Allows for simple connection of portable devices including iPod®/iPhones®, and media USB
drive/hard drive.
4-Port Ethernet Switch
The STR-DA5700ES has an included 4 Port Ethernet Switch so you can connect your home theater
or other components to your router through the AV receiver. (No need for an additional Ethernet
Switch.)
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.
Flexible speaker configuration options
The STR-DA5700ES 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.
Multi-Room HD4 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.
Custom Control and Installation Connections
The STRDA5700ES is controllable over IP, RS232 and IR, and is compatible with the major control
systems. It also includes triggers for flexible installation options.
Network Updatable
Allows for updates over the network.
Faroudja® DCDi Cinema Technology
The STR-DA5700ES 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.
DTS Neo:X
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-DA5700ES 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
Philharmoniker’s Digital Concert Hall service.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio® Ready
Connect the accessory antenna (sold separately), sign up for the SIRIUS Satellite Radio® service
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(fees apply), and enjoy the variety of digital radio with the superior sound quality of an A/V
receiver.
Enhanced Color Range (Deep Color & x.v.Color™ technology
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Take HDTV color expression to new levels with x.v.Color and Deep Color technology.
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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.
HDMI™ Pass-through
