Sony STR-DA2800ES Home Theater A/V Receiver

Seven-Channel Sound

100W x 7 for cinema-like surround sound and crystal clear music reproduction

Flexible Speaker Configuration Options

The STR-DA2800ES is capable of 7.2 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-DA2800ES 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

4K Pass-Through and Upscaling

Future-proof your system and take a quantum leap in video clarity. The STR-DA2800ES 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

Front HDMI Input for Quick Connectivity

Conveniently located HDMI input on the front bezel quickly connects an HD camera / camcorder, game system or other HDMI equipped device

3D Pass-Through

When you connect 3D capable HDTV and Blu-ray disc player with a high speed HDMI® cable, the STR-DA2800ES can pass through a 3D signal, so you can enjoy 3D picture with high quality sound

USB Front Input

Allows for simple connection of portable devices including iPod / iPhones, and media USB drive/hard drive

Three HDMI Outputs

The receiver's three HDMI outputs can toggle or simultaneously output 4K video between two HD displays, such as two televisions or a television plus a projector in the main theater. The final HDMI output is used to support video in 2nd zone.

Compatible with iOS and Android Devices

Turn your smart phone (iPhone, Android) into a remote control for your entertainment system by downloading the ES Remote app. Browse and operate the receiver's functions and settings on your mobile device without displaying it on the TV.

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-DA5700ES with a single ARC HDMI cable (sold separately)

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. You can even control your lights with the purchase of compatible switches or dimmers

10 High Definition Inputs for System Flexibility

Eight HDMI inputs (up to 4k capable) let you connect a Sony PlayStation3 entertainment system, Blu-ray disc player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio

Stream Movies and Music from The Internet

Enjoy more movie and music options with a wide variety of built-in streaming services including Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, Pandora and Slacker

Custom Scenes Set The Mood

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. Do the same for listening to your favorite music, playing a game, or throwing a house party

Upgradeable to a Full Home Automation System

With the help of an authorized Sony ES or Control4 dealer, the full power of the STR-DA2800ES 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

Seamless Integration with Control Systems

The STR-DA2800ES is Control4 Certified and features Crestron Connect and AMX Beacon. It's also controllable over IP, includes triggers, S232 and IR, for more installation options

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

Simple On-Screen Activity Based Menu

Easily access and manage your input devices and settings with the intuitive activity based on-screen menu

HDMI GUI Overlay

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

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

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

HD Digital Cinema Sound

HD Digital Cinema Sound is a proprietary Sony soundfield that has been precisely tuned to the Cary Grant sound stage at the Sony Pictures Entertainment studio, where hundreds of Hollywood hits have been recorded

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

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

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

Dolby Pro Logic IIz

The STR-DA2800ES supports Dolby Pro Logic IIz, featuring front-high speakers, for a more spacious, three dimensional surround sound experience

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 Philharmonic's Digital Concert Hall service

HDMI Pass-Through

Even though you connect your TV and cable or satellite box via the STR-DA2800ES, 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

Enhanced Color Range (Deep Color & x.v.Color Technology)

Take HDTV color expression to new levels with x.v.Color and Deep Color technology. When the STR-DA5700ES 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

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 PlayStation3 entertainment system. This avoids conversions and displays films at their intended 24 fps cinematic picture quality.

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

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) Audio Server

Distribute your personal music library to other DLNA devices

Sound Field

2ch: Yes
A.F.D. auto: Yes
Analog direct: Yes
HD-D.C.S.: Yes (SB / FH)
Headphone 2ch: Yes
Headphone direct: Yes
Jazz club: Yes (SB / FH)
Live concert: Yes (SB / FH)
Multi stereo: Yes (SB / FH)
Neo:6 cinema: Yes
Neo:6 music: Yes
PLII movie: Yes
PLII music: Yes
PLIIx movie: Yes
PLIIx music: Yes
PLIIz height: Yes
Portable audio enhancer: Yes
Sound field link: Yes
Sports: Yes (SB / FH)
Stadium: Yes (SB / FH)

DCAC Features

Automatic phase matching: Yes
Band: 6
Digital cinema auto calibration: Advanced D.C.A.C.
Mic: MONO

Audio Features

Berlin Philharmonic: Yes (SB/FH)

Amplifier Features

Sound optimizer: Yes
Bi-Amp: Yes
DSP: Falcon 2.0
Digital legato linear: Yes
Number of amp channels: 7ch
Speaker selector: A/B, A+B
Speaker terminal: Screw (Ni)
Subwoofer X' over: 17 points (40-200Hz)
Type: Analog

Installation Features

12V trigger: 1
2nd V: Composite, component and HDMI
C4 iQ: Yes
Certification (AMX / Crestron / Control4): Yes
IR repeat (In / Out): Yes (1 / 4)
RS-232C for control: Yes

A/V Sync Features

A/V sync: Yes (Variable)
A/V sync sampling frequency: 192kHz
A/V sync time (msec): 0-300

General Features

Display: 10 digit dot matrix
Panel: Mold / HAT entry
Remote commander: U-RM

Network Features

Mobile application: ES remote base (iPhone / Android)
Network client: Yes (Music / Photo / Video)
Network renderer: Yes
Sony Entertainment Network: Yes (Up to video)

Video Features

3D over HDMI: Yes
Audio Return Channel: Yes
Audio widget: Yes
BRAVIA Sync (CEC Control): Yes (One-touch play, System audio control, System power off, Theater mode (No button on RM))
DSD: Yes
HDMI version: 1.4a
HDMI video output capability: 4k, 1080/24p, Deep Color, x.v.Color (xvYCC)
Pass through: Yes
S-Select: Yes
Video down converter (Analog to analog): Yes
Video upconverter (Analog Component / HDMI): Yes / Yes
Video upscaler (Analog Component / HDMI): Yes (1080i) / Yes (4k)

Additional Features

Assignable component video in: Yes
Assignable HDMI video in: Yes
Auto standby: Yes
Detachable AC: Yes
Digital input assign: Yes
Easy automation: Yes
GUI: Yes (New rich grade)
GUI language En/Fr/Dl/Sp
Sleep timer: Yes (up to 2 hours)
iPod browsing with system (via USB): Video / Music