Sony STR-ZA5000ES User manual

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-ZA5000ES
Parts and Controls
Receiver
Front panel (with the front cover attached) [1]
Front panel (without the front cover attached) [2]
Power indicator [3]
Indicators on the display panel [4]
Rear panel [5]
Remote control
Remote control (upper section) [6]
Remote control (lower section) [7]
Preparation
1. Installing speakers
Locations and names of speakers [8]
Installing 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers [9]
Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers [10]
Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
[11]
Installing 7.1.4-channel speaker system using an additional stereo power amplifier
[12]
Installing 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection [13]
Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings [14]
2. Connecting speakers
Connecting 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers
[15]
Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers [16]
Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled
speakers [17]
Connecting 7.1.4-channel speaker system using an additional stereo power
amplifier [18]
Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection [19]
Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected [20]
3. Connecting a TV
Connecting a TV [21]
Connecting a 4K TV [22]
Connecting a 4K TV that supports HDCP 2.2 and a 4K streaming box using a 4K-
compatible HDMI cable [23]
Notes on connecting cables [24]
About HDMI connections [25]
4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)
Connecting devices with HDMI jacks [26]
Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks [27]
Connecting the antennas (aerials) [28]
Connecting another amplifier in Zone 2/3 [29]
Digital audio formats supported by the receiver [30]
Notes on connecting cables [31]
About HDMI connections [32]
5. Connecting to the network
Connecting the receiver to the network using LAN cables [33]
6. Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control
Inserting batteries into the remote control [34]
Turning on the receiver [35]
Notes on installing the receiver [36]

7. Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup
Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup [37]
Performing Auto Calibration
1. About Auto Calibration [38]
2. Before you perform Auto Calibration [39]
3. Connecting the optimizer microphone [40]
4. Selecting the front speakers [41]
5. Performing Auto Calibration [42]
6. Checking Auto Calibration results [43]
Enjoying Video and Sound
Playing AV devices
Using the menu on the TV screen [44]
Enjoying video/sound from the connected device [45]
Enjoying sound of an ARC compatible TV (Audio Return Channel) [46]
If you use a TV compatible with Dolby Digital Plus output [47]
Watching HDCP 2.2 copyright-protected content [48]
Listening to the radio
Listening to FM/AM radio [49]
Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory) [50]
Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning) [51]
Changing the AM tuning scale [52]
Enjoying sound effects
Selecting a sound field (Sound Field) [53]
Resetting sound fields to the default settings [54]
Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) [55]
Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer) [56]
Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling
Speaker Mode) [57]
Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) [58]
Using the DTS:X Dialog Control function [59]
Using the Multi-Zone Features
Overview of multi-zone features
What you can do with multi-zone features [60]
Available input sources for each zone [61]
Enjoying sound from speakers located in other rooms
Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection [62]
Assigning the speakers for Zone 2 [63]
Enjoying sound in Zone 2 [64]
Enjoying sound from speakers located in other rooms using another
amplifier
Connecting another amplifier in Zone 2/3 [65]
Setting the volume control for Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Line Out) [66]
Setting the Zone 2 HDMI audio output of connected devices (Zone2 Audio Out)
[67]
Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) [68]
Enjoying sound using another amplifier in Zone 2 and/or Zone 3 [69]
Using Other Features
Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync)
What is “BRAVIA” Sync? [70]
Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync [71]
Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV
(System Power Off function) (Standby Linked to TV) [72]
Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio

Control function) [73]
Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One-Touch Play
function) [74]
Selecting the optimum picture quality and sound field automatically (Scene Select
function) [75]
About Home Theatre Control function [76]
Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control
function) [77]
Echo Canceling function [78]
About Language Follow function [79]
Enjoying video and sound with your desired way of use
Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals [80]
Switching between digital and analog audio (Input Mode) [81]
Using other video/audio input jacks (Input Assign) [82]
Saving and recalling various settings for the receiver (Custom Preset)
About Custom Preset [83]
Saving the settings to a preset [84]
Recalling the settings saved to the scene [85]
Items for which you can save settings and the default values for each item [86]
Using the sleep timer
Using the sleep timer (Sleep) [87]
Checking information on the receiver
Viewing information on the display panel [88]
Adjusting Settings
Easy Setup
Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup [89]
Input Setup
Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks [90]
Changing the name for each input (Name) [91]
Speaker Setup
1. About Auto Calibration [92]
2. Before you perform Auto Calibration [93]
3. Connecting the optimizer microphone [94]
4. Selecting the front speakers [95]
5. Performing Auto Calibration [96]
6. Checking Auto Calibration results [97]
Calibrating the phase characteristics of the speakers (Automatic Phase Matching)
[98]
Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type) [99]
Checking the speaker position and the corresponding speaker terminals (Speaker
Connections) [100]
Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) [101]
Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign) [102]
Assigning the height1 speaker terminals (Height1 SP Assign) [103]
Adjusting the speaker size (Size) [104]
Adjusting the speaker distance (Distance) [105]
Adjusting the speaker level (Level) [106]
Outputting a test tone from each speaker (Test Tone) [107]
Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Frequency) [108]
Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) [109]
Lifting up the sound of the center speaker (Center Speaker Lift Up) [110]
Setting the correct angles of the surround speakers (Surround Speaker Position)
[111]
Calibrating speaker positioning (Speaker Relocation) [112]
Setting the height from the floor to the ceiling speakers (Ceiling Height) [113]
Selecting the speaker impedance (Speaker Impedance) [114]
Selecting the unit of measurement (Distance Unit) [115]
Playing back WAV files stored on a USB flash drive [116]

Network Setup
Setting up a network (Internet Setup) [117]
Checking the network information (Information) [118]
Enabling the network function even when this receiver is in standby mode
(Network Standby) [119]
Enjoying Hi-Fi System sound (Music Connect) [120]
Audio Setup
Playing audio signals with high-quality sound (Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.)) [121]
Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer) [122]
Selecting a sound field (Sound Field) [123]
Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling
Speaker Mode) [124]
Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) [125]
Setting the low-pass filter for the subwoofer output (Subwoofer Low Pass Filter)
[126]
Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync) [127]
Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (Dual Mono) [128]
Compressing the dynamic range (Dynamic Range Compressor) [129]
Switching the mode of the DTS decoder (Neural:X) [130]
HDMI Setup
Up-converting video signals to 4K (4K Scaling) [131]
Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI) [132]
Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV
(System Power Off function) (Standby Linked to TV) [133]
Enjoying sound of an ARC compatible TV (Audio Return Channel) [134]
Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver (Pass
Through) [135]
Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (Audio Out) [136]
Setting the Zone 2 HDMI audio output of connected devices (Zone2 Audio Out)
[137]
Setting the level of the subwoofer (Subwoofer Level) [138]
Selecting the method to use the HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack (HDMI Out B Mode)
[139]
Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) [140]
Speeding up the display when switching the HDMI input (Fast View) [141]
Setting HDMI signal formats (HDMI Signal Format) [142]
Zone Setup
Setting up the receiver to enjoy sound in Zone 2/3 (Zone Controls) [143]
Presetting the volume in the main zone (Main Preset Volume) [144]
Limiting the volume for the main zone (Main Max Volume) [145]
Presetting the volume in Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Preset Volume) [146]
Limiting the volume for Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Max Volume) [147]
Setting the volume control for Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Line Out) [148]
System Setup
Selecting the language (Language) [149]
Tuning on/off the display for the volume level or sound field (Auto Display) [150]
Setting standby mode (Auto Standby) [151]
Changing the volume display (Volume Display) [152]
Switching the brightness of the display panel (Dimmer) [153]
Using the sleep timer (Sleep) [154]
Checking the software version (Software Version) [155]
Updating the software via the network (Network Update) [156]
Updating the software using the USB flash drive (USB Update) [157]
Setting the tuner (Tuner Setup) [158]
Install Setup
Turning on control mode for maintenance (External Control) [159]
Switching on/off the 12V trigger output (Trigger Out 1/2/3) [160]
Displaying a test screen (Test Picture for HDMI Out A/B) [161]
Locking settings of the receiver (Settings Lock) [162]

Using the menu on the display panel
Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel [163]
Viewing information on the display panel [164]
Reverting to the factory default settings
Reverting to the factory default settings [165]
Troubleshooting
Error messages
PROTECTOR [166]
UPDATE FAILED [167]
FAN STOPPED [168]
List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements [169]
Network features message list [170]
General
The receiver is turned off automatically. [171]
The receiver does not turn on after performing USB Update or Network Update.
[172]
The receiver does not turn on even when the TV is turned on. [173]
The receiver turns off when the TV is turned off. [174]
The receiver does not turn off even when the TV is turned off. [175]
Image
No image appears on the TV screen. [176]
No 3D content appears on the TV screen. [177]
No 4K content appears on the TV screen. [178]
No image is output to the TV screen when the receiver is in standby mode. [179]
The home menu does not appear on the TV screen. [180]
The display panel is turned off. [181]
Image does not appear on the TV screen when the receiver is not turned on. [182]
When the language for the on-screen display of the TV is changed, the on-screen
display language of the receiver is changed simultaneously. [183]
Sound
No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is
selected. [184]
There is severe humming or noise. [185]
No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific speakers. [186]
There is no sound from a specific device. [187]
There is no sound from the TV via the HDMI OUT A jack when using the Audio
Return Channel function. [188]
The Dolby Atmos-compatible sound played back on the TV is not output from the
receiver. [189]
The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed. [190]
Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is not reproduced. [191]
No sound is heard from specific speakers when the receiver decodes the DTS
audio signals or performs Neural:X processing. [192]
The surround effect cannot be obtained. [193]
A test tone is not output from the speakers. [194]
A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV
screen. [195]
No sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode. [196]
Tuner
The FM reception is poor. [197]
The FM stereo reception is poor. [198]
You cannot tune to radio stations. [199]
USB devices
A USB device is not recognized. [200]
A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port. [201]
Network connection

An error message appears. [202]
Cannot connect to the network. [203]
“BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI)
The Control for HDMI function does not work. [204]
TV sound cannot be heard from the speakers connected to the receiver. [205]
Remote control
The remote control does not function. [206]
If the problem is not solved
Reverting to the factory default settings [207]
Resetting sound fields to the default settings [208]
Customer support websites [209]
Other Information
Trademarks
Trademarks [210]
Software License Information
Software License Information [211]
[1] Parts and Controls Receiver
Front panel (with the front cover attached)
[2] Parts and Controls Receiver
Front panel (without the front cover attached)
(power)
Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode. The indicator lights up according to the
status of the receiver. Also, the color of the indicator changes depending on the status of
the receiver.
1.
Remote sensor
Receives signals from remote control.
2.
MASTER VOLUME
Turns to adjust the volume level.
3.
HDMI jack cover
Open the cover when you use HDMI IN 6 (GAME) jack.
4.
Fixing point of the front cover
Attaches the front cover using this fixing point.
1.
PING
Displays the IP address and MAC address on the display panel.
2.

[3] Parts and Controls Receiver
Power indicator
Green: The receiver is turned on.
Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and:
[Control for HDMI] or [Network Standby] is set to [On].
[Pass Through] is set to [On] or [Auto].
[Zone2 Power] or [Zone3 Power] is set to [On].
The indicator turns off when the receiver is in standby mode and [Control for HDMI], [Pass
Through], [Network Standby], [Zone2 Power] and [Zone3 Power] are set to [Off].
The top of the cabinet may become hot. This is because part of the circuit(s) inside the
receiver is(are) still turned on, and is not a malfunction.
Note
The indicator flashes slowly when a software update is in progress.
[4] Parts and Controls Receiver
Indicators on the display panel
Input buttons
Select the device you want to use.
3.
TONE MODE, TONE+/–
Press to adjust the bass/treble level of the speaker.
4.
SPEAKERS
Select the front speaker system (FRONT A speakers, FRONT B speakers or both FRONT A
and FRONT B speakers) or turn off the speaker output.
5.
AUTO CAL MIC jack
Connect the supplied optimizer microphone for Auto Calibration to this jack.
6.
HDMI OUT
Switches the output for two monitors connected to the HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B
(ZONE 2) jacks.
7.
SETTING (USB) port
Used for maintenance and service.
8.
ZONE CONTROL (ZONE2, ZONE3)
Selects the place where you will control.
9.
MEMORY
Press to store a station during tuner operation.
10.
CUSTOM PRESET (1, 2, 3, 4)
Saves and recalls various settings for the receiver.
11.
TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–
Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM).
12.
DISPLAY
Displays information on the display panel.
13.
RETURN
Returns to the previous menu.
14.
HOME
Displays the home menu on the TV screen.
15.
ENTER, ///
Press / / / to select the menu items. Then press ENTER to enter the selection.
16.
OPTIONS
Displays and selects items from the options menus.
17.
AMP MENU
Displays the menu on the display panel of the receiver to operate the receiver.
18.
IN-CEILING SP
Activates the In-Ceiling Speaker Mode.
19.
SOUND FIELD (2CH/DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MULTI ST.)
Selects the sound field you want.
20.
HDMI IN 6 (GAME) jack
Connect to a video game console. The video and sound from your video game console is
input.
21.

Speaker system indicator
1. SW
Lights up when subwoofer(s) is (are) connected and the audio signal is output from the PRE
OUT SUBWOOFER jack(s).
2.
Playback channel indicator
Indicates the speaker that is designated to output sound. Shows how the receiver down-
mixes or up-mixes the source sound, based on the speaker settings.
L
Front Left
R
Front Right
C
Center
SL
Surround Left
SR
Surround Right
SBL
Surround Back Left
SBR
Surround Back Right
H1L
Height1 Left
H1R
Height1 Right
H2L
Height2 Left
H2R
Height2 Right
3.
/ / /
Indicates currently available operation on the display panel using / / / on the
remote control.
4.
IN-CEILING
Lights up when the In-Ceiling Speaker Mode is activated.
5.
SLEEP
Lights up when the sleep timer is activated.
6.
Tuning indicator
Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio station.
ST
The receiver tunes to a stereo broadcast.
MONO
FM receiving mode is set to the mono mode.
PRESET
The tuning mode is set to the preset mode.
7.
ZONE2, ZONE3
The applicable indicator lights up while [Zone2 Power] or [Zone3 Power] is set to [On].
8.
VOLUME
Displays the current volume.
9.
HDMI OUT A+B
10. D.C.A.C.
Lights up when the measurement results of the Auto Calibration function are applied.
11.
A.P.M.
Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is activated. You can only
set the A.P.M. function in the D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function.
12.
D.L.L.
Lights up when the Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.) function is activated.
13.
S.OPT.
Lights up when the Sound Optimizer function is activated.
14.
EQ
Lights up when the equalizer is activated.
15.
D.RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated.
16.
DTS:X
Lights up when DTS:X decoding is activated.
17.
Neural:X
Lights up when DTS Neural:X decoding is activated.
18.
Surr
Lights up when Dolby Surround decoding is activated.
19.
Atmos
Lights up when Dolby Atmos decoding is activated.
20.
Input indicator
Lights up to indicate the current input.
AUTO
[Input Mode] is set to [Auto].
HDMI
The receiver recognizes devices connected via an HDMI IN jack.
COAX
Digital signals are input through the COAXIAL jack.
OPT
Digital signals are input through the OPTICAL jack.
ARC
21.

[5] Parts and Controls Receiver
Rear panel
[6] Parts and Controls Remote control
Remote control (upper section)
Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver.
TV input is selected and Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected.
BI-AMP
Lights up when [SB Speaker Assign] in the [Speaker Setup] menu is set to [Bi-Amp] to use a
bi-amplifier connection.
22.
FM ANTENNA terminal
1. AM ANTENNA terminal
2. Giga-bit Ethernet hub (*1)
3. RS232C port (*1)
4. DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jacks
5. DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack
6. TRIGGER OUT jacks
Connect to interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant
equipment, or the amplifier/receiver of Zone 2 or Zone 3.
7.
HDMI IN/OUT (*2) (*3) jacks
8. IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks
You can control the receiver from a distance by connecting an IR repeater (not supplied)
to the IR REMOTE IN jack.
You can start or stop playback of devices such as a CD player connected to the receiver
by connecting an IR Blaster (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE OUT jack.
9.
AC IN terminal
Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead).
10.
SPEAKERS terminals
11. COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks
12. VIDEO OUT (*3) jacks
13. VIDEO IN jacks
14. PRE OUT jacks
Connect to an external power amplifier and a subwoofer.
15.
ZONE 2/ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT jacks
16. AUDIO IN jacks
17. These are control expansion terminals for custom installation.
*1 HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies.
*2 Connect a TV to the corresponding output jacks to watch video input from these jacks. For details, see
“Connecting a TV.”
*3
Input jack Output jack
HDMI IN HDMI OUT A or HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2)
VIDEO IN MONITOR VIDEO OUT

Note
The above explanations are intended to serve as examples.
[7] Parts and Controls Remote control
Remote control (lower section)
Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver.
MAIN (power)
Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode.
Saving power in standby mode
Save power by setting the receiver as follows:
Set [Control for HDMI], [Pass Through], [Network Standby], [Zone2 Power] and [Zone3
Power] to [Off].
1.
ZONE2, ZONE3, MAIN
Selects the place where you will control.
2.
PURE DIRECT
Press to use the Pure Direct function.
3.
IN-CEILING SP
Activates the In-Ceiling Speaker Mode.
4.
AMP MENU
Displays the menu on the display panel of the receiver to operate the receiver.
5.
, / / /
Press / / / to select the menu items.
Then press to enter the selection.
6.
OPTIONS
Displays the options menus on the TV screen for item selection.
7.
ZONE2 (power), ZONE3 (power)
Turns the receiver in Zone 2 or Zone 3 on or sets it to the standby mode.
8.
HDMI OUTPUT
Switches the output for two monitors connected to the HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B
(ZONE 2) jacks.
9.
Input buttons
Select the device you want to use.
When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on.
10.
SOUND OPTIMIZER
Press to use the Sound Optimizer function to enjoy clear and dynamic sound at low volume
levels.
11.
CUSTOM PRESET (1, 2, 3, 4)
Saves and recalls various settings for the receiver.
12.
DISPLAY
Displays information on the TV screen.
13.
RETURN
Returns to the previous menu.
14.
HOME
Displays the home menu on the TV screen.
1.
INPUT SETUP
Displays the [Input Setup] menu.
2.
AUTO CAL
Displays the auto calibration menu on the display panel of the receiver to perform Auto
Calibration.
3.
MEMORY
Press to enter the memory mode of the tuner.
4.

Note
The above explanations are intended to serve as examples.
[8] Preparation 1. Installing speakers
Locations and names of speakers
Location of each speaker
PRESET +/–
Press to select the preset stations.
5.
FM/AM
Press to select the band you want.
6.
INPUT +/–
Press to select the input source.
7.
INPUT MODE
Press to select the input mode.
8.
SP SETUP
Displays the [Speaker Setup] menu.
9.
TEST (PICTURE, TONE)
Press to output the test picture or test tone.
10.
SOUND FIELD (2CH/DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MULTI ST.)
Selects the sound field you want.
11.
TUNING +/–
Press to select a station.
12.
+ (*)/-
Adjust the volume level.
13.
Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound.
14.
The + button has tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the receiver.
*
Abbreviations used in illustrations Speaker name
FL Front left speaker
FR Front right speaker
CNT Center speaker
SL Surround left speaker
SR Surround right speaker
SBL Surround back left speaker
SBR Surround back right speaker
SB Surround back speaker
SW Subwoofer
TFL Top front left speaker
TFR Top front right speaker
TML Top middle left speaker
TMR Top middle right speaker

[9] Preparation 1. Installing speakers
Installing 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front
and top rear speakers
This speaker installation is configured by adding top front speakers and top rear speakers to
standard 5.1-channel speaker system placed on the listener-level.
Hint
TRL Top rear left speaker
TRR Top rear right speaker
FHL Front high left speaker
FHR Front high right speaker
RHL Rear high left speaker
RHR Rear high right speaker
FDL Front Dolby Atmos enabled left speaker
FDR Front Dolby Atmos enabled right speaker
SDL Surround Dolby Atmos enabled left speaker
SDR Surround Dolby Atmos enabled right speaker
SBDL Surround back Dolby Atmos enabled left speaker
SBDR Surround back Dolby Atmos enabled right speaker
Z2L Zone 2 left speaker
Z2R Zone 2 right speaker
Z3L Zone 3 left speaker
Z3R Zone 3 right speaker
Place the speakers on the listener-level at the angles shown below.
30°
100° - 120°
1
Install the overhead (top) speakers at the angles shown below.
30° - 55°
125° - 150°
2

As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
[10] Preparation 1. Installing speakers
Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using top
middle speakers
This speaker installation is configured by adding top middle speakers to 7.1-channel speaker
system consisting of standard 5.1-channel speaker system and additional surround back
speakers placed on the listener-level.
Hint
As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
[11] Preparation 1. Installing speakers
Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front
Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
This speaker installation is configured by adding front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers (*) to 7.1-
channel speaker system consisting of standard 5.1-channel speaker system and additional
surround back speakers placed on the listener-level.
Place the speakers on the listener-level at the angles shown below.
30°
100° - 120°
Same angle
1
Install the overhead (top) speakers at the angles shown below.
65° - 100°
2
You can enjoy the exciting and powerful sound of the Dolby Atmos 3D content without installing overhead (top)
speakers by using Dolby Atmos enabled speakers which reflect off the ceiling.
*

30°
100° - 120°
Same angle
Hint
As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
[12] Preparation 1. Installing speakers
Installing 7.1.4-channel speaker system using an
additional stereo power amplifier
This speaker installation is configured by adding top front speakers and top rear speakers to
7.1-channel speaker system consisting of standard 5.1-channel speaker system and additional
surround back speakers placed on the listener-level. An additional stereo power amplifier is
used for the top rear speakers.
Hint
As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
Place the speakers on the listener-level at the angles shown below.
30°
100° - 120°
Same angle
1
Install the overhead (top) speakers at the angles shown below.
30° - 55°
125° - 150°
2

[13] Preparation 1. Installing speakers
Installing 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2
connection
This speaker installation shows configurations in the main zone and Zone 2. In the main zone,
7.1-channel speaker system consisting of standard 5.1-channel speaker system and additional
surround back speakers placed on the listener-level is installed, and another pair of speakers is
installed in Zone 2.
30°
100° - 120°
Same angle
Hint
As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
[14] Preparation 1. Installing speakers
Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings
Select the speaker pattern using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Setup] - [Speaker Setup] menu
according to the speaker configuration which you are using.
Top front speakers
Top middle speakers
Top rear speakers
Front high speakers
Rear high speakers
Front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
Surround Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
Surround back Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
[15] Preparation 2. Connecting speakers
Connecting 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top
front and top rear speakers
Connect each speaker as illustrated below.
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker
Speaker configuration in each zone [SB
Speaker
Assign]
(*1)
[Height1
SP
Assign]
(*2)
Speaker pattern to
be selected in
[Speaker Pattern]
Main zone Zone 2
5.1.4-channel speaker system
using top front and top rear
speakers
Not
used [Off] [Off] [5.1.4 (TF+TR)]
7.1.2-channel speaker system
using top middle speakers Not used [Off] [Off] [7.1.2 (TM)]
7.1.2-channel speaker system
using front Dolby Atmos
enabled speaker
Not
used [Off] [Off] [7.1.2 (FD)]
7.1.4-channel speaker system
using an additional stereo power
amplifier
Not
used [Off] [Off] [7.1.4 (TF+TR)]
7.1-channel speaker system with
Zone 2 connection 2- channel [Off] [Zone2] [7.1]
You can only set [SB Speaker Assign] if the speaker pattern is set to a setting that does not have surround back
speakers.
*1
You can only set [Height1 SP Assign] if the speaker pattern is set to a setting that does not have the following
speakers:
*2

cables.”
Monaural audio cable (not supplied)
Speaker cable (not supplied)
Note
After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [5.1.4 (TF+TR)]
using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu.
[16] Preparation 2. Connecting speakers
Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using top
middle speakers
Connect each speaker as illustrated below.
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker
cables.”
Monaural audio cable (not supplied)
Speaker cable (not supplied)
Note
After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [7.1.2 (TM)] using
[Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu.
[17] Preparation 2. Connecting speakers
Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front
Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
Connect each speaker as illustrated below.
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker
cables.”

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)
Speaker cable (not supplied)
Note
After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [7.1.2 (FD)] using
[Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu.
[18] Preparation 2. Connecting speakers
Connecting 7.1.4-channel speaker system using an
additional stereo power amplifier
Connect each speaker as illustrated below.
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker
cables.”
Monaural audio cable (not supplied)
Speaker cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
Stereo power amplifier (not supplied)
Note
After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [7.1.4 (TF+TR)]
using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu.
[19] Preparation 2. Connecting speakers
Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2
connection
Connect each speaker as illustrated below.
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker
cables.”

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)
Speaker cable (not supplied)
After you have made the Zone 2 speaker connection, set [Height1 SP Assign] to [Zone2] in the
[Speaker Setup] menu.
Note
After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [7.1] using
[Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu.
[20] Preparation 2. Connecting speakers
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.
When playing back DTS content, select a speaker pattern which supports DTS playback (*),
indicated with ♦below. If you select other speaker patterns, the sound may not be output from
some speakers.
To set the speaker pattern, select [Setup] - [Speaker Setup] - [Speaker Pattern] from the home
menu.
The abbreviations and symbol used in the list are as follows.
FH: Front high speakers
TF: Top front speakers
TM: Top middle speakers
TR: Top rear speakers
RH: Rear high speakers
FD: Front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
SRD: Surround Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
SBD: Surround back Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
△: There are no speaker terminals that can be assigned and output is enabled from the
PRE OUT jacks only.
SB: SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals
H1: SPEAKERS HEIGHT 1 (ZONE 2) terminals
What the numbers in the speaker pattern indicate:
Number of speakers located at listener’s level
Number of subwoofers
Number of height or overhead (top) speakers
According to the latest specification information released by DTS, Inc. (as of February 2016)
*
Speaker
pattern
SPEAKERS terminals/PRE OUT jacks
Zone 2
connection
(*1)
Front B
speaker
connection
(*1)
Bi-
amplifier
connection
(*1)
FRONT
A CENTER SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(FRONT
B/BI-
AMP/ZONE
2) (single)
SURROUND
BACK
(FRONT
B/BI-
AMP/ZONE
2) (L/R)
HEIGHT
1
(ZONE
2)
HEIGHT
2 SUBWOOFER
2.0 ♦ ○ - - - - - - - SB or H1 SB SB
2.0.2
(TM) ○----○(TM) - - SB SB SB
2.0.2
(FD) ○----○(FD) - - SB SB SB
2.1 ♦ ○ - - - - - - ○SB or H1 SB SB
2.1.2
(TM) ○----○(TM) - ○SB SB SB

2.1.2
(FD) ○----○(FD) - ○SB SB SB
3.0 ♦ ○ ○ - - - - - - SB or H1 SB SB
3.0.2
(TM) ○ ○ ---○(TM) - - SB SB SB
3.0.2
(FD) ○ ○ ---○(FD) - - SB SB SB
3.1 ♦ ○ ○ -----○SB or H1 SB SB
3.1.2
(TM) ○ ○ ---○(TM) - ○SB SB SB
3.1.2
(FD) ○ ○ ---○(FD) - ○SB SB SB
If you are connecting speakers to SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals, select
one of the following three connection methods: “Zone 2 connection,” “front B speaker connection,” or “bi-amplifier
connection.”
*1
If you are connecting speakers to SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals for
Zone 2, front B speaker or bi-amplifier connection, the SPEAKERS HEIGHT 2 terminals cannot be used for
height speakers. In this case, use the PRE OUT HEIGHT 2 jacks instead.
*2
Speaker
pattern
SPEAKERS terminals/PRE OUT jacks
Zone 2
connection
(*1)
Front B
speaker
connection
(*1)
Bi-
amplifier
connection
(*1)
FRONT
A CENTER SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(FRONT
B/BI-
AMP/ZONE
2) (single)
SURROUND
BACK
(FRONT
B/BI-
AMP/ZONE
2) (L/R)
HEIGHT
1
(ZONE
2)
HEIGHT
2 SUBWOOFER
4.0 ♦ ○ -○- - - - - SB or H1 SB SB
4.0.2 (FH) ○-○--○(FH) - - SB SB SB
4.0.2 (TM) ○-○--○(TM) - - SB SB SB
4.0.2 (FD) ○-○--○(FD) - - SB SB SB
4.0.2
(SRD) ○-○--○(SRD) - - SB SB SB
4.0.4
(FH+TM) ○-○--○(FH) ○(TM) (*2) - SB SB SB
4.0.4
(FH+TR) ○-○--○(FH) ○(TR)
(*2) - SB SB SB
4.0.4
(FH+RH)
♦
○-○--○(FH) ○(RH)
(*2) - SB SB SB
4.0.4
(TF+TM) ○-○--○(TF) ○(TM) (*2) - SB SB SB
4.0.4
(TF+TR) ○-○--○(TF) ○(TR)
(*2) - SB SB SB
4.0.4
(TF+RH) ○-○--○(TF) ○(RH)
(*2) - SB SB SB
4.0.4
(TM+TR) ○-○--○(TM) ○(TR) (*2) - SB SB SB
4.0.4
(TM+RH) ○-○--○(TM) ○(RH) (*2) - SB SB SB
4.0.4
(FD+SRD) ○-○--○(FD) ○(SRD) (*2) - SB SB SB
If you are connecting speakers to SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals, select
one of the following three connection methods: “Zone 2 connection,” “front B speaker connection,” or “bi-amplifier
connection.”
*1
If you are connecting speakers to SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals for
Zone 2, front B speaker or bi-amplifier connection, the SPEAKERS HEIGHT 2 terminals cannot be used for
height speakers. In this case, use the PRE OUT HEIGHT 2 jacks instead.
*2
Speaker
pattern
SPEAKERS terminals/PRE OUT jacks
Zone 2
connection
(*1)
Front B
speaker
connection
(*1)
Bi-
amplifier
connection
(*1)
FRONT
A CENTER SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(FRONT
B/BI-
AMP/ZONE
2) (single)
SURROUND
BACK
(FRONT
B/BI-
AMP/ZONE
2) (L/R)
HEIGHT
1
(ZONE
2)
HEIGHT
2 SUBWOOFER
4.1 ♦ ○ -○- - - - ○SB or H1 SB SB
4.1.2 (FH) ○-○--○(FH) - ○SB SB SB
4.1.2 (TM) ○-○--○(TM) - ○SB SB SB
4.1.2 (FD) ○-○--○(FD) - ○SB SB SB
4.1.2
(SRD) ○-○--○(SRD) - ○SB SB SB
4.1.4
(FH+TM) ○-○--○(FH) ○(TM)
(*2) ○SB SB SB
4.1.4 ○(TR)

(FH+TR)
○-○--○(FH)
(*2)
○SB SB SB
4.1.4
(FH+RH)
♦
○-○--○(FH) ○(RH)
(*2) ○SB SB SB
4.1.4
(TF+TM) ○-○--○(TF) ○(TM) (*2) ○SB SB SB
4.1.4
(TF+TR) ○-○--○(TF) ○(TR)
(*2) ○SB SB SB
4.1.4
(TF+RH) ○-○--○(TF) ○(RH)
(*2) ○SB SB SB
4.1.4
(TM+TR) ○-○--○(TM) ○(TR)
(*2) ○SB SB SB
4.1.4
(TM+RH) ○-○--○(TM) ○(RH)
(*2) ○SB SB SB
4.1.4
(FD+SRD) ○-○--○(FD) ○(SRD)
(*2) ○SB SB SB
If you are connecting speakers to SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals, select
one of the following three connection methods: “Zone 2 connection,” “front B speaker connection,” or “bi-amplifier
connection.”
*1
If you are connecting speakers to SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals for
Zone 2, front B speaker or bi-amplifier connection, the SPEAKERS HEIGHT 2 terminals cannot be used for
height speakers. In this case, use the PRE OUT HEIGHT 2 jacks instead.
*2
Speaker
pattern
SPEAKERS terminals/PRE OUT jacks
Zone 2
connection
(*1)
Front B
speaker
connection
(*1)
Bi-
amplifier
connection
(*1)
FRONT
A CENTER SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(FRONT
B/BI-
AMP/ZONE
2) (single)
SURROUND
BACK
(FRONT
B/BI-
AMP/ZONE
2) (L/R)
HEIGHT
1
(ZONE
2)
HEIGHT
2 SUBWOOFER
5.0 ♦ ○ ○ ○ - - - - - SB or H1 SB SB
5.0.2 (FH)
♦○ ○ ○ --○(FH) - - SB SB SB
5.0.2 (TM) ○ ○ ○ --○(TM) - - SB SB SB
5.0.2 (FD) ○ ○ ○ --○(FD) - - SB SB SB
5.0.2
(SRD) ○ ○ ○ --○(SRD) - - SB SB SB
5.0.4
(FH+TM) ○ ○ ○ --○(FH) ○(TM)
(*2) - SB SB SB
5.0.4
(FH+TR)
♦
○ ○ ○ --○(FH) ○(TR)
(*2) - SB SB SB
5.0.4
(FH+RH)
♦
○ ○ ○ --○(FH) ○(RH)
(*2) - SB SB SB
5.0.4
(TF+TM) ○ ○ ○ --○(TF) ○(TM) (*2) - SB SB SB
5.0.4
(TF+TR)
♦
○ ○ ○ --○(TF) ○(TR)
(*2) - SB SB SB
5.0.4
(TF+RH)
♦
○ ○ ○ --○(TF) ○(RH)
(*2) - SB SB SB
5.0.4
(TM+TR) ○ ○ ○ --○(TM) ○(TR)
(*2) - SB SB SB
5.0.4
(TM+RH) ○ ○ ○ --○(TM) ○(RH)
(*2) - SB SB SB
5.0.4
(FD+SRD)
♦
○ ○ ○ --○(FD) ○(SRD)
(*2) - SB SB SB
If you are connecting speakers to SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals, select
one of the following three connection methods: “Zone 2 connection,” “front B speaker connection,” or “bi-amplifier
connection.”
*1
If you are connecting speakers to SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals for
Zone 2, front B speaker or bi-amplifier connection, the SPEAKERS HEIGHT 2 terminals cannot be used for
height speakers. In this case, use the PRE OUT HEIGHT 2 jacks instead.
*2
Speaker
pattern
SPEAKERS terminals/PRE OUT jacks
Zone 2
connection
(*1)
Front B
speaker
connection
(*1)
Bi-
amplifier
connection
(*1)
FRONT
A CENTER SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(FRONT
B/BI-
AMP/ZONE
2) (single)
SURROUND
BACK
(FRONT
B/BI-
AMP/ZONE
2) (L/R)
HEIGHT
1
(ZONE
2)
HEIGHT
2 SUBWOOFER
5.1 ♦ ○ ○ ○ - - - - ○SB or H1 SB SB
5.1.2 (FH) ○ ○ ○ --○(FH) - ○SB SB SB