STR-DA5600ES | 7.1-channel ES Series A/V Receiver | Sony

7.1-channel ES Series A/V Receiver

Model number: STR-DA5600ES

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Features: 130 watts x 7, integrated 4-port Ethernet switch, Second Zone Cat5e output, iPhone�/iPod touch� remote control, 3D pass-through, internet radio access, 7 HD inputs, Audio Return Channel, DLNA® compliant

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Experience elevated sound quality, connectivity, power and control with the STR-DA5600ES Series 7.1-channel A/V receiver. Pair with your 3D capable HDTV, listen to internet radio, enjoy the latest in HDMI™ technology, including 3D pass-through and audio return channel, and control your system using a free iPhone®/iPod touch® app with this multi-room capable receiver.

Multi-Channel Power Rating

130 Watts x 7 (8 Ohm 20-20kHz 0.09%THD)⁶

Access Rhapsody™ and SHOUTcast® Internet Music Services²

The STR-DA5600ES network features include access to Rhapsody™ and SHOUTcast® internet music services2. Rhapsody is a network music service that searches by artist and title or browse by genre so you can listen to whatever you want — without paying per track through a monthly subscription (not included). SHOUTcast is a free internet radio service which allows access to thousands of stations from around the world. Both are accessible on your television via the Sony xross media bar™ inspired menu without the need of a PC.

Quick Speaker Set Up (Digital Cinema Audio Calibration EX)

Simply place the included microphone in your listening position, push a single button and the speakers distance, degree, characteristic, and phase are automatically adjusted. Your ideal listening experience is only a button away.

HDMI™ GUI overlay

The Faroudja® DCDi Cinema chipset allows for the onscreen menu to overlay on top of 1080p content.8

Multi-Room HD7 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.

Network Updatable

Allows update over the network.

“Quick Click” On-Screen Remote Control and iPhone®/ iPod touch® App Remote Control

The iPhone® / iPod touch® “Sony AV Receiver Remote” control3 app can be downloaded free of charge from the iTunes® Store. It simplifies the operation of multiple home theater components only five buttons (four arrows and one bulls-eye) and can be used as a zone remote.

Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz

The STR-DA5600ES supports Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz, featuring Front-High Speaker, for a more spacious surround sound experience.

Multi Function Audio Port (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)

The Digital Media Port allows the use of a Digital Media Port cradle (sold separately) to connect compatible digital devices directly to your Sony® A/V receiver.¹²

HDMI™ Pass-Through

Even though you connect your TV and cable or satellite box via the STR-DA5600ES, 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 sound tuned at the Sony Pictures Entertainment studio.

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.⁴

iPhone®/iPod touch® Application3 for STR Control as 2nd Display

Sony has created the “AV Receiver Remote” iPhone®/iPod touch® app to control the STR-DA5600ES. This app is free and available through the iTunes® store.³

2 HDMI Outputs for BRAVIA® LCD TVs and Front PJ

Two HDMI outputs which can toggle 1080p8 content between two HD displays, such as two BRAVIA® LCD TVs or a BRAVIA® LCD TV and a front projector. (available to output both simultaneously, too)⁷

HD input x 9

Get versatile HD connection options with nine HD inputs. Four HDMI™ inputs (up to 1080/60p capable) let you connect a Sony PlayStation®3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or any other compatible HDMI™-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single HDMI™ cable per device. Three HD component inputs provide added HD-capable connectivity and added versatility.

Custom Control and Installation Connections(Custom Control and Installation Connections)

Features the necessary installation connections (i.e.1x RS-232, 3x12V Trigger and IR 1xIN/2xOUT) required for operation with various control systems.

2nd Room Simple Icon Driven GUI

An independent 2nd room on-screen menu that controls the same sources connected to the AV receiver in the living room. Now, each person has independent control over the same connected components. One person can listen to an MP3 player in the bedroom while the other watches a Blu-ray Disc™ movie in the living room.

Blu-ray Disc™ Audio Decoding (Dolby® TrueHD/dts®-HD/LPCM)

Dolby® TrueHD and dts®-HD bit stream internal decoding via HDMI™ for reproducing high definition sound with 7.1 channels of discrete audio so you can enjoy uncompromised audio the way the artist intended.

Enhanced Color Range (Deep Color & x.v. Color™ technology¹¹

x.v. Color™ and Deep Color technology11 takes HDTV color expression to new levels. When the STR-DA5600ES is connected to x.v. Color capable video sources, such as Sony Blu-ray Disc™ players, x.v. Color capable BRAVIA® HDTVs can display nearly twice (1.8x) as many viewable colors as the existing RGB color standard, resulting in more natural, life-like images.

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-DA5600ES with a single ARC HDMI™ cable (sold separately).

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 allows users to enjoy films at their intended 24 fps (frames per second) cinematic picture quality.

Sony® ES 5-Year Limited Warranty

The STR-DA5600ES 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)

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) Audio Server

Ability to distribute your personal music library to your other DLNA devices⁴

4-PORT Ethernet Switch

The STR-DA5600ES has a 4 Port Ethernet Switch so you can connect your Network TV, BD Player, and PlayStation®3 to your router via the AV receiver. (no need for an additional Ethernet Switch) (HDMI cables sold separately)

Front HDMI Input

Conveniently located on the front bezel to easily connect an HD camera/camcorder, game system or other HDMI equipped device. (HDMI cables, sold separately)

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.

Multi-Room Audio Distribution – up to 3 rooms (Composite Only)

Enjoy your favorite music from your MP3 player or PC located in another room of your home.

Simple On-Screen Operation with XMB™ Inspired GUI

Easily access and manage your input devices plus your AV Receiver settings on your TV screen with the XMB™ inspired GUI.

Dual Faroudja® DCDi Cinema Technology

The STR-DA5600ES is equipped with dual Faroudja® DCDi Cinema IC chips to manage the main zone and provide 1080i upscaled video and onscreen menu to the second zone. The Faroudja® IC helps correct jaggedness often seen after I/P (Interlace/Progressive) conversion and reproduces a smooth, high definition quality picture.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio® Ready¹⁰

A world of digital radio is at your fingertips. Connect the SIRIUS Tuner accessory antenna (sold separately), sign up for the SIRIUS Satellite Radio® service (fees apply) and enjoy the variety of digital radio with the superior sound quality of an A/V receiver.

One Touch Play (BRAVIA Sync™)

BRAVIA Sync™ capability utilizes the HDMI™ CEC function to reduce the hassle and time consuming job of powering up and routing signals to your home theater components. With the simple push of one button on the remote, the BRAVIA Sync™ feature powers on and selects the appropriate inputs for your BRAVIA® HDTV and HDMI™-connected A/V components.⁵

3D Pass-Through

When you connect 3D capable HDTV and Blu-ray Disc™ Player with a high speed HDMI™ cable, the STR-DA5600ES 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 up-scales standard definition (compressed) audio signals (@ 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz) to 192kHz. It’s effective for Network content, too.

Product Specifications

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
iPod contents Navigation through DMPORT (Music / Movie) : Yes (music)

CIS & Control Features

12V Trigger : 3
2nd A : Speaker&Line; (Variable&Variable)
2nd V : CAT5 & Composite & Component
2nd/3rd Zone ON/OFF Switch : Yes
3rd A : Line(Fix)
Certification (AMX/Crestron/Control 4) : Yes
EXT Video IN (PinP) : Yes
IR Repeat (In/Out) : Yes(1 in /2 out)
RS-232C for control : Yes
Video Up Scaler & Converter (1080i)/GUI for Zone2 : Yes/Yes

Weight and Measurements

Carton Dimensions (WxHxD mm) : 549 x 317 x 497
Carton Weight (kg) : 20
Carton Weight (lbs) : -
Receiver Dimensions (WxHxD inches) : 17" x 7" x 17"
Receiver Dimensions (WxHxD mm) : 430x175x430
Receiver Weight (kg) : 17.3
Receiver Weight (lbs) : 38lbs 3oz

Amplifier Features

(4Ohms 1kHz) THD RMS : 0.7%
(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 : 130W+130W
4Ohms 20-20kHz : 130W+130W
8Ohms 1kHz RMS : 140W+140W
8Ohms 20-20kHz : 130W+130W
Analog Direct : Yes
Analog Down Mix : Yes
Bi-AMP : Yes
DSP : SHARC EX4+EX4
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 : 7ch
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) : 11
Speaker Selector : A/B, A+B
Speaker Terminal : Screw (Ni)
Sub Woofer X' Over : 17 points (40-200Hz)
Type : Analog

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) : 1200msec
Assignable Component Video IN : Yes
Assignable HDMI Video IN : Yes
Audio Return Channel : Yes
BRAVIA® SYNC™ (CEC Control) : Yes
DSD : Yes
HATS for HDMI : 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) : Yes(2)
Auto Standby : Yes
DCS/HD-D.C.S. LED : HD-D.C.S.
Detachable AC : Yes
Display : Single DOT
GUI : Yes (Top Grade)
GUI Blending (Composite/Component/HDMI) : Yes(Yes/Yes/Yes)
GUI Language : En/Fr/Dl/Sp
Multi Channel Decoding Blue LED : Yes
Panel : Alumi/ES
Pin Jack : Nickel
Power Consumption : 480W
Power Requirement : 120V 60Hz
Power Stand By : 0.5W
Quick Click : Yes
Remote Commander : PP+Learn+Macro; RM-AAL031; Simple RM; RM-AAU061
Sleep Timer : Yes
iPod Browsing with System : VIDEO/MUSIC

DCAC Features

Automatic Phase Matching : Yes
Band : 31
DCAC : GOLD
Mic : STEREO

Network Features

CIS IP Control : Yes
Configuration Manager : Yes
Description Language : English
Direct Ethernet Update : Yes
Language for "Configuration Manager" : English
Music Decoding Format for Network Client : WAV ( LPCM ), MP3, WMA, AAC
Network Client : Yes (Music/Photo/Video)
Network Renderer : Yes
Network Server : Yes (Music)
Network Server Application : VAIO Media Plus
PC Connect Update (Ethernet) : Yes
Photo Decoding Format for Network Client : JPEG, BMP, PNG
Pre-selected Internet Radio station : Rhapsody/SHOUTcast
Video Format : MPEG2 PS, WMV??Resolution: up to 720x480?
iPhone Application : Yes

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) : 5 in/1 out/ Plus ARC
Coaxial : 3 in/0 out
Component Video In/Out (Pass through) : 3 in/1 out
DMPORT : 1
Digital Input Assign : Yes
Ethernet (Switching HUB) : 1 in/ 3 out
Front Input : HDMI+ AV(Gold)+Opt
HDMI In/Out: (Front input) : 6 in/2 out (1 input in front)
Monitor Out (S-Video Out) : 1(0)
Multi-ch In : 1(7.1)
Opt. In/Out/TV (CEC): incl Front input & TV (CEC) : 6/1/yes
Phono (MM) : Yes
Pre Out : 7.1+2(FH)

Tuner

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

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Product Warranty

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Amazing Receiver! When I first read up on this receiver it almost sounded too good to be true, but I needed a new receiver to go with my Control4 System and the Sony ES came very highly recommended due to IP control. I was not disappointed. Programming was a breeze and the receiver was very easy to setup using the included software. I would have been happy if it just sounded good, but I was blown away by the audio quality, Full and detailed, my speakers never strained for more power this receiver easily outperformed every multichannel system I have owned with the exception of my McIntosh. Considering this is 1/10th the price of the McIntosh I have absolutely no complaints! December 16, 2011

Awesome!! After a long history of owning Sony ES equipment, from the DA90 ESG, to the DA7 ES, this one gets the prize! The sound is so perfect, and the circuitry is superior. For the money, nothing else compares.Can only imagine what comes next from Sony. August 13, 2011

Awesome Unit - Well worth the money! This receiver is awesome. I love this thing, setup was a breeze both on the receiver (with built in GUI) and on my computer, yes, you can set up the entire receiver with your computer! Fast Switching of HDMI, Intuitive interface, lots of HD Ports. I love this thing!! July 30, 2011

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

1. 3D viewing requires 3D content, 3D HDTV and a high speed HDMI™ cable (supporting at least 10.2 Gbps) connection. Other 3D accessories (including active 3D glasses) also required.

2. Broadband Internet connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD content). Video quality and picture size vary and are dependent upon broadband speed and delivery by content provider. Select content provided subject to change. Premium content may require additional fees, a subscription and/or PC registration. Connectivity requires Ethernet cable (sold separately), home network with an 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended)

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. DLNA requires a home network and content stored on a DLNA compliant PC or server. Requires Internet connectivity.

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

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

7. HDMI cable required, sold separately.

8. 1080p playback and upscaling require HDMI™ cable (sold separately) and HDTV with equivalent display capabilities. Upscaled image quality will vary.

9. Dolby® True-HD and dts®-HD Master Audio decoding require HDMI™ cable and capable source device (both sold separately).

10. Sirius Service requires specific accessory antenna (sold separately) and a paid subsubsription (fees apply)

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

12. iPod® support is limited to the following players with the optional dock: iPod touch®, iPod classic®, iPod nano® 1st-3rd generation, iPod® 4th& 5th generation &iPod mini®. The TDM-IP50 dock will support iPhone® as well.

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