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Sony STR-ZA5000ES User Manual

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STR-ZA5000ES
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
Parts and Controls
Receiver
Front panel (with the front cover attached) [1]
Front panel (without the front cover attached) [2]
Power indicator [3]
Indicators on the display panel [4]
Rear panel [5]
Remote control
Remote control (upper section) [6]
Remote control (lower section) [7]
Preparation
1. Installing speakers
Locations and names of speakers [8]
Installing 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers [9]
Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers [10]
Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
[11]
Installing 7.1.4-channel speaker system using an additional stereo power amplifier
[12]
Installing 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection [13]
Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings [14]
2. Connecting speakers
Connecting 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers
[15]
Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers [16]
Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled
speakers [17]
Connecting 7.1.4-channel speaker system using an additional stereo power
amplifier [18]
Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection [19]
Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected [20]
3. Connecting a TV
Connecting a TV [21]
Connecting a 4K TV [22]
Connecting a 4K TV that supports HDCP 2.2 and a 4K streaming box using a 4K-
compatible HDMI cable [23]
Notes on connecting cables [24]
About HDMI connections [25]
4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)
Connecting devices with HDMI jacks [26]
Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks [27]
Connecting the antennas (aerials) [28]
Connecting another amplifier in Zone 2/3 [29]
Digital audio formats supported by the receiver [30]
Notes on connecting cables [31]
About HDMI connections [32]
5. Connecting to the network
Connecting the receiver to the network using LAN cables [33]
6. Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control
Inserting batteries into the remote control [34]
Turning on the receiver [35]
Notes on installing the receiver [36]

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  • Page 1 STR-ZA5000ES MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER Parts and Controls Receiver Front panel (with the front cover attached) [1] Front panel (without the front cover attached) [2] Power indicator [3] Indicators on the display panel [4] Rear panel [5] Remote control Remote control (upper section) [6]...

  • Page 2: Enjoying Video And Sound

    7. Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup [37] Performing Auto Calibration 1. About Auto Calibration [38] 2. Before you perform Auto Calibration [39] 3. Connecting the optimizer microphone [40] 4. Selecting the front speakers [41] 5.

  • Page 3: Adjusting Settings

    Control function) [73] Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One-Touch Play function) [74] Selecting the optimum picture quality and sound field automatically (Scene Select function) [75] About Home Theatre Control function [76] Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control function) [77] Echo Canceling function [78] About Language Follow function [79]...
  • Page 4 Network Setup Setting up a network (Internet Setup) [117] Checking the network information (Information) [118] Enabling the network function even when this receiver is in standby mode (Network Standby) [119] Enjoying Hi-Fi System sound (Music Connect) [120] Audio Setup Playing audio signals with high-quality sound (Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.)) [121] Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer) [122] Selecting a sound field (Sound Field) [123] Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling...
  • Page 5 Using the menu on the display panel Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel [163] Viewing information on the display panel [164] Reverting to the factory default settings Reverting to the factory default settings [165] Troubleshooting Error messages PROTECTOR [166] UPDATE FAILED [167] FAN STOPPED [168]...
  • Page 6 An error message appears. [202] Cannot connect to the network. [203] “BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI) The Control for HDMI function does not work. [204] TV sound cannot be heard from the speakers connected to the receiver. [205] Remote control The remote control does not function.

  • Page 7: Power Indicator

    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.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Speaker system indicator Lights up when subwoofer(s) is (are) connected and the audio signal is output from the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack(s). Playback channel indicator Indicates the speaker that is designated to output sound. Shows how the receiver down- mixes or up-mixes the source sound, based on the speaker settings. Front Left Front Right Center...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    TV input is selected and Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected. BI-AMP Lights up when [SB Speaker Assign] in the [Speaker Setup] menu is set to [Bi-Amp] to use a bi-amplifier connection. [5] Parts and Controls Receiver Rear panel FM ANTENNA terminal AM ANTENNA terminal Giga-bit Ethernet hub (*1)
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Locations And Names Of

    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.

  • Page 12: Installing 5.1.4-Channel Speaker System Using Top Front And Top Rear

    Top rear left speaker Top rear right speaker Front high left speaker Front high right speaker Rear high left speaker Rear high right speaker Front Dolby Atmos enabled left speaker Front Dolby Atmos enabled right speaker Surround Dolby Atmos enabled left speaker Surround Dolby Atmos enabled right speaker SBDL Surround back Dolby Atmos enabled left speaker...

  • Page 13: Installing 7.1.2-Channel Speaker System Using Top Middle

    As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. [10] Preparation 1. Installing speakers 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.
  • Page 14 30° 100° - 120° Same angle Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. [12] Preparation 1. Installing speakers Installing 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.

  • Page 15: Installing 7.1-Channel Speaker System With Zone 2

    [13] Preparation 1. Installing speakers 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.

  • Page 16: Connecting 7.1.2-Channel Speaker System Using Top Middle

    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. [16] Preparation 2. Connecting speakers Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers Connect each speaker as illustrated below.

  • Page 17: Connecting 7.1-Channel Speaker System With Zone 2

    Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) Note After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [7.1.2 (FD)] using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu. [18] Preparation 2. Connecting speakers Connecting 7.1.4-channel speaker system using an additional stereo power amplifier Connect each speaker as illustrated below.

  • Page 18: Speaker Patterns And Terminals To Be Connected

    Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) After you have made the Zone 2 speaker connection, set [Height1 SP Assign] to [Zone2] in the [Speaker Setup] menu. Note After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [7.1] using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu.
  • Page 19 2.1.2 ○ ○ (FD) ○ (FD) 3.0 ♦ ○ ○ SB or H1 3.0.2 ○ ○ ○ (TM) (TM) 3.0.2 ○ ○ ○ (FD) (FD) 3.1 ♦ ○ ○ ○ SB or H1 3.1.2 ○ ○ ○ (TM) ○ (TM) 3.1.2 ○...
  • Page 20 ○ ○ ○ (FH) ○ (FH+TR) (*2) 4.1.4 ○ (RH) ○ ○ ○ (FH) ○ (FH+RH) (*2) ♦ ○ (TM) 4.1.4 ○ ○ ○ (TF) ○ (TF+TM) (*2) ○ (TR) 4.1.4 ○ ○ ○ (TF) ○ (TF+TR) (*2) ○ (RH) 4.1.4 ○...
  • Page 21 ♦ ○ ○ ○ ○ (TM) ○ 5.1.2 (TM) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FD) ○ 5.1.2 (FD) 5.1.2 ○ ○ ○ ○ (SRD) ○ (SRD) ○ (TM) 5.1.4 ○ ○ ○ ○ (FH) ○ (FH+TM) (*2) 5.1.4 ○ (TR) ○ ○...
  • Page 22 height speakers. In this case, use the PRE OUT HEIGHT 2 jacks instead. SPEAKERS terminals/PRE OUT jacks SURROUND SURROUND Front B Zone 2 BACK BACK HEIGHT Speaker speaker amplifier connection FRONT (FRONT (FRONT HEIGHT pattern connection connection CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER (*1) B/BI- B/BI-...
  • Page 23 6.0.4 Only PRE △ (RH) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (TM) (SB+TM+RH) available available △ 6.0.4 Only PRE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (FD) (SB+FD+SRD) (SRD) available available If you are connecting speakers to SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals, select one of the following three connection methods: “Zone 2 connection,”...
  • Page 24 6.0.4 Only PRE △ (RH) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FH) (FH+RH) available available 6.0.4 Only PRE △ (TM) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TF) (TF+TM) available available 6.0.4 Only PRE △ (TR) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TF) (TF+TR) available available 6.0.4 Only PRE △...
  • Page 25 Only PRE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (TM) 7.0.2 (TM) available available Only PRE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (FD) 7.0.2 (FD) available available 7.0.2 Only PRE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (SRD) (SRD) available available 7.0.2 Only PRE ○ ○...

  • Page 26: Connecting A Tv

    HDMI cable (not supplied) Note Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.

  • Page 27: Connecting A 4K

    HDMI cable (not supplied) Note Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.

  • Page 28: Connecting A 4K Tv That Supports Hdcp 2.2 And A 4K Streaming Box Using A 4K-Compatible Hdmi Cable

    Note Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.

  • Page 29: Notes On Connecting Cables

    4K TV or 4K projector. Note Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.

  • Page 30: Connecting Devices With Hdmi

    (GAME) jack supports bandwidth up to 9 Gbps. Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Antennas (Aerials)

    Connect devices to the receiver as illustrated below. Solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections. Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Audio cable (not supplied) Video cable (not supplied) Component video cable (not supplied) Optical digital cable (not supplied) Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

  • Page 32: Digital Audio Formats Supported By The Receiver

    TV monitor Speakers Other amplifier/receiver Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Note The ZONE2 VIDEO OUT jack can output video signal input from the VIDEO IN jacks. When outputting optical/coaxial audio signals, set the audio output to PCM on the connected device. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device.
  • Page 33 It is not necessary to connect all of the cables. Connect cables according to the availability of jacks on the connected device. Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.

  • Page 34: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote Control

    Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be output as HDMI signals. Audio signals input to the OPTICAL IN, COAXIAL IN and ANALOG IN jacks can be output as HDMI signals with converted analog video signals from the HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack when [HDMI Out B Mode] is set to [Zone2].

  • Page 35: Turning On The Receiver

    Note Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not use a new battery with an old one. Do not mix manganese batteries with other kinds of batteries. Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lights. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Receiver Using The Easy Setup

    Magnets are attached to both the front panel and front cover. Do not place cards with magnetic stripes, such as bank cards or ID passes, near the receiver. These cards may become unusable due to the effects of the magnets on the receiver. [37] Preparation 7.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Front Speakers

    Optimizer microphone (supplied) Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. Set up the optimizer microphone. Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position and set it at the same height as your ears. [41] Preparation Performing Auto Calibration 4.

  • Page 38: Using The Menu On The Tv Screen

    Save the measurement results. Select [Save] in step 4. Calibration Matching When Auto Calibration is executed, this function works automatically, matching the distance and level of the right and left speakers. You can set this function only after the D.C.A.C. measurement process has been completed and the results of the D.C.A.C.

  • Page 39: Enjoying Video/Sound From The Connected Device

    Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected. Press HOME to display the home menu on the TV screen. Press repeatedly to select the menu you want, then press to enter the menu. Home menu items Watch: Select to display video from the connected device.
  • Page 40 Note Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level to avoid damaging your speakers. When you turn on the receiver for the first time, it may take up to one minute until sound is output from the receiver.

  • Page 41: Listening To Fm/Am Radio

    Set the HDMI OUTPUT setting to [HDMI A] on the receiver. Turn off the Control for HDMI function for all devices connected to the receiver except the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected devices. Turn off any settings for the operation of other devices on the TV’s remote control. For details on setting the TV, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

  • Page 42: Presetting Fm/Am Radio Stations (Preset Memory)

    Band indication You can select [FM] or [AM] by pressing repeatedly. Frequency indication You can tune to a station automatically by pressing repeatedly (Auto Tuning). Press to scan from lower to higher frequency stations or press to scan from higher to lower stations.

  • Page 43: Changing The Am Tuning Scale

    FM: 100 kHz AM: 10 kHz (*) The AM tuning scale can be changed. For details, see “Changing the AM tuning scale.” [52] Enjoying Video and Sound Listening to the radio Changing the AM tuning scale You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Equalizer (Equalizer)

    [55] Enjoying Video and Sound Enjoying sound effects Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) You can use the following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front, center, surround/surround back, height1 and height2 speakers. Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) Bass Treble Select [Setup] - [Speaker Setup] from the home menu.

  • Page 45: Enjoying High-Fidelity Sound (Pure Direct)

    [57] Enjoying Video and Sound Enjoying sound effects Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling Speaker Mode) Set whether or not to use In-Ceiling Speaker Mode with the current input. In a setup where the front and center speakers are installed in the ceiling, lowering the audio output position to the screen height allows you to enjoy a more natural experience.
  • Page 46 [59] Enjoying Video and Sound Enjoying sound effects Using the DTS:X Dialog Control function The DTS:X Dialog Control function is a function which adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. This function enables you to increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
  • Page 47 Enjoying video and sound in two locations via an HDMI connection - Zone 2 You can enjoy movies and music in another room by connecting a TV or different AV receiver located in another room to the HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack. For example, movies or music from an AV device located in the living room can be played at high quality in a bedroom.
  • Page 48 Input sources which can be output to Zone 2 (analog connection) The following input sources can be output to Zone 2. Input name Input source Signals from the current input in main zone SOURCE Source signal from the HDMI IN 1 (BD/DVD) jack (*1) BD/DVD Source signal from the DIGITAL COAXIAL IN (BD/DVD) jack (*1) Source signal from the HDMI IN 2 (SAT/CATV) jack (*1)
  • Page 49 Source signal from the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (AUX) jack (*3) Source signal from the AUDIO IN AUX jacks TV sound from the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (TV) jack (*3) Source signal from the AUDIO IN TV jacks Source signal from the HDMI IN 5 (SA-CD/CD) jack SA-CD/CD Source signal from the AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD jacks FM broadcast received through the built-in tuner...
  • Page 50 Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) After you have made the Zone 2 speaker connection, set [Height1 SP Assign] to [Zone2] in the [Speaker Setup] menu. Note After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [7.1] using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu.
  • Page 51 Select [Zone Controls] - [Zone2 Volume] from the home menu. Adjust to a suitable volume level. Hint You can also activate Zone 2 by pressing ZONE2 (power) on the remote control. You can also select source signals you want to output using the input buttons while [ZONE2 INPUT - xxxx (input name)] is shown on the display panel.
  • Page 52 Connecting another amplifier using the ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT jack Speakers Other amplifier/receiver Audio cable (not supplied) Note Only devices connected to the analog audio input jacks and the built-in tuner (FM/AM) can output signals to Zone 3. No signals are output from devices connected to only the digital input jacks. [66] Using the Multi-Zone Features Enjoying sound from speakers located in other rooms using another amplifier...
  • Page 53 AMP/ZONE 2) or SPEAKERS HEIGHT 1 (ZONE 2) terminals and the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jacks. Note You can only configure this setting only when [HDMI Out B Mode] is set to [Zone2]. When a video device (projector, etc.) is connected to the HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack, sound may not be output from the receiver.

  • Page 54: What Is "Bravia" Sync

    Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync) What is “BRAVIA” Sync? “BRAVIA” Sync is an extended function developed by Sony based on the Control for HDMI (*1) function. By connecting “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible devices, such as a TV or a Blu-ray Disc player, using an HDMI cable (*2) (not supplied) you can control the devices with the TV remote control.
  • Page 55 This setting is valid when [Control for HDMI] is set to [On]. The connected device may not turn off depending on the status of the device. System Power Off function may work with devices other than those manufactured by Sony, but operation is not guaranteed.
  • Page 56 Game: Dolby Surround Graphics: Multi Stereo Note The Scene Select function is a function developed by Sony, and cannot be used on other devices than those manufactured by Sony. [76] Using Other Features Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync) About Home Theatre Control function Setting the receiver, the sound field settings, input switching, etc., can be done by selecting the...

  • Page 57: Switching The Monitors That Output The Hdmi Video Signals

    This function cannot be used when the sound is output from the TV. The Echo Canceling function is a function developed by Sony, and cannot be used on other devices than those manufactured by Sony. [79] Using Other Features Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA”...

  • Page 58: Using Other Video/Audio Input Jacks (Input Assign)

    [82] Using Other Features Enjoying video and sound with your desired way of use Using other video/audio input jacks (Input Assign) You can reassign video and/or audio signals to other input jacks if the default settings of the jacks do not correspond to your connected device. E.g.

  • Page 59: Saving The Settings To A Preset

    Saving the settings to a preset Select [Custom Preset] from the home menu. Press OPTIONS with a preset for which you want to edit settings among from [1: Movie], [2: Music], [3: Party] or [4: Night] selected. Select the menu you want from the options menu. Edit: Allows you to customize and save the settings to suit your preferences.

  • Page 60: Using The Sleep Timer (Sleep)

    Party Mode: No change Sleep: No change Sound Field: Multi Stereo Sound Optimizer: No change In-Ceiling Speaker Mode: No change Pure Direct: No change Calibration Type: No change Front Bass: No change Front Treble: No change Center Bass: No change Center Treble: No change Surround Bass: No change Surround Treble: No change...

  • Page 61: Viewing Information On The Display Panel

    You can check the remaining time before the receiver turns off on the System Setup screen. Also, the remaining time appears on the bottom right of the TV screen when it becomes 1 minute or less. The sleep timer will be canceled if you perform the following: Update the software of the receiver.

  • Page 62: Changing The Name For Each Input (Name)

    Name You can change the name displayed on the Watch/Listen menu. Watch/Listen You can set whether an input is displayed on the Watch menu or the Listen menu. Watch: Displays an input to the Watch menu. Listen: Displays an input to the Listen menu. Watch/Listen: Displays an input to both the Watch and Listen menus.
  • Page 63 An on-screen keyboard appears on the TV screen. Press to select characters one by one to enter the name. Select [Enter]. The name you entered is registered. [92] Adjusting Settings Speaker Setup 1. About Auto Calibration Auto Calibration allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows. Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.
  • Page 64 [95] Adjusting Settings Speaker Setup 4. Selecting the front speakers You can select the front speakers you want to operate. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. Press SPEAKERS on the receiver repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to operate.

  • Page 65: Automatic Phase Matching

    You can also perform automatic calibration by pressing the AUTO CAL button on the remote control. If you use the AUTO CAL button, the following restrictions apply to the operation: Prior settings relating to the Auto Calibration will be skipped. You can only use the display panel for the operation.

  • Page 66: Selecting The Auto Calibration Type (Calibration Type)

    Select the setting you want. Full Flat: Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. Engineer: Sets to “the Sony listening room standard” frequency characteristics. Front Reference: Adjusts the characteristics of all of the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.
  • Page 67 2) terminals. Select [Setup] - [Speaker Setup] from the home menu. Select [SB Speaker Assign]. Select any of the following settings. Zone2: When using Zone 2 connection. Bi-Amp: When using the bi-amplifier connection. Front B: When using the front B speaker connection. Off: When none of the connections above are used.

  • Page 68: Outputting A Test Tone From Each Speaker (Test Tone)

    When the front speakers are set to [Small], the center, surround, surround back, height1 and height2 speakers are also automatically set to [Small]. If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers are automatically set to [Large]. [105] Adjusting Settings Speaker Setup Adjusting the speaker distance (Distance) You can adjust the distance from where you are sitting to each speaker (front left/right, center,...

  • Page 69: Setting The Crossover Frequency Of The Speakers (Crossover Frequency)

    [108] Adjusting Settings Speaker Setup Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Frequency) You can set the bass crossover frequency of speakers for which the speaker size has been set to [Small] in the [Speaker Setup] menu. A measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto Calibration is performed.

  • Page 70: Surround Speaker Position

    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 sound without discomfort. Select [Setup] - [Speaker Setup] from the home menu. Select [Center Speaker Lift Up].

  • Page 71: Selecting The Unit Of Measurement (Distance Unit)

    Off: Speaker positioning is not relocated. Note This function does not work in the following cases. [Direct] is being used and an analog input is selected. There are no surround back speakers and [Surround Speaker Position] is set to [Front]. When [In-Ceiling Speaker Mode] is set to [Front &...
  • Page 72 meter: The distance is displayed in meters. feet: The distance is displayed in feet. [116] Adjusting Settings Speaker Setup Playing back WAV files stored on a USB flash drive You can play back WAV files on a USB flash drive connected to the receiver. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver.

  • Page 73: Checking The Network Information (Information)

    Preset Volume: Preset the volume level. Output Zone: Select the zone to which you want to output sound. Note For details on how to configure settings for this function, consult your nearest Sony dealer. [121] Adjusting Settings Audio Setup Playing audio signals with high-quality sound (Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.))
  • Page 74 audio signals to be played with high-quality sound. Select [Setup] - [Audio Setup] from the home menu. Select [Digital Legato Linear]. Select the setting you want. Auto 1: This function is available for lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals. Auto 2: This function is available for Linear PCM signals, as well as lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals.
  • Page 75 Note The sound fields for movie may not work, depending on the input or the speaker pattern you select, or with audio formats. The receiver may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on the audio format. Some speakers or the subwoofer may not output sound, depending on the sound field setting.

  • Page 76: Synchronizing Audio With Video Output (A/V Sync)

    Change the scene setting on the TV (Scene Select). Change the setting of [Equalizer], [Sound Optimizer], [Dynamic Range Compressor] or [In- Ceiling Speaker Mode]. Note [Equalizer], [Sound Optimizer], [Dynamic Range Compressor] and [In-Ceiling Speaker Mode] do not work when the Pure Direct function is selected. Hint You can also use PURE DIRECT to turn the Pure Direct function on or off.

  • Page 77: Compressing The Dynamic Range (Dynamic Range Compressor)

    Select [Dual Mono]. Select the setting you want. Main: Sound in the main language will be output. Sub: Sound in the sub language will be output. Main/Sub: Sound in the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound in the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.

  • Page 78: Controlling Hdmi Devices (Control For Hdmi)

    Select [4K Scaling]. Select the setting you want. Auto: Enables video scaling control of 4K HDMI output automatically if you connect a 4K-compatible TV. Off: Only upscales video signals from VIDEO IN, COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks up to 1080p. Note This function works only when video signals from the VIDEO IN, COMPONENT VIDEO IN, or HDMI IN jacks are being received.
  • Page 79 The connected device may not turn off depending on the status of the device. System Power Off function may work with devices other than those manufactured by Sony, but operation is not guaranteed. [134] Adjusting Settings HDMI Setup Enjoying sound of an ARC compatible TV (Audio...
  • Page 80 devices (Audio Out) You can set the HDMI audio signal output of playback devices connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection. Select [Setup] - [HDMI Setup] from the home menu. Select [Audio Out]. Select the setting you want. AMP: HDMI audio signals from playback devices are only output to the speakers connected to the receiver.

  • Page 81: Setting The Level Of The Subwoofer (Subwoofer Level)

    [138] Adjusting Settings HDMI Setup Setting the level of the subwoofer (Subwoofer Level) You can set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when multi-channel PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. The level for each input to which an HDMI input jack is assigned can be set independently.

  • Page 82: Speeding Up The Display When Switching The Hdmi Input (Fast View)

    [141] Adjusting Settings HDMI Setup Speeding up the display when switching the HDMI input (Fast View) You can set the Fast View function for the HDMI inputs. Select [Setup] - [HDMI Setup] from the home menu. Select [Fast View]. Select the setting you want. Auto: You can select HDMI input faster than normal selection.
  • Page 83 Zone3 Power: Turns on/off the power for Zone 3. Zone3 Input: Selects the input source for Zone 3. Zone3 Volume: Adjusts the volume level for Zone 3. [144] Adjusting Settings Zone Setup Presetting the volume in the main zone (Main Preset Volume) You can set the volume level to be used when the receiver is turned on.

  • Page 84: Selecting The Language (Language)

    Setting the volume control for Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Line Out) You can set variable or fixed volume control for the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT/ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT jacks. Select [Setup] - [Zone Setup] from the home menu. Select [Zone2 Line Out] or [Zone3 Line Out]. Select the setting you want.
  • Page 85 Select [Auto Standby]. Select the setting you want. On: The receiver switches to standby mode after approximately 20 minutes. Note This function does not work in the following cases: [FM TUNER] or [AM TUNER] is selected as the input. The software of the receiver is being updated. If you use the Auto Standby mode and the sleep timer at the same time, the sleep timer has priority.
  • Page 86 Hint You can check the remaining time before the receiver turns off on the System Setup screen. Also, the remaining time appears on the bottom right of the TV screen when it becomes 1 minute or less. The sleep timer will be canceled if you perform the following: Update the software of the receiver.
  • Page 87 Control) You can set whether or not to control the receiver from external devices. Select [Setup] - [Install Setup] from the home menu. Select [External Control]. Select the setting you want. [160] Adjusting Settings Install Setup Switching on/off the 12V trigger output (Trigger Out 1/2/3) You can select various options for using the 12V Trigger output function.

  • Page 88: Operating The Receiver With The Menu On The Display Panel

    1080p/60Hz 480p/60Hz When [HDMI Out B Mode] is set to [Zone2], this setting does not appear in [Test Picture for HDMI Out B]. Hint You can also display a test screen with 480p/60 Hz for HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B jacks by pressing TEST PICTURE on the remote control.

  • Page 89: Reverting To The Factory Default Settings

    After checking the above items and fixing any problems, plug in the AC power cord (mains lead) and turn on the receiver. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. [167] Troubleshooting Error messages...

  • Page 90: List Of Messages After Auto Calibration Measurements

    FAN STOPPED Check that the ventilation holes on the top of the receiver are not blocked. [169] Troubleshooting Error messages List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements Code 31: Front speakers are not selected properly. Select the front speakers using SPEAKERS and perform the Auto Calibration again.
  • Page 91 If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. [173] Troubleshooting General The receiver does not turn on even when the TV is turned on. Set [Control for HDMI] to [On] in the [HDMI Setup] menu. The TV must support the Control for HDMI function.

  • Page 92: The Display Panel Is Turned Off

    Turn on the receiver, then select the input to which the playing device is connected. If connected to other devices than those manufactured by Sony that support the Control for HDMI function, set [Control for HDMI] to [On] in the [HDMI Setup] menu.

  • Page 93: No Sound Or Only A Very Low Level Of Sound Is Heard, No Matter Which Device Is Selected

    [184] Troubleshooting Sound No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected. Check that all connecting cables are inserted to their input/output jacks on the receiver, speakers and the devices. Check that the receiver and all devices are turned on. Check that MASTER VOLUME on the receiver is not set to [VOLUME MIN] or [VOLUME -∞dB].

  • Page 94: The Left And Right Sound Is Unbalanced Or Reversed

    [AMP] if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver only. If the receiver is connected to a video device such as a projector and operated in the main zone, sound may not be output from the receiver. In this case, set [Audio Out] to [AMP] in the [HDMI Setup] menu.

  • Page 95: The Surround Effect Cannot Be Obtained

    Neural:X processing. The DTS decoder and Neural:X support the following speaker patterns. If other speaker patterns are set, no sound is output from specific speakers when the receiver decodes the DTS audio signals or performs Neural:X processing. 2.0, 2.1 3.0, 3.1 4.0, 4.1, 4.0.4 (FH+RH), 4.1.4 (FH+RH) 5.0, 5.1, 5.0.2 (FH), 5.1.2 (FH), 5.0.4 (FH+TR), 5.1.4 (FH+TR), 5.0.4 (FH+RH), 5.1.4 (FH+RH), 5.0.4 (TF+TR), 5.1.4 (TF+TR), 5.0.4 (TF+RH), 5.1.4 (TF+RH), 5.0.4...

  • Page 96: The Fm Stereo Reception Is Poor

    [198] Troubleshooting Tuner The FM stereo reception is poor. Set the FM station receiving mode to the monaural mode. [199] Troubleshooting Tuner You cannot tune to radio stations. Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected securely. Adjust the antennas (aerials) and connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary.

  • Page 97: The Remote Control Does Not Function

    operating instructions of the connected device. The types and number of devices that can be controlled by the “BRAVIA” Sync feature are restricted by the HDMI CEC standard as follows: Recording devices (Blu-ray Disc recorders, DVD recorders, etc.): up to 3 devices Playback devices (Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD players, etc.): up to 3 devices Tuner-related devices: up to 4 devices (the receiver uses one of them for its GUI operations.)

  • Page 98: Customer Support Websites

    HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “PlayStation®” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.
  • Page 99 Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com) All rights reserved. This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes SSL. This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as the following conditions are aheared to.
  • Page 100 conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement: “This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@mincom.oz.au)” The word 'cryptographic' can be left out if the rouines from the library being used are not cryptographic related :-).
  • Page 101 Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com) All rights reserved. This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes SSL. This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as the following conditions are aheared to.
  • Page 102 conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement: “This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com)” The word 'cryptographic' can be left out if the rouines from the library being used are not cryptographic related :-).
  • Page 103 ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. The licence and distribution terms for any publically available version or derivative of this code cannot be changed. i.e. this code cannot simply be copied and put under another distribution licence [including the GNU Public Licence.] trmd4.c Copyright (C) 1991-2, RSA Data Security, Inc.
  • Page 104 trrmd160.c $OpenBSD: rmd160.c,v 1.3 2001/09/26 21:40:13 markus Exp $ Copyright (c) 2001 Markus Friedl. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
  • Page 105 (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  • Page 106 I also appreciate it if you tell me where and why you used my code. DISCLAIMER: As I'm giving away my work for free, I'm of course not going to accept any liability of any form. This code, or the Twofish cipher, might very well be flawed; you have been warned. This software is provided as-is, without any kind of warrenty or guarantee.
  • Page 107 INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  • Page 108 IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE...
  • Page 109 the original software. If you use this software in a product, an acknowledgment in the product documentation would be appreciated but is not required. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be misrepresented as being the original software. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source distribution.
  • Page 110 trzutil.c Copyright (C) 1995-2005, 2010 Jean-loup Gailly. For conditions of distribution and use, see copyright notice in zlib.h This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this software. Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose, including commercial applications, and to alter it and redistribute it freely, subject to the following restrictions: The origin of this software must not be misrepresented;...
  • Page 111 conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement: “This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com)” The word 'cryptographic' can be left out if the rouines from the library being used are not cryptographic related :-).
  • Page 112 MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
  • Page 113 Front speaker (Left) Front speaker (Right) Center speaker Surround speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Right) Surround back speaker (Left) Surround back speaker (Right) Subwoofer 6.1-channel speaker placement Place the surround back speaker behind the listening position. 7.1-channel speaker placement Place the surround back speakers as shown in the illustration below. The angles shown by should be the same.

  • Page 114: Movie Mode

    How to connect speaker cables Connect speaker cables as illustrated below. Strip the jacket to 10 mm (13/32 in) at each end of the speaker cables. Auto Format Decoding (A.F.D.) This mode allows you to listen to higher-fidelity sound. Auto Format Decoding (A.F.D.): The input audio stream is decoded using the optimal processing method according to the audio format.
  • Page 115 Neural:X remaps stereo, 5.1, and 7.1 movies and music to match your speaker layout. Note Dolby Atmos is decoded as Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus when [Neural:X] is being used. Naming preset stations (Name Input) Select [Listen] - [FM TUNER] or [AM TUNER] from the home menu. If the Simple mode screen appears, switch to the Full mode screen by pressing OPTIONS and selecting [Full] in [FM/AM Display] from the options menu.
  • Page 116 OFF, AUTO XXX -10.0 dB to XXX +10.0 dB (1 dB interval), FIX XXX -10.0 dB to XXX +10.0 dB (1 dB interval) (*5) Crossover Frequency [2.12. CROSSOVER FREQUENCY] XXX 40 Hz to XXX 200 Hz (10 Hz interval) (*4) (*7) Equalizer [2.13.
  • Page 117 OFF, -40.0dB to +23.0dB Zone2 Preset Volume [6.4. ZONE2 PRESET VOLUME] OFF, -oodB, -92.0dB to +23.0dB Zone2 Max Volume [6.5. ZONE2 MAX VOLUME] OFF, -40.0dB to +23.0dB Zone2 Line Out [6.6. ZONE2 LINE OUT] VARIABLE, FIXED Zone3 Preset Volume [6.7. ZONE3 PRESET VOLUME] OFF, -oodB, -92.0dB to +23.0dB Zone3 Max Volume [6.8.
  • Page 118 Select a station on the FM band. Press OPTIONS. Select [FM Mode] from the options menu. Select the setting you want. Stereo: The FM station is received in stereo. Monaural: The FM station is received in monaural. Note You can set FM mode in the options menu if the frequency indication is selected in step 3. Hint You can also set FM mode with [Tuner Setup] in the [System Setup] menu.

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