Sony STR-GX80ES Technical Background - Page 21

Choosing HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] sets up a different set of capabilities. In this case, the receiver ignores its own highest audio capabilities and passes the television's request for audio back to the source component. HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV] DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Audio capability of television Digital Audio 6.1 channels 48 kHz 24 bits Video capability of television Audio capability of receiver Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Once again, the DVD player can satisfy both requests. However this time, the 2-channel audio is available for playback on both the STR-DA7100ES receiver and the television. HDMI AUDIO [AAMMPP+TV] DVD player with HDMI output Receiver with HDMI input & output Television with HDMI input Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound from receiver follows audio capability of the television Digital Video 720p Digital Audio 2 channels 48 kHz 16 bits Sound available from television As you can see, the selection process is easy and automatic and delivers the very highest digital quality with the minimum of fuss. Please note that some restrictions apply. ES Receivers v1.0 Page 21