Sony STR-DA5800ES Speaker Connection, Virtual Front High

101

US

Adjusting Settings

•You cannot set “SP Pair Matching” to “ALL” when

you select “Front Reference” for the “Calibration

Type” (page100).

To name the Position

1Select the “Position” for which you want

to name, then press .

2Select “Name In,” then press .

The soft keyboard appears on the screen.

3Press V/v/B/b and to select a

character one by one.

Automatic Phase Matching

Lets you set the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase

Matching) function in the D.C.A.C. (Digital

Cinema Auto Calibration) function (page99).

Calibrates the phase characteristics of the

speakers and ensures a well-coordinated

surround space.

xOff

Does not activate the A.P.M. function.

xAuto

Switches the A.P.M. function on or off

automatically.

Notes

•This function does not work in the following cases.

– “MULTI IN” is selected.

– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

– Headphones are connected.

– “Auto Calibration” has not been performed.

•The receiver may play back signals at a lower

sampling frequency than the actual sampling

frequency of the input signals, depending on the

audio format.

Lets you adjust each speaker manually. You

can also adjust the speaker levels after Easy

Setup is completed.

The Speaker Settings are only for the current

“Position.”

You can make the following settings using the

wizard.

Speaker Pattern

Lets you select the speaker pattern for the

speaker systems you are using.

Surround Back Assign

Lets you set the SURROUND BACK

(ZONE2) terminals for a bi-amplifier or a

zone2 connection.

xZone2 Speakers

xBi-Amplifier

xNo Assign

Note

If the speaker pattern is set so that there are surround

back speakers, you cannot set the SURROUND

BACK (ZONE2) terminals for a bi-amplifier

connection or a zone 2 connection.

Lets you reproduce sound outputs virtually

from the front high speakers even in an

environment without front high L/R speakers.

xOn

The Virtual Front High function is activated.

When Front High signals are input, sounds are

processed as if they were output from front

high L/R speakers.

xOff

The Virtual Front High function is disabled.

Note

•This function does not work in the following cases:

– There are no surround speakers.

– “MULTI IN” is selected.

– “ 2ch Analog Direct” is selected.

– Headphone s are connected.

Speaker ConnectionVirtual Front High

Contents

Main 2014 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia STR-DA5800ES 4-433-534-81(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. For customers in the United States WARNING Owners Record Important Safety Instructions CAUTION For the customers in Canada About the Lighting Control Adapter (UWA-C4Z) About This Manual On Copyrights Page Main features of the receiver Compatible with a variety of connections and formats Better image and sound quality Useful functions Others Table of Contents Getting Started Enjoying images/sound Enjoying Sound Effects Using the Universal Remote Control Function Adjusting Settings Additional Information Description and location of parts Front panel To remove the cover To open the cover Page Indicators on the display Page Page Rear panel Page Remote control (RM-AAU194) Page Page Note on converting video signals Note on Zone 2 HDMI video output To display Closed Caption To connect a recording device Function for conversion of video signals Connection between the playback equipment and the receiver Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Getting Started Network/USB 1: Installing speakers 9.1 channel speaker system 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers 5.1 channel speaker system Recommended speaker placement AMonaural audio cord (not supplied) BSpeaker cords (not supplied) Connecting speakers BB AB ZONE 2 connection 2: Connecting the monitor Getting Started 3: Connecting the video equipment To connect equipment with HDMI jacks If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page31. AHDMI cable (not supplied) Connections required for watching content recorded on Blu-ray Discs or DVDs To connect equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks Connections required for playing video games Connections required for watching programs via satellite broadcasting or via a cable TV Connections required for watching content recorded on video tapes Connections required for watching content via a camcorder Notes on connecting cables HDMI features Note on using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable 4: Connecting the audio equipment To connect equipment with HDMI jacks AHDMI cable (not supplied) Connections required for listening content recorded on Super Audio CDs or ordinary CDs To connect equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks Page Connections required for listening to the radio AAudio cord (not supplied) BOptical digital cord (not supplied) Connections required for listening to the content recorded on MDs, cassette tapes or records AAB 5: Connecting the IR blaster 6: Making connections for using Lighting Control 7: Connecting to the network Configuration example System requirements 8: Preparing the receiver and the remote control Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. To save the power in standby mode Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Turning on the receiver 9: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup Confirm active subwoofer setup Inserting batteries into the remote control Notes on Speaker Settings (Auto Calibration) When you connect two subwoofers to the receiver Notes on the speaker impedance To select the front speakers To use the receiver as a pre- amplifier To cancel the measurement process 10: Setting up connected 11: Preparing a computer to use as a server Guide to on-screen display operation 1 input to which the receiver is connected. 2 The home menu is displayed on the TV screen. 3 Enjoying images/sound from connected 1 then press . 2 3 USB Device/WALKMAN 1 2 3 4 iPod/iPhone 1 (USB) port on the receiver. 2 3 Home Network (DLNA) Preparations for using the DLNA function 1 2 Photo, then press . To play remote files by operating the receiver (Renderer) via a DLNA controller Internet content 1 2 3 4 1 menu, then press . FM/AM screen 3 4 1 2 In case of poor FM stereo reception 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 3 To name preset stations (Name Input) 1 2 3 1 2 3 Changing the AM tuning scale Available options Selecting the sound field 1 2 3 To listen to music through headphones connected to the receiver Enjoying Sound Effects Playing back with 2-channel sound Playing back with multi-channel surround Enjoying a surround effect for movies About the effect type for HD- D.C.S. xDynamic xTheater xStudio Enjoying a surround effect for music About the effect level for Concert Hall Notes on the sound fields xMid xHigh About the gain level for PLIIz Height xMid Using the Sound Optimizer function 1 2 3 4 Page Selecting the equipment you want to operate 1 2 to operate, then press . Operating the AV Table of buttons available to operate the equipment Note Page Saving various settings for the receiver and recalling those settings all at one time (Easy Automation) Using the Home Automation Function 1 2 Saving the settings to a Scene 1 2 want to save settings among from 1: Movie, 2:Music, 3:Party, or 4:Night, then press INFO/OPTIONS. 3 Lighting Control 1 2 3 1 1 Setting up a lighting scene 2 3 4 What you can do with the Multi-zone function Making a multi-zone connection 1Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the SURROUND BACK (ZONE2) terminals of the receiver. Using Multi-zone Features 1: Zone 2 connections 2Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier. 3Making a zone 2 connection using HDMI 4Making a zone 2 connection using ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) connection CAT5 cable 2: Zone 3 connections Be sure to verify the CAT5 wiring connection is correct. Use Category5e or Category6 cable. BB C Main zone Zone 3 AIR repeater (not supplied) BSpeakers COther amplifier/receiver Setting the speakers in zone 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Switching the zone setting of the remote control 1 2 3 4 Setting the priority for the main zone and zone 2 Operating the receiver from another zone (ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations) Available multi-zone operations 1 or zone 3. To finish the zone 2/zone 3 operation Press ZONE, then press ?/1. Using BRAVIA Sync features The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases: 1 home menu, then press . 2 5 function of the connected equipment on. System Audio Control One-Touch Play 6 Audio Return Channel (ARC) Scene Select Home Theater Control Remote Easy Control Page Switching between digital and analog audio 1 INPUT SELECTOR on the 2 Using other video/audio input jacks 1 home menu, then press . 2 3 Using Other Features * factory default setting continued Preview for HDMI 1 2 window with those on the main screen, press V/v to select the desired PIP window, then press . Operating the receiver using a smartphone Page 1 2 1 2 3 4 Switching the command mode of the receiver Using a bi-amplifier connection To connect speakers To set up speakers Reverting back to the factory default settings 1 2 3 Using the setting menu 1 2 3 To return to the previous screen Setting menu list Page Easy Setup Speaker Settings Calibration Matching Positio n Auto Calibration 1 2 To set the reference value when you select Front Reference for the Calibration Type 1 2 To customize the frequency for the User Reference 1 2 To set the pair match mode for the Auto Calibration EQ pattern 1 2 To name the Position 1 2 Speaker Connection Virtual Front High x1~10 xFront xBack xType A Center Speaker Lift Up Surround Speaker Position Speaker Relocation Select Level/Distance/Size, then To adjust the speaker level Speaker Setup Test Tone 3 x4 x8 xmeter xfeet Center Analog Down Mix Distance Unit Speaker Impedance Audio Settings xAuto 1 Dual Mono Sound Optimizer xNormal Dynamic Range Compressor Subwoofer Low Pass Filter A/V Sync (Synchronizes audio and video output) Decode Priority (Digital audio input decoding priority) xPCM Sound Field Video Settings When an HDMI monitor is not connected with HDMI OUT OFF xDirect Lets you output analog video input signals directly. x1080p Page Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signal in zone 2. xDirect Zone Resolution This function targets content via a USB device, a home network, and Internet content. x1080p Playback Resolution x16:9 x4:3 xOriginal xFixed Aspect Ratio HDMI Settings x0 dB Screen Format x+10 dB xTV+AMP H.A.T.S. Control for HDMI Priority Pass Through Zone2 Out Input Settings xWatch/Listen xIcon Video Input Assign Input Edit Network Settings LAN Port Activation xRenderer Name xAuto Access Permission Internet Settings Home Control Settings Registration TV Control AV Equipment Control Lighting Control Lighting Scenes Zone Settings Zone Setup Zone Control System Settings Language Auto Standby Settings Lock 1 2 Software Update Notification SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF), press ?/1 to turn on the To update the receiver Page Menu list (in the display window) Page Page Page Page To change the display 1 2 Precautions Additional Information On safety On power sources On heat buildup Troubleshooting General Video Page Audio Page Page Tuner USB device iPod/iPhone Network Internet content BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI) Remote control Universal Remote Control Lighting Control Error messages Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Reference sections Specifications AUDIO P OWER SPECIFICATIONS Clearing the memory Rebooting the receiver About support information Inputs (Analog) Inputs (Digital) Outputs FM tuner section AM tuner section Additional Information HDMI Video Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block) General Supplied accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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