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Help Guide
Multi Channel AV Receiver/Multi Channel AV Amplifier
STR-AN1000/TA-AN1000
Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use the receiver/amplifier.
This Help Guide mainly describes the procedures for using the remote control. You can also use the controls on the
receiver/amplifier if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control.
The US, Canadian, and Asia-Pacific models are used for illustrative purposes in this Help Guide unless otherwise noted.
Parts and Controls
Receiver/Amplifier
Front panel
Indicators on the display panel
Rear panel
Remote control
Remote control
Remote control buttons that can be operated for each zone
Preparation
About input/output of video signals
Supported audio/video formats
Playable types of audio files
Digital audio formats supported by the unit
Video formats supported by the unit
Notes on connections
Notes on connecting cables
About HDMI connections
1. Installing speakers
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Summarization of Contents
Parts and Controls
Receiver/Amplifier
Details about the unit's physical components, indicators, and rear panel.
Remote control
Information on operating the unit via the remote control.
Preparation
About input/output of video signals
Explains how video signals are input and output through the unit's jacks.
Supported audio/video formats
Lists the audio and video formats the unit supports for playback.
Notes on connections
Important considerations for connecting cables and devices, including HDMI.
1. Installing speakers
Speaker installation example
Illustrates optimal speaker placement for surround sound systems.
Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings
Guides on setting up speaker configurations and selecting patterns.
Installing 5.1-channel speaker system
Instructions for setting up a standard 5.1 channel speaker configuration.
Installing 7.1-channel speaker system using surround back speakers
Guides for setting up a 7.1 channel system with rear surround speakers.
Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers
Instructions for setting up a 5.1.2 system with overhead speakers.
Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
Guides for 5.1.2 systems using front upward-firing Dolby Atmos speakers.
Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 3 connection
Instructions for setting up a 5.1 system for multi-zone audio output.
Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection
Guides on bi-amping front speakers for improved sound quality.
Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with front B speaker connection
Instructions for connecting an additional front speaker system (Front B).
2. Connecting speakers
How to connect speaker cables
Detailed steps for correctly connecting speaker cables to the unit.
Using an active subwoofer
Information on connecting and using an active subwoofer.
Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system
Guides on connecting a 5.1 channel speaker system.
Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system using surround back speakers
Guides on connecting a 7.1 channel system with rear surround speakers.
Connecting 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers
Instructions for connecting 5.1.2 systems with top middle speakers.
Connecting 5.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
Guides for 5.1.2 systems using front upward-firing speakers.
Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 3 connection
Instructions for connecting a 5.1 system for Zone 3 audio output.
Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection
Guides on bi-amping front speakers for enhanced sound quality.
Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with front B speaker connection
Instructions for connecting an additional front speaker system (Front B).
Connecting Sony wireless rear speakers/subwoofer
How to connect optional Sony wireless rear speakers or subwoofers.
3. Connecting a TV
Notes on TV connection
Key considerations and tips for connecting the TV to the unit.
Connecting a TV compatible with the eARC or ARC function using an HDMI jack
How to connect a TV supporting eARC/ARC via HDMI for audio return.
Connecting a TV incompatible with the eARC and ARC functions using an HDMI jack
How to connect a TV without eARC/ARC functionality via HDMI.
Connecting a TV with jacks other than HDMI jacks
Instructions for connecting TVs that do not have HDMI ports.
Connecting a TV and a projector using an HDMI jack
Steps for simultaneously connecting both a TV and a projector via HDMI.
Setting TV audio output (when using the eARC/ARC function)
Configuring TV audio output when eARC/ARC is enabled.
Setting TV audio output (when not using the eARC/ARC function)
Configuring TV audio output when eARC/ARC is not used.
When your TV has the S-CENTER SPEAKER IN jack
How to use the TV as a center speaker via a dedicated input.
4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)
Connecting devices with HDMI jacks
Guides for connecting various audio-visual devices using HDMI cables.
5. Connecting to the network
Connecting a LAN cable (for wired LAN connections only)
Instructions for establishing a wired network connection using a LAN cable.
Connecting the unit to the network using the wireless LAN antenna (for wireless LAN connections only)
Steps for connecting the unit to a network wirelessly using the LAN antenna.
6. Preparing the unit
Inserting batteries into the remote control
Instructions on how to install batteries into the remote control.
Connecting the calibration microphone
How to connect the supplied calibration microphone to the unit.
Turning on the unit
Procedures for powering on the unit for the first time.
Setting up the unit using the [Easy Setup]
Guide to initial unit setup using the Easy Setup wizard.
Enjoying Video and Sound
Content that can be played on the unit
Overview of the types of audio and video content playable on the unit.
How to use the menu of the unit
Instructions on navigating and using the unit's menu system on the TV.
Playing AV devices
Playing content from a USB device
Steps to play music and other content from a connected USB device.
USB specifications and compatible USB devices
Information on supported USB device types and specifications.
Listening to the radio
Listening to FM radio (for US, Canadian, and Asia-Pacific models only)
How to listen to FM radio broadcasts using the built-in tuner.
Presetting FM radio stations (Preset Memory) (for US, Canadian, and Asia-Pacific models only)
Instructions for storing favorite FM stations as presets.
Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning) (for US, Canadian, and Asia-Pacific models only)
Method for tuning to FM stations by directly entering their frequency.
Using BLUETOOTH Features
What you can do with BLUETOOTH® features
Overview of the unit's BLUETOOTH capabilities and functions.
Enjoying audio content using the BLUETOOTH function (Pairing operation)
Steps for pairing BLUETOOTH devices to stream audio.
Using Network Features
What you can do with network features
Overview of the unit's capabilities when connected to a network.
Setting up a wired LAN connection
Procedures for establishing a wired network connection.
Setting up a wireless LAN connection
Procedures for establishing a wireless network connection.
Playing Music Services
Using Spotify
Instructions for using Spotify Connect to play music.
Using Sony | Music Center
How to control the unit wirelessly using the Sony | Music Center app.
Using AirPlay
How to stream audio content from iOS devices via AirPlay.
Listening to music on your PC on the home network
Listening to music on your PC via a home network
Steps to play music files stored on a PC over the home network.
Playing music on the Sonos devices
Playing music on the Sonos devices
How to play music from Sonos devices in combination with the unit.
Using the Multi-Zone Features
Overview of multi-zone features
Introduction to the unit's capabilities for multi-zone audio distribution.
Enjoying video and sound in two locations ― Zone 2
How to output video and audio to a second zone (Zone 2).
Listening sound in two locations ― Zone 3
How to output audio to a third zone (Zone 3) with separate control.
Enjoying sound effects
Enjoying 360 spatial sound (360 Spatial Sound Mapping)
How to enable and use the 360 Spatial Sound Mapping feature.
Using sound fields (Sound Field)
How to select and adjust various sound field modes.
Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer)
How to adjust bass and treble levels for individual speakers.
Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct)
How to enable Pure Direct mode for higher fidelity audio playback.
Operating the unit by Interlocking with a TV (Control for HDMI function)
About the Control for HDMI function
Explanation of the Control for HDMI function for device interlocking.
Performing power operation or volume adjustment by a TV remote control
How TV remote control can operate unit's power and volume.
Saving and recalling various settings (Custom Preset)
About Custom Preset
Explanation of saving and recalling custom unit settings.
Saving the settings to a preset
Steps to save current unit settings as a preset.
Recalling the preset settings
How to load previously saved custom settings.
Adjusting Settings
Input Settings
Configuration options for managing audio and video inputs.
Speaker Settings
All settings related to speaker configuration and calibration.
Network Settings
Setting up a wired LAN connection
Procedures for establishing a wired network connection.
Setting up a wireless LAN connection
Procedures for establishing a wireless network connection.
Updating the software automatically (Auto Update Settings)
How to set up automatic software updates for the unit.
HDMI Settings
Upscaling video signals to 4K/8K (4K/8K Upscaling)
How to enable video signal upscaling to 4K or 8K resolution.
Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI)
How to manage HDMI device control functions.
Enabling the eARC/ARC function (Audio Return Channel)
How to enable the eARC/ARC function for TV audio return.
Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (Audio Out)
How to set the HDMI audio signal output for connected devices.
Audio Settings
Calibrating speaker positioning (SpeakerRelocation / PhantomSurroundBack)
How to calibrate speaker positioning for optimal surround effects.
Enabling the direct playback of DSD signals (DSD Native)
How to enable direct DSD signal playback for higher sound quality.
Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync)
How to adjust audio delay to synchronize with video display.
Switching the IMAX Mode (IMAX Mode)
How to switch to IMAX Mode for enhanced audio during IMAX content.
System Settings
Selecting the language used on the menu of the unit displayed on the TV (Language)
How to set the display language for the unit's menu on the TV.
Turning on the unit via the network or BLUETOOTH function (Network/Bluetooth Standby)
How to enable network or BLUETOOTH standby for remote power-on.
Setting the unit to switch to standby mode automatically (Auto Standby)
How to set the unit to automatically enter standby mode.
Checking the software version and MAC address of the unit (System Information)
How to view the unit's software version and MAC address.
Troubleshooting
If the unit does not work properly.
General guidance for troubleshooting unit malfunctions.
Error messages
Explanations of common error messages and their solutions.
Image
Troubleshooting steps for common image display problems.
Sound
Troubleshooting steps for common audio output issues.
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