Sony STR-DA7100ES 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] HDMI AUDIO [AMP+TV]
DVD player
with HDMI
output
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 [AMP+TV] HDMI AUDIO [ AMP
DVD player
with HDMI
output
Digital Video
720p
Digital Audio
2 channels
48 kHz
16 bits
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
Receiver with
HDMI input &
output
Digital Video
720p
Digital Audio
2 channels
48 kHz
16 bits
Audio capability
of television
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Receiver with
HDMI input &
output
Digital Video
720p
Digital Audio
2 channels
48 kHz
16 bits
Sound from receiver
follows audio capability of
the television
Video capability
of television
Audio
capability of
receiver
Television
with HDMI
input
Digital Video
720p
Digital Audio
2 channels
48 kHz
16 bits
Television
with HDMI
input
Digital Video
720p
Digital Audio
2 channels
48 kHz
16 bits
Sound available
from television
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