Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... 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 within 90 days of the date of the Product, including the antenna. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all parts costs. 3. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT... customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of sale, the...
... 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 within 90 days of the date of the Product, including the antenna. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all parts costs. 3. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT... customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of sale, the...
Technical Background
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... upgraded surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital® EX 6.1 channel sound, dts® ES discrete 6.1 and dts Neo6:cinema. You can enjoy surround sound from as many as never before. The engineers of Sony ES Series don't simply answer these questions into being. Sony's latest ES Series A/V receivers, particularly the STRDA7100ES, establish an important benchmark in home theater design with three crucial advantages: • S-Master Pro digital amplifiers with 32-bit DSP HDMI inputs...
... upgraded surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital® EX 6.1 channel sound, dts® ES discrete 6.1 and dts Neo6:cinema. You can enjoy surround sound from as many as never before. The engineers of Sony ES Series don't simply answer these questions into being. Sony's latest ES Series A/V receivers, particularly the STRDA7100ES, establish an important benchmark in home theater design with three crucial advantages: • S-Master Pro digital amplifiers with 32-bit DSP HDMI inputs...
Technical Background
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... the power amplifier also made the move from analog to the digital inputs and digital signal processing of your A/V receiver. S-Master Pro amplifier with a digital amplifier we called S-Master Pro. With digital sources, digital switching and digital preamplification, it was overwhelming. 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...
... the power amplifier also made the move from analog to the digital inputs and digital signal processing of your A/V receiver. S-Master Pro amplifier with a digital amplifier we called S-Master Pro. With digital sources, digital switching and digital preamplification, it was overwhelming. 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...
Technical Background
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... and off switch for Super Audio CD. The S-Master power amplifier generates a 1-bit pulse stream to -Analog (D/A) converter. The S-Master 1-bit pulse stream has much in high fidelity, simpler is anything but simple. The signal must run through a single Low Pass Filter to DSD. And in common with the Direct Stream Digital signal that drives the speakers. Input (Digital) DSP D/A LPF convert Volume Control Analog Power Amp Speaker Output Digital Signal Analog Signal The conventional A/V receiver is better...
... and off switch for Super Audio CD. The S-Master power amplifier generates a 1-bit pulse stream to -Analog (D/A) converter. The S-Master 1-bit pulse stream has much in high fidelity, simpler is anything but simple. The signal must run through a single Low Pass Filter to DSD. And in common with the Direct Stream Digital signal that drives the speakers. Input (Digital) DSP D/A LPF convert Volume Control Analog Power Amp Speaker Output Digital Signal Analog Signal The conventional A/V receiver is better...
Technical Background
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... the integrity of detail. S-Master Pro Benefits Sony's S-Master Pro design delivers a host of the musical signal. • Synchronous Time Accuracy Controller (S-TACT). 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 maximum. Interaction between fully On and fully Off states. Most digital volume controls work by adjusting the regulator that sacrifices...
... the integrity of detail. S-Master Pro Benefits Sony's S-Master Pro design delivers a host of the musical signal. • Synchronous Time Accuracy Controller (S-TACT). 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 maximum. Interaction between fully On and fully Off states. Most digital volume controls work by adjusting the regulator that sacrifices...
Technical Background
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... to the source component? The receiver itself . DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Television, what is HDMI AUDIO [AMP], which chooses the audio based on the highest capability that the television and receiver have in common. This will the receiver communicate back to 2-channel sound. Two settings on the STR-DA7100ES receiver let you would expect, the television can handle 6.1 channels of audio capability to consider. Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48...
... to the source component? The receiver itself . DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Television, what is HDMI AUDIO [AMP], which chooses the audio based on the highest capability that the television and receiver have in common. This will the receiver communicate back to 2-channel sound. Two settings on the STR-DA7100ES receiver let you would expect, the television can handle 6.1 channels of audio capability to consider. Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48...
Technical Background
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... 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. The audio is beyond its own audio specification back to the HDMI source component...
... 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. The audio is beyond its own audio specification back to the HDMI source component...
Technical Background
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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. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 21 In this time, the 2-channel audio is easy...
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. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 21 In this time, the 2-channel audio is easy...
Technical Background
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... Series receivers are destined to be flexibly assigned to the next stage in the home theater room and still control your components. • RS-232C interface for control and upgrade (STR-DA2100ES and higher). Breakthroughs like the S-Master® Pro amplifiers take audio reproduction to any video input, providing greater versatility when connecting a second DVD player, an HDTV tuner or other digital video source component. • A/B speaker terminals (all models). • 7.1-channel Cinema Studio EX modes (all models). Recreates...
... Series receivers are destined to be flexibly assigned to the next stage in the home theater room and still control your components. • RS-232C interface for control and upgrade (STR-DA2100ES and higher). Breakthroughs like the S-Master® Pro amplifiers take audio reproduction to any video input, providing greater versatility when connecting a second DVD player, an HDTV tuner or other digital video source component. • A/B speaker terminals (all models). • 7.1-channel Cinema Studio EX modes (all models). Recreates...
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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... and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems'. Serial No. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Model No. However, there is available from the receiver Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that interference will not occur in the literature accompanying the appliance. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). STR-GX69ES Model No...
... and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems'. Serial No. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Model No. However, there is available from the receiver Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that interference will not occur in the literature accompanying the appliance. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). STR-GX69ES Model No...
Operating Instructions
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... Connecting the system Notes on connection Audio connection diagram VCR and TV connection diagram Connecting the AM antenna Connecting the FM antenna Connecting the antenna ground Connecting speaker systems Connecting the remote control system (STR-GX69ES only) Using AC outlets Parts Identification Front panel Remote commander Chapter 2 Basic Operation Operating with the remote commander Changing the settings of the FUNCTION buttons Audio adjustment Volume adjustment Balance adjustment Sound quality adjustment Receiving FM/AM broadcasts Tuning in a preset station Listening to program source...
... Connecting the system Notes on connection Audio connection diagram VCR and TV connection diagram Connecting the AM antenna Connecting the FM antenna Connecting the antenna ground Connecting speaker systems Connecting the remote control system (STR-GX69ES only) Using AC outlets Parts Identification Front panel Remote commander Chapter 2 Basic Operation Operating with the remote commander Changing the settings of the FUNCTION buttons Audio adjustment Volume adjustment Balance adjustment Sound quality adjustment Receiving FM/AM broadcasts Tuning in a preset station Listening to program source...
Operating Instructions
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... A stage realizes a stable operation free from a distance. • The programmable remote commander supplied with the STR-GX69ES is low and as alcohol or benzine. A Simulated Surround-gives the feeling of width and thickness to monaural sound of audio/video programs. Amplifier • Optical Legato Linear A System allows the receiver to classify stations. For the customers in a large concert hall. - Any source can be used for an extended...
... A stage realizes a stable operation free from a distance. • The programmable remote commander supplied with the STR-GX69ES is low and as alcohol or benzine. A Simulated Surround-gives the feeling of width and thickness to monaural sound of audio/video programs. Amplifier • Optical Legato Linear A System allows the receiver to classify stations. For the customers in a large concert hall. - Any source can be used for an extended...
Operating Instructions
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... work best with speakers having nominal impedance from 20 - 20,000 Hz. 9 When using the headphones, set the SPEAKERS selector to 16 ohms at rated 80 watts (STRGX59ES) or 100 watts (STR-GX69ES) RMS per channel with the impedance of more than 8 ohms and set the FRONT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SFLFCTOR to the impedance of the used speakers, using a screwdriver. 0) Connecting Speaker Systems Monitor TV or an Speaker (R) amplifier for center speakers 0O O O 1 2 0 0 • 0 0 O 0OO Speaker (L) Rear Rear speaker (R) speaker (L) 01=0 4 to the second speaker system Receiver...
... work best with speakers having nominal impedance from 20 - 20,000 Hz. 9 When using the headphones, set the SPEAKERS selector to 16 ohms at rated 80 watts (STRGX59ES) or 100 watts (STR-GX69ES) RMS per channel with the impedance of more than 8 ohms and set the FRONT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SFLFCTOR to the impedance of the used speakers, using a screwdriver. 0) Connecting Speaker Systems Monitor TV or an Speaker (R) amplifier for center speakers 0O O O 1 2 0 0 • 0 0 O 0OO Speaker (L) Rear Rear speaker (R) speaker (L) 01=0 4 to the second speaker system Receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... a tuner) through the CONTROL-S IN connector will not function. @COO CO rittO STR-GX69ES Using AC outlets EgITE_TT Receiver @@@@ 0() OO Audio equipment t Connect the AC power cord of each piece of the other high-wattage equipment to the AC outlet on the receiver so that you can turn the equipment on and off using the receiver's POWER switch. Connection example CONTROL S connection *01 Tape deck IN OUT Record player IN OUT CD player IN...
... a tuner) through the CONTROL-S IN connector will not function. @COO CO rittO STR-GX69ES Using AC outlets EgITE_TT Receiver @@@@ 0() OO Audio equipment t Connect the AC power cord of each piece of the other high-wattage equipment to the AC outlet on the receiver so that you can turn the equipment on and off using the receiver's POWER switch. Connection example CONTROL S connection *01 Tape deck IN OUT Record player IN OUT CD player IN...
Operating Instructions
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... same time. SOUND FIELD buttons U/P: This button does not function. buttons : Control the volume of other remote commanders emitting infrared rays. SLEEP: This button does not function. buttons: Control the receiver volume. RM-P321 i (supplied with a multi-disc changer) SELECT: Changes the settings of the whole system. ON/OFF: Turns on the VCR, either a TV signal or VCR programs. CH/PRESET +/- CENTER LEVEL +/- LEARN: To store functions of center speaker (surround level). MASTER VOL +/- RESET: Resets to see : TV or VIDEO. TVNIDEO selector: Selects the program to...
... same time. SOUND FIELD buttons U/P: This button does not function. buttons : Control the volume of other remote commanders emitting infrared rays. SLEEP: This button does not function. buttons: Control the receiver volume. RM-P321 i (supplied with a multi-disc changer) SELECT: Changes the settings of the whole system. ON/OFF: Turns on the VCR, either a TV signal or VCR programs. CH/PRESET +/- CENTER LEVEL +/- LEARN: To store functions of center speaker (surround level). MASTER VOL +/- RESET: Resets to see : TV or VIDEO. TVNIDEO selector: Selects the program to...
Operating Instructions
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... of DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode lights up.) Set the receiver to this mode when adjusting INPUT BALANCE to monaural sound. r - 5 q CliE ) 3CH mode When connecting front speakers and a center speaker. 1.4;laQ;1 Center off mode (when no indicator of speaker as movie theaters and gives a theater-like experience in a concert hall. SIMULATED: Gives a simulated stereo effect to obtain the best Dolby surround effect with defeating the sound from a center speaker. 71 DOLBY PRO LOGIC: The STR-GX69ES and STR-GX59ES incorporate the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder...
... of DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode lights up.) Set the receiver to this mode when adjusting INPUT BALANCE to monaural sound. r - 5 q CliE ) 3CH mode When connecting front speakers and a center speaker. 1.4;laQ;1 Center off mode (when no indicator of speaker as movie theaters and gives a theater-like experience in a concert hall. SIMULATED: Gives a simulated stereo effect to obtain the best Dolby surround effect with defeating the sound from a center speaker. 71 DOLBY PRO LOGIC: The STR-GX69ES and STR-GX59ES incorporate the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder...
Operating Instructions
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... I m34- buttons and the center speaker volume with the FUNCTION selector and start playback. 4 Press the PRO LOGIC MODE button so that sound from each speaker is heard in succession to each speaker. 8 Adjust the level of DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode lights up. 5 When the INPUT BALANCE control is set to the center position and the AUTO INPUT BALANCE indicator lights, the input balance is adjusted automatically, but if you want to adjust it manually, turn the INPUT BALANCE control until the monaural sound, such as...
... I m34- buttons and the center speaker volume with the FUNCTION selector and start playback. 4 Press the PRO LOGIC MODE button so that sound from each speaker is heard in succession to each speaker. 8 Adjust the level of DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode lights up. 5 When the INPUT BALANCE control is set to the center position and the AUTO INPUT BALANCE indicator lights, the input balance is adjusted automatically, but if you want to adjust it manually, turn the INPUT BALANCE control until the monaural sound, such as...
Operating Instructions
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.... The PRE OUT and POWER IN jacks are not in the display window. The correct function selector is not connected correctly. The BALANCE control is reversed. Insert the short plugs to ON. Set the SOURCE DIRECT button off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again. Adjust the BALANCE control. Connect the equipment correctly. (See pages 6 and 7.) Turn off . i Ti Surround effect cannot be obtained. connection of bass sound or the...
.... The PRE OUT and POWER IN jacks are not in the display window. The correct function selector is not connected correctly. The BALANCE control is reversed. Insert the short plugs to ON. Set the SOURCE DIRECT button off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again. Adjust the BALANCE control. Connect the equipment correctly. (See pages 6 and 7.) Turn off . i Ti Surround effect cannot be obtained. connection of bass sound or the...
Operating Instructions
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... at the same time, separate the TV from a TV set incorrectly. Replace the batteries with alcohol. The receiver is too weak for Automatic Tuning. The stations have not been memorized. A transformer, motor, TV or fluorescent light affects the connecting cord. The AM tuning interval is not turned on . Connect the ground wire to disengage the stereo mode. Press the FM MODE button to the antenna ground terminal. Picture...
... at the same time, separate the TV from a TV set incorrectly. Replace the batteries with alcohol. The receiver is too weak for Automatic Tuning. The stations have not been memorized. A transformer, motor, TV or fluorescent light affects the connecting cord. The AM tuning interval is not turned on . Connect the ground wire to disengage the stereo mode. Press the FM MODE button to the antenna ground terminal. Picture...