Sony STR-DA9000ES - Manual (Page 36)

ES Receivers v1.0 Page 36
• 7.1-channel Cinema Studio EX modes (all models). Recreate the
acoustics of the Hollywood dubbing stages where directors go to audition and
approve their final sound mixes.
• 7.1-channel Virtual Multi Dimension (all models). Recreates the effect of a
full array of Surround speakers.
• 12V triggers (STR-DA2100ES and higher). ES Series receivers are
destined to be used in custom installations where curtains, screens and
lighting "scenes" may require 12-volt triggers.
• Infrared repeater ports (STR-DA2100ES and higher). To accommodate
installations where the stack of electronics is hidden away, ES Series
receivers offer one infrared repeater input and two outputs. This means you
can place an inconspicuous IR "eye" in the home theater room and still
control your components.
• RS-232C interface for control and upgrade (STR-DA2100ES and higher).
To communicate with third-party room automation systems, these receivers
include RS-232C ports. The ports also enable future firmware upgrades.
• Front optical digital audio input (all models). As part of the Video 3 input
of the front panel, these receivers also accept optical digital audio, in addition
to Left/Right analog audio.
• Assignable digital input (all models). An optical or coaxial digital input can
be flexibly assigned 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). Real estate on the back panel of
modern A/V receivers is severely limited. At the request of ES Series
dealers, Sony found a way to add a set of B speaker terminals.
Conclusion
Beginning with the PCM-701ES digital processor in 1982, the engineers of
Sony's ES Series have been extending the capabilities of digital audio.
Breakthroughs like the S-Master® Pro amplifiers take audio reproduction to the
next stage in sophistication, simplicity and sound quality. These ES Series
receivers represent another milestone in the digital technology. To appreciate
the difference, just turn them on and listen.