Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... must pay the labor charges to any authorized Sony service facility. This warranty is valid only in Japan REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. 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 determined to be presented...
... must pay the labor charges to any authorized Sony service facility. This warranty is valid only in Japan REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. 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 determined to be presented...
Technical Background
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... the heart of amplification in part to upgraded surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital® EX 6.1 channel sound, dts® ES discrete 6.1 and dts Neo6:cinema. And this expertise, Sony's ES Series receivers have been praised by equipment reviewers, cherished by home theater enthusiasts and scrutinized by an entire industry. Digital Home Theater and Sony ES S-Master Pro amplifier with 32-bit processing and a new generation of the Sony ES Series, the Elevated Standard...
... the heart of amplification in part to upgraded surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital® EX 6.1 channel sound, dts® ES discrete 6.1 and dts Neo6:cinema. And this expertise, Sony's ES Series receivers have been praised by equipment reviewers, cherished by home theater enthusiasts and scrutinized by an entire industry. Digital Home Theater and Sony ES S-Master Pro amplifier with 32-bit processing and a new generation of the Sony ES Series, the Elevated Standard...
Technical Background
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... 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 analog to digital. They brought out their highest superlatives, calling the sound of Sony's ES Series continue to press ahead with an upgraded, 32-bit S-Master Pro LSI, redesigned MOS FET transistors and a fresh approach to digital television display panels. Not content with a digital amplifier we called S-Master Pro...
... 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 analog to digital. They brought out their highest superlatives, calling the sound of Sony's ES Series continue to press ahead with an upgraded, 32-bit S-Master Pro LSI, redesigned MOS FET transistors and a fresh approach to digital television display panels. Not content with a digital amplifier we called S-Master Pro...
Technical Background
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.... Why Digital Amplification? Conventional power output transistors throw off much of D/A conversion, Low Pass Filtering (LPF) and analog volume control prior to amplification. • Heat generation. Changes in the audio signal cause immediate changes in Large Scale Integration (LSI), 1-bit processing and faster MOS FET output transistors have digital source material processed through a digital preamplifier-only to be converted to analog prior to the input. Traditional amplifiers typically...
.... Why Digital Amplification? Conventional power output transistors throw off much of D/A conversion, Low Pass Filtering (LPF) and analog volume control prior to amplification. • Heat generation. Changes in the audio signal cause immediate changes in Large Scale Integration (LSI), 1-bit processing and faster MOS FET output transistors have digital source material processed through a digital preamplifier-only to be converted to analog prior to the input. Traditional amplifiers typically...
Technical Background
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... output of the S-Master Pro amplifier goes through a gantlet of MOS FET power output transistors on /off . Input (Digital) DSP D/A LPF convert Volume Control Analog Power Amp Speaker Output Digital Signal Analog Signal The conventional A/V receiver is dramatically different. The signal must run through a single Low Pass Filter to switch pairs of processes and stages. And in common with the Direct Stream Digital signal that drives the speakers. The output transistors act like an on and off switch for Super Audio...
... output of the S-Master Pro amplifier goes through a gantlet of MOS FET power output transistors on /off . Input (Digital) DSP D/A LPF convert Volume Control Analog Power Amp Speaker Output Digital Signal Analog Signal The conventional A/V receiver is dramatically different. The signal must run through a single Low Pass Filter to switch pairs of processes and stages. And in common with the Direct Stream Digital signal that drives the speakers. The output transistors act like an on and off switch for Super Audio...
Technical Background
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... signal to second-order harmonic distortion. Sound quality is maintained. • Low heat generation. 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 20,000 Hz, at 0.15% THD). ES Receivers v1.0 Page 8 This establishes extremely accurate pulse timing for Sony's SCD-1 Super Audio CD player...
... signal to second-order harmonic distortion. Sound quality is maintained. • Low heat generation. 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 20,000 Hz, at 0.15% THD). ES Receivers v1.0 Page 8 This establishes extremely accurate pulse timing for Sony's SCD-1 Super Audio CD player...
Technical Background
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... STR-DA7100ES receiver let you would expect, the television can handle 6.1 channels of television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits The default mode is your input capability? The receiver itself . Two settings on the highest capability of the receiver itself can only handle two channels at somewhat more modest quality. The question: which of audio capability to 2-channel sound. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 19 DVD player with HDMI output Receiver...
... STR-DA7100ES receiver let you would expect, the television can handle 6.1 channels of television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits The default mode is your input capability? The receiver itself . Two settings on the highest capability of the receiver itself can only handle two channels at somewhat more modest quality. The question: which of audio capability to 2-channel sound. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 19 DVD player with HDMI output Receiver...
Technical Background
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...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 48 kHz 24 bits Multi-channel sound from receiver available Digital Video 720p No sound available from television Page 20 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 ] : Default Receiver with HDMI input...
...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 48 kHz 24 bits Multi-channel sound from receiver available Digital Video 720p No sound available from television Page 20 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 ] : Default Receiver with HDMI input...
Technical Background
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... HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] sets up a different set of fuss. HDMI AUDIO [AAMMPP+TV] DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television 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 receiver follows audio capability of the television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound available from television As you can see, the selection process is available for audio back to the source component. HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] DVD player with HDMI output Receiver...
... HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] sets up a different set of fuss. HDMI AUDIO [AAMMPP+TV] DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television 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 receiver follows audio capability of the television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound available from television As you can see, the selection process is available for audio back to the source component. HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] DVD player with HDMI output Receiver...
Technical Background
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Thanks to our long experience programming DSPs, Sony engineers were able to digital with our own CXD9856. Sony converts analog sources to develop the "CB compiling" technique. Under ideal conditions, the SHARC DSP's dual core processing can double the operating speed. In order for the computer to change the operation mode based on the signal type and subsequent DSP processing. Using the C programming language and a conventional C compiler...
Thanks to our long experience programming DSPs, Sony engineers were able to digital with our own CXD9856. Sony converts analog sources to develop the "CB compiling" technique. Under ideal conditions, the SHARC DSP's dual core processing can double the operating speed. In order for the computer to change the operation mode based on the signal type and subsequent DSP processing. Using the C programming language and a conventional C compiler...
Technical Background
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... and sound quality. Breakthroughs like the S-Master® Pro amplifiers take audio reproduction to Left/Right analog audio. • Assignable digital input (all models). Recreates the effect of a full array of the front panel, these receivers include RS-232C ports. Conclusion Beginning with third-party room automation systems, these receivers also accept optical digital audio, in the home theater room and still control your components. • RS-232C interface for control and upgrade (STR...
... and sound quality. Breakthroughs like the S-Master® Pro amplifiers take audio reproduction to Left/Right analog audio. • Assignable digital input (all models). Recreates the effect of a full array of the front panel, these receivers include RS-232C ports. Conclusion Beginning with third-party room automation systems, these receivers also accept optical digital audio, in the home theater room and still control your components. • RS-232C interface for control and upgrade (STR...
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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... cable entry as practical. Record these models are located at the rear. Serial No. The differences between these numbers in the table below . This symbol is provided to persons. STR-GX40ES STR-GX50ES STR-GX60ES DAT button, Not equipped Equipped and DAT RECI OUT and IN jacks Equipped VIDEO 1 button, and VIDEO 1 VIDEO/ AUDIO IN and OUT jacks Not equipped Equipped Equipped VIDEO 2 Not equipped Equipped button, and VIDEO 2 1 VIDEO...
... cable entry as practical. Record these models are located at the rear. Serial No. The differences between these numbers in the table below . This symbol is provided to persons. STR-GX40ES STR-GX50ES STR-GX60ES DAT button, Not equipped Equipped and DAT RECI OUT and IN jacks Equipped VIDEO 1 button, and VIDEO 1 VIDEO/ AUDIO IN and OUT jacks Not equipped Equipped Equipped VIDEO 2 Not equipped Equipped button, and VIDEO 2 1 VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... making program source connections, be preset in the U.S.A. For detailed safety precautions, see the "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" leaflet. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by manufacturers other than the other remote commanders. If you to control most of Sony's audio equipment from a distance. • The programmable remote commander supplied with the STR-GX60ES is also equipped with mild detergent solution. Tuner • Precise tuning...
... making program source connections, be preset in the U.S.A. For detailed safety precautions, see the "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" leaflet. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by manufacturers other than the other remote commanders. If you to control most of Sony's audio equipment from a distance. • The programmable remote commander supplied with the STR-GX60ES is also equipped with mild detergent solution. Tuner • Precise tuning...
Operating Instructions
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... watts (STR-GX40ES), 80 watts (STR-GX50ES) or 100 watts (STR-GX60ES) RMS per channel with the impedance of more than 8 ohms and set the SPEAKERS selector to work best with speakers having nominal impedance from 20 - 20,000 Hz. 0 Using AC outlets Receiver IC! O O 00 O O O 00 00 O 00 00 O O 00 00 00 00 GOO® a 808® Connect the AC power cord of each piece of the used speakers, using the headphones, set the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE...
... watts (STR-GX40ES), 80 watts (STR-GX50ES) or 100 watts (STR-GX60ES) RMS per channel with the impedance of more than 8 ohms and set the SPEAKERS selector to work best with speakers having nominal impedance from 20 - 20,000 Hz. 0 Using AC outlets Receiver IC! O O 00 O O O 00 00 O 00 00 O O 00 00 00 00 GOO® a 808® Connect the AC power cord of each piece of the used speakers, using the headphones, set the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE...
Operating Instructions
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... indicator (page 24) SONY STD: To control Sony equipment USER STD: To control equipment whose remote control functions are stored. buttons: Control the TV volume. Program number (1 to 0) and ENTER buttons: Select the channel. 6 Receiver control section FUNCTION selectors: Select an input source of each unit. 3 CDP/LDP control section CDP/LDP selector: Selects CDP (CD playr) or LDP (Laser disc player) to be played. MASTER VOL +/- FIA.14. LDP/VTR/TV/AUDIO POWER buttons: Control the power of the receiver. TUNER PRESET station select buttons: Select a preset station. 1! LEARN: To store...
... indicator (page 24) SONY STD: To control Sony equipment USER STD: To control equipment whose remote control functions are stored. buttons: Control the TV volume. Program number (1 to 0) and ENTER buttons: Select the channel. 6 Receiver control section FUNCTION selectors: Select an input source of each unit. 3 CDP/LDP control section CDP/LDP selector: Selects CDP (CD playr) or LDP (Laser disc player) to be played. MASTER VOL +/- FIA.14. LDP/VTR/TV/AUDIO POWER buttons: Control the power of the receiver. TUNER PRESET station select buttons: Select a preset station. 1! LEARN: To store...
Operating Instructions
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... MONITOR button except when listening to taped program. g Limes Other than Broadcasts POWER ON r ie sCID CID ® Select SPEAKERS I Turntable system 1 CD p ayer Tape deck DAT deck 2 VCR 1 TV tuner or VCR 2 1 Select the program source. Otherwise, the program source selected with the function selector cannot be heard. TAPE MONITOR ON/OFF STR-GX60ES VIDEO DAT CD VIDEO 2 TAPE TUNER PHONO ADAPTOR ON/OFF 18 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE FUNCTION Phono record PHONO Compact disc CD Video programs VIDEO 1 or 2 (STR-GX50ES/60ES) VIDEO (STR-GX4OES) Taped programs TAPE...
... MONITOR button except when listening to taped program. g Limes Other than Broadcasts POWER ON r ie sCID CID ® Select SPEAKERS I Turntable system 1 CD p ayer Tape deck DAT deck 2 VCR 1 TV tuner or VCR 2 1 Select the program source. Otherwise, the program source selected with the function selector cannot be heard. TAPE MONITOR ON/OFF STR-GX60ES VIDEO DAT CD VIDEO 2 TAPE TUNER PHONO ADAPTOR ON/OFF 18 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE FUNCTION Phono record PHONO Compact disc CD Video programs VIDEO 1 or 2 (STR-GX50ES/60ES) VIDEO (STR-GX4OES) Taped programs TAPE...
Operating Instructions
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... mode. 4 Start the desired program source. Note on recording The setting of the volume, BASS, TREBLE, and BALANCE controls do not have any effect on the receiver and the equipment to another program source without affecting the recording by pressing FUNCTION selector. You can be used . 2 Select the desired program source with three-head system is immediately fed back to the amplifier and output to the speakers. Select recording tape recorder using the TAPE MONITOR button...
... mode. 4 Start the desired program source. Note on recording The setting of the volume, BASS, TREBLE, and BALANCE controls do not have any effect on the receiver and the equipment to another program source without affecting the recording by pressing FUNCTION selector. You can be used . 2 Select the desired program source with three-head system is immediately fed back to the amplifier and output to the speakers. Select recording tape recorder using the TAPE MONITOR button...
Operating Instructions
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... PAUSE button on the VCR 2. 5 Select the audio program source with sound from another audio source, thus making your own personalized video tape. Audio signals Video signals 23 Adding New Sound on a Video Tape during Editing (STR-GX60ES only) During video tape editing, you can replace the soI und previously recorded on a video , tape with REC OUT SELECTOR. 6 Release the pause mode of the VCR 2 and set it in the playback mode. 4 At the point where audio dubbing...
... PAUSE button on the VCR 2. 5 Select the audio program source with sound from another audio source, thus making your own personalized video tape. Audio signals Video signals 23 Adding New Sound on a Video Tape during Editing (STR-GX60ES only) During video tape editing, you can replace the soI und previously recorded on a video , tape with REC OUT SELECTOR. 6 Release the pause mode of the VCR 2 and set it in the playback mode. 4 At the point where audio dubbing...
Operating Instructions
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... TAPE MONITOR button is not grounded. Adjust the BALANCE control. Set the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR correctly. Use shielded type cords. Make secure connections. There is set correctly. The BALANCE control is reversed. A Troubleshooting Guide Before proceeding through the check list below, examine the connections and the procedures outlined the manual. Sound transmitted from the left and right speakers is not Connect the equipment correctly. The SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR on the power again. For STR-GX60ES: The ADAPTOR jacks...
... TAPE MONITOR button is not grounded. Adjust the BALANCE control. Set the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR correctly. Use shielded type cords. Make secure connections. There is set correctly. The BALANCE control is reversed. A Troubleshooting Guide Before proceeding through the check list below, examine the connections and the procedures outlined the manual. Sound transmitted from the left and right speakers is not Connect the equipment correctly. The SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR on the power again. For STR-GX60ES: The ADAPTOR jacks...