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Printed in Malaysia 3-875-814-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA6400ES ©2008 Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia 3-875-814-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA6400ES ©2008 Sony Corporation
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...Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as required by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. iPod is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. About This Manual • The instructions in the U.S. STR-DA6400ES...the system itself. Check your computer. You can enjoy multi-channel surround sound. About the supplied manual STR-DA6400ES contains the following manuals. It explains also how to this receiver is provided by Neural Audio Corporation, THX is manufactured ...
...Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as required by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. iPod is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. About This Manual • The instructions in the U.S. STR-DA6400ES...the system itself. Check your computer. You can enjoy multi-channel surround sound. About the supplied manual STR-DA6400ES contains the following manuals. It explains also how to this receiver is provided by Neural Audio Corporation, THX is manufactured ...
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... back with multi-channel surround 79 Enjoying a surround effect for music ......... 82 Enjoying a surround effect for movies ....... 84 Using Multi-zone Features What you can do with the Multi-zone function 88 Making a multi-zone connection 89 Setting the speakers in zone 2 93 Switching the zone setting of the remote ... 94 Operating the receiver from another...
... back with multi-channel surround 79 Enjoying a surround effect for music ......... 82 Enjoying a surround effect for movies ....... 84 Using Multi-zone Features What you can do with the Multi-zone function 88 Making a multi-zone connection 89 Setting the speakers in zone 2 93 Switching the zone setting of the remote ... 94 Operating the receiver from another...
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Adjusting Settings 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 123 HDMI settings 126 Network Settings 127 Quick Click settings 128 System settings 128 Operating ...remote 143 Clearing all the contents of the remote's memory 144 Using On-screen Remote (Quick Click) Operating components or lighting connected to the receiver using the on screen remote (Quick Click 145 Preparing Quick Click 146 Using Quick Click 147 Setting components that are operated by the on-...
Adjusting Settings 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 123 HDMI settings 126 Network Settings 127 Quick Click settings 128 System settings 128 Operating ...remote 143 Clearing all the contents of the remote's memory 144 Using On-screen Remote (Quick Click) Operating components or lighting connected to the receiver using the on screen remote (Quick Click 145 Preparing Quick Click 146 Using Quick Click 147 Setting components that are operated by the on-...
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...press TUNING +/- E Display window The current status of the selected component or a list of the front speakers (page 48). MUSIC K MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up when multichannel audio signals are connected to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time. repeatedly to select.../ SELECT (qh) to select zone 2 or zone 3 first ("ZONE 2 INPUT" or "ZONE 3 INPUT" appears on the display), then turn the receiver on the display. L Remote sensor Receives signals from the component connected to select the input source. J 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select sound A.F.D.
...press TUNING +/- E Display window The current status of the selected component or a list of the front speakers (page 48). MUSIC K MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up when multichannel audio signals are connected to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time. repeatedly to select.../ SELECT (qh) to select zone 2 or zone 3 first ("ZONE 2 INPUT" or "ZONE 3 INPUT" appears on the display), then turn the receiver on the display. L Remote sensor Receives signals from the component connected to select the input source. J 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select sound A.F.D.
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...input when INPUT MODE is selected. ANALOG D EQ E HDMI A B No digital signal is selected. HDMI The receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack. MULTI IN The multi-channel input is being input. When INPUT MODE is set to "NO." Lights up . The boxes around the letters... vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). OPT Digital...
...input when INPUT MODE is selected. ANALOG D EQ E HDMI A B No digital signal is selected. HDMI The receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack. MULTI IN The multi-channel input is being input. When INPUT MODE is set to "NO." Lights up . The boxes around the letters... vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). OPT Digital...
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G RS-232C port Used for 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 31). MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Connect to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player with an analog audio jack for maintenance and service. Used for an Ethernet LAN ... the router when you want to watch the selected input image when you want to connect the receiver to your dealer. VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack Connect to use this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 45). 16GB Attention Do not use this jack, consult your...
G RS-232C port Used for 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 31). MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Connect to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player with an analog audio jack for maintenance and service. Used for an Ethernet LAN ... the router when you want to watch the selected input image when you want to connect the receiver to your dealer. VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack Connect to use this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 45). 16GB Attention Do not use this jack, consult your...
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...level of the DVD player on the TV screen. a)See the table on the model. • The above explanation is attached to the receiver. select channel numbers over 10 of the main screen and the PIP window. You can use V/v/B/b and to display the menus of all speakers at the.../DVD/ TOP MENU, MENU Press to perform a menu operations. MACRO1, MACRO2 Press AMP (4), then press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to skip a disc when using a multi-disc changer. Therefore, depending on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on page 135 for +/- select...
...level of the DVD player on the TV screen. a)See the table on the model. • The above explanation is attached to the receiver. select channel numbers over 10 of the main screen and the PIP window. You can use V/v/B/b and to display the menus of all speakers at the.../DVD/ TOP MENU, MENU Press to perform a menu operations. MACRO1, MACRO2 Press AMP (4), then press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to skip a disc when using a multi-disc changer. Therefore, depending on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on page 135 for +/- select...
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...table on page 136 for video components that you can use V/v/B/b and to perform a menu operations. J V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items for receiver, DVD player, TV, or Blu-ray Disc Player, etc. Then press to display the menu on the TV screen. K OPTIONS TOOLS Press to display ...component. Then use to select the input signal of all speakers in zone 2/ zone 3. X B·/·b Press to skip a disc when using a multi-disc changer. Y DISC SKIP Press to select an album. Z MASTER VOL +/- wj MUTING Press to restore the sound. Press the button again to ...
...table on page 136 for video components that you can use V/v/B/b and to perform a menu operations. J V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items for receiver, DVD player, TV, or Blu-ray Disc Player, etc. Then press to display the menu on the TV screen. K OPTIONS TOOLS Press to display ...component. Then use to select the input signal of all speakers in zone 2/ zone 3. X B·/·b Press to skip a disc when using a multi-disc changer. Y DISC SKIP Press to select an album. Z MASTER VOL +/- wj MUTING Press to restore the sound. Press the button again to ...
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... speakers This receiver allows 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.) Example of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one subwoofer). Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound...
... speakers This receiver allows 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.) Example of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one subwoofer). Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound...
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... To connect certain speakers to "8 Ω." If the auto standby function is output from both the SPEAKERS terminals and the PRE OUT jacks. See "Using Multi-zone Features" (page 88) for details on the level of the input signal to "ZONE2" in the Speaker settings menu to another amplifier, connect that...
... To connect certain speakers to "8 Ω." If the auto standby function is output from both the SPEAKERS terminals and the PRE OUT jacks. See "Using Multi-zone Features" (page 88) for details on the level of the input signal to "ZONE2" in the Speaker settings menu to another amplifier, connect that...
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4a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components to this receiver. After hooking up your components, proceed to "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 43). Component to be connected" below for the pages ...which describe how to be connected Super Audio CD player/ CD player With digital audio output With multi-channel audio output With analog audio output only MD player With digital audio output With analog audio output only Tape deck, Analog disc turntable Page...
4a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components to this receiver. After hooking up your components, proceed to "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 43). Component to be connected" below for the pages ...which describe how to be connected Super Audio CD player/ CD player With digital audio output With multi-channel audio output With analog audio output only MD player With digital audio output With analog audio output only Tape deck, Analog disc turntable Page...
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...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 the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks. When you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input See "Enjoying the sound... the Super Audio CD player. • Connect a player which can output DSD signals from other inputs (Input Assign)" (page 103). 30GB Refer to the receiver using an HDMI cable. • You cannot make digital recordings of a Super Audio CD. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight ...
...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 the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks. When you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input See "Enjoying the sound... the Super Audio CD player. • Connect a player which can output DSD signals from other inputs (Input Assign)" (page 103). 30GB Refer to the receiver using an HDMI cable. • You cannot make digital recordings of a Super Audio CD. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight ...
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... set to "BI-AMP" or "ZONE2" in the Speaker settings menu, the input to the SUR BACK jacks is equipped with multi-channel output jacks If your DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player or Super Audio CD player is invalid. • Audio input signals from... MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to any audio output jacks. The signals cannot be used to enjoy multi-channel sound. Alternatively, the multi-channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to connect an external multi-channel decoder.
... set to "BI-AMP" or "ZONE2" in the Speaker settings menu, the input to the SUR BACK jacks is equipped with multi-channel output jacks If your DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player or Super Audio CD player is invalid. • Audio input signals from... MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to any audio output jacks. The signals cannot be used to enjoy multi-channel sound. Alternatively, the multi-channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to connect an external multi-channel decoder.
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To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting You can watch the image of the camcorder easily with connecting your camcorder to the HDMI IN 6 jack (page 100). 36GB Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the receiver. A Audio/video signals Camcorder A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Tips • Connect to at least one of the audio cords (B or C). • You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the OPTICAL IN jack of the TV to the receiver.
To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting You can watch the image of the camcorder easily with connecting your camcorder to the HDMI IN 6 jack (page 100). 36GB Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the receiver. A Audio/video signals Camcorder A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Tips • Connect to at least one of the audio cords (B or C). • You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the OPTICAL IN jack of the TV to the receiver.
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...operating instructions of audio output signals from the HDMI OUT jack. Getting Started Notes on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are defined by the specified HDMI version. .../or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may not be suppressed by Sony) for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (an HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable) ... Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details. • You can enjoy DSD and multi-channel Linear PCM. If set to "AMP," the sound is not output from any other audio cords or ...
...operating instructions of audio output signals from the HDMI OUT jack. Getting Started Notes on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are defined by the specified HDMI version. .../or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may not be suppressed by Sony) for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (an HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable) ... Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details. • You can enjoy DSD and multi-channel Linear PCM. If set to "AMP," the sound is not output from any other audio cords or ...
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... with an OPTICAL jack, set "Input Assign" in the Input menu. 38GB D Video cord (not supplied) E Component video cord (not supplied) Notes • To output multi-channel digital audio, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player. Connect audio and video cords according to connect all...
... with an OPTICAL jack, set "Input Assign" in the Input menu. 38GB D Video cord (not supplied) E Component video cord (not supplied) Notes • To output multi-channel digital audio, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player. Connect audio and video cords according to connect all...
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... calibration function allows you position the optimizer microphone at your ears. b) The measurement result is not utilized when the multi-channel input is selected. To use the receiver as a preamplifier You can use the auto calibration function when you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, ...always played back at the same height as your seating position. The correction is invalid for the center speaker and subwoofer when the multi-channel input is selected. Orient the L end of higher than 96 kHz are using, the setup distance value may differ from the actual...
... calibration function allows you position the optimizer microphone at your ears. b) The measurement result is not utilized when the multi-channel input is selected. To use the receiver as a preamplifier You can use the auto calibration function when you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, ...always played back at the same height as your seating position. The correction is invalid for the center speaker and subwoofer when the multi-channel input is selected. Orient the L end of higher than 96 kHz are using, the setup distance value may differ from the actual...
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...list appears on the TV screen. The menu 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. AMP 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select "Auto Calibration," then press or ...b. V/v/B/b, MENU 1 Press AMP. • 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 displayed on the TV screen. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to...
...list appears on the TV screen. The menu 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. AMP 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select "Auto Calibration," then press or ...b. V/v/B/b, MENU 1 Press AMP. • 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 displayed on the TV screen. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to...
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...Tip The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is recommended that of the Sony listening room standard. Save the measurement results first, then try to select "... Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to one that matches that you follow the measurement results. The multi-channel input is not utilized in the following steps. 1 Press B/b to change the settings if you can ...frequency response measurement result is selected. - "2ch Analog Direct" is being received. The exit screen appears. 4 Press . Parameter Explanation Full Flat Makes the measurement of the room.
...Tip The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is recommended that of the Sony listening room standard. Save the measurement results first, then try to select "... Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to one that matches that you follow the measurement results. The multi-channel input is not utilized in the following steps. 1 Press B/b to change the settings if you can ...frequency response measurement result is selected. - "2ch Analog Direct" is being received. The exit screen appears. 4 Press . Parameter Explanation Full Flat Makes the measurement of the room.