Notes On Connecting Cables - Sony STR-ZA5000ES User Manual

to the operating instructions supplied with your player.
Connect the receiver to a 4K TV or 4K projector using an HDMI cable.
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If you are using a BRAVIA TV with the series name X950B, X900B or X850B:
Connect the cable to the HDMI IN 1 jack of your TV.
If you are using a different 4K TV or 4K projector:
Connect to one of the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI input jacks. If the jack is not compatible
with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, also connect an optical digital cable. For
details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your 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.
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Notes on connecting cables

Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
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. For details about the high bandwidth video format, refer to "Supported video
formats" in the supplied Operating Instructions.
We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. If you connect an HDMI-DVI
conversion cable to a DVI-D device, the sound and/or image may be lost. Connect separate
audio cables or digital connecting cables, then reassign the input jacks if the sound is not
output correctly.
When connecting optical digital cables, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.
Do not bend or tie optical digital cables.
When you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0
10 bit, be sure to set the HDMI signal format. For details, see "Setting HDMI signal formats
(HDMI Signal Format)."
Hint
All of the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling
frequencies.
If you want to connect several digital devices, but cannot find an unused input
In this case, reassign the input jacks.
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About HDMI connections
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface that transmits video and audio
signals in digital format. Connecting devices made by Sony that are "BRAVIA" Sync-compatible
makes operations simpler.
HDMI features
Digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the SPEAKERS terminals and
the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Audio, DTS, DSD, and
Linear PCM.
The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling
frequency of 192 kHz or less via an HDMI connection.
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].
This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X
Master Audio, Dolby Atmos), Deep Color (Deep Colour), and 4K or 3D transmission.
To enjoy 3D content, connect a 3D-compatible TV and video device (Blu-ray Disc Player,
Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 4, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI Cables
with Ethernet, put on 3D glasses, and then play 3D-compatible content.
To enjoy 4K content, connect a 4K-compatible TV or video device (Blu-ray Disc Player, etc.)
to the receiver using Premium High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet that support 18
Gbps, and then play 4K-compatible content.
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.
All HDMI jacks on the receiver support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System
Revision 2.2 (HDCP 2.2). Connect these HDMI jacks to jacks that support HDCP 2.2 on the
TV and AV device. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected device for details.
The HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 jacks support bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, and the HDMI IN 6
(GAME) jack supports bandwidth up to 9 Gbps.
All HDMI jacks support HDCP 2.2, ITU-R BT.2020 wide color spaces, 3D, Deep Color (Deep
Colour) and HDR (High Dynamic Range) contents pass-through.
The HDMI OUT A jack supports Audio Return Channel (ARC).