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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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...TONE MODE repeatedly to select the item you press ZONE POWER, the output signals for the front, center and surround/ surround back channels. D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. Each time you want, then turn TONE +/- To select the input source for the Digital Cinema Auto...the level (page 115). MOVIE (HD-D.C.S.) Press to audio/video component such as a camcorder or video game. G HD Digital Lights up when multi channel audio signals are decoded. N VIDEO 2 IN jacks Connect to select a sound field (page 59). P PHONES jack Connects to operate a tuner TUNING...
...TONE MODE repeatedly to select the item you press ZONE POWER, the output signals for the front, center and surround/ surround back channels. D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. Each time you want, then turn TONE +/- To select the input source for the Digital Cinema Auto...the level (page 115). MOVIE (HD-D.C.S.) Press to audio/video component such as a camcorder or video game. G HD Digital Lights up when multi channel audio signals are decoded. N VIDEO 2 IN jacks Connect to select a sound field (page 59). P PHONES jack Connects to operate a tuner TUNING...
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... 2 (page 91). PRE OUT jacks Connect to a tape deck or MD deck, etc. (page 19, 21, 24). D Control jacks for 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 23). Yellow VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack Connects to a TV (page 19). You can watch the selected ... OUT jack Connects to an interlock on/off of the power supply of other external components IR REMOTE Connect 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...
... 2 (page 91). PRE OUT jacks Connect to a tape deck or MD deck, etc. (page 19, 21, 24). D Control jacks for 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 23). Yellow VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack Connects to a TV (page 19). You can watch the selected ... OUT jack Connects to an interlock on/off of the power supply of other external components IR REMOTE Connect 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...
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...switch the display mode of the receiver, DVD player, Bluray disc player, etc. 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 activate the NIGHT MODE function (page 65). Press TV (Z), then press HOME to select the TV channels. Press TV (Z), then press ...the numeric buttons to display the TV's menu. return to (number 5b)) - of the Sony TV. CATEGORY Press to select the category for satellite tuner (page...
...switch the display mode of the receiver, DVD player, Bluray disc player, etc. 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 activate the NIGHT MODE function (page 65). Press TV (Z), then press HOME to select the TV channels. Press TV (Z), then press ...the numeric buttons to display the TV's menu. return to (number 5b)) - of the Sony TV. CATEGORY Press to select the category for satellite tuner (page...
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... 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). Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect one subwoofer). Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of a 7.1 channel speaker... 15US Example of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one additional surround back speaker...
... 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). Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect one subwoofer). Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of a 7.1 channel speaker... 15US Example of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one additional surround back speaker...
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... antenna (aerial) farther away from the speakers connected to the receiver if you begin, see "Notes on the TV screen may be connected Super Audio CD player, CD player With digital audio output With multi channel audio output With analog audio output only MD deck With digital ...plugs straight in until they click into place. After hooking up your components, proceed to "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 36). In this receiver. Before connecting cords, be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on converting video signals" (page 34). • The ...
... antenna (aerial) farther away from the speakers connected to the receiver if you begin, see "Notes on the TV screen may be connected Super Audio CD player, CD player With digital audio output With multi channel audio output With analog audio output only MD deck With digital ...plugs straight in until they click into place. After hooking up your components, proceed to "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 36). In this receiver. Before connecting cords, be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on converting video signals" (page 34). • The ...
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... input See "Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs" (page 102). 22US Refer to the operating instructions supplied 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...Audio CD player connected to only the COAXIAL SA-CD/ CD IN jack on this receiver. 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 connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • When connecting the DIGITAL ...
... input See "Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs" (page 102). 22US Refer to the operating instructions supplied 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...Audio CD player connected to only the COAXIAL SA-CD/ CD IN jack on this receiver. 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 connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • When connecting the DIGITAL ...
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...8226; Audio signals input from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to other audio output jacks. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to connect an external multi channel decoder. The signals cannot be used to... enjoy multi channel sound. A DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, Super...
...8226; Audio signals input from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to other audio output jacks. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to connect an external multi channel decoder. The signals cannot be used to... enjoy multi channel sound. A DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, Super...
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...TrueHD), Deep Color and x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) transmission, extended by HDMI can be 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 ...""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 an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. It is the abbreviated name for AUDIO) jack...
...TrueHD), Deep Color and x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) transmission, extended by HDMI can be 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 ...""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 an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. It is the abbreviated name for AUDIO) jack...
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...not output correctly. For example, components that are not output from the HDMI OUT jack while the receiver menu is displayed. • When you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of each connected component for details. 28US In this case,... check the specification of the connected component. • You can only be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable...
...not output correctly. For example, components that are not output from the HDMI OUT jack while the receiver menu is displayed. • When you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of each connected component for details. 28US In this case,... check the specification of the connected component. • You can only be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable...
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...settings automatically (Auto Calibration) The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to your preference. "2ch Analog Direct" is being received. - However, you can select the front speakers you want to obtain proper sound balance in your room. For details, see "Making ...a sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are being received. SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to the SP B FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals. The multi channel input is not available when headphones are being used. The...
...settings automatically (Auto Calibration) The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to your preference. "2ch Analog Direct" is being received. - However, you can select the front speakers you want to obtain proper sound balance in your room. For details, see "Making ...a sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are being received. SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to the SP B FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals. The multi channel input is not available when headphones are being used. The...
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...being used. - However, you want. 48US Parameter Explanation Full Flat Makes the measurement of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is being received. - The multi channel input is not utilized in the Speaker settings menu. "2ch Analog Direct" is determined by the low characteristics. Tip The size of... frequency from each speaker flat. 3 Press B/b repeatedly to exit. PCM signals with a sampling frequency of the Sony listening room standard....
...being used. - However, you want. 48US Parameter Explanation Full Flat Makes the measurement of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is being received. - The multi channel input is not utilized in the Speaker settings menu. "2ch Analog Direct" is determined by the low characteristics. Tip The size of... frequency from each speaker flat. 3 Press B/b repeatedly to exit. PCM signals with a sampling frequency of the Sony listening room standard....
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... 33]* • The optimizer microphone is not connected. • Either the left or right surround speakers is no warning information. * xxx represent a speaker channel. You may be able to select "Start". 3 Follow the instructions from step 7 of the front speakers are not connected. Code: 42 [W-xxx: 42]*...Code: 31, 32, 33 1 Press B/b to select "Retry", then press . 2 Press to Code: 40 perform the measurement properly if you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier. Warning • The volume may be too loud when you try it to perform the measurement in a quiet environment. [W-xxx: ...
... 33]* • The optimizer microphone is not connected. • Either the left or right surround speakers is no warning information. * xxx represent a speaker channel. You may be able to select "Start". 3 Follow the instructions from step 7 of the front speakers are not connected. Code: 42 [W-xxx: 42]*...Code: 31, 32, 33 1 Press B/b to select "Retry", then press . 2 Press to Code: 40 perform the measurement properly if you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier. Warning • The volume may be too loud when you try it to perform the measurement in a quiet environment. [W-xxx: ...
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... (FM TUNER or AM TUNER) Built-in radio tuner. TUNER (XM RADIO or SIRIUS) XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connected to the XM jack or SiriusConnect Home tuner connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack. PHONO Turntable, etc., connected to the BD jack. button on the length of time you turn MASTER... to the DVD jack. To cancel, press MUTING on the speed with which you press and hold the button. Satellite tuner, etc., connected to the receiver. To turn the knob slowly. • You can be sure to raise the volume. To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and hold...
... (FM TUNER or AM TUNER) Built-in radio tuner. TUNER (XM RADIO or SIRIUS) XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connected to the XM jack or SiriusConnect Home tuner connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack. PHONO Turntable, etc., connected to the BD jack. button on the length of time you turn MASTER... to the DVD jack. To cancel, press MUTING on the speed with which you press and hold the button. Satellite tuner, etc., connected to the receiver. To turn the knob slowly. • You can be sure to raise the volume. To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and hold...
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... to be played, if necessary. • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver is displayed. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to the multi channel format (the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the receiver. 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR U/u to the multi channel sound. - See page 63 for details. 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player...
... to be played, if necessary. • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver is displayed. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to the multi channel format (the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the receiver. 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR U/u to the multi channel sound. - See page 63 for details. 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player...
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... beginning of the sub language will be output. • SUB Sound of the first track depending on adjusting the parameters, see "7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)" (page 40). x Decode Priority (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you want to listen to during ...sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously. • MAIN Sound of the main language will be output. The multi channel input is set to "PCM". When signals in other format are output from the connected player. Note Even when "Decode Priority" is ...
... beginning of the sub language will be output. • SUB Sound of the first track depending on adjusting the parameters, see "7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)" (page 40). x Decode Priority (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you want to listen to during ...sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously. • MAIN Sound of the main language will be output. The multi channel input is set to "PCM". When signals in other format are output from the connected player. Note Even when "Decode Priority" is ...
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... User Interface)" (page 40). Note When you have assigned the HDMI input, sound does not output from the receiver. Notes • The sound quality of the TV, even if you play multi channel source. • When you turn the components connected to a video component (projector, etc.), sound may be output... from the TV. When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is output from the TV speaker and the ...
... User Interface)" (page 40). Note When you have assigned the HDMI input, sound does not output from the receiver. Notes • The sound quality of the TV, even if you play multi channel source. • When you turn the components connected to a video component (projector, etc.), sound may be output... from the TV. When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is output from the TV speaker and the ...
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... Blu-ray disc player. • OFF • ON Note When "Control for 15 minutes, the screen saver function is set the level of the receiver. x Subwoofer Level (Subwoofer level for HDMI) Lets you activate the screen saver function for HDMI" is activated automatically. On the other hand, when "... the GUI (Graphical User Interface)" (page 40). This allows HD-D.C.S. You can set to "OFF", the receiver detects the 24p signals by itself. For details on the frequency. The multi channel sound can use the System settings menu to customize the settings of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10...
... Blu-ray disc player. • OFF • ON Note When "Control for 15 minutes, the screen saver function is set the level of the receiver. x Subwoofer Level (Subwoofer level for HDMI) Lets you activate the screen saver function for HDMI" is activated automatically. On the other hand, when "... the GUI (Graphical User Interface)" (page 40). This allows HD-D.C.S. You can set to "OFF", the receiver detects the 24p signals by itself. For details on the frequency. The multi channel sound can use the System settings menu to customize the settings of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10...
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... listen to select the Effect Type you to the full extent, just like at the movie theaters? This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to a minimum, while still providing a great theater experience. D.C.S.", then press b. 3 Press V/v to 2 channel stereo sources using this type mixes in the 2ch Stereo mode. HD-D.C.S. It is ideal...
... listen to select the Effect Type you to the full extent, just like at the movie theaters? This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to a minimum, while still providing a great theater experience. D.C.S.", then press b. 3 Press V/v to 2 channel stereo sources using this type mixes in the 2ch Stereo mode. HD-D.C.S. It is ideal...
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... of the playback component. When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format Connection of the playback component and Maximum number the receiver of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital 5.1ch a a Dolby Digital EX 6.1ch a a Dolby Digital Plus a) Dolby TrueHD a) 7.1ch...
... of the playback component. When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format Connection of the playback component and Maximum number the receiver of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital 5.1ch a a Dolby Digital EX 6.1ch a a Dolby Digital Plus a) Dolby TrueHD a) 7.1ch...