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3-289-137-12(1)
Multi Channel AV
Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DA3400ES
©2008 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-289-137-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA3400ES ©2008 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _______ _____________________________ __________________ Serial No. _______ _____________________________ __________________...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,...
  • Page 4 This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use to this product under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts ... 7 1: Installing the speakers ... 15 2: Connecting the speakers ... 17 3: Connecting the TV ... 19 4a: Connecting the audio components ... 20 4b: Connecting the video components ... 25 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ...
  • Page 6 Other Operations Converting analog video input signals ...90 Enjoying the sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT ...90 Naming inputs ...94 Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) ...94 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs ...95 Changing the display window ...98 Using the sleep timer ...101 Recording using the receiver ...102...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel Status of the POWER button The receiver is turned off (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights off) (initial setting). Press POWER to turn the receiver on. You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote.
  • Page 8 Name Function A POWER Press to turn the receiver on or off. ON/STANDBY Shows the status of the lamp receiver. B TONE MODE Adjust the bass and treble for the front, TONE +/– center and surround/ surround back channels. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select the item you want, then turn TONE...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear panel A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN/ Connect to a DVD OUT jacks player, Super Audio CD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jacks sound quality (page 19, 21, 29, 30). HDMI IN/ Connect to a DVD OUT* jacks player, Blu-ray disc player, or a satellite...

  • Page 10: Component Video Input

    D Control jack for Sony equipment and other external components IR REMOTE Connect an IR IN/OUT jacks repeater (page 104). TRIGGER Connects to an OUT jack interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant components, or the amplifier/receiver of zone 2 (page 106).
  • Page 11 Remote commander You can use the supplied RM-AAL017 Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 122). RM-AAL017 THEATER SHIFT ZONE TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 WIDE SA-CD/ TAPE D.TUNING...
  • Page 12 DVD player, Blu- ray disc player, etc. Press TV (Z), then press OPTIONS TOOLS to display the options of the Sony TV. L MENU Press AMP (4), then press MENU to display the menu to operate the receiver.
  • Page 13 Name Function O F1/F2 Press to select a component to operate. • HDD/DISC combo F1: HDD F2: DVD, Blu-ray disc • DVD/VHS combo F1: DVD, Blu-ray disc F2: VHS P BD/DVD Press to display the menu of the TOP MENU, DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV MENU screen.
  • Page 14 RM-AAU039 This remote can only be used to operate the receiver. You can control the main functions of the receiver with simple operations using this remote. SLEEP DISPLAY GUI MODE Name Function A ?/1 (on/ Press to turn a receiver on or off. standby) B A.F.D.

  • Page 15: 1: Installing The Speakers

    1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). 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 subwoofer (5.1 channel system).
  • Page 16 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 subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

  • Page 17: 2: Connecting The Speakers

    2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). (10 mm) A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker A (Left) BFront speaker A (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ESurround speaker (Right) FSurround back speaker (Left)
  • Page 18 If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals. When you connect a subwoofer 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 subwoofer, then sound may not be output.

  • Page 19: 3: Connecting The Tv

    A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. D Component video cord (not supplied) E Video cord (not supplied) It is not necessary to connect all the cords.

  • Page 20: 4A: Connecting The Audio Components

    Notes • Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.

  • Page 21: 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 MD deck adapter A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Super Audio CD...
  • Page 22 Notes on connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. • Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in.

  • Page 23: Connecting Components With Multi Channel Output Jacks

    Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD player, Blu-ray disc player 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 24: 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 a tape deck, turntable, etc. Turntable A Audio cord (not supplied) Note If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.

  • Page 25: 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, see “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.
  • Page 26 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 27: Dvd Player

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

  • Page 28: 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 29: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the 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) C Audio cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied)

  • Page 30: Blu-Ray Disc Player

    Connecting a Blu-ray disc player The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu-ray disc player. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the 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) C Audio cord (not supplied)

  • Page 31: Satellite Tuner, Set-Top Box

    Connecting a satellite tuner, set-top box The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Audio signals A Audio cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied)

  • Page 32: 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, VCR, etc. Audio signals A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Audio/video cord (not supplied) It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
  • Page 33 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 OUT or HDMI OUT jack as shown in the illustration. In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver Output Signals OUTPUT jack...
  • Page 34 Notes on converting video signals • When 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 35 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 57) and on operating, see “Converting analog video input signals” (page 90). Output from “Resolution”...

  • Page 36: 5: Connecting The Antennas (Aerials)

    5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Before connecting the antennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components.

  • Page 37: 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 INLET terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (mains). Notes •...

  • Page 38: The Receiver

    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 39: 7: Operating The Receiver Using The Gui (Graphical User Interface)

    While holding down RM SET UP, press ?/1. The AMP and ZONE buttons flash. Press AMP. The ZONE button lights off, the AMP button keeps flashing and the SHIFT button lights up. Press 1 or 2 while the AMP buttons is flashing.

  • Page 40: Overview Of The Menus

    Turn on the receiver and the TV. Press AMP to enable receiver operation. Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI ON”. “GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 41 HDMI You can use the HDMI settings menu to operate components connected to the HDMI jacks. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Settings for HDMI (HDMI settings menu)” (page 57). System For details on adjusting the system using the System settings menu, see “Settings for the system (System settings menu)”...

  • Page 42: 8: Setting The Speakers

    Press or b to enter the parameter. Press V/v repeatedly to select the settings you want. Press to enter the setting. To return to the previous screen or RETURN/EXIT O. Press To exit the menu Press MENU. To exit “GUI MODE” Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”.

  • Page 43: Selecting The Front Speakers

    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 44: 9: Calibrating The Appropriate Speaker Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)

    9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration) The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows: • Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. • Measure the polarity of speakers. •...
  • Page 45 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. Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears. On setting up the active subwoofer •...

  • Page 46: Performing Auto Calibration

    Performing Auto Calibration RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP HOME CATEGORY TUNING CATEGORY MODE Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI ON”. “GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 47 Measurement starts. The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone. Wait until the measurement process completes. Tips • Operations other than turning the receiver on or off are deactivated during the measurement. • In the following situations, the measurements have not been performed correctly or Auto Calibration cannot be performed.
  • Page 48 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 49 Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Message Explanation appears in GUI menu [Display window] Error Code: 31 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to off. Set it to others and perform the measurement [E-xxx: 31]* again. Error Code: 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected [E-xxx: 32]* properly and perform the measurement again.

  • Page 50: Playback

    When a warning code appears If a warning on the measurement result is present, detailed information is displayed. Press to return to step 1 of “Confirming/saving the measurement results” (page 47). Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.

  • Page 51: Start Playback

    You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Selected Components that can be input played back VIDEO1 VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 jack. VIDEO2 Camcorder and video game, etc., connected to the VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jack. Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack.

  • Page 52: Listening To A Super Audio Cd/Cd

    Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD SLEEP DISPLAY GUI MODE • 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 53: Watching A Dvd/Blu-Ray Disc

    Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc SLEEP DISPLAY GUI MODE • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. • Check the following if you cannot listen to the multi channel sound. – Be sure the sound source corresponds to the multi channel format (the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING...

  • Page 54: Enjoying Video Games

    Enjoying video games SLEEP DISPLAY GUI MODE VIDEO 2 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 U/u to select “VIDEO 2”*.

  • Page 55: Watching Video

    Watching video SLEEP DISPLAY GUI MODE Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and VCR. Turn on the VCR. Turn on the receiver. Press INPUT SELECTOR U/u to select “VIDEO 1”*. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 1”*.

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 39).

  • Page 58: Settings For The System (System Settings Menu)

    • AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to speakers 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 “Audio Out” is set to “AMP”. x Subwoofer Level (Subwoofer level for HDMI) Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB...

  • Page 59: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying a pre- programmed sound field MODE Start playing a sound source you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc.). Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI ON”. “GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 60 Types of 2CH mode x 2ch Stereo The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the subwoofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel except LFE signals.
  • Page 61 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 Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS-ES DTS 96/24 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio a) b) DTS-HD Master Audio Multi channel Linear PCM Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format.
  • Page 62 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 A.F.D. Auto Enhanced Surround Pro Logic II* Pro Logic IIx* Neo:6 Cinema...
  • Page 63 * You can select this sound field mode if the headphones are connected to the receiver. 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.

  • Page 64: Resetting Sound Fields To The Initial Settings

    Notes • The sound fields for music and movie do 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 48 kHz are being received.

  • Page 65: 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 66 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Manual Setup”, then press Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select speaker you want to adjust. Press Press B/b repeatedly to select the parameter you want. Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the setting. Manual Setup menu parameters x Level (Level of speaker) You can adjust each speaker’s level (center,...
  • Page 67 Note When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE”. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL”, the sound field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio”...
  • Page 68 Press V/v repeatedly to select the speaker pattern you want. Making settings with the Test Tone menu INPUT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP HOME CATEGORY TUNING CATEGORY MODE DISC SKIP Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI ON”. “GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 69: Speaker Settings

    Test Tone menu parameters x Test Tone (Test Tone) • OFF • AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. • L, C, R, SR, SB, SBR, SBL, SL, SW You can select which speakers will output the test tone.

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Equalizer

    x D. Range Comp (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. •...

  • Page 71: Tuner Operations

    Press V/v repeatedly to select “EQ”, then press Press B/b repeatedly to select the speaker you want to adjust, then press Press B/b repeatedly to select “Bass” or “Treble”, then press V/v to adjust the parameter. You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble level with TONE MODE and TONE +/–...

  • Page 72: Direct Tuning

    Press V/v to select “Auto Tuning”, then press Press V/v. Press V to scan from low to high, press v to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. In case of poor FM stereo reception Press OPTIONS.

  • Page 73: Presetting Radio Stations

    Press SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency, then press Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum reception.

  • Page 74: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Repeat steps 3 to 7 to preset another station. To tune to preset stations Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting radio stations”. Press V/v to select the preset station you want. You can select a preset station as follows: •...
  • Page 75 ® XM Ready Subscription Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock to ® your XM Ready audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming.

  • Page 76: Sirius Satellite Radio

    Connecting the XM Radio or SIRIUS Satellite Radio SIRIUS jack XM jack To connect to the XM jack Before operating the system, connect the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock to the XM jack. Note To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal, move your antenna to various window locations around your home to see where the best reception will be received.
  • Page 77 While checking the parameter on the TV screen, aim your antenna to where the best reception will be received. SIRIUS Checking the XM Radio ID or SIRIUS ID number INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE MODE HOME MENU CATEGORY TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING Press GUI MODE repeatedly to...
  • Page 78 Check the XM Radio ID or Sirius ID on the TV screen and write it in the space provided here. XM Radio ID:_____________________ SIRIUS ID:_______________________ You can also check the XM Radio ID and SIRIUS ID using the display on the receiver.
  • Page 79 Selecting a channel by inputting the channel number directly THEATER SHIFT ZONE TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 WIDE SA-CD/ TAPE D.TUNING MULTI TUNER PHONO DMPORT -/-- 0/10 ENT/MEM CLEAR HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 SIRIUS SOURCE 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE...
  • Page 80 Press V/v repeatedly to select the preset channel you want to use as the preset channel, then press Preset channels from 1 to 30 are available, and a default channel is preset for all the preset channels when you purchase the receiver.
  • Page 81 Select a channel you want to lock using Category Tuning (page 78) or Direct Tuning (page 79). Press OPTIONS, then press V/v to select “Parental Lock”, then or b. press Press V/v repeatedly to select “ON”, then press “Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears. Press SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons to enter your 4-digit lock code.

  • Page 82: To Listen To The Locked Channels

    To listen to the locked channels Press V/v repeatedly to select “SIRIUS”, then press Select a locked channel you want to listen to using “Direct Tuning” (page 79). “The channel is locked. Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears. Press SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons to enter your 4-digit lock code.
  • Page 83 XM Radio message list Message Explanation appears in GUI menu [Display window] Check Antenna The XM antenna is not connected to [ANTENNA] the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock or the XM antenna cable is damaged. CH Unauthorized You have selected an XM channel that [UNAUTH] is blocked or cannot be received with your XM subscription package.
  • Page 84 SIRIUS Satellite Radio message list Message Explanation appears in GUI menu [Display window] Antenna Error The antenna is not connected properly. Check the connection between the SiriusConnect [ANTENNA] Acquiring Signal The receiving condition is not good. [ACQUIRING] CALL 888, 539- You have not subscribed for the SIRI selected channel.

  • Page 85: Control For Hdmi

    HDMI function for “BRAVIA” Sync To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for HDMI function as explained below. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as follows: •...
  • Page 86 Satellite tuner, Set-top box Audio/video signals A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).

  • Page 87: Preparing Control For Hdmi Function

    Preparing Control for HDMI function This receiver supports the Control for HDMI- Easy Setting function. This function is only available for certain types of TV. When you perform the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting on the TV, the Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will automatically change accordingly.

  • Page 88: Watching A Dvd (One-Touch Play)

    To set Control for HDMI INPUT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP HOME CATEGORY Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI ON”. “GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 89: Enjoying The Tv Sound From The Speakers Connected To The Receiver (System Audio Control)

    Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

  • Page 90: Other Operations

    For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting MODE MODE components with digital audio input/output jacks” (page 21). Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters: • TDM-BT1 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio Adapter • TDM-NW1/NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter •...
  • Page 91 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 92: Using The Ipod Menu

    Operating the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter To operate the TDM-iP1/TDM- iP50/TDM-NC1 using the GUI menu of the receiver Make sure that “System GUI” is selected in step 5 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter”...
  • Page 93 You can also operate the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter using the following play mode buttons on the remote of the receiver. Press DMPORT on the remote to enable DMPORT operation. Do the following Play Press N. Press X.

  • Page 94: 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. INPUT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP HOME Choose the item you want to name.

  • Page 95: Enjoying The Sound/Images From Other Inputs

    Audio input modes • AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are more than one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have priority over COAXIAL and OPTICAL audio signals. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected.
  • Page 96 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Input”, then press Press V/v to select the input name you want to assign. Press OPTIONS, then select “Input Assign”. Select the audio and/or video signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 3 using V/v/B/b, then press Press RETURN/EXIT O to...
  • Page 97 Input name Assignable Video1: video input jacks Composite Video2: Composite BD: Composite DVD: Composite SAT: Composite HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 Component1 Component2 Component3 None Assignable Video1: OPT audio input jacks Video2: OPT MD/TAPE: OPT BD: COAX DVD: COAX SA-CD/CD: COAX Analog Notes •...

  • Page 98: Changing The Display Window

    Changing the display window You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display window. 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE INPUT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP DISPLAY HOME 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 level t Stream information...
  • Page 99 About the indicators on the display window COAX OPT MULTI IN DTS - HD MSTR HI RES HDMI DMPORT ANALOG LPCM S SR SB L SB SB R Name Function A SW Lights up when subwoofer is connected and the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack.
  • Page 100 Name Function J D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. K CAT Lights up when category mode is selected during the satellite radio operation. L Tuner Lights up when using the indicators receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. M SP A/SP B/ Lights up according to the SP A+B...

  • Page 101: Using The Sleep Timer

    Name Function wk Playback The letters (L, C, R, etc.) channel indicate the channels being indicators played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left...

  • Page 102: 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. THEATER SHIFT ZONE TV INPUT TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 TAPE D.TUNING MULTI TUNER PHONO -/-- 0/10 ENT/MEM CLEAR HDMI1 HDMI2...

  • Page 103: Using Multi-Zone Features

    CD in zone 2. When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you can also operate both components in the main zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 from zone 2. • Switching the output source for the ZONE 2 OUT jacks.
  • Page 104 2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier. Main zone STR-DA3400ES ZONE 2 VIDEO ZONE 2 AUDIO A Audio component B Video component C IR repeater (not supplied) D Speakers E Sony Amplifier/Receiver Zone 2 RM-AAL017 Zone 2 RM-AAL017...

  • Page 105: Setting The Speakers In Zone 2

    Setting the speakers in zone 2 When the speakers in zone 2 are connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals of the receiver (page 104), make the setting so that the sound selected in zone 2 is output from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals.
  • Page 106 Press V/v to select, “Zone2-ON” or “Zone2-OFF”, then press Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select item and parameter, then press Multi Zone menu parameters x Power Lets you turn zone operation on. • Zone2-ON • Zone2-OFF x Input Lets you select the source that is output to the zone.

  • Page 107: Using A Bi-Amplifier Connection

    Option menu parameter of zone 2 operations x RS-232C Control • ON The receiver can receive commands from the RS-232C port. • OFF The receiver does not receive commands from the RS-232C port. Using a bi-amplifier connection If you are not using the surround back speakers, you can use the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals for the front speakers in a bi-amplifier connection.

  • Page 108: Operating Without Connecting To The Tv

    To set up the speakers Set “Sur Back Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the Speaker settings menu. The same signals output from the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals can be output from the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals by setting “Sur Back Assign” to “BI-AMP”. Notes •...
  • Page 109 Press or b to enter the menu. Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. Press or b to enter the parameter. Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want. Press to enter the setting. To return to the previous display Press To exit the menu...
  • Page 110 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 41. Menu Parameters [Display [Display window] window] Auto Calibration Auto Calibration start [<AUTO CAL>] [A.CAL START] Calibration type [CAL TYPE] Position [POSITION] Naming Inputs...
  • Page 111 Menu Parameters [Display [Display window] window] Speaker Settings Speaker pattern [<SPEAKER>] [SP PATTERN] Front speakers [FRT SP] Center speaker [CNT SP] Surround speakers [SUR SP] Bi-amplifier speaker selection [BI-AMP SP] Zone 2 speaker [ZONE 2 SP] Front left speaker distance [FL DIST.] Front right speaker distance [FR DIST.]...
  • Page 112 Menu Parameters [Display [Display window] window] Surround Sound field selection Settings [S.F. SELECT] [<SURROUND>] Enhanced Surround mode [E.SUR MODE] Effect level [EFFECT] EQ Settings Front speakers bass level [<EQ>] [FRT BASS] Front speakers treble level [FRT TREBLE] Center speaker bass level [CNT BASS] Center speaker treble level [CNT TREBLE]...
  • Page 113 Menu Parameters [Display [Display window] window] Audio Settings Synchronizes audio with video [<AUDIO>] output [A/V SYNC] Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL MONO] Digital audio input decoding priority [DEC. PRIO] Audio input assignment [A. ASSIGN] Video Settings Video signals conversion [<VIDEO>] [RESOLUTION] Video input assignment [V.
  • Page 114 Performing Auto Calibration For details on the Auto Calibration, see “9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 44). See “Before you perform the Auto Calibration” (page 44) before performing the Auto Calibration. To operate on the receiver Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”.
  • Page 115 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 116: Tuning Radio Stations

    Selecting a sound field type For details on each sound field type, see “Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field” (page 59). Press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, or MUSIC repeatedly. The selected sound field type appears on the display window. To select the Enhanced Surround mode Press AMP.

  • Page 117: Selecting A Preset Station

    Presetting radio stations Tune in the station that you want to preset. For details on the operation, see “Tuning radio stations” (page 116). Press SHIFT and then press ENT/MEM. “MEM” lights up on the display window for a few seconds. Perform steps 3 and 4 before “MEM”...
  • Page 118 SIRIUS Signal Strength Signal Signal type Strength Satellite EXC (excellent) S : 3 GOOD S : 2 WEAK S : 1 NONE S : 0 Checking the Satellite Tuner ID Press XM to select “XM RADIO” or press SIRIUS to select “SIRIUS”. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

  • Page 119: Selecting A Preset Channel

    Presetting satellite tuner channels Select a channel you want to preset. For details on this operation, see “Selecting channels from a category (CATEGORY TUNING)”. Press SHIFT and then press ENT/MEM. “MEM” lights up on the display window. Press PRESET + or PRESET – to select a preset number.

  • Page 120: 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 121 Table of buttons used to control each component TV VCR Blu-ray Component player, disc DVD/ player combo Button AV ?/1 Numeric buttons (SHIFT mode) TV INPUT, WIDE (SHIFT mode) -/-- (SHIFT mode) ENT/MEM (SHIFT mode) CLEAR (SHIFT mode) DISPLAY RETURN/EXIT O OPTIONS/TOOLS V/v/B/b, MENU, HOME...

  • Page 122: Programming The Remote

    The procedure below uses an example in which a VCR made by a company other than Sony is connected to the VIDEO 1 IN jacks on the receiver. Before you begin, note that: –...
  • Page 123 Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the...
  • Page 124 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. To control a DVD player Maker Code(s) SONY 401, 402, 403...
  • Page 125 ZENITH 542, 543, 567 GENERAL ELECTRIC 503, 509, 510, 544 (GE) LOEWE 515, 534, 556 To control a satellite tuner Maker Code(s) SONY 801, 802, 803, 804, 824, 825, 865 AMSTRAD 845, 846 BskyB GENERAL ELECTRIC(GE) GRUNDIG 859, 860 HUMAX...

  • Page 126: Performing Several Commands In Sequence Automatically (Macro Play)

    Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) The Macro Play function lets you link several commands in a sequential order as a single command. The remote provides 2 macro lists (MACRO 1 and MACRO 2). You can specify up to 20 commands for each macro list.
  • Page 127 Press the button for the operation you want to perform to learn the function as follows. Press Operations to be programmed N, x, X, Performs the operation M, m, of the button. ., > The input Switches inputs. button for more than 1 second MACRO 1 or Make a one second...

  • Page 128: Setting Remote Control Codes That Are Not Stored In The Remote

    Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the remote Even if a remote control code is not one of the presets stored in the remote, it is possible for the remote to learn the code using the learning function.

  • Page 129: Clearing All The Contents Of The Remote's Memory

    Using a command that has been learned When selecting a learned input, press the button used to learn that function. To erase the learned code While holding down RM SET UP, press THEATER. Press the input button (VIDEO 1 in the example) for which you want to clear the setting.

  • Page 130: 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 131: Dolby Digital Surround Ex

    x Dolby Digital Surround EX Acoustic technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Surround back information is matrixed into regular left and right surround channels so that the sound can be reproduced in 6.1 channels. Active scenes, especially, are recreated with a more dynamic and realistic sound field.
  • Page 132 (x.v.Colour) x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by 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...

  • Page 133: Precautions

    Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 134: 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 135 There is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
  • Page 136 Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen. • Select the appropriate input on the receiver (page 50). • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your audio components away from the TV.
  • Page 137 No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker while using the System Audio Control function. • Make sure the TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function. • If the TV does not have System Audio Control function, set the “Audio Out” settings in HDMI settings menu to –...

  • Page 138: Error Messages

    (page 38). • 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 window shows a message.

  • Page 139: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 140 Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through HDMI Video Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block) 640 × 480p@60 Hz 720 ×...

  • Page 141: Index

    Index Symbols U SIGNAL GND terminal 24 Numerics 2 channel 60 2ch Analog Direct 60 2ch Stereo Mode 60 4 Ω 43 5.1 channel 15 7.1 channel 15 8 Ω 43 A.F.D. (mode) 62 A/V Sync 56 AC power cord (mains lead) 37 AM 71 Audio (Settings) 56 Auto Calibration 44...
  • Page 142 Effect Level 112 Enhanced Setup 50 Enhanced Surround mode 59 EQ (Settings) 70 EQ Curve 50 Equalizer 70 FM 71 FM Mode 72 Gain Adjusting (Bass/Treble) 70 GUI (Graphical User Interface) 19 HDMI (Settings) 57 HDMI jacks 9 Headphone (Settings) 63 Input 50 Input Assign 96 INPUT MODE 94...
  • Page 143 Satellite radio 74 Screen Saver 58 SIRIUS Satellite Radio 75 Sleep timer 101 Sound Field Select 59 Sound Field Setup 59 Speaker (Settings) 42 Speaker Impedance 42 Speaker Pattern 67 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 8 Super Audio CD player 21 Sur Back Assign 69 Surround Settings 112 System (Settings) 58 System Audio Control 89...
  • Page 144 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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