Sony STR-AZ1000ES User manual

STR-AZ1000ES
Installation Guide EN
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.
Multi Channel AV Receiver
Recepteur AV Multicanal

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Map of GUI menu system
Using the home menu
Menu items underlined are default settings.
Home
Watch GAME
MEDIA BOX
BD/DVD
SAT/CATV
VIDEO
TV
Listen AUX
SA-CD/CD
Bluetooth Audio
FM TUNER
USB
Spotify
Chromecast built-in
360 Reality Audio
Custom Preset 1: Movie
2: Music
Sound Effects Sound Field 2ch Stereo
Direct
A.F.D.
Multi Stereo
A.F.D. Movie
Dolby Mode
DTS:X Mode
Audio Enhancer
Headphone (2ch)
Equalizer
360SSM On
Off
In-Ceiling Speaker Mode Front & Center
Front
Off
Pure Direct On
Off

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Zone Controls Zone2 Power On
Off
Input SOURCE
GAME
MEDIA BOX
BD/DVD
SAT/CATV
VIDEO
SA-CD/CD
Zone3 Power On
Off
Input SOURCE
SAT/CATV
AUX
TV
SA-CD/CD
FM TUNER
Volume (+23.0 dB, +22.5 dB, ..., -92.0 dB, -∞ dB, Off)
Setup Easy Setup Language (English, Español, Français)
Auto Calibration1)
Internet Settings1)
Input Settings2), 3) Icon, Name Icon
Name
Watch / Listen
Show / Hide
Assignment HDMI
OPTICAL/COAXIAL
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Input Mode
Speaker Settings Speaker Configuration Selection
Speaker Configuration
Information (Preset1, Preset2)
Auto Calibration Settings Auto Calibration Wireless Speaker Assign
TV Center Speaker
Surround Back Speaker
Assign
Speaker Pattern1)
Distance from the Screen
Listening Position Height
Ceiling Height
Screen Height
Speaker Configuration
Save
Speaker Relocation/
Phantom Surround Back
Calibration Type
Calibration Matching

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Setup Speaker Settings
Manual Speaker Settings Test Tone1)
Level4) (+10.0dB, +9.5dB, …,
0.0dB, …, –9.5dB,
–10.0dB)
Equalizer4) (+10.0dB, +9.0dB, …,
0.0dB, …, –9.0dB,
–10.0dB)
Distance from Listening
Position4)
(32 ft 9 in, 32 ft 8 in, …,
9ft 10 in, …, 3 ft 4 in,
3 ft 3 in)
Distance from the Screen
4) (32 ft 9 in, 32 ft 8 in, …,
9ft 10 in, …, 3 ft 4 in,
3 ft 3 in)
Height4)
Size4) (Large, Small)
Crossover Frequency4) (40Hz, 50Hz, …, 120Hz,
…, 190Hz, 200Hz)
Wireless Speaker Assign
Surround Back Speaker
Assign
(Zone3, BI-AMP, Front B,
Off)
Speaker Pattern Listener-level Speakers
Height/Overhead Speakers
Speaker Connection Guide
Distance Unit (feet, meter)
Wireless Speaker Settings Link mode (Auto, Manual)
Start Manual Link
Check wireless
connection
RF Channel (On, Off)
Wireless Playback
Quality
(Sound Quality,
Connection)
Software Version
TV/Screen Center Settings TV Center Speaker
Mode
(On, Off)
Center Speaker Lift
Up
(10, 9, 8, …, 2, 1, Off)
In-Ceiling Speaker
Mode
(Front & Center, Front,
Off)
Network Settings Wi-Fi Connection (On, Off)
Internet Settings1)
Network Connection Status
Software Update Notification (On, Off)
Auto Update Settings Auto Update (On, Off)
Time Zone1)
Privacy Setting
Chromecast built-in Share usage data
About Chromecast built-in
Works with Sonos Connected Device
Input
Preset Volume (+23.0dB, +22.5dB, ...,
-92.0dB, -∞dB)
Output Zone (Main, Zone3)

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Setup HDMI Settings 4K/8K Upscaling (Auto, Off)
Control for HDMI (On, Off)
Standby Linked to TV (Auto, On, Off)
Standby Through (Auto, On, Off)
Audio Return Channel (eARC, ARC, Off)
Audio Out (AMP, TV + AMP)
Subwoofer Level (Auto, +10dB, 0dB)
HDMI OUT B Mode (Main, Zone2)
Monitor Information
HDMI Signal Format GAME
(Standard format,
Enhanced format,
Enhanced format (4K120,8K))
MEDIA BOX
(Standard format,
Enhanced format,
Enhanced format (4K120,8K))
BD/DVD
(Standard format,
Enhanced format)
SAT/CATV
(Standard format,
Enhanced format)
VIDEO
(Standard format,
Enhanced format)
SA-CD/CD
(Standard format,
Enhanced format)
Video output for PIP/
PBP-displayed TV
(On, Off)
Audio Settings Sound Field 2ch Stereo
Direct
A.F.D.
Multi Stereo
A.F.D. Movie
Dolby Mode
DTS:X Mode
Audio Enhancer
Headphone (2ch)
360 Spatial Sound Mapping (On, Off)
Speaker Relocation/Phantom
Surround Back
(Type A, Type B, 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)
Audio DRC (Auto, On, Off)
Upmixer (Auto, Off)
Virtualizer (Dolby Speaker Virtualizer, DTS Virtual:X, Off)
IMAX Mode (Auto, Off)
IMAX Adjustment HPF/Crossover4) (200Hz, 190Hz, ..., 50Hz,
40Hz, Auto)
LPF for Subwoofer (200Hz, 190Hz, ..., 50Hz,
40Hz, Auto)
Subwoofer Volume (10.0dB, 9.5dB, …, 3.0dB,
…, -9.5dB, -10.0dB)
Redirect to
Subwoofer
(On, Off)

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Setup Zone Settings Zone2 Settings1)
Zone3 Settings1)
Zone3 Line Out (Variable, Fixed)
Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Mode (Receiver, Transmitter, Off)
Device List
Bluetooth Connection Quality (Priority on Sound Quality,
Priority on Stable Connection)
Wireless Playback Quality (LDAC Sound Quality,
LDAC Stable Connection (Auto),
SBC Sound Quality,
SBC Stable Connection (Auto))
System Settings Language (English, Español, Français)
Auto Display (On, Off)
Network/Bluetooth Standby (On, Off)
Auto Standby (On, Off)
Dimmer (Bright, Dark, Off)
Device Name Setting (Family Room, Living Room, Listening Room,
Bedroom, Media Room, Edit a device name)
System Information
Software License Information
FM Tuner Settings5) FM Mode (Stereo, Monaural)
Preset Name Input
Preset Gain Level (-12.0dB, -11.5dB, …,
0.0dB, …, +11.5dB,
+12.0dB)
Install Settings External Control (On, Off)
Test Picture for HDMI OUT A (8K/60Hz/4:2:0, 4K/120Hz/4:4:4,
4K/60Hz/4:4:4, 4K/24Hz/4:4:4, 1080p/60Hz,
480p/60Hz, Off)
Test Picture for HDMI OUT B (8K/60Hz/4:2:06), 4K/120Hz/4:4:46),
4K/60Hz/4:4:4, 4K/24Hz/4:4:4, 1080p/60Hz,
480p/60Hz, Off)
Settings Lock (On, Off)
Save/Load1)
Software Update Network Update
USB Update
Wireless Speakers Update
Resetting All Settings
Sound Settings
Network Settings
Music Services
1) Detailed information of these menu items is displayed after you select the settings.
2) You can select the following inputs in the Input Settings screen.
GAME, MEDIA BOX, BD/DVD, SAT/CATV, VIDEO, AUX, TV, SA-CD/CD
3) You can set up each input using these menu items in [Input Settings].
4) The menu item can be adjusted against each speaker.
5) This setting is available when [FM TUNER] is selected as the input.
6) This parameter cannot be selected when [Zone2] is selected for [HDMI OUT B Mode].

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Table of Contents
Map of GUI menu system ................................................................................................ 2
Using the home menu......................................................................................2
Preparations
Preparing the receiver......................................................................................................8
Outline dimensional drawing...........................................................................8
Connections
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
Displaying a test screen (Test Picture) ............................................................12
Adjusting the sound balance automatically (Auto Calibration) .....................12
List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements ................................13
Saving/loading settings of the receiver .........................................................13
Setting the in-ceiling speaker mode.............................................................. 14
Updating the software via the network ......................................................... 14
Updating the software with a USB flash drive ............................................... 14
Using the hidden commands
Performing commands using the receiver.....................................................................15
Useful information
Zone distribution............................................................................................................ 16

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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
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.
Tip
• Select [Sound Effects] - [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)
Zone 2 Connect to the HDMI OUT B/ZONE 2 jack. Select [Setup] - [HDMI Settings] -
[HDMI OUT B Mode] - [Zone2] from the home
menu.
Select [Zone Controls] - [Zone2] - [Power] - [On]
from the home menu and select the desired input
for [Input] under [Zone2].
Setup example 2
5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 3 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] -
[Manual Speaker Settings] -
[Surround Back Speaker Assign] - [Zone3] from
the home menu.
Select [Zone Controls] - [Zone3] - [Power] - [On]
from the home menu and select the desired input
for [Input] under [Zone3].
Tip
• Select [Sound Effects] - [In-Ceiling Speaker Mode]-
[Front & Center] or [Front] when you use the
in-ceiling speakers in the main zone.
Zone 3 Connect left and right speakers to ZONE 3 OUT jacks.
TV Main Connect to the HDMI OUT A (TV) jack. Press HDMI OUT to select HDMI OUT A (TV).

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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.
To set the speaker pattern, select [Setup] - [Speaker Settings] - [Manual Speaker Settings] -
[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
SB: SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/
BI-AMP/ZONE 3) terminals
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
SUBWOOFER OUT
jacks
S-CENTER OUT
jack Zone 3 connection
Front B speaker
connection/
Bi-amplifier
connection
FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT
(FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 3)
2.0 - - - - - SB SB
2.0.2 (TM) - -  (TM) - - Zone 3 output only Not available
2.0.2 (FD) - -  (FD) - - Zone 3 output only Not available
2.1 - - - - SB SB
2.1.2 (TM) - -  (TM) -Zone 3 output only Not available
2.1.2 (FD) - -  (FD) -Zone 3 output only Not available
3.0   - - - - SB SB
3.0 - - - - SB SB
3.0   - - - SB SB
3.0.2 (TM)   - (TM) - - Zone 3 output only Not available
3.0.2 (TM) - -  (TM) -Zone 3 output only Not available
3.0.2 (TM)   - (TM) -Zone 3 output only Not available
3.0.2 (FD)   - (FD) - - Zone 3 output only Not available
3.0.2 (FD) - -  (FD) -Zone 3 output only Not available
3.0.2 (FD)   - (FD) -Zone 3 output only Not available
3.1   - - - SB SB
3.1 - - -   SB SB
3.1   - -   SB SB
3.1.2 (TM)   - (TM) -Zone 3 output only Not available
3.1.2 (TM) - -  (TM)   Zone 3 output only Not available
3.1.2 (TM)   - (TM)   Zone 3 output only Not available
3.1.2 (FD)   - (FD) -Zone 3 output only Not available
3.1.2 (FD) - -  (FD)   Zone 3 output only Not available
3.1.2 (FD)   - (FD)   Zone 3 output only Not available
4.0 -- - - SB SB
4.0.2 (FH) -  (FH) - - Zone 3 output only Not available
4.0.2 (TM) -  (TM) - - Zone 3 output only Not available
4.0.2 (FD) -  (FD) - - Zone 3 output only Not available
4.0.2 (SRD) -  (SRD) - - Zone 3 output only Not available