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3-289-204-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA2400ES ©2008 Sony Corporation
3-289-204-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA2400ES ©2008 Sony Corporation
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...the like. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call upon your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within ... with the instructions, may be determined by one or more of the following measures: - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point ...
...the like. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call upon your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within ... with the instructions, may be determined by one or more of the following measures: - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point ...
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... Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks of THX Ltd., which may be registered in this manual are for model STR-DA2400ES. "M-crew Server" is a registered trademark and the ...DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are owned by Sony Corporation is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. are trademarks...
... Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks of THX Ltd., which may be registered in this manual are for model STR-DA2400ES. "M-crew Server" is a registered trademark and the ...DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are owned by Sony Corporation is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. are trademarks...
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...4a: Connecting the audio components ........19 4b: Connecting the video components .......24 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 35 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....36 7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface 39 8: Setting the speakers 42 9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration 44 Playback... Control for HDMI function ....... 89 Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play 90 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 91 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 91 4US
...4a: Connecting the audio components ........19 4b: Connecting the video components .......24 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 35 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....36 7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface 39 8: Setting the speakers 42 9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration 44 Playback... Control for HDMI function ....... 89 Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play 90 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 91 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 91 4US
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... analog audio (INPUT MODE 97 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs 98 Changing the display 100 Using the sleep timer 104 Recording using the receiver 104 Using a bi-amplifier connection 105 Operating without connecting to the TV .. 106 Using the Remote Operating each component using the remote 118 Programming the...
... analog audio (INPUT MODE 97 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs 98 Changing the display 100 Using the sleep timer 104 Recording using the receiver 104 Using a bi-amplifier connection 105 Operating without connecting to the TV .. 106 Using the Remote Operating each component using the remote 118 Programming the...
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Press POWER to turn the receiver on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off. 6US When you remove the cover, keep it to turn the receiver on or set it out of reach from children. The ON/STANDBY lamp lights off (initial setting). You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote. When you press POWER on . x (On/Standby) Press ?/1 on the remote to the standby mode. Status of parts Front panel To remove the cover Press PUSH. Getting Started Description and location of the POWER button x (Off) The receiver is turned off .
Press POWER to turn the receiver on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off. 6US When you remove the cover, keep it to turn the receiver on or set it out of reach from children. The ON/STANDBY lamp lights off (initial setting). You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote. When you press POWER on . x (On/Standby) Press ?/1 on the remote to the standby mode. Status of parts Front panel To remove the cover Press PUSH. Getting Started Description and location of the POWER button x (Off) The receiver is turned off .
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... PORTABLE AV audio/video component IN jacks such as a camcorder or video game. G Display window The current status of the selected component or a list of the front, center and surround speakers. Q VIDEO 2 IN/ Connect to select bass or treble level, then turn the receiver on ... field (page 114, 115). S PHONES jack Connects to select the (OFF/A/B/A+B) speaker system (page 44). H Digital Cinema Lights up when multi channel audio signals are connected to adjust the level (page 108). K MASTER VOLUME Turn to play back. L INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select the input ...
... PORTABLE AV audio/video component IN jacks such as a camcorder or video game. G Display window The current status of the selected component or a list of the front, center and surround speakers. Q VIDEO 2 IN/ Connect to select bass or treble level, then turn the receiver on ... field (page 114, 115). S PHONES jack Connects to select the (OFF/A/B/A+B) speaker system (page 44). H Digital Cinema Lights up when multi channel audio signals are connected to adjust the level (page 108). K MASTER VOLUME Turn to play back. L INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select the input ...
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... IN/ OUT* jacks Connect to the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 78). B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA Connects to a SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 78). SIRIUS jack Connects to the FM jack wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 18, 26). The image is output to a TV or...
... IN/ OUT* jacks Connect to the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 78). B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA Connects to a SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 78). SIRIUS jack Connects to the FM jack wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 18, 26). The image is output to a TV or...
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...channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 22). E SPEAKERS section Connects to a Super Audio CD player, etc. PHONO CLEAR/>10 XM 2 VIDEO 2 5 SAT 8 SA-CD/ CD 0/10 MULTI IN SIRIUS 3 BD 6 TV 9 TUNER ENT/MEM DMPORT 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. You can also program the remote to control non-Sony audio/video components. You can operate this receiver... PB/CB, PR/ CR IN/OUT* jacks Connect to a VCR or a DVD player etc. (page 18, 29, 30, 31). HOME CATEGORY TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING DISC SKIP D.TUNING BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 TV INPUT WIDE continued 9US For details, see "Programming the...
...channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 22). E SPEAKERS section Connects to a Super Audio CD player, etc. PHONO CLEAR/>10 XM 2 VIDEO 2 5 SAT 8 SA-CD/ CD 0/10 MULTI IN SIRIUS 3 BD 6 TV 9 TUNER ENT/MEM DMPORT 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. You can also program the remote to control non-Sony audio/video components. You can operate this receiver... PB/CB, PR/ CR IN/OUT* jacks Connect to a VCR or a DVD player etc. (page 18, 29, 30, 31). HOME CATEGORY TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING DISC SKIP D.TUNING BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 TV INPUT WIDE continued 9US For details, see "Programming the...
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...DAT deck, or tape deck. To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time, it will turn the receiver on or (on/standby) set to "OFF". select channel numbers of the buttons to select the component you press ?/1 (B) at the...channel entry mode, either one of the VCR, satellite tuner, Blu- You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in standby mode. Name Function A AV ?/1 Press to turn the TV on or off, press TV (X) and then press AV ?/1. B ?/1 Press to preset stations. - preset/tune to turn off the receiver...
...DAT deck, or tape deck. To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time, it will turn the receiver on or (on/standby) set to "OFF". select channel numbers of the buttons to select the component you press ?/1 (B) at the...channel entry mode, either one of the VCR, satellite tuner, Blu- You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in standby mode. Name Function A AV ?/1 Press to turn the TV on or off, press TV (X) and then press AV ?/1. B ?/1 Press to preset stations. - preset/tune to turn off the receiver...
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...-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. (Also starts recording with components in the forward/ backward direction of Sony TV, press TV (X) and then press HOME/MENU. Press to - MOVIE MUSIC F SLEEP G NIGHT MODE H GUI MODE I , V/v/B/b J OPTIONS TOOLS Function Press SHIFT (W) and ...press >10 to activate the Night Mode function (page 66). select channel numbers of the CD player, VCD player, LD player, MD deck, tape deck, TV, VCR, or satellite tuner. - After pressing AMP (C), press HOME/MENU (K) for receiver, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, Satellite tuner and PSX. ...
...-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. (Also starts recording with components in the forward/ backward direction of Sony TV, press TV (X) and then press HOME/MENU. Press to - MOVIE MUSIC F SLEEP G NIGHT MODE H GUI MODE I , V/v/B/b J OPTIONS TOOLS Function Press SHIFT (W) and ...press >10 to activate the Night Mode function (page 66). select channel numbers of the CD player, VCD player, LD player, MD deck, tape deck, TV, VCR, or satellite tuner. - After pressing AMP (C), press HOME/MENU (K) for receiver, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, Satellite tuner and PSX. ...
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...the DISPLAY (T), OPTIONS TOOLS (J), HOME/MENU (K), RETURN/EXIT O (S), (I), and V/v/B/b (I) buttons to this receiver automatically. Y THEATER Press to enjoy optimal image suited for movies and to output the sound from option menus. Z RM SET UP Press to serve as references when operating the receiver. Use the tactile dots as... will only function if your TV is intended to set up the remote. For details, refer to operate the receiver. b)See the table on page 119 for Sony TVs only. After pressing GUI MODE (3), press V/v/B/b to select the menu items. Then press to control each component...
...the DISPLAY (T), OPTIONS TOOLS (J), HOME/MENU (K), RETURN/EXIT O (S), (I), and V/v/B/b (I) buttons to this receiver automatically. Y THEATER Press to enjoy optimal image suited for movies and to output the sound from option menus. Z RM SET UP Press to serve as references when operating the receiver. Use the tactile dots as... will only function if your TV is intended to set up the remote. For details, refer to operate the receiver. b)See the table on page 119 for Sony TVs only. After pressing GUI MODE (3), press V/v/B/b to select the menu items. Then press to control each component...
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...the speakers This receiver allows you to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 50). 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). J ...sleep timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. G DMPORT Press to operate component connected to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). I MASTER Press to operate the receiver. Name Function F MENU Press to display ...
...the speakers This receiver allows you to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 50). 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). J ...sleep timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. G DMPORT Press to operate component connected to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). I MASTER Press to operate the receiver. Name Function F MENU Press to display ...
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... of your components. It is not necessary to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. 18US 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). Connect audio and video cords according to a TV.
... of your components. It is not necessary to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. 18US 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). Connect audio and video cords according to a TV.
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... frequencies. 4a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components to this receiver. In this configuration, set the sound output jack of a playback component are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and ...96 kHz sampling frequencies. 19US Component to be connected Super Audio CD player, CD player With digital audio output With multi channel audio output With analog audio output only MD deck, Tape deck, With analog audio Analog disc turntable output only DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Page...
... frequencies. 4a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components to this receiver. In this configuration, set the sound output jack of a playback component are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and ...96 kHz sampling frequencies. 19US Component to be connected Super Audio CD player, CD player With digital audio output With multi channel audio output With analog audio output only MD deck, Tape deck, With analog audio Analog disc turntable output only DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Page...
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... • You cannot make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in place. If you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks (analog input jack) on the DMPORT jack. • Be sure to make digital recordings of the connector, since... of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on this receiver. Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player • When you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an ...
... • You cannot make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in place. If you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks (analog input jack) on the DMPORT jack. • Be sure to make digital recordings of the connector, since... of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on this receiver. Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player • When you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an ...
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... (not supplied) Note Audio signals input from MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to connect an external multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio...
... (not supplied) Note Audio signals input from MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to connect an external multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio...
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...to be connected" below for upconverting video signals. If the power supply of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Select the connection according to the jacks on the connecting jack. Before you begin, refer to "Component to be connected The image quality... depends on your components. After hooking up your components to this receiver. 4b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components, proceed to ...
...to be connected" below for upconverting video signals. If the power supply of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Select the connection according to the jacks on the connecting jack. Before you begin, refer to "Component to be connected The image quality... depends on your components. After hooking up your components to this receiver. 4b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components, proceed to ...
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Getting Started Connecting components with an HDMI connection. • Analog video signals input to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital ...format. It is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI ver1.3. • This receiver supports the Control for HDMI" (page 87). For details, see "Control for HDMI function. continued 25US Audio signals are not output from the speakers and...
Getting Started Connecting components with an HDMI connection. • Analog video signals input to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital ...format. It is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI ver1.3. • This receiver supports the Control for HDMI" (page 87). For details, see "Control for HDMI function. continued 25US Audio signals are not output from the speakers and...
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...video and audio of the player. • Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are not output from the HDMI OUT jack while the receiver menu is not output correctly. The video input cannot be output from the TV speaker. • DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not ...OUT jack. Getting Started 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 before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Notes on HDMI connections • Check the setup of the connected component if...
...video and audio of the player. • Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are not output from the HDMI OUT jack while the receiver menu is not output correctly. The video input cannot be output from the TV speaker. • DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not ...OUT jack. Getting Started 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 before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Notes on HDMI connections • Check the setup of the connected component if...