Sony STR-ZA3000ES User manual

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-ZA3000ES/STR-ZA2000ES/STR-
ZA1000ES
Preparation
Before using
Procedure to start using the receiver [1]
Supplied accessories [2]
Notes on installing the receiver [3]
Function for conversion of video signals [4]
Digital audio formats supported by the receiver [5]
Notes on connecting cables [6]
Using HDMI connections [7]
Installing and connecting speakers
Installing speakers [8]
Connecting speakers (for STR-ZA3000ES) [9]
Connecting speakers (for STR-ZA2000ES/STR-ZA1000ES) [10]
Connecting the speakers in zone 2 [11]
Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)
Connecting a TV (for STR-ZA3000ES) [12]
Connecting a TV (for STR-ZA2000ES/STR-ZA1000ES) [13]
Connecting devices with HDMI jacks (for STR-ZA3000ES) [14]
Connecting devices with HDMI jacks (for STR-ZA2000ES/STR-ZA1000ES) [15]
Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks [16]
Connecting the antennas (aerials) [17]
Connecting another amplifier in zone 2/3 [18]

Connecting to the network
System requirements for a wired LAN connection [19]
Connecting the receiver to the network (for STR-ZA3000ES) [20]
Connecting the receiver to the network (for STR-ZA2000ES/STR-ZA1000ES) [21]
Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control
Inserting batteries into the remote control [22]
Turning on the receiver [23]
Initial setup of the receiver
Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup [24]
Enjoying Video and Sound
Basic operations
Using the menu on the TV screen [25]
Enjoying video/sound from the connected device [26]
Listening to the radio
Listening to FM/AM radio [27]
Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory) [28]
Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning) [29]
Changing the AM tuning scale [30]
Enjoying sound effects
Selecting a sound field (Sound Field) [31]
Resetting sound fields to the default settings [32]
Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) [33]
Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer) [34]
Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling Speaker
Mode) [35]

Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) [36]
Using the Multi-Zone Features
Enjoying sound in two rooms (multi-zone feature using the receiver with
2 pairs of speakers)
Connecting the speakers in zone 2 [37]
Setting the speakers for zone 2 [38]
Enjoying sound in zone 2/3 [39]
Enjoying sound in two rooms (multi-zone feature using the receiver and
another amplifier)
Connecting another amplifier in zone 2/3 [40]
Setting the volume control for zone 2/3 (Line Out) [41]
Setting the zone 2 HDMI audio output of connected devices (Zone2 Audio Out) [42]
Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) [43]
Enjoying sound in zone 2/3 [44]
Using Other Features
Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync)
What is “BRAVIA” Sync? [45]
Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync [46]
Interlocking other devices using an HDMI connection (“BRAVIA” Sync) [47]
Configuring video and sound settings
Enjoying sound of TV broadcasts from the receiver [48]
Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals [49]
Switching between digital and analog audio (Input Mode) [50]
Using other video/audio input jacks (Input Assign) [51]
Saving and recalling various settings for the receiver (Custom Preset)

About Custom Preset [52]
Recalling the settings saved to the scene [53]
Saving the settings to a preset [54]
Items for which you can save settings and the default values for each item [55]
Configuring speaker settings
Adjusting the sound balance automatically (Auto Calibration) [56]
Using bi-amplifier connections [57]
Using the sleep timer
Using the sleep timer (Sleep) [58]
Checking information on the receiver
Viewing information on the display panel [59]
Adjusting Settings
Input Setup
Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks [60]
Changing the name for each input (Name) [61]
Speaker Setup
Performing automatic calibration (Auto Calibration) [62]
Calibrating the phase characteristics of the speakers (Automatic Phase Matching) [63]
Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type) [64]
Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) [65]
Setting the assignment for the speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign) [66]
Adjusting the speaker size (Size) [67]
Adjusting the speaker distance (Distance) [68]
Adjusting the speaker level (Level) [69]
Outputting a test tone from each speaker (Test Tone) [70]

Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Frequency) [71]
Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) [72]
Lifting up the sound of the center speaker (Center Speaker Lift Up) [73]
Setting the height from the floor to the ceiling speakers (Ceiling Speaker Height) [74]
Selecting the unit of measurement (Distance Unit) [75]
Network Setup
Setting up a network (Internet Setup) [76]
Checking the network information (Information) [77]
Enabling the network function even when this receiver is in standby mode (Network
Standby) [78]
Enjoying Hi-Fi System sound (Music Connect) [79]
Audio Setup
Playing audio signals with high-quality sound (Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.)) [80]
Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer) [81]
Selecting a sound field (Sound Field) [82]
Selecting the HD-D.C.S. effect type (HD-D.C.S. Type) [83]
Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling Speaker
Mode) [84]
Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) [85]
Setting the low-pass filter for the subwoofer output (Subwoofer Low Pass Filter) [86]
Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync) [87]
Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (Dual Mono) [88]
Compressing the dynamic range (Dynamic Range Compressor) [89]
HDMI Setup
Up-converting video signals to 4K (4K Scaling) [90]
Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI) [91]
Passing HDMI signals through (Pass Through) [92]
Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (Audio Out) [93]
Setting the zone 2 HDMI audio output of connected devices (Zone2 Audio Out) [94]
Setting the level of the subwoofer (Subwoofer Level) [95]

Selecting the method to use the HDMI OUT B jack (HDMI Out B Mode) [96]
Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) [97]
Speeding up the display when switching the HDMI input (Fast View) [98]
Zone Setup
Presetting the volume in the main zone (Main Preset Volume) [99]
Turning on/off the power for zone 2/3 (Power) [100]
Selecting the source signals for zone 2/3 (Input) [101]
Adjusting the volume for zone 2/3 (Volume) [102]
Presetting the volume in zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Preset Volume) [103]
Setting the volume control for zone 2/3 (Line Out) [104]
System Setup
Selecting the language (Language) [105]
Tuning on/off the display for the volume level or sound field (Auto Display) [106]
Setting standby mode (Auto Standby) [107]
Changing the volume display (Volume Display) [108]
Switching the brightness of the display panel (Dimmer) [109]
Using the sleep timer (Sleep) [110]
Checking the software version (Software Version) [111]
Updating the software using the USB flash drive (USB Update) [112]
Setting the tuner (Tuner Setup) [113]
Install Setup
Turning on control mode for maintenance (External Control) [114]
Switching on/off the 12V trigger output (Trigger 1/2/3) (STR-ZA3000ES) [115]
Switching on/off the 12V trigger output (Trigger) (STR-ZA2000ES/STR-ZA1000ES) [116]
Displaying a test screen (Test Picture) [117]
Locking settings of the receiver (Settings Lock) [118]
Easy Setup
Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup [119]

Using the menu on the display panel
Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel [120]
Viewing information on the display panel [121]
Reverting to the factory default settings
Reverting to the factory default settings [122]
Parts and Controls
Receiver
Front panel [123]
Rear panel (STR-ZA3000ES) [124]
Rear panel (STR-ZA2000ES/STR-ZA1000ES) [125]
Indicators on the display panel [126]
Remote control
Remote control [127]
Announcements
Specifications
Specifications [128]
Supplied accessories [129]
Trademarks
Trademarks [130]
Software License Information
Software License Information [131]

Troubleshooting
Error messages
PROTECTOR [132]
UPDATE FAILED [133]
FAN STOPPED (for STR-ZA3000ES) [134]
List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements [135]
Network features message list [136]
Power
The receiver is turned off automatically. [137]
The receiver does not turn on after performing USB Update. [138]
Image
No image appears on the TV. [139]
No 3D image appears on the TV. [140]
No 4K image appears on the TV. [141]
No image is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode. [142]
The GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. [143]
The display panel is turned off. [144]
Sound
No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected.
[145]
There is severe humming or noise. [146]
No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific speakers. [147]
There is no sound from a specific device. [148]
The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed. [149]
Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is not reproduced. [150]
The surround effect cannot be obtained. [151]
A test tone is not output from the speakers. [152]
A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV

screen. [153]
No sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode. [154]
Tuner
The FM reception is poor. [155]
The FM stereo reception is poor. [156]
You cannot tune to radio stations. [157]
USB devices
A USB device is not recognized. [158]
A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port. [159]
Network connection
An error message appears. [160]
Cannot connect to the network. [161]
“BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI)
The Control for HDMI function does not work. [162]
The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does not work. [163]
Remote control
The remote control does not function. [164]
If the problem is not solved
Reverting to the factory default settings [165]
Resetting sound fields to the default settings [166]
Customer support websites [167]
[1] Preparation Before using
Procedure to start using the receiver

See the following topics in this order to start using the receiver properly.
1. Installing speakers
2. Connecting speakers (for STR-ZA3000ES)
Connecting speakers (for STR-ZA2000ES/STR-ZA1000ES)
3. Connecting a TV (for STR-ZA3000ES)
Connecting a TV (for STR-ZA2000ES/STR-ZA1000ES)
4. Connecting devices with HDMI jacks (for STR-ZA3000ES)
Connecting devices with HDMI jacks (for STR-ZA2000ES/STR-ZA1000ES)
5. Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks
6. Connecting the receiver to the network (for STR-ZA3000ES)
Connecting the receiver to the network (for STR-ZA2000ES/STR-ZA1000ES)
7. Attaching the front cover onto the front panel
8. Inserting batteries into the remote control
9. Turning on the receiver
10. Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup
[2] Preparation Before using
Supplied accessories
Quick Setup Guide (1)
Startup Guide (1)
Reference Guide (1)
Remote control (1)
R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)
AC power cord (mains lead) (1)
AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
(for USA and Canadian models)
(for other models)