Sony STR-DA3000ES User Manual

Sony

4

GB

Getting Started

1: Check how to hookup your

components ....................................... 6
1a: Connecting components with

digital audio output jacks ........... 8

1b: Connecting components with

multi channel output jacks........ 11

1c: Connecting components with only

analog audio jacks .................... 13

2: Connecting the antennas ................... 15
3: Connecting speakers ......................... 16
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 18
5: Setting up the speakers ..................... 19
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance ............................................ 22
— TEST TONE

Amplifier Operation

Selecting the component ....................... 24
Listening to multi channel sound .......... 25

— MULTI CH IN

Listening to FM/AM radio.................... 25
Storing FM stations automatically ........ 27

— AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL only)

Presetting radio stations ........................ 27
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 28

(Models of area code CEL only)

Changing the display............................. 30
About the indications in the display...... 31

Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers ............... 33
Enjoying higher fidelity sound.............. 33

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

Selecting a sound field .......................... 34
Selecting the surround back decoding

mode ............................................... 36
— SURR BACK DECODING

Advanced Adjustments and
Settings

Assigning the audio input ..................... 38

— DIGITAL ASSIGN

Switching the audio input mode for digital

components..................................... 39
— INPUT MODE

Customizing sound fields ..................... 39
Adjusting the equalizer ......................... 41
Advanced settings................................. 42
Custom install mode ............................. 47

(Models of area code U, CA only)

Storing the adjusted settings ................. 48

— USER PRESET

Other Operations

Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 49
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 50
Selecting the speaker system ................ 50
Recording ............................................. 51
Listening to the sound in another

zone ................................................ 52
(Models of area code U, CA only)

CONTROL A1II Control System ........ 54

Additional Information

Precautions ........................................... 56
Troubleshooting.................................... 57
Specifications ....................................... 60
List of button locations and reference

pages............................................... 64

Index ..................................................... 66

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