Sony STR-ZA810ES Operating Instructions - Page 7

Main features of the receiver Refer to the Help Guide for details of each function. http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strza81/h_uc2/ Compatible with a variety of connections and high-quality audio/video formats Feature Description Compatible with  Connect a Walkman, iPod/iPhone (AirPlay), wired/wireless computer, NAS or USB device to the receiver to play network, content on those devices or transmit music to BLUETOOTH, and USB connections* BLUETOOTH headphones/speakers.  Music services such as Spotify and Chromecast built-in are supported. Compatible with the  Dolby Atmos and DTS:X are supported (page 24). latest object-based audio formats Compatible with high-definition playback of HighResolution Audio  During network audio playback or content playback on a USB device, the receiver supports HighResolution Audio content at up to 5.6 MHz in the DSD format and at up to 192 kHz/24 bits in the WAV, FLAC, and AIFF formats.  Native playback of DSD files is also supported. Compatible with high-definition 4K video formats** The receiver supports 4K HDR and HDCP 2.2, letting you enjoy high-definition video images (page 24). * For details, see the Help Guide. ** You need to change the setting of [HDMI Signal Format] depending on the input video signal. Functions for an optimum surround environment Feature Description Automatically  D.C.A.C. EX measures and calibrates the distance, calibrating your angle, level, and frequency characteristics of the viewing and listening speakers using the supplied stereo calibration environment to create an ideal microphone (page 15).  The optimum sound is then produced by simulating ideal speaker positions and angles (Speaker surround space using Relocation**). Auto Calibration (D.C.A.C. EX*) Calibration functions for sound fields corresponding to various speaker installation conditions  Phantom Surround Back**: Allows you to enjoy a surround-sound effect acoustically equivalent to that of a 7-channel speaker system, using only a 5channel speaker system, and when using a 5.1.2channel speaker system, it allows you to enjoy a surround-sound effect acoustically equivalent to that of a 7.1.2-channel speaker system.  Front Surround: Allows you to enjoy virtual surroundsound with only two front speakers (page 19).  In-Ceiling Speaker Mode**: Reproduces more natural sound by lowering the position of audio output from speakers installed in the ceiling.  Center Speaker Lift Up**: Reproduces natural sound that feels more authentic by lifting the sound from the center speaker up to the height of the screen. * Digital Cinema Auto Calibration EX ** For details, see the Help Guide. Audio technologies for high-definition music playback Feature Description Sound fields selectable by preference You can select from a variety of sound fields according to speaker connections or input sources (2ch Stereo, Direct, Auto Format Decoding, etc.) (page 19). Upscaling of existing sound sources into higher resolutions with the same quantity of information as HighResolution Audio using DSEE HX*, ** The receiver restores signals in the micro region of compressed sound sources by up-sampling the sampling frequency and expanding the bit depth to the equivalent of a maximum of 192 kHz/24 bits, letting you enjoy CDs and lossy compressed sound sources such as MP3 files in expressive sound quality closer to the original. continued 7US