Sony STR-ZA810ES User manual

STR-ZA810ES
MULTI CHANNEL
AV RECEIVER
Installation Guide US
Guide d’installation FR
Guía de instalación ES
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.

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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
TV
Listen SA-CD/CD
FM TUNER
USB
Bluetooth
Home Network
Music Service List
Custom Preset Movie
Music
Party
Night
Sound Effects Sound Field 2ch Stereo
Multi Ch Stereo
Direct
A.F.D. (Auto Format Decoding)
Dolby Surround
Neural:X
Front Surround
Audio Enhancer1)
Equalizer (+10.0dB, +9.0dB, …, 0.0dB, …, –9.0dB, –10.0dB)
Sound Optimizer Normal
Low
Off
InCeiling Speaker Mode Front & Center
Front
Off
Pure Direct On
Off

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Zone Controls Zone2 Power On
Off
Zone2 Input SOURCE
SAT/CATV
VIDEO 1
SA-CD/CD
FM TUNER
USB
Bluetooth
Home Network
Music Service List
Zone2 Volume (MIN, 1 ... 73, MAX)
HDMI Zone Power On
Off
HDMI Zone Input SOURCE
BD/DVD
GAME
SAT/CATV
VIDEO 2
SA-CD/CD
Setup Easy Setup Language
Speaker Settings
Internet Settings
Speaker Settings Auto Calibration2)
Automatic Phase Matching (Auto, Off)
Calibration Type (Full Flat, Engineer, Front Reference,
Off)
Test Tone2)
Level3) (+10.0dB, +9.5dB, …, 0.0dB, …, –9.5dB,
–10.0dB)
Equalizer3) (+10.0dB, +9.0dB, …, 0.0dB, …, –9.0dB,
–10.0dB)
Distance3) (32ft 9in, 32ft 8in, …, 9ft 10in, …,
3ft4in, 3ft 3in)
Size3) (Large, Small)
Crossover Frequency3) (40Hz, 50Hz, …, 120Hz, …, 190Hz,
200Hz)
Surround Back Speaker Assign BI-AMP
Front B
Off
Speaker Pattern (See pages 10-11.)
Speaker Connection Guide
SURROUND BACK/
ZONE2 Priority ZONE2 Terminals
SURROUND BACK Terminals
Center Speaker Lift Up (10, 9, 8, …, 2, 1, Off)
Surround Speaker Position (Front, Back)
Speaker Relocation/
Phantom Surround Back (Type A, Type B, Off)
Ceiling Height (32ft 9in, 32ft 8in, …, 9ft 0in, …,
6ft7in, 6ft 6in)
Distance Unit (feet, meter)

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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 Enhancer1)
In-Ceiling Speaker Mode (Front & Center, Front, Off)
DSD Native (On, Off)
Pure Direct (On, Off)
Subwoofer Low Pass Filter (On, Off)
A/V Sync (300ms, 290ms, …, 10ms, 0ms,
HDMIAuto)
Dual Mono (Main, Sub, Main/Sub)
Dynamic Range Compressor (Auto, On, Off)
Neural:X (On, Off)
HDMI Settings HDMI In 4K Scaling (Auto, Off)
Control for HDMI (On, Off)
Standby Linked to TV (Auto, On, Off)
Standby Through (Auto, On, Off)
Audio Out (AMP, TV + AMP)
Subwoofer Level (Auto, +10dB, 0dB)
HDMI Out B Mode (Main, Zone)
Priority (Main & Zone, Main Only)
HDMI Signal Format SA-CD/CD (Standard format,
Enhanced format)
BD/DVD (Standard format,
Enhanced format)
SAT/CATV (Standard format,
Enhanced format)
GAME (Standard format,
Enhanced format)
VIDEO 2 (Standard format,
Enhanced format)
YCbCr/RGB (HDMI) (Auto, YCbCr (4:2:2), YCbCr (4:4:4),
RGB)
Input Settings4), 5) Icon
Name
Watch/Listen
Show/Hide
HDMI
OPTICAL/COAXIAL
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Input Mode

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Setup Network Settings Internet Settings2) 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 Bluetooth Mode (Receiver, Transmitter, Off)
Device List
Bluetooth Standby (On, Off)
Bluetooth Codec – AAC (On, Off)
Bluetooth Codec – LDAC (On, Off)
Wireless Playback Quality (Auto, Sound Quality, Standard,
Connection)
Zone Settings Zone Controls (Show, Hide)
Zone2 Line Out (Variable, Fixed)
System Settings Language (English, Español, Français)
Auto Display (On, Off)
Auto Standby (On, Off)
Dimmer (Bright, Dark, Off)
Sleep (2:00:00, 1:30:00, 1:00:00, 0:30:00,
Off)
Software Update Notification (On, Off)
Initialize Personal Information
Device Name
System Information
Software License Information
Auto Update Settings Auto Update6) (On, Off)
Software Update Update via Internet
Update via USB Memory
1) The sound field is only available when [USB], [Bluetooth], [Home Network], or [Music service list] is selected.
2) Detailed information of these menu items is displayed after you select the settings.
3) The menu item can be adjusted against each speaker.
4) You can select the following inputs in the Input Settings screen.
BD/DVD, GAME, SAT/CATV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, TV, SA-CD/CD
5) You can set up each input using these menu items in [Input Settings].
6) When you perform the initial setup for the Chromecast built-in function, [Auto Update] is set to [On] automatically. If you want to disable
automatic updating of the software, set [Auto Update] to [Off] after performing initial setup.

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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......................................................... 10
Settings
Setting up the receiver....................................................................................................12
Activating the network standby mode ...........................................................12
Turning on the control mode to make an external controller connection.....12
Outputting a test tone from each speaker (TestTone)...................................12
Adjusting the sound balance automatically (Auto Calibration) .....................12
List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements ................................13
Setting the in-ceiling speaker mode...............................................................13
Setting HDMI signal formats........................................................................... 14
Updating the software via the network ......................................................... 14
Updating the software with a USB flash drive ............................................... 14
Resuming Spotify Connect music playback with the press of a button ....... 14
Presetting and playing a Spotify playlist on the receiver .............................. 14
Using the hidden commands
Performing commands using the receiver.................................................................... 16
Useful information
Zone distribution.............................................................................................................17

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Preparations
Preparations
Preparing the receiver
Outline dimensional drawing
Top
Front Side
156 mm (6 1/4 in)
430 mm (17 in) 288 mm (11 3/8 in)
331 mm (13 1/8 in)
20 mm (13/16 in)

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Connections
Connecting a 4K TV that supports HDCP 2.2 and a 4K streaming box
using a 4K-compatible HDMI cable
All HDMI jacks on the receiver support 4K resolution and HDCP 2.2.
To enjoy audio from 4K content such as 4K movies, connect the HDMI output/input jacks of
each device that supports HDCP 2.2* using HDMI cables, as illustrated below.
* HDCP 2.2 (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection System Revision 2.2) is newly enhanced copyright
protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies from Studios.
4K media player 4K TV or 4K projector
Connect the receiver to a 4K media player
using a High Speed HDMI cable (not
supplied).
Connect the receiver to a 4K TV or a 4K
projector using a High Speed HDMI cable
(not supplied).
If you are using an FMP‐X10/X5 Media
Player:
Connect the cable to the HDMI OUT 1 (for AUDIO VIDEO) jack
of the player.
Select [ (Settings)]  [Sound]  [Audio from HDMI OUT]
 [HDMI OUT 1] in the Home menu of the FMP-X10/X5 Media
Player after Initial Setup is complete.
If you are using a different 4K media
player:
Connect the cable to one of the HDCP 2.2-compatible
HDMI output jacks. For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your player.
If you are using a BRAVIA TV with the
series name X950B, X900B or X850B:
Connect the cable to the HDMI IN 1 jack of your TV.
If you are using a different 4K TV or 4K
projector:
Connect to one of the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI input
jacks. If the jack is not compatible with the ARC (Audio Return
Channel) function, also connect an optical digital cable. For
details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your
4K TV or 4K projector.
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
supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.

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Connections
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,
CENTER and SURROUND terminals.
• Connect 1 or 2 subwoofer(s) to SUBWOOFER OUT
jack(s).
Perform Auto Calibration.
Select [Setup] - [Speaker Settings] -
[SURROUND BACK/ZONE2 Priority] -
[ZONE2 Terminals] from the home menu.
Select [Zone Controls] - [Zone2 Power] - [On] from
the home menu and select the desired input for
[Zone2 Input].
Tip
• Select [Setup] - [Audio Settings] -
[In-Ceiling Speaker Mode] - [Front & Center] or
[Front] when you use the in-ceiling speakers in the
main zone.
Zone 2 Connect left and right speakers to SPEAKERS ZONE 2
terminals.
TV Main Connect to the HDMI OUT A (TV) jack. Press HDMI OUT to select HDMI OUT A (TV).
Setup example 2
5.1-channel speaker system with HDMI zone connection
Connected device Zone Connection Operation on the receiver
Speakers Main • Connect 5-channel speakers to SPEAKERS FRONT A,
CENTER and SURROUND terminals.
• Connect 1 or 2 subwoofer(s) to SUBWOOFER OUT
jack(s).
Perform Auto Calibration.
Tip
• Select [Setup] - [Audio Settings] -
[In-Ceiling Speaker Mode] - [Front & Center] or
[Front] when you use the in-ceiling speakers in the
main zone.
TV Main Connect to the HDMI OUT A (TV) jack. Press HDMI OUT to select HDMI OUT A (TV).
TV (or Another
Amplifier)
HDMI Connect to the HDMI OUT B/HDMI ZONE jack. Select [Setup] - [HDMI Settings] -
[HDMI Out B Mode] - [Zone] from the home menu.
Select [Zone Controls] - [HDMI Zone Power] - [On]
from the home menu and select the desired input
for [HDMI Zone Input].

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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 white background in the following table). If you select other speaker patterns
(indicated with gray background in the table), the sound may not be output from some
speakers.
To set the speaker pattern, select [Setup] - [Speaker Settings] - [Speaker Pattern] from the
home menu.
* Due to the receiver’s system limitations
The abbreviations and symbol used in the list are as follows.
FH: Front high speakers
TM: Top middle speakers
FD: Front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
SRD: Surround Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
SB: SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT
(FRONT B/BI-AMP) terminals
: Speaker(s) is/are connected
What the numbers in the speaker pattern indicate:
5. 1. 2
Number of speakers
located at listener’s
level Number of
subwoofers
Number of height or
overhead (top) speakers
Speaker pattern
SPEAKERS terminals
Front B speaker connection (*1) /
Bi-amplifier connection (*1)
FRONT A CENTER SURROUND
SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT
(FRONT B/BI-AMP)
(*1)SUBWOOFER ZONE 2 (*2)
L R
2.0 - - - - SB
2.0.2 (TM) - -  (TM) -Not available
2.0.2 (FD) - -  (FD) -Not available
2.1 - - -   SB
2.1.2 (TM) - -  (TM)   Not available
2.1.2 (FD) - -  (FD)   Not available
3.0   ---SB
3.0.2 (TM)   - (TM) -Not available
3.0.2 (FD)   - (FD) -Not available
3.1   - -   SB
3.1.2 (TM)   - (TM)   Not available
3.1.2 (FD)   - (FD)   Not available
4.0 -- - SB
4.0.2 (FH) -  (FH) -Not available
4.0.2 (TM) -  (TM) -Not available
4.0.2 (FD) -  (FD) -Not available
4.0.2 (SRD) -  (SRD) -Not available
4.1 --  SB
4.1.2 (FH) -  (FH)   Not available
4.1.2 (TM) -  (TM)   Not available
4.1.2 (FD) -  (FD)   Not available
4.1.2 (SRD) -  (SRD)   Not available
5.0  - - SB
5.0.2 (FH)     (FH) -Not available
5.0.2 (TM)     (TM) -Not available
5.0.2 (FD)     (FD) -Not available
5.0.2 (SRD)     (SRD) -Not available