Sony STR-ZA1000ES 7.2 Channel 4K A/V Receiver

Beautiful seven-channel sound
With 90W per channel, the STR-ZA1000ES delivers cinema-like surround sound and crystal clear music reproduction (90W+90W @ 6 ohms, 20-20kHz, 0.09% THD). For special installations, the amplifier can be configured to support: 2 pairs of speakers either independently
(A or B) or simultaneously (A and B), in addition to Bi-Amp fashion.

Built for sound
Every detail from the removable faceplate, to electronic component selection, special 2nd generation ES solder, structural/chassis elements, and even screw placement has been scrutinized and tuned in the higher interest of reliably consistent sound performance.

7 High Definition inputs for system flexibility
Flexible HD connectivity with 7 assignable inputs (5 HDMI®, 2 component). HDMI 2.0 HDCP 2.2 compliant, this ES receiver also supports simple connectivity and full-playback of “4K Premium Content” with maximum visual and multi-channel sound quality.

Optimized for custom in-home integration
We’ve put everything in its place. Designed with the integrator in mind, Sony ES engineers took the class-leading AVR GUI and tailored it to your daily job creating a fluid layout for integration of the AVR into control systems using either the front panel display or web browser. Front panel display or web browser. We’ve also redesigned the back panel layout to make wiring in a rack easier. Whether it’s providing an Install Guide with a product manual or discrete IR codes in the remote, we’ve focused on helping you exceed your customers’ expectations.

USB front input
Using the front mounted USB you can easily apply system updates and during setup, save all receiver settings to a flash drive for backing up or porting over to another unit to replicate settings.

Music Connect
Sony’s unique Music Connect feature allows Z-series AV receivers to slave to the HAP-Z1ES Hi Res Audio player and other networked music players. This allows integrators to combine the power of an ES-grade multichannel sound system with the flexibility of today’s wireless multi-zone music systems.

Web Browser configurable
View, program and edit receiver settings via your Web Browser, computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Seamless IP integration
The perfect partner for home automation. With help from an authorized ES dealer/installer the full power of an ES receiver can be easily integrated into expanded home automation including multi-zone audio, lighting and shades, security, appliances and almost anything else you can imagine. With support for: Control4® with SDDP, Crestron, AMX, Savant, URC, RTI, Elan, Vantage and Gefen. The STR-ZA1000ES also features (1) 12-volt trigger, RS232, IR in/out and available rack ears, for added installation flexibility.

‘PING’ button
Easing the IP integration process is the addition of a ‘PING’ button on the front of the unit for quick access to unit-specific IP information (IP and MAC address) via the front display and also easy sharing of unit ‘discovery’ protocols with 3rd party
CI controllers.

In-Ceiling speaker mode
Developed especially for use with in-ceiling speakers and easily configured during setup, In-Ceiling Speaker Mode virtually relocates the Front and Center in-ceiling speaker sound images to better coincide with the screen. Dialog and music will sound as if coming from the screen instead of the ceiling.

Flexible zone distribution
Flexible zone distribution capability allows a Z-Series receiver to distribute audio/video sources (HDMI and analog) to the 1st and 2nd zones in varying configurations providing expanded options.

Discretion advised
Enjoy enhanced system integration, with the supplied remote control, Call up Test Tones and Video signals at the push of a button. Access frequently used Menu settings, or take advantage of discrete IR codes to ensure that remote commands perform as advertised.

Full HDMI® color gamut support
With x.v.Color™ and Deep Color technology capability, you can rest assured that all HDMI® connected video sources will look their best, displaying nearly twice (1.8x) as many viewable colors as the existing RGB color standard.1

Extensive CODEC support
A powerful catalog of playback CODECs: Digital Cinema Surround, Dolby®, dts® Digital Surround, and Neo:6 Cinema Audio Codec support ensure an optimized listening experience every time.

Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration - Quick Speaker Set Up
A powerful integration tool, Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration with Auto Phase Matching (APM) functionality ensures automatic, optimized audio output settings based on speaker distance and placement (microphone supplied).