Better image and sound quality – Sony STR-DA5800ES User Manual
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Better image and sound quality
Multi-zone
In addition to the main room, you can enjoy music and video in
another room, different from the content in the main room.
You can output HDMI signals from HDMI IN jacks to the HDMI
ZONE 2 OUT jack.
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Image up-conversion
The receiver upscales or downscales analog video signals. The
signals can be upscaled to 4k using an HDMI output jack. The
receiver also upscales or downscales analog video signals for
zone 2.
Digital Cinema Auto
Calibration (D.C.A.C.)
function
The receiver is equipped with the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
(D.C.A.C.) function. This function allows you to perform
automatic calibration and settings of audio parameters to produce
optimum sound.
Sound fields
You can select from a variety of sound field modes according to
speaker connections or input sources.
The receiver is also provided with the following sound options:
– Three modes to reproduce the sound characteristics of famous
music halls: “Berlin Philharmonic Hall,” “Concertgebouw
Amsterdam,” or “Musikverein Vienna.”
– Two modes to match the position of the sound source to the
screen: “Movie Height,” and “Vocal Height.”
Raising the center
speaker sounds to an
appropriate height
(Center Speaker Lift Up)
By using the front high speakers, you can lift up the sounds of the
center speaker to an appropriate height on the screen. This function
(Center Speaker Lift Up) allows you to enjoy natural
representation without discomfort.
Reproducing front high
speakers virtually
(Virtual Front High)
The receiver can reproduce front high speakers virtually even
when there are no actual front high speakers connected. This
function allows you to reproduce the Center Speaker Lift Up effect
using the front high speakers, as well as reproduce various sound
field features utilizing the front high channels the receiver is
equipped with.
High quality
reproduction of
compressed audio files
You can play back compressed audio files with high quality using
the D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear) function.
High quality digital
Audio Transmission
System (H.A.T.S.)
function
The High quality digital Audio Transmission System (H.A.T.S.)
function transmits signals from a Super Audio CD player
connected via an HDMI connection with high quality.
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