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Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions 4-287-968-11(1) ©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia STR-DA3700ES
Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions 4-287-968-11(1) ©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia STR-DA3700ES
Operating Instructions
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...Audio, DSD, multi-channel Linear PCM, FLAC, etc. Main features of the receiver Compatible with a variety of connections and formats Feature Description Page Multi-channel The receiver can output up -conversion The receiver upscales or downscales analog video signals. The receiver is compatible with four...and improves surround effects via 51 the receiver using a USB connection. The receiver is compatible with various 68, 70 speaker connections or input sources. (The receiver's preprogrammed sound fields are the "for the front height channel. You can easily play back content on...
...Audio, DSD, multi-channel Linear PCM, FLAC, etc. Main features of the receiver Compatible with a variety of connections and formats Feature Description Page Multi-channel The receiver can output up -conversion The receiver upscales or downscales analog video signals. The receiver is compatible with four...and improves surround effects via 51 the receiver using a USB connection. The receiver is compatible with various 68, 70 speaker connections or input sources. (The receiver's preprogrammed sound fields are the "for the front height channel. You can easily play back content on...
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... Connecting the video equipment 28 4: Connecting the audio equipment 37 5: Connecting to the network 41 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote control 43 7: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup 45 8: Setting up connected equipment 47 9: Preparing a computer to use as a server ... satellite radio tuner 61 Preparing to listen to the satellite radio ..... 61 Selecting a channel of the satellite radio ... 62 Presetting satellite radio channels 63 Restricting access to specific channels (Parental Lock 64 Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field 67 Using the Sound Optimizer...
... Connecting the video equipment 28 4: Connecting the audio equipment 37 5: Connecting to the network 41 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote control 43 7: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup 45 8: Setting up connected equipment 47 9: Preparing a computer to use as a server ... satellite radio tuner 61 Preparing to listen to the satellite radio ..... 61 Selecting a channel of the satellite radio ... 62 Presetting satellite radio channels 63 Restricting access to specific channels (Parental Lock 64 Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field 67 Using the Sound Optimizer...
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... 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 decoded. C MEMORY/ENTER, TUNING MODE, TUNING (page 58) D Remote sensor Receives signals from children. E Display window (page 12) F MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up in the standby mode. If...
... 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 decoded. C MEMORY/ENTER, TUNING MODE, TUNING (page 58) D Remote sensor Receives signals from children. E Display window (page 12) F MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up in the standby mode. If...
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...Dolby Digital Surround indicator Lights up with one of the respective indicators when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. F ZONE 2 (page 74) G Playback channel indicator The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being selected, it also lights up when subwoofer(s) is (are) connected and ..."2ch Analog Direct" is decoding Dolby TrueHD. B Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up with one of the respective indicators when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals. ;D Dolby Digital ;D+ Dolby Digital Plus ;D EX Dolby Digital Surround EX E ;...
...Dolby Digital Surround indicator Lights up with one of the respective indicators when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. F ZONE 2 (page 74) G Playback channel indicator The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being selected, it also lights up when subwoofer(s) is (are) connected and ..."2ch Analog Direct" is decoding Dolby TrueHD. B Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up with one of the respective indicators when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals. ;D Dolby Digital ;D+ Dolby Digital Plus ;D EX Dolby Digital Surround EX E ;...
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... SBR Surround Back Right SB Surround Back (the surround back equipment obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Recording format: 5.1 Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. N EQ Lights up when the receiver is receiving DSD (Direct Stream Digital) signals. CAT The category mode is decoding DTS signals.... 13US Q DTS-HD indicator Lights up when the disc being played back contains an L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) channel. Auto H LFE Lights up when the receiver is activated. V DTS(-ES) indicator Lights up when the preset memory function is activated. SIRIUS (page 60)...
... SBR Surround Back Right SB Surround Back (the surround back equipment obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Recording format: 5.1 Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. N EQ Lights up when the receiver is receiving DSD (Direct Stream Digital) signals. CAT The category mode is decoding DTS signals.... 13US Q DTS-HD indicator Lights up when the disc being played back contains an L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) channel. Auto H LFE Lights up when the receiver is activated. V DTS(-ES) indicator Lights up when the preset memory function is activated. SIRIUS (page 60)...
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... following audio formats. Audio format Dolby Digital Connection between the playback Maximum number equipment and the receiver of the playback equipment. 21US For details, refer to the operating instructions of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5.1ch a a Dolby Digital EX 6.1ch a a Dolby Digital Plus* ...a DTS-HD High Resolution Audio* 7.1ch × a DTS-HD Master Audio* 7.1ch × a DSD* 5.1ch × a Multi-Channel Linear PCM* 7.1ch × a * Audio signals are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the format. Getting ...
... following audio formats. Audio format Dolby Digital Connection between the playback Maximum number equipment and the receiver of the playback equipment. 21US For details, refer to the operating instructions of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5.1ch a a Dolby Digital EX 6.1ch a a Dolby Digital Plus* ...a DTS-HD High Resolution Audio* 7.1ch × a DTS-HD Master Audio* 7.1ch × a DSD* 5.1ch × a Multi-Channel Linear PCM* 7.1ch × a * Audio signals are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the format. Getting ...
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...JSubwoofer Recommended speaker placement 7.1 channel speaker system • The angle A shown in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format. AFront left speaker BFront... IRight high speaker JSubwoofer 5.1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound requires five speakers (two... subwoofer (5.1 channel system). AFront left speaker BFront right speaker CCenter speaker DSurround left speaker GSurround back right speaker JSubwoofer 7.1 channel speaker system using...). Examples of speaker system configuration 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers You...
...JSubwoofer Recommended speaker placement 7.1 channel speaker system • The angle A shown in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format. AFront left speaker BFront... IRight high speaker JSubwoofer 5.1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound requires five speakers (two... subwoofer (5.1 channel system). AFront left speaker BFront right speaker CCenter speaker DSurround left speaker GSurround back right speaker JSubwoofer 7.1 channel speaker system using...). Examples of speaker system configuration 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers You...
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... not necessary to an Audio Return Channel (ARC)-compatible TV's HDMI jack via an HDMI cable, this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). Connect cords according to a TV. Audio signals TV monitor with an HDMI jack Video signals If you connect the receiver to connect all the cords. You... can watch the selected input image when you connect the receiver to an Audio Return Channel (ARC)-compatible TV, connect it to an HDMI jack designated by "ARC" on...
... not necessary to an Audio Return Channel (ARC)-compatible TV's HDMI jack via an HDMI cable, this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). Connect cords according to a TV. Audio signals TV monitor with an HDMI jack Video signals If you connect the receiver to connect all the cords. You... can watch the selected input image when you connect the receiver to an Audio Return Channel (ARC)-compatible TV, connect it to an HDMI jack designated by "ARC" on...
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...or C A or B** * You can output the TV's sound (multi-channel surround sound) from the receiver only by connecting the TV with an HDMI cable. ** If you want to output multi-channel surround sound from the speakers connected to the receiver if you use A for the audio connection Notes • If you ..." to "Fixed" if it can be switched between either "Fixed" or "Variable." 27US Tip The sound of the TV is output from the receiver, use a Sony HDMI cable. Getting Started A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord...
...or C A or B** * You can output the TV's sound (multi-channel surround sound) from the receiver only by connecting the TV with an HDMI cable. ** If you want to output multi-channel surround sound from the speakers connected to the receiver if you use A for the audio connection Notes • If you ..." to "Fixed" if it can be switched between either "Fixed" or "Variable." 27US Tip The sound of the TV is output from the receiver, use a Sony HDMI cable. Getting Started A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord...
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... cable (cord) Video Audio A - D B or C** * You can output the video game's sound (multi-channel surround sound) from the receiver only by connecting the video game with an HDMI cable. ** If you want to output multi-channel surround sound from the receiver, use B for the audio connection Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert...
... cable (cord) Video Audio A - D B or C** * You can output the video game's sound (multi-channel surround sound) from the receiver only by connecting the video game with an HDMI cable. ** If you want to output multi-channel surround sound from the receiver, use B for the audio connection Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert...
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... Required cable (cord) box type Video Audio HDMI equipped* Non-HDMI equipped A E or D - B or C** * You can output the satellite tuner/cable box's sound (multi-channel surround sound) from the receiver only by connecting the satellite tuner/cable box with an HDMI cable. ** If you want to output multi...-channel surround sound from the receiver, use B for the audio connection Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. • Do not ...
... Required cable (cord) box type Video Audio HDMI equipped* Non-HDMI equipped A E or D - B or C** * You can output the satellite tuner/cable box's sound (multi-channel surround sound) from the receiver only by connecting the satellite tuner/cable box with an HDMI cable. ** If you want to output multi...-channel surround sound from the receiver, use B for the audio connection Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. • Do not ...
Operating Instructions
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...a home network with system software version 3.70). For a Sony Blu-ray Disc Player, check that "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" and "BD Audio Output Format (Optical Digital)" are set to "Bitstream" (with this receiver via that network after you have installed application software* which ... * If you use a Windows 7-based computer, use as of September 1, 2011). Getting Started 8: Setting up connected equipment To output multi-channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on a home network. For details, refer to use Windows Media® Player 12 bundled with...
...a home network with system software version 3.70). For a Sony Blu-ray Disc Player, check that "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" and "BD Audio Output Format (Optical Digital)" are set to "Bitstream" (with this receiver via that network after you have installed application software* which ... * If you use a Windows 7-based computer, use as of September 1, 2011). Getting Started 8: Setting up connected equipment To output multi-channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on a home network. For details, refer to use Windows Media® Player 12 bundled with...
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...from the home menu, then press . 2 Select "SIRIUS," then press . Before operation, make sure you have connected a satellite radio tuner to the receiver and prepare to listen to the satellite radio. A Band switch (page 58) B Frequency indication (page 58) C Preset station list (page 59) ...D Preset station name (page 59) A Preset number (page 63) B Channel number (page 62) C Channel name (page 62) D Category name (page 62) E Information Indicates various information, such as artist, song title, etc. 55US FM/AM screen...
...from the home menu, then press . 2 Select "SIRIUS," then press . Before operation, make sure you have connected a satellite radio tuner to the receiver and prepare to listen to the satellite radio. A Band switch (page 58) B Frequency indication (page 58) C Preset station list (page 59) ...D Preset station name (page 59) A Preset number (page 63) B Channel number (page 62) C Channel name (page 62) D Category name (page 62) E Information Indicates various information, such as artist, song title, etc. 55US FM/AM screen...
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Listening to the satellite radio To listen to satellite radio on the receiver. 3 Change the current AM tuning scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz). Get over 130 channels, including an incredible variety of the United States (except Alaska and Hawaii), Puerto Rico (with the satellite tuners. After ... Hip-Hop and Jazz to Classical and much more . Sirius satellite radio service is available to residents of commercialfree music channels from your SiriusReady® receiver, you 'll need to add a Sirius satellite radio tuner (sold separately). Packages for Sirius Tuners Sirius Select Over 130...
Listening to the satellite radio To listen to satellite radio on the receiver. 3 Change the current AM tuning scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz). Get over 130 channels, including an incredible variety of the United States (except Alaska and Hawaii), Puerto Rico (with the satellite tuners. After ... Hip-Hop and Jazz to Classical and much more . Sirius satellite radio service is available to residents of commercialfree music channels from your SiriusReady® receiver, you 'll need to add a Sirius satellite radio tuner (sold separately). Packages for Sirius Tuners Sirius Select Over 130...
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...also available to avoid picking up noise. All programming packages may not be sure to connect the AC power adaptor supplied with this receiver, be available in the space provided here. Keep the SiriusConnect Home tuner, antenna, and AC power adaptor away from the home menu..., then press . 2 Select "SIRIUS," then press . 3 Select "All Categories," then press . 4 Select the channel 0, then press . 5 Check the Sirius ID on the receiver. 61US Preparing to listen to the satellite radio Connecting a satellite radio tuner SIRIUS jack V/v/B/b, TOOLS/ OPTIONS HOME Tuning Connect the...
...also available to avoid picking up noise. All programming packages may not be sure to connect the AC power adaptor supplied with this receiver, be available in the space provided here. Keep the SiriusConnect Home tuner, antenna, and AC power adaptor away from the home menu..., then press . 2 Select "SIRIUS," then press . 3 Select "All Categories," then press . 4 Select the channel 0, then press . 5 Check the Sirius ID on the receiver. 61US Preparing to listen to the satellite radio Connecting a satellite radio tuner SIRIUS jack V/v/B/b, TOOLS/ OPTIONS HOME Tuning Connect the...
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The option menu appears. 4 Select "Antenna Aiming," then press . Checking receiving conditions (Antenna Aiming) 1 Select "Listen" from one category. 62US Selecting a channel of the antenna to obtain the best reception. The Antenna Aiming screen appears. 5 While checking the ...quality of the reception, adjust the direction of the satellite radio SHIFT D.TUNING V/v/B/b, HOME Selecting a channel by category (Category Mode) You can select a channel from one category or all the categories. 1 Select "Listen" from the home menu, then press . 2 Select "SIRIUS,"...
The option menu appears. 4 Select "Antenna Aiming," then press . Checking receiving conditions (Antenna Aiming) 1 Select "Listen" from one category. 62US Selecting a channel of the antenna to obtain the best reception. The Antenna Aiming screen appears. 5 While checking the ...quality of the reception, adjust the direction of the satellite radio SHIFT D.TUNING V/v/B/b, HOME Selecting a channel by category (Category Mode) You can select a channel from one category or all the categories. 1 Select "Listen" from the home menu, then press . 2 Select "SIRIUS,"...
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... then press D.TUNING. 4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the channel number, then press . The channel information is being received. Presetting satellite radio channels You can preset up to 30 are available, and a default channel is tune in step 1. continued 63US This operation cannot be performed ...on the TV screen. The selected channel is preset for all the preset channels when you selected in . V/v/B/b, TOOLS/ OPTIONS HOME 1 Select a channel you want to use as the preset channel you purchase the receiver. You can select the channels you want directly by using the ...
... then press D.TUNING. 4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the channel number, then press . The channel information is being received. Presetting satellite radio channels You can preset up to 30 are available, and a default channel is tune in step 1. continued 63US This operation cannot be performed ...on the TV screen. The selected channel is preset for all the preset channels when you selected in . V/v/B/b, TOOLS/ OPTIONS HOME 1 Select a channel you want to use as the preset channel you purchase the receiver. You can select the channels you want directly by using the ...
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... enter your 4- 6 Select "ENTER," then press to select your 4-digit lock code." appears and the channel is tuned in. The channel is unlocked. Notes • You cannot set the Parental Lock for each channel. • When the receiver is changed ." and the soft numerical keyboard appear. 5 Press V/v/B/b and digit lock code. to the default...
... enter your 4- 6 Select "ENTER," then press to select your 4-digit lock code." appears and the channel is tuned in. The channel is unlocked. Notes • You cannot set the Parental Lock for each channel. • When the receiver is changed ." and the soft numerical keyboard appear. 5 Press V/v/B/b and digit lock code. to the default...
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... to the instructions supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner is being updated. - Loading [LOADING] The display for example, right after the system has received a channel. 66US CALL 888-539-SIRI [CALL 888-539-SIRI] You have entered an invalid channel [INVALID CHANNNEL] number. updated. feature is being prepared. [-----] There is not good. The...
... to the instructions supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner is being updated. - Loading [LOADING] The display for example, right after the system has received a channel. 66US CALL 888-539-SIRI [CALL 888-539-SIRI] You have entered an invalid channel [INVALID CHANNNEL] number. updated. feature is being prepared. [-----] There is not good. The...