Sony STRZA5000ES Specification Sheet

STR-ZA5000ES

9.2 Channel 4K AV Receiver

The perfect center to your automated home entertainment universe now with just the right amount of: ﬂexible, multi-zone, high-deﬁnition connectivity, easy IP integration with leading control systems, powerful browser-based conﬁgurability, and well-renowned ES build quality for an incredible Audio/Video experience that you won’t easily forget.

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• 9.2 Ch. A/V Receiver (130W @ 8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9%)

• Supports Dolby ATMOS and DTS:X decoding up to 11.1ch (using 2 extra power ampliﬁers).

• Optimized chassis and internal circuitry for incredible audio performance

• HDMI® with HDCP 2.2 support (6in/2out)

• Flexible HD connectivity with 8 assignable inputs (6 HDMI, 2 component)1

• 8-port Giga Ethernet Hub with PoE (x2) support2 for ﬂexible connectivity

• Convenient front USB for system updating and setup3

• Web browser conﬁgurable set-up (programming)

• Optimized especially for custom in-home integration, and system conﬁguration

• Seamless IP Control integration with the leading control systems

• Supports 4K upscaling5 and pass-through with 3D and full TRILUMINOS™ color support

• In-ceiling mode for natural, rich front-channel sound staging

• Flexible, full-resolution multi-zone distribution capability

• Installer friendly remote commander with preset discrete command codes

• 3, 12-Volt triggers for triggering external peripherals, ampliﬁers, etc.

• 3, IR repeaters (1-in, 2-out) for external device control

• Advanced Digital Cinema Audio Calibration for quick Set-Up

• Sony® ES 5-Year Limited Warranty

Features

Beautiful nine-channel object based surround sound

With 130W per channel, the STR-ZA5000ES delivers cinema-like surround sound and crystal clear music reproduction (130W @ 8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9%). For special installations, the ampliﬁer can be conﬁgured to support: 2 pairs of speakers either independently (A or B) or simultaneously (A and B), in addition to Bi-Amp fashion.

Supports Dolby Atmos®, and DTS:X® object based surround

You’ll feel like you’re inside the action as the sounds of people, music, and things move all around you in three-dimensional space.

Built for sound

Every detail from the removable aluminum faceplate, to electronic component selection, special 2nd generation ES solder, structural/chassis elements, and even screw placement has been scrutinized and tuned in the higher interest of reliably consistent sound performance. The STR-ZA5000ES oers improved structural stability for better sound via the analogue signal path. This circuit is located on a glass epoxy board, in order to achieve higher speed and power. The STR-ZA5000ES also features high-quality speaker terminals with gold plating.

8 High Deﬁnition inputs for system ﬂexibility

Flexible HD connectivity with 8 assignable inputs (6 HDMI®, 2 component). HDCP 2.2 compliant this ES receiver also supports simple connectivity and full-playback of “4K Premium Content” with maximum visual and multi-channel sound quality. the ZA5000ES allows full, native 4K video content pass-through to 4K capable televisions and projectors, and even up-scales high deﬁnition movies and TV shows to 4K quality.

In addition

Optimized for custom in-home integration

Designed with the integrator in mind, Sony ES engineers took the class leading AVR GUI and tailored it for ﬂuid integration into leading control systems using the front panel display or even web browser functionality. We’ve also redesigned the back panel layout to make wiring in a rack easier. Whether it’s including an Install manual with a product manual or discrete IR codes in the remote, we’ve focused on helping you exceed your customers’ expectations.

8-Port Audio grade Giga Ethernet Switch

An 8-Port Ethernet switch with PoE, Power over Ethernet functionality2 (2 outlets), Ideal for local interfacing to: leading control systems, computers, media boxes, Blu-Ray Disc™ players, and game consoles directly through the receiver.

USB Front Input

Using the front mounted USB, you can easily apply system updates and during setup, save all receiver settings to a ﬂash drive for backing up and porting over to another unit to replicate settings.

Web Browser conﬁgurable

View, program and edit receiver settings via your Web Browser, computer, smartphone, or tablet. Enter the following into your web browser*: “http://[receiver’s ip-address]/”. * — Most modern web browsers are supported.

Seamless IP Integration

With help from your authorized ES dealer/installer the full power of an ES receiver can be easily integrated into expanded home automation including multi-zone audio, lighting and shades, security, appliances and almost anything else you can imagine. Control4® Certiﬁed and featuring Crestron Connected™, AMX Beacon, Savant, URC and RTI support, The STR-ZA5000ES also features12-volt triggers, RS232 and IR, for added installation ﬂexibility.4

‘PING’ button

Easing the IP integration process is the addition of a ‘PING’ button on the front of the unit for quick access to unit-speciﬁc IP information (IP and MAC address) via the front display and also easy sharing of unit ‘discovery’ protocols with 3rd party CI controllers.

In-Ceiling speaker mode

Developed especially for use with in-ceiling speakers and easily conﬁgured during setup, In-Ceiling Speaker Mode virtually relocates the Front and Center in-ceiling speaker sound images to better coincide with the screen. Dialog and music will sound as if coming from the screen instead of the ceiling.

Flexible zone distribution

Flexible zone distribution capability allows a Z-Series receiver to distribute audio/video sources to the 1st and 2nd zones in varying conﬁgurations providing expanded options.

Discretion advised…

Enjoy enhanced system integration, with The supplied remote control, Call up Test Tones and Video signals at the push of a button. Access frequently used Menu settings, or take advantage of discrete IR codes to ensure that remote commands perform as advertised.

Full HDMI® color gamut support

With x.v.Color™ and Deep Color technology capability, you can rest assured that all HDMI® connected video sources will look their best, displaying nearly twice (1.8x) as many viewable colors as the existing RGB color standard.

Only what’s necessary…

A powerful catalog of playback CODECs: Digital Cinema Surround, Dolby®, dts® Digital Surround, and Neo:6 Cinema Audio Codec support ensure an optimized listening experience every time...

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