Sony 3-289-204-42(3) Video

118GB

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STR-DA2400ES

3-289-204-42(3)

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel

sound is not reproduced.

• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing

is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS

format.

• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to

the digital input jacks of this receiver,

make sure the setting for the digital audio

output of the connected component is

available.

Recording cannot be carried out.

• Check that the components are connected

correctly (page 19).

• Select the source component using INPUT

SELECTOR (page 50).

The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp

does not light up in blue.

• Check that the playback component is

connected on a digital jack and the input is

selected properly on this receiver.

• Check whether the input source of the

software being played back corresponds to

the multi channel format.

• Check whether the setup on the playback

component is set to multi channel sound.

• Check to make sure the selected audio

(digital) input jack is not assigned to other

inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu

(page 88).

There is no sound from the component

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter.

• Adjust the volume of this receiver.

• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

and/or component is not connected

correctly. Turn off the receiver, then

reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter and/or component.

• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter and/or component device to make

sure it supports this receiver.

Video

There is no picture or an unclear

picture appears on the TV screen or

monitor.

• Select the appropriate input on the receiver

(page 50).

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your TV away from the audio

components.

• Assign the component video input

correctly.

• The input signal should be same as the

input function when you are up-converting

an input signal with this receiver

(page 32).

Recording cannot be carried out.

• Check that the components are connected

correctly (page 24).

• Select the source component using INPUT

SELECTOR (page 50).

The GUI mode does not appear on the

TV screen.

• Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select

“GUI ON”. If the GUI menu still does not

appear on the TV screen, press MENU.

• Check the TV is connected correctly.

Contents

Main To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. For customers in Europe Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives WARNING About This Manual About area codes Table of Contents Getting Started Playback Amplifier Operations Enjoying Surround Sound Using the Remote Additional Information Description and location of parts Getting Started Front panel To remove the cover Status of the POWER button Page Rear panel ADIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section BANTENNA section CAUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section RM-AAP024 DSPEAKERS section ECOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section FVIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section Page Page Page RM-AAU039 1: Installing the speakers Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration 2: Connecting speakers Page 3: Connecting the TV 4a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Page Connecting components with multi channel output jacks AB BMonaural audio cord (not supplied) Connecting components with analog audio jacks 4b: Connecting the video components Converting video signals How to hook up your Video input/output jacks to be connected HDMI features Connecting components with HDMI jacks Page Notes on connecting cables Notes on HDMI connections Connecting a Blu-ray Disc Player CA BComponent video cord (not supplied) CVideo cord (not supplied) B Connecting a DVD player Connecting a satellite tuner, Set-top box AB C D Connecting components with analog video and audio jack BVideo cord (not supplied) CAudio/video cord (not supplied) B C In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver Function for conversion of video signals Notes on converting video signals To display Closed Caption In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote 1 2 MODE and 2CH/A.DIRECT, press POWER to turn on the 3 Inserting batteries into the remote About the command mode To switch the command mode of the RM-AAP024 remote 1 2 3 To switch the command mode of the RM-AAU039 remote 7: Operating the receiver using the GUI Interface) 5 1 2 3 Overview of the menus Input Music FM/AM Settings 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 To return to the previous screen To exit the menu Page Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive. To turn off the speaker output 9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration) Selecting the front speakers Before you perform the Auto Calibration 1 microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. 2 microphone. On setting up the active subwoofer 1 ON. 2 3 Auto Calibration, then press or b. 1 result. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds. 2 want, then press . the Auto Calibration Type, then press . Tip Error Code 31, 32, 33 1 2 3 When a warning code appears To set Auto Calibration items more precisely Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Selecting a component 1 to select the component you want. 2 start playback. To activate the muting function To avoid damaging your speakers Page Page Page Page Settings for the audio (Audio settings menu) Audio settings menu parameters xA/V Sync (Synchronizes audio and video output) xDual Mono (Digital broadcast language selection) Settings for the video (Video settings menu) xResolution (Converting Video signals) Settings for HDMI (HDMI settings menu) Enjoying a pre- programmed sound field 1 2 3 4 5 6 Types of 2CH mode the surround sound you want. To select enhanced surround mode 1 When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players Enjoying Surround Sound Tips Types of A.F.D. mode If you connect a subwoofer Enjoying Surround Sound Types of music/movie mode Tips To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE/MUSIC Select 2ch Stereo or A.F.D. Auto in the Surround settings menu. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1 2 press POWER. Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) 2-8 Press NIGHT MODE. Adjusting the speaker settings manually 4 Manual Setup menu parameters 5 6 7 8 xSize (Size of each speaker) Making settings with the Speaker Pattern menu 1 2 3 Speaker, then press or b. 4 Test Tone menu parameters Other parameters of Speaker settings menu xD.Range Comp (Dynamic range compressor) xDistance Unit (Distance unit) Adjusting the equalizer 1 2 3 2-4 EQ, then press or b. 4 2 FM or AM, then press or Tuner Operations Automatic tuning STRDA2400ESUC\080TUN_GB.fm 3 Tuning, then press or b. 4 In case of poor FM stereo reception 1 2 press or b. 3 Tuning, then press or b. Direct tuning 123 0/10 -/-- 4 5 If you cannot tune in a station 1 2 8 another station. Receiving RDS broadcasts To tune to preset stations 1 2 Displaying RDS information Description of program types Using the Control for HDMI function for BRAVIA Sync Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases: To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting Connecting a TV and other AHDMI cable (not supplied) BOptical digital cord (not supplied)a) CAudio cord (not supplied)a) AA BC A Preparing Control for HDMI function 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off) Press TV, then press AV ?/1. Converting analog video input signals Press RESOLUTION repeatedly. Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (DMPORT) Other Operations 1 2 Music, then press or b. 3 4 1 2 contents list displayed on the GUI screen and play it back. To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDM- NC1 using the adapter menu To operate the TDM-iP1 using the iPod menu Playing the selected track DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list Naming inputs Press RETURN/EXIT O. 3-4 1 name. Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) 1 2 to select the audio input mode. Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs 1 enter the setting. 2 Input, then press or b. Page Changing the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. FM and AM band About the indicators on the display window Page Page STRDA2400ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm masterpage: Left CLEAR/>10 ENT/MEM Using the sleep timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Recording using the receiver 1 4 recording deck, then start playback on the playback 1 playback component. 2 4 recording component, then start playback on the playback Using a bi-amplifier connection To connect speakers Recording onto a recording media Operating without connecting to the TV Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI OFF. 1 2 3 Navigating through menus on the display THEATRE 4 5 6 7 8 Overview of the menus Page Page Page To operate on the receiver 1 2 3 4 5 Performing Auto Calibration 3 4 When you select PHASE INFO. Press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, or MUSIC repeatedly. Selecting a sound field type To select Enhanced Surround Mode 1 2 3 4 another station. 5 1 Presetting radio stations want to preset. 2 MEM. Operating each component using the remote Using the Remote Table of buttons used to control each component Programming the remote 1 SET UP. 2 (including TV) for the component you want to control. To cancel programming To activate the input after programming To control an LD player If programming is unsuccessful, check the following: The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component To control a video CD player To control a DVD recorder To control a VCR continued To control a DVD player To control a DVD recorder To control a TV To control a satellite tuner Using the Remote To control a cable box Clearing all the contents of the remotes memory While holding down MASTER VOL , press and hold ?/1, then press AV ?/1. Glossary xCinema Studio EX xComponent video xComposite video xCrossover frequency xDolby Digital Plus xDolby Digital Surround EX xDolby Pro Logic II xDolby Pro Logic IIx xDolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) xDTS-HD xDTS Neo:6 xHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) xHigh Bitrate Audio xInterlace Precautions On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement Troubleshooting Audio Page Video HDMI Tuner Remote control Error messages Reference sections for clearing the memory Specifications Amplifier section FM tuner section AM tuner section Additional Information Video section HDMI Video General Supplied accessories Index