Sony STR-DA3700ES Operating Instruction

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STR-DA3700ES

4-287-968-11(1)

Multi Channel AV Receiver

Operating Instructions

WARNING

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

To reduce the risk of fire, do not 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.

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

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

For customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

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

Serial No.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

– 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.

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.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA3700ES (the receiver). Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

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

On Copyrights

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

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

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 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-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

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

Hardware and subscription sold separately. SiriusXM service automa tically renews and you will be billed, at then-current rates, until you call us at 1866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

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

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

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

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

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

“BRAVIA” Sync is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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

“PlayStation Computer Entertainment Inc.

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

” is a registered trademark of Sony

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft. Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™ content access technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content. This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReadyprotected content and/or WMDRM-protected content. If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device’s ability to consume PlayReady-protected content. Revocation should not affect unprotected content or content protected by other content access technologies. Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.

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

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

Main features of the receiver

Compatible with a variety of connections and formats

Feature Description Page

Multi-channel The receiver can output up to 7.1 channels.

Compatible with various standards

HDMI The receiver is equipped with five HDMI input jacks (of which two

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

USB You can easily play back iPhone/iPod content via the receiver

Multi-zone You can enjoy music or video from other rooms. 74

The receiver is equipped with speaker terminals for the front height channel.

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

HDMI IN 4 and IN 5 are the “for AUDIO” jacks which take sound quality into account) on the back panel.

The receiver is compatible with various HDMI standards, such as Deep Color, x.v.Color, 3D transmission, Audio Return Channel (ARC), etc.

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

hub functions.

The receiver is compatible with Internet video streaming. 53

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

using a USB connection.

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

22, 24

26, 28, 30, 32

36, 81

52, 56

Better image and sound quality

Feature Description Page

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

D.C.A.C. The receiver is equipped with the D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto

Sound fields The receiver creates optimum sound in accordance with various

High quality reproduction of compressed audio files

signals can be upscaled to 1080p using an HDMI output jack.

Calibration) function. Additionally, the receiver compensates sound output for each speaker and improves surround effects via the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function.

speaker connections or input sources. (The receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields are Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS Neo:6, HD-D.C.S., etc.)

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

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68, 70

Useful functions

Feature Description Page

Easy and accessible operations

Flexible functions The Sound Optimizer function optimizes audio output in

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

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

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

You recall up various settings of the receiver all at one time with the press of the EASY AUTOMATION button.

accordance with the volume level.

The Advanced Auto Volume function adjusts the volume to its optimum level automatically.

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

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

Others

Feature Description Page

Environment-friendly function

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

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

“ES Remote” application software*.

* Compatible with iPhone/iPod touch and Android phone

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

Description and location of parts ................10

Getting Started

Read the following before you connect any

equipment ..............................................19

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

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

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

4: Connecting the audio equipment ............37

5: Connecting to the network .....................41

6: Preparing the receiver and the remote

control ....................................................43

7: Setting up the receiver using the Easy

Setup ......................................................45

8: Setting up connected equipment .............47

9: Preparing a computer to use as

a server ...................................................47

Guide to on-screen display operation .........48

Enjoying images/sound

Enjoying images/sound from the connected

equipment ..............................................50

USB Device/WALKMAN ..........................51

iPhone/iPod .................................................52

DLNA .........................................................53

Internet video ..............................................53

FM/AM .......................................................55

SIRIUS .......................................................55

Enjoying an iPhone/iPod

Playing files on an iPhone/iPod ..................56

Playing via a Network

Playing files on a home network

(DLNA) .................................................57

Tuning

Listening to FM/AM radio ......................... 58

Listening to the satellite radio .................... 60

Connecting a satellite radio tuner .............. 61

Preparing to listen to the satellite radio ..... 61

Selecting a channel of the satellite radio ... 62

Presetting satellite radio channels .............. 63

Restricting access to specific channels

(Parental Lock) ..................................... 64

Enjoying Sound Effects

Selecting the sound field ............................ 67

Using the Sound Optimizer function ......... 72

Adjusting the equalizer .............................. 72

Using the Advanced Auto Volume f

unction .................................................. 73

Using Multi-zone Features

What you can do with the Multi-zone

function ................................................. 74

Making a multi-zone connection ............... 74

Setting the speakers in zone 2 .................... 76

Operating the receiver from another zone

(ZONE 2 operations) ............................ 76

Using Other Features

Using “BRAVIA” Sync features ................ 78

Outputting the HDMI signals even when the

receiver is in standby mode

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

Switching between digital and analog

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

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

Operating the receiver using

a smartphone ......................................... 84

Saving various settings for the receiver and

recalling those settings all at one time

(Easy Automation) ................................ 84

Using the sleep timer .................................. 86

Recording using the receiver ...................... 87

Switching the command mode of the receiver

and the remote control .......................... 87

Using a bi-amplifier connection ................. 89

Adjusting Settings

Using the setting menu ............................... 90

Easy Setup .................................................. 93

Speaker Settings ......................................... 93

Audio Settings ............................................ 97

Video Settings .......................................... 100

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

Input Settings ...........................................103

Network Settings ...................................... 104

Internet Services Settings ......................... 105

Zone Settings ............................................ 106

System Settings ........................................ 107

Network Update .......................................108

Operating without using the GUI ............. 109

Using the Remote Control

Operating each equipment using the remote

control ................................................. 117

Turning off all connected equipment

(SYSTEM STANDBY) .......................118

Programming the remote control ............. 118

Performing several commands in sequence

automatically (Macro Play) ................. 122

Setting remote control codes that are not

stored in the remote control ................ 123

Clearing the memory of the remote

control ................................................. 125

Additional Information

Precautions ...............................................127

Troubleshooting ....................................... 128

Specifications ........................................... 138

Index ......................................................... 142

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. If “Control for HDMI” (page 103), “Pass Through” (page 103), or “Network Standby” (page 105) is set to “On,” or the power for zone 2 is turned on, the lamp above the button lights up in amber when in the standby mode.

B TONE MODE, TONE

Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn TONE to adjust the bass/treble level of speakers.

C MEMORY/ENTER, TUNING MODE,

TUNING (page 58)

D Remote sensor

Receives signals from remote control.

E Display window (page 12) F MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp

Lights up when multi-channel audio signals are decoded.

G ZONE SELECT, POWER (page 74)

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

H MASTER VOLUME (page 50) I SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF)

(page 46)

J PHONES jack

Connects to headphones.

K DISPLAY MODE (page 116) L 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/

HD-D.C.S., MUSIC (page 67, 67, 68,

70)

M INPUT SELECTOR

Turn to select the input source to play back. To select the input source for zone 2, press ZONE SELECT (7) to select zone 2 first (“ZONE 2 [input name]” appears on the display window), then turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source.

N AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 93)

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

O iPhone/iPod ( (USB) port and

VIDEO IN jack) (page 51, 52, 56)

P VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 35)

Indicators on the display

A SW

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

B Dolby Pro Logic indicator

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

;PL

Dolby Pro Logic

;PLII

Dolby Pro Logic II

;PLIIx

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

;PLIIz

Dolby Pro Logic IIz

C INPUT indicator

Lights 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 COAX OPT MULTI (MULTI CHANNEL INPUT)

ARC (page 81)

D Dolby Digital Surround indicator

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

Dolby Digital

;D+

Dolby Digital Plus

;D EX

Dolby Digital Surround EX

E ;TrueHD

Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby TrueHD.

F ZONE 2 (page 74) G Playback channel indicator

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being decoded. Based on the speaker settings, the boxed letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the source sound.

Front Left

Front Right

Center (monaural)

Left High

Right High

Surround Left

Surround Right

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

SBL

Surround Back Left

SBR

Surround Back Right

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

Example:

Recording format: 5.1 Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 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 (page 86) J BI-AMP (page 89) K Speaker system indicator

(page 46)

L D.L.L. (page 97) M D.C.A.C. (page 93)

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

N EQ

Lights up when the equalizer is activated.

O Tuning indicator

Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio station.

CAT

The category mode is selected during the satellite radio operation.

SIRIUS (page 60) ST

Stereo reception

P MEM

Lights up when the preset memory function is activated.

Q DTS-HD indicator

Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-HD.

DTS-HD

Lights up constantly with the one of the following indicators.

MSTR

DTS-HD Master Audio

HI RES

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

R NEO:6

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

S DSD

Lights up when the receiver is receiving DSD (Direct Stream Digital) signals.

T A.P.M. (page 94)

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

U D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated.

V DTS(-ES) indicator

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

DTS

Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals.

DTS-ES

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

96/24

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

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W LPCM

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

Rear panel

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

OPTICAL IN jacks (page 26, 30, 32, 39)

COAXIAL IN jacks (page 29, 37)

HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 26, 28, 30, 32)

B ANTENNA section

AM ANTENNA jack (page 40)

FM ANTENNA jack (page 40)

C RS232C port

Used for maintenance and service.

D Control jacks for Sony equipment

and other external equipment

IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks (page 74)

Connect an IR repeater (not supplied) to use the Multi-zone function.

TRIGGER OUT jacks (page 106)

Connect to interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant equipment, or the amplifier/receiver of zone 2.

E LAN ports (switching hubs)

(page 42)

F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks (page 37, 39)

SUBWOOFER jacks

Connect to subwoofer(s).

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G VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section (page 26, 29, 30, 32, 34)

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks

AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack (page 74)

H COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section (page 26, 29, 32)

, PR IN/OUT* jacks

Y, P

I SPEAKERS section (page 24)

* You must connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR

OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input

image (page 26).

Remote control (RM-AAL041)

Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment. The remote control is pre-programmed to operate Sony video/audio equipment initially.

Note

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

Tip

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

A ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver on or off.

B AV ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn on or off the video/audio equipment that the remote is assigned to operate.

C ZONE (page 74) D AMP

Press to enable the receiver operation for main zone.

E TV INPUT

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

F GUIDE

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

G D.TUNING (page 58, 63)

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

H ENT/MEM

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

I SEN

Press to go to the home page of the Sony Entertainment Network, a network service provided by Sony.

J WATCH, LISTEN (page 50) K SOUND FIELD +/– (page 67, 67, 70,

68)

L Color buttons

Work according to the guide on the TV screen.

M AMP MENU (page 109) N V/v/B/b

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

O TOOLS/OPTIONS (page 48, 54, 60)

Press to display and select items from option menus.

P HOME (page 48)

Press to display the home menu on the TV screen.

Q m/M

./>

, x

, X

, N

1) 2)

Press to operate the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck, equipment connected to the

(USB) port or to the network, or

BRAVIA Internet Video, etc.

CATEGORY MODE

Press to select the category mode for satellite tuner.

TUNING +/–

Press to select station.

R PRESET +

/–

Press to select preset stations.

TV CH +

/–

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

S EASY AUTOMATION 1, 2 (page 84)

DIMMER

Press repeatedly to adjust the display window.

SLEEP (page 86)

T RM SET UP (page 87) U FAVORITES (page 54) V TV

Press to change the remote control button function to the one printed in yellow to enable the TV operation.

W SHIFT

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

X Input buttons

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

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Y Numeric buttons

Press SHIFT (wd), then press to input numbers. Press TV (ws), then press to select channel numbers of the TV.

Z -/--

Press SHIFT (wd), then 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.

wj NETFLIX

Press to go to the home page of the Netflix service. Netflix unlimited membership required.

wk SOUND OPTIMIZER (page 72) wl INPUT MODE (page 81) e; DISPLAY

Press to display the control panel on the TV screen when playing back content via Internet video or a home network.

ea RETURN/EXIT O

Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu.

es CATEGORY +/–

Press to select the category for satellite tuner.

B·/·b

Press to select an album.

ed DISC SKIP

Press to skip a disc when using a multidisc changer.

ef MASTER VOL +/– (page 50)

TV VOL

After pressing TV (ws), you can also adjust and mute the volume level of the TV using these buttons.

MUTING (page 50)

eg MACRO 1, MACRO 2 (page 122) eh TOP MENU

Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s or DVD’s Top Menu.

AUDIO

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

ej POP UP/MENU

Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu, or the DVD’s menu.

SUBTITLE

Press SHIFT (wd), then press to select the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on a BD-ROM/ DVD VIDEO.

See the table on page 117 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each equipment.

The tactile dot is attached to these buttons (5/TV, N, PRESET +/TV CH +). Use as a mark of operation.

Note

The above explanation is intended to serve as examples.

Getting Started

Read the following before you connect any equipment

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

Installing Speakers

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

Connecting the monitor and video

equipment

The image quality depends on the connecting jack. See the

illustration on the right. Select the connection according

to the jacks on your equipment.

The receiver has a video conversion function. For details,

see “Function for conversion of video signals” (page 20).

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 26)

and “3: Connecting the video equipment” (page 28).

t Yes : See the connection for a TV monitor with an HDMI jack in “2: Connecting the monitor” (page 26) and

“3: Connecting the video equipment” (page 28).

Digital Analog

High quality image

Connecting the audio equipment

See “4: Connecting the audio equipment” (page 37).

Getting Started

Preparing the receiver and the remote control

See “6: Preparing the receiver and the remote control” (page 43).

Setting the receiver

See “7: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup” (page 45).

Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment

See “8: Setting up connected equipment” (page 47).

For details on a multi-zone connection, see page 74. For details on a bi-amplifier connection, see page 89.

Function for conversion of video signals

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

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

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

As the factory default setting, video signals input from the connected equipment are output to the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks as shown in the table below. We recommend you set the video conversion function to match the resolution of the monitor you are using. For details on the video converting function, see “Video Settings” (page 100).

OUTPUT jack

HDMI OUT

INPUT jack

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

a : Video signals are output. – : Video signals are not output. * Video signals may not be output, depending on the setting in “Resolution” (page 100).

(up to 1080p)

Note on converting video signals

Video signals for which the resolution has been converted may not be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks or the HDMI OUT jacks simultaneously. If you connect equipment to both the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks and the HDMI OUT jacks, priority is given to the output from the HDMI OUT jacks.

COMPONENT

VIDEO MONITOR

OUT

(up to 1080i)

MONITOR VIDEO

OUT

To connect a recording equipment

When recording, connect the recording equipment 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. The HDMI OUT and the MONITOR OUT jacks cannot be used for recording.

VIDEO 1 OUT

To display Closed Caption

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

Digital audio formats supported by the receiver

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

Connection between the playback

equipment and the receiver

COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI

× a

Audio format

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital Plus*

Dolby TrueHD*

DTS

DTS-ES

Maximum number

of channels

5.1ch

6.1ch

7.1ch

5.1ch

6.1ch

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DTS 96/24

5.1ch

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio*

7.1ch

× a

DTS-HD Master Audio*

7.1ch

× a

DSD*

Multi-Channel Linear PCM*

5.1ch

7.1ch

× a

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

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

1: Installing speakers

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

Examples of speaker system configuration

7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers

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

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

7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers

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

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

5.1 channel speaker system

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

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

Recommended speaker placement

7.1 channel speaker system

• The angle A shown in the illustration

should be the same.

• If you cannot place the speakers at the

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

• Install the front high speakers at a position as

near as possible to the wall in front of the seating position and behind the speakers. The position should be at an angle of 25 to 30 degrees and at a height of 180 to 200 cm (190 cm is recommended). When you use a screen, arrange them slightly to the side of each end of the screen.

6.1 channel speaker system

• Place the surround back speaker behind the

seating position.

Getting Started

Tip

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

Connecting speakers

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

or or

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

FRONT B terminals

2) 4)

3) 4)

If you have an additional front speaker

system, connect them to the FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speaker system you are using with SPEAKERS on the front panel (page 10).

If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 L terminals.

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

You can connect both the surround back speakers and the front high speakers. However, sound cannot be output from the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. You can set whether or not to output sound from the front high speakers using “Sound Field Mode” (page 71). However, “Sound Field Mode” may not work, depending on the sound field setting or input signals.

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

Tip

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

Getting Started

Loosen

Tighten

Speaker cord connection tool

ZONE 2 connection

Only if you do not use surround back speakers and front high speakers, you can assign the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals F and G to the speakers of the zone 2. Set the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals to “Zone 2 Speaker” in “Speaker Connection” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 94). See “Using Multi-zone Features” (page 74) for details on connection and operation in zone 2.

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

If you connect the receiver to an Audio Return Channel (ARC)-compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI cable, this connection is not necessary.

Video signals

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

Audio signals Video signals

or or

TV monitor without an HDMI jack

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

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

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI

cable.

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TV type Audio Return Channel

(ARC)

HDMI equipped Compatible* E –

Incompatible EA or B**

Non-HDMI equipped – D or CA or B**

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

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

Required cable (cord)

Video Audio

Notes

• If you connect the TV to the receiver using video

cord, set “Playback Resolution” to “480i/576i” (page 101).

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

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

3: Connecting the video equipment

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

To connect equipment with HDMI jacks

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

DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player

Video/audio signals

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

* You can connect any equipment with HDMI

output jacks to the HDMI IN jacks of the receiver.

To connect equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks

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

Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD player

Audio signals Video signals

or or

AB C D

Getting Started

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

* When you connect equipment with an optical

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

Connections required for playing video games

PlayStation 3 (video game with an HDMI jack)

Video/audio signals

BC D

Audio signals Video signals

Video game without an HDMI jack

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

* When you connect equipment with an optical digital jack, set “Audio Input Assign” in the Input Settings

menu (page 82).

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

Video game type Required cable (cord)

Video Audio

HDMI equipped* A –

Non-HDMI equipped DB or C**

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

connecting the video game with an HDMI cable. ** If you want to output multi-channel surround sound from the receiver, use B for the audio connection

Notes

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Getting Started

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

Satellite tuner, Cable box with an HDMI jack

Video/audio signals

BC D E

Audio signals Video signals

or or

Satellite tuner, Cable box without an HDMI jack

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

* When you connect equipment with an optical digital jack, set “Audio Input Assign” in the Input Settings

menu (page 82).

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

Getting Started

Satellite tuner/cable box type

HDMI equipped* A –

Non-HDMI equipped E or DB or C**

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

by connecting the satellite tuner/cable box with an HDMI cable. ** If you want to output multi-channel surround sound from the receiver, use B for the audio connection

Required cable (cord)

Video Audio

Notes

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Connections required for watching content recorded on video tapes

VCR

Audio signals Video signals

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

Connections required for watching content via a camcorder

Getting Started

To the VIDEO 2 IN jacks

Camcorder without an

HDMI jack

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

Video/audio signals

Camcorder with an HDMI jack

HDMI features

• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD, and Linear PCM. For details, see “Digital audio formats supported by the receiver” (page 21).

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

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

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

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

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.

Note on using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable

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

4: Connecting the audio equipment

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

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

CD player, Super Audio CD player

Getting Started

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

Tip

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

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

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

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

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

Connections required for listening to content recorded on MDs or cassette tapes

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

MD deck, Tape deck

Getting Started

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

Notes

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

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

Connections required for listening to the radio

AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Notes

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

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

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

5: Connecting to the network

If you have an Internet connection, you can connect this receiver to the Internet as well, through the wired LAN connection.

System requirements

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

A Broadband line connection

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

Modem

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

Router

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

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

Getting Started

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.

• 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.

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.

Internet Modem

Router

LAN cable

(not supplied)

Note

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

Computer

LAN cable (not supplied)

6: Preparing the receiver and the remote control

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

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

AC IN terminal

To the wall outlet

AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied)

Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

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

To save the power in standby mode

Set “Control for HDMI” (page 103), “Pass Through” (page 103), “Network Standby” (page 105) and “RS232C Control” (page 108) to “Off,” and turn off the power for zone 2. If “Control for HDMI” (page 103), “Pass Through” (page 103), or “Network Standby” (page 105) is set to “On,” or the power for zone 2 is turned on, the lamp above ?/1 lights up in amber.

Note

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

Performing initial setup operations (clearing all memorized settings)

Getting Started

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.

Turning on the receiver

?/1

Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to revert back to the factory default settings.

?/1

TONE MODE

2CH/A.DIRECT

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1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down the TONE

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

3 Release the TONE MODE and

2CH/A.DIRECT after a few seconds.

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

Note

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

Inserting batteries into the remote control

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAL041 remote control. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

• When you replace or remove the batteries, the programmed codes may be cleared. If this happens, program the remote control codes again (page 118).

RM-AAL041

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

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

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

7: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup

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

* If the EULA screen does not appear, display the

EULA screen from “EULA” in the System Settings menu, then confirm and agree to the EULA.

Notes

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

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

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.

When you connect two subwoofers to the receiver

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

Getting Started

Notes on Speaker Settings (Auto Calibration)

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

Confirm active subwoofer setup

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

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

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

Notes on the speaker impedance

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

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

• 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 “Speaker Impedance” to “8 Ω” in the Speaker Settings menu.

– For other types of speakers in other

configurations:

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Set “Speaker Impedance” to “4 Ω” in the Speaker Settings menu.

To select 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).

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

To set up the receiver manually

See “Adjusting Settings” (page 90).

To cancel the measurement process

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

A+B/OFF)

– Connecting headphones

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

8: Setting up connected equipment

9: Preparing a computer to use as a server

Getting Started

To output multi-channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment. For a Sony Blu-ray Disc Player, check that “Audio (HDMI),” “DSD Output Mode,” “Dolby Digital,” and “DTS” are set to “Auto,” “On,” “Dolby Digital,” and “DTS,” respectively (as of September 1, 2011). For a PlayStation 3, check that “BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)” and “BD Audio Output Format (Optical Digital)” are set to “Bitstream” (with system software version

3.70). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.

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 server function.

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

Windows Media Windows 7.

Player 12 bundled with

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 control.

Using the menu

1 Switch the input of the TV to the

input to which the receiver is connected.

2 Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Press B/b repeatedly to select

the menu you want, then press

to enter the menu mode.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

RETURN/

EXIT O

V/v/B/b,

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

HOME

Example: When you select “Watch.”

Tip

When “z Option” appears in the lower right portion of the screen, you can display the option menus by pressing TOOLS/OPTIONS and select a related function without reselecting the menu.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

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

Overview of the main menus

Menu Description

Watch Selects the video or photo

source to be input to the receiver, or the video or photo content to be delivered via Internet video or a home network (page 50).

Listen Selects the music source to

be input to the rece iver, or the music content to be delivered via Internet video or a home network (page 50).

Favorites Displays the Internet content

added to the Favorites List. You can save up to 18 favorite Internet content items (page 54).

Easy Automation Enables you to save various

settings with the receiver and recalling the settings all at one time (page 84).

Sound Effects Enables you to enjoy sound

development provided by various Sony proprietary technologies or functions (page 67).

Settings You can adjust the settings of

the receiver (page 90).

Getting Started

Enjoying images/sound

Enjoying images/sound from the connected equipment

V/v/B/b,

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

HOME

4 Press MASTER VOL +/– to

adjust the volume.

Tips

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

• To turn the volume up or down quickly – Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob quickly. – Press and hold the MASTER VOL +/– button.

• To make fine adjustment – Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob slowly. – Press the MASTER VOL +/– button and release

it immediately.

To activate the muting function

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

To avoid damaging your speakers

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

MASTER

VOL

MUTING

1 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from

the home menu, then press .

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

2 Select the equipment you want,

then press .

3 Turn on the equipment and

start playback.

USB Device/WALKMAN

You can play video/music/photo files on the connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable types of files” (page 140).

1 Connect the USB device to the

(USB) port on the receiver.

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

USB device

Notes

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

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

Enjoying images/sound

2 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from

the home menu, then press .

3 Select “My Video,” “My Music,”

or “My Photo,” then press .

Note

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

4 Select “USB Device,” then

press .

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

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

the file that you want to play.

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

iPhone/iPod

You can enjoy the music/video/photo and charge the battery of an iPhone/iPod via the receiver. For details on the compatible iPhone/iPod models with this function, see page 56.

4 Select “iPod (front),” then press

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

Note

You cannot use headphones during playback.

1 Connect the iPhone/iPod to the

(USB) port on the receiver.

iPhone/iPod (not supplied)

Apple Composite AV Cable (not supplied)

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

the file that you want to play.

The image or sound from the iPhone/iPod is played back on the receiver. You can operate the iPhone/iPod using the buttons on the remote control (page 56). For operation details of the iPhone/iPod, also refer to the operating instructions of the iPhone/iPod.

2 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from

the home menu, then press .

3 Select “My Video,” “My Music,”

or “My Photo,” then press .

Note

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

DLNA

Internet video

You can play video/music/photo files on other DLNA-certified devices by connecting them to your home network.

1 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from

the home menu, then press .

2 Select “My Video,” “My Music,”

or “My Photo,” then press .

Note

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

3 Select the DLNA server icon,

then press .

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

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

the file that you want to play.

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

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

1 Connect the receiver to a

network (page 41).

2 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from

the home menu, then press .

3 Select “Internet Video,”

“Internet Music” or “Internet Photo,” then press .

The Internet content screen appears.

Note

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

4 Select an Internet content

provider icon, then press .

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

Note

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

Enjoying images/sound

To use the control panel

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

A Control display

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

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B Playing status bar

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

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

Registering your favorite content

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

1 Display the Internet content

screen.

2 Select an Internet content

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

3 Select “Add to Favorites,” then

press .

Item Details

Remove from Favorites

IP Content Noise Reduction

Removes Internet content from the Favorites List.

Adjusts the picture quality of Internet video content.

To remove content from Favorites List

Press FAVORITES.

The Favorites List appears.

2 Select an Internet content provider icon

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

3 Select “Remove from Favorites,” then

press .

Available options

Item Details

Favorites List Displays the Favorites List.

Add to Favorites Adds Internet content to the

Favorites List.

FM/AM

SIRIUS

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 40).

1 Select “Listen” from the home

menu, then press .

2 Select “FM/AM,” then press .

FM/AM screen

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

A Band switch (page 58) B Frequency indication (page 58) C Preset station list (page 59) D Preset station name (page 59)

You can listen to the satellite radio. Before operation, make sure you have connected a satellite radio tuner to the receiver and prepare to listen to the satellite radio (page 61, 61).

1 Select “Listen” from the home

menu, then press .

2 Select “SIRIUS,” then press .

SIRIUS screen

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

A Preset number (page 63) B Channel number (page 62) C Channel name (page 62) D Category name (page 62) E Information

Indicates various information, such as artist, song title, etc.

Enjoying images/sound

Enjoying an iPhone/iPod

Playing files on an iPhone/iPod

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

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

Compatible models are as follows:

•iPod touch iPod touch 4th generation/iPod touch 3rd generation/iPod touch 2nd generation/iPod touch 1st generation

• iPod nano iPod nano 6th generation/iPod nano 5th generation (video camera)/iPod nano 4th generation (video)/iPod nano 3rd generation (video)/iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)/iPod nano 1st generation

•iPod iPod 5th generation (video)/iPod classic

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

To operate the iPhone/iPod using the remote control

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

For “My Video”/“My Music”

Press Operation

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

chapter (if any).

For “My Photo”

Press Operation

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

DISPLAY Turns the backlight on (or extends

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

RETURN/ EXIT O, B

V/v Selects the previous/next item.

, b Enters the selected item.

Notes

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

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

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

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

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

Tips

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

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

it for 30 seconds).

Returns to previous display/folder hierarchy on iPhone/iPod.

Returns to previous screen of the receiver’s GUI.

Playing via a Network

Playing files on a home network (DLNA)

This receiver can be used as a player and renderer.

• Server: Stores and sends files.

• Player: Receives and plays files from the server.

• Renderer: Receives and plays files from the server, and can be operated by another

Preparations for using the DLNA function

• Connect the receiver to your home network

(page 41).

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

device (controller).

• Controller: Operates the renderer component.

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

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

Computer

(server, controller)

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

Note

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

Tip

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

Player 12 that comes

This receiver

(renderer)

Playing via a Network

Tuning

Tuning to a station automatically (Auto Tuning)

Listening to FM/AM radio

SHIFT

Numeric

buttons

Toggling between FM and AM radio

Select “Listen” from the home

menu, then press .

D.TUNING

V/v/B/b,

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

HOME

1 Select the frequency indication

on the FM/AM screen.

2 Press V/v.

V scans from lower to higher frequency

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

In case of poor FM stereo reception

Tune in the station you want to listen to

using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning (page 58), or select the preset station you want (page 59).

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “STEREO/MONO,” 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 remote control.

2 Select “FM/AM,” then press .

The FM/AM screen appears.

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

“AM,” then press .

1 Press SHIFT, then press

D.TUNING on the FM/AM screen.

2 Press the numeric buttons to

enter the frequency, then press

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

Tips

• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna

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

• The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.

– FM band 100 kHz – AM band 10 kHz* * The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 60).

If you cannot tune to a station

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

Programming FM/AM radio stations

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

1 Tune to the station that you

want to program using Auto Tuning (page 58) or Direct Tuning (page 58).

In case of poor FM stereo reception, switch the FM reception mode (page 58).

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to program

another station.

You can store stations as follows:

• FM band: FM1 to FM30

• AM band: AM1 to AM30

Tuning to preset stations

1 Select “Listen” from the home

menu, then press .

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

the list, then press .

Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.

To name preset stations (Name Input)

Select the preset number on which you

want to name.

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Name Input,” then press .

The soft keyboard appears on the screen.

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

character one by one to enter the name.

5 Select “Enter,” then press .

The name you entered is registered.

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3 Select “Set Preset,” then press

4 Select a preset number, then

press .

The station is stored as the selected preset number.

To cancel naming input

Press RETURN/EXIT O or HOME.

Changing the AM tuning scale

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

?/1

TUNING MODE

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down TUNING

MODE, press ?/1 on the receiver.

3 Change the current AM tuning

scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).

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

Available options

Item Details

STEREO/MONO Switches the FM reception

mode to stereo or mono.

Set Preset Stores a radio station on a

specific preset number.

Name Input Names a preset station.

Listening to the satellite radio

To listen to satellite radio on your Sirius-

receiver, you’ll need to add a Sirius

Ready satellite radio tuner (sold separately). Sirius satellite radio service is available to residents of the United States (except Alaska and Hawaii), Puerto Rico (with coverage limitations) and Canada.

Only SiriusXM brings you more of what you love, all in one place. Get over 130 channels, including an incredible variety of commercialfree music channels from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Hip-Hop and Jazz to Classical and much more. You also get the best professional and college sports, including play-by-play and expert sports talk and analysis, plus exclusive entertainment, talk, comedy, family programming and news from your most trusted sources.

After you purchase a Sirius tuner, you’ll need to activate and subscribe to the service to listen to satellite radio. Easy-to-follow installation and set-up instructions are provided with the satellite tuners.

Packages for Sirius Tuners

Sirius Select

Over 130 channels including a selection of premium programming like 2 channels of Howard Stern, every NFL game, every NASCAR

Sirius Premier

Over 140 channels including everything the Select package offers, plus additional premium programming like Oprah Radio MLB Network Radio™, NHL games, Opie & Anthony and more.

race, Martha Stewart and more.

and NBA

Family friendly packages are also available to restrict channels that feature mature programming.

To subscribe to a Sirius package, U.S. customers (including Puerto Rico) should visit www.siriusxm.com or call 1-888-539-7474. Canadian customers should visit www.sirius.ca. All programming packages may not be available in Canada.

Connecting a satellite radio tuner

Preparing to listen to the satellite radio

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.

V/v/B/b,

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

HOME

Checking the ID number

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

2 Select “SIRIUS,” then press . 3 Select “All Categories,” then

press .

4 Select the channel 0, then press

5 Check the Sirius ID on the TV

screen and write it in the space provided here.

Sirius ID:_________________________

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

Checking receiving conditions (Antenna Aiming)

1 Select “Listen” from the home

menu, then press .

2 Select “SIRIUS,” then press . 3 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

Selecting a channel of the satellite radio

SHIFT

4 Select “Antenna Aiming,” then

press .

The Antenna Aiming screen appears.

5 While checking the quality of

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

To exit the menu

Press RETURN/EXIT O or HOME.

D.TUNING

V/v/B/b,

HOME

Selecting a channel by category (Category Mode)

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

1 Select “Listen” from the home

menu, then press .

2 Select “SIRIUS,” then press .

3 Select the category, then press

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

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

4 Select the channel, then press

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

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

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

1 Select “Listen” from the home

menu, then press .

2 Select “SIRIUS,” then press . 3 Press SHIFT, then press

D.TUNING.

4 Press the numeric buttons to

enter the channel number, then press .

The selected channel is tune in.

V/v/B/b,

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

HOME

1 Select a channel you want to

preset using Category Mode (page 62) or Direct Tuning (page 63).

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

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Presetting satellite radio 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.

3 Select “Set Preset,” 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.

continued

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset

another channel.

You can store channels from 1 to 30.

SHIFT

Selecting preset channels

1 Select “Listen” from the home

menu, then press .

2 Select “SIRIUS,” then press . 3 Select “Presets,” then press

4 Select the preset number from

the preset list, then press .

You can select stored preset channels from 1 to 30.

Note

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

Restricting access to specific channels

(Parental Lock)

You can restrict access to certain channels using your own lock code. When you select a channel using Category Mode, locked channels are skipped. The lock code is set to “0000” as the default. Change the lock code before you use this function for the first time. See “To change the lock code (Lock Code)” (page 65).

Numeric

buttons

V/v/B/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

1 Select a channel you want to

lock using Category Mode (page 62) or Direct Tuning (page 63).

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Parental Lock,” then

press .

4 Select “ON,” then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” and the soft numerical keyboard appear.

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

your 4-digit lock code.

6 Select “ENTER,” then press

to enter the lock code.

“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.

To change the lock code (Lock Code)

Select “Listen” from the home menu,

then press .

2 Select “SIRIUS,” then press .

3 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

4 Select “Lock Code,” then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” and the soft numerical keyboard appear.

5 Press V/v/B/b and to select your 4-

digit lock code.

6 Select “ENTER,” then press to

enter the lock code.

“Enter a new lock code.” and the soft numerical keyboard appear.

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter a new 4-

digit lock code.

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

8 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to reenter the

new lock code.

“The lock code has been changed.” appears and the lock code is changed.

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Parental Lock,” then press .

4 Select “OFF,” then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” and the soft numerical keyboard appear.

5 Press V/v/B/b and to select your 4-

digit lock code.

6 Select “ENTER,” then press to

enter the lock code.

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

Notes

• You cannot set individual lock codes for each channel.

• 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.

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To listen to the locked channels

Select a locked channel you want to

listen to using Direct Tuning (page 63).

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

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 63).

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 UPDT]

Loading [LOADING]

[––– ––] 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.

The display for the Sirius satellite radio feature is being prepared.

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.

Enjoying Sound Effects

Selecting the sound field

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

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

Playing back with 2-channel sound

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

2CH mode Effect

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

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

To listen to music through headphones connected to the receiver

Sound field Effect

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoying Sound Effects

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. mode Effect

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

effects.

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

Tip

We usually recommend “A.F.D. Auto.”

Enjoying a surround effect for movies

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

Sound field Effect

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

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 can expand a source

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 “About the effect type for HD-D.C.S.” (page 69).

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.

sound into up to 7.1 channels to which a vertical component is applied, and gives a dimension of presence and depth. “PLIIz Height” is the same sound field as that is described on page 70. You can adjust the gain level for “PLIIz Height.” For details, see “About the gain level for PLIIz Height” (page 71).

format is enhanced to 7 channels.

About the effect type for HDD.C.S.

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

x Dynamic

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

x Theater

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

Enjoying Sound Effects

x Studio

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

Enjoying a surround effect for music

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

Sound field Effect

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

True Concert Mapping A Reproduces the sound characteristics of a concert hall in Amsterdam,

True Concert Mapping B Reproduces the sound characteristics of a concert hall in Vienna, Austria,

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 can expand a source

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

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

Netherlands, which features a large sound stage produced by reflectivity.

which features resonant and unique reverberative sound.

This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.

normal stereo sources such as CDs.

sound into up to 7.1 channels to which a vertical component is applied, and gives a dimension of presence and depth. “PLIIz Height” is the same sound field as that is described on page 68. You can adjust the gain level for “PLIIz Height.” For details, see “About the gain level for PLIIz Height” (page 71).

format is enhanced to 7 channels. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

About the gain level for PLIIz Height

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

x Low

No gain will be applied.

x Mid

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

x High

+5 dB will be applied.

Sound Field Mode

Lets you set whether or not to output sound from the front high speakers. This function is available when one of the following sound fields is selected, and the speaker pattern is set so that there are front high speakers. – HD-D.C.S. – Berlin Philharmonic Hall – True Concert Mapping A/B – Jazz Club – Live Concert –Stadium –Sports

Notes on the sound fields

• You cannot select “2ch Analog Direct” when

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

• “Multi Stereo” does not work when multi-

channel audio signals are being received.

• The sound fields for movie and music may

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

• The receiver may play back signals at lower

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

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

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

• Some speakers or the subwoofer may not

output sound, depending on the sound field setting.

• If there is any noise present, the noise may

be different, depending on the sound field you select.

Enjoying Sound Effects

x Front High

Outputs sound from the speakers, including the front high speakers (factory default setting).

x Standard

Outputs sound from the speakers, except the front high speakers.

Note

Depending on the setting or audio format, sound may not be output from the front high speakers even if you set “Sound Field Mode” to “Front High.”

Using the Sound

Adjusting the equalizer

Optimizer function

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

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Audio Settings,” then

press .

3 Select “Sound Optimizer,” then

press .

4 Select “On,” then press .

The Sound Optimizer function is activated. You can also set the Sound Optimizer function “On” and “Off” using SOUND OPTIMIZER on the remote control and the receiver.

Notes

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

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

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

Bass Treble

Level (dB)

Frequency (Hz)

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Audio Settings,” then

press .

3 Select “Equalizer,” then press

4 Select “Front,” “Center,” “Sur/

SB,” or “Front High,” then press

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

Notes

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

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

Using the Advanced Auto Volume function

You can adjust the volume appropriate to each type of content automatically. This function is useful, for example, when the sound of a commercial is louder than the TV programs.

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Audio Settings,” then

press .

3 Select “Advanced Auto

Volume,” then press .

4 Select “On,” then press .

Notes

• Be sure to reduce the volume level before you turn off this function.

• The Advanced Auto Volume function may not work, depending on the audio format.

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

Enjoying Sound Effects

When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you

Using Multi-zone Features

What you can do with the Multi-zone function

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

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

Making a multi-zone connection

Only signals from equipment connected to the analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2 OUT jacks. No signals are output from equipment connected to only the digital input jacks.

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-DA3700ES

monitor

Remote control

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

another amplifier.

Main zone Zone 2

STR-DA3700ES

IR REMOTE IN

ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT*

ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT

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

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

monitor

Remote control

Using Multi-zone Features

Setting the speakers in zone 2

When the speakers in zone 2 are connected to the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ ZONE 2 terminals of the receiver (page 74), 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. For details, see “Speaker Connection” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 94).

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

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Zone Settings,” then

press .

Parameter Explanation

Fixed The volume control is fixed

to ±0 dB. Recommended when using an equipment with the variable volume control.

Operating the receiver from another zone

(ZONE 2 operations)

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

ZONE

Input

buttons

?/1

SOURCE

3 Select “Zone Setup,” then press

4 Select “Line Out” for “Zone2,”

then press .

5 Select the parameter you want,

then press .

Parameter Explanation

Variable The volume control is set to

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

MASTER

VOL

1 Turn on the amplifier in zone 2.

In the case of illustration 1-1 (page 74), skip this step.

2 Press ZONE.

The remote control switches to zone 2.

3 Press ?/1.

The zone function is activated.

4 Press one of the input buttons

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

For zone 2, analog video and 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 74), adjust the volume using MASTER VOL +/– on the remote control.

• In the case of illustration 1-2

(page 75), adjust the volume using the receiver in zone 2. If you set “Line Out” for “Zone2” to “Variable,” you can also adjust the volume in zone 2 using MASTER VOL +/– on the remote control (page 76).

• 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 one of the zones.

Using Multi-zone Features

To finish the zone 2 operation

Press ZONE, then press ?/1.

Notes

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

• Content via a USB device, iPhone/iPod, a home network, or Internet video is available in zone 2 only when SOURCE is selected.

• You can select either “FM” or “AM” from the main zone or 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.

Using Other Features

Using “BRAVIA” Sync features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?

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

• System Power-Off (page 79)

• One-Touch Play (page 79)

• System Audio Control (page 79)

• Audio Return Channel (ARC) (page 80)

• Scene Select (page 80)

• Home Theater Control (page 80)

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

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

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync

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

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “HDMI Settings,” then

press .

3 Select “Control for HDMI,” then

press .

4 Select “On,” then press .

The Control for HDMI function of the receiver is activated.

5 Turn the Control for HDMI

function of the connected equipment on.

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

6 Repeat step 5 to set the Control

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

Note

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

System Power-Off

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

Press TV, then press AV ?/1.

The TV, receiver and connected equipment 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 condition of the connected equipment, the connected equipment may not be turned off. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.

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

One-Touch Play

When you play back content on the equipment connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection, the receiver is also turned on automatically and is switched to the appropriate HDMI input. When you set and image can be output only from the TV while the receiver remains in standby mode.

“Pass Through” to “On,” sound

Start playback on the playback equipment.

To use the One-Touch Play function of the camcorder

Turn the Control for HDMI function on

for both the receiver and your camcorder.

2 Connect your camcorder to one of the

HDMI IN 1, IN 2, or IN 3 jacks (page 35).

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

Notes

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

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

System Audio Control

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

• The sound of the TV is output from the

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

• When you adjust the TV volume, the System

Audio Control function adjusts the receiver’s volume simultaneously.

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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 based on the System Audio Control settings.

• If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver, the TV will momentarily loose the sound output.

Audio Return Channel (ARC)

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

Scene Select

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

Note

The sound field may not switch depending on the TV.

Correspondence table

Scene setting on the TV Sound field

Cinema HD-D.C.S.

Sports SPORTS

Music Live Concert

Animation A.F.D. Auto

Photo A.F.D. Auto

Game A.F.D. Auto

Graphics A.F.D. Auto

Home Theater Control

If a “Home Theater Control”-compatible TV is connected to the receiver, an icon for Internet based applications appears on the connected TV. You can switch an input of the receiver or switch sound fields by using your TV’s remote control. You can also adjust the level of the center speaker or the subwoofer, or adjust the settings of “Sound Optimizer” (page 72), “Dual Mono” (page 97), or “A/V Sync” (page 98). To use the Home Theater Control function, your TV must be able to access a broadband service. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.

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. If you use this function while “Control for HDMI” is set to “On,” the input of the receiver is switched in accordance with the operation of the connected equipment, even when the receiver is in standby mode. When you activate this function, make the settings for “Pass Through” following the steps below.

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “HDMI Settings,” then

press .

3 Select “Pass Through,” then

press .

4 Select the parameter you want,

then press .

Parameter Explanation

On When the receiver is in the

standby mode, the receiver outputs HDMI 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 equipment’s source on the TV. This setting saves power in the standby mode, compared with the “On” setting.

Switching between digital and analog audio

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

Input button s

INPUT MODE

1 Select the input source using

the input buttons.

Using Other Features

2 Press 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), the digital optical audio signals are selected. If the Control for HDMI functions of both the receiver and the TV are not activated, the Audio Return Channel (ARC) does not work.

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

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

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

Notes

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

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

Using other video/audio input jacks

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

4 Select the audio and/or video

signals you want to assign to each input.

Notes

• If you assign an input to any of the HDMI IN 1 to IN 5 jac ks in “Video In put Assign” or “Audio Input Assign,” the same HDMI input jack is assigned to both the video input and audio input. If you want to assign an HDMI IN jack to either the video input or audio input, first assign an input to any of the HDMI IN 1 to IN 5 jacks in “Video Input Assign” or “Audio Input Assign.” Then, set the assignment of an HDMI IN jack to “None” in either “Video Input Assign” or “Audio Input Assign,” for whichever one you do not want to assign an HDMI IN jack to.

• When you operate the receiver without using the GUI, you can change the assignment of an HDMI IN jack using “H.V. ASSIGN” or “H.A. ASSIGN” in “INPUT” (page 113).

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

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

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Input Settings,” then

press .

3 Select “Video Input Assign” or

“Audio Input Assign,” then press .

Input name

Assignable video input jacks

Assignable audio input jacks

Component1 (BD/DVD) a* aaaa – aa

Component2 (SAT/CATV)

HDMI1 (GAME) aa* aaa – aa

HDMI2 (SAT/CATV

HDMI3 (VIDEO 1) aaaa* a – aa

HDMI4 (SA-CD/CD) aaaaa – aa*

HDMI5 (BD/DVD) a* aaaa – aa

Optical1 (VIDEO 1) aaaa* a – aa

Optical2 (TV) aaaaaa* aa

Optical3 (MD/TAPE) aaaaa – a* a

Coaxial1 (SA-CD/CD) aaaaa – aa*

HDMI1 (GAME) aa* aaa – aa

HDMI2 (SAT/CATV

HDMI3 (VIDEO 1) aaaa* a – aa

HDMI4 (SA-CD/CD) aaaaa – aa*

HDMI5 (BD/DVD) a* aaaa – aa

BD/DVD GAME SAT/

aaa* aa – aa

)

aaa* aa – aa

)

aaa* aa – aa

* factory default setting

Notes

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

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

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

• You can assign multiple inputs with the same HDMI IN jack. However, if you use the One-Touch Play function on the equipment connected to the HDMI IN jack, the previous input, in its original input sequence, is preferentially selected.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TV MD/

CATV

TAP E

SA-CD/

Using Other Features

Operating the receiver using a smartphone

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

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

(Easy Automation)

You can save various settings with the receiver all at one time, and recall the settings and apply them to the receiver easily. For example, by saving the settings in the “1: Movie” scene as follows, you can switch the settings of the receiver all at one time by a simple, one-touch operation without switching each setting for “Input,” “Calibration Type,” and “Sound Field,” individually.

Setting item Value set for “1: Movie”

Input BD/DVD

Calibration Type Engineer

Sound Field HD-D.C.S.

EASY AUTOM ATI ON

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

Setting item

Input

Tuner Preset

Sound Field

Sleep No

Vo l um e N o

Speaker No

Party Mode No

A/V Sync No

Calibration Type

Digital Legato Linear

Sound Optimizer

Sound Field Mode

Equalizer (Front)

Equalizer (Center)

Equalizer (Surround)

Equalizer (Front High)

* You can select “Tuner Preset” only when “FM,”

“AM,” or “SIRIUS” is selected for “Input.”

Default value

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

BD/DVD SA-CD/CDNo

No Change

HDD.C.S.

Change

No Change

Berlin Philharmonic Hall

No Change

Change

No Change

Multi Stereo

Off 30 min.

–10 dB –30 dB

No Change

On No

No Change

Off On

No Change

Change

No Change

Recall the settings saved to the Scene

1 Select “Easy Automation” from

the home menu, then press .

2 Select a Scene you want, then

press .

Save the settings to a Scene

1 Select “Easy Automation” from

the home menu, then press .

2 Select a Scene for which you

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

3 Select the menu you want, then

press .

Menu Explanation

Edit Saved Scene Allows you to customize and save

Import Current Settings

Notes

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

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

the settings to suit your preferences.

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

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Tip

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

Using the sleep timer

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

AMPSHIFT

SLEEP

1 Press AMP.

The receiver can be operated using the remote control.

2 Press SHIFT, then press

SLEEP.

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

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

Recording using the receiver

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

Recording with a video equipment

1 Select “Watch” from the home

menu, then press .

Recording with an audio equipment

You can record with an audio equipment using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your MD deck or tape deck.

1 Select “Listen” from the home

menu, then press .

2 Select the playback equipment,

then press .

3 Prepare the playback

equipment for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

4 Prepare the recording

equipment.

Insert a blank MD or tape into the recording deck and adjust the recording volume level.

5 Start recording on the

recording deck, then start the playback equipment.

Using Other Features

2 Select the playback equipment,

then press .

3 Prepare the equipment for

playing.

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

4 Prepare the recording

equipment.

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

5 Start recording on the

recording equipment, then start the playback equipment.

Switching the command mode of the receiver and the remote control

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

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

Switching the command mode of the remote control

RM SET

SHIFT

?/1

AMP

Switching the command mode of the receiver

2CH/A.DIRECT?/1

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down 2CH/

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

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

1, 2

ZONE

ENT/ MEM

1 Press ?/1 while pressing RM

SET UP.

The AMP and ZONE buttons flash.

2 Press AMP.

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

3 Press the numeric button 1 or 2

while the AMP button is flashing.

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

4 Press ENT/MEM.

The AMP button flashes twice, then the command mode setting process is completed.

Using a bi-amplifier connection

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

To connect speakers

Front speaker

(R)

Front speaker

(L)

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

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

• When you operate the receiver without using the GUI, set “SB ASSIGN” to “BI-AMP” in “SPEAKER” (page 112).

Using Other Features

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

To set up speakers

For details, see “Speaker Connection” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 94).

Notes

• You cannot use the FRONT B terminals for a bi-

amplifier connection.

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

Adjusting Settings

2 Select the menu item you want,

then press to access the menu item.

Using the setting menu

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

V/v/B/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

HOME

Example: When you select “Audio Settings.”

3 Select the parameter you want,

then press to enter.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

Press HOME.

1 Select “Settings” from the

home menu, then press to enter the menu mode.

The setting menu list appears on the TV screen.

Setting menu list

Settings Easy Setup

(page 93)

Speaker Settings (page 93)

Audio Settings (page 97)

Video Settings (page 100)

HDMI Settings (page 102)

Input Settings (page 103)

Auto Calibration

Auto Calibration Setup Position

Automatic Phase Matching

Speaker Connection

Speaker Setup

Tes t Tone

Speaker Impedance

Distance Unit

Digital Legato Linear

Sound Optimizer

Equalizer

Advanced Auto Volume

Subwoofer Muting

Dual Mono

Dynamic Range Compressor

(Input name)

A/V Sync

Decode Priority

Sound Field

Sound Field Mode

Resolution

Playback Resolution

3D Output Settings

TV Type

Screen Format

(Input name)

Subwoofer Level

Subwoofer Low Pass Filter

Audio Out

Control for HDMI

Pass Through

Input Edit

Audio Input Assign

Video Input Assign

Calibration Type

Name In

Adjusting Settings

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Network Settings (page 104)

Internet Services Settings (page 105)

Zone Settings (page 106)

System Settings (page 107)

Network Update (page 108)

Internet Settings

Connection Server Settings

Renderer Options

Renderer Access Control

External Control

Network Standby

Parental Control Password

Parental Control Area Code

Internet Video Parental Control

Internet Video Unrated

Zone Control

Zone Setup

Language

Auto Standby

Settings Lock

RS232C Control

Software Update Notification

Initialize Personal Information

System Information

EULA

Easy Setup

Speaker Settings

Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings. Follow the on-screen instructions (page 45).

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

Auto Calibration

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

Note

The measurement results will be overwritten and saved on the currently selected position.

Auto Calibration Setup

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

Adjusting Settings

Position

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

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

•Pos.1

•Pos.2

•Pos.3

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To set a compensation type for the speakers

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

1 Select the “Position” for which you want

to set the speaker compensation type, then press .

2 Select the “Calibration Type” you want,

then press .

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

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

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

•Off Sets the Auto Calibration EQ to off.

Note

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

To name the Position

1 Select the “Position” for which you want

to name, then press .

2 Select “Name In,” then press .

The soft keyboard appears on the screen.

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

character one by one.

4 Select “Finish,” then press .

Automatic Phase Matching

Lets you set the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function in the D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function (page 93).

x OFF

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

x AUTO

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

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – “OFF” is selected for the calibration type

(page 93). – Analog audio signals are input. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

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

Speaker Connection

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

speaker system you are using

– Settings for the SURROUND BACK/

FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals for a biamplifier connection or a zone 2 connection (“SB Assign”)

Note

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

Speaker Setup

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

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

To adjust the speaker level

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

1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the level, then press .

2 Select “Level,” then press .

You can adjust the level from –20 dB to +10dB in 0.5dB intervals. For the front left/right speakers, you can adjust the balance on either side. You can adjust the front left level from FL–10.0 dB to FL+10.0 dB in 0.5 dB intervals. You can also adjust the front right level from FR–10.0 dB to FR+10.0 dB in 0.5 dB intervals.

To adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker

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

1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the distance, then press .

2 Select a “Distance,” then press .

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

To adjust the size of each speaker

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

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

To adjust the crossover frequency of each speaker

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

1 Select “Crossover Frequency,” then

press .

2 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the crossover frequency.

3 Set the crossover frequency of the

selected speaker.

Note

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

Adjusting Settings

1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the size, then press .

2 Select a “Size,” then press .

Test Tone

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

To output a test tone from each speaker

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

3 Adjust “Level,” then press .

To output the source sound from adjacent speakers

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

1 Select “Phase Audio,” then press .

The Phase Audio screen appears.

1 Select “Test Tone,” then press .

The Test Tone screen appears.

2 Adjust the parameter, then press .

•Off

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

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

* “SB” appears when only one surround back

speaker is connected.

You can select which speakers will output the test tone.

3 Adjust “Level,” then press .

To output a test tone from adjacent speakers

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

1 Select “Phase Noise,” then press .

The Phase Noise screen appears.

2 Adjust the parameter, then press .

•Off

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

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

surround back speaker is connected.

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

2 Adjust the parameter, then press .

•Off

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

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

surround back speaker is connected.

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

3 Adjust “Level,” then press .

Speaker Impedance

Lets you set the speaker impedance. For details, see “7: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup” (page 45).

x 4 Ω

x 8 Ω

Distance Unit

Lets you select the unit of measurement for setting distances.

x meter

The distance is displayed in meters.

x feet

The distance is displayed in feet.

Audio Settings

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

Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.)

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

x OFF

Equalizer

Lets you adjust the bass and treble level for each speaker (page 72).

Advanced Auto Volume

Lets you turn the Advanced Auto Volume function on or off (page 73).

x Off

x On

Adjusting Settings

x Auto 1

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

x Auto 2

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

Notes

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

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

of other than 44.1 kHz are being received.

– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby

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

Sound Optimizer

Lets you turn the sound optimizer function on or off (page 72).

x Off

x On

Subwoofer Muting

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

x Off

The SUBWOOFER jacks output signals.

x On

The SUBWOOFER jacks do not output signals.

Dual Mono

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

x Main/Sub

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

x Main

Sound of the main language will be output.

x Sub

Sound of the sub language will be output.

Dynamic Range Compressor

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

Notes

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

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

x Off

The dynamic range is not compressed.

x Auto

The dynamic range is compressed automatically.

x On

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

A/V Sync (Synchronizes audio and video output)

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

x HDMI Auto

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

x 0 ms – 300 ms

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

Decode Priority (Digital audio input decoding priority)

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

x PCM

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

x Auto

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

Note

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

Sound Field

Lets you select a sound effect applied to input signals. For details, see “Enjoying Sound Effects” (page 67). You can set the function for each input independently.

Sound Field Mode

Lets you set whether or not to output sound from the front high speakers. For details, see “Sound Field Mode” (page 71).

Adjusting Settings

Video Settings

You can adjust settings for video.

Resolution (Converting video signals)

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

x Direct

Lets you output analog video input signals directly.

x Auto

x 480i/576i

“Resolution” menu setting

Direct COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Auto (factory default setting)

480i/576i COMPONENT VIDEO IN

480p/576p COMPONENT VIDEO IN

720p, 1080i COMPONENT VIDEO IN

1080p COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Input from

jacks VIDEO IN jacks – – a

COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

VIDEO IN jacks z

jacks VIDEO IN jacks z

jacks VIDEO IN jacks zz a

jacks VIDEO IN jacks zz

jacks VIDEO IN jacks z – a

Output from

x 480p/576p

x 720p

x 1080i

x 1080p

HDMI OUT

jacks

– a –

zz –

za –

MONITOR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks

MONITOR VIDEO

OUT jack

–

z : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter. a : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.

– : Video signals are not output.

The resolution is set automatically, depending on the connected monitor.

100

When the TV is connected to jacks other than the HDMI jacks, 480i/576i signals are output when “Resolution” is set to “Auto.”

Sony STR-DA3700ES Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Main features of the receiver

Table of Contents

Description and location of parts

Getting Started

Read the following before you connect any equipment

1: Installing speakers

2: Connecting the monitor

3: Connecting the video equipment

4: Connecting the audio equipment

5: Connecting to the network

6: Preparing the receiver and the remote control

7: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup

8: Setting up connected equipment

9: Preparing a computer to use as a server

Guide to on-screen display operation

Enjoying images/sound

Enjoying images/sound from the connected equipment

USB Device/WALKMAN

iPhone/iPod

DLNA

Internet video

FM/AM

SIRIUS

Enjoying an iPhone/iPod

Playing files on an iPhone/iPod

Playing via a Network

Playing files on a home network (DLNA)

Tuning

Listening to FM/AM radio

Listening to the satellite radio

Connecting a satellite radio tuner

Preparing to listen to the satellite radio

Selecting a channel of the satellite radio

Presetting satellite radio channels

Enjoying Sound Effects

Selecting the sound field

Adjusting the equalizer

Using the Advanced Auto Volume function

Using Multi-zone Features

What you can do with the Multi-zone function

Making a multi-zone connection

Setting the speakers in zone 2

Using Other Features

Using “BRAVIA” Sync features

Switching between digital and analog audio

Using other video/audio input jacks

Operating the receiver using a smartphone

Using the sleep timer

Recording using the receiver

Switching the command mode of the receiver and the remote control

Using a bi-amplifier connection

Adjusting Settings

Using the setting menu

Easy Setup

Speaker Settings

Audio Settings

Video Settings