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Multi Channel
AV Receiver
Please read the Quick Setup Guide supplied with the receiver first.
This allows you to understand the connections and operations flow
of the receiver more easily.
Veuillez d’abord lire le guide d’installation rapide fourni avec
l’ampli-tuner. Ceci vous permettra de comprendre le déroulement
des connexions et des opérations du récepteur plus facilement.
4-433-534-12(1)
Operating Instructions US
Mode d’emploi FR
©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
STR-DA5800ES
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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 appliance with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources
(for example, lighted candles).
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and
do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the appliance.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible
AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
Do not expose batteries or appliances with batteryinstalled to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long
as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of the Hot
Surface that may be hot if it is
touched during the normal
operation.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
For customers in the United
States
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear
of the unit. Record these numbers in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
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13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
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14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord
should be connected to the apparatus and the
speakers in accordance with the following
instructions.
1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS.
2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the
speaker cord.
3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and
the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core
of speaker cord by hand. Also disconnect the AC
power cord from the MAINS before
disconnecting the speaker cord from the
apparatus and the speakers.
The following FCC statement
applies only to the version of
this model manufactured for
sale in the U.S.A. Other
versions may not comply with
FCC technical regulations.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and
connectors must be used for connection to host
computers and / or peripherals in order to meet FCC
emission limits.
For the customers in Canada
Properly shielded and grounded cables and
connectors must be used for connection to host
computers and / or peripherals.
About the Lighting Control
Adapter (UWA-C4Z)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment must not be co-located or operated
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to
OET65. This equipment should be installed and
operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more
away from person’s body (excluding extremities:
hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of this device.
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This equipment complies with IC rad iation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and
meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed
and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or
more away from person’s body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DA5800ES (the receiver). Check your model
number by looking at the lower right corner of the
front panel.
• The instructions in this manu al describe mostly the
operation of the receiver with the supplied remote
control. You can also use the buttons or knobs on
the receiver if they have the same or similar names
as those on the remote control.
On Copyrights
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
No’s: 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762,
6,487,535, 6,226,616, 7,212,872, 7,003,467,
7,272,567, 7,668,723, 7,392,195, 7,333,929,
7,548,853 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued and pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, &
DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered
trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio is a
trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes
software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other
countries.
The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver
is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.
These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA &
COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also
belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.
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iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are
of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ®
marks are not specified.
“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that
an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively,
and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device or its
compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod
or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA
CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or
certification marks of the Digital Living Network
Alliance.
license(s) from Microsoft.
Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™ content
access technology to protect their intellectual
property, including copyrighted content. This device
uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReadyprotected content and/or WMDRM-protected
content. If the device fails to properly enforce
restrictions on content usage, content owners may
require Microsoft to revoke the device’s ability to
consume PlayReady-protected content. Revocation
should not affect unprotected content or content
protected by other content access technologies.
Content owners may require you to upgrade
PlayReady to access their content. If you decline an
upgrade, you will not be able to access content that
requires the upgrade.
“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“Android” is a registered trademark or a trademark
of Google Inc.
InstaPrevue™ is a trademark or registered
trademark of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States
and other countries.
The Control4 and the 4ball logos are registered
trademarks of Control4 Corporation. All rights
reserved.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding te chnology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
“BRAVIA” Sync is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
“x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
®
“PlayStation
” is a registered trademark of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks
of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Windows Media is either a registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
This product contains technology subject to certain
intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or
distribution of this technology outside of this
product is prohibited without the appropriate
This product contains software that is subject to the
GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or GNU
Lesser General Public License (“LGPL”). These
establish that customers have the right to acquire,
modify, and redistribute the source code of said
software in accordance with the terms of the GPL or
the LGPL.
For details of the GPL, LGPL and other software
licenses, please refer to “System Settings” t
“Software License” on the “Settings” menu on the
receiver.
The source code for the software used in this product
is subject to the GPL and LGPL, and is available on
the Web. To download, please access the following:
URL: http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux
Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to
any inquiries regarding the content of this source
code.
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Main features of the receiver
Compatible with a variety of connections and formats
Feature Description Page
9.2 channels The receiver can output up to 9.2 channels.
Compatible with various
standards
HDMI (9 in 2 out + 1 zone
out)
Preview for HDMI The receiver allows you to display a live picture-in-picture preview
Network The receiver is equipped with four LAN ports that have switching
USB iPod/iPhone applicable USB port
The receiver supports a bi-amplifier connection of a front speaker.
The receiver is compatible with various audio formats, such as
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD, multi-channel
Linear PCM, FLAC, etc.
The receiver is equipped with 8 HDMI input jacks (of which two,
HDMI IN 2 and IN 3, are the “for AUDIO” jacks wh ich take sound
quality into account) on the back panel, and 1 HDMI jack on the
front panel. You can connect various equipment using an HDMI
connection.
The receiver is compatible with various HDMI standards, such as
Deep Color, “x.v.Color,” or 4K* and 3D transmission, Audio
Return Channel (ARC), etc.
* The HDMI IN 1, IN 2, and IN 9 jacks support 4K transmission.
4K
The receiver can output 4K signals through its HDMI output jacks.
Fast View
You can select an HDMI Input method that is faster than the
normal selection (Fast View). HDMI IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4, and
IN 9 jacks support the Fast View function.
Control for HDMI
You can operate the receiver and other equipment in conjunction
with each other using the Control for HDMI function.
of an HDMI input connected to this receiver. Preview windows
will be displayed only for HDMI IN 1/IN 2/IN 3/IN 4 Input.
You can select each preview HDMI input using the remote control.
(This function is made possible by Silicon Image InstaPrevue™
technology.)
hub functions.
The receiver is compatible with Internet video streaming. 57
The receiver allows you to play back content on a home network
via the DLNA-compliant home network function.
You can easily play back iPod/iPhone content via the receiver
using a USB connection.
You can easily play back content on a USB device/WALKMAN
via the receiver using a USB connection.
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29, 31, 33,
34, 36, 38
37, 88
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Feature Description Page
Multi-zone In addition to the main room, you can enjoy music and video in
another room, different from the content in the main room.
You can output HDMI signals from HDMI IN jacks to the HDMI
ZONE 2 OUT jack.
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Better image and sound quality
Feature Description Page
Image up-conversion The receiver upscales or downscales analog video signals. The
Digital Cinema Auto
Calibration (D.C.A.C.)
function
Sound fields You can select from a variety of sound field modes according to
Raising the center
speaker sounds to an
appropriate height
(Center Speaker Lift Up)
Reproducing front high
speakers virtually
(Virtual Front High)
High quality
reproduction of
compressed audio files
High quality digital
Audio Transmission
System (H.A.T.S.)
function
signals can be upscaled to 4k using an HDMI output jack. The
receiver also upscales or downscales analog video signals for
zone 2.
The receiver is equipped with the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
(D.C.A.C.) function. This function allows you to perform
automatic calibration and settings of audio parameters to produce
optimum sound.
speaker connections or input sources.
The receiver is also provided with the following sound options:
– Three modes to reproduce the sound characteristics of famous
music halls: “Berlin Philharmonic Hall,” “Concertgebouw
Amsterdam,” or “Musikverein Vienna.”
– Two modes to match the position of the sound source to the
screen: “Movie Height,” and “Vocal Height.”
By using the front high speakers, you can lift up the sounds of the
center speaker to an appropriate height on the screen. This function
(Center Speaker Lift Up) allows you to enjoy natural
representation without discomfort.
The receiver can reproduce front high speakers virtually even
when there are no actual front high speakers connected. This
function allows you to reproduce the Center Speaker Lift Up effect
using the front high speakers, as well as reproduce various sound
field features utilizing the front high channels the receiver is
equipped with.
You can play back compressed audio files with high quality using
the D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear) function.
The High quality digital Audio Transmission System (H.A.T.S.)
function transmits signals from a Super Audio CD player
connected via an HDMI connection with high quality.
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Useful functions
Feature Description Page
Easy and accessible
operations
Flexible functions The Sound Optimizer function optimizes audio output in
The receiver is equipped with a GUI (Graphical User Interface).
You can operate the receiver intuitively using a menu displayed on
the TV screen.
You can set the basic settings of the receiver easily using Easy
Setup.
A remote control for operating connected equipment and the
Multi-zone function is supplied with the receiver.
You can recall various settings of the receiver, including lighting
scenes, all at one time with the press of the EASY AUTOMATION
button.
accordance with the volume level.
The A/V Sync function adjusts the time gap between audio output
and the visual display.
The Pass Through function outputs HDMI signals to the TV, even
when the receiver is in standby mode.
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Others
Feature Description Page
Environment-friendly
function
More useful You can operate the receiver using a smartphone equipped with
Lighting Control The receiver allows you to operate Control4-compatible lighting
Universal Remote
Control
The Auto Standby function switches the receiver to standby mode
automatically if you do not operate the receiver for a specific
period of time or when there is no signal input to the receiver.
“ES Remote” application software.*
* Compatible with an iPod touch/iPhone and Android phones
devices. You can turn them on or off, and adjust the lighting level.
You can also register settings combining multiple lighting devices
as a lighting scene.
The receiver allows you to operate your equipment such as a BD/
DVD player with the supplied remote control by registering the
player in advance.
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Table of Contents
Main features of the receiver ........................ 6
Description and location of parts ............... 11
Getting Started
Read the following before you connect any
equipment ..............................................21
1: Installing speakers .................................. 25
2: Connecting the monitor .......................... 29
3: Connecting the video equipment ........... 31
4: Connecting the audio equipment ........... 38
5: Connecting the IR blaster ....................... 43
6: Making connections for using Lighting
Control .................................................. 44
7: Connecting to the network ..................... 45
8: Preparing the receiver and the remote
control ................................................... 46
9: Setting up the receiver using the Easy
Setup .....................................................47
10: Setting up connected equipment .......... 49
11: Preparing a computer to use as
a server .................................................. 50
Guide to on-screen display operation .........50
Enjoying images/sound
Enjoying images/sound from connected
equipment ..............................................52
USB Device/WALKMAN .......................... 53
iPod/iPhone ................................................ 54
Home Network (DLNA) ............................ 55
Internet video ............................................. 57
FM/AM ...................................................... 58
Enjoying Sound Effects
Selecting the sound field ............................ 62
Using the Sound Optimizer function ......... 67
Adjusting the equalizer .............................. 67
Using the Universal Remote
Control Function
Selecting the equipment you want to
operate ...................................................69
Operating the AV equipment ......................69
Turning off all connected equipment
(ROOM OFF) ........................................71
Making Universal Remote Control
settings ...................................................71
Using the Home Automation
Function
Saving various settings for the receiver and
recalling those settings all at one time
(Easy Automation) ................................72
Lighting Control .........................................74
Using Multi-zone Features
What you can do with the Multi-zone
function ..................................................76
Making a multi-zone connection ................76
Setting the speakers in zone 2 ....................80
Setting the HDMI output in zone 2 ............80
Switching the zone setting of the remote
control ....................................................81
Operating the receiver from another zone
(ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations) ..............82
Using Other Features
Using “BRAVIA” Sync features ................84
Switching the monitors that output the HDMI
video signals ..........................................87
Outputting the HDMI signals even when the
receiver is in standby mode
(Pass Through) ......................................87
Switching between digital and analog
audio ......................................................88
Using other video/audio input jacks ...........89
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Preview for HDMI ......................................91
Operating the receiver using
a smartphone ..........................................92
Using the sleep timer ..................................93
Recording using the receiver ......................93
Switching the command mode of the receiver
and the remote control ...........................93
Using a bi-amplifier connection .................95
Reverting back to the factory default
settings ...................................................96
Adjusting Settings
Using the setting menu ...............................97
Easy Setup ................................................100
Speaker Settings .......................................100
Audio Settings ..........................................107
Video Settings ...........................................110
HDMI Settings ..........................................114
Input Settings ............................................116
Network Settings ......................................117
Internet Services Settings .........................118
Home Control Settings .............................119
Zone Settings ............................................120
System Settings ........................................121
Network Update ........................................122
Operating without using the GUI .............123
Additional Information
Precautions ...............................................130
Troubleshooting ........................................131
Specifications ............................................143
Index .........................................................147
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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
Turns the receiver on or off.
The lamp above the button lights up as
follows:
Green: The receiver is turned on.
Amber: The receiver is in standby mode,
and
– “Control for HDMI” (page 115) or
“Network Standby” (page 117) is set to
“On.”
– “Pass Through” (page 115) is set to
“On” or “Auto.”
– The receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 is
turned on.
To open the cover
Slide the cover to the left.
The lamp turns off when the receiver is in
standby mode and the above settings are
off.
B SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF)
(page 48)
C SOUND OPTIMIZER (page 67)
D MEMORY/ENTER, TUNING +/–
(page 61)
E Remote sensor
Receives signals from remote control.
F 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/
HD-D.C.S., MUSIC (page 62, 63)
G Display window (page 13)
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H DIMMER
Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display window.
I DISPLAY MODE (page 129)
J INPUT MODE (page 88)
K HD-D.C.S. lamp (page 63)
Lights up when the HD-D.C.S. sound
field is selected.
CONCERT HALL MODE lamp
(page 65)
Lights up when one of the Berlin
Philharmonic Hall, Concertgebouw
Amsterdam, or Musikverein Vienna
sound fields is selected.
L EASY AUTOMATION 1, 2 (page 72)
M HDMI OUT (A/B/OFF) (page 87)
N PHONES jack
Connects to headphones.
O TON E +/–
Press TONE repeatedly to select the
speaker and range. Then turn the dial to
adjust the bass/middle/treble level of the
speaker.
P AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 100)
Connect the supplied optimizer
microphone for “Auto Calibration” to this
jack.
Q iPod/iPhone ( (USB) port and
VIDEO IN jack) (page 36, 53, 54)
R VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 36)
S MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp
Lights up when multi-channel audio
signals are decoded.
T ZONE SELECT, POWER (page 83)
U INPUT SELECTOR (page 52)
V HDMI IN 9 (VIDEO 2) jack (page 37)
W MASTER VOLUME (page 52)
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Indicators on the display
A SW
Lights up when subwoofer(s) is (are)
connected and the audio signal is output
from the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER
jack(s).
B Playback channel indicator
Indicates the speaker that is designated to
output sound. Shows how the receiver
down-mixes or up-mixes the source
sound, based on the speaker settings.
L
Front Left
R
Front Right
C
Center
LH
Left High
RH
Right High
SL
Surround Left
SR
Surround Right
SBL
Surround Back Left
SBR
Surround Back Right
SB
Surround Back
Example:
Recording format: 5.1
Speaker pattern: 3/0.1
Sound Field: A.F.D. Auto
C INPUT indicator
Lights up to indicate the current input.
AUTO
The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO.”
HDMI
COAX
OPT
MULTI (MULTI CHANNEL INPUT)
ARC (page 88)
D HDMI OUT A/B (page 87)
E SLEEP (page 93)
F MEM
Lights up when the preset memory
function is activated.
G ZONE 2/ZONE 3 (page 76)
H L.F.E.
Lights up when input signals being
played back contain an L.F.E. (Low
Frequency Effects) channel. The L.F.E.
channel signal is actually being
reproduced, the bars underneath the
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letters light up to indicate the level. Since
the L.F.E. signal is not recorded in all
parts of the input signal, the bar indication
will fluctuate (and may turn off) during
playback.
I Speaker system indicator
(page 48)
J BI-AMP (page 95)
K D.C.A.C. (page 100)
Lights up when the measurement results
of the “Auto Calibration” function are
applied.
L D.L.L. (page 107)
M H.A.T.S. (page 115)
N S.OPT.
Lights up when the sound optimizer
function is activated (page 67).
O Tuning indicator
Lights up when the receiver tunes to a
radio station.
ST
Stereo reception
MONO
FM mode is set to the monaural mode.
PRESET
The tuning mode is set to the preset mode.
P VOLUME
Displays the current volume.
Q D.RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated.
R Dolby Digital Surround indicator
Lights up with one of the respective
indicators when the receiver is decoding
the corresponding Dolby Digital format
signals.
;D
Dolby Digital
;D+
Dolby Digital Plus
;D EX
Dolby Digital Surround EX
S 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
T ;TrueHD
Lights up when the receiver is decoding
Dolby TrueHD.
U 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
V A.P.M. (page 102)
Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic
Phase Matching) function is activated.
W EQ
Lights up when the equalizer is activated.
X L-PCM
Lights up when Linear PCM (Pulse Code
Modulation) signals are input.
Y DSD
Lights up when the receiver is receiving
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) signals.
Z DTS(-ES) indicator
Lights up when DTS or DTS-ES signals
are input.
DTS
Lights up when the receiver is decoding
DTS signals.
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DTS-ES
Lights up with one of the following
indicators, depending on the input signal
decoding format.
96/24
DTS 96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit) decoding
DISC
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
MTX
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
wj NEO:X
Lights up when DTS Neo:X Cinema/
Music/Game decoding is activated.
wk V. F H
Lights up when the Virtual Front High
feature is enabled so that the sound output
from the front speakers can be virtually
reproduced, even in an environment
without front L/R speakers.
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Rear panel
A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
OPTICAL IN jacks
(page 29, 33, 34)
COAXIAL IN jacks
(page 32, 39)
HDMI IN/OUT* jacks
(page 29, 31, 33, 34)
B RS232C port
Used for maintenance and service.
C ANTENNA section
AM ANTENNA jack
(page 41)
FM ANTENNA jack
(page 41)
D LAN ports (switching hubs)
(page 45)
E UWA-C4Z
Connect the supplied Lighting Control
Adapter (UWA-C4Z) to this port.
F COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT section (page 29, 32, 34)
, PR IN/OUT* jacks
Y, P
B
G SPEAKERS section (page 27)
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H Control jacks for Sony and other
external equipment
IR REMOTE IN/OUT
jacks (page 76)
Connect an IR repeater (not supplied) to
IN to use the Multi-zone function.
Connect an IR blaster (supplied) to OUT
to use the Universal Remote Control
function.
TRIGGER OUT jacks
(page 120)
Connect to interlock on/off of the power
supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant
equipment.
I VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT
section (page 29, 32, 33, 34, 35)
AUDIO IN/OUT jacks
VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks
AUDIO OUT jacks
VIDEO OUT jack
(page 76)
J AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/OUT jacks
(page 39, 42)
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT
jacks (page 39)
PRE OUT jacks
Connect to an external power amplifier.
* You must connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR
OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input
image (page 29).
ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT jack
(page 78)
An RJ-45 jack used to send a video signal
to the equipment in zone 2. Use a CAT5
cable for the connection. Used for custom
installation. For information on how to
use this jack, consult your dealer.
Attention
Do not use this jack for an Ethernet LAN
connection. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
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Remote control (RM-AAU154)
Use the supplied remote control to operate this
receiver and other equipment.
Note
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
Tip
When the receiver no longer responds to the remote
control, replace all the batteries with new ones.
A ?/1 (on/standby)
Turns the receiver on or off.
B ROOM OFF
Turns all the connected devices in the
room on or off.
C ZONE (page 76)
D AMP
Activates the receiver operation for the
main zone.
E D.TUNING (page 59)
Press SHIFT (wa), then press D.TUNING
to enter direct tuning mode.
F ENT/MEM
Press SHIFT (wa), then press ENT/MEM
to enter the value or track using the
numeric buttons (wd), or press ENT/
MEM, then press the numeric buttons
(wd) to select a preset number to which a
station is stored during tuner operation.
G SEN
Accesses the home page of the Sony
Entertainment Network (SEN), a network
service provided by Sony.
H WATCH, LISTEN (page 52)
I PAGE +/– (page 69)
Allows you to scroll quickly through lists
of media.
J Color buttons
Works according to the guide on the TV
screen.
K AMP MENU (page 123)
L V/v/B/b
Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items.
Then press to enter the selection.
M INFO/OPTIONS (page 51, 58, 61)
Displays and selects items from the
options menu.
The INFO button is mapped to an info
function for certain devices.
N HOME (page 51)
Displays the home menu on the TV
screen.
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1)
1)
1)
O m/M
./>
1)
, x
, z
1)
, X
, N
1) 2)
,
Press the buttons to operate the DVD
player, Blu-ray Disc Player, CD player,
MD deck, tape deck, equipment
connected to the (USB) port or to the
network, or an Internet Video device, etc.
TUNING +/–
Press SHIFT (wa), then press TUNING
+/– to select a station.
PRESET +/–
Press SHIFT (wa), then press PRESET +/
– to select preset stations.
3)
AUDIO
Press SHIFT (wa), then press AUDIO to
select audio format/track.
SUBTITLE
3)
Press SHIFT (wa), then press SUBTITLE
to select the subtitle language when
multilingual subtitles are recorded on a
BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO.
DVR
Press SHIFT (wa), then press DVR to
jump to the DVR capabilities of DVR
capable devices.
3)
B·/·b
Press B·/·b to
– replay the previous scene or fast
forward the current scene.
– skip to the previous or next album when
using an iPod/iPhone.
2)
P CH +
/–
Scans channels on the selected device.
Q SOUND FIELD +/– (page 62, 63, 65),
EASY AUTOMATION 1, 2 (page 72)
R RM SET UP (page 93)
S FAVORITES (page 57)
T LIGHTING (page 74)
U SHIFT
Changes the remote control button
function to activate the buttons printed in
pink.
V Input buttons
Press one of the buttons to select the
equipment you want to use. When you
press any of the input buttons, the receiver
turns on.
*/., #/-
Press SHIFT (wa), then press the buttons.
The special #, -, ., and * keys are used
mostly for HD channel selection.
W Numeric buttons
Press SHIFT (wa), then press numeric
buttons to input numbers.
Press numeric buttons to select channel
numbers of the TV.
X NETFLIX
Accesses the “NETFLIX” online service.
Netflix unlimited membership is
required.
Y GUIDE
Press SHIFT (wa), then press GUIDE to
display the on-screen program guide.
Z DISPLAY
Displays the control panel on the TV
screen when playing back content via
Internet video or a home network.
wj MENU
Brings up a device specific menu on most
devices. For DVD players, the MENU
button takes the user to the DVD menu.
wk RETURN/EXIT O
Returns to the previous menu or exit the
menu.
wl VOL +/– (page 52)
Adjusts the volume of the selected
equipment.
MUTING (page 52)
Turns off the sound of the selected
equipment temporarily.
e; SLEEP (page 93), HDMI OUTPUT
(page 87)
ea DIMMER
Press SHIFT (wa), then press DIMMER
repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the
display window.
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PREVIEW (HDMI) (page 91)
Press PREVIEW (HDMI) to open
picture-in-picture screens to preview
input from four HDMI IN jacks.
1)
See the table on page 70 for information on the
buttons that you can use to control each types of
equipment.
2)
A tactile dot is attached to these buttons (5/VIDEO
2, N, CH +). Use it as a mark of operation.
3)
Functions are available only for a USB input or a
Sony Entertainment Network (SEN).
Note
The above explanations are intended to serve as
examples.
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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 25).
v
Connecting the monitor
See “2: Connecting the monitor” (page 29).
v
Connecting the video equipment
The image quality depends on the connecting jack. See the
illustration on the right. Select the connection according
to the jacks on your equipment.
The receiver has a video conversion function. For details,
see “Function for conversion of video signals” (page 22).
See “3: Connecting the video equipment” (page 31).
Digital Analog
High quality image
v
Connecting the audio equipment
See “4: Connecting the audio equipment” (page 38).
v
Preparing the receiver and the remote control
See “8: Preparing the receiver and the remote control” (page 46).
v
Setting the receiver
See “9: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup” (page 47).
v
Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment
See “10: Setting up connected equipment” (page 49).
Getting Started
For details on a multi-zone connection, see page 76.
For details on a bi-amplifier connection, see page 95.
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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 110).
OUTPUT jack
INPUT jack
HDMI IN a –––
VIDEO IN a* a** a** a
COMPONENT VIDEO IN a* a** a** –
a : Video signals are output.
– : Video signals are not output.
* When “Auto” is selected in “Resolution,” up to 4K up-scaling is enabled.
To enjoy 4K signals, a 4K-compatible monitor must be connected.
** Video signals may not be output, depending on the setting in “Resolution” (page 110).
HDMI OUT A/B
(up to 4K)
Note on converting video
signals
Video signals for which the resolution has
been converted may not be output from the
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks or the HDMI OUT jacks simultaneously.
COMPONENT
VIDEO MONITOR
OUT
(up to 1080i)
MONITOR VIDEO
OUT
To display Closed Caption
Set “Resolution” to “Direct” in the Video
Settings menu when receiving a signal that
supports Closed Captions.
Use the same kind of cords for the input/output
signals.
VIDEO 1 OUT
If you connect equipment to both the
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks and the HDMI OUT jacks, priority is
given to the output from the HDMI OUT jacks.
To connect a recording device
When recording, connect the recording device
to the VIDEO OUT jacks of the receiver.
Connect cords for input and output signals to
Note on Zone 2 HDMI video
output
Only HDMI IN input signals can be output
through the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jack.
the same type of jack, as VIDEO OUT jacks
do not have an up-conversion function.
The HDMI OUT and the MONITOR OUT
jacks cannot be used for recording.
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Digital audio formats supported by the receiver
Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks of the
equipment connected.
This receiver supports the following audio formats.
Connection between the playback equipment and the receiver
Audio format
Maximum number
of channels
COAXIAL/
OPTICAL
HDMI
Getting Started
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital Plus*
Dolby TrueHD*
DTS
DTS-ES
DTS 96/24
DTS-HD
High Resolution
Audio*
DTS-HD
Master Audio*
5.1ch
6.1ch
7.1ch
7.1ch
5.1ch
6.1ch
5.1ch
7.1ch
7.1ch
aa
aa
– a
– a
aa
aa
aa
– a
– a
DSD*
Multi-Channel Linear PCM*
5.1ch
7.1ch
– a
– 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.
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Network/USB
Type of content File format Extensions
Music
WAV
WMA
6)
1) 2) 5)
MP3
1) 2) 5)
AAC
6)
FLAC
Vid eo
MPEG-1 Video/PS
MPEG-2 Video/PS, TS
MPEG-4 AVC
1) 2)
WMV9
2) 4)
AV C H D
1) 2)
1) 3)
1) 2)
Xvid “.avi”
Photo JPEG “.jpg,” “.jpeg,” “.mpo”
PNG “.png”
GIF “.gif”
1)
The receiver does not play coded files such as DRM.
2)
The receiver may not play a file of this format placed on a DLNA server.
3)
The receiver can only play standard definition video on a DLNA server.
4)
The receiver plays AVCHD format files that are recorded on a digital video camera, etc.
5)
The receiver cannot play an encrypted file such as a lossless file.
6)
Compatible sampling frequency/bit depth: Maximum 192 kHz/24 bit
Notes
• Some files may not play depending on the file
format, file encoding, recording condition, or
DLNA server condition.
• Some files edited on a computer may not play.
• The receiver can recognise the following files or
folders in USB devices:
– up to folders in the 3rd tree
– up to 500 files in a single tree
• The receiver can recognise the following files or
folders stored in the DLNA server:
– up to folders in the 18th tree
– up to 999 files in a single tree
• Concerning the formats defined in the DLNA
guidelines, the server is required to offer the
content to which the format information defined in
the DLNA guidelines has been added properly.
“.wav”
“.wma”
“.mp3”
“.m4a”
“.flac”
“.mpg,” “.mpeg,” “.m2ts,” “.mts”
“.mkv,” “.mp4,” “.m4v,” “.m2ts,” “.mts”
“.wmv,” “.asf”
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1: Installing speakers
This receiver allows you to use up to a 9.2
channel system (9 speakers and two
subwoofers).
Examples of speaker system
configuration
9.1 channel speaker system
You can enjoy high-quality multi-channel
surround sound maximally just you would in
an ideal dubbing theater in 9.1 channel or 9.2
channel format.
AFront left speaker
BFront right speaker
CCenter speaker
DSurround left speaker
ESurround right speaker
FSurround back left speaker
GSurround back right speaker
HLeft high speaker
IRight high speaker
JSubwoofer
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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, Neo:X 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
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Recommended speaker
placement
9 or 7 channel speaker system
• The angle A shown in the illustration
should be the same.
• If you cannot place the speakers at the
optimum angle, separate the surround
speakers and the surround back speakers
adequately and arrange them as
symmetrically as possible.
• You can calibrate speaker positioning using
“Speaker Relocation” even if you cannot
place the speakers at the optimum angle
(page 103). Arrange the surround back
speakers spread further back than 90 degrees
to operate “Speaker Relocation” effectively.
• Install the front high speakers at the same
angle as that of the front speakers. The
position should be at a height on or above an
extended diagonal line across the screen of a
TV or monitor.
6 channel speaker system
• Place the surround back speaker behind the
seating position.
Tip
Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional
signals, you can place it wherever you want.
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the same angle
as that of a front
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Connecting speakers
Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Getting Started
AB
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
3)
B
BB
B
1)
If you have an additional front speaker
FRONT B terminals
system, connect it to the FRONT B
terminals. You can select the front speaker
system you are using with SPEAKERS on
the front panel (page 11).
2)
If you connect only one surround back
speaker, connect it to the SURROUND
2)
2)
BACK (ZONE 2) L terminals.
3)
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.
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You can connect two subwoofers to the
receiver. The same signals are output from
each of the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jacks.
Tip
You can loosen or tighten the SPEAKERS terminal
easily using the supplied speaker cord connection
tool.
Loosen
Tighten
Speaker cord
connection tool
ZONE 2 connection
Only if you do not use surround back speakers,
you can assign the SURROUND BACK
(ZONE 2) terminals F and G to the speakers
of zone 2. Set the SURROUND BACK
(ZONE 2) terminals to “Zone2 Speakers” in
“Speaker Connection” in the Speaker Settings
menu (page 102).
See “Using Multi-zone Features” (page 76)
for details on connection and operation in
zone 2.
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2: Connecting the monitor
You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT
jacks to a TV. You can operate this receiver using the on-screen GUI (Graphical User Interface).
TV monitor with an HDMI jack
Audio signals*
Video signals**
Getting Started
* If you connect the receiver to an Audio Return
Channel (ARC)-compatible TV’s HDMI jack
via an HDMI cable, this connection is not
A
necessary.
E
AB
Audio signals Video signals
or or
** If you connect the receiver to an Audio
Return Channel (ARC)-compatible TV,
connect it to an HDMI jack designated by
“ARC” on the TV.
CD
TV monitor without an HDMI jack
It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment.
A Optical digital cord (not supplied)
B Audio cord (not supplied)
C Video cord (not supplied)
E HDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI
cable.
D Component video cord (not supplied)
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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 113).
• 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.”
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3: Connecting the video equipment
Connections required for watching content recorded on Blu-ray Discs
or DVDs
To connect equipment with HDMI jacks
If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 32.
DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player
Video/audio signals
A
*
Getting Started
A HDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI
cable.
* You can connect any equipment with HDMI
output jacks to the HDMI IN jacks of the receiver.
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To connect equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks
It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment.
DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player
Audio signals Video signals
or or
AB CD
A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
B Audio cord (not supplied)
C Video cord (not supplied)
D Component video cord (not supplied)
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Connections required for playing video games
PlayStation 3 (video game with an HDMI jack)
Video/audio signals
A
BC D
Getting Started
Audio signals Video signals
or
Video game without an HDMI jack
It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment.
A HDMI cable (not supplied)
B Optical digital cord (not supplied)
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.
C Audio cord (not supplied)
D Video 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.
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Connections required for watching programs via satellite
broadcasting or via a cable TV
Satellite tuner, Cable box with an HDMI jack
Video/audio signals
A
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.
A HDMI cable (not supplied)
B Optical digital cord (not supplied)
D Video cord (not supplied)
E Component video (not supplied)
C Audio cord (not supplied)
Satellite tuner/Cable
box type
HDMI equipped* A –
Non-HDMI equipped E or DB or C**
* You can output the satellite tuner/cable box’s sound (multi-channel surround sound) from the receiver only
by connecting the satellite tuner/cable box with an HDMI cable.
** If you want to output multi-channel surround sound from the receiver, use B for the audio connection.
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Required cable (cord)
Video Audio
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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
AB
Getting Started
A Audio cord (not supplied)
B Video cord (not supplied)
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Connections required for watching content via a camcorder
To the VIDEO 2 IN jacks
AB
Video/audio signals
Camcorder without an
HDMI jack
Camcorder with an HDMI jack
A Video/audio cord (not supplied)
B HDMI cable (not supplied)
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HDMI features
• Digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI
can be output from the speakers and the PRE
OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal
supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD, and
Linear PCM. For details, see “Digital audio
formats supported by the receiver”
(page 23).
• Analog video signals input to the VIDEO
jack, or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be
output as HDMI signals. Audio signals are
not output from the HDMI OUT jacks while
the image is being converted.
• Analog video input, however, cannot be
output via the HDMI OUT jacks in zone 2.
• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio
(DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD),
Deep Color, “x.v.Color,” and 3D or 4K
transmissions.
• The HDMI jacks of this receiver support the
Control for HDMI function. The HDMI
OUT B jack and the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT
jacks, however, do not support the Control
for HDMI function.
• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible
TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc
Player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3,
etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI
cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back
3D-compatible content.
• The receiver is compatible with 4K signals
output through its HDMI output jacks.
Analog input video signals can be up-scaled
to 4K. The 4K input signals via HDMI IN 1/
IN 2 on the rear and IN 9 on the front from a
4K-compatible player are output as they are
as 4K signals. To enjoy 4K images, connect
4K-compatible TV or projector to the HDMI
output jacks.
• You can view HDMI IN 1/IN 2/IN 3/IN 4
input on picture-in-picture preview
windows.
Notes on connecting cables
• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a
Standard HDMI cable, 4K, 1080p, Deep
Color, or 3D images may not be displayed
properly.
• Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
Note on using an HDMI-DVI
conversion cable
We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI
conversion cable. When you connect an
HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D
device, the sound and/or the image may be
lost. Connect separate audio cords or digital
connecting cords, then set “Video Input
Assign” and “Audio Input Assign” in the Input
Settings menu if the sound is not output
correctly.
Getting Started
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4: Connecting the audio equipment
Connections required for listening content recorded on Super Audio
CDs or ordinary CDs
To connect equipment with HDMI jacks
If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 39.
CD player, Super Audio CD player
Video/audio signals
A
*
A HDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI
cable.
* You can connect any equipment with HDMI
output jacks to the HDMI IN jacks of the receiver.
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To connect equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks
If your Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi-channel output jacks, you can connect them
to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi-channel sound.
Alternatively, the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks can be used to connect an external multichannel decoder.
It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment.
Getting Started
CD player
Super Audio CD player
or or or
A
BAB
C
A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
B Audio cord (not supplied)
C Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Note
Audio input signals from MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT jacks cannot be recorded.
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz
sampling frequencies. The COAXIAL IN jacks are
also compatible with 192 kHz sampling frequency.
B
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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
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN
jacks, or connect a player which can output
DSD signals from the HDMI jack to the
receiver using an HDMI cable. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the Super
Audio CD player.
If you want to connect several
digital devices, but cannot find
an unused input
See “Using other video/audio input jacks”
(page 89).
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Connections required for listening to the radio
AM loop antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
(aerial) away from the receiver and other
equipment.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna
(aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),
keep it as horizontal as possible.
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Connections required for listening to the content recorded on MDs,
cassette tapes or records
For connecting an MD deck, it is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according
to the jacks of your equipment.
Turntable MD/Tape deck
AAB
A Audio cord (not supplied)
B Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Notes
• When you connect an MD deck with digital cords,
you can connect it to any digital IN jack on the
receiver. To enable the connection, you should
assign the jack to an MD deck input in the menu.
See “Using other video/audio input jacks”
(page 89).
• If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect
it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.
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5: Connecting the IR blaster
To operate the equipment connected to the receiver with the supplied remote control, attach one of
the supplied IR blasters to the connected equipment.
IR blaster (supplied)
Infrared transmitter
Remote sensor of the
connected equipment
Getting Started
Place the equipment and the IR blaster as
follows when you want to operate more than
one device with the IR blaster.
IR blaster
Remote sensors
If the remote sensors on more than one device
do not line up as shown in the illustration
above, use another IR blaster (supplied) and
another IR REMOTE OUT jack.
Tips
• If the IR blaster cable is too short, use a 3.5 mm
jack extension cable (not supplied).
• You can set up a configuration such that you can
operate multiple devices using one IR REMOTE
OUT jack.
Refer to the operating instructions of the
equipment you want to control with the
supplied remote control. Then connect the IR
blaster to an IR REMOTE OUT jack of the
receiver, and place it above or below the
remote sensor of the equipment so that the
transmitter of the IR blaster is placed just
above or below the remote sensor. Remote
sensors on Sony products are identified by the
symbol.
Note
The IR blaster is equipped with double-sided sticker
tape so that you can attach it to the connected
equipment. Be sure to stick the IR blaster on in the
proper place, because it is difficult to be removed.
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6: Making connections for using Lighting Control
To operate Control4-compatible equipment with the supplied remote control, plug the supplied
Lighting Control Adapter (UWA-C4Z) into the receiver.
A
A Lighting Control Adapter (UWA-C4Z)
(supplied)
Note
Do not remove the Lighting Control Adapter while
the receiver is turned on. Data may be damaged and
the receiver may become inoperative. When you
remove the Lighting Control Adapter, make sure
that the receiver is turned off (not in the Network
Standby mode, but in the mode where the power of
the receiver is turned completely off).
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7: Connecting to the network
If you have an Internet connection, you can connect this receiver to the Internet.
Configuration example
The following illustration is a configuration example of a home network with the receiver, a
computer. We recommend that you use a wired connection.
Router
Getting Started
LAN cable
(not supplied)
Note
Connect a router to one among ports 1 to 4 of the
receiver using only one LAN cable. Do not connect
the same router to the receiver using more than one
LAN cable. It may cause a malfunction.
System requirements
The following system environment is required
to use the network function of the receiver.
A Broadband line connection
A Broadband line connection to the Internet is
required in order to enjoy Internet 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.
Modem Internet
Computer
LAN cable
(not supplied)
Router
• Use a router compatible with 100 Mbps to
enjoy content on your home network.
• We recommend that you use a router
equipped with the built-in DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol) server.
This function automatically assigns IP
addresses on the LAN.
• The receiver does not support a network
connection with transmission speeds of
1 Gbps or greater.
LAN cable (CAT5)
• We recommend that you use this type of
cable for a wired LAN.
Some flat-type LAN cables are easily
affected by noise. We recommend that you
use normal-type cables.
• 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.
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8: Preparing the receiver and the remote control
Connecting the AC power cord
(mains lead)
Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains
lead) to the AC IN terminal on the receiver
firmly, then connect the AC power cord (mains
lead) to a wall outlet.
AC OUTLET
AC IN terminal
To the wall outlet
AC power cord
(mains lead)
(supplied)
A several space is left between the plug and the
rear panel even when the power cord (mains
lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed
be connected this way. This is not malfunction.
Notes
• The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver is a
switched outlet, which supplies power to the
connected component only while the receiver is
turned on.
• If the power for zone 2 or zone 3 is turned on, the
AC OUTLET(s) supplies power to the connected
component even when the receiver (main zone) is
in standby mode.
• Make sure that the total power consumption of the
equipment connected to the receiver’s AC
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on
the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
electrical home appliances such as electric irons,
fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a
malfunction.
Turning on the receiver
?/1
Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
You can also turn on the receiver using ?/1 on
the remote control.
When you turn off the receiver, press ?/1
again. “STANDBY” flashes on the display
window. Do not disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead) while “STANDBY” is flashing.
This may cause a malfunction.
To save the power in standby
mode
Set “Control for HDMI” (page 115), “Pass
Through” (page 115), “Network Standby”
(page 117), and “RS232C Control” (page 122)
to “Off” or “Auto” (for “Pass Through” only),
and turn off the power for zone 2/zone 3.
If “Control for HDMI” (page 115), “Pass
Through” (page 115), or “Network Standby”
(page 117) is set to “On,” or the power for zone
2 or zone 3 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.
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Inserting batteries into the
remote control
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the
RM-AAU154 remote control.
Observe the correct polarity when installing
batteries.
RM-AAU154
Notes
• Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot
or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of
batteries.
• If you do not intend to use the remote control for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.
9: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup
You can set the basic settings of the receiver
easily by operating the receiver in accordance
with the instructions on the TV screen.
Switch the input of the TV to the input to
which the receiver is connected.
When you turn on the receiver for the first
time, the EULA screen appears on the TV
screen. Agree to the EULA to proceed to the
Easy Setup screen, then set up the receiver in
accordance with the instructions on the Easy
Setup screen.
You can set up the following functions using
the Easy Setup.
– Network Settings
– Input Settings
– Home Control Settings
– Speaker Settings
Tip
A check mark will be displayed to the right of any
function items that you have set up.
Getting Started
Notes on Speaker Settings (Auto
Calibration)
Insert the plug of the optimizer microphone all
the way inside the AUTO CAL MIC jack.
Confirm active subwoofer setup
• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the
subwoofer and turn up the volume prior to
activating the subwoofer. Turn the LEVEL
knob to just before the mid-point.
• If you connect a subwoofer with the
crossover frequency function, set the value
to maximum.
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• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto
standby function, set it to off (deactivated).
Notes
• Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer
you are using, the setup distance value may be
different from the actual position.
• If you perform “Speaker Settings (Auto
Calibration)” using the Easy Setup, the
measurement results will be overwritten and saved
on the currently selected position (“Pos.1” is
selected as the factory default setting).
Tips
• Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the
measurement results for polarity may vary.
However, there will be no problems even if you
continue to use the receiver with that value.
• Depending on the speakers, “Out Phase” may
appear even if there is no problem with the speaker
connection. This is caused by the speaker
specifications, and there will no problems even if
you continue to use the speakers.
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:
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)
When you connect two
subwoofers to the receiver
If you cannot obtain measurement results of
the “Auto Calibration” function correctly,
depending on the environment, or you want to
make fine adjustments, you can set up the
subwoofers manually. For details, see
“Speaker Setup” in the Speaker Settings menu
(page 104).
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 speakers all with a
nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set
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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
The speakers connected to the
FRONT A terminals.
The speakers connected to the
FRONT B terminals.
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 terminals, or the PRE OUT
jacks.
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To use the receiver as a preamplifier
You can use the “Auto Calibration” function
when you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier.
In this case, the distance value shown on the
display may differ from the actual distance
value. However, there will be no problems,
even if you continue to use the receiver with
that value.
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.
To set up the receiver manually
See “Adjusting Settings” (page 97).
10: Setting up connected equipment
To output multi-channel digital audio, check
the digital audio output setting on the
connected equipment.
For a Sony Blu-ray Disc Player, check that
“Audio (HDMI),” “DSD Output Mode,”
“Dolby Digital/DTS,” “Dolby Digital,” and
“DTS” are set to “Auto,” “On,” “Bitstream,”
“Dolby Digital,” and “DTS,” respectively (as
of August 1, 2012).
For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the
receiver with an HDMI cable, select the
“Audio Output Settings” in “Sound Settings,”
and select “HDMI” and “Automatic” (with
system software version 4.21).
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the connected equipment.
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11: Preparing a computer
Guide to on-screen
to use as a server
A server is a device which delivers content
(music, photos, and videos) to a DLNA device
on a home network.
You can play back content stored on a
computer on a home network with this receiver
via that network after you have installed
application software* which has a DLNA
compliant server function.
* If you use a Windows 7-based computer, use
Windows Media
Windows 7.
If you use a Windows 8-based computer, the new
UI system may not be able to recognize the
receiver. If this occurs, switch the setting to
“Desktop UI.”
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Player 12 bundled with
display operation
You can display the menu of the receiver on
the TV screen and select the function you want
to use on the TV screen by pressing V/v/B/b
and on the remote control.
When you start operating the receiver, make
sure to press AMP on the remote control first.
Otherwise, operations that follow may not be
aimed at the receiver.
AMP
Input
buttons
V/v/B/b,
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RETURN/
EXIT O
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INFO/
OPTIONS
HOME
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Using the menu
1 Switch the input of the TV to the
input to which the receiver is
connected.
2 Press HOME.
The home menu is displayed on the TV
screen.
3 Press B/b repeatedly to select
the menu you want, then press
to enter the menu mode.
The menu item list appears on the TV
screen.
Example: When you select “Watch.”
Tip
When “OPTIONS” appears in the lower right
portion of the screen, you can display the function
list by pressing INFO/OPTIONS and selecting a
related function.
Overview of the home menu
Menu Description
Watch Selects the video or photo
source to be input to the
receiver, or the video or
photo content to be delivered
via USB jack or a home
network (page 52).
Listen Selects the music source to
be input to the receiver, or the
music content to be delivered
via Internet video or a home
network (page 52). You can
also enjoy FM/AM radio of
the built-in receiver.
Favorites Displays the Internet content
added to the Favorites List.
You can save up to 18
favorite Internet content
items (page 57).
Lighting Enables you to control and
operate registered lighting
devices (page 74).
Easy Automation Enables you to save various
settings with the receiver and
recalling the settings all at
one time (page 72).
Sound Effects Enables you to enjoy sound
development provided by
various Sony proprietary
technologies or functions
(page 62).
Settings Enables you to adjust the
settings of the receiver
(page 97).
Getting Started
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.
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Enjoying images/sound
Enjoying images/sound from connected equipment
ZONE
Input
buttons
V/v/B/b,
HOME
VOL
3 Turn on the equipment and
start playback.
When a Sony BD/DVD player or other
device is equipped with the IR blaster,
you can turn them on or off. (Operation of
all the devices is not guaranteed.)
4 Press VOL +/– to adjust the
volume.
To select the input source
You can turn the INPUT SELECTOR dial on
the receiver or press the input buttons on the
remote control to select the equipment you
want.
To select the input source for zone 2 or zone 3,
press ZONE SELECT on the receiver or
ZONE on the remote control to select zone 2
or zone 3 first (“ZONE 2 [input name]” or
“ZONE 3 [input name]” appears on the display
window).
Tips
You can adjust the volume differently using the
MASTER VOLUME knob on the receiver or the
VOL +/– button on the remote control.
• To turn the volume up or down quickly
– Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob quickly.
– Press and hold the VOL +/– button.
• To make fine adjustment
– Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob slowly.
– Press the VOL +/– button and release it
immediately.
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 .
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To activate the muting function
Press MUTING on the remote control. To
cancel, press MUTING on the remote control
again or press VOL + to raise the volume. If
you turn the receiver off while the sound is
muted, the muting selection is cancelled.
To avoid damaging your
speakers
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn
down the volume level.
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USB Device/WALKMAN
You can play video/music/photo files on the
connected USB device.
For playable types of files, see “Network/
USB” (page 24).
1 Connect the USB device to the
(USB) port on the receiver.
Refer to the operating instructions of the
USB device before connecting.
USB device
2 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from
the home menu, then press .
Notes
• Do not remove the USB device during operation.
To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB
device, turn the receiver off when removing the
USB device.
• If you connect a WALKMAN to the receiver,
operate the WALKMAN using the remote control
of the receiver the same way you do when you
connect other USB devices to the receiver. You
cannot use the controls on the WALKMAN.
• Some USB devices may not work with this
receiver.
• The receiver can recognise Mass Storage Class
(MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an HDD)
(front USB jack only).
Enjoying images/sound
3 Select “My Video,” “My Music,”
or “My Photo,” then press .
Note
If no picture is output, change the setting for
“Playback Resolution” (page 113).
4 Select “USB device (front),”
then press .
The folders and video/music/photo files
are listed on the TV screen.
5 Press V/v/B/b and to select
the file that you want to play.
The image or sound from the USB device
is played on the receiver.
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iPod/iPhone
You can enjoy the music/video/photo and
charge the battery of an iPod/iPhone via the
receiver.
For details on the compatible iPod/iPhone
models with this function, see page 54.
4 Select “iPod (front),” then press
.
The video/music files are listed on the TV
screen.
If you select “iPod (front)” on “My
Photo,” select a photo file using the
controls on the iPod/iPhone (you do not
need to proceed to step 5).
Note
You cannot use headphones during playback.
1 Connect the iPod/iPhone to the
(USB) port on the receiver.
iPod/iPhone
(not supplied)
Apple Composite AV Cable
(not supplied)
2 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from
the home menu, then press .
3 Select “My Video,” “My Music,”
or “My Photo,” then press .
Note
If no picture is output, change the setting for
“Playback Resolution” (page 113).
5 Press V/v/B/b and to select
the file that you want to play.
The image or sound from the iPod/iPhone
is played back on the receiver.
You can operate the iPod/iPhone using
the buttons on the remote control.
For operation details of the iPod/iPhone,
also refer to the operating instructions of
the iPod/iPhone.
Made for iPod/iPhone models
The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as
follows. Update your iPod/iPhone with the
latest software before using with the receiver.
Compatible models are as follows:
•iPod touch
iPod touch (4th generation)/iPod touch (3rd
generation)/iPod touch (2nd generation)
• iPod nano
iPod nano (6th generation)/iPod nano (5th
generation) (video camera)/iPod nano (4th
generation) (video)/iPod nano (3rd
generation) (video)
•iPod
iPod classic
•iPhone
iPhone 4S/iPhone 4/iPhone 3GS/iPhone 3G
To operate the iPod/iPhone
using the remote control
You can operate the iPod/iPhone using the
buttons on the remote control. The following
table shows an example of buttons that can be
used. (Depending on the iPod/iPhone model,
the operation may be different.)
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For “My Video”/“My Music”
Press Operation
N Starts play.
X Pauses play.
x Stops play.
m or M Fast reverses or forwards.
. or > Goes to the previous/next file or
chapter (if any).
For “My Photo”
Press Operation
N, X Starts/pauses play.
x Pauses play.
m or M Fast reverses or forwards.
. or > Goes to the previous/next file.
Notes
• You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod/iPhone
from this receiver.
• Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that
data recorded to iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged
when using an iPod/iPhone connected to this
receiver.
• This product has been designed specifically to
work with iPod/iPhone and has been certified to
meet Apple performance standards.
• Do not remove the iPod/iPhone during operation.
To avoid data corruption or damage to the iPod/
iPhone, turn the receiver off when connecting or
removing the iPod/iPhone.
• When you connect an iPod that is not compatible
with the video output function and select “iPod
(front)” in “My Video” or “My Photo,” an alert
message appears on the TV screen.
Tips
• The iPod/iPhone is charged when connected to the
receiver while the receiver is turned on.
• The receiver can recognize up to 3,000 files
(including folders).
Home Network (DLNA)
You can play video/music/photo files on other
DLNA-certified devices by connecting them
to your home network.
This receiver can be used as a player and
renderer.
• Server: Stores and sends files.
• Player: Receives and plays files from the
server.
• Renderer: Receives and plays files from the
server, and can be operated by another
device (controller).
• Controller: Operates the renderer
component.
Preparations for using the
DLNA function
• Connect the receiver to your home network
(page 45).
• Prepare other DLNA-certified equipment.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the equipment.
1 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from
the home menu, then press .
2 Select “My Video,” “My Music,”
or “My Photo,” then press .
Note
If no picture is output, change the setting for
“Playback Resolution” (page 113).
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.
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To play remote files by operating the receiver (Renderer) via a DLNA
controller
You can operate the receiver with a DLNA-certified controller, such as Windows Media®
Player 12, when playing files stored on a DLNA server.
Computer
(server, controller)
Control this receiver using a DLNA controller.
For details of operation, see the operating
instructions of the DLNA controller.
Note
Do not operate the receiver with the supplied remote
control and a DLNA controller at the same time.
Tip
The receiver is compatible with the “Play To”
function of Windows Media
standard with Windows 7.
®
Player 12 that comes
This receiver
(renderer)
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Internet video
You can play back a variety of Internet content
using the receiver.
1 Connect the receiver to a
network (page 45).
2 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from
the home menu, then press .
3 Select “Internet Video” or
“Internet Music,” then press
.
The Internet content screen appears.
Note
If no picture is output, change the setting for
“Playback Resolution” (page 113).
4 Select an Internet content
provider icon, then press .
If the Internet content list has not been
retrieved, it will be represented by an
unacquired icon or a new icon.
Note
The Internet content is subject to being suspended or
changed without notice.
To use the control panel
The control panel appears when the video file
starts playing. The displayed items may differ,
depending on Internet content providers.
To display again, press DISPLAY.
B Playing status bar
Status bar, cursor indicating the current
position, playing time, duration of the 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 INFO/OPTIONS.
3 Select “Add to Favorites,” then
press .
To remove content from
Favorites List
Press FAVORITES.
1
The Favorites List appears.
2 Select an Internet content provider icon
you want to remove from Favorites List,
then press INFO/OPTIONS.
3 Select “Remove from Favorites,” then
press .
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A Control display
Press V/v/B/b or for playback
operations.
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Available options
Item Details
Favorites List Displays the Favorites List.
Add to Favorites Adds Internet content to the
Remove from
Favorites
IP Content Noise
Reduction
Favorites List.
Removes Internet content
from the Favorites List.
Adjusts the picture quality of
Internet video content.
FM/AM
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and
AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver
(page 41).
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 .
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A Band switch (page 59)
B Frequency indication (page 59)
C Preset station list (page 60)
D Preset station name (page 60)
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SHIFT
Numeric
buttons
?/1
D.TUNING
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
1
using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, or
select the preset station you want
(page 60).
Enjoying images/sound
V/v/B/b,
RETURN/
EXIT O
INFO/
OPTIONS
HOME
Toggling between FM and AM
radio
1 Select “Listen” from the home
menu, then press .
2 Select “FM/AM,” then press .
The FM/AM screen appears.
3 Select the band switch.
4 Press V/v to select “FM” or
“AM,” then press .
Tuning to a station
automatically (Auto Tuning)
1 Select the frequency indication
on the FM/AM screen.
2 Press INFO/OPTIONS.
The options menu appears.
Note
You can set “FM Mode” in the options menu
when the frequency indication is selected, or
when called for in another situation.
3 Select “FM Mode,” then press .
4 Select “Monaural,” then press .
Tuning into a station directly
(Direct Tuning)
Enter the frequency of a station directly by
using the numeric buttons on the remote
control.
1 Press SHIFT, then press
D.TUNING on the FM/AM
screen.
2 Press the numeric buttons to
enter the frequency, then press
.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
Tips
• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna
(aerial) for optimum reception upon tuning to an
AM station.
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• 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 61).
If you cannot tune to a station
“– – – .– – MHz” or “– – – – kHz” appears and
then the display returns to the current
frequency.
Make sure you have entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat step 2. If you still
cannot tune to a station, the frequency may not
be in use in your area.
Programming FM/AM radio
stations
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to program
another station.
You can store stations as follows:
• FM band: FM1 to FM30
• AM band: AM1 to AM30
Tuning to preset stations
1 Select “Listen” from the home
menu, then press .
2 Select “FM/AM,” then press .
3 Select the preset number from
the list, then press .
Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.
You can program up to 30 FM and 30 AM
stations as your favorite stations as preset
stations.
1 Tune to the station that you
want to program using Auto
Tuning (page 59) or Direct
Tuning (page 59).
In case of poor FM stereo reception,
switch the FM reception mode (page 59).
2 Press INFO/OPTIONS.
The options menu appears.
Note
You can set “Preset Memory” in the options
menu when the frequency indication is
selected, or when called for in another
situation.
3 Select “Preset Memory,” then
press .
4 Select a preset number, then
press .
The station is stored as the selected preset
number.
To name preset stations (Name
Input)
Select the preset number on which you
1
want to name.
2 Press INFO/OPTIONS.
The options menu appears.
3 Select “Name Input,” then press .
The soft keyboard appears on the screen.
4 Press V/v/B/b and to select a
character one by one to enter the
name.
5 Select “Enter,” then press .
The name you entered is registered.
To cancel naming input
Press RETURN/EXIT O or HOME.
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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
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the
receiver.
2 While holding down TUNING,
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.
Enjoying images/sound
Available options
Item Details
FM Mode Switches the FM reception
mode to stereo or monaural.
Preset Memory Stores a radio station on a
specific preset number.
Name Input Names a preset station.
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Enjoying Sound Effects
Selecting the sound field
1
Select “Sound Effects,” from the home menu, then press .
2 Select “Sound Field,” then press .
3 Select the sound field you want.
Playing back with 2-channel sound
You can switch the output sound to 2-channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the
software you are using, the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the
receiver.
2CH mode Effect
2ch Stereo The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is
2ch Analog Direct You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This
To listen to music through headphones connected to the receiver
Sound field Effect
Headphone (2ch) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones and when the mode
Headphone (Direct) Outputs analog signals without processing by tone, sound field, etc. This mode
Headphone (Multi) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when “MULTI IN”
no sound from the subwoofer.
Standard 2 channel stereo sources comple tely bypass the sound field processing
and multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources.
When using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be
adjusted.
other than “2ch Analog Direct” is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources
completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround
formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
is selected automatically if the “2ch Analog Direct” option is selected.
is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT jacks.
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Playing back with multi-channel surround
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the
decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo or monaural sound as multi-channel sound.
A.F.D. mode Effect
A.F.D. Auto Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround
effects.
Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left/right or monaural signals from all speakers.
Tip
We recommend “A.F.D. Auto.”
Enjoying a surround effect for movies
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed
sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
Sound field Effect
HD-D.C.S. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony’s new innovative home theater
technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies.
It is based on the precise response measurement data of a mastering studio.
With HD-D.C.S., you are able to enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies at home with
not only the high quality of sound, but also the best sound ambience, just as the
movie’s sound engineer intended in the mastering process.
You can select the effect type for HD-D.C.S. For details, see “About the effect
type for HD-D.C.S.” (page 64).
Movie Height Raises the sound image of the center speaker to the inside of the screen using
the front high speakers. Suitable especially when the center speaker is placed
under a large screen, etc. Even without front high speakers, this processing can
be performed using virtual speakers.
PLII Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for
movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce
sound in 5.1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
PLIIx Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. This setting expands
Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels.
PLIIz Height Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting can expand a source
sound into up to 9.1 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 65. You can adjust the gain level for “PLIIz
Height.” For details, see “About the gain level for PLIIz Height” (page 66).
Neo:X Cinema Performs DTS Neo:X Cinema mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 to 7.1
channel format is enhanced up to 9.1 channels.
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About the effect type for HDD.C.S.
HD-D.C.S. has three different types:
Dynamic, Theater, and Studio. Each type has
different reflection and reverberation sound
mixture levels and is optimized to match a
listener’s room uniqueness, taste and mood.
x Dynamic
The “Dynamic” setting is suitable for an
environment which is reverberant but lacks a
spacious feeling (where sound absorption is
not sufficient). This setting emphasizes the
reflection of sound and reproduces the sound
of a large, classical movie theater. Thus, the
spacious feeling of a dubbing theater is
emphasized and a unique acoustic field is
created.
x Theater
Factory default setting. The “Theater” setting
is suitable for a general living room. This
setting reproduces the reverberation of sound
just like in a movie theater (dubbing theater).
It is most appropriate for watching content
recorded on a Blu-ray Disc when you want the
atmosphere of a movie theater.
x Studio
The “Studio” setting is suitable for a living
room with the appropriate sound equipment.
This setting reproduces the reverberation of
sound provided when a theatrical sound source
is remixed for a Blu-ray Disc to a volume level
suitable for home use. The level of reflection
and reverberation of sound is kept to the
minimum. However, dialogues and surround
effects are reproduced vividly.
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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. You can
also adjust the effect level. For details, see “About the effect level for Concert
Hall” (page 66). Also works automatically in conjunction with reception of the
“The Berliner Philharmoniker’s Digital Concert Hall” Internet service.
Concertgebouw Amsterdam Reproduces the sound characteristics produced by reflectivity of a concert hall
in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which features a large sound stage. You can also
adjust the effect level. For details, see “About the effect level for Concert Hall”
(page 66).
Musikverein Vienna Reproduces the sound characteristics of a concert hall in Vienna, Austria,
which features a resonant and unique reverberative sound. You can also adjust
the effect level. For details, see “About the effect level for Concert Hall”
(page 66).
Vocal Height Raises the sound image using the front high speakers. This setting is
appropriate to watching music content accompanied by a display on a large
screen. Even without front high speakers, this processing can be performed
using virtual speakers.
Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
Stadium Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.
Sports Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.
Portable Audio Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device.
This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.
PLII Music Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for
normal stereo sources such as CDs.
PLIIx Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for
normal stereo sources such as CDs.
PLIIz Height Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting can expand a source
sound into up to 9.1 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 63. You can adjust the gain level for “PLIIz
Height.” For details, see “About the gain level for PLIIz Height” (page 66).
Neo:X Music Performs DTS Neo:X Music mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 to 7.1
channel format is enhanced up to 9.1 channels.
Neo:X Game Performs DTS Neo:X Game mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 to 7.1
channel format is enhanced up to 9.1 channels.
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About the effect level for
Concert Hall
You can set the reverberation level for the
following sound fields:
– Berlin Philharmonic Hall
– Concertgebouw Amsterdam
– Musikverein Vienna
x Low
Turns down the reverberation volume level.
x Mid
Sets the reverberation volume level to the
factory default.
x High
Turns up the reverberation volume level.
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.
speaker pattern you select, or with audio
formats.
• The receiver may play back signals at a
lower sampling frequency than the actual
sampling frequency of the input signals,
depending on the audio format.
• “PLIIx Movie/Music,” “PLIIz Height,”
“Vocal Height,” and “Movie Height” may
not appear, depending on the speaker pattern
and Virtual Front High settings 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.
• “Neo:X (Cinema/Music/Game)” does not
work when signals with a sampling
frequency of 32 kHz are being received.
x Mid
+3 dB will be applied (factory default setting).
x High
+5 dB will be applied.
Notes on the sound fields
• Depending on the country or region, the
“Berlin Philharmonic Hall” Internet service
may not be available.
• The sound fields do not work when “MULTI
IN” is selected.
• 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 multichannel audio signals are being received.
• The sound fields for movie and music may
not work, depending on the input or the
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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 low volumes late at night.
The optimum effect to suit your environment
is obtained by taking advantage of the “Auto
Calibration” function.
1 Select “Settings” from the
home menu, then press .
2 Select “Audio Settings,” then
press .
3 Select “Sound Optimizer,” then
press .
4 Select “Normal” or “Low,” then
press .
The Sound Optimizer function is activated. To
adjust for the reference level of a movie, select
“Normal.” To adjust for a CD or other software
whose average sound pressure level is
processed highly, select “Low.” You can also
set the Sound Optimizer function to “Normal”
or “Low,” and “Off” using SOUND
OPTIMIZER on the receiver.
Notes
• This function does not work in the following cases.
– “MULTI IN” is selected.
– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
– Headphones are being used.
• The receiver may play back signals at a lower
sampling frequency than the actual sampling
frequency of the input signals, depending on the
audio format.
Tip
By using the equalizer function and adjusting all the
speakers at one time, you can make fine adjustments
with the Sound Optimizer.
You can use following parameters to adjust the
tonal quality (bass/treble level) of front,
surround/surround back and front high
speakers.
Bass Treble
Level
(dB)
Frequency
(Hz)
For the center speaker, you can also adjust the
middle level:
Bass Treble
Level
(dB)
Mid
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,” “Mid” (for the
“Center” speaker only), or
“Treble.”
6 Adjust the gain, then press .
Notes
• This function does not work in the following cases.
– “MULTI IN” is selected.
– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
• Frequencies for Bass, Treble, and Mid are fixed.
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To adjust all the speakers at one
time (All EQ Adjustment)
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble)
of all the speakers at one time.
1 Select “Settings” from the home menu,
then press .
2 Select “Audio Settings,” then press .
3 Select “Equalizer,” then press .
4 Select “All,” then press .
5 Select “Bass” or “Treble,” then press
.
6 Adjust the gain, then press .
Note
Depending on the equalizer setting for each channel,
the actual levels set wi th the All EQ Adjus tment may
be lower or higher than the specified values.
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Using the Universal Remote Control Function
Operating the AV equipment
Selecting the equipment you want to operate
By using the remote control supplied with the
receiver, you can control AV equipment, such
as a Blu-ray Disc player. You should make
connections and settings in advance. For
details, see “5: Connecting the IR blaster”
(page 43) and “Making Universal Remote
Control settings” (page 71).
1 Select “Watch” or “Listen” on
the home menu, then press .
2 Select the equipment you want
to operate, then press .
The selected equipment is turned on, and
the receiver is switched to the input from
that equipment. Depending on the
equipment and settings, the monitor is
also turned on.
Tips
• You can turn the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the
receiver to select the equipment you want to
operate. To select equipment in zone 2 or zone 3,
press ZONE SELECT on the receiver. (“ZONE 2
[input name]” or “ZONE 3 [input name]” appears
on the display window of the front panel.)
• You can also press the input buttons on the remote
control to select the equipment you want to
operate. To select equipment in zone 2 or zone 3,
press ZONE on the remote control first.
Press the appropriate button on the
remote control to operate the
equipment.
The receiver will transmit infrared commands
to operate the selected AV equipment via the
IR blaster connected to the IR REMOTE OUT
1) 2)
jack.
1)
You should make necessary connections and
settings in advance.
2)
Depending on the equipment and settings, some
buttons or functions may not work.
Refer to the next table for the available buttons
to operate the equipment.
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Table of buttons available to operate the equipment
Equipment Category
Button
Numeric buttons
GUIDE
Color buttons
INFO/OPTIONS
RETURN/EXIT
V/v/B/b
,
./>
m/M
N, X, x
CH +/–
MENU
PAG E +/ –
z
Note
The above buttons are typically set so they are available to operate the equipment. Depending on the equipment
and/or settings, some of the buttons may not work.
TV Projector Blu-ray Disc
Player/DVD
player/Game
Cable box Disc Changer Satellite
Receiver
VCR/MD/
Camcorder
CD
z z zzzzz
z z zzzzz
zz z
z z zzzzz
zz z zzzz
zz z zzzzz
z zzzzz
z zzzzz
z zzzzz
z z zzzz
zz z zzzzz
zz
zzz
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Turning off all connected
equipment
(ROOM OFF)
By pressing just one button, you can turn off
the zone and the equipment in that zone all at
once.
The receiver remembers which pieces of
equipment it has turned on. When ROOM OFF
is pressed, the receiver turns them all off.
Pieces of equipment that you have turned on
manually without using the receiver will
remain on.
ROOM
OFF
Press ROOM OFF.
4 Select “TV Control” to set up a
TV or projector. Select “AV
Equipment Control” to set up a
player.
5 Follow the on-screen
instructions to set up the
equipment.
Note
This function downloads settings for each piece of
equipment from a server on the Internet. To perform
these operations, the receiver should be connected to
the Internet.
Using the Universal Remote Control Function
Making Universal Remote Control settings
With the TV Control or AV Equipment
Control wizard, you can make settings
required for Universal Remote Control of the
AV equipment you want to use.
The remote control is initially set to operate
Sony products.
1 Press HOME.
2 Select “Settings,” then press
.
3 Select “Home Control
Settings,” then press .
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Using the Home Automation Function
Saving various settings
for the receiver and
recalling those settings
all at one time
(Easy Automation)
As well as the settings for the receiver
operations, you can save various settings with
the player, monitor, lighting, or curtain
conditions at home, according to your
listening and viewing style. You can register
those settings for “one-touch” operation, and
then recall the environment created with the
settings easily, so you can enjoy listening and
viewing at home.
For example, by saving the settings in the
“1: Movie” scene as follows, you can switch
the settings of the receiver all at one time by a
simple, one-touch operation without switching
each setting for “Input,” “Calibration Type,”
“Sound Field,” and “HDMI Out,” individually.
Setting item Value set for “1: Movie”
Input BD
Calibration Type No Change
Sound Field HD-D.C.S.
HDMI Out HDMI OUT B
Party Mode ON
Lighting Scenes Scene 5
EASY
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
Player
Operation
Interval 30s 10s 10s –
Sound
Field
Sleep No
Vo l u m e No
Default value
1: Movie 2: Music 3: Party 4: Night
BD SA-CD/CDNo
––––
Play Play Play –
HDD.C.S.
Change
Change
Berlin
Philharmonic
Hall
No
Change
No
Change
Change
Multi
Stereo
Off 30 min.
–10 dB –30 dB
No
Change
No
Change
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Setting
item
HDMI Out No
Party Mode No
Calibration
Type
Sound
Optimizer
Equalizer
(All)
Equalizer
(Front)
Equalizer
(Center)
Equalizer
(SUR/SB)
Equalizer
(Front
High)
Main Zone
12V
Trigger
Zone2 12V
Trigger
Zone3 12V
Trigger
Lighting
Scenes
Default value
1: Movie 2: Music 3: Party 4: Night
Change
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
Scene2
All Off
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
Scene3
50% On
No
Change
On No
No
Change
Off Normal
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
Scene1
All On
No
Change
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
No
Change
Scene2
All Off
Recalling the settings saved to
the Scene
1 Select “Easy Automation” from
the home menu, then press .
“3: Party,” or “4: Night,” then
press INFO/OPTIONS.
3 Select the menu you want, then
press .
Menu Explanation
Edit a saved
Scene
Import Current
Settings
Notes
• Settings items saved as “No Change” are not
changed from the present settings even when you
recall the Scene. Select “Edit a saved Scene,” then
uncheck the box for a setting item on the edit
screen to set “No Change.”
• When you recall the Scene, the settings that cannot
be applied are ignored (e.g., the value for “Sound
Field” when “MULTI IN” is selected, etc.).
• When any of the setting items “Main Zone 12V
Trigger,” “Zone2 12V Trigger,” or “Zone3 12V
Trigger” is set to either “ON” or “OFF” rather tha n
“No Change,” the “12V Trigger” of Zone Setup for
each zone will be changed to “Ctrl” automatically.
Tip
You can recall the setting(s) saved for “1: Movie” or
“2: Music” directly by pressing EASY
AUTOMATION 1 or EASY AUTOMATION 2 on
the receiver or the remote control. You can also
overwrite “1: Movie” or “2: M usic” with the present
settings by holding down EASY AUTOMATION 1
or EASY AUTOMATION 2 for 3 seconds in the
same way as you do when you select “Import
Current Settings” from the menu.
Allows you to customize and save
the settings to suit your
preferences.
Loads the present settings of the
receiver and saves those settings
with the Scene. “Input” and
“Volume” are set to “No Change.”
Using the Home Automation Function
2 Select a Scene you want, then
press .
Saving the settings to a Scene
1 Select “Easy Automation” from
the home menu, then press .
2 Select a Scene for which you
want to save settings among
from “1: Movie,” “2: Music,”
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Lighting Control
You can operate Control4-compatible lighting
devices in your home via the on-screen GUI
with the supplied remote control, or via “ES
Remote” on your iPod touch/iPhone/Android
smart phone. You can turn those devices on or
off, or adjust their lighting level. You can also
save your favorite settings as scenes and call
up them quickly.
To enjoy Lighting Control, connect the
supplied Lighting Control Adapter
(UWA-C4Z) to the UWA-C4Z port on the rear
of the receiver. Then prepare the Control4compatible lighting devices, and set them up in
advance.
Operating a lighting device
You can operate a lighting device from the
Lighting page on the on-screen GUI or from
the remote control.
1 Select “Lighting” on the home
menu.
The lighting devices available are
displayed.
2 Select the desired lighting
device with V/v.
3 Turn the selected lighting
device on/off or adjust the
lighting level.
Turn the lighting device on or off:
Press to turn on the lighting device so
that “ON” is displayed. To turn it off,
press again so that “OFF” is
displayed.
Adjust the lighting level:
Press B/b to move the cursor (b B) to
adjust the level. (for equipment that has a
“Dimmer” function.)
Selecting a lighting scene
1 Select “Lighting” on the home
menu.
The lighting devices available are
displayed.
2 Press INFO/OPTIONS.
The Lighting Scenes list appears.
3 Select the desired lighting
scene with V/v then press .
Tip
To select a Lighting Scenes using the remot e control,
press LIGHTING on the remote control. (The
LIGHTING and SHIFT buttons light.) Then press
the appropriate numeric buttons, so that the receiver
switches to the Lighting Scenes of the selected
number.
Setting up a lighting device
The Lighting Control wizard allows you to set
up lighting devices.
1 Select “Settings” from the
home menu, then press .
2 Select “Home Control
Settings,” then press .
3 Select “Lighting Control,” then
press .
The Lighting Control wizard starts.
4 Follow the on-screen
instructions to set up the
lighting device.
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Setting up a lighting scene
The Lighting Scenes wizard allows you to set
up a lighting scene. There are 10 preset
lighting scenes. You can set up a lighting scene
by overwriting a preset scene.
1 Select “Settings” from the
home menu, then press .
2 Select “Home Control
Settings,” then press .
3 Select “Lighting Scenes,” then
press .
The Lighting Scenes wizard starts and the
current lighting scenes list appears.
4 Select the lighting scene you
want to edit with V/v then press
.
5 Follow the on-screen
instructions to set each lighting
device.
Note
Do not remove the Lighting Control Adapter
while the receiver is turned on. Data may be
damaged and the receiver may become
inoperative. When you remove the receiver,
make sure that all the Lighting Control
Adapters have been removed using the Wizard
and then turn the receiver off (not in the
Network Standby mode, but in the mode
where the power of the receiver is turned
completely off).
Using the Home Automation Function
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When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you
Using Multi-zone Features
What you can do with the Multi-zone function
You can enjoy images and sounds from a
device connected to the receiver in a zone
other than the main zone. For example, you
can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen
to the CD in zone 2 or zone 3.
can operate both a device in the main zone and
Sony receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 from zone 2
or zone 3 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
To output to zone 2: Signals from equipment connected to analog input jacks are output through
the ZONE 2 VIDEO/AUDIO OUT or ZONE 2 OUT component jacks. The ZONE 2 VIDEO/
AUDIO OUT or ZONE 2 OUT component jacks cannot output the signals from HDMI IN jacks.
To output the HDMI signals, use HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jacks.
To output to zone 3: Only signals from equipment connected to the analog input jacks are output
through the ZONE 3 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 (ZONE 2) terminals of the receiver.
Main zone Zone 2
IR REMOTE IN
ZONE 2 VIDEO
OUT*
SURROUND BACK
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(ZONE 2)
TV
monitor
A
B
Remote control
B
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2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and
another amplifier.
Setting the speakers in zone 2 is required (page 80).
Main zone Zone 2
TV
monitor
C
IR REMOTE IN
BB
STR-DA5800ES
A
ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT*
ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT
Remote control
A IR repeater (not supplied)
B Speakers
C Other amplifier/receiver
* You can also connect to the ZONE 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack.
3 Making a zone 2 connection using HDMI
Outputs HDMI input video/audio signals in zone 2 using the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jack of the
receiver.
Setting the HDMI output in zone 2 may be required (page 80).
Main zone Zone 2
BB
TV
monitor
Using Multi-zone Features
IR REMOTE IN
HDMI ZONE 2 OUT
A IR repeater (not supplied)
B Speakers
C Other amplifier/receiver
STR-DA5800ES
A
Remote control
continued
C
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Note
Z
2
You can connect the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jack directly to a TV in zone 2 (without any amplifier/receiver). It
is recommended, however, that you connect a TV via an amplifier/receiver for higher audio/video capabilities,
reducing possible effects on the main zone. When you select the same HDMI input for both the main zone and
zone 2, the audio/video capabilities in the main zone will be limited in accordance with those in zone 2.
4 Making a zone 2 connection using ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45
jack)
ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) is used only for custom installation by a qualified person.
ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) is a jack that sends a source video signal to the component
video input for zone 2. For details, consult your dealer.
Attention
Do not use this jack for an Ethernet LAN connection. Doing so may cause a malfunction. The router may be
damaged.
ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) connection
The RJ-45 pinouts use the T568B standard. Refer to the illustration below.
Component Video Balun
CAV-CVB1
one
TV
monitor
ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) CAT5 cable Component video
cable
Note
CAV-CVB1 (Component Video Balun) must be used. Other types will cause trouble and may void your
warranty.
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CAT5 cable
Be sure to verify the CAT5 wiring connection is correct. Use Category 5e or Category 6 cable.
RJ-45 connector
CAT5 cable
RJ-45 connector
2: Zone 3 connections
Main zone Zone 3
IR REMOTE IN
STR-DA5800ES
Pinout
BLUE/Pb (R)
BLUE/Pb (T)
GREEN/Y (R)
GND
+11V
GREEN/Y (T)
RED/Pr (R)
RED/Pr (T)
BLUE/Pb (R)
BLUE/Pb (T)
GREEN/Y (R)
GND
+11V
GREEN/Y (T)
RED/Pr (R)
RED/Pr (T)
Wire color
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Using Multi-zone Features
BB
C
ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT
A IR repeater (not supplied)
B Speakers
C Other amplifier/receiver
A
Remote control
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Setting the speakers in zone 2
When the speakers in zone 2 are connected to
the SURROUND BACK (ZONE 2) terminals
of the receiver (page 76), make the setting so
that the sound selected in zone 2 is output from
the speakers connected to the SURROUND
BACK (ZONE 2) terminals.
For details, see “Speaker Connection” in the
Speaker Settings menu (page 102).
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 .
3 Select “Zone Setup,” then press
.
4 Select “Line Out” for “Zone2,”
then press .
5 Select the parameter you want,
then press .
Parameter Explanation
Fixed The volume control is fixed
to ±0 dB. Recommended
when using a device with
the variable volume control.
Setting the HDMI output in zone 2
When equipment such as a TV or A/V
amplifier is connected to the HDMI ZONE 2
OUT jack, you can output HDMI signals from
the equipment in zone 2.
For details, see “3 Making a zone 2
connection using HDMI” (page 77).
Setting the Zone2 HDMI output
You can output the signals from HDMI IN
jacks to Zone2 equipment via the HDMI
ZONE 2 OUT jacks as follows:
1 Select “Settings” from the
home menu, then press .
2 Select “HDMI Settings,” then
press .
3 Select “Zone2 Out,” then press
.
4 Select “On,” then press .
Parameter Explanation
Variable The volume control is set to
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–40 dB initially.
When you select this
parameter, the volume for
the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT
and the SURROUND
BACK (ZONE 2) terminals
can be changed in
conjunction with each other.
Recommended when using
a power amplifier.
Note
• When the Zone2 Out function is enabled, the
following functions are disabled:
– Control for HDMI (“BRAVIA” Sync)
– Fast View (Including Preview for HDMI: On)
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Setting the priority for the main
zone and zone 2
When the Zone2 Out function is enabled and
you select the same HDMI input for both the
main zone and zone 2, there may be some
interference on the audio and video signals in
the main zone. To avoid possible interference,
you can place priority on the main zone for
HDMI input selection.
1 Select “Settings” from the
home menu, then press .
2 Select “HDMI Settings,” then
press .
3 Select “Priority,” then press
.
4 Select “Main Only,” then press
.
Switching the zone setting of the remote control
The remote control is basically designed for
use in the main zone. The zone setting of the
remote control is basically for use in zone 2. If
you want to use it in zone 3, switch the zone
setting of the remote control.
?/1
RM SET
UP
SHIFT
AMP
ZONE
2, 3
ENT/
MEM
1 Press ?/1 while pressing RM
SET UP.
The AMP and ZONE buttons flash.
Using Multi-zone Features
2 Press ZONE.
The AMP button goes off, the ZONE
button keeps flashing and the SHIFT
button lights up.
3 Press the numeric button 2 for
the zone 2, or 3 for the zone 3
while the ZONE button is
flashing.
The ZONE button lights up.
4 Press ENT/MEM.
The ZONE button flashes twice and the
remote control switches to zone 2 or
zone 3 mode.
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Operating the receiver
from another zone
(ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations)
You can operate the receiver from zone 2 or
zone 3. The procedures in this section describe
the operations when an IR repeater, useful for
multi-zone features, is connected. When an IR
repeater is not connected, use this receiver in
the main zone.
2 Press ZONE.
The remote control switches to zone 2 or
zone 3. Change the zone setting of the
remote control to zone 2 or zone 3 in
advance (page 81).
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.
ZONE
Input
buttons
VOL
?/1
SOURCE
1 Turn on the amplifier in zone 2
or zone 3.
In the case of illustration 1-1 (page 76),
skip this step.
5 Adjust to a suitable volume.
• In the case of illustration 1-1
(page 76), adjust the volume using VOL
+/– on the remote control.
• In the case of illustration 1-2 (page 77)
or 2 (page 79), adjust the volume using
the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3. If you
set “Line Out” for “Zone2” to
“Variable,” you can also adjust the
volume in zone 2 using VOL +/– on the
remote control (page 80).
Available multi-zone operations
INPUT ZONE 2
SOURCE
BD a
DVD aa
GAME aa
SAT/CATV aa
VIDEO 1 aa
VIDEO 2 aa
VIDEO 3 a
VIDEO 4 a
TV
MD/TAPE aa
SA-CD/CD aa
FM
AM
PHONO
2)
3)
4)
4)
3)
1)
aa
aa
aa
ZONE 3
1)
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INPUT ZONE 2
MULTI IN
My Music
My Video
My Photo
Internet services
1)
For zone 2, HDMI signals, component video
3)
5)
5)
5)
5)
1)
aa
aa
aa
aa
ZONE 3
1)
signals, analog video and audio signals are output.
For zone 3, only analog audio signals are output.
When you select SOURCE, the signals of the
current input in the main zone are output.
2)
When SOURCE is selected, the signals input to the
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks is not output
from the ZONE 2 OUT or ZONE 3 OUT jacks
even when “MULTI IN” is selected.
3)
“TV,” “PHONO,” or “MULTI IN” can be selected
in the main zone only.
4)
You can select either “FM” or “AM” from the
main zone, zone 2, or zone 3. When you want to
switch between “FM” and “AM” from zone 2 or
zone 3, select the appropriate zone using the
remote control, and then press TUNER repeatedly.
Every time you press the button, “FM” and “AM”
are switched. When different programs are
selected in multiple zones, the input you have
selected most recently is given preference.
5)
Only when SOURCE is selected in zone 2 or
zone 3, you can enjoy the content, being viewed in
the main zone, in zone 2 or zone 3.
Using Multi-zone Features
To finish the zone 2/zone 3
operation
Press ZONE, then press ?/1.
Tip
You can select a zone on the receiver. Press ZONE
SELECT repeatedly to select zone 2, zone 3 or the
main zone. Each time you press ZONE POWER, the
output signals for the selected zone will be turned on
or off.
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Using Other Features
• When you set “Zone2 Out” in the “HDMI
Settings” menu to “On,” you cannot use the
“Control for HDMI” function.
Using “BRAVIA” Sync features
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?
“BRAVIA” Sync is the name of a function on
Sony products that enables compatible
equipment connected via HDMI cables to be
operated mutually using the “BRAVIA”
remote control.
This mutual operation is enabled by the
Control for HDMI function using HDMI CEC
(Consumer Electronics Control) standardized
for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface).
By connecting Sony equipment that are
compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an
HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is
simplified as below:
• System Power-Off (page 85)
• One-Touch Play (page 85)
• System Audio Control (page 85)
• Audio Return Channel (ARC) (page 86)
• Scene Select (page 86)
• Home Theater Control (page 86)
• Remote Easy Control (page 86)
The Control for HDMI function
does not work in the following
cases:
• When you connect the receiver to a device
which does not correspond to the Sony
Control for HDMI function.
• When you connect the receiver and
equipment using other than an HDMI
connection.
• The Control for HDMI function does not
work on a device connected to the HDMI
OUT B jack of the receiver.
We recommend that you connect the receiver
to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.
Notes
• The following features may operate with non-Sony
equipment. However, compatibility with all nonSony equipment is not guaranteed.
– System Power-Off
– One-Touch Play
– System Audio Control
• The following features are Sony proprietary
functions. They 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.
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5 Turn the Control for HDMI
function of the connected
equipment on.
For details on setting the connected
equipment, refer to its operating
instructions.
When you set “Pass Through” to “On,” or
“Auto,” sound and image can be output only
from the TV while the receiver remains in
standby mode.
Start playback on the playback
equipment.
6 Repeat step 5 to set the Control
for HDMI function and to
display the image of all the
playback equipment you want
to use.
Note
When you pull out the HDMI cable or change the
connection, perform the steps above.
However, you do not need to perform these steps
when you use an HDMI IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, or IN 9
jack.
System Power-Off
When you turn the TV off, using the power
button on the TV’s remote control, the receiver
and the connected equipment turn off
automatically.
Notes
• Set the TV power supply interlock function to on
before using the System Power-Off function. For
details, refer to the operating instructions of the
TV.
• Depending on the condition of the connected
equipment, the connected equipment may not be
turned off. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the connected equipment.
• If you use the System Power-Off function with a
non-Sony TV, program the remote control
according to the maker of the TV.
One-Touch Play
When you play back content on the equipment
connected to the receiver via an HDMI
connection, the receiver is also turned on
automatically and is switched to the
appropriate HDMI input.
To use the One-Touch Play
function of the camcorder
Turn the Control for HDMI function on
1
for both the receiver and your
camcorder.
2 Connect your camcorder to one of the
HDMI IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, and IN 9 jacks
(page 36).
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, IN 3, and IN 9 jacks. If you use other
HDMI IN jacks, the receiver may not be switched
to an appropriate input. In this case, manually
select the input to which the camcorder is
connected.
System Audio Control
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers
connected to the receiver by a simple
operation. You can also adjust the volume and
turn off the sound of the receiver using the
TV’s remote control.
You can use the System Audio Control
function as follows.
• The sound of the TV is output from the
speakers connected to the receiver when you
turn the receiver on while the sound is being
output from the TV speaker. If you turn off
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the receiver, the sound is output from the TV
speaker.
• When you adjust the TV volume, the System
Audio Control function adjusts the
receiver’s volume simultaneously.
You can also operate this function using the
TV menu. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the TV.
Note
When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On,” the
“Audio Out” settings in the HDMI Settings menu
will set automatically based on the System Audio
Control settings.
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
If the TV is compatible with the Audio Return
Channel (ARC), an HDMI cable connection
also sends a digital audio signal from the TV to
the receiver. You do not need to make a
separate audio connection for listening to TV
sound from the receiver.
For details, see “Switching between digital
and analog audio” (page 88).
Scene Select
The optimum picture quality and sound field
are selected automatically according to the
scene selected on your TV.
For details on the operation, refer to the
operating instructions of the TV.
Note
The sound field may not switch depending on the
TV.
Scene setting on the TV Sound field
Graphics A.F.D. Auto
Home Theater Control
If a “Home Theater Control”-compatible TV
is connected to the receiver, an icon for
Internet based applications appears on the
connected TV.
You can switch an input of the receiver or
switch sound fields by using your TV’s remote
control. You can also adjust the level of the
center speaker or the subwoofer, or adjust the
settings of “Sound Optimizer” (page 67),
“Dual Mono” (page 107), or “A/V Sync”
(page 108).
To use the Home Theater Control function,
your TV must be able to access a broadband
service.
Remote Easy Control
You can use the TV remote control to operate
the menu of the receiver.
Select the receiver (AV AMP)
recognized by the TV.
Notes
• The receiver is recognized as “Tuner (AV AMP)”
by the TV.
• Your TV must be compatible with the link menu.
• Depending on the type of TV, some of operations
may not be available.
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
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Switching the monitors
Outputting the HDMI
that output the HDMI
video signals
When you have two monitors connected to the
HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B jacks, you
can switch the output for these two monitors
using the HDMI OUTPUT button on the
remote control.
HDMI
OUTPUT
1 Turn on the receiver and the
two monitors.
2 Press HDMI OUTPUT.
Each time you press the button, the output
will be switched as follows:
HDMI A t HDMI B t OFF t
HDMI A…
You can also use the HDMI OUT button
on the receiver.
signals even when the
receiver is in standby
mode
(Pass Through)
You can output the video and audio signals
from the HDMI IN jack to the TV connected to
the HDMI OUT A jack even when the receiver
is in standby mode.
If you use this function while “Control for
HDMI” is set to “On,” the input of the receiver
is switched in accordance with the operation of
the connected equipment, even when the
receiver is in standby mode.
When you activate this function, make the
settings for “Pass Through” following the
steps below.
1 Select “Settings” from the
home menu, then press .
2 Select “HDMI Settings,” then
press .
3 Select “Pass Through,” then
press .
4 Select the parameter you want,
then press .
Parameter Explanation
Auto When the TV is turned on
while the receiver is in
standby mode, the receiver
outputs HDMI signals from
the receiver’s HDMI OUT A
jack. Sony recommends this
setting if you use a TV that
is compatible with
“BRAVIA” Sync. This
setting saves power in
standby mode compared
with the “On” setting.
Using Other Features
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Parameter Explanation
On When the receiver is in
standby mode, the receiver
outputs HDMI signals from
the receiver’s HDMI OUT A
jack.
Off The receiver does not output
HDMI signals when in
standby mode. Turn on the
receiver to enjoy the
connected equipment’s
source on the TV. This
setting saves power in
standby mode, compared
with the “On” setting.
Notes
• The “Auto” setting is effective only when “Control
for HDMI” is set to “On.” If “Control for HDMI”
is set to “Off,” the receiver performs the same
operations in “Auto” as in “On.”
• In the standby status where other function such as
Network Standby works, the power consumption is
not reduced, even when “Pass Through” is set to
“Auto.”
Switching between digital and analog audio
When you connect equipment to both digital
and analog audio input jacks on the receiver,
you can fix the audio input mode to either of
them, or switch from one to the other,
depending on the type of material you intend
to watch.
INPUT SELECTOR
INPUT MODE
1 Select the input source using
INPUT SELECTOR on the
receiver.
2 Press INPUT MODE on the
receiver.
The selected audio input mode appears in
the display window.
•AUTO
Gives priority to digital audio signals
when there are both digital and analog
connections.
If there are no digital audio signals,
analog audio signals are selected.
When TV input is selected, priority is
given to the Audio Return Channel
(ARC) signals. If your TV is not
compatible with Audio Return Channel
(ARC), the digital optical audio signals
are selected.
If the Control for HDMI functions of
both the receiver and the TV are not
activated, the Audio Return Channel
(ARC) function does not work.
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•OPT
Appears only when an optical jack is
assigned to the input and selects the
optical input jack automatically.
•COAX
Appears only when a coaxial jack is
assigned to the input and selects the
coaxial input jack automatically.
•ANALOG
Specifies the analog audio signals input
to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Notes
• Based on the input, “------” appears on the display
window, and other modes cannot be selected.
• When “2ch Analog Direct” is being used, or
“MULTI IN” is selected, 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 9 jacks in “Video Input Assign” or “Audio Input
Assign,” the same HDMI input jack is assigned to
both the video input and audio input. If you want to
assign an HDMI IN jack to either the video input or
audio input, first assign an input to any of the
HDMI IN 1 to IN 9 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 “HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN ?” or
“HDMI AUDIO ASSIGN ?” in “INPUT
SETTINGS” (page 127).
• 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.
Using Other Features
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 .
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Input name BD DVD GAME SAT/
Assignable video
input jacks
COMPONENT IN 1
(DVD)
COMPONENT IN 2
(SAT/CATV)
HDMI IN 1
(VIDEO 1)
aa* aaaaaaa a a
aaaa* aaaaa a a
aaaaa* aaa a a a
CATV
HDMI IN 2 (BD) a* aaaaaaa a a a
HDMI IN 3
(SA-CD/CD)
aaaaaaaa a a* a
HDMI IN 4 (GAME) aaa* aaaaa a a a
HDMI IN 5 (DVD) aa* aaaaaaa a a
Assignable audio
input jacks
HDMI IN 6
(SAT/CATV)
HDMI IN 7
(VIDEO 3)
HDMI IN 8
(VIDEO 4)
HDMI IN 9
(VIDEO 2)
OPTICAL IN 1
(GAME)
OPTICAL IN 2
(SAT/CATV)
aaaa* aaaaa a a
aaaaaaa* aa a a
aaaaaaaa* aa a
aaaaaa* aa a a a
aaa* aaaaa a a –
aaaa* aaaaa a –
OPTICAL IN 3 (TV) aaaaaaaa a a –
COAXIAL IN 1
(DVD)
COAXIAL IN 2
(VIDEO 1)
COAXIAL IN 3
(SA-CD/CD)
HDMI IN 1
(VIDEO 1)
aa* aaaaaaa a –
aaaaa* aaa a a –
aaaaaaaa a a –
aaaaa* aaa a a –
HDMI IN 2 (BD) a* aaaaaaa a a –
HDMI IN 3
(SA-CD/CD)
aaaaaaaa a a
HDMI IN 4 (GAME) aaa* aaaaa a a –
HDMI IN 5 (DVD) aa* aaaaaaa a –
HDMI IN 6
(SAT/CATV)
HDMI IN 7
(VIDEO 3)
HDMI IN 8
(VIDEO 4)
HDMI IN 9
(VIDEO 2)
aaaa* aaaaa a –
aaaaaaa* aa a –
aaaaaaaa* aa –
aaaaaa* aa a a –
* factory default setting
VIDEO 1VIDEO 2VIDEO 3VIDEO 4MD/
TAPE
SA-CD/CDMULTI IN
–
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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 to the same HDMI
IN jack. However, if you use the One-Touch Play
function on the equipment connected to the HDMI
IN jack, the input which has most recently been
assigned is preferentially selected.
Preview for HDMI
You can turn on a live picture-in-picture
preview of HDMI inputs connected to this
receiver. Up to four preview windows are
displayed for HDMI IN 1/IN 2/IN 3/IN 4
Input.
You can select each preview HDMI input by
using the remote.
V/v,
Using Other Features
PREVIEW
(HDMI)
1 Press PREVIEW (HDMI).
Up to 4 PIP windows appear, each of
them showing input pictures from HDMI
IN jacks.
2 To switch the pictures in a PIP
window with those on the main
screen, press V/v to select the
desired PIP window, then press
.
The HDMI input of the selected PIP
window is displayed in the main window.
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Tips
• This function does not work under the following
conditions:
– An HDMI device is not connected.
– A specific HDMI device is connected while its
power is off.
– An unsupported HDMI video format is input.
– The current input is not HDMI input
– When the GUI menu is displayed.
– When “Zone2 Out” is set to “On”
– When “Fast View” is set to “Off”
• This function is made possible by Silicon Image
InstaPrevue™ technology.
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 iPod touch/iPhone) or the
Google Play (for Android phone) for free.
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Using the sleep timer
Recording using the
You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
SHIFT
receiver
You can record from a video/audio device
using the receiver. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your recording
equipment.
1 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from
the home menu, then press .
2 Select the playback equipment,
then press .
3 Prepare the equipment for
playing.
For example, insert the video tape you
want to copy into the VCR.
4 Prepare the recording
equipment.
Insert a blank video tape, etc., into the
recording equipment (VIDEO 1) for
recording.
5 Start recording on the
recording equipment, then start
the playback equipment.
Using Other Features
SLEEP
Press SHIFT, then press SLEEP.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP”
lights up in the display window of the receiver.
To check the remaining time before the
receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The
remaining time appears on the display
window. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep
timer is set to “OFF.”
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
UP
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,”
“COMMAND MODE [AV2]” appears on
the display.
When the command mode is set to “AV1,”
“COMMAND 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.
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4 Press ENT/MEM.
The AMP button flashes twice, then the
command mode setting process is
completed.
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Using a bi-amplifier connection
If you are not using surround back speakers
you can use the SURROUND BACK
(ZONE 2) terminals for the front speakers for
use with a bi-amplifier connection.
To connect speakers
Front speaker
(R)
Front speaker
(L)
• Make the bi-amplifier settings before you perform
the Auto Calibration function.
• If you make the bi-amplifier settings, the speaker
level, balance, and equalizer settings of the
surround back speakers become invalid, and those
of the front speakers are used.
• Signals output from the PRE OUT jacks are used
with the same settings as those of the SPEAKERS
terminals.
• If the speaker pattern is set so that there are
surround back speakers, you cannot set the
SURROUND BACK (ZONE 2) terminals for a biamplifier connection.
• When you operate the receiver without using the
GUI, set “SB ASSIGN” to “BI-AMP” in
“SPEAKER SETTINGS” (page 126).
Hi
Lo
Hi
Lo
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
(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 102).
Using Other Features
Notes
• You cannot use the FRONT B terminals for a bi-
amplifier connection.
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Reverting back to the factory default settings
You can clear all memorized settings and
revert the receiver back to the factory default
settings by performing the following
procedure. This procedure can also be used to
initialize the receiver before you use it for the
first time.
?/1
TONE 2CH/A.DIRECT
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the
receiver.
2 While holding down the TONE
and 2CH/A.DIRECT, press ?/1
to turn on the receiver.
3 Release the TONE and 2CH/
A.DIRECT after a few seconds.
The “MEMORY CLEARING...” appears
on the display window for a while, then
changes to “MEMORY CLEARED!”
Changes or adjustments made to the
settings are now reset to the defaults.
Note
It takes about a few minutes for the memory to be
cleared completely. Do not turn the receiver off until
“MEMORY CLEARED!” appears on the display.
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Adjusting Settings
2 Select the menu item you want,
then press to access the
menu item.
Adjusting Settings
Using the setting menu
You can adjust the various settings for
speakers, surround effects, multi-zone, etc.,
using the setting menu.
V/v/B/b,
RETURN/
EXIT O
INFO/
OPTIONS
HOME
Example: When you select “Audio Settings.”
3 Select the parameter you want,
then press to enter.
To return to the previous screen
Press RETURN/EXIT O.
To exit the menu
Press HOME to display the home menu,
then press HOME again.
1 Select “Settings” from the
home menu, then press to
enter the menu mode.
The setting menu list appears on the TV
screen.
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Setting menu list
Settings Easy Setup
(page 100)
Speaker Settings
(page 100)
Audio Settings
(page 107)
Video Settings
(page 110)
Auto Calibration
Auto Calibration Setup Position
Calibration Type
User Reference Edit
Front Reference Type
Speaker Pair Match
Name In
Automatic Phase Matching
Speaker Connection
Virtual Front High
Center Speaker Lift Up
Surround Speaker Position
Speaker Relocation
Speaker Setup
Tes t Tone
Center Analog Down Mix
Speaker Impedance
Distance Unit
Digital Legato Linear
Sound Optimizer
Equalizer
LFE Time Alignment
Subwoofer Muting
Dual Mono
Dynamic Range Compressor
(Input name)
Subwoofer Low Pass Filter
A/V Sync
Decode Priority
Sound Field
Resolution
Zone Resolution
Playback Resolution
3D Output Settings
TV Type
Screen Format
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HDMI Settings
(page 114)
Input Settings
(page 116)
Network Settings
(page 117)
Internet Services
Settings
(page 118)
Home Control
Settings (page 71)
Zone Settings
(page 120)
System Settings
(page 121)
Network Update
(page 122)
(Input name)
Subwoofer Level
Audio Out
H.A.T.S.
Control for HDMI
Pass Through
Zone2 Out
Priority
Fast View
Input Edit
Audio Input Assign
Video Input Assign
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
TV Control
AV Equipment Control
Lighting Control
Lighting Scenes
Registration
Zone Control
Zone Setup
Language
Auto Standby
Settings Lock
RS232C Control
Software Update Notification
Initialize Personal Information
System Information
EULA
Software License
Adjusting Settings
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Easy Setup
Speaker Settings
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions
(page 47).
You can set up your viewing environment
(with the speaker system you are using) either
automatically or manually.
Auto Calibration
Performs the D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto
Calibration) function. This function allows
you to perform automatic calibration, such as
checking the connection between each speaker
and the receiver, adjusting the speaker level,
and measuring the distance of each speaker
from your seating position automatically.
Calibration Matching
When Auto Calibration is executed, this
function works automatically, matching the
distance and level of the right and left
speakers. You can set this function only after
the DCAC measurement process has been
completed and the results of the DCAC
measurement are saved. The setting is valid
until you change it.
Note
The previous measurement results will be
overwritten and the current results are saved for the
currently selected position.
Please read “Notes on Speaker Settings (Auto
Calibration)” in “9: Setting up the receiver using the
Easy Setup” (page 47).
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Auto Calibration Setup
Lets you register three patterns for “Position,”
depending on the seating positions, listening
environment, and measurement conditions.
You can also select a calibration type to
compensate the each speaker.
Position
You can register more than one set of settings
for the listening environment or recall a set of
settings.
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