Sony STR DA2400ES Operating Instructions
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3-289-204-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA2400ES ©2008 Sony Corporation - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 2
of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No WARNING To reduce of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2US - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 3
Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA2400ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver Ltd. Sony Corporation - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 4
73 Listening to satellite radio 76 Control for HDMI Using the Control for HDMI function for "BRAVIA" Sync 87 Preparing Control for HDMI function ....... 89 Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play 90 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 91 Turning off the - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 5
other inputs 98 Changing the display 100 Using the sleep timer 104 Recording using the receiver 104 Using a bi-amplifier connection 105 Operating without connecting to the TV .. 106 124 Additional Information Glossary 125 Precautions 128 Troubleshooting 129 Specifications 135 Index 137 5US - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 6
, keep it out of reach from children. Status of the POWER button x (Off) The receiver is turned off (initial setting). The ON/STANDBY lamp lights off. Press POWER to turn the receiver on. You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote. x (On/Standby) Press ?/1 on the remote to turn the - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 7
Receives signals from remote commander. F MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up when multi channel audio SELECTOR Turn to select the input source to play back. M 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select sound Cinema Auto Calibration function (page 45). Q VIDEO 2 IN/ Connect to a portable PORTABLE AV - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 8
sound quality (page 18, 20, 29, 30). HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connect to a DVD player, Blu receiver (page 18, 26). B ANTENNA section FM receiver (page 35). XM jack Connects to the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 78). SIRIUS jack Connects to a SiriusConnect Home - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 9
with an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 22). Connect to an remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote HDMI OUT jack to a TV (page 18). You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 39). HOME - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 10
for HDMI" (page 89) and "RS-232C Control" (page 58) is set to "OFF". Press to enable the receiver operation (page 106). Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 11
track numbers over 10 of the CD player, VCD player, LD player, MD deck, tape deck, TV, VCR, or satellite tuner. - select channel numbers of display the options of Sony TV. Name K HOME/ MENU L ./> b) m/M b) N a)b) X b) x b) Function Press to display the menus of the receiver, VCR, DVD player, - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 12
, PSX, satellite tuner, DVD/ VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. To select information of Sony TV, press TV (X) and then press DISPLAY. U RESOLUTION Press repeatedly to change the resolution of signals output from the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack (page 92). V INPUT MODE Press to select - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 13
from the speakers connected to this receiver automatically. Note This button will only function if your TV is compatible with Theater Mode. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Z RM SET UP Press to set up the remote. a)The number 5, TV CH +, PRESET + and N buttons - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 14
turns off automatically (page 104). 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 15
of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system.) Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration Tips • The angle A should be the same. • When you connect - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 16
2: Connecting speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 13/32 in. (10 mm) H G F B A SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals a) A A A E D A Speaker cords (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) AFront speaker A (left) BFront speaker A ( - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 17
Getting Started a) If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speaker system you want to use with the SPEAKERS switch (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the front panel (page 44). b) If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 18
input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). It is not Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. 18US - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 19
receiver. In this configuration, set the sound output jack of the TV to "Fixed" if it can be switched between either "Fixed" or "Variable". • All the digital audio jacks are compatible , CD player With digital audio output With multi channel audio output With analog audio output only MD deck - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 20
Connecting components with digital audio output jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Super Audio CD player, CD player A B A Audio cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 21
a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player • When you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks (analog input jack) on this receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player. • You cannot make digital recordings - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 22
Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. DVD player, Super Audio CD player - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 23
Getting Started Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as tape deck, turntable, etc. Turntable MD deck, Tape deck A A A Super Audio CD player, CD player A Audio cord (not supplied) Note If your turntable - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 24
This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to "Component to be connected" Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 35). Component to be connected TV With HDMI jack Blu-ray disc player DVD player Satellite tuner, Set-top box DVD recorder - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 25
from the speakers and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. • This receiver can receive Multi Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection. • Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack or - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 26
Satellite tuner, Set-top box Audio/video signals Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals A A DVD player Audio/video signals A A Audio/video signals TV, projector, etc. A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. 26US - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 27
be made before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of the player. • Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are defined by the specified HDMI version. For example, components that support HDMI, ver. 1.3a, may not support Deep Color. • Refer to the - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 28
cords according to the jacks of your components. Note To input multi channel digital audio from the Bluray Disc Player, set the digital audio output setting on the Blu-ray Disc Player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray Disc Player. Audio signals Blu-ray Disc Player - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 29
cords according to the jacks of your components. Note To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player. Audio signals DVD player Video signals A B C D A Coaxial - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 30
cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) 30US Tips • All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 3 IN jacks have been assigned to the - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 31
and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Notes • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to (not supplied) C Audio/video cord (not supplied) To the VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks (on the front panel) C 31US - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 32
equipped with a function for converting video signals. You can output the video signal after connecting this receiver via the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack as shown in the illustration. • Video signals can be output as HDMI video and component video signals. • Component video signals can be output as - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 33
on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output. • HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals. • When you play a VCR with - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 34
/576p Component video Video 720p, 1080i Component video Video 1080p Component video Video HDMI OUT jack COMPONENT MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack OUT HDMI image output signals do not support "x.v.Color". • Converted HDMI image output signals do not support Deep Color. • When HDMI OUT - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 35
) * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 36
procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1,2 2,3 2,3 1 Press POWER to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down TONE MODE and 2CH/A.DIRECT, press POWER to turn on the - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 37
and the remote are those of the initial setting (AV SYSTEM 2), it is not necessary to reset them. You can switch the command mode (AV SYSTEM 1 or AV SYSTEM 2) of the receiver and the remote. If both the receiver and the other Sony component respond to the same remote command, switch the command - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 38
up. 2 Press 1 or 2 while the RM SET UP button is flashing. When you press 1, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM 1. When you press 2, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM 2. 3 Press ENT/MEM when the RM SET UP button lights up. The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 39
following procedures. In the screen mode, "GUI MODE" appears in the display window of the receiver. By using the GUI menu, you can make various settings and adjustments. For details, see A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE HOME CATEGORY 3 4 5 MENU 39US - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 40
set and adjust this receiver. Auto Calibration You can ) and "Adjusting the speaker settings manually" (page 66). Surround You can HDMI You can use the HDMI settings menu to operate components connected to the HDMI jacks. For details on adjusting the relevant parameters, see "Settings for HDMI (HDMI - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 41
MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE RETURN/ EXIT O HOME CATEGORY 1 2-9 MENU 3 Press or b to enter the menu. The menu to select "GUI ON". "GUI MODE" appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 42
you are using. 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE 1 2-5 HOME CATEGORY MENU 1 Press GUI MODE to select "GUI ON". "GUI MODE" appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 43
on the speakers you are using, then press . Notes • If you are not sure of the impedances of the speakers, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.) • When you connect all speakers with a normal impedance of 8 ohms - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 44
Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to perform automatic calibration, such as checking the connection between each speaker and the receiver seating position automatically. Refer also to "Quick Setup Guide" supplied with the receiver. Before you perform the Auto Calibration Before you perform - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 45
a preamplifier You can use the Auto Calibration function when you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier. In this case, the distance value shown on the display may differ from the actual distance value. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value. 45US - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 46
frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. -PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE 1 2-5 HOME CATEGORY MENU 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "Auto Calibration - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 47
, depending on the speakers, "OUT" appears on the TV screen even though the speakers are connected properly. This is because of the speakers' specifications. In this case, you can continue to use the receiver. 3 Select "Save" in step 2, then press to save the measurement result. continued 47US - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 48
Full Flat Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. Engineer Sets the frequency to one that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker. Off Sets - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 49
Press B/b to select "YES". 3 Press , then follow the instructions from step 1 of "Performing Auto Calibration". When a warning code . However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value. To set Auto number. For details, refer to "Naming inputs" (page 96). 49US - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 50
. MULTI IN Component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack. DMPORT Portable audio, etc., connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the receiver. XM XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connected to the XM jack. SIRIUS SiriusConnect Home tuner connected to the SIRIUS jack. 2 Turn - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 51
Playback Tips • You can adjust the volume differently depending on the speed with which you turn the MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the knob quickly. To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly. • You can adjust the volume - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 52
5 • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or on the receiver. 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select "SA-CD/ CD". You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select "SA-CD/CD". 4 Play back the - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 53
CHANNEL DECODING lamp • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray Disc Player. z Select the audio format of the disc to be played Turn on the receiver. 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select "DVD" or "BD". You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 54
/PORTABLE AV IN • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and video game. 1 Turn on the TV and video game. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 play it back on the video game. 6 Adjust to a suitable volume. 7 After you have finished playing a game, eject the disc and turn off the receiver, - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 55
SLEEP DISPLAY GUI MODE 2 6 3 6 3 • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and VCR. 1 Turn on the VCR. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select "VIDEO 1*". You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select "VIDEO 1*". * When you connect VCR to the - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 56
is not valid when - the multi channel input is selected. - "Analog HDMI IN jacks. • PCM When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are output from the connected player. To prevent interruption when playback starts, set to "PCM". When signals in any other format are received - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 57
AUTO • 480/576i • 480/576p • 720p • 1080i • 1080p For details on operating, see "In the video input/output receiver. In this case, select "AMP". • AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to speakers connected to the receiver. The multi channel sound can be played - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 58
subwoofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. You can set the level for each HDMI input independently. • AUTO The subwoofer level is of the receiver. Select "System" in the Settings menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "7: Operating the receiver using - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 59
to select the surround sound you want. GUI MODE 2 3-6 HOME MENU 1 Start playing a sound source you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc .). 2 Press GUI MODE to select "GUI ON". "GUI MODE" appears on the display window of the receiver - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 60
. Note No sound is output from the subwoofer in the 2ch Stereo mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left/right speakers and a subwoofer, select "A.F.D. Auto". This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 61
Plus a) Dolby TrueHD a) DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio a) DTS-HD Master Audio a) b) Multi channel Linear PCM a) Connection of the playback component and Maximum number the receiver of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5.1ch a a 6.1ch a a 7.1ch × a 7.1ch × a 5.1ch - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 62
IIx] Neo:6 Cinema [Neo:6 Cinema] Neo:6 Music [Neo:6 Music] Neural-THX® [Neural-THX] Multi Stereo [Multi Stereo] Multi channel audio after decoding more than 48 kHz are being received. - Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. - "Analog Direct" is being - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 63
If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output to a subwoofer from a 2 channel signal. However, the low frequency signal is not generated for "Neo:6 Cinema" or "Neo:6 Music - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 64
of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. Sound field Sound field Effect for [appears on TV screen] Movie Cinema Studio EX A DCS [Cinema St EX A] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 65
being received. - Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. - The multi channel PCM signals are received via a HDMI IN (page 125). • When the sound field's DCSmark is selected, the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the display. To turn off the surround effect - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 66
not work in the following cases. - The multi channel input is selected. - Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. - PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. HOME MENU 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select "GUI - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 67
to select speaker you want to adjust. 6 Press . 7 Press B/b repeatedly to select the parameter you want. 8 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the setting. Manual Setup menu parameters x Level (Level of speaker) You can adjust each speaker's level (center, surround left/right, surround back left/right - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 68
" and "SMALL" settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. However, since - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 69
MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE 1 2-5 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the speaker pattern you want. HOME CATEGORY MENU 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select "GUI ON". "GUI MODE" appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 70
MODE GUI MODE 1 2-6 HOME 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select "GUI ON". "GUI MODE" appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on them slightly. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 71
SBL/ SL, SB/SL, SL/FL, FL/SR Lets you output front 2 channel source sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent speakers. Some items may Speaker" to "OFF", then connect the surround back speakers to this receiver when you want to change the connection from a bi-amplifier connection - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 72
more than 96 kHz are being received. - PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. • If the equalizer is adjusted while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz, the signals will always be played back at 96 kHz. 2CH/ A.DIRECT - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 73
Automatic tuning 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE 1 2-4 HOME MENU 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select "GUI ON". "GUI MODE" appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 74
/MEM DMPORT 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE 4 1 2,3, 5 HOME MENU 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select "GUI ON". "GUI MODE" appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 75
RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE 1 2, 5-7 MENU HOME 4 CATEGORY TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly GUI MODE" appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. preset number. 7 Press . The station is stored as the selected preset - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 76
separately. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock required (each sold separately) to receive XM service. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM satellite Radio - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 77
Channel 0. Record the Radio ID below for reference. ssssssss Note The XM Radio ID does not use the letters "I", "O", "S" or "F". Activate your XM Satellite Radio service available in Canada for subscribers with a Canadian address. Required subscription plus compatible SiriusConnect Home Tuner with - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 78
the XM jack. Note To ensure optimal reception of XM's satellite signal, move your antenna to various window locations around your home to see where the best reception will be received. Most XM customers place the antenna in a south-facing window with a clear view to the sky. To connect to the SIRIUS - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 79
Checking the XM Radio ID or SIRIUS ID number 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE HOME CATEGORY 1 2-3 3 MENU 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select "GUI ON". "GUI MODE" appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 80
ID using the display on the receiver. 80US 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE 1 2-4 HOME MENU 1 Press GUI MODE press or b. • ALL: You can select a channel from all the categories. • (category name): You can select a channel from one category. XM - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 81
channel by inputting the channel number directly Tuner Operations Note When the "Preset Mode" screen is displayed, press OPTIONS, then press V/v repeatedly to select "Category Mode". 4 Press V/v to select the channel, then press . The selected channel is being received. The channel HOME CATEGORY - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 82
when you purchase the receiver. The selected channel is registered as the preset channel you selected in step 3. 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to preset another channel. To select the preset channels 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of "Presetting the channels". 2 Press V/v to select the preset number from the preset - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 83
specific channels (Parental Lock) (SIRIUS only) You can restrict access to certain channels RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE 6 1 MENU HOME CATEGORY 2, 4,5 4 TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING DISC "GUI MODE" appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 84
code. "The channel has been locked." appears and the Parental Lock is set. To delete the numbers you have channel has been unlocked." appears and the channel is unlocked. Notes • When you select a channel using Category Tuning, locked channels are skipped. • When the receiver is reset to the factory - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 85
guide at available. The channel may have www.xmradio.com (US residents) or been reassigned to a different www.xmradio.ca (Canadian residents) for the channel number. This message may current channel list. For a new radio or a radio that occur initially with a new radio or a has not received - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 86
due to the number. change by the broadcast service, or the receiving condition is not good. Locked Channel The selected channel is locked. - [LOCKED CH] Sub Updated [SUB UPDT] The subscription information has - been updated. Updating Channel information is being - [UPDATING] updated. xx - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 87
as explained below. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as follows: • One-Touch Play: When you play back a component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player, the receiver and the TV are turned on - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 88
jack of the receiver. Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio/video signals Blu-ray disc player Audio/ video signals DVD player Audio/video signals A A A B C A Audio signals TV, etc. Audio/video signals A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Optical digital - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 89
not support the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function, do the following procedures. For details on setting the TV and connected components, refer to the operating instructions of the respective components. 1 Make sure that the receiver is connected to the TV and components (compatible with Control - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 90
can enjoy sound and image from the components connected to the receiver via HDMI connections by a simple operation. Play back a connected component. The receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input. Watching a DVD by simple operation You can also select - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 91
1 TV 2 VIDEO 2 AMP 3 BD AV ?/1 Press TV, then press AV ?/1. The TV, receiver and the components connected via HDMI are turned off. Notes • Set the TV Standby Synchro to "ON" before using the System Power Off function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 92
receiver allows you to convert the resolution of analog video input signals. RESOLUTION 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE HOME components with digital audio output jacks" (page 20). Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters: • TDM- - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 93
INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE HOME CATEGORY TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING DISC SKIP D.TUNING screen of the receiver. You can select a track you want and play back it on each instructions supplied with component for details on operating that component. Other Operations 93US - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 94
or TDMNC1 using the GUI menu of the receiver 1 Make sure that "System GUI" is from the contents list displayed on the GUI screen and play it back. iPod Playlists > Playlist > Track Artists the adapter GUI menu, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the adapter you are using. To operate - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 95
the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter using the following buttons on the remote of the receiver. To Do the following Play Press N. Pause Press X. To resume play, press the button again. Stop Press x.* Find the beginning of a Press .. track during playback, or find the - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 96
it. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components. INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE 3-4 2 HOME CATEGORY TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING 1 Choose the item you want to name. You can name the following items. • Auto Calibration position (page 44 - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 97
. If there are more than one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have priority over COAXIAL and OPTICAL audio channel input is selected, audio input is automatically set to "ANALOG". You cannot select other modes. HOME 1 Press the input button. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 98
the DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to input the video signals from the DVD player. MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE 1 2,3,5 6 4 HOME MENU CATEGORY TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 99
cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver, and you cannot assign coaxial signals from the input source to the coaxial input jacks on the receiver. • When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically. Other - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 100
by changing the information on the display. DISPLAY 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE GUI MODE HOME MENU Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change as follows. Input name you selected* t Original input name - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 101
lights up, the receiver creates a subwoofer signal based on the LFE signal in the disc being played back or the low frequency components of the front channels. Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 102
Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoding is activated. U DTS-HD "DTS-HD MSTR" lights up MSTR/ when the receiver is DTS-HD HI decoding DTS-HD Master RES Audio signals. "DTS-HD HI RES" lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-HD High Resolution signals. V LPCM Lights up when Linear PCM signals are - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 103
. Lights up when multi channel input is selected. Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack. Name wj Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 104
MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE Recording using the receiver You can record from a video/audio component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. HOME Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you press - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 105
jacks. • The audio input signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output. Recording onto a recording media 1 Press the input button of the playback component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Prepare the component for playing. For example, insert the video tape you want - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 106
of the SPEAKERS terminals. Operating without connecting to the TV You can operate this receiver using the display even if you do not use a GUI when a TV NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE 1 3-8 HOME 2 1 Press AMP. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu you want. - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 107
4 Press or b to enter the menu. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. 6 Press or b to enter the parameter. 7 Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want. 8 Press to enter the setting. To return to the previous display Press B. To exit the menu Press MENU. Note - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 108
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 106. Menu [Display window] Parameters [Display window] Settings Initial setting Auto Calibration Auto Calibration start settings [A.CAL START] [] Calibration - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 109
Menu [Display window] Parameters [Display window] Settings Initial setting Speaker settings Speaker pattern [] [SP PATTERN] 3/4.1, 3/4, 3/3.1, 3/3, 2/4.1, 2/4, 3/2.1, 3/2, 2/3.1, 2/3, 2/2.1, 2/2, 3/0.1, 3/0, 2/0.1, 2/0 3/4.1 Front speakers [FRT SP] LARGE, SMALL LARGE Center - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 110
BASS] Center speaker treble level [CNT TREBLE] Surround speakers bass level [SUR BASS] Surround speakers treble level [SUR TREBLE] Tuner settings FM station receiving mode [] [FM MODE] Naming preset stations [NAME IN] XM antenna aiming mode [XM ANT AIM]d) XM radio ID [XM ID] Parental - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 111
:HDMI] Setting HDMI audio input [AUDIO OUT] Subwoofer level for HDMI [SW LEVEL] Settings 0 ms to 300 ms (10 ms step) MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM Initial setting 0 ms MAIN DEC. AUTO VIDEO 1 OPT, SAT OPT, DVD COAX, SA-CD COAX, ANALOG DIRECT, AUTO, 480/576i, 480/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 112
60% DOWN, 100% DOWN OFF, ON Initial setting 0% DOWN ON a) xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, SW). b) You cannot select this Mini-Tuner and Home Dock is connected to the XM jack on the receiver. e) This parameter is only available if the SiriusConnect Home Tuner is - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 113
perform the Auto Calibration" (page 44) before performing the Auto Calibration. To operate on the receiver 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select "GUI OFF". 2 Press AMP. Receiver operation is enabled. 3 Press MENU. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select "" , then press . 5 Press V/v repeatedly - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 114
set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. Adjusts the specifications. In this case, you can continue to use the receiver. No speakers are connected. * xxx represent a speaker channel , there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value. Selecting - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 115
. If SHIFT indicator is light off before you press ENT/MEM, press SHIFT. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. The station is stored as the selected preset number. If "MEM" disappears before you press ENT/MEM, start again from step 2. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset another station. Other - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 116
press to enter the selection. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver repeatedly to select "PRESET" then use TUNING +/- to select the preset station you want. Listening to satellite tuner For details on XM/SIRIUS Radio service, refer to "Listening to satellite radio" (page 76) in "Tuner - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 117
category is selected. 4 Press TUNING + or TUNING - to select the channel. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select "AUTO", then turn TUNING +/- to select the channel. Selecting a channel number directly (Direct tuning) 1 After selecting satellite tuner, press D.TUNING. 2 Press - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 118
display. 3 Press PRESET + or PRESET - to select a preset number. You can also select the number by pressing SHIFT, then numeric buttons. Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available. Channel 1 is preset for the preset numbers when you purchase the receiver. 4 Press ENT/MEM. If SHIFT indicator is light - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 119
LD terminal terrestrial MD PORT combo player (UC) receiver deck device (EURO) AV ?/1 zz z zzz zz z zz Numericbuttons (SHIFT /EXIT O z z zzz zz z z OPTIONS/TOOLS z z z zz V/v/B/b, , MENU, z z z HOME ./> zz z zz zzz zz z z z zd) zz z B·/·b z z zz z z m/TUNING -, - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 120
in which a VCR made by a company other than Sony is connected to the VIDEO 1 IN jacks on the receiver. Before you begin, note that: - You cannot change information on the numeric code(s). Note For a TV remote code value, only numbers in the 500's are valid. 4 Press ENT/MEM. Once the numeric code - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 121
components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component, more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component. If you fail to program your remote using one of - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 122
747, 756 754 * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. To control a DVD player Maker SONY BROKSONIC DENON HITACHI JVC MITSUBISHI ORITRON PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA SAMSUNG TOSHIBA ZENITH Code(s) 401, 402, 403 424 405 416 415, 423 - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 123
549, 558 517, 518, 567 503, 517, 566 566 542, 543, 567 503, 509, 510, 544 515, 534, 556 To control a satellite tuner Maker SONY AMSTRAD BskyB GENERAL ELECTRIC(GE) GRUNDIG HUMAX THOMSON PACE PANASONIC PHILIPS NOKIA RCA/PROSCAN BITA/HITACHI HUGHES JVC/Echostar/Dish Network MITSUBISHI SAMSUNG TOSHIBA - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 124
313, 314, 315 To control a DVD/VHS COMBO Maker SONY Code(s) 411 To control a DVD/HDD COMBO Maker SONY Code(s) 401, 402, 403 Clearing all the contents of the remote's memory While holding down MASTER VOL - , press and hold ?/1, then press AV ?/1. The RM SET UP button flashes three times. All - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 125
bits when the receiver corresponds to Deep Color. Since the gradation of the depth of a color can be expressed more finely with more bits, continuous color changes can be more smoothly expressed. x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) Unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 126
Together with high-definition video, it offers an unprecedented home theater experience. x DTS 96/24 A high sound highest possible for DVD-video. The number of playback channels varies depending on the software. x sound reproduction. x DTS-ES Format for 6.1 channels playback with surround back - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 127
channels playback. There are two modes to select according to the playback source or your preference, CINEMA for movies, and MUSIC for stereo sources such as music. x HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface that supports . x PCM (Pulse - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 128
more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in qualified service shop. On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver at - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 129
using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. receiver has been activated. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem, and turn on the power again. There is no sound from a specific - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 130
both the receiver and the component. If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. on your speaker. • When all speakers are set to "LARGE" and "Neo:6 Cinema", or "Neo:6 Music" is selected, there is no sound from the subwoofer. The - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 131
properly on this receiver. • Check whether the input source of the software being played back corresponds to the multi channel format. • Check 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 - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 132
program on a component connected via HDMI connection to the receiver. - Change the TV channel when you want to watch a TV broadcast. - Select the component or input you want to watch when you watch a program on the component connected to the TV. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV on this - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 133
HDMI function. • Change the input of the receiver to the HDMI input connected to the component. Tuner The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver FM antenna (aerial) Receiver Ground (earth) wire receive satellite channels at all. • The receiving - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 134
of two numbers and a message. You can check the condition of the system by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. PROTECTOR Irregular current is output to the speakers, or the upper panel of the receiver is covered - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 135
SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press POWER on the receiver. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset the - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 136
"HDMI Control" and "RS-232C Control" are set to "OFF") Dimensions 17 × 6 1/4 × 15 3/8 inches (430 × 157.5 × 388 mm) (width/height/depth) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 26 lb 15 oz (12.2 kg) Supplied accessories Operating Instructions (this manual) Quick Setup Guide - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 137
Symbols U SIGNAL GND terminal 23 Numerics 2 channel 60 2ch Stereo Mode 60 4 ohms 43 5.1 channel 14 7.1 channel 15 8 ohms 43 A A.F.D. (mode) 24 Control for HDMI connecting 88 preparing 89 Crossover Freq 71, 109 D D.Range Comp (Dynamic range compressor) 72 DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) 44 - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 138
HDMI jacks 8, 25 Headphone (Settings) 64 I Input 50 Input Assign 98 INPUT MODE 97 INPUT SELECTOR 52-55 iPod 93, 94 L LARGE 68 Level 67, 72 LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 101 List Mode 95 Lock Code 84 M Manual Recording 104, 105 Remote 9-14, 37, 118-124 Resetting 36 Resolution 57, 87, 92, 111 RS-232C - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 139
U Up converting 32 V VCR 31, 55 Video (Settings) 57, 111 VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks 31, 54 Video game 54 X XM Radio 76 139US Additional Information - Sony STR DA2400ES | Operating Instructions - Page 140
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