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  • Sony STR-DA2800ES | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    4-429-113-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions Please read the Quick Setup Guide supplied with the receiver first. This allows you to understand the connections and operations flow of the receiver more easily. ©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia STR-DA2800ES
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    mains, connect the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions
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    this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and / or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits. About the Lighting Control Adapter (UWA-C4Z) This device complies with Part
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    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA2800ES (the receiver). Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • The instructions in this manual describe mostly the operation of the receiver with the supplied remote control. You can
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    and "WALKMAN" logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Android" is a registered trademark The Control4 and the 4ball logos are registered trademarks of Control4 Corporation. , please refer to "System Settings" t "Software License" on the "Settings" menu on the receiver. The source code for
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    using an HDMI connection. The receiver is compatible with various HDMI standards, such as 35, 82 Deep Color, "x.v.Color," or 4K* and 3D transmission, Audio Return Channel (ARC), etc. * The HDMI IN 1 and IN 2 jacks support 4K transmission. 4K 20, 35 The receiver can output 4K signals through
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    is equipped with a GUI (Graphical User Interface). 47 You can operate the receiver intuitively using a menu displayed on the TV screen. You can set the basic settings of the receiver easily using Easy 44 Setup. A remote control for operating connected equipment and the 16 Multi-zone function
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    software.* * Compatible with an iPod touch/iPhone and Android phones The receiver allows you to operate Control4-compatible lighting 70 devices. You can turn them on or off, and adjust the lighting level. You can also register settings combining multiple lighting devices as a lighting scene. The
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    the monitor 27 3: Connecting the video equipment 29 4: Connecting the audio equipment 36 5: Connecting the IR blaster 40 6: Making connections for using Lighting Control 41 7: Connecting to the network 42 8: Preparing the receiver and the remote control 43 9: Setting up the receiver using the
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    menu 90 Easy Setup 93 Speaker Settings 93 Audio Settings 97 Video Settings 100 HDMI Settings 103 Input Settings 105 Network Settings 106 Internet Services Settings 107 Home Control Settings 108 Zone Settings 109 System Settings 110 Network Update 111 Operating without using the GUI
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    and location of parts Front panel A ?/1 ON/STANDBY Turns the receiver on or off. The lamp above the button lights up as follows: Green: The receiver is turned on. Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and - "Control for HDMI" (page 104) or "Network Standby" (page 106) is set to "On." - "Pass
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    Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby TrueHD. F HDMI OUT A/B (page 81) G SLEEP (page 86) H Playback channel indicator Indicates the speaker that is designated to output sound. Shows how the receiver down-mixes or up-mixes the source sound, based on the speaker settings. L Front Left R Front
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    Sound Field: A.F.D. Auto I LFE Lights up when input signals being played back contain an LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel. J Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up with one of the respective indicators when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. This matrix surround decoding technology
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    IN jacks (page 30, 37) HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 27, 29, 31, 32) B ANTENNA section AM ANTENNA jack (page 39) FM ANTENNA jack (page 39) C LAN ports (switching hubs) (page 42) E Control jacks for Sony and other external equipment IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks (page 72) Connect an IR repeater (not supplied
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    (page 72) SUBWOOFER jacks Connect to an external subwoofer(s). G UWA-C4Z Connect the supplied Lighting Control Adapter (UWA-C4Z) to this port. H COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section (page 27, 30, 32) Y, PB, PR IN/OUT* jacks I SPEAKERS section (page 25) * You must connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT
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    operation. G SEN Accesses the home page of the Sony Entertainment Network (SEN), a network service provided by Sony. H WATCH, LISTEN (page 49) I PAGE +/- (page 65) Allows you to scroll quickly through lists of media. J Color buttons Works according to the guide on the TV screen. K AMP
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    TV. X NETFLIX Accesses the "NETFLIX" online service. Netflix unlimited membership is required. Y GUIDE Press SHIFT (wa), then press GUIDE to display the on-screen program guide. Z DISPLAY Displays the control panel on the TV screen when playing back content via Internet video or a home network. wj
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    you can use to control each types of equipment. 2)A tactile dot is attached to these buttons (5/VIDEO 2, N, CH +). Use it as a mark of operation. 3)Functions are available only for a USB input or a Sony Entertainment Network (SEN). Note The above explanations are intended to serve as examples. 18US
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    Connecting the video equipment" (page 29). Digital Analog High quality image v Connecting the audio equipment See "4: Connecting the audio equipment" (page 36). v Preparing the receiver and the remote control See "8: Preparing the receiver and the remote control" (page 43). v Setting the receiver
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    This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. • Composite video signals can be output as HDMI video and component video signals. • Component video signals can be output as HDMI video and video signals. As the factory default setting, video signals input from the connected
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    on digital audio input jacks of the equipment connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Connection between the playback equipment and the receiver Audio format Maximum number of channels COAXIAL/ OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital 5.1ch a a Dolby Digital EX 6.1ch a a Dolby
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    gif" 1) The receiver does not play coded files such as DRM. 2) The receiver may not play a file of this format placed on a DLNA server. 3) The receiver can only play standard definition video on a DLNA server. 4) The receiver plays AVCHD format files that are recorded on a digital video camera, etc
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    Started 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use up to a 7.2 channel system (7 speakers and two subwoofers). Examples of speaker system configuration 7.1 channel speaker system speaker JSubwoofer 5.1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound
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    • The angle A shown in the illustration should be the same. 6 channel speaker system • Place the surround back speaker behind the seating position. • If you cannot place the speakers at the optimum angle, separate the surround speakers and the
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    Getting Started Connecting speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). A B can select the front speaker system you are using with SPEAKERS on the front panel (page 11). 2) If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK/
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    movies. If the auto standby function of the subwoofer is set to on, it goes into standby automatically based on the level of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be output. You can connect two subwoofers to the receiver. The same signals are output from each of the
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    * TV monitor with an HDMI jack Video signals** * If you connect the receiver to an Audio Return Channel (ARC)-compatible TV's HDMI jack via an HDMI cable, this connection is not necessary. A E ** If you connect the receiver to an Audio Return Channel (ARC)-compatible TV, connect it to an
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    TV's sound (multi-channel surround sound) from the receiver only by connecting the TV with an HDMI cable. ** If you want to output multi-channel surround sound from the receiver, use A for the audio connection. Notes • If you connect the TV to the receiver using video cord, set "Playback Resolution
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    with HDMI jacks If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 30. Video/audio signals DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player A * A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. * You can connect any equipment with HDMI output jacks to the HDMI IN jacks of the receiver
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    digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied) * When you connect equipment with an analog audio jack and analog video jack, set "Audio Input Assign" and "Video Input Assign" in the Input Settings menu (page 83). 30US
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    Getting Started Connections required for playing video games PlayStation 3 (video game with an HDMI jack) Video/audio signals A * B C D * * Audio signals or Video signals Video game without an HDMI jack It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of
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    You can output the video game's sound (multi-channel surround sound) from the receiver only by connecting the video game with an HDMI cable. ** If you want to output multi-channel surround sound from the receiver, use B for the audio connection. Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert
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    supplied) Satellite tuner/Cable box type HDMI equipped* Non-HDMI equipped Required cable (cord) Video Audio A - E or D B or C** * You can output the satellite tuner/cable box's sound (multi-channel surround sound) from the receiver only by connecting the satellite tuner/cable box with an
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    Connections required for watching content via a camcorder To the VIDEO 2 IN jacks A Camcorder without an HDMI jack A Video/audio cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) B Video/audio signals Camcorder with an HDMI jack 34US
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    "x.v.Color," and 3D or 4K transmissions. • The HDMI jacks of this receiver support the Control for HDMI function. The HDMI OUT B jack and the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jacks, however, do not support the Control for HDMI function. • To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc
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    with HDMI jacks If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 37. CD player, Super Audio CD player Video/audio signals A * A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. * You can connect any equipment with HDMI output jacks to the HDMI IN jacks of the receiver
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    than HDMI jacks It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment. CD player, Super Audio CD player or * A B A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) * When you connect equipment with a coaxial digital jack, set "Audio
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    to only the COAXIAL jack on this receiver. When you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the SA-CD/CD IN jacks, or connect a player which can output DSD signals from the HDMI jack to the receiver using an HDMI cable. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player
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    Getting Started Connections required for listening to the radio AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other equipment. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (
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    • You can set up a configuration such that you can operate multiple devices using one IR REMOTE OUT jack. 40US Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment you want to control with the supplied remote control. Then connect the IR blaster to an IR REMOTE OUT jack of the receiver, and place
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    Getting Started 6: Making connections for using Lighting Control To operate Control4-compatible equipment with the supplied remote control, plug the supplied Lighting Control Adapter (UWA-C4Z) into the receiver. A A Lighting Control Adapter (UWA-C4Z) (supplied) Note Do not remove the Lighting
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    It may cause a malfunction. System requirements The following system environment is required to use the network function of the receiver. A Broadband line connection A Broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to enjoy Internet video or to use the software update function of the
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    Getting Started • If the receiver is used in an environment in which there is power supply noise from electric products or in a noisy network environment, use a shielded-type LAN cable. Turning on the receiver ?/1 8: Preparing the receiver and the remote control Connecting the AC power cord (
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    proceed to the Easy Setup screen, then set up the receiver in accordance with the instructions on the Easy Setup screen. You can set up the following functions using the Easy Setup. - Network Settings - Input Settings - Home Control Settings - Speaker Settings Tip A check mark will be displayed to
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    no problems even if you continue to use the speakers. When you connect two subwoofers to the receiver If you cannot obtain measurement results of the "Auto Calibration" function correctly, depending on the environment, or you want to make fine adjustments, you can set up the subwoofers manually. For
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    ). For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select the "Audio Output Settings" in "Sound Settings," and select "HDMI" and "Automatic" (with system software version 4.21). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. 46US
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    Getting Started 11: Preparing a computer to use as a server A server is a device which delivers content (music, photos, and videos) to a DLNA device on a home network. You can play back content stored on a computer on a home network with this receiver via that network after you have installed
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    Settings Description Selects the video or photo source to be input to the receiver, or the video or photo content to be delivered via USB jack or a home network (page 49). Selects the music source to be input to the receiver, or the music content to be delivered via Internet video or a home network
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    Enjoying images/sound Enjoying images/sound Enjoying images/sound from connected equipment 3 Turn on the equipment and start playback. When a Sony BD/DVD player or other device is equipped with the IR blaster, you can turn them on or off. (Operation of all the devices is
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    USB Device/WALKMAN You can play video/music/photo files on the connected USB device. For playable types of files, see "Network/ USB" (page 22). 1 Connect the USB device to the (USB) port on the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device before connecting. Notes • Do not remove
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    1 Connect the iPod/iPhone to the (USB) port on the receiver. iPod/iPhone (not supplied) Apple Composite AV Cable (not supplied) 2 Select "Watch" or "Listen" from the home menu, then press . 3 Select "My Video," "My Music," or "My Photo," then press . Note If no picture is output, change the setting
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    is charged when connected to the receiver while the receiver is turned on. • The receiver can recognize up to 3,000 files (including folders). Home Network (DLNA) You can play video/music/photo files on other DLNA-certified devices by connecting them to your home network. This receiver can be used
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    Media® Player 12, when playing files stored on a DLNA server. Computer (server, controller) Control this receiver using a DLNA controller. For details of operation, see the operating instructions of the DLNA controller. Note Do not operate the receiver with the supplied remote control and a DLNA
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    content using the receiver. 1 Connect the receiver to a network (page 42). 2 Select "Watch" or "Listen" from the home menu, then press . 3 Select "Internet Video" or "Internet Music," then press . The Internet content screen appears. Note If no picture is output, change the setting for "Playback
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    Favorites List. Adjusts the picture quality of Internet video content. FM/AM You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 39). 1 Select "Listen" from the home menu, then press
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    received. In case of poor FM stereo reception 1 Tune in the station you want to listen to using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, or select the preset station you want (page 57). 2 Press INFO/OPTIONS. The options menu appears. Note You can set the numeric buttons on the remote control. 1 Press SHIFT, then
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    2 Press INFO/OPTIONS. The options menu appears. Note You can set "Preset Memory" in the options menu when the frequency indication is selected • AM band: AM1 to AM30 Tuning to preset stations 1 Select "Listen" from the home menu, then press . 2 Select "FM/AM," then press . 3 Select the preset
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    when you change the tuning scale. ?/1 TUNING MODE 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1 on the receiver. 3 Change the current AM tuning scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz). To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure above. Available options
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    3 Select the sound field you want. Playing back with 2-channel sound You can switch the output sound to 2-channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using, the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver. 2CH mode 2ch Stereo 2ch Analog
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    one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. Sound field Effect HD-D.C.S. PLII Movie PLIIx Movie PLIIz Height Neo:6 Cinema HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using
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    emphasized and a unique acoustic field is created. x Theater Factory default setting. The "Theater" setting is suitable for a general living room. This setting reproduces the reverberation of sound just like in a movie theater (dubbing theater). It is most appropriate for watching content recorded
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    of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into your home. Sound IIz mode decoding. This setting can expand a source sound into up to 7.1 channels to which a vertical component is applied, and gives a dimension of presence and depth.
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    , the "Berlin Philharmonic Hall" Internet service may not be available. • You cannot select "2ch Analog Direct" when you play back content via a USB device, a home network, or Internet video. • "Multi Stereo" does not work when multichannel audio signals are being received. • The sound fields for
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    receiver may play back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the original sampling frequency of the input signals. To adjust all the speakers at one time (All EQ Adjustment) You can adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble) of all the speakers at one time. 1 Select "Settings" from the home menu
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    with the receiver, you can control AV equipment, such as a Blu-ray Disc player. You should make connections and settings in advance. For details, see "5: Connecting the IR blaster" (page 40) and "Making Universal Remote Control settings" (page 67). 1 Select "Watch" or "Listen" on the home menu, then
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    z GUIDE z Color Receiver Camcorder player/Game z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z Note The above buttons are typically set
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    on-screen instructions to set up the equipment. Note This function downloads settings for each piece of equipment from a server on the Internet. To perform these operations, the receiver should be connected to the Internet. ROOM OFF Press ROOM OFF. Making Universal Remote Control settings With the
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    at home. For example, by saving the settings in the "1: Movie" scene as follows, you can switch the settings of the receiver all at one time by a simple, one-touch operation without switching each setting for "Input," "Calibration Type," "Sound Field," and "HDMI Out," individually. Setting item
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    from the home menu, then press . 2 Select a Scene you want, then press . 3 Select the menu you want, then press . Menu Explanation Edit a saved Scene Allows you to customize and save the settings to suit your preferences. Import Current Settings Loads the present settings of the receiver and
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    Control wizard allows you to set up lighting devices. 1 Select "Settings" from the home menu, then press . 2 Select "Home Control Settings," then press . 3 Select "Lighting Control," then press . The Lighting Control wizard starts. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the lighting device
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    . The Lighting Scenes wizard starts and the current lighting scenes list appears. 4 Select the lighting scene you want to edit with V/v then press . 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to set each lighting device. Note Do not remove the Lighting Control Adapter while the receiver is turned on. Data
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    IN jacks. To output the HDMI signals, use HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jacks. Zone 2 connections 1 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals of the receiver. Main zone Zone 2 IR REMOTE IN STR-DA2800ES ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT* SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/FRONT
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    OUT jack. 3 Making a zone 2 connection using HDMI Outputs HDMI input video/audio signals in zone 2 using the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jack of the receiver. Setting the HDMI output in zone 2 may be required (page 75). Main zone Zone 2 IR REMOTE IN STR-DA2800ES B TV B monitor C A Using Multi-zone
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    jack directly to a TV in zone 2 (without any amplifier/receiver). It is recommended, however, that you connect a TV via an amplifier/receiver for higher audio/video capabilities, reducing possible effects on the main zone. When you select the same HDMI input for both the main zone and zone 2, the
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    , see "3 Making a zone 2 connection using HDMI" (page 73). Setting the Zone2 HDMI output You can output the signals from HDMI IN jacks to Zone2 equipment via the HDMI ZONE 2 OUT jacks as follows: 1 Select "Settings" from the home menu, then press . 2 Select "HDMI Settings," then press . 3 Select
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    video signals in the main zone. To avoid possible interference, you can place priority on the main zone for HDMI input selection. 1 Select "Settings" from the home menu, then press . 2 Select "HDMI Settings features, is connected. When an IR repeater is not connected, use this receiver in the main
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    the receiver in zone 2. If you set "Line Out" for "Zone2" to "Variable," you can also adjust the volume in zone 2 using VOL +/- on the remote control (page 75). Available zone 2 operations INPUT ZONE 2 1) SOURCE a BD a DVD a GAME a SAT/CATV a VIDEO 1 a VIDEO 2 a VIDEO 3 a VIDEO
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    • One-Touch Play (page 79) • System Audio Control (page 79) • Audio Return Channel (ARC) (page 80) • Scene Select (page 80) • Home Theater Control (page 80) • Remote Easy Control (page 80) The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases: • When you connect the receiver to a device
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    operating instructions of the connected equipment. • If you use the System Power-Off function with a non-Sony TV, program the remote control according to the maker of the TV. One-Touch Play When you play back content on the equipment connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection, the receiver is
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    settings of "Sound Optimizer" (page 63), "Dual Mono" (page 98), or "A/V Sync" (page 99). To use the Home Theater Control function, your TV must be able to access a broadband service. Remote Easy Control You can use the TV remote control to operate the menu of the receiver. Select the receiver (AV
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    the monitors that output the HDMI video signals When you have two monitors connected to the HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B jacks, you can switch the output for these two monitors using the HDMI OUTPUT button on the remote control. HDMI OUTPUT 1 Turn on the receiver and the two monitors. 2 Press
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    with the "On" setting. Notes • The "Auto" setting is effective only when "Control for HDMI" is set to "On." If "Control for HDMI" is set to "Off," the receiver performs the same operations in "Auto" as in "On." • In the standby status where other function such as Network Standby works, the power
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    function is being used, switch the input of the receiver to the input to which the HDMI equipment is connected. Otherwise the Control for HDMI function may not work properly. • If you set the assignment of an HDMI IN jack to "None" in both "Video Input Assign" and "Audio Input Assign," you can not
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    (SA-CD/CD) aaaa a a a a a HDMI IN 4 (GAME) a a a* a a a a a a HDMI IN 5 (DVD) a a* a a a a a a a HDMI IN 6 (SAT/CATV) a a a a* a a a a a HDMI IN 7 (VIDEO 3) aaaa a a a* a a HDMI IN 8 (VIDEO 4) aaaa a a a a* a * factory default setting Notes • When you assign
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    can turn on a live picture-in-picture preview of HDMI inputs connected to this receiver. Up to four preview windows are displayed for HDMI IN 1/IN 2/IN 3/IN 4 Input. You can select each preview HDMI input by using the remote. Tips • This function does not work under the following conditions: - An
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    a smartphone equipped with the "ES Remote" application software. The "ES Remote" application software can be downloaded from the App Store (for iPod touch/iPhone) or the Google Play (for Android phone) for free. Using the sleep timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified
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    COMMAND MODE AV2) of the receiver and the remote control. Switch the command mode from the factory default setting to the appropriate setting, if other Sony equipment is operated accidentally by the same remote control, when you are operating the receiver using the remote control supplied with the
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    Switching the command mode of the remote control RM SET UP ?/1 SHIFT 1, 2 ENT/ MEM Using a bi-amplifier connection If you are not using surround back speakers and front high speakers you can use the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B/ZONE 2 terminals for the
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    for a biamplifier connection. • When you operate the receiver without using the GUI, set "SB ASSIGN" to "BI-AMP" in "SPEAKER" (page 115). Reverting back to the factory default settings You can clear all memorized settings and revert the receiver back to the factory default settings by performing
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    to enter. To return to the previous screen Press RETURN/EXIT O. To exit the menu Press HOME to display the home menu, then press HOME again. V/v/B/b, INFO/ OPTIONS HOME 1 Select "Settings" from the home menu, then press to enter the menu mode. The setting menu list appears on the TV screen. 90US
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    Audio Settings (page 97) Video Settings (page 100) HDMI Settings (page 103) Input Settings (page 105) Auto Calibration Auto Calibration Setup Position Calibration Type Front Reference Type Name In Automatic Phase Matching Speaker Connection Center Speaker Lift Up Speaker Setup Test Tone
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    ) Home Control Settings (page 67) Zone Settings (page 109) System Settings (page 110) Network Update (page 111) Internet Settings Connection Server Settings Renderer Options Renderer Access Control External Control Network Standby Parental Control Password Parental Control Area Code Internet Video
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    Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings. Follow the on-screen instructions (page 44). Speaker Settings You can set up your viewing environment (with the speaker system you are using) either automatically or manually. Auto Calibration Performs the D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
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    receiver may play back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on the audio format. Speaker Connection Lets you adjust each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after Easy Setup is completed. The Speaker Settings
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    are connected. - There is no center speaker. - There are no front high speakers. - The 2CH mode sound field is being used. - The sound filed for music is being used. - The "Multi Stereo" sound filed is being used. Speaker Setup Lets you adjust each speaker manually on the Manual Setup screen
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    selected speaker. Notes • When headphones are connected, this function does not work. • The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting as that of the surround speakers. Test Tone Lets you select the test tone type on the Test Tone screen. To output a test tone from each speaker You can
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    "SB/SL" appear when only one surround back speaker is connected. Lets you output front 2 channel source sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent speakers. Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern. 3 Adjust "Level," then press . Distance Unit
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    This function does not work in the following cases. - Headphones are connected. - "2ch Analog Direct will be output. x Sub Sound of the sub language will be output. Dynamic set the function for each input to which an audio input jack is assigned independently. Turn the function on if you connect
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    playback starts). However, when other signals are input, there may be no sound, depending on the format. In this case, set this item to "Auto." When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are output from the connected player. When signals in any other format are received, set
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    - - ab) z - ab) - z When an HDMI monitor is not connected with HDMI OUT OFF "Resolution" menu setting Direct Auto Output from Input from HDMI IN jacks COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks VIDEO IN jacks HDMI IN jacks COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks VIDEO IN jacks HDMI OUT jacks - - - - - - MONITOR MONITOR
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    output at the 480p/576p resolution. - : Video signals are not output. Notes • If you select a resolution which the connected TV does not support in the "Resolution" menu, the images from the TV cannot be output correctly. • Converted HDMI image output does not support "x.v.Color," Deep Color, and 3D
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    content via a USB device, a home network, and Internet video. x 480i/576i x 1080i x 480p/576p x 1080p x 720p Output HDMI OUT video jacks resolution "Playback Resolution" menu setting 480i/576i 480i/576i 480p/576p 480p/576p 720p (factory default setting) 720p 1080i 1080i 1080p 1080p
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    , even if you play multi-channel source. • When you connect the receiver to a video device (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. In this case, select "AMP." • When you do not select an HDMI input jack as an audio input in "Audio Input Assign" in the Input Settings menu, sound
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    to speakers connected to the receiver. The multi-channel sound can be played back as it is. Note When "Control for HDMI" is set to "On," "Audio Out" may be changed automatically. Control for HDMI Lets you turn the function which controls equipment connected to the HDMI jack using an HDMI cable on
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    even if you use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. x Analog Factory default setting Video Input Assign Lets you set the video input jack(s) assigned to each input. For details, see "Using other video/audio input jacks" (page 83). x HDMI HDMI IN 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8, None x Component COMPONENT IN 1/2, None
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    Lets you check or change the network settings. You can change the settings for the following items either manually or automatically. - IP Address - DNS - Proxy Server Connect the receiver to the network beforehand. For details, see "7: Connecting to the network" (page 42). LAN Port Activation Lets
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    Adjusting Settings Internet Services Settings Parental Control Password Lets you set or change the password for the parental control function. A password allows you to set a restriction on Internet video playback. Parental Control Area Code Playback of some Internet videos can be limited
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    connection test. Registration For assistance, please access http://www.sony.com/essupport. To find a local Control4 dealer and upgrade your receiver to full Control4 Automation, go to http://www.control4.com/sony. AV Equipment Control Lets you set up a connection between a player and the receiver
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    are used with a zone 2 connection, you can also adjust the volume of zone 2. If you set "Line Out" to "Variable," you can also adjust the volume using "Zone Control." If you want to adjust the volume of zone 2 in zone 2 using the remote control, see "Operating the receiver from another zone (ZONE
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    30 minutes. Note • This function does not work in the following cases. - When you play back via a USB device, an iPod/ iPhone, a home network, or Internet video. - When the receiver is in the sleep mode. Settings Lock Lets you lock the settings of the receiver. x On You can only turn this function
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    mode for maintenance and service on or off. x Off x On Software Update Notification Lets you set whether or not to inform you of newer software version information on the TV screen. x On x Off To update the receiver See "Network Update" (page 111) to update the software of the receiver. Note • New
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    Operating without using the GUI You can operate the receiver using the display window of the receiver even if the TV is not connected to the receiver. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu item, then press . The parameter appears. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want, then
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    Adjusting Settings Menu list (in the display window) The following options are available in each menu. "xx..." in the table signifies the parameter for each item. Menu (Auto Calibration) Item A.CAL START (Auto Calibration Start) FH USE: x? 5 4 3 2 1 TONE T.S.P. WOOFER COMPLETE C.
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    Menu Item (Level settings) TEST TONE P. NOISE (Phase noise) P. AUDIO (Phase audio) FL LEVEL (Front left speaker level) FR LEVEL (Front right speaker level) CNT LEVEL (Center speaker level) SL
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    Menu Item SP PATTERN (Speaker settings) (Speaker pattern) CNT LIFT (Center Speaker Lift Up) FRT SIZE (Front speakers size) CNT SIZE (Center speaker size) SUR SIZE (Surround speakers size) FH SIZE (
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    ) NAME IN (Naming inputs) (Input settings) INPUT SKIP (Input skip) H.A. ASSIGN (HDMI audio assign) H.V. ASSIGN (HDMI video assign) A. ASSIGN (Digital audio assign) V. ASSIGN (Component video assign) (Surround settings) HD-D.C.S. TYP (HD-D.C.S. effect type) H. GAIN
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    range compressor) RESOLUTION (Video settings) CTRL: HDMI (HDMI settings) (Control for HDMI) PASS THRU (Pass , D.L.L. OFF NORMAL, LOW, OFF L.P.F. ON, L.P.F. OFF ON, OFF HDMI AUTO, 0 ms to 300 ms (10 ms step) MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM COMP. ON, COMP. AUTO, COMP. OFF
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    Menu Item RS232C (System settings) (RS232C Control Mode) NET STBY (Network Standby) AUTO STBY (Auto Standby) VER xxxx (Version) To change the display The display panel provides various information of the receiver status such as sound field. 1 Select the input for which you want to
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    be changed only at a 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 a large volume, the benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest
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    while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The receiver is turned off automatically. • "Auto Standby" is set to "On" (page 110). • The sleep timer function is working (page 86
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    capability and setting of your TV or video device. Also, make sure to connect the video equipment to an available 4K HDMI IN jack of the receiver. 3D image • Depending on the TV or the video equipment, 3D images may not be displayed. Check the 3D image formats supported by the receiver (page 134
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    the TV speaker. If you output the multi-channel sound from the receiver, set to "AMP." • When the Zone2 Out function is enabled and you select the same HDMI input for both the main zone and zone 2, there may be some interference on the audio and video signals in the main zone and zone 2. To
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    may need to be set up. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the equipment. • Be sure to use a connecting cable for the HDMI jack corresponding to High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound during a 1080p, Deep Color, or 3D or 4K transmissions. • Sound may not
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    not have System Audio Control function, set the "Audio Out" settings in the HDMI Settings menu to - "TV+AMP" if you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver. - "AMP" if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver. When you connect the receiver to a video device (projector
  • Sony STR-DA2800ES | Operating Instructions - Page 125
    , then disconnect the USB device. Turn on the receiver again and reconnect the USB device. • Connect the supported USB device. • The USB device does not work properly. Refer to the USB device operating instruction on how to deal with this problem. Content on the USB device is not displayed. • The
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    by the receiver (e.g., MP3). * This receiver supports FAT12/16/32, VFAT, or NTFS, but some USB device may not support all of these file systems. For details, refer to the operating instruction of each USB device or contact the manufacturer. The USB device cannot be connected into the (USB) port
  • Sony STR-DA2800ES | Operating Instructions - Page 127
    may be improved by changing the connection speed. Sony recommends a connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps for standard definition video and 10 Mbps for high-definition video. • Not all videos contain sound. The picture is small. • Press V to zoom in. Cannot play back content. • Some Internet content
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    Return Channel (ARC) does not work. • Make sure "Control for HDMI" is set to "On" in the HDMI Settings menu. • Make sure that the INPUT MODE for "TV" is set to "AUTO" (page 82). Remote control The remote control does not function. • Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the receiver (page
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    Lighting Control function doesn't work. • The Lighting Control Adapter may have been unplugged while the power was on and the system data may be corrupted. Reset the lighting device and delete the identified devices on the receiver. Then reboot the receiver and set up the Lighting Control function
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    . See "Network Update" (page 111) to update the receiver to a newer software version. Video cannot be output from this jack. • If you use the receiver in the main zone, connect the receiver to a TV via an HDMI cable. • If you connect the receiver to a TV via a video cord, set "Playback Resolution
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    distance between the speaker and the microphone. Retry the measurement after setting apart from each other. • When you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier, either messages may appear, depending on the power amplifier you connect. However, there will be no problems, even if you continue to use the
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    memorized settings See page 89 Rebooting the receiver If the buttons on the receiver or the remote control do not work due to a malfunction of the receiver, reboot the receiver. Hold down ?/1 for 10 seconds. When the lamp above ?/1 flashes in green, the reboot starts. About support information
  • Sony STR-DA2800ES | Operating Instructions - Page 133
    10 kHz step 9 kHz step Tuning range 530 kHz - 1,710 kHz 531 kHz - 1,710 kHz Antenna (aerial) Loop antenna (aerial) Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through continued 133US
  • Sony STR-DA2800ES | Operating Instructions - Page 134
    HDMI Video Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block) Format 2D 4096 × 2160p @ 23.98/24 Hz a 3840 × 2160p @ 29.97/30 Hz a 3840 × 2160p @ 25 Hz a 3840 × 2160p @ 23.98/24
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    accessories Operating Instructions (this manual) Quick Setup Guide (1) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) AC power cord (mains lead) (1) Remote control (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Lighting Control Adapter (USB Wireless Adapter UWA-C4Z
  • Sony STR-DA2800ES | Operating Instructions - Page 136
    Lift Up 95 Changing the display 118 Clear receiver 89 Concertgebouw Amsterdam 62 Connection Server Settings 106 136US Connections antenna (aerial) 39 audio equipment 36 monitor 27 Network 42 speakers 25 video equipment 29 Control for HDMI 104 Crossover Frequency 96 D D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto
  • Sony STR-DA2800ES | Operating Instructions - Page 137
    HDMI Settings 103 Home Control Settings 108 Home Theater Control 80 I Initialize Personal Information 111 Input Edit 105 INPUT MODE 82 Input Settings 105 Internet content 54 Internet Services Settings 107 Internet Settings 106 Internet video 54 Internet Video Parental Control 107 Internet Video
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    Back Assign 94 System Audio Control 79 System Information 111 System Power-Off 79 System Settings 110 T Test Tone 96 TONE MODE 11, 89 Treble 64 Tuning 56, 57 TV Control 108 TV Type 103 U Up converting 20 USB 50 V VCR 33 VIDEO 2 IN jacks 34 Video Input Assign 83, 105 Video Settings 100 W WALKMAN 50
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©2012 Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia
STR-DA2800ES
4-429-113-
12
(1)
Multi Channel
AV Receiver
Please read the Quick Setup Guide supplied with the receiver first. This allows
you to understand the connections and operations flow of the receiver more
easily.
Operating Instructions