Multi Channel AV Receiver STR-DA1200ES

Sony Corporation; Tokyo

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  • Year
  • 2006 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 365463

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • DSP, Digital Signal Processor
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (BC) and FM or UHF.
  • Details
  • Hi-Fi equipment
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50-60 Hz, 230 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Power out
  • 700 W (max.)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Multi Channel AV Receiver STR-DA1200ES - Sony Corporation; Tokyo
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 430 x 175 x 430 mm / 16.9 x 6.9 x 16.9 inch
  • Notes

  • Sony STR-DA1200ES Multi Channel AV Receiver

    Specifications:

    • Tuning range: FM, MW
    • Power output: 100 watts per channel into 4Ω (stereo)
    • Surround output: 100W (front), 100W (center), 100W (rear)
    • Total harmonic distortion: 0.7%
    • Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω
    • Digital inputs: coaxial, optical
    • Video Connections: HDMI, component, composite, S-video
    • Dimensions: 430 x 175 x 430mm
    • Weight: 15kg
    • Finish: black or silver
    • Accessories: remote control

    'C'-Tick for Australia/New Zealand.

    The Sony STR-DA1200ES is a mid‑2000s 7.1‑channel ES‑series home theatre receiver with HDMI switching, auto‑calibration, and around 100 W per channel into 8 Ω, positioned as an upper‑midrange AV amp of its time. It remains very usable today for HDMI video switching and multichannel surround, but it does not decode the newer lossless HD audio formats over HDMI, relying instead on legacy Dolby Digital/DTS and multichannel analogue inputs.​

    Key specs and features

    Amplifier: 7 channels, rated about 100 W per channel (typically into 8 Ω, both for main and surround channels), with bi‑amp capability and A/B speaker switching.​

    Audio decoding: Supports Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic/II/IIx, DTS, DTS‑ES, DTS 96/24 and similar legacy formats, plus 96 kHz/24‑bit PCM, but no built‑in Dolby TrueHD or DTS‑HD MA decoding.​

    Room setup: Includes Sony’s Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC) with supplied microphone, automating level, distance and basic EQ for the speaker system.​

    Connectivity:

    HDMI: 2 in / 1 out, up to 1080p, used for video switching (not a full HDMI repeater, and no HD‑audio bitstream decoding).​

    Component video: 3 in / 1 out (HD pass‑through) with assignable inputs; composite/S‑Video to component conversion (but not to HDMI) on some regional variants.​

    Digital audio: 4 optical in / 1 optical out, 2 coaxial in, assignable to inputs.​

    Analogue: 3 stereo line inputs plus tape out, 7.1 multichannel analogue input, phono (MM) input, and full 7.1 pre‑outs including subwoofer.​

    Tuner: FM/AM tuner with RDS, 60 presets, direct tuning, and station naming.​

    General: ES‑grade aluminium front panel, about 15 kg weight, dimensions roughly 430 × 175 × 430 mm (W×H×D), single switched AC outlet on the rear, and an RM‑AAP015 system remote capable of controlling other components

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 15 kg / 33 lb 0.6 oz (33.04 lb)
  • Mentioned in
  • - - Manufacturers Literature
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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