3-875-814-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA6400ES Printed in Malaysia ©2008 Sony Corporation
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13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA6400ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. About the supplied manual STR-DA6400ES contains the following manuals. Refer to them as required by the operation.
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Table of Contents Description and location of parts ..................8 Getting Started 1: Installing speakers ..................................22 2: Connecting speakers ...............................24 3: Connecting the monitor ..........................26 4a: Connecting the audio components ........28 4b: Connecting the video components .......33 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ...........43 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....44 7: Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen ...............
Adjusting Settings Additional Information Using the setting menu ............................. 111 Auto Calibration ....................................... 112 Speaker settings ........................................ 114 Surround settings ...................................... 118 EQ settings ............................................... 119 Multi Zone settings .................................. 120 Audio settings .......................................... 121 Video settings ...........................
Description and location of parts Front panel Status of the POWER button Off 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. When you press POWER on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off.
Name A POWER Function Name Function Press to turn the receiver on or off. I INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select the input source to play back. To select the input source for zone 2 or zone 3, press ZONE/ SELECT (qh) to select zone 2 or zone 3 first (“ZONE 2 INPUT” or “ZONE 3 INPUT” appears on the display), then turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source. B SPEAKERS Switch to OFF, A, B, (OFF/A/B/A+B) A+B of the front speakers (page 48). C DIMMER Press repeatedly to adjust brightness of the display.
Name Function Name Function Q Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items. Then press to enter the selection. Y TONE MODE TONE +/– Adjusts FRONT/ CENTER/ SURROUND/ SURROUND BACK BASS and TREBLE. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then press TONE +/– to adjust the level. V/v/B/b R GUI MODE Press to switch the display mode of the menu between GUI MODE (to display the menu on the TV screen) and DISPLAY MODE (to display the menu in the display window). S HDMI IN 6 Connect to a camcorder.
Indicators on the display Name Function A SW Lights up when subwoofer is connected and the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a subwoofer signal based on the L.F.E. signal in the disc being played back or the low frequency components of the front channels.
Name Function Name Function B Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). C Input indicators Light up to indicate the current input.
Name Function Name Function F D.C.A.C. Lights up when auto calibration is activated. K H.A.T.S. G ZONE 2/ ZONE 3 Lights up while operation in zone 2/zone 3 is being enabled. Lights up when the H.A.T.S. (High quality digital Audio Transmission System) function is activated. H SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is activated. L BI-AMP I L.F.E. Lights up when the disc being played back contains an L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) channel and the L.F.E.
Name Function Name Function R L-PCM Lights up when Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signals are input. U DSD Lights up when the receiver is receiving DSD (Direct Stream Digital) signals. S Dolby Pro Logic indicators Lights up one of the respective indictors when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals.
Rear panel A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section C DMPORT OPTICAL IN/ Connect to a DVD OUT jacks player, Super Audio CD player, etc. (page COAXIAL IN 26, 29, 35, 38, 39). jacks Connect to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 29). D ANTENNA section HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connect to a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, or a satellite tuner. An image and the sound are output to TV or a projector (page 26, 34).
E LAN port Connects to the router when you want to connect the receiver to your network. F COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Y, PB/CB, PR/ CR IN/OUT* jacks Connect to a DVD player, TV, or a satellite tuner (page 26, 38, 39). I VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks Connect to a VCR or a DVD player etc. (page 26, 38, 39, 40). VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack Connect to the component in zone 2 or zone 3 (page 88).
Remote commander You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. Name Function A AV ?/1 (on/ standby) Press to turn on or off the audio/ video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 137). If you press ?/1 (2) button at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY).
Name Function Name Function H D.TUNING Press SHIFT (wg), then press to enter direct tuning mode (page 66, 72). I CLEAR Press SHIFT (wg), then press to – clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button. – return to continuous playback, etc. of the satellite tuner or DVD player. S m/M a) x a) X a) N a) b) ./> a) Press to operate the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck, or component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter etc.
Name Function Name Function Z Numeric buttons Press SHIFT (wg), then press to – preset/tune to preset stations. – select track numbers of the CD player, DVD player, Bluray Disc Player or MD deck. Press -/-- (wj) to select track number 10. – select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner. – After pressing TV (wf), press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels.
Zone 2/Zone 3 remote commander (RM-AAP026) This remote is for zone 2/zone 3 operations (page 88). Name Function A AV ?/1 (on/ standby) Press to turn on or off the audio/ video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 137). Press ?/1 (2) at the same time, to turn off the receivers in the main zone, zone 2 and zone 3, and any other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input button (4).
Name Function Name Function H F1/F2 Press BD or DVD (4), then press F1 or F2 to select a component to operate. • HDD/DISC combo F1: HDD F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc • DVD/VHS combo F1: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc F2: VHS Note The F1/F2 function does not work for video components that have no recording function. T TV INPUT Press TV (qj), then press TV INPUT to select the input signal of a TV. I QUICK CLICK Press to display the on-screen remote on the TV the screen.
Getting Started 1: Installing 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).
Tips • The angle A should be the same. Getting Started • 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.
2: Connecting speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
b) Getting Started 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. c) If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminals.
3: Connecting the monitor You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.
Notes Getting Started • 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. • Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is transmitted.
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. After hooking up all your components, proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 43).
Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks Super Audio CD player, CD player MD deck A DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter B A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) Notes Tip • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. • Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
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. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player. • Connect a player which can output DSD signals from the HDMI jack to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
Connecting components with multi-channel output jacks DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, Super Audio CD player, etc. A B A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Notes • Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player and Super Audio CD players may not have the SURROUND BACK jacks. • When “Sur Back Assign” is set to “BI-AMP” or “ZONE2” in the Speaker settings menu, the input to the SUR BACK jacks is invalid.
Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as Super Audio CD, CD player, MD deck, tape deck and turntable, etc. MD deck Tape deck A A A A 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. • Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
4b: Connecting the video components Video input/output jacks to be connected 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. After hooking up all your components, proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 43). Component to be connected The image quality depends on the connecting jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.
Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition 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. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD, and linear PCM.
DVD player Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio/video signals A Getting Started Audio/video signals Blu-ray Disc Player, PS3™, hard disk recorder Audio/video signals A A To TV OPTICAL IN jacks B C A Audio/ video signals Audio signals TV monitor, projector, etc. A Audio/ video signals Projector, etc. A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
A Audio/video signals Camcorder A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver. Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver. Tips • Connect to at least one of the audio cords (B or C).
Notes on connecting cables Notes on HDMI connections • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the speaker output jacks, HDMI OUT jack and PRE OUT jacks. It is not output from any other audio jacks. • A video signal input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack.
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.
Connecting a satellite tuner, Set-top box Satellite tuner, Set-top box Audio signals A Video signals B C D A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied) Note Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 39GB Getting Started The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner, Set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cables.
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. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.
Getting Started To the VIDEO 2 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN jacks C Camcorder, video game C Audio/video cord (not supplied) Note Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Function for conversion of video signals This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. • Composite video signals can be output as HDMI video and component video signals. • Component video signals can be output as HDMI video and video signals.
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. • HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals. • The converted video signals are not output from the VIDEO OUT 1 jack.
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Getting Started Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop 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. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
Notes 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 • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals. • Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly.
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the main and the zone 2/zone 3 remote commanders. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. 7: Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen You can select the functions or change the settings of the receiver by using the GUI menu on the TV screen. Follow the procedure below to make the settings so that the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.
4 Press GUI MODE. After “GUI MODE ON” has appeared in the display window of the receiver, “GUI MODE” appears. 8: Setting the speakers Setting the speaker impedances Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the speakers you are using. AMP The receiver menu is displayed on the TV screen. V/v/b, Tip You can select the language to be used for messages on the GUI menu on the TV screen from English, Spanish, French and German. For details, see “ System settings” (page 128). To exit the menu Press MENU.
3 Getting Started Press V/v repeatedly to select “ Settings,” then press or b. The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen. To exit the menu Press MENU. Notes 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Speaker,” then press or b. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Impedance,” then press . 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select “4 Ω” or “8 Ω” depending on the speakers you are using, then press .
Selecting the front speakers You can select the front speakers you want to drive. SPEAKERS switch 9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration) 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 A The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals. B The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.
Optimizer microphone Note Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position. To use the receiver as a preamplifier 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. 2 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.
• The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases. –The multi-channel input is selected. –“2ch Analog Direct” is being used. • The measurement result is not utilized when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “ Settings,” then press or b. The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen. AMP 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Auto Calibration,” then press or b.
6 Getting Started Press V/v repeatedly and to un-check the items you do not want to measure, then press b. The confirmation screen, asking whether you are ready to start measurement, appears. Note 7 Press to select “Start.” The measurement starts in five seconds. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the TV screen. 8 Press to select “Next.” “Save auto calibration (auto speaker setup)?” appears.
Saving the measurement results To save the measurement results obtained in “Performing auto calibration” (page 49), proceed with the following steps. 1 Press B/b to select “Yes” in step 8 in “Performing auto calibration,” then press . The selecting screen of the calibration type appears. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the auto calibration type, then press . Parameter Explanation Full Flat Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat.
If a warning message or error code appears in step 8 of “Performing auto calibration” (page 49), check the problem of the error and perform auto calibration again. 1 Press B/b to select “Yes,” then press when “Error occurred during calibration, press to investigate.” appears on the screen. Confirm the details of the measurement results, then proceed with the appropriate remedy. 2 Press B/b to select “Retry,” then press . 3 Repeat steps 6 to 8 in “Performing auto calibration” (page 49).
Display Explanation Warning 44 Measurement has been completed. However the speakers are not placed in the proper position with respect to each other. See “1: Installing speakers” (page 22) and check the relative positions of the speakers. NO WARNING There is no warning information. ---------- No speakers are connected. Tip Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may vary.
You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote. To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI MODE” following the steps in “7: Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen” (page 45). Getting Started Guide to on-screen display operation 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu you want, then press or b to enter the menu mode.
To exit “GUI MODE” Press GUI MODE. “GUI MODE OFF” appears and you can operate the receiver using the menu in the display window of the receiver. Overview of the main menus Menu icon When you press OPTIONS, the option menus for the selected main menu are displayed. You can select a related function without reselecting the menu. 1 Selects the input source component connected to the receiver (page 58).
Getting Started 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the option menu item you want, then press . 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want, then press . To exit the menu Press MENU.
2 Press MENU. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. Playback Enjoying sound/images from the component connected to the receiver Refer to “Using Network Features” supplied with these operating instructions for details on playing back content on your home network. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “ Input,” then press or b. The menu item list appears on the TV screen. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you want, then press .
Selected input Components that can be used 5 Turn on the component and start playback. 6 Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume. The option menu appears. 3 To activate the muting function Press MUTING on the remote. To cancel, press MUTING on the remote again or press MASTER VOL + to raise the volume. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level.
• A/V Sync Input name and the delay set on the “A/ V Sync” menu for the input are displayed in a list. Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT is for enjoying sound/images from a portable audio source or computer by connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks” (page 29).
AMP Icon Component that is connected DMPORT A component other than one of the following is connected. iPod V/v/b, The iPod model recognized is connected. Walkman The Network Walkman recognized is connected. MENU Bluetooth The Bluetooth drive recognized is connected. Mobile Phone MASTER VOL 1 Press AMP. The Mobile Phone recognized is connected. 5 Select a track you want to play using the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. 6 Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume.
4 Operating the TDM-iP1/ iP50 using the GUI menu of the receiver Press V/v repeatedly to select the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you want to play, then press . The contents list appears. Make sure that “System GUI” is selected in step 4 in “Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT” (page 63). 5 Press V/v/B/b and to select track or content from the contents list. The following content lists are just examples.
3 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Shuffle,” “Repeat,” or “Audiobook Speed,” then press . DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list No Adapter The adapter is not connected. Press V/v repeatedly to select the mode you want to select from the following, then press . No Device There is no device connected to the adapter. No Audio No audio file was found. Loading The data is being read. No Item No item was found. Plays all the tracks in random order. • Off Deactivates the shuffle play mode.
• Adapter GUI This mode is for the TDM-iP1/iP50. The menu of the adapter will be displayed on the TV screen. • iPod This mode can be selected only when the TDM-iP1/iP50 is connected. To operate the TDM-iP1/iP50 using the adapter menu Make sure that “Adapter GUI” is selected in step 4 in “Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT” (page 63). For details on operating the adapter using the adapter GUI menu, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the adapter you are using.
Tuning into a station automatically (Auto Tuning) Tuning Listening to FM/AM radio 1 Press AMP. The receiver can be operated using the remote. 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 43). Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below. • FM band 100 kHz • AM band 10 kHz* * The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 66). SHIFT 2 Press MENU.
Tuning into a station directly (Direct Tuning) Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. 1 Changing the AM tuning scale You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz on the receiver. POWER Press AMP. TUNING MODE The receiver can be operated using the remote. 2 Press MENU. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 3 4 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “ FM” or “ AM,” then press or b. 1 Press V/v to select “Direct Tuning,” then press .
4 Presetting FM/AM 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. The station is stored as the selected preset number. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset another station. You can store stations as follows: • AM band: AM1 to AM30 • FM band: FM1 to FM30 Tuning AMP Press V/v to select a preset number, then press . Tuning to preset stations 1 Press AMP. The receiver can be operated using the remote. 2 Press MENU.
4 5 Press V/v/B/b and to select a character one by one to enter the name. Press V/v/B/b to select “Finish,” then press . The name you entered is registered. Listening to satellite radio You can listen to XM Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio by connecting a satellite tuner, not supplied, to the receiver. To cancel naming input Press V/v/B/b to select “Cancel,” then press .
XM Ready® Subscription ssssssss Note The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”, “S” or “F”. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. online at http://activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in Canada online at https://activate.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GETXMSR (1-877-438-9677). You will need a major credit card. XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup.
Connecting a satellite radio tuner SIRIUS jack Preparing to listen to a satellite radio XM jack AMP V/v/b, OPTIONS To connect to the XM jack MENU 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. Most XM customers place the antenna in a south-facing window with a clear view to the sky.
4 Press V/v to select “ALL,” then press or b. When the Preset Mode screen is displayed, change the tuning mode to “Category Mode,” then select “ALL.” Press OPTIONS, then press V/v repeatedly to select “Category Mode.” 6 While checking the quality of the reception, adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the best reception. To exit the menu Press MENU. Press V/v to select the channel 0, then press . 6 Check the XM Radio ID or Sirius ID on the TV screen and write it in the space provided here.
5 Selecting a channel of the satellite radio Press V/v repeatedly to select the category, then press . • ALL: You can select a channel from all the categories. • (category name): You can select a channel from one category. When the “Preset Mode” screen is displayed, press OPTIONS, then press V/ v repeatedly to select “Category Mode.” AMP 6 Press V/v to select the channel, then press . The selected channel is being received. The channel information is displayed on the TV screen.
7 Press . The selected channel is tune in. Presetting satellite radio channels You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels and 30 SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels. Tuning AMP V/v/b, OPTIONS MENU 1 Select a channel you want to preset using Category Mode (page 72) or Direct Tuning (page 72). 2 Press OPTIONS. The option menu appears. 3 Press V/v to select “Memory,” then press .
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the preset number 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. The selected channel is registered as the preset channel you selected in step 1. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset another channel. Restricting access to specific channels (Parental Lock) (SIRIUS only) You can restrict access to certain channels using your own lock code.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “ON,” then press . “Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears. 5 Enter your 4-digit lock code using the numeric buttons. numeric buttons. The channel is tuned in. To cancel the Parental Lock 1 Select a channel you want to unlock using Category Mode (page 72) or Direct Tuning (page 72). 2 Press OPTIONS. The option menu appears.
Message list SIRIUS Satellite Radio message list Message appears Explanation Antenna Error The antenna is not connected properly. Check the connection between the SiriusConnect Home tuner and the antenna. Acquiring Signal The receiving condition is not good. Remedies Try moving the antenna to another location. For details about the antenna location, see the instructions supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner. Call 888-539SIRI You have not subscribed for the selected — channel.
Message appears Explanation Remedies CH Unauthorized You selected an XM channel that is Consult the latest channel guide at blocked or cannot be received with your www.xmradio.com for the current list of channels. XM subscription package. For information on receiving this channel, visit www.xmradio.com or contact XM Satellite Radio at 1-800-967-2346. The XM Mini-Tuner is not receiving the XM satellite signal.
Enjoying Surround Sound Playing back with 2-channel sound You can switch the output sound to 2-channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using, the playback component connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver. 2CH/ A.DIRECT Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to select the 2-channel sound mode of the sound output you want. 2CH mode Effect 2ch Stereo The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the subwoofer.
Playing back with multi-channel surround 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. AMP Enjoying Surround Sound A.F.D. V/v/b, MENU Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the A.F.D. mode you want. A.F.D. mode Multi-channel audio after decoding Effect A.F.D. Auto (Detecting automatically) Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects.
Setting a multi-channel surround sound effect 1 2 Start playing a sound source you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc.). Press AMP. The receiver can be operated using the remote. 3 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “ Settings,” then press or b. The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Surround,” then press or b. 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Enhanced Sur Mode,” then press . Press MENU. The menu for surround sound effect appears.
Notes Enjoying Surround Sound • This function does not work when the multichannel input is selected. • This function does not work when DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz are being received. • This function does not work when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received.
Enjoying a surround effect for music You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into your home. MUSIC Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the surround effect you want for music. Sound field Effect D.Concert Hall A Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of a concert hall, which simulates a large sound stage produced by reflectivity. D.
To listen to music through headphones connected to the receiver Sound field Effect Headphone (2ch) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when “2ch Stereo” mode or A.F.D. mode is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. Headphone Theater DCS This mode is selected automatically when you use headphones when sound field is selected for movie/music.
Enjoying a surround effect for movies You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. MOVIE Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the surround effect you want for movies. Sound field Effect Cinema Studio EX A DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio.
Notes Enjoying Surround Sound • The sound fields for movies do not work when the multi-channel input is selected. • The sound fields for movies do not work when DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz are being received. • The sound fields for movies do not work when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received. • If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, the signal will be played back only at 48 kHz.
Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the components connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format Maximum number of channels Connection of the playback component and the receiver COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5.1ch a a 6.1ch a a 7.1ch × a 7.1ch × a 5.1ch a a 6.1ch a a 5.1ch a a 7.1ch × a 7.
Audio format DSD Maximum number of channels Connection of the playback component and the receiver COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5.1ch × a 7.1ch × a a) Multi channel Linear PCM a) 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 higher than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
Using Multi-zone Features What you can do with the Multi-zone function You can enjoy images and sounds from a component connected to the receiver in a zone (zone 2 or zone 3) other than the main zone. For example, you can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen to the CD in zone 2 or zone 3. When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you can operate both a component in the main zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 from zone 2 or zone 3.
Making a multi-zone connection 1:Zone 2 connections 1 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals of the receiver. Main zone Zone 2 STR-DA6400ES TV monitor IR REMOTE IN A B B RM-AAP026 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS 2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier.
2:Zone 3 connections Main room Zone 3 B B C IR REMOTE IN STR-DA6400ES A ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT RM-AAP026 A IR repeater (not supplied) B Speakers C Sony Amplifier/Receiver 90GB
Making a zone 2 configuration using ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ45 jack) ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ45 jack) is used only for custom installation by a qualified person. ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ45 jack) is a jack that sends a source video signal to the component video input for zone 2. For details, consult your dealer. Note This jack is not for an Ethernet LAN connection. ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ45 jack) connection The RJ45 pinouts use the T568B standard. Refer to the illustration below.
CAT5 cable Be sure to verify the CAT5 wiring connection is correct. Use Category 5e or Category 6 cable. RJ45 connector CAT5 cable RJ45 connector 92GB Wire color Pin No.
5 Press V/v to select “Speaker Pattern,” to select the pattern that has no surround back speakers. 6 7 Press RETURN/EXIT O. Setting the speakers in zone 2 When the speakers in zone 2 are connected to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals of the receiver (page 89), make the setting so that the sound selected in zone 2 is output from the speakers connected to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals. AMP 8 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Sur Back Assign,” then press .
3 Press the numeric button 2 for the Switching the zone setting of the remote The remote commanders are initially set to be used in zone 2. If you want to use them in zone 3, switch the zone setting of the remote. Main remote ?/1 RM SET UP SHIFT AMP ZONE 2, 3 ENT/ MEM Zone 2/Zone 3 remote RM SET UP ?/1 SHIFT 2, 3 ENTER On the main remote commander 1 Press ?/1 while pressing RM SET UP. The AMP and ZONE buttons flash. 2 Press ZONE.
Operating the receiver from another zone (ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations) The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3. When an IR repeater is not connected, use this receiver in the main zone. Operating the receiver from zone 2 1 Turn on the main receiver (this receiver). 2 In the case of illustration 1-2 (page 89), turn on the amplifier in zone 2. 3 Press ZONE. The remote switches to zone 2. ?/1 4 The zone function is activated.
Operating the receiver from zone 3 1 2 Turn on the main receiver (this receiver) and the amplifier in zone 3. Press ZONE. Listening to the same music in different zone (Party Mode) You can enjoy listening to the same music in different zone. The remote switches to zone 3. Change the zone setting of the remote to zone 3 in advance (page 94). 3 AMP Press ?/1. The zone function is activated. 4 Press one of the input buttons on the remote to select the source signals you want to output.
4 Press B to select “Start,” then press . The same sound of the input selected in main zone is output in the zone selected in party mode (page 121). To exit the party mode Select other input in zone 2 or zone 3. Refer to “Operating the receiver from another zone (ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations)” (page 95) for details of the operation of zone2 /zone 3.
Using Other Features We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync. Note Using “BRAVIA” Sync features What is “BRAVIA” Sync? “BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with a Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function.
Notes When your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function Turn the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and the connected component on individually. ?/1 AMP HDMI input buttons GUI MODE V/v/b, MENU 1 Perform the steps given in “When your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function” (page 98). 2 Press AMP. The receiver can be operated using the remote. 3 Press MENU. The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
7 Press V/v repeatedly to select “ON,” then press . The Control for HDMI function of the receiver is activated. 8 Press GUI MODE to exit the GUI menu. If the GUI menu is displayed, the Control for HDMI function of the playback components will not work properly. The receiver and TV are turned on simultaneously, and sound and image are output from the receiver and TV. Note • Connect your camcorder to the HDMI IN 6 jack.
Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off) When you turn the TV off by using the power button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically. You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn off the TV. Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals When you have two monitors connected to the HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B jacks, you can switch the output for these two monitors using the HDMI OUTPUT button.
1 Switching between digital and analog audio 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. AMP Input buttons Press the input button. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 3 Press AMP. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode. The selected audio input mode appears on the TV screen.
1 Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs (Input Assign) Press AMP. The receiver can be operated using the remote. 2 Press MENU. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 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.
Input name aa) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – aa) – – – – – – – – – – – – – BD Composite – – a – – – – – – – – – – – – DVD Composite – – – a – – – – – – – – – – – SAT Composite – – – – a – – – – – – – – – – Component1 a a aa) a a a a a a ab) ab) ab) ab) ab) ab) a ab) ab) ab) ab) ab) ab) a b) b) b) b) b) ab) Assignable Video1 video input Composite jacks Video2 Composite Component2 Component3 b) a a
Using the sleep timer When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP” lights up in the display window of the receiver. You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Tip AMP To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will be changed. Using Other Features SLEEP 1 2 Press AMP. Press SLEEP repeatedly.
Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels 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. AMP 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Audio,” then press or b. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Night Mode,” then press . 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select “On,” then press .
4 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. Start recording on the recording deck, then start playback on the playback component. Notes • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD OUT jacks. • The audio input signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output.
• Only digital input signals are output from the digital output jack (for recording). • HDMI sound cannot be recorded. Switching the command mode of the receiver and the remote You can switch the command mode (COMMAND MODE AV 1 or COMMAND MODE AV 2) of the receiver and the remote. Switch the command mode from the initial setting to the appropriate setting, if other Sony component is operated accidentally by the same remote, when you are operating the receiver using the remote supplied with the receiver.
Switching the command mode of the main remote commander RM SET UP SHIFT 1, 2 ?/1 AMP ZONE ENT/ MEM 1 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 (R) Front speaker (L) Press ?/1 while pressing RM SET UP. Hi Hi The AMP and ZONE buttons flash. Lo Lo Press AMP. The ZONE button goes off, the AMP button keeps flashing and the SHIFT button lights up.
3 Press V/v to select “ press Settings,” then or b. 4 Press V/v to select “Speaker,” then press or b. 5 Press V/v to select “Speaker Pattern,” then press . 6 Press V/v to select the appropriate speaker pattern so that there are no surround back speakers. 7 Press RETURN/EXIT O. 8 Press V/v to select “Sur Back Assign,” then press . 9 Press V/v to select “BI-AMP,” then press . The same signals output from the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals can be output from the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals.
Adjusting Settings Using the setting menu You can adjust the various settings for speakers, surround effects, multi zone, etc. using the setting menu. To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI MODE” by following the steps in “7: Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen” (page 45). 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “ Settings,” then press or b to enter the menu mode. The setting menu list appears on the TV screen.
To return to the previous screen Press RETURN/EXIT O. To exit the menu Press MENU. Setting menu list Menu icon Description Auto Calibration Sets the speaker level or distance and makes the measurement automatically (page 112). Speaker Sets the speaker position and impedance manually (page 114). Surround Adjusts the sound field (surround effect) you choose (page 118). EQ Adjusts the equalizer (bass/ treble sound) (page 119). Multi Zone Makes the settings for Multi Zone (page 120).
1 Press V/v repeatedly to select the “Seating Position” for which you want to set the speaker compensation type, then press . 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Calibration Type” you want, then press . • Full Flat Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. • Engineer Sets the frequency to match that of the Sony listening room standard. • Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speakers.
Speaker settings You can adjust each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the auto calibration is completed. Note The Speaker settings are only for the current “Seating Position.” Impedance You can set the speaker impedance. For details, see “8: Setting the speakers” (page 46). x4Ω x8Ω Center Mix You can set the analog downmix settings on or off. x OFF If there is a center speaker connected, this setting is set to “OFF” automatically.
Manual Setup You can adjust each speaker manually on the Manual Setup screen. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the auto calibration is completed. To adjust the speaker level You can adjust each speaker’s level (center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, subwoofer). 1 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the level, then press . 2 Press B/b repeatedly to select “Level:,” then press .
Tips • The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers. However, since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut it, if possible.
from adjacent speakers. Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern. 3 Press V/v to adjust “Level:,” then press . To output the source sound from adjacent speakers You can output the source sound from adjacent speakers so that you can adjust the balance between the speakers. 1 Press B/b to select “Phase Audio,” then press . The Phase Audio screen appears. 2 Press V/v to adjust the parameter, then 3 Press V/v to adjust “Level:,” then press .
Distance Unit (Distance unit) Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances. x meter The distance is displayed in meters. x feet Surround settings You can adjust the sound effect on the Sound Field Setup screen. Note The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary depending on the sound field. The distance is displayed in feet. Sound Field Setup You can select the surround sound field and adjust the effect level on the Sound Field Setup screen.
Enhanced Sur Mode You can select the decoding mode for the sound field. For details on the decoding modes available, see “Setting a multi-channel surround sound effect” (page 80). EQ settings You can use following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of front, center and surround back speakers. Bass Treble x PLII Performs Dolby Pro Logic II decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 5.1 channels.
Multi Zone settings You can make settings for the main zone, zone 2 or zone 3. Adjusting the volume for zone 2/zone 3 You can adjust the volume in the main zone. If “Sur Back Assign” is set to “ZONE2” in the Speaker settings menu, you can also adjust the volume of zone 2. Multi Zone Setup 1 Press V/v to select the zone for which Turning the power on or off for zone 2/zone 3 2 Press B/b to select “Volume,” then You can turn zone 2 or zone 3 operation on or off.
Press V/v to select the input, then press check the box. to x MAIN (for “Zone2” and “Zone3” only) Lets you link operation of trigger in zone 2 or zone 3 to the main receiver. Tips Party Setup Lets you select the zone which plays back the same music as the main zone when you press the PARTY button to start the party mode. You can make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.
Dual Mono (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during a digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. x MAIN/SUB Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker, and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously. x MAIN Sound of the main language will be output. x SUB Sound of the sub language will be output.
Video settings Makes settings for video. Resolution (Converting video signals) Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals. For details on video input/output conversion classified according to the Resolution menu settings, see Figure 1 on page 124. x AUTO x DIRECT Lets you output analog video input signals without conversion. x 480i/576i x 480p/576p x 720p Adjusting Settings x 1080i x 1080p Zone Resolution Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signal in zone 2.
Figure 1 “Resolution” menu setting Output from HDMI OUT jacks Input signals DIRECT AUTO (initial setting) 480i/576i 480p/576p 720p, 1080i 1080p MONITOR MONITOR VIDEO COMPONENT OUT jack VIDEO OUT jacks Component video – a – Composite video – – a zb) zb) Component video za) zb) zb) Component video zc) z z Composite video zc) z z Composite video Component video z z – Composite video z z a Component video z zd) – Composite video z zd) a Component video z a – Co
Figure 2 “Zone Resolution” menu setting Output from ZONE 2 ZONE 2 VIDEO COMPONENT OUT jack VIDEO OUT jacks Input signals ZONE 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (CAT5 RJ45) jack 480i/576i (initial setting) Component video z z z Composite video z z z 480p/576p Component video z – z Composite video z – z 720p, 1080i Component video z – z Composite video z – z z : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter. – : Video signals are not output.
x AMP HDMI settings Makes the required settings for components connected to the HDMI jacks. 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 Control for HDMI Lets you turn the function which controls components connected to the HDMI jack using an HDMI cable on or off. x OFF x ON Note When you set “Control for HDMI” to “ON,” “Audio Out” may be changed automatically.
Notes • It takes some time to output the sound after a playback operation is performed on the connected component (e.g., pressing the PLAY button, pressing the STOP button, pressing the PAUSE button) due to limitations of the H.A.T.S. system. The time lag depends on the sound source. This feature may be ineffective depending on the component and the sound source, even if you set it to ON. • The components connected to the HDMI jack must support the H.A.T.S. feature.
Quick Click settings Controls components connected to the receiver using the on-screen remote. Source Component System settings Customizes the settings of the receiver. Screen Saver Selects the source component that is to be operated. Lets you activate the screen saver function for the GUI menu on the TV connected to the receiver. x Preset Mode x OFF Customizes the remote to match the source components connected to your receiver. The screen saver function is disabled.
3 Operating without connecting to a TV Press MENU. The menu is displayed in the display window of the receiver. Example: When you select “Level Settings” You can operate the receiver using the display window of the receiver even if the TV is not connected to the receiver. AMP 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu, then press or b. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu item, then press . The parameter appears in brackets.
Menu list (in the display window) The following options are available in each menu. “xx…” in the table signifies the parameter for each item. Menu Item Parameter Initial setting COMPLETE [xxxxxxxxxx] RETRY, SAVE EXIT, WRN CHECK, PHASE INFO, DIST. INFO, LEVEL INFO, EXIT SAVE EXIT WARNING CODE [xxx:4x] FL, FR, C, SLA, SRA, SLB, SRB, SBL, SBR : 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 Auto Calibration AUTO CAL START? 54321 MEASURING: TONE MEASURING: T.S.P.
Menu Item Speaker Settings SP PATTERN [xxxxx] Parameter Initial setting 2/0 to 3/4.1 (16 patterns) 3/4.1 FRONT SP [xxxxx] SMALL, LARGE LARGE CENTER SP [xxxxx] SMALL, LARGE LARGE SURROUND SP [xxxxx] SMALL, LARGE LARGE BI-AMP [xxx] OFF, ON OFF ZONE2 SP [xxx] OFF, ON OFF 3’ 3” to 32’ 9” (1 inch step) 1.0 to 10.0 (m) (0.
Menu Item Sur Settings SOUND FIELD SELECT ? Sound Filed [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxx] AFD AUTO ENHANCED SUR SELECT? PLII, PLIIx, Neo:6 Cinema, Neo:6 [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Music, NEURAL-THX xxx] PLIIx EFFECT LEVEL [xxx%] 100% EQ Settings Tuner Settings Parameter 50, 80, 100, 150% Initial setting FRONT BASS [xxxdB] –10dB to +10dB (1 dB step) 0dB FRONT TREBLE [xxxdB] –10dB to +10dB (1 dB step) 0dB CENTER BASS [xxxdB] –10dB to +10dB (1 dB step) 0dB CENTER TREBLE [xxxdB] –10dB to +10dB (1 dB step) 0d
Menu Item Parameter Initial setting HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI [xxx] OFF, ON OFF System Settings AUDIO OUT [xxxxxx] TV+AMP, AMP AMP SW LEVEL [xxxdB] AUTO, +10dB, 0dB AUTO H.A.T.S. [xxx]* OFF, ON ON VIDEO DIRECT [xxx] OFF, ON OFF NAME IN ? [xxxxxxxx] PARTY SETUP [xxxxxxx] ZONE2/3, ZONE2, ZONE3 ZONE2/3 12V TRIG. MAIN [xxxxx] OFF, CTRL, ZONE, INPUT OFF 12V TRIG. ZONE2 [xxxxx] OFF, CTRL, ZONE, MAIN OFF 12V TRIG.
Using the Remote Operating each component using the remote You can control Sony or non-Sony components you are using with the remote supplied with the receiver. The remote is initially set to control Sony components. When you change the settings of the remote according to the components you are using, you can control non-Sony and other Sony components that the remote is initially unable control (page 137).
Table of buttons used to control each component (Main remote commander) Component TV VCR Button DVD Blu-ray HDD PSX Video CD Digital DSS Tape deck DAT CD DIGITAL player, Disc Recorder player, LD CATV A/B deck player, MEDIA DVD/VHS Player player terminal MD deck PORT combo device AV ?/1 z z z z z z z z z Numeric buttons z z z z z z z z z z TV INPUT, WIDE z -/-- z z z z z z z z z z z z ENT/MEM z z CLEAR z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
Table of buttons used to control each component (Zone 2/Zone 3 remote commander) Component TV VCR Button DVD Blu-ray HDD PSX Video CD Digital DSS Tape deck DAT CD DIGITAL player, Disc Recorder player, LD CATV A/B deck player, MEDIA DVD/VHS Player player terminal MD deck PORT combo device AV ?/1 z z z z z z z z z Numeric buttons z z z z z z z z z TV INPUT, WIDE, PICTURE, FAVORITES z -/-- z z z z z z z z z z ENTER z z z z z z z*1 z z z OPTIONS/TOOLS z z z z
2 Programming the remote You can customize the remote to match the components connected to your receiver. You can even program the remote to control nonSony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. 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. Main remote RM SET UP For example, if you are going to control a VCR connected to VIDEO 2 IN jack, press VIDEO 2.
The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component 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 model and year of the component, more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component. If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes, try using other codes.
To control a DVD/VIDEO COMBO (recorder) Maker SONY Code(s) 411 To control a HDD/DVD COMBO (recorder) Maker SONY Code(s) 401, 402, 403 To control a TV Maker SONY AIWA AKAI AOC CENTURION CORONADO CURTIS-MATHES DAYTRON DAEWOO FISHER FUNAI FUJITSU GOLDSTAR/LG GRUNDIG HITACHI MARANTZ MITSUBISHI/MGA NEC NORDMENDE NOKIA PANASONIC PHILIPS PHILCO PIONEER PORTLAND QUASAR SAMPO SABA SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SYLVANIA THOMSON TOSHIBA TELEFUNKEN TEKNIKA WARDS YORK ZENITH GE LOEWE Code(s) 503, 510, 527, 565, 567 503
Maker JVC MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI/MGA NEC PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA/PROSCAN SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP TELEFUNKEN TOSHIBA ZENITH Code(s) 726, 727, 728, 736 730, 731, 738 732, 733, 734, 735 736 729, 730, 737, 738, 739, 740 729, 730, 731 729 722, 729, 730, 731, 741, 747 742, 743, 744, 745 717, 720, 746 748, 749 751, 752 747, 756 754 * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead.
Performing several commands in sequence automatically Program the sequence of the operation RM SET UP (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. Input buttons Note When setting up Macro Play, replace the batteries with new ones. N, x, X, M, m, ., > 1 Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more than 1 second while pressing RM SET UP.
3 Press the buttons you want to program in the same sequence as you want the operation(s) to be performed. Press Operations to be programmed N, x, X, M, m, ., > Performs the operation of the button. The input Switches inputs. button for more than 1 second MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 Make a one second interval. When you want to make a longer interval, press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 repeatedly. The input button selected in step 2 flashes twice, then lights up again.
3 Setting remote commander codes that are not stored in the remote Press SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons (button 1 in the example) you want to store the new command. The input button you selected in step 2 lights up. (The RM SET UP button remains lit.) 4 Note Point the remote code receiver section of the remote toward the receiver/transmitter on the remote commander to be learned from. When setting up the receiver to learn the remote command modes, replace the batteries with new ones.
Using a command that has been learned When selecting a learned input, press the button used to learn that function. Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory AV ?/1 ?/1 To erase the learned code 1 Press THEATER while pressing RM SET UP. 2 Press the input button (VIDEO2 in the example) for which you want to clear the setting. The input button flashes. (The RM SET UP button remains lit.) 3 Press ?/1 for more than 1 second. The input button flashes twice, repeatedly.
Using On-screen Remote (Quick Click) Operating components or lighting connected to the receiver using the on screen remote (Quick Click) You can control components connected to the receiver, a projector, and the light control unit using the on-screen remote on the TV screen.
Note Preparing Quick Click It is necessary to connect the IR Blaster to use Quick Click. Connect the IR Blaster according to following instructions. Connecting the IR Blaster Do not remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet. After configuring the settings, remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster and fix it in place. Place the components and the IR Blaster as follows when you want to operate two components with the IR Blaster.
6 Using Quick Click You can control components connected to the receiver, a TV, projector, or lighting using the on-screen remote on the TV screen. Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the appropriated buttons on the on-screen remote to use the function listed in the table below, then press . Note You may not be able to operate some functions for the components you are using. AMP QUICK CLICK V/v/B/b, MENU 1 Press AMP. The receiver can be operated using the remote. Press MENU.
Table of buttons used to control each component (Quick Click) Refer to “Operating the components connected to the receiver” for details on the buttons of the onscreen remote.
Operating the components connected to the receiver You can control components connected to the receiver using the “Menu” and “10key” features of Quick Click. The following explanation provides examples of normal operation. The component may work differently, or may not work at all depending on the component. Menu tab Button Function E N, z Select to start playback or to record. x, X Select to stop or pause playback or recording. m/M Select to fast-forward or fastbackward. .
10 key tab Button Function A1 Select to turn components connected to the receiver on or off. B 10 key Select to – select track numbers of the CD player, DVD player, Bluray Disc Player, or MD deck. – select channel numbers of the TV, Satellite tuner or the VCR. C +10 (.) Select to – select track numbers over 10 of the CD player, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, or MD deck. – select channel numbers over 10 of the TV, Satellite tuner or the VCR.
Operating the TV, projector or lighting To operate the TV, select ( Common tab ) on Button Function H Menu Select to display the menu of the components connected to the receiver. I Ch+/Ch– Select Ch +/– to select the channel of the TV, satellite tuner, VCR, etc. J Exit Select to exit the menu. K Guide Select to display the program guide of a TV, satellite tuner, hard disk recorder, etc. L Input Select the input source of the components connected to the receiver.
Button Function Button Function D V/v/B/b, Select V/v/B/b to select menu items. Then press to enter the selection. F Toggle Select to switch the preset lighting pattern. G Raise E Menu Select to display the menu of components connected to the receiver. Select to turn up the brightness of all the lights at the same time. H On Select to turn on a single light. I All On Select to turn up all the lights to maximum brightness. J Macro Select to start a macro programmed with Quick Click.
Setting components that are operated by the onscreen remote 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you want, then press . 7 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Preset Mode,” then press . 8 Press V/v repeatedly to select the input (including a TV) for the component you want to set up, then press . 9 Press V/v repeatedly to select the maker name, then press . AMP 10 Press V/v repeatedly to select the code, then press . If you want to have a test, select “Play” on the TV screen.
EMERSON ESA FUJITSU GE GRADIENTE HITACHI ILO JANEIL JENSEN KLOSS KONKA LG MAGNAVOX MAXENT MEMOREX MINUTZ MOTOROLA NEC NORCENT OPTIMUS ORION PHILCO PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTRON QUASAR RCA RUNCO SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS SERIE DORADA SIGNATURE 2000 SPECTRICON SVA SYMPHONIC TANDY TECHWOOD TERA TRUTECH VIDECH VIKING VIZIO WESTINGHOUSE ZONDA 154GB EMPREX FISHER FUNAI GOLDSTAR HAIER HP INSIGNIA JC PENNEY JVC KLOSS NOVABEAM KTV LXI MARANTZ MEGATRON MGA MITSUBISHI NAD NOBLEX OLEVIA OPTONICA PANASONIC PHILIPS POLARO
BD/DVD player SONY AIWA BROKSONIC CLASSIC CYBER HOME DENON FUNAI GPX HITACHI ILO JVC KLH KRELL LITE-ON MARANTZ NORCENT TECHNOLOGY OPTOMA ORITRON PHILIPS RCA SANSUI SHARP SYLVANIA TEAC THOMSON YAMAHA ADVENT APEX CINEVISION COBY DAEWOO EMERSON GO VIDEO HARMAN/KARDON HUMAX INSIGNIA KENWOOD KOSS LG MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI ONKYO ORION PANASONIC PIONEER SAMSUNG SANYO SHINCO SYMPHONIC TERAPIN TOSHIBA ZENITH LD player HITACHI MAGNAVOX PHILIPS SANYO CD player SONY AIWA B&O DAEWOO EMERSON GOLDSTAR HITACHI JENSEN KENWO
Satellite tuner (box) SONY DIRECTV ECHOSTAR GENERAL INSTRUMENT HUGHES JVC MEMOREX PAYSAT PROSCAN SAMSUNG SYLVANIA UNIDEN CROSSDIGITAL DISH NETWORK GE HITACHI HUMAX MAGNAVOX PANASONIC PHILIPS RCA STAR SIGHT TOSHIBA USDIGITAL Performing several commands in sequence automatically with Quick Click (Macro Play) You can use the macro function easily with Quick Click.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Macro Setup,” then press . 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the macro number for which you want to program the sequence of operation(s), then press . 7 8 9 Press V/v repeatedly to select the step number you want to set, then press . Starting macro play 1 Press AMP. The AMP button lights up, and then turns off. 2 Press QUICK CLICK. The on-screen remote is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you want, then press b.
9 Press V/v/B/b to select “Finish,” then press . The name you entered is registered. To cancel naming input Press V/v/B/b to select “Cancel,” then press . Setting remote control codes that are not stored in Quick Click To erase a programmed macro 1 Press AMP. AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote. 2 Press MENU. The menu is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “ Settings,” then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Quick Click,” then press or b.
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you want, then press . 7 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Learn Mode,” then press . 8 Press V/v repeatedly to select the code number you want to store as the new command, then press . 9 Keep pressing the corresponding button on the remote of the component to be programmed while pointing the remote towards the receiver’s remote sensor until “Complete” is displayed on the TV screen.
Resetting the remote code for Quick Click 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you want, then press . 7 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Reset,” then press . The confirming message appears on the TV screen. AMP 8 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Yes,” then press . All the contents of the selected input (e.g., all the programmed data) are cleared. 9 Repeat steps 6 to 8 to clear all programmed data. Note The macro itself is not cleared.
x Crossover frequency Additional Information Glossary x Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing theater using three technologies: “Virtual Multi Dimensions,” “Screen Depth Matching,” and “Cinema Studio Reverberation.” “Virtual Multi Dimensions,” the virtual speaker technology, creates a virtual multisurround environment with actual speakers up to 7.
x Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.) x Dolby Pro Logic IIx This is Sony proprietary technology that allows low quality digital audio signals to be played back with high quality sound. Old recording or compressed audio often have noise on the waveform and out-of-frequency distortion, as well as harmonic distortion, in the audio frequency is generated. Therefore beat interference and ringing occur, and such phenomena degrade the sound quality. The D.L.L.
x DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality sound reproduction. x DTS-ES Format for 6.1 channels playback with surround back information. There are two modes, “Discrete 6.1” which records all channels independently, and “Matrix 6.1” which matrixes surround back channel into surround left and surround right channels. It is ideal for playback of motion picture soundtracks.
x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) Sound effects of low frequencies which are output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or DTS, etc. By adding a deep bass with a frequency between 20 to 120 Hz, audio becomes more powerful. x Neural THX Neural Surround™, THX® Technologies has been chosen as the official surround sound broadcast format for XM Satellite Radio’s “XM HD Surround” and other leading FM/HD radio stations in the USA and worldwide.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. • Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a television, VCR, or tape deck. (If the receiver is being used in combination with a television, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too close to that equipment, noise may result, and picture quality may suffer.
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. Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly.
• Make sure the center/surround speaker (s) is (are) set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE.” 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. There is no sound from the subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have turned on your speaker.
The image of the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT is corrupted. • Video input signals other than 480p component are not received when signals 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 from the component connected to the HDMI jack are not output to the TV, are distorted, or are interrupted. • Make sure that cables are correctly and securely connected to components.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 67). • Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears on the display. The system cannot receive satellite channels at all. • The receiving condition is not good. Move the antenna to the place where the condition is good.
Remote commander The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. • Make sure that the command modes of the receiver and the remote are the same. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote are different, you cannot operate the receiver with the remote (page 108). • Make sure you select the correct input on the remote.
Frequency response Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 120 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section RIAA equalization curve ± 0.5 dB MULTI CHANNEL INPUT, SA-CD/CD, TAPE, MD, TV, VIDEO 1/2, BD, DVD, SAT 10 Hz – 100 kHz ± 3 dB Inputs (Analog) PHONO Sensitivity: 2.
AM tuner section Supplied accessories Tuning scale 10 kHz step 9 kHz step Tuning range 530 – 1,710 kHz 531 – 1,710 kHz Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Antenna (aerial) Loop antenna (aerial) Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR/CR: 0.
Index Symbols U SIGNAL GND terminal 32 Numerics 2 channel 78 2ch Analog Direct 78 2ch Stereo Mode 78 4 Ω 47 5.1 channel 22 7.1 channel 22 8 Ω 47 A A.F.D. (mode) 79 A/V Sync 60, 121, 132 AC power cord 44 AM 65 Antenna Aiming 71 Audio 121 AUDIO OUT 133 Audio Out 126 Auto Calibration 48, 112, 130 Auto Tuning 65 B Bass 10, 119, 132 BI-AMP 114, 131 Bi-amplifier connection 109 Blu-ray Disc Player 35, 38, 58 C D D.
I Input 58 Input Assign 59, 103 INPUT MODE 102 iPod 62, 64 Preset stations 67 PROTECTOR 170 Q Quick Click 145 Quick Setup 50 L L.F.E.
V VCR 40 Video 61, 123 VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks 41 X XM 68 XM Radio 68 Z Zone 12V Trigger 120, 133 ZONE 2 114 Additional Information 175GB
