STR-ZA5000ES

9.2 Channel 4k AV Receiver with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

Sony’s flagship AV receiver brings Dolby ATMOS® and DTS:X to the award-winning line of ES receivers, while delivering the superior audio and video quality you expect from Sony. In addition to well-renowned ES build quality, a discrete 9.2 channel amplifier, the ZA5000ES features enhanced compatibility with leading control systems, intuitive web-based configurability, native HDR, HDCP 2.2 support, and so much more.

$2,299.99

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  • Supports Dolby Atmos®, and DTS:X® object based surround

    You’ll feel like you’re inside the action as the sounds of people, music, and things move all around you in three-dimensional space.

  • Built for sound

    The STR-ZA5000ES is Sony’s best-sounding AV receiver, featuring a new power transformer that is over 50% larger than the one in the STR-ZA3000ES, a new Linear Wide Band Power Amplifier and gold-plated speaker terminals, and a redesigned, reinforced chassis.

  • Fully HDCP2.2 Compliant

    All of the STR-ZA5000ES 6 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs are fully HDCP2.2 compliant to support the playback of copy-protected 4K content. In addition, the ZA5000ES allows full, native 4K video content pass-through to 4K capable televisions and projectors, and even up-scales high definition movies and TV shows to 4K quality.

  • Optimized for custom in-home integration

    Designed with the integrator in mind, Sony ES engineers took the class leading AVR GUI and tailored it for fluid integration into leading control systems using the front panel display or even web browser functionality. We’ve also redesigned the back panel layout to make wiring in a rack easier. Whether it’s including an Install manual with a product manual or discrete IR codes in the remote, we’ve focused on helping you exceed your customers’ expectations.

  • 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.

  • Remote Monitoring through Ihiji

    The STR-ZA5000ES allows cloud-based monitoring of power status, temperature and product Protect status through Ihiji, allowing integrators to remotely monitor the health of the product.

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Additional Features
Specifications

Beautiful nine-channel object based surround sound

With 130W per channel, the STR-ZA5000ES delivers cinema-like surround sound and crystal clear music reproduction (130W @ 8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9%). 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.

8-Port Audio grade Gigabit Ethernet Switch

An 8-Port Ethernet switch with PoE, Power over Ethernet functionality2 (2 outlets), Ideal for local interfacing to: leading control systems, computers, media boxes, Blu-Ray Disc™ players, and game consoles directly through the receiver.

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 and porting over to another unit to replicate settings.3

Web Browser configurable

View, program and edit receiver settings via your Web Browser, computer, smartphone, or tablet. Enter the following into your web browser*: “http://[receiver’s ip-address]/”. * — Most modern web browsers are supported.

Seamless IP Integration

With help from your 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. Control4® Certified and featuring AMX Beacon Savant, URC, RTI, Elan and Vantage support. The STR-ZA5000ES also features 12-volt triggers, RS232 and IR, for added installation flexibility.4

‘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 to the 1st and 2nd zones in varying configurations providing expanded options.

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

Only what’s necessary…

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) and Speaker Relocation functionality ensures automatic, optimized audio output settings based on speaker distance and placement (Stereo microphones supplied).

Sony® ES 5-Year Limited Warranty

All ES-Series receivers come with an industry leading 5-year parts and labor warranty, 90-day advanced exchange program, and dedicated toll-free support line staffed by CEDIA-trained product experts. (1-877-619-7669; Monday – Friday 10am – 7pm ET)7
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Amplifier
  • 9.2 Ch. 130W per channel (8ohms, 1KHz, 0.9%, 2CH)
Surround Sound
  • Supports Dolby ATMOS® and DTS:X® decoding
Audio Features
  • 11.1ch decoding
  • 9ch Audio Pre-outs
  • Sony original auto calibration system, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration EX with speaker relocation technology
  • In-ceiling speaker mode
  • Supports Hi-Res Audio
Video
  • 4K HDR compatibility HDMI® flexibility with HDCP 2.2 support (Except front HDMI input)
  • HDMI 3D Pass-through
Inputs/Outputs
  • HDMI 6 in / 2 out
  • Opt 1 in, Coax 1 in, Analog 4 in
  • USB (for firmware update and setting)
Zone
  • 2nd / 3rd zone connectivity and control
  • HDMI Audio for Zone Down Mix
Installer support
  • Music Connect for network music player
  • CIS IP/IR/RS-232C drivers available with the leading control systems
  • Web browser configurable set-up (programming)
  • Remote monitoring through Ihiji
  • Firmware updates via network connection
  • ‘PING’ button on front panel for simple IP access
  • 8-port Giga Ethernet Hub (with PoE support2)
  • 12-Volt trigger
  • 3 IR repeaters (1-in, 2-out) for external device control
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