Sony STR DH770 User Manual Operating Instructions 4584079132

User Manual: Sony STR-DH770 Operating Instructions

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STR-DH770

Multi Channel

AV Receiver

Operating Instructions

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For the customers in the USA

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on

the rear of the receiver. Record these numbers in

the spaces provided below. Refer to them

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer

regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

do not expose this apparatus to rain or

moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the

ventilation opening of the appliance with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Do not expose the appliance to naked flame

sources (for example, lighted candles).

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this appliance to dripping or splashing,

and do not place objects filled with liquids, such

as vases, on the appliance.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Do not expose batteries or appliances with

battery-installed to excessive heat, such as

sunshine and fire.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit

from the mains, connect the unit to an easily

accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an

abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main

plug from the AC outlet immediately.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as

long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if

the unit itself has been turned off.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of the Hot

Surface that may be hot if it is

touched during the normal

operation.

FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT

APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN

THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX

ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU

CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE

QUÉBEC.

For the customers in the USA

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the

appliance.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install

in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A

polarized plug has two blades with one wider

than the other. A grounding type plug has

two blades and a third grounding prong. The

wide blade or the third prong are provided

for your safety. If the provided plug does not

fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit

from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

WARNING

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12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the manufacturer, or

sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,

use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus

has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and

connectors must be used for connection to host

computers and/or peripherals in order to meet

FCC emission limits.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker

cable should be connected to the apparatus and

the speakers in accordance with the following

instructions.

1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the

MAINS.

2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the

speaker cable.

3) Connect the speaker cable to the apparatus

and the speakers carefully so as not to touch

the core of speaker cable by hand. Also

disconnect the AC power cord from the

MAINS before disconnecting the speaker

cable from the apparatus and the speakers.

This equipment must not be co-located or

operated in conjunction with any other antenna

or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation

exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment and meets the FCC radio frequency

(RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has

very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to

comply without maximum permissive exposure

evaluation (MPE).

For the customers in Canada

Properly shielded and grounded cables and

connectors must be used for connection to host

computers and/or peripherals.

This device complies with Industry Canada’s

licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference; and

(2) This device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

This equipment complies with IC radiation

exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio

frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment

has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed

to comply without maximum permissive

exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable

that it should be installed and operated keeping

the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from

person’s body.

For the customers in Australia and New

Zealand

This equipment should be installed and

operated with at least 20 cm and more between

the radiator and person’s body (excluding

extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

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For the customers in Australia

Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European

Union and other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

For the customers in Europe

Disposal of waste batteries

and electrical and electronic

equipment (applicable in the

European Union and other

European countries with

separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, the battery or on the

packaging indicates that the product and the

battery shall not be treated as household waste.

On certain batteries this symbol might be used

in combination with a chemical symbol. The

chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)

are added if the battery contains more than

0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring

these products and batteries are disposed of

correctly, you will help prevent potentially

negative consequences for the environment and

human health which could otherwise be caused

by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling

of the materials will help to conserve natural

resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance

or data integrity reasons require a permanent

connection with an incorporated battery, this

battery should be replaced by qualified service

staff only. To ensure that the battery and the

electrical and electronic equipment will be

treated properly, hand over these products at

end-of-life to the applicable collection point for

the recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment. For all other batteries, please view

the section on how to remove the battery from

the product safely. Hand the battery over to the

applicable collection point for the recycling of

waste batteries. For more detailed information

about recycling of this product or battery, please

contact your local Civic Office, your household

waste disposal service or the shop where you

purchased the product or battery.

Notice for customers: the following

information is only applicable to

equipment sold in countries applying EU

directives

This product has been manufactured by or on

behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan

Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries

related to product compliance based on

European Union legislation shall be addressed

to the authorized representative, Sony Belgium,

bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da

Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For any

service or guarantee matters, please refer to the

addresses provided in the separate service or

guarantee documents.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this

equipment is in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant provisions of

Directive 1999/5/EC.

For details, please access the following URL:

http://www.compliance.sony.de/

This Multi Channel AV Receiver is intended for

sound and video playback from connected

devices, music streaming from an NFC-

compatible smartphone or a BLUETOOTH

device, and FM tuner.

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits set out in the EMC

regulation using a connection cable shorter than

3 meters.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and

headphones can cause hearing loss.

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Manuals provided for this product

The following manuals are provided for this product.

The information included in each manual is as shown below:

Preparation

Installation

Connections

Initial Setup

Basic operations

Listening/Watching

Advanced operations

Listening/Watching

Advanced operations

BLUETOOTH function

Other features

Adjusting Settings

Troubleshooting

Precautions / Specifications

Startup

Guide

Operating

Instructions

(this booklet)

Help Guide

(online)

For the customers in Europe

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strdh77/h_eu/

For the customers in Taiwan

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strdh77/zh-tw/

For the customers in other areas

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strdh77/h_zz/

To read the Help Guide, go to the following website:

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About These Operating

Instructions

The instructions in these Operating Instructions

describe the controls on the remote control.

You can also use the controls on the receiver if

they have the same or similar names as those

on the remote control.

Some illustrations are presented as conceptual

drawings, and may be different from the actual

products.

The items displayed on the TV screen may vary

depending on the area.

The text enclosed in bracket ([--]) appears on

the TV screen, and the text enclosed in double

quotation mark (“--”) appears on the display

panel.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround

System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX,

and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

** For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.

Manufactured under license from DTS

Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol,

& DTS and the Symbol together are registered

trademarks, and DTS-HD Master Audio is a

trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights

Reserved.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition

Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC in the United States and other

countries.

Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch,

and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries.

App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean

that an electronic accessory has been designed

to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,

respectively, and has been certified by the

developer to meet Apple performance

standards. Apple is not responsible for the

operation of this device or its compliance with

safety and regulatory standards. Please note

that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone

may affect wireless performance.

Windows Media is either a registered trademark

or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

This product is protected by certain intellectual

property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or

distribution of such technology outside of this

product is prohibited without a license from

Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and

patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and

Thomson.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony

Computer Entertainment Inc.

“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are

registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are

registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,

Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony

Corporation is under license. Other trademarks

and trade names are those of their respective

owners.

The N-Mark is a trademark or registered

trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United

States and in other countries.

Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

Google Play™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks

are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™

and  marks are not specified.

On copyrights

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End User License Information

REAL END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

(Taiwanese models only)

1. End users are prohibited from modifying,

translating, reverse engineering, decompiling,

disassembling or using other means to

discover the software developed by Real or

otherwise replicate the functionality of the

software, except to the extent that this

restriction is expressly prohibited by

applicable law.

2. Real disclaims all warranties and conditions,

express and implied, including implied

warranties or conditions of merchantability

and fitness for a particular purpose; and

effectively exclude all liability for indirect,

special, incidental and consequential

damages, including but not limited to lost

profits or replacement systems.

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Table of Contents

Manuals provided for this product .............. 5

About These Operating Instructions ........... 6

Supplied Accessories ................................... 8

Parts and Controls ........................................ 9

Preparation

Installing Speakers ...................................... 13

Connecting Speakers ..................................15

Connecting a TV .......................................... 21

Connecting Audio-Visual Devices .............. 25

Connecting the Antenna (aerial) .................27

Connecting the AC Power Cord

(mains lead) ............................................27

Setting up the Receiver using the Easy

Setup ..................................................... 28

Listening/Watching

Enjoying Sound and Video .......................... 31

Enjoying Sound Effects ...............................32

Additional Information

Troubleshooting ......................................... 35

Precautions ..................................................37

Specifications ............................................. 39

Supplied Accessories

Remote control (1)

R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)

FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

Calibration microphone (1)

Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (supplied)

in the remote control. Make sure that the +

and – ends are in the correct position when

installing batteries.

Do not leave the remote control in an extremely

hot or humid place.

Do not use a new battery with old ones.

Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds

of batteries.

Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct

sunlight or lights. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

If you do not intend to use the remote control for

an extended period of time, remove the batteries

to avoid possible damage from battery leakage

and corrosion.

When the receiver no longer responds to the

remote control, replace both of the batteries with

new ones.

Inserting batteries into the

remote control

Note

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Parts and Controls

Front panel

 (power) (page 27)

Power indicator

SPEAKERS (page 29)

TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–

Operates a tuner function.

Press TUNING +/– to scan a station.

NFC sensor

2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, MUSIC (page 32,

33)

Display panel (page 10)

NIGHT MODE

CONNECTION PAIRING BLUETOOTH

Operates the BLUETOOTH function.

DISPLAY

DIMMER

Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3

levels.

Remote control sensor

Receives signals from remote control.

PURE DIRECT

The indicator above the button lights up when

the Pure Direct function is activated.

MASTER VOLUME (page 31)

INPUT SELECTOR (page 32)

 (USB) port

CALIBRATION MIC jack (page 30)

PHONES jack

Connect headphones here.

Power indicator

Green: The receiver is turned on.

Amber: The receiver is in standby mode,

and you have set one of the following:

“CTRL HDMI” is set to “CTRL ON”.

“BT STANDBY” is set to “STBY ON”*.

“STBY THRU” is set to “ON” or “AUTO”.

The indicator turns off when the receiver is in

standby mode and:

“CTRL HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF”.

“BT STANDBY” is set to “STBY OFF”.

“STBY THRU” is set to “OFF”.

* The indicator lights up in amber only if a device

has been paired with the receiver. If no devices are

paired with the receiver, the indicator turns off.

Receiver

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Indicators on the display panel

The indicator lights up to indicate the current status.

USB

USB device is detected.

Input indicator

Indicates the current input.

ARC

TV input is selected and Audio Return Channel

(ARC) signals are detected.

OPT

Digital signals are input through the OPTICAL

jack (page 22, 24).

COAX

Digital signals are input through the COAXIAL

jack (page 26).

HDMI

Digital signals are input through the selected

HDMI jack (page 22, 23, 25).

MEM

Memory function such as Preset Memory, etc. is

activated.

D.R.C.

Dynamic range compression is activated.

Dolby Digital Surround indicator*

The receiver is decoding the corresponding

Dolby Digital format signals.

Dolby Pro Logic indicator

The receiver is processing Dolby Pro Logic

format signals. This matrix surround decoding

technology can enhance input signals.

The indicator may not light up depending on

the speaker pattern setting.

EQ

Equalizer is activated.

DTS(-HD) indicator*

The receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS

format signals.

ST

The receiver tunes to a stereo broadcast.

D.C.A.C.

The measurement results of the Auto

Calibration function are applied.

SLEEP

Sleep timer is activated.

BT

Lights up when a BLUETOOTH device is

connected. Flashes while pairing and

connecting.

Speaker system indicator (page 29)

* When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc,

make sure that you have completed the digital

connections and “INPUT MODE” is not set to

“AN A LOG ”.

TrueHD Dolby TrueHD

Note

DTS-HD DTS-HD

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Rear panel

HDMI IN/OUT jacks* (page 22, 23, 25)

SPEAKERS terminals (page 16, 17, 18, 19,

20)

SUBWOOFER OUT jacks (page 16, 17, 18,

19, 20)

AUDIO IN jacks (page 22, 24, 26)

VIDEO IN/MONITOR OUT jacks (page 24,

26)

FM ANTENNA terminal (page 27)

COAXIAL IN jack (page 26)

OPTICAL IN jack (page 22, 24)

* HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection

technology that is used to protect content such as

4K movies.

Connect a TV to the corresponding output

jacks to watch video input from these jacks.

For details, see “Connecting a TV” (page 21).

Input jacks Output jack

HDMI IN HDMI TV OUT

VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT

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 (power)

Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby

mode.

Saving power in standby mode

Check that you have made the following

settings:

Set “CTRL HDMI” to “CTRL OFF” in the

“<HDMI>” menu.

Set “BT STANDBY” to “STBY OFF” in the “<BT>”

menu.

Set “STBY THRU” to “OFF” in the “<HDMI>”

menu.

SLEEP

Sets the receiver to turn off automatically at a

specified time.

Input buttons

Selects the input channel connected to the

device you want to use. When you press any of

the input buttons, the receiver turns on.

FRONT SURROUND, 2CH/MULTI,

MOVIE, MUSIC

Selects a sound field.

NIGHT MODE

Activates the Night Mode function.

PURE DIRECT

Activates the Pure Direct function.

DISPLAY

Displays information on the display panel.

AMP MENU

Displays the menu on the display panel to

operate the receiver.

BACK

Returns to the previous menu or exits a menu

or on-screen guide that is displayed on the TV

screen.

PAIRING

Sets the receiver to pairing mode.

(enter), / / /

Press , , , to select the menu items.

Then, press to enter the selection.

HOME

Displays the home menu on the TV screen.

/ (previous/next),

 (play/pause)*,  (stop)

Skip, play, pause, stop operation.

PRESET +/–

Selects preset stations or channels.

MEMORY

Stores a station during tuner operation.

 (volume) +*/–

Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the

same time.

 (muting)

Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the

button again to restore the sound.

*The /MEMORY and  + buttons have tactile

dots. Use the tactile dots as reference when

operating the receiver.

The above explanation is intended to serve as

examples.

Depending on the model of your connected

device, some functions explained in this section

may not work with the supplied remote control.

Remote control

Note

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Preparation

Installing Speakers

You can connect up to 7 speakers and 2 subwoofers to this AV receiver. Place the speakers and

subwoofers according to the speaker system of your preference.

When you connect only one surround back speaker (SB), place the surround back speaker directly behind the

listening position.

As the subwoofer (SW) does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

Preparation

Location of each speaker

Note

Names and functions of speakers

Abbreviations

used in

illustrations

Speaker name Functions

FL Front left speaker Produces stereo sounds from front left/right channel.

FR Front right speaker

CNT Center speaker Produces vocal sounds from center channel.

SL Surround left speaker Produces sounds from surround left/right channel.

SR Surround right speaker

SBL Surround back left

speaker Produces sounds from surround back left/right channel.

SBR Surround back right

speaker

SB Surround back speaker Produces sounds from surround back channel.

SW Subwoofer Produces LFE (low frequency effect) channel sounds and

reinforces bass parts of other channels.

LH Left front high speaker Produces vertical sound effects from front high left/right

channel.

RH Right front high speaker

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Select the speaker pattern according to the speaker configuration which you are using.

* You can only set “SB ASSIGN” if the speaker pattern is set to a setting that does not have surround back and

front high speakers.

Selecting the speaker pattern

1Press AMP MENU.

2Press / to select “<SPEAKER>”, then press .

3Press / to select “SP PATTERN”, then press .

4Select the speaker pattern you want, then press .

Speaker pattern settings

For example:

Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings

Speaker configuration “SB ASSIGN”* Speaker pattern

to be selected in

“<SPEAKER>”

menu

For

connection,

see page

5.1-channel “OFF” “3/2.1” 16

7.1-channel using surround back speakers – “3/4.1” 17

7.1-channel using front high speakers – “5/2.1” 18

5.1-channel with Bi-amplifier connection “BI-AMP” “3/2.1” 19

5.1-channel with Front B speakers “SPK B” “3/2.1” 20

Speaker

pattern

Front

left/right

speaker

Center

speaker

Surround

left/right

speaker

Surround

back left

speaker

Surround

back right

speaker

Subwoofer Left/right

front high

speaker

5/2.1      

5/2      

4/2.1      

4/2      

3/4.1      

3/4      

2/4.1      

2/4      

3/3.1      

3/3      

2/3.1      

2 front + 2 front

high + center

speakers

2 surround

speakers

subwoofer

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: Not used.

: Used.

Connecting Speakers

This receiver allows you to connect up to 7.1-channel speaker system.

The speaker layout diagram is a guide for the ideal speaker placement. You do not need to adjust

your speaker placement exactly the same as the diagram.

Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cables are

not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals.

When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies.

If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input

signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be output.

If you have two subwoofers, you can connect them to both SUBWOOFER OUT jacks.

2/3      

3/2.1      

3/2      

2/2.1      

2/2      

3/0.1   

3/0   

2/0.1   

2/0   

Note

Speaker

pattern

Front

left/right

speaker

Center

speaker

Surround

left/right

speaker

Surround

back left

speaker

Surround

back right

speaker

Subwoofer Left/right

front high

speaker

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5.1-channel speaker system

After you have made the connection, set

[Surround Back Speakers Assign] in [Speaker

Setting] to [None Speaker].

You can also set [SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS

ASSIGN] in [Easy Setup] to [No speaker is

connected].

Examples of speaker connections

30˚ 100˚ – 120˚

Surround speakers

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Front speakersSubwoofer

Center speaker

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7.1-channel speaker system using surround back speakers

* If you connect only one surround back speaker,

connect it to the L (+/–) terminals.

After you have made the connection, set

[Surround Back Speakers Assign] in [Speaker

Setting] to [Surround Back Speakers].

30˚ 100˚ – 120˚

Same angle.

Surround back

speakers*

Surround speakers

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Front speakersSubwoofer

Center speaker

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7.1-channel speaker system using front high speakers

After you have made the connection, set

[Surround Back Speakers Assign] in [Speaker

Setting] to [Front High Speakers].

30˚ 100˚ – 120˚

Front high speakers

Surround speakers

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Front speakersSubwoofer

Center speaker

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5.1-channel speaker system with Bi-amplifier connection

You can enhance the sound quality by connecting different amplifiers to both a tweeter and a

woofer, using bi-amplifier connection.

Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo

attached to the speakers have been removed

from the speakers to avoid receiver

malfunction.

After you have made the connection, set

[Surround Back Speakers Assign] in [Speaker

Setting] to [Bi-Amplifier Speakers].

30˚ 100˚ – 120˚

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Front speaker

Surround speakers Center speaker

Front speaker

Subwoofer

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5.1-channel speaker system with Front B speakers

If you have an additional front speaker system, connect it to SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/

BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals.

After you have made the connection, set

[Surround Back Speakers Assign] in [Speaker

Setting] to [Front B Speakers].

You can select the front speaker system you

want by using the SPEAKERS button on the

receiver (page 29).

FR

(

A

)

FL

(

A

)

FR

(

B

)

FL

(

B

)

30˚ 100˚ – 120˚

FL

(

A

)

FR

(

A

)

FL

(

B

)

FR

(

B

)

Front B speakers

Surround speakers

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Front A speakersSubwoofer

Center speaker

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Connecting a TV

Connect a TV to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack. You can operate this receiver using the

menu on the TV screen when you connect the TV to the HDMI TV OUT jack.

For a 4K TV connection, visit the Help Guide.

Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver.

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony.

Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with

Ethernet is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit etc.

We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. If you connect an HDMI-DVI

conversion cable to a DVI-D device, the sound and/or image may be lost. Connect separate

audio cables or digital connecting cables, then reassign the input jacks if the sound is not

output correctly.

Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image

on the TV screen may be distorted. If this is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away

from the receiver.

When connecting an optical digital cable, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.

Do not bend or tie optical digital cables.

All of the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling

frequencies.

When connecting a TV to the receiver via the TV IN jacks of the receiver, set the sound output

jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between “Fixed” or “Variable”.

When you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0

10 bit, be sure to set the HDMI signal format. For details, see “Setting HDMI signal format”

(page 32).

Notes on connection

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It is not necessary to connect all the cables. HDMI connection for audio/video signals is required.

Connecting a TV incompatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC)

function via an HDMI connection

Audio signals

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Recommended connection

Alternative connection

Audio/Video

signals

or

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With just one HDMI cable connection, you can listen to the TV audio from the speakers connected

to the receiver while the receiver sends audio and video signals to the TV.

For this connection, you need to turn the Control for

HDMI function on. Press AMP MENU, then select

“<HDMI>” – “CTRL HDMI” – “CTRL ON”.

If the HDMI jack of the TV (labeled “ARC”) is already

connected to another device, disconnect the device

and connect the receiver.

Connecting a TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC)

function via an HDMI connection

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Audio/Video

signals

Note

Tip

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It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connections for video signals are required.

Connecting a TV without HDMI jacks

Video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Recommended connection

Alternative connection

Video signals

or

Audio signals

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Connecting Audio-Visual Devices

Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

The HDMI jacks are compatible with HDCP 2.2. To watch content protected by HDCP 2.2, such as

4K content, connect these HDMI jacks to HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jacks on the TV and player.

Refer to the operating instructions of the connected device for details.

This HDMI connection is an example. You can

connect each HDMI device to any HDMI input.

The image quality depends on the connecting jack.

We recommend you to connect your devices via an

HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks.

Connecting devices with HDMI jacks

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Cable box or

satellite box

Audio/Video

signals

Game console such as

PlayStation 4

Audio/Video

signals

Blu-ray Disc™ player,

DVD player

Audio/Video

signals

Audio/Video

signals

DVD recorder

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Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

You can rename each input so that the name can be

displayed on the display panel of the receiver. For

details on the setting, refer to “Changing the name

for each input (NAME IN)” in Help Guide.

Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks

Audio cable (not supplied)

Video cable (not supplied)

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

Recommended connection

Alternative connection

Audio signals

Cable box or satellite box

VCR, DVD recorder,

camcorder, video game

Video signals Audio signals Video signals

Audio signals

Super Audio CD player, CD player

or

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Connecting the Antenna

(aerial)

Before connecting the antenna (aerial), be

sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains

lead).

Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep

it as horizontal as possible.

Connecting the AC Power

Cord (mains lead)

Before connecting the AC power cord (mains

lead), be sure to make connections for

speakers and the other devices.

1Connect the AC power cord

(mains lead) to a wall outlet.

2Press  (power) to turn on the

receiver.

You can also turn on the receiver using

(power) on the remote control. To turn

off the receiver, press  (power) again.

After you turn off the receiver, “STANDBY” flashes on

the display panel. Do not disconnect the AC power

cord (mains lead) while “STANDBY” is flashing. This

may cause a malfunction.

Note

FM wire antenna (aerial)

(supplied)

Note

To t he wa ll

outlet



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Setting up the Receiver

using the Easy Setup

To perform initial setup of the receiver, make

sure a TV is connected to the receiver (page

22, 23). Then, switch the input of the TV to the

input to which the receiver is connected.

It is not possible to perform the Easy Setup

procedure using the indications on the display

panel.

When you turn on the receiver for the first

time or after the receiver is initialized, the

Easy Setup screen appears on the TV screen.

If the Easy Setup screen does not appear or

you want to display the Easy Setup screen

manually, you can display it by pressing

HOME, then select [Easy Setup].

By performing Easy Setup, you can complete:

1: Selecting the language

2: Selecting the Surround Back Speakers

Assign

Set the assignment for the SPEAKERS

SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/

FRONT B terminals.

3: Performing the Auto Calibration

Perform automatic calibration according to

the configuration and arrangement of your

speaker system.

Before you perform Auto

Calibration

Disconnect the headphones.

Remove any obstacles between the

calibration microphone and the speakers.

For accurate measurement, make sure the

environment is quiet and free from noise.

Set the speaker output to a setting other

than “SPK OFF”. For details, see “Selecting

the front speakers” (page 29).

Confirm the active subwoofer setup

When a subwoofer is connected, turn on

the subwoofer and turn up the volume

prior to activating the subwoofer. Turn

the LEVEL to just before the mid-point.

If you connect a subwoofer with a

crossover frequency function, set the

value to maximum.

If you connect a subwoofer with an auto

standby function, set it to off

(deactivated).

Depending on the characteristics of the

subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value

may be different from the actual position.

Note

What you can do with Easy Setup

Note

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Selecting the front speakers

Press SPEAKERS on the receiver repeatedly.

The indicators on the display panel shows

which set of terminals are selected.

SP A: Speakers connected to the SPEAKERS

FRONT A terminals.

SP B*: Speakers connected to the

SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/

FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals.

SP A B*: Speakers connected to both the

SPEAKERS FRONT A and SPEAKERS

SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/

FRONT B terminals (parallel connection).

(None): “SPK OFF” appears on the display

panel. No audio signals are output from any

speaker terminals.

* To select “SP B” or “SP A B”, set [Surround Back

Speakers Assign] in [Speaker Setting] to [Front B

Speakers].

This setting is not available when headphones are

connected.

Press / to select the language,

then press .

Press / to select the Surround

Back Speakers Assign, then press

.

Select the Surround Back Speakers Assign

according to the speaker configuration that

you are using (page 16 – 20).

1Press / to select [Start], then

press .

If you wish to perform Auto Calibration later,

select [Skip].

Note

1: Selecting the language

SPEAKERS

2: Selecting the Surround Back

Speakers Assign

3: Performing the Auto

Calibration

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2Connect the supplied

calibration microphone to

CALIBRATION MIC jack. Set up

the calibration microphone at

your listening position.

The speakers emit very loud sound during

the calibration and the volume cannot be

adjusted. Be considerate of your neighbors

and any children who are present.

If the muting function has been activated

before you perform Auto Calibration, the

muting function will shut off automatically.

It may not be possible to take the correct

measurements or to perform Auto Calibration

at all if special speakers such as dipole

speakers are used.

3Select [Proceed].

4Select [Proceed] again.

The measurement process will take

approximately 30 seconds with a test

tone.

When the measurement ends, a beep

sounds and the screen switches.

If the measurement fails, follow the message,

then select [Retry]. For details on the error

code and warning message, see “List of

messages after Auto Calibration

measurements” (page 37).

5Confirm the measurement

results.

[Retry]: Performs the Auto Calibration

again.

[Save&Exit]: Save the measurement

results and exits the setting process.

[Exit]: Exits the setting process without

saving the measurement results.

The measurement results may vary depending

on the position of the subwoofer. However,

continuing to use the receiver with that value

does not cause problems.

Note

Calibration

microphone

(supplied)

Note

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Listening/Watching

6Select [Save&Exit].

7The Auto Calibration is

completed. Disconnect the

calibration microphone, then

select [Exit].

To cancel Auto Calibration

The Auto Calibration function will be canceled

when you perform the following during the

measurement process:

Press  (power).

Press the input buttons on the remote

control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the

receiver.

Press .

Press SPEAKERS on the receiver.

Change the volume level.

Connect the headphones.

Enjoying Sound and

Video

1Turn the TV on, and then switch

the input of the TV to the input

to which the receiver is

connected.

2Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV

screen.

Depending on the TV, the home menu

may take some time to appear on the TV

screen.

3Press / to select [Watch] or

[Listen], then press .

The menu item list appears on the TV

screen.

4Select the device you want to

play.

5Turn on the device and start

playback.

6Press  +/– to adjust the

volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on

the receiver.

Listening/Watching

Playing AV devices

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Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn

down the volume level to avoid damaging your

speakers.

You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or

press the input buttons on the remote control to

select the device you want.

You can adjust the volume differently using the

MASTER VOLUME knob on the receiver or the

+/– buttons on the remote control.

To turn the volume up or down quickly

Turn the knob quickly.

Press and hold one of the buttons.

To make fine adjustments

Turn the knob slowly.

Press one of the buttons and release it

immediately.

Press AMP MENU, then select

“<HDMI>” – “SIGNAL FMT.”. Select

the input you want, then press .

STANDARD: Selects this when you do not

use high bandwidth video format.

ENHANCED: Selects this when you use high

bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p

4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit.

For details on the high bandwidth video format,

visit the Help Guide.

When “ENHANCED” is selected, we recommend

you to use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with

Ethernet, which can support bandwidth up to

18 Gbps.

Some devices (cable box or satellite box, Blu-ray

Disc player, and DVD player) does not work well

with “ENHANCED” setting. In this case, select

“STANDARD”.

If your TV have similar menu for high bandwidth

video format, check the setting on the TV menu

when you select “ENHANCED” on this receiver. For

details on the TV menu setting, refer to the

operating instructions of the TV.

Enjoying Sound Effects

You can select from a variety of sound field

modes according to speaker connections or

input sources.

Press FRONT SURROUND,

2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, or MUSIC to

select a sound field you want.

You can also use 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, or

MUSIC on the receiver.

For details on each sound field, visit the Help

Guide.

When listening with headphones, only the sound

field for headphones appear.

The sound fields for movie and music may not

work, depending on the input or the speaker

pattern you select, or with audio formats.

The receiver may play signals at a lower sampling

frequency than the actual sampling frequency of

the input signals, depending on the audio format.

“PLIIX MV” or “PLIIX MS” may not appear,

depending on the speaker pattern you select.

Some speakers or the subwoofer may not output

sound, depending on the sound field setting.

If there is any noise present, the noise may be

different, depending on the sound field you select.

Note

Tip

Setting HDMI signal format

Note

Selecting a sound field

Note

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The list below shows which speaker outputs sound when a certain sound field is selected.

2-channel contents

: No sound is output.

: Outputs sound.

: Outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting.

*1 USA and Canadian models: Outputs sound.

Other models: Outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting only when [Small] is selected for

[Size] in [Speaker Setting].

*2 Outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting only when [Small] is selected for [Size] in [Speaker

Setting].

Relations between sound fields and speaker outputs

Front

speakers

Center

speaker

Surround

speakers

Surround

back

speakers

Subwoofer Front high

speakers

Sound field Display panel

2CH/

MULTI

2ch Stereo 2CH STEREO   

Multi Channel

Stereo MULTI ST.   

Direct (Analog

input) DIRECT   

Direct (Others) DIRECT 

*1 

MOVIE

HD-Digital Cinema

Sound (Dynamic/

Theater/Studio)

HD-D.C.S.   

Pro Logic II Movie PLII MV   

Pro Logic IIx Movie PLIIX MV   

Neo:6 Cinema NEO6.CINEMA  

*2 

Front Surround FRONT SUR. 

*2 

MUSIC

Audio Enhancer A. ENHANCER   

Concert Hall HALL  

*2 

Jazz Club JAZZ  

*2 

Live Concert CONCERT  

*2 

Stadium STADIUM  

*2 

Sports SPORTS  

*2 

Pro Logic II Music PLII MS   

Pro Logic IIx Music PLIIX MS   

Neo:6 Music NEO6.MUSIC  

*2 

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Multi-channel contents

: No sound is output.

: Outputs sound.

: Outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting and the channels included in the input source.

When no sound is heard, check that all the speakers are securely connected to the correct speaker terminals

(page 15), and the correct speaker pattern (page 14) is selected.

Front

speakers

Center

speaker

Surround

speakers

Surround

back

speakers

Subwoofer Front high

speakers

Sound field Display panel

2CH/

MULTI

2ch Stereo 2CH STEREO   

Multi Channel

Stereo MULTI ST.   

Direct DIRECT   

MOVIE

HD-Digital Cinema

Sound (Dynamic/

Theater/Studio)

HD-D.C.S.   

Pro Logic II Movie PLII MV   

Pro Logic IIx Movie PLIIX MV   

Neo:6 Cinema NEO6.CINEMA   

Front Surround FRONT SUR.   

MUSIC

Audio Enhancer A. ENHANCER   

Concert Hall HALL   

Jazz Club JAZZ   

Live Concert CONCERT   

Stadium STADIUM   

Sports SPORTS   

Pro Logic II Music PLII MS   

Pro Logic IIx Music PLIIX MS   

Neo:6 Music NEO6.MUSIC   

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs while operating the

receiver, check the following to resolve the

problem before consulting your nearest Sony

dealer.

Check to see if the problem is listed in this

“Troubleshooting” section.

Visit the Help Guide for detailed examples.

You can search by a keyword using the

online troubleshooting guide.

For the customers in Europe:

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strdh77/

h_eu/

For the customers in Taiwan:

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strdh77/

zh-tw/

For the customers in other areas:

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strdh77/h_zz/

If the problem persists after doing all of the

above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The receiver is turned off automatically.

“AUTO STBY” is set to “STBY ON”.

The sleep timer function was activated.

“PROTECTOR” was activated (page 36).

The display panel is turned off.

If the PURE DIRECT indicator on the front

panel lights up, press PURE DIRECT to turn

off this function.

Press DIMMER on the receiver to adjust the

brightness of the display panel.

No image appears on the TV screen.

Select the appropriate input using the input

buttons.

Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

Move your audio device away from the TV.

Make sure that cables are correctly and

securely connected to devices.

Set “SIGNAL FMT.” of the selected input to

“STANDARD” in the “<HDMI>” menu.

Some playback devices need to be set up.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied

with each device.

Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable

with Ethernet when you view images or

listen to sound, especially for 1080p, Deep

Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D transmission.

Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with

Ethernet is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2

and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit etc.

If you want to play HDCP 2.2 content,

connect the receiver to an HDMI input jack

of a TV that is compatible with HDCP 2.2.

No 3D content appears on the TV screen.

Depending on the TV or the video device,

3D content may not be displayed. For

details on the 3D HDMI video format

supported by the receiver, visit the Help

Guide.

Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable

with Ethernet.

No 4K content appears on the TV screen.

Depending on the TV or the video device,

4K content may not be displayed. Check the

video capability and settings of your TV and

video device.

Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable

with Ethernet.

When you use high bandwidth video

formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and

4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, we recommend you to

use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable

with Ethernet.

If your TV have similar menu for high

bandwidth video format, check the setting

on the TV menu when you select

“ENHANCED” (page 32) on this receiver. For

details on the TV menu setting, refer to the

operating instructions of the TV.

Be sure to connect the receiver to an HDMI

input jack of a TV or video device that is

supporting 4K. You have to connect an

HDMI cable to an HDMI jack that supports

HDCP 2.2 when you use a playback device

for 4K resolution video content, etc.

Additional Information

General

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The home menu does not appear on the TV

screen.

The home menu can only be used when

you connect the TV to the HDMI TV OUT

jack.

Press HOME to display the home menu.

Check that the TV is connected correctly.

The home menu may take some time to

appear on the TV screen depending on the

TV.

No sound or only a very low level of sound is

heard, no matter which device is selected.

Check that all connecting cables are

inserted to their input/output jacks on the

receiver, speakers and the devices.

Check that the receiver and all devices are

turned on.

Check that MASTER VOLUME on the receiver

is not set to “VOL MIN”.

Check that SPEAKERS on the receiver is not

set to “SPK OFF” (page 29).

Check that headphones are not connected

to the receiver.

Press  to cancel the muting function.

Try pressing the input button on the remote

control or turning INPUT SELECTOR on the

receiver to select the device of your choice.

If you want to listen to sound from the TV

speaker, set “AUDIO OUT” to “TV + AMP” in

the “<HDMI>” menu. If you cannot play

multi-channel audio source, set to “AMP”.

However, the sound will not be output

through the TV speaker.

Sound may be interrupted when the

sampling frequency, number of channels or

audio format of audio output signals from

the playback device is switched.

There is no sound from the TV via the HDMI

TV OUT (ARC) jack when using the Audio

Return Channel function.

Set “CTRL HDMI” to “CTRL ON” in the

“<HDMI>” menu.

Make sure that your TV is compatible with

the Audio Return Channel function.

Make sure that the HDMI cable is connected

to a jack on your TV that is compatible with

the Audio Return Channel function.

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

Make sure you have selected a sound field

for “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” (page 32).

“PLII MV”, “PLII MS”, “PLIIX MV”, “PLIIX MS”,

“NEO6.CINEMA”, and “NEO6.MUSIC” do not

work when the speaker pattern is set to

“2/0” or “2/0.1” (page 14).

PROTECTOR

The receiver will automatically turn off after a

few seconds. Check the followings:

There may be an electrical surge or power

failure. Unplug the AC power cord (mains

lead) and then plug in the cord again after

30 minutes.

The receiver is covered and the ventilation

holes are blocked. Remove the object

covering the ventilation holes of the

receiver.

The impedance of the connected speakers

is below the rated impedance range

indicated on the back panel of the receiver.

Reduce the volume level.

Unplug the AC power cord (mains lead) and

let the receiver cool down for 30 minutes

while performing the following

troubleshooting:

Disconnect all of the speakers and

subwoofer.

Check that the speaker wires are tightly

twisted on both ends.

Connect the front speaker first, increase

the volume level and operate the receiver

for at least 30 minutes until it completely

warms up. Then, connect each additional

speaker one by one and test each

additional speaker until you detect which

speaker is causing the protection error.

After checking the above items and fixing

any problems, plug in the AC power cord

(mains lead) and turn on the receiver. If the

problem persists, consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

Audio

Error messages

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Additional Information

Error 30

Headphones are connected to the PHONES

jack on the receiver. Remove the

headphones and perform the Auto

Calibration again.

Error 31

Front speakers are not selected properly.

Select the front speakers using SPEAKERS

on the receiver and perform the Auto

Calibration again. For details on selecting

the front speakers, see “Selecting the front

speakers” (page 29).

Error 32, Error 33

Speakers were not detected or not

connected properly.

None of the front speakers are connected

or only one front speaker is connected.

Either the surround left or surround right

speaker is not connected.

Surround back speakers or front high

speakers are connected even though

surround speakers are not connected.

Connect the surround speaker(s) to the

SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals.

A surround back speaker is connected

only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/

BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B R

terminal. If connecting only one surround

back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS

SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/

FRONT B L terminal.

Either the front high left or front high right

speaker is not connected.

The calibration microphone is not

connected. Make sure that the calibration

microphone is connected properly and

perform the Auto Calibration again.

If the calibration microphone is connected

properly but the error code still appears, the

calibration microphone cable may be

damaged.

Warning 40

The measurement process has been

completed and a high noise level has been

detected. You may be able to achieve

better results if you try the process again in

a quiet environment.

Warning 41, Warning 42

The input from the microphone is too large.

The distance between the speaker and the

microphone may be too short. Set them

further apart and perform the

measurement again.

Warning 43

The distance and position of a subwoofer

cannot be detected. This may be caused by

noise. Try performing the measurement in a

quiet environment.

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the

cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it

checked by qualified personnel before

operating it any further.

On power sources

Before operating the receiver, check that

the operating voltage is identical with your

local power supply.

The operating voltage is indicated on the

nameplate on the back of the receiver.

If you are not going to use the receiver for a

long time, be sure to disconnect the

receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect

the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the

plug itself; never pull the cord.

The AC power cord (mains lead) must be

changed only at a qualified service shop.

On heat buildup

Although the receiver heats up during

operation, this is not a malfunction. If you

continuously use this receiver at a large

volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,

side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid

burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

List of messages after Auto

Calibration measurements

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On placement

Place the receiver in a location with

adequate ventilation to prevent heat

buildup and prolong the life of the receiver.

Do not place the receiver near heat sources,

or in a place subject to direct sunlight,

excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

Do not place anything on top of the cabinet

that might block the ventilation holes and

cause malfunctions.

Do not place the receiver near device such

as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the receiver is

being used in combination with a TV, VCR,

or tape deck, and is placed too close to that

device, noise may result, and picture quality

may suffer. This is especially likely when

using an indoor antenna (aerial).)

Use caution when placing the receiver on

surfaces that have been specially treated

(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or

discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

Before connecting other device, be sure to

turn off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a

soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild

detergent solution. Do not use any type of

abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,

such as alcohol or benzine.

Supported BLUETOOTH version

and profiles

Profile refers to a standard set of functions for

various BLUETOOTH product features. See

“BLUETOOTH section” in “Specifications”

(page 40) for the BLUETOOTH version and

profiles supported by this receiver.

Effective communication range

BLUETOOTH devices should be used within

approximately 10 meters (33 feet)

(unobstructed distance) of each other. The

effective communication range may become

shorter under the following conditions.

When a person, metal object, wall or other

obstruction is between the devices with a

BLUETOOTH connection.

Locations where a wireless LAN is installed.

Around microwave ovens that are in use.

Locations where other electromagnetic

waves are generated.

Effects of other devices

BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN

(IEEE 802.11b/g/n) device use the same

frequency band (2.4 GHz). When using your

BLUETOOTH device near a device with

wireless LAN capability, electromagnetic

interference may occur. This could result in

lower data transfer rates, noise, or inability to

connect. If this happens, try the following

remedies:

Use this receiver at least 10 meters (33 feet)

away from the wireless LAN device.

Turn off the power of the wireless LAN

device when using your BLUETOOTH device

within 10 meters (33 feet).

Install this receiver and BLUETOOTH device

as closer to each other as possible.

Effects on other devices

The radio waves broadcast by this receiver

may interfere with the operation of some

medical devices. Since this interference may

result in malfunction, always turn off the

power on this receiver and BLUETOOTH

device in the following locations:

In hospitals, on trains, in airplanes, at gas

stations, and any place where flammable

gasses may be present.

Near automatic doors or fire alarms.

This receiver supports security functions that

comply with the BLUETOOTH specification to

ensure secure connection during communication

using BLUETOOTH technology. However, this

security may be insufficient depending on the

setting contents and other factors, so always be

careful when performing communication using

BLUETOOTH technology.

On BLUETOOTH communication

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Additional Information

Sony shall not be held liable in any way for

damages or other loss resulting from information

leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH

technology.

BLUETOOTH communication is not necessarily

guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH devices that have

the same profile as this receiver.

BLUETOOTH devices connected with this receiver

must comply with the BLUETOOTH specification

prescribed by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and must be

certified to comply. However, even when a device

complies with the BLUETOOTH specification, there

may be cases where the characteristics or

specifications of the BLUETOOTH device make it

impossible to connect, or may result in different

control methods, display or operation.

Noise may occur or the audio may cut off

depending on the BLUETOOTH device connected

with this receiver, the communications

environment, or surrounding conditions.

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your receiver, please consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL

HARMONIC DISTORTION:

(USA models only)

With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from

20 Hz – 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts per

channel minimum RMS power, with no more

than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from

250 milliwatts to rated output.

Amplifier section1)

Minimum RMS Output Power

(6 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)

90 W + 90 W

Stereo Mode Output Power

(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)

105 W + 105 W

Surround Mode Output Power2)

(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9%)

145 W per channel

1) Measured under the following conditions:

2) Reference power output for front, center,

surround, surround back and front high speakers.

Depending on the sound field settings and the

source, there may be no sound output.

Frequency response

Analog

10 Hz – 100 kHz, +0.5/–2 dB (with sound

field and equalizer bypassed)

Input

Analog

Sensitivity: 500 mV/50 kilohms

S/N3): 105 dB (A, 500 mV4))

Digital (Coaxial)

Impedance: 75 ohms

S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)

Digital (Optical)

S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)

Output (Analog)

SUBWOOFER

Voltage: 2 V/1 kilohm

Equalizer

Gain levels

±10 dB, 1 dB step

3) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer

bypassed).

4)Weighted network, input level.

FM tuner section

Tuning range

USA and Canadian models:

87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)

Other models:

87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)

Antenna (aerial)

FM wire antenna (aerial)

Antenna (aerial) terminals

75 ohms, unbalanced

Video section

Inputs/Outputs

Video:

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Area Power requirements

USA, Canada, Taiwan 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Oceania, Europe 230 V AC, 50 Hz

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HDMI Video

Resolution

480p/60 Hz

576p/50 Hz

720p/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 24 Hz

1080i/60 Hz, 50 Hz

1080p/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 30 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz

4K/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 30 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz

Support

HDCP2.2, HDR, 3D, Deep Color (Deep

Colour), ITU-R BT.2020, ARC.

iPhone/iPod section

BLUETOOTH technology works with iPhone 6s

Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone

5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, and iPod touch (5th and

6th generation).

You can use “SongPal” app with this receiver via

BLUETOOTH.

iPhone/iPod playback via  (USB) port is not

possible.

USB section

Supported format*

MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV

* Compatibility with all encoding/writing software,

recording devices and recording media cannot be

guaranteed.

Supported USB device

Mass Storage Class

Maximum current

1 A

BLUETOOTH section

Communication system

BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.2

Output

BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 1

Maximum communication range

Line of sight approx. 30 m (98.4 feet)1)

Frequency band

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method

FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum)

Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles2)

A2DP 1.3 (Advanced Audio Distribution

Profile)

AVRCP 1.5 (Audio Video Remote Control

Profile)

SPP 1.2 (Serial Port Profile)

DID (Device Identification Profile)

Supported Codecs3)

SBC4), AAC

Transmission range (A2DP)

20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)

1) The actual range will vary depending on factors

such as obstacles between devices, magnetic

fields around a microwave oven, static electricity,

cordless phone, reception sensitivity, antenna’s

performance, operating system, software

application, etc.

2) BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the

purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between

devices.

3) Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion

format

4) Subband Codec

General

Power requirements

Power consumption

240 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W or less (When “CTRL HDMI” is set to

“CTRL OFF”, “STBY THRU” is set to “OFF”, and

“BT STANDBY” is set to “STBY OFF”.)

0.5 W (When “CTRL HDMI” is set to “CTRL

ON”, “BT STANDBY” is set to “STBY ON”, and

“STBY THRU” is set to “OFF”.)

Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)

430 mm × 156 mm × 329.4 mm (17 in ×

6 1/4 in × 13 in) including projecting parts

and controls

Mass (Approx.)

7.8 kg (17 lb 4 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Area Power requirements

USA, Canada,

Taiwan 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Oceania 230 V AC, 50 Hz

Europe 230V AC, 50/60Hz

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