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MULTI CHANNEL Operating Instructions AV RECEIVER Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones STR-ZA810ES...
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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord any other antenna or transmitter. 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 This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for...
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The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, under license.
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AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at a qualified service the following: shop. URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to any inquiries On heat buildup regarding the content of this source code. Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction.
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BLUETOOTH technology. product features. See “BLUETOOTH section” in “Specifications” (page 23) Sony shall not be held liable in any way for damages or other loss for the BLUETOOTH version and profiles supported by this receiver. resulting from information leaks during communication using Effective communication range BLUETOOTH technology.
Refer to the Help Guide for details of each function. angle, level, and frequency characteristics of the calibrating your speakers using the supplied stereo calibration http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strza81/h_uc2/ viewing and listening microphone (page 15). environment to Compatible with a variety of connections and high-quality...
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Other useful functions Feature Description Compatible with SongPal is a dedicated app for operating SongPal- compatible audio devices manufactured by Sony “SongPal” and from a smartphone or tablet device. It lets you “SongPal Link”* operate the receiver from the smartphone or tablet device and use the SongPal Link function.
Table of contents Manuals provided for this product........10 Main parts and controls .............11 Preparation 1: Preparing the receiver and the remote control................14 Preparation 2: Performing Easy Setup ......15 Enjoying video/sound from the connected device... 16 Using the menu on the TV screen ........17 Changing the settings ............
(online) (this booklet) Preparation To read the Help Guide, go to Installation the following website: Connections Initial Setup Basic operations Listening/Watching Advanced operations http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strza81/ h_uc2/ Listening/Watching Advanced operations Multi-zone features BLUETOOTH function Network features Other features Adjusting Settings Troubleshooting Precautions/Specifications...
Parts Functions Main parts and controls 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, Selects the sound field you want. For details, MUSIC see “Selectable sound fields and their effects” (page 19). Front panel Display panel Displays information on the status of the receiver. DISPLAY MODE Displays information on the display panel.
Remote Control Parts Functions (power) Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode (page 14). Input buttons Select the device you want to play. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. BLUETOOTH RX/TX Switches the BLUETOOTH mode of the receiver.
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Parts Functions HDMI OUT Switches the output for two monitors connected to the HDMI OUT A (TV) and HDMI OUT B/HDMI ZONE jacks. When [HDMI Out B Mode] is set to [Main] in [HDMI Settings], output is toggled between [HDMI A], [HDMI B], [HDMI A+B] and [HDMI OFF] each time the button is pressed.
Press to turn the AV receiver on. Preparation 1: Preparing the receiver and the remote control Before starting the following steps, connect speakers and AV devices to the receiver referring to the supplied Startup Guide. Place the calibration microphone at your listening position Insert batteries into the remote control with correct polarity.
Notes Preparation 2: Performing Easy Setup If the Easy Setup screen does not appear or you want to display the Easy Setup screen manually, you can display it by selecting [Setup] - [Easy Setup] from the home menu. The Easy Setup screen appears on the TV screen when you turn on the receiver for the first time or after the receiver is initialized.
Turn on the device you want to play. Enjoying video/sound from the connected Turn the receiver on. device Turn the TV on, and then switch the input of the TV to which the receiver is connected. Press HOME. 2CH/MULTI, The home menu is displayed on the TV screen. MOVIE, MUSIC , / / / HOME...
Press HOME. Using the menu on the TV screen The home menu is displayed on the TV screen. You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen. Press / repeatedly to select the menu you want to use, and then press to enter the menu.
Turn the TV on, and then switch the input of the TV to which Front Surround the receiver is connected. Audio Enhancer Headphone(2ch)* * available only when headphones are connected to the receiver For Details on each sound field, visit the Help Guide. http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strza81/h_uc2/...
Neural:X NEURAL:X Neural:X remaps stereo, 5.1, and 7.1 movies and music to match your speaker layout. Front Surround FRONT SUR. Reproduces full surround effects with only two front speakers using Sony’s virtual signal processing technology. MUSIC Audio Enhancer A. ENHANCER Upscales existing sound sources to near high-resolution sound quality with DSEE HX (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX).
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strza81/h_uc2/ HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to use High Speed HDMI You can search by a keyword using the online troubleshooting guide. cables with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI cable with If you still cannot find a solution, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Ensure both the height speakers are following to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your connected to the SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT terminals. nearest Sony dealer. Sound is not detected from any speakers. Please ensure PROTECTOR the calibration microphone is not damaged and is connected to the CALIBRATION MIC jack on the front The receiver is covered and ventilation holes are blocked.
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Display Explanation Warning 43 The distance and phase of the subwoofer cannot be detected. Please check the subwoofer and re-calibrate in a quiet environment. Warning 44 The measurement has been completed, but the speaker may need to be re-positioned. Please see “Installing speakers”...
Frequency response Analog Specifications 10 Hz – 100 kHz, ±3dB (When [Direct] is being used and an analog input is selected.) AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Input Analog POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: Sensitivity: 500 mV/50 kilohms With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz; rated : 105 dB (A, 500 mV 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% Digital (Coaxial)
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HDMI Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block) The HDMI OUT and HDMI IN jacks (except the HDMI IN VIDEO 1 jack) Over-Under Format Frame Side-by- support bandwidth up to 18 Gbps. The HDMI IN VIDEO 1 jack (Top-and- packing Side (Half) Bottom) supports bandwidth up to 9 Gbps.
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USB section Maximum number Connection with Digital audio format of decoded (USB) port: the receiver channels Type A (For connecting USB flash drive) Maximum current DTS-ES Discrete [DTS-ES Dsc] COAXIAL/OPTICAL, HDMI DTS-ES Matrix [DTS-ES Mtx] COAXIAL/OPTICAL, Network section HDMI Ethernet LAN DTS 96/24 [DTS 96/24] COAXIAL/OPTICAL, 100BASE-TX*...
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The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles Notes between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static Some files may not play depending on the file format, the file encoding, electricity, cordless phone, reception sensitivity, antenna’s the recording condition, or the home network server condition.
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Before installing the receiver, be sure to update the receiver to the latest software version. Avant d’installer l’ampli-tuner, veillez à le mettre à jour à la dernière version de logiciel. Antes de instalar el receptor, asegúrese de actualizar el receptor a la versión de software más reciente. STR-ZA810ES...
Map of GUI menu system Using the home menu Menu items underlined are default settings. Home Watch BD/DVD GAME SAT/CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Listen SA-CD/CD FM TUNER Bluetooth Home Network Music Service List Custom Preset Movie Music Party Night Sound Effects Sound Field 2ch Stereo...
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Zone Controls Zone2 Power Zone2 Input SOURCE SAT/CATV VIDEO 1 SA-CD/CD FM TUNER Bluetooth Home Network Music Service List Zone2 Volume (MIN, 1 ... 73, MAX) HDMI Zone Power HDMI Zone Input SOURCE BD/DVD GAME SAT/CATV VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD Setup Easy Setup Language Speaker Settings...
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Setup Audio Settings Digital Legato Linear (Auto 1, Auto 2, Off) Sound Optimizer (Normal, Low, Off) Sound Field 2ch Stereo Multi Ch Stereo Direct Auto Format Decoding Dolby Surround Neural:X Front Surround Audio Enhancer In-Ceiling Speaker Mode (Front & Center, Front, Off) DSD Native (On, Off) Pure Direct...
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Setup Network Settings Internet Settings Wired Setup Wireless Setup Network Connection Status Network Connection Diagnostics Connection Server Settings Auto Home Network Access Permission (On, Off) Home Network Access Control Registered Remote Devices Network Standby (On, Off) Remote Start (On, Off) External Control (On, Off) Bluetooth Settings...
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Table of Contents Map of GUI menu system ....................2 Using the home menu ..................2 Preparations Preparing the receiver ...................... 7 Outline dimensional drawing ................7 Connections Connecting a 4K TV that supports HDCP 2.2 and a 4K streaming box using a 4K-compatible HDMI cable ................8 Making a multi-zone connection ..................9 Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected ............
Note • 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. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that...
Making a multi-zone connection This receiver allows various multi-zone connections. Setup example 1 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection Connected device Zone Connection Operation on the receiver Speakers Main • Connect 5-channel speakers to SPEAKERS FRONT A, Perform Auto Calibration. CENTER and SURROUND terminals.
Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected When you connect speakers to the receiver, refer to the following table. You can use the following table to confirm the speaker patterns supported by the receiver as well as the speaker terminals to which the speakers of each speaker pattern are to be connected.
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SPEAKERS terminals Front B speaker connection (* SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT Speaker pattern Bi-amplifier connection (* (FRONT B/BI-AMP) (* FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER ZONE 2 (* 5.1.2 (FH) Not available (FH) 5.1.2 (TM) Not available (TM) 5.1.2 (FD) Not available (FD) 5.1.2 (SRD) Not available (SRD)
Adjusting the sound balance automatically Settings (Auto Calibration) This receiver is equipped with a D.C.A.C. EX (Digital Cinema Setting up the receiver Auto Calibration EX) function, which allows you to perform automatic calibration. Auto Calibration allows you to perform automatic calibration Activating the network standby mode as follows.
SELECTOR on the receiver. – Press HDMI OUT, AMP MENU, HOME or on the remote control. Sony has developed a new special sound mode for CI – Press SPEAKERS on the receiver. – Change the volume level. installation. This feature will virtually relocate the front and –...
Make sure to perform the following steps when a software update is delivered. You can download the update software from the following website. http://esupport.sony.com/ Saving Updating New software Search for “STR-ZA810ES” on the following website and download the update software. http://esupport.sony.com/...
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Select the desired preset number. The playlist will be registered to the selected preset number. To play the registered playlist Select [Listen] – [Music Service List] from the home menu. Select [Spotify]. Press OPTIONS and select [Spotify Preset] from the options menu. Select the desired playlist from the preset list.
Using the hidden commands Performing commands using the receiver This receiver allows you to perform various commands using buttons on the front panel. MUSIC Function Operation User initialize (Memory Clear) Hold down for 5 seconds in standby mode. Sound Field Clear Hold down MUSIC and press in standby mode.
Useful information Zone distribution The receiver can deliver input signals for each video or audio input to another zone in combinations such as the following. Zone distribution capability (video) Zone output Main zone Main zone HDMI zone Main zone HDMI OUT A HDMI OUT B HDMI OUT B MONITOR OUT jack...
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• Para obtener detalles sobre formatos de video de elevado ancho de banda y otras notas, consulte la Guía de ayuda. Cuando conecte un reproductor de Blu-ray Disc fabricado por Sony a través de un cable HDMI Ajuste [Ajuste de MIX audio BD] a [No] en el reproductor de Blu-ray Disc. De lo contrario, algunos códec de audio de alta calidad puede que no...
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The STR-ZA810ES offers improved structural stability for better sound via the analogue signal path. This circuit is located on a glass epoxy board, in order to achieve higher speed and power.
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, IR repeater, and both amplified and line-level audio connectivity, all audio (including network services, BT connected devices and USB) and video sources connected to the STR-ZA810ES can be independently controlled and output from the Main Zone to a second zone (bedroom or den).
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Specifications Amplifier/Receiver A/V SYNC Yes (Variable) A/V Sync Time/Sampling 0-300msec/192kHz Frequency Center Speaker Lift Up Digital Legato Linear Yes (USB/ Home Network/ Bluetooth-RX/ Spotify DSEE HX Connect) Audio Features In-Ceiling Speaker Mode OP processing Pure Direct Sound Optimizer Speaker Selector A/B/A+B/OFF Speaker Terminal Type Screw (Ni)
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Center Front A Front High (L/R)/ Surround Back for Yes (Height / Surround Back/ Front B / Bi-AMP (for Speaker Out Common Use Common Use)) Surround Zone2 Center (Bass/Treble) Front (Bass/Treble) Tone Control Surround (Bass/Treble) Surround Back (Bass/Treble) Auto Tuning Direct Tuning Tuner FM/AM...
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AirPlay FLAC Yes (Up to 192kHz/24bit 5.1ch) Google Cast Mobile Application SongPal / Video & TV sideview [MP3].mp3, [AAC/HE-AAC].m4a, .aac, [WMA9 Music Decoding Formats for Standard].wma, [LPCM].wav, [FLAC].flac, .fla, [DSF]. Network Client dsf, [DSDIFF].dff, [AIFF].aiff, .aif, [ALAC].m4a Network Player/Renderer Yes/Yes Yes (SongPal compatible models with iPod/iPhone/ iPad (iPhone 6s Plus iPhone 6s iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6 SongPal Link...