Sony STR-ZA1100ES Owner's Manual
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Main features of the receiver
Refer to the Help Guide for details of each function.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strza312111/h_uc2/
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Compatible with a variety of connections and formats
Better image and sound quality
Feature
Description
Compatible with
Dolby Atmos and
DTS:X
Dolby Atmos and
DTS:X
The receiver allows you to enjoy sounds of Dolby
Atmos or DTS:X content with realistic sensation that
will make you feel like you are there. The receiver can
decode up to 9 channels using the extra power
amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) or up to
7 channels (for STR-ZA1100ES).
Furthermore, the receiver is compatible with various
audio formats, such as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
Master Audio, DSD, and multi-channel Linear PCM.
Atmos or DTS:X content with realistic sensation that
will make you feel like you are there. The receiver can
decode up to 9 channels using the extra power
amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) or up to
7 channels (for STR-ZA1100ES).
Furthermore, the receiver is compatible with various
audio formats, such as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
Master Audio, DSD, and multi-channel Linear PCM.
HDMI (6 input (1 in
front), 2 output)
(for STR-ZA3100ES/
STR-ZA2100ES)
front), 2 output)
(for STR-ZA3100ES/
STR-ZA2100ES)
HDMI (5 input, 2
output) (for STR-
ZA1100ES)
output) (for STR-
ZA1100ES)
You can connect a variety of equipment to the many
available HDMI input jacks.
One HDMI output jack supports the multi-zone
feature, which allows you to output content other
than that of the main room.
available HDMI input jacks.
One HDMI output jack supports the multi-zone
feature, which allows you to output content other
than that of the main room.
The receiver is compatible with various HDMI
standards, such as Deep Color, 4K and 3D
transmission, and Audio Return Channel (ARC).
standards, such as Deep Color, 4K and 3D
transmission, and Audio Return Channel (ARC).
4K
All HDMI jacks can input or output 4K signals. All
HDMI jacks support High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection System Revision 2.2 (HDCP 2.2). Refer to
“Specifications” (page 20) for details.
All HDMI jacks can input or output 4K signals. All
HDMI jacks support High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection System Revision 2.2 (HDCP 2.2). Refer to
“Specifications” (page 20) 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 (ZONE 2) jack.
audio signals to digital signals and then output them
from the HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack.
Switching hub (for
STR-ZA3100ES only)
STR-ZA3100ES only)
The receiver is equipped with a switching hub
(8 ports) that supports gigabit-speed transfer. Two of
the ports support PoE (Power over Ethernet).
(8 ports) that supports gigabit-speed transfer. Two of
the ports support PoE (Power over Ethernet).
Multi-zone
You can enjoy in another room music and video
content different from the content being played in
the main room.
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
(ZONE 2) jack.
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
(ZONE 2) jack.
Supports playback of
various signal
formats
various signal
formats
You can enjoy playing back video and audio signals
in a variety of formats.
For details on which signals the receiver supports,
refer to “Supported video formats” (page 22) and
“Supported digital audio formats” (page 22) under
“Specifications.”
in a variety of formats.
For details on which signals the receiver supports,
refer to “Supported video formats” (page 22) and
“Supported digital audio formats” (page 22) under
“Specifications.”
Feature
Description
ES (Award-winning
Premium products)
build & sound quality
Premium products)
build & sound quality
The receiver achieves superior surround playback
with discrete 7-channel high-power amplifiers and
high-quality hardware.
with discrete 7-channel high-power amplifiers and
high-quality hardware.
Full-performance
playback of 4K
premium content*
playback of 4K
premium content*
Fast moving content can be played back at a higher
quality because all HDMI jacks on the receiver
support HDCP 2.2 and HDR.
quality because all HDMI jacks on the receiver
support HDCP 2.2 and HDR.
* We recommend using a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet,
which can support bandwidths of up to 18 Gbps. To use high-bandwidth
video formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, you need to change the HDMI signal
format settings on the receiver and the connected device. For details on
high-bandwidth video formats and other notes, refer to the Help Guide.
video formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, you need to change the HDMI signal
format settings on the receiver and the connected device. For details on
high-bandwidth video formats and other notes, refer to the Help Guide.
In-Ceiling Speaker
Mode
Mode
The receiver has a speaker mode to match sound
with the screen position even when you use speakers
set up at ceiling level.
with the screen position even when you use speakers
set up at ceiling level.
Sound Optimizer
The Sound Optimizer function optimizes audio
output in accordance with the volume level.
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, Direct, A.F.D., etc.)
according to speaker connections or input sources.
(2ch Stereo, Direct, A.F.D., etc.)
Feature
Description
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