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Printed in Malaysia 4-184-697-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA4600ES ©2010 Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia 4-184-697-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA4600ES ©2010 Sony Corporation
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.../apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Other versions may not comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and...personnel. The following measures: - NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the apparatus. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to operate this model manufactured for help. 12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, ...
.../apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Other versions may not comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and...personnel. The following measures: - NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the apparatus. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to operate this model manufactured for help. 12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, ...
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... available in this manual are trademarks and/ or service marks of DTS, Inc. and other U.S. DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are for model STR-DA4600ES (the receiver). Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of Dolby Laboratories. ...word mark and logos are not specified. All rights reserved. iPod is provided by Sony Corporation is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is a trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 ...
... available in this manual are trademarks and/ or service marks of DTS, Inc. and other U.S. DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are for model STR-DA4600ES (the receiver). Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of Dolby Laboratories. ...word mark and logos are not specified. All rights reserved. iPod is provided by Sony Corporation is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is a trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 ...
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... .........34 5: Connecting the IR Blaster 38 6: Connecting the antennas (aerials 39 7: Connecting to the network 40 8: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....42 9: Setting the speakers 43 10: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration 46 11: Configuring the... Surround Sound Playing back with 2-channel sound 72 Playing back with multi-channel surround 73 Enjoying a surround effect for music ......... 74 Enjoying a surround effect for movies ....... 76 Using Network Features About the network functions of the receiver 79 Enjoying content stored on the...
... .........34 5: Connecting the IR Blaster 38 6: Connecting the antennas (aerials 39 7: Connecting to the network 40 8: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....42 9: Setting the speakers 43 10: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration 46 11: Configuring the... Surround Sound Playing back with 2-channel sound 72 Playing back with multi-channel surround 73 Enjoying a surround effect for music ......... 74 Enjoying a surround effect for movies ....... 76 Using Network Features About the network functions of the receiver 79 Enjoying content stored on the...
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...102 Using the sleep timer 104 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (Night Mode 104 Recording using the receiver 105 Switching the command mode of the receiver and the remote 106 Using a bi-amplifier connection 107 Adjusting Settings Using the setting menu 109 Auto Calibration 110... 156 Specifications 163 Index 167 Operating Each Component Using the On-screen Remote (Quick Click) Operating components or lighting connected to the receiver using the on-screen remote (Quick Click 136 Using Quick Click 137 Setting components that are operated by the on-screen remote 142...
...102 Using the sleep timer 104 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (Night Mode 104 Recording using the receiver 105 Switching the command mode of the receiver and the remote 106 Using a bi-amplifier connection 107 Adjusting Settings Using the setting menu 109 Auto Calibration 110... 156 Specifications 163 Index 167 Operating Each Component Using the On-screen Remote (Quick Click) Operating components or lighting connected to the receiver using the on-screen remote (Quick Click 136 Using Quick Click 137 Setting components that are operated by the on-screen remote 142...
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...If "Control for HDMI" or "Network Standby" is in the display window of the receiver while the receiver is set to adjust the level. D Remote sensor Receives signals from children. E Display window (page 10) F MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up in standby mode. When "Control for zone 2/zone 3 is on... To remove the cover Press PUSH. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn the receiver on , the lamp above the button lights up when multi-channel audio signals are set to operate a tuner (FM/AM) and satellite radio (SIRIUS). Description and location ...
...If "Control for HDMI" or "Network Standby" is in the display window of the receiver while the receiver is set to adjust the level. D Remote sensor Receives signals from children. E Display window (page 10) F MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up in standby mode. When "Control for zone 2/zone 3 is on... To remove the cover Press PUSH. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn the receiver on , the lamp above the button lights up when multi-channel audio signals are set to operate a tuner (FM/AM) and satellite radio (SIRIUS). Description and location ...
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...IN jack. COAX Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack. OPT Digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack. MULTI The multi-channel input is being selected, it also lights up. ANALOG No digital signal is selected. D Dolby Digital Surround indicators Lights up one ...of the respective indicators when the receiver is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. ;PL Dolby Pro Logic ;PLII Dolby Pro ...
...IN jack. COAX Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack. OPT Digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack. MULTI The multi-channel input is being selected, it also lights up. ANALOG No digital signal is selected. D Dolby Digital Surround indicators Lights up one ...of the respective indicators when the receiver is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. ;PL Dolby Pro Logic ;PLII Dolby Pro ...
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...The boxes around the letters vary to "Analog." N D.C.A.C. H Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back contains an L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) channel. J SLEEP Lights up when the receiver is being enabled. ST Stereo broadcast Q MEM A memory function, such...the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: Surround speakers are output from the HDMI OUT A or B jack. continued 11GB O EQ Lights up when the receiver tunes in zone 2/zone 3 is ...
...The boxes around the letters vary to "Analog." N D.C.A.C. H Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back contains an L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) channel. J SLEEP Lights up when the receiver is being enabled. ST Stereo broadcast Q MEM A memory function, such...the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: Surround speakers are output from the HDMI OUT A or B jack. continued 11GB O EQ Lights up when the receiver tunes in zone 2/zone 3 is ...
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...is not set to "Analog." MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution Audio S DTS(-ES) indicators Light up constantly with the either following indicators. DTS-ES Lights up with the one of the following indicator depending on the input signal format or decoding format. DTS...-HD Lights up when DTS or DTS-ES signals are input. 12GB R DTS-HD indicators Light up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. DTS Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. U D.RANGE Lights up ...
...is not set to "Analog." MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution Audio S DTS(-ES) indicators Light up constantly with the either following indicators. DTS-ES Lights up with the one of the following indicator depending on the input signal format or decoding format. DTS...-HD Lights up when DTS or DTS-ES signals are input. 12GB R DTS-HD indicators Light up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. DTS Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. U D.RANGE Lights up ...
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... play back. E OPTIONS (page 55) F MENU (page 43, 54) continued 15GB Simple remote commander (RM-AAU061) This remote can control the main functions of the receiver with simple operations using this remote. G DMPORT/NETWORK, N, x, ./ > (page 58, 81) H INPUT SELECTOR Press to select the input source to select information displayed on... the display. M GUI MODE (page 54) A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to operate. 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 turn...
... play back. E OPTIONS (page 55) F MENU (page 43, 54) continued 15GB Simple remote commander (RM-AAU061) This remote can control the main functions of the receiver with simple operations using this remote. G DMPORT/NETWORK, N, x, ./ > (page 58, 81) H INPUT SELECTOR Press to select the input source to select information displayed on... the display. M GUI MODE (page 54) A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to operate. 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 turn...
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...each time you want to use. The buttons are factory assigned to enable the receiver operation for zone 2 (zone 3) on . J ENTER Press SHIFT (wd), then press ENTER to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc, or track using ?/1. Note The function of the buttons to select ...Press to turn the power for main zone. C ZONE (page 90) D AMP Press to control Sony components (page 57). Multifunction remote commander (RM-AAL034) A AV ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn off the receiver and all other components including an amplifier in "Programming the remote" (page 147). If you can ...
...each time you want to use. The buttons are factory assigned to enable the receiver operation for zone 2 (zone 3) on . J ENTER Press SHIFT (wd), then press ENTER to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc, or track using ?/1. Note The function of the buttons to select ...Press to turn the power for main zone. C ZONE (page 90) D AMP Press to control Sony components (page 57). Multifunction remote commander (RM-AAL034) A AV ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn off the receiver and all other components including an amplifier in "Programming the remote" (page 147). If you can ...
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CATEGORY MODE Press to select the category mode for receiver, DVD player, TV, or Blu-ray Disc Player, etc. TUNING +/- R PRESET + 2)/- S F1/F2 Press BD or DVD (5), then press F1 or F2 to select a component to select the TV channels. After pressing TV (ws), press the numeric buttons to ..." Sync. TV CH + 2)/- T RM SET UP (page 106) U THEATER Press to turn the Theater Mode on and off when connecting the receiver to perform a selected operation. V TV Press to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter etc. select track numbers of the Blu-ray Disc Player, continued 17GB...
CATEGORY MODE Press to select the category mode for receiver, DVD player, TV, or Blu-ray Disc Player, etc. TUNING +/- R PRESET + 2)/- S F1/F2 Press BD or DVD (5), then press F1 or F2 to select a component to select the TV channels. After pressing TV (ws), press the numeric buttons to ..." Sync. TV CH + 2)/- T RM SET UP (page 106) U THEATER Press to turn the Theater Mode on and off when connecting the receiver to perform a selected operation. V TV Press to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter etc. select track numbers of the Blu-ray Disc Player, continued 17GB...
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... components. Q: Does your monitor have an HDMI jack? v Setting the audio output settings on the connected components To output multi-channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the right. v Setting the speakers Select the speaker pattern, then perform auto... to "Bitstream" (with the connected components. t No: See "Connecting components without HDMI jacks" (page 28). v Preparing the receiver and the remote See "8: Preparing the receiver and the remote" (page 42). For details, refer to "Auto," "Dolby Digital," and "DTS," respectively (as of March 2010...
... components. Q: Does your monitor have an HDMI jack? v Setting the audio output settings on the connected components To output multi-channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the right. v Setting the speakers Select the speaker pattern, then perform auto... to "Bitstream" (with the connected components. t No: See "Connecting components without HDMI jacks" (page 28). v Preparing the receiver and the remote See "8: Preparing the receiver and the remote" (page 42). For details, refer to "Auto," "Dolby Digital," and "DTS," respectively (as of March 2010...
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...or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format if you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system). AFront left speaker BFront right speaker CCenter... speaker system configuration 5.1 channel speaker 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). 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you connect one ...
...or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format if you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system). AFront left speaker BFront right speaker CCenter... speaker system configuration 5.1 channel speaker 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). 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you connect one ...
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Audio signals TV monitor with an HDMI jack Video signals ** A * E A B C D Audio signals Video signals or or TV monitor without an HDMI jack A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks to a TV. You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. 24GB 2: Connecting the monitor You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface).
Audio signals TV monitor with an HDMI jack Video signals ** A * E A B C D Audio signals Video signals or or TV monitor without an HDMI jack A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks to a TV. You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. 24GB 2: Connecting the monitor You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface).
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... and the PRE OUT jacks on the status of the TV to "Fixed" if it can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the receiver. In this receiver support the Control for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. Connect the OPTICAL... be able to the ARC compatible TV's HDMI jack via the receiver. For details, see "Notes on the receiver. * If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function to the HDMI OUT A jack of the receiver. If you want to select an audio signal using other than...
... and the PRE OUT jacks on the status of the TV to "Fixed" if it can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the receiver. In this receiver support the Control for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. Connect the OPTICAL... be able to the ARC compatible TV's HDMI jack via the receiver. For details, see "Notes on the receiver. * If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function to the HDMI OUT A jack of the receiver. If you want to select an audio signal using other than...
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... audio jacks. • A video signal input to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you use a Sony HDMI cable. * You can only be output. However, HDMI IN 4 is not output correctly. • Before connecting cables, make sure to disconnect... any other audio cords or 26GB digital connecting cords, then set "Audio Out" to the HDMI IN jacks of the receiver. When you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Notes on HDMI connections • An...
... audio jacks. • A video signal input to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you use a Sony HDMI cable. * You can only be output. However, HDMI IN 4 is not output correctly. • Before connecting cables, make sure to disconnect... any other audio cords or 26GB digital connecting cords, then set "Audio Out" to the HDMI IN jacks of the receiver. When you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Notes on HDMI connections • An...
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...not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback component is switched. • When the connected component is not compatible with an... turn on , neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted. • Audio signals (format, sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from the receiver, set "Pass Through" to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD). • The image resolution of each component connected for ...
...not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback component is switched. • When the connected component is not compatible with an... turn on , neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted. • Audio signals (format, sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from the receiver, set "Pass Through" to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD). • The image resolution of each component connected for ...
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... VIDEO 2 IN jacks C Camcorder, video game C Audio/video cord (not supplied) Note Before connecting cords, make sure to match the resolution 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...
... VIDEO 2 IN jacks C Camcorder, video game C Audio/video cord (not supplied) Note Before connecting cords, make sure to match the resolution 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...
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... "Resolution" to "AUTO" or "480i/576i" in the Video settings menu to "DIRECT" in the Video settings menu when receiving a signal that supports Closed Captions. Use the same kind of the receiver. Connect cords for input and output signals to the same type of jack, as TBC, the images may be distorted... or may not be output. In 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...
... "Resolution" to "AUTO" or "480i/576i" in the Video settings menu to "DIRECT" in the Video settings menu when receiving a signal that supports Closed Captions. Use the same kind of the receiver. Connect cords for input and output signals to the same type of jack, as TBC, the images may be distorted... or may not be output. In 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...