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 Sony’s flagship ES receiver not only gives you gorgeous 9.2 channel surround and breathtaking 4K video, it redefines the way you interact with your entertainment options and how you control your entire home. |  |
| Powerful audio. | Easy Automation. | 11 HD inputs. | ||||
130 Watts x 9 (8 Ohm 20-20kHz 0.09%THD)6 for cinema-like surround sound and crystal clear music reproduction. | Control your home theater components, including your TV, cable box, receiver and Blu-ray Disc player, with included remote or with ES Remote App on compatible iOS or Android device.3 | 11 HD inputs, Nine HDMI inputs (up to 4K capable) let you connect a Sony PlayStation 3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment. |
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Product description and full feature list
The STR-DA5800ES is equipped with the latest technology to bring you incredible
entertainment quality. Explore the full range of features and options below.
entertainment quality. Explore the full range of features and options below.
| Beautiful nine-channel sound 130 Watts x 9 (8 Ohm 20-20kHz 0.09%THD)6 for cinema-like surround sound and crystal clear music reproduction. Stream music from the Internet Enjoy your favorite music with built-in streaming services including Pandora and Slacker.2 Upgradable to a full home automation system13 With the help of an authorized Sony ES or Control4 dealer, the full power of the STR-DA5800ES receiver can be unlocked to support expanded home automation including multi-zone audio, lighting and shades, security, appliances and almost anything else you can imagine.13 For more information call 866-924-7669. Control with the ES Remote App on compatible iOS and Android devices3 Turn your smart phone (iPhone, Android, etc.) into a remote control for your entertainment system by downloading the ES Remote app.3Browse and operate the receiver’s functions and settings on your mobile device without displaying it on the TV. 4-Port Audio grade Ethernet Switch Built-in 4-Port Ethernet switch so you can connect your home theater or other components to your router through the AV receiver. HDMI GUI overlay7 Quickly change or check settings without disrupting what you’re watching. The Faroudja DCDi Cinema chipset allows for an onscreen menu to overlay 1080p content via an HDMI connection.7 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. 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. Network Updatable Allows for firmware and software updates over the network. Dolby Pro Logic IIz14 The STR-DA5800ES supports Dolby Pro Logic IIz, featuring Front-High Speakers, for a more spacious, three dimensional surround sound experience.14 3D Pass-through1 When you connect 3D capable HDTV and Blu-ray Disc Player with a high speed HDMI cable, the STR-DA5800ES can pass through a 3D signal, so you can enjoy 3D picture with high quality sound.1 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 | Easy Automation home theater and lighting Control all your home theater components, including your TV, cable box, receiver and Blu-ray Disc player, with the included remote or with the ES Remote App on a compatible iOS or Android device.3 You can even control your lights with the purchase of compatible switches or dimmers.11 Custom scenes set the mood Watching a movie? Have your lights dim, your inputs automatically switch, your movie start, and your volume adjust to its optimal level with the click of one button.11 Do the same for listening to your favorite music, playing a game, or throwing a house party. Seamless integration with the leading control systems The STR-DA5800ES is Control4 Certified and features Crestron Connected and AMX Beacon. It also includes triggers and is controllable over IP, RS232 and IR, for more installation options. Three HDMI Outputs Three HDMI outputs can toggle or simultaneously output 4K video between two HD displays, such as two televisions or a television plus a projector.5 The third HDMI output supports 2nd zone video HD Digital Cinema Sound HD-Digital Cinema Sound is a proprietary Sony soundfield that has been precisely tuned to mimic the sounds of the Cary Grant sound stage at the Sony Pictures Entertainment studio, where hundreds of Hollywood hits have been recorded. Front HDMI input for quick connectivity7 Conveniently located HDMI input on the front bezel quickly connects an HD camera/camcorder, game system or other HDMI equipped device.7 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-DA5800ES is capable of 9.2 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. Faroudja DCDi Cinema Technology The STR-DA5800ES 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. Sony ES 5-Year Limited Warranty16 The STR-DA5800ES 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 ET)16 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. | 11 High Definition inputs for system flexibility Eleven HD inputs, Nine HDMI inputs (up to 4Kcapable) 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.5 4K pass-through and up-scaling12 Future-proof your system and take a quantum leap in video clarity. The STR-DA5800ES allows native 4K video content to be passed through to a 4K television or projector, and even up-scales high definition movies and TV shows to 4K quality on a 4K display. Built for sound The legendary quality of the ES line is evident in every aspect of this receiver. From the handpicked pure audio grade parts, to the technology developed specifically for the ES line of receivers, every decision was made with the goal of eliminating distortion and achieving audiophile quality sound. Simple on-screen “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”. USB Front Input Allows for simple connection of portable devices including iPod/iPhones, and media USB drive/hard drive. 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. DTS Neo:X DTS 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. Multi-Room HD 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. Enhanced Color Range (Deep Color & x.v.Color technology9) Take HDTV color expression to new levels with x.v.Color and Deep Color technology.9 When the STR-DA5800ES 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. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) Audio Server Distribute your personal music library to other DLNA devices.4 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 components and route signals to the home theater components.5 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-DA5800ES with a single ARC HDMI cable (sold separately).15 |