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7.2-ch Receiver — ES Series

Model number: STR-DA3700ES
Model Features: 7.2-channel (100W, 80hm 20-20kHz 0.09%THD), internet streaming of Netflix®, YouTube™, Pandora® and more, "Activity Based" on screen interface, Easy Set-Up Wizard, 3D pass-through

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Feel the power of 100 Watts x 7 (8 Ohm 20-20kHz 0.09%THD)1 as the ES Series 7.2 channel receiver pumps out pristine audio perfect for your favorite flicks, big box office hits or amazing party playlists. Enjoy an astonishing array of options for streaming video and music, including Netflix®, YouTube™, Hulu Plus, Pandora™ and Slacker®. Access and manage your input devices and settings with ease thanks to the friendly and intuitive Activity Based on-screen menu. The Faroudja® DCDi Cinema chipset allows for an onscreen menu to overlay 1080p content via HDMI connection2. Turn your iPhone® or Android™ smartphone into a remote control for your entertainment system by downloading the ES Remote app. You can even browse and operate the receiver's functions and settings on your mobile device without displaying them on your TV. With 5 HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p capable), you can connect your PlayStation®3 system, your Blu-ray Disc™ player and you'll still have room for three HDMI®-capable devices that can get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio.

Powerful, clean sound

100 Watts x 7 (8 Ohm 20-20kHz 0.09%THD)1

HDMI™ GUI overlay

Quickly change or check settings without disrupting what you’re watching. The Faroudja® DCDi Cinema chipset allows for an onscreen menu to overlay 1080p content2 via an HDMI connection.

USB Front Input

Front USB port allows for simple connection of portable devices including iPod®/iPhone®, and media USB drive/hard drive.

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.

Custom Control and Installation Connections

The STRDA3700ES is controllable over IP, RS232 and IR, and is compatible with the major control systems.

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.

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.

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.

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)

DLNA compliance allows compliant AV Receivers to access digital photos, music, and video from DLNA-enabled PCs and other devices.6

Sony® ES 5-Year Limited Warranty

The STR-DA3700ES comes with an industry leading 5-year parts and labor warranty, 90-day advanced exchange program, and dedicated toll-free support line staffed by CEDIA-trained product experts. (1-877-619-7669; Monday – Friday 10am – 7pm EST)

Simple on-screen operation with an “Activity Based” menu

Easily access and manage your input devices and settings with the intuitive Activity Based on-screen menu. For example, navigate to “watch” “Blu-Ray” rather than “Input” “HDMI 1.”

Seven High Definition inputs for system flexibility

Five HDMI™ inputs (up to 1080/60p capable) let you connect a Sony PlayStation®3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or any other HDMI™-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio.

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.

Second Zone Video Distribution

Start your favorite programming in the living room and finish in the bedroom.

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, high-definition-quality picture.

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.

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.

Sony® DLL Audio Scaler

The Sony® DLL Audio Scaler analyzes and upscales standard definition (compressed) audio signals (@ 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz) to 192kHz. It’s effective for network content, too.

Audio Return Channel (ARC)

Route audio from your TV, whether it is from an over the air channels or Network content from BRAVIA® Internet Link, back downstream to your STR-DA3700ES with a single ARC HDMI™ cable (sold separately).

Stream video and audio from the Internet

Give yourself more options with a wide variety of streaming video and music, including Netflix®, YouTube™, Hulu Plus, Pandora™ and Slacker®.

iPhone®/iPod touch® / Android Application3

Turn your smart phone (iPhone®, Android®, etc.) into a remote control for your entertainment system by downloading the ES Remote app. Browse and operate the receiver’s functions and settings on your mobile device without displaying it on the TV.

4-Port Ethernet Switch

The STR-DA3700ES 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.)

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.

Network Updatable

Allows for updates over the network.

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.

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.

HD-D.C.S.

D.C.S. is a proprietary Sony® soundfield that has been precisely tuned to the Cary Grant sound stage at the Sony Pictures Entertainment studio, where hundreds of Hollywood hits have been recorded

One Touch Play (BRAVIA Sync™)

BRAVIA Sync™ utilizes the HDMI™ CEC function to power up and select the appropriate inputs for your BRAVIA® HDTV and HDMI™-connected A/V components8 and route signals to the home theater components.

Product Specifications

DCAC Features

Features

  • Digital Cinema Auto Calibration : Yes (Mic-Stereo)

Audio Features

Sound Mode

  • Berlin Philharmonie : Yes

Amplifier/Receiver

Decoding Format(s)

  • 96k/24Bit PCM : Yes
  • DTS 96/24 : Yes
  • DTS HD/DolbyTruHD/Dolby Digital+ : Yes/Yes/Yes
  • DTS NEO:6 : Yes
  • DTS-ES (MATRIX6.1/DISCRETE6.1) : Yes(Yes/Yes)
  • Dolby Digital EX : Yes
  • Dolby Digital/DTS : Yes/Yes
  • Dolby Dual Mono : Yes
  • Dolby Prologic : Yes
  • Dolby Prologic II : Yes
  • Dolby Prologic IIx : Yes
  • Dolby Prologic IIz : Yes
  • LPCM (2CH/5.1CH/7.1CH) thru HDMI : Yes/Yes/Yes

Home Share Features

  • Tuner Preset Channel Navigation (Sirius/XM/FM/AM) : 30 Sirius/30 FM/30 AM

Inputs and Outputs

  • A/V In/Out (S-Video I/O): Including Front AV : 5 in/1 out (0/0)
  • Analog Audio In (Inc TV CEC)/Out (excl. tuner)/TV(CEC) : 3 in/1 out/ Plus ARC
  • Coaxial : 1 in/0 out
  • Component Video In/Out (Pass through) : 2 in/1 out
  • DMPORT : N/A
  • Digital Input Assign : Yes
  • Ethernet (Switching HUB) : 1 in/ 3 out
  • Front Input : AV(Gold)+Opt
  • HDMI In/Out: (Front input) : 6 in / 2 out
  • Monitor Out (S-Video Out) : 1(0)
  • Multi-ch In : No
  • Opt. In/Out/TV (CEC): incl Front input & TV (CEC) : 4/1/yes
  • Phono (MM) : No
  • Pre Out : No

Tuner

  • Auto Tuning : Yes
  • Direct Tuning : Yes(RM)
  • Preset Channel : TTL90 (30 Sirius/30FM/30AM)
  • Sirius Ready : Yes
  • Station Name : Yes

Weight and Measurements

  • Carton Dimensions (WxHxD mm) : 529×278×472
  • Carton Weight (kg) : 16
  • Receiver Dimensions (WxHxD inches) : 17" × 6" × 15-3/8"
  • Receiver Dimensions (WxHxD mm) : 430 × 388 × 162
  • Receiver Weight (kg) : 12.9
  • Receiver Weight (lbs) : 28lb 8oz

Amplifier Features

  • Speaker Impedance : Supports 4Ohm and 8Ohm
  • (4Ohms 20-20kHz) THD : 0.15%
  • (8Ohms 1kHz) THD RMS : 0.7%
  • (8Ohms 20-20kHz) THD : 0.09%
  • 4 Ohm/8 Ohm Switching : Yes (In Menu)
  • 4Ohms 1kHz RMS : 100W+100W
  • 4Ohms 20-20kHz : 85W+85W
  • 8Ohms 1kHz RMS : 110W+110W
  • 8Ohms 20-20kHz : 100W+100W
  • Analog Direct : Yes
  • Bi-AMP : Yes
  • DSP : Falcon2.0
  • Digital Legato Linear : Yes
  • Equalizer(F/C/Sur/Sur B) Bass,Mid,Treble : B,T/B,T/B,T/B,T
  • HD-D.C.S. : Yes (SB/FH)
  • Headphone Out : Yes(Gold)
  • Night Mode : Yes
  • Number of Amp channels : 7
  • OP processing : Yes
  • Portable Audio Enhancer : Yes
  • Sound Field Link (w Lock) : Yes(Yes)
  • Sound Field Program (2ch) : 2
  • Sound Field Program (A.F.D.) : 2
  • Sound Field Program (Headphone) : 3
  • Sound Field Program (Movie) : 5
  • Sound Field Program (Music) : 10
  • Speaker Selector : A/B/ A+B
  • Speaker Terminal : Screw (Ni)
  • Sub Woofer X' Over : 17 points (40-200Hz)
  • Type : Analog

Audio Output

  • Ethernet (Switching HUB) : Yes - 4 Ports
  • Pre Out (Subwoofer) : 2

CIS & Control Features

  • 12V Trigger : 1
  • 2nd A : Speaker&Line (Variable&Variable)
  • 2nd V : Composite, Component & Cat5
  • 2nd/3rd Zone ON/OFF Switch : Yes/No
  • 3rd A : No
  • Certification (AMX/Crestron/Control 4) : Yes
  • IR Repeat (In/Out) : Yes(1 in /2 out)
  • RS-232C for control : Yes
  • Video Up Scaler & Converter (1080i)/GUI for Zone2 : Yes/No

DCAC Features

  • Automatic Phase Matching : Yes
  • Band : 6
  • DCAC : SILVER
  • Mic : Stereo

Network Features

  • CIS IP Control : Yes
  • Configuration Manager : Yes - Easy Setup Wizard
  • Description Language : English
  • Direct Ethernet Update : Yes
  • Language for "Configuration Manager" : English/French/German/Spanish
  • Music Decoding Format for Network Client : WAV ( LPCM ), MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC
  • Network Client : Yes (Music/Photo/Video)
  • Network Renderer : Yes
  • Network Server Application : No
  • PC Connect Update (Ethernet) : No
  • Photo Decoding Format for Network Client : JPEG
  • Pre-selected Internet Radio station : Slacker, Pandora and Music Unlimited
  • Video Format : MPEG-2 PS, MPEG-1 PS, MPEG-4, AVCHD, Xvid, WMV??Resolution: up to 720x480?
  • iPhone Application : Yes

Video Features

  • 3D : Yes
  • A/V SYNC : Yes(Variable)
  • A/V Sync Auto Mode : Yes
  • A/V Sync Sampling Frequency : 192kHz
  • A/V Sync Time (msec) : 300msec
  • Assignable Component Video IN : Yes
  • Assignable HDMI Video IN : Yes
  • Audio Return Channel : Yes
  • BRAVIA® SYNC™ (CEC Control) : Yes
  • DSD : Yes
  • HDMI Active Intelligence : Yes
  • HDMI Pass Through : Yes
  • HDMI™ Video Output Capability : 1080p; 1080/24p; Deep Color; x.v.Color (xvYCC)
  • Theater Mode Selector : Yes
  • Video Down Converter (Analog) : Yes
  • Video Upscaler & Converter (Analog to Component/HDMI) : Yes(1080i)/Yes(1080p)

General Features

  • AC Outlet (Switched) : 2
  • Auto Standby : Yes
  • DCS/HD-D.C.S. LED : HD-D.C.S.
  • Detachable AC : Yes
  • Display : Single dot
  • GUI : Yes
  • GUI Language : English
  • Multi Channel Decoding Blue LED : Yes
  • Panel : Alumi/ES Basic
  • Pin Jack : Nickel
  • Power Consumption : 350W
  • Power Requirement : 120V 60Hz
  • Power Stand By : 0.5W
  • Quick Click : No
  • Remote Commander : Programmable, Learning, Macro RM-AAL040
  • Sleep Timer : Yes
  • iPod Browsing with System : VIDEO/MUSIC

Network Features

BIVL

  • Live Streaming : Audio and Video

Video Features

HDMI™

  • Audio Widget : Yes
  • DSD : Yes

In the Box

  • Software License Information (1)
  • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
  • R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
  • Operating Instructions
  • Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)
  • AC power cord (mains lead) (1)
  • Speaker cord connection tool (1)
  • Quick Setup Guide (1)
  • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
  • Remote control (1)

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VIEW FOOTNOTES


1.Measurements at 3 Ohms, 80Hz – 1 kHz with a THD of 1%.

2.1080p playback and upscaling require HDMI™ cable (sold separately) and HDTV with equivalent display capabilities. Upscaled image quality will vary.

3.Application must be downloaded from the iTunes® application store. Requires that the Blu-ray Disc Player and the iPhone® or iPod touch® be connected to the same home network with the iPhone or iPod touch connected through an 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended).

4.SIRIUS® subscription and antenna required and sold separately.

5.Deep Color and x.v. Color™ technology are supported only when source product, HDMI™ cable, media and HDTV all support those features.

6.Requires a home network with content stored on a DLNA compliant PC or server.

7.Works with other BRAVIA Sync™ or Theatre Sync™ labeled home audio/video products when connected via HDMI™ interface.

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