Sony STR-DA5ES - Manual (Page 4)

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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-DA5ES and STR-DA3ES. Check your model
number by looking at the lower right corner of the
front panel. In this manual, the STR-DA5ES (area
code U) is used for illustration purposes unless stated
otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DA5ES
only”.
Tip
The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote, see pages 53–81 (STR-DA5ES) or
refer to the separate operating instructions supplied
with the remote (STR-DA3ES).
Area code
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
AC OUTLET
L R
+
–
SURROUND
SURR
BACK
R
CENTER SURR BACK
L R SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK
SURR
BACK
L
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the upper portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the
area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “Models of area code AA only”.
Features
7.1 channel mode
This receiver incorporates a 6 channel amplifier. It can reproduce the sound of movies (etc.)
encoded in 6.1 channel audio through front (L/R), center, surround (L/R), surround back, and sub
woofer speakers. This receiver also lets you enjoy a 7.1 channel mode. The 7.1 channel mode
uses DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the Surround Back channel in stereo
(L/R) (page 28).
Compatible with a variety of audio formats and modes
This receiver is compatible with the following audio formats.
STR-DA5ES STR-DA3ES Page
Dolby Digital EX a a 35
Dolby Pro Logic II a 39
DTS Neo:6 a 39
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 a a* 35
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 a 35
* DTS-ES compatible