Sony STR-DA3000ES Table of Contents, Settings, Getting Started, Other Operations, Amplifier Operation, Additional Information, Enjoying Surround Sound, Advanced Adjustments and

Table of Contents
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components .......................................	6
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ...........	8
1b: Connecting components with
multi channel output jacks........	11
1c: Connecting components with only
analog audio jacks ....................	13
2: Connecting the antennas ...................	15
3: Connecting speakers .........................	16
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........	18
5: Setting up the speakers .....................	19
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance ............................................	22
— TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component .......................	24
Listening to multi channel sound..........	25
— MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio....................	25
Storing FM stations automatically ........	27
— AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL only)
Presetting radio stations ........................	27
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....	28
(Models of area code CEL only)
Changing the display.............................	30
About the indications in the display......	31
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ...............	33
Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............	33
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field ..........................	34
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ...............................................	36
— SURR BACK DECODING
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Assigning the audio input .....................	38
— DIGITAL ASSIGN

Switching the audio input mode for digital
components.....................................	39
— INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields .....................	39
Adjusting the equalizer.........................	41
Advanced settings.................................	42
Custom install mode .............................	47
(Models of area code U, CA only)
Storing the adjusted settings .................	48
— USER PRESET
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs ........	49
Using the Sleep Timer ..........................	50
Selecting the speaker system ................	50
Recording .............................................	51
Listening to the sound in another zone. 52
(Models of area code U, CA only)
CONTROL A1II Control System ........	54
Additional Information
Precautions ...........................................	56
Troubleshooting....................................	57
Specifications .......................................	60
List of button locations and reference
pages...............................................	64
Index .....................................................	66

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