Sony STR-DA5700ES BROCHURE

STR-DA5700ES

7.2 networked A/V receiver with streaming video and audio.

Sony’s flagship STR-DA5700 ES receiver is the heart of the ultimate home theater experience with 130 watts per channel, the widest selection of home network, Internet video and audio streaming options

(including Netflix®), second-zone Cat5 expansion, Sony’s DCAC EX Auto Calibration, the simplicity of activity-based navigation, seamless integration with control systems and more.

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•7.2 Channel A/V Receiver (8 Ohm 20-20kHz 0.09%THD)1

•Internet streaming: Netflix®, YouTube™, Pandora® and more

•Activity-based on screen interface for easy navigation

•Easy Setup Wizard saves time

•DCAC EX Speaker Auto-Calibration with Speaker Relocation and Automatic Phase Matching

•3D pass-through over HDMI

•Integrated 4-port Ethernet switch

•iPhone®/iPod touch®/Android® Remote Control App3

•8 HD Inputs (6 HDMI™, 2 Component), 2 HDMI outputs

•iPhone®/iPod® via front USB

•Integrates with Control Systems via Control over IP, RS232 or IR

Features

Powerful, clean sound

130 Watts x 7 (8 Ohm 20-20kHz 0.09%THD)1

Stream video and audio from the Internet

Give yourself more options with a wide variety of streaming video and music, including Netflix®, YouTube™, Hulu Plus, Pandora™ and Slacker®.

Simple on-screen operation with an “Activity Based” menu

Easily access and manage your input devices and settings with the intuitive Activity Based onscreen menu. For example, navigate to “watch” à “Blu-Ray” rather than “Input” à “HDMI 1”.

HDMI™ GUI overlay

Quickly change or check settings without disrupting what you’re watching. The Faroudja® DCDi Cinema chipset allows for an onscreen menu to overlay 1080p content2 via an HDMI connection.

iPhone®/iPod touch® / Android Application3

Turn your smart phone (iPhone®, Android®, etc.) into a remote control for your entertainment system by downloading the ES Remote app. Browse and operate the receiver’s functions and settings on your mobile device without displaying it on the TV.

Eight High Definition inputs for system flexibility

Six HDMI™ inputs (up to 1080/60p capable) let you connect a Sony PlayStation®3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or any other HDMI™-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio.

Front HDMI input for quick connectivity

Conveniently located HDMI input on the front bezel quickly connects an HD camera/camcorder, game system or other HDMI equipped device.

Two HDMI Outputs

The receiver’s two HDMI outputs can toggle or simultaneously output 1080p2 video between two HD displays, such as two televisions or a television plus a projectors.

USB Front Input

Allows for simple connection of portable devices including iPod®/iPhones®, and media USB drive/hard drive.

4-Port Ethernet Switch

The STR-DA5700ES has an included 4 Port Ethernet Switch so you can connect your home theater or other components to your router through the AV receiver. (No need for an additional Ethernet Switch.)

Quick Speaker Set Up (Digital Cinema Audio Calibration EX)

Simply place the included microphone at your listening position, start auto-calibration, and the receiver will correct for speaker distance, degree, characteristic, and phase to create an acoustically ideal environment.

Direct Stream Digital (DSD) Decoding via HDMI

Audio format utilized for high-resolution formats like SA-CD, transmitted via HDMI™ cable (sold separately), to minimize information loss and maintain audio signal purity.

Flexible speaker configuration options

The STR-DA5700ES is capable of 7.2 channel audio but can be also configured to include front high speakers, use the surround back speakers for a second zone of audio, or for bi-amp speaker capability.

Multi-Room HD4 Video Distribution – up to 2 rooms (Component Video)

Start your favorite HD programming in the living room and finish in the bedroom. HD 1080i quality video signals can be distributed over CAT5e for the second zone output.

Custom Control and Installation Connections

The STRDA5700ES is controllable over IP, RS232 and IR, and is compatible with the major control systems. It also includes triggers for flexible installation options.

Network Updatable

Allows for updates over the network.

Faroudja® DCDi Cinema Technology

The STR-DA5700ES is equipped with Faroudja® DCDi Cinema IC technology to help correct jaggedness often seen after I/P (Interlace/Progressive) conversion. This produces a smooth, high- definition-quality picture.

DTS Neo:X

Neo:X is the world’s first 11.1 surround system providing a semi-spherical sound field using an 11.1 speaker configuration adding height/wide speakers to create a natural, immersive, spacious and lifelike 3D audio soundscape.

Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz

The STR-DA5700ES supports Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz, featuring Front-High Speakers, for a more spacious, three dimensional surround sound experience.

Berliner Philharmonic Soundfield

Simulate the sound field of one of the world’s premiere orchestras—Berliner Philharmonic. This acoustic effect choice is automatically chosen when streaming audio from the included Berliner Philharmoniker’s Digital Concert Hall service.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio® Ready

Connect the accessory antenna (sold separately), sign up for the SIRIUS Satellite Radio® service5 (fees apply), and enjoy the variety of digital radio with the superior sound quality of an A/V receiver.

Enhanced Color Range (Deep Color & x.v.Color™ technology6

Take HDTV color expression to new levels with x.v.Color and Deep Color technology.6 When the STR-DA5700ES is connected to x.v.Color capable video sources, the display shows nearly twice (1.8x) as many viewable colors as the existing RGB color standard.

HDMI™ Pass-through