Sony STR-DA5800ES - Manuals

6 US Main features of the receiver Compatible with a variety of connections and formats Feature Description Page 9.2 channels The receiver can output up to 9.2 channels.The receiver supports a bi-amplifier connection of a front speaker. 24, 26 Compatible with various standards The receiver is compat...

7 US Better image and sound quality Multi-zone In addition to the main room, you can enjoy music and video in another room, different from the content in the main room. 75 You can output HDMI signals from HDMI IN jacks to the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jack. 21, 75, 79 Feature Description Page Image up-convers...

8 US Useful functions Others Feature Description Page Easy and accessible operations The receiver is equipped with a GUI (Graphical User Interface). You can operate the receiver intuitively using a menu displayed on the TV screen. 49 You can set the basic settings of the receiver easily using Easy S...

9 US Table of Contents Main features of the receiver ........................ 6Description and location of parts ............... 11 Getting Started Read the following before you connect any equipment .............................................. 20 1: Installing speakers ..............................

10 US Preview for HDMI ...................................... 90Operating the receiver using a smartphone .......................................... 91 Using the sleep timer .................................. 92Recording using the receiver ......................92Switching the command mode of the re...

11 US Description and location of parts A ? / 1 ON/STANDBY Turns the receiver on or off.The lamp above the button lights up as follows: Green: The receiver is turned on.Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and – “Control for HDMI” (page 114) or “Network Standby” (page 116) is set to “On.” – “Pass...

12 US H DIMMER Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display window. I DISPLAY MODE (page 127) J INPUT MODE (page 87) K HD-D.C.S. lamp (page 62) Lights up when the HD-D.C.S. sound field is selected. CONCERT HALL MODE lamp (page 64) Lights up when one of the Berlin Philharmonic Hall...

13 US A SW Lights up when subwoofer(s) is (are) connected and the audio signal is output from the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack(s). B Playback channel indicator Indicates the speaker that is designated to output sound. Shows how the receiver down-mixes or up-mixes the source sound, based on the speaker set...

15 US DTS-ES Lights up with one of the following indicators, depending on the input signal decoding format. 96/24 DTS 96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit) decoding DISC DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 MTX DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 wj NEO:X Lights up when DTS Neo:X Cinema/Music/Game decoding is activated. wk V.FH Lights up when the Vi...

16 US Rear panel A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN jacks (page 28, 32, 33) COAXIAL IN jacks (page 31, 38) HDMI IN/OUT * jacks (page 28, 30, 32, 33) B RS232C port Used for maintenance and service. C ANTENNA section AM ANTENNA jack (page 40) FM ANTENNA jack (page 40) D LAN ports (switching hub...

17 US * You must connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 28). H Control jacks for Sony and other external equipment IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks (page 75) Connect an IR repeater (not supplied) toIN to use the Multi-zone function.Connect an IR blaster (su...

18 US Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment. Note Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Tip When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace all the batteries with new on...

20 US Read the following before you connect any equipment Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). For details on a multi-zone connection, see page 75.For details on a bi-amplifier connection, see page 94. Getting Started Installing Speakers See “1: Installing...

21 US Getting Star ted This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals.• Composite video signals can be output as HDMI video and component video signals.• Component video signals can be output as HDMI video and video signals. As the factory default setting, video signals input...

22 US Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks of the equipment connected.This receiver supports the following audio formats. Connection between the playback equipment and the receiver * Audio signals are output in another format if the playback equipme...

24 US 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use up to a 9.2 channel system (9 speakers and two subwoofers). 9.1 channel speaker system You can enjoy high-quality multi-channel surround sound maximally just you would in an ideal dubbing theater in 9.1 channel or 9.2 channel format. A Fro...

25 US Getting Star ted 9 or 7 channel speaker system • The angle A shown in the illustration should be the same. • If you cannot place the speakers at the optimum angle, separate the surround speakers and the surround back speakers adequately and arrange them as symmetrically as possible. • You can ...

26 US Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) A Front speaker A (L) B Front speaker A (R) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L) E Surround speaker (R) F Surround back speaker (L) 2) G Surro...

27 US Getting Star ted You can connect two subwoofers to the receiver. The same signals are output from each of the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jacks. Tip You can loosen or tighten the SPEAKERS terminal easily using the supplied speaker cord connection tool. ZONE 2 connection Only if you do not use surround b...

28 US 2: Connecting the monitor You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks to a TV. You can operate this receiver using the on-screen GUI (Graphical User Interface). It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of y...

30 US 3: Connecting the video equipment To connect equipment with HDMI jacks If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 31. A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. * You can connect any equipment with HDMI output jacks to the HDMI IN jacks of the receiver...

31 US Getting Star ted To connect equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment. A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not...

32 US It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment. A HDMI cable (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) * You can output the video game’s sound (multi-channel surround sound)...

35 US Getting Star ted A Video/audio cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) Connections required for watching content via a camcorder To the VIDEO 2 IN jacks Camcorder without an HDMI jack A B Video/audio signals Camcorder with an HDMI jack

36 US • Digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD, and Linear PCM. For details, see “Digital audio formats supported by the receiver” (page 22). • Analog video signals input to the VI...

37 US Getting Star ted 4: Connecting the audio equipment To connect equipment with HDMI jacks If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 38. A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. * You can connect any equipment with HDMI output jacks to the HDMI IN jack...

38 US To connect equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks If your Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi-channel output jacks, you can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi-channel sound. Alternatively, the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks can be used to conn...

40 US Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other equipment. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. Connections required for listening to the r...

42 US 5: Connecting the IR blaster To operate the equipment connected to the receiver with the supplied remote control, attach one of the supplied IR blasters to the connected equipment. Place the equipment and the IR blaster as follows when you want to operate more than one device with the IR blast...

43 US Getting Star ted 6: Making connections for using Lighting Control To operate Control4-compatible equipment with the supplied remote control, plug the supplied Lighting Control Adapter (UWA-C4Z) into the receiver. A Lighting Control Adapter (UWA-C4Z) (supplied) Note Do not remove the Lighting C...

44 US 7: Connecting to the network If you have an Internet connection, you can connect this receiver to the Internet. The following illustration is a configuration example of a home network with the receiver, a computer. We recommend that you use a wired connection. Note Connect a router to one amon...

45 US Getting Star ted 8: Preparing the receiver and the remote control Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC IN terminal on the receiver firmly, then connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. A several space is left between the plug and the rear panel even when th...

46 US Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU194 remote control.Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones.• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of bat...

47 US Getting Star ted • If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated). Notes • Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be different from the actual position. • If you perform “Speaker Settings (Auto Calibr...

48 US To use the receiver as a pre-amplifier You can use the “Auto Calibration” function when you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier.In this case, the distance value shown on the display may differ from the actual distance value. However, there will be no problems, even if you continue to use the r...

50 US 1 Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected. 2 Press HOME. The home menu is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Press B / b repeatedly to select the menu you want, then press to enter the menu mode. The menu item list appears on the TV screen. Example: When you selec...

51 US Enjo yi ng i m ages/s ound Enjoying images/sound from connected equipment 1 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from the home menu, then press . The menu item list appears on the TV screen. 2 Select the equipment you want, then press . 3 Turn on the equipment and start playback. When a Sony BD/DVD play...

52 US USB Device/WALKMAN You can play video/music/photo files on the connected USB device.For playable types of files, see “Network/USB” (page 23). 1 Connect the USB device to the (USB) port on the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device before connecting. 2 Select “Watch” or...

53 US Enjo yi ng i m ages/s ound iPod/iPhone You can enjoy the music/video/photo and charge the battery of an iPod/iPhone via the receiver.For details on the compatible iPod/iPhone models with this function, see page 53. Note You cannot use headphones during playback. 1 Connect the iPod/iPhone to th...

54 US For “My Video”/“My Music” For “My Photo” Notes • You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod/iPhone from this receiver. • Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when using an iPod/iPhone connected to this receiver. • This product has bee...

55 US Enjo yi ng i m ages/s ound To play remote files by operating the receiver (Renderer) via a DLNA controller You can operate the receiver with a DLNA-certified controller, such as Windows Media ® Player 12, when playing files stored on a DLNA server. Control this receiver using a DLNA controller...

56 US Internet content You can play back a variety of Internet content using the receiver. 1 Connect the receiver to a network (page 44). 2 Select “Listen” from the home menu, then press . 3 Select “Internet Music,” then press . The Internet content screen appears. Note If no picture is output, chan...

57 US Enjo yi ng i m ages/s ound Available options FM/AM You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 40). 1 Select “Listen” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “FM/AM,” ...

58 US 1 Select “Listen” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “FM/AM,” then press . The FM/AM screen appears. 3 Select the band switch. 4 Press V / v to select “FM” or “AM,” then press . 1 Select the frequency indication on the FM/AM screen. 2 Press V / v . V scans from lower to higher frequency...

59 US Enjo yi ng i m ages/s ound • The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below. – FM band 100 kHz – AM band 10 kHz* * The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 60). If you cannot tune to a station “– – – .– – MHz” or “– – – – kHz” appears and then the display returns to the current frequency.Ma...

60 US You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz on the receiver.All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. 1 Press ? / 1 to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down TUNING, press ? / 1 on the receiver. 3 Change the current AM tuning scale to 9 kHz (or ...

61 US Enjo ying Sound Eff e ct s Selecting the sound field 1 Select “Sound Effects,” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “Sound Field,” then press . 3 Select the sound field you want. You can switch the output sound to 2-channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are...

62 US The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo or monaural sound as multi-channel sound. Tip We recommend “A.F.D. Auto.” You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the ...

63 US Enjo ying Sound Eff e ct s About the effect type for HD-D.C.S. HD-D.C.S. has three different types: Dynamic, Theater, and Studio. Each type has different reflection and reverberation sound mixture levels and is optimized to match a listener’s room uniqueness, taste and mood. x Dynamic The “Dyn...

64 US You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into your home. Enjoying a surround effect for music Sound field Effect Berlin Philharmonic Hall Reproduces the sound char...

65 US Enjo ying Sound Eff e ct s About the effect level for Concert Hall You can set the reverberation level for the following sound fields:– Berlin Philharmonic Hall– Concertgebouw Amsterdam– Musikverein Vienna x Low Turns down the reverberation volume level. x Mid Sets the reverberation volume lev...

66 US Using the Sound Optimizer function The Sound Optimizer function imparts a sense of presence and intensity of sound to playback of high volume sound, regardless of the volume level of the receiver.You can enjoy clear and dynamic sound even at low volumes late at night.The optimum effect to suit...

67 US Enjo ying Sound Eff e ct s To adjust all the speakers at one time (All EQ Adjustment) You can adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble) of all the speakers at one time. 1 Select “Settings” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “Audio Settings,” then press . 3 Select “Equalizer,” then press . ...

69 US Usin g the Univer sal Remot e Co ntro l F u n c tion Table of buttons available to operate the equipment Note The above buttons are typically set so they are available to operate the equipment. Depending on the equipment and/or settings, some of the buttons may not work. Equipment Category But...

70 US Turning off all connected equipment (ROOM OFF) By pressing just one button, you can turn off the zone and the equipment in that zone all at once.The receiver remembers which pieces of equipment it has turned on. When ROOM OFF is pressed, the receiver turns them all off. Pieces of equipment tha...

71 US Using the Home A u tomation Function Saving various settings for the receiver and recalling those settings all at one time (Easy Automation) As well as the settings for the receiver operations, you can save various settings with the player, monitor, lighting, or curtain conditions at home, acc...

72 US 1 Select “Easy Automation” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select a Scene you want, then press . 1 Select “Easy Automation” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select a Scene for which you want to save settings among from “1: Movie,” “2: Music,” “3: Party,” or “4: Night,” then press INFO/OPT...

73 US Using the Home A u tomation Function Lighting Control You can operate Control4-compatible lighting devices in your home via the on-screen GUI with the supplied remote control, or via “ES Remote” on your iPod touch/iPhone/Android smart phone. You can turn those devices on or off, or adjust thei...

74 US The Lighting Scenes wizard allows you to set up a lighting scene. There are 10 preset lighting scenes. You can set up a lighting scene by overwriting a preset scene. 1 Select “Settings” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “Home Control Settings,” then press . 3 Select “Lighting Scenes,” ...

75 US Usi n g Mu lt i-zon e Fe atur es What you can do with the Multi-zone function You can enjoy images and sounds from a device connected to the receiver in a zone other than the main zone. For example, you can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen to the CD in zone 2 or zone 3. When using an ...

76 US 2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier. Setting the speakers in zone 2 is required (page 79). A IR repeater (not supplied) B Speakers C Other amplifier/receiver * You can also connect to the ZONE 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack. 3 Making a zone 2 connection...

78 US CAT5 cable Be sure to verify the CAT5 wiring connection is correct. Use Category 5e or Category 6 cable. 2: Zone 3 connections CAT5 cable RJ-45 connector RJ-45 connector BLUE/Pb (R) Pinout BLUE/Pb (T)GREEN/Y (R)GND+11VGREEN/Y (T)RED/Pr (R)RED/Pr (T) 1 Pin No. 2345678 BLUE/Pb (R)BLUE/Pb (T)GREE...

79 US Usi n g Mu lt i-zon e Fe atur es Setting the speakers in zone 2 When the speakers in zone 2 are connected to the SURROUND BACK (ZONE 2) terminals of the receiver (page 75), make the setting so that the sound selected in zone 2 is output from the speakers connected to the SURROUND BACK (ZONE 2)...

80 US When the Zone2 Out function is enabled and you select the same HDMI input for both the main zone and zone 2, there may be some interference on the audio and video signals in the main zone. To avoid possible interference, you can place priority on the main zone for HDMI input selection. 1 Selec...

81 US Usi n g Mu lt i-zon e Fe atur es Operating the receiver from another zone (ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations) You can operate the receiver from zone 2 or zone 3. The procedures in this section describe the operations when an IR repeater, useful for multi-zone features, is connected. When an IR repeater...

82 US 1) For zone 2, HDMI signals, component video signals, analog video and audio signals are output. For zone 3, only analog audio signals are output. When you select SOURCE, the signals of the current input in the main zone are output. 2) When SOURCE is selected, the signals input to the MULTI CH...

83 US Usi n g Other Fea tures Using “BRAVIA” Sync features “BRAVIA” Sync is the name of a function on Sony products that enables compatible equipment connected via HDMI cables to be operated mutually using the “BRAVIA” remote control.This mutual operation is enabled by the Control for HDMI function ...

84 US 5 Turn the Control for HDMI function of the connected equipment on. For details on setting the connected equipment, refer to its operating instructions. 6 Repeat step 5 to set the Control for HDMI function and to display the image of all the playback equipment you want to use. Note When you pu...

85 US Usi n g Other Fea tures the receiver, the sound is output from the TV speaker. • When you adjust the TV volume, the System Audio Control function adjusts the receiver’s volume simultaneously. You can also operate this function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions...

86 US Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals When you have two monitors connected to the HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B jacks, you can switch the output for these two monitors using the HDMI OUTPUT button on the remote control. 1 Turn on the receiver and the two monitors. 2 Press HDMI ...

88 US • OPT Appears only when an optical jack is assigned to the input and selects the optical input jack automatically. • COAX Appears only when a coaxial jack is assigned to the input and selects the coaxial input jack automatically. • ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO I...

90 US Notes • When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically. • When you assign a video input to the component or composite input, and an audio input to the HDMI input, component or composite video signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jacks. Component or...

92 US Using the sleep timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SHIFT, then press SLEEP. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP” lights up in the display window of the receiver.To check th...

94 US Using a bi-amplifier connection If you are not using surround back speakers you can use the SURROUND BACK (ZONE 2) terminals for the front speakers for use with a bi-amplifier connection. To connect speakers Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the FRONT A terminal...

96 US Using the setting menu You can adjust the various settings for speakers, surround effects, multi-zone, etc., using the setting menu. 1 Select “Settings” from the home menu, then press to enter the menu mode. The setting menu list appears on the TV screen. 2 Select the menu item you want, then ...

97 US Adju st ing Setti ngs Setting menu list Settings Easy Setup (page 99) Speaker Settings (page 99) Auto Calibration Auto Calibration Setup Position Calibration Type User Reference Edit Front Reference Type Speaker Pair Match Name In Automatic Phase Matching Speaker Connection Virtual Front High ...

99 US Adju st ing Setti ngs Easy Setup Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings. Follow the on-screen instructions (page 46). Speaker Settings You can set up your viewing environment (with the speaker system you are using) either automatically or manually. Performs the D.C.A.C. (Digital Cin...

100 US Select the “Position” for which you want to register the measurement results on the Auto Calibration Setup screen. • Pos.1• Pos.2• Pos.3 To set a compensation type for the speakers You can select the compensation type to be used for the speakers for each Position. 1 Select the “Position” for ...

101 US Adju st ing Setti ngs • You cannot set “SP Pair Matching” to “ALL” when you select “Front Reference” for the “Calibration Type” (page 100). To name the Position 1 Select the “Position” for which you want to name, then press . 2 Select “Name In,” then press . The soft keyboard appears on the s...

102 US By using the front high speakers, you can lift up the sounds of the center speaker to an appropriate height on the screen, allowing you to enjoy natural representation without discomfort. x 1~10 x Off Note • This function does not work in the following cases. – “MULTI IN” is selected.– Headph...

103 US Adju st ing Setti ngs Note • This function does not work in the following cases. – “MULTI IN” is selected. – Headphones are connected. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.– There are no surround back speakers and “Surround Speaker Position” is set to “Front.” – There are no surround speakers....

104 US 2 Select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the crossover frequency. 3 Set the crossover frequency of the selected speaker. Notes • When headphones are connected, this function does not work. • The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting as that of the surro...

105 US Adju st ing Setti ngs Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern. 3 Adjust “Level,” then press . Lets you set the analog downmix settings on or off. x Off If the speaker pattern is set so that there is a center speaker, this setting is set to “Off” automa...

106 US Audio Settings You can adjust settings for the audio to suit your preference. The D.L.L. function is Sony proprietary technology that allows low quality digital audio signals and analog audio signals to be played back with high quality sound. x Off x Auto 1 This function is available for loss...

107 US Adju st ing Setti ngs x Main/Sub Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker, and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously. x Main Sound of the main language will be output. x Sub Sound of the sub language will be out...

108 US You can set the function for each input independently. x PCM When signals from the DIGITAL IN jack are selected, PCM signals are given priority (to prevent interruption when playback starts). However, when other signals are input, there may be no sound, depending on the format. In this case, ...

109 US Adju st ing Setti ngs Video Settings You can adjust settings for video. Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals and output the converted signals. x Direct Lets you output analog video input signals directly. x Auto x 480i/576i x 480p/576p x 720p x 1080i x 1080p When an H...

111 US Adju st ing Setti ngs Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signal in zone 2. x Direct x 480i/576i x 480p/576p x 720p x 1080i a : Video signals are output at the resolution specified in the “Resolution” menu. z : Video signals are output without a video conversion or processin...

112 US This function targets content via a USB device, a home network, and Internet content. x 480i/576i x 480p/576p x 720p x 1080i x 1080p * If you play back content that is protected by Macrovision, the receiver may output the image at low resolution, or a warning message which informs that the vi...

113 US Adju st ing Setti ngs This function targets content via a USB device and a home network. x Auto Select this to display 3D compatible content in 3D. x Off Select this to display all content in 2D. This function targets content via a USB device, a home network, and Internet content. x 16:9 Sele...

114 US x AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback equipment is only output to speakers connected to the receiver. The multi-channel sound can be played back as it is. Note When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On,” “Audio Out” may be changed automatically. Lets you turn the H.A.T.S. (High quality d...

115 US Adju st ing Setti ngs x Main Only You can enjoy good audio and video quality in the main zone. There is no output in zone 2. Note This function is enabled only when “Zone2 Out” is set to “On.” Lets you set the operation of Fast View.HDMI IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4, and IN 9 support the Fast View ...

116 US Network Settings You can adjust the settings for the network. Lets you check or change the network settings. You can change the settings for the following items either manually or automatically.– IP Address– DNS– Proxy ServerConnect the receiver to the network beforehand. For details, see “7:...

117 US Adju st ing Setti ngs Home Control Settings You can make settings for Universal Remote Control and Lighting Control features. Lets you set up a connection between a display device and the receiver via an IR blaster, so that the remote control of the receiver can operate the device. You can al...

118 US Zone Settings You can adjust settings for the main zone, zone 2 or zone 3. To turn the power on or off for zone 2/zone 3 You can turn zone 2 or zone 3 operation on or off. 1 Select the zone you want to turn on or off, then press . 2 Select “On” or “Off,” then press . • On• Off To select the o...

119 US Adju st ing Setti ngs x Off Lets you turn off output of 12V triggers even when the main receiver is turned on. x Ctrl Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on or off manually using the control command of an external control device. x Zone Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on or off ...

120 US 1 Press ? / 1 to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down MUSIC and SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF), press ? / 1 to turn on the receiver. Let you turn the control mode for maintenance and service on or off. x Off x On Lets you set whether or not to inform you of newer software version information o...

121 US Adju st ing Setti ngs Operating without using the GUI You can operate the receiver using the display window of the receiver even if the TV is not connected to the receiver. 1 Turn on the receiver. 2 Press AMP MENU. The menu is displayed in the display window of the receiver. Example: When you...

122 US The following options are available in each menu. “ xx …” in the table signifies the parameter for each item. Menu list (in the display window) Menu Item Parameter AUTO CALIBRATION AUTO CAL START ? 5 4 3 2 1 MEASURING: TONE MEASURING: T.S.P. MEASURING: WOOFER COMPLETE [ xxxxxxxxxx ] RETRY, SA...

127 US Adju st ing Setti ngs To change the display The display panel provides various information of the receiver status such as sound field. 1 Select the input for which you want to check the information. 2 Press DISPLAY MODE on the receiver repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY MODE, the display...

128 US Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power ...

129 US Additional I n fo rmati o n Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The receiver is turned off automatically. • “A...

130 US • Copyright protection to prevent recording is contained in the sources. In this case, you may not be able to record from the sources. • Set “Auto Standby” to “Off” (page 119). While only composite video signals are being recorded, the auto standby function of the receiver may start up and in...

131 US Additional I n fo rmati o n The Pass Through function does not work. • “HDMI B” or “Off” is selected. Select “HDMI A” using the HDMI OUTPUT button. • When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On” and “Pass Through” is set to “Auto,” the receiver saves power consumption in standby mode according to t...

132 US • Make sure you have connected both the L and R jacks to a monaural device, analog device requires both L and R jack connections. Use a monaural-stereo cable (not supplied). However, there will be no sound from the center speaker when a sound field (Pro Logic, etc.) is selected. Center/surrou...

134 US The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp does not light up in blue. • Check that the playback equipment is connected on a digital jack and the input is selected properly on this receiver. • Check whether the input source of the software being played back corresponds to the multi-channel format. • Chec...

136 US The iPod/iPhone cannot be charged. • Check that the receiver is turned on.• Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected firmly. The iPod/iPhone cannot be operated. • Check that you have removed the protect case of the iPod/iPhone. • Depending on the contents of the iPod/ iPhone, it may take time t...

138 US When you try to use the One-Touch Play function, input is not switched as intended. • Check to see if “Zone2 Out” is set to “Off.”• Check the assignment of the HDMI input (page 88). When you assign multiple inputs to the same HDMI input jack, if you use the One-Touch Play function on the equi...

139 US Additional I n fo rmati o n • To reset the lighting device, press the button on the top of the lighting device 13 times. The LED will turn to red and then back to green or emit an orange-yellow strobe. The lighting device cannot be operated. • The device may be updating its software. Wait for...

140 US Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Display Explanation Code 30 Headphones are connected. Remove the headphones and perform auto calibration again. Code 31 SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF) is set to OFF. Set to other speaker settings and reperform the measurement. Code 32 None of the speake...

141 US Additional I n fo rmati o n Reference sections If the buttons on the receiver or the remote control do not work due to a malfunction of the receiver, reboot the receiver. Hold down ? / 1 for 10 seconds. When the lamp above ? / 1 flashes in green, the reboot starts. Refer to the following web ...

142 US Frequency response 3) Inputs (Analog) 3) When “A.Direct” is being used. Inputs (Digital) Outputs FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced AM tuner section Antenna (aerial) Loop antenna (aerial) ...

144 US General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 HzPower consumption 500 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.5 W (When “Control for HDMI” (page 114), “Pass Through” (page 114), “Network Standby” (page 116), and “RS232C Control” (page 120) are set to “Off,” and the power for zone 2/zone 3 is tu...

145 US Additional I n fo rmati o n Index Symbols U SIGNAL GND terminal 41 Numerics 12V Trigger 118 2 channel 61 2ch Analog Direct 61 2ch Stereo (mode) 61 3D Output Settings 113 5.1 channel 24 7.1 channel 24 9.1 channel 24 A A.F.D. (mode) 62 A/V Sync 107 AC power cord (mains lead) 45 AM 57 Antenna (a...