Sony STR-DA7100ES Menu item and parameter

Menu item and parameter The initial setting is marked with an underscore.

	Menu item	Parameter	Explanation
	MENU EXPAND	ON	The advanced parameters for the SPEAKER SET UP,
	(Menu expanding)		SURR SET UP and LEVEL menus are displayed and
			can be adjusted. For details on each setup menu, see
			pages 97 to 100 and the following pages.

		OFF	The advanced parameters are not displayed.

	SB DECODING	AUTO	You can set up the surround back decoding function,
	(Surround back		see “Types of the surround back decoding functions”
	(Surround back	ON	see “Types of the surround back decoding functions”
	decoding)	ON	on page 95.

		OFF
		OFF

	SB DEC MODE	DDEX	You can set up the surround back decoding mode, see
	(Surround back decoding		page 96 for details of the mode type.
	(Surround back decoding	PLIIx MV	page 96 for details of the mode type.
	mode)		Note
	mode)	PLIIx MS
		PLIIx MS
			A setup of SB DECODING/SB DEC MODE becomes
			invalid when Dolby Pro Logic IIx is selected in the A.F.D.
			mode. The optimal decoding mode is set up automatically.

	DEC. PRIORITY		Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal
	(Digital audio input		input to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN jacks.
	decoding priority)
	decoding priority)	AUTO	Automatically switches the input mode between DTS,
		AUTO	Automatically switches the input mode between DTS,
			Dolby Digital, or PCM.

		PCM	PCM signals are given priority (to prevent interruption
			when playback starts). When set to “AUTO” and the
			sound from the digital audio jacks (for a CD, etc.) is
			interrupted when playback starts, set to “PCM.”
			However, when other signals are input, there may be
			no sound depending on the format. In this case, set to
			“AUTO.”

	DUAL MONO		Lets you select the language you want to listen to
	(Digital broadcast		during a digital broadcast. This feature only functions
	language selection)		for Dolby Digital sources.

		MAIN/SUB	Sound of the main language will be output through the
			front left speaker, and simultaneously sound of the sub
			language will be output through the front right
			speaker.

		MAIN	Sound of the main language will be output.

		SUB	Sound of the sub language will be output.

		MAIN+SUB	Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will
			be output.

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Contents

Page Page Page About This Manual Page Table of Contents Getting Started Enjoying Surround Sound Amplifier Operation Advanced Speakers Set Up Using the Remote Additional Information Page Page Page About the indicators on the display Page Page Rear panel Page Remote commander RM-AAE003 Page RM-US106A Page 1: Installing speakers Enjoying a 5.1/7.1/9.1 channel system Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration Enjoying a 9.1 channel system Example of a 9.1 channel speaker system configuration Placing speakers When using the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes with a 9.1 channel system To listen to the pure audio of a Super Audio CD 2: Connecting speakers Connecting a 9.1 channel system 2nd zone connection 3a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components Audio input/output jack to be connected Component with digital audio input/output jacks Notes on playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player Page Components with i.LINK jacks Page Components with analog audio jacks 3b: Connecting the video components If you have Sony components with CONTROL A1II/CONTROL S jacks Video INPUT/OUTPUT jack to be connected Function for conversion of video signals Closed Caption display Assigning video input signals to other input Hooking up a TV monitor Page Hooking up a DVD player 1Connecting audio 2Connecting video Components with HDMI jacks HDMI features Notes on HDMI connections Connecting a satellite tuner Components with analog video and audio jack 4: Connecting the antennas 5:Connecting the AC power cord Performing initial setup operations 1,2 6: Preparing the remote About the command mode Switching the COMMAND MODE To set up the remote for the receiver When the Sony equipments are operated by remote of the receiver 7: Setting up the speakers 2,3 4,5 3 2,7 SPEAKER SET UP parameters Page Page For advanced speaker setup 8:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance For more precise adjustment To operate on the receiver 3,5,7 2 4,6,8 Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD Watching a DVD Enjoying TV games Watching video Page Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE) 1,3 To mute the sound Audio input modes Naming inputs Page Page Page Page Storing the adjusted settings (USER PRESET) 2,3, 4,5 Setting the USER PRESET Changing the menu setting Page Page Page Page Page Page Changing the display All inputs except “FM” and “AM” “FM” and “AM” Displaying the input stream information Using the Sleep Timer Recording with other components Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc To record digital sound Recording on recording media Listening to FM/AM radio Storing FM stations automatically Presetting radio stations Tuning to preset stations Using the remote Naming preset stations 5,6 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Description of program types Custom install mode Page Listening to the sound in another zone (2nd (3rd) zone operations) 2:3rd zone connections To operate with RM-AAE003 Operating Sony components Basic Functions Using the CONTROL S Control System Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) Detecting the type of audio signal automatically (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) Enjoying higher fidelity sound Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel Type of A.F.D. mode If you connect a sub woofer Selecting a sound field Selecting a sound field for movies Types of sound field available Selecting a sound field for music Sound fields when headphones are connected To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE/MUSIC Using the surround back decoding mode (SURR BACK DECODING) Types of the surround back decoding functions Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode (SB DEC MODE) Input Stream indicator Customizing sound fields Adjusting the sound effect Page Page Page 1,22 Advanced settings Page Adjusting the equalizer (Level of Bass/Midrange/Treble) Page Menu list of the remote (Operating the receiver) Page Basic procedure for selecting a component If you selected the tape deck Operate each component using the remote Table of SUB menu operations Page Page To perform set up menu operations on the DVD player or satellite tuner Programming the remote 4,5 Programming the TV operation buttons To cancel programming To use a programmed component Performing several commands in sequence automatically Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the commander To cancel learning Using a command that has been learned To erase the learned code Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory Using the auto power function Turning the backlight on or off Changing button assignments (RM- US106A only) To cancel Valid buttons and the corresponding categories To clear all remote button assignments Menu list Page Page Page Glossary Page Technical terms Page Precautions On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement Troubleshooting Page Page Remote control Error messages Reference sections for clearing the memory Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Page Page Index Symbols Numerics