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3-209-635-11(4)
Multi Channel
AV Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DA5300ES
Sony Corporation
©2007 Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia

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  • Page 1 3-209-635-11(4) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA5300ES Sony Corporation ©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

  • Page 2: United Kingdom

    Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    HDMI Licensing LLC. This product using Neural Surround, THX Technologies is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right to use this product, and other related technologies dully licensed owned by Neural Audio Corporation and/or THX Ltd.,...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts ...6 1: Installing speakers ...16 2: Connecting speakers ...18 3: Connecting the monitor ...20 4a: Connecting the audio components ...22 4b: Connecting the video components ...27 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ...38 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote ...39 7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) ...41...
  • Page 5 Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory ... 126 Additional Information Glossary ... 127 Precautions ... 130 Troubleshooting ... 131 Specifications ... 136 Index ... 139...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel Status of the POWER button The receiver is turned off (initial setting). Press POWER to turn the receiver on. You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote. On/Standby Press /1 on the remote to turn the receiver on or set it to the standby mode.
  • Page 7 Name Function A POWER Press to turn the receiver on or off. B AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the jack supplied optimizer microphone for the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function (page 47). C TONE MODE Adjusts FRONT/ CENTER/ TONE SURROUND/ SURROUND BACK BASS and TREBLE.
  • Page 8 Name Function R INPUT Turn to select the input SELECTOR source to play back. To select the input source for zone 2 or zone 3, press ZONE/ SELECT ( zone 2 or zone 3 first (“ZONE 2 INPUT” or “ZONE 3 INPUT” appears on the display), then turn INPUT SELECTOR to select...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Player, or a satellite tuner. An image and the sound are output to TV or a projector (page 20, 28). B Control jack for Sony equipment and other external components IR REMOTE Connect an IR IN/OUT jacks repeater (page 102, 103).

  • Page 10: Component Video Input

    D COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Y, P Connect to a DVD IN/OUT* player, TV, or a jacks satellite tuner (page 20, 31, 32). E ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA Connects to the FM jack wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 38).
  • Page 11 Remote commander You can use the supplied remote RM-AAL009 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 119). RM-AAL009 Name Function A AV ?/1 (on/ Press to turn on or off the audio/...
  • Page 12 Name Function G MOVIE Press to select sound field (page 67). H Numeric Press to buttons – preset/tune to preset stations. – select track numbers of the CD player, DVD player, Blu- ray Disc Player or MD deck. Press 0/10 to select track number 10.
  • Page 13 Name Function Q F1/F2 Press TV (wk), then press F1 or F2 to select a component to operate. • HDD recorder F1: HDD F2: DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player • DVD/VHS combo player F1: DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player F2: VHS MACRO1, Press AMP (5), then press MACRO2...
  • Page 14 Name Function X CLEAR Press to – clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button. – return to continuous playback, etc. of the satellite tuner or DVD player. >10 Press to select – track numbers over 10 of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player or MD deck.
  • Page 15 Name Function E OPTIONS Press to display and select items from option menus. F MENU Press to display the menu to operate the receiver. G DMPORT Press to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 53). Starts play.

  • Page 16: 1: Installing Speakers

    1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one sub woofer). Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel system).
  • Page 17 Tips • The angle A should be the same. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position. • Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

  • Page 18: 2: Connecting Speakers

    2: Connecting speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker A (L) BFront speaker A (R) CCenter speaker DSub woofer ESurround back speaker (L) FSurround back speaker (R) GSurround speaker (L) HSurround speaker (R)
  • Page 19 When you connect a sub woofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to a sub woofer, then sound may not be output.

  • Page 20: 3: Connecting The Monitor

    3: Connecting the monitor You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). Audio signals A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D HDMI cable (not supplied)
  • Page 21 Notes • Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack on the receiver. You may not be able to record, even if you connect recording components.

  • Page 22: 4A: Connecting The Audio Components

    4a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.

  • Page 23: Connecting Components With Digital Audio Input/Output Jacks

    Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, an MD deck and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Notes •...
  • Page 24 Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player • No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player connected to only the COAXIAL SA-CD/ CD IN jack on this receiver. When you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks.

  • Page 25: Connecting Components With Multi-Channel Output Jacks

    Connecting components with multi-channel output jacks If your DVD or 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 connect an external multi-channel decoder.

  • Page 26: Connecting Components With Analog Audio Jacks

    Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as tape deck, turntable, etc. Super Audio CD player, CD player Turntable A Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.

  • Page 27: 4B: Connecting The Video Components

    4b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.
  • Page 28 Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is the abbreviated name for High- Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver.

  • Page 29: Tv Monitor

    DVD player Audio/video signals A HDMI cable (not supplied) Satellite tuner Blu-ray Disc Player, PS3™, hard disk recorder Audio/video signals Audio/video signals TV monitor, projector, etc. Audio/video signals continued...

  • Page 30: Notes On Connecting Cables

    Notes on connecting cables • We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. • We recommend that you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony) for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (an HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable) when...

  • Page 31: Dvd Player, Blu-Ray Disc Player

    Connecting a DVD player, Blu- ray Disc Player The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Audio signals A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

  • Page 32: Satellite Tuner, Catv System

    Connecting a satellite tuner, CATV system The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner, CATV system. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Audio signals A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied)

  • Page 33: Dvd Recorder, Vcr

    Connecting components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a DVD recorder or VCR, etc. Audio signals A Audio cord (not supplied) B S video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Audio/video cord (not supplied) It is not necessary to connect all the cables.
  • Page 34 Function for conversion of video signals This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. You can output the video signal after connecting this receiver via the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack as shown in the illustration. • Video signals can be output as HDMI video, component video and S video signals.
  • Page 35 In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver Refer to “In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings” (page 37) on the conversion function of images. OUTPUT jack HDMI OUT INPUT jack HDMI IN 1/2/3/4/5/6 COMPONENT VIDEO IN B S VIDEO IN C VIDEO IN D...
  • Page 36 Notes on converting video signals • When video or S video signals from a VCR, etc., are converted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.
  • Page 37 In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings For details on “Resolution” menu setting, see “Settings for the video (Video settings menu)” (page 60) and on operating, see “Converting analog video input signals” (page 87). Output from “Resolution”...

  • Page 38: 5: Connecting The Antennas (Aerials)

    5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components.

  • Page 39: 6: Preparing The Receiver And The Remote

    6: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC IN terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. Notes •...
  • Page 40 You can switch the command mode (AV SYSTEM 1 or AV SYSTEM 2) of the receiver and the remote. If both the receiver and the other Sony component respond to the same remote command, switch the command mode of either the component or the receiver to...

  • Page 41: 7: Operating The Receiver Using The Gui (Graphical User Interface)

    Press ?/1 while pressing RM SET UP. The RM SET UP button flashes. Press 1 or 2 while the RM SET UP button is flashing. When you press 1, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM 1. When you press 2, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM Press ENTER when the RM SET UP button lights up.

  • Page 42: Overview Of The Menus

    Turn on the receiver and the TV. Press AMP to enable receiver operation. Press SHIFT, then press MENU while the SHIFT button is lit. The display mode of the menu will toggle between DISPLAY and SCREEN. When set to SCREEN, the receiver is in “GUI MODE”...
  • Page 43 HDMI You can use the HDMI settings menu to operate components connected to the HDMI jacks. For details on adjusting the relevant parameters, see “Settings for HDMI (HDMI menu)” (page 60). System For details on adjusting the system using the System settings menu, see “Settings for the system (System settings menu)”...

  • Page 44: 8: Setting The Speakers

    To return to the previous screen Press RETURN/EXIT O. To exit the menu Press MENU. To exit “GUI MODE” Press AMP, SHIFT, then press MENU while the SHIFT button is lit. 8: Setting the speakers Setting the speaker impedances Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the speakers you are using.
  • Page 45 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Impedance,” then press Press V/v repeatedly to select “4 Ω” or “8 Ω” depending on the speakers you are using, then press Notes • If you are not sure of the impedances of the speakers, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers.

  • Page 46: 9: Calibrating The Appropriate Speaker Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)

    Selecting the front speakers You can select the front speakers you want to drive. SPEAKERS switch Set the SPEAKERS switch to select the front speaker system you want to drive. Note This setting is not available when headphones are connected. Set to To select The speakers connected to the...

  • Page 47: Performing Auto Calibration

    Notes • The auto calibration function does not work if headphones are connected. • Cancel MUTING if it is set to on. Optimizer microphone Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. Set up the optimizer microphone. Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position.
  • Page 48 a) This receiver corrects signals by analog downmix processing only for the center speaker and sub woofer when the multi-channel input is selected. The correction is invalid for other speakers. b) The measurement result is not utilized when the multi-channel input is selected. c) •...
  • Page 49 Measurement starts. The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone. Wait until the measurement process completes. Note You cannot measure the speaker height of the surround speakers and the surround back speakers. Set the position of the surround speakers from “Position”...
  • Page 50 Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. Engineer Sets the frequency to one that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.
  • Page 51 Message list after auto calibration measurement Display Explanation Code 30 Headphones are connected. Remove the headphones and perform the auto calibration again. Code 31 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to OFF. Set it to others and re-perform the measurement. Code 32 None of the speakers were detected.
  • Page 52 Depending on the position of the sub woofer, the measurement results for polarity may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value. To set auto calibration items more precisely (Enhanced Setup) On the Auto Calibration menu, select “Enhanced Setup,”...

  • Page 53: Playback

    Playback Selecting a component MUTING Press one of the input buttons. When you want to select a component connected to the PHONO, the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT, the TV, the TAPE/CD-R or the HDMI 4, 5, 6 jack, press SHIFT and then press PHONO, MULTI IN, TV, TAPE/CD-R or HDMI 4, 5, 6.
  • Page 54 knob quickly. To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly. • You can adjust the volume differently depending on the length of time you press and hold the MASTER VOL +/– button on the remote. To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and hold the button.

  • Page 55: Listening To A Super Audio Cd/Cd

    Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. You can select the sound field to suit the music.

  • Page 56: Watching A Dvd/Blu-Ray Disc

    Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player. Select the sound format of the disc to be played, if necessary. You can select the sound field to suit the movie or the music. Refer to page 67 for details.

  • Page 57: Enjoying Video Games

    Enjoying video games VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and video game. Turn on the TV and video game. Turn on the receiver. Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “VIDEO 3*.” You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 3*.”...

  • Page 58: Watching Video

    Watching video • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and VCR. Turn on the VCR. Turn on the receiver. Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “VIDEO 1*.” You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 1*.” * When you connect VCR to the VIDEO 1 jack.

  • Page 59: Amplifier Operations

    Amplifier Operations Settings for the audio (Audio settings menu) You can use the Audio settings menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “Audio” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)”...

  • Page 60: Settings For The Video (Video Settings Menu)

    Settings for the video (Video settings menu) You can use the Video settings menu to make settings for video. Select “Video” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 41).

  • Page 61: Settings For The System (System Settings Menu)

    connected to the receiver. The multi-channel sound can be played back as it is. Note Audio signals are not output from the TV’s speakers when HDMI Audio is set to “AMP.” x HDMI SW Level Lets you set the level of the sub woofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection.

  • Page 62: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying a pre- programmed sound field Start playing a sound source you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc.). Press AMP MENU to display the GUI menu on the TV screen. If “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User...
  • Page 63 enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted. When connecting Blu-ray Disc Players and other next generation HD players This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX...
  • Page 64 Audio format Multi channel Linear PCM a)Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component. b)Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. Connection of the playback component and Maximum number of channels...
  • Page 65 Types of A.F.D. mode 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. A.F.D. mode Multi-channel audio after decoding A.F.D.
  • Page 66 Notes • This function does not work in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.
  • Page 67 Stadium Sports Portable Audio Effect Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater”...
  • Page 68 Sound field Sound field Headphone* Headphone (2ch) Headphone Theater DCS This mode is selected automatically when you use headphones Headphone (Direct) Headphone (Multi) * You can select this sound field mode if the headphones are connected to the receiver. Notes •...

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Sound Effect

    Adjusting the sound effect Parameter that allows custom settings provides a “Custom Settings” menu that can be used to make advanced adjustments. Choose the sound field (page 62). Press b to select “Custom Settings,” then press While monitoring the sound, adjust the selected parameter using V/v and For details, see following menu...

  • Page 70: Panorama Mode

    x Dimension Control Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx Music mode decoding. You can set this parameter only when A.F.D. mode is set to “PLII Music” or “PLIIx Music.” You can adjust the difference between the front channels and the surround channels.

  • Page 71: Using The Surround Back Decoding Mode

    Using the surround back decoding mode By decoding the surround back signal recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS- ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. Press AMP MENU to display the GUI menu on the TV screen.
  • Page 72 Input stream Output Surround back channels decoding Dolby Digital — Dolby Digital Matrix decoder that Surround EX confirms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5.1 — DTS-ES Matrix DTS Matrix decoding DTS-ES DTS Discrete Discrete 6.1 decoding A 6.1 channel decode flag is information recorded in software, such as DVDs.

  • Page 73: Enjoying The Surround Effect At Low Volume Levels (Night Mode)

    Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level.

  • Page 74: Advanced Speakers Setting Up

    Advanced Speakers Setting Up Adjusting the speaker settings manually You can adjust the each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the auto calibration is completed. Making settings with the Manual Setup menu Press AMP MENU to display the GUI menu on the TV screen.
  • Page 75 will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is selected. x Distance (Distance from the seating position to each speaker) You can adjust the distance from the seating...
  • Page 76 • SIDE/LOW Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and C. • SIDE/HIGH Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and D. • BEHD/LOW Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections B and C.
  • Page 77 Press AMP MENU to display the GUI menu on the TV screen. If “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 41). Press V/v repeatedly to select “Settings,”...

  • Page 78: Test Tone

    You can select the test tone type. Select the speaker you want to adjust, then press The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. Adjust the parameter using V/v, then press Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–.

  • Page 79: Dynamic Range Compressor

    quality sound when you do not have a center speaker connected. Analog downmix works when you set “Center Mix” to “ON.” This setting is also effective to input signals from MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks. x Sur Back Assign (Settings of the surround back speaker(s)) •...

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Equalizer

    Adjusting the equalizer You can use following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of all speakers, store up to 5 different equalizer settings, and apply them. These settings are applied to all sound fields and for each speaker. Bass Level (dB)

  • Page 81: Clearing Stored Equalizer Settings

    Press V/v repeatedly to select the preset number that you want to register as the number to store the equalizer adjustment, then press The equalizer adjustment screen appears on the TV screen. Choose the speaker you want to adjust using B/b, then press Press B/b repeatedly to select “Bass”...

  • Page 82: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 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 38). The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below. •...

  • Page 83: Direct Tuning

    Direct tuning Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. Press AMP MENU to display the GUI menu on the TV screen. If “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)”...

  • Page 84: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Press AMP MENU to display the GUI menu on the TV screen. If “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User...

  • Page 85: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can display RDS information. Notes •...
  • Page 86 Program type Description indication Travel & Touring Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA. Leisure & Programs on recreational Hobby activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc. Jazz Music Jazz programs Country Music Country music programs National Music Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region Oldies Music...

  • Page 87: Other Operations

    For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks” (page 23). Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters: • TDM-BT1 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio Adapter • TDM-NW1 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter •...
  • Page 88 Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can select an operation screen using the GUI menu, depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you want to use. For some adapter, such as TDM-BT1 or TDM- NW1, the operation screen is fixed and you cannot change it on the GUI screen.
  • Page 89 Operating the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDM- NC1 using the GUI menu of the receiver Make sure that “System GUI” is selected in step 6 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter”...
  • Page 90 Do the following Press H. Play Press X. To resume play, Pause press the button again. Press x.* Stop Press .. Find the beginning of a track during playback, or find the beginning of the previous track Press >. Find the beginning of the next track Skip to the previous Press B•...

  • Page 91: Naming Inputs

    Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components. Choose the item you want to name. You can name the following items. •...

  • Page 92: Switching Between Digital And Analog Audio (Input Mode)

    Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect components 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.

  • Page 93: Enjoying The Sound/Images From Other Inputs

    Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs You can reassign video and/or audio signals to another input. Example) Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to input the only digital optical audio signals from the DVD player.
  • Page 94 Input name Assignable Video1 Component video input Video1 S jacks Video1 Composite Video2 S Video2 Composite Video3 S Video3 Composite DVD/BD Component DVD/BD S DVD/BD Composite SAT/CATV Component SAT/CATV S SAT/CATV Composite HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 HDMI5 HDMI6 Assignable Video1 OPT audio input Video3 OPT jacks...

  • Page 95: Changing The Display

    Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. SHIFT DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change as follows. Input name you selected t Original input name t Sound field type t Volume...
  • Page 96 About the indicators on the display Name Function A SW Lights up when sub woofer is connected and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the L.F.E.
  • Page 97 Name Function D INPUT Lights up constantly. One of the input indicators also lights up according to the current input. E AUTO Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to “Auto.” F HDMI Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack.
  • Page 98 Name Function W ;PRO Lights up when the receiver LOGIC (II/ applies Dolby Pro Logic IIx) processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “;PRO LOGIC II” also lights up when the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music/Game decoder is activated.

  • Page 99: Using The Sleep Timer

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

  • Page 100: Recording Using The Receiver

    Recording using the receiver You can record from a video/audio component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape using the receiver.

  • Page 101: Listening To The Sound In Another Zone (Zone 2/Zone 3 Operations)

    When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you can also operate both a component in the main zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 from zone 2 or zone 3. • Switching the output source for the ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 OUT jacks.
  • Page 102 2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier. Main zone STR-DA5300ES ZONE 2 VIDEO ZONE 2 AUDIO A Audio component B Video component C IR repeater (not supplied) D Sony Amplifier/Receiver E Speakers Zone 2 RM-AAL009 Zone 2 monitor RM-AAL009 monitor...
  • Page 103 2:Zone 3 connections Main room STR-DA5300ES ZONE 3 AUDIO A Audio component B Video component C IR repeater (not supplied) D Sony Amplifier/Receiver E Speakers Zone 3 RM-AAL009...
  • Page 104 Setting audio/video output signals to the zone 2/zone 3 Press AMP. If “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 41). Press MENU repeatedly to display the GUI menu on the TV screen.
  • Page 105 x 12V Trigger You can turn the receiver on/off in another zone, or select various options for use of the 12V Trigger function, as explained below. • OFF Lets you turn off output of 12V triggers even when the main receiver is turned on. •...

  • Page 106: Using A Bi-Amplifier Connection

    Using a bi-amplifier connection If you are not using surround back speakers, you can use the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals for the front speakers for use with a bi-amplifier connection. To connect speakers Front speaker Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS A jacks, and connect the jacks on the Hi (or Lo) side of the front speakers to the SURROUND...

  • Page 107: Using The Control S Control System

    Using the CONTROL S Control System If you have a CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use a CONTROL S connecting cord (not supplied) to connect the CTRL S IN (for TV, satellite tuner, or monitor) or CTRL S OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack on the receiver to the...

  • Page 108: Operating Without Connecting To The Tv

    Operating without connecting to the TV You can operate this receiver using the display even if you do not use a GUI when a TV monitor is not connected. Press SHIFT, then press MENU to display “DISPLAY” in the display window.
  • Page 109 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 43. Menu Item Auto Calibration AUTO CAL START? COMPLETE [xxxxxxxxxx] WARNING CODE [xxx:4x] FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SBL, ERROR CODE [xxx:3x] CAL TYPE [xxxxxxxxx] FULL FLAT, ENGINEER, POSITION [xxxxxxxx] NAME IN ? [xxxxxxxx]...
  • Page 110 Menu Item Speaker Settings SP PATTERN [xxxxx] SUB WOOFER [xxx] FRONT SP [xxxxx] CENTER SP [xxxxx] SURROUND SP [xxxxx] SUR BACK SP [xxxxxx] BI-AMP [xxx] ZONE 2 SP [xxx] FRONT L [xxxxxxxxx] FRONT R [xxxxxxxxx] CENTER [xxxxxxxxx] SURROUND L [xxxxxxxxx] SURROUND R [xxxxxxxxx] SUR BACK [xxxxxxxxx] 1.0 to 10.0 m (1 cm step)
  • Page 111 Menu Item Sur Settings SOUND FIELD SELECT ? SB DECODING [xxxx] SB DEC MODE [xxxxxxx] DDEX, PLIIx MV, PLIIx MS EFFECT LEVEL [xxx%] CENTER WIDTH [x] DIMENSION [xxxxxxx] PANORAMA MODE [xxx] SCREEN DEPTH [xxx] VIR. SPEAKERS [xxx] FRONT REVERB [xxx] EQ Settings EQ PRESET [xxx] FRONT BASS [xxx dB]...
  • Page 112 Menu Item Video Settings RESOLUTION [xxxxxxxx] COMPONENT V. ASSIGN ? VIDEO 1 c [xxxxxxxx] NONE, VIDEO1 to 3, DVD/BD, SAT/ DVD/BD c [xxxxxxxx] SAT/CATV c [xxxxxxxx] HDMI Settings HDMI CONTROL [xxx] HDMI AUDIO [xxxxxx] HDMI SW [xxx dB] HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN ? HDMI 1 c [xxxxxxxx] HDMI 2 c [xxxxxxxx] HDMI 3 c [xxxxxxxx]...
  • Page 113 Performing auto calibration For details on the auto calibration, see “9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 46). Refer to “Before you perform the auto calibration” (page 46) before performing the auto calibration. To operate on the receiver Press SHIFT, then press MENU to switch from “GUI MODE”...
  • Page 114 Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. ENGINEER Sets the frequency characteristics to a set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. FRONT REF Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.

  • Page 115: Tuning Radio Stations

    Tuning radio stations Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high frequencies, press TUNING – to scan from high to low frequencies.
  • Page 116 Operating the output to zone 2/ zone 3 For details on the connections and settings of zone 2/zone 3, see “Listening to the sound in another zone (ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations)” (page 101). The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3.

  • Page 117: Using The Remote

    When you program the remote to control the following Sony or non-Sony components, you can use the buttons on the remote that are marked with circles. Note, however, that some buttons may not operate your component.
  • Page 118 Table of buttons used to control each component Component TV VCR player, DVD/ Button combo AV ?/1, ?/1 (after pressing TV) Numeric buttons MEMORY/ENTER CLEAR/D.TUNING/ >10/-/-- DISPLAY OPTIONS/TOOLS RETURN/EXIT V/v/B/b MENU ./> B·/·b m/TUNING –, M/TUNING + X, x DISC SKIP MUTING, MASTER VOL +/–, TV VOL +/–...

  • Page 119: Programming The Remote

    The procedure below uses as an example a case in which a VCR made by a company other than Sony is connected to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks on the receiver. Before you begin, note that: –...
  • Page 120 742, 743, 744, 745 SANYO 717, 720, 746 SHARP 748, 749 TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 TOSHIBA 747, 756 ZENITH * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead.
  • Page 121 To control a DVD player Maker Code(s) SONY 401, 402 BROKSONIC DENON HITACHI 415, 423 MITSUBISHI ORITRON PANASONIC 406, 408, 425 PHILIPS PIONEER 409, 410 SAMSUNG 416, 422 TOSHIBA 404, 421 ZENITH 418, 420 To control a DVD recorder Maker...

  • Page 122: Performing Several Commands In Sequence Automatically (Macro Play)

    HUGHES JVC/Echostar/Dish Network MITSUBISHI SUMSUNG TOSHIBA 869, 870 To control a cable box Maker Code(s) SONY 821, 822, 823 HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840 JERROLD/G.I./ 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, MOTOROLA 811, 812, 813, 814, 819 JERROLD 830, 831...
  • Page 123 Program the sequence of the operation Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more than 1 second while pressing RM SET UP. The RM SET UP button flashes. When you press RM SET UP, use a thin wire, such as a paper clip. Press the input button of the component that you want to assign one of the following...

  • Page 124: Setting Remote Control Codes That Are Not Stored In The Remote

    Starting macro play Press AMP. The AMP button lights up, and then turns off. Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to start the macro. The macro starts and execute the commands in the order you assigned them. While the commands are being sent, the RM SET UP button flashes and the AMP button lights up.
  • Page 125 Press the numeric button (button 1 in the example) you want to use as the VIDEO 1 button. The input button you selected in step 2 lights up. (The RM SET UP button remains lit.) Point the remote code receiver section of the remote toward the receiver/transmitter on the remote control to be learned...

  • Page 126: Clearing All The Contents Of The Remote's Memory

    Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory MASTER VOL – Press and hold MASTER VOL – first, then press ?/1, then press AV ?/1. The RM SET UP button flashes three times. Release MASTER VOL –. All the contents of the remote’s memory (i.e., all the programmed data) are cleared.

  • Page 127: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) Unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound”...

  • Page 128: Dolby Digital

    x Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It consists of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a designated audio standard for DVD-video and also known as 5.1 channels surround. x Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus provides the flexibility and efficiency to deliver more channels of compelling surround sound for high-definition...
  • Page 129 surround left and surround right channels. It is ideal for playback of motion picture soundtracks. x DTS-HD Audio format which extends the conventional DTS Digital Surround format. This format consists of a core and an extension, and the core part has DTS Digital Surround compatibility.

  • Page 130: Precautions

    Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.

  • Page 131: 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. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard.
  • Page 132 There is no sound from one of the front speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly.
  • Page 133 • Adjust the speaker level (page 74). • Make sure the center/surround speaker (s) is (are) set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 74). There is no sound from the surround back speakers. • Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos.
  • Page 134 are output from the VIDEO jack. Input 480i component video signals. • When component input signals other than 480p are output, use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack and set “Resolution” to “DIRECT.” Images of the source with HDMI connection is not output to the TV. •...

  • Page 135: Error Messages

    (page 40). • Make sure you select the correct input on the remote. • When you operate a programmed non- Sony component, the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the maker of the component. Error messages If there is a malfunction, the display shows a code of two numbers and a message.

  • Page 136: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%): 125 W + 125 W Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode (4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%): 125 W + 125 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 20 Hz –...
  • Page 137 Inputs (Digital) DVD/BD, VIDEO 2, Impedance: 75ohms SA-CD/CD (Coaxial) S/N: 96dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) VIDEO 1, TV, S/N: 96 dB SAT/CATV, (A, 20 kHz LPF) TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT (Optical) Outputs MD/DAT (REC OUT), Voltage:150mV VIDEO 1, ZONE 2, Impedance: 1kohm ZONE 3 (AUDIO OUT) FRONT L/R, CENTER, Voltage: 2V...
  • Page 138 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Standby power consumption 0.7 W. • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the printed wiring boards.

  • Page 139: Index

    Index Symbols U SIGNAL GND terminal 26 Numerics 2 channel 62 2ch Analog Direct 62 2ch Stereo Mode 62 4 Ω 45 5.1 channel 16 7.1 channel 16 8 Ω 45 A.F.D. (mode) 65 A/V Sync 59 AC power cord 39 AM 82 Audio (Settings) 59 Auto Calibration 46...
  • Page 140 HDMI (Settings) 60 HDMI Audio 60 HDMI button 7 HDMI Control 60 HDMI jacks 9 HDMI SW Level 61 Headphone (Settings) 68 Input 53 Input Assign 93 INPUT MODE 92 INPUT SELECTOR 55 iPod 88 L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effect) 97 LARGE 75 Level 74 List Mode 90...
  • Page 141 Tuning 82 Up converting 34 VCR 33 Video (Settings) 60 VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks 33 Video game 57 Virtual Speakers 70 Zone 12V Trigger 105 ZONE 2 79 ZONE 3 101 Zone Input Change 104 Zone Power ON/OFF 104 Zone Volume Adjust 104...

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