Page 2 - Owner’s Record; Important Safety Instructions
2 US To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the appa...
Page 3 - CAUTION
3 US 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does...
Page 4 - About This Manual; On Copyrights
4 US About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA5700ES (the receiver). Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • The instructions in this manual describe mostly the operation of the receiver with the supplied remote control. You c...
Page 6 - Main features of the receiver; Compatible with a variety of connections and formats
6 US Main features of the receiver Compatible with a variety of connections and formats Better image and sound quality Feature Description Page Multi-channel The receiver can output up to 9.1 channels.The receiver is equipped with speaker terminals for the front height channel. (Up to 7 channels can...
Page 7 - Useful functions
7 US Useful functions Others Sound fields The receiver creates optimum sound in accordance with various speaker connections or input sources. (The receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields are Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS Neo:X, HD-D.C.S., etc.) 72, 74 High quality reproduction of compressed audio files You...
Page 8 - Table of Contents
8 US Table of Contents Main features of the receiver ........................6Description and location of parts ................10 Getting Started Read the following before you connect any equipment .............................................. 21 1: Installing speakers ...............................
Page 9 - Adjusting Settings
9 US Operating the receiver using a smartphone ......................................... 91 Saving various settings for the receiver and recalling those settings all at one time (Easy Automation) ................................ 91 Using the sleep timer .................................. 94Recording...
Page 10 - Description and location of parts; Remote sensor; Receives signals from remote control.; DIMMER; Front panel; To remove the cover; Slide the cover to the left.
10 US Description and location of parts A ? / 1 ON/STANDBY Press to turn the receiver on or off. When the power is on, the lamp above the button lights up in green. If “Control for HDMI” (page 113), “Pass Through” (page 113), or “Network Standby” (page 115) is set to “On,” or the power for zone 2 or...
Page 11 - PHONES jack; Connects to headphones.; MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp
11 US K HD-D.C.S. lamp, BERLIN PHILHARMONIC HALL lamp, TRUE CONCERT MAPPING lamp (page 72) L EASY AUTOMATION 1, 2 (page 91) M HDMI OUT (A/B/A+B/OFF) (page 86) N PHONES jack Connects to headphones. O TONE MODE, TONE Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn TONE to adjust the bas...
Page 12 - Indicators on the display
12 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 The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being decoded. Based on the speaker settings, the boxed letter(s) vary to show how the receiver ...
Page 14 - DTS
14 US DTS Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. DTS-ES Lights up with the either following indicator, 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 Z NEO:X Lights up when DTS Neo:X Cinema/Music/Ga...
Page 15 - Rear panel; DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section; Used for maintenance and service.; jacks
15 US Rear panel A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks (page 28, 32, 34, 42) COAXIAL IN jacks (page 31, 39) HDMI IN/OUT * jacks (page 28, 30, 32, 34) B RS232C port Used for maintenance and service. C VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section (page 28, 31, 32, 34, 36) AUDIO IN/OUT jacks VIDEO IN...
Page 16 - Connect to an external power amplifier.
16 US * You must connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 28). D LAN ports (switching hubs) (page 46) E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section (page 28, 31, 34) Y, P B , P R IN/OUT * jacks F ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack (page 43) AM ANTENNA jack (p...
Page 17 - Note; Press to turn the receiver on or off.; AV; Remote control
17 US Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment. The remote control is pre-programmed to operate Sony video/audio equipment initially. Note Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Tip When the re...
Page 19 - Press to select an album.
19 US wl HDMI OUTPUT (page 86) e; DISPLAY Press to display the control panel on the TV screen when playing back content via Internet video or a home network. ea RETURN/EXIT O Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu. es CATEGORY +/– Press to select the category for satellite tuner. B ·/...
Page 20 - Press to turn a receiver on or off.; INPUT SELECTOR
20 US Simple remote control (RM-AAU124) This remote control can only be used to operate the receiver. You can control the main functions of the receiver with simple operations using this remote control. A ? / 1 (on/standby) Press to turn a receiver on or off. B 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MUSIC (pa...
Page 21 - tting Star; Read the following before you connect any equipment; Getting Started; Installing Speakers
21 US G e tting Star te d 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 78.For details on a bi-amplifier connection, see page 97. Getting Started Installing Speaker...
Page 22 - To display Closed Caption; Function for conversion of video signals
22 US 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 from the connect...
Page 23 - Digital audio formats supported by the receiver
23 US G e tting Star te d 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. * Audio signals are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the format. F...
Page 24 - : Installing speakers; channel speaker system
24 US 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use up to a 9.1 channel system (9 speakers and one subwoofer). 9.1 channel speaker system You can enjoy high-quality multi-channel surround sound maximally just you would in an ideal dubbing theater. A Front left speaker B Front right speaker ...
Page 25 - channel speaker system; Tip
25 US G e tting Star te d Recommended speaker placement 7.1 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 symmetr...
Page 26 - Front speaker; Connecting speakers
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) 4) G Su...
Page 27 - To enable 9.1 channel playback; ZONE 2 connection; and
27 US G e tting Star te d You can set whether or not to output sound from the front high speakers using “Sound Field Mode” (page 75). However, “Sound Field Mode” may not work, depending on the sound field setting or input signals. 5) When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn o...
Page 28 - : Connecting the monitor
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 a GUI (Graphical User Interface). It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipmen...
Page 30 - : Connecting the video equipment; To connect equipment with HDMI jacks; If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 31.
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...
Page 31 - To connect equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks
31 US G e tting Star te d 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 (...
Page 32 - Connections required for playing video games
32 US It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment. Connections required for playing video games PlayStation 3 (video game with an HDMI jack) A Video/audio signals or B C D Audio signals Video signals Video game without an HDMI jack
Page 33 - Notes
33 US G e tting Star te d 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) from the receiver only by connecting the video game with an HDMI cable. ** If you...
Page 37 - Connections required for watching content via a camcorder
37 US G e tting Star te d 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
Page 38 - Notes on connecting cables; HDMI features
38 US • A 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 23). • Analog video signals input to the ...
Page 39 - : Connecting the audio equipment
39 US G e tting Star te d 4: Connecting the audio equipment 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...
Page 42 - Connections required for listening to content recorded on MDs
42 US It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment. A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie opt...
Page 43 - Connections required for listening to the radio
43 US G e tting Star te d 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 fo...
Page 44 - Connections required for listening to cassette tapes or records
44 US A Audio cord (not supplied) Note If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the ( U ) SIGNAL GND terminal. Connections required for listening to cassette tapes or records Turntable Tape deck A A
Page 45 - • Use a router compatible with 100 Mbps to; System requirements
45 US G e tting Star te d 5: Connecting to the network If you have an Internet connection, you can connect this receiver to the Internet as well, through the wired LAN connection. The following system environment is required to use the network function of the receiver. A Broadband line connection A ...
Page 46 - Configuration example
46 US 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 among ports 1 to 4 of the receiver using only one LAN cable. Do not connect the same router to the receiver using mor...
Page 47 - Press; You can also turn on the receiver using; Turning on the receiver
47 US G e tting Star te d 6: 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...
Page 49 - Confirm active subwoofer setup
49 US G e tting Star te d 7: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup You can set the basic settings of the receiver easily by operating the receiver in accordance with the instructions on the TV screen.Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected.When you turn on t...
Page 50 - To select the front speakers; To set up the receiver manually
50 US Set “Speaker Impedance” to “8 Ω ” in the Speaker Settings menu. – For other types of speakers in other configurations: Set “Speaker Impedance” to “4 Ω ” in the Speaker Settings menu. To select the front speakers You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Press SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF) ...
Page 52 - To return to the previous screen; Using the menu
52 US Guide to on-screen display operation You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V / v / B / b and on the remote control. 1 Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected. 2 Press HOM...
Page 53 - Overview of the main menus
53 US G e tting Star te d Overview of the main menus Menu Description Watch Selects the video or photo source to be input to the receiver, or the video or photo content to be delivered via Internet video or a home network (page 54). Listen Selects the music source to be input to the receiver, or the...
Page 54 - Tips; To activate the muting function; Enjoying images/sound
54 US Enjoying images/sound from the 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. 4 Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume. T...
Page 55 - Enj; Connect the USB device to the
55 US Enj o y ing ima g es/soun d USB Device/WALKMAN You can play video/music/photo files on the connected USB device.For playable types of files, see “Playable types of files” (page 151). 1 Connect the USB device to the (USB) port on the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions of the USB devi...
Page 56 - Connect the iPhone/iPod to the
56 US iPhone/iPod You can enjoy the music/video/photo and charge the battery of an iPhone/iPod via the receiver.For details on the compatible iPhone/iPod models with this function, see page 60. Note You cannot use headphones during playback. 1 Connect the iPhone/iPod to the (USB) port on the receive...
Page 57 - DLNA; You can play; Internet video; The Internet content screen appears.; To use the control panel
57 US Enj o y ing ima g es/soun d DLNA You can play video/ music/photo files on other DLNA-certified devices by connecting them to your home network. 1 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “My Video,” “My Music,” or “My Photo,” then press . Note If no picture is outpu...
Page 58 - The Favorites List appears.; Available options
58 US B Playing status barStatus bar, cursor indicating the current position, playing time, duration of the video file C Network condition indicator D Network transmission speed E The next video file name F The currently selected video file name You can register your favorite Internet content in “Fa...
Page 59 - SIRIUS; Select “SIRIUS,” then press; SIRIUS screen
59 US Enj o y ing ima g es/soun d 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 43). 1 Select “Listen” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “FM/AM,” then press . FM/A...
Page 60 - Compatible iPhone/iPod models; • iPod nano; For “My Video”/“My Music”; Enjoying an iPhone/iPod
60 US Playing files on an iPhone/iPod Compatible iPhone/iPod models The compatible iPhone/iPod models are as follows. Update your iPhone/iPod with the latest software before using with the receiver. Compatible models are as follows: • iPod touch iPod touch 4th generation/iPod touch 3rd generation/iP...
Page 61 - la; • Renderer: Receives and plays files from the; Playing via a Network
61 US P la y ing via a N e twork Playing files on a home network (DLNA) This receiver can be used as a player and renderer.• Server: Stores and sends files.• Player: Receives and plays files from the server. • Renderer: Receives and plays files from the server, and can be operated by another device ...
Page 62 - Listening to FM/AM radio; Select the band switch.; scans from lower to higher frequency; Tuning
62 US Listening to FM/AM radio 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 ...
Page 63 - in; If you cannot tune to a station; The option menu appears.; Select “Set Preset,” then press; Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.; To cancel naming input; Tuning to preset stations
63 US Tun in g Tips • Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum reception upon tuning to an AM station. • 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 64). If you cannot tune to a station “– –...
Page 64 - receiver, you’ll need to add a Sirius; Packages for Sirius Tuners; Sirius Select; Changing the AM tuning scale
64 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 MODE, press ? / 1 on the receiver. 3 Change the current AM tuning scale to 9 kHz...
Page 65 - Checking the ID number
65 US Tun in g Family friendly packages are also available to restrict channels that feature mature programming. To subscribe to a Sirius package, U.S. customers (including Puerto Rico) should visit www.siriusxm.com or call 1-888-539-7474. Canadian customers should visit www.sirius.ca. All programmi...
Page 66 - To exit the menu; • All Categories: You can select a channel
66 US 1 Select “Listen” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “SIRIUS,” then press . 3 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS. The option menu appears. 4 Select “Antenna Aiming,” then press . The Antenna Aiming screen appears. 5 While checking the quality of the reception, adjust the direction of the antenna to ob...
Page 67 - Select the channel, then press; The selected channel is tune in.
67 US Tun in g 4 Select the channel, then press . The selected channel is being received. The channel information is displayed on the TV screen. Enter the channel number directly by using the numeric buttons on the remote control. This operation cannot be performed using the simple remote control. 1...
Page 68 - You can store channels from 1 to 30.; Selecting preset channels
68 US 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset another channel. You can store channels from 1 to 30. 1 Select “Listen” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “SIRIUS,” then press . 3 Select “Presets,” then press . 4 Select the preset number from the preset list, then press . You can select stored preset c...
Page 69 - , and then repeat the procedure; To listen to the locked channels; The channel is tuned in.; To cancel the Parental Lock
69 US Tun in g To delete the numbers you have entered, go back to step 2 by pressing RETURN/EXIT O , and then repeat the procedure above from step 2. To change the lock code (Lock Code) 1 Select “Listen” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “SIRIUS,” then press . 3 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS. 4 Select...
Page 70 - Message list
70 US Message list Message appears Explanation Remedies Antenna Error The antenna is not connected properly. Check the connection between the SiriusConnect Home tuner and the antenna. Acquiring Signal The receiving condition is not good. Try moving the antenna to another location. For details about ...
Page 71 - Enjo; Selecting the sound field; Select “Sound Effects,” from the home menu, then press; To listen to music through headphones connected to the receiver; Enjoying Sound Effects
71 US Enjo yi ng Sou nd Eff e cts 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 ar...
Page 72 - Playing back with multi-channel surround; Enjoying a surround effect for movies
72 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 sound as multi-channel sound. Tip We usually recommend “A.F.D. Auto.” You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the rece...
Page 73 - Dynamic
73 US Enjo yi ng Sou nd Eff e cts 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 “Dy...
Page 74 - Enjoying a surround effect for music
74 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...
Page 75 - Sound Field Mode
75 US Enjo yi ng Sou nd Eff e cts About the effect level for True Concert Mapping A/B You can set the reverberation level for the “True Concert Mapping A/B” sound field.This function is available when the speaker pattern is set so that there are front high speakers, and “Sound Field Mode” is set to ...
Page 76 - • If there is any noise present, the noise may; Select “On,” then press
76 US • If there is any noise present, the noise may be different, depending on the sound field you select. • “Neo:X (Cinema/Music/Game)” does not work when signals with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz are being received. Using the Sound Optimizer function The Sound Optimizer function imparts a sense...
Page 77 - Adjusting the equalizer; Select “Equalizer,” then press
77 US Enjo yi ng Sou nd Eff e cts Adjusting the equalizer You can use following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of front, center, surround/surround back and front high speakers. 1 Select “Settings” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “Audio Settings,” then press . 3 ...
Page 78 - Making a multi-zone connection; Using Multi-zone Features; Main zone
78 US What you can do with the Multi-zone function You can enjoy images and sounds from an equipment 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 IR repeater (not supplied), y...
Page 79 - ne; Speakers
79 US Using Mul ti-zo ne F eatu res 2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier. A IR repeater (not supplied) B Speakers C Sony Amplifier/Receiver * You can also connect to the ZONE 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack. 2:Zone 3 connections Main zone Zone 2 TV monitor ZONE...
Page 80 - Attention; CAT5 cable; Making a zone 2 configuration using ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack)
80 US ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) is used only for custom installation by a qualified person.ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) is a jack that sends a source video signal to the component video input for zone 2. For details, consult your dealer. Attention Do not use this jack for an Ethernet LAN connec...
Page 81 - Select “Zone Setup,” then press; The AMP and ZONE buttons flash.
81 US Using Mul ti-zo ne F eatu res 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 78), make the setting so that the sound selected in zone 2 is output from the speakers connected to the SURROUND BACK (ZONE 2) te...
Page 82 - In the case of illustration 1-; The zone function is activated.; Adjust to a suitable volume.; • In the case of illustration 1-
82 US 4 Press ENT/MEM. The ZONE button flashes twice and the remote control switches to zone 2 or zone 3 mode. Operating the receiver from another zone (ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations) The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3. When...
Page 84 - • When you connect the receiver to an; Using Other Features
84 US 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 using HDMI CEC (Consumer...
Page 85 - ing O; Press TV, then press AV; Pass Through; • When you adjust the TV volume, the System; System Audio Control
85 US U s ing O th e r Feature s 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 pull out the HDMI cable or change the connection, perform the steps above.However, you do not need to perform these steps when y...
Page 86 - Correspondence table; Scene Select; Home Theater Control
86 US You can also operate this function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Notes • When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On,” the “Audio Out” settings in the HDMI Settings menu will set automatically based on the System Audio Control settings. • If the TV is...
Page 87 - HDMI B
87 US U s ing O th e r Feature s 1 Turn on the receiver and the two monitors. 2 Press HDMI OUTPUT. Each time you press the button, the output will be switched as follows: HDMI A t HDMI B t HDMI A + B t OFF t HDMI A… You can also use the HDMI OUT button on the receiver. Notes • If the compatible vide...
Page 88 - • OPT
88 US Switching between digital and analog audio When you connect equipment to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch. 1 Select the input sou...
Page 93 - Save the settings to a Scene
93 US U s ing O th e r Feature s 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: ...
Page 94 - Using the sleep timer
94 US Using the sleep timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. 1 Press AMP. The receiver can be operated using the remote control. 2 Press SHIFT, then press SLEEP. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: When sleep timer is being use...
Page 96 - Press MUTING and
96 US 1 Press ? / 1 while pressing RM SET UP. The AMP and ZONE buttons flash. 2 Press AMP. The ZONE button goes off, the AMP button keeps flashing and the SHIFT button lights up. 3 Press the numeric button 1 or 2 while the AMP button is flashing. When you press 1, the command mode is set to COMMAND ...
Page 97 - To connect speakers
97 US U s ing O th e r Feature s Using a bi-amplifier connection If you are not using surround back speakers and front high 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...
Page 98 - Using the setting menu; to
98 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 ...
Page 99 - Adj; Setting menu list
99 US Adj u stin g Sett ings Setting menu list Settings Easy Setup (page 101) Speaker Settings (page 101) Auto Calibration Auto Calibration Setup Position Calibration Type User Reference Edit Front Reference Type Speaker Pair Match Name In Automatic Phase Matching Speaker Relocation Speaker Connecti...
Page 101 - Easy Setup; Position; Auto Calibration
101 US Adj u stin g Sett ings Easy Setup Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings. Follow the on-screen instructions (page 49). 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 C...
Page 102 - Adjust the frequency.; To name the Position; Select “Name In,” then press
102 US 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 which you want to set the speaker compensation type, then press . 2 Select the “Calibration Type” you want, then press . • Full Flat Make...
Page 103 - Automatic Phase Matching; Off; Speaker Relocation; Type A; Does not relocate speaker positioning.
103 US Adj u stin g Sett ings 3 Press V / v / B / b and to select a character one by one. 4 Select “Finish,” then press . Automatic Phase Matching Lets you set the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function in the D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function (page 101).Calibrates the phase ch...
Page 104 - To adjust the speaker level; Select “Level,” then press; Speaker Connection
104 US Lets you adjust each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Easy Setup is completed.The Speaker Settings are only for the current “Position.”You can make the following settings using the wizard.– Settings for the speaker pattern for the speaker system you are using...
Page 105 - • Small; The Test Tone screen appears.; Test Tone
105 US Adj u stin g Sett ings • Small If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select “Small” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the subwoofer or other “Large” speakers. Not...
Page 106 - Adjust “Level,” then press; The distance is displayed in meters.; feet; The distance is displayed in feet.; Center Analog Down Mix
106 US Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers.Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern. 3 Adjust “Level,” then press . To output the source sound from adjacent speakers You can output the source sound from adjacent speakers so that y...
Page 107 - Audio Settings; Sound of the main language will be output.; Sound Optimizer
107 US Adj u stin g Sett ings 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 functio...
Page 108 - The dynamic range is not compressed.; Dynamic Range Compressor
108 US Lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. x Off The dynamic range is not compressed. x Auto The dynamic range is compressed automa...
Page 109 - Video Settings; You can adjust settings for video.; Direct
109 US Adj u stin g Sett ings 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 z : Vide...
Page 110 - Zone Resolution
110 US c) 480p/576p signals are output even if 480i/576i is set. d) Video signals without copyright protection are output based on the settings menu. Video signals with copyright protection are output as 480p/576p. Notes • Video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or MONITOR ...
Page 111 - Playback Resolution
111 US Adj u stin g Sett ings This function targets content via a USB device, a home network, and Internet video. 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 whic...
Page 112 - Select this to display all content in 2D.; HDMI Settings
112 US This function targets content via a USB device, a home network, and Internet video. 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 video. x 16:9 Select this...
Page 113 - Control for HDMI
113 US Adj u stin g Sett ings x TV+AMP The sound is output from the TV speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver. Notes • The sound quality of the playback equipment depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the number of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. If the TV has stereo spea...
Page 114 - Input Settings; Lets you set the following items for each input.; Factory default setting; Video Direct
114 US Lets you output the video input signals from the HDMI IN jack directly to the HDMI OUT jack. x Off The input signals from the HDMI IN jack are output through a video processor. x On The input signals from the HDMI IN jack are output directly. Input Settings You can adjust the settings for the...
Page 115 - Network Settings; You can adjust the settings for the network.
115 US Adj u stin g Sett ings 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 beforehan...
Page 116 - Allow; Zone Settings; Select “On” or “Off,” then press; To adjust the volume for zone 2; Internet Video Parental Control; Zone Control
116 US Playback of some Internet videos can be limited according to the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.Set the function in accordance with the on-screen instructions. Lets you set whether or not access to allow playback of unrated Internet videos. x Allow A...
Page 117 - Select “Volume,” then press; Line Out; Fixed; to select the input, then press; Zone Setup
117 US Adj u stin g Sett ings 2 Select “Volume,” then press . 3 Adjust the volume, then press . To preset the volume for main zone/zone 2 You can preset the volume of turning the power on for each zone. 1 Select the zone for which you want to preset the volume, then press . 2 Select “Preset Volume,”...
Page 118 - System Settings; You can customize the settings of the receiver.; Lets you lock the settings of the receiver.; To update the receiver; Language
118 US System Settings You can customize the settings of the receiver. Lets you select the language for the messages on the screen. x English x Español x Français x Deutsch Lets you turn the function that switches the main zone to standby mode automatically if you do not operate the receiver for a s...
Page 119 - Displays the software version of the receiver.; Network Update; Turn on the receiver.; Initialize Personal Information
119 US Adj u stin g Sett ings – When the receiver cannot retrieve the data, such as when the network has not been set up, or when the server is down, etc. Lets you erase personal information related to Internet video, such as the Internet content list, “Favorites List,” etc. Displays the software ve...
Page 120 - The parameter appears in brackets.; To return to the previous step
120 US 3 Press V / v repeatedly to select the menu, then press . 4 Press V / v repeatedly to select the menu item, then press . The parameter appears in brackets. 5 Press V / v repeatedly to select the parameter you want, then press . The parameter is entered and the brackets disappear from the disp...
Page 121 - xx
121 US Adj u stin g Sett ings 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 ? FRONT B CONNECT: xxx ? YES, NO 5 4 3 2 1 MEASURING: TONE MEASURING: T.S....
Page 126 - To change the display
126 US 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 will change as follow...
Page 127 - g the; Table of buttons used to control each equipment; Using the Remote Control
127 US Usin g the Re m o te Con tr o l Operating each equipment using the remote control You can control Sony or non-Sony equipment you are using with the remote control supplied with the receiver.The remote control is initially set to control Sony equipment. When you change the settings of the remo...
Page 128 - and AV; Press AV; The RM SET UP button flashes.
128 US a) LD player only b) Deck B only c) DVD only d) Video CD only Turning off all connected equipment (SYSTEM STANDBY) Even when this receiver is standby mode, zone 2 or zone 3 remain turned on. To turn off all Sony equipment, including connections to each zone, press ? / 1 and AV ? / 1 on the re...
Page 129 - To cancel programming; Press RM SET UP during any step.; To control a CD player
129 US Usin g the Re m o te Con tr o l 2 While the RM SET UP button is flashing, press the input button (including the TV button) of the equipment you want to control. For example, if you are going to control a VCR connected to VIDEO 1 IN jack, press VIDEO 1.RM SET UP and SHIFT light up, and the inp...
Page 131 - To control an LD player
131 US Usin g the Re m o te Con tr o l To control an LD player To control a video CD player To control a VCR * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. To control a satellite tuner (box) PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540, 551, 555 PORTLAND 503 Q...
Page 132 - To control a cable box
132 US To control a cable box Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) The Macro Play function lets you link several commands in a sequential order as a single command.The remote control provides 2 macro lists (MACRO 1 and MACRO 2). You can specify up to 20 commands for eac...
Page 133 - Starting macro play
133 US Usin g the Re m o te Con tr o l 1 Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more than 1 second while pressing RM SET UP. The RM SET UP button flashes and one of the input buttons lights up (as the factory default setting, the BD/DVD button lights). 2 Press the input button for the equipment for which you ...
Page 135 - To cancel learning
135 US Usin g the Re m o te Con tr o l 5 Press the button on the remote control to be learned from to transmit the remote control code. While the remote control of the receiver is receiving the signal, the input button selected in step 2 turns off.The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the learnin...
Page 136 - Hold down
136 US 1 Hold down ? / 1 while pressing MASTER VOL –, then press AV ? / 1 , all at the same time. The RM SET UP button flashes three times. 2 Release all buttons. All the contents of the remote control’s memory (e.g., all the programmed data) are cleared.
Page 137 - ition; Precautions; On safety; On placement; Additional Information
137 US Add ition al In fo rmatio n 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 iden...
Page 138 - Troubleshooting; The receiver is turned on automatically.; General
138 US 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. • “Auto Standby” is set to “On” ...
Page 140 - There is severe hum or noise.; Audio
140 US There is no sound, no matter which equipment is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and equipment are connected correctly. • Check that both the receiver and all equipment are turned on. • Check that MASTER VOLUME control is not set at – ∞ dB. Try to s...
Page 142 - Coaxial/optical input
142 US – Be sure to select the correct equipment or input you want when you watch a program from the equipment connected to the TV. • When using the Control for HDMI function, you cannot control the connected equipment using TV’s remote control.– Depending on the connected equipment and TV, you may ...
Page 143 - Tuner
143 US Add ition al In fo rmatio n • You may not make recordings using an SCMS-compliant recording deck. • Copyright protection to prevent recording is contained in the sources. In this case, you may not be able to record from the sources. A test tone is not output from the speakers. • The speaker c...
Page 145 - Network
145 US Add ition al In fo rmatio n The iPhone/iPod cannot be operated. • Check that you have removed the protect case of the iPhone/iPod. • Depending on the contents of the iPhone/ iPod, it may take time to start playback. • Turn off the receiver, then disconnect the iPhone/iPod. Turn on the receive...
Page 146 - The picture is small.
146 US The picture/sound is poor/certain programs display with a loss of detail, especially during fastmotion or dark scenes. • Picture/sound quality may be poor, depending on Internet content providers. • Picture/sound quality may be improved by changing the connection speed. Sony recommends a conn...
Page 148 - Message list after Auto Calibration measurement
148 US Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Display Explanation 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 speakers were detected. Make sure that the plug of the optimizer microphone is inserted all the wa...
Page 149 - Reference sections; Specifications; Amplifier section; Clearing the memory; To clear; All memorized settings; Rebooting the receiver
149 US Add ition al In fo rmatio n Reference sections To clear the memory of the simple remote control After removing the batteries, do not use the remote control for a few minutes. If the buttons on the receiver or the remote control do not work due to a malfunction of the receiver, reboot the rece...
Page 150 - Outputs; AM tuner section; Video section; HDMI Video
150 US Frequency response 3) 3) When “2ch Analog Direct” is being used. Inputs (Analog) Inputs (Digital) Outputs FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced AM tuner section Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Ant...
Page 152 - Supplied accessories
152 US • To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB memory or devices, turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the USB memory or devices. • Concerning the formats defined in the DLNA guidelines, the server is required to offer the content to which the format information defined in the D...
Page 153 - Index; Symbols
153 US Add ition al In fo rmatio n Index Symbols U SIGNAL GND terminal 44 Numerics 12V Trigger 117 2 channel 71 2ch Analog Direct 71 2ch Stereo (mode) 71 3D Output Settings 112 5.1 channel 24 7.1 channel 24 9.1 channel 24 A A.F.D. (mode) 72 A/V Sync 108 AC power cord (mains lead) 47 Advanced Auto Vo...