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7.1 channel home theater receiver

The "ES" in the model number of this receiver stands for "Elevated Standard", and with features like four HDMI inputs, multi-room audio and standard definition video, Faroudja DCDi Cinema 1080p upscaling technology, and 100 watts of power through 7 channels, the STRDA3400ES is sure to make good on this claim.

Receiver of respect

Experience the latest advancements in home theater entertainment with the STRDA3400ES 7.1-channel receiver. Boasting second room capabilities, you can distribute audio and video throughout your home. Plus, expand your listening options via the Digital Media Port input and enjoy music on your iPod® or Walkman® MP3 player, PC, or XM and Sirius Satellite Radio. You'll also see the difference with Faroudja DCDi Cinema technology which upscales all your video sources to 1080p when connected through HDMI&trade to a compatible HDTV. This Elevated Standard (ES) receiver features sophisticated A/V technology that reproduces the latest audio formats from Dolby Labs (Dolby Digital +/Dolby TrueHD) and dts (dts HD/dts High Resolution Audio). Additional features include a 100-watt power amplfier, BRAVIA Theater Sync, an Xross Media Bar inspired graphical user interface, and four HDMI inputs that are compatible with 1080p/60p/24p, Deep Color, and x.v.Color video signals.

Elevating the standards

This year's 7.1-Channel STR-DA3400ES receiver is optimized for Blu-ray Disc™ and other HD Sources. The STRDA3400ES was engineered to be the ideal Blu-ray Disc™ A/V receiver, fully compatible with the Sony Blu-ray Disc players. It provides superior video switching and audio performance that will work with many of today's demanding HD sources. Four High Definition Media Interface (HDMI) inputs are capable of accepting resolutions up to 1080p, offering the full video quality that Blu-ray Disc™ format can deliver. And with Sony's HDMI "Active Intelligence," the receiver can detect and receive the best possible video and audio signals from all connected devices, making connection and performance as simple as plugging in a single wire (HDMI-compatible HDTV required). For audio, the STRDA3400ES offers full compatibility with Blu-ray Disc™ format's linear PCM (uncompressed) output, producing up to eight channels of high-quality audio reproduction.

Feast your eyes

As awesome as the audio is, that's only part of the story. To pass over the video abilities of the STR-DA3400ES would be a serious oversight. Like a food critic going on at length about the alluring aroma of a dish without mentioning its taste. Looking over the specifications of this home theater receiver, one of the many highlights is Faroudja video up-conversion to 1080p. Found only in high performance A/V receivers like this one, up-conversion means the STRDA3400ES will automatically convert an incoming video signals and output them to your TV as a 1080p video signal. A Sony ES receiver can really bring your system together, adding convenience by simplifying hook-up and operation as well as eliminating the cost and clutter of extra cables. HD Pass is another video ability that shouldn't be passed over too quickly. If you're serious about home theater, you know High Definition is where it's at. This receiver is set for HD with three component video inputs and one component video output that are all capable of transferring an 80MHz HD video signal. Expecting high definition performance from a receiver that wasn't built for HD is kind of like trying to haul a big-screen TV home in a hatchback. If you want high definition video, step up and invest in a receiver like Sony's STR-DA3400ES that's built to handle a high-definition load.

Push the limits

There's a long list of impressive numbers associated with the STRDA3400ES, but what really sets this remarkable receiver apart from the rest of the home theater crowd are the two letters at the end of its model number. ES stands for "Elevated Standard" and it means that Sony continues to push the technological limits, reaching an ever higher performance plane. Sony understands power does not equal performance. Like a jet engine with nothing connected to it, a high-power receiver with a basic design and common construction is just moving air around. It will make a lot of noise but won't really get you where you want to go. With Sony's Elevated Standard, good is not good enough. Sony ES demands better. Like a solid frame and beam construction that minimizes internal vibration and an aluminum front panel that reduces resonance. No detail is considered trivial when striving for ES level performance. For example, since identical heat sink fins have identical resonance frequencies, Sony engineers added ribs at staggered intervals. This helps diffuse resonance and maintain sonic integrity. The numbers are impressive, but it's Sony's Elevated Standard that's really responsible for the mind-blowing performance of the STRDA3400ES. If you just want to rattle the windows and knock stuff over, start a day-care center. If you want big sound that sounds great — invest in Sony ES.

Don't sweat it

We may laugh at the technophobes in classic sci-fi movies, but many of us approach new technologies like the mob reaction to the robot in "The Day the Earth Stood Still." With the STRDA3400ES there really is nothing to fear. Put down the paranoia, pick up the remote, and you'll soon see how easy controlling a home theater system can be. Besides having an Elevated Standard, Sony ES receivers are also extra smart with circuitry and programming that provide advantages like component video switching. An easy to follow on-screen menu walks you through basic operations with ease and the included Remote Commander gives you complete control over your system plus the ability to program macro commands that save you time and reduce the risk of finger cramps (aka: game-thumb). One macro command replaces a whole string of separate commands so you push one button and your remote takes it from there. There's no denying the high-tech nature of ES components, but even if you generally approach new technology with all the confidence of a first-time bungee jumper, you'll find you have no worries with the STR-DA3400ES.

Look again

Sometimes even very impressive things are easily overlooked if they are not pointed out. Like a pheasant in a field or a rainbow in a fountain. Glancing at the sleek face of the STRDA3400ES, you won't see the front A/V jacks until you open the panel that conceals and protects them. You'll also notice most of the front panel controls are there also. This not only contributes to the smooth, high-tech appearance of this home theater centerpiece, it helps keep your settings safe. If your home theater ever caters to the cartoon crowd, you know that even purple dinosaurs and blue dogs lose their appeal after a time and little fingers start looking for something to do. To a toddler, buttons and knobs can be an irresistible temptation. "Out of sight, out of mind" is a good way to save yourself the frustration of having to undo the work of a miniature mix-master wannabe. Take a good look at the back of the STRDA3400ES and you may still miss one of the coolest features back there. Along with all the brightly color coded video connections and wide array of analog and digital audio ins and outs are several small, rather unimportant looking connections with labels like "IR Remote" and "Trigger Out". These nondescript connections enable this home theater power house to pump entertainment to not just one, but two rooms. Sony even includes a second remote for multi-zone control to help you get the maximum benefits from the 2 Zone/2 Room output capabilities of the STR-DA3400ES.

Get into the zone

With the STRDA3400ES's powered multi-room zone capabilities, you can enjoy a riveting 5.1 channel surround experience in your living room, while the receiver's two additional amplifier channels are routed to any other room in the house. The two-zone technology allows you to independently play any device connected to the receiver.

Included with purchase

Instruction manual, FM wire antenna, AM loop antenna, Remote Commander remote control, 2nd remote (for multi-zone), and 2 AA batteries (for remote).

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