Sony STR-DA3600ES Operating Instruction

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STR-DA3600ES

4-184-698-12(1)

Operating Instructions

Multi Channel AV Receiver

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 c over the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

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 apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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 apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

For customers in the United States and Canada

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

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.

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.

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.

– 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.

For customers in Europe

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or

on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local

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Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point f or the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA3600ES (the receiver). Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

• In this manual, the USA/Canadian model is used for illustration purpose unless stated otherwise. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “European model only.”

• The instructions in this manu al describe mostly the controls on the supplied simple remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

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, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5, 978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTSHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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.

iPod is a trademark 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.

INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP:// WWW.MPEGLA.COM

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

“BRAVIA” Sync is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

VAIO is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/ or service marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.

SHOUTcast

is a registered trademark of AOL

LLC.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE VC-1 STANDARD (“VC-1 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE VC-1 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE VC-1 VIDEO.

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

“PlayStation

” is a registered trademark of Sony

Computer Entertainment Inc.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL

Description and location of parts ..................8

Getting Started

Checking the connection appropriate for your

components ............................................19

1: Installing speakers ..................................20

2: Connecting the monitor ..........................24

3: Connecting the video components .........25

4: Connecting the audio components .........34

5: Connecting the IR Blaster ......................38

6: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ...........39

7: Connecting to the network .....................40

8: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....42

9: Setting the speakers ................................43

10: Calibrating the appropriate speaker

settings automatically

(Auto Calibration) .................................46

11: Configuring the network settings of the

receiver ..................................................52

12: Preparing a computer to use as a

server .....................................................52

Guide to on-screen display operation .........54

Selecting a channel of the satellite radio ... 67

Presetting satellite radio channels .............. 68

Restricting access to specific channels

(Parental Lock) ..................................... 69

Enjoying Surround Sound

Playing back with 2-channel sound ........... 72

Playing back with multi-channel

surround ................................................ 73

Enjoying a surround effect for music ......... 74

Enjoying a surround effect for movies ....... 76

Using Network Features

About the network functions of the

receiver .................................................. 79

Enjoying content stored on the server ........ 80

Using a controller ....................................... 83

Listening to Rhapsody ............................... 84

Listening to SHOUTcast ............................ 87

Features of the Setup Manager application

software ................................................. 88

Playback

Enjoying sound/images from the component

connected to the receiver .......................57

Enjoying sound/images from the components

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT .....................................................58

Operating the TDM-iP50 using the GUI menu

of the receiver ........................................59

Tuning

Listening to FM/AM radio .........................62

Presetting FM/AM radio stations ...............64

Listening to satellite radio

(USA/Canadian model only) .................65

Connecting a satellite radio tuner ...............66

Preparing to listen to a satellite radio .........66

Using Multi-zone Features

What you can do with the Multi-zone

function ................................................. 90

Making a multi-zone connection ............... 90

Setting the speakers in zone 2 .................... 92

Switching the zone setting of the remote ... 93 Operating the receiver from another zone

(ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations) .............. 93

Using Other Features

Using “BRAVIA” Sync features ................ 95

Outputting the HDMI signals even when the

receiver is in standby mode

(Pass Through) ...................................... 97

Switching between digital and analog

audio ...................................................... 98

Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs

(Input Assign) .......................................99

Using the sleep timer ................................ 101

Enjoying the surround effect at low volume

levels (Night Mode) ............................ 101

Recording using the receiver ....................101

Switching the command mode of the receiver

and the remote ..................................... 103

Using a bi-amplifier connection ............... 104

Adjusting Settings

Using the setting menu ............................. 106

Auto Calibration ....................................... 107

Speaker settings ........................................ 109

Surround settings ...................................... 113

EQ settings ...............................................114

Multi Zone settings .................................. 114

Audio settings .......................................... 116

Video settings ........................................... 118

HDMI settings .......................................... 119

Network settings ......................................121

Quick Click settings .................................123

System settings .........................................124

Operating without connecting to a TV ..... 125

Operating Each Component Using the Multifunction Remote

Operating each component using the

multifunction remote ...........................138

Programming the remote ..........................139

Performing several commands in sequence

automatically (Macro Play) .................143

Setting remote commander codes that are not

stored in the remote .............................144

Clearing all the contents of the remote’s

memory ................................................146

Additional Information

Precautions ...............................................147

Troubleshooting ........................................148

Specifications ...........................................155

Index .........................................................159

For Installation Purposes: Operating Each Component Using an External Control Device (Quick Click)

Operating components or lighting connected

to the receiver using an external control

device (Quick Click) ...........................133

Using Quick Click .................................... 134

Setting components that are operated by an

external control device ........................135

Performing several commands in sequence

automatically with Quick Click

(Macro Play) ....................................... 135

Setting remote control codes that are not

stored in Quick Click ..........................136

Resetting the remote code for Quick

Click .................................................... 137

Description and location of parts

Front panel

To remove the cover

Press PUSH. When you remove the cover, keep it out of reach from children.

A ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver on or off. When the power is on, the lamp above the button lights up in green.

Saving the power in standby mode.

When “Control for HDMI” (page 119), “Network Standby” (page 122), and “RS232C Control” (page 124) are set to “OFF,” and the power for zone 2/zone 3 is turned off. If “Control for HDMI” or “Network Standby” is set to “ON,” “A.STNDBY” appears in the display window of the receiver while the receiver is in standby mode.

B TONE MODE, TONE

Adjusts FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND/SURROUND BACK, FRONT HIGH BASS and TREBLE. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn TONE to adjust the level.

C TUNING MODE, TUNING,

MEMORY/ENTER

Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM) and satellite radio (SIRIUS) (USA/Canadian model only).

D Remote sensor

Receives signals from remote commander.

E Display window (page 10) F MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp

Lights up when multi-channel audio signals are decoded.

G HD Digital Cinema Sound lamp

(page 76)

Lights up when a sound field with HDD.C.S. is selected.

H ZONE/SELECT, POWER (page 90)

Press SELECT repeatedly to select zone 2, zone 3 or main zone. Each time you press POWER, the output signals for the selected zone will be turned on or off.

I MASTER VOLUME

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

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

(page 45)

K PHONES jack

Connects to headphones.

L VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 32) M AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 46) N DISPLAY

Press repeatedly to select information displayed on the display.

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

HD-D.C.S., MUSIC (page 72, 73, 74,

76)

P INPUT SELECTOR

Turn to select the input source to play back. To select the input source for zone 2 or zone 3, press ZONE SELECT (8) to select zone 2 or zone 3 first (“2.input name” or “3.input name” appears on the display), then turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source.

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Indicators on the display

A SW

Lights up when subwoofer is connected and the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack.

B Dolby Pro Logic indicators

Lights up 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

Note

This indicator does not light when either the center speaker and surround speaker is not connected.

C Input indicators

Light up to indicate the current input.

ANALOG

No digital signal is being input. When INPUT MODE is set to “Analog,” or when the “2ch Analog Direct” is being selected, it also lights up.

HDMI

The receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack.

COAX

Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack.

OPT

Digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack.

MULTI

The multi-channel input is selected.

ARC (page 98)

TV input is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected.

D Dolby Digital Surround indicators

Lights up 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

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “Analog.”

E ;Tru eHD

Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby TrueHD.

F ZONE 2 3

Lights up while operation in zone 2/zone 3 is being enabled.

G Playback channel indicators

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings).

Front Left

Front Right

Center (monaural)

Left High

Right High

Surround Left

Surround Right

Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)

SBL

Surround Back Left

SBR

Surround Back Right

Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding)

Example:

Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: Surround speakers are set to “NO.” Sound Field: A.F.D. Auto

H LFE

Lights up when the disc being played back contains an L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) channel.

I SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is activated.

J BI-AMP

Lights up when surround back speakers selection is set to “BI-AMP.”

K SP AB (page 45) L D.L.L.

Lights up when the D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear) function is activated.

M D.C.A.C.

Lights up when auto calibration is performed.

N EQ

Lights up when the equalizer is activated.

O Tuning indicators

Lights up when the receiver tunes in radio stations, or satellite radio stations.

RDS (European model only)

RDS information is received.

CAT (USA/Canadian model only)

The category mode is selected during the satellite radio operation.

SIRIUS (USA/Canadian model only)

The SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected and “SIRIUS” is selected.

Stereo broadcast

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P MEM

A memory function, such as Name Input, etc., is activated.

Q DTS-HD indicators

Light 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

R DTS(-ES) indicators

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

DTS

Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. Either 96/24 or NEO:6 also lights up depending on the input signal format or decoding format.

DTS-ES

Lights up with the either following indicator depending on the input signal decoding format.

96/24

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

NEO:6

DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “Analog.”

S A.P.M (page 107)

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

T D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated.

U LPCM

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

Rear panel

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

(page 24, 28, 34)

OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks

COAXIAL IN jacks

HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 24, 25)

B ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack (page 39)

AM ANTENNA jack (page 39)

SIRIUS jack (USA/ Canadian model only) (page 66)

C RS232C port

Used for maintenance and service.

D LAN ports (switching hubs)

(page 41)

E Control jacks for Sony equipment

and other external components

IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks (page 38, 90) TRIGGER OUT jacks (page 115)

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

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F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section (page 24, 28, 31)

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks

AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack (page 90)

G AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks (page 37)

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks (page 36)

PRE OUT jacks

Connect to an external power amplifier.

Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate.

Simple remote commander (RM-AAU039)

This remote can only be used to operate the receiver. You can control the main functions of the receiver with simple operations using this remote.

H COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section (page 24, 28)

, PR IN/OUT* jacks

Y, P

I DMPORT (page 34)

J SPEAKERS section (page 22)

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks

to a TV (page 24).

A ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn a receiver on or off.

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

MUSIC (page 72, 73, 74, 76)

C GUI MODE (page 54) D V/v/B/b

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

E OPTIONS (page 55) F MENU (page 43, 54) G N, x, ./> (page 58, 81)

H INPUT SELECTOR

Press to select the input source to play back.

I MASTER VOLUME +/– (page 57) J MUTING (page 57) K RETURN/EXIT O (page 54) L DISPLAY

Press repeatedly to select information displayed on the display.

M SLEEP (page 101)

Multifunction remote commander (RM-AAL035/RM-AAL036)

The RM-AAL035 remote is supplied with the USA/Canadian model only and RM-AAL036 is supplied with the European model only. The RM-AAL035 remote is used for illustration purpose. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “USA/Canadian model only.”

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A AV ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn on or off the audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 139). If you press ?/1 (2) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and all other components including an amplifier in zone 2 or zone 3 (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input button (5).

B ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver on or off. If you press ZONE (3) to switch the remote to zone 2 (zone 3) mode, you can turn the power for zone 2 (zone 3) on or off using ?/1.

C ZONE (page 90) D AMP

Press to enable the receiver operation for main zone.

E Input buttons

Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components (page 57). You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in “Programming the remote” (page 139).

F TV INPUT

Press TV (ws), then press TV INPUT to select the input signal of a TV.

(Input select) (European model

only)

Selects the input signal (TV or video).

(Text hold) (European model

only)

In text mode: Holds the current page.

G GUIDE ( (Guide) for European

model)

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

H D.TUNING (page 62, 67)

Press SHIFT (wd), then press to enter direct tuning mode.

I MEMORY

Press SHIFT (wd), then press MEMORY to enter the Memory mode of the tuner.

/ (Text) (European model only)

Press SHIFT (wd), then press / (Text) to display text information.

J ENTER

Press SHIFT (wd), then press ENTER to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc, or track using the numeric buttons, or to store a station during tuner operation.

K SOUND FIELD +/– (page 72, 73, 74,

76)

Select a sound field.

L Color buttons

Display an operation guide on the TV screen when the color buttons are available. Follow the operation guide to perform a selected operation.

M GUI MODE (page 54) N V/v/B/b

Press V/v/B

/b to select the menu items.

Then press to enter the selection.

O TOOLS/OPTIONS

Press to display and select items from option menus for receiver, DVD player, TV, or Blu-ray Disc Player, etc.

P MENU, HOME

Press to display the menu used to operate audio/video components or a TV.

Q m/M

./>

, x

, X

, N

1) 2)

Press to operate the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck, or component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter etc.

CATEGORY MODE (USA/Canadian model only)

Press to select the category mode for satellite tuner.

TUNING +/–

Press to select station.

R PRESET +

/–

Press to select preset stations.

TV CH +

/– (PROG + 2)/– for

European model)

Press TV (ws), then press TV CH +/– to operate the TV, satellite tuner, VCR, etc.

c 2)/C (European model only)

In text mode: Selects the next or previous page.

S F1/F2

Press BD or DVD (5), then press F1 or F2 to select a component to operate. HDD/DISC combo F1: HDD F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc DVD/VCR combo F1: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc F2: VCR

T RM SET UP (page 103) U THEATER (THEATRE for European

model)

Press to turn the Theater Mode on and off when connecting the receiver to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.

V TV

Press to enable the TV operation.

W SHIFT

Press to light up the button. It changes the remote button function to activate the buttons with pink printing.

X Numeric buttons

Press SHIFT (wd), then press to – preset/tune to preset stations. – select track numbers of the CD player,

DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player or MD deck. Press -/-- (wg) to select track number 10.

– select channel numbers of the VCR or

satellite tuner.

– After pressing TV (ws), press the

numeric buttons to select the TV channels.

Y -/--

Press to – select track numbers over 10 of the CD

player, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, or MD deck.

– select channel numbers over 10 of the

TV, Satellite tuner or the VCR.

Z INPUT MODE (page 99)

Press SHIFT (wd), then press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks.

wj DIMMER

Press repeatedly to adjust brightness of the display window.

wk SLEEP (page 101)

Press to activate the sleep timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.

wl DISPLAY

Press repeatedly to select information displayed on the display.

, (Info, Text reveal)

(European model only)

Displays information such as current channel number and screen mode. In text mode: Reveals hidden information (e.g., answers to a quiz).

e; RETURN/EXIT O

Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu while the menu or onscreen guide of the Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen.

ea CATEGORY +/– (USA/Canadian

model only)

Press to select the category for satellite tuner.

B·/·b

Press to select an album.

es DISC SKIP

Press to skip a disc when using a multidisc changer.

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ed MASTER VOL +/– ( +/– for

European model)

Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

TV VOL +/– ( +/– for European model)

Press TV (ws), then press TV VOL +/– to adjust the volume level of the TV.

ef MUTING ( (Muting) for European

model)

Press to turn off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound.

eg BD/DVD/TOP MENU, MENU

Press to display the menus of the DVD player on the TV screen. Then use V/v/B/ b and to perform a menu operations.

MACRO1, MACRO2 (page 143)

Press AMP (4), then press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to set up the macro function.

See the table on page 138 for information on the

buttons that you can use to control each

component.

The tactile dot is attached to these buttons

(VIDEO 2/5, N, PRESET +/TV CH + (PROG +

for European model), c (European model only)).

Use as a mark of operation.

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model.

• The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.

Getting Started

Checking the connection appropriate for your components

Installing Speakers

See “1: Installing speakers” (page 20).

Connecting the monitor and video components

The image quality depends on the connecting jack. See the illustration on the right. Select the connection according to the jacks on your components.

Digital Analog

High quality image

Q: Does your monitor have an HDMI jack?

t No: See the connection for a TV monitor without an HDMI jack in “2: Connecting the monitor” (page 24)

and “Connecting components without HDMI jacks” (page 28).

t Yes : See the connection for the TV monitor with HDMI jack in “2: Connecting the monitor” (page 24).

Q: Does your video component have an HDMI jack?

t No: See “Connecting components without HDMI jacks” (page 28). t Yes : See “Connecting components with HDMI jacks” (page 25).

Connecting the audio components

See “4: Connecting the audio components” (page 34).

Getting Started

Setting the audio output settings on the connected components

To output multi-channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected components. For a Blu-ray Disc Player, check that “Audio (HDMI),” “Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical),” and “DTS (Coaxial/Optical)” are set to “Auto,” “Dolby Digital,” and “DTS,” respectively (as of March 2010). For a PlayStation 3, check that “BD Audio Output Format” is set to “Bitstream” (with system software version 3.15). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

Preparing the receiver and the remote

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

Setting the speakers

Select the speaker pattern, then perform auto calibration. For details, see “9: Setting the speakers” (page 43) and “10: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 46).

Note

You can check the speaker connection using “Test Tone” (page 111). If the sound is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above, again.

1: Installing speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).

Examples of speaker system configuration

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

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 if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system).

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) if you connect additional two front high speakers.

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

Tips

• The angle A should be the same.

• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position.

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

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Connecting speakers

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

or or

FRONT B terminals

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 them to the FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speaker system you want to use with SPEAKERS on the front panel (page 45).

If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 L 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 a subwoofer, then sound may not be output.

Notes

• When you connect all the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” in the Speaker settings menu to “8 ohms.” In other connections, set it to “4 ohms.” For details, see “9: Setting the speakers” (page 43).

• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals.

Tips

• You can loosen or tighten the SPEAKERS terminal easily using the supplied speaker cord connection tool.

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Loosen

Tighten

• To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS terminals and the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to connect just the front speakers to another amplifier, connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks.

Speaker cord connection tool

ZONE 2 connection

You can assign the SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals F and G to the speakers of the zone 2. Set “Sur Back Assign” to “ZONE2” in the Speaker settings menu. See “Using Multi-zone Features” (page 90) for details on connection and operation in zone 2.

Note

If the speaker pattern is set so that there are surround back speakers or front high speakers, you cannot use the speakers of the zone 2 as intended.

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 a GUI (Graphical User Interface).

TV monitor with an HDMI jack

Audio signals

Video signals

Audio signals Video signals

or or

TV monitor without an HDMI jack

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

D Component video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

* If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return

Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver via the HDMI OUT jack. In this case, set “Control for HDMI” to “ON” in HDMI settings menu (page 119). If you want to select an audio signal using other than an HDMI cable (e.g., via an optical digital cord or an audio cord), switch the audio input mode using INPUT MODE (page 98).

** If you connect the receiver to the ARC

compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI cable, you do not need to connect the TV to the receiver with the digital optical cord.

To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting

You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver. Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver, or connect the HDMI input jack of the TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function to the HDMI OUT jack of the receiver.

Notes

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

• Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack on the receiver. You may not be able to record, even if you connect recording components.

• Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is transmitted.

• Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.

Tips

• The receiver has a video conversion function. For details, see “Notes on converting video signals” (page 33).

• 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.”

3: Connecting the video components

Connecting components with HDMI jacks

HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format.

HDMI features

• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. For details, see “Digital audio formats supported by the receiver” (page 78).

• 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 jack when the image is converted.

• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission.

• The HDMI jacks of this receiver support the Control for HDMI function.

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DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, PlayStation 3, Hard disk recorder, Satellite tuner/Cable box,

Audio/video signals

Camcorder, etc.

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

* You can connect any components with HDMI

output jacks to the HDMI IN jacks of the receiver. However, HDMI IN 4 is an input which takes sound quality into account.

Notes on connecting cables

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

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

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be output. Connect other audio cords or

digital connecting cords, then set “Input Assign” in the Input Option menu when the sound is not output correctly.

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

Notes on HDMI connections

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the speaker output jacks, PHONES jack, HDMI OUT jack and PRE OUT jacks. It is not output from any other audio jacks.

• A video signal input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack. The video input cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks.

• When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set “Audio Out” to

“TV+AMP” in the HDMI settings menu. If set to “AMP,” the sound is not output from the TV speaker. If you output the multichannel sound from the receiver, set to “AMP.”

• Be sure to turn on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV through this receiver. If you set “Pass Through” to “OFF,” unless the power is on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.

• Audio signals (format, sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component. Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.

• Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback component is switched.

• When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, check the specification of the connected component.

• Set the image resolution of the player to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD).

• The image resolution of player may need certain settings be made before you can enjoy multi-channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of the player.

• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), and multichannel Linear PCM with an HDMI connection only.

• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and video components (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 a 3D-compatible content.

• Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are defined by the specified HDMI version. For example, components that support HDMI, ver. 1.3a, may not support Deep Color.

• Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details.

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Connecting components without HDMI jacks

To connect a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player

DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player

Audio signals Video signals

or oror or

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E Component video cord (not supplied) F Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

CD E

* When you connect a component equipped with an

OPTICAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu (page 99).

Notes

• To output multi-channel digital audio, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player.

• DVD player and Blu-ray Disc Player may not have the SURROUND BACK jacks.

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

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To connect a satellite tuner, cable box

Satellite tuner, Cable box

Audio signals Video signals

or or

AB C D

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

* When you connect a component equipped with an

OPTICAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu (page 99).

Note

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

To connect a DVD recorder, VCR

DVD recorder, VCR

Audio signals Video signals

Getting Started

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

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To connect a camcorder, video game

To the VIDEO 2 IN jacks

C Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Camcorder, video game

Note

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

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 initial setting, video signals input from the connected component 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 118).

OUTPUT jack

INPUT jack

HDMI IN 1/2/3/4* a –– VIDEO IN aa a COMPONENT VIDEO IN aa a

a : Video signals are output. – : Video signals are not output. * HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals.

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

MONITOR VIDEO OUT

Notes on converting video signals

• When video signals from a VCR, etc., are

converted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.

• The converted video signals are not output

from the VIDEO OUT jack.

• When you play a VCR with an image

improvement circuit, such as TBC, the images may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, set the image improvement circuit function to off.

• The resolution of the signals output to the

COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks is converted up to 1080i. The resolution of the signals output to the HDMI OUT jack is converted up to 1080p.

• COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT

jacks have restrictions on resolution when the resolution of video signals protected by copyright technology is converted. The resolution of the signals output to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks is converted up to 480p/576p. The HDMI OUT jack has no restriction on resolution.

• Video signals for which the resolution has

been converted cannot be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks or the HDMI OUT jack simultaneously. The video signals are output from the HDMI OUT jack when both are connected.

• Set “Resolution” to “AUTO” or “480i/576i”

in the Video settings menu to output the video signals from the MONITOR VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks when both are connected.

Use the same kind of cords for the input/output signals.

Getting Started

To connect a recording component

When recording, connect the recording component to the VIDEO OUT jacks of the receiver. Connect cords for input and output signals to the same type of jack, as VIDEO OUT jacks do not have an up-conversion function.

Note

Signals output from the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks may not be recorded properly.

To display Closed Caption

Set “Resolution” to “DIRECT” in the Video settings menu when receiving a signal that supports Closed Captions.

4: Connecting the audio components

Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks

The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, an MD deck and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Super Audio CD player, CD player

MD/Tape deck

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

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

Notes

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

• To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, remove the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter by squeezing the sides of the connector, since the connector is locked in place.

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

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

Notes 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 SA-CD/ CD IN jack on this receiver. When you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.

• You cannot make digital recordings of a Super Audio CD.

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

See “Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign)” (page 99).

Getting Started

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Connecting components with multi-channel output jacks

If your Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi-channel output jacks, you can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi-channel sound. Alternatively, the multi-channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi-channel decoder.

Super Audio CD player, etc.

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Notes

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

• Super Audio CD player may not have the SURROUND BACK jacks.

• If the speaker pattern is set so that there are no surround back speakers, the input to the SUR BACK jacks is invalid.

• Audio input signals from MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to any audio output jacks. The signals cannot be recorded.

Connecting components with analog audio jacks

The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as Super Audio CD player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck and turntable, etc.

MD/Tape deck

Getting Started

Tu rn t ab l e

A Audio cord (not supplied)

Notes

• If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect

it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.

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

Super Audio CD player, CD player

5: Connecting the IR Blaster

Attach the supplied IR Blaster to components connected to the receiver. You can control components connected to the receiver via the IR Blaster using an external control device.

IR Blaster (supplied)

Infrared transmitter

Remote sensor

Place the components and the IR Blaster as follows when you want to operate two components with the IR Blaster.

IR Blaster

Remote sensors

If the infrared receivers on the two components do not line up as shown in the illustration on the left, you must purchase an optional IR Blaster (VM-50, not supplied) and install it.

Note

For details on how to set up a component, refer to the operating instructions of the component.

Tip

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

After referring to the operating instructions of the components connected to the receiver, make sure to place the IR Blaster just above or below the remote sensor. Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified by the symbol.

Note

Do not remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet. After configuring the settings, remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster and fix it in place.

6: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).

AM loop antenna (aerial)

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area.

Notes

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

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

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

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

(supplied)

Getting Started

7: Connecting to the network

Configuring your home network with DLNAcompliant devices. If your computer is connected to the Internet, you can connect this receiver to the Internet as well, through the wired LAN connection.

Note

The method used to connect your computer to the Internet depends on the devices, your ISP, your computer, and the router used.

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 listen to Rhapsody® or SHOUTcast and to use the software update function of the receiver. Rhapsody is only available in the US.

• 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.

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.

Router

• Use a router compatible with 100 Mbps or greater transmission speeds 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.

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.

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.

LAN cable (not supplied)

Internet Modem

Computer

Getting Started

LAN cable

(not supplied)

Notes

• A audio or video playback on the computer may occasionally be interrupted when you use a wireless connection.

• 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.

Router

8: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

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

Notes

• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals.

• Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly.

AC IN terminal

Performing initial setup operations

Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults.

?/1

TONE MODE

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.

To the wall outlet

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.

3 Release the TONE MODE and

2CH/A.DIRECT after a few seconds.

After “CLEARING” appears on the display for a while, “CLEARED !” appears. All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings.

Note

It takes about 30 seconds for the memory to be cleared completely. Do not turn the receiver off until “CLEARED !” appears on the display.

To reboot the receiver

If the buttons on the receiver or the remote do not work due to a malfunction of the receiver, reboot the receiver.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 10 seconds.

The receiver will be rebooted. When the lamp above ?/1 flashes in green, the reboot is complete.

9: Setting the speakers

Setting the speaker impedances

Getting Started

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RMAAL035 or RM-AAL036 remote commander, and the RM-AAU039 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

RM-AAL035 RM-AAL036

Notes

• Do not leave the remote 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.

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

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

• When you replace the batteries, the programmed remote codes may be cleared. If this happens, program the remote codes again (page 139).

Tip

When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones.

RM-AAU039

Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the speakers you are using.

V/v/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker,” then press .

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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Impedance,” then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“4 ohms” or “8 ohms” depending on the speakers you are using, then press .

The parameter you have selected is entered.

• When you connect all speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” to “8 ohms.” When connecting other types of speakers, set it to “4 ohms.”

• When you connect front speakers to both the FRONT A and FRONT B terminals, connect the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher. – When you connect speakers with impedance of

16 ohms or higher in both “A” and “B” configuration: Set “Impedance” to “8 ohms” in the Speaker settings menu.

– For other types of speakers in other

configurations: Set “Impedance” to “4 ohms” in the Speaker settings menu.

Selecting the speaker pattern

Select the speaker pattern according to the speaker system which you are using.

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

6 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Notes

• 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.)

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker,” then press .

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker Pattern,” then press

The Speaker Pattern screen appears.

5 Press V/v to select the speaker

pattern you want, then press

6 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

Setting the surround back speakers

You can switch the usage of the speaker(s) connected to the SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals in accordance with the intended use. Be sure to set “Sur Back Assign” before you perform auto calibration.

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker,” then press .

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Sur Back Assign,” then press

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want, then press .

Parameter Explanation

OFF The SURROUND BACK/

FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals can be used for a surround back speakers or front high speakers connection.

BI-AMP The SURROUND BACK/

FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals can also be used for a bi-amplifier connection (page 104).

ZONE2 The SURROUND BACK/

FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals can also be used for a zone 2 connection (page 90).

Note

This setting is available if the speaker pattern is set so that there are no surround back speakers and no front high speakers.

Selecting the front speakers

You can select the front speakers you want to drive.

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

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

FRONT B terminals.

SP AB The speakers connected to both the

FRONT A and FRONT B terminals (parallel connection).

“SPK OFF” appears in the display window. No audio signals are output from any speaker terminals, or the PRE OUT jacks.

Note

This setting is not available when headphones are connected.

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6 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

10: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically

(Auto Calibration)

The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) 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.

Before you perform auto calibration

• Set up and connect the speakers (page 20-

23).

• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the

supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not connect other microphones. Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone.

• During the measurement, the sound that

comes out of the speakers is very loud. The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood.

• Perform the measurement in a quiet

environment to avoid the effect of noise and get a more accurate measurement.

• If there are any obstacles in the path between

the optimizer microphone and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. Remove any obstacle from the measurement area to avoid measurement error.

Notes

• In the following situations, the measurements have not been performed correctly or auto calibration cannot be performed. – When headphones are connected. – When connecting special speakers, such as

dipole speakers.

– When using the zone 2/zone 3 function in zone

2/zone 3.

• Cancel MUTING if it is set to on.

Optimizer microphone

1 Select the speaker pattern

(page 43).

If you connect front high speakers, select the speaker pattern that has front high speakers (5/x.x or 4/x.x) each time you perform auto calibration. Otherwise, the characteristics of the front high speakers cannot be measured.

2 Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

3 Set up the optimizer

microphone.

Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position. Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears.

On setting up the active subwoofer

• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume beforehand. 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.

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

The measurement result is not utilized in the

following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

The measurement result is not utilized when

Dolby TrueHD, or Linear PCM signals with a

sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are

being received.

The measurement result is not utilized when

signals with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz and

higher are being received.

Getting Started

Note

Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position.

To use the receiver as a preamplifier

You can use the auto calibration function when you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier. In this case, the distance value shown on the display may differ from the actual distance value. However, there will be no problems, even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.

Performing auto calibration

The auto calibration function allows you to measure the following:

• Speaker connections

• Polarity of speakers

• Speaker distance

• Speaker size

• Speaker level

• Frequency characteristics (EQ)

• Frequency characteristics (Phase)

2) 3)

2) 4)

V/v/B/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

The measurement result is not utilized when the multi-channel input is selected.

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3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto Calibration,” then press

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Calibration Start,” then press

The screen on which you can select the item to be measured appears.

5 Press V/v repeatedly and to

un-check the items you do not want to measure, then press b.

The confirmation screen, asking whether you are ready to start measurement, appears.

6 Press to select “Start.”

The measurement starts in five seconds. The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone. Wait until the measurement process completes. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the screen switches.

7 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the item you want, then press

Item Explanation

Retry Performs auto calibration

again.

Save Saves the measurement

results and exits the setting process. See “Saving the measurement results” (page 49).

Warning Displays warning

concerning the measurement results. See “Message list after auto calibration measurement” (page 50).

Phase Displays the phase of each

speaker (in phase/ out of phase).

Distance Displays the measurement

result for speaker distance.

Level Displays the measurement

result for speaker level.

Exit Exits the setting process

without saving the measurement results.

To save the measurement results, follow the steps in “Saving the measurement results” (page 49). If you want to check error code or warning message , see “Message list after auto calibration measurement” (page 50).

Note

When the speaker(s) is (are) out of the phase, “OUT” is displayed on the TV screen. The “+” and “–” terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around. However, depending on the speakers, “OUT” appears on the TV screen even though the speakers are connected properly. This is because of the speakers’ specifications. In this case, you can continue to use the receiver.

Tips

• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off are deactivated during the measurement.

• You can change the unit of distance use in “Distance Unit” in the Speaker settings menu.

To cancel the measurement

The measurement is cancelled when you change the volume, switch functions, change the setting of the SPEAKERS switch, or connect headphones.

Saving the measurement results

To save the measurement results obtained in “Performing auto calibration” (page 47), proceed with the following steps.

1 Press V/v to select “Save” in

step 7 in “Performing auto calibration” (page 47), then press .

The selecting screen of the calibration type appears.

Getting Started

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the calibration type, then press

Parameter Explanation

Full Flat Makes the measurement of

frequency from each speaker flat.

Engineer Sets the frequency to one

that matches that of the Sony listening room standard.

Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics

of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.

OFF Sets the auto calibration EQ

to off.

The measurement results are saved.

3 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

Note

• The frequency response measurement result is not utilized in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used. – Dolby TrueHD, or Linear PCM signals with a

sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are being received.

Tip

The size of a speaker (Large/Small) is determined by the low characteristics. The measurement results may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. It is recommended that you follow the measurement results. However, you can change those settings in the Speaker settings menu. Save the measurement results first, then try to change the settings if you want.

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Checking the auto calibration results

To check error code or warning message obtained in “Performing auto calibration” (page 47), proceed with the following steps.

Press V/v to select “Warning” in step 7 in “Performing auto calibration” (page 47) then press

If a warning message appears, check the message and use the receiver without change. Or if necessary, perform auto calibration again.

When “Error Code” appears

Check the error and perform auto calibration again.

2 Press B/b to select “Retry,” then press

3 Repeat steps 6 to 7 in “Performing auto

calibration” (page 47).

To save measurement results that caused an error without taking a remedy

Press V/v to select “Save” in step 7 in

“Performing auto calibration” (page 47), then press .

2 Follow the steps in “Saving the

measurement results” (page 49) to save the measurement results.

Message list after auto calibration measurement

Display Explanation

Code 30 Headphones are connected. Remove the headphones and perform auto calibration again.

Code 31 SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF) is set to OFF. Set it to others and re-perform the measurement.

1 Press to select “Enter.”

Code 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected

Code 33 • None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected.

Warning 40 The measurement has completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to

properly and reperform the measurement. If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected.

• The optimizer microphone is not connected.

• Either the left or right surround speaker is not connected.

• Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected. Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SURROUND terminals.

• The surround back speaker is connected only to the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ ZONE 2 R terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 L terminals.

• Only one front high speaker is connected. Connect the front high speaker to each of the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals.

• Front high speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected. Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SURROUND terminals.

perform the measurement properly if you try it again, even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.

Display Explanation

Warning 41 Warning 42

Warning 43 The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected. Or the angle of the speaker

NO WARNING There is no warning information.

---------- No speakers are connected.

The input from the microphone is too big.

• It may be too close the distance between the speaker and the microphone. Retry the measurement after setting apart from each other.

• When you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier, either messages may appear, depending the power amplifier you connect. However, there will be no problems, even if you continue to use the receiver without changes.

position cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.

Tip

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.

Getting Started

11: Configuring the network settings of the receiver

The network settings for the receiver must be set correctly to use the network functions of the receiver. You can make the required network settings for the receiver by following the instructions provided by an initial setup wizard.

6 Press to select “Connect

Automatically (DHCP).”

“Success! The receiver is now connected to network.” appears on the TV screen when you have succeeded in making a connection. If the failure screen is displayed, perform the process referring to “Network Setup” (page 121), after you have completed this process.

7 Press to select “Finish.”

The procedure used to set up the IP address automatically (DHCP) is explained below. In this case, the router that is connected to the receiver or the Internet provider must support DHCP.

V/v/b,

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or b.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Network,” then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Network Setup,” then press

“Start Network function Setup Wizard” appears on the TV screen.

To set the network settings manually

See “To set the IP address manually” (page 121) or “To set the Proxy server manually” (page 121).

Note

The wizard screen appears on the TV screen each time you use the network function, until the network function setup has been completed.

12: Preparing a computer to use as a server

A server is a device which delivers content (music, photos, and videos) 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 sever function.

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

Windows Media Player 12 bundled with Windows 7. If you use a Windows XP or Windows Vista-based computer, install the VAIO Media plus application software supplied with the receiver. See below for more details on VAIO Media plus. In addition, refer to the help files of VAIO Media plus.

5 Press to select “Next.”

What you can do with VAIO Media plus

VAIO Media plus is an application software that enables you to quickly find content on your home network, such as music, photos, and videos, and view the content on the computer through the home network. By connecting other devices to VAIO Media plus, you can also find and view the content on the connected devices through the home network. For example, you can enjoy photos and music, stored on your computer, on your TV and audio device or play a TV program, recorded with a hard disk recorder, on your computer. If you use a VAIO computer, you can deliver content saved on an external hard disk drive or in Network-Attached Storage (NAS).

Note

If you use a computer other than a VAIO, you can only deliver content saved on the internal disk drive of that computer.

System Requirements

Operating System

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/ Media Center Edition 2004/Media Center Edition 2005 (SP3, 32 bit) Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Ultimate (SP1, 32 bit/64 bit)

Computer

Windows XP Windows Vista

Computer IBM PC/AT compatible

CPU Intel Celeron M

processor

1.40 GHz or higher (Intel Core 2 Duo

1.80 GHz or higher is recommended.)

Memory 512 MB or more

(1 GB or more is recommended.)

Intel Core Duo

1.33 GHz or higher (Intel Core 2 Duo

2.26 GHz or higher is recommended.)

1 GB or more (2 GB or more is recommended.)

Windows XP Windows Vista

Graphic chip

Display 800 × 600 or higher resolution

HDD 500 MB or more is recommended.

Network 100Base-TX or higher

Sound card

Equipped with graphic chip by Intel, NVIDIA or ATI. DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 9.0c/128 MB compatible video card and the latest driver are recommended.)

Direct Sound compatible sound card

Note

Sony does not guarantee trouble-free operation on all computers that satisfy the system requirements. Other software operating on background may affect the operation of this software.

Installing the VAIO Media plus application software on a computer

When you use VAIO Media plus as server software, install on your computer the VAIO Media plus application software provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the receiver by following steps below. If an older version of VAIO Media plus has already been installed on your computer, uninstall the following three programs using “Programs and Features” (for Windows Vista) or “Add or Remove Programs” (for Windows XP) in Control Panel beforehand.

• VAIO Media plus

• VAIO Content Folder Watcher

• VAIO Content Folder Setting

1 Turn on your computer and

Getting Started

continued

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM

into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

The installation launcher starts automatically, then a Software Setup window appears on the screen. If installation launcher does not start automatically, double-click “SetupLauncher.exe” on the disc.

CD-ROM (VAIO Media

plus application

software) (supplied)

Guide to on-screen 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. To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI MODE” following the step in “To turn “GUI MODE” on and off” (page 55).

3 Install the VAIO Media plus

application software following the instructions given in the message on the screen.

Referring to help files

For VAIO Media plus operations, refer to the help files. Click “ Settings” in the Home Menu window, then select “ Help” to display help files.

GUI MODE

V/v/B/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

OPTIONS

Using the menu

1 Switch the input of the TV so

that an image of the menu is displayed.

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu you want, then press

or b to enter the menu

mode.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

Example: When you select “ Input”

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu item you want to adjust, then press to enter the menu item.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select

the parameter you want.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

Menu icon Description

Music Selects the music from the

server on the home network, “My Library,” or the audio component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 58).

Photo Selects the photos from the

server on the home network or “My Library.”

Video Selects the images from the

server on the home network, “My Library,” or the audio component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 58).

Rhapsody Selects the Rhapsody radio

service (page 84). Rhapsody is only available in the US.

SHOUTcast Selects the SHOUTcast radio

service (page 87).

FM/AM/SR Selects the built-in FM/AM

radio or satellite tuner connected (page 62, 65).

Settings You can adjust the settings of

the speakers, the surround effect, equalizer, audio, video and other inputs connected to the HDMI jacks (page 106).

Getting Started

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

To turn “GUI MODE” on and off

Press GUI MODE. “GUI ON” or “GUI OFF” is displayed in the display window of the receiver, depending on the mode selected.

Overview of the main menus

Menu icon Description

Input Selects the input source

component connected to the receiver (page 57).

Using the option menus

When you press OPTIONS, the option menus for the selected main menu are displayed. You can select a related function without reselecting the menu.

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

continued

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want, then press or b to enter the menu mode.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

Example: When you select “ Input”

3 Press OPTIONS while the menu

item list is displayed.

The option menu appears.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the option menu item you want, then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want, then press .

To exit the option menus

Press MENU.

Playback

Enjoying sound/images from the component connected to the receiver

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

Selected input Components that can

Video1, Video2 VCR, etc., connected to the

MD/Tape MD or Tape deck, etc.,

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD or CD

Phono Turntable, etc., connected

Multi In Component connected to

HDMI1, 2, 3, 4

be used

VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack.

connected to the MD/TAPE jack.

player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack.

to the PHONO jack.

the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack.

HDMI components connected to the HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, or HDMI4 jack.

Playback

MASTER VOLUM E

MUTING

Select “ Input,” then press

or b.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

2 Select the component you

want, then press .

The menu screen disappears and the playback screen of the external input appears.

Selected input Components that can

BD Blu-ray Disc Player, etc.,

DVD DVD player, etc.,

SAT/CATV Satellite tuner, etc.,

TV TV connected to the TV

be used

connected to the BD jack.

connected to the DVD jack.

connected to the SAT/ CATV jack.

jack.

3 Turn on the component and

start playback.

4 Press MASTER VOLUME +/– to

adjust the volume.

Tips

• You can adjust the volume differently depending on the speed with which you turn the MASTER VOLUME knob. To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the knob quickly. To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.

• You can adjust the volume differently depending on the length of time you press and hold the MASTER VOLUME +/– button on the remote. To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and hold the button. To make a fine adjustment: press the button and release it immediately.

To activate the muting function

Press MUTING on the remote. To cancel, press MUTING on the remote again or press MASTER VOLUME + to raise the volume.

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To avoid damaging your speakers

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

Naming the input (Name Input)

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components.

1 Select the input you want to

name on the “ Input” screen.

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Name Input,” then press

4 Press V/v to select a character,

then press b.

You can shift input position backward and forward by pressing B/b.

5 Repeat steps 4 to input a

character one by one, then press .

The name you entered is registered.

Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT is for enjoying sound/images from a portable audio source or computer by connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks” (page 34).

You can use the following Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters:

• TDM-BT1/BT10 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio Adapter

• TDM-NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

• TDM-iP10/iP50 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

• TDM-MP10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is an optional product.

Notes

• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter.

• Before disconne cting the DIGITA L MEDIA PORT

adapter, make sure to turn the receiver off using the remote.

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter to/from the receiver while the system is turned on.

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, the images are also output.

• Do not connect to the receiver a DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter that uses a network function such as TDM-NC1 Wireless Network Audio Client. You can use the network function of the receiver without using a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

3 Select a track you want to play

using the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

MASTER VOLUM E

1 Select “ Music” or

“ Video” from the menu, then press or b.

2 Select “DMPORT” or a

component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, then press .

The component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is recognized and “DMPORT” on the screen will change to the respective component’s name. If the adapter connected cannot be recognized, “DMPORT” is displayed on the TV screen.

Component that is connected

DMPORT A component other than one

iPod The iPod model recognized

Walkman The Walkman recognized is

Bluetooth The Bluetooth drive

Mobile Phone The Mobile Phone

of the following is connected.

is connected.

connected.

recognized is connected.

V/v/b,

4 Press MASTER VOLUME +/– to

adjust the volume.

Operating the TDM-iP50 using the GUI menu of the receiver

Make sure that “System GUI” is selected in step 4 in “Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT” (page 61).

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

MASTER VOLUM E

1 Select “ Music” or

“ Video” from the menu, then press or b.

2 Select the component

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you want to play, then press .

The contents list appears.

Playback

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3 Select track or content from the

contents list, then press .

The following content lists are just examples. They may vary depending on the components connected to the receiver.

Music Playlists > Playlist > Track

Artists > Artist > Album > Track

Albums > Album > Track

Songs > Track

Genres > Genre > Artist > Album > Track

Composers > Composer > Album > Track

Audiobooks > Track

Video Movies > Content

TV Shows > Episode > Content

Music Videos > Artist > Content

Video Podcast > Episode > Content

x Shuffle

Plays all the tracks in random order.

•Off Deactivates the shuffle play mode.

•Albums Plays all the tracks on an album in random order.

• Songs Plays all the tracks in “Songs” in random order.

x Repeat

Plays one or all the tracks repeatedly.

•Off Deactivates the repeat play mode.

•One Plays one track repeatedly.

•All Plays all the tracks repeatedly.

4 Press MASTER VOLUME +/– to

adjust the volume.

Selecting the playback mode

1 Play back the track you want to

listen to following the steps outlined in “Operating the TDMiP50 using the GUI menu of the receiver” (page 59).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Shuffle,” “Repeat,” or

“Audiobook Speed,” then press

4 Select a mode from the

following, then press .

x Audiobook Speed

Selects the display speed of the Audiobook.

•Low Slows the display speed.

•Normal Sets the display speed to standard.

•High Increases the display speed.

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list

Message appears Explanation

No Adapter The adapter is not connected.

No Device There is no device connected

to the adapter.

No Audio No audio file was found.

Loading The data is being read.

No Item No item was found.

Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

You can change the operation screen using the GUI menu. The DMPORT Control mode is supported by the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters like TDM-iP50. This mode is not supported by other adapters.

1 Select the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter you want on the “ Music” or “ Video” screen, then press or b.

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “DMPORT Control,” then

press .

If “DMPORT Control” is not displayed, refer to the operating instructions supplied with component for details on operating that component.

4 Select the mode you want, then

press .

You can select the following modes in this menu;

• System GUI The list of tracks will be displayed on the GUI screen of the receiver. You can select a track you want and play back it on each GUI screen.

• Adapter GUI The menu of the adapter will be displayed on the TV screen.

•iPod

To operate the TDM-iP50 using the iPod menu

Make sure that “iPod” is selected in step 4 in “Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT.” For details on operating the iPod, refer to the operating instruction supplied with the iPod.

Playback

To operate the TDM-iP50 using the adapter menu

Make sure that “Adapter GUI” is selected in step 4 in “Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT.” For details on operating the adapter using the adapter GUI menu, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the adapter you are using.

Tuning

Listening to FM/AM radio

3 Press V/v.

Press V to scan from low to high, press v to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

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 39).

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.

• FM band 100 kHz (USA/Canadian model) 50 kHz (European model)

• AM band 10 kHz* (USA/Canadian model) 9 kHz (European model)

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 64).

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

Tuning into a station automatically (Auto Tuning)

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 65).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “FM Mode,” then press .

4 Select “MONO,” then press .

Tuning into a station directly (Direct Tuning)

Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons on the multifunction remote. This operation cannot be performed using the simple remote.

1 Select “FM” or “AM”

from the menu, then press or b.

The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen.

2 Select “Auto Tuning,” then

press .

SHIFT

AMP

Tip

If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum reception.

Numeric

buttons

V/v/b,

1 Press AMP.

The receiver can be operated using the remote.

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM,” then press

or b.

4 Select “Direct Tuning,” then

press .

5 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter the frequency, then press .

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

*Press the numeric button 0 when you are

using the European model.

If you cannot tune in a station

“– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the display returns to the current frequency. Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat step 5. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.

Receiving RDS broadcasts (European model only)

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display. RDS is available only for FM stations.*

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.

Simply select a station from the FM band.

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name* appears on the TV screen and in the front panel display.

* If an RDS broadcast is not received, a station name

will not appear in the display window.

Notes

• RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

• Some lett ers that can be displayed on the TV screen cannot be displayed in the front panel display.

Tip

When a station name is displayed, you can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.

Tuning

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Changing the AM tuning scale (USA/Canadian model only)

You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz on the receiver.

?/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.

Note

All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale.

Presetting FM/AM radio stations

You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

1 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Auto Tuning (page 62) or Direct Tuning (page 62).

In case of poor FM stereo reception, switch the FM reception mode (page 62).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Memory,” then press

4 Select a preset number, then

press .

The station is stored as the selected preset number.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset

another station.

You can store stations as follows:

• AM band: AM1 to AM30

• FM band: FM1 to FM30

Tuning to preset stations

1 Select “ FM” or “ AM”

from the menu, then press or b.

Listening to satellite radio

(USA/Canadian model only)

2 Select the preset number

station you want.

Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.

Naming preset stations (Name Input)

1 Select the preset number on

which you want to name on “ FM” or “ AM” screen.

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Name Input,” then press

4 Press V/v to select a character,

then press b.

You can shift input position backward and forward by pressing B/b.

5 Repeat steps 4 to input a

character one by one, then press .

The name you entered is registered.

To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your Sirius-Ready receiver. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.

Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from categories ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports including play by play games from select leagues and teams. Additional programming includes expert sports talk, uncensored entertainment, comedy, family programming, local traffic and weather and news from your most trusted sources.

Once you’ve purchased a SIRIUS tuner you’ll need to activate it and subscribe to begin enjoying the service. Easy to follow installation and setup instructions are provided with the SIRIUS tuner. There are a variety of programming packages available, including the option of adding “The Best of XM” programming to the SIRIUS service. The “Best of XM” service is not available to SIRIUS Canada subscribers at this time. Please check with SIRIUS Canada for any updates using the numbers and web address below.

Tuning

Family friendly packages are also available to restrict channels featuring content that may be inappropriate for children.

To subscribe to customers can call 1-888-539-SIRI (1-888539-7474) or visit sirius.com (US) or siriuscanada.ca (Canada).

SIRIUS

, U.S. and Canadian

continued

SIRIUS and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. SIRIUS subscription sold separately. Taxes and a one-time activation fee may apply. SIRIUS tuner required (sold separately) to receive the SIRIUS service. All programming and fees subject to change. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SIRIUS Satellite Radio System. Service not available in Alaska or Hawaii.

Preparing to listen to a satellite radio

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

Connecting a satellite radio tuner

SIRIUS jack

To connect to the SIRIUS jack

Connect the SiriusConnect Home tuner. When you use the SiriusConnect Home tuner with this receiver, be sure to connect the AC power adaptor supplied with the tuner to a wall outlet. Keep the SiriusConnect Home tuner, antenna, and AC power adaptor away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise.

Checking the ID number

Select “ SR” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “ALL,” then press .

When the “Preset Mode” screen is displayed, change the tuning mode to “Category Mode,” then select “ALL.” Press OPTIONS, then select “Category Mode.”

3 Select “Sirius ID,” then press

4 Check the Sirius ID on the TV

screen and write it in the space provided here.

Sirius ID:_________________________

You can also check the Sirius ID using the display on the receiver.

Checking receiving conditions (Antenna Aiming)

1 Select “ SR” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Antenna Aiming,” then

press .

The Antenna Aiming screen appears.

4 While checking the quality of

the reception, adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the best reception.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

• (category name): You can select a channel from one category.

When the “Preset Mode” screen is displayed, press OPTIONS, then press V/ v repeatedly to select “Category Mode.”

3 Select the channel, then press

The selected channel is being received. The channel information is displayed on the TV screen.

Note

When you select a channel in the “Category Mode,” the channel you selected may not be the one in the category you want. This is because one channel may belong to more than one category.

Tuning

Selecting a channel of the satellite radio

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

Selecting a channel by category (Category Mode)

You can select a channel from one category or all the categories.

1 Select “ SR” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select the category, then press

• ALL: You can select a channel from all the categories.

Selecting a channel by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning)

Enter the channel number directly by using the numeric buttons on the multifunction remote. This operation cannot be performed using the simple remote.

continued

Presetting satellite radio

SHIFT

Numeric

buttons

AMP

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

1 Press AMP.

The receiver can be operated using the remote.

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ SR,” then press or b.

4 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

5 Select “Direct Tuning,” then

press .

6 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter the channel number, then press

The selected channel is tune in.

channels

You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels.

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

1 Select a channel you want to

preset using Category Mode (page 67) or Direct Tuning (page 67).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Memory,” then press

The preset number selection screen appears.

4 Select the preset number you

want to use as the preset channel, then press .

Preset channels from 1 to 30 are available, and a default channel is preset for all the preset channels when you purchase the receiver. The selected channel is registered as the preset channel you selected in step 1.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset

another channel.

You can store channels from 1 to 30.

SHIFT

Selecting preset channels

1 Select “ SR” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select the preset number from

the preset list, then press .

You can select stored preset channels from 1 to 30.

Notes

• The channel information you have preset may be changed if Sirius XM Ra dio Inc. change its channel programming.

• When the “Category Mode” screen is displayed, press OPTIONS, then press V/v to select “Preset Mode.”

Restricting access to specific channels

(Parental Lock)

You can restrict access to certain channels using your own lock code. The lock code is set to “0000” as the default. Use the multifunction remote for this operation. This operation cannot be performed using the simple remote. Change the lock code before you use this function for the first time. See “To change the lock code (Lock Code)” (page 70).

Numeric

buttons

V/v/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

OPTIONS

1 Select a channel you want to

lock using Category Mode (page 67) or Direct Tuning (page 67).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Parental Lock,” then

press or b.

4 Select “ON,” then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

5 Press SHIFT, then enter your 4-

digit lock code using the numeric buttons.

“The channel has been locked.” appears and the Parental Lock is set. To delete the numbers you have entered, go back to step 2 by pressing RETURN/ EXIT O, and then repeat the procedure above from step 2.

Tuning

continued

To change the lock code (Lock Code)

Select any channel using Category

Mode (page 67) or Direct Tuning (page 67).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Lock Code,” then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

4 Press SHIFT, then enter your 4-digit

lock code using the numeric buttons.

“Enter a new lock code.” appears.

5 Press SHIFT, then enter a new 4-digit

lock code using the numeric buttons.

“To confirm, enter your new lock code again.” appears.

6 Press SHIFT, then reenter the new lock

code with the numeric buttons.

“The lock code has been changed.” appears.

To listen to the locked channels

Select a locked channel you want to

listen to using Direct Tuning (page 67).

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

“The channel has been unlocked.” appears and the channel is unlocked.

Notes

• You can set only one lock code on the receiver. You cannot set individual lock codes for each channel.

• When you select a channel using Category Mode, locked channels are skipped.

• When the receiver is reset to the factory settings, the lock code returns to the default (0000), but the Parental Lock settings are not removed.

• You cannot preset locked channels. If you set the Parental Lock for a preset channel, the preset information for that channel returns to the default.

• You cannot set the Parental Lock for channel 0 or channel 184.

2 Press SHIFT, then enter your 4-digit

lock code using the numeric buttons.

The channel is tuned in.

To cancel the Parental Lock

Select a channel you want to unlock

using Direct Tuning (page 67).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Parental Lock,” then press

or b.

4 Select “OFF,” then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

5 Press SHIFT, then enter your 4-digit

lock code using the numeric buttons.

Message list

Message appears in GUI menu [Display window]

Antenna Error [ANTENNA ERROR]

Acquiring Signal [ACQUIRING]

Call 888-539-SIRI [CALL 888-539-SIRI]

Check Sirius Tuner [SR TUNER]

Invalid Channel [INVALID CHANNNEL]

Locked Channel [LOCKED CH]

Sub Updated [SUB UPDT]

Updating [UPDATING]

FW Updating [FW UPD T]

[– ––––] There is no text information in the

Explanation Remedies

The antenna is not connected properly. Check the connection between the

The receiving condition is not good. Try moving the antenna to another

You have not subscribed for the selected channel.

The SiriusConnect Home tuner is not connected properly.

You have entered an invalid channel number.

The selected channel is locked. —

The subscription information has been updated.

Channel information is being updated. —

The SiriusConnect Home tuner software is being updated.

channel.

SiriusConnect Home tuner and the antenna.

location. For details about the antenna location, refer to the instructions supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner.

—

Check all the connections, and then turn the system on again. Also make sure if the AC adaptor supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected to a wall socket.

The channel to be tuned in is void due to the change by the broadcast service, or the receiving condition is not good.

—

This is not an error. The text information may not be displayed depending on the system condition, for example, right after the system has received a channel.

Tuning

Enjoying Surround Sound

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 component connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver.

2CH/

A.DIRECT

Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to select the 2-channel sound mode of the sound output you want.

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

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

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

To listen to music through headphones connected to the receiver

Sound field Effect

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

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

Headphone (Multi) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when the multi-

Note

• You cannot select “2ch Analog Direct” in the following cases. – When you play back content on devices on a

home network.

– The HDMI input or multi-channel input is

selected.

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.

channel input is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.

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 sound as multi-channel sound.

A.F.D.

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the A.F.D. mode you want.

A.F.D. mode Multi-channel

audio after decoding

A.F.D. Auto (Detecting

automatically)

A.F.D. Multi Stereo (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.

Notes

• This function does not work when the multichannel input is selected.

• “Multi Stereo” does not work in the following cases. – The multi-channel audio signals are being

received.

– Dolby TrueHD, or Linear PCM signals with a

sampling frequency of 176.4 kH z and higher are being received.

Tip

We usually recommend “A.F.D. Auto.”

Effect

Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects.

Enjoying Surround Sound

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.

MUSIC

Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the surround effect you want for music.

Sound field Effect

Hall Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

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.

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

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

PLIIz Height Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting increases flexibility

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

This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.

normal stereo sources such as CDs.

to expand a 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Its vertical component gives a dimension of presence and depth. “PLIIz Height” is the same sound field as that is described on page 76. You can adjust the gain level for “PLIIz Height.” For details, see “Surround settings” (page 113).

format is decoded into 7 channels. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

To turn off the surround effect for MUSIC

Press 2CH/A.DIRECT or A.F.D.

Notes

• The sound fields for music do not work in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, or Linear PCM

signals with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz and higher are being received.

• “PLII Music,” “PLIIx Music,” “PLIIz Height,” and “Neo:6 Music” also do not work when the speaker pattern is set to 2/0 or 2/0.1.

• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, the signal will be played back only at 48 kHz.

• “PLIIx Music,” and “PLIIz Height” do not appear depending on the speaker pattern you select. – “PLIIx Music” is available only when the

speaker pattern is set so that there are surround back speaker(s).

– “PLIIz Height” is available only when the

speaker pattern is set so that there are front high speakers.

• Some speakers may not output sound, depending on the sound field setting.

• When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “Large” in the Speaker settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digi tal input signal contains L.F.E. signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “Small,” the sound field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is selected.

• If there is any noise present, the noise may be different depending on the sound field you select.

Enjoying Surround Sound

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.

MOVIE

Press MOVIE.

Sound field Effect

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

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

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

PLIIz Height Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting increases flexibility

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

technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. It is based on 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 “Surround settings” (page 113).

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

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

to expand a 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Its vertical component gives a dimension of presence and depth. “PLIIz Height” is the same sound field as that is described on page 74. You can adjust the gain level for “PLIIz Height.” For details, see “Surround settings” (page 113).

format is decoded into 7 channels.

To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE

Press 2CH/A.DIRECT or A.F.D.

Notes

• The sound fields for movie do not work in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, or Linear PCM

signals with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz and higher are being received

• “PLII Movie,” “PLIIx Movie,” “PLIIz Hei ght,” an d “Neo:6 Cinema” also do not work when the speaker pattern is set to 2/0 or 2/0.1.

• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, the signal will be played back only at 48 kHz.

• “PLIIx Movie,” and “PLIIz Height” do not appear depending on the speaker pattern you select. – “PLIIx Movie” is available only when the

speaker pattern is set so that there are surround back speaker(s).

– “PLIIz Height” is available only when the

speaker pattern is set so that there are front high speakers.

• Some speakers may not output sound depending on the sound field.

• If there is any noise present, the noise may be different depending on the sound field you select.

Enjoying Surround Sound

continued

Digital audio formats supported by the receiver

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

Connection of the playback component and

the receiver

COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI

Audio format

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital EX

Maximum number

of channels

5.1ch

6.1ch

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby TrueHD

7.1ch

× a

DTS

5.1ch

DTS-ES

6.1ch

DTS 96/24

5.1ch

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio

Multi channel Linear PCM

Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.

Signals with a sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.

a) b)

7.1ch

× a

Using Network Features

About the network functions of the receiver

• You can enjoy content (music, photos, and

videos) which have been stored on a DLNAcompliant device (DLNA CERTIFIED™ Products) that has an authorized DLNA logo displayed on the device (page 80).

• You can use the receiver as a device

equivalent to a UPnP media renderer on your home network.

• With an Internet connection, you can listen

to Rhapsody and SHOUTcast (page 84, 87) and upgrade the software of the receiver. Rhapsody is only available in the US.

• You can change the settings of the receiver

using a computer on your home network (page 88).

About DLNA

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standards organization made up of manufacturers of various products, such as computers, AV components, and mobile computing devices which exchange content (music, photos, and videos). DLNA decides upon standards and publishes an authorized logo to be displayed on devices which support DLNA standards.

Using Network Features

Enjoying content stored on the server

A server is a device which delivers content (music, photos, and videos) to a DLNA device on a home network. You can play back music, photos, and videos stored on the server using the receiver.

Computer STR-DA3600ES

To search the server

You can search the server if the server list does not appear on the TV screen.

1 Select “ Music,” “ Photo,” or

“ Video” from the menu, then press

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

1 Select “ Music,” “ Photo,”

or “ Video” from the menu, then press or b.

or b.

2 Select “Server,” then press .

3 Press OPTIONS.

4 Select “Server Search,” then press .

The confirming message appears on the TV screen.

5 Select “Yes,” then press .

The server list appears on the TV screen.

2 Select “Server,” then press .

The server list appears on the TV screen.

3 Select the server which holds

the content you want to play.

The content list appears on the TV screen.

4 Select content you want to play

from the content list.

The playback screen appears on the TV screen, and content you selected is played back.

Registering your favorite content

You can register your favorite content played back from “ Music,” “ Photo,” or “ Video,” in “My Library.”

1 Press OPTIONS while playing

back the content.

2 Select “Add track (picture,

movie) to My Library,” then press .

3 Select the number you want to

use to register the content from the list, then press .

The content you chose will be registered in “My Library.”

* This button may not work depending on the

connected server or the type of content.

** This button is available when photos are played

back in the slideshow mode or from “My Library.”

Playing back content registered in My Library

1 Select “ Music,” “ Photo,”

or “ Video” from the menu, then press or b.

2 Select “My Library,” then press

3 Select content you want to play

from the content list.

The playback screen appears on the TV screen, and content you selected is played back.

Note

You cannot register content played back from “My Library” in “My Library.”

Using the multifunction remote to play back content

You can enjoy content on the server by using the following buttons on the multifunction remote. Press AMP to operate the receiver using the remote.

Type of content Music Photo Video

Remote button

Nz z z xz z z Xz z** z >z z**

.z z**

Mz* z*

mz* z*

Selecting the playback mode

You can select the playback mode of the Music category.

1 Press OPTIONS while the

music selections are displayed on the list*, or while listening to the music.

*OPTIONS may not work, depending on the

type of content.

2 Select “Repeat,” or “Shuffle,”

then press .

3 Select a mode from the

following, then press .

x Repeat

Plays one or all the tracks repeatedly.

•Off Deactivates the repeat play mode.

•One Plays one track repeatedly.

•All Plays all the tracks repeatedly.

x Shuffle

Plays all the tracks in random order.

•Off Deactivates the shuffle play mode.

•On Activates the shuffle play mode.

Using Network Features

continued

To play back a photo together with background music (BGM)

You can enjoy photos with music registered in “My Library” as background music.

1 Play back a photo from “Server”

(page 80) or “My Library” (page 81).

If you select a photo from “Server,” you will be offered a choice of displaying a single photo or a slideshow of photos on the server. If you select a photo from “My Library,” photos in “My Library” will be played back in sequence in the slideshow mode.

2 Press OPTIONS.

3 Select “BGM,” then press .

4 Select a mode from the following, then

press .

•Off Stops playback of background music.

•On Plays all the tracks in “My Library” repeatedly.

•On (Shuffle) Plays all the tracks in “My Library” repeatedly in random order.

Using a controller

You can do the following using a device which has a control function on the home network. – Playing back content stored on the server with the receiver – Operating the receiver using Windows 7-based computer with Windows Media Player 12

Note

Before you operate the receiver using a controller, you have to set the controller you want to use to match the receiver. Set “External Control” to “ON,” then set “Controllers” in the Network settings menu. For details on settings for controllers, see “Controllers” (page 122).

Enjoying content stored on the server

You can enjoy, or check the status of content (music, photos, and videos) on the server using a controller. However, only the main zone of the receiver can be operated by a controller.

The following operations are supported.

• Playback, stop, pause, fast-forward and fast-reverse of content

• Go to the next/previous content item

• Checking the elapsed time of the currently playing content

Notes

• Some operations may not be performed, depending on the device used as a controller. For details, refer to the operating instructions of each device.

• If you operate the receiver using the supplied remote together with a controller, the receiver may not work properly.

Computer

(server, controller)

STR-DA3600ES

1 Select the device to be used as

a server using a controller on the home network.

2 Select the content you want to

play back using a controller on the home network.

3 Select the receiver to be used

to play back the content using a controller on the home network.

Refer to the operating instructions of each device.

Using Network Features

Listening to Rhapsody

You can enjoy the Rhapsody Digital Music Service by connecting your receiver to the Internet. Rhapsody is only available in the US.

2 Select “Network,” then press

or b.

3 Select “Rhapsody Account,”

then press .

The confirmation screen for account input appears on the TV screen.

Rhapsody Digital Music Service

Play all the music you want with Rhapsody

Thousands of artists. Millions of songs. Rhapsody is the critically-acclaimed digital music service that gives you unlimited access to a massive music catalog of millions of songs and thousands of artists. You’ll also get exclusive content, personalized recommendations, DJ/ad-free listening on “Rhapsody Radio” and more.

For more information go to: www.rhapsody.com/sonystr

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

4 Select “Yes,” then press .

The account input screen appears on the TV screen.

5 Select the Username box, then

press .

The soft keyboard appears on the TV screen.

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

a character one by one to enter your user name.

7 Select “Finish,” then press . 8 Select the Password box, then

press .

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

a character one by one to enter your password.

10Select “Finish,” then press . 11Select “Finish,” then press .

Note

Repeat the process again from step 6 if the sign in fails.

Setting an account

Before using the Rhapsody Digital Music Service, it is necessary to register an account using your computer. Refer to www.rhapsody.com/sonystr for details. Sign in using your account on the receiver.

1 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

To check the account information

Select “ Settings” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “Network,” then or b.

3 Select “Rhapsody Account,” then press

4 Press OPTIONS to select “Account

Information,” then press .

The account type and the customer support ID appear on the TV screen.

To delete an account

Select “ Settings” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “Network,” then press or b.

3 Select “Rhapsody Account,” then press

4 Press OPTIONS to select “Remove

Account,” then press .

5 Select “Yes,” then press .

The user name and the password are deleted.

Selecting the station from the Rhapsody Stations list

You can select the station you want to listen using the Rhapsody Stations list.

1 Select “ Rhapsody” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Rhapsody Radio,” then

press or b.

3 Select the station you want to

listen to, then press .

The reception screen appears on the TV screen and the station you selected is received.

Note

You can only listen to the same station when listening in the main zone, zone 2, and zone 3 simultaneously. Priority is given to the station which has most recently been selected, even if other station has already been selected in one of zones.

Selecting the track using Music Guide

The Music Guide displays a variety of music selections to sample, including top tracks and artists, and recommendations. Select genre names, charts, and new releases anywhere in the Music Guide pages to browse more.

1 Select “ Rhapsody” from the

menu, then press .

2 Select “Rhapsody Music

Guide,” then press .

3 Select “Genres,” “Charts,”

“New Releases,” or “Rhapsody Recommends,” then press or b.

4 Select the track you want to

listen to from the list, then press .

The playback screen appears on the TV screen and the track you selected is played back.

Note

You can only listen to the same track when listening in the main zone, zone 2, and zone 3 simultaneously. Priority is given to the track which has most recently been selected, even if other track has already been selected in one of zones.

Searching for a track, album, or artist you want to listen to

You can search for a track, album, or artist using the search function.

1 Select “ Rhapsody” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Search,” then press

or b.

Using Network Features

continued

3 Select “Artists,” “Albums,” or

“Tracks” you want to search for, then press .

The soft keyboard appears on the TV screen.

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

a character one by one to enter the title or name you want to search for.

5 Select “Finish,” then press .

Wait until the search result is displayed.

6 Press b to select the search

results.

7 Select the track you want to

listen to from the search result, then press .

The playback screen appears on the TV screen, and track you selected is played back.

Note

2 Select “Add track to My

Library,” “Add album to My Library,” or “Add station to My Library,” then press .

The track, album, or station you chose will be registered in “My Library.”

To remove a track, album, or station registered in My Library

You can remove a track, album, or station registered in “My Library.”

1 Press OPTIONS while a track is playing

back or you are selecting a station.

2 Select “Delete album from My Library,”

“Delete track from My Library,” or “Delete station from My Library,” then press .

The confirmation screen of deletion appears on the screen.

3 Select “Yes,” then press .

The deletion is completed.

Selecting a track, playlist or station registered in My Library

You can select a track, playlist or station registered in “My Library.”

Registering your favorite track, album, or station

You can register your favorite track, album, or station in “My Library” while playing back the track or during reception. You can select the track, album or station that you registered in “My Library” from “My Artists,” “My Albums,” “My Genres,” “My Tracks,” “My Playlists,” or “My Stations.”

1 Press OPTIONS while a track is

playing back or you are selecting a station.

1 Select “ Rhapsody” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “My Library,” then press

3 Select the track you want to

listen to using the My Library list, then press .

My Library list

My Artists > Artist(s)

My Albums > Album(s)* > Track(s)

My Genres > Genre(s)* > Artist(s)* > Album(s)* > Track(s)

My Tracks > Track(s)

My Playlists > Playlist(s)* > Track(s)

My Stations > Station(s)

> Albums(s)* > Track(s)

*The number of lists displayed on the screen

depends on the status of the Rhapsody Digital Music Service you are using.

Listening to SHOUTcast

The playback screen appears on the TV screen and the track you selected is played back.

SHOUTcast is a digital audio streaming technology-based radio service. SHOUTcast is a directory of Internet radio stations, allowing users to access thousands of free online radio stations from DJs and broadcasters around the world. Refer to http://www.shoutcast.com for details.

V/v/B/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

OPTIONS

Selecting a SHOUTcast station

1 Select “ SHOUTcast” from

the menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Preset List,” “0-9,” or A

to Z, then press .

Using Network Features

3 Select the genre you want to

listen to, then press .

4 Select the station you want to

listen to, then press .

The reception screen appears on the TV screen, and the station you selected is received.

Notes

• When the number of stations is large, up to 100 stations can be displayed (in order) on this receiver.

• The audio supplied in a fo rmat that is not supported by this receiver does not appear on the list.

• You can only listen to the same station when listening in the main zone, zone 2, and zone 3 simultaneously.

continued

Priority is given to the station which has most recently been selected, even if other station has already been selected in one of zones.

Features of the Setup Manager application

Presetting favorite stations

You can register your favorite SHOUTcast stations on the receiver.

1 Press OPTIONS while listening

to the radio station.

2 Press to select “Add to

Preset List.”

The preset number list appears on the TV screen.

3 Select the preset number you

want to preset, then press .

Note

If you select a list number for which a station has already been registered, the previously registered station will be overwritten.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

Selecting preset stations

You can select your favorite stations from among the registered stations.

1 Select “ SHOUTcast” from

the menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Preset List,” then press

or b.

3 Select the preset number

station you want to listen to, then press .

The reception screen appears on the TV screen, and the station you selected is received.

software

You can check the settings of the receiver, and adjust those settings using your computer, as well as using the receiver, after installing the Setup Manager application software provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the receiver.

The following settings cannot be set using the computer with the Setup Manager application software.

• Auto Calibration

• Speaker –Test Tone

• Multi Zone – Zone Power ON/OFF – Zone Input Change – Zone Volume Adjust

System Requirements

Operating System

Windows 7 Starter/Home Premium/ Professional/Ultimate (32bit/64bit) Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Ultimate (SP2, 32bit/64bit) Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (SP3, 32bit)

Computer

CPU: Celeron, Pentium III or higher Clock Speed: 1 GHz or higher RAM: 512 MB or more HDD: 20 MB or more free disk space (280 MB free disk space is required when .NET Framework 2.0 is not installed.) Monitor: 1024 × 768, High Color (65536 colors) Network: 100Base-TX or higher

Installing the Setup Manager application software on a computer

1 Download the update program

from the support website on the computer to which you installed the Setup Manager.

1 Turn on your computer and

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM

into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

The installation launcher starts automatically, then a Software Setup screen appears on the screen. If the installation launcher does not start automatically, double-click “SetupLauncher.exe” on the disc.

CD-ROM (Setup

Manager application

software) (supplied)

3 Install the Setup Manager

application software following the instructions given in the message on the screen.

Updating the receiver software using the Setup Manager

2 Click “System” in the Setup

Manager window on the computer screen, then click “Browse...” and specify the path of the update program, and click “Start Update.”

The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the front panel flashes while updating. When the updating complete, the receiver will restart automatically.

Notes

• Do not turn the receiver off or disconnect the network cable during software updating. It may cause a malfunction.

• It may take 50 minutes for the software updating to complete.

To check the HELP

When you want to check the HELP of the Setup Manager application software, click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Setup Manager] – [Help for Setup Manager], in that order.

Using Network Features

You can update the receiver software using the Setup Manager application software provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the receiver. Refer to the HELP of the Setup Manager for details on operations of the Setup Manager. Before updating the receiver software, set “UPDATE(PC)” from “DENY” to “PERMIT” using the display window of the receiver so that the receiver software can be updated using a computer (page 132).

Use the multifunction remote in zone 2 or

Using Multi-zone Features

zone 3. You cannot use the simple remote in a zone (zone 2 or zone 3) other than the main zone.

What you can do with the Multi-zone function

You can enjoy images and sounds from a component 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 or zone 3. When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you can operate both a component in the main zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 from zone 2 or zone 3.

To operate the receiver from zone 2 or zone 3

You can operate the receiver without pointing the remote toward the receiver if you connect an IR repeater (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE jack. Use an IR repeater when you install the receiver in a place where signals from the remote cannot reach.

Making a multi-zone connection

1:Zone 2 connections

1 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the SURROUND

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

Main zone Zone 2

IR REMOTE IN

ZONE 2 VIDEO

OUT*

SURROUND BACK/

FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2

STR-DA3600ES

monitor

Multifunction remote

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

another amplifier.

Main zone Zone 2

STR-DA3600ES

IR REMOTE IN

monitor

ZONE 2 VIDEO

OUT*

ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT

Multifunction remote

A IR repeater (not supplied) B Speakers C Sony Amplifier/Receiver

* You can also connect to the ZONE 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack. However, video signals from the

ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT and ZONE 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are not converted using the video converter. Connect the input and the output jacks using the same kind of cords.

2:Zone 3 connections

Main zone Zone 3

STR-DA3600ES

IR REMOTE IN

Using Multi-zone Features

ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT

A IR repeater (not supplied) B Speakers C Sony Amplifier/Receiver

Multifunction remote

Setting the speakers in zone 2

5 Select “Speaker Pattern,” to

select the pattern that has no surround back speakers or no front high speakers.

When the speakers in zone 2 are connected to the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ ZONE 2 terminals of the receiver (page 90), make the setting so that the sound selected in zone 2 is output from the speakers connected to the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ ZONE 2 terminals.

AMP

V/v/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

6 Press RETURN/EXIT O. 7 Select “Sur Back Assign,” then

press .

8 Select “ZONE2,” then press .

Note

If the speaker pattern is set so that there are surround back speakers or front high speakers, you cannot make the zone 2 settings.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Set the volume control for zone 2

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

1 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Multi Zone,” then press

or b.

3 Select “Zone2 Line Out Level,”

then press .

1 Press AMP.

The receiver can be operated using the remote.

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

4 Select “Speaker,” then press

or b.

4 Select the parameter you want,

then press .

Parameter Explanation

VARIABLE The volume control is set to

–40 dB initially. Recommended when using a power amplifier.

FIXED The volume control is fixed

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

Tip

When you set this item to “VARIABLE,” the volume for the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT and the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals can be changed in conjunction with each other.

Operating the receiver from another zone

(ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations)

Switching the zone setting of the remote

The remote commander is initially set to be used in zone 2. If you want to use it in zone 3, switch the zone setting of the remote.

?/1

RM SET

SHIFT

AMP

ZONE

2, 3

ENTER

1 Press ?/1 while pressing RM

SET UP.

The AMP and ZONE buttons flash.

2 Press ZONE.

The AMP button goes off, the ZONE button keeps flashing and the SHIFT button lights up.

3 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric button 2 for the zone 2, or 3 for the zone 3 while the ZONE button is flashing.

The ZONE button lights up.

4 Press ENTER.

The ZONE button flashes twice and the remote switches to zone 2 or zone 3 mode.

The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3. When an IR repeater is not connected, use this receiver in the main zone.

ZONE

?/1

SHIFT

Input

buttons

SOURCE

MASTER

VOL

1 Turn on the main receiver (this

receiver) and the amplifier in zone 2 or zone 3.

continued

Using Multi-zone Features

2 Press ZONE.

The remote switches to zone 2 or zone 3. Change the zone setting of the remote to zone 2 or zone 3 in advance (page 93).

3 Press ?/1.

The zone function is activated.

4 Press one of the input buttons

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

For zone 2, analog video and audio signals are output. For zone 3, only analog audio signals are output. When you select SOURCE, the signals of the current input in main zone are output.

5 Adjust to a suitable volume.

• In the case of illustration 1-1

(page 90), adjust the volume using MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.

• In the case of illustration 1-2 (page 91)

or 2 (page 91), adjust the volume using the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3. If you set “Zone2 Line Out Level” to “VARIABLE,” you can also adjust the volume using MASTER VOL +/– on the remote (page 92).

• When SOURCE is selected, the signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output from the ZONE 2 OUT or ZONE 3 OUT jacks even when the multi-channel input is selected.

• The TV input, phono input, or multi-channel input can be selected in the main zone only.

• “Server,” “DMPORT,” “Rhapsody,” “SHOUTcast,” “FM,” “AM,” or “SIRIUS” cannot be selected in zone 3.

• You can select either “FM” or “AM” from the main zone and zone 2. Priority is given to the choice which has most recently been selected, even if a different choice has already been selected in one of the zones.

• You can select any one of “Server,” “Rhapsody,” or “SHOUTcast” from the main zone and zone 2. Priority is given to the choice which has most recently been selected, even if a different choice has already been selected in either zone.

• You can select only the same channel from “SIRIUS” when listening in both the main zone and zone 2 simultaneously. Priority is given to the channel which has most recently been selected, even if a different channel has already been selected in either zone.

To finish the zone 2/zone 3 operation

Press ZONE, then press ?/1.

Tips

• Even when this receiver is standby mode (press

?/1 on the remote to turn off this receiver), the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 remains turned on. To turn off all receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the multifunction remote at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).

• Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2 OUT/ZONE 3 OUT jacks. No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks.

Using Other Features

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync

Using “BRAVIA” Sync features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?

“BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with a Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as below: – One-Touch Play (page 96) – System Audio Control (page 96) – System Power-Off (page 97) – Theater Mode Sync (page 97)

Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface).

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

• When you connect the receiver to a component which is not correspond with Sony Control for HDMI function.

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

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

Note

Depending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions of the component.

To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, turn the Control for HDMI function on for both the receiver and the connected component. Turn the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and the connected component on individually. Use the multifunction remote for this operation. This operation cannot be performed using the simple remote.

?/1

AMP

HDMI input button s

GUI MODE

V/v/b,

1 Press AMP.

The receiver can be operated using the remote.

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

4 Select “HDMI,” then press

or b.

Using Other Features

continued

5 Select “Control for HDMI,” then

press or b.

6 Select “ON,” then press .

The Control for HDMI function of the receiver is activated.

7 Press GUI MODE to exit the GUI

menu.

If the GUI menu is displayed, the Control for HDMI function of the playback components will not work properly.

8 Press one of the HDMI input

buttons to display the image of the playback components for which you want to set the Control for HDMI function.

You can enjoy the sound/image using connected components. When you set “Pass Through” to “ON,” sound and image can be output only from the TV while the receiver remains in standby mode.

Play back a connected component.

The receiver and TV are turned on simultaneously, and sound and image are output from the receiver and TV.

Note

Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not be output.

Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control)

9 Turn the Control for HDMI

function of the connected component on.

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

10Repeat steps 8 and 9 to set the

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

Notes

• When you pull out the HDMI cable or change the connection, perform the steps above.

• When you assign the component video input to the HDMI input using the Input Assign function, you cannot set “Control for HDMI” to “ON.”

Playing back components with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play)

By a simple operation (one-touch), components connected to the receiver with HDMI connections start automatically.

You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. Depending on the TV settings, while you are watching the TV, the receiver turns on and switches to the “TV” function automatically. TV sound is output from the speakers connected to the receiver, and the volume of the TV is minimized simultaneously. 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.

• You can adjust the receiver’s volume when you adjust the TV volume.

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

Notes

• When “Control for HDMI” is set to “ON,” the

“Audio Out” settings in the HDMI settings menu will set automatically depending on the System Audio Control settings.

• When you connect a TV that does not have System

Audio Control function, the System Audio Control function does not work.

• If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a moment.

Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off)

When you turn the TV off by using the power button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically. You can also use the multifunction remote to turn off the TV.

Blu-ray Disc Player, while pointing the remote toward the TV.

The sound field switches to HD-D.C.S. To return to the previous sound field, press the THEATER button again.

Note

The sound field may not switch depending on the TV.

Tip

The sound field may be changed back to the previous one when you change the TV’s input.

AV ?/1

Press TV, then press AV ?/1.

The TV, receiver and connected components are turned off.

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 status, the connected components may not be turned off. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected components.

Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater Mode Sync)

Press the THEATER button on the remote of the receiver, TV, or the

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 jack even when the receiver is in standby mode. When you activate this function, make the settings for “Pass Through” following the steps below.

V/v/b,

1 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “HDMI,” then press

or b.

Using Other Features

continued

3 Select “Pass Through,” then

press or b.

4 Select the parameter you want,

then press or b.

Parameter Explanation

ON When the receiver is in the

standby mode, the receiver continuously outputs HDM I signals from the receiver’s HDMI OUT jack.

OFF The receiver does not output

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

Note

This function does not work when “Control for HDMI” is set to “OFF.”

Switching between digital and analog audio

When you connect components 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. In addition, the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function is available by selecting “AUTO,” if TV input is selected and your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. When using this function, you can output the TV sound to the receiver via an HDMI cable connected to the HDMI OUT jack without connecting the TV AUDIO IN or TV OPTICAL jacks. This operation cannot be performed using the simple remote.

SHIFT

Input buttons

INPUT MODE

1 Select the input source using

the input buttons.

2 Press SHIFT, then press the

INPUT MODE.

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 the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the digital optical audio signals are selected.

•OPT Appears only when TV input is selected, and specifies the digital optical audio signals input to the TV OPTICAL IN jack.

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

Notes

• Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input.

• When either the HDMI input, DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, Server, Rhapsody, SHOUTcast, or SIRIUS is selected, “------” appears on the display, and you cannot select other modes. Select an input other than the HDMI input, DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, Server, Rhapsody, SHOUTcast, or SIRIUS then set the audio input mode.

• When “2ch Analog Direct” is being used, or the multi-channel input is selected, audio input is set to “Analog.” You cannot select other modes.

• The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does not work in the following cases. – Your TV is not compatible with the Audio

Return Channel (ARC) function. – “Control for HDMI” is set to “OFF.” – When you do not connect the receiver to the

ARC compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI

cable.

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/ COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 jack of this receiver when you want to input the video signals from the DVD player. Assign video and/or audio signals to the DVD input jack using “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

1 Select “ Input” from the

menu, then press or b.

Using Other Features

2 Select the input name you want

to assign.

3 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

4 Select “Input Assign,” then

press .

Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs

(Input Assign)

You can reassign video and/or audio signals to another input. Example) Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to input

5 Select the audio and/or video

signals you want to assign to the input selected in step 2, then press .

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Input name

Assignable video input jacks

Assignable audio input jacks

BD Composite a ––– – – – – ––––

DVD Composite – a –– – – – – ––––

SAT/CATV Composite

VIDEO1 Composite

VIDEO2 Composite

Component1

Component2

Component3

HDMI1 aa a a a a a a a*–––

HDMI2 aa a a a a a a – a*– –

HDMI3 aa a a a a a a ––a*–

HDMI4 aa a a a a a a –––a*

VIDEO1 OPT aa a a*– – a – ––––

VIDEO2 OPT aa a – a*– a – ––––

MD/TAPE OPT aa a ––a* a – ––––

BD COAX a*– aa a a – – ––––

DVD COAX – a* aa a a – – ––––

SA-CD/CD COAX

BD DVD SAT/

––a – – – – – ––––

–– – a*– – – – ––––

–– – – a* – – – ––––

a* aa a a a a a a** a** a** a**

aa* aa a a a aa** a** a** a**

aaa* aa a aaa** a** a** a**

––aa a a a*– ––––

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 MD/TAPE SA-CD/CDMULTI INHDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4

CATV

* Initial setting ** When you assign a component video input to the HDMI input via the Input Assign menu, component video

signals are not converted to HDMI video signals and are not output from the HDMI OUT jack. Component video signals are output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. In this case, the resolution of the GUI output is set to “480p” for both component video input and HDMI video input.

Notes

• You cannot assign other optical input to the inputs to which optical input jack is initially assigne d, and you cannot assign other coaxial input to the inputs to which coaxial input jack is initially assigned.

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

• You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to the same input.

• You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input.

• You cannot reassign more than one component video input to the same input.

• When you assign a component video input to the HDMI input, set “Control for HDMI” to “OFF.”

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Sony STR-DA3600ES Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Description and location of parts

Getting Started

Checking the connection appropriate for your components

1: Installing speakers

2: Connecting the monitor

3: Connecting the video components

4: Connecting the audio components

5: Connecting the IR Blaster

6: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

7: Connecting to the network

8: Preparing the receiver and the remote

9: Setting the speakers

11: Configuring the network settings of the receiver

12: Preparing a computer to use as a server

Guide to on-screen display operation

Playback

Enjoying sound/images from the component connected to the receiver

Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Operating the TDM-iP50 using the GUI menu of the receiver

Tuning

Listening to FM/AM radio

Presetting FM/AM radio stations

Preparing to listen to a satellite radio

Connecting a satellite radio tuner

Selecting a channel of the satellite radio

Enjoying Surround Sound

Playing back with 2-channel sound

Playing back with multi-channel surround

Enjoying a surround effect for music

Enjoying a surround effect for movies

Using Network Features

About the network functions of the receiver

Enjoying content stored on the server

Using a controller

Listening to Rhapsody

Listening to SHOUTcast

Using Multi-zone Features

What you can do with the Multi-zone function

Making a multi-zone connection

Setting the speakers in zone 2

Switching the zone setting of the remote

Using Other Features

Using “BRAVIA” Sync features

Switching between digital and analog audio