Sony STR-DH770 User Manual

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH770

Parts and Controls

Receiver

Front panel (upper section) [1]
Front panel (lower section) [2]
Power indicator [3]
Indicators on the display panel [4]
Rear panel [5]

Remote control

Remote control (upper section) [6]
Remote control (lower section) [7]

Preparation

1. Installing speakers

Names and functions of speakers [8]
Installing 5.1-channel speaker system [9]
Installing 7.1-channel speaker system using surround back speakers [10]
Installing 7.1-channel speaker system using front high speakers [11]
Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection [12]
Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with front B speaker connection [13]
Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings [14]

2. Connecting speakers

Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system [15]
Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system using surround back speakers [16]
Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system using front high speakers [17]
Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection [18]
Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with front B speaker connection [19]

3. Connecting a TV

Connecting a TV [20]
Connecting a 4K TV [21]
Notes on connecting cables [22]
About HDMI connections [23]

4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)

Connecting devices with HDMI jacks [24]
Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks [25]
Connecting a USB device [26]

Connecting the antenna (aerial) [27]

Digital audio formats supported by the receiver [28]
Notes on connecting cables [29]
About HDMI connections [30]

5. Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control

Inserting batteries into the remote control [31]
Turning on the receiver [32]

6. Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup

Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup [33]
Selecting the language [34]
Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (Surround Back Speakers Assign)

[35]

Performing Auto Calibration

1. About Auto Calibration [36]

2. Before you perform Auto Calibration [37]

3. Connecting the calibration microphone [38]

4. Selecting the front speakers [39]

5. Performing Auto Calibration [40]

6. Checking Auto Calibration results [41]

Enjoying Video and Sound

Playing AV devices

Enjoying video and sound [42]
Using the menu on the TV screen [43]
Enjoying video/sound from the connected device [44]
Enjoying sound of an ARC (Audio Return Channel) compatible TV [45]
Watching HDCP 2.2 copyright-protected content [46]

Playing content from an iPhone/iPod

Enjoying audio content using the BLUETOOTH function (Pairing operation) [47]
Compatible iPhone/iPod models [48]

Playing content from a USB device

Enjoying audio content stored on a USB device [49]
USB specifications and compatible USB devices [50]
Notes on USB devices [51]

Listening to the radio

Listening to FM radio [52]
Presetting FM radio stations [53]
Naming preset stations (NAME IN) [54]

Tuning to a station directly [55]

Receiving RDS broadcasts (for European and Asia-Pacific models only) [56]

Enjoying sound effects

Selecting a sound field [57]
Relations between sound fields and speaker outputs [58]
Resetting sound fields to the default settings [59]
Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level (NIGHT MODE) [60]
Adjusting the equalizer (EQ) [61]
Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) [62]

Using BLUETOOTH Features

About BLUETOOTH Features

What you can do with BLUETOOTH features [63]

Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device

Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off (BT POWER) [64]
Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device with a one-touch

connection (NFC) [65]
Enjoying audio content using the BLUETOOTH function (Pairing operation) [66]
Controlling a BLUETOOTH device using the remote control [67]
Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles [68]

Using SongPal to control the receiver from a smartphone or tablet device

Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) [69]

Using Other Features

Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync)

What is “BRAVIA” Sync? [70]
Preparing to use the “BRAVIA” Sync function [71]
Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV

(System Power Off function) (STBY LINK) [72]
Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio

Control function) [73]
Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One-Touch Play

function) [74]
Selecting the optimum picture quality and sound field automatically (Scene Select

function) [75]
About Home Theatre Control function [76]
Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control

function) [77]
Echo Canceling function [78]
About Language Follow function [79]

Enjoying video and sound with your desired way of use

Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) [80]
Using other audio input jacks (A. ASSIGN) [81]

Using the sleep timer

Using the sleep timer [82]

Checking information on the receiver

Viewing information on the display panel [83]

Adjusting Settings

Using the menu on the display panel

Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel [84]
Viewing information on the display panel [85]

Easy Setup

Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup [86]
Selecting the language [87]
Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (Surround Back Speakers Assign)

[88]

Performing Auto Calibration

1. About Auto Calibration [89]

2. Before you perform Auto Calibration [90]

3. Connecting the calibration microphone [91]

4. Selecting the front speakers [92]

5. Performing Auto Calibration [93]

6. Checking Auto Calibration results [94]
Selecting the Auto Calibration type (CAL TYPE) [95]

Level Settings

Outputting a test tone from each speaker (TEST TONE) [96]
Adjusting the speaker level (Level) [97]

Speaker Settings

Selecting the speaker pattern (SP PATTERN) [98]
Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (Surround Back Speakers Assign)

[99]
Adjusting the speaker size (Size) [100]
Adjusting the speaker distance (Distance) [101]
Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Freq) [102]
Selecting the unit of measurement (DIST. UNIT) [103]

Input Settings

Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) [104]

Changing the name for each input (NAME IN) [105]

Using other audio input jacks (A. ASSIGN) [106]

Surround Settings

Selecting the HD-D.C.S. effect type (HD-D.C.S. TYP) [107]

Equalizer Settings

Adjusting the equalizer (EQ) [108]

Tuner Settings

Setting the FM station receiving mode (FM MODE) [109]
Naming preset stations (NAME IN) [110]

Audio Settings

Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level (NIGHT MODE) [111]
Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V SYNC) [112]
Adjusting the volume automatically (AUTO VOL) [113]
Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (DUAL MONO) [114]
Compressing the dynamic range (D. RANGE) [115]

HDMI Settings

Controlling HDMI devices (CTRL HDMI) [116]
Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV

(System Power Off function) (STBY LINK) [117]
Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver (STBY

THRU) [118]
Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (AUDIO OUT) [119]
Setting the level of the subwoofer (SW LEVEL) [120]
Setting HDMI signal format (SIGNAL FMT.) [121]

Bluetooth Settings

Setting the Bluetooth Standby mode (BT STANDBY) [122]
Setting BLUETOOTH audio codecs (BT AAC) [123]
Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off (BT POWER) [124]

System Settings

Setting standby mode (AUTO STBY) [125]

Reverting to the factory default settings

Reverting to the factory default settings [126]

Troubleshooting

Error messages

PROTECTOR [127]

List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements [128]

USB message list [129]

General

The receiver is turned off automatically. [130]
Cannot find an available input when connecting several digital devices. [131]
The receiver does not turn on even when the TV is turned on. [132]
The receiver turns off when the TV is turned off. [133]
The receiver does not turn off even when the TV is turned off. [134]

Image

No image appears on the TV screen. [135]
No 3D content appears on the TV screen. [136]
No 4K content appears on the TV screen. [137]
No image is output from the TV screen when the receiver is in standby mode.

[138]
The home menu does not appear on the TV screen. [139]
The display panel is turned off. [140]
Image does not appear on the TV screen when the receiver is not turned on. [141]
When the language for the on-screen display of the TV is changed, the on-screen

display language of the receiver is changed simultaneously. [142]

Sound

No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is
selected. [143]

There is severe humming or noise. [144]
No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific speakers. [145]
There is no sound from a specific device. [146]
There is no sound from the TV via the HDMI TV OUT (ARC) jack when using the

Audio Return Channel function. [147]
The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed. [148]
Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is not reproduced. [149]
The surround effect cannot be obtained. [150]
A test tone is not output from the speakers. [151]
A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the

display panel. [152]
No sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode. [153]
No TV sound is output from the receiver. [154]
Image and sound are not output from the TV when the receiver is not turned on.

[155]
The sound is output from both the receiver and the TV. [156]

Tuner

The FM reception is poor. [157]
The FM stereo reception is poor. [158]
You cannot tune to radio stations. [159]
RDS does not work (for European and Asia-Pacific models only). [160]

The RDS information that you want does not appear (for European and Asia-

Pacific models only). [161]

iPhone/iPod

The sound is distorted. [162]

USB devices

Are you using a compatible USB device? [163]
There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound. [164]
A USB device is not recognized. [165]
Playback does not start. [166]
A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port. [167]
Erroneous display. [168]
[READING] is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before

playback starts. [169]
An audio file cannot be played. [170]

BLUETOOTH device

Pairing cannot be done. [171]
Cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection. [172]
The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost. [173]
The sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be heard on the receiver. [174]
Severe humming or noise. [175]
SongPal application is closed. [176]

“BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI)

The Control for HDMI function does not work properly. [177]
TV sound cannot be heard from the speakers connected to the receiver. [178]

Remote control

The remote control does not function. [179]

If the problem is not solved

Reverting to the factory default settings [180]
Resetting sound fields to the default settings [181]
Customer support websites [182]

Other Information

Trademarks

Trademarks [183]

[1] Parts and Controls Receiver

Front panel (upper section)

(power)

1.

Power indicator

2.

SPEAKERS

3.

TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–

4.

Press to operate the FM tuner.
Press TUNING +/– to scan a station.

NFC sensor

5.

2CH/MULTI , MOVIE, MUSIC

6.

Display panel

7.

NIGHT MODE

8.

Activates the Night Mode function which allows you to retain a theater-like environment at
low volume levels.

CONNECTION PAIRING BLUETOOTH

9.

Operates the BLUETOOTH function.

DISPLAY

10.

Displays information on the display panel.

DIMMER

11.

Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3 levels.

Remote control sensor

12.

Receives signals from remote control.

PURE DIRECT

13.

The indicator above the button lights up when the Pure Direct function is activated.

[2] Parts and Controls Receiver

Front panel (lower section)

PHONES jack

1.

Connect headphones here.

CALIBRATION MIC jack

2.

(USB) port

3.

INPUT SELECTOR

4.

MASTER VOLUME

5.

[3] Parts and Controls Receiver

Power indicator

Green: The receiver is turned on.
Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and you have set one of the following:

[CTRL HDMI] is set to [CTRL ON].
[STBY THRU] is set to [ON] or [AUTO].
[BT STANDBY] is set to [STBY ON]. (*)

Indicator turns off when the receiver is in standby mode and:

[CTRL HDMI] is set to [CTRL OFF].
[STBY THRU] is set to [OFF].
[BT STANDBY] is set to [STBY OFF].

*

When [BT STANDBY] is activated, the indicator only lights in amber when a device has been paired with the
receiver. If there are no devices paired with the receiver, the indicator turns off.

[4] Parts and Controls

Receiver

Indicators on the display panel

USB

1.

Lights up when a USB device is detected.

Input indicator

2.

Lights up to indicate the current input.

ARC

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

OPT

Digital signals are input through the OPTICAL jack.

COAX

Digital signals are input through the COAXIAL jack.

HDMI

Digital signals are input through the selected HDMI IN jack.

MEM

3.

Lights up when FM memory function is activated.

D.R.C.

4.

Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated.

TrueHD (*)

5.

Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Dolby TrueHD format signals.

PL

6.

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

EQ

7.

Lights up when the equalizer is activated.

DTS-HD (*)

8.

Lights up when the receiver is decoding the DTS-HD format signals.

ST

9.

Lights up when the receiver tunes to a FM stereo broadcast.

D.C.A.C.

10.

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

SLEEP

11.

Lights up when the sleep timer is activated.

BT

12.

Lights up when a BLUETOOTH device is connected. Flashes while pairing and connecting.

Speaker system indicator

13.

*

When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections and
[<INPUT>] - [INPUT MODE] is not set to [ANALOG] on the display panel.

Note

[ PL] (6) may not light up depending on the speaker pattern setting.

[5] Parts and Controls Receiver

Rear panel

HDMI IN/OUT jacks (*1) (*2)

1.

SPEAKERS terminals

2.

SUBWOOFER OUT jacks

3.

AUDIO IN jacks

4.

VIDEO IN/MONITOR OUT jacks (*1)

5.

FM ANTENNA terminal

6.

COAXIAL IN jack

7.

OPTICAL IN jack

8.

*1

Connect a TV to the corresponding output jacks to watch video input from these jacks. For details, see
“Connecting a TV

Input jack Output jack

HDMI IN HDMI TV OUT
VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT

*2

HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies.

[6] Parts and Controls Remote control

.”

Remote control (upper section)

Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver.

(power)

1.

Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode.

Saving power in standby mode

Save power by setting:

[CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL OFF] in the [<HDMI>] menu.
[STBY THRU] to [OFF] in the [<HDMI>] menu.
[BT STBY] to [STBY OFF] in the [<BT>] menu.

Input buttons

2.

Select the device you want to use.
When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The input buttons are pre­assigned to automatically control Sony devices when you select them.

PURE DIRECT

3.

Activates the Pure Direct function which allows you to enjoy higher-fidelity sound from all
inputs.

NIGHT MODE

4.

Activates the Night Mode function which allows you to retain a theater-like environment at
low volume levels.

SLEEP

5.

Sets the receiver to turn off automatically after a specified period of time.

FRONT SURROUND

6.

Activates the Front Surround function which allows you to enjoy theater-like surround sound
only with two front speakers.

2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, MUSIC

7.

Select a sound field.

Note

The above explanations are intended to serve as examples.
Depending on the model of your connected device, some functions explained in this section may not

work with the supplied remote control.

[7] Parts and Controls Remote control

Remote control (lower section)

Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver.

AMP MENU

1.

Displays the menu on the display panel to operate the receiver.

, / / /

2.

Press / / / to select the menu items. Then press to enter the selection.

PAIRING

3.

Sets the receiver to the BLUETOOTH pairing mode.

HOME

4.

Displays the home menu on the TV screen.

/ , (*),

5.

Skip, play, pause, stop operation.
When [FM] is selected as the input, press and hold
Press

PRESET+/–

Select preset stations or channels.
MEMORY (*)
Stores a station during tuner operation.

6.

Adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

DISPLAY

7.

Displays information on the display panel.

BACK

8.

Returns to the previous menu or exits a menu or on-screen guide that is displayed on the
TV screen.

9.

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

*

The /MEMORY and + buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the
receiver.

to change to the direct tuning mode.

+ (*)/–

/ to scan stations automatically.

Note

The above explanations are intended to serve as examples.
Depending on the model of your connected device, some functions explained in this section may not

work with the supplied remote control.

[8] Preparation 1. Installing speakers

Names and functions of speakers

Location of each speaker

Abbreviations

used in

illustrations

Speaker

name

Functions

FL

FR

CNT

SL

SR

SBL

SBR

SB

SW Subwoofer

LH

RH

Front left
speaker

Front right
speaker

Center
speaker

Surround left
speaker

Surround right
speaker

Surround back
left speaker

Surround back
right speaker

Surround back
speaker

Left front high
speaker

Right front
high speaker

Produces stereo sounds from front left/right channels.

Produces vocal sounds from center channel.

Produces sounds from surround left/right channels.

Produces sounds from surround back left/right
channels.

Produces sounds from surround back channel.

Produces LFE (low frequency effect) channel sounds
and reinforces bass parts of other channels.

Produces vertical sound effects from front high
left/right channels.

[9] Preparation 1. Installing speakers

Installing 5.1-channel speaker system

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

30°
100° - 120°

Hint

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

[10] Preparation 1. Installing speakers

Installing 7.1-channel speaker system using surround
back speakers

You can enjoy high-fidelity reproduction of recorded sound from DVD or Blu-ray Disc software in

6.1-channel or 7.1-channel format.

30°
100° - 120°
Same angle

Note

When you use a 6.1-channel connection, place a surround back speaker directly behind the listening
position.

Hint

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

[11] Preparation 1. Installing speakers

Installing 7.1-channel speaker system using front high
speakers

You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers.

30°
100° - 120°

30° - 45°
H: Left front high speaker or right front high speaker
F: Front left speaker or front right speaker

Hint

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

[12] Preparation 1. Installing speakers

Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier
connection

You can enhance the sound quality of the front speakers by connecting a different amplifier to
both a tweeter and a woofer, using bi-amplifier connection.

30°

100° - 120°

Hint

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

[13] Preparation 1. Installing speakers

Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with front B
speaker connection

If you have an additional front speaker system, connect it to SPEAKERS SURROUND
BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals.
You can output sound from either front A speakers or front B speakers, or both front A
speakers and front B speakers.

30°

100° - 120°

Hint

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

[14] Preparation 1. Installing speakers

Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings

Select the speaker pattern from the [<SPEAKER>] menu on the display panel according to the
speaker configuration which you are using.

Speaker configuration

[SB ASSIGN] setting on

the display panel (*)

Speaker pattern to be selected in

the [<SPEAKER>] menu

5.1-channel [OFF] [3/2.1]

7.1-channel using
surround back speakers

7.1-channel using front
high speakers

5.1-channel with bi­amplifier connections

5.1-channel with front B
speaker connection

*

You can only set [SB ASSIGN] if the speaker pattern is set to a setting that does not have surround back and
front high speakers.

[15] Preparation

2. Connecting speakers

- [3/4.1]

- [5/2.1]

[BI-AMP] [3/2.1]

[SPK B] [3/2.1]

Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system

Connect each speaker as illustrated below.
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker
cables.”

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

After you have made the connections, set [Speaker Setting] - [Surround Back Speakers Assign]
to [None Speaker] from the home menu.

Hint

You can also set the assignment for the surround back speaker terminals on the display panel. Set
[SB ASSIGN] to [OFF] in the [<SPEAKER>] menu.

You can only set [SB ASSIGN] if the speaker pattern is set to a setting that does not have surround
back and front high speakers.

[16] Preparation 2. Connecting speakers

Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system using
surround back speakers

Connect each speaker as illustrated below.
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker
cables.”

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

After you have connected the surround back speakers, set [Speaker Setting] - [Surround Back
Speakers Assign] to [Surround Back Speakers] from the home menu.

[17] Preparation

2. Connecting speakers

Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system using front
high speakers

Connect each speaker as illustrated below.
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker
cables.”

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

After you have connected the front high speakers, set [Speaker Setting] - [Surround Back
Speakers Assign] to [Front High Speakers] from the home menu.

[18] Preparation

2. Connecting speakers

Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with bi­amplifier connection

You can enhance the sound quality of the front speakers by connecting different amplifiers to
both a tweeter and a woofer, using bi-amplifier connection.

If you are not using surround back speakers or front high speakers, you can connect the front
speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals
using a bi-amplifier connection. Connect each speaker as illustrated below.
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker
cables.”

Connecting front speakers with bi-amplifier connection

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

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Connecting speakers other than front speakers

After you have made the front B speaker connection, set [Speaker Setting] - [Surround Back

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

After you have made the bi-amplifier connection, set [Speaker Setting] - [Surround Back
Speakers Assign] to [Bi-Amplifier Speakers] from the home menu.

Hint

You can also set the assignment for the surround back speaker terminals on the display panel. Set
[SB ASSIGN] to [BI-AMP] in the [<SPEAKER>] menu.

You can only set [SB ASSIGN] if the speaker pattern is set to a setting that does not have surround
back and front high speakers.

[19] Preparation 2. Connecting speakers

Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with front B
speaker connection

If you are not using surround back speakers or front high speakers, you can connect additional
front B speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B
terminals.
Connect each speaker as illustrated below.
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker
cables.”

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Speakers Assign] to [Front B Speakers] from the home menu.
You can select the front speaker system you want to use by pressing SPEAKERS on the
receiver.

Hint

You can also set the assignment for the surround back speaker terminals on the display panel. Set
[SB ASSIGN] to [SPK B] in the [<SPEAKER>] menu.

You can only set [SB ASSIGN] if the speaker pattern is set to a setting that does not have surround
back and front high speakers.

[20] Preparation 3. Connecting a TV

Connecting a TV

Connect a TV to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack. You can operate this receiver
using the menu on the TV screen when you connect the TV to the HDMI TV OUT jack.
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Connecting a TV incompatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function
via an HDMI connection

Solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections
for audio signals. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. HDMI connection for audio/video
signals is required.

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Note

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to
use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is
required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.

Connecting a TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function via

an HDMI connection

With just one HDMI cable connection, you can listen to the TV audio from the speakers
connected to the receiver while the receiver sends audio and video to the TV.

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Note

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to
use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is
required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.

For this connection, you need to turn the Control for HDMI function on. Press AMP MENU, then set
[<HDMI>] - [CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL ON] on the display panel.

Hint

If the HDMI jack of the TV (labeled “ARC”) is already connected to another device, disconnect the
device and connect the receiver.

Connecting a TV without HDMI jacks

Solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections
for audio signals. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connections for video signals
are required.

Video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Note

Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver.
Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on

the TV screen may be distorted. If this is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the
receiver.

Hint

When connecting a TV to the receiver via the TV IN jacks of the receiver, set the sound output jack
of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between “Fixed” or “Variable.”

[21] Preparation 3. Connecting a TV

Connecting a 4K TV

All HDMI jacks on the receiver support 4K resolution and HDCP 2.2 (High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection System Revision 2.2).
HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content
such as 4K movies.
To watch HDCP 2.2 protected content such as 4K content, connect the HDMI jacks to jacks that
support HDCP 2.2 on the TV and AV device. For details on whether the TV and AV device are
equipped with HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack, refer to the operating instructions of the
connected device.
When you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10
bit, etc., be sure to set the HDMI signal format. For details, see “Setting HDMI signal format
(SIGNAL FMT.).”

When an HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack on the TV is labeled “ARC” (*)

HDMI cable (not supplied)

*

The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function sends digital sound from a TV to the receiver using only an HDMI
cable.

Note

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to
use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is
required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.

When you want to watch HDCP 2.2 protected content and the non-HDCP 2.2­compatible HDMI jack on the TV is labeled “ARC”

If the HDMI jack on the TV is labeled ARC and is not HDCP 2.2-compatible, connect the
receiver to the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack on the TV using a High Speed HDMI Cable
with Ethernet. Then, connect an optical digital cable to the optical output jack of the TV to listen
to digital sound.

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Note

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to
use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is
required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.

[22] Preparation 3. Connecting a TV

Notes on connecting cables

Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
It is not necessary to connect all of the cables. Connect cables according to the availability
of jacks on the connected device.
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony.
Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable
with Ethernet is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc. For details
about the high bandwidth video format, refer to “Supported video formats” in “About HDMI
connections.”
We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. If you connect an HDMI-DVI
conversion cable to a DVI-D device, the sound and/or image may be lost. Connect separate
audio cables or digital connecting cables, then reassign the input jacks if the sound is not
output correctly.
When connecting optical digital cables, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.
Do not bend or tie optical digital cables.
When you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0
10 bit, be sure to set the HDMI signal format. For details, see “Setting HDMI signal format
(SIGNAL FMT.).”

Hint

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

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

In this case, reassign the input jacks.

[23] Preparation

3. Connecting a TV

About HDMI connections

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface that transmits video and audio
signals in digital format. Connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible devices using HDMI
cables simplifies operations.

HDMI features

Digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the
receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD, and Linear PCM.
The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling
frequency of 192 kHz or less via an HDMI connection.
This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep
Color (Deep Colour), and 4K or 3D transmission.
To enjoy 3D content, connect a 3D-compatible TV and video device (Blu-ray Disc player,
Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 4, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI Cables
with Ethernet, put on 3D glasses, and then play 3D-compatible content.
To enjoy 4K content, connect a 4K-compatible TV or video device (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.)
to the receiver using Premium High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet, and then play 4K­compatible content.
Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and
4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.
All HDMI jacks on the receiver support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System
Revision 2.2 (HDCP 2.2). Connect these HDMI jacks to jacks that support HDCP 2.2 on the
TV and AV device. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected device for details.
All HDMI jacks on the receiver support bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.2, ITU-R BT.2020
wide color spaces, 3D, Deep Color (Deep Colour), Audio Return Channel (ARC), and HDR
(High Dynamic Range) contents pass-through.
HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content
such as 4K movies.
BT.2020 color space is new wider color standard that is defined for ultra-high definition
television systems.
HDR is an emerging video format that can display a wider range of brightness levels.

Supported video formats

Format 2D

4096 × 2160p @

59.94/60 Hz

4096 × 2160p @ 50 Hz

4096 × 2160p @

29.97/30 Hz

4096 × 2160p @ 25 Hz

4096 × 2160p @

23.98/24 Hz
3840 × 2160p @

59.94/60 Hz

3840 × 2160p @ 50 Hz

○

(*1)

○

(*1)

○

(*2)

○

(*2)

○

(*2)

○

(*1)

○

(*1)

3D

Frame

packing

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

Side-by-Side

(Half)

Over-Under (Top-and-

Bottom)

System Revision 2.2). To watch content protected by HDCP 2.2, such as 4K content, connect

3840 × 2160p @

29.97/30 Hz

○

- - -

(*2)

3840 × 2160p @ 25 Hz

3840 × 2160p @

23.98/24 Hz
1920 × 1080p @

59.94/60 Hz

○

- - -

(*2)

○

- - -

(*2)

○ - ○ ○

1920 × 1080p @ 50 Hz ○ - ○ ○
1920 × 1080p @

29.97/30 Hz

○ ○ ○ ○

1920 × 1080p @ 25 Hz ○ ○ ○ ○
1920 × 1080p @

23.98/24 Hz
1920 × 1080i @

59.94/60 Hz

○ ○ ○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○

1920 × 1080i @ 50 Hz ○ ○ ○ ○
1280 × 720p @

59.94/60 Hz

○ ○ ○ ○

1280 × 720p @ 50 Hz ○ ○ ○ ○
1280 × 720p @

29.97/30 Hz
1280 × 720p @

23.98/24 Hz
720 × 480p @ 59.94/60

Hz

○ ○ ○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○

○ - - -

720 × 576p @ 50 Hz ○ - - ­640 × 480p @ 59.94/60

Hz

*1

If you use YCbCr 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:2:2/RGB 4:4:4 or YCbCr 4:2:0 Deep Color (Deep Colour) (10 bit or 12 bit) of
these video formats, we recommend you to use Premium High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet, which can
support bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, and be sure to set the HDMI signal format to [ENHANCED] in the [<HDMI>]
menu. For details, see “Setting HDMI signal format (

*2

If you use Deep Color (Deep Colour) (10 bit or 12 bit) of these video formats, we recommend you to use
Premium High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet, which can support bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, and be sure to
set the HDMI signal format to [ENHANCED] in the [<HDMI>] menu. For details, see “Setting HDMI signal format

(SIGNAL FMT.).”

○ - - -

SIGNAL FMT.).”

Note

Depending on the TV or video device, 4K or 3D content may not be displayed. Check the HDMI
video formats supported by the receiver.

Refer to the operating instructions of each connected device for details.

[24] Preparation 4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)

Connecting devices with HDMI jacks

Connect devices to the receiver as illustrated below.
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
All HDMI jacks on the receiver support HDCP 2.2 (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

these HDMI jacks to jacks that support HDCP 2.2 on the TV and AV device. Refer to the
operating instructions of the connected device for details.

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Cable box or satellite box

Game console such as PlayStation 4

Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player

DVD recorder

Note

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to
use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is
required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.

Hint

This HDMI connection is an example. You can connect each HDMI device to any HDMI input.
The image quality depends on the connecting jack. We recommend that you connect your devices

via an HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks.

[25] Preparation 4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)

Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks

Connect devices to the receiver as illustrated below.
Solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections.
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Audio cable (not supplied)

Video cable (not supplied)

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

Hint

You can rename each input so that the name can be displayed on the display panel of the receiver.
For details, see “Changing the name for each input (

The image quality depends on the connecting jack. We recommend that you connect your devices
via an HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks.

NAME IN).”

[26] Preparation 4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)

Connecting a USB device

Connect a USB device as illustrated below.

USB device

Note

iPhone/iPod playback via (USB) port is not possible.

[27] Preparation 4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)

Connecting the antenna (aerial)

Connect the supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) to the receiver as illustrated below.
Before connecting antenna (aerial), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Note

Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

[28] Preparation 4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)

Digital audio formats supported by the receiver

The digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on the digital audio output jacks
of the connected device. This receiver supports the following audio formats. The words in
brackets are those indicated on the display panel.

Digital audio format

Dolby Digital [DOLBY D] 5.1

Dolby Digital EX [DOLBY D EX] 6.1

Dolby Digital Plus [DOLBY D +] (*1) 7.1 HDMI
Dolby TrueHD [DOLBY HD] (*1) 7.1 HDMI

DTS [DTS] 5.1

DTS-ES Discrete [DTS-ES DSC] 6.1

Maximum number of

channels

Connection with the

receiver

COAXIAL/OPTICAL,
HDMI

COAXIAL/OPTICAL,
HDMI

COAXIAL/OPTICAL,
HDMI

COAXIAL/OPTICAL,
HDMI

DTS-ES Matrix [DTS-ES MTX] 6.1

DTS 96/24 [DTS 96/24] 5.1

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio [DTS­HD HR] (*1)

DTS-HD Master Audio [DTS-HD MA]

(*1)(*2)

DSD [DSD] (*1) 5.1 HDMI
Multi Channel Linear PCM [PCM] (*1) 7.1 HDMI

7.1 HDMI

7.1 HDMI

COAXIAL/OPTICAL,
HDMI

COAXIAL/OPTICAL,
HDMI

Revision 2.2 (HDCP 2.2). Connect these HDMI jacks to jacks that support HDCP 2.2 on the

*1

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

*2

Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.

[29] Preparation 4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)

Notes on connecting cables

Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
It is not necessary to connect all of the cables. Connect cables according to the availability
of jacks on the connected device.
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony.
Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable
with Ethernet is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc. For details
about the high bandwidth video format, refer to “Supported video formats” in “About HDMI
connections.”
We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. If you connect an HDMI-DVI
conversion cable to a DVI-D device, the sound and/or image may be lost. Connect separate
audio cables or digital connecting cables, then reassign the input jacks if the sound is not
output correctly.
When connecting optical digital cables, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.
Do not bend or tie optical digital cables.
When you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0
10 bit, be sure to set the HDMI signal format. For details, see “Setting HDMI signal format
(SIGNAL FMT.).”

Hint

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

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

In this case, reassign the input jacks.

[30] Preparation

4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)

About HDMI connections

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface that transmits video and audio
signals in digital format. Connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible devices using HDMI
cables simplifies operations.

HDMI features

Digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the
receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD, and Linear PCM.
The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling
frequency of 192 kHz or less via an HDMI connection.
This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep
Color (Deep Colour), and 4K or 3D transmission.
To enjoy 3D content, connect a 3D-compatible TV and video device (Blu-ray Disc player,
Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 4, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI Cables
with Ethernet, put on 3D glasses, and then play 3D-compatible content.
To enjoy 4K content, connect a 4K-compatible TV or video device (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.)
to the receiver using Premium High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet, and then play 4K­compatible content.
Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and
4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.
All HDMI jacks on the receiver support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System