Sony STR-DA3700ES User manual

The sophisticated Sony STR-DA3700ES provides exceptional performance
for high-end home theaters. Immerse yourself in stunning sound and the
broadest array of Internet streaming video and audio choices. Get the
best performance simple with activity based navigation, an iOS and
Android® app, seamless integration with control systems and more.
STR-DA3700ES 7.2 networked A/V receiver with streaming video and
Bullets
• 7.2 Channel A/V Receiver (100W, 80hm 20-20kHz 0.09%THD)1
• Internet streaming: Netix®, YouTube™, Pandora® and more
• Activity-based on screen interface for easy navigation
• Easy Setup Wizard saves time
• DCAC with Automatic Phase Matching
• 3D pass-through over HDMI
• Integrated 4-port Ethernet switch
• iPhone®/iPod touch®/Android® Remote Control App2
• 7 HD Inputs (5 HDMI™, 2 Component)
• iPhone®/iPod® via front USB
• Integrates with Control Systems via Control over IP, RS232 or IR
Features
Powerful, clean sound
100 Watts x 7 (8 Ohm 20-20kHz 0.09%THD)1
Stream video and audio from the Internet
Give yourself more options with a wide variety of streaming video and music, including Netix®,
YouTube™, Hulu Plus, Pandora™ and Slacker®.
Simple on-screen operation with an “Activity Based” menu
Easily access and manage your input devices and settings with the intuitive Activity Based on-
screen menu. For example, navigate to “watch” “Blu-Ray” rather than “Input” “HDMI 1.”
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 content2 via an HDMI connection.
iPhone®/iPod touch® / Android Application3
Turn your smart phone (iPhone®, Android®, etc.) 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.
Seven High Denition inputs for system exibility
Five HDMI™ inputs (up to 1080/60p capable) let you connect a Sony PlayStation®3 entertainment
system, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or any other HDMI™-capable equipment and get uncompressed
digital video and multi-channel digital audio.
USB Front Input
Front USB port allows for simple connection of portable devices including iPod®/iPhone®, and
media USB drive/hard drive.
4-Port Ethernet Switch
The STR-DA3700ES 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)
Simply place the included microphone at your listening position, start auto-calibration, and the
receiver will correct for speaker distance, 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 conguration options
The STRDA3700ES is capable of 7.2 channel audio but can be also congured to include front
high speakers, use the surround back speakers for second zone audio, or for bi-amp speaker
capability.
Second Zone Video Distribution
Start your favorite programming in the living room and nish in the bedroom.
Custom Control and Installation Connections
The STRDA3700ES is controllable over IP, RS232 and IR, and is compatible with the major control
systems.
Network Updatable
Allows for updates over the network.
Faroudja® DCDi Cinema Technology
The STR-DA3700ES is equipped with Faroudja® DCDi Cinema IC technology to help correct
jaggedness oen seen aer I/P (Interlace/Progressive) conversion. This produces a smooth, high-
denition-quality picture.
Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz
The STR-DA3700ES supports Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz, featuring Front-High Speakers, for a more
spacious, three dimensional surround sound experience.
Berliner Philharmonic Soundeld
Simulate the sound eld of one of the world’s premiere orchestras—Berliner Philharmonic. This
acoustic eect 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® service4
(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™ technology5
Take HDTV color expression to new levels with x.v.Color and Deep Color technology.5 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
Even though you connect your TV and cable or satellite box via the STR-DA3700ES, you can
turn o the receiver when you watch your cable or satellite and the audio will pass through the
receiver to the TV speakers.
3D Pass-through
When you connect 3D capable HDTV and Blu-ray Disc™ Player with a high speed HDMI™ cable,
the STR-DA3700ES can pass through a 3D signal, so you can enjoy 3D picture with high quality
sound.
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 PlayStation®3 entertainment system. This avoids conversions and displays
lms at their intended 24 fps cinematic picture quality.

Specications
Amplier/Receiver
Amplier
Features
(4Ohms 20-
20kHz) THD 0.15%
(8Ohms
1kHz) THD
RMS
0.7%
(8Ohms 20-
20kHz) THD 0.09%
CIS & Control
Features
12V Trigger 1
2nd A Speaker&Line
2nd V
Composite,
Component &
Cat5
2nd/3rd
Zone ON/
OFF Switch
Yes/No
Video
Features 3D Yes
CIS & Control
Features 3rd A No
Amplier
Features
4 Ohm/8
Ohm
Switching
Yes (In Menu)
4Ohms 1kHz
RMS 100W+100W
4Ohms 20-
20kHz 85W+85W
8Ohms 1kHz
RMS 110W+110W
8Ohms 20-
20kHz 100W+100W
Decoding
Format(s)
96k/24Bit
PCM Yes
Inputs and
Outputs
A/V In/Out
(S-Video
I/O):
Including
Front AV
5 in/1 out (0/0)
Video
Features
A/V SYNC Yes(Variable)
A/V Sync
Auto Mode Yes
A/V Sync
Sampling
Frequency
192kHz
A/V Sync
Time (msec) 300msec
General
Features
AC Outlet
(Switched) 2
Inputs and
Outputs
Analog
Audio In
(Inc TV
CEC)/
Out (excl.
tuner)/
TV(CEC)
3 in/1 out/ Plus
ARC
Amplier
Features
Analog
Direct Yes
Video
Features
Assignable
Component
Video IN
Yes
Assignable
HDMI Video
IN
Yes
Audio
Return
Channel
Yes
General
Features
Auto
Standby Yes
Tuner Auto Tuning Yes
DCAC
Features
Automatic
Phase
Matching
Yes
Band 6
Amplier
Features Bi-AMP Yes
Video
Features
BRAVIA®
SYNC™
(CEC
Control)
Yes
Weight and
Carton
Dimensions
(WxHxD
mm)
529×278×472
Carton
Weight (kg) 16
CIS & Control
Features
Certication
(AMX/
Crestron/
Control 4)
Yes
Network
Features
CIS IP
Control Yes
Inputs and
Outputs
Coaxial 1 in/0 out
Component
Video In/
Out (Pass
through)
2 in/1 out
Network
Features
Yes - Easy Setup
Wizard
DCAC
Features DCAC SILVER
General
Features
DCS/HD-
D.C.S. LED HD-D.C.S.
Network
Features
Description
Language English
HD-D.C.S.
D.C.S. is a proprietary Sony® soundeld 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 denition (compressed) audio
signals (@ 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz) to 192kHz. It’s eective for network content, too.
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.6
One Touch Play (BRAVIA Sync™)
BRAVIA Sync™ utilizes the HDMI™ CEC function to power up and select the appropriate inputs
for your BRAVIA® HDTV and HDMI™-connected A/V components8 and route signals to the home
theater components.
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-DA3700ES with a single ARC HDMI™ cable
(sold separately).
Sony® ES 5-Year Limited Warranty
The STR-DA3700ES comes with an industry leading 5-year parts and labor warranty, 90-day
advanced exchange program, and dedicated toll-free support line staed by CEDIA-trained
product experts. (1-877-619-7669; Monday – Friday 10am – 7pm EST)

General
Features
Detachable
AC Yes
Inputs and
Outputs
Digital Input
Assign Yes
Amplier
Features
Digital
Legato
Linear
Yes
Network
Features
Direct
Ethernet
Update
Yes
Tuner Direct
Tuning Yes(RM)
General
Features Display Single dot
Inputs and
Outputs DMPORT N/A
Decoding
Format(s)
Dolby
Digital EX Yes
Dolby
Digital/DTS Yes/Yes
Dolby Dual
Mono Yes
Dolby
Prologic Yes
Dolby
Prologic II Yes
Dolby
Prologic IIx Yes
Dolby
Prologic IIz Yes
Video
Features DSD Yes
Amplier
Features DSP Falcon2.0
Decoding
Format(s)
DTS 96/24 Yes
DTS HD/
DolbyTruHD/
Dolby
Digital+
Yes/Yes/Yes
DTS NEO:6 Yes
DTS-ES
(MATRIX6.1/ Yes(Yes/Yes)
Amplier
Features B,T/B,T/B,T/B,T
Inputs and
Outputs
Ethernet
(Switching
HUB)
1 in/ 3 out
Front Input AV(Gold)+Opt
General
Features
GUI Yes
GUI
Language English
Amplier
Features HD-D.C.S. Yes (SB/FH)
Inputs and
Outputs
HDMI In/
Out: (Front
input)
6 in / 2 out
Video
Features
HDMI Active
Intelligence Yes
HDMI Pass
Through Yes
HDMI™
Video
Output
Capability
Amplier
Features
Headphone
Out Yes(Gold)
Network
Features
iPhone
Application Yes
General
Features
iPod
Browsing
with System
VIDEO/MUSIC
CIS & Control
Features
IR Repeat
(In/Out) Yes(1 in /2 out)
Network
Features
Language
for
English/French/
German/
Spanish
Decoding
Format(s) LPCM Yes/Yes/Yes
DCAC
Features Mic Stereo
Inputs and
Outputs
Monitor Out
(S-Video
Out)
1(0)
General
Features
Multi
Channel
Decoding
Blue LED
Yes
Inputs and
Outputs Multi-ch In No
Network
Features
Music
Decoding
Format for
Network
Client
WAV ( LPCM
), MP3, WMA,
AAC, FLAC
Network
Client
Yes (Music/
Photo/Video)
Network
Renderer Yes
Network
Server
Application
No
Amplier
Features
Night Mode Yes
Number
of Amp
channels
7
OP
processing Yes
Inputs and
Outputs
Opt. In/Out/
TV (CEC):
incl Front
input & TV
(CEC)
4/1/yes
General
Features Panel Alumi/ES Basic
Network
Features
PC Connect
Update
(Ethernet)
No
Inputs and
Outputs Phono (MM) No
Network
Features
Photo
Decoding
Format for
Network
Client
JPEG
General
Features Pin Jack Nickel
Amplier
Features
Portable
Audio
Enhancer
Yes
General
Features
Power 350W
Power 120V 60Hz
Power
Stand By 0.5W
Inputs and
Outputs Pre Out No
Network
Features
Pre-selected
Internet
Radio
station
Slacker,
Pandora and
Music Unlimited
Tuner Preset
Channel TTL90 (30
General
Features Quick Click No
Weight and
Receiver
Dimensions
(WxHxD
inches)
17" × 6" × 15-3/8"
Receiver
Dimensions
(WxHxD
mm)
430 × 388 × 162
Receiver
Weight (kg) 12.9
Receiver
Weight (lbs) 28lb 8oz
General
Features Remote
Programmable,
Learning,
Macro RM-
AAL040
CIS & Control
Features
RS-232C for
control Yes
Tuner Sirius Ready Yes
General
Features Sleep Timer Yes
Amplier
Features
Sound Field
Link (w
Lock)
Yes(Yes)
Sound Field
Program
(2ch)
2
Sound Field
Program
(A.F.D.)
2
Sound Field
Program 3
Sound Field
Program
(Movie)
5
Sound Field
Program
(Music)
10
Speaker
Selector A/B/ A+B
Speaker
Terminal Screw (Ni)
Tuner Station
Name Yes
Amplier
Features
Sub Woofer
X' Over
17 points (40-
200Hz)
Video
Features
Theater
Mode
Selector
Yes

1.Measurements at 3 Ohms, 80Hz – 1 kHz with a THD of 1%.
2.1080p playback and upscaling require HDMI™ cable (sold separately) and HDTV with equivalent display capabilities. Upscaled image quality will vary.
3.Application must be downloaded from the iTunes® application store. Requires that the Blu-ray Disc Player and the iPhone® or iPod touch® be connected to the same home network
with the iPhone or iPod touch connected through an 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended).
4.SIRIUS® subscription and antenna required and sold separately.
5.Deep Color and x.v. Color™ technology are supported only when source product, HDMI™ cable, media and HDTV all support those features.
6.Requires a home network with content stored on a DLNA compliant PC or server.
7.Works with other BRAVIA Sync™ or Theatre Sync™ labeled home audio/video products when connected via HDMI™ interface.
© 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Features and specications are subject to change without notice.
Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. Sony, BRAVIA, Digital Cinema Sound, 24p True Cinema, x.v.Color, and the Full HD 1080p and Sony make.believe logos are
trademarks of Sony. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Picture Entertainment. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. iPod, iPhone, iTunes, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod classic and iPod touch are trademarks
of Apple Computers, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. dts is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks
of their respective owners. / Updated: December 19, 2011
Home Share
Features
Tuner Preset
Channel
Navigation
(Sirius/XM/
FM/AM)
30 Sirius/30
FM/30 AM
Amplier
Features Type Analog
Video
Features
Video Down
Converter
(Analog)
Yes
Network
Features
Video
Format
MPEG-2 PS,
MPEG-1
PS, MPEG-
4, AVCHD,
Xvid, WMV
Resolution: up
to 720x480
CIS & Control
Features
Video Up
Scaler &
Converter
(1080i)/GUI
for Zone2
Yes/No
Video
Features
Video
Upscaler &
Converter
(Analog to
Yes(1080i)/
Yes(1080p)
Audio Features
Sound Mode Berliner Phill
(Auto) Yes
Accessories
Accessories Supplied
Accessories
PP
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