Sony STR-DA5ES User Manual
4-237-333-14(2)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
STR-DA5ES
STR-DA3ES
© 2001 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as
the injurious wastes.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For customers in the United States
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
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:
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Table of Contents
Features ................................................. 4
Parts Identification
Main unit ...............................................5
Hooking Up the Components
Required cords.......................................6
Antenna hookups ................................... 7
Audio component hookups....................8
Video component hookups .................... 9
Digital component hookups................. 10
Multi channel input hookups ............... 12
Other hookups .....................................13
Hooking Up and Setting Up
the Speaker System
Speaker system hookup ....................... 16
Performing initial setup operations .....19
Multi channel surround setup .............. 19
Checking the connections.................... 25
Basic Operations
Selecting the component ..................... 26
Setting to the 7.1 channel mode ..........28
Listening to the sound
in another room ............................. 29
Changing the display ........................... 30
Enjoying Surround Sound
Selecting a sound field ........................ 31
Understanding the multi channel
surround displays .......................... 36
Customizing sound fields .................... 38
Adjusting the equalizer........................ 42
Receiving Broadcasts
Direct tuning ........................................ 44
Automatic tuning ................................. 44
Preset tuning ........................................ 45
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program
sources........................................... 46
Recording ............................................ 46
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 47
Adjustments using
the SET UP button ........................ 48
CONTROL A1
control system......... 51
Operations using the remote*
Before you use your remote ................ 53
Location of parts and basic remote
operations ...................................... 54
Using the lists ...................................... 62
Using the remote RM-US105.............. 75
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 82
Troubleshooting................................... 82
Specifications ......................................85
Tables of settings using SURROUND,
LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons ..
Adjustable parameters for each sound
field ............................................... 90
* STR-DA5ES only.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**“DTS”, “ES”, “DTS Digital Surround”, “DTS-ES
Extended Surround”, and “Neo: 6” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
87
3
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
AC OUTLET
LR
+
–
SURROUND
SURR
BACK
R
CENTER
SURR BACK
LR
SURROUND
CENTER
SURR BACK
SURR
BACK
L
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
Features
7.1 channel mode
This receiver incorporates a 6 channel amplifier. It can reproduce the sound of movies (etc.)
encoded in 6.1 channel audio through front (L/R), center, surround (L/R), surround back, and sub
woofer speakers. This receiver also lets you enjoy a 7.1 channel mode. The 7.1 channel mode
uses DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the Surround Back channel in stereo
(L/R) (page 28).
Compatible with a variety of audio formats and modes
This receiver is compatible with the following audio formats.
STR-DA5ES STR-DA3ES Page
Dolby Digital EX aa35
Dolby Pro Logic II a 39
DTS Neo:6 a 39
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 aa*35
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 a 35
* DTS-ES compatible
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-DA5ES and STR-DA3ES. Check your model
number by looking at the lower right corner of the
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the upper portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
front panel. In this manual, the STR-DA5ES (area
code U) is used for illustration purposes unless stated
otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly
Area code
indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DA5ES
only”.
Tip
The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote, see pages 53–81 (STR-DA5ES) or
Any differences in operation, according to the
area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “Models of area code AA only”.
refer to the separate operating instructions supplied
with the remote (STR-DA3ES).
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Parts Identification
The items are arranged in alphabetical order.
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Main unit
123 qkql
2CH qg (31, 33)
2ND ROOM (STR-DA3ES only)
eh (29, 30)
2ND/3RD ROOM (STR-DA5ES
only) eh (29, 30)
6.1CH indicator ql
6.1CH DECODING qk (34)
A.F.D. q; (31, 33)
AUDIO SPLIT wf (26)
CINEMA STUDIO EX qa (31)
Cursor buttons ( / ) wk (20,
25, 38, 40, 46, 48)
Digital Cinema Sound indicator
qh (31)
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL qd
(32)
DIMMER rs (30)
Display 9 (36)
DISPLAY 4 (30)
4 qd65q;qaqsqfqgqhqj9 w;
7 8
el
eh
ej
rars ek
r;rdrf
DOOR OPEN wg
ENTER wj (46)
EQ ea (43)
EQUALIZER eg (43)
FM/AM 7 (44)
FM MODE r; (44)
FUNCTION wd (25, 26, 44–46)
INPUT MODE ws (27)
IR emitter (STR-DA5ES only) 3
IR receptor 2
Jog dial wl (20, 29, 38, 40, 42,
46, 48)
LEVEL e; (25, 40)
MASTER VOLUME w; (25, 27)
MEMORY el (45)
MODE +/– qf (31, 42)
MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT
qj (27, 31, 33, 47)
ea
edeg
+–
wfwh wgwkesef wle;
wd
ws
wa
wj
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
indicator qs
MUTING wa (27)
NAME ed (46)
NIGHT MODE 6 (35)
NIGHT MODE indicator 5
ON SCREEN ef (9)
PHONES jack rf (28)
PRESET TUNING +/– 8 (42)
SET UP wh (20, 48)
SLEEP ej (47)
SPEAKERS switch rd (27, 29,
30)
SURROUND es (38)
TUNING +/– ek (44)
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks ra
?/1 (power) 1 (19, 25, 42)
Parts Identification
5
Hooking Up the Components
Required cords
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on
the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
• When connecting optical digital cords, take the caps off the connectors and insert the cord plugs straight
in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
A Audio cord (not supplied)
B Audio/video cord (not supplied)
C Video cord (not supplied)
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
You can use the video cord of the supplied audio/video/control S cord.
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
D Optical digital cord (not supplied)
E Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
F Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
G Audio/video/control S cord (1)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Black (control S) Black (control S)
Black Black
Yellow Yellow
Black Black
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
H Control S cord (mini jack) (1)
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Black Black
Antenna hookups
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
CD
/SACD
IN
FRONT
IN
SURROUND
MD/DAT TAPE
OUTINOUT
CENTER
SIGNAL GND
PHONO
L
R
U
Notes on antenna hookups
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop
antenna away from the receiver and other
components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it
as horizontal as possible.
• Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for
grounding the receiver.
STATUS IN
S2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEOINVIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
CONTROL S
OUT
OUT
AUDIOINAUDIO AUDIO
IN
OUT
SUB WOOFERSUB WOOFER
Hooking Up the Component
OUTOUTIN
S2 VIDEO
IN
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
IN
7
Audio component hookups
For details on the required cords (A – H), see page 6.
MD or DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
Turntable
A
ç
75Ω COAXIAL
ANTENNA
FM
AM
DIGITAL
CD
/SACD
OPTICAL
IN
ND/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
CD
/SACD
COAXIAL
IN
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
ASSIGNABLE
U
SIGNAL GND
CD/SACD player
Y
B
/B-Y
P
P
R
/R-Y
PHONO
CD/SACD
IN
IN
L
R
FRONT
U
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2
A
OUTPUT
LINE
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
MD/DAT TAPE
OUT
IN
SURROUND
CENTER
L
R
MONITOR OUT
L
R
AA
ç
INOUT
MONITOR
TV/SAT DVD/LD
STATUS IN
S2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEOINVIDEO VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 1
ç
INOUT
ç
AA
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
Tape deck
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
OUTOUTIN
CONTROL S
OUT
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
AUDIOINAUDIO AUDIO
OUT
IN
OUT
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK
SUB WOOFERSUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
IN
IN
IN
SUB WOOFER
CTRL
A1
2ND
ROOM
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
Note on audio component
hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it
to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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Video component hookups
DVD or LD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
L
OUT
R
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
OUTOUTIN
CONTROL S
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK
Ç
BCBBBB
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
PRE OUT
Ç
L
R
SUB WOOFER
INOUT
CTRL
A1
IN
2ND
ROOM
IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
IN
CENTER
Ç
INOUT
Ç
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
VCR
To the front
panel
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
CD
/SACD
OPTICAL
IN
ND/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
CD
/SACD
COAXIAL
IN
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
ASSIGNABLE
Camcorder
or video
game
COMPONENT VIDEO
75Ω COAXIAL
FM
AM
U
SIGNAL GND
Y
P
B
/B-Y
P
R
/R-Y
PHONO
CD
IN
L
R
FRONT
U
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
/SACD
IN
SURROUND
TV monitor*
TV or satellite tuner
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
L
R
BB
MONITOR
TV/SAT DVD/LD
STATUS IN
S2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEOINVIDEO VIDEO
OUT
MD/DAT TAPE
OUT
IN
CENTER
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 1
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
OUT
AUDIOINAUDIO AUDIO
CENTER
SUB WOOFERSUB WOOFER
* You can display the SET UP, SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ parameters and selected sound field by pressing ON
SCREEN.
Note on video component
hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks
to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the
receiver and apply sound effects to the audio
from the TV. In this case, do not connect the
TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO
IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a
separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect
both the audio and video output jacks to the
Tip
When using the S-video jacks instead of the video
jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an
S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus
from the video signals and will not be output through
the video jacks.
Notes
• If you make COMPONENT VIDEO connections,
nothing is displayed on the on-screen display.
• On this receiver, the component video signals are
not compatible with S-video signals nor video
signals.
receiver as shown above.
If you have a satellite tuner, DVD player, or
LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, BY, R-Y) output jacks and a monitor with
COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks, use a
video cord (not supplied) to connect to the
receiver.
Hooking Up the Component
VCR
9
Digital component hookups
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital
input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully
enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a
center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. For 6.1 channel surround sound, you will also need a
surround back speaker. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF
demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
Tip
You can select the input mode for your digital components. See “INPUT MODE” on page 27.
Note
You cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks.
You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 82.
TV or satellite
PHONO
IN
FRONT
IN
SURROUND
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
BD
MD/DAT TAPE
OUT
IN
OUT
CENTER
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
S2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO
VIDEOINVIDEOINVIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO AUDIO
IN
IN
SUB WOOFERSUB WOOFER
L
R
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
tuner
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
L
R
SIGNAL GND
U
E
DB
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DVD or LD player
(etc.)*
CTRL
A1
* Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical
connections.
10
Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and
connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These
connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc.
MD or DAT deck
Notes
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
DD AA
ç
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
CD
/SACD
OPTICAL
IN
ND/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
CD
/SACD
COAXIAL
IN
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
ASSIGNABLE
ç
75Ω COAXIAL
SIGNAL GND
INOUT
FM
U
AM
Y
P
B
/B-Y
P
R
/R-Y
PHONO
CD
/SACD
IN
IN
L
R
FRONT
U
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
ç
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
MD/DAT TAPE
OUTINOUT
SURROUND
CENTER
L
R
ç
INOUT
MONITOR
S2 VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 1
TV/SAT DVD/LD
STATUS IN
S2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
OUTOUTIN
CONTROL S
OUT
IN
OUT
VIDEOINVIDEOINVIDEO VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK
SUB WOOFERSUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
IN
IN
IN
SUB WOOFER
CTRL
A1
2ND
ROOM
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
• You cannot make a digital recording of digital multi channel surround signals.
• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to the components connected to TAPE and VIDEO jacks with only
digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make analog
and digital connections.
• The sound is not output when you play a SACD disc on the SACD player connected to the CD/SACD
OPTICAL IN jack on this unit. Connect to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the SACD player.
Hooking Up the Component
11
Multi channel input hookups
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel
input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other
than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you
can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel
decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. For 6.1 channel surround sound, you
will also need a surround back speaker. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD
player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel hookups.
Notes
• When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the
DVD player or multi channel decoder.
• See page 16 for details on speaker system hookup.
75Ω COAXIAL
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
CD
/SACD
OPTICAL
IN
ND/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
CD
/SACD
COAXIAL
IN
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
ASSIGNABLE
FM
SIGNAL GND
AM
U
PHONO
L
R
U
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
Y
P
B
/B-Y
P
R
/R-Y
MD/DAT TAPE
CD
/SACD
IN
IN
OUT
FRONT
SURROUND
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2
MONITOR OUT
IN
OUT
CENTER
FRONT
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 1
MONITOR
TV/SAT DVD/LD
STATUS IN
S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
SURROUND SURR BACK
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
OUT
VIDEOINVIDEOINVIDEO VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO AUDIO
IN
OUT
CENTER
FRONT
SUB WOOFERSUB WOOFER
CONTROL S
IN
IN
IN
SURROUND SURR BACK
OUTOUTIN
OUT
OUT
OUT
PRE OUT
IN
IN
IN
SUB WOOFER
CTRL
A1
2ND
ROOM
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
12
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 1
AFAFF
SURR BACK
FRONT
SURROUND
L
R
MULTI CH OUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
Other hookups
CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT
75Ω COAXIAL
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
CD
/SACD
OPTICAL
IN
ND/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
CD
/SACD
COAXIAL
IN
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
ASSIGNABLE
FM
SIGNAL GND
AM
U
PHONO
IN
L
R
U
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN
Y
P
B
/B-Y
P
R
/R-Y
CD
/SACD
MD/DAT TAPE
IN
OUT
FRONT
SURROUND
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2
MONITOR
MONITOR OUT
IN
OUT
CENTER
FRONT
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 1
*
CONTROL A1 hookup
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible
Sony CD player, SACD player, tape
deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (mini jack) (not
supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1
jack on the CD player, SACD player, tape
deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL A1
jack on the receiver. Refer to “CONTROL
A1
control system” on page 51 and the
operating instructions supplied with your CD
player, SACD player, tape deck, or MD deck
for details.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from
the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected
to a computer, do not operate the receiver while
using the “Sony MD Editor” software. This may
cause a malfunction.
CONTROL A1
HH
TV/SAT DVD/LD
STATUS IN
S2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
SURROUND SURR BACK
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
OUTOUTIN
CONTROL S
OUT
IN
OUT
VIDEOINVIDEOINVIDEO VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
AUDIOINAUDIO AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK
SUB WOOFERSUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
IN
IN
IN
SUB WOOFER
CTRL
A1
2ND
ROOM
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
2ND ROOM OUT
• If you have a Sony CD changer with a
COMMAND MODE selector
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE
selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3,
be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1”
and connect the changer to the CD jacks on
the receiver.
If, however, you have a Sony CD changer
with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command
mode to “CD 2” and connect the changer to
the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver.
Hooking Up the Component
13
Other hookups (continued)
S-LINK CONTROL S hookup
If you have a S-LINK CONTROL Scompatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor,
DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/
control S connecting cord (supplied) or a
control S connecting cord (supplied) to connect
the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite
tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack
on the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack
on the respective component. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your TV,
satellite tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details.
The following illustration is an example of
S-LINK CONTROL S hookups between the
receiver, a TV, a VCR, and a DVD player.
When your TV is connected to the receiver as
shown below, the TV input mode will change
to video input whenever you turn on the
receiver. When you connect the receiver as
shown below, input mode of the receiver
changes to VIDEO 1 or DVD/LD whenever
you play your VCR or DVD.
The following connections also change the
input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you
operate your TV.
TV
VIDEO
S-LINK
OUT IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN
* Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio/
video/control S cable.
Note
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your
TV for details regarding the operations you can
control from your TV.
2ND ROOM hookup
You can use the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks to
output the audio/video signals of the selected
component to a stereo amplifier located in
another room (see page 29).
Connecting the AC power
cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this
receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker
system to the receiver (see page 16).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
video components to a wall outlet.
SPEAKERS
LR
SURROUND
LR
SURROUND
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
CENTER
SURR
BACK
R
CENTER
SURR BACK
SURR
BACK
L
SURR BACK
AC OUTLET
AC OUTLET
+
–
*
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Receiver
VCR 1
DVD
player
G*H
G
*
MONITOR
TV/SAT DVD/LD
STATUS IN
S2 VIDEO
S2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEOINS2 VIDEO
OUT
VIDEOINVIDEOINVIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIOINAUDIO AUDIO
IN
G
OUTPUT
S-LINK
IN
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
CONTROL S
OUTINOUT
OUTINOUT
OUTINOUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTOUTIN
S2 VIDEO
IN
IN
IN
G
S-LINK
IN
b
AC IN terminal
(STR-DA5ES only)
* The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets
vary according to the model and country to which
the receiver is shipped.
If you connect other audio/video components to
the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the
receiver will supply power to the connected
component(s), allowing you to turn the whole
system on or off when you turn the receiver on
or off.
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the
component(s) 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.
(STR-DA5ES only)
Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN
terminal on this unit.
Hooking Up the Component
15
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
Ee
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
E
e
16
E
e
E
e
E
e
Tips
• You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks. The remaining jack can be used to connect a
second active sub woofer. As the active sub woofer does not have the directivity, you can place it wherever you
want.
• To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from
both the SPEAKERS jacks and the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to connect just the front speakers
to another amplifier, connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks.
7.1 channel speaker hookup
Connect the speakers as follows to enjoy 7.1 channel mode using real speakers for all 7.1 channels.
These connections require an additional power amplifier. Connect the additional power amplifier to
the PRE OUT SURR BACK terminals on this receiver. Then connect the surround back (L/R)
speakers to the additional amplifier. For details on the 7.1 channel mode, see page 28.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Active sub woofer
C
AUDIO IN
Stereo amplifier
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
OUT
CONTROL S
S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
VIDEO VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
AUDIO AUDIO
OUT
IN
OUT
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK
PRE OUT
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
E
IN
IN
IN
SUB WOOFER
VIDEO OUT
CENTER
Surround speaker
(R)
Ee
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
FRONT
CTRL
A1
+
2ND
ROOM
–
FRONT
AUDIO
OUT
SPEAKERS
3RD ROOM
+
–
A
A
SPEAKERS
LRLR
LRLR
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
LR
LR
e
Surround speaker
E
SURROUND
SURROUND
4 Ω 8 Ω
A
E
CENTER
SURR
BACK
R
CENTER
(L)
AB
SURR BACK
SURR
BACK
L
SURR BACK
e
AC OUTLET
+
–
e
E
A
e
E
Surround back
speaker (R)
A
SPEAKERS
e
Surround back
E
speaker (L)
Front speaker (R)
A
e
Front speaker (L)
Center speaker
continued
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Speaker system hookup (continued)
Another room hookups
You can connect the speakers to use in another room to the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks
(STR-DA5ES) or the SPEAKERS 2ND ROOM jacks (STR-DA3ES). Make sure to connect correctly
as indicated on the rear panel.
IN
IN
IN
SUB WOOFER
CTRL
A1
2ND
ROOM
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
FRONT
+
–
FRONT
SPEAKERS
3RD ROOM
+
–
LRLR
LRLR
LR
LR
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
OUT
CONTROL S
S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
VIDEO VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
AUDIO AUDIO
OUT
IN
OUT
FRONT
SURROUND SURR BACK
PRE OUT
A
E
3rd or 2nd room
speaker (R)
e
3rd or 2nd room
speaker (L)
Speaker impedance
To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front,
center, surround, and surround back speakers
with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher,
and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
“8Ω”. Check the operating instructions
supplied with your speakers if you’re not sure
of their impedance. (This information is
usually printed on a label on the back of the
speaker.)
You may connect a pair of speakers with a
nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to
all of the speaker terminals. However, even if
one speaker within this range is connected, set
the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω”.
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
SURROUND
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
A
E
SURR BACK
SURR
BACK
L
SURR BACK
AC OUTLET
+
–
CENTER
SURR
BACK
R
CENTER
e
Note
Be sure to turn the power off when setting the
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.
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Performing initial setup
45°
90°
20°
A A
B
CC
D
operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and
turned on the power, clear the receiver’s
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters
(size, position, etc.) and perform any other
initial setup operations necessary for your
system.
Tip
To check the audio output during settings (to set up
while outputting the sound), check the connection
(see page 25).
Clearing the receiver’s
memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory,
do the following.
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“ENTER to Clear All” appears in the
display.
3 Press ENTER.
After “MEMORY CLEARING...” appears
in the display for a while, “MEMORY
CLEARED!” appears. All of the following
items are reset or cleared:
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.
• All sound field parameters are reset to
their factory settings.
• All index names (of preset stations and
program sources) are cleared.
• All SET UP parameters are reset to
their factory settings.
• The sound field memorized for each
program source and preset stations are
cleared.
Performing initial setup operations
Before using your receiver for the first time,
adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver
correspond to your system. For the adjustable
parameters, see the table on page 90. See pages
19–25 for speaker settings and pages 48–50 for
other settings.
Multi channel surround setup
For the best possible surround sound, all
speakers should be the same distance from the
listening position (A).
However, the receiver lets you to place the
center speaker up to 5 feet closer (B), the
surround speakers up to 15 feet closer (C) and
the surround back speakers up to 15 feet closer
(D) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40
feet from the listening position (A).
You can place the surround speakers either
behind you or to the side, depending on the
shape of your room (etc.).
You can use the center and surround back
speakers as surround back right and left
speakers.
When placing surround speakers to your side
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
continued
19
Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
When placing surround speakers behind you
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
D
20°
Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the
listening position than the front speakers.
Tip
When setting up the surround back speaker, set the
speaker at least 3 feet behind the listening position. It
is recommended to place the speaker at an equal
distance from the surround left and right speakers. If
there is no space behind the listening position, set the
speaker above the listening position by placing it on a
stand or hanging it from the ceiling. To prevent
speaker damage or injury in case the speaker falls,
make sure that it is properly fixed in place.
Specifying the speaker
parameters
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
select the parameter you want to
adjust.
3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
FRONT SP LARGE
CENTER SP LARGE
SURROUND SP LARGE
SURR BACK SP LARGE
SURR BACK L/R NO
SUB WOOFER YES
FRONT 16 feet
CENTER 16 feet
SURROUND 11 feet
SURR BACK 11 feet
SUB WOOFER 16 feet
S.W PHASE NORMAL
DISTANCE UNIT feet
SURR POSI. SIDE
SURR HEIGHT LOW
SURR BACK HGT. LOW
FRONT SP >* STD (120 Hz)
CENTER SP >* STD (120 Hz)
SURROUND SP >* STD (120 Hz)
SURR BACK SP >* STD (120 Hz)
LFE HIGH CUT > STD (120 Hz)
* When the speakers are set to SMALL only.
x Front speaker size (FRONT)
• If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer.
• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”,
the center, surround, and surround back
speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
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x Center speaker size (CENTER)
• If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to
“LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.*
• If you do not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.*
2
x Surround speaker size (SURROUND)
• If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround
speakers to “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• If you do not connect surround speakers, select
Tip
*1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
“NO”.*
3
x Surround back speaker size
(SURR BACK)
• If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround back
speaker to “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
1
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
• If you do not connect a surround back speaker,
select “NO”.
Tip
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each
speaker determine whether or not the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the equalizer, see page 42.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
continued
21
Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
x Surround back speaker single or
double (SURR BACK L/R)
• When the center speaker is set to “NO” and you
use the center speaker as a surround back right
speaker and use the surround back speaker as a
surround back left speaker, select “YES”.
• If you use only a surround back speaker, select
“NO”.
x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off
frequency as high as possible.
x Front speaker distance (FRONT)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the front speakers (A on page 19).
x Center speaker distance (CENTER)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the center speaker. Center speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A on page 19) to a distance
5 feet closer to your listening position (B on
page 19). When this range is exceeded, the
display blinks. If you make the setting while
the display blinks, you cannot fully enjoy the
surround effect.
x Surround speaker distance
(SURROUND)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround speakers. Surround speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A on page 19) to a
distance 15 feet closer to your listening
position (C on page 19). When this range is
exceeded, the display blinks. If you make the
setting while the display blinks, you cannot
fully enjoy the surround effect.
x Surround back speaker distance
(SURR BACK)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround back speaker(s). Surround back
speaker distance should be set from a distance
equal to the front speaker distance (A on page
19) to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening
position (D on page 19). When this range is
exceeded, the display blinks. If you make the
setting while the display blinks, you cannot
fully enjoy the surround effect.
x Sub woofer distance (SUB WOOFER)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the sub woofer.
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60
30
A
B
A
B
Tip
The receiver allows you to input the speaker position
in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set
the center speaker further than the front speakers.
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more that
5 feet closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround and surround back speakers
can not be set farther away from the listening position
than the front speakers. And they can be no more than
15 feet closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In
other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance
3–6 feet closer than the actual speaker position will
create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the
screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround
effect because the surround speakers are too close,
setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter)
than the actual distance will create a larger sound
stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
x Sub woofer phase polarity (S.W
PHASE)
Set the sub woofer phase polarity. There is
usually no problem when the sub woofer phase
polarity is set to “NORMAL”. However,
depending on the type of front speakers, the
position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off
frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase
polarity to “REVERSE” may produce better
bass. Besides bass reproduction, the richness
and tightness of the overall sound may also be
affected. While listening from the main
listening position, select the setting that best
suits your environment.
x Distance unit (DISTANCE UNIT)
Lets you select either feet or meters as the unit
of measure for setting distances.
x Surround speaker position (SURR
POSI.)*
This parameter lets you specify the location of
your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound
fields. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section A.
• Select “MIDDLE” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section B.
• Select “BEHIND” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section C.
This parameter is available only when the
surround back speaker size is set to “NO”.
This setting only effects the surround modes in
the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
30°
C C
20°
90°
A
60°
B
A
B
* These parameters are not available when
“Surround speaker size (SURROUND)” is set to
“NO”.
x Surround speaker height (SURR
HEIGHT)*/Surround back speaker
height (SURR BACK HGT.)**
This parameter lets you specify the height of
your surround and surround back speaker(s) for
proper implementation of the Digital Cinema
Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL”
sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.
This setting only effects the surround modes in
the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
continued
23
Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
* These parameters are not available when
“Surround speaker size (SURROUND)” is set to
“NO”.
** This parameter is not available when “Surround
back speaker size (SURR BACK)” is set to “NO”.
Tip
The surround/surround back speaker position
parameter is designed specifically for implementation
of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker
position is not as critical as other modes. All of the
modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields were
designed under the premise that the surround speaker
would be located behind the listening position, but
presentation remains fairly consistent even with the
surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle.
However, if the speakers are pointing toward the
listener from the immediate left and right of the
listening position, the “VIRTUAL” sound fields will
not be effective unless the surround speaker position
parameter is set to “SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHIND” or “MIDDLE” if your
speakers are located high above the listening position,
even if they are to the immediate left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary
to the “Surround speaker position” explanation, we
recommend that you playback multi channel surround
encoded software and listen to the effect each setting
has on your listening environment. Choose the setting
that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that
best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between
the surround sound from the surround speakers and
the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure
which sounds best, select “BEHIND” and then use
the speaker distance parameter and speaker level
adjustments to obtain proper balance.
x Front speaker crossover frequency
(FRONT SP >)
Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover
frequency when the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”.
x Center speaker crossover frequency
(CENTER SP >)
Lets you adjust the center speaker bass
crossover frequency when the center speaker is
set to “SMALL”.
x Surround speaker crossover frequency
(SURROUND SP >)
Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass
crossover frequency when the surround
speakers are set to “SMALL”.
x Surround back speaker crossover
frequency (SURR BACK SP >)
Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass
crossover frequency when the surround back
speaker is set to “SMALL”.
Note
You can set the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND
and SURR BACK parameters when the speaker size
is set to “SMALL”.
x LFE high cut filter (LFE HIGH CUT >)
Lets you select the cut off frequency of the
LFE channel high cut filter. Normally, select
“STD”. When using a passive sub woofer
powered by a separate power amplifier, it may
be better to change the cut off frequency.
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Adjusting the speaker level
Use the remote while seated in your listening
position to adjust the level of each speaker.
Note
The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a
frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level
adjustment.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
3 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that
the level of the test tone from each
speaker sounds the same when you are
in your main listening position (page
71).
4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the
test tone.
To output the test tone from a
selected speaker
Use the LEVEL menu to set “TEST TONE” to
“FIX” (page 41). The test tone is output only
from the selected speaker.
For more precise speaker level
adjustment
You can output the test tone or sound source
from two adjacent speakers to adjust balance,
phase, and equalization. Set the SET UP menu
to test tone (T.TONE) and select the sound to
be output (test tone or sound source) (page 50).
Then, select the test tone parameter from the
the LEVEL menu to select the two speakers
you want to adjust (page 41).
Tips
• You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or
press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.
• You can use the jog dial on the receiver for the
adjustment.
Notes
• The adjusted value are shown in the display during
adjustment.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via
the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the
test tone is output, the receiver switches to the
LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you
follow the procedure described above and adjust the
speaker levels from your listening position using the
remote.
• When you select analog audio using the MULTI/
2CH ANALOG DIRECT button, the power of the
digital circuits is turned off.* Therefore, when you
output the test tone in this setting, it requires a few
seconds to output the test tone. However, this is not
a malfunction.
* When “D.POWER” is set to “AUTO OFF” in the
SET UP menu.
Checking the connections
After connecting all of your components to the
receiver, do the following to verify that the
connections were made correctly.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Turn on the component that you
connected (e.g., CD player or tape
deck).
3 Rotate FUNCTION to select the
component (program source).
4 Start playing.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after
performing this procedure, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 82 and take the
appropriate measures to correct the problem.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
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Basic Operations
Selecting the component
FUNCTION control
Turn FUNCTION control to select the
component you want to use.
To select Rotate to light
VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
Camcorder or VIDEO 3
video game
DVD or LD player DVD/LD
TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT
Tape deck TAPE
MD or DAT deck MD/DAT
CD/SACD player CD/SACD
Built in tuner TUNER
Turntable PHONO
After turning on the component you selected,
select the component and play the program
source.
• After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game,
DVD player, or LD player, turn on the TV and
set the TV’s video input to match the
component you selected.
AUDIO SPLIT
Press AUDIO SPLIT to assign the audio input
for each function. This function is convenient
when you are using a number of digital
components. You can select the audio input
assigned by this function using INPUT MODE
(page 27).
You cannot assign the audio input for TUNER.
1 Turn FUNCTION to select the source for
audio input assignment.
2 Press AUDIO SPLIT.
3 Turn FUNCTION to select the audio input.
The audio input you can assign differs
depending on the function.
DVD/LD, CD/SACD
NO ASSIGN t DIGITAL: ONLY COAX t
DIGITAL: ONLY OPT t ONLY ANALOG
INPUT
TV/SAT, MD/DAT
NO ASSIGN t DVD/LD (COAXIAL) t
CD/SACD (COAXIAL) t ONLY ANALOG
INPUT
Analog functions except for PHONO
NO ASSIGN t DVD/LD (COAXIAL) t
DVD/LD (OPTICAL) t TV/SAT (OPTICAL)
t MD/DAT (OPTICAL) t CD/SACD
(COAXIAL) t CD/SACD (OPTICAL)
PHONO
NO ASSIGN t VIDEO 1 t VIDEO 2 t
VIDEO 3 t DVD/LD (ANALOG) t
TV/SAT (ANALOG) t TAPE t MD/DAT
(ANALOG) t CD/SACD (ANALOG)
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4 Press AUDIO SPLIT.
If you do not press AUDIO SPLIT within
8 seconds, the receiver automatically assigns
the selected audio input.
Tips
• If you do not assign, select “NO ASSIGN”.
• If you select “DIGITAL: ONLY COAX” or
“DIGITAL: ONLY OPT” for DVD/LD, only
coaxial or optical digital input is automatically
selected for DVD/LD.
INPUT MODE
Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode
for your digital components. You can also
select the COAXIAL or OPTICAL audio input
of other functions assigned by AUDIO SPLIT.
Each time you press the button, the input mode
of the currently selected component switches.
Select To
AUTO 2CH Give priority to the analog
audio signals input to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks
when there is no digital
signals.
COAXIAL FIXED Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input
jacks.
OPTICAL FIXED Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input
jacks.
ANALOG 2CH FIXED Specify the analog audio
signals input to the AUDIO
IN (L/R) jacks.
MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT
Press MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT to
enjoy the audio source connected to the
MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks or analog 2 channel
input jacks. Only volume control and the front
speaker balance can be adjusted when set to
2CH ANALOG DIRECT. When set to MULTI
CH 1 or 2 DIRECT, you can adjust balance and
level of all the speakers. When this function is
on, the surround effects are turned off.
Select
MULTI CH 1 or 2
DIRECT
2CH ANALOG
DIRECT
To
Enjoy the audio source
connected to the MULTI CH IN
1 or 2 jacks. MULTI CH IN 1
or 2 indicator lights up in the
display. This mode is suitable
for enjoying high quality analog
source.
Enjoy the audio source
connected to analog 2 channel
jacks. This mode is suitable for
enjoying high quality analog
source.
Basic Operations
When the MULTI CH 1 or 2 is assigned to a
specific function using SET UP menu (page
48), the followings are displayed instead of
“AUTO 2CH” and “ANALOG 2CH FIXED”.
Select
AUTO MULTI CH
1 or 2
MULTI CH 1 or 2
FIXED
To
Give priority to the analog
audio signals input to the
MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks
when there is no digital
signals.
Specify the analog audio
signals input to the MULTI
CH IN 1 or 2 jacks.
SPEAKERS switch
Select
MAIN
MAIN+3RD ROOM
(STR-DA5ES only)
MAIN+2ND ROOM
(STR-DA3ES only)
OFF
MUTING
Press MUTING to mute the sound.
“MUTING” appears in the display when the
sound is muted. The muting function is
canceled when you turn the MASTER
VOLUME clockwise to turn the volume up.
To
Output the sound from the
speakers in the main room
Output the sound from the
speakers in the main room and
3rd room.
Output the sound from the
speakers in the main room and
2nd room.
No speaker output
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Selecting the component (continued)
PHONES
Use to connect headphones.
When the headphones are connected, selectable
sound fields are HEADPHONE (2CH),
HEADPHONE (DIRECT), and HEADPHONE
THEATER (see page 33).
Note
When “HEADPHONE (MULTI 1)” or
“HEADPHONE (MULTI 2)” appears in the display
while the headphones are connected, only the front L/
R signals of the multi channels are output from the
headphones. Press MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT
to cancel “MULTI CH 1 (or 2) DIRECT” (page 27).
Selecting the 7.1 channel mode
The 7.1 channel mode applies DSP (Digital
Signal Processor) technology to 6.1 channel
encoded audio in order to reproduce the
surround back channel in stereo (L/R). There
are two ways to select the 7.1 channel mode.
Make speaker connections and settings as
described below.
To connect the speakers
See page 16.
Before using the 7.1 channel mode
Set “Center speaker size (CENTER)” to “NO”
and set “Surround back speaker single or
double (SURR BACK L/R)” to “YES”. For
details on the setting, see pages 21–23.
When connecting an
additional amplifier to
reproduce all 7.1 channels
using real speakers
If you have another stereo power amplifier, you
can enjoy the 7.1 channel mode using real
speakers for all 7.1 channels. Connect the
Surround back (L/R) speakers through your
other amplifier.
LCR
SW
SBRSBL
STR-DA5ES/DA3ES
PRE OUT
SRSL
Stereo amplifier
When using only the
speakers connected to this
receiver
You can enjoy the 7.1 channel mode sound
using only the actual 6.1 channel speakers
connected to this receiver. Select the center
speaker to be used as the surround back right
speaker, and set the surround back speaker to
be used as the surround back left speaker. The
sound of the center channel will be downmixed
to other channels.
L
SW
R
SBRSBL
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To connect the speakers and the
amplifier
See page 17.
Before using the 7.1 channel mode
Set “Center speaker size (CENTER)” to
“LARGE” or “SMALL” according to the
connected center speaker, then set “Surround
back speaker single or double (SURR BACK
L/R)” to “YES”. For details on the setting, see
pages 21–23.
Note
No sound is output from the SPEAKERS SURR
BACK terminals.
SRSL
Listening to the sound in another room
•
•
SPEAKERS
AUDIO IN
Stereo amplifier
You can select the analog audio signals for
output to a stereo amplifier or speakers in
another room. For details on the connection,
see pages 14 and 18.
To output the sound using the 2ND
ROOM OUT jacks (2nd room)
1 (STR-DA5ES) Press 2ND/3RD ROOM
repeatedly to select “2ND ROOM”.
(STR-DA3ES) Press 2ND ROOM.
2 Turn the jog dial to select the analog
audio signals.
The audio source changes cyclically as
follows:
SOURCE* t VIDEO 1 t VIDEO 2 t
VIDEO 3 t DVD/LD t TV/SAT t
TAPE t MD/DAT t CD/SACD t
TUNER
* The audio signals of the current function is
output.
2ND ROOM
OUT
SPEAKERS
Tips
• When “SOURCE” is selected, the signals input to
the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the
2ND ROOM OUT jacks even when MULTI/2CH
ANALOG DIRECT is set to MULTI CH 1 or 2
DIRECT. The analog audio signals of the current
function are output.
• Only signals from components connected to the
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND
ROOM OUT jacks. No signals are output from
components connected to only the digital input
jacks.
To output the sound using the
SPEAKERS terminals (3rd room)
(For STR-DA5ES)
You can output the different source to the 2nd
room and the 3rd room.
1 Set the SPEAKER switch to “MAIN +
3RD ROOM”.
The indicator lights up.
2 Press 2ND/3RD ROOM repeatedly to
select “3RD ROOM”, then turn the jog
dial to select the analog audio signals.
The audio source changes cyclically as
follows:
SOURCE* t VIDEO 1 t VIDEO 2 t
VIDEO 3 t DVD/LD t TV/SAT t
TAPE t MD/DAT t CD/SACD t
TUNER
* The audio signals of the current function is
output.
3 Adjust the volume using the remote.
Set the remote to the 3rd room mode. For
details, see page 73.
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