Main Features Of The Receiver - Sony STR-ZA3000ES Startup Manual

Main features of the receiver

Refer to the Help Guide for details of each function.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strza321/h_uc2/
Compatible with a variety of connections and formats
Feature Description
7.2 channels The receiver can output up to 7.2 channels.
The receiver supports bi-amplifier connections for
front speakers.
Compatible with The receiver is compatible with various audio
formats, such as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master
various standards
Audio, DSD, and multi-channel Linear PCM.
HDMI (6 input (1 in You can connect a variety of equipment to the many
available HDMI input jacks.
front), 2 output)
One HDMI output jack supports the multi-zone
(for STR-ZA3000ES/
feature, which allows you to output content other
STR-ZA2000ES only)
than that of the main room.
HDMI (5 input, 2
The receiver is compatible with various HDMI
output)
standards, such as Deep Color, "x.v.Color," 4K and 3D
(for STR-ZA1000ES
transmission, and Audio Return Channel (ARC).
only)
4K
All HDMI jacks can input or output 4K signals. Some
HDMI jacks support High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection System Revision 2.2 (HDCP 2.2). Refer to
"Specifications" (page 15) for details.
You can convert analog audio input signals and tuner
audio signals to digital signals and then output them
from the HDMI OUT B jack.
Switching hub (for The receiver is equipped with a switching hub
(8 ports) that supports gigabit-speed transfer. Two of
STR-ZA3000ES only)
the ports support PoE (Power over Ether).
Multi-zone You can enjoy in another room music and video
content different from the content being played in
the main room.
You can enjoy all audio input on a TV or other device
connected in zone 2.
Digital audio signals input from HDMI IN, OPTICAL IN
or COAXIAL IN jack can be output to zone 2 speakers,
the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jack and the HDMI OUT B jack.
2
US
Better image and sound quality
Feature Description
In-Ceiling Speaker The receiver has a speaker mode to match sound
with the screen position even when you use speakers
Mode
set up at ceiling level.
Sound Optimizer The Sound Optimizer function optimizes audio
output in accordance with the volume level.
Sound fields You can select from a variety of sound field modes
according to speaker connections or input sources.
(2CH Stereo, 2ch Analog Direct, A.F.D., etc.)
Digital Cinema Auto The receiver is equipped with the Digital Cinema
Auto Calibration (D.C.A.C.) function. This function
Calibration (D.C.A.C.)
allows you to perform automatic calibration and
function
settings of audio parameters to produce optimum
sound.
Useful functions
Feature Description
Easy and accessible The receiver can display 16 digits on 2 lines, allowing
you to make settings without a monitor.
operations
The Custom Preset button allows you to call up
various settings all at once.
Flexible functions The Pass Through function outputs HDMI signals to
the TV, even when the receiver is in standby mode.
The function allows you to play back video and audio
mixed from different inputs.