Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 1
3-289-137-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA3400ES ©2008 Sony Corporation
3-289-137-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA3400ES ©2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 2
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to rain or moisture. If this ... in a particular installation. Record the serial number in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For customers in the United States Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to Part 15 ...Install this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to radio communications. Model No Serial No This symbol is connected. -...
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to rain or moisture. If this ... in a particular installation. Record the serial number in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For customers in the United States Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to Part 15 ...Install this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to radio communications. Model No Serial No This symbol is connected. -...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 3
... corner of the front panel. • The instructions in particular, specifies that provides guidelines for model STR-DA3400ES. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • "Neural-THX"...SIRIUS" and the SIRIUS dog logo are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround...
... corner of the front panel. • The instructions in particular, specifies that provides guidelines for model STR-DA3400ES. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • "Neural-THX"...SIRIUS" and the SIRIUS dog logo are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 4
... Corporation, THX is a trademark of Sony Corporation. In this receiver is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. "M-crew Server" is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. These names are of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. All rights ... product is manufactured under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of Apple Inc., registered in this manual, ™ and...
... Corporation, THX is a trademark of Sony Corporation. In this receiver is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. "M-crew Server" is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. These names are of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. All rights ... product is manufactured under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of Apple Inc., registered in this manual, ™ and...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 5
... Connecting the audio components ....... 20 4b: Connecting the video components ....... 25 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 36 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote .... 37 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... for HDMI function ........87 Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play 88 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 89 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 89 continued 5US
... Connecting the audio components ....... 20 4b: Connecting the video components ....... 25 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 36 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote .... 37 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... for HDMI function ........87 Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play 88 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 89 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 89 continued 5US
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 6
... audio (INPUT MODE 94 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs 95 Changing the display window 98 Using the sleep timer 101 Recording using the receiver 102 Using multi-zone features 103 Using a bi-amplifier connection 107 Operating without connecting to the TV ..108 Using the Remote Operating each component using...
... audio (INPUT MODE 94 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs 95 Changing the display window 98 Using the sleep timer 101 Recording using the receiver 102 Using multi-zone features 103 Using a bi-amplifier connection 107 Operating without connecting to the TV ..108 Using the Remote Operating each component using...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 7
When you press POWER on the remote to - Status of reach from children. turn the receiver on (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights up in green). - continued 7US On/Standby Press ?/1 on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off ) (initial setting). When you remove the cover, keep it out of the POWER ...button Off The receiver is turned off (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights off . You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote. Press POWER to standby mode (the ON/STANDBY lamp lights up in red). set ...
When you press POWER on the remote to - Status of reach from children. turn the receiver on (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights up in green). - continued 7US On/Standby Press ?/1 on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off ) (initial setting). When you remove the cover, keep it out of the POWER ...button Off The receiver is turned off (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights off . You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote. Press POWER to standby mode (the ON/STANDBY lamp lights up in red). set ...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 8
...select zone 2 first, then turn INPUT SELECTOR to select information displayed on the display window. Each time you want, then turn the receiver on or off . MOVIE Press to a portable PORTABLE AV audio/video component IN jacks such as a camcorder or video game. N...headphones. 8US E Display window The current status of the selected component or a list of the receiver. G Digital Cinema Lights up when multi channel audio signals are decoded. D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. P PHONES jack Connects to adjust the level (page 112). MEMORY/ ...
...select zone 2 first, then turn INPUT SELECTOR to select information displayed on the display window. Each time you want, then turn the receiver on or off . MOVIE Press to a portable PORTABLE AV audio/video component IN jacks such as a camcorder or video game. N...headphones. 8US E Display window The current status of the selected component or a list of the receiver. G Digital Cinema Lights up when multi channel audio signals are decoded. D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. P PHONES jack Connects to adjust the level (page 112). MEMORY/ ...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 9
... from a TV or/and speakers connected to the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 76). continued 9US XM jack Connects to this receiver (page 19, 26). C RS-232C port Used for maintenance and service. HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connect to a DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, or a satellite...
... from a TV or/and speakers connected to the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 76). continued 9US XM jack Connects to this receiver (page 19, 26). C RS-232C port Used for maintenance and service. HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connect to a DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, or a satellite...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 10
...an external power amplifier (page 17). PRE OUT jacks Connect to the component in zone 2 (page 104). I DMPORT Connects to a TV (page 19). MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Connect to a tape deck or MD deck, etc. (page 19, 21, 24). E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks ... (page 104). You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 21). * You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 39). H VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks ...
...an external power amplifier (page 17). PRE OUT jacks Connect to the component in zone 2 (page 104). I DMPORT Connects to a TV (page 19). MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Connect to a tape deck or MD deck, etc. (page 19, 21, 24). E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks ... (page 104). You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 21). * You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 39). H VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks ...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 11
...remote is assigned to "OFF" (page 58). If ZONE 2 is selected, only the main receiver is turned on or off , press TV (Z), then press AV ?/1. The buttons are factory assigned to control non-Sony components following the steps in "Programming the remote" (page 122). Press one of the buttons ... continued 11US When you want to use the supplied RM-AAL017 Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to turn off all Sony components including an amplifier in standby mode, set it will turn off with this button. ...
...remote is assigned to "OFF" (page 58). If ZONE 2 is selected, only the main receiver is turned on or off , press TV (Z), then press AV ?/1. The buttons are factory assigned to control non-Sony components following the steps in "Programming the remote" (page 122). Press one of the buttons ... continued 11US When you want to use the supplied RM-AAL017 Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to turn off all Sony components including an amplifier in standby mode, set it will turn off with this button. ...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 12
...receiver, DVD player, Bluray disc player, etc. Press to select the category for satellite tuner (page 118). B·/·b Press to (number 5b)) - CATEGORY Press to display and select the items from the option menus of the satellite tuner, DVD player, etc. CATEGORY Press to select the channel entry mode of Sony.... to select the category MODEb) mode for +/- Press TV (Z), then press ENT/MEM to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digit of the Sony TV. F A.F.D. Press MENU to display the menu to select track number 10. - Then use V/v/B/b ...
...receiver, DVD player, Bluray disc player, etc. Press to select the category for satellite tuner (page 118). B·/·b Press to (number 5b)) - CATEGORY Press to display and select the items from the option menus of the satellite tuner, DVD player, etc. CATEGORY Press to select the channel entry mode of Sony.... to select the category MODEb) mode for +/- Press TV (Z), then press ENT/MEM to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digit of the Sony TV. F A.F.D. Press MENU to display the menu to select track number 10. - Then use V/v/B/b ...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 13
... same time. continued 13US TV VOL +/- to adjust the volume level of the VCR, DVD player, etc. U DISPLAY Press to select information displayed in this receiver automatically. Note This button will only function if your TV is intended to serve as references when operating the... receiver. Press to adjust the volume level of the VCR, satellite tuner, etc. S DISC SKIP Press to display TV's information on the TV screen. Press TV (Z), ...
... same time. continued 13US TV VOL +/- to adjust the volume level of the VCR, DVD player, etc. U DISPLAY Press to select information displayed in this receiver automatically. Note This button will only function if your TV is intended to serve as references when operating the... receiver. Press to adjust the volume level of the VCR, satellite tuner, etc. S DISC SKIP Press to display TV's information on the TV screen. Press TV (Z), ...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 14
...menu or exit the menu. M 2CH/ A.DIRECT Press to select sound field (page 116) or to switch the audio of the receiver with simple operations using this remote. Press to analog signal without any adjustment (page 116). Then press to adjust the volume level. N.... Press to enter the selection. SLEEP DISPLAY GUI MODE Name A ?/1 (on/ standby) B A.F.D. U/u H MASTER VOLUME +/- L DISPLAY Press to operate the receiver. Press to display the menu to select information displayed in the display window. Press the button again to display and select items from option menus...
...menu or exit the menu. M 2CH/ A.DIRECT Press to select sound field (page 116) or to switch the audio of the receiver with simple operations using this remote. Press to analog signal without any adjustment (page 116). Then press to adjust the volume level. N.... Press to enter the selection. SLEEP DISPLAY GUI MODE Name A ?/1 (on/ standby) B A.F.D. U/u H MASTER VOLUME +/- L DISPLAY Press to operate the receiver. Press to display the menu to select information displayed in the display window. Press the button again to display and select items from option menus...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 15
Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect 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). Example of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you to use...
Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect 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). Example of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you to use...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 19
Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). Audio signals Audio/Video signals TV Video signals AB C D E A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (...) E Video cord (not supplied) continued 19US Connect the audio and video cords according to a TV. You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. It is not necessary to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Before connecting cords, be sure to connect all the cords.
Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). Audio signals Audio/Video signals TV Video signals AB C D E A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (...) E Video cord (not supplied) continued 19US Connect the audio and video cords according to a TV. You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. It is not necessary to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Before connecting cords, be sure to connect all the cords.
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 20
Tips • The receiver has a video conversion function. Before connecting cords, be sure 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 With digital audio output With analog audio output only Tape ...jacks of the connection between either "Fixed" or "Variable". • The screen saver is activated when the GUI menu is output from the receiver. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cord. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they ...
Tips • The receiver has a video conversion function. Before connecting cords, be sure 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 With digital audio output With analog audio output only Tape ...jacks of the connection between either "Fixed" or "Variable". • The screen saver is activated when the GUI menu is output from the receiver. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cord. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they ...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 22
... input See "Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs" (page 95). 22US Refer to the operating instructions supplied with care when placing or moving the receiver. • To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, squeeze the sides of a Super Audio CD. Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a... 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 on this receiver. Notes on connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure to handle...
... input See "Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs" (page 95). 22US Refer to the operating instructions supplied with care when placing or moving the receiver. • To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, squeeze the sides of a Super Audio CD. Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a... 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 on this receiver. Notes on connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure to handle...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 23
... output jacks. The signals cannot be used 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. Getting Started Connecting components with multi channel output jacks, you can be recorded. 23US A DVD player, Blu-ray disc...
... output jacks. The signals cannot be used 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. Getting Started Connecting components with multi channel output jacks, you can be recorded. 23US A DVD player, Blu-ray disc...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB)
Page 25
... digital audio jacks are being output to "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 36). Digital Analog High quality image Note Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Video input... until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cord. See the illustration that follows. Select the connection according to this receiver. Unless the power is turned on the connecting jack.
... digital audio jacks are being output to "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 36). Digital Analog High quality image Note Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Video input... until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cord. See the illustration that follows. Select the connection according to this receiver. Unless the power is turned on the connecting jack.