Sony STR-DA2800ES Operating Instruction

STR-DA2800ES

4-429-113-71(1)

Multi Channel AV Receiver

Please read the Quick Setup Guide supplied with the receiver first. This allows you to understand the connections and operations flow of the receiver more easily.

Operating Instructions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not expose batteries or appliances with batteryinstalled to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal operation.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

For customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.

Serial No.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions.

1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS.

2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord.

3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core of speaker cord by hand.

Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the apparatus and the speakers.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and / or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.

For the customers in Canada

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and / or peripherals.

About the Lighting Control Adapter (UWA-C4Z)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

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This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA2800ES (the receiver). Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

• The instructions in this manual describe mostly the operation of the receiver with the supplied remote control. You can also use the buttons or knobs on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control.

On Copyrights

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

No’s: 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762, 6,487,535, 6,226,616, 7,212,872, 7,003,467, 7,272,567, 7,668,723, 7,392,195, 7,333,929, 7,548,853 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

license(s) from Microsoft. Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™ content access technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content. This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReadyprotected content and/or WMDRM-protected content. If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device’s ability to consume PlayReady-protected content. Revocation should not affect unprotected content or content protected by other content access technologies. Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.

“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“Android” is a registered trademark or a trademark of Google Inc.

InstaPrevue™ is a trademark or registered trademark of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

“BRAVIA” Sync is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“PlayStation

” is a registered trademark of Sony

Computer Entertainment Inc.

“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate

This product contains software that is subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (“LGPL”). These establish that customers have the right to acquire, modify, and redistribute the source code of said software in accordance with the terms of the GPL or the LGPL.

For details of the GPL, LGPL and other software licenses, please refer to “System Settings” t “Software License” on the “Settings” menu on the receiver.

The source code for the software used in this product is subject to the GPL and LGPL, and is available on the Web. To download, please access the following:

URL: http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux

Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to any inquiries regarding the content of this source code.

Main features of the receiver

Compatible with a variety of connections and formats

Feature Description Page

7.2 channels The receiver can output up to 7.2 channels.

Compatible with various standards

HDMI (8 in 2 out + 1 zone out)

Preview for HDMI The receiver allows you to display a live picture-in-picture preview

Network The receiver is equipped with four LAN ports that have switching

USB iPod/iPhone applicable USB port

Multi-zone In addition to the main room, you can enjoy music and video in

The receiver supports a bi-amplifier connection of a front speaker.

The receiver is compatible with various audio formats, such as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD, multi-channel Linear PCM, FLAC, etc.

The receiver is equipped with 8 HDMI input jacks (of which two, HDMI IN 2 and IN 3, are the “for AUDIO” jacks which take sound quality into account) on the back panel. You can connect various equipment using an HDMI connection.

The receiver is compatible with various HDMI standards, such as Deep Color, “x.v.Color,” or 4K* and 3D transmission, Audio Return Channel (ARC), etc. * The HDMI IN 1 and IN 2 jacks support 4K transmission.

The receiver can output 4K signals through its HDMI output jacks.

Fast View

You can select an HDMI Input method that is faster than the normal selection (Fast View). HDMI IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, and IN 4 jacks support the Fast View function.

Control for HDMI

You can operate the receiver and other equipment in conjunction with each other using the Control for HDMI function.

of an HDMI input connected to this receiver. Preview windows will be displayed only for HDMI IN 1/IN 2/IN 3/IN 4 Input. You can select each preview HDMI input using the remote control. (This function is made possible by Silicon Image InstaPrevue™ technology.)

hub functions.

The receiver is compatible with Internet content streaming. 53

The receiver allows you to play back content on a home network via the DLNA-compliant home network function.

You can easily play back iPod/iPhone content via the receiver using a USB connection.

You can easily play back content on a USB device/WALKMAN via the receiver using a USB connection.

another room, different from the content in the main room.

You can output HDMI signals from HDMI IN jacks to the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jack.

22, 24

26, 28, 30, 31, 35

34, 81

19, 34

103

77, 103

19, 71, 74

Better image and sound quality

Feature Description Page

Image up-conversion The receiver upscales or downscales analog video signals. The

Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (D.C.A.C.) function

Sound fields You can select from a variety of sound field modes according to

Raising the center speaker sounds to an appropriate height (Center Speaker Lift Up)

High quality reproduction of compressed audio files

signals can be upscaled to 4k using an HDMI output jack. The receiver also upscales or downscales analog video signals for zone 2.

The receiver is equipped with the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (D.C.A.C.) function. This function allows you to perform automatic calibration and settings of audio parameters to produce optimum sound.

speaker connections or input sources. The receiver is also provided with the following sound option: – Three modes to reproduce the sound characteristics of famous

music halls: “Berlin Philharmonic Hall,” “Concertgebouw Amsterdam,” or “Musikverein Vienna.”

By using the front high speakers, you can lift up the sounds of the center speaker to an appropriate height on the screen. This function (Center Speaker Lift Up) allows you to enjoy natural representation without discomfort.

You can play back compressed audio files with high quality using the D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear) function.

92, 93

59, 61

Useful functions

Feature Description Page

Easy and accessible operations

Flexible functions The Sound Optimizer function optimizes audio output in

The receiver is equipped with a GUI (Graphical User Interface). You can operate the receiver intuitively using a menu displayed on the TV screen.

You can set the basic settings of the receiver easily using Easy Setup.

A remote control for operating connected equipment and the Multi-zone function is supplied with the receiver.

You can recall various settings of the receiver, including lighting scenes, all at one time with the press of the EASY AUTOMATION button.

accordance with the volume level.

The A/V Sync function adjusts the time gap between audio output and the visual display.

The Pass Through function outputs HDMI signals to the TV, even when the receiver is in standby mode.

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Others

Feature Description Page

Environment-friendly function

More useful You can operate the receiver using a smartphone equipped with

Lighting Control The receiver allows you to operate Control4-compatible lighting

Universal Remote Control

The Auto Standby function switches the receiver to standby mode automatically if you do not operate the receiver for a specific period of time or when there is no signal input to the receiver.

“ES Remote” application software.*

* Compatible with an iPod touch/iPhone and Android phones

devices. You can turn them on or off, and adjust the lighting level. You can also register settings combining multiple lighting devices as a lighting scene.

The receiver allows you to operate your equipment such as a BD/ DVD player with the supplied remote control by registering the player in advance.

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Main features of the receiver ........................ 6

Description and location of parts ............... 11

Getting Started

Read the following before you connect any

equipment .............................................. 18

1: Installing speakers .................................. 22

2: Connecting the monitor .......................... 26

3: Connecting the video equipment ........... 28

4: Connecting the audio equipment ........... 35

5: Connecting the IR blaster ....................... 39

6: Making connections for using Lighting

Control .................................................. 40

7: Connecting to the network ..................... 41

8: Preparing the receiver and the remote

control ................................................... 42

9: Setting up the receiver using the Easy

Setup ..................................................... 43

10: Setting up connected equipment .......... 45

11: Preparing a computer to use as

a server .................................................. 46

Guide to on-screen display operation ......... 46

Enjoying images/sound

Enjoying images/sound from connected

equipment .............................................. 48

USB Device/WALKMAN .......................... 49

iPod/iPhone ................................................ 50

Home Network (DLNA) ............................ 51

Internet content .......................................... 53

FM/AM ...................................................... 54

Enjoying Sound Effects

Selecting the sound field ............................ 58

Using the Sound Optimizer function .........62

Adjusting the equalizer .............................. 63

Using the Universal Remote Control Function

Selecting the equipment you want to

operate ...................................................64

Operating the AV equipment ...................... 64

Turning off all connected equipment

(ROOM OFF) ........................................66

Making Universal Remote Control

settings ...................................................66

Using the Home Automation Function

Saving various settings for the receiver and

recalling those settings all at one time

(Easy Automation) ................................ 67

Lighting Control .........................................69

Using Multi-zone Features

What you can do with the Multi-zone

function .................................................. 71

Making a multi-zone connection ................71

Setting the speakers in zone 2 .................... 74

Setting the HDMI output in zone 2 ............74

Operating the receiver from another zone

(ZONE 2 operations) ............................. 75

Using Other Features

Using “BRAVIA” Sync features ................ 77

Switching the monitors that output the HDMI

video signals ..........................................80

Outputting the HDMI signals even when the

receiver is in standby mode

(Pass Through) ......................................80

Switching between digital and analog

audio ......................................................81

Using other video/audio input jacks ...........82

Preview for HDMI ...................................... 84

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Operating the receiver using

a smartphone ..........................................85

Using the sleep timer ..................................85

Recording using the receiver ......................86

Switching the command mode of the receiver

and the remote control ...........................86

Using a bi-amplifier connection .................87

Reverting back to the factory default

settings ...................................................88

Adjusting Settings

Using the setting menu ............................... 89

Easy Setup .................................................. 92

Speaker Settings .........................................92

Audio Settings ............................................96

Video Settings .............................................99

HDMI Settings ..........................................102

Input Settings ............................................104

Network Settings ......................................105

Home Control Settings .............................106

Zone Settings ............................................107

System Settings ........................................108

Network Update ........................................ 109

Operating without using the GUI ............. 110

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................... 117

Troubleshooting ........................................118

Specifications ............................................ 130

Index ......................................................... 134

Description and location of parts

Front panel

A ?/1 ON/STANDBY

Turns the receiver on or off.

The lamp above the button lights up as

follows:

Green: The receiver is turned on.

Amber: The receiver is in standby mode,

and

– “Control for HDMI” (page 103) or

“Network Standby” (page 105) is set to “On.”

– “Pass Through” (page 103) is set to

“On” or “Auto.” – The receiver in zone 2 is turned on. The lamp turns off when the receiver is in standby mode and the above settings are off.

B INPUT SELECTOR (page 48)

INPUT MODE (page 81)

C Remote sensor

Receives signals from remote control.

D Display window (page 12) E DISPLAY MODE (page 116) F DIMMER

Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display window.

G MASTER VOLUME (page 48) H SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)

(page 44)

I PHONES jack

Connects to headphones.

J MEMORY/ENTER, TUNING MODE,

TONE MODE, TONE/TUNING +/– (page 57)

Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select the speaker and range. Then press TONE/ TUNING +/– to adjust the bass/treble level of the speaker.

K 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/

HD-D.C.S., MUSIC (page 58, 59)

L AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 92)

Connect the supplied optimizer microphone for “Auto Calibration” to this jack.

M iPod/iPhone ( (USB) port and

VIDEO IN jack) (page 33, 49, 50)

N VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 33)

Indicators on the display

A SW

Lights up when subwoofer(s) is (are) connected and the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack(s).

B ZONE 2 (page 71) C INPUT indicator

Lights up to indicate the current input.

HDMI COAX OPT ARC (page 81)

D Dolby Digital Surround indicator

Lights up with one of the respective indicators when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals.

Dolby Digital

;D+

Dolby Digital Plus

;D EX

Dolby Digital Surround EX

E ;TrueHD

Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby TrueHD.

F HDMI OUT A/B (page 80) G SLEEP (page 85)

H Playback channel indicator

Indicates the speaker that is designated to output sound. Shows how the receiver down-mixes or up-mixes the source sound, based on the speaker settings.

Front Left

Front Right

Center

Left High

Right High

Surround Left

Surround Right

SBL

Surround Back Left

SBR

Surround Back Right

Surround Back

Example:

Recording format: 5.1 Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. Auto

I LFE

Lights up when input signals being played back contain an LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel.

J Dolby Pro Logic indicator

Lights up with one of the respective indicators when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals.

;PL

Dolby Pro Logic

;PLII

Dolby Pro Logic II

;PLIIx

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

;PLIIz

Dolby Pro Logic IIz

K Speaker system indicator

(page 44)

L BI-AMP (page 87) M D.L.L. (page 96) N D.C.A.C. (page 92)

Lights up when the measurement results of the “Auto Calibration” function are applied.

O EQ

Lights up when the equalizer is activated.

P S.OPT.

Lights up when the sound optimizer function is activated (page 62).

Q MEM

Lights up when the preset memory function is activated.

R DTS-HD indicator

Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-HD.

DTS-HD

Lights up constantly with the one of the following indicators.

MSTR

DTS-HD Master Audio

HI RES

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

S NEO:6

Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music decoding is activated.

T D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated.

U A.P.M. (page 93)

Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is activated.

V Tuning indicator

Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio station.

Stereo reception

W DTS(-ES) indicator

Lights up when DTS or DTS-ES signals are input.

DTS

Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals.

DTS-ES

Lights up with one of the following indicators, depending on the input signal decoding format.

96/24

DTS 96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit) decoding

X LPCM

Lights up when Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signals are input.

Rear panel

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPTICAL IN jacks (page 26, 30, 31)

COAXIAL IN jacks (page 29, 36)

HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 26, 28, 30, 31)

B ANTENNA section

AM ANTENNA jack (page 38)

FM ANTENNA jack (page 38)

C LAN ports (switching hubs)

(page 41)

D RS232C port

Used for maintenance and service.

E Control jacks for Sony and other

external equipment

IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks (page 71)

Connect an IR repeater (not supplied) to IN to use the Multi-zone function. Connect an IR blaster (supplied) to OUT to use the Universal Remote Control function.

TRIGGER OUT jacks (page 107)

Connect to interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant equipment.

F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section (page 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 36)

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks

AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack (page 71)

SUBWOOFER jacks

Connect to an external subwoofer(s).

G UWA-C4Z

Connect the supplied Lighting Control Adapter (UWA-C4Z) to this port.

H COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section (page 26, 29, 31)

, PR IN/OUT* jacks

Y, P

I SPEAKERS section (page 24)

* You must connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR

OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 26).

Remote control (RM-AAU195)

Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment.

Note

Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

Tip

When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace all the batteries with new ones.

A ?/1 (on/standby)

Turns the receiver on or off.

B ROOM OFF

Turns all the connected devices in the room on or off.

C ZONE (page 71) D AMP

Activates the receiver operation for the main zone.

E D.TUNING (page 55)

Press SHIFT (wa), then press D.TUNING to enter direct tuning mode.

F ENT/MEM

Press SHIFT (wa), then press ENT/MEM to enter the value or track using the numeric buttons (wd), or press ENT/ MEM, then press the numeric buttons (wd) to select a preset number to which a station is stored during tuner operation.

G SEN

Accesses the home page of the Sony Entertainment Network (SEN), a network service provided by Sony.

H WATCH, LISTEN (page 48) I PAG E +/– ( pag e 64 )

Allows you to scroll quickly through lists of media.

J Color buttons

Works according to the guide on the TV screen.

K AMP MENU (page 110) L V/v/B/b

Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items. Then press to enter the selection.

M INFO/OPTIONS (page 47, 54, 57)

Displays and selects items from the options menu. The INFO button is mapped to an info function for certain devices.

N HOME (page 47)

Displays the home menu on the TV screen.

O m/M

./>1), z

, x

, X

, N

1) 2)

Press the buttons to operate the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck, equipment connected to the (USB) port or to the network, or Internet, etc.

TUNING +/–

Press SHIFT (wa), then press TUNING +/– to select a station.

PRESET +/–

Press SHIFT (wa), then press PRESET +/ – to select preset stations.

AUDIO

Press SHIFT (wa), then press AUDIO to select audio format/track.

DVR

Press SHIFT (wa), then press DVR to jump to the DVR capabilities of DVR capable devices.

B·/·b

Press B·/·b to – replay the previous scene or fast

forward the current scene. – skip to the previous or next album when

using an iPod/iPhone.

P CH +

/–

Scans channels on the selected device.

Q SOUND FIELD +/– (page 58, 59, 61),

EASY AUTOMATION 1, 2 (page 67)

R RM SET UP (page 86) S FAVORITES (page 53) T LIGHTING (page 69) U SHIFT

Changes the remote control button function to activate the buttons printed in pink.

V Input buttons

Press one of the buttons to select the equipment you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on.

*/., #/-

Press SHIFT (wa), then press the buttons. The special #, -, ., and * keys are used mostly for HD channel selection.

W Numeric buttons

Press SHIFT (wa), then press numeric buttons to input numbers. Press numeric buttons to select channel numbers of the TV.

X GUIDE

Press SHIFT (wa), then press GUIDE to display the on-screen program guide.

Y DISPLAY

Displays the control panel on the TV screen when playing back content via Internet or a home network.

Z MENU

Brings up a device specific menu on most devices. For DVD players, the MENU button takes the user to the DVD menu.

wj RETURN/EXIT O

Returns to the previous menu or exit the menu.

wk VOL +/– (page 48)

Adjusts the volume of the selected equipment.

MUTING (page 48)

Turns off the sound of the selected equipment temporarily.

wl SLEEP (page 85), HDMI OUTPUT

(page 80)

e; DIMMER

Press SHIFT (wa), then press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display window.

PREVIEW (HDMI) (page 84)

Press PREVIEW (HDMI) to open picture-in-picture screens to preview input from four HDMI IN jacks.

See the table on page 65 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each types of equipment.

A tactile dot is attached to these buttons (5/VIDEO 2, N, CH +). Use it as a mark of operation.

Functions are available only for a USB input or a Sony Entertainment Network (SEN).

Note

The above explanations are intended to serve as examples.

Getting Started

Read the following before you connect any equipment

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Installing Speakers

See “1: Installing speakers” (page 22).

Connecting the monitor

See “2: Connecting the monitor” (page 26).

Connecting the video equipment

The image quality depends on the connecting jack. See the illustration on the right. Select the connection according to the jacks on your equipment. The receiver has a video conversion function. For details, see “Function for conversion of video signals” (page 19). See “3: Connecting the video equipment” (page 28).

Digital Analog

High quality image

Connecting the audio equipment

See “4: Connecting the audio equipment” (page 35).

Preparing the receiver and the remote control

See “8: Preparing the receiver and the remote control” (page 42).

Setting the receiver

See “9: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup” (page 43).

Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment

See “10: Setting up connected equipment” (page 45).

For details on a multi-zone connection, see page 71. For details on a bi-amplifier connection, see page 87.

Function for conversion of video signals

This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals.

• Composite video signals can be output as HDMI video and component video signals.

• Component video signals can be output as HDMI video and video signals.

As the factory default setting, video signals input from the connected equipment are output to the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks as shown in the table below. We recommend you set the video conversion function to match the resolution of the monitor you are using. For details on the video converting function, see “Video Settings” (page 99).

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OUTPUT jack

HDMI OUT A/B

INPUT jack

HDMI IN a ––– VIDEO IN a* a** a** a COMPONENT VIDEO IN a* a** a** –

a : Video signals are output. – : Video signals are not output. * When “Auto” is selected in “Resolution,” up to 4K up-scaling is enabled.

To enjoy 4K signals, a 4K-compatible monitor must be connected.

** Video signals may not be output, depending on the setting in “Resolution” (page 99).

(up to 4K)

Note on converting video signals

Video signals for which the resolution has been converted may not be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks or the HDMI OUT jacks simultaneously.

COMPONENT

VIDEO MONITOR

OUT

(up to 1080i)

MONITOR VIDEO

OUT

To display Closed Caption

Set “Resolution” to “Direct” in the Video Settings menu when receiving a signal that supports Closed Captions. Use the same kind of cords for the input/output signals.

VIDEO 1 OUT

If you connect equipment to both the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks and the HDMI OUT jacks, priority is given to the output from the HDMI OUT jacks.

To connect a recording device

When recording, connect the recording device to the VIDEO OUT jacks of the receiver. Connect cords for input and output signals to

Note on Zone 2 HDMI video output

Only HDMI IN input signals can be output through the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jack.

the same type of jack, as VIDEO OUT jacks do not have an up-conversion function. The HDMI OUT and the MONITOR OUT jacks cannot be used for recording.

Digital audio formats supported by the receiver

Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks of the equipment connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats.

Connection between the playback equipment and the receiver

Audio format

Maximum number

of channels

COAXIAL/

OPTICAL

HDMI

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital Plus*

Dolby TrueHD*

DTS

DTS-ES

DTS 96/24

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio*

DTS-HD Master Audio*

5.1ch

6.1ch

7.1ch

5.1ch

6.1ch

5.1ch

7.1ch

– a

DSD*

Multi-Channel Linear PCM*

5.1ch

7.1ch

– a

* Audio signals are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the format. For

details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment.

Network/USB

Type of content File format Extensions

Music WAV

Video

1) 2) 4)

WMA

MP3

1) 2) 4)

AAC

FLAC

MPEG-1 Video/PS

MPEG-2 Video/PS, TS

MPEG-4 AVC

WMV9

AV C H D

“.wav”

“.wma”

“.mp3”

“.m4a”

“.flac”

“.mpg,” “.mpeg,” “.m2ts,” “.mts”

“.mkv,” “.mp4,” “.m4v,” “.m2ts,” “.mts”

“.wmv,” “.asf”

Xvid “.avi”

Photo JPEG “.jpg,” “.jpeg,” “.mpo”

PNG “.png”

GIF “.gif”

The receiver does not play coded files such as DRM.

The receiver may not play a file of this format placed on a DLNA server.

The receiver plays AVCHD format files that are recorded on a digital video camera, etc.

The receiver cannot play an encrypted file such as a lossless file.

Compatible sampling frequency/bit depth: Maximum 192 kHz/24 bit

For USB devices only

Notes

• Some files may not play depending on the file format, file encoding, recording condition, or DLNA server condition.

• Some files edited on a computer may not play.

• The receiver can recognize the following files or folders in USB devices: – up to folders in the 3rd tree – up to 500 files in a single tree

• The receiver can recognize the following files or folders stored in the DLNA server: – up to folders in the 18th tree – up to 999 files in a single tree

• Concerning the formats defined in the DLNA guidelines, the server is required to offer the content to which the format information defined in the DLNA guidelines has been added properly.

Getting Started

1: Installing speakers

This receiver allows you to use up to a 7.2 channel system (7 speakers and two subwoofers).

Examples of speaker system configuration

7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers

You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format.

AFront left speaker BFront right speaker CCenter speaker DSurround left speaker ESurround right speaker FSurround back left speaker GSurround back right speaker JSubwoofer

7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers

You can enjoy vertical sound effects (e.g., Pro Logic IIz mode).

AFront left speaker BFront right speaker CCenter speaker DSurround left speaker ESurround right speaker HLeft high speaker IRight high speaker JSubwoofer

5.1 channel speaker system

To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel system).

AFront left speaker BFront right speaker CCenter speaker DSurround left speaker ESurround right speaker JSubwoofer

Recommended speaker placement

7 channel speaker system

• The angle A shown in the illustration

should be the same.

• If you cannot place the speakers at the

optimum angle, separate the surround speakers and the surround back speakers adequately and arrange them as symmetrically as possible.

• Install the front high speakers at the same

angle as that of the front speakers. The position should be at a height on or above an extended diagonal line across the screen of a TV or monitor.

6 channel speaker system

• Place the surround back speaker behind the seating position.

Tip

Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

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the same angle as that of a front speaker

Connecting speakers

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied)

AFront speaker A (L) BFront speaker A (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSurround back speaker (L) GSurround back speaker (R) HFront high speaker (L) IFront high speaker (R) JSubwoofer

If you have an additional front speaker

system, connect it to the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals. You can select the front speaker system you are using with SPEAKERS on the front panel (page 11).

If you connect only one surround back

speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ ZONE 2 L terminals.

If you use front high speakers, connect them to the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals.

When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function of the subwoofer is set to on, it goes into standby automatically based on the level of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be output. You can connect two subwoofers to the receiver. The same signals are output from each of the SUBWOOFER jacks.

ZONE 2 connection

Only if you do not use surround back speakers and front high speakers, you can assign the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals F and G to the speakers of zone 2. Set the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals to “Zone2 Speakers” in “Speaker Connection” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 93). See “Using Multi-zone Features” (page 71) for details on connection and operation in zone 2.

Front speaker B connection

When you are not using surround back speakers and front high speakers, you can assign the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals L and R to the front speaker B. Set the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals to “Front B” in “Speaker Connection” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 93). You can select the front speakers with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the front of the receiver.

Getting Started

2: Connecting the monitor

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks to a TV. You can operate this receiver using the on-screen GUI (Graphical User Interface).

TV monitor with an HDMI jack

Audio signals*

Video signals**

* If you conn ect the receiver to an Audio Return

Channel (ARC)-compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI cable, this connection is not

necessary.

Audio signals Video signals

or or

** If you connect the receiver to an Audio

Return Channel (ARC)-compatible TV, connect it to an HDMI jack designated by “ARC” on the TV.

TV monitor without an HDMI jack

It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment.

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied)

E HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

D Component video cord (not supplied)

TV type Audio Return Channel

(ARC)

HDMI equipped Compatible* E –

Incompatible EA or B**

Non-HDMI equipped – D or CA or B**

* You can output the TV’s sound (multi-channel surround sound) from the receiver only by connecting the

TV with an HDMI cable.

** If you want to output multi-channel surround sound from the receiver, use A for the audio connection.

Required cable (cord)

Video Audio

Notes

• If you connect the TV to the receiver using video cord, set “Playback Resolution” to “480i/576i” (page 101).

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you connect the audio output jack of the TV and the TV IN jacks of the receiver. In this configuration, set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable.”

Getting Started

3: Connecting the video equipment

Connections required for watching content recorded on Blu-ray Discs or DVDs

To connect equipment with HDMI jacks

If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 29.

DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player

Video/audio signals

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

* You can connect any equipment with HDMI

output jacks to the HDMI IN jacks of the receiver.

To connect equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks

It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment.

DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player

Audio signals Video signals

or or

ADBC

Getting Started

A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied)

* When you connect equipment with an analog audio jack and analog video jack, set “Audio Input Assign” and

“Video Input Assign” in the Input Settings menu (page 82).

C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied)

Connections required for playing video games

PlayStation 3 (video game with an HDMI jack)

Video/audio signals

BC D

Audio signals Video signals

Video game without an HDMI jack

It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment.

A HDMI cable (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied)

* When you connect equipment with an optical digital jack, analog audio jacks, or composite video jack, set

“Audio Input Assign” and “Video Input Assign” in the Input Settings menu (page 82).

C Audio cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied)

Video game type Required cable (cord)

Video Audio

HDMI equipped* A –

Non-HDMI equipped DB or C**

* You can output the video game’s sound (multi-channel surround sound) from the receiver only by

connecting the video game with an HDMI cable.

** If you want to output multi-channel surround sound from the receiver, use B for the audio connection.

Notes

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Connections required for watching programs via satellite broadcasting or via a cable TV

Satellite tuner, Cable box with an HDMI jack

Video/audio signals

Getting Started

BC D E

Audio signals Video signals

or or

Satellite tuner, Cable box without an HDMI jack

It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment.

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A HDMI cable (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied)

D Video cord (not supplied) E Component video (not supplied)

Satellite tuner/Cable box type

HDMI equipped* A –

Non-HDMI equipped E or DB or C**

* You can output the satellite tuner/cable box’s sound (multi-channel surround sound) from the receiver only

by connecting the satellite tuner/cable box with an HDMI cable.

** If you want to output multi-channel surround sound from the receiver, use B for the audio connection.

Required cable (cord)

Video Audio

Notes

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Connections required for watching content recorded on video tapes

VCR

Audio signals Video signals

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied)

Connections required for watching content via a camcorder

To the VIDEO 2 IN jacks

Video/audio signals

Camcorder without an

HDMI jack

Camcorder with an HDMI jack

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A Video/audio cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied)

HDMI features

• Digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD, and Linear PCM. For details, see “Digital audio formats supported by the receiver” (page 20).

• Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack, or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be output as HDMI signals. Audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jacks while the image is being converted.

• Analog video input, however, cannot be output via the HDMI OUT jacks in zone 2.

• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color, “x.v.Color,” and 3D or 4K transmissions.

• The HDMI jacks of this receiver support the Control for HDMI function. The HDMI OUT B jack and the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jacks, however, do not support the Control for HDMI function.

• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc Player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back 3D-compatible content.

• The receiver is compatible with 4K signals output through its HDMI output jacks. Analog input video signals can be up-scaled to 4K. The 4K input signals via HDMI IN 1/ IN 2 on the rear from a 4K-compatible player are output as they are as 4K signals. To enjoy 4K images, connect 4K-compatible TV or projector to the HDMI output jacks.

• You can view HDMI IN 1/IN 2/IN 3/IN 4 input on picture-in-picture preview windows.

Notes on connecting cables

• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 4K, 1080p, Deep Color, or 3D images may not be displayed properly.

• Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

Note on using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable

We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D device, the sound and/or the image may be lost. Connect separate audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set “Video Input Assign” and “Audio Input Assign” in the Input Settings menu if the sound is not output correctly.

4: Connecting the audio equipment

Connections required for listening content recorded on Super Audio CDs or ordinary CDs

To connect equipment with HDMI jacks

If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 36.

CD player, Super Audio CD player

Video/audio signals

Getting Started

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

* You can connect any equipment with HDMI

output jacks to the HDMI IN jacks of the receiver.

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To connect equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks

It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment.

CD player, Super Audio CD player

A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied)

* When you connect equipment with a coaxial

digital jack, set “Audio Input Assign” in the Input Settings menu (page 82).

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. The COAXIAL IN jacks are also compatible with 192 kHz sampling frequency.

Note on playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player

No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player connected to only the COAXIAL jack on this receiver. When you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the SA-CD/CD IN jacks, or connect a player which can output DSD signals from the HDMI jack to the receiver using an HDMI cable. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.

If you want to connect several digital devices, but cannot find an unused input

See “Using other video/audio input jacks” (page 82).

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Connections required for listening to the radio

AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other equipment.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

5: Connecting the IR blaster

To operate the equipment connected to the receiver with the supplied remote control, attach one of the supplied IR blasters to the connected equipment.

IR blaster (supplied)

Infrared transmitter

Remote sensor of the connected equipment

Getting Started

Place the equipment and the IR blaster as follows when you want to operate more than one device with the IR blaster.

IR blaster

Remote sensors

If the remote sensors on more than one device do not line up as shown in the illustration above, use another IR blaster (supplied) and another IR REMOTE OUT jack.

Tips

• If the IR blaster cable is too short, use a 3.5 mm jack extension cable (not supplied).

• You can set up a configuration such that you can operate multiple devices using one IR REMOTE OUT jack.

Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment you want to control with the supplied remote control. Then connect the IR blaster to an IR REMOTE OUT jack of the receiver, and place it above or below the remote sensor of the equipment so that the transmitter of the IR blaster is placed just above or below the remote sensor. Remote sensors on Sony products are identified by the

symbol.

Note

The IR blaster is equipped with double-sided sticker tape so that you can attach it to the connected equipment. Be sure to stick the IR blaster on in the proper place, because it is difficult to be removed.

6: Making connections for using Lighting Control

To operate Control4-compatible equipment with the supplied remote control, plug the supplied Lighting Control Adapter (UWA-C4Z) into the receiver.

A Lighting Control Adapter (UWA-C4Z)

(supplied)

Note

Do not remove the Lighting Control Adapter while the receiver is turned on. Data may be damaged and the receiver may become inoperative. When you remove the Lighting Control Adapter, make sure that the receiver is turned off (not in the Network Standby mode, but in the mode where the power of the receiver is turned completely off).

7: Connecting to the network

If you have an Internet connection, you can connect this receiver to the Internet.

Configuration example

The following illustration is a configuration example of a home network with the receiver, a computer. We recommend that you use a wired connection.

Router

Getting Started

LAN cable

(not supplied)

Note

Connect a router to one among ports 1 to 4 of the receiver using only one LAN cable. Do not connect the same router to the receiver using more than one LAN cable. It may cause a malfunction.

System requirements

The following system environment is required to use the network function of the receiver.

A Broadband line connection

A Broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to enjoy Internet content or to use the software update function of the receiver.

Modem

This is the device that is connected to the broadband line to communicate with the Internet. Some of these devices are integrated with the router.

Modem Internet

Computer

LAN cable (not supplied)

Router

• Use a router compatible with 100 Mbps to enjoy content on your home network.

• We recommend that you use a router equipped with the built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN.

• The receiver does not support a network connection with transmission speeds of 1 Gbps or greater.

LAN cable (CAT5)

• We recommend that you use this type of cable for a wired LAN. Some flat-type LAN cables are easily affected by noise. We recommend that you use normal-type cables.

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• If the receiver is used in an environment in which there is power supply noise from electric products or in a noisy network environment, use a shielded-type LAN cable.

8: Preparing the receiver and the remote control

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC IN terminal on the receiver firmly, then connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.

AC IN terminal

To the wall outlet

Turning on the receiver

?/1

Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

You can also turn on the receiver using ?/1 on the remote control. When you turn off the receiver, press ?/1 again. “STANDBY” flashes on the display window. Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) while “STANDBY” is flashing. This may cause a malfunction.

To save the power in standby mode

Set “Control for HDMI” (page 103), “Pass Through” (page 103), “Network Standby” (page 105), and “RS232C Control” (page 109) to “Off” or “Auto” (for “Pass Through” only), and turn off the power for zone 2. If “Control for HDMI” (page 103), “Pass Through” (page 103), or “Network Standby” (page 105) is set to “On,” or the power for zone 2 is turned on, the lamp above ?/1 lights up in amber.

AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied)

A several space is left between the plug and the rear panel even when the power cord (mains lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed be connected this way. This is not malfunction.

Note

The top of the receiver may become hot while the receiver is in standby mode. This condition occurs because current is flowing in the internal circuits of the receiver. This is not a malfunction.

Inserting batteries into the remote control

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU195 remote control. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

RM-AAU195

Notes

• Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries.

• If you do not intend to use the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

9: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup

You can set the basic settings of the receiver easily by operating the receiver in accordance with the instructions on the TV screen. Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected. When you turn on the receiver for the first time, the EULA screen appears on the TV screen. Agree to the EULA to proceed to the Easy Setup screen, then set up the receiver in accordance with the instructions on the Easy Setup screen. You can set up the following functions using the Easy Setup. – Network Settings – Input Settings – Home Control Settings – Speaker Settings

Tip

A check mark will be displayed to the right of any function items that you have set up.

Getting Started

Notes on Speaker Settings (Auto Calibration)

Insert the plug of the optimizer microphone all the way inside the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

Confirm active subwoofer setup

• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume prior to activating the subwoofer. Turn the LEVEL knob to just before the mid-point.

• If you connect a subwoofer with the crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum.

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• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated).

Notes

• Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer

you are using, the setup distance value may be different from the actual position.

• If you perform “Speaker Settings (Auto

Calibration)” using the Easy Setup, the measurement results will be overwritten and saved on the currently selected position (“Pos.1” is selected as the factory default setting).

Tips

• Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the

measurement results for polarity may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.

• Depending on the speakers, “Out Phase” may

appear even if there is no problem with the speaker connection. This is caused by the speaker specifications, and there will no problems even if you continue to use the speakers.

When you connect two subwoofers to the receiver

If you cannot obtain measurement results of the “Auto Calibration” function correctly, depending on the environment, or you want to make fine adjustments, you can set up the subwoofers manually. For details, see “Speaker Setup” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 94).

Notes on the speaker impedance

• If you are not sure of the impedances of the speakers, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.)

• When you connect front speakers to both the FRONT A and SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals, connect the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher.

To select the front speakers

You can select the front speakers you want to drive.

SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)

Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive.

You can confirm which set of terminals (A or B) are selected by checking the indicators in the display window.

Indicators Selected speakers

SP A The speakers connected to the

FRONT A terminals.

SP B The speakers connected to the

SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals.

SP AB The speakers connected to both the

FRONT A and SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals (parallel connection).

“SPEAKERS OFF” appears in the display window. No audio signals are output from any speaker terminals.

Note

To select a front B speakers, you should set the assignment for the SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals by using the “Speaker Connection” of the Speaker Settings menu.

To cancel the measurement process

The measurement process is cancelled by the following operations. – Turning the power off – Changing the volume – Switching inputs – Changing the setting of SPEAKERS (OFF/

A/B/A+B)

– Connecting headphones

Operations other than the above are not allowed during the measurement process.

To set up the receiver manually

See “Adjusting Settings” (page 89).

10: Setting up connected equipment

To output multi-channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment. For a Sony Blu-ray Disc Player, check that “Audio (HDMI),” “DSD Output Mode,” “Dolby Digital/DTS,” “Dolby Digital,” and “DTS” are set to “Auto,” “On,” “Bitstream,” “Dolby Digital,” and “DTS,” respectively (as of August 1, 2012). For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select the “Audio Output Settings” in “Sound Settings,” and select “HDMI” and “Automatic” (with system software version 4.21). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.

Getting Started

11: Preparing a computer

Guide to on-screen

to use as a server

A server is a device which delivers content (music and photos) to a DLNA device on a home network. You can play back content stored on a computer on a home network with this receiver via that network after you have installed application software* which has a DLNA compliant server function.

* If you use a Windows 7-based computer, use

Windows Media Windows 7. If you use a Windows 8-based computer, the new UI system may not be able to recognize the receiver. If this occurs, switch the setting to “Desktop UI.”

Player 12 bundled with

display operation

You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote control. When you start operating the receiver, make sure to press AMP on the remote control first. Otherwise, operations that follow may not be aimed at the receiver.

AMP

Input

buttons

V/v/B/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

INFO/ OPTIONS

HOME

Using the menu

1 Switch the input of the TV to the

input to which the receiver is connected.

2 Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Press B/b repeatedly to select

the menu you want, then press

to enter the menu mode.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

Example: When you select “Watch.”

Tip

When “OPTIONS” appears in the lower right portion of the screen, you can display the function list by pressing INFO/OPTIONS and selecting a related function.

Overview of the home menu

Menu Description

Watch Selects the video or photo

source to be input to the receiver, or video or photo content to be delivered via USB jack, or photo content to be delivered via a home network (page 48).

Listen Selects the music source to

be input to the receiver, or the music content to be delivered via Internet or a home network (page 48). You can also enjoy FM/AM radio of the built-in receiver.

Favorites Displays the Internet content

added to the Favorites List. You can save up to 18 favorite Internet content items (page 53).

Lighting Enables you to control and

operate registered lighting devices (page 69).

Easy Automation Enables you to save various

settings with the receiver and recalling the settings all at one time (page 67).

Sound Effects Enables you to enjoy sound

development provided by various Sony proprietary technologies or functions (page 58).

Settings Enables you to adjust the

settings of the receiver (page 89).

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To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

Press HOME to display the home menu, then press HOME again.

Enjoying images/sound

Enjoying images/sound from connected equipment

ZONE

Input

buttons

V/v/B/b,

HOME

3 Turn on the equipment and

start playback.

When a Sony BD/DVD player or other device is equipped with the IR blaster, you can turn them on or off. (Operation of all the devices is not guaranteed.)

4 Press VOL +/– to adjust the

volume.

To select the input source

You can turn the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the receiver or press the input buttons on the remote control to select the equipment you want. To select the input source for zone 2, press ZONE on the remote control to select zone 2 first (“ZONE 2 [input name]” appears on the display window).

Tips

You can adjust the volume differently using the MASTER VOLUME knob on the receiver or the VOL +/– button on the remote control.

• To turn the volume up or down quickly

– Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob quickly. – Press and hold the VOL +/– button.

• To make fine adjustment

– Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob slowly. – Press the VOL +/– button and release it

immediately.

VOL

MUTING

Select “Watch” or “Listen” from the home menu, then press .

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

2 Select the equipment you want,

then press .

To activate the muting function

Press MUTING on the remote control. To cancel, press MUTING on the remote control again or press VOL + to raise the volume. If you turn the receiver off while the sound is muted, the muting selection is cancelled.

To avoid damaging your speakers

Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level.

USB Device/WALKMAN

You can play video/music/photo files on the connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Network/ USB” (page 21).

1 Connect the USB device to the

(USB) port on the receiver.

Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device before connecting.

USB device

2 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from

the home menu, then press .

Notes

• Do not remove the USB device during operation. To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB device, turn the receiver off when removing the USB device.

• If you connect a WALKMAN to the receiver, operate the WALKMAN using the remote control of the receiver the same way you do when you connect other USB devices to the receiver. You cannot use the controls on the WALKMAN.

• Some USB devices may not work with this receiver.

• The receiver can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an HDD) (front USB jack only).

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3 Select “My Video,” “My Music,”

or “My Photo,” then press .

Note

If no picture is output, change the setting for “Playback Resolution” (page 101).

4 Select “USB device (front),”

then press .

The folders and video/music/photo files are listed on the TV screen.

5 Press V/v/B/b and to select

the file that you want to play.

The image or sound from the USB device is played on the receiver.

iPod/iPhone

You can enjoy the music/video/photo and charge the battery of an iPod/iPhone via the receiver. For details on the compatible iPod/iPhone models with this function, see page 50.

4 Select “iPod (front),” then press

The video/music files are listed on the TV screen. If you select “iPod (front)” on “My Photo,” select a photo file using the controls on the iPod/iPhone (you do not need to proceed to step 5).

Note

You cannot use headphones during playback.

1 Connect the iPod/iPhone to the

(USB) port on the receiver.

iPod/iPhone (not supplied)

Apple Composite AV Cable (not supplied)

2 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from

the home menu, then press .

3 Select “My Video,” “My Music,”

or “My Photo,” then press .

Note

If no picture is output, change the setting for “Playback Resolution” (page 101).

5 Press V/v/B/b and to select

the file that you want to play.

The image or sound from the iPod/iPhone is played back on the receiver. You can operate the iPod/iPhone using the buttons on the remote control. For operation details of the iPod/iPhone, also refer to the operating instructions of the iPod/iPhone.

Made for iPod/iPhone models

The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as follows. Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software before using with the receiver.

Compatible models are as follows:

• iPod touch iPod touch (4th generation)/iPod touch (3rd generation)/iPod touch (2nd generation)

• iPod nano iPod nano (6th generation)/iPod nano (5th generation) (video camera)/iPod nano (4th generation) (video)/iPod nano (3rd generation) (video)

•iPod iPod classic

• iPhone iPhone 4S/iPhone 4/iPhone 3GS/iPhone 3G

To operate the iPod/iPhone using the remote control

You can operate the iPod/iPhone using the buttons on the remote control. The following table shows an example of buttons that can be used. (Depending on the iPod/iPhone model, the operation may be different.)

For “My Video”/“My Music”

Press Operation

N Starts play. X Pauses play. x Stops play. m or M Fast reverses or forwards. . or > Goes to the previous/next file or

chapter (if any).

For “My Photo”

Press Operation

N, X Starts/pauses play. x Pauses play. m or M Fast reverses or forwards. . or > Goes to the previous/next file.

Notes

• You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod/iPhone from this receiver.

• Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when using an iPod/iPhone connected to this receiver.

• This product has been designed specifically to work with iPod/iPhone and has been certified to meet Apple performance standards.

• Do not remove the iPod/iPhone during operation. To avoid data corruption or damage to the iPod/ iPhone, turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the iPod/iPhone.

• When you connect an iPod that is not compatible with the video output function and select “iPod (front)” in “My Video” or “My Photo,” an alert message appears on the TV screen.

Tips

• The iPod/iPhone is charged when connected to the receiver while the receiver is turned on.

• The receiver can recognize up to 3,000 files (including folders).

Home Network (DLNA)

You can play music/photo files on other DLNA-certified devices by connecting them to your home network. This receiver can be used as a player and renderer.

• Server: Stores and sends files.

• Player: Receives and plays files from the server.

• Renderer: Receives and plays files from the server, and can be operated by another device (controller).

• Controller: Operates the renderer component.

Preparations for using the DLNA function

• Connect the receiver to your home network

(page 41).

• Prepare other DLNA-certified equipment. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment.

1 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from

the home menu, then press .

2 Select “My Music” or “My

Photo,” then press .

Note

If no picture is output, change the setting for “Playback Resolution” (page 101).

3 Select the DLNA server icon,

then press .

The folders and music/photo files are listed on the TV screen.

4 Press V/v/B/b and to select

the file that you want to play.

The image or sound from the DLNA server is played back on the receiver.

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To play remote files by operating the receiver (Renderer) via a DLNA controller

You can operate the receiver with a DLNA-certified controller, such as Windows Media® Player 12, when playing files stored on a DLNA server.

Computer

(server, controller)

Control this receiver using a DLNA controller. For details of operation, see the operating instructions of the DLNA controller.

Note

Do not operate the receiver with the supplied remote control and a DLNA controller at the same time.

Tip

The receiver is compatible with the “Play To” function of Windows Media standard with Windows 7.

Player 12 that comes

This receiver

(renderer)

Internet content

You can play back a variety of Internet content using the receiver.

1 Connect the receiver to a

network (page 41).

2 Select “Listen” from the home

menu, then press .

3 Select “Internet Music,” then

press .

The Internet content screen appears.

Note

If no picture is output, change the setting for “Playback Resolution” (page 101).

4 Select an Internet content

provider icon, then press .

If the Internet content list has not been retrieved, it will be represented by an unacquired icon or a new icon.

Note

The Internet content is subject to being suspended or changed without notice.

To use the control panel

The control panel appears when the Internet content file starts playing. The displayed items may differ, depending on Internet content providers. To display again, press DISPLAY.

B Playing status bar

Status bar, cursor indicating the current position, playing time, duration of the content file

C Network condition indicator D Network transmission speed E The next content file name F The currently selected content file name

Registering your favorite content

You can register your favorite Internet content in “Favorites List.”

1 Display the Internet content

screen.

2 Select an Internet content

provider icon you want to register in Favorites List, then press INFO/OPTIONS.

3 Select “Add to Favorites,” then

press .

To remove content from Favorites List

Press FAVORITES.

The Favorites List appears.

2 Select an Internet content provider icon

you want to remove from Favorites List, then press INFO/OPTIONS.

3 Select “Remove from Favorites,” then

press .

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A Control display

Press V/v/B/b or for playback operations.

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Available options

Item Details

Favorites List Displays the Favorites List.

Add to Favorites Adds Internet content to the

Remove from Favorites

Favorites List.

Removes Internet content from the Favorites List.

FM/AM

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 38).

1 Select “Listen” from the home

menu, then press .

2 Select “FM/AM,” then press .

FM/AM screen

You can select and operate each item on the screen by pressing V/v/B/b and .

A Band switch (page 55) B Frequency indication (page 55) C Preset station list (page 56) D Preset station name (page 56)

SHIFT

Numeric

buttons

?/1

D.TUNING

V/v/B/b,

2 Press V/v.

V scans from lower to higher frequency

stations and v for scanning higher to lower. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

Tune in the station you want to listen to

using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, or select the preset station you want (page 56).

2 Press INFO/OPTIONS.

The options menu appears.

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RETURN/

EXIT O

INFO/ OPTIONS

HOME

Toggling between FM and AM radio

1 Select “Listen” from the home

menu, then press .

2 Select “FM/AM,” then press .

The FM/AM screen appears.

3 Select the band switch. 4 Press V/v to select “FM” or

“AM,” then press .

Tuning to a station automatically (Auto Tuning)

1 Select the frequency indication

on the FM/AM screen.

Note

You can set “FM Mode” in the options menu when the frequency indication is selected, or when called for in another situation.

3 Select “FM Mode,” then press .

4 Select “Monaural,” then press .

Tuning into a station directly (Direct Tuning)

Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons on the remote control.

1 Press SHIFT, then press

D.TUNING on the FM/AM screen.

2 Press the numeric buttons to

enter the frequency, then press

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0

Tips

• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna

(aerial) for optimum reception upon tuning to an AM station.

continued

• The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below. – FM band 100 kHz – AM band 10 kHz* * The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 57).

If you cannot tune to a station

“– – – .– – MHz” or “– – – – kHz” appears and then the display returns to the current frequency. Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat step 2. If you still cannot tune to a station, the frequency may not be in use in your area.

Programming FM/AM radio stations

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to program

another station.

You can store stations as follows:

• FM band: FM1 to FM30

• AM band: AM1 to AM30

Tuning to preset stations

1 Select “Listen” from the home

menu, then press .

2 Select “FM/AM,” then press . 3 Select the preset number from

the list, then press .

Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.

You can program up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations as your favorite stations as preset stations.

1 Tune to the station that you

want to program using Auto Tuning (page 55) or Direct Tuning (page 55).

In case of poor FM stereo reception, switch the FM reception mode (page 55).

2 Press INFO/OPTIONS.

The options menu appears.

Note

You can set “Preset Memory” in the options menu when the frequency indication is selected, or when called for in another situation.

3 Select “Preset Memory,” then

press .

4 Select a preset number, then

press .

The station is stored as the selected preset number.

To name preset stations (Name Input)

Select the preset number on which you

want to name.

2 Press INFO/OPTIONS.

The options menu appears.

3 Select “Name Input,” then press .

The soft keyboard appears on the screen.

4 Press V/v/B/b and to select a

character one by one to enter the name.

5 Select “Enter,” then press .

The name you entered is registered.

To cancel naming input

Press RETURN/EXIT O or HOME.

Changing the AM tuning scale

You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz on the receiver. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale.

?/1

TUNING MODE

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down TUNING

MODE, press ?/1 on the receiver.

3 Change the current AM tuning

scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).

To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure above.

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Available options

Item Details

FM Mode Switches the FM reception

mode to stereo or monaural.

Preset Memory Stores a radio station on a

specific preset number.

Name Input Names a preset station.

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Selecting the sound field

Select “Sound Effects,” from the home menu, then press .

2 Select “Sound Field,” then press . 3 Select the sound field you want.

Playing back with 2-channel sound

You can switch the output sound to 2-channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using, the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver.

2CH mode Effect

2ch Stereo The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is

2ch Analog Direct You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This

To listen to music through headphones connected to the receiver

Sound field Effect

Headphone (2ch) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones and when the mode

Headphone (Direct) Outputs analog signals without processing by tone, sound field, etc. This mode

no sound from the subwoofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted.

other than “2ch Analog Direct” is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

is selected automatically if the “2ch Analog Direct” option is selected.

Playing back with multi-channel surround

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo or monaural sound as multi-channel sound.

A.F.D. mode Effect

A.F.D. Auto Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround

effects.

Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left/right or monaural signals from all speakers.

Tip

We recommend “A.F.D. Auto.”

Enjoying a surround effect for movies

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.

Sound field Effect

HD-D.C.S. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony’s new innovative home theater

technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. It is based on the precise response measurement data of a mastering studio. With HD-D.C.S., you are able to enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies at home with not only the high quality of sound, but also the best sound ambience, just as the movie’s sound engineer intended in the mastering process. You can select the effect type for HD-D.C.S. For details, see “About the effect type for HD-D.C.S.” (page 60).

PLII Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for

movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.

PLIIx Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. This setting expands

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels.

PLIIz Height Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting can expand a source

sound into up to 7.1 channels to which a vertical component is applied, and gives a dimension of presence and depth. “PLIIz Height” is the same sound field as that is described on page 61. You can adjust the gain level for “PLIIz Height.” For details, see “About the gain level for PLIIz Height” (page 62).

Neo:6 Cinema Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel

format is enhanced up to 7 channels.

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About the effect type for HDD.C.S.

HD-D.C.S. has three different types: Dynamic, Theater, and Studio. Each type has different reflection and reverberation sound mixture levels and is optimized to match a listener’s room uniqueness, taste and mood.

x Dynamic

The “Dynamic” setting is suitable for an environment which is reverberant but lacks a spacious feeling (where sound absorption is not sufficient). This setting emphasizes the reflection of sound and reproduces the sound of a large, classical movie theater. Thus, the spacious feeling of a dubbing theater is emphasized and a unique acoustic field is created.

x Theater

Factory default setting. The “Theater” setting is suitable for a general living room. This setting reproduces the reverberation of sound just like in a movie theater (dubbing theater). It is most appropriate for watching content recorded on a Blu-ray Disc when you want the atmosphere of a movie theater.

x Studio

The “Studio” setting is suitable for a living room with the appropriate sound equipment. This setting reproduces the reverberation of sound provided when a theatrical sound source is remixed for a Blu-ray Disc to a volume level suitable for home use. The level of reflection and reverberation of sound is kept to the minimum. However, dialogues and surround effects are reproduced vividly.

Enjoying a surround effect for music

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into your home.

Sound field Effect

Berlin Philharmonic Hall Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Berlin Philharmonic Hall. Also

works automatically in conjunction with reception of the “The Berliner Philharmoniker’s Digital Concert Hall” Internet service.

Concertgebouw Amsterdam Reproduces the sound characteristics produced by reflectivity of a concert hall

in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which features a large sound stage.

Musikverein Vienna Reproduces the sound characteristics of a concert hall in Vienna, Austria,

which features a resonant and unique reverberation sound.

Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

Stadium Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

Sports Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

Portable Audio Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device.

This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.

PLII Music Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for

normal stereo sources such as CDs.

PLIIx Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for

normal stereo sources such as CDs.

PLIIz Height Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting can expand a source

sound into up to 7.1 channels to which a vertical component is applied, and gives a dimension of presence and depth. “PLIIz Height” is the same sound field as that is described on page 59. You can adjust the gain level for “PLIIz Height.” For details, see “About the gain level for PLIIz Height” (page 62).

Neo:6 Music Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel

format is enhanced up to 7 channels.

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About the gain level for PLIIz Height

You can adjust the gain level of the front height channels for Pro Logic IIz mode (common for movie and music).

x Low

No gain will be applied.

x Mid

+3 dB will be applied (factory default setting).

x High

+5 dB will be applied.

Notes on the sound fields

• Depending on the country or region, the

“Berlin Philharmonic Hall” Internet service may not be available.

• You cannot select “2ch Analog Direct” when

you play back content via a USB device, a home network, or Internet content.

• “Multi Stereo” does not work when multi-

channel audio signals are being received.

• The sound fields for movie and music may

not work, depending on the input or the speaker pattern you select, or with audio formats.

• The receiver may play back signals at a

lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on the audio format.

• “PLIIx Movie/Music” and “PLIIz Height”

may not appear, depending on the speaker pattern you select.

• Some speakers or the subwoofer may not

output sound, depending on the sound field setting.

• If there is any noise present, the noise may

be different, depending on the sound field you select.

Using the Sound Optimizer function

The Sound Optimizer function imparts a sense of presence and intensity of sound to playback of high volume sound, regardless of the volume level of the receiver. You can enjoy clear and dynamic sound even at low volumes late at night. The optimum effect to suit your environment is obtained by taking advantage of the “Auto Calibration” function.

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Audio Settings,” then

press .

3 Select “Sound Optimizer,” then

press .

4 Select “Normal” or “Low,” then

press .

The Sound Optimizer function is activated. To adjust for the reference level of a movie, select “Normal.” To adjust for a CD or other software whose average sound pressure level is processed highly, select “Low.”

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used. – Headphones are being used.

• The receiver may play back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on the audio format.

Tip

By using the equalizer function and adjusting all the speakers at one time, you can make fine adjustments with the Sound Optimizer.

Adjusting the equalizer

You can use following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of front, surround/surround back and front high speakers.

Bass Treble

Level (dB)

Frequency (Hz)

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Audio Settings,” then

press .

3 Select “Equalizer,” then press

4 Select “Front,” “Center,” “SUR/

SB,” or “Front High,” then press

To adjust all the speakers at one time (All EQ Adjustment)

You can adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble) of all the speakers at one time.

1 Select “Settings” from the home menu,

then press .

2 Select “Audio Settings,” then press .

3 Select “Equalizer,” then press .

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4 Select “All,” then press .

5 Select “Bass” or “Treble,” then press

6 Adjust the gain, then press .

Note

Depending on the equalizer setting for each channel, the actual levels set with the All EQ Adjustment may be lower or higher than the specified values.

5 Select “Bass” or “Treble.” 6 Adjust the gain, then press .

Notes

• This function does not work in the following case. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

• Frequencies for Bass and Treble are fixed.

• Depending on the audio format, the receiver may play back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the original sampling frequency of the input signals.

Using the Universal Remote Control Function

Operating the AV equipment

Selecting the equipment you want to operate

By using the remote control supplied with the receiver, you can control AV equipment, such as a Blu-ray Disc player. You should make connections and settings in advance. For details, see “5: Connecting the IR blaster” (page 39) and “Making Universal Remote Control settings” (page 66).

1 Select “Watch” or “Listen” on

the home menu, then press .

2 Select the equipment you want

to operate, then press .

The selected equipment is turned on, and the receiver is switched to the input from that equipment. Depending on the equipment and settings, the monitor is also turned on.

Tips

• You can turn the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the receiver to select the equipment you want to operate.

• You can also press the input buttons on the remote control to select the equipment you want to operate. To select equipment in zone 2, press ZONE on the remote control first. (“ZONE 2 [input name]” appears on the display window of the front panel.)

Press the appropriate button on the remote control to operate the equipment.

The receiver will transmit infrared commands to operate the selected AV equipment via the IR blaster connected to the IR REMOTE OUT

1) 2)

jack.

You should make necessary connections and settings in advance.

Depending on the equipment and settings, some buttons or functions may not work.

Refer to the next table for the available buttons to operate the equipment.

Table of buttons available to operate the equipment

Equipment Category

Button

Numeric buttons

GUIDE

Color buttons

INFO/OPTIONS

RETURN/EXIT

V/v/B/b

./>

m/M

N, X, x

CH +/–

PAG E + /–

Note

The above buttons are typically set so they are available to operate the equipment. Depending on the equipment and/or settings, some of the buttons may not work.

TV Projector Blu-ray Disc

Player/DVD

player/Game

Cable box Disc Changer Satellite

Receiver

VCR/MD/

Camcorder

z z zzzzz

zz z

z z zzzzz

zz z zzzz

zz z zzzzz

z zzzzz

z z zzzz

zz z zzzzz

zzz

Using the Universal Remote Control Function

Turning off all connected equipment

(ROOM OFF)

By pressing just one button, you can turn off the zone and the equipment in that zone all at once. The receiver remembers which pieces of equipment it has turned on. When ROOM OFF is pressed, the receiver turns them all off. Pieces of equipment that you have turned on manually without using the receiver will remain on.

ROOM OFF

Press ROOM OFF.

4 Select “TV Control” to set up a

TV or projector. Select “AV Equipment Control” to set up a player.

5 Follow the on-screen

instructions to set up the equipment.

Note

This function downloads settings for each piece of equipment from a server on the Internet. To perform these operations, the receiver should be connected to the Internet.

Making Universal Remote Control settings

With the TV Control or AV Equipment Control wizard, you can make settings required for Universal Remote Control of the AV equipment you want to use. The remote control is initially set to operate Sony products.

1 Press HOME. 2 Select “Settings,” then press

3 Select “Home Control

Settings,” then press .

Using the Home Automation Function

Saving various settings for the receiver and recalling those settings all at one time

(Easy Automation)

As well as the settings for the receiver operations, you can save various settings with the player, monitor, lighting, or curtain conditions at home, according to your listening and viewing style. You can register those settings for “one-touch” operation, and then recall the environment created with the settings easily, so you can enjoy listening and viewing at home. For example, by saving the settings in the “1: Movie” scene as follows, you can switch the settings of the receiver all at one time by a simple, one-touch operation without switching each setting for “Input,” “Calibration Type,” “Sound Field,” and “HDMI Out,” individually.

Setting item Value set for “1: Movie”

Input BD

Calibration Type No Change

Sound Field HD-D.C.S.

HDMI Out HDMI OUT B

Party Mode ON

Lighting Scenes Scene 5

EASY AUTOMATION

The items for which you can save settings and the default values for each item are as follows.

Setting item

Input

Tune r Preset

Player Operation

Interval 30s 10s 10s –

Sound Field

Sleep No

Vo l u m e N o

Default value

1: Movie 2: Music 3: Party 4: Night

BD SA-CD/CDNo

––––

Play Play Play –

HDD.C.S.

Change

Berlin Philharmonic Hall

No Change

Change

Multi Stereo

Off 30 min.

–10 dB –30 dB

No Change

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Setting item

HDMI Out No

Party Mode No

Calibration Typ e

Sound Optimizer

Equalizer (All)

Equalizer (Front)

Equalizer (Center)

Equalizer (SUR/SB)

Equalizer (Front High)

Main Zone 12V Trigger

Lighting Scenes

Default value

1: Movie 2: Music 3: Party 4: Night

Change

No Change

Scene2 All Off

No Change

Scene3 50% On

No Change

On No

No Change

Off Normal

No Change

Scene1 All On

No Change

Change

No Change

Scene2 All Off

Recalling the settings saved to the Scene

1 Select “Easy Automation” from

the home menu, then press .

3 Select the menu you want, then

press .

Menu Explanation

Edit a saved Scene

Import Current Settings

Notes

• Settings items saved as “No Change” are not changed from the present settings even when you recall the Scene. Select “Edit a saved Scene,” then uncheck the box for a setting item on the edit screen to set “No Change.”

• When you recall the Scene, the settings that cannot be applied are ignored.

• When “Main Zone 12V Trigger” is set to either “ON” or “OFF” rather than “No Change,” the “12V Trigger” of Zone Setup will be changed to “Ctrl” automatically.

Tip

You can recall the setting(s) saved for “1: Movie” or “2: Music” directly by pressing EASY AUTOMATION 1 or EASY AUTOMATION 2 on the remote control. You can also overwrite “1: Movie” or “2: Music” with the present settings by holding down EASY AUTOMATION 1 or EASY AUTOMATION 2 for 3 seconds in the same way as you do when you select “Import Current Settings” from the menu.

Allows you to customize and save the settings to suit your preferences.

Loads the present settings of the receiver and saves those settings with the Scene. “Input” and “Volume” are set to “No Change.”

2 Select a Scene you want, then

press .

Saving the settings to a Scene

1 Select “Easy Automation” from

the home menu, then press .

2 Select a Scene for which you

want to save settings among from “1: Movie,” “2: Music,” “3: Party,” or “4: Night,” then press INFO/OPTIONS.

Lighting Control

You can operate Control4-compatible lighting devices in your home via the on-screen GUI with the supplied remote control, or via “ES Remote” on your iPod touch/iPhone/Android smart phone. You can turn those devices on or off, or adjust their lighting level. You can also save your favorite settings as scenes and call up them quickly. To enjoy Lighting Control, connect the supplied Lighting Control Adapter (UWA-C4Z) to the UWA-C4Z port on the rear of the receiver. Then prepare the Control4compatible lighting devices, and set them up in advance.

Operating a lighting device

You can operate a lighting device from the Lighting page on the on-screen GUI or from the remote control.

1 Select “Lighting” on the home

menu.

The lighting devices available are displayed.

2 Select the desired lighting

device with V/v.

3 Turn the selected lighting

device on/off or adjust the lighting level.

Turn the lighting device on or off: Press to turn on the lighting device so that “ON” is displayed. To turn it off, press again so that “OFF” is displayed. Adjust the lighting level: Press B/b to move the cursor (b B) to adjust the level. (for equipment that has a “Dimmer” function.)

Selecting a lighting scene

1 Select “Lighting” on the home

menu.

The lighting devices available are displayed.

2 Press INFO/OPTIONS.

The Lighting Scenes list appears.

3 Select the desired lighting

scene with V/v then press .

Tip

To select a Lighting Scenes using the remote control, press LIGHTING on the remote control. (The LIGHTING and SHIFT buttons light.) Then press the appropriate numeric buttons, so that the receiver switches to the Lighting Scenes of the selected number.

Setting up a lighting device

The Lighting Control wizard allows you to set up lighting devices.

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Home Control

Settings,” then press .

3 Select “Lighting Control,” then

press .

The Lighting Control wizard starts.

4 Follow the on-screen

instructions to set up the lighting device.

Setting up a lighting scene

The Lighting Scenes wizard allows you to set up a lighting scene. There are 10 preset lighting scenes. You can set up a lighting scene by overwriting a preset scene.

Using the Home Automation Function

continued

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Home Control

Settings,” then press .

3 Select “Lighting Scenes,” then

press .

The Lighting Scenes wizard starts and the current lighting scenes list appears.

4 Select the lighting scene you

want to edit with V/v then press

5 Follow the on-screen

instructions to set each lighting device.

Note

Do not remove the Lighting Control Adapter while the receiver is turned on. Data may be damaged and the receiver may become inoperative. When you remove the receiver, make sure that all the Lighting Control Adapters have been removed using the Wizard and then turn the receiver off (not in the Network Standby mode, but in the mode where the power of the receiver is turned completely off).

When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you

Using Multi-zone Features

What you can do with the Multi-zone function

You can enjoy images and sounds from a device connected to the receiver in a zone other than the main zone. For example, you can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen to the CD in zone 2.

can operate both a device in the main zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 from zone 2 using the remote control. Use an IR repeater when you install the receiver in a place where signals from the remote control cannot reach.

Making a multi-zone connection

Signals from equipment connected to analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2 VIDEO/ AUDIO OUT or ZONE 2 OUT component jacks. The ZONE 2 VIDEO/AUDIO OUT or ZONE 2 OUT component jacks cannot output the signals from HDMI IN jacks. To output the HDMI signals, use HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jacks.

Zone 2 connections

1 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the SURROUND

BACK/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals of the receiver.

Main zone Zone 2

Using Multi-zone Features

IR REMOTE IN

ZONE 2 VIDEO

OUT*

SURROUND BACK/FRONT

HIGH/FRONT B/ZONE 2

STR-DA2800ES

monitor

Remote control

continued

2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and

another amplifier.

Setting the speakers in zone 2 is required (page 74).

Main zone Zone 2

monitor

IR REMOTE IN

STR-DA2800ES

ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT*

ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT

Remote control

A IR repeater (not supplied) B Speakers C Other amplifier/receiver

* You can also connect to the ZONE 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack.

3 Making a zone 2 connection using HDMI

Outputs HDMI input video/audio signals in zone 2 using the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jack of the receiver. Setting the HDMI output in zone 2 may be required (page 74).

Main zone Zone 2

STR-DA2800ES

IR REMOTE IN

monitor

HDMI ZONE 2 OUT

A IR repeater (not supplied) B Speakers C Other amplifier/receiver

Remote control

Note

You can connect the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jack directly to a TV in zone 2 (without any amplifier/receiver). It is recommended, however, that you connect a TV via an amplifier/receiver for higher audio/video capabilities, reducing possible effects on the main zone. When you select the same HDMI input for both the main zone and zone 2, the audio/video capabilities in the main zone will be limited in accordance with those in zone 2.

Using Multi-zone Features

Setting the speakers in zone 2

When the speakers in zone 2 are connected to the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals of the receiver (page 71), make the setting so that the sound selected in zone 2 is output from the speakers connected to the SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals. For details, see “Speaker Connection” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 93).

Set the volume control for zone 2

Parameter Explanation

Fixed The volume control is fixed

to ±0 dB. Recommended when using a device with the variable volume control.

Setting the HDMI output in zone 2

When equipment such as a TV or A/V amplifier is connected to the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jack, you can output HDMI signals from the equipment in zone 2. For details, see “3 Making a zone 2 connection using HDMI” (page 72).

You can set the volume control for the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jacks variable or fixed.

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Zone Settings,” then

press .

3 Select “Zone Setup,” then press

4 Select “Line Out” for “Zone2,”

then press .

5 Select the parameter you want,

then press .

Parameter Explanation

Variable The volume control is set to

–40 dB initially. When you select this parameter, the volume for the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT and the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals can be changed in conjunction with each other. Recommended when using a power amplifier.

Setting the Zone2 HDMI output

You can output the signals from HDMI IN jacks to Zone2 equipment via the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jacks as follows:

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “HDMI Settings,” then

press .

3 Select “Zone2 Out,” then press

4 Select “On,” then press .

Note

• When the Zone2 Out function is enabled, the following functions are disabled: – Control for HDMI (“BRAVIA” Sync) – Fast View (Including Preview for HDMI: On)

Setting the priority for the main zone and zone 2

When the Zone2 Out function is enabled and you select the same HDMI input for both the main zone and zone 2, there may be some interference on the audio and video signals in the main zone. To avoid possible interference, you can place priority on the main zone for HDMI input selection.

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

Operating the receiver from another zone

(ZONE 2 operations)

You can operate the receiver from zone 2. The procedures in this section describe the operations when an IR repeater, useful for multi-zone features, is connected. When an IR repeater is not connected, use this receiver in the main zone.

2 Select “HDMI Settings,” then

press .

3 Select “Priority,” then press

4 Select “Main Only,” then press

ZONE

Input

buttons

VOL

?/1

SOURCE

1 Turn on the amplifier in zone 2.

In the case of illustration “Zone 2 connections”-1 (page 71), skip this step.

Using Multi-zone Features

2 Press ZONE.

The remote control switches to zone 2.

continued

3 Press ?/1.

The zone function is activated.

4 Press one of the input buttons

on the remote control to select the source signals you want to output.

5 Adjust to a suitable volume.

• In the case of illustration “Zone 2

connections”-1 (page 71), adjust the volume using VOL +/– on the remote control.

• In the case of illustration “Zone 2

connections”-2 (page 72), adjust the volume using the receiver in zone 2. If you set “Line Out” for “Zone2” to “Variable,” you can also adjust the volume in zone 2 using VOL +/– on the remote control (page 74).

Available zone 2 operations

INPUT ZONE 2

SOURCE a BD a DVD a GAME a SAT/CATV a VIDEO 1 a VIDEO 2 a VIDEO 3 a VIDEO 4 a

TV SA-CD/CD a

My Music

My Video

My Photo

Internet Content

a a a a a a

For zone 2, HDMI signals, component video signals, analog video and audio signals are output. When you select SOURCE, the signals of the current input in the main zone are output.

“TV” can be selected in the main zone only.

You can select either “FM” or “AM” from the main zone or zone 2. When different programs are selected in multiple zones, the input you have selected most recently is given preference.

Only when SOURCE is selected in zone 2, you can enjoy the content, being viewed in the main zone, in zone 2.

To finish the zone 2 operation

Press ZONE, then press ?/1.

Using Other Features

• When you set “Zone2 Out” in the “HDMI Settings” menu to “On,” you cannot use the “Control for HDMI” function.

Using “BRAVIA” Sync features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?

“BRAVIA” Sync is the name of a function on Sony products that enables compatible equipment connected via HDMI cables to be operated mutually using the “BRAVIA” remote control. This mutual operation is enabled by the Control for HDMI function using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standardized for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). By connecting Sony equipment that are compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as below:

• System Power-Off (page 78)

• One-Touch Play (page 78)

• System Audio Control (page 78)

• Audio Return Channel (ARC) (page 79)

• Scene Select (page 79)

• Home Theater Control (page 79)

• Remote Easy Control (page 79)

The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases:

• When you connect the receiver to a device which does not correspond to the Sony Control for HDMI function.

• When you connect the receiver and equipment using other than an HDMI connection.

• The Control for HDMI function does not work on a device connected to the HDMI OUT B jack of the receiver.

We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.

Notes

• The following features may operate with non-Sony equipment. However, compatibility with all nonSony equipment is not guaranteed. –System Power-Off –One-Touch Play – System Audio Control

• The following features are Sony proprietary functions. They cannot operate with non-Sony equipment. – Scene Select – Home Theater Control

• Equipment not compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync cannot activate these features.

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync

To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, turn the Control for HDMI function on for both the receiver and the connected equipment. Turn the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and the connected equipment on individually.

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “HDMI Settings,” then

press .

3 Select “Control for HDMI,” then

press .

4 Select “On,” then press .

The Control for HDMI function of the receiver is activated.

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5 Turn the Control for HDMI

function of the connected equipment on.

For details on setting the connected equipment, refer to its operating instructions.

When you set “Pass Through” to “On,” or “Auto,” sound and image can be output only from the TV while the receiver remains in standby mode.

Start playback on the playback equipment.

6 Repeat step 5 to set the Control

for HDMI function and to display the image of all the playback equipment you want to use.

Note

When you pull out the HDMI cable or change the connection, perform the steps above. However, you do not need to perform these steps when you use an HDMI IN 1, IN 2, or IN 3 jack.

System Power-Off

When you turn the TV off, using the power button on the TV’s remote control, the receiver and the connected equipment turn off automatically.

Notes

• Set the TV power supply interlock function to on before using the System Power-Off function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

• Depending on the condition of the connected equipment, the connected equipment may not be turned off. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.

• If you use the System Power-Off function with a non-Sony TV, program the remote control according to the maker of the TV.

One-Touch Play

When you play back content on the equipment connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection, the receiver is also turned on automatically and is switched to the appropriate HDMI input.

To use the One-Touch Play function of the camcorder

Turn the Control for HDMI function on

for both the receiver and your camcorder.

2 Connect your camcorder to one of the

HDMI IN 1, IN 2, and IN 3 jacks (page 33).

If you use a Sony camcorder, the TV is turned on in conjunction with the receiver, then the camcorder starts playback automatically. If you use a non-Sony camcorder, play back the camcorder continuously.

Notes

• Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not appear.

• Connect equipment such as a Sony camcorder equipped with the One-Touch Play function simply by making an HDMI connection to the HDMI IN 1, IN 2, and IN 3 jacks. If you use other HDMI IN jacks, the receiver may not be switched to an appropriate input. In this case, manually select the input to which the camcorder is connected.

System Audio Control

You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. You can also adjust the volume and turn off the sound of the receiver using the TV’s remote control. You can use the System Audio Control function as follows.

• The sound of the TV is output from the

speakers connected to the receiver when you turn the receiver on while the sound is being output from the TV speaker. If you turn off

the receiver, the sound is output from the TV speaker.

• When you adjust the TV volume, the System Audio Control function adjusts the receiver’s volume simultaneously.

You can also operate this function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

Note

When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On,” the “Audio Out” settings in the HDMI Settings menu will set automatically based on the System Audio Control settings.

Audio Return Channel (ARC)

If the TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC), an HDMI cable connection also sends a digital audio signal from the TV to the receiver. You do not need to make a separate audio connection for listening to TV sound from the receiver. For details, see “Switching between digital and analog audio” (page 81).

Scene Select

The optimum picture quality and sound field are selected automatically according to the scene selected on your TV. For details on the operation, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

Note

The sound field may not switch depending on the TV.

Scene setting on the TV Sound field

Graphics A.F.D. Auto

Home Theater Control

If a “Home Theater Control”-compatible TV is connected to the receiver, an icon for Internet based applications appears on the connected TV. You can switch an input of the receiver or switch sound fields by using your TV’s remote control. You can also adjust the level of the center speaker or the subwoofer, or adjust the settings of “Sound Optimizer” (page 62), “Dual Mono” (page 97), or “A/V Sync” (page 98). To use the Home Theater Control function, your TV must be able to access a broadband service.

Remote Easy Control

You can use the TV remote control to operate the menu of the receiver.

Select the receiver (AV AMP) recognized by the TV.

Notes

• The receiver is recognized as “Tuner (AV AMP)” by the TV.

• Your TV must be compatible with the link menu.

• Depending on the type of TV, some of operations may not be available.

Using Other Features

Correspondence table

Scene setting on the TV Sound field

Cinema HD-D.C.S.

Sports SPORTS

Music Live Concert

Animation A.F.D. Auto

Photo A.F.D. Auto

Game A.F.D. Auto

Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals

When you have two monitors connected to the HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B jacks, you can switch the output for these two monitors using the HDMI OUTPUT button on the remote control.

2 Press HDMI OUTPUT.

Each time you press the button, the output will be switched as follows: HDMI A t HDMI B t OFF t HDMI A… You can also use the HDMI OUT button on the receiver.

Outputting the HDMI signals even when the receiver is in standby mode

(Pass Through)

You can output the video and audio signals from the HDMI IN jack to the TV connected to the HDMI OUT A jack even when the receiver is in standby mode. If you use this function while “Control for HDMI” is set to “On,” the input of the receiver is switched in accordance with the operation of the connected equipment, even when the receiver is in standby mode. When you activate this function, make the settings for “Pass Through” following the steps below.

HDMI

OUTPUT

1 Turn on the receiver and the

two monitors.

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “HDMI Settings,” then

press .

3 Select “Pass Through,” then

press .

4 Select the parameter you want,

then press .

Parameter Explanation

Auto When the TV is turned on

while the receiver is in standby mode, the receiver outputs HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI OUT A jack. Sony recommends this setting if you use a TV that is compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync. This setting saves power in standby mode compared with the “On” setting.

On When the receiver is in

standby mode, the receiver outputs HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI OUT A jack.

Off The receiver does not output

HDMI signals when in standby mode. Turn on the receiver to enjoy the connected equipment’s source on the TV. This setting saves power in standby mode, compared with the “On” setting.

Notes

• The “Auto” setting is effective only when “Control for HDMI” is set to “On.” If “Control for HDMI” is set to “Off,” the receiver performs the same operations in “Auto” as in “On.”

• In the standby status where other function such as Network Standby works, the power consumption is not reduced, even when “Pass Through” is set to “Auto.”

Switching between digital and analog audio

When you connect equipment to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch.

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

1 Select the input source using

INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2 Press INPUT MODE on the

receiver.

The selected audio input mode appears in the display window.

•AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected. When TV input is selected, priority is given to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. If your TV is not compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), the digital optical audio signals are selected. If the Control for HDMI functions of both the receiver and the TV are not activated, the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does not work.

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•OPT Appears only when an optical jack is assigned to the input and selects the optical input jack automatically.

•COAX Appears only when a coaxial jack is assigned to the input and selects the coaxial input jack automatically.

•ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Notes

• Based on the input, “------” appears on the display window, and other modes cannot be selected.

• When “2ch Analog Direct” is being used, audio input is set to “Analog.” You cannot select other modes.

Using other video/audio input jacks

You can reassign video and/or audio signals to another input jacks. Example) Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL IN 1 jack of this receiver when you want to input the only digital optical audio signals from the DVD player. Connect the component video jack of the DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 jacks of this receiver when you want to input the video signals from the DVD player.

4 Select the audio and/or video

signals you want to assign to each input.

Notes

• If you assign an input to any of the HDMI IN 1 to IN 8 jacks in “Video Input Assign” or “Audio Input Assign,” the same HDMI input jack is assigned to both the video input and audio input. If you want to assign an HDMI IN jack to either the video input or audio input, first assign an input to any of the HDMI IN 1 to IN 8 jacks in “Video Input Assign” or “Audio Input Assign.” Then, set the assignment of an HDMI IN jack to “None” in either “Video Input Assign” or “Audio Input Assign,” for whichever one you do not want to assign an HDMI IN jack to.

• When you operate the receiver without using the GUI, you can change the assignment of an HDMI IN jack using “H.V. ASSIGN” or “H.A. ASSIGN” in “INPUT” (page 114).

• If you change the assignment of an HDMI IN jack while the Control for HDMI function is being used, switch the input of the receiver to the input to which the HDMI equipment is connected. Otherwise the Control for HDMI function may not work properly.

• If you set the assignment of an HDMI IN jack to “None” in both “Video Input Assign” and “Audio Input Assign,” you cannot select the input signals via the HDMI input. In this case, the Control for HDMI function works only on equipment other than the receiver. However, this is not malfunction.

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Input Settings,” then

press .

3 Select “Video Input Assign” or

“Audio Input Assign,” then press .

Input name BD DVD GAME SAT/

Assignable video input jacks

Assignable audio input jacks

COMPONENT IN 1 (DVD)

COMPONENT IN 2 ( SAT / C AT V)

HDMI IN 1 (VIDEO 1)

HDMI IN 2 (BD) a* aaa a a a a a

HDMI IN 3 (SA-CD/CD)

HDMI IN 4 (GAME) aaa* aa a a aa

HDMI IN 5 (DVD) aa* aaaaaaa

HDMI IN 6 ( SAT / C AT V)

HDMI IN 7 (VIDEO 3)

HDMI IN 8 (VIDEO 4)

OPTICAL IN 1 ( SAT / C AT V)

OPTICAL IN 2 (TV) aaaa a a a a a

COAXIAL (DVD) aa* aaaaaaa

HDMI IN 1 (VIDEO 1)

HDMI IN 2 (BD) a* aaa a a a a a

HDMI IN 3 (SA-CD/CD)

HDMI IN 4 (GAME) aaa* aa a a aa

HDMI IN 5 (DVD) aa* aaaaaaa

HDMI IN 6 ( SAT / C AT V)

HDMI IN 7 (VIDEO 3)

HDMI IN 8 (VIDEO 4)

aa* aaaaaaa

aaaa* aaaaa

aaaa a* aaaa

aaaa a a a a a*

aaaa* aaaaa

aaaa a a a* aa

aaaa a a a a* a

aaaa* aaaaa

aaaa a* aaaa

aaaa a a a a a

aaaa* aaaaa

aaaa a a a* aa

aaaa a a a a* a

CATV

* factory default setting

Notes

• When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically.

• When you assign a video input to the component or composite input, and an audio input to the HDMI input, component or composite video signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jacks. Component

• You cannot assign different HDMI jacks to separate video and audio input jacks of an input.

• You can assign multiple inputs to the same HDMI IN jack. However, if you use the One-Touch Play function on the equipment connected to the HDMI IN jack, the input which has most recently been assigned is preferentially selected.

or composite video signals are output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks or the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 SA-CD/

Using Other Features

Preview for HDMI

You can turn on a live picture-in-picture preview of HDMI inputs connected to this receiver. Up to four preview windows are displayed for HDMI IN 1/IN 2/IN 3/IN 4 Input. You can select each preview HDMI input by using the remote.

V/v,

Tips

• This function does not work under the following conditions: – An HDMI device is not connected. – A specific HDMI device is connected while its

power is off.

– An unsupported HDMI video format is input

(e.g., VGA, 480i, 576i, 4K, specific types of 3D

signals, or signals from a camcorder, etc.). – The current input is not HDMI input. – When the GUI menu is displayed – When “Zone2 Out” is set to “On” – When “Fast View” is set to “Off”

• A live picture-in-picture preview window of an HDMI input will show a black screen under the following condition: – An unsupported HDMI signal is input (e.g., 4K,

specific types of 3D signals, etc.)

• This function is made possible by Silicon Image InstaPrevue™ technology.

PREVIEW

(HDMI)

1 Press PREVIEW (HDMI).

Up to 4 PIP windows appear, each of them showing input pictures from HDMI IN jacks.

2 To switch the pictures in a PIP

window with those on the main screen, press V/v to select the desired PIP window, then press

The HDMI input of the selected PIP window is displayed in the main window.

Operating the receiver

Using the sleep timer

using a smartphone

You can operate the receiver using a smartphone equipped with the “ES Remote” application software. The “ES Remote” application software can be downloaded from the App Store (for iPod touch/iPhone) or the Google Play (for Android phone) for free.

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time.

SHIFT

Using Other Features

SLEEP

Press SHIFT, then press SLEEP.

Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows:

When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP” lights up in the display window of the receiver. To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display window. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer is set to “OFF.”

Recording using the receiver

You can record from a video/audio device using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording equipment.

The command modes of both the receiver and the remote control are those of the factory default setting (COMMAND MODE AV2). The receiver and the remote control, on the contrary, should use the same command mode. If the command modes of the receiver and the remote control are different, you cannot use the remote control to operate the receiver.

1 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from

the home menu, then press .

2 Select the playback equipment,

then press .

3 Prepare the equipment for

playing.

For example, insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR.

4 Prepare the recording

equipment.

Insert a blank video tape, etc., into the recording equipment (VIDEO 1) for recording.

5 Start recording on the

recording equipment, then start the playback equipment.

Switching the command mode of the receiver and the remote control

Switching the command mode of the receiver

?/1

2CH/A.DIRECT

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down 2CH/

A.DIRECT, press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

When the command mode is set to “AV2,” “C. MODE AV2” appears on the display. When the command mode is set to “AV1,” “C. MODE AV1” appears on the display.

You can switch the command mode (COMMAND MODE AV1 or COMMAND MODE AV2) of the receiver and the remote control. Switch the command mode from the factory default setting to the appropriate setting, if other Sony equipment is operated accidentally by the same remote control, when you are operating the receiver using the remote control supplied with the receiver.

Switching the command mode of the remote control

RM SET

SHIFT

1, 2

?/1

Using a bi-amplifier connection

If you are not using surround back speakers and front high speakers you can use the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals for the front speakers for use with a bi-amplifier connection.

ENT/ MEM

1 Press ?/1 while pressing RM

SET UP.

The SHIFT button lights,and the RM SET UP button flashes.

2 Press the numeric button 1 or 2

while the RM SET UP button is flashing.

When you press 1, the command mode is set to COMMAND MODE AV1. When you press 2, the command mode is set to COMMAND MODE AV2. The RM SET UP button lights up.

3 Press ENT/MEM.

The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the command mode setting process is completed.

To connect speakers

Front speaker

(R)

Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the FRONTA terminals, and connect the jacks on the Hi (or Lo) side of the front speakers to the SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals. Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo attached to the speakers have been removed from the speakers to avoid receiver malfunction.

Front speaker

(L)

Using Other Features

continued

To set up speakers

For details, see “Speaker Connection” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 93).

Notes

• Make the bi-amplifier settings before you perform the Auto Calibration function.

• If you make the bi-amplifier settings, the speaker level, balance, and equalizer settings of the surround back speakers and front high speakers become invalid, and those of the front speakers are used.

• If the speaker pattern is set so that there are surround back speakers and front high speakers, you cannot set the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals for a biamplifier connection.

• When you operate the receiver without using the GUI, set “SB ASSIGN” to “BI-AMP” in “SPEAKER” (page 113).

Reverting back to the factory default settings

You can clear all memorized settings and revert the receiver back to the factory default settings by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to initialize the receiver before you use it for the first time.

?/1

TONE MOD E

2CH/A.DIRECT

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down the TONE

MODE and 2CH/A.DIRECT, press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

3 Release the TONE MODE and

2CH/A.DIRECT after a few seconds.

The “CLEARING...” appears on the display window for a while, then changes to “CLEARED!” Changes or adjustments made to the settings are now reset to the defaults.

Note

It takes about a few minutes for the memory to be cleared completely. Do not turn the receiver off until “CLEARED!” appears on the display.

Adjusting Settings

2 Select the menu item you want,

then press to access the menu item.

Adjusting Settings

Using the setting menu

You can adjust the various settings for speakers, surround effects, multi-zone, etc., using the setting menu.

V/v/B/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

INFO/ OPTIONS

HOME

Example: When you select “Audio Settings.”

3 Select the parameter you want,

then press to enter.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

Press HOME to display the home menu, then press HOME again.

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press to enter the menu mode.

The setting menu list appears on the TV screen.

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Setting menu list

Settings Easy Setup

(page 92)

Speaker Settings (page 92)

Audio Settings (page 96)

Video Settings (page 99)

HDMI Settings (page 102)

Input Settings (page 104)

Auto Calibration

Auto Calibration Setup Position

Calibration Type

Front Reference Type

Name In

Automatic Phase Matching

Speaker Connection

Center Speaker Lift Up

Speaker Setup

Test Tone

Distance Unit

Digital Legato Linear

Sound Optimizer

Equalizer

Subwoofer Muting

Dual Mono

Dynamic Range Compressor

(Input name)

Subwoofer Low Pass Filter

A/V Sync

Decode Priority

Sound Field

Resolution

Playback Resolution

3D Output Settings

TV Type

Screen Format

(Input name)

Subwoofer Level

Audio Out

Control for HDMI

Pass Through

Zone2 Out

Priority

Fast View

Input Edit

Audio Input Assign

Video Input Assign

Network Settings (page 105)

Home Control Settings (page 66)

Zone Settings (page 107)

System Settings (page 108)

Network Update (page 109)

Internet Settings

Connection Server Settings

Renderer Options

Renderer Access Control

External Control

Network Standby

TV Control

AV Equipment Control

Lighting Control

Lighting Scenes

Registration

Zone Control

Zone Setup

Language

Auto Standby

Settings Lock

RS232C Control

Software Update Notification

Initialize Personal Information

System Information

EULA

Software License

Adjusting Settings

Easy Setup

Speaker Settings

Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings. Follow the on-screen instructions (page 43).

You can set up your viewing environment (with the speaker system you are using) either automatically or manually.

Auto Calibration

Performs the D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function. This function allows you to perform automatic calibration, such as checking the connection between each speaker and the receiver, adjusting the speaker level, and measuring the distance of each speaker from your seating position automatically.

Calibration Matching

When Auto Calibration is executed, this function works automatically, matching the distance and level of the right and left speakers. You can set this function only after the DCAC measurement process has been completed and the results of the DCAC measurement are saved. The setting is valid until you change it.

Note

The previous measurement results will be overwritten and the current results are saved for the currently selected position. Please read “Notes on Speaker Settings (Auto Calibration)” in “9: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup” (page 43).

Auto Calibration Setup

Lets you register three patterns for “Position,” depending on the seating positions, listening environment, and measurement conditions. You can also select a calibration type to compensate the each speaker.

Position

You can register more than one set of settings for the listening environment or recall a set of settings.

Select the “Position” for which you want to register the measurement results on the Auto Calibration Setup screen.

•Pos.1

•Pos.2

•Pos.3

To set a compensation type for the speakers

You can select the compensation type to be used for the speakers for each Position.

1 Select the “Position” for which you want

to set the speaker compensation type, then press .

2 Select the “Calibration Type” you want,

then press .

•Full Flat Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat.

• Engineer Sets the frequency to match that of the Sony listening room standard.

• Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speakers.

•Off Sets the Auto Calibration EQ to off.

Note

You cannot set the “Calibration Type” for “Position” for which the measurement results have not been registered.

Automatic Phase Matching

Lets you set the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function in the D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function (page 92). Calibrates the phase characteristics of the speakers and ensures a well-coordinated surround space.

x Off

Does not activate the A.P.M. function.

x Auto

Switches the A.P.M. function on or off automatically.

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used. – Headphones are connected. – “Auto Calibration” has not been performed.

• The receiver may play back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on the audio format.

Speaker Connection

Lets you adjust each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after Easy Setup is completed. The Speaker Settings are only for the current “Position.” You can make the following settings using the wizard.

Adjusting Settings

To name the Position

1 Select the “Position” for which you want

to name, then press .

2 Select “Name In,” then press .

The soft keyboard appears on the screen.

3 Press V/v/B/b and to select a

character one by one.

Speaker Pattern

Lets you select the speaker pattern for the speaker systems you are using.

Surround Back Assign

Lets you set the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals for a biamplifier or a zone 2 connection.

x Zone2 Speakers

x Bi-Amplifier

continued

x Front B

x No Assign

Note

If the speaker pattern is set so that there are surround back speakers or front high speakers, you cannot set the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ ZONE 2 terminals for a bi-amplifier connection or a zone 2 connection.

Center Speaker Lift Up

By using the front high speakers, you can lift up the sounds of the center speaker to an appropriate height on the screen, allowing you to enjoy natural representation without discomfort.

x 1~10

x Off

Note

• This function does not work in the following cases. – Headphones are connected. – There is no center speaker. – There are no front high speakers. – The 2CH mode sound field is being used. – The sound filed for music is being used. – The “Multi Stereo” sound filed is being used.

Speaker Setup

Lets you adjust each speaker manually on the Manual Setup screen. You can also adjust the speaker levels after “Auto Calibration” is completed.

Select “Level/Distance/Size,” then press .

To adjust the speaker level

You can adjust each speaker’s level (center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, front high left/right, subwoofer).

1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the level, then press .

2 Select “Level,” then press .

You can adjust the level from –20 dB to +10dB in 0.5dB intervals. You can adjust the front left level from FL–10.0 dB to FL+10.0 dB in 0.5 dB intervals. You can also adjust the front right level from FR–10.0 dB to FR+10.0 dB in

0.5 dB intervals.

To adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker

You can adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right, front high left/right, subwoofer).

1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the distance, then press .

2 Select a “Distance,” then press .

You can adjust the distance from 1.0 meter to 10.0 meters (3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet 9 inches) in 1 cm (1 inch) intervals.

To adjust the size of each speaker

You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right, front high left/right) size.

1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the size, then press .

2 Select a “Size,” then press .

•Large If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “Large.” Normally, select “Large.”

• Small If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multichannel surround sound, select “Small” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the subwoofer or other “Large” speakers.

Notes

• When headphones are connected, Size and Distance cannot be set.

• The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting as that of the surround speakers.

• When the front speakers are set to “Small,” the center, surround, surround back, and front high speakers are also automatically set to “Small.”

• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers are automatically set to “Large.”

To adjust the crossover frequency of each speaker

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that has been set to “Small” in the Size menu. Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after “Auto Calibration.”

1 Select “Crossover Frequency,” then

press .

2 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the crossover frequency.

3 Set the crossover frequency of the

selected speaker.

Notes

• When headphones are connected, this function does not work.

• The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting as that of the surround speakers.

Test Tone

Lets you select the test tone type on the Test Tone screen.

To output a test tone from each speaker

You can output a test tone from the speakers in sequence.

1 Select “Test Tone,” then press .

The Test Tone screen appears.

2 Adjust the parameter, then press .

•Off

• Auto The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.

• L, C, R, SR, SL, SB*, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW

* “SB” appears when only one surround back

speaker is connected.

You can select which speakers will output the test tone.

3 Adjust “Level,” then press .

To output a test tone from adjacent speakers

You can output a test tone from adjacent speakers so that you can adjust the balance between the speakers.

1 Select “Phase Noise,” then press .

The Phase Noise screen appears.

2 Adjust the parameter, then press .

•Off

• FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SR, SR/SBR, SR/SB*, SBR/SBL, SR/SL, SB/SL*, SBL/SL, SL/FL, LH/RH, FL/SR, SL/FR, FL/RH, LH/FR

*“SR/SB” and “SB/SL” appear when only one

surround back speaker is connected.

Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers. Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern.

3 Adjust “Level,” then press .

To output the source sound from adjacent speakers

You can output the source sound from adjacent speakers so that you can adjust the balance between the speakers.

1 Select “Phase Audio,” then press .

The Phase Audio screen appears.

2 Adjust the parameter, then press .

•Off

Adjusting Settings

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• FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SR, SR/SBR, SR/SB*, SBR/SBL, SR/SL, SB/SL*, SBL/SL, SL/FL, LH/RH, FL/SR, SL/FR, FL/RH, LH/FR

*“SR/SB” and “SB/SL” appear when only one

surround back speaker is connected.

Lets you output front 2 channel source sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent speakers. Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern.

3 Adjust “Level,” then press .

Audio Settings

You can adjust settings for the audio to suit your preference.

Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.)

The D.L.L. function is Sony proprietary technology that allows low quality digital audio signals and analog audio signals to be played back with high quality sound.

x Off

Distance Unit

Lets you select the unit of measurement for setting distances.

x meter

The distance is displayed in meters.

x feet

The distance is displayed in feet.

x Auto 1

This function is available for lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals.

x Auto 2

This function is available for Linear PCM signals, as well as lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals.

Notes

• This function may not work, depending on the content via a USB device, or a home network.

• This function works when “A.F.D. Auto” is selected. However, this function does not work in the following cases. – Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency

of other than 44.1 kHz are being received.

– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby

TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTSHD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received.

Sound Optimizer

Lets you set the sound optimizer function (page 62).

x Off

x Low

x Normal

Equalizer

Lets you adjust the bass and treble level for each speaker (page 63).

Subwoofer Muting

Lets you prevent signals from being output via the SUBWOOFER jacks.

x Off

The SUBWOOFER jacks output signals.

x On

The SUBWOOFER jacks do not output signals.

Note

• This function does not work in the following cases. – Headphones are connected. – “2ch Analog Direct” is selected. – “2ch Stereo” is selected. – A speaker pattern without a subwoofer is

selected.

Dual Mono

Lets you select the language you want when you listen to the dual audio of a digital broadcast when available. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources.

x Main/Sub

Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker, and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.

x Main

Sound of the main language will be output.

x Sub

Sound of the sub language will be output.

Dynamic Range Compressor

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital and Dolby TrueHD sources only.

x Off

The dynamic range is not compressed.

x Auto

The dynamic range is compressed automatically when there is a flag in the sound source that recommends the Dynamic Range Compressor.

x On

The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer.

Subwoofer Low Pass Filter

Lets you turn the low-pass filter for the subwoofer output on or off. You can set the function for each input to which an audio input jack is assigned independently. Turn the function on if you connect a subwoofer without the crossover frequency function.

x Off

Does not activate the low-pass filter.

x On

Always activates the low-pass filter with a cutoff frequency of 120 Hz.

Note

• This function does not work in the following case. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

Adjusting Settings

A/V Sync (Synchronizes audio and video output)

Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display. This function is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector. You can set the function for each input independently.

x Auto

Automatically switches the input mode between Dolby Digital, DTS, or PCM.

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – Analog input mode is selected. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

• Even when “Decode Priority” is set to “PCM,” the start of the sound may not be output due to signals on the CD being played back.

x HDMI Auto

The time gap between audio output and visual display for the monitor connected via an HDMI connection will be adjusted automatically based on the information for the TV. This feature is available only when the monitor supports the A/V Sync function.

x 0 ms – 300 ms

You can adjust the delay from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms intervals.

Note

Depending on the audio format, the receiver may play back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals.

Decode Priority (Digital audio input decoding priority)

Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks or HDMI IN jacks. You can set the function for each input independently.

x PCM

When signals from the DIGITAL IN jack are selected, PCM signals are given priority (to prevent interruption when playback starts). However, when other signals are input, there may be no sound, depending on the format. In this case, set this item to “Auto.” When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are output from the connected player. When signals in any other format are received, set this item to “Auto.”

Sound Field

Lets you select a sound effect applied to input signals. For details, see “Enjoying Sound Effects” (page 58). You can set the function for each input independently.

Video Settings

You can adjust settings for video.

Resolution (Converting video signals)

Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals and output the converted signals.

Adjusting Settings

x Direct

x 480p/576p

Lets you output analog video input signals directly.

x Auto

x 480i/576i

x 720p

x 1080i

x 1080p

When an HDMI monitor is being connected with HDMI OUT ON

“Resolution” menu setting

Direct, Auto HDMI IN jacks z ––

480i/576i, 480p/ 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

Input from

COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

VIDEO IN jacks a HDMI IN jacks z ––

COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

VIDEO IN jacks a

Output from

HDMI OUT

jacks

MONITOR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks

z –

– z

z –

– z

MONITOR VIDEO

OUT jack

When an HDMI monitor is not connected with HDMI OUT OFF

“Resolution” menu setting

Direct HDMI IN jacks – – –

Auto HDMI IN jacks – – –

Input from

COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

VIDEO IN jacks – – z

COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

VIDEO IN jacks – 480i/576i z

Output from

HDMI OUT

jacks

– z –

– 480i/576i a

MONITOR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks

MONITOR VIDEO

OUT jack

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“Resolution” menu setting

480i/576i, 480p/ 576p

Input from

HDMI IN jacks – – –

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Output from

HDMI OUT

jacks

– a

MONITOR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks

MONITOR VIDEO

OUT jack

jacks VIDEO IN jacks – a

720p, 1080i HDMI IN jacks – – –

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

– a

–

jacks VIDEO IN jacks – a

1080p HDMI IN jacks – – –

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

– z –

jacks VIDEO IN jacks – – z

z : Video signals are output without a video conversion or processing. a : Video signals are output. (Values for the resolution are shown when video signals are output at the specified

resolution.)

:Video signals are converted automatically to an optimum resolution that the monitor connected supports,

and then they are output.

:Video signals are output at the resolution specified in the “Resolution” menu.

:Video signals are output at the resolution specified in the “Resolution” menu. Video signals protected by

Macrovision are output at the 480p/576p resolution.

– : Video signals are not output.

Notes

• If you select a resolution which the connected TV does not support in the “Resolution” menu, the images from the TV cannot be output correctly.

• Converted HDMI image output does not support “x.v.Color,” Deep Color, and 3D.

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Sony STR-DA2800ES Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Main features of the receiver

Table of Contents

Description and location of parts

Getting Started

Read the following before you connect any equipment

1: Installing speakers

2: Connecting the monitor

3: Connecting the video equipment

4: Connecting the audio equipment

5: Connecting the IR blaster

6: Making connections for using Lighting Control

7: Connecting to the network

8: Preparing the receiver and the remote control

9: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup

10: Setting up connected equipment

Enjoying images/sound

Enjoying images/sound from connected equipment

USB Device/WALKMAN

iPod/iPhone

Home Network (DLNA)

Internet content

FM/AM

Enjoying Sound Effects

Selecting the sound field

Using the Sound Optimizer function

Adjusting the equalizer

Using the Universal Remote Control Function

Operating the AV equipment

Selecting the equipment you want to operate

Making Universal Remote Control settings

Using the Home Automation Function

Lighting Control

Using Multi-zone Features

What you can do with the Multi-zone function

Making a multi-zone connection

Setting the speakers in zone 2

Setting the HDMI output in zone 2

Using Other Features

Using “BRAVIA” Sync features

Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals

Switching between digital and analog audio

Using other video/audio input jacks

Preview for HDMI

Using the sleep timer

Recording using the receiver

Switching the command mode of the receiver and the remote control

Using a bi-amplifier connection

Reverting back to the factory default settings

Adjusting Settings

Using the setting menu

Easy Setup

Speaker Settings

Audio Settings

Video Settings