Sony STR-DA5700ES Marketing Specifications - Page 2

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, highdefinition-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