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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 touch the core of speaker cord by hand. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Other versions may cause harmful interference to qualified service personnel. However, there is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment... and receiver. - 12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by one or more of the following instructions. ...
...use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to touch the core of speaker cord by hand. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Other versions may cause harmful interference to qualified service personnel. However, there is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment... and receiver. - 12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by one or more of the following instructions. ...
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...-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use of such marks by Sony Corporation is manufactured under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and other trademarks and registered trademarks are of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The font type...
...-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use of such marks by Sony Corporation is manufactured under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and other trademarks and registered trademarks are of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The font type...
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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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...ON/STANDBY lamp lights up in red). set the receiver to - When you press POWER on using the remote. Press POWER to turn the receiver on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off ) (initial setting). Status of the POWER button Off The receiver is turned off (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights... off . continued 7US You cannot turn the receiver on (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights up...
...ON/STANDBY lamp lights up in red). set the receiver to - When you press POWER on using the remote. Press POWER to turn the receiver on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off ) (initial setting). Status of the POWER button Off The receiver is turned off (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights... off . continued 7US You cannot turn the receiver on (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights up...
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... input source. A.F.D. ON/STANDBY lamp B TONE MODE TONE +/- Shows the status of selectable items appears here (page 106). D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. To select the input source for the selected zone will be turned on or off. N VIDEO 2 IN jacks Connect... select a sound field (page 59). E Display window The current status of the selected component or a list of the receiver. Each time you want, then turn the receiver on or off (page 90). 8US Name I MASTER VOLUME Function Turn to turn TONE +/- Name Function A POWER Press...
... input source. A.F.D. ON/STANDBY lamp B TONE MODE TONE +/- Shows the status of selectable items appears here (page 106). D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. To select the input source for the selected zone will be turned on or off. N VIDEO 2 IN jacks Connect... select a sound field (page 59). E Display window The current status of the selected component or a list of the receiver. Each time you want, then turn the receiver on or off (page 90). 8US Name I MASTER VOLUME Function Turn to turn TONE +/- Name Function A POWER Press...
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... maintenance and service. XM jack Connects to the jack supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page 36). continued 9US HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connect to a SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 75). SIRIUS jack Connects to a DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, or a satellite tuner, etc. The image is output to ... player, Super Audio CD player, etc. Rear panel Getting Started A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN/ OUT jacks COAXIAL IN jacks Connect to this receiver (page 19, 26). AM ANTENNA jack Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 36).
... maintenance and service. XM jack Connects to the jack supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page 36). continued 9US HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connect to a SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 75). SIRIUS jack Connects to a DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, or a satellite tuner, etc. The image is output to ... player, Super Audio CD player, etc. Rear panel Getting Started A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN/ OUT jacks COAXIAL IN jacks Connect to this receiver (page 19, 26). AM ANTENNA jack Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 36).
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... 92). MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Connect 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 zone 2 or zone 3 (page 94). Yellow VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack Connects to an..., etc. (page 19, 29, 30, 31). 10US You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 21). * You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 40).
... 92). MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Connect 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 zone 2 or zone 3 (page 94). Yellow VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack Connects to an..., etc. (page 19, 29, 30, 31). 10US You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 21). * You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 40).
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... . The buttons are factory assigned to use the supplied remote commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 124). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes... standby) C ZONE D AMP E Input buttons (TVb)) Function Press to turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Multi function remote commander (RM-AAL026) Name A AV ?/1 (on/ standby) B ?/1 (on or off all Sony components including an amplifier in "Programming the remote" (page 124). Getting Started Remote commander You...
... . The buttons are factory assigned to use the supplied remote commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 124). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes... standby) C ZONE D AMP E Input buttons (TVb)) Function Press to turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Multi function remote commander (RM-AAL026) Name A AV ?/1 (on/ standby) B ?/1 (on or off all Sony components including an amplifier in "Programming the remote" (page 124). Getting Started Remote commander You...
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...183;b Press to preset stations. - preset/tune to select an album. clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button. - of Sony TV. TV INPUT Press TV (Z), then press TV INPUT to store a station during tuner operation. to select the input signal (TV input... screen) and DISPLAY MODE (to enter the value of the satellite tuner, DVD player, etc. WIDE Press TV (Z), then press WIDE repeatedly to operate the receiver. 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 the wide picture mode. CATEGORY Press to ...
...183;b Press to preset stations. - preset/tune to select an album. clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button. - of Sony TV. TV INPUT Press TV (Z), then press TV INPUT to store a station during tuner operation. to select the input signal (TV input... screen) and DISPLAY MODE (to enter the value of the satellite tuner, DVD player, etc. WIDE Press TV (Z), then press WIDE repeatedly to operate the receiver. 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 the wide picture mode. CATEGORY Press to ...
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.... Press TV (Z), then press MUTING to restore the sound. Press TV (Z), then press RETURN/EXIT O to return to activate the buttons with Theater Mode. Z TV Press to light up the button to the previous menu or exit the TV's menu while the menu is compatible with pink ...may not work depending on the TV screen. continued 13US Getting Started Press TV (Z), then press DISPLAY to serve as references when operating the receiver. a)See the table on the TV screen. Therefore, depending on the component, the above explanation is displayed on page 123 for details. ...
.... Press TV (Z), then press MUTING to restore the sound. Press TV (Z), then press RETURN/EXIT O to return to activate the buttons with Theater Mode. Z TV Press to light up the button to the previous menu or exit the TV's menu while the menu is compatible with pink ...may not work depending on the TV screen. continued 13US Getting Started Press TV (Z), then press DISPLAY to serve as references when operating the receiver. a)See the table on the TV screen. Therefore, depending on the component, the above explanation is displayed on page 123 for details. ...
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... display and select items from option menus. x Stops play back. N SLEEP Press to activate the sleep timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. Press to restore the sound. Press to display the menu to operate the...119) or to turn off automatically (page 108). U/u H MASTER VOLUME +/- MOVIE MUSIC C GUI MODE D V/v/B/b E OPTIONS F MENU Function Press to switch the audio of the receiver with simple operations using this remote. Press to display the menu on / standby) B A.F.D. You can only be used to analog signal without any adjustment (page...
... display and select items from option menus. x Stops play back. N SLEEP Press to activate the sleep timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. Press to restore the sound. Press to display the menu to operate the...119) or to turn off automatically (page 108). U/u H MASTER VOLUME +/- MOVIE MUSIC C GUI MODE D V/v/B/b E OPTIONS F MENU Function Press to switch the audio of the receiver with simple operations using this remote. Press to display the menu on / standby) B A.F.D. You can only be used to analog signal without any adjustment (page...
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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 channel speaker ... 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). Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect 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) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel system). Example of a 5.1 channel speaker ... 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). Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect one subwoofer).
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... 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. Before connecting cords, be sure to the jacks of ... cord (not supplied) E Video cord (not supplied) continued 19US 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). It is not necessary to a TV. Getting ...
... 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. Before connecting cords, be sure to the jacks of ... cord (not supplied) E Video cord (not supplied) continued 19US 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). It is not necessary to a TV. Getting ...
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.... Notes • Be sure to turn on converting video signals" (page 34). • The sound of the TV is output from the receiver. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cord. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click... For details, see "Component to be transmitted. • Depending on the status of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Before connecting cords, be distorted. After hooking up your components, proceed to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Before you connect the audio...
.... Notes • Be sure to turn on converting video signals" (page 34). • The sound of the TV is output from the receiver. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cord. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click... For details, see "Component to be transmitted. • Depending on the status of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Before connecting cords, be distorted. After hooking up your components, proceed to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Before you connect the audio...
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...the sound/images from other inputs" (page 102). 22US When you want to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks on this receiver. Notes on connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted 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 a Super ...
...the sound/images from other inputs" (page 102). 22US When you want to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks on this receiver. Notes on connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted 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 a Super ...
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... output to connect an external multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. A DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, Super Audio CD player, etc. The signals cannot be used to other audio output...
... output to connect an external multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. A DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, Super Audio CD player, etc. The signals cannot be used to other audio output...
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...cord (mains lead). Video input/output jacks to be sure to connect each component. Before connecting cords, be connected The image quality depends on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Tip...DVD recorder, VCR Camcorder, video game, etc. Page 19 26 29 30 31 32 32 If you begin, see "Component to a TV via the receiver. Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical ...
...cord (mains lead). Video input/output jacks to be sure to connect each component. Before connecting cords, be connected The image quality depends on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Tip...DVD recorder, VCR Camcorder, video game, etc. Page 19 26 29 30 31 32 32 If you begin, see "Component to a TV via the receiver. Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical ...
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...""BRAVIA" Sync features" (page 84). • HDMI 3 input has a better sound quality. When you need a higher sound quality, connect your component to 8 channels can be received with HDMI jacks HDMI is the abbreviated name for AUDIO) jack and select HDMI 3 as HDMI signals. Audio signals are not output from the speakers... and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver using the HDMI IN jack. • Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be up to the HDMI IN...
...""BRAVIA" Sync features" (page 84). • HDMI 3 input has a better sound quality. When you need a higher sound quality, connect your component to 8 channels can be received with HDMI jacks HDMI is the abbreviated name for AUDIO) jack and select HDMI 3 as HDMI signals. Audio signals are not output from the speakers... and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver using the HDMI IN jack. • Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be up to the HDMI IN...