Sony STR-DA3700ES Marketing Specifications - Page 2

Quick Speaker Set Up (Digital Cinema Audio Calibration) Simply place the included microphone at your listening position, start auto-calibration, and the receiver will correct for speaker distance, 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 STRDA3700ES is capable of 7.2 channel audio but can be also configured to include front high speakers, use the surround back speakers for second zone audio, or for bi-amp speaker capability. Second Zone Video Distribution Start your favorite programming in the living room and finish in the bedroom. Custom Control and Installation Connections The STRDA3700ES is controllable over IP, RS232 and IR, and is compatible with the major control systems. Network Updatable Allows for updates over the network. Faroudja® DCDi Cinema Technology The STR-DA3700ES is equipped with Faroudja® DCDi Cinema IC technology to help correct jaggedness often seen after I/P (Interlace/Progressive) conversion. This produces a smooth, highdefinition-quality picture. Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz The STR-DA3700ES 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® service4 (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™ technology5 Take HDTV color expression to new levels with x.v.Color and Deep Color technology.5 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 Even though you connect your TV and cable or satellite box via the STR-DA3700ES, you can turn off the receiver when you watch your cable or satellite and the audio will pass through the receiver to the TV speakers. 3D Pass-through When you connect 3D capable HDTV and Blu-ray Disc™ Player with a high speed HDMI™ cable, the STR-DA3700ES can pass through a 3D signal, so you can enjoy 3D picture with high quality sound. 24p True Cinema™ Pass-Through 24p True Cinema™ support provides a direct connection to 24p video sources such as a Blu-ray Disc™ player or Sony PlayStation®3 entertainment system. This avoids conversions and displays films at their intended 24 fps cinematic picture quality.