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STR-DH790

Multi Channel

AV Receiver

Operating Instructions

Connection and Preparation

Playback

Menu/Other Functions

Troubleshooting/

Specifications

For the customers in the USA

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on

the rear of the receiver. Record the serial

number in the space provided below. Refer to

these numbers whenever you call upon your

Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. STR-DH7 90

Serial No.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

do not expose this apparatus to rain or

moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the

ventilation opening of the appliance with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Do not expose the appliance to naked flame

sources (for example, lighted candles).

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do

not expose this appliance to dripping or

splashing, and do not place objects filled with

liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.

Do not install the appliance in a confined

space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the

unit from the mains, connect the unit to an

easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice

an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the

main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains

as long as it is connected to the AC outlet,

even if the unit itself has been turned off.

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by

an incorrect type.

Do not expose batteries or appliances with

battery-installed to excessive heat, such as

sunshine and fire.

CAUTION

HOT SURFACE

To reduce the risk of thermal

burn hazard, do not touch the

hot surface where this symbol is

displayed.

FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT

APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING

IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX

ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU

CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE

QUÉBEC.

For the customers in the USA

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure

that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of

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.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A

polarized plug has two blades with one

wider than the other. A grounding type

plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong

are provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not fit into your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of

the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked

on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

WARNING

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or

objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or

has been dropped.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in 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.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the

speaker cable should be connected to the

apparatus and the speakers in accordance

with the following instructions.

1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the

MAINS.

2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of

the speaker cable.

3) Connect the speaker cable to the

apparatus and the speakers carefully so as

not to touch the core of speaker cable by

hand. Also disconnect the AC power cord

from the MAINS before disconnecting the

speaker cable from the apparatus and the

speakers.

This equipment must not be co-located or

operated in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

For the customers in Canada

Properly shielded and grounded cables and

connectors must be used for connection to

host computers and/or peripherals.

This device complies with Industry Canada’s

licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference;

and

(2) This device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

For the customers in the USA and

Canada

This equipment complies with FCC/IC

radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC

radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and

RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)

Exposure rules. This equipment should be

installed and operated keeping the radiator at

least 20 cm or more away from person’s body.

For the customers in Australia

Disposal of old electrical &

electronic equipment

(applicable in the European

Union and other countries

with separate collection

systems)

For the customers in Europe

Disposal of waste batteries

and electrical and electronic

equipment (applicable in the

European Union and other

countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the product, the battery or on

the packaging indicates that the product and

the battery shall not be treated as household

waste. On certain batteries this symbol might

be used in combination with a chemical

symbol. The chemical symbol for lead (Pb) is

added if the battery contains more than

0.004% lead. By ensuring that these products

and batteries are disposed of correctly, you

will help to prevent potentially negative

consequences for the environment and

human health which could be caused by

inappropriate waste handling. The recycling

of the materials will help to conserve natural

resources. In case of products that for safety,

performance or data integrity reasons require

a permanent connection with an incorporated

battery, this battery should be replaced by

qualified service staff only. To ensure that the

battery and the electrical and electronic

equipment will be treated properly, hand over

these products at end-of-life to the

appropriate collection point for the recycling

of electrical and electronic equipment. For all

other batteries, please view the section on

how to remove the battery from the product

safely. Hand the battery over to the

appropriate collection point for the recycling

of waste batteries. For more detailed

information about recycling of this product or

battery, please contact your local Civic Office,

your household waste disposal service or the

shop where you purchased the product or

battery.

Notice for customers: the following

information is only applicable to

equipment sold in countries applying EU

directives

This product has been manufactured by or on

behalf of Sony Corporation.

EU Importer: Sony Europe Limited.

Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to

product compliance in Europe should be sent

to the manufacturer’s authorized

representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van

Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935

Zaventem, Belgium.

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this

equipment is in compliance with Directive

2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of

conformity is available at the following

internet address:

http://www.compliance.sony.de/

This radio equipment is intended to be used

with the approved version(s) of software that

are indicated in the EU Declaration of

Conformity. The software loaded on this radio

equipment is verified to comply with the

essential requirements of the Directive

2014/53/EU.

You can check the software version by

pressing AMP MENU, then select “<SYSTEM>”

using /

and .

This Multi Channel AV Receiver is intended for

sound and video playback from connected

devices, music streaming from a BLUETOOTH®

device, and FM tuner.

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits set out in the EMC

regulation using a connection cable shorter

than 3 meters.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones

and headphones can cause hearing loss.

Table of Contents

Supplied Items ..........................................6

Main Features of the Receiver .................. 7

Parts and Controls ....................................8

Connection and

Preparation

1: Deciding on the Speaker System .........14

2: Setting/Connecting Speakers .............16

3: Connecting a TV .................................. 24

4: Connecting Audio-Visual Devices ...... 29

5: Connecting the FM Antenna (aerial) ...31

6: Turning on the Receiver and

Performing Easy Setup .......................31

7: Setting for HDMI .................................. 35

Playback

Playing Back Sound and Images on

Connected TV and/or Audio-Visual

Devices ............................................... 36

Playing Back Sound on a BLUETOOTH

Device ................................................ 37

Selecting Sound Effects .......................... 39

Menu/Other Functions

Operating Menu on the TV Screen ......... 43

Selecting the speaker pattern ................44

Switching the front speakers ..................46

Reverting to the Factory Default

Settings ..............................................46

Troubleshooting/

Specifications

Troubleshooting ......................................47

Precautions ............................................. 54

Specifications ..........................................55

On Copyrights ..........................................57

On BLUETOOTH Communication ........... 58

Supported Playable Formats ...................59

Index ....................................................... 60

Supplied Items

• Receiver (1)

• Remote control (1)

• R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Calibration microphone (1)

•Startup Guide (1)

Explains how to connect the 5.1.2-channel

speaker system, perform initial settings and

listen to connected devices.

• Operating Instructions (this booklet) (1)

Explains necessary connections, initial settings,

and basic operations.

•Some illustrations are presented as

conceptual drawings, and may be different

from the actual products.

•The manuals provided for this product

mainly describe the procedures for using the

remote control. You can also use the

controls on the receiver if they have the

same or similar names as those on the

remote control.

•The text enclosed in bracket ([--]) appears on

the TV screen, and the text enclosed in

double quotation mark (“--”) appears on the

display panel.

•The items displayed on the TV screen may

vary depending on the area.

The Help Guide (web-based online

operating instructions) provides

information on advanced functions

and operations.

You can view the Help Guide on your

computer as well as a smartphone or

tablet.

Open your Web browser and enter the

following URL or use the QR code reader

function to access the site.

For the customers in Europe

For the customers in Taiwan

For the customers in other areas

About manuals provided for

this product

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/

strdh79/h_eu/

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/

strdh79/zh-tw/

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/

strdh79/h_zz/

Main Features of the Receiver

Compatible with the latest object-based audio formats

Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the object-based audio formats (Dolby Atmos and

DTS:X) are supported (only when devices are connected via HDMI cables). You can

experience surround sound for 360 degrees.

Compatible with high quality 4K video formats*

• The receiver supports HDCP 2.2, Dolby Vision, HDR10 and Hybrid Log-Gamma, letting you

enjoy high quality video images (page 24).

* You need to change the setting of “SIG. FMT.” depending on the input video signal.

Equipped with an Auto Calibration function (Advanced D.C.A.C.) that makes

your viewing and listening environment close to ideal

• Advanced D.C.A.C. measures and calibrates the distance, level, and frequency

characteristics of the speakers using the supplied monaural calibration microphone to fit

your viewing and listening environment (page 32).

• The Automatic Phase Matching (A.P.M.) function calibrates the phase characteristics of the

speakers so that you can experience well-matched surround sound.

Reproduces a virtual surround sound even in an environment where the

back speaker cannot be installed (Front Surround)

Allows you to enjoy surround sound equivalent to that of a 5.1-channel speaker system with

only two front speakers (page 23).

Compatible with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

• Connect a WALKMAN®, smartphone, or tablet to the receiver via the BLUETOOTH function

to play music content on those devices wirelessly (page 37).

• You can turn on this receiver from a paired BLUETOOTH device even when the receiver is

in standby mode. For details on operation, visit the Help Guide.

Sound fields selectable by preference

You can select from a variety of sound fields according to speaker connections or input

sources (2ch Stereo, Direct, Auto Format Decoding, etc.) (page 39).

Equipped with an HDMI jack compatible with the eARC (Enhanced Audio

Return Channel) and ARC (Audio Return Channel)

TV sound can be output from the receiver using only one HDMI cable (page 25, 26, 27).

eARC is a new feature of HDMI Specification 2.1.

When you connect an eARC-compatible TV to the receiver, in addition to the audio formats

already supported by conventional ARC, you can also enjoy object-based audio formats

such as Dolby Atmos - Dolby TrueHD and DTS:X as well as Multi Channel Linear PCM, which

cannot be transmitted by ARC.

Supports bi-amplifier connection of front speakers

You can enhance the sound quality of the front speakers by connecting different amplifiers

to the tweeter and woofer using a bi-amplifier connection (page 22).

Parts and Controls

 (power)

Turns the receiver on or sets it to the

standby mode.

 Power indicator

•Green: The receiver is turned on.

•Red: The receiver is in standby mode,

and you have set one of the following:

– “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL ON”.

– “BT STBY” is set to “STBY ON”.*

– “STBY.THRU” is set to “ON” or

“AUTO”.

•The indicator goes off: The receiver is

in standby mode and:

– “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF”.

– “BT STBY” is set to “STBY OFF”.

– “STBY.THRU” is set to “OFF”.

* The indicator lights up in red only if a device

has been paired with the receiver and “BT

POWER” is set to “BT ON”. If no devices are

paired with the receiver or “BT POWER” is

set to “BT OFF”, the indicator turns off.

 SPEAKERS (page 46)

Switches the speaker system.

No sound is output from the speakers when

you select “OFF SPEAKERS”. Be sure to select

setting other than “OFF SPEAKERS”.

 TUNING MODE

Selects auto tuning or preset tuning

mode.

 TUNING +/–

Scans a FM station or selects preset

stations/channels.

 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, MUSIC

(page 39)

 Display panel (page 10)

 NIGHT MODE

Activates the Night Mode function

which allows you to retain a theater-

like environment at low volume levels.

• The Night Mode function does not work in

the following cases:

– [Pure Direct] is set to [On].

Receiver front panel

Note

– Headphones are connected.

– [Direct] is being used and an analog input

is selected.

• The receiver may play signals at a lower

sampling frequency than the actual

sampling frequency of the input signals,

depending on the audio format.

 DISPLAY

Displays information on the display

panel.

 DIMMER

Adjusts the brightness of the display

panel.

 BLUETOOTH

Switches the input of the receiver to

[BT] and automatically connects to the

last connected device.

Sets the receiver to pairing mode when

there is no pairing information on the

receiver.

Disconnects the BLUETOOTH device

when the receiver is connected to a

BLUETOOTH device.

BLUETOOTH indicator (page 37)

 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from remote control.

 PURE DIRECT

Activates the Pure Direct function

which allows you to enjoy higher-

fidelity sound from all inputs.

The indicator above the button lights

up when the Pure Direct function is

activated.

[Calibration Type], [Night Mode], [Equalizer],

“A.P.M.”, and “D.RANGE” do not work when

the Pure Direct function is selected.

 MASTER VOLUME (page 36)

 INPUT SELECTOR

Selects the input channel connected to

the device you want to use.

 CALIBRATION MIC jack (page 33)

 PHONES jack

Connect headphones here.

Note

 Speaker system indicator

(page 46)

 Input indicator

Lights up to indicate the current input.

OPT

Digital signals are input through the

OPTICAL jack.

COAX

Digital signals are input through the

COAXIAL jack.

HDMI

Digital signals are input through the

selected HDMI jack.

 SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is

activated.

 Tuning indicator

Lights up when the receiver tunes to a

radio station.

MEMORY

A memory function, such as Preset

Memory, etc., is activated.

RDS (European and Asia-Pacific

models only)

Tuned to a station with RDS services.

MONO

Monaural broadcast

FM stereo broadcast

Preset station number (The number

will change according to the preset

station you select.)

 D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated.

Indicators on the display panel

 POWER SUPPLY port

For power supply only.

 HDMI IN/OUT jacks (page 24, 25,

26, 27, 28, 29)

All of the HDMI IN/OUT jacks on the

receiver support HDCP 2.2. HDCP 2.2 is

newly enhanced copyright protection

technology that is used to protect

content such as 4K movies.

 SPEAKERS terminals (page 16, 17,

18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)

 SUBWOOFER OUT jacks (page 17,

18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)

 AUDIO IN jacks (page 28, 30)

 FM ANTENNA terminal (page 31)

 OPTICAL IN jack (page 26, 28)

 COAXIAL IN jack (page 30)

Receiver rear panel

 (power) (page 32)

Turns the receiver on or sets it to the

standby mode.

INFORMATION

Displays information such as audio

format, etc. on the TV screen.

SLEEP

Sets the receiver to turn off

automatically at a specified time.

 Input buttons

BLUETOOTH, MEDIA BOX,

BD/DVD, SAT/CATV, GAME,

SA-CD/CD, TV, FM

Selects the input channel connected to

the device you want to use. When you

press any of the input buttons, the

receiver turns on.

When you press BLUETOOTH, the receiver

turns on only if “BT POWER” is set to “BT ON”

in the “<BT>” menu.

BLUETOOTH PAIRING (page 37)

Switches the input of the receiver to

[BT] and sets the receiver to the pairing

mode.

 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, MUSIC

(page 39)

Selects a sound field.

PURE DIRECT

Activates the Pure Direct function

which allows you to enjoy higher-

fidelity sound from all inputs.

[Calibration Type], [Night Mode], [Equalizer],

“A.P.M.”, and “D.RANGE” do not work when

the Pure Direct function is selected.

FRONT SURROUND

Activates the Front Surround function

which allows you to enjoy theater-like

surround sound only with two front

speakers.

NIGHT MODE

Activates the Night Mode function

which allows you to retain a theater-

like environment at low volume levels.

• The Night Mode function does not work in

the following cases:

– [Pure Direct] is set to [On].

– Headphones are connected.

– [Direct] is being used and an analog input

is selected.

• The receiver may play signals at a lower

sampling frequency than the actual

sampling frequency of the input signals,

depending on the audio format.

Remote control

Note

DIMMER

Adjusts the brightness of the display

panel.

 DISPLAY

Displays information on the display

panel.

AMP MENU

Displays the menu on the display panel

to operate the receiver.

(enter), / / /

Press , , , to select the menu

items. Then, press to enter the

selection.

BACK

Returns to the previous menu or exits a

menu or on-screen guide that is

displayed on the TV screen.

OPTIONS (page 43)

Displays the options menu on the TV

screen.

HOME (page 43)

Displays the home menu on the TV

screen.

  (volume) +*/–

Adjusts the volume level of all speakers

at the same time.

 (muting)

Turns off the sound temporarily. Press

the button again to restore the sound.

/ (fast rewind/fast

forward),  (play/pause)*,

/ (previous/next),

 (stop) (page 38)

TUNING +/–

Scans a FM station.

MEMORY*

Stores a station that you are receiving

as a preset station.

PRESET +/–

Selects preset stations or channels.

*The  +, , and MEMORY buttons have

tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as reference

when operating the receiver.

• The above explanation is intended to serve as

examples.

• Depending on the model of your connected

device, some functions explained in this section

may not work with the supplied remote control.

To insert batteries into the remote

control

Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries

(supplied) in the remote control. Make sure

that the + and – ends are in the correct

position when installing batteries.

• Do not leave the remote control in an extremely

hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not mix manganese batteries and other

kinds of batteries.

• We recommend that you use AAA manganese

batteries.

• Do not expose the remote control sensor on the

front panel of the receiver to direct sunlight or

lights. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote control for

an extended period of time, remove the

batteries to avoid possible damage from battery

leakage and corrosion.

• When the receiver no longer responds to the

remote control, replace both of the batteries

with new ones.

Note

1: Deciding on the Speaker System

Decide on the speaker system you want to set up according to the number of speakers and

subwoofers that you are using. The illustration and table below indicate the types of

speakers that can be connected to the receiver and the general positions for placing the

speakers.

Connection and Preparation

Abbreviations

used in

illustrations

Speaker type Function of each speaker

FL Front left speaker

Produces sounds from front left/right channels.

FR Front right speaker

CNT Center speaker Produces vocal sounds from center channel.

SL Surround left speaker

Produces sounds from surround left/right channels.

SR Surround right speaker

SBL

Surround back left

speaker

Produces sounds from surround back left/right

channels.

SBR

Surround back right

speaker

SB Surround back speaker Produces sounds from surround back channel.

SW Subwoofer

Produces LFE (low frequency effect) channel sounds

and reinforces bass parts of other channels.

TML Top middle left speaker

Produces sounds from top middle left/right channels.

TMR Top middle right speaker

FDL

Front Dolby Atmos

enabled left speaker

Produces sounds from the top middle left/right

channels and reflects these sounds off the ceiling.

Enables playing back sounds of Dolby Atmos 3D movies

without the need to install ceiling speakers.

FDR

Front Dolby Atmos

enabled right speaker

Room with the receiver installed Another location with

Front B speakers

Connection and Preparation

• When you connect only one surround back speaker (SB), place the surround back speaker directly

behind the listening position.

• As the subwoofer (SW) does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

This manual describes the installation, connection, and setting procedures using the typical

speaker systems indicated in the table below as examples. To learn about all speaker

systems supported by this receiver, see “Selecting the speaker pattern” (page 44).

SDL

Surround Dolby Atmos

enabled left speaker

Produces sounds from the top middle left/right

channels and reflects these sounds off the ceiling.

Enables playing back sounds of Dolby Atmos 3D movies

without the need to install ceiling speakers.

SDR

Surround Dolby Atmos

enabled right speaker

FHL Front high left speaker

Produces sound from front height left/right channels.

FHR Front high right speaker

Tip

Speaker systems described in this manual

Speaker system

For setting/

connecting

speakers,

see page

[ASSIGN

SURROUND

BACK

TERMINALS]

[Speaker

Pattern]

“PATTERN”

[Front High/

Top/Dolby

Speakers]

“HEIGHT”

 5.1-channel 17

[Surround Back

Speakers/

Nothing]

[5.1ch]

“5.1”

–

 7.1-channel using surround

back speakers

[Surround Back

Speakers/

Nothing]

[7.1ch]

“7.1”

–

 5.1.2-channel using top middle

speakers

[Height

Speakers]

[5.1.2ch]

“5.1.2”

[Top Middle

Speakers]

“TM”

 5.1.2-channel using front

Dolby Atmos enabled speakers

[Height

Speakers]

[5.1.2ch]

“5.1.2”

[Front Dolby

Speakers]

“FD”

 5.1-channel with Front B

speakers

[Front B

Speakers]

[5.1ch]

“5.1”

–

 5.1-channel with Bi-Amplifier

connection

[Bi-Amplifier

Speakers]

[5.1ch]

“5.1”

–

 2.1-channel 23

[Surround Back

Speakers/

Nothing]

[2.1ch]

“2.1”

–

Abbreviations

used in

illustrations

Speaker type Function of each speaker

2: Setting/Connecting Speakers

Set up the speakers and subwoofers in a room using the layout you prefer for your speaker

system and connect them to the receiver. The speaker layout drawings on page 17 and

subsequent pages provide the ideal layout examples. You do not have to set up the

speakers and subwoofers in exactly the same way as the layout examples. Adjust the

speaker layout to optimally suit your room environment.

• Connect speakers with a nominal impedance of 6 ohms to 16 ohms.

• Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cables

are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals or on the receiver rear panel. If the wires

are touching, it may result in damage to the amplifier circuit.

• When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching

movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the

level of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be output.

If you have one subwoofer, connect it to either of the SUBWOOFER OUT jacks. If you have two subwoofers,

you can connect them to both SUBWOOFER OUT jacks.

Connect speaker cables with the polarities + (red)/– (black) matched between the receiver

and the speakers as illustrated below. Strip the jacket to 10 mm (13/32 in) at each end of the

speaker cables, and then tightly twist the speaker wire strands. Insert the stripped ends of

the cables into the terminals.

• Be sure not remove too much of the speaker cable sleeves, so as to prevent the wires of the speaker

cables from touching each other.

• Improper connection may result in fatal damage to the receiver.

Note

Tip

How to connect speaker cables

Note

10 mm

(13/32 in)

10 mm

(13/32 in)

Connection and Preparation

To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound, you need five speakers (two front

speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer.

5.1-channel speaker system

 30˚  100˚ – 120˚

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

You can enjoy high-fidelity reproduction of recorded sound from DVD or Blu-ray Disc

software in 6.1-channel or 7.1-channel format.

If you connect only one surround back speaker, place it directly behind the listening position and connect

it to the L (+/–) terminals.

7.1-channel speaker system using surround back speakers

Tip

 30˚  100˚ – 120˚  Same angle

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Connection and Preparation

You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two top middle speakers.

5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers

 30˚

 100˚ – 120˚

 65˚

 80˚

 100˚

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front Dolby Atmos

enabled speakers.

5.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled

speakers

 30˚  100˚ – 120˚

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Connection and Preparation

You can enjoy the audio in another location by connecting additional Front B speakers.

If you connect additional Front B speakers, you can select the speakers you want to use with the

SPEAKERS button (page 46). No sound is output from the speakers when you select “OFF SPEAKERS”. Be

sure to select setting other than “OFF SPEAKERS”.

5.1-channel speaker system with Front B speakers

Note

 30˚  100˚ – 120˚

Room with the receiver installed Another location

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Front B speakers

(in another location)Front A speakers

When the front speakers are Bi-wire speakers, which are equipped with separate terminals

for high-frequency sounds (tweeter) and low-frequency sounds (woofer), you can make the

bi-amplifier connection. Connect each pair of terminals for tweeter and woofer to this

receiver as illustrated below. You can enjoy higher quality sound playback if you operate the

tweeter and woofer using separate amplifiers.

5.1-channel speaker system with Bi-Amplifier connection

 30˚  100˚ – 120˚

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Connection and Preparation

Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo attached to the speakers have been removed from the speakers to

avoid receiver malfunction.

If you select [Front Surround] for the sound field setting, you can enjoy surround effects

equivalent to that of a 5.1-channel speaker system using only the two front speakers.

Place the speakers as shown below and change the direction of the front speakers little by

little to find the direction that provides the best surround effect.

Note

2.1-channel speaker system

 30˚  1.5 m – 3 m

Set the height of a tweeter of the front

speaker at the same height as your ears.

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

3: Connecting a TV

Be sure to make cable connections before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead).

Connect a TV to the HDMI TV OUT jack. You can set this receiver by operating the menu or

the on-screen instructions displayed on the TV screen.

When you connect a TV, you can watch a video and listen to the sound input from the device

connected to the receiver on the TV. You can also listen to the TV sound from the speaker

through the receiver.

About HDMI features

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

cable. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. For video signals that require

a high bandwidth such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit etc., be sure to use

a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet, which supports bandwidths up to

18 Gbps.

• When you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p

4:2:0 10 bit, be sure to set the HDMI signal format. For details, see “Setting the HDMI Signal

Format” (page 35).

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. If you connect an HDMI-DVI

conversion cable to a DVI-D device, the sound and/or image may be lost. Connect

separate audio cables or digital connecting cables, then reassign the input jacks if the

sound is not output correctly.

• All HDMI jacks on the receiver support ITU-R BT.2020 wide color spaces, Deep Color (Deep

Colour), and HDR (High Dynamic Range) contents pass-through.

• The HDMI TV OUT jack supports the eARC or ARC function.

• BT.2020 color space is new wider color standard that is defined for ultra-high definition

television systems.

• HDR is an emerging video format that can display a wider range of brightness levels.

• For details on the supported video formats, visit the Help Guide.

• All HDMI jacks on the receiver support 4K resolution and HDCP 2.2 (High-bandwidth Digital

Content Protection System Revision 2.2).

HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect

content such as 4K movies.

• To watch HDCP 2.2 protected content such as 4K content, connect the HDMI jacks to jacks

that support HDCP 2.2 on the TV and audio-visual device. For details on whether the TV

and audio-visual device are equipped with HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack, refer to the

operating instructions of the connected device.

Audio cable connection

• When connecting an optical digital audio cable, insert the plugs straight until they click

into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital audio cables.

Note

Connection and Preparation

• All of the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz

sampling frequencies.

• When connecting a TV to the receiver via the TV IN jacks of the receiver, set the sound

output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between “Fixed” or “Variable”.

If the HDMI jack on the 4K TV is compatible with the eARC or ARC function and

HDCP 2.2

Both eARC and ARC are functions that send TV digital sound to audio-visual devices through

an HDMI cable.

If the TV’s HDMI input jack is labeled “eARC” or “ARC,” this TV is compatible with the eARC or

ARC function. Simply by connecting the receiver with the TV’s eARC- or ARC-compatible

HDMI input jack using an HDMI cable, you can listen to TV audio from the speakers

connected to the receiver.

• For this connection, you need to turn the Control for HDMI function on. Press AMP MENU, then press

/ and to select “<HDMI>” – “CTRL.HDMI” – “CTRL ON”.

• You also need to set the eARC or ARC function of your TV to on. For details, refer to the operating

instructions of the TV.

• If the HDMI TV OUT jack on your receiver is labeled “ARC,” update the software of the receiver. For details,

refer to “Updating the software (UPDATE)” in Help Guide.

If the HDMI TV OUT jack on your receiver is labeled “eARC/ARC,” its software already supports the eARC

function.

Connecting a 4K TV

Note

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Audio/Video signals

HDCP 2.2-compatible

HDMI jack

If the eARC- or ARC-compatible HDMI jack on the 4K TV is not compatible with

HDCP 2.2

4K content copyright is protected by HDCP 2.2.

To enjoy 4K content, connect the HDMI jack on the receiver to the HDCP 2.2-compatible

HDMI jack on the TV using an HDMI cable.

In this case, the TV sound cannot be sent to the receiver using the eARC or ARC function of

the TV. Connect the optical output jack of the TV and the OPTICAL TV IN jack of the receiver

using an optical digital audio cable.

Audio/Video signals

HDCP 2.2-compatible

HDMI jack

Audio signals

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Optical digital audio cable (not supplied)

Connection and Preparation

If the HDMI jack on the TV is compatible with eARC or ARC

Both eARC and ARC are functions that send TV digital sound to audio-visual devices through

an HDMI cable.

If the TV’s HDMI input jack is labeled “eARC” or “ARC,” this TV is compatible with the eARC or

ARC function. Simply by connecting the receiver with the TV’s eARC- or ARC-compatible

HDMI input jack using an HDMI cable, you can listen to TV audio from the speakers

connected to the receiver.

• For this connection, you need to turn the Control for HDMI function on. Press AMP MENU, then press

/ and to select “<HDMI>” – “CTRL.HDMI” – “CTRL ON”.

• You also need to set the eARC or ARC function of your TV to on. For details, refer to the operating

instructions of the TV.

• If the HDMI TV OUT jack on your receiver is labeled “ARC,” update the software of the receiver. For details,

refer to “Updating the software (UPDATE)” in Help Guide.

If the HDMI TV OUT jack on your receiver is labeled “eARC/ARC,” its software already supports the eARC

function.

If the eARC- or ARC-compatible HDMI jack of the TV is already connected to another device, disconnect

the device and connect the receiver.

Connecting a TV not compatible with 4K

Note

Tip

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Audio/Video signals

If the HDMI jack on the TV is not compatible with eARC or ARC

Both eARC and ARC are functions that send TV digital sound to audio-visual devices through

an HDMI cable.

If the TV’s HDMI input jack is not labeled “eARC” and/or “ARC,” this TV is not compatible with

the eARC or ARC function.

To output audio and video signals from the receiver to the TV, connect the receiver and the

TV using an HDMI cable .

To output TV audio signals to the receiver, connect the receiver and the TV using an optical

digital audio cable or stereo audio cable .

Audio signals

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Optical digital audio cable (not supplied)

Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

Recommended connection

Alternative connection

Audio/Video

signals

Connection and Preparation

4: Connecting Audio-Visual Devices

For notes when connecting audio-visual devices to the HDMI jacks on the receiver, see

“About HDMI features” (page 24).

• This connection is an example. You can connect each HDMI device to any HDMI IN jacks.

• The image quality depends on the type of connecting jack. We recommend you connect your devices

via an HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks.

Connecting devices with HDMI jacks

Tip

Game console

such as

PlayStation 4

Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™

player, Blu-ray Disc™

player, DVD player

Cable box or

satellite box

Audio/Video

signals

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Media box

Audio/Video

signals

Audio/Video

signals

Audio/Video

signals

* To connect a turntable that only has a PHONO output jack, you need to connect a phono equalizer (not

supplied) between the turntable and this receiver.

To listen to the sounds from a device connected to the AUDIO IN jacks, do not connect any device to the

HDMI IN, COAXIAL IN, and OPTICAL IN jacks, which are labeled with the same device name (such as

BD/DVD, SAT/CATV, SA-CD/CD, and TV).

• You can connect devices other than those indicated above to the AUDIO IN jacks.

• You can rename each input so that the name can be displayed on the display panel of the receiver. For

details, refer to “Changing the name for each input (Name)” in Help Guide.

Connecting devices with analog audio jacks and coaxial digital

audio jack

Note

Tip

Audio

signals

Stereo audio cable (not supplied)

Coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied)

Blu-ray Disc™

player, DVD

player

Video

signals

Audio signals

Super Audio CD player, CD player,

MD deck, tape deck, turntable*

Cable box or

satellite box

To the TV’s VIDEO

input jack

To the TV’s

VIDEO input jack

Recommended connection

Alternative connection

Audio

signals

Video

signals

Connection and Preparation

5: Connecting the FM

Antenna (aerial)

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna

(aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),

keep it as horizontal as possible.

6: Turning on the

Receiver and

Performing Easy Setup

Turn on the receiver and a TV to perform

the initial settings in accordance with the

instructions on the Easy Setup screen

displayed on the TV.

1 Connect the AC power cord

(mains lead) to a wall outlet.

Note

FM wire antenna (aerial)

(supplied)

1. Displaying the Easy Setup

screen on the TV screen

///,

HOME



AMP MENU

Input

buttons



To the wall outlet

2 Turn the TV on, and then

switch the input of the TV to

the input to which the

receiver is connected.

3 Press  (power) to turn on

the receiver.

The Easy Setup screen is displayed on

the TV.

You cannot perform Easy Setup without

connecting a TV to the receiver.

• When you turn on the receiver after the receiver

is initialized, the Easy Setup screen also appears

on the TV.

• To turn off the receiver, press  (power) again.

To display the Easy Setup screen

manually

1 Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV

screen (page 43).

2 Press / to select [Easy Setup], and

then press .

You can select the language of messages

on the screen.

Press / to select your

language, and then press .

The Auto Calibration function allows you

to:

• Check the connection between each

speaker and the receiver.

• Adjust the speaker level.

• Measure the distance of each speaker

from your seating position.*

• Measure the speaker size.*

• Measure the frequency characteristics

(EQ).*

* The measurement result is not utilized when

[Direct] is selected for the sound field setting

and an analog input is selected.

• The speakers emit very loud sound during the

measurement and the volume cannot be

adjusted. Be considerate of your neighbors and

any children who are present.

• If the muting function has been activated before

you perform Auto Calibration, the muting

function will shut off automatically.

• It may not be possible to take the correct

measurements or to perform Auto Calibration at

all if special speakers such as dipole speakers

are used.

Note

Tip

2. Selecting the language

3. Performing Auto Calibration

Note

Before you perform Auto

Calibration

Check the following items:

• Disconnect the headphones.

• For accurate measurement, make

sure the environment is quiet and

free from noise.

• Set the speaker output to a setting

other than “OFF SPEAKERS” using

SPEAKERS button (page 46).

Connection and Preparation

• Depending on the characteristics of the

subwoofer you are using, the setup distance

value may be different from the actual position.

1 Connect the supplied

calibration microphone to

CALIBRATION MIC jack. Then,

place the calibration

microphone at your listening

position.

Be sure to set the calibration

microphone at the same height as

your ears.

• Insert the plug of the calibration

microphone all the way into the

CALIBRATION MIC jack. If the calibration

microphone is not connected securely,

measurements may not be made properly.

• Remove any obstructions between the

calibration microphone and the speakers.

2 When a subwoofer is

connected, turn on the

subwoofer and turn up the

volume.

Adjust and set the subwoofer as

follows:

• Turn the LEVEL to just before the

mid-point.

• If you connect a subwoofer with a

crossover frequency function, set the

value to maximum.

• If you connect a subwoofer with an

auto standby function, set it to off

(deactivated).

For details, refer to the operating

instructions of the subwoofer.

3 Set the measurement

conditions.

 When speakers are connected to

the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/

HEIGHT(FRONT B/BI-AMP)

terminals of the receiver, press

/ to select [Assign Surround

Back Terminals], and then press

 Press / to assign the surround

back terminals by referring to

“Speaker systems described in this

manual” (page 15), and then press

Note

To CALI BRATION MIC jack

Calibration

microphone

(supplied)

 Press , then press / to select

the speaker pattern, and then

press .

When [Front High/Top/Dolby

Speakers] is displayed, press ,

then press / to select a speaker

type, and then press .

Example: For 5.1-channel speaker

system

– Select [Surround Back Speakers/

Nothing] in step .

– Select [5.1ch] in step .

You can refer to the speaker layout diagram

guide for the speaker placement in your

room (page 14).

4 Press .

5 Press / to select [Start],

and then press to start the

Auto Calibration.

6 Make sure that the

calibration microphone is

connected to the receiver,

and then press .

7 Confirm the instructions on

the screen, and then press

The measurement starts in 5 seconds.

The measurement process takes

approximately 30 seconds. A test tone

is output from each speaker in

sequence.

When the measurement ends, a beep

sounds and the screen switches.

8 When the measurement is

successfully completed,

press / to select

[Save&Exit], and then press

The measurement results are saved

and the setting process is finished.

If the measurement fails, error codes

or warning messages (page 53) will be

displayed. Confirm the message,

perform necessary adjustments, and

then select [Retry] to perform Auto

Calibration again.

To exit the setting process without

saving the measurement results,

select [Exit].

9 The Auto Calibration is

completed.

Disconnect the calibration

microphone, then press to exit the

Auto Calibration.

The Auto Calibration (D.C.A.C.) is designed to

achieve proper sound balance for your room. You

can also adjust the speaker levels manually,

according to your preference, using “T. TONE” in

the “<LEVEL>” menu. For details on Test Tone,

visit the Help Guide.

To cancel Auto Calibration

The Auto Calibration function will be

canceled when you perform the following

during the measurement process:

•Press  (power).

• Press the input buttons on the remote

control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

• Press HOME, AMP MENU, or  (muting)

on the remote control.

• Press SPEAKERS on the receiver.

• Change the volume level.

• Connect the headphones.

Note

Tip

Connection and Preparation

7: Setting for HDMI

Perform this setting when the receiver is

connected to a TV or audio-visual devices

using an HDMI cable.

If the receiver is connected to a TV’s HDMI

input jack that is compatible with the eARC

or ARC function (page 25, 26, 27), turn on

the Control for HDMI and eARC or ARC

functions.

1 Press AMP MENU, then press

/ and to select

“<HDMI>” – “CTRL.HDMI” –

“CTRL ON”.

2 Press / and to select

“EARC” – “ON”.

The eARC function is enabled, and you

can now listen to TV audio from the

speakers connected to the receiver.

When you connect an eARC-

compatible TV, the eARC function is

activated. When you connect a TV that

is compatible with ARC but not with

eARC, the ARC function is activated.

If you select “OFF” for “EARC” while the

receiver is connected to an eARC-

compatible TV, the eARC function will

not be activated, but the ARC function

will be activated.

• Be sure to set the Control for HDMI function of

your TV to on. For details, refer to the operating

instructions of the TV.

• If your TV has a similar menu for eARC or ARC,

also check the relevant settings on the TV when

you select “ON” for “EARC” on the receiver. For

details, refer to the operating instructions of the

TV.

• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

• To exit the menu, press AMP MENU.

• For details on TV sound troubleshooting, see

“TV sound” (page 47).

Select the appropriate setting for the

connected TV and audio-visual devices.

1 Press AMP MENU, then press

/ and to select

“<HDMI>” – “SIG. FMT.”.

2 Press / to select the input

you want, and then press .

3 Press / to select the

setting fit to the video signal

format of the connected TV

and/or audio-visual device,

and then press .

“STANDARD”: Select this when you do

not use high bandwidth video format.

“ENHANCED”: Select this when you

use high bandwidth video formats

such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and

4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit.

For details on the video format, visit the

Help Guide.

• Depending on the TV or the video device, 4K

content and/or 3D content may not be

displayed.

• For details on the connected device, refer to the

operating instructions of the device.

• If your TV have similar menu for high bandwidth

video format, check the setting on the TV menu

when you select “ENHANCED” on this receiver.

For details on the TV menu setting, refer to the

operating instructions of the TV.

Activating the eARC or ARC

function

Note

AMP MENU

BACK

Tip

Setting the HDMI Signal Format

Note

Playing Back Sound and

Images on Connected TV

and/or Audio-Visual

Devices

You can connect audio-visual devices to

the receiver to enjoy a wide range of

content such as movies and audio.

1 Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV

screen.

Depending on the TV, the home menu may

take some time to appear on the TV screen.

2 Press / to select [Watch] or

[Listen], and then press .

The menu item list appears on the TV

screen.

3 Press / to select the device

you want to play, and then

press .

4 Start playback on the

connected device.

To enjoy the sound and image of a

connected device without turning on the

receiver, set “STBY.THRU” to “ON” in the

“<HDMI>” menu.

5 Press  +/– to adjust the

volume.

Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn

down the volume level to avoid damaging your

speakers the next time you turn on the receiver.

• To turn the volume up or down quickly

– Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob quickly.

– Press and hold one of the

 +/– buttons.

• To make fine adjustments

– Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob slowly.

– Press one of the

 +/– buttons and release

it immediately.

To listen to FM radio

You can listen to FM broadcasts in high-

quality sound through the built-in tuner.

For details on operation, visit the Help

Guide.

Playback

Note

HOME

 +/–

Tip

Note

Tip

Playback

Playing Back Sound on a

BLUETOOTH Device

You can receive audio content from a

WALKMAN®, smartphone or tablet that has

a BLUETOOTH function and listen to it via

this receiver.

The BLUETOOTH indicator above the

BLUETOOTH button on the receiver lights

up or flashes in blue to show the

BLUETOOTH status.

Pairing is an operation in which

BLUETOOTH devices are registered to each

other before connection. Follow the steps

below to pair the BLUETOOTH device and

the receiver. Once the BLUETOOTH devices

are paired, there is no need to pair them

again. When the pairing is complete,

proceed to “Listening to sound on a paired

BLUETOOTH device” (page 38).

1 Place the BLUETOOTH device

within 1 meter (3.3 feet) of

the receiver.

2 Press BLUETOOTH PAIRING.

“PAIRING” flashes on the display

panel. Perform step 3 within five

minutes, otherwise pairing will be

canceled. If pairing is canceled, repeat

this step.

3 Perform pairing on the

BLUETOOTH device to detect

the receiver.

For details, refer to the operating

instructions of your BLUETOOTH

device.

A list of detected devices may appear

on the BLUETOOTH device display

depending on the type of BLUETOOTH

device. The receiver is displayed as

“STR-DH790”.

4 Select “STR-DH790” on the

BLUETOOTH device display.

If “STR-DH790” is not displayed,

repeat this process from step 1.

When the BLUETOOTH connection is

established, the paired device name

appears on the display panel.

5 Start playback on the

BLUETOOTH device.

About the BLUETOOTH indicator

Receiver status Indicator status

The receiver is

searching for a

BLUETOOTH device to

connect

Flashes slowly

BLUETOOTH pairing Flashes quickly

BLUETOOTH

connection is

established

Lights up

BLUETOOTH

PAIRING

BLUETOOTH

 +/–

/,

/,

, 

Registering BLUETOOTH

devices to the receiver (Pairing

operation)

6 Adjust the volume.

Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH

device first. If the volume level is still

too low, press  +/– to adjust the

volume level of the receiver.

To cancel pairing operation

Pairing operation will be canceled when

you switch the input.

• Some applications of BLUETOOTH device cannot

be controlled from the receiver.

• If a passkey is required on the display of the

BLUETOOTH device in step 4, enter “0000”. The

passkey may be called “Passcode”, “PIN code”,

“PIN number” or “Password”.

• You can pair up to ten BLUETOOTH devices. If an

11th BLUETOOTH device is paired, the least

recently connected device will be replaced by

the new one.

• You can operate a BLUETOOTH device using

/ (fast rewind/fast forward), /

(previous/next),  (play/pause),  (stop). For

details on operation, visit the Help Guide.

• If you press  in [BT] input when no

BLUETOOTH device is connected, the receiver

automatically connects to the last connected

BLUETOOTH device.

1 Turn on the BLUETOOTH

function on the BLUETOOTH

device.

2 Press BLUETOOTH.

The receiver connects to the last

connected BLUETOOTH device and the

device name appears on the display

panel.

3 Start playback on the

BLUETOOTH device.

4 Adjust the volume.

Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH

device first. If the volume level is still

too low, press  +/– to adjust the

volume level of the receiver.

To disconnect a BLUETOOTH

connection

The BLUETOOTH connection will be

disconnected when you perform either of

the following operations:

• Switch the input.

• Turn off the BLUETOOTH function on the

BLUETOOTH device.

• Press BLUETOOTH PAIRING.

• Turn off the receiver or the BLUETOOTH

device.

• Press BLUETOOTH on the receiver again.

• The functions may differ depending on the

specifications of the BLUETOOTH device.

• The audio playback on this receiver may be

delayed from that on the BLUETOOTH device

because of the characteristics of the

BLUETOOTH wireless technology.

• You can enable or disable AAC codec reception

from BLUETOOTH device. For details on

“BT AAC” setting, visit the Help Guide.

• You can connect to the receiver from a paired

BLUETOOTH device when “BT POWER” is set to

“BT ON” in the “<BT>” menu. For details, visit the

Help Guide.

Note

Tip

Listening to sound on a paired

BLUETOOTH device

Note

Tip

Playback

Selecting Sound Effects

You can select a sound field according to

your speaker configuration, the audio

content, or your individual preferences.

Press 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, MUSIC,

or FRONT SURROUND.

Sound fields are displayed on the display

panel.

For 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, or MUSIC, press the

button repeatedly until the sound field you

want is displayed.

For details on each sound field, see

“Selectable sound fields and their effects”

(page 40).

• When listening with headphones, only the

sound field for headphones appear.

• The sound fields for MOVIE and MUSIC may not

work, depending on the input or the speaker

pattern you select, or with audio formats.

• The receiver may play signals at a lower

sampling frequency than the actual sampling

frequency of the input signals, depending on

the audio format.

• Some speakers or the subwoofer may not

output sound, depending on the sound field

setting.

To reset sound fields to the default

settings

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver

to perform this operation.

1 Turn off the receiver.

2 Press and hold MUSIC and press

 (power) on the receiver.

“S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display

panel and all sound fields are reset to

their default setting.

Selecting a sound field

Note

2CH/MULTI,

MOVIE,

MUSIC

FRONT

SURROUND

MUSIC (power)

* There is no button to select [Headphone(2ch)]. This mode is selected automatically if you use

headphones (Other sound fields cannot be selected).

• Depending on the audio format, if you select [Direct] and play a 5.1ch source when surround speakers

and two surround back speakers are connected, the same audio as that from surround speakers will be

output from surround back speakers, similar to that of a 7.1ch surround system. The sound level of

surround and surround back speakers are adjusted automatically for optimum balance.

Selectable sound fields and their effects

Button Sound field Display panel Effects of the sound field

2CH/MULTI

2ch Stereo 2CH ST.

Plays back 2-channel audio signals without adding

any surround effect. Monaural and multi-channel

audio signals are output after being converted into a

2-channel signal.

This sound field is suited for playing back audio

signals as they are from two front speakers only,

without adding any virtual surround effect.

The sound is output from the front left/right speakers

only. There is no sound from the subwoofer.

Multi Ch Stereo MULTI ST.

Outputs sound from all connected speakers.

When 2-channel or monaural audio signals are input,

the receiver outputs sound from all speakers without

adding any surround effect.

When multi-channel audio signals are input, sound

may not be output from certain speakers depending

on the speaker settings or playback content.

Direct DIRECT

Plays back all audio signals without adding any

surround effect.

Auto Format

Decoding

A.F.D.

Decodes and plays back audio signals using the

optimal processing method according to the audio

signal input.

MOVIE

Dolby Surround DSUR

Dolby Surround upmixer expands traditional audio

content for playback through any multi-channel

speaker configuration, including height speakers.

This makes it possible to reproduce height

information for sound images even when playing

back conventional movie or audio content, providing

a more realistic sense of immersion than ever before.

This upmixer is a new and enhanced replacement for

the popular Dolby Pro Logic II technology.

Neural-X NEURAL-X

Neural:X is a new upmixer technology developed by

DTS and remaps stereo, 5.1, and 7.1 movies and music

to match your speaker layout.

This makes it possible to reproduce height

information for sound images even when playing

back conventional movie or audio content, providing

a more realistic sense of immersion than ever before.

Front Surround FRT SUR.

Reproduces full surround effects with only two front

speakers using Sony’s virtual signal processing

technology.

MUSIC Audio Enhancer ENHANCER

Reproduces a clear enhanced sound from your

portable audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and

other compressed audio formats.

Headphone(2ch)* HP 2CH

Plays back 2-channel audio signals without adding

any surround effect. Sound from monaural and

multi-channel audio signals are output after being

converted into a 2-channel signal.

Note

Playback

• Dolby Atmos is decoded as Dolby TrueHD or Dolby Digital Plus when a sound field other than [Multi Ch

Stereo], [Auto Format Decoding], or [Dolby Surround] is selected.

The list below shows which speaker outputs sound when a certain sound field is selected.

2-channel content

 : No sound is output.

: Outputs sound.

 : Outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting and content to be played back.

 : For Dolby and DTS audio streams, outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting.

No sound is output for Linear PCM, DSD, or AAC.

Outputs sound when you connect a subwoofer and set the speaker pattern to a setting (“x.1”) that has

an active subwoofer.

Outputs sound when you connect a subwoofer, set the speaker pattern to a setting (“x.1”) that has an

active subwoofer, and [Small] is selected for [Size] in [Speaker Setting] menu.

Relations between sound fields and speaker outputs

Button

Sound field

Display

panel

Front

speakers

Center

speaker

Surround

speakers

Surround

back

speakers

Subwoofer

Height

speaker

2CH/

MULTI

2ch Stereo 2CH ST. – – – – –

Multi Ch Stereo MULTI ST. 



Direct (Analog

input)

DIRECT ––– ––

Direct (Others) DIRECT – – – 

–

Auto Format

Decoding

A.F.D. 



MOVIE

Dolby Surround DSUR 



Neural-X NEURAL-X 



Front Surround FRT SUR. – – – 

–

MUSIC

Audio

Enhancer

ENHANCER

–––

–

Multi-channel content

 : No sound is output.

: Outputs sound.

: Outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting and content to be played back.

When no sound is heard, check that all the speakers are securely connected to the correct speaker

terminals (page 16), and the correct speaker pattern (page 44) is selected.

Button

Sound field

Display

panel

Front

speakers

Center

speaker

Surround

speakers

Surround

back

speakers

Subwoofer

Height

speaker

2CH/

MULTI

2ch Stereo 2CH ST. – – – – –

Multi Ch Stereo MULTI ST.  

Direct DIRECT  

Auto Format

Decoding

A.F.D.  

MOVIE

Dolby Surround DSUR  

Neural-X NEURAL-X  

Front Surround FRT SUR. – – –  –

MUSIC

Audio

Enhancer

ENHANCER

 

Note

Menu/Other Functions

Operating Menu on the

TV Screen

You can display the menu on the TV screen

to operate the receiver.

1 Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV

screen.

2 Press / to select the menu

you want, and then press .

The menu item list is displayed on the

TV screen.

3 Press / / / to select the

menu item you want to

adjust, and then press .

• You can display the function list by pressing

OPTIONS and selecting a related function.

• To return to the previous screen, press BACK.

• To exit the menu, press HOME to display the

home menu, and then press HOME again.

• You can set some functions using the display

panel on the receiver. For details, visit the Help

Guide.

Home menu items

For details on the [Sound Effect] and

[Speaker Setting] menu items, visit the

Help Guide.

Menu/Other Functions

Tip

OPTIONS

BACK

///,

HOME

Menu Description

Watch

Select to display video from

the connected device.

Listen

Select to listen to sound from

the built-in FM tuner or the

connected device.

Easy Setup

Select to re-run the [Easy

Setup] to make the basic

settings.

Sound Effect Select to enjoy sound effect.

Speaker

Setting

Select to adjust various

settings for speaker.

Selecting the speaker pattern

You can also select the speaker pattern you want according to your speaker installation

without performing the [Easy Setup].

1 Press AMP MENU.

2 Press / and to select “<SPKR>” – “PATTERN”.

3 Press / to select the speaker pattern, and then press .

4 Press / to select “HEIGHT”, and then press .

5 Press / to select a speaker type, and then press .

Front high speakers, top middle speakers, and Dolby Atmos enabled speakers are referred to collectively

as “height speakers”.

Speaker pattern (“PATTERN”)

AMP MENU

Tip

Speaker

pattern

Front

left/right

speaker

Center

speaker

Surround

left/right

speaker

Surround

back left

speaker

Surround

back right

speaker

Subwoofer

Height

speakers*

“7.1”  

“7.0”   

“6.1[SB]”    

“6.0[SB]”    

“6.1”    

“6.0”     

“5.1.2”    

“5.0.2”     

“5.1[SB]” 

“5.0[SB]” 

“5.1”     

“5.0” 

“4.1.2”  

“4.0.2”   

“4.1”  

“4.0” 

“3.1.2”     

“3.0.2”      

Menu/Other Functions

 : Not used.

: Used.

* When you connect height speakers, set the speaker pattern to a “x.x.2” setting. Then, select the speaker

type (page 45).

When you connect a subwoofer, set the speaker pattern to a “x.1” setting.

Speaker type for height speakers (“HEIGHT”)

This setting only available when you set the speaker pattern to a setting (“x.x.2”) that has

height speakers (page 44).

 : This setting is not available.

: This setting is available.

“3.1”      

“3.0” 

“2.1.2” 

“2.0.2” 

“2.1” 

“2.0” 

Tip

Speaker

pattern

Surround Dolby

Atmos enabled

speakers (“SRD”)

Front Dolby Atmos

enabled speakers

(“FD”)

Top middle speakers

(“TM”)

Front high speakers

(“FH”)

“5.1.2” 

“5.0.2” 

“4.1.2” 

“4.0.2” 

“3.1.2” 

“3.0.2” 

“2.1.2” 

“2.0.2” 

Speaker

pattern

Front

left/right

speaker

Center

speaker

Surround

left/right

speaker

Surround

back left

speaker

Surround

back right

speaker

Subwoofer

Height

speakers*

Switching the front

speakers

When two front speaker systems are

connected to the receiver, you can select

the front speaker system you want to

operate.

Press SPEAKERS on the receiver

repeatedly to select the front

speaker system you want to

operate.

Each time you press this button, the display

changes cyclically.

“SPK A”: Speakers connected to the

SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals.

“SPK B”*: Speakers connected to the

SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/

HEIGHT(FRONT B/BIAMP) terminals.

“SPK A+B”*: Speakers connected to both

the SPEAKERS FRONT A and SPEAKERS

SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT(FRONT B/

BIAMP) terminals (parallel connection).

“OFF SPEAKERS”: “OFF” and “SPEAKERS”

appears alternately on the display panel.

No audio signals are output from any

speaker terminals.

* You can only select this setting when [Surround

Back Terminals] is set to [Front B Speakers] in the

[Speaker Setting] menu.

• This setting is not available when headphones

are connected.

• Before you perform Auto Calibration, set the

speaker output to a setting other than “OFF

SPEAKERS”.

The “SP A” or/and “SP B” indicators on the display

panel lights up to show which set of terminals are

selected. “SP A” and “SP B” light off when the

speaker system is turned off.

Reverting to the Factory

Default Settings

You can clear all memorized settings and

restore the receiver to the factory default

settings by the following procedure.

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver

to perform this operation.

1 Press  (power) to turn off

the receiver.

2 Press and hold  (power) for

5 seconds.

“CLEARING” appears on the display

panel during initialization. When

initialization is complete, “CLEARED ”

appears on the display panel.

It takes a few seconds for the memory to be

cleared completely. Do not turn the receiver off

until “CLEARED ” appears on the display panel.

Note

Tip

SPEAKERS

Note

 (power)

Troubleshooting/Specifications

Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs while operating the

receiver, check the following to resolve the

problem before consulting your nearest

Sony dealer.

• Check to see if the problem is listed in

this “Troubleshooting” section.

• Visit the Help Guide and enter search

keywords to check whether the

troubleshooting for your problem is

described.

For the customers in Europe:

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strdh79/

h_eu/

For the customers in Taiwan:

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strdh79/

zh-tw/

For the customers in other areas:

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strdh79/

h_zz/

• Reset sound fields to the default settings

(page 39).

• Clear all saved settings and restore the

receiver to the factory default settings

(page 46).

If the problem persists after doing all of the

above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The receiver is turned off

automatically.

• If “AUTO.STBY” is set to “STBY ON”, set it

to “STBY OFF” in the “<SYSTEM>” menu.

• The sleep timer function was activated.

• “PROTECT” (page 53) was activated.

The indicator on the display panel

turns off.

• If the PURE DIRECT indicator on the front

panel lights up, press PURE DIRECT to

turn off this function.

• Press DIMMER on the receiver to select

“BRIGHT” or “DARK”.

No TV sound is output from the

receiver.

• When the receiver is connected to a TV

compatible with the eARC or ARC

function, make sure the receiver is

connected to an HDMI input jack

compatible with the eARC or ARC

function (page 25, 26, 27). Make sure that

the HDMI input jack of your TV is labeled

“e AR C ” o r “AR C ”.

• If the TV is compatible with the eARC or

ARC function, make sure the eARC or ARC

function on the TV is set to on.

• If the TV is compatible with the eARC or

ARC function, make sure the Control for

HDMI function on the TV is set to on.

• Make sure “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL

ON” in the “<HDMI>” menu.

• If you connect to a TV that is compatible

with the ARC function but not compatible

with the eARC function, set “EARC” to

“OFF” in the “<HDMI>” menu.

• Make sure the TV supports the System

Audio Control function. Set the speaker

setting of the TV (BRAVIA) to “Audio

System”. Refer to the operating

instructions of your TV regarding how to

set the TV.

• If the TV does not have a System Audio

Control function, set “AUDIO.OUT” in the

“<HDMI>” 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 only.

Troubleshooting/

Specifications

General

TV sound

• If sound is still not output or if sound is

interrupted, connect the optical digital

audio cable (not supplied) and set on the

receiver “<HDMI>” – “CTRL.HDMI” – “CTRL

OFF”.

• If the TV is not compatible with the eARC

or ARC function, connect the receiver to

the TV using an optical digital audio cable

(not supplied) or a stereo audio cable

(not supplied). There will be no TV sound

from the connected speakers when the

receiver is connected to an HDMI input

jack of a TV that is not compatible with

the eARC or ARC function.

• Be sure to select the correct device or

input when watching a program from a

device connected to the TV. Refer to the

section on this operation in the operating

instructions of the TV.

• If the sound of a cable box or satellite box

connected to the TV is not output,

connect the device to an HDMI input jack

of the receiver and switch the input of the

receiver to the input for the connected

device (page 29).

• Depending on the order in which you

connect the TV and the receiver, the

receiver may be muted and “MUTING” is

displayed on the display panel of the

receiver. If this happens, turn on the TV

first, then the receiver.

No sound is output from the TV when

the receiver is in standby mode.

• When the receiver enters standby mode,

sound is output from the last HDMI

device selected before you turned off the

receiver. If you are enjoying content from

another device, play the content on the

device and perform the One-Touch Play

operation, or turn on the receiver to

select the HDMI device from which you

want to enjoy content.

• Make sure “STBY.THRU” is set to “ON” or

“AUTO” in the “<HDMI>” menu.

No sound or only a very low level of

sound is heard, no matter which

device is selected.

• Check that all connecting cables are

inserted to their input/output jacks on

the receiver, speakers and the devices.

• Check that the receiver and all devices

are turned on.

• Check that MASTER VOLUME on the

receiver is not set to “VOL MIN”.

• Press SPEAKERS on the receiver to select

a setting other than “OFF SPEAKERS”

(page 46).

• Check that headphones are not

connected to the receiver.

•Press  (muting) to cancel the muting

function. “MUTING” disappears from the

display panel.

• Try pressing the input button on the

remote control or turning INPUT

SELECTOR on the receiver to select the

input to which you want to listen.

• The protective device on the receiver has

been activated. Turn off the receiver,

eliminate the short-circuit problem, and

turn on the power again.

There is severe humming or noise.

• Check that the speakers and device are

connected securely.

• Make sure that the connecting cables are

not near a transformer or motor.

• Move your audio device away from the

TV.

• If the plugs and jacks are dirty, wipe them

with a cloth slightly moistened with

alcohol.

Audio

Troubleshooting/Specifications

No sound or only a very low level of

sound is heard from specific

speakers.

• Connect a pair of headphones to the

PHONES jack to verify that sound is

output from the headphones. If only one

channel is output from the headphones,

the device may not be connected to the

receiver correctly. Check that all of the

cables are fully inserted into the jacks on

both the receiver and the device.

If both channels are output from the

headphones, the front speaker may not

be connected to the receiver correctly.

Check the connection of the front

speaker that is not outputting any sound.

• Make sure you have connected to both

the L and R jacks of an analog device, as

analog devices require both L and R jack

connections. Use a stereo audio cable

(not supplied).

• Adjust the speaker level.

• Check that the speaker settings are

appropriate for the setup using “AUTO

CAL” in the “<A.CAL>” menu or

“PATTERN” in the “<SPKR>” menu. Then

check that sound is output from each

speaker correctly using “T. TONE” in the

“<LEVEL>” menu.

• Check that the subwoofer is connected

correctly and securely.

• Make sure you have turned on your

subwoofer.

• Depending on the selected sound field,

sound may not be available from the

subwoofer (page 41, 42).

There is no sound from a specific

device.

• Check that the device is correctly

connected to the corresponding audio

input jacks.

• Check that the cable(s) used for the

connection is (are) fully inserted into the

jacks on both the receiver and the device.

• Check the “IN MODE” setting in the

“<INPUT>” menu.

• Check that the device is correctly

connected to the corresponding HDMI

jack.

• The HDMI settings of some playback

devices need to be configured. Refer to

the operating instructions supplied with

each device.

• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable

with Ethernet when you view images or

listen to sound, especially for 1080p,

Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D

transmission. Premium High Speed HDMI

Cable with Ethernet that supports

18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4,

4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit etc.

• Sound may not be output from the

receiver while the home menu is

displayed on the TV screen. Press HOME

to exit the home menu.

• Audio signals (format, sampling

frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted

from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by

the connected device. Check the setup of

a device connected via an HDMI cable if

the image is poor or the sound does not

come out of the device.

• When a connected device does not

support the copyright protection

technology (HDCP), the image and/or the

sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be

distorted or may not be output. If this is

the case, check the specifications of the

connected device.

• Set the image resolution of the playback

device to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy

High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master

Audio, Dolby TrueHD).

• The image resolution of the playback

device may need to be configured to

certain settings before you can enjoy

DSD and Multi Channel Linear PCM. Refer

to the operating instructions of the

playback device.

• When you connect the receiver to a video

device (projector, etc.), sound may not be

output from the receiver. In this case, set

“AUDIO.OUT” to “AMP” in the “<HDMI>”

menu.

• You cannot listen to the sound of a device

connected to the receiver while TV input

is selected on the receiver. Be sure to

change the input of the receiver to HDMI

if you want to watch a program on a

device connected via HDMI connection to

the receiver.

• Check that the selected digital audio

input jack is not assigned to another

input.

The left and right sound is

unbalanced or reversed.

• Check that the speakers and device are

connected correctly and securely.

• Adjust the sound level parameters using

[Level] in the [Speaker Setting] menu.

Dolby Digital 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 audio input jacks of this

receiver, make sure the digital audio

output setting of the connected device is

available.

• Set “AUDIO.OUT” to “AMP” in the

“<HDMI>” menu.

• You can only enjoy High Bitrate Audio

(DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby

TrueHD) and object-based audio formats

(DTS:X and Dolby Atmos) with an HDMI

connection.

• If your device has digital audio output

setting, check that the setting is not set

to PCM.

The surround effect cannot be

obtained.

• Be sure to select the optimal sound field

for the content. For details on the sound

fields, see “Selectable sound fields and

their effects” (page 40).

• Dolby Surround and Neural:X do not

work when the speaker pattern is set to

“2.0” or “2.1”.

Image and sound are not output from

the TV when the receiver is in

standby mode.

• Set “<HDMI>” – “CTRL.HDMI” to “CTRL

ON”, and then set “STBY.THRU” to “ON” or

“A UT O”.

• Turn on the receiver, then select the input

to which the playing device is connected.

• If connected to devices other than those

manufactured by Sony that support the

Control for HDMI function, set “<HDMI>” –

“CTRL.HDMI” – “CTRL ON”.

The sound is output from both the

receiver and the TV.

• Mute the sound of the receiver or the TV.

There is a time gap between the

visual display on the TV and the

audio output from the speaker

connected to the receiver.

• Press AMP MENU and change the “A/V

SYNC” settings in the “<Audio>” menu.

• Adjust the A/V Sync settings on the TV.

For details, refer to the operating

instructions of the TV.

No image appears on the TV screen.

• Try pressing the input button on the

remote control or turning INPUT

SELECTOR on the receiver to select the

input to which you want to watch.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input

mode.

• Make sure that cables are correctly and

securely connected to devices.

• Disconnect the HDMI cable from the

receiver and TV and then reconnect the

cable.

• Set “SIG. FMT.” of the selected input to

“STANDARD” in the “<HDMI>” menu.

• Some playback devices need to be set

up. Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with each device.

Video

Troubleshooting/Specifications

• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable

with Ethernet when you view images or

listen to sound, especially for 1080p,

Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D

transmission.

Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with

Ethernet, which can support bandwidths

up to 18 Gbps, is required for 4K/60p

4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.

• If you want to play HDCP 2.2 content,

connect the receiver to an HDMI input

jack of a TV that is compatible with HDCP

2.2.

No 3D content appears on the TV

screen.

• Depending on the TV or the video device,

3D content may not be displayed. For

details on the 3D HDMI video format

supported by the receiver, visit the Help

Guide.

• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable

with Ethernet.

No 4K content appears on the TV

screen.

• Depending on the TV or the video device,

4K content may not be displayed. Check

the video capability and settings of your

TV and video device.

• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable

with Ethernet. When you use high

bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p

4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, a

Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with

Ethernet, which can support bandwidth

up to 18 Gbps, is required.

• If your TV has similar menu for high

bandwidth video format, check the

setting on the TV menu when you set

“SIG. FMT.” to “ENHANCED” (page 35) on

this receiver. For details on the setting of

the TV menu, refer to the operating

instructions of the TV.

• Be sure to connect the receiver to an

HDMI input jack of a TV that is supporting

4K. You have to connect an HDMI cable to

an HDMI jack that supports HDCP 2.2

when you use a playback device for 4K

resolution video content, etc.

No image is output from the TV screen

when the receiver is in standby mode.

• When the receiver enters standby mode,

the image from the last HDMI device

selected before you turned off the

receiver is displayed. If you are enjoying

content from another device, play the

content on the device and perform the

One-Touch Play operation, or turn on the

receiver to select the HDMI device from

which you want to enjoy content.

• Make sure “STBY.THRU” is set to “ON” or

“AUTO” in the “<HDMI>” menu.

The home menu does not appear on

the TV screen.

• Disconnect the HDMI cable from the receiver

and TV and then reconnect the cable.

• Check that the appropriate input is

selected on the TV. Select the HDMI input

to which the receiver is connected.

• Press HOME to display the home menu.

• The home menu may take some time to

appear on the TV screen depending on

the TV.

HDR (High Dynamic Range) images

cannot be displayed in HDR mode.

• Depending on the TV or video equipment,

HDR images may not be displayed in HDR

mode. Check the video capability and

setting of your TV or video equipment.

• Some video equipment may not output

HDR contents in HDR mode if “SIG. FMT.”

is set to “STANDARD”, even if both TV and

video equipment support HDR and

18 Gbps bandwidth. In this case set

“SIG. FMT.” of selected input to

“ENHANCED” in the “<HDMI>” menu.

When you select “ENHANCED”, use

Premium High Speed HDMI cables with

Ethernet which can support bandwidth

up to 18 Gbps.

The FM reception is poor.

• Extend and adjust the position of the FM

wire antenna (aerial) to a place where the

reception conditions are good.

FM radio

• Place the FM wire antenna (aerial) near a

window.

• Position the FM wire antenna (aerial) as

horizontally as possible.

You cannot tune to radio stations.

• Check that the antennas (aerials) are

connected securely. Adjust the antennas

(aerials) if necessary.

• The signal of the stations is too weak

with automatic tuning. Use direct tuning.

• No stations have been preset or the

preset stations have been cleared (when

tuning by scanning preset stations is

used). Preset the stations.

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the

frequency appears on the display panel.

Pairing cannot be done.

• Move the BLUETOOTH device closer to

the receiver.

• Pairing may not be possible if there are

other BLUETOOTH devices near the

receiver. In this case, turn off the other

BLUETOOTH devices.

• Correctly enter the same passkey that

was entered on the BLUETOOTH device.

Cannot make a BLUETOOTH

connection.

• The BLUETOOTH device you attempted to

connect does not support the A2DP

profile, and cannot be connected with

the receiver.

• Press BLUETOOTH to connect to the last

connected BLUETOOTH device.

• Turn on the BLUETOOTH function of the

BLUETOOTH device.

• Establish a connection from the

BLUETOOTH device.

• The pairing registration information has

been erased. Perform the pairing

operation again.

• While connected to a BLUETOOTH device,

this receiver cannot be detected.

• Erase the pairing registration information

of the BLUETOOTH device on the

BLUETOOTH device and perform the

pairing operation again.

The sound skips or fluctuates, or the

connection is lost.

• The receiver and the BLUETOOTH device

are too far apart.

• If there are obstructions between the

receiver and your BLUETOOTH device,

remove these or move the receiver

and/or device avoid them.

• If there is a device that generates

electromagnetic radiation, such as a

wireless LAN, other BLUETOOTH device,

or a microwave oven nearby, move it

away.

The sound of your BLUETOOTH

device cannot be heard on the

receiver.

• Turn up the volume on your BLUETOOTH

device first, and then adjust the volume

using  + on the remote control (or

MASTER VOLUME on the receiver).

Severe humming or noise.

• If there are obstructions between the

receiver and your BLUETOOTH device,

remove them or move the receiver

and/or device avoid them.

• If there is a device that generates

electromagnetic radiation, such as a

wireless LAN, other BLUETOOTH device,

or a microwave oven nearby, move it

away.

• Turn down the volume of the connected

BLUETOOTH device.

The remote control does not

function.

• Point the remote control at the remote

control sensor on the receiver.

• Remove any obstructions between the

remote control and the receiver.

BLUETOOTH device

Remote control

Troubleshooting/Specifications

• Replace both of the batteries in the

remote control with new ones if they are

weak.

“PROTECT” appears on the display

panel.

The receiver will automatically turn off after

a few seconds. Check the followings:

Unplug the AC power cord (mains lead) and

let the receiver cool down for 30 minutes

while performing the following

troubleshooting:

– Disconnect all of the speakers and

subwoofer.

– Check that the speaker wires are tightly

twisted on both ends.

– Check that the receiver is not covered

and ventilation holes are not blocked.

– Check that the nominal impedance of the

connected speakers fall within the

impedance range indicated on the rear

panel of the receiver.

– Connect the front speaker first, plug in

the AC power cord (mains lead) and turn

on the receiver. Increase the volume level

and operate the receiver for at least

30 minutes until it completely warms up.

Then, connect each additional speaker

one by one and test each additional

speaker until you detect which speaker is

causing the protection error.

After checking the above items and fixing

any problems, plug in the AC power cord

(mains lead) and turn on the receiver. If the

problem persists, consult your nearest

Sony dealer.

“USB FAIL” appears on the display

panel.

An over-current from the POWER SUPPLY

port was detected. Turn off the receiver,

disconnect the USB device, and then turn

on the receiver again.

[Error 30:]

Headphones are connected. Please

disconnect the headphones and retry

calibration.

[Error 31:]

The front speakers are not selected

correctly. Select the front speakers correctly

using SPEAKERS on the receiver and

perform Auto Calibration again while

sound is being output. For details on

selecting the front speakers, see

“Switching the front speakers” (page 46).

[Error 32:], [Error 33: F], [Error 33: S],

[Error 33: SBL], [Error 33: HT]

• Sound is not detected from one or both

of the speakers.

– Sound is not detected from one or both

of the front speakers. Please ensure

that the calibration microphone is not

damaged, and is connected to the

CALIBRATION MIC jack on the front

panel of the receiver, and that all

speakers are properly connected.

– Sound is not detected from either the

left or right surround speakers. Please

ensure that the surround speakers are

connected to the SURROUND

terminals.

– The surround back speaker is

connected to the SURROUND BACK/

HEIGHT R terminal. When using only

one surround back speaker, please

connect it to the SURROUND BACK/

HEIGHT L terminals.

– Only one height speaker is detected.

Please ensure that both the height

speakers are connected to the

SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT terminals.

• Sound is not detected from any speakers,

please ensure that the calibration

microphone is not damaged and is

connected to the CALIBRATION MIC jack

on the front panel of the receiver.

Error messages

Messages after Auto

Calibration measurements

[Error 35: FL], [Error 35: FR],

[Error 35: SL], [Error 35: SR],

[Error 35: FC], [Error 35: SW],

[Error 35: SBL], [Error 35: SBR],

[Error 35: SB], [Error 35: HTL],

[Error 35: HTR]

The speaker pattern configuration does not

match calibration result, or the noise level

is high. Please check the speaker pattern

and connection, or re-calibrate in a quiet

environment.

[Warning 40:]

The measurement has been completed,

but the noise level is high. For best possible

results, calibrate in as quiet a place as

possible.

[Warning 41:], [Warning 42:]

The input signal from the calibration

microphone is too large. The microphone

may be too close to the speakers. Please

place the calibration microphone at your

desired listening position, and perform

Auto Calibration again.

[Warning 43:]

The distance and position of the subwoofer

cannot be detected. Please check the

subwoofer and re-calibrate in a quiet

environment.

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into

the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it

checked by qualified personnel before

operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the receiver, check that

the operating voltage is identical with

your local power supply.

The operating voltage is indicated on the

nameplate on the rear of the receiver.

• If you are not going to use the receiver for

a long time, be sure to disconnect the

receiver from the wall outlet. To

disconnect the AC power cord (mains

lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the

cord.

• The AC power cord (mains lead) must 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 cabinet temperature of the

top, side and bottom rises considerably. To

avoid burning yourself, do not touch the

cabinet.

On placement

• Place the receiver in a location with

adequate ventilation to prevent heat

buildup and prolong the life of the

receiver.

• Do not place the receiver near heat

sources, or in a place subject to direct

sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical

shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the

cabinet that might block the ventilation

holes and cause malfunctions.

Troubleshooting/Specifications

• Do not place the receiver near device

such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the

receiver is being used in combination

with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is

placed too close to that device, noise

may result, and picture quality may

suffer. This is especially likely when using

an indoor antenna (aerial).)

• Use caution when placing the receiver on

surfaces that have been specially treated

(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or

discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

Before connecting other device, be sure to

turn off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with

a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild

detergent solution. Do not use any type of

abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,

such as alcohol or benzine.

On replacement of parts

In the events that this receiver is repaired,

repaired parts may be retained for reuse or

recycling purposes.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL

HARMONIC DISTORTION:

(USA models only)

With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven,

from 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts per

channel minimum RMS power at stereo

mode, with no more than 0.09% total

harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to

rated output.

Amplifier section

Speaker impedance use

6 ohms – 16 ohms

Minimum RMS Output Power

(6 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)

90 W + 90 W

Stereo Mode Output Power

(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9%)

105 W + 105 W

Surround Mode Output Power

(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9%)

145 W per channel

Measured under the following conditions:

Reference power output for front, center,

surround, and surround back speakers.

Depending on the sound field settings and the

source, there may be no sound output.

Frequency response

Analog

10 Hz – 100 kHz, +0.5/–2 dB (with

sound field and equalizer bypassed)

Input

Analog

Sensitivity: 500 mV/50 kilohms

S/N

: 105 dB (A

,500mV

)

Digital (Coaxial)

Impedance: 75 ohms

S/N: 100 dB (A

, 20 kHz LPF)

Digital (Optical)

S/N: 100 dB (A

, 20 kHz LPF)

Area Power requirements

USA, Canada,

Taiwan

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Oceania, Europe 230 V AC, 50 Hz

Output (Analog)

SUBWOOFER

Voltage: 2 V/1 kilohm

Equalizer

Gain levels

±10 dB, 1 dB step

INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer

bypassed)

Weighted network

Input level

FM tuner section

Tuning range

USA and Canadian models:

87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)

Other models:

87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)

Antenna (aerial)

FM wire antenna (aerial)

Antenna (aerial) terminals

75 ohms, unbalanced

HDMI Video

Resolution

• 480p/60 Hz

•576p/50 Hz

• 720p/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 30 Hz, 24 Hz

• 1080i/60 Hz, 50 Hz

• 1080p/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 30 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz

• 4K/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 30 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz

Support

HDCP 2.2, HDR (HDR10, Hybrid Log-

Gamma, Dolby Vision), 3D, Deep Color

(Deep Colour), ITU-R BT.2020, eARC/ARC

Power supply section

POWER SUPPLY port

DC 5 V 1 A (Max.)

BLUETOOTH section

Communication system

BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.2

Output

BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 1

Maximum communication range

Line of sight approx. 30 m (98.4 feet)

Frequency band

2.4 GHz band

Modulation method

FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum)

Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles

A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution

Profile)

AVRCP 1.6 (Audio Video Remote Control

Profile)

Supported Codecs

SBC

, AAC

Transmission range (A2DP)

20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency

44.1 kHz)

Frequency band and maximum output power

(European models only)

BLUETOOTH

The actual range will vary depending on factors

such as obstacles between devices, magnetic

fields around a microwave oven, static

electricity, cordless phone, reception

sensitivity, antenna’s performance, operating

system, software application, etc.

BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the

purpose of BLUETOOTH communication

between devices.

Codec: Audio signal compression and

conversion format

Subband Codec

General

Power requirements

Power consumption

240 W

Standby mode: 0.3 W

(When “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL

OFF”, “STBY.THRU” is set to “OFF”, and

“BT STBY” is set to “STBY OFF”.)

BLUETOOTH Standby mode (all wireless

network ports are activated): 0.5 W

(When “BT STBY” is set to “STBY ON”,

“CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF”, and

“STBY.THRU” is set to “OFF”.)

Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)

430 mm × 133 mm × 297 mm (17 in ×

5 1/4 in × 11 3/4 in) including projecting

parts and controls

Frequency

band

Maximum output

power

2,400 MHz –

2,483.5 MHz

≤ 6.0 dBm

Area Power requirements

USA, Canada,

Taiwan

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Oceania 230 V AC, 50 Hz

Europe 230V AC, 50/60Hz

Troubleshooting/Specifications

Mass (Approx.)

7.4 kg (16 lb 6 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

On Copyrights

This receiver incorporates Dolby

Digital

Surround and the DTS

Digital Surround

System.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby

Audio, Dolby Vision, and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.

Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS,

the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together,

DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo are registered

trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the

This receiver incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition

Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United

States and other countries.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo are

registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are

registered trademarks owned by the

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks

by Sony Corporation is under license. Other

trademarks and trade names are those of

their respective owners.

All other trademarks and registered

trademarks are of their respective holders. In

this manual, ™ and



marks are not specified.

On BLUETOOTH

Communication

Supported BLUETOOTH version and

profiles

Profile refers to a standard set of functions

for various BLUETOOTH product features.

See “BLUETOOTH section” in

“Specifications” (page 56) for the

BLUETOOTH version and profiles supported

by this receiver.

Effective communication range

BLUETOOTH devices should be used within

approximately 10 meters (33 feet)

(unobstructed distance) of each other. The

effective communication range may

become shorter under the following

conditions.

• When a person, metal object, wall or

other obstruction is between the devices

with a BLUETOOTH connection

• Locations where a wireless LAN is

installed

• Around microwave ovens that are in use

• Locations where other electromagnetic

waves are generated

Effects of other devices

BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN

(IEEE 802.11b/g/n) device use the same

frequency band (2.4 GHz). When using your

BLUETOOTH device near a device with

wireless LAN capability, electromagnetic

interference may occur. This could result in

lower data transfer rates, noise, or inability

to connect. If this happens, try the

following remedies:

• Use this receiver at least 10 meters

(33 feet) away from the wireless LAN

device.

• Turn off the power to the wireless LAN

device when using your BLUETOOTH

device within 10 meters (33 feet).

• Install this receiver and BLUETOOTH

device as closer to each other as

possible.

Effects on other devices

The radio waves broadcast by this receiver

may interfere with the operation of some

medical devices. Since this interference

may result in malfunction, always turn off

the power on this receiver and BLUETOOTH

device in the following locations:

• In hospitals, on trains, in airplanes, at gas

stations, and any place where flammable

gasses may be present

• Near automatic doors or fire alarms

• This receiver supports security functions that

comply with the BLUETOOTH specification to

ensure secure connection during

communication using BLUETOOTH technology.

However, this security may be insufficient

depending on the setting contents and other

factors, so always be careful when performing

communication using BLUETOOTH technology.

• Sony shall not be held liable in any way for

damages or other loss resulting from

information leaks during communication using

BLUETOOTH technology.

• BLUETOOTH communication is not necessarily

guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH devices that

have the same profile as this receiver.

• BLUETOOTH devices connected with this

receiver must comply with the BLUETOOTH

specification prescribed by the Bluetooth SIG,

Inc., and must be certified to comply. However,

even when a device complies with the

BLUETOOTH specification, there may be cases

where the characteristics or specifications of the

BLUETOOTH device make it impossible to

connect, or may result in different control

methods, display or operation.

• Noise may occur or the audio may cut off

depending on the BLUETOOTH device

connected with this receiver, the

communications environment, or surrounding

conditions.

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your receiver, please consult

your nearest Sony dealer.

Note

Troubleshooting/Specifications

Supported Playable Formats

The digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on the digital audio output

jacks of the connected device. This receiver supports the following audio formats.

Audio signals are output in another format if the playback device does not correspond to the actual

format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback device.

Dolby Atmos is decoded as Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD if the speaker pattern is set to “2.0”, “2.1”,

“3.0”, “3.1”, “4.0”, “4.1”, “5.0” or “5.1”.

Supported digital audio formats

Digital audio format

Maximum number of

decoded channels

Connection with the

receiver

Dolby Digital (“DD”) 5.1

COAXIAL/OPTICAL, HDMI,

eARC, ARC

Dolby Digital Plus (“DD+”)

7.1 HDMI, eARC, ARC

Dolby TrueHD (“DTHD”)

7.1 HDMI, eARC

Dolby Atmos – Dolby Digital Plus

(“ATMOS”)

1),2)

5.1.2 or 7.1 HDMI, eARC, ARC

Dolby Atmos – Dolby TrueHD (“ATMOS”)

1),2)

5.1.2 or 7.1 HDMI, eARC

DTS (“DTS”) 5.1

COAXIAL/OPTICAL, HDMI,

eARC, ARC

DTS-ES Discrete (“DTSES.DSC”) 6.1

COAXIAL/OPTICAL, HDMI,

eARC, ARC

DTS-ES Matrix (“DTSES.MTX”) 6.1

COAXIAL/OPTICAL, HDMI,

eARC, ARC

DTS 96/24 (“DTS 9624”) 5.1

COAXIAL/OPTICAL, HDMI,

eARC, ARC

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

(“DTSHD HR”)

7.1 HDMI, eARC

DTS-HD Master Audio (“DTSHD MA”)

7.1 HDMI, eARC

DTS:X (“DTS-X”)

5.1.2 or 7.1 HDMI, eARC

DTS:X Master Audio (“DTS-X MA”)

5.1.2 or 7.1 HDMI, eARC

DTS Express (“DTS EXP”) 7.1 HDMI, eARC

DSD (“DSD”)

5.1 HDMI

Multi Channel Linear PCM (“PCM”)

7.1 HDMI, eARC

Index

Numerics

2.1-channel 23

2ch Stereo

5.1.2-channel

19, 20

5.1-channel

17, 21, 22

7.1-channel

ARC 7, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 35, 47, 59

Audio Enhancer

Audio format

Audio Return Channel

Auto Calibration

Auto Format Decoding

Batteries 13

Bi-Amplifier connection

BLUETOOTH

Pairing

Playback

Profile

Version

BT.2020

Cable 16

Center speaker

Connecting

Audio-visual devices

FM Antenna

Speaker

Deep Color (Deep Colour) 24

Default settings

Receiver

Sound fields

Direct

Display panel

Dolby Atmos enabled speakers

Dolby Surround

eARC 7, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 35, 47, 59

Easy Setup

Enhanced Audio Return Channel

Error messages

FM radio 36

Front B speakers

Front speaker

Front Surround

23, 40

HDCP 2.2 25

HDMI

HDMI signal format

HDR

Headphone(2ch)

Help Guide

Home menu

Initialization

Receiver

Sound fields

Language 32

Home

Messages

Multi Ch Stereo

Multi-channel surround sound

17, 21

Troubleshooting/Specifications

Neural-X 40

NIGHT MODE

8, 12

OPTIONS 43

Pairing 37

Power consumption

PURE DIRECT

9, 12

Receiver

Display panel

Front panel

Rear panel

Remote control

Reset

Receiver

Sound fields

Sound effects 39

Sound field

Speaker

Cable

Pattern

Subwoofer

Supplied items

Supported playable formats

Audio

Surround back speakers

Top middle speakers 19

TV screen

Home menu

4-726-905-13(1)

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