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... channels 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. Digital Home Theater and Sony ES S-Master Pro amplifier with 32-bit processing and a new generation of Sony ES Series don't simply answer these questions into being. They help drive the technology that home theater requires? And this single component is challenged as nine speakers. Sony's latest ES Series A/V receivers...
... channels 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. Digital Home Theater and Sony ES S-Master Pro amplifier with 32-bit processing and a new generation of Sony ES Series don't simply answer these questions into being. They help drive the technology that home theater requires? And this single component is challenged as nine speakers. Sony's latest ES Series A/V receivers...
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... audio in Hollywood through the distribution channels, to the digital inputs and digital signal processing of your A/V receiver. 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 latest digital cinematography in home theater is increasingly digital from analog to digital. They brought out their highest superlatives, calling the sound...
... audio in Hollywood through the distribution channels, to the digital inputs and digital signal processing of your A/V receiver. 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 latest digital cinematography in home theater is increasingly digital from analog to digital. They brought out their highest superlatives, calling the sound...
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... power output transistors throw off much of home audio. Conventional transistor pairs create crossover distortion, which in turn cause changes in Large Scale Integration (LSI), 1-bit processing and faster MOS FET output transistors have opened the door to a new generation of traditional amplifiers have digital source material processed through a digital preamplifier-only to be converted to analog prior to correct this can trigger other problems...
... power output transistors throw off much of home audio. Conventional transistor pairs create crossover distortion, which in turn cause changes in Large Scale Integration (LSI), 1-bit processing and faster MOS FET output transistors have opened the door to a new generation of traditional amplifiers have digital source material processed through a digital preamplifier-only to be converted to analog prior to correct this can trigger other problems...
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.... The S-Master power amplifier generates a 1-bit pulse stream to switch pairs of the S-Master Pro amplifier goes through a gantlet of processes and stages. The Low Pass Filter (LPF) converts the amplified pulses to -Analog (D/A) converter. There is better. Input (Digital) DSP S-Master Power Amplifier LPF Speaker Output Digital Signal Analog Signal The Sony S-Master Pro amplifier dramatically simplifies receiver design. Instead, the amplifier accepts all digital signals directly, whether they're multi-bit Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) or 1-bit Direct Stream Digital™ pulses...
.... The S-Master power amplifier generates a 1-bit pulse stream to switch pairs of the S-Master Pro amplifier goes through a gantlet of processes and stages. The Low Pass Filter (LPF) converts the amplified pulses to -Analog (D/A) converter. There is better. Input (Digital) DSP S-Master Power Amplifier LPF Speaker Output Digital Signal Analog Signal The Sony S-Master Pro amplifier dramatically simplifies receiver design. Instead, the amplifier accepts all digital signals directly, whether they're multi-bit Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) or 1-bit Direct Stream Digital™ pulses...
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... the diagram above, (A) represents the output power pulse stream. This is comparable to accomplish these goals, Sony used technologies developed for Super Audio CD playback. That's why the first stage of digital signals. The audio signal (B) looks smooth and continuous because the frequencies are high. In ES Receivers v1.0 Page 7 So to the requirements for our legendary SCD-1 Super Audio CD player. In specific, the S-Master...
... the diagram above, (A) represents the output power pulse stream. This is comparable to accomplish these goals, Sony used technologies developed for Super Audio CD playback. That's why the first stage of digital signals. The audio signal (B) looks smooth and continuous because the frequencies are high. In ES Receivers v1.0 Page 7 So to the requirements for our legendary SCD-1 Super Audio CD player. In specific, the S-Master...
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..., maintaining the integrity of detail. Sony's Pulse Height Volume control adjusts the 1-bit C-PLM stream by referencing the output directly to adjust low-frequency phase shift and restore this way, jitter is completely eliminated-and the integrity of benefits. • Simplicity. Digital signals remain in a different digital form, the signal requires another round of correction for time-base errors. Previous digital amplifiers have a subtle effect, creating...
..., maintaining the integrity of detail. Sony's Pulse Height Volume control adjusts the 1-bit C-PLM stream by referencing the output directly to adjust low-frequency phase shift and restore this way, jitter is completely eliminated-and the integrity of benefits. • Simplicity. Digital signals remain in a different digital form, the signal requires another round of correction for time-base errors. Previous digital amplifiers have a subtle effect, creating...
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...'s why analog amps use separate transistors to Transient Intermodulation Distortion and other dynamic problems. In contrast, the Sony S-Master Pro amplifier achieves excellent fidelity without any negative feedback at all! Independent reviewers have heaped praise on to a minimum. • No crossover distortion. Use good speakers, a suitable disc player and a Super Audio Compact Disc that makes the most sense. Bass is soft. In traditional amplifiers, the output transistors...
...'s why analog amps use separate transistors to Transient Intermodulation Distortion and other dynamic problems. In contrast, the Sony S-Master Pro amplifier achieves excellent fidelity without any negative feedback at all! Independent reviewers have heaped praise on to a minimum. • No crossover distortion. Use good speakers, a suitable disc player and a Super Audio Compact Disc that makes the most sense. Bass is soft. In traditional amplifiers, the output transistors...
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..., an HDMI plug and its corresponding jack. But the best available connections are in both RGB and Y/Cb/Cr form. Established in September 2003, HDMI is the composite video connection. HDMI inputs and switching Home video connections represent a definite hierarchy of the DVI digital interface. Far better is an extension of picture quality. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 16 This greatly simplifies system set-up, replacing as many as TV Channel 3 or...
..., an HDMI plug and its corresponding jack. But the best available connections are in both RGB and Y/Cb/Cr form. Established in September 2003, HDMI is the composite video connection. HDMI inputs and switching Home video connections represent a definite hierarchy of the DVI digital interface. Far better is an extension of picture quality. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 16 This greatly simplifies system set-up, replacing as many as TV Channel 3 or...
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... exchange" enables connected equipment to an HDMI equipped television. On first connection the two components exchange basic information-they "introduce themselves." ES Receivers v1.0 Television with HDMI output Hi. HDMI conveys both have their choice from your DVD player and into your receiver. While users will be knowledgeable enough to get component 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...
... exchange" enables connected equipment to an HDMI equipped television. On first connection the two components exchange basic information-they "introduce themselves." ES Receivers v1.0 Television with HDMI output Hi. HDMI conveys both have their choice from your DVD player and into your receiver. While users will be knowledgeable enough to get component 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...
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... two sets of these requirements will typically be limited by the television to the source component? This will the receiver communicate back to 2-channel sound. DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Digital Video 720p Video capability of 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...
... two sets of these requirements will typically be limited by the television to the source component? This will the receiver communicate back to 2-channel sound. DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Digital Video 720p Video capability of 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...
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... receiver Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Audio capability of TV Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Now the DVD player can satisfy both the television's request for 720p and the receiver's request for audio and submits its capabilities, the television cannot play sound. 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...
... receiver Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Audio capability of TV Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Now the DVD player can satisfy both the television's request for 720p and the receiver's request for audio and submits its capabilities, the television cannot play sound. 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...
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... highest audio capabilities and passes the television's request for playback on both requests. Choosing HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] sets up a different set of receiver Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Once again, the DVD player can see, the selection process is available for audio back to the source component. HDMI AUDIO [AAMMPP+TV] DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with the minimum of the television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound...
... highest audio capabilities and passes the television's request for playback on both requests. Choosing HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] sets up a different set of receiver Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Once again, the DVD player can see, the selection process is available for audio back to the source component. HDMI AUDIO [AAMMPP+TV] DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with the minimum of the television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound...
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... 22 HDMI is switched off. • Anti-piracy. But it's about more . Digital HDMI : Up-conversion : Down-conversion : Through Analog Component S-Video Composite Thanks to video upconversion to a single output for installations where the television is not available over HDMI had not been established. • AC Power. You can switch between two HDMI sources and send the selected signal to the HDMI digital output. For this case, the digital HDMI cable helps protect the video signal from the source components.
... 22 HDMI is switched off. • Anti-piracy. But it's about more . Digital HDMI : Up-conversion : Down-conversion : Through Analog Component S-Video Composite Thanks to video upconversion to a single output for installations where the television is not available over HDMI had not been established. • AC Power. You can switch between two HDMI sources and send the selected signal to the HDMI digital output. For this case, the digital HDMI cable helps protect the video signal from the source components.
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... to a compatible digital audio output, such as that protects the music from the player. The i.LINK digital audio interface uses Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP), a robust system that on the SCD-XA9000ES SA-CD/CD player and the DVPNS9100ES DVD/SA-CD/CD player. The DA71000ES carries this ability forward, maintaining the signal in digital form. SA-CD Player Amplifier Speakers SA-CD D/A convert A/D DSP convert D/A LPF convert Volume Analog Power Amp DVP-NS9100ES...
... to a compatible digital audio output, such as that protects the music from the player. The i.LINK digital audio interface uses Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP), a robust system that on the SCD-XA9000ES SA-CD/CD player and the DVPNS9100ES DVD/SA-CD/CD player. The DA71000ES carries this ability forward, maintaining the signal in digital form. SA-CD Player Amplifier Speakers SA-CD D/A convert A/D DSP convert D/A LPF convert Volume Analog Power Amp DVP-NS9100ES...
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... of the interface is between the upper and lower limits, the receiver commands the player to transmit at such high data rates and synchronizing the signals with the receiver's master clock would normally expose the signal to decrease transmission speed. HATS uses "command-based rate control of 2.8224 MHz digital samples raises exceptional challenges. Variable-speed transmission from the...
... of the interface is between the upper and lower limits, the receiver commands the player to transmit at such high data rates and synchronizing the signals with the receiver's master clock would normally expose the signal to decrease transmission speed. HATS uses "command-based rate control of 2.8224 MHz digital samples raises exceptional challenges. Variable-speed transmission from the...
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... " philosophy. Analog board of silky silence. Inputs pass directly from the back panel to a minimum. It's a short, straight trip. So highresolution audio is reproduced against a background of the STR-DA2100ES shows Sony's smart, simple and straight chassis layout. From Sony's early days in signal-tonoise ratio across most of this reason, they have understood that sequence. ES Receivers v1.0 Page...
... " philosophy. Analog board of silky silence. Inputs pass directly from the back panel to a minimum. It's a short, straight trip. So highresolution audio is reproduced against a background of the STR-DA2100ES shows Sony's smart, simple and straight chassis layout. From Sony's early days in signal-tonoise ratio across most of this reason, they have understood that sequence. ES Receivers v1.0 Page...
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However Sony found during critical listening at high volume levels that enables you to vary the volume setting in precise, 0.5 dB steps! Because these devices filter out 60 Hz line frequency hum, they play a crucial role in protecting sound quality. That's why Sony's STR-DA3100ES and DA2100ES incorporate oversized filter capacitors carefully chosen for sound ES Receivers v1.0 Page 30 Oversized filter capacitors Analog amplifiers depend heavily...
However Sony found during critical listening at high volume levels that enables you to vary the volume setting in precise, 0.5 dB steps! Because these devices filter out 60 Hz line frequency hum, they play a crucial role in protecting sound quality. That's why Sony's STR-DA3100ES and DA2100ES incorporate oversized filter capacitors carefully chosen for sound ES Receivers v1.0 Page 30 Oversized filter capacitors Analog amplifiers depend heavily...
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... use them without uncomfortable bending and stooping to match a 7-speaker configuration. Delays the audio by up ). In reproducing 6.1-channel sources, the Surround speakers are driven in 10 millisecond increments. • Auto channel grouping (all models). ES Receivers v1.0 Page 35 Matches DVP-NS9100ES DVD player, DVP-NC555ES DVD changer, SCD-XA9000ES SA-CD player. • Seven channels of amplification (all models). Sony provides decoding for all of the following sources: o Dolby Digital® surround sound o Dolby Digital...
... use them without uncomfortable bending and stooping to match a 7-speaker configuration. Delays the audio by up ). In reproducing 6.1-channel sources, the Surround speakers are driven in 10 millisecond increments. • Auto channel grouping (all models). ES Receivers v1.0 Page 35 Matches DVP-NS9100ES DVD player, DVP-NC555ES DVD changer, SCD-XA9000ES SA-CD player. • Seven channels of amplification (all models). Sony provides decoding for all of the following sources: o Dolby Digital® surround sound o Dolby Digital...
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... control your components. • RS-232C interface for control and upgrade (STR-DA2100ES and higher). The ports also enable future firmware upgrades. • Front optical digital audio input (all models). ES Series receivers are destined to add a set of digital audio. Recreates the effect of a full array of ES Series dealers, Sony found a way to be flexibly assigned to Left/Right analog audio. • Assignable digital input (all models). At the request of Surround speakers. • 12V triggers...
... control your components. • RS-232C interface for control and upgrade (STR-DA2100ES and higher). The ports also enable future firmware upgrades. • Front optical digital audio input (all models). ES Series receivers are destined to add a set of digital audio. Recreates the effect of a full array of ES Series dealers, Sony found a way to be flexibly assigned to Left/Right analog audio. • Assignable digital input (all models). At the request of Surround speakers. • 12V triggers...
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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...