Digital Audio Formats Supported By The Receiver - Sony STR-ZA5000ES User Manual

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.
Connecting another amplifier or TV in Zone 2 (with HDMI connection)
HDMI video/audio input signals, optical/coaxial audio input signals are output to Zone 2 using
the HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack on the receiver.
Speakers
TV
Other amplifier/receiver
HDMI cable (not supplied)
Note
The following settings are required for this connection.
Set [HDMI Out B Mode] in the [HDMI Setup] menu to [Zone2]
Set [Zone2 Audio Out] in the [HDMI Setup] menu to [Zone2 AMP]
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.
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.
[30] Preparation 4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)

Digital audio formats supported by the receiver

The digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on the digital audio output jacks
of the connected device. This receiver supports the following audio formats. The words in
brackets are those indicated on the display panel.
Digital audio format
Dolby Digital [DOLBY DIGITAL]
Maximum number of Connection with the
channels receiver
COAXIAL/OPTICAL,
5.1
HDMI