Create an immersive home theater experience, enjoy smooth 4K/120 gameplay, and deliver whole-home audio when you create a home entertainment system with the Sony STR-AZ1000ES 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver. Six HDMI inputs (two for 8K or 4K/120) combine with 7.2 channels of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based audio, for movies that look amazing and surround you with sound from all directions. Support for the latest in HDR technology enhances this experience with deeper blacks and rich contrast. Dual HDMI outputs and Zone 2/Zone 3 functionality allows two different rooms to watch their own UHD content, with a third zone enjoying audio playback. Playback from local or online sources, thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet connectivity.

Up to 100W per Channel at 8 Ohms    6 x HDMI Inputs with 2 x for 8K & 4K/120    Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Support    HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG & IMAX Enhanced    Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & Ethernet Connectivity    Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX    360 Spatial Sound Mapping    Works with SONOS    Voice Control with Google Assistant    Zone 2 & Zone 3 Content Expansion

The six HDMI inputs and dual outputs support the HDMI 2.1 specification, which enables higher quality content thanks to low-latency technologies, such as ALLM (Auto Low-Latency Mode) and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate). Video content at up to 8K resolution is supported, in addition to 4K at 120 Hz for smoother next-gen gameplay for two of the inputs. To improve realism, the STR-AZ1000ES supports many HDR standards, such as HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, and IMAX Enhanced.

Supporting 7.2 channels of audio at 100W per channel, the STR-AZ1000ES allows you to fill your space with enough speakers and subwoofers to replicate a theater environment. Supporting Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, object-based and height effects make compatible movie soundtracks come alive. This kind of fidelity is applied to music as well, with Hi-Res, Hi-Res Wireless, and 360 Reality Audio support, making you feel as if the artist is with you in the room.

These audio technologies are joined by room calibration technologies that work to create a sound reproduction that's custom to your environment. 360 Spatial Sound Mapping reproduces a physical sound field to emulate a movie theater or concert hall. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX precisely corrects the distance, angle, sound pressure, and frequency response of each of your speakers to create the ideal sound field.

Two different center channel modes can be used to alter how this primary speaker is used when watching TV and movies. Acoustic Center Sync matches the audio to your compatible BRAVIA TV. Center Speaker Lift raises the center speaker sound to match what's on TV.

Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet connectivity, you can stream music, podcasts, and internet radio from a local media library or hundreds of online services. The STR-AZ1000ES supports Spotify Connect, Chromecast built-in, and Apple AirPlay to expand your streaming options.

The STR-AZ1000ES is made to work with your existing SONOS speaker system. From the SONOS app, you can turn on the receiver, switch to the desired input, and adjust the volume.

Using Google Assistant and working with Google Home, the STR-AZ1000ES can connect to compatible smart speakers in your home, letting you use your voice through them to operate the receiver.

With the Sony Music Center app installed on your smartphone or tablet, you can remotely control various aspects of the STR-AZ1000ES. Control source selection, zone, sound field, volume, media playback, and setup your voice assistant.

Seamlessly integrate the STR-AZ1000ES with your Roon system for full access to all of your music, including digital files and streaming services in one place.

The solidly built STR-AZ1000ES features a sub-chassis structure on the rear of the front panel to increase overall rigidity, and has the added benefit of reducing vibration. Inside is a new DAC that supports 32-bit processing of PCM and direct native DSD signals. There are also a variety of newly designed components and circuit boards that all work to reduce resonance, lower impedance, and provide a more stable, clear audio signal.

• DSEE Ultimate support for accurate AI-based upscaled audio to near-high-resolution quality
• A large power transformer and newly designed power supply capacitors work to improve sound quality through better stability and lower distortion
• Compatible with custom wall installations
• Supports leading control and remote monitoring systems, such as control4, Savant, Crestron, and OvrC
• Easy setup via front-panel controls or on-screen GUI
• Two IR repeaters for external device control
• Front USB-A port for applying system updates or saving settings to port to another receiver
• RS-232C port for control system configuration
• Web UI can be unlocked with a firmware download

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I connect my outdoor FM antenna to this unit?

A: Yes this model has an FM antenna port on the back.

Q: 2. Is there a phono input with pre-amp for a turntable?

A: Sony STR-AN1000 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver, BH # SOSTRAN1000, has no phone input. To connect a turntable that only has a PHONO output jack, you need to connect a phono equalizer (not supplied) between the turntable and this receiver. Rolls VP29 Phono Preamp (B&H # ROVP29)

Q: 3. With a 4K TV in Zone1 and a 1080p TV in Zone2, will each TV receive max resolution? Or will the TV in Zone1 only receive 1080p?

A: The Sony STR-AN1000 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver (B&H # SOSTRAN1000) will output 4K video through all HDMI outputs. A 1080p TV will technically be receiving 4K input, but it will still display at Full HD 1080p. This discrepancy should not affect the display resolution of a 4K TV.

Q: 4. does this unit have a multi zone function?

A: After looking through the Manual, I am not finding any 2 Zone adjustment setting. Here is a link I found with the receiver settings. https://helpguide.sony.net/ha/strdh79/v1/en/contents/TP0001605067.html

Q: 5. Does this system support wireless speakers ,Front and back or period support?

A: The Sony STR-AN1000 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver (B&H # SOSTRAN1000) is compatible with select Sony wireless rear speakers and subwoofers, but it is advisable to use a wired connection whenever possible, especially if this receiver is part of a home theater system being used for watching TV/movies.

Q: 6. I want to connect my older Samsung HDTV to both a cable STB and an Apple TV device, outputting the audio to a soundbar. Is this device the way to accomplish that?

A: The Sony STR-DH790 wouldn't be the best choice for connecting a traditional soundbar. If your soundbar has a HDMI input. I would recommend a HDMI switcher allowing you to connect multiple devices out to to your soundbar.

Q: 7. Compare chart shows no info as to Pass-Thru capabilities. Does it have 8K Pass thru?

A: The Sony STR-AN1000 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver (BH # SOSTRAN1000) has no 8K pass through. NOTE: Be sure to connect the receiver to an HDMI input jack of a TV or video device that is supporting 4K or 8K. You have to connect an HDMI cable to an HDMI jack that supports HDCP 2.2 or HDCP 2.3 when you use a playback device for 4K or 8K resolution video content, etc. 4K or 8K content may not be displayed at the same resolution as the source: • Depending on the TV or the video device, 4K or 8K content may not be displayed. Check the video capability and settings of your TV and video device. • Be sure to use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet, which supports bandwidths up to 18 Gbps. For video signals that require a high bandwidth such as 4K/120p, 8K, etc., be sure to use an Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable that supports bandwidths up to 48 Gbps.

Q: 8. Very happy with this product except one issue. Every time I turn it on, I have to re-select the input and the audio option. It seems to have no memory of how I last used it, so I have to hit 2 buttons every time. Is there a way to set a preference where I don't have do this?

A: As others have said, it should power up to the last selected input. I would make sure that it is updated.

Q: 9. Can you hook up a turntable?

A: As long as your turntable table has a phono pre-amp out.

Q: 10. How do i update firmware

A: Hello there, regarding this concern, please refer to the helpful link below: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/mini-micro-systems-gtk-series/gtk-xb7/downloads/00015537 Regards, _Bob