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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
Operating Instructions
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...for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as sunshine, fire or the like. Increase the ...separation between the equipment and receiver. - CAUTION You are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is connected. ...
...for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as sunshine, fire or the like. Increase the ...separation between the equipment and receiver. - CAUTION You are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is connected. ...
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... the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of Sony Corporation. These names are not specified. In this receiver is provided by Neural Audio Corporation, THX is a registered trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are for model STR-DA2400ES. XM Ready® is a trademark of use the controls...
... the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of Sony Corporation. These names are not specified. In this receiver is provided by Neural Audio Corporation, THX is a registered trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are for model STR-DA2400ES. XM Ready® is a trademark of use the controls...
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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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You cannot turn the receiver on. Press POWER to turn the receiver on the remote to the standby mode. x (On/Standby) Press ?/1 on using the remote. When you press POWER on or set it out of reach from children. The ON/STANDBY lamp lights off. When you remove the cover, keep it to turn the receiver on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off. 6US Getting Started Description and location of the POWER button x (Off) The receiver is turned off (initial setting). Status of parts Front panel To remove the cover Press PUSH.
You cannot turn the receiver on. Press POWER to turn the receiver on the remote to the standby mode. x (On/Standby) Press ?/1 on using the remote. When you press POWER on or set it out of reach from children. The ON/STANDBY lamp lights off. When you remove the cover, keep it to turn the receiver on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off. 6US Getting Started Description and location of the POWER button x (Off) The receiver is turned off (initial setting). Status of parts Front panel To remove the cover Press PUSH.
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... PORTABLE AV audio/video component IN jacks such as a camcorder or video game. H Digital Cinema Lights up in green when the receiver is set to standby mode. field (page 114, 115). Q VIDEO 2 IN/ Connect to adjust the level (page 108). ON/STANDBY lamp Lights up when multi channel audio ...mode (page 115-117). Adjusts the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of all speakers at the same time. F MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up in red when the receiver is turned on or off. C TUNING MODE Press to select the (OFF/A/B/A+B) speaker system (page 44). E Remote sensor...
... PORTABLE AV audio/video component IN jacks such as a camcorder or video game. H Digital Cinema Lights up in green when the receiver is set to standby mode. field (page 114, 115). Q VIDEO 2 IN/ Connect to adjust the level (page 108). ON/STANDBY lamp Lights up when multi channel audio ...mode (page 115-117). Adjusts the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of all speakers at the same time. F MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up in red when the receiver is turned on or off. C TUNING MODE Press to select the (OFF/A/B/A+B) speaker system (page 44). E Remote sensor...
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B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA Connects to the FM jack wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 35). SIRIUS jack Connects to the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 78). The COAXIAL jack provides a better sound quality (page 18, 20, 29, 30). AM ANTENNA jack Connects... DVD player, etc. C RS-232C port Used for maintenance and service. 8US XM jack Connects to a SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 78). HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connect to this receiver (page 18, 26). The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output ...
B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA Connects to the FM jack wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 35). SIRIUS jack Connects to the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 78). The COAXIAL jack provides a better sound quality (page 18, 20, 29, 30). AM ANTENNA jack Connects... DVD player, etc. C RS-232C port Used for maintenance and service. 8US XM jack Connects to a SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 78). HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connect to this receiver (page 18, 26). The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output ...
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...the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV (page 18). RM-AAP025 THEATER SHIFT TV AMP 1 VIDEO 1 4 DVD 7 MD/ TAPE -/-- VIDEO IN... 120). MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks PRE OUT jacks Connect to an external power amplifier. with an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page ...remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to control non-Sony audio/video components. ...Getting Started D AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks Connect to a VCR or a DVD player etc. (page 18, 29, 30, 31). HOME...
...the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV (page 18). RM-AAP025 THEATER SHIFT TV AMP 1 VIDEO 1 4 DVD 7 MD/ TAPE -/-- VIDEO IN... 120). MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks PRE OUT jacks Connect to an external power amplifier. with an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page ...remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to control non-Sony audio/video components. ...Getting Started D AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks Connect to a VCR or a DVD player etc. (page 18, 29, 30, 31). HOME...
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...to preset stations. - select track numbers of the input buttons, the receiver turns on page 120. enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons of the satellite tuner or ...receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). To turn off , press TV (X) and then press AV ?/1. C AMP D Input buttons Saving the power in "Programming the remote" on . The buttons are factory assigned to (number 5a)) - Name Function Numeric Press SHIFT (W) and then buttons press numeric buttons to control Sony components (page 50). select channel...
...to preset stations. - select track numbers of the input buttons, the receiver turns on page 120. enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons of the satellite tuner or ...receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). To turn off , press TV (X) and then press AV ?/1. C AMP D Input buttons Saving the power in "Programming the remote" on . The buttons are factory assigned to (number 5a)) - Name Function Numeric Press SHIFT (W) and then buttons press numeric buttons to control Sony components (page 50). select channel...
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...COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. (Also starts recording with components in the forward/ backward direction of Sony TV. select track numbers over 10 of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, ...deck, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/ VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. select channel numbers of the VCR, DAT deck, or tape deck. fast forward/rewind of the Digital CATV ... tape deck, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/ VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. After pressing AMP (C), press HOME/MENU (K) for receiver, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, Satellite tuner and PSX. Press to - Name >10 E 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. ...
...COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. (Also starts recording with components in the forward/ backward direction of Sony TV. select track numbers over 10 of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, ...deck, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/ VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. select channel numbers of the VCR, DAT deck, or tape deck. fast forward/rewind of the Digital CATV ... tape deck, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/ VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. After pressing AMP (C), press HOME/MENU (K) for receiver, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, Satellite tuner and PSX. Press to - Name >10 E 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. ...
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... the table on page 119 for Sony TVs only. RM-AAU039 This remote can only be possible or may not be used to operate the receiver. You can use to control each component. It also activate the DISPLAY (T), OPTIONS TOOLS (J), HOME/MENU (K), RETURN/EXIT O (S), ...(I), and V/v/B/b (I) buttons to perform menu operations for information on the component, the above explanation is compatible with Theater Mode. SLEEP DISPLAY...
... the table on page 119 for Sony TVs only. RM-AAU039 This remote can only be possible or may not be used to operate the receiver. You can use to control each component. It also activate the DISPLAY (T), OPTIONS TOOLS (J), HOME/MENU (K), RETURN/EXIT O (S), ...(I), and V/v/B/b (I) buttons to perform menu operations for information on the component, the above explanation is compatible with Theater Mode. SLEEP DISPLAY...
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... display window. M SLEEP Press to activate the sleep timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. L DISPLAY Press to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and 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...
... display window. M SLEEP Press to activate the sleep timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. L DISPLAY Press to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and 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...
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3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). Connect audio and video cords according to connect all the cables. Audio signals TV Video signals Audio/ Video signals A B C D E A Optical ... not necessary to the jacks of your components. Before connecting cords, make sure to a TV. 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 connect all the cables. Audio signals TV Video signals Audio/ Video signals A B C D E A Optical ... not necessary to the jacks of your components. Before connecting cords, make sure to a TV. You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. 18US
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...The sound of the TV is output from the receiver. For details, see "Notes on , neither video nor audio signals will be distorted. 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...4a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components to this receiver. Tips • The receiver has a video conversion function. Tip All the digital audio jacks are being output to "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page ...
...The sound of the TV is output from the receiver. For details, see "Notes on , neither video nor audio signals will be distorted. 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...4a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components to this receiver. Tips • The receiver has a video conversion function. Tip All the digital audio jacks are being output to "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page ...
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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 connect several ...8226; When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is fragile, be sure to handle 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...As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on this receiver.
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 connect several ...8226; When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is fragile, be sure to handle 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...As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on this receiver.
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...audio cord (not supplied) Note Audio signals input from MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to enjoy multi channel sound. The signals cannot be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player ...is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can be recorded. 22US Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to...
...audio cord (not supplied) Note Audio signals input from MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to enjoy multi channel sound. The signals cannot be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player ...is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can be recorded. 22US Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to...
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...VCR Camcorder, video game, etc. If the power supply of a playback component are being output to turn on your components. Converting video signals This receiver is equipped with a function for the pages which describe how to connect each component. Component to be connected" below for upconverting video signals. For .... 24US 4b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components to this receiver. Page 18 25 28 29 30 31 31 Video input/output jacks to be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. • Be ...
...VCR Camcorder, video game, etc. If the power supply of a playback component are being output to turn on your components. Converting video signals This receiver is equipped with a function for the pages which describe how to connect each component. Component to be connected" below for upconverting video signals. For .... 24US 4b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components to this receiver. Page 18 25 28 29 30 31 31 Video input/output jacks to be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. • Be ...
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... supports Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. • This receiver can receive Multi Linear PCM (up -converted as HDMI signals. 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 converted. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color and xvYCC...
... supports Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. • This receiver can receive Multi Linear PCM (up -converted as HDMI signals. 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 converted. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color and xvYCC...
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...Dolby TrueHD). • The image resolution of playback component may need certain settings be made by Sony) for details. 27US In this case, check the specification of the connected component. • You can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. For example, components that support HDMI, ver. 1.3a, may not be output... audio and video signals of HDMI input are not output from the HDMI OUT jack while the receiver menu is not compatible with the HDMI logo (made before you cannot play back multi channel audio source, set "Input Assign" in the HDMI settings menu (page 57). The video input...
...Dolby TrueHD). • The image resolution of playback component may need certain settings be made by Sony) for details. 27US In this case, check the specification of the connected component. • You can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. For example, components that support HDMI, ver. 1.3a, may not be output... audio and video signals of HDMI input are not output from the HDMI OUT jack while the receiver menu is not compatible with the HDMI logo (made before you cannot play back multi channel audio source, set "Input Assign" in the HDMI settings menu (page 57). The video input...
