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

About This Manual

About area codes

The instructions in this manual are for models

The area code of the receiver you purchased is

shown on the upper portion of the rear panel (see

STR-DA5ES and STR-DA3ES. Check your model

the illustration below).

number by looking at the lower right corner of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

front panel. In this manual, the STR-DA5ES (area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

AC OUTLET

 

code U) is used for illustration purposes unless stated

 

R SURROUND L

CENTER SURR BACK

 

 

 

 

SURR

SURR

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

Area code

otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly

 

 

BACK

BACK

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

–

 

 

indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DA5ES

 

R SURROUND L

CENTER SURR BACK

 

 

 

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

 

 

 

 

only”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The instructions in this manual describe the controls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the

Any differences in operation, according to the

supplied remote if they have the same or similar

area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for

names as those on the receiver. For details on the use

example, “Models of area code AA only”.

of your remote, see pages 53–81 (STR-DA5ES) or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

refer to the separate operating instructions supplied

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with the remote (STR-DA3ES).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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