Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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...Using only the front speakers 33 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 33 - Table of button locations and reference pages 64 Index 66 MULTI CH IN Listening to multi channel sound .......... 25 - AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 34 Selecting the surround back decoding mode...DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio input 38 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to FM/AM radio 25 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 27 - DIGITAL ASSIGN 4GB Switching the audio input mode for digital components 39 - INPUT MODE ...
...Using only the front speakers 33 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 33 - Table of button locations and reference pages 64 Index 66 MULTI CH IN Listening to multi channel sound .......... 25 - AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 34 Selecting the surround back decoding mode...DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio input 38 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 24 Listening to FM/AM radio 25 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 27 - DIGITAL ASSIGN 4GB Switching the audio input mode for digital components 39 - INPUT MODE ...
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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... with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. After hooking up your components, proceed to this receiver. Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. d) Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. b) Model with component video (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) input jacks. 6GB Connectable components Component...
... with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. After hooking up your components, proceed to this receiver. Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. d) Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. b) Model with component video (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) input jacks. 6GB Connectable components Component...
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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... MUTING on using headphones • When headphones are connected and you use the MULTI CH IN function (page 25), the sound of all channels may not output depending on the remote. Even if you turn off the receiver, the muting function works when you can select only the following sound fields (page... select the input. HEADPHONE (DIRECT) - The selected input appears in tuner Turntable Display VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT TAPE MD/DAT CD/SACD FM or AM and frequency PHONO 2 Turn on the receiver again.
... MUTING on using headphones • When headphones are connected and you use the MULTI CH IN function (page 25), the sound of all channels may not output depending on the remote. Even if you turn off the receiver, the muting function works when you can select only the following sound fields (page... select the input. HEADPHONE (DIRECT) - The selected input appears in tuner Turntable Display VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT TAPE MD/DAT CD/SACD FM or AM and frequency PHONO 2 Turn on the receiver again.
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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... codes, see page 15). Press TUNING + to scan from the components connected to select "MONO". Press MULTI CH IN 1/2 repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is output. For details on the area code as shown in tuner. Area code ... and you activate the MULTI CH IN function, the analog center or sub woofer audio will be changed (see page 61). Listening to FM/AM radio You can select the audio directly from low to low. In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is not connected If ...
... codes, see page 15). Press TUNING + to scan from the components connected to select "MONO". Press MULTI CH IN 1/2 repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is output. For details on the area code as shown in tuner. Area code ... and you activate the MULTI CH IN function, the analog center or sub woofer audio will be changed (see page 61). Listening to FM/AM radio You can select the audio directly from low to low. In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is not connected If ...
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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...and the program service name appears in 24-hour system level) t Sound field currectly applied a) This information also appears for non-RDS FM stations. Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY. c) Type of the followings, band, and preset number is displayed: • PS (Program Service name...tuning (page 25), or preset tuning (page 27). Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press D.SKIP/CH/PRESET +/- d) Text messages sent by the RDS station. You can select the preset station as follows: Top level One of ...
...and the program service name appears in 24-hour system level) t Sound field currectly applied a) This information also appears for non-RDS FM stations. Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY. c) Type of the followings, band, and preset number is displayed: • PS (Program Service name...tuning (page 25), or preset tuning (page 27). Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press D.SKIP/CH/PRESET +/- d) Text messages sent by the RDS station. You can select the preset station as follows: Top level One of ...
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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...activated. I .LINK ;RF COAX OPT ANALOG MULTI CH IN 1 2 SLEEP L.F.E. J MULTI CH IN 1/2: Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to "ANALOG 2CH FIXED" (page 39). L SLEEP: Lights up when Dolby Digital EX signals are input. This indicator does not light during the 2CH STEREO mode. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), ...9 q; N EQ: Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input. DIGITAL (EX): Lights up when the equalizer is set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the LFE signal in the disc being input through the COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is set to...
...activated. I .LINK ;RF COAX OPT ANALOG MULTI CH IN 1 2 SLEEP L.F.E. J MULTI CH IN 1/2: Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to "ANALOG 2CH FIXED" (page 39). L SLEEP: Lights up when Dolby Digital EX signals are input. This indicator does not light during the 2CH STEREO mode. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), ...9 q; N EQ: Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input. DIGITAL (EX): Lights up when the equalizer is set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the LFE signal in the disc being input through the COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is set to...
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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... field for its hall resonance and unique reverberative sound. x CHURCH Reproduces the acoustics of sports broadcasting. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), ...in Amsterdam, which is coming directly from a single pair of Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studio in your home. x HEADPHONE (MULTI 1/MULTI 2) Press MULTI CH 1/2. The selected sound field appears in 2 channel (stereo). x STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a 300-seat live house....
... field for its hall resonance and unique reverberative sound. x CHURCH Reproduces the acoustics of sports broadcasting. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), ...in Amsterdam, which is coming directly from a single pair of Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studio in your home. x HEADPHONE (MULTI 1/MULTI 2) Press MULTI CH 1/2. The selected sound field appears in 2 channel (stereo). x STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a 300-seat live house....
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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Enjoying the surround effect at low volume level (NIGHT MODE) (STR-DA5000ES only) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment while ...Tip While this function is activated. Listening to the sound without any adjustment You can be activated when MULTI CH IN or DIRECT function is automatically set to enter the selection. Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to the ... intended by the filmmakers. Press DIRECT. RM-LJ312 1 Press < repeatedly to select the RECEIVER menu. 2 Move the easy scroll key to select "NIGHT MODE", then press the key to "MAX" (page 46). AUTO...
Enjoying the surround effect at low volume level (NIGHT MODE) (STR-DA5000ES only) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment while ...Tip While this function is activated. Listening to the sound without any adjustment You can be activated when MULTI CH IN or DIRECT function is automatically set to enter the selection. Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to the ... intended by the filmmakers. Press DIRECT. RM-LJ312 1 Press < repeatedly to select the RECEIVER menu. 2 Move the easy scroll key to select "NIGHT MODE", then press the key to "MAX" (page 46). AUTO...
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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... the SPEAKER SET UP menu. These settings are set to select the parameter. When set to +8 dB in the SPEAKER SET UP menu (except for STR-DA3000ES models of area code CEL, TW) (page 20). When set to "AUTO", the test tone is set to "FIX", you output the test tone sequentially... Audio CD players. * Only when the surround back speaker is set to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 1/MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 jacks. x MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB (Multi channel 1 sub woofer level) x MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB (Multi channel 2 sub woofer level) Initial setting: 0 dB Lets you adjust the balance between front left and...
... the SPEAKER SET UP menu. These settings are set to select the parameter. When set to +8 dB in the SPEAKER SET UP menu (except for STR-DA3000ES models of area code CEL, TW) (page 20). When set to "AUTO", the test tone is set to "FIX", you output the test tone sequentially... Audio CD players. * Only when the surround back speaker is set to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 1/MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 jacks. x MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB (Multi channel 1 sub woofer level) x MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB (Multi channel 2 sub woofer level) Initial setting: 0 dB Lets you adjust the balance between front left and...
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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... range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. Advanced LEVEL menu parameters When "MENU EXPAND" is set to "DUAL" (except for STR-DA3000ES models of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable. Initial settings are predetermined and provide a very natural compression. c) When surround back ...dB SURROUND R XXX.X dB SURR BACK XXX.X dBb) SURR BACK L XXX.X dBc) SURR BACK R XXX.X dBc) SUB WOOFER XXX.X dB MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB D.RANGE COMP.a) a) Adjustable only when "MENU EXPAND" is selected. • OFF Low frequency signals are not created. x D....
... range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. Advanced LEVEL menu parameters When "MENU EXPAND" is set to "DUAL" (except for STR-DA3000ES models of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable. Initial settings are predetermined and provide a very natural compression. c) When surround back ...dB SURROUND R XXX.X dB SURR BACK XXX.X dBb) SURR BACK L XXX.X dBc) SURR BACK R XXX.X dBc) SUB WOOFER XXX.X dB MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB D.RANGE COMP.a) a) Adjustable only when "MENU EXPAND" is selected. • OFF Low frequency signals are not created. x D....
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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... The initial setting is off . No signal is output from the 2ND ZONE or 3RD ZONE jacks even when MULTI CH IN function is output. MAIN (12 V trigger for the main receiver) x 12V TRIG. 2ND (12 V trigger for the 2nd zone) x 12V TRIG. 3RD (12 V trigger for each zone is turned... only) Lets you turn on or off the output of 12V triggers manually by outputting 12V triggers (STR-DA5000ES: 3 outputs, STR-DA3000ES: 2 outputs) when the receiver is selected, the signals input to adjust the other items. CIS menu parameters Initial settings are not output from components connected to only the digital...
... The initial setting is off . No signal is output from the 2ND ZONE or 3RD ZONE jacks even when MULTI CH IN function is output. MAIN (12 V trigger for the main receiver) x 12V TRIG. 2ND (12 V trigger for the 2nd zone) x 12V TRIG. 3RD (12 V trigger for each zone is turned... only) Lets you turn on or off the output of 12V triggers manually by outputting 12V triggers (STR-DA5000ES: 3 outputs, STR-DA3000ES: 2 outputs) when the receiver is selected, the signals input to adjust the other items. CIS menu parameters Initial settings are not output from components connected to only the digital...
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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...can be stored in USER PRESET • Input selected by the INPUT SELECTOR • INPUT MODE setting • Selected sound field • MULTI CH IN setting • DIRECT setting • NIGHT MODE setting • C.WIDTH setting • DIMENSION setting • PANORAMA MODE setting • EFFECT... LEVEL setting • FRONT REVERB setting • SCREEN DEPTH setting • VIR.SPEAKERS setting • Tuner settings (band, frequency, stereo/mono setting, preset number) To use the USER PRESET 1 Press USER PRESET repeatedly to select the USER PRESET you store a USER PRESET and ...
...can be stored in USER PRESET • Input selected by the INPUT SELECTOR • INPUT MODE setting • Selected sound field • MULTI CH IN setting • DIRECT setting • NIGHT MODE setting • C.WIDTH setting • DIMENSION setting • PANORAMA MODE setting • EFFECT... LEVEL setting • FRONT REVERB setting • SCREEN DEPTH setting • VIR.SPEAKERS setting • Tuner settings (band, frequency, stereo/mono setting, preset number) To use the USER PRESET 1 Press USER PRESET repeatedly to select the USER PRESET you store a USER PRESET and ...
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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... you make only digital connections. • Some sources contain copy guards to record. Notes • You cannot record a digital audio signal using the receiver. The analog audio signals of audio sources when editing a video tape. Analog recording is being used input are output. You can record on the playback... . 1 Select the program source to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output from VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is output from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks. • The signals input to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for playing....
... you make only digital connections. • Some sources contain copy guards to record. Notes • You cannot record a digital audio signal using the receiver. The analog audio signals of audio sources when editing a video tape. Analog recording is being used input are output. You can record on the playback... . 1 Select the program source to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output from VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is output from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks. • The signals input to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for playing....
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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... 3rd zone. 4 Press one of the volume is turned off all receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the remote at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). • Only signals from the 2ND ZONE OUT or 3RD ZONE OUT (STR-DA5000ES only) jacks even when MULTI CH IN is selected, the signals input to the MULTI... instructions supplied with the remote. 2 Turn on the remote to the 2nd zone or 3rd zone (STR-DA5000ES only) mode. on the main receiver (this receiver is -∞ dB (no sound output). To turn off , the receiver in the 2nd zone or 3rd zone remains turned on the connection, see page 53. The analog...
... 3rd zone. 4 Press one of the volume is turned off all receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the remote at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). • Only signals from the 2ND ZONE OUT or 3RD ZONE OUT (STR-DA5000ES only) jacks even when MULTI CH IN is selected, the signals input to the MULTI... instructions supplied with the remote. 2 Turn on the remote to the 2nd zone or 3rd zone (STR-DA5000ES only) mode. on the main receiver (this receiver is -∞ dB (no sound output). To turn off , the receiver in the 2nd zone or 3rd zone remains turned on the connection, see page 53. The analog...
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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...that the MULTI CH IN function is set to the receiver correctly. If only... receiver and the component. Use a...both the receiver and the ...8226; Check that both the receiver and all the cords are... off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the receiver has been activated...CH IN function is selected. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver..., use this troubleshooting guide to help you have not connected only the L or R jack to a monaural component. However, there will be connected to the receiver...
...that the MULTI CH IN function is set to the receiver correctly. If only... receiver and the component. Use a...both the receiver and the ...8226; Check that both the receiver and all the cords are... off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the receiver has been activated...CH IN function is selected. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver..., use this troubleshooting guide to help you have not connected only the L or R jack to a monaural component. However, there will be connected to the receiver...
Operating Instructions (STRDA3000ES)
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... wd (43) Digital Cinema Sound indicator 4 DIMMER indicator (STRDA3000ES only) qd DIRECT wf (36) DIRECT indicator 2 DISPLAY ws (28, 30) Display 3 (30) FM/AM ql (26) Input indicators (STR-DA5000ES only) qd INPUT MODE qa (39) INPUT SELECTOR 0 (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 39, 49) IR receptor qf MAIN MENU e; (19, 25..., 49) MASTER VOLUME 9 (24) MEMORY/ENTER w; (27, 38, 49) MENU wl (19, 25, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49) MOVIE 7 (34) MULTI CH IN 1/2 wg (25) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator qs MUSIC 8 (35, 40) PHONES jack qg PRESET TUNING -/+ qj (27) SPEAKERS switch qh (50) SURR BACK DECODING...
... wd (43) Digital Cinema Sound indicator 4 DIMMER indicator (STRDA3000ES only) qd DIRECT wf (36) DIRECT indicator 2 DISPLAY ws (28, 30) Display 3 (30) FM/AM ql (26) Input indicators (STR-DA5000ES only) qd INPUT MODE qa (39) INPUT SELECTOR 0 (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 39, 49) IR receptor qf MAIN MENU e; (19, 25..., 49) MASTER VOLUME 9 (24) MEMORY/ENTER w; (27, 38, 49) MENU wl (19, 25, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49) MOVIE 7 (34) MULTI CH IN 1/2 wg (25) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator qs MUSIC 8 (35, 40) PHONES jack qg PRESET TUNING -/+ qj (27) SPEAKERS switch qh (50) SURR BACK DECODING...