Sony STR-ZA810ES User manual

STR-ZA810ES

MULTI CHANNEL

AV RECEIVER

Installation Guide US

Guide d’installation FR

Guía de instalación ES

Before installing the receiver, be sure to update the receiver to the latest software

version.

Avant d’installer l’ampli-tuner, veillez à le mettre à jour à la dernière version de logiciel.

Antes de instalar el receptor, asegúrese de actualizar el receptor a la versión de software

más reciente.

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Map of GUI menu system

Using the home menu

Menu items underlined are default settings.

Home

Watch BD/DVD

GAME

SAT/CATV

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

Listen SA-CD/CD

FM TUNER

USB

Bluetooth

Home Network

Music Service List

Custom Preset Movie

Music

Party

Night

Sound Effects Sound Field 2ch Stereo

Multi Ch Stereo

Direct

A.F.D. (Auto Format Decoding)

Dolby Surround

Neural:X

Front Surround

Audio Enhancer1)

Equalizer (+10.0dB, +9.0dB, …, 0.0dB, …, –9.0dB, –10.0dB)

Sound Optimizer Normal

Low

Off

InCeiling Speaker Mode Front & Center

Front

Off

Pure Direct On

Off

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Zone Controls Zone2 Power On

Off

Zone2 Input SOURCE

SAT/CATV

VIDEO 1

SA-CD/CD

FM TUNER

USB

Bluetooth

Home Network

Music Service List

Zone2 Volume (MIN, 1 ... 73, MAX)

HDMI Zone Power On

Off

HDMI Zone Input SOURCE

BD/DVD

GAME

SAT/CATV

VIDEO 2

SA-CD/CD

Setup Easy Setup Language

Speaker Settings

Internet Settings

Speaker Settings Auto Calibration2)

Automatic Phase Matching (Auto, Off)

Calibration Type (Full Flat, Engineer, Front Reference,

Off)

Test Tone2)

Level3) (+10.0dB, +9.5dB, …, 0.0dB, …, –9.5dB,

–10.0dB)

Equalizer3) (+10.0dB, +9.0dB, …, 0.0dB, …, –9.0dB,

–10.0dB)

Distance3) (32ft 9in, 32ft 8in, …, 9ft 10in, …,

3ft4in, 3ft 3in)

Size3) (Large, Small)

Crossover Frequency3) (40Hz, 50Hz, …, 120Hz, …, 190Hz,

200Hz)

Surround Back Speaker Assign

BI-AMP

Front B

Off

Speaker Pattern (See pages 10-11.)

Speaker Connection Guide

SURROUND BACK/

ZONE2 Priority ZONE2 Terminals

SURROUND BACK Terminals

Center Speaker Lift Up (10, 9, 8, …, 2, 1, Off)

Surround Speaker Position (Front, Back)

Speaker Relocation/

Phantom Surround Back (Type A, Type B, Off)

Ceiling Height (32ft 9in, 32ft 8in, …, 9ft 0in, …,

6ft7in, 6ft 6in)

Distance Unit (feet, meter)

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Setup Audio Settings Digital Legato Linear (Auto 1, Auto 2, Off)

Sound Optimizer (Normal, Low, Off)

Sound Field 2ch Stereo

Multi Ch Stereo

Direct

Auto Format Decoding

Dolby Surround

Neural:X

Front Surround

Audio Enhancer1)

In-Ceiling Speaker Mode (Front & Center, Front, Off)

DSD Native (On, Off)

Pure Direct (On, Off)

Subwoofer Low Pass Filter (On, Off)

A/V Sync (300ms, 290ms, …, 10ms, 0ms,

HDMIAuto)

Dual Mono (Main, Sub, Main/Sub)

Dynamic Range Compressor (Auto, On, Off)

Neural:X (On, Off)

HDMI Settings HDMI In 4K Scaling (Auto, Off)

Control for HDMI (On, Off)

Standby Linked to TV (Auto, On, Off)

Standby Through (Auto, On, Off)

Audio Out (AMP, TV + AMP)

Subwoofer Level (Auto, +10dB, 0dB)

HDMI Out B Mode (Main, Zone)

Priority (Main & Zone, Main Only)

HDMI Signal Format SA-CD/CD (Standard format,

Enhanced format)

BD/DVD (Standard format,

Enhanced format)

SAT/CATV (Standard format,

Enhanced format)

GAME (Standard format,

Enhanced format)

VIDEO 2 (Standard format,

Enhanced format)

YCbCr/RGB (HDMI) (Auto, YCbCr (4:2:2), YCbCr (4:4:4),

RGB)

Input Settings4), 5) Icon

Name

Watch/Listen

Show/Hide

HDMI

OPTICAL/COAXIAL

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Input Mode

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Setup Network Settings Internet Settings2) Wired Setup

Wireless Setup

Network Connection Status

Network Connection Diagnostics

Connection Server Settings

Auto Home Network Access Permission (On, Off)

Home Network Access Control

Registered Remote Devices

Network Standby (On, Off)

Remote Start (On, Off)

External Control (On, Off)

Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Mode (Receiver, Transmitter, Off)

Device List

Bluetooth Standby (On, Off)

Bluetooth Codec – AAC (On, Off)

Bluetooth Codec – LDAC (On, Off)

Wireless Playback Quality (Auto, Sound Quality, Standard,

Connection)

Zone Settings Zone Controls (Show, Hide)

Zone2 Line Out (Variable, Fixed)

System Settings Language (English, Español, Français)

Auto Display (On, Off)

Auto Standby (On, Off)

Dimmer (Bright, Dark, Off)

Sleep (2:00:00, 1:30:00, 1:00:00, 0:30:00,

Off)

Software Update Notification

(On, Off)

Initialize Personal Information

Device Name

System Information

Software License Information

Auto Update Settings Auto Update6) (On, Off)

Software Update Update via Internet

Update via USB Memory

1) The sound field is only available when [USB], [Bluetooth], [Home Network], or [Music service list] is selected.

2) Detailed information of these menu items is displayed after you select the settings.

3) The menu item can be adjusted against each speaker.

4) You can select the following inputs in the Input Settings screen.

BD/DVD, GAME, SAT/CATV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, TV, SA-CD/CD

5) You can set up each input using these menu items in [Input Settings].

6) When you perform the initial setup for the Chromecast built-in function, [Auto Update] is set to [On] automatically. If you want to disable

automatic updating of the software, set [Auto Update] to [Off] after performing initial setup.

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Table of Contents

Map of GUI menu system ................................................................................................ 2

Using the home menu......................................................................................2

Preparations

Preparing the receiver...................................................................................................... 7

Outline dimensional drawing ........................................................................... 7

Connections

Connecting a 4K TV that supports HDCP 2.2 and a 4K streaming box

using a 4K-compatible HDMI cable .............................................................................8

Making a multi-zone connection.....................................................................................9

Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected......................................................... 10

Settings

Setting up the receiver....................................................................................................12

Activating the network standby mode ...........................................................12

Turning on the control mode to make an external controller connection.....12

Outputting a test tone from each speaker (TestTone)...................................12

Adjusting the sound balance automatically (Auto Calibration) .....................12

List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements ................................13

Setting the in-ceiling speaker mode...............................................................13

Setting HDMI signal formats........................................................................... 14

Updating the software via the network ......................................................... 14

Updating the software with a USB flash drive ............................................... 14

Resuming Spotify Connect music playback with the press of a button ....... 14

Presetting and playing a Spotify playlist on the receiver .............................. 14

Using the hidden commands

Performing commands using the receiver.................................................................... 16

Useful information

Zone distribution.............................................................................................................17

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Preparations

Preparing the receiver

Outline dimensional drawing

Top

Front Side

156 mm (6 1/4 in)

430 mm (17 in) 288 mm (11 3/8 in)

331 mm (13 1/8 in)

20 mm (13/16 in)

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Connections

Connecting a 4K TV that supports HDCP 2.2 and a 4K streaming box

using a 4K-compatible HDMI cable

All HDMI jacks on the receiver support 4K resolution and HDCP 2.2.

To enjoy audio from 4K content such as 4K movies, connect the HDMI output/input jacks of

each device that supports HDCP 2.2* using HDMI cables, as illustrated below.

* HDCP 2.2 (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection System Revision 2.2) is newly enhanced copyright

protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies from Studios.

4K media player 4K TV or 4K projector

Connect the receiver to a 4K media player

using a High Speed HDMI cable (not

supplied).

Connect the receiver to a 4K TV or a 4K

projector using a High Speed HDMI cable

(not supplied).

If you are using an FMP‐X10/X5 Media

Player:

Connect the cable to the HDMI OUT 1 (for AUDIO VIDEO) jack

of the player.

Select [ (Settings)]  [Sound]  [Audio from HDMI OUT]

 [HDMI OUT 1] in the Home menu of the FMP-X10/X5 Media

Player after Initial Setup is complete.

If you are using a different 4K media

player:

Connect the cable to one of the HDCP 2.2-compatible

HDMI output jacks. For details, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with your player.

If you are using a BRAVIA TV with the

series name X950B, X900B or X850B:

Connect the cable to the HDMI IN 1 jack of your TV.

If you are using a different 4K TV or 4K

projector:

Connect to one of the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI input

jacks. If the jack is not compatible with the ARC (Audio Return

Channel) function, also connect an optical digital cable. For

details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your

4K TV or 4K projector.

Note

• Sony recommends that you use an HDMI cable made by Sony or another HDMI-authorized cable. Be

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

supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.

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Connections

Making a multi-zone connection

This receiver allows various multi-zone connections.

Setup example 1

5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection

Connected device Zone Connection Operation on the receiver

Speakers Main • Connect 5-channel speakers to SPEAKERS FRONT A,

CENTER and SURROUND terminals.

• Connect 1 or 2 subwoofer(s) to SUBWOOFER OUT

jack(s).

Perform Auto Calibration.

Select [Setup] - [Speaker Settings] -

[SURROUND BACK/ZONE2 Priority] -

[ZONE2 Terminals] from the home menu.

Select [Zone Controls] - [Zone2 Power] - [On] from

the home menu and select the desired input for

[Zone2 Input].

Tip

• Select [Setup] - [Audio Settings] -

[In-Ceiling Speaker Mode] - [Front & Center] or

[Front] when you use the in-ceiling speakers in the

main zone.

Zone 2 Connect left and right speakers to SPEAKERS ZONE 2

terminals.

TV Main Connect to the HDMI OUT A (TV) jack. Press HDMI OUT to select HDMI OUT A (TV).

Setup example 2

5.1-channel speaker system with HDMI zone connection

Connected device Zone Connection Operation on the receiver

Speakers Main • Connect 5-channel speakers to SPEAKERS FRONT A,

CENTER and SURROUND terminals.

• Connect 1 or 2 subwoofer(s) to SUBWOOFER OUT

jack(s).

Perform Auto Calibration.

Tip

• Select [Setup] - [Audio Settings] -

[In-Ceiling Speaker Mode] - [Front & Center] or

[Front] when you use the in-ceiling speakers in the

main zone.

TV Main Connect to the HDMI OUT A (TV) jack. Press HDMI OUT to select HDMI OUT A (TV).

TV (or Another

Amplifier)

HDMI Connect to the HDMI OUT B/HDMI ZONE jack. Select [Setup] - [HDMI Settings] -

[HDMI Out B Mode] - [Zone] from the home menu.

Select [Zone Controls] - [HDMI Zone Power] - [On]

from the home menu and select the desired input

for [HDMI Zone Input].

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Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected

When you connect speakers to the receiver, refer to the following table.

You can use the following table to confirm the speaker patterns supported by the receiver as

well as the speaker terminals to which the speakers of each speaker pattern are to be

connected.

When playing back DTS content, select a speaker pattern which supports DTS playback*

(indicated with white background in the following table). If you select other speaker patterns

(indicated with gray background in the table), the sound may not be output from some

speakers.

To set the speaker pattern, select [Setup] - [Speaker Settings] - [Speaker Pattern] from the

home menu.

* Due to the receiver’s system limitations

The abbreviations and symbol used in the list are as follows.

FH: Front high speakers

TM: Top middle speakers

FD: Front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers

SRD: Surround Dolby Atmos enabled speakers

SB: SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT

(FRONT B/BI-AMP) terminals

: Speaker(s) is/are connected

What the numbers in the speaker pattern indicate:

5. 1. 2

Number of speakers

located at listener’s

level Number of

subwoofers

Number of height or

overhead (top) speakers

Speaker pattern

SPEAKERS terminals

Front B speaker connection

(*1)

Bi-amplifier connection

(*1)

FRONT A

CENTER SURROUND

SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT

(FRONT B/BI-AMP)

(*1)SUBWOOFER ZONE 2 (*2)

L R

2.0 - - - - SB

2.0.2 (TM) - -  (TM) -Not available

2.0.2 (FD) - -  (FD) -Not available

2.1 - - -   SB

2.1.2 (TM) - -  (TM)   Not available

2.1.2 (FD) - -  (FD)   Not available

3.0   ---SB

3.0.2 (TM)   - (TM) -Not available

3.0.2 (FD)   - (FD) -Not available

3.1   - -   SB

3.1.2 (TM)   - (TM)   Not available

3.1.2 (FD)   - (FD)   Not available

4.0 -- - SB

4.0.2 (FH) -  (FH) -Not available

4.0.2 (TM) -  (TM) -Not available

4.0.2 (FD) -  (FD) -Not available

4.0.2 (SRD) -  (SRD) -Not available

4.1 --  SB

4.1.2 (FH) -  (FH)   Not available

4.1.2 (TM) -  (TM)   Not available

4.1.2 (FD) -  (FD)   Not available

4.1.2 (SRD) -  (SRD)   Not available

5.0  - - SB

5.0.2 (FH)     (FH) -Not available

5.0.2 (TM)     (TM) -Not available

5.0.2 (FD)     (FD) -Not available

5.0.2 (SRD)     (SRD) -Not available

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