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4-144-907-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA3500ES ©2009 Sony Corporation
4-144-907-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA3500ES ©2009 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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..., use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus and the speakers. 3US Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation.... harmful interference to the version of the following FCC statement applies only to radio communications. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord should be determined by turning the equipment off and on a...
..., use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus and the speakers. 3US Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation.... harmful interference to the version of the following FCC statement applies only to radio communications. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord should be determined by turning the equipment off and on a...
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...are for model STR-DA3500ES. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. "M-crew Server" is a trademark of their respective holders. On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System...the display window and on the supplied remote. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by looking at the lower right corner of Sony Corporation. Check your model number by the Bluetooth SIG...
...are for model STR-DA3500ES. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. "M-crew Server" is a trademark of their respective holders. On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System...the display window and on the supplied remote. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by looking at the lower right corner of Sony Corporation. Check your model number by the Bluetooth SIG...
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... 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 40 8: Setting the speakers 43 9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration... Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 88 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 88 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater Mode Sync 89 24p Auto Sound Sync 89 Using Multi-...
... 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 40 8: Setting the speakers 43 9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration... Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 88 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 88 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater Mode Sync 89 24p Auto Sound Sync 89 Using Multi-...
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... audio (INPUT MODE 101 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs 102 Changing the display window 105 Using the sleep timer 108 Recording using the receiver 109 Using a bi-amplifier connection 110 Operating without connecting to the TV 111 Using the Remote Operating each component using the multi function remote 122...
... audio (INPUT MODE 101 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs 102 Changing the display window 105 Using the sleep timer 108 Recording using the receiver 109 Using a bi-amplifier connection 110 Operating without connecting to the TV 111 Using the Remote Operating each component using the multi function remote 122...
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... Started Getting Started Description and location of reach from children. Status of the POWER button Off The receiver is turned off (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights off . turn the receiver on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off ) (initial setting). When you remove the cover, keep it out of ...parts Front panel To remove the cover Press PUSH. You cannot turn the receiver on the remote to standby mode (the ON/...
... Started Getting Started Description and location of reach from children. Status of the POWER button Off The receiver is turned off (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights off . turn the receiver on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off ) (initial setting). When you remove the cover, keep it out of ...parts Front panel To remove the cover Press PUSH. You cannot turn the receiver on the remote to standby mode (the ON/...
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... signals for zone 2 or zone 3, press ZONE SELECT (H) to select zone 2 or zone 3 first, then turn TONE +/- D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. G HD Digital Lights up when multi channel audio signals are decoded. Each time you want, then turn INPUT SELECTOR to select... any adjustment (page 119). lamp is selected (page 63). E Display window The current status of the selected component or a list of the receiver. J INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select the input source to headphones. P PHONES jack Connects to play back. MEMORY/ ENTER (FM/AM) and satellite...
... signals for zone 2 or zone 3, press ZONE SELECT (H) to select zone 2 or zone 3 first, then turn TONE +/- D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. G HD Digital Lights up when multi channel audio signals are decoded. Each time you want, then turn INPUT SELECTOR to select... any adjustment (page 119). lamp is selected (page 63). E Display window The current status of the selected component or a list of the receiver. J INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select the input source to headphones. P PHONES jack Connects to play back. MEMORY/ ENTER (FM/AM) and satellite...
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... from a TV or/and speakers connected to the jack supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page 36). B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA Connects to this receiver (page 19, 26). AM ANTENNA jack Connects to a DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, or a satellite tuner, etc. HDMI IN/ OUT*...AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 36). SIRIUS jack Connects to the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 75). C RS232C port Used for maintenance and service. XM jack Connects to a SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 75). The COAXIAL jack provides a better sound quality (page ...
... from a TV or/and speakers connected to the jack supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page 36). B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA Connects to this receiver (page 19, 26). AM ANTENNA jack Connects to a DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, or a satellite tuner, etc. HDMI IN/ OUT*...AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 36). SIRIUS jack Connects to the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 75). C RS232C port Used for maintenance and service. XM jack Connects to a SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 75). The COAXIAL jack provides a better sound quality (page ...
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PRE OUT jacks Connect to a tape deck or MD deck, etc. (page 19, 21, 24). I DMPORT Connects to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 21). * You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 40). E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) ...). F SPEAKERS section Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player with an analog audio jack for Sony equipment and other 12V TRIGGER compliant components, or the amplifier/receiver of other external components IR REMOTE Connect to an IR IN/OUT jacks repeater (page 91). MULTI CHANNEL INPUT...
PRE OUT jacks Connect to a tape deck or MD deck, etc. (page 19, 21, 24). I DMPORT Connects to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 21). * You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 40). E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) ...). F SPEAKERS section Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player with an analog audio jack for Sony equipment and other 12V TRIGGER compliant components, or the amplifier/receiver of other external components IR REMOTE Connect to an IR IN/OUT jacks repeater (page 91). MULTI CHANNEL INPUT...
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...the same time, it to standby mode. Press to turn off with this button. Press one of the input buttons, the receiver turns on or off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). You can use . Getting Started Remote commander You can program the remote to control non... buttons (TVb)) Function Press to turn off , press TV (Z), then press AV ?/1. Press to control Sony components (page 51). If zone 2 or zone 3 is selected, only the main receiver is assigned to select the component you press the input button (E). The buttons are factory assigned to switch ...
...the same time, it to standby mode. Press to turn off with this button. Press one of the input buttons, the receiver turns on or off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). You can use . Getting Started Remote commander You can program the remote to control non... buttons (TVb)) Function Press to turn off , press TV (Z), then press AV ?/1. Press to control Sony components (page 51). If zone 2 or zone 3 is selected, only the main receiver is assigned to select the component you press the input button (E). The buttons are factory assigned to switch ...
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.... - CLEAR Press SHIFT (Y), then press CLEAR to select the TV channels. F A.F.D. Press to select the channel entry mode of Sony TV. select the channel numbers of the satellite tuner, DVD player, etc. to select a station (page 119, 121). 12US Press...then press TOOLS/OPTIONS to select a sound field (page 119). L MENU HOME M m/M a) x a) X a) N a) b) ./> a) Press AMP (4), then press MENU to display the menu to select an album. B·/·b Press to operate the receiver. D.TUNING Press SHIFT (Y), then press D.TUNING to continuous playback, etc. return...
.... - CLEAR Press SHIFT (Y), then press CLEAR to select the TV channels. F A.F.D. Press to select the channel entry mode of Sony TV. select the channel numbers of the satellite tuner, DVD player, etc. to select a station (page 119, 121). 12US Press...then press TOOLS/OPTIONS to select a sound field (page 119). L MENU HOME M m/M a) x a) X a) N a) b) ./> a) Press AMP (4), then press MENU to display the menu to select an album. B·/·b Press to operate the receiver. D.TUNING Press SHIFT (Y), then press D.TUNING to continuous playback, etc. return...
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... menu while the menu or on the TV screen. U DISPLAY Press to turn off when connecting the receiver to display TV's information on and off the sound temporarily. wj THEATER Press to select information displayed in this section may operate differently than described. TV CH + b)/- Press...is intended to control each component. Press TV (Z), then press TV CH +/- Then, use to serve as references when operating the receiver. Refer to set up the remote. Name Function V INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected...
... menu while the menu or on the TV screen. U DISPLAY Press to turn off when connecting the receiver to display TV's information on and off the sound temporarily. wj THEATER Press to select information displayed in this section may operate differently than described. TV CH + b)/- Press...is intended to control each component. Press TV (Z), then press TV CH +/- Then, use to serve as references when operating the receiver. Refer to set up the remote. Name Function V INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected...
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...adapter (page 50). N Starts play . ./> Skips tracks. M 2CH/ A.DIRECT Press to select sound field (page 119) or to turn a receiver on or off. J DMPORT Press to operate the component connected to select the menu item. L DISPLAY Press to select a sound field (page 119...). Press to select information displayed in the display window. I MUTING Press to switch the audio of the receiver with simple operations using this remote. U/u H MASTER VOLUME +/- K RETURN/ EXIT O Press to return to enter the selection. N SLEEP ...
...adapter (page 50). N Starts play . ./> Skips tracks. M 2CH/ A.DIRECT Press to select sound field (page 119) or to turn a receiver on or off. J DMPORT Press to operate the component connected to select the menu item. L DISPLAY Press to select a sound field (page 119...). Press to select information displayed in the display window. I MUTING Press to switch the audio of the receiver with simple operations using this remote. U/u H MASTER VOLUME +/- K RETURN/ EXIT O Press to return to enter the selection. N SLEEP ...
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... channel system (7 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system). 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 a 5.1 ... (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSurround back speaker (left) GSurround back speaker (right) HSubwoofer continued 15US Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect one subwoofer).
... channel system (7 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system). 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 a 5.1 ... (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSurround back speaker (left) GSurround back speaker (right) HSubwoofer continued 15US Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect one subwoofer).
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You can watch the selected input image when you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Connect the audio and video cords according to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Before connecting cords, be sure to the jacks ... necessary to a TV. 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 (not supplied) Sony recommends that you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to connect all the cords. D Component video cord (not supplied) E Video cord (not supplied...
You can watch the selected input image when you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Connect the audio and video cords according to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Before connecting cords, be sure to the jacks ... necessary to a TV. 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 (not supplied) Sony recommends that you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to connect all the cords. D Component video cord (not supplied) E Video cord (not supplied...
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...of the TV to connect each component. Before you connect the audio output jack of the TV and the TV IN jacks of the receiver. Tips • The receiver has a video conversion function. Before connecting cords, be connected" below for 15 minutes. • All the digital audio jacks are ...video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 36). In this receiver. For details, see "Component to be sure to the receiver if you begin, see "Notes on converting video signals" (page 34). • The sound of the TV is output ...
...of the TV to connect each component. Before you connect the audio output jack of the TV and the TV IN jacks of the receiver. Tips • The receiver has a video conversion function. Before connecting cords, be connected" below for 15 minutes. • All the digital audio jacks are ...video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 36). In this receiver. For details, see "Component to be sure to the receiver if you begin, see "Notes on converting video signals" (page 34). • The sound of the TV is output ...
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..." (page 102). 22US 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 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. Notes on connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure to handle with the arrow mark facing towards...
..." (page 102). 22US 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 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. Notes on connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure to handle with the arrow mark facing towards...
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...-ray disc player, Super Audio CD player, etc. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound.
...-ray disc player, Super Audio CD player, etc. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound.
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... box DVD recorder, VCR Camcorder, video game, etc. After hooking up your components to this receiver. Tip All the digital audio jacks are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are compatible with 32 kHz, 44...
... box DVD recorder, VCR Camcorder, video game, etc. After hooking up your components to this receiver. Tip All the digital audio jacks are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are compatible with 32 kHz, 44...
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...Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color and x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) transmission, extended by HDMI ver1.3. • This receiver supports the Control for HDMI function. When you need a higher sound quality, connect your component to 8 channels can be up to ...the HDMI IN 3 (for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. Connecting components with this receiver. It is the abbreviated name for AUDIO) jack and select HDMI 3 as HDMI signals. For details, see ""BRAVIA" Sync features" (page 84). ...
...Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color and x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) transmission, extended by HDMI ver1.3. • This receiver supports the Control for HDMI function. When you need a higher sound quality, connect your component to 8 channels can be up to ...the HDMI IN 3 (for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. Connecting components with this receiver. It is the abbreviated name for AUDIO) jack and select HDMI 3 as HDMI signals. For details, see ""BRAVIA" Sync features" (page 84). ...