Sony STR-ZA1100ES, STR-ZA2100ES, STR-ZA3100ES Help Guide

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-

ZA1100ES

Parts and Controls

Receiver

Front panel (with the front cover attached) [1] Front panel (without the front cover attached) [2] Power indicator [3] Indicators on the display panel [4] Rear panel (STR-ZA3100ES) [5] Rear panel (STR-ZA2100ES) [6] Rear panel (STR-ZA1100ES) [7]

Remote control

Remote control (upper section) [8] Remote control (lower section) [9]

Preparation

1. Installing speakers

Locations and names of speakers [10] Installing 7.1-channel speaker system [11] Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers [12] Installing 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers with an additional stereo power

amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) [13] Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers with an additional stereo

power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) [14] Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection [15] Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) [16] Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection [17] Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings [18]

2. Connecting speakers

Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system [19] Connecting 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers [20] Connecting 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers with an additional stereo

power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) [21] Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers with an additional stereo

power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) [22] Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection [23] Connecting 5.1.2-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES)

[24] Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection [25] Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) [26] Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected (for STR-ZA1100ES) [27]

3. Connecting a TV

Connecting a TV [28] Connecting a 4K TV [29] Connecting a 4K TV that supports HDCP 2.2 and a 4K streaming box using a 4K-compatible HDMI cable [30] Notes on connecting cables [31] About HDMI connections [32]

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

Connecting devices with HDMI jacks [33] Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks [34] Connecting the antennas (aerials) [35] Connecting another amplifier in Zone 2/3 [36] Digital audio formats supported by the receiver [37] Video formats supported by the receiver [38] Notes on connecting cables [39] About HDMI connections [40]

5. Connecting to the network

System requirements for a wired LAN connection [41] Connecting the receiver to the network using LAN cables (for STR-ZA3100ES) [42] Connecting the receiver to the network using LAN cables (for STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES) [43]

6. Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control

Inserting batteries into the remote control [44] Turning on the receiver [45] Notes on installing the receiver [46]

7. Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup

Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup [47]

Performing Auto Calibration

1. About Auto Calibration [48]

2. Before you perform Auto Calibration [49]

3. Connecting the calibration microphone [50]

4. Selecting the front speakers [51]

5. Performing Auto Calibration [52]

6. Checking Auto Calibration results [53]

Enjoying Video and Sound

Playing AV devices

Using the menu on the TV screen [54] Enjoying video/sound from the connected device [55] Enjoying sound of an ARC compatible TV (Audio Return Channel) [56] If you use a TV compatible with Dolby Digital Plus output [57] Watching HDCP 2.2 copyright-protected content [58]

Listening to the radio

Listening to FM/AM radio [59] Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory) [60] Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning) [61] Changing the AM tuning scale [62]

Enjoying sound effects

Selecting a sound field (Sound Field) [63] Selectable sound fields and their effects [64] Resetting sound fields to the default settings [65] Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) [66] Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer) [67] Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling Speaker Mode) [68] Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) [69] Using the DTS:X Dialog Control function [70]

Using the Multi-Zone Features

Overview of multi-zone features

What you can do with multi-zone features [71] Available input sources for each zone [72]

Enjoying sound from speakers located in another room (Zone 2)

Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection [73] Assigning the speakers for Zone 2 [74] Enjoying sound in Zone 2 [75]

Enjoying sound from speakers located in other rooms using another amplifier

Connecting another amplifier in Zone 2/3 [76] Setting the volume control for Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Line Out) [77] Setting the Zone 2 HDMI audio output of connected devices (Zone2 Audio Out) [78] Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) [79] Enjoying sound using another amplifier in Zone 2 and/or Zone 3 [80]

Using Other Features

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

What is “BRAVIA” Sync? [81] Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync [82] Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System Power Off function)

(Standby Linked to TV) [83] Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control function) [84] Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One-Touch Play function) [85] Selecting the optimum picture quality and sound field automatically (Scene Select function) [86] Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control function) [87] Echo Canceling function [88] About Language Follow function [89]

Enjoying video and sound with your desired way of use

Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals [90] Switching between digital and analog audio (Input Mode) [91] Using other video/audio input jacks (Input Assignment) [92]

Saving and recalling various settings for the receiver (Custom Preset)

About Custom Preset [93] Saving the settings to a preset [94] Recalling the settings saved to the scene [95] Items for which you can save settings and the default values for each item [96]

Using the sleep timer (Sleep) [97]

Viewing information on the display panel [98]

Adjusting Settings

Easy Setup

Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup [99]

Input Setup

Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks [100]

Changing the name for each input (Name) [101]

Speaker Setup

1. About Auto Calibration [102]

2. Before you perform Auto Calibration [103]

3. Connecting the calibration microphone [104]

4. Selecting the front speakers [105]

5. Performing Auto Calibration [106]

6. Checking Auto Calibration results [107] Calibrating the phase characteristics of the speakers (Automatic Phase Matching) [108] Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type) [109] Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) [110] Checking the speaker position and the corresponding speaker terminals (Speaker Connections) [111] Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign) [112] Adjusting the speaker size (Size) [113] Adjusting the speaker distance (Distance) [114] Adjusting the speaker level (Level) [115] Outputting a test tone from each speaker (Test Tone) [116] Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Frequency) [117] Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) [118] Lifting up the sound of the center speaker (Center Speaker Lift Up) [119] Setting the correct angles of the surround speakers (Surround Speaker Position) [120] Calibrating speaker positioning (Speaker Relocation) [121] Setting the height from the floor to the ceiling speakers (Ceiling Height) [122] Selecting the unit of measurement (Distance Unit) [123]

Network Setup

Setting up a network (Internet Setup) [124] Checking the network information (Information) [125] Enabling the network function even when this receiver is in standby mode (Network Standby) [126] Enjoying Hi-Fi System sound (Music Connect) [127]

Audio Setup

Playing audio signals with high-quality sound (Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.)) [128] Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer) [129] Selecting a sound field (Sound Field) [130] Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling Speaker Mode) [131]

Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) [132]

Setting the low-pass filter for the subwoofer output (Subwoofer Low Pass Filter) [133] Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync) [134] Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (Dual Mono) [135] Compressing the dynamic range (Dynamic Range Compressor) [136] Switching the mode of the DTS decoder (Neural:X) [137]

HDMI Setup

Up-converting video signals to 4K (4K Scaling) [138] Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI) [139] Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System Power Off function)

(Standby Linked to TV) [140] Enjoying sound of an ARC compatible TV (Audio Return Channel) [141] Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver (Standby Through) [142] Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (Audio Out) [143] Setting the Zone 2 HDMI audio output of connected devices (Zone2 Audio Out) [144] Setting the level of the subwoofer (Subwoofer Level) [145] Selecting the method to use the HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack (HDMI Out B Mode) [146] Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) [147] Speeding up the display when switching the HDMI input (Fast View) [148] Setting HDMI signal formats (HDMI Signal Format) [149]

Zone Setup

Setting up the receiver to enjoy sound in Zone 2/3 (Zone Controls) [150] Presetting the volume in the main zone (Main Preset Volume) [151] Limiting the volume for the main zone (Main Max Volume) [152] Presetting the volume in Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Preset Volume) [153] Limiting the volume for Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Max Volume) [154] Setting the volume control for Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Line Out) [155]

System Setup

Selecting the language (Language) [156] Tuning on/off the display for the volume level or sound field (Auto Display) [157] Setting standby mode (Auto Standby) [158] Changing the volume display (Volume Display) [159] Switching the brightness of the display panel (Dimmer) [160] Using the sleep timer (Sleep) [161]

Checking the software version (Software Version) [162]

Updating the software via the network (Network Update) [163] Updating the software using the USB flash drive (USB Update) [164] Setting the tuner (Tuner Setup) [165]

Install Setup

Turning on control mode for maintenance (External Control) [166] Switching on/off the 12V trigger output (Trigger 1/2/3) (for STR-ZA3100ES) [167] Switching on/off the 12V trigger output (Trigger) (for STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES) [168] Displaying a test screen (Test Picture for HDMI Out A/B) [169] Locking settings of the receiver (Settings Lock) [170]

Using the menu on the display panel

Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel [171] Viewing information on the display panel [172]

Reverting to the factory default settings [173]

Troubleshooting

Error messages

PROTECTOR [174] UPDATE FAILED [175] FAN STOPPED (for STR-ZA3100ES only) [176] List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements [177] Network features message list [178]

General

The receiver is turned off automatically. [179] The receiver does not turn on after performing USB Update or Network Update. [180] The receiver does not turn on even when the TV is turned on. [181] The receiver turns off when the TV is turned off. [182] The receiver does not turn off even when the TV is turned off. [183]

Image

A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port. [209]

No image appears on the TV screen. [184] No 3D content appears on the TV screen. [185] No 4K content appears on the TV screen. [186] No image is output to the TV screen when the receiver is in standby mode. [187] The home menu does not appear on the TV screen. [188] The display panel is turned off. [189] Image does not appear on the TV screen when the receiver is not turned on. [190] When the language for the on-screen display of the TV is changed, the on-screen display language of the

receiver is changed simultaneously. [191]

Sound

No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected. [192] There is severe humming or noise. [193] No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific speakers. [194] There is no sound from a specific device. [195] There is no sound from the TV via the HDMI OUT A jack when using the Audio Return Channel function. [196] The Dolby Atmos-compatible sound played back on the TV is not output from the receiver. [197] The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed. [198] Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is not reproduced. [199] No sound is heard from specific speakers when the receiver decodes the DTS audio signals or performs

Neural:X processing. [200] The surround effect cannot be obtained. [201] A test tone is not output from the speakers. [202] A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen. [203] No sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode. [204]

Tuner

The FM reception is poor. [205] The FM stereo reception is poor. [206] You cannot tune to radio stations. [207]

USB devices

A USB device is not recognized. [208]

Network connection

An error message appears. [210] Cannot connect to the network. [211]

“BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI)

The Control for HDMI function does not work. [212] TV sound cannot be heard from the speakers connected to the receiver. [213]

Remote control

The remote control does not function. [214]

If the problem is not solved

Reverting to the factory default settings [215] Resetting sound fields to the default settings [216] Customer support websites [217]

Other Information

Trademarks [218]

Software License Information [219]

[1] Parts and Controls Receiver

Front panel (with the front cover attached)

(power)

Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode. The indicator lights up according to the status of the receiver. Also, the color of the indicator changes depending on the status of the receiver.

Remote sensor

Receives signals from remote control.

MASTER VOLUME

Turns to adjust the volume level.

HDMI jack cover (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES only)

Open the cover when you use HDMI IN 6 (GAME) jack.

[2] Parts and Controls Receiver

Front panel (without the front cover attached)

Fixing points for the front cover

Attach the front cover using these points.

PING

Displays the IP address and MAC address on the display panel.

Input buttons

Select the device you want to use.

TONE MODE , TONE+/–

Press to adjust the bass/treble level of the speaker.

SPEAKERS

Select the front speaker system (FRONT A speakers, FRONT B speakers or both FRONT A and FRONT B speakers) or turn off the speaker output.

CALIBRATION MIC jack

Connect the supplied calibration microphone to this jack to perform Auto Calibration.

HDMI OUT

Switches the output for two monitors connected to the HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jacks.

SETTING (USB) port

Used for maintenance and service.

ZONE CONTROL (ZONE2, ZONE3)

Selects the location to be controlled.

MEMORY

Press to store a station during tuner operation.

CUSTOM PRESET (1, 2, 3, 4)

Saves and recalls various settings for the receiver.

TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–

Press to operate the built-in tuner (FM/AM).

DISPLAY

Displays information on the display panel.

RETURN

Returns to the previous menu.

HOME

Displays the home menu on the TV screen.

ENTER, / / /

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

OPTIONS

Displays the options menus on the TV screen for item selection.

AMP MENU

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

IN- CEILING SP

Activates the In-Ceiling Speaker Mode.

SOUND FIELD (2CH/DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MULTI ST.)

Selects the sound field you want.

HDMI IN 6 (GAME) jack (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES only)

Connect to a video game console. The video and sound from your video game console is input.

[3] Parts and Controls Receiver

Power indicator

Green: The receiver is turned on. Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and:

[Control for HDMI] or [Network Standby] is set to [On]. [Standby Through] is set to [On] or [Auto]. [Zone2 Power] or [Zone3 Power] is set to [On]. [Audio Return Channel] is set to [Standard].

The indicator turns off when the receiver is in standby mode and [Control for HDMI], [Standby Through], [Audio Return Channel], [Network Standby], [Zone2 Power] and [Zone3 Power] are set to [Off]. The top of the cabinet may become hot. This is because part of the circuit(s) inside the receiver is(are) still turned on, and is not a malfunction.

Note

The indicator flashes slowly when a software update is in progress.

[4] Parts and Controls Receiver

Indicators on the display panel

Speaker system indicator

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

Playback channel indicator

Indicates the speaker that is designated to output sound. Shows how the receiver down-mixes or up-mixes the source sound, based on the speaker settings.

Front Left

Front Right

Center

Surround Left

Surround Right

SBL

Surround Back Left

SBR

Surround Back Right

H1L

Height1 Left

H1R

Height1 Right

H2L (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES only)

Height2 Left

H2R (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES only)

Height2 Right

/ / /

Indicates currently available operation on the display panel using / / / on the remote control.

IN-CEILING

Lights up when the In-Ceiling Speaker Mode is activated.

SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is activated.

Tuning indicator

Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio station.

The receiver tunes to a stereo broadcast.

MONO

FM receiving mode is set to the mono mode.

PRESET

The tuning mode is set to the preset mode.

ZONE2, ZONE3

The applicable indicator lights up while [Zone2 Power] or [Zone3 Power] is set to [On].

VOLUME

Displays the current volume.

HDMI OUT A+B

Displays the output you have selected using HDMI OUT on the front panel or HDMI OUTPUT on the remote control. Turns off when [HDMI OUT OFF] is selected.

D.C.A.C.

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

A.P.M.

Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is activated. You can only set the A.P.M. function in the D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function.

D.L.L.

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

S.OPT.

Lights up when the Sound Optimizer function is activated.

Lights up when the equalizer is activated.

D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated.

DTS:X

Lights up when DTS:X decoding is activated.

Neural:X

Lights up when DTS Neural:X decoding is activated.

Surr

Lights up when Dolby Surround decoding is activated.

Atmos

Lights up when Dolby Atmos decoding is activated.

Input indicator

Lights up to indicate the current input.

AUTO

[Input Mode] is set to [Auto].

HDMI

The receiver recognizes devices connected via an HDMI IN jack.

COAX

Digital signals are input through the COAXIAL jack.

OPT

Digital signals are input through the OPTICAL jack.

ARC

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

BI-AMP

Lights up when [SB Speaker Assign] in the [Speaker Setup] menu is set to [Bi-Amp] to use a bi-amplifier connection.

[5] Parts and Controls Receiver

Rear panel (STR- ZA3100ES)

11 12 13 14 15

16 17

FM ANTENNA terminal

AM ANTENNA terminal

Giga-bit Ethernet hub (*1)

RS232C port (*1)

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jacks

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack

TRIGGER OUT jacks

Connect to interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant equipment, or the amplifier/receiver of Zone 2 or Zone 3.

HDMI IN/OUT (*2) jacks

IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

You can control the receiver from a distance by connecting an IR repeater (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE IN jack. You can start or stop playback of devices such as a CD player connected to the receiver by connecting an IR blaster (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE OUT jack.

AC IN terminal

Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead).

SPEAKERS terminals COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

VIDEO OUT jacks

VIDEO IN jacks

PRE OUT jacks

. .

Connect to an external power amplifier and a subwoofer.

ZONE 2/ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT jacks AUDIO IN jacks

. .

This is the control expansion terminals for custom installation.

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

[6] Parts and Controls Receiver

Rear panel (STR- ZA2100ES)

11 12 13 14 15

16 17

FM ANTENNA terminal

AM ANTENNA terminal

LAN port (*1)

RS232C port (*1)

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jacks

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack

TRIGGER OUT jack

Connect to interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant equipment, or the amplifier/receiver of Zone 2 or Zone 3.

HDMI IN/OUT (*2) jacks

IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

AC IN terminal

Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead).

SPEAKERS terminals COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

VIDEO OUT jacks

VIDEO IN jacks

PRE OUT jacks

. .

Connect to an external power amplifier and a subwoofer.

ZONE 2/ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT jacks AUDIO IN jacks

. .

This is the control expansion terminal for custom installation.

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

[7] Parts and Controls Receiver

Rear panel (STR- ZA1100ES)

11 12 13 14 15

16 17

FM ANTENNA terminal

AM ANTENNA terminal

LAN port (*1)

RS232C port (*1)

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jacks

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack

TRIGGER OUT jack

Connect to interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant equipment, or the amplifier/receiver of Zone 2 or Zone 3.

HDMI IN/OUT (*2) jacks

IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

AC IN terminal

Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead).

SPEAKERS terminals COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

VIDEO OUT jacks

VIDEO IN jacks

PRE OUT jacks

. .

Connect to a subwoofer.

ZONE 2/ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT jacks AUDIO IN jacks

. .

This is the control expansion terminal for custom installation.

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

[8] Parts and Controls Remote control

Remote control (upper section)

Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver.

MAIN (power)

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

Saving power in standby mode

Save power by setting the receiver as follows:

Set [Control for HDMI], [Standby Through], [Audio Return Channel], [Network Standby], [Zone2 Power] and [Zone3 Power] to [Off].

ZONE2, ZONE3, MAIN

Selects the place where you will control.

PURE DIRECT

Press to use the Pure Direct function.

IN- CEILING SP

Activates the In-Ceiling Speaker Mode.

AMP MENU

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

, / / /

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

OPTIONS

Displays the options menus on the TV screen for item selection.

ZONE2 (power), ZONE3 (power)

Turns the receiver in Zone 2 or Zone 3 on or sets it to the standby mode.

HDMI OUTPUT

Switches the output for two monitors connected to the HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jacks.

to enter the selection.

Input buttons

Select the device you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on.

SOUND OPTIMIZER

Press to use the Sound Optimizer function to enjoy clear and dynamic sound at low volume levels.

CUSTOM PRESET (1, 2, 3, 4)

Saves and recalls various settings for the receiver.

DISPLAY

Displays information on the TV screen.

RETURN

Returns to the previous menu.

Note

The above explanations are intended to serve as examples.

[9] Parts and Controls Remote control

Remote control (lower section)

Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver.

HOME

Displays the home menu on the TV screen.

INPUT SETUP

Displays the [Input Setup] menu.

AUTO CAL

Displays the auto calibration menu on the display panel of the receiver to perform Auto Calibration.

MEMORY

Press to enter the memory mode of the tuner.

PRESET +/–

Press to select the preset stations.

FM/AM

Press to select the band you want.

INPUT +/–

Press to select the input source.

INPUT MODE

Press to select the input mode.

SP SETUP

Displays the [Speaker Setup] menu.

TEST ( PICTURE, TONE)

Press to output the test picture or test tone.

SOUND FIELD (2CH/DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MULTI ST.)

Selects the sound field you want.

TUNING +/–

Press to select a station.

+ (*)/-

Adjust the volume level.

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

The + button has tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the receiver.

Note

The above explanations are intended to serve as examples.

[10] Preparation 1. Installing speakers

Locations and names of speakers

Location of each speaker

Abbreviations used in illustrations Speaker name

FL Front left speaker

FR Front right speaker

CNT Center speaker

SL Surround left speaker

SR Surround right speaker

SBL Surround back left speaker

SBR Surround back right speaker

SB Surround back speaker

SW Subwoofer

TFL Top front left speaker

TFR Top front right speaker

TML Top middle left speaker

TMR Top middle right speaker

TRL Top rear left speaker

TRR Top rear right speaker

FHL Front high left speaker

FHR Front high right speaker

RHL Rear high left speaker

RHR Rear high right speaker

FDL Front Dolby Atmos enabled left speaker

FDR Front Dolby Atmos enabled right speaker

SDL Surround Dolby Atmos enabled left speaker

SDR Surround Dolby Atmos enabled right speaker

SBDL Surround back Dolby Atmos enabled left speaker

SBDR Surround back Dolby Atmos enabled right speaker

Z2L Zone 2 left speaker

Z2R Zone 2 right speaker

Z3L Zone 3 left speaker

Z3R Zone 3 right speaker

[11] Preparation 1. Installing speakers

Installing 7.1 -channel speaker system

This speaker installation is configured by adding surround back speakers to standard 5.1-channel speaker system placed on the listener-level.

30° 100° - 120° Same angle

Hint

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

[12] Preparation 1. Installing speakers

Installing 5.1.2- channel speaker system using top middle speakers

This speaker installation is configured by adding top middle speakers to standard 5.1-channel speaker system placed on the listener-level.

Place the speakers on the listener -level at the angles shown below.

30° 100° - 120°

Install the overhead (top) speakers at the angles shown below.

65° - 100°

Hint

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

[13] Preparation 1. Installing speakers

Installing 5.1.4- channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES)

This speaker installation is configured by adding top front speakers and top rear speakers to 5.1-channel speaker system placed on the listener-level. An additional stereo power amplifier is used for the top rear speakers.

Place the speakers on the listener -level at the angles shown below.

30° 100° - 120°

Install the overhead (top) speakers at the angles shown below.

30° - 55° 125° - 150°

Hint

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

[14] Preparation 1. Installing speakers

Installing 7.1.2- channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES)

This speaker installation is configured by adding front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers (*) to 7.1-channel speaker system consisting of standard 5.1-channel speaker system and additional surround back speakers placed on the listener-level. An additional stereo power amplifier is used for front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers.

You can enjoy the exciting and powerful sound of the Dolby Atmos 3D content without installing overhead (top) speakers by using Dolby Atmos enabled speakers which reflect off the ceiling.

30° 100° - 120° Same angle

Hint

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

[15] Preparation 1. Installing speakers

Installing 5.1 -channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection

This speaker installation shows configurations in the main zone and Zone 2. In the main zone, 5.1-channel speaker system placed on the listener-level is installed, and another pair of speakers is installed in Zone 2.

30° 100° - 120°

Hint

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

[16] Preparation 1. Installing speakers

Installing 5.1.2- channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR -ZA2100ES)

In this speaker installation, top middle speakers are added to a 5.1-channel speaker system in a bi-amplified configuration at the listener’s level. You can enhance the sound quality of the front speakers by separately connecting the built-in amplifiers to tweeters and woofers in a bi-amplifier configuration.

Place the speakers on the listener -level at the angles shown below.

30° 100° - 120°

Install the overhead (top) speakers at the angles shown below.

65° - 100°

Hint

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

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Installing 5.1 -channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection

You can enhance the sound quality of the front speakers by separately connecting the built-in amplifiers to tweeters and woofers in a bi-amplifier configuration.

30° 100° - 120°

Hint

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

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Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings

Select the speaker pattern using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Setup] - [Speaker Setup] menu according to the speaker configuration which you are using.

Speaker configuration in each zone [SB

7.1-channel speaker system

5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers

5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STRZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES)

7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STRZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES)

5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection

5.1.2-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES)

5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection

Zone

Not used

2channel

Not used

Speaker

Assign]

(*)

[Off] [7.1]

[Off] [5.1.2 (TM)]

[Off] [5.1.4 (TF+TR)]

[Off] [7.1.2 (FD)]

[Zone2] [5.1]

[Bi-Amp] [5.1.2 (TM)]

[Bi-Amp] [5.1]

Speaker pattern to

be selected in

[Speaker Pattern]Main zone

You can only set [SB Speaker Assign] if a speaker pattern in which speakers are not connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI -AMP/ZONE 2) terminals is selected.

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2. Connecting speakers

Connecting 7.1 -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.”

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