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3-289-137-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA3400ES ©2008 Sony Corporation - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 2
electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 3
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA3400ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 4
Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use to this product under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 5
radio 74 Control for HDMI Using the Control for HDMI function for "BRAVIA" Sync 85 Preparing Control for HDMI function ........87 Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play 88 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 89 Turning off the receiver with the TV - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 6
between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 94 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs 95 Changing the display window 98 Using the sleep timer 101 Recording using the receiver 102 Using multi-zone features 103 Using a bi-amplifier connection 107 Operating without connecting to the TV - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 7
remove the cover, keep it out of reach from children. Status of the POWER button Off The receiver is turned off (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights off) (initial setting). Press POWER to turn the receiver on. You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote. On/Standby Press ?/1 on the remote to - turn the - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 8
of the receiver. Adjust the bass and treble for the front, center and surround/ surround back channels. Press TONE turned on or off (page 103). Name I MASTER VOLUME Function Turn to adjust the volume level of N VIDEO 2 IN/ Connect to a portable PORTABLE AV audio/video component IN jacks such - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 9
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN/ OUT jacks COAXIAL IN jacks Connect to a DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack provides a better sound quality (page 19, 21, 29, 30). HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connect to a DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, or a satellite tuner, etc. The image - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 10
in zone 2 (page 104). I DMPORT Connects to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 21). * You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV (page 19). You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 39). G COMPONENT VIDEO - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 11
. If ZONE 2 is selected, only the main receiver is turned on or off with this button. To turn off all Sony components including an amplifier in zone 2, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). To save the power in standby mode, set "Control for HDMI" (page 57) and "RS-232C Control - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 12
to select the channel entry mode, receiver, DVD player, Bluray disc player, etc. Press TV (Z), then press OPTIONS TOOLS to display the options of the Sony TV. L MENU Press AMP (4), then press MENU to display the menu to operate the receiver. Press MENU to display the menu to operate the audio - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 13
and to output the sound from the speakers connected to this receiver automatically. Note This button will only function if your TV is compatible with Theater Mode. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV for details. wk RM SET UP Press to set up the remote. a)See the table on page - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 14
menu to operate the receiver. Name Function G INPUT Press to select the input source SELECTOR to play back. U/u H MASTER VOLUME +/- Press to adjust DIRECT Press to select sound field (page 116) or to switch the audio of the selected input to analog signal without any adjustment (page 116). - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 15
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction 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 AFront speaker (left - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 16
Tips • The angle A should be the same. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. 16US - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 17
Getting Started 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 13/32 in. (10 mm) G F H SPEAKERS FRONT A B B terminals a) B B B D E B A C A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 18
all the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set "Impedance" in the Speaker settings menu to "8 Ω". In other connections, set it to "4 Ω". For details, see "8: Setting the speakers" (page 42). • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 19
the TV You can watch the selected 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 necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 20
video signals" (page 34). • The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you connect the audio output jack of the TV and the TV IN jacks of the receiver. In this configuration, set the audio output jack of the TV to "Fixed" if it can be switched between either "Fixed - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 21
The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, an MD deck and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter MD deck Super Audio CD player, CD player A B B C A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Coaxial digital cord - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 22
to only the COAXIAL SA-CD/ CD IN jack on this receiver. When you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks on this receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player. • You cannot make digital recordings of a Super - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 23
player or Super 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. A DVD player, Blu - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 24
The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as a tape deck, turntable, etc. Super Audio CD player, CD player A A MD deck, Tape deck A Turntable A Audio cord (not supplied) Note If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the (U) SIGNAL GND - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 25
power cord (mains lead). After hooking up all your components, proceed to "5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 36). Component to be connected TV With HDMI jack DVD player Blu-ray disc player Satellite tuner, Set-top box DVD recorder, VCR Camcorder, video game, etc. Page 19 26 29 30 31 32 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 26
or less with an HDMI connection. • Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be up-converted as HDMI signals. Audio signals are not output from an HDMI OUT jack when the image is converted. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 27
Getting Started Satellite tuner, set-top box Audio/video signals Blu-ray disc player, PS3™, hard disk recorder Audio/video signals A A DVD player Audio/video signals A A HDMI cable (not supplied) A Audio/video signals TV, projector, etc. continued 27US - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 28
High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD). • The image resolution of the playback component may need certain settings be made before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of the playback component. • Not every HDMI component supports all functions - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 29
cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Note To output 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 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 30
to connect all the cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Note To output multi channel digital audio from the Blu-ray disc player, set the digital audio output setting on the Blu-ray disc player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 31
illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Audio signals Satellite tuner, set-top box Video signals A B C A Audio cord (not supplied) B Component - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 32
video and audio jack It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a DVD recorder, VCR, etc. Audio signals DVD recorder, VCR - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 33
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 up-converted as HDMI video and component video signals. • Component video signals can be output as - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 34
480p can be output to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. The HDMI OUT jack has no restriction on resolution. • Video signals for which when both are connected. To display Closed Caption Set "Resolution" to "DIRECT" in the Video settings menu when receiving a signal that supports Closed Captions. - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 35
settings menu. Video signals with copyright protection are output as 480p. Notes • Video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks when the TV, etc., is connected to the HDMI OUT jack. • If you select a resolution that the connected TV does not support - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 36
) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) 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 as possible. 36US - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 37
the receiver, then connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (mains). Notes • Before connecting the initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 38
use the same command mode. If the command modes of the receiver and the remote are different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver. If the command modes of both the receiver and the remote are those of the initial setting (AV SYSTEM 2), it is not necessary to reset them. 38US While - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 39
menu, you can make various settings and adjustments. See "Operating without connecting to the TV" (page 108) if you are not going to use a GUI menu. Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen THEATER SHIFT TV ZONE AMP 1 2 3 TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD 4 SAT 7 TUNER -/-- 5 TV 8 PHONO 0/10 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 40
of the menus The following menu items are available in each settings menu. Input Selects the input to the receiver. For details on each input, see "Selecting a component" (page 50). Music You can listen to the music from an audio component connected the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details on the - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 41
HDMI settings menu to operate components connected to the HDMI jacks. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Settings for HDMI (HDMI settings menu)" (page 57). System For details on adjusting the system using the System settings menu, see "Settings for the system (System settings receiver and - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 42
ON". "GUI MODE" appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "Settings", then press or b. The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 43
to select the front speaker system you want to drive. Note This setting is not available when headphones are connected. 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 found on the back - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 44
multi channel input manually according to your preference. For details, see "Making settings with the Test Tone menu" (page 68). Before you perform the Auto Calibration Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set up and connect connection, set "Sur Back Assign" to "BI-AMP" in the Speaker settings - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 45
beforehand. Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob to just before the mid-point. • If you connect a subwoofer with the crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum. • If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated). 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 46
select "GUI ON". "GUI MODE" appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI appear on the TV screen. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "Settings", then press or b. The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 47
test on the receiver. - Change the volume level. - Connect the headphones. settings menu. 2 Press to select "Next". When "Save auto calibration (auto speaker setup) results?" appears on the TV screen, you can select whether to confirm the warning ("Yes") or not ("No"). Follow the instructions - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 48
from each speaker flat. Engineer Sets the frequency to one that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. Front Reference The multi channel input is selected. - "2ch Analog Direct" is being used. - Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. - - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 49
Retry the measurement after setting them further apart from each other. Warning • The volume may be too loud when you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier. NO WARNING There is no warning information. * xxx represent a speaker channel. F Front FL Front Left FR Front Right CNT Center SL - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 50
for polarity may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value. To set Auto Calibration items more precisely (Enhanced Setup) On the Auto Calibration menu, select "Enhanced Setup", then press . • Seating Position You can register three patterns - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 51
to the PHONO jack. Component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack. Portable audio, etc., connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the receiver. HDMI1, 2, 3, 4 HDMI components connected to the HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2, HDMI IN 3 or HDMI IN 4 jack. XM XM Mini-Tuner and Home - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 52
for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player Audio CD player or CD player, then place the disc in the tray. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR U/u to select "SA- CD/CD". You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 53
format (the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the front panel lights up during playback). - Be sure this receiver is connected to the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player via a digital connection. - Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player is set up properly. z • Select - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 54
2 IN/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 Press INPUT SELECTOR U/u to select "VIDEO 2"*. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select "VIDEO 2"*. * When you connect a video - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 55
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 U/u to select "VIDEO 1"*. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select "VIDEO 1"*. * When you connect VCR to the VIDEO 1 jack - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 56
mode for the digital signal input to the 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 other format are received, set this item to "AUTO". • AUTO - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 57
details on operation, see "Using the Control for HDMI function for "BRAVIA" Sync" (page 85). x Audio Out (HDMI audio input setting) Lets you set the audio output for HDMI from the playback component connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection. • TV+AMP The sound is output from the TV's speaker - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 58
component is only output to speakers connected to the receiver. The multi channel sound can be played back as it is. Note Audio signals are not output from the TV's speakers when "Audio Out" is set to "AMP". x Subwoofer Level (Subwoofer level for HDMI) Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 59
sound field you want. GUI MODE 2 3-6 1 Start playing a sound source you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc.). 2 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select "GUI ON". "GUI MODE" appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 60
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 is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal. x 2ch Analog Direct You can switch the audio of the selected input to - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 61
number the receiver of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital 5.1ch a a Dolby Digital EX 6.1ch a a Dolby Digital Plus a) Dolby TrueHD a) 7.1ch 7.1ch × a × a DTS 5.1ch a a DTS-ES 6.1ch a a DTS 96/24 5.1ch DTS-HD High Resolution Audio a) 7.1ch DTS-HD Master Audio - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 62
to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. A.F.D. mode Multi channel Effect audio after decoding A.F.D. DVD software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package. • Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective when a multi channel signal is input. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 63
Studio EX A DCS Cinema Studio EX B DCS Cinema Studio EX C DCS Music V.Multi Dimension DCS Hall Jazz Club Live Concert Stadium Sports Portable Audio Headphone* Headphone (2ch) Headphone Theater DCS Headphone (Direct) Headphone (Multi) Effect Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 64
the front or surround speakers are set to "SMALL", the sound field for movie is selected, or "Portable Audio" is selected. Tips • settings menu. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1,2 2 1 Press POWER to turn off the receiver - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 65
than 96 kHz are being received. Advanced Speakers Set Up Adjusting the speaker settings manually You can adjust each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed. Making settings with the Manual Setup menu INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 66
want. 8 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the setting. Manual Setup menu parameters x Level (Level of speaker) left/ right) size. • LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 67
if the front or surround speakers are set to "SMALL", the sound field for movie is selected, or "Portable Audio" is selected. Tips • The "LARGE" 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 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 68
all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/-. • The adjusted value is shown on the display during adjustment. When a test tone is not output from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. Check to see if they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 69
select "BI-AMP". • ZONE2 If you are using the surround back speakers in zone 2, select "ZONE2". When you select "ZONE2", the input to the SUR BACK jacks of the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT is invalid. Note Set "Sur Back Assign" to "OFF", then connect the surround back speakers to this receiver when you want - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 70
AUTO The dynamic range is applied automatically with Dolby TrueHD source and is set to "OFF" with other sources. • STD The dynamic range is 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 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 71
. 6 Press to enter the setting. Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 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 36). Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 72
stops scanning whenever a station is received. In case of poor FM stereo reception 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to select "FM Mode", then press or b. 3 Press V/v to select "MONO", then press . 4 THEATER SHIFT TV ZONE AMP 1 2 3 TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD 4 SAT 7 TUNER -/-- 5 TV 8 PHONO - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 73
5-7 MENU HOME 4 CATEGORY TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select "GUI ON". "GUI MODE" appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 74
the best in premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children's and entertainment programming, broadcast in superior digital audio quality subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 75
you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock to your XM Ready® audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. There are three places to find your eight character XM Radio ID - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 76
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 jack Connect the SiriusConnect Home tuner. When you use the SiriusConnect Home tuner - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 77
on the TV screen, aim your antenna to where the best reception will be received. XM 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "XM" or MODE repeatedly to select "GUI ON". "GUI MODE" appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 78
repeatedly to select "Category Mode". 4 Press V/v to select the channel, then press . The selected channel is being received. The channel information is displayed on the TV screen. Note When you select a channel in the "Category Mode", the channel you selected may not be the one in the category you - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 79
by inputting the channel number directly 5 5 THEATER SHIFT TV ZONE AMP 1 2 3 TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD 4 SAT 7 TUNER -/-- 5 TV repeatedly to select "GUI ON". "GUI MODE" appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 80
channels using your own lock code. The lock code is set to "0000" as the default. Change the lock code before you use this function for the first time (see "To change the lock code" (page 81)). THEATER 6 SHIFT TV ZONE AMP 1 2 3 TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD window of the receiver and the GUI - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 81
enter your 4-digit lock code. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select "ON", then press . "Enter your 4-digit lock code." appears. "The channel has been locked." appears and the Parental Lock is set. To delete the numbers you have entered, go back to step 4 by pressing RETURN/ EXIT O, and then repeat the - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 82
buttons to enter your 4-digit lock code. "The 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 settings, the lock code returns to the default (0000 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 83
the operating instructions supplied with audio or channel is not available. The channel may have been reassigned to a different channel number. This message may occur initially with a new radio or a radio that has not received XM's signal for an extended period. Consult the latest channel guide - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 84
Home tuner is connected to a wall socket. Invalid Channel You have entered an invalid channel [INVALID] number. The channel to be tuned-in is void due to the change by the broadcast service, or the receiving condition is not good. Locked Channel The selected channel is locked. - [LOCKED - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 85
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 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 86
the speakers connected to the receiver. Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the OPTICAL IN 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. A HDMI cable - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 87
TV. If your TV does not support the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function, do the following procedures. For details on setting the TV and the connected components, refer to the operating instructions of the respective components. 1 Make sure that the receiver is connected to the TV and components - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 88
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-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 89
TV ZONE AMP 1 VIDEO1 4 2 VIDEO2 5 3 TV INPUT BD DVD 6 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 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 90
is for enjoying sound/images from a portable audio/video source or computer by connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see "Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks" (page 21). Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA PORT - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 91
to select "GUI ON". "GUI MODE" appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu when the TDM-iP1 is connected. If "DMPORT Control" is not displayed, refer to the operating instructions supplied with component for details - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 92
of the receiver 1 Make sure that "System GUI" is selected in step 5 in "Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter" (page 91). For details on operating the iPod, refer to the operating instruction supplied - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 93
TDM-iP1 is connected, the receiver enters pause mode Audio No audio file was found. Loading The data is being read. No Server* There is no server connected. No Track* No track was found. No Item* No item was found. Connecting* Connecting to the server. Configuring* The network is setting - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 94
When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch. THEATER SHIFT TV ZONE AMP 1 2 3 TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 95
or the multi channel input is selected, audio input mode is set to "ANALOG". You cannot select other audio input modes. Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs You can reassign video and/or audio signals to another input. Example: Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 96
to select "Input", then press or b. 3 Press V/v to select the input name you want to assign. 4 Press OPTIONS, then select "Input Assign". 5 Select the audio and/or video signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 3 using V/v/B/b, then press . 6 Press RETURN/EXIT O to enter - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 97
- - Video2: Composite - a - BD: Composite - - a DVD: Composite - - - SAT: Composite - - - HDMI1 a a 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 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 98
/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE GUI MODE HOME XM Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channel name t Channel number t Category name t Artist name/Feature t Song/Program title t Composer name (SIRIUS only) t Signal strength t Sound field type t Volume - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 99
L C R HDMI DMPORT ANALOG LPCM EQ Bl- AMP XM SIRIUS A.DIRECT SL S SR SB L SB SB R Name A SW B LFE C COAX D OPT E DTS-HD MSTR/ DTS-HD HI RES Function Lights up when subwoofer is connected and the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 100
or HDMI jacks. - INPUT MODE is set to "ANALOG". - the "2ch Analog Direct" is being used. Lights up when DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is connected and "DMPORT" is selected. Lights up when multi channel input is selected. Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 101
C SL SR S SB L SB R SB Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 102
You can record from a video/audio component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. THEATER SHIFT TV ZONE AMP 1 2 3 TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD 4 SAT 7 TUNER -/-- 5 TV 8 PHONO 0/10 6 WIDE MD/ TAPE SA-CD/ CD 9 D.TUNING MULTI - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 103
record from the sources. • The audio input signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output. • receiver if you connect an IR repeater (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE jack. Use an IR repeater when you install the receiver in a place where signals from the remote cannot reach. STR-DA3400ES - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 104
-AAL017 2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier. Main zone Zone 2 STR-DA3400ES A D TV D C B E ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT A Audio component B Video component C IR repeater (not supplied) D Speakers E Sony Amplifier/Receiver 104US C RM-AAL017 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 105
connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals of the receiver (page 104), make the setting so that the sound selected in zone 2 is output from the speakers connected Press V/v repeatedly to select "ZONE2", then press . Setting audio/video output signals to the zone 2 INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 106
the multi channel input is selected. The analog audio signals of the current function are output. • When "Tuner" is selected; the same type of radio station (FM/AM) selected in the main zone is set in zone 2. However, you can select the input other than "Tuner" in zone 2. • When the receiver in the - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 107
Option menu parameter of zone 2 operations x RS-232C Control • ON The receiver can receive commands from the RS-232C port. • OFF The receiver does not receive commands from the RS-232C port. Using a bi-amplifier connection If you are not using the surround back speakers, you can use the SPEAKERS - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 108
OUT jacks are used with the same settings as those of the SPEAKERS terminals. • If you set "Speaker Pattern" to a setting with surround back speakers, you cannot set "Sur Back Assign" to "BI-AMP". Operating without connecting to the TV You can operate this receiver using the display window if you - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 109
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 Some parameters and - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 110
Test tone [TEST TONE] For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 94). OFF, FIX xxxa), AUTO xxxa) Phase noise [P. NOISE] OFF, FL/FR, FL/SR, SL/FL, SB/SL, SBL/SL, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SR/SBR, SR/SL, FR/SR, FR/SL, CNT/FR, FL/CNT Phase audio [P. AUDIO COMP. AUTO, COMP. OFF Initial Setting FULL FLAT POS 1 OFF - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 111
Display window] Parameters [Display window] Settings Initial Setting Speaker Settings Speaker pattern [] [SP PATTERN] speakers [SUR SP] LARGE, SMALL LARGE Bi-amplifier speaker selection ON, OFF OFF [BI-AMP SP] Zone 2 speaker ON, OFF OFF [ZONE 2 SP] Front left speaker distance [ - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 112
receiving mode [] [FM MODE] Naming preset stations [NAME IN] XM antenna aiming modec) [XM ANT AIM] XM radio IDc) [XM ID] Parental lockd) [PARENTAL] Lock code editd) [CODE EDIT] Sirius antenna aiming moded) [SR ANT AIM] Sirius radio IDd) [SIRIUS ID] Settings Initial Setting channels - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 113
For details, see "Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs" (page 95). HDMI Settings Control for HDMI [] [CTRL: HDMI] CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL OFF HDMI audio input setting [AUDIO OUT] AMP, TV+AMP AMP Subwoofer level for HDMI [SW LEVEL] SW AUTO, SW +10 dB, SW 0 dB SW AUTO System - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 114
the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)" (page 44). See "Before you 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 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 115
frequency from each speaker flat. Sets the frequency characteristics to a set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. Adjusts the this case, you can continue to use the receiver. No speakers are connected. * xxx represent a speaker channel. FL Front Left FR Front Right CNT Center SL - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 116
type appears on the display window. To select the Enhanced Surround mode 1 Press AMP. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "", then press select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 117
service, AMP. 3 Press MENU. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select "". 5 Press or b to enter the menu. 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select "XM ANT AIM" or "SR ANT AIM". 7 Press or b to enter the parameter. 8 While checking the parameter, aim your antenna to where the best reception will be received - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 118
select "SIRIUS". You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press CATEGORY MODE repeatedly to select "ONE CAT". • ALL CAT: You can select a channel from all the categories. The initial setting is "ALL CAT". • ONE CAT: You can select a channel from one category. "CAT" lights up on the display - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 119
to enter the selection. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver repeatedly to select "PRESET", then turn TUNING +/- to select the preset channel you want. Operating the output to zone 2 For details on the connections and settings of zone 2, see "Using multi-zone features" (page 103). The - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 120
mode (press ?/1 on the remote to turned off this receiver), the receiver in zone 2 remains turned on. To turn off all receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the RMAAL017 remote at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). • Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 121
, MEDIA DVD/ player player, terminal terrestrial MD PORT VHS LD (UC) receiver deck device Button combo player (EURO) AV ?/1 zz zz z MUTING, z MASTER VOL +/-, TV VOL +/- PRESET +/-, TV CH +/- zz z z z zb) zz z BD/DVD TOP MENU, BD/DVD MENU zz z F1, F2 a)DVD player only. b)LD - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 122
. The procedure below uses an example 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 the settings of PHONO. - The remote can control only components that accept infrared wireless control signals - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 123
the codes. • All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component. To control a CD player Maker SONY DENON JVC KENWOOD MAGNAVOX MARANTZ ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TECHNICS YAMAHA Code(s) 101, 102, 103 104, 123 105, 106, 107 108, 109, 110 111 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 124
, 756 754 * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. 124US 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 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 125
805 815, 816, 817 830, 831 826, 827 To control a Blu-ray disc recorder Maker SONY Code(s) 310, 311, 312 To control a PSX Maker SONY Code(s) 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 125US Using the Remote - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 126
AMP 126US HOME CATEGORY TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING 3 DISC SKIP 1,3 BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 MACRO 1 MACRO 2 1 While holding down RM SET UP, press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more than 1 second. The RM SET UP button flashes and one of the input buttons lights up (in the initial setting - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 127
not start, replace the batteries with new ones. To cancel programming Press RM SET UP. Also, not pressing any button for 60 seconds cancels the settings. The previous command remains valid. Starting macro play 1 Press AMP. The AMP button lights up, and then turns off. 2 Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 128
to learn the code using the learning function. Note When setting up the receiver to learn the remote command modes, replace the batteries with new ones. 1,6 1 3 2,3 THEATER SHIFT TV ZONE AMP 1 2 3 TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD 4 SAT 7 TUNER -/-- 5 TV 8 PHONO 0/10 6 WIDE MD/ TAPE SA-CD - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 129
MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE 1,2 HOME CATEGORY TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING DISC SKIP 1,2 BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 MACRO 1 MACRO 2 1 Press and hold MASTER VOL - first, then press ?/1, then press AV ?/1. The RM SET UP button flashes three times. 2 Release all buttons. All the contents of the - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 130
colors) with the current HDMI jack. However, the number of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel will be 36, etc., bits when the receiver corresponds to Deep Color left/right) and subwoofer channels. It is a designated audio standard for DVD-video and also known as 5.1 channels surround. x Dolby - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 131
the most common audio processing method for DVD-video. x Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is Dolby's lossless audio technology developed for high-definition optical discs. Dolby TrueHD audio is bit-forbit identical to the original studio masters and provides supreme-quality audio up to 8 channels at 96 kHz - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 132
and sound. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals. x High Bitrate Audio It refers to the audio formats of the compression method (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 133
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 any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information 133US - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 134
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 135
or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital input jacks of this receiver, make sure the setting for the digital audio output of the connected component is - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 136
is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker. • Check the HDMI connection (page 86). • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. • Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component. • Be - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 137
have System Audio Control function, set the "Audio Out" settings in 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. • If you cannot listen to the sound of a component connected to the - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 138
message. See 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 with something. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 139
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel 1)Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press POWER on the receiver - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 140
for HDMI" and "RS-232C Control" are set to "OFF") Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 17 × 6 1/4 × 15 3/8 inches (430 x 157.5 x 388 mm) 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-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 141
AM 71, 98, 116 Audio (Settings) 56, 113 Auto Calibration 44, 110, 114 Auto Tuning 71, 116 B BI-AMP 69 Bi-amplifier connection 107 Blu-ray disc player 27, 53 C Calibration Type Select 48, 110 Category Mode 78, 118 CD player 21, 24, 52 Changing the display 98 Cinema Studio EX (mode) 63 Clear memory - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 142
User Interface) 19, 39 H HDMI (Settings) 57, 113 HDMI jacks 9, 26 Headphone (Settings) 63 I Input 50 Input Assign 96 INPUT MODE 94 INPUT SELECTOR 52, 53, 54, 55 iPod 91, 92 L Level 66, 70 LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 99 List Mode 93 Lock Code 81, 112 142US M Manual Setup 65, 66 MASTER VOLUME - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 143
, 116 Sound Field Setup 59 Speaker (Settings) 42, 69, 111 Speaker Impedance 42, 111 Speaker Pattern 67, 111 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 8, 43 Super Audio CD player 21, 23, 24, 52 Sur Back Assign 69 Surround Settings 112 System (Settings) 58, 113 System Audio Control 89 System Power Off 89 T Test Tone 68 - Sony STR-DA3400ES | Operating Instructions (Large File - 15.18 MB) - Page 144
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