output to another room. 1 Press POWER (2ND ROOM) or POWER (3RD ROOM) (STR-DA7ES only) to turn on the amplifier in the 2nd or 3rd room also turn off . • The default setting of the current function...
Operating Instructions
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... MUTING button on . buttons* Press repeatedly to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time. 7 ANALOG DIRECT button The function of these buttons is same as follows. qs Operation buttons* The following the steps in "Changing the button assignments". buttons Press to select a preset station or channel. Operations Using the Remote (STR-DA7ES only) 8 MODE +/- AV SYSTEM 1/2: Press to select the source of the remote. When you want to the mode of the receiver. 2ND ROOM: Press to select the source you...
... MUTING button on . buttons* Press repeatedly to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time. 7 ANALOG DIRECT button The function of these buttons is same as follows. qs Operation buttons* The following the steps in "Changing the button assignments". buttons Press to select a preset station or channel. Operations Using the Remote (STR-DA7ES only) 8 MODE +/- AV SYSTEM 1/2: Press to select the source of the remote. When you want to the mode of the receiver. 2ND ROOM: Press to select the source you...
Operating Instructions
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...; When only a very low-level sound is activated (page 38). Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is connected). • The plugs and jacks are connected correctly. • Select the source component with a sampling frequency of a short circuit. Recording cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is recorded in the LEVEL menu. There is no sound from a digital component, make sure the INPUT MODE is not output in "AUTO OFF" setting. 76GB The surround effect cannot be...
...; When only a very low-level sound is activated (page 38). Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is connected). • The plugs and jacks are connected correctly. • Select the source component with a sampling frequency of a short circuit. Recording cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is recorded in the LEVEL menu. There is no sound from a digital component, make sure the INPUT MODE is not output in "AUTO OFF" setting. 76GB The surround effect cannot be...
Operating Instructions
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... remote. • When you operate a programmed non-Sony component, the remote may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set INPUT MODE manually (page 42). The FM reception is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. • Select the appropriate function on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups, see the operating instructions supplied with automatic tuning). Reference sections for clearing the memory To clear See All memorized settings page 21 Customized sound...
... remote. • When you operate a programmed non-Sony component, the remote may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set INPUT MODE manually (page 42). The FM reception is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. • Select the appropriate function on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups, see the operating instructions supplied with automatic tuning). Reference sections for clearing the memory To clear See All memorized settings page 21 Customized sound...
Marketing Specifications
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... for Surround Sound Playback of Analog Signal • Matrix 6.1 Mode • 7.1 and Digital Concert Hall A/B • 96k/24Bit PCM Amplifier Section • 7 Channel Amplifier: 120W x 7, 120W x 2 @8 ohms, 20-20kHz • 4 ohm/8 ohm Switching • Optimum Preamplification Processing for Improved S/N Ratio • Circuit Device: Discrete • A/B or A+B Speaker Switch Front Speakers • Analog Bass Management Inputs and Outputs • 3 Zone/3 Room (Room 2 A/V, Room 3 Audio) with Independent Source Selection and Volume • 5.1 and 7.1 Multi-Channel Analog Input x 2 •...
... for Surround Sound Playback of Analog Signal • Matrix 6.1 Mode • 7.1 and Digital Concert Hall A/B • 96k/24Bit PCM Amplifier Section • 7 Channel Amplifier: 120W x 7, 120W x 2 @8 ohms, 20-20kHz • 4 ohm/8 ohm Switching • Optimum Preamplification Processing for Improved S/N Ratio • Circuit Device: Discrete • A/B or A+B Speaker Switch Front Speakers • Analog Bass Management Inputs and Outputs • 3 Zone/3 Room (Room 2 A/V, Room 3 Audio) with Independent Source Selection and Volume • 5.1 and 7.1 Multi-Channel Analog Input x 2 •...
Marketing Specifications
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... STR-DA7ES ES Receiver ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL FM DIGITAL CD/SA CD OPTIC AL IN U IR REMOTE MONITOR TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 IN STATUS IN OUT COMPONENT VI DEO CONTROL S AM TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN MONITOR OUT S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO OUT IN IN OUT IN Y VIDEO 1 OUT S2 VIDEO OUT IN IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω CTRL A1 + R- B - + IN TV/SAT OPTIC AL IN IR I NPUT 1 PRE O UT SUB WOOFER...
... STR-DA7ES ES Receiver ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL FM DIGITAL CD/SA CD OPTIC AL IN U IR REMOTE MONITOR TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 IN STATUS IN OUT COMPONENT VI DEO CONTROL S AM TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN MONITOR OUT S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO OUT IN IN OUT IN Y VIDEO 1 OUT S2 VIDEO OUT IN IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω CTRL A1 + R- B - + IN TV/SAT OPTIC AL IN IR I NPUT 1 PRE O UT SUB WOOFER...