[. . . ] Superior video switching and audio performance that will work with many of today's demanding HD sources. [. . . ] For audio, the VAIO VPC-EG3PFX offers full compatibility with Blu-ray DiscTM format's linear PCM (uncompressed) output, producing up to eight channels of " high quality" audio reproduction. Up Conversion - HDMI, Component and S-Video Composite, s-video and component video sources can be converted to higher resolution outputs, minimizing the number of connections needed from the receiver to the television display. The new ES A/V Receivers support resolutions up to 1080p3 and enable both HD video and uncompressed streaming audio to be transmitted through minimal cable. HDMI " Active Intelligence" : The receiver can detect and receive the best possible video and audio signals from all connected devices:making connection and performance as simple as plugging in a single wire1. Sony's HDMI " Active Intelligence" produces both audio and video through one HDMI cable. Down Conversion: Component and S-video sources can be down converted to lower resolution outputs, thus customizing video connectivity to home theater requirements from a single source. Also, both receivers can take HD sources from component video and downconvert the signal for use with composite or S-Video ouputs. 3. Requires HDTV with HDMI connector and equivalent display capability. Sony, Remote Commander and Digital Cinema Sound are trademarks of Sony. Dolby, Dolby Digital, ProLogic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All Weights and Measures are Approximate. Specifications Speaker Center Speaker Terminal: Yes Speaker Terminal Type: Screw Binding Posts (A & B) Audio Impedance: 8 Ohm Channel Power Rating: 120 Watts X 7 Amp Power(8 ohms, 20Hz-20Khz, 0. 09% THD) Sound Fields: Cinema - 4; Music - 8; Auto Format Decoding - 12; 2 Channel - 1 Zones: 2 Zone/2 Room Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name, Presets 30/30/30 (XM/FM/AM) Convenience AM/FM Memory Presets: 30 FM - 30 AM XM® Connect and PlayTM Compatible: Yes; Neural 5. 1 Surround Sound Decoding XM® Memory Presets: 30 Inputs and Outputs S-Video Output(s): 1 (Rear) Composite Video Output(s): 3 (Rear-1 Monitor Output, 2 Video Outputs) Optical Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear) S-Video Input(s): 4 (1 Front, 3 Rear) Composite Video Input(s): 5 (1 Front, 4 Rear) Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 3 (Rear) Optical Audio Input(s): 4 (1 Front, 3 Rear) RCA Audio Input(s): 4 Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www. sony. com/dn Sony Electronics Inc. [. . . ] All Weights and Measures are Approximate. Specifications Speaker Center Speaker Terminal: Yes Speaker Terminal Type: Screw Binding Posts (A & B) Audio Impedance: 8 Ohm Channel Power Rating: 120 Watts X 7 Amp Power(8 ohms, 20Hz-20Khz, 0. 09% THD) Sound Fields: Cinema - 4; Music - 8; Auto Format Decoding - 12; 2 Channel - 1 Zones: 2 Zone/2 Room Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name, Presets 30/30/30 (XM/FM/AM) Convenience AM/FM Memory Presets: 30 FM - 30 AM XM® Connect and PlayTM Compatible: Yes; Neural 5. 1 Surround Sound Decoding XM® Memory Presets: 30 Inputs and Outputs S-Video Output(s): 1 (Rear) Composite Video Output(s): 3 (Rear-1 Monitor Output, 2 Video Outputs) Optical Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear) S-Video Input(s): 4 (1 Front, 3 Rear) Composite Video Input(s): 5 (1 Front, 4 Rear) Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 3 (Rear) Optical Audio Input(s): 4 (1 Front, 3 Rear) RCA Audio Input(s): 4 Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www. sony. com/dn Sony Electronics Inc. [. . . ]