Sony STR-ZA5000ES Help Guide

Help Guide

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER

STR-ZA5000ES

Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use the receiver. By updating your software to the latest version, you can take advantage of the newest functions.

Parts and Controls

Receiver

Front panel (with the front cover attached)

Front panel (without the front cover attached)

Power indicator

Indicators on the display panel

Rear panel

Remote control

Remote control (upper section)

Remote control (lower section)

Preparation

1. Installing speakers

Locations and names of speakers

Installing 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers

Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers

Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers

Installing 7.1.4-channel speaker system using an additional stereo power amplifier

Installing 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection

Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings

2. Connecting speakers

Connecting 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers

Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers

Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers

Connecting 7.1.4-channel speaker system using an additional stereo power amplifier

Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection

Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected

3. Connecting a TV

Connecting a TV

Connecting a 4K TV

Connecting a 4K TV that supports HDCP 2.2 and a 4K streaming box using a 4K-compatible HDMI cable

Notes on connecting cables

About HDMI connections

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

Connecting devices with HDMI jacks

Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks

Connecting the antennas (aerials)

Connecting another amplifier in Zone 2/3

Digital audio formats supported by the receiver

Notes on connecting cables

About HDMI connections

5. Connecting to the network

Connecting the receiver to the network using LAN cables

6. Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control

Inserting batteries into the remote control

Turning on the receiver

Notes on installing the receiver

7. Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup

Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup

Performing Auto Calibration

1. About Auto Calibration

2. Before you perform Auto Calibration

3. Connecting the optimizer microphone

4. Selecting the front speakers

5. Performing Auto Calibration

6. Checking Auto Calibration results

Enjoying Video and Sound

Playing AV devices

Using the menu on the TV screen

Enjoying video/sound from the connected device

Enjoying sound of an ARC compatible TV (Audio Return Channel)

If you use a TV compatible with Dolby Digital Plus output

Watching HDCP 2.2 copyright-protected content

Listening to the radio

Listening to FM/AM radio

Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory)

Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning)

Changing the AM tuning scale

Enjoying sound effects

Selecting a sound field (Sound Field)

Resetting sound fields to the default settings

Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer)

Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer)

Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling Speaker Mode)

Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct)

Using the DTS:X Dialog Control function

Changing the IMAX Mode setting for IMAX Enhanced content playback (IMAX MODE)

Adjusting the crossover frequency settings for IMAX Enhanced content playback (IMAX ADJUSTMENT)

Setting the level of the subwoofer for IMAX Enhanced content playback (SUBWOOFER VOLUME)

Activating the IMAX DTS:X Subwoofer Redirect setting (REDIRECT TO SUBWOOFER)

Using the Multi-Zone Features

Overview of multi-zone features

What you can do with multi-zone features

Available input sources for each zone

Enjoying sound from speakers located in other rooms

Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection

Assigning the speakers for Zone 2

Enjoying sound in Zone 2

Enjoying sound from speakers located in other rooms using another amplifier

Connecting another amplifier in Zone 2/3

Setting the volume control for Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Line Out)

Setting the Zone 2 HDMI audio output of connected devices (Zone2 Audio Out)

Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority)

Enjoying sound using another amplifier in Zone 2 and/or Zone 3

Using Other Features

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

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?

Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync

Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System Power Off function) (Standby Linked to TV)

Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control function)

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

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

About Home Theatre Control function

Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control function)

Echo Canceling function

About Language Follow function

Enjoying video and sound with your desired way of use

Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals

Switching between digital and analog audio (Input Mode)

Using other video/audio input jacks (Input Assign)

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

About Custom Preset

Saving the settings to a preset

Recalling the settings saved to the scene

Items for which you can save settings and the default values for each item

Using the sleep timer

Using the sleep timer (Sleep)

Checking information on the receiver

Viewing information on the display panel

Adjusting Settings

Easy Setup

Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup

Input Setup

Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks

Changing the name for each input (Name)

Speaker Setup

1. About Auto Calibration

2. Before you perform Auto Calibration

3. Connecting the optimizer microphone

4. Selecting the front speakers

5. Performing Auto Calibration

6. Checking Auto Calibration results

Calibrating the phase characteristics of the speakers (Automatic Phase Matching)

Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type)

Checking the speaker position and the corresponding speaker terminals (Speaker Connections)

Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern)

Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign)

Assigning the height1 speaker terminals (Height1 SP Assign)

Adjusting the speaker size (Size)

Adjusting the speaker distance (Distance)

Adjusting the speaker level (Level)

Outputting a test tone from each speaker (Test Tone)

Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Frequency)

Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer)

Lifting up the sound of the center speaker (Center Speaker Lift Up)

Setting the correct angles of the surround speakers (Surround Speaker Position)

Calibrating speaker positioning (Speaker Relocation)

Setting the height from the floor to the ceiling speakers (Ceiling Height)

Selecting the speaker impedance (Speaker Impedance)

Selecting the unit of measurement (Distance Unit)

Network Setup

Setting up a network (Internet Setup)

Checking the network information (Information)

Enabling the network function even when this receiver is in standby mode (Network Standby)

Enjoying Hi-Fi System sound (Music Connect)

Audio Setup

Playing audio signals with high-quality sound (Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.))

Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer)

Selecting a sound field (Sound Field)

Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling Speaker Mode)

Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct)

Setting the low-pass filter for the subwoofer output (Subwoofer Low Pass Filter)

Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync)

Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (Dual Mono)

Compressing the dynamic range (Dynamic Range Compressor)

Switching the mode of the DTS decoder (Neural:X)

HDMI Setup

Up-converting video signals to 4K (4K Scaling)

Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI)

Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System Power Off function) (Standby Linked to TV)

Enjoying sound of an ARC compatible TV (Audio Return Channel)

Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver (Pass Through)

Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (Audio Out)

Setting the Zone 2 HDMI audio output of connected devices (Zone2 Audio Out)

Setting the level of the subwoofer (Subwoofer Level)

Selecting the method to use the HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack (HDMI Out B Mode)

Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority)

Speeding up the display when switching the HDMI input (Fast View)

Setting HDMI signal formats (HDMI Signal Format)

Zone Setup

Setting up the receiver to enjoy sound in Zone 2/3 (Zone Controls)

Presetting the volume in the main zone (Main Preset Volume)

Limiting the volume for the main zone (Main Max Volume)

Presetting the volume in Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Preset Volume)

Limiting the volume for Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Max Volume)

Setting the volume control for Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Line Out)

System Setup

Selecting the language (Language)

Tuning on/off the display for the volume level or sound field (Auto Display)

Setting standby mode (Auto Standby)

Changing the volume display (Volume Display)

Switching the brightness of the display panel (Dimmer)

Using the sleep timer (Sleep)

Checking the software version (Software Version)

Updating the software via the network (Network Update)

Updating the software using the USB flash drive (USB Update)

Setting the tuner (Tuner Setup)

Install Setup

Turning on control mode for maintenance (External Control)

Switching on/off the 12V trigger output (Trigger Out 1/2/3)

Displaying a test screen (Test Picture for HDMI Out A/B)

Locking settings of the receiver (Settings Lock)

Using the menu on the display panel

Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel

Viewing information on the display panel

Reverting to the factory default settings

Troubleshooting

Error messages

PROTECTOR

UPDATE FAILED

FAN STOPPED

List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements

Network features message list

General

The receiver is turned off automatically.

The receiver does not turn on after performing USB Update or Network Update.

The receiver does not turn on even when the TV is turned on.

The receiver turns off when the TV is turned off.

The receiver does not turn off even when the TV is turned off.

Image

No image appears on the TV screen.

No 3D content appears on the TV screen.

No 4K content appears on the TV screen.

No image is output to the TV screen when the receiver is in standby mode.

HDR (High Dynamic Range) images cannot be displayed in HDR mode.

The home menu does not appear on the TV screen.

The display panel is turned off.

Image does not appear on the TV screen when the receiver is not turned on.

When the language for the on-screen display of the TV is changed, the on-screen display language of the receiver is changed simultaneously.

Sound

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

There is severe humming or noise.

No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific speakers.

There is no sound from a specific device.

There is no sound from the TV via the HDMI OUT A jack when using the Audio Return Channel function.

The Dolby Atmos-compatible sound played back on the TV is not output from the receiver.

The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed.

Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is not reproduced.

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

A test tone is not output from the speakers.

A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen.

No sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode.

Tuner

The FM reception is poor.

The FM stereo reception is poor.

You cannot tune to radio stations.

USB devices

A USB device is not recognized.

A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port.

Network connection

An error message appears.

Cannot connect to the network.

“BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI)

The Control for HDMI function does not work.

TV sound cannot be heard from the speakers connected to the receiver.

Remote control

The remote control does not function.

If the problem is not solved

Reverting to the factory default settings

Resetting sound fields to the default settings

Customer support websites

Other Information

Trademarks

Software License Information

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Front panel (with the front cover attached)

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Indicators on the display panel

Power indicator

(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

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

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Front panel (without the front cover attached)

Fixing point of the front cover

Attaches the front cover using this fixing point.

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.

AUTO CAL MIC jack

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

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 place where you will control.

MEMORY

Press to store a station during tuner operation.

10.

CUSTOM PRESET (1, 2, 3, 4)

Saves and recalls various settings for the receiver.

11.

TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–

Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM).

12.

DISPLAY

Displays information on the display panel.

13.

RETURN

Returns to the previous menu.

14.

HOME

Displays the home menu on the TV screen.

15.

ENTER,

/ / /

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

16.

OPTIONS

Displays and selects items from the options menus.

17.

AMP MENU

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

18.

IN-CEILING SP

Activates the In-Ceiling Speaker Mode.

19.

SOUND FIELD (2CH/DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MULTI ST.)20.

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Indicators on the display panel

Power indicator

Selects the sound field you want.

HDMI IN 6 (GAME) jack

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

21.

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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]. [Pass Through] is set to [On] or [Auto]. [Zone2 Power] or [Zone3 Power] is set to [On].

The indicator turns off when the receiver is in standby mode and [Control for HDMI], [Pass Through], [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.

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Indicators on the display panel

Speaker system indicator1. SW

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

Height2 Left

H2R

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+B10. D.C.A.C.

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

11.

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.

12.

D.L.L.

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

13.

S.OPT.

Lights up when the Sound Optimizer function is activated.

14.

Lights up when the equalizer is activated.

15.

D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated.

16.

DTS:X

Lights up when DTS:X decoding is activated.

17.

Neural:X

Lights up when DTS Neural:X decoding is activated.

18.

Surr Lights up when Dolby Surround decoding is activated.

19.

Atmos Lights up when Dolby Atmos decoding is activated.

20.

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.

21.

BI-AMP

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

22.

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Rear panel

FM ANTENNA terminal1. AM ANTENNA terminal2. Giga-bit Ethernet hub (*1)3. RS232C port (*1)4. DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jacks5. DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack6. 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) (*3) jacks8. 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).

10.

SPEAKERS terminals11. COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks12. VIDEO OUT (*3) jacks13. VIDEO IN jacks14. PRE OUT jacks

Connect to an external power amplifier and a subwoofer.

15.

ZONE 2/ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT jacks16. AUDIO IN jacks17.

These are 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.

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 OUT A or HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2)

VIDEO IN MONITOR VIDEO OUT

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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], [Pass Through], [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

to enter the selection.

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.

Input buttons

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

10.

SOUND OPTIMIZER

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

11.

CUSTOM PRESET (1, 2, 3, 4)

Saves and recalls various settings for the receiver.

12.

DISPLAY

Displays information on the TV screen.

13.

RETURN

Returns to the previous menu.

14.

Note

The above explanations are intended to serve as examples.

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Remote control (lower section)

Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver.

Note

The above explanations are intended to serve as examples.

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.

10.

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

Selects the sound field you want.

11.

TUNING +/–

Press to select a station.

12.

+ (*)/-

Adjust the volume level.

13.

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

14.

The

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

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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

Abbreviations used in illustrations Speaker name

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

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Installing 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers

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

Hint

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

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Locations and names of speakers

Connecting 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and 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°

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Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers

This speaker installation is configured by adding top middle 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.

Hint

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

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Locations and names of speakers

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

30° 100° - 120° Same angle

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

65° - 100°

Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers

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Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers

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.

30° 100° - 120° Same angle

Hint

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

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Locations and names of speakers

Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using 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.

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Installing 7.1.4-channel speaker system using an additional stereo power amplifier

This speaker installation is configured by adding top front speakers and top rear 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 the top rear speakers.

Hint

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

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

30° 100° - 120° Same angle

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

30° - 55° 125° - 150°

Locations and names of speakers

Connecting 7.1.4-channel speaker system using an additional stereo power amplifier

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Installing 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection

This speaker installation shows configurations in the main zone and Zone 2. In the main zone, 7.1-channel speaker system consisting of standard 5.1-channel speaker system and additional surround back speakers placed on the listener-level is installed, and another pair of speakers is installed in Zone 2.

30° 100° - 120° Same angle

Hint

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

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Locations and names of speakers

Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection

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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.

Top front speakers Top middle speakers Top rear speakers Front high speakers Rear high speakers Front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers Surround Dolby Atmos enabled speakers Surround back Dolby Atmos enabled speakers

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Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected

Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern)

Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign)

Assigning the height1 speaker terminals (Height1 SP Assign)

Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority)

Speaker configuration in each zone

[SB Speaker

Assign] (*1)

[Height1 SP Assign] (*2)

Speaker pattern to be selected in

[Speaker Pattern]

Main zone Zone 2

5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers

Not used

[Off] [Off] [5.1.4 (TF+TR)]

7.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers

Not used

[Off] [Off] [7.1.2 (TM)]

7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speaker

Not used

[Off] [Off] [7.1.2 (FD)]

7.1.4-channel speaker system using an additional stereo power amplifier

Not used

[Off] [Off] [7.1.4 (TF+TR)]

7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection

2channel

[Off] [Zone2] [7.1]

You can only set [SB Speaker Assign] if the speaker pattern is set to a setting that does not have surround back speakers.

You can only set [Height1 SP Assign] if the speaker pattern is set to a setting that does not have the following speakers:

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Connecting 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear 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)

Note

After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [5.1.4 (TF+TR)] using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu.

Related Topic

Locations and names of speakers

Installing 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers

Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings

Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign)

Assigning the height1 speaker terminals (Height1 SP Assign)

Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern)

How to connect speaker cables

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