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D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\020REG_GB.fm4-144-907-43(1) WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\020REG_GB.fm Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\020REG_GB.fm4-144-907-43(1) masterpage: Left This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\010COVTOC_GB.fm masterpage: Right Table of Contents Getting Started Enjoying Surround Sound Description and location of parts ................. 7 1: Installing the speakers ............................ 15 2: Connecting the speakers ........................ 17 3: Connecting the TV ................................. 19 4a: Connecting the audio components ....... 20 4b: Connecting the video components .......
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\010COVTOC_GB.fm masterpage: Left Other Operations Converting analog video input signals .......88 Enjoying the sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT .......................................89 Naming inputs ............................................93 Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) ....................................93 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs ..
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Right Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel To remove the cover Press PUSH. When you remove the cover, keep it out of reach from children. Status of the POWER button Off The receiver is turned off (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights off) (initial setting). Press POWER to turn the receiver on. You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm Name A POWER ON/STANDBY lamp B TONE MODE TONE +/– Function Name Function Press to turn the receiver on or off. I MASTER VOLUME Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time. J INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select the input source to play back.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Right Rear panel Getting Started A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN/ Connect to a DVD OUT jacks player, Super Audio CD player, etc. The COAXIAL IN COAXIAL jack provides a better jacks sound quality (page 19, 21, 29, 30). HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connect to a DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, or a satellite tuner, etc.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section White (L) AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks Connect to a tape deck or MD deck, etc. (page 19, 21, 24). MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Connect to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player with an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 23). Red (R) masterpage: Left I DMPORT Connects to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 21).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm Remote commander Name Function A AV ?/1 (on/ standby) Press to turn on or off the audio/ video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 113). To turn the TV on or off, press TV (Z), then press AV ?/1. If you press the ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm Name Name Function Numeric Press SHIFT (Y), then buttons press numeric buttons to (number 5b)) – preset/tune to preset stations. – select the track numbers of the DVD player, MD deck, etc. Press 0/10 to select track number 10. – select the channel numbers of the VCR, satellite tuner, etc. Press TV (Z), then press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Right Function Name O F1/F2 Press to select a component to operate. • HDD/DISC combo F1: HDD F2: DVD, Blu-ray disc • DVD/VHS combo F1: DVD, Blu-ray disc F2: VHS W RESOLUTION Press repeatedly to change the resolution of signals output from the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack (page 88). P BD/DVD Press to display the menu of the TOP MENU, DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV MENU screen.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm Simple remote commander (RM-AAU039) This remote can only be used to operate the receiver. You can control the main functions of the receiver with simple operations using this remote. Name Function G INPUT SELECTOR U/u Press to select the input source to play back. H MASTER VOLUME +/– Press to adjust the volume level. I MUTING Press to turn off the sound temporarily.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Right 1: Installing the speakers Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel system).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Left Tips • The angle A should be the same. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Right 2: Connecting the speakers Getting Started Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Left b) If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals. c) When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Right 3: Connecting the TV It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Left Notes • Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted. • Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Right Getting Started Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, an MD deck and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Left Notes on connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. • Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Right Getting Started Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD player, Blu-ray disc player or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Left Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as a tape deck, turntable, etc. Super Audio CD player, CD player A MD deck, Tape deck A A Turntable A Audio cord (not supplied) Note If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Right 4b: Connecting the video components Video input/output jacks to be connected This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, see “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Left Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm Satellite tuner, set-top box Blu-ray disc player, PS3™, hard disk recorder A DVD player Audio/video signals Audio/video signals A Getting Started Audio/video signals masterpage: Right A A Audio/video signals TV, projector, etc.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm Notes on connecting cables • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p or Deep Color images may not be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be output.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Right Note Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Left Note Connecting a Blu-ray disc player To output multi channel digital audio from the Blu-ray disc player, set the digital audio output setting on the Blu-ray disc player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray disc player. The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu-ray disc player. It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Right Getting Started Connecting a satellite tuner, set-top box The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Left It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Connecting components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a DVD recorder, VCR, etc.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. You can output the video signal after connecting this receiver via the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack as shown in the illustration. • Video signals can be up-converted as HDMI video and component video signals. • Component video signals can be output as HDMI video and video signals.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Left Notes on converting video signals To display Closed Caption • When video signals from a VCR, etc., are converted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output. • HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals.
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Left 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Before connecting the antennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC INLET terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (mains). Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RMAAL027 Remote Commander. Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RMAAU039 Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. RM-AAL027 RM-AAU039 Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm RM SET UP To switch the command mode of the simple remote commander ?/1 SLEEP AMP 1, 2 DISPLAY DISPLAY GUI MODE ENT/MEM MUTING 1 While holding down RM SET UP, press ?/1. The AMP and ZONE buttons flash. 2 Press AMP. The ZONE button lights off, the AMP button keeps flashing and the SHIFT button lights up. Press and hold DISPLAY, then press MUTING and at the same time.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm 7: Operating the receiver using the GUI 3 Press AMP to enable receiver operation. 4 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI ON”. (Graphical User Interface) You can change the display mode of the menu to screen mode using the following procedures. By using the GUI menu, you can make various settings and adjustments.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm FM/AM Settings You can use the Settings menu to set and adjust this receiver. Auto Calibration You can use the Auto Calibration settings menu to adjust the speakers automatically. For details, see “9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 44).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select a menu you want. 3 Press menu. or b to enter the masterpage: Left 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want. 7 Press to enter the parameter. 8 Press V/v repeatedly to select the settings you want. 9 Press The menu item list appears on the TV screen. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust. to enter the setting.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm 8: Setting the speakers masterpage: Right Press V/v repeatedly to select “Impedance”, then press . 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “4 :” or “8 :” depending on the speakers you are using, then press . Getting Started 4 Setting the speaker impedances Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the speakers you are using. GUI MODE , V/v/B/b MENU 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI ON”.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm Selecting the front speakers You can select the front speakers you want to drive. SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) masterpage: Left 9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration) Note The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows: • Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm Optimizer microphone Notes Getting Started Before you perform the Auto Calibration Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 15-18). • The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not connect other microphones. Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm On setting up the active subwoofer 1 • When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume beforehand. Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob to just before the mid-point. • If you connect a subwoofer with the crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum. • If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm 8 The measurement starts in five seconds. masterpage: Right 1 Getting Started Confirming/saving the measurement results Confirm the measurement result. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the TV screen. 9 Measurement starts. The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone. Wait until the measurement process completes.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm 3 4 Press B/b repeatedly to select “Yes”, then press . 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the Auto Calibration type, then press . 6 The measurement results are saved. masterpage: Left Press b. The exit screen appears. Press to exit. Note The frequency response measurement result is not utilized in the following cases. – The multi channel input is selected. – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\030CON_GB.fm masterpage: Right Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Explanation Error Code: 31 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to off. Set it to others and perform the measurement [E-xxx: 31]* again. Error Code: 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected [E-xxx: 32]* properly and perform the measurement again.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\040PLA_GB.fm To set Auto Calibration items more precisely (Enhanced Setup) On the Auto Calibration menu, select “Enhanced Setup”, then press . • Seating Position You can register three patterns as position 1, 2, and 3, depending on the seating position, listening environment, and measurement conditions. • Calibration Type For details, see the table on page 48.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\040PLA_GB.fm masterpage: Right 2 Turn on the component and start playback. Selected input Components that can be played back 3 VIDEO1 VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 jack. Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume. VIDEO2 Camcorder and video game, etc., connected to the VIDEO 2 IN jack. BD Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack. DVD DVD player, etc., connected to the DVD jack.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\040PLA_GB.fm masterpage: L-2 Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD 2 SLEEP DISPLAY GUI MODE 5 3 5 • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. 3 1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD player, then place the disc in the tray. 2 3 Turn on the receiver.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\040PLA_GB.fm masterpage: R-2 Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc 2 SLEEP DISPLAY GUI MODE Playback 6 3 6 3 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. • Check the following if you cannot listen to the multi channel sound.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\040PLA_GB.fm masterpage: L-2 Enjoying video games 2 SLEEP DISPLAY GUI MODE 6 3 6 3 VIDEO 2 IN Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and video game. 1 2 3 Turn on the TV and video game. Turn on the receiver. Press INPUT SELECTOR U/u to select “VIDEO 2”*. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 2”*.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\040PLA_GB.fm masterpage: R-2 Watching video 2 SLEEP DISPLAY GUI MODE Playback 6 3 6 Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and VCR. 3 1 2 3 Turn on the VCR. Turn on the receiver. Press INPUT SELECTOR U/u to select “VIDEO 1”*. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 1”*. * When you connect VCR to the VIDEO 1 jack.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\050AMP_GB.fm Amplifier Operations Settings for the audio (Audio settings menu) You can use the Audio settings menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “Audio” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 40).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\050AMP_GB.fm masterpage: Right Settings for HDMI (Video settings menu) (HDMI settings menu) You can use the Video settings menu to make settings for video. Select “Video” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 40).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\050AMP_GB.fm • AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to speakers connected to the receiver. The multi channel sound can be played back as it is. Note Audio signals are not output from the TV’s speakers when “Audio Out” is set to “AMP”. x 24p Auto Sound Sync (24p Auto Sound Sync) Lets you turn the “24p Auto Sound Sync” function on or off. This allows HD-D.C.S.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\060SUR_GB.fm 6 Enjoying Surround Sound masterpage: Right Press V/v repeatedly to select the sound field you want. Enjoying a preprogrammed sound field GUI MODE , V/v/B/b 1 2 3 Start playing a sound source you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc.). To select the Enhanced Surround mode 1 Select “Enhanced Sur Mode” in step 5. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the enhanced surround sound you want.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\060SUR_GB.fm To select the Effect Type for HDD.C.S. 1 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Sound Field Setup”, then press . 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “HDD.C.S.”, then press b. 3 Press V/v to select the Effect Type you want, then press B. HD-D.C.S. has three different types: Theater, Dynamic, and Studio.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\060SUR_GB.fm masterpage: Right When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format Maximum number of channels Connection of the playback component and the receiver HDMI a a 6.1ch a a 7.1ch × a 7.1ch × a DTS 5.1ch a a DTS-ES 6.1ch a a DTS 96/24 Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD a) a) 5.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\060SUR_GB.fm masterpage: Left Types of A.F.D. mode The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. A.F.D. mode Multi channel audio after decoding Effect A.F.D. Auto (Detecting automatically) Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\060SUR_GB.fm masterpage: Right Types of music/movie mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. Sound field Effect Movie HD-D.C.S. HD-D.C.S. can realize precisely the sound effect on the movies when watching through Blu-ray and DVD software, etc.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\060SUR_GB.fm masterpage: Left Tips • For details on HD-D.C.S. technology, see “Glossary” (page 121). • When a sound field with HD-D.C.S. is selected, the HD-D.C.S. lamp lights up on the display window. To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE/MUSIC Select “2ch Stereo” or “A.F.D. Auto” in the Surround settings menu.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\070SET_GB.fm Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. Advanced Speakers Set Up Adjusting the speaker settings manually You can adjust each speaker manually.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\070SET_GB.fm 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Manual Setup”, then press . masterpage: Left x Distance (Distance from the seating position to each speaker) You can adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right, subwoofer). You can adjust the distance from 1.00 meter to 10.00 meters (3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet 9 inches) in 0.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\070SET_GB.fm Note When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE”. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL”, the sound field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is selected.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\070SET_GB.fm 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the speaker pattern you want. Making settings with the Test Tone menu 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Test Tone”, then press . 5 Press B/b repeatedly to select test tone type, then press . 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the speaker you want to adjust, then press . GUI MODE , V/v/B/b MENU 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI ON”.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\070SET_GB.fm Test Tone menu parameters masterpage: Right Other menu parameters of Speaker settings x Test Tone (Test Tone) • OFF • AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. • L, C, R, SR, SB, SBR, SBL, SL, SW You can select which speakers will output the test tone. Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\070SET_GB.fm x D. Range Comp (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. • OFF The dynamic range is not compressed. • AUTO The dynamic range is applied automatically with Dolby TrueHD source and is set to “OFF” with other sources.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\080TUN_GB.fm 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “EQ”, then press . masterpage: Right Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 36). 4 Press B/b repeatedly to select the speaker you want to adjust, then press .
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\080TUN_GB.fm 3 Press V/v to select “Auto Tuning”, then press . masterpage: Left Direct tuning Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. SHIFT Numeric buttons 4 Press V/v. Press V to scan from low to high, press v to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. GUI MODE In case of poor FM stereo reception 1 Press OPTIONS.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\080TUN_GB.fm 4 Press SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency, then press . Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 masterpage: Right Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\080TUN_GB.fm To tune to preset stations 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting radio stations”. masterpage: Left Using the Radio Data System (RDS) 2 Press V/v to select the preset station you want. You can select a preset station as follows: • AM band AM 1 to AM 30 • FM band FM 1 to FM 30 To name preset stations 1 Select a preset station you want to name. 2 Press OPTIONS, then select “Name Input”.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\080TUN_GB.fm Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm masterpage: Left “BRAVIA” Sync features Using “BRAVIA” Sync features What is “BRAVIA” Sync? “BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with a Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm Connecting a TV and other components Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Satellite tuner, Set-top box Audio/video signals To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver. Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm masterpage: Left 5 Set the Control for HDMI function for the Preparing Control for HDMI function This receiver supports the Control for HDMIEasy Setting function. This function is only available for certain types of TV. When you perform the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting on the TV, the Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will automatically change accordingly.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm To set Control for HDMI Playing back components with one-touch operation GUI MODE (One-Touch Play) , V/v/B/b With a simple operation (one-touch), components connected to the receiver via HDMI connections will start automatically. You can enjoy the sound and image from the connected components. MENU 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI ON”. The GUI menu appears on the TV screen.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. Depending on the TV settings, while you are watching the TV, the receiver turns on and switches to the “TV” function automatically.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater Mode Sync) Press the THEATRE button on the remote of the receiver, TV, or the Blu-ray Disc Player, while pointing the remote toward the TV. masterpage: Right 24p Auto Sound Sync This function switches the sound field to HDD.C.S. automatically when 24p (24 frames per second) signals are input from a playback component, such as a Blu-ray Disc Player.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm masterpage: Left Using Multi-zone Features What you can do with the Multi-zone function You can enjoy images and sounds in zone 2 (other than the main zone) and sounds in zone 3 from a component connected to the receiver. For example, you can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen to the CD in zone 2 or zone 3.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm masterpage: Right Making a multi-zone operation 1: Zone 2 connections 1 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals of the receiver. Main zone Zone 2 A TV IR REMOTE IN B C STR-DA3500ES D D ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT* Multi function remote SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS 2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier.
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm Setting the speakers in zone 2 When the speakers in zone 2 are connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals of the receiver (page 83), make the setting so that the sound selected in zone 2 is output from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm 5 Press V/v to select “Zone2-ON”/“Zone3-ON” or “Zone2-OFF”/“Zone3-OFF”, then press . 6 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select item and parameter, then press . Note You can only enjoy the sound in zone 3. Multi Zone menu parameters masterpage: Left x 12V Trigger You can turn the receiver on/off in another zone, or select various options for use of the 12V Trigger function, as explained below.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm Operating the receiver from another zone (ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations) Switching the zone setting of the remote The remote commander is initially set to be used in zone 2. If you want to use it in zone 3, switch the zone setting of the remote. ?/1 RM SET UP SHIFT masterpage: Right AMP ZONE For details on the connections and settings of zone 2 and zone 3, see “Using Multi-zone Features” (page 82).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm 2 Press ZONE. The remote switches to zone 2 or zone 3 mode. Change the zone setting of the remote to zone 2 or zone 3 in advance (page 87). 3 4 masterpage: Left Turn on the amplifier in zone 2 or zone 3. Press one of the input buttons on the remote to select the source signals you want to output.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm Enjoying the sound/ images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT is for enjoying sound/images from a portable audio/video source or computer by connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks” (page 21).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm 4 Press OPTIONS to display “Function List”. 5 Press V/v to select “DMPORT Control”, then press or b. You can select the following modes in this menu: • System GUI This mode is for the TDM-iP50 and TDM-NC1. The list of tracks will be displayed on the GUI screen of the receiver. You can select a track you want and play it back on each GUI screen. • Adapter GUI This mode is for the TDM-iP50 and TDM-NC1.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm To operate the TDM-iP50 using the iPod menu Make sure that “iPod” is selected in step 5 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 89). For details on operating the iPod, refer to the operating instruction supplied with the iPod.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm x Shuffle (TDM-iP50 only) Plays all the tracks in random order. • Off Deactivates the shuffle play mode. • Albums Plays all the tracks on an album in random order. • Songs Plays all the tracks in “Songs” in random order. x Audiobook Speed (TDM-iP50 only) Selects the display speed of the Audiobook. • Low Slows the display speed. • Normal Sets the display speed to standard. • High Increases the display speed.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm masterpage: Left Audio input modes • AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are more than one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have priority over COAXIAL and OPTICAL audio signals. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected. • ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm Press V/v repeatedly to select “Input”, then press or b. 3 Press V/v to select the input name you want to assign. 4 Press OPTIONS, then select “Input Assign” and then press . 5 Select the audio and/or video signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 3 using V/v/B/b, then press . 6 Press RETURN/EXIT O to enter the setting.
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm masterpage: Right Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display window. DISPLAY GUI MODE Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change as follows.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm masterpage: Left About the indicators on the display window SW LFE L C SL S SR R COAX OPT D + EX TrueHD Neural - THX DTS - ES 96/ 24 D.RANGE MULTI IN DTS - HD MSTR HI RES NEO:6 PL ll X MEM MONO HDMI DMPORT ANALOG LPCM EQ Bl - AMP SP A + B SLEEP RDS ST ZONE 2 3 A.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm masterpage: Right Function Name Function I SP A/SP B/ SP A+B Lights up according to the speaker system used (page 44). However, these indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned off or if headphones are connected. T LPCM Lights up when Linear PCM signals are detected.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm Using the sleep timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. SLEEP masterpage: Left Recording using the receiver You can record from a video/audio component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. Press SLEEP repeatedly.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your MD deck or tape deck. 1 Press the input button of the playback component. Recording onto a recording media 1 Prepare the playback component for playing. 2 Prepare the recording component.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm masterpage: Left To set up the speakers Using a bi-amplifier connection If you are not using the surround back speakers, you can use the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals for the front speakers in a bi-amplifier connection. To connect the speakers Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Hi Hi Lo Lo Set “Sur Back Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the Speaker settings menu.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm Operating without connecting to the TV You can operate this receiver using the display window if you do not use a GUI when a TV is not connected. Press GUI MODE to display “GUI OFF” in the display window. When “GUI MODE” is displayed in the display window, the menu is set to display on the TV screen using a GUI. Navigating through menus on the display window masterpage: Right 4 Press menu.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm masterpage: Left Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 103.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm masterpage: Right Menu [Display Parameters window] [Display window] Settings Initial Setting Speaker Settings Speaker pattern [] [SP PATTERN] 3/4.1, 3/4, 3/3.1, 3/3, 2/4.1, 2/4, 3/2.1, 3/2, 2/3.1, 2/3, 2/2.1, 2/2, 3/0.1, 3/0, 2/0.1, 2/0 3/4.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm Menu [Display Parameters window] [Display window] Settings Surround Sound field selection Settings [S.F. SELECT] [] Enhanced Surround mode [E.SUR MODE] For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page 59).
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm Performing Auto Calibration For details on the Auto Calibration, see “9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 44). See “Before you perform the Auto Calibration” (page 45) before performing the Auto Calibration. To operate on the receiver 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”. 2 Press AMP. Receiver operation is enabled. 3 Press MENU.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the item, then press . Item Explanation RETRY Performs the Auto Calibration again. SAVE EXIT Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process. WARN CHECK Displays a warning concerning the measurement results. See “Message list after Auto Calibration measurement” (page 49). PHASE INFO. Displays the phase of each speaker (in phase/out of phase).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\090OTH_GB.fm Selecting a sound field type masterpage: Left Listening to the FM/AM radio For details on each sound field type, see “Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field” (page 59). For details on the tuner function, see “Tuner Operations” (page 71). Press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE (or MOVIE (HD-D.C.S.) on the receiver), or MUSIC repeatedly.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\100REM_GB.fm Presetting radio stations 1 Tune in the station that you want to preset. For details on the operation, see “Tuning radio stations” (page 110). 2 Press SHIFT and then press ENT/MEM. “MEM” lights up on the display window for a few seconds. Perform steps 3 and 4 before “MEM” disappears. 3 Press PRESET + or PRESET – to select a preset number. 30 FM and 30 AM preset numbers are available.
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\100REM_GB.fm Programming the remote 3 You can customize the remote to match the components connected to your receiver. You can even program the remote to control nonSony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. The procedure below uses an example in which a VCR made by a company other than Sony is connected to the VIDEO 1 IN jacks on the receiver.
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\100REM_GB.fm Performing several commands in sequence automatically masterpage: Right Program the sequence of the operation RM SET UP (Macro Play) TV The Macro Play function lets you link several commands in a sequential order as a single command. The remote provides 2 macro lists (MACRO 1 and MACRO 2). You can specify up to 20 commands for each macro list.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\100REM_GB.fm 3 Press the button for the operation you want to perform to learn the function as follows. Press Operations to be programmed N, x, X, M, m, ., > Performs the operation of the button. The input Switches inputs. button for more than 1 second MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 Make a one second interval. When you want to make a longer interval, press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 repeatedly.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\100REM_GB.fm Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the remote 1 When setting up the receiver to learn the remote command modes, replace the batteries with new ones. 2 ?/1 SHIFT TV Input buttons Buttons used to learn code* Press the input button (including the TV button) for the component you want to operate with the new command. The input button flashes. (The RM SET UP button remains lit.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\100REM_GB.fm 6 Press RM SET UP to finish the Learning function process. Tips masterpage: Left Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory • When the memory capacity for storing remote control codes reaches a certain limit, the RM SET UP button flashes 10 times, and then the learning process ends.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\110ADD_GB.fm masterpage: Right x Dolby Digital Plus Additional Information Glossary x Component video A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted more faithfully. The three jacks are colorcoded green, blue, and red.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\110ADD_GB.fm masterpage: Left x Dolby TrueHD x DTS-HD Dolby TrueHD is Dolby’s lossless audio technology developed for high-definition optical discs. Dolby TrueHD audio is bit-forbit identical to the original studio masters and provides supreme-quality audio up to 8 channels at 96 kHz/24 bit and up to 6 channels at 192 kHz/24 bit. Together with highdefinition video, it offers an unprecedented home theater experience.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\110ADD_GB.fm x HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection, allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\110ADD_GB.fm masterpage: Left On placement Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\110ADD_GB.fm Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\110ADD_GB.fm There is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light. • Move your audio components away from the TV. • Make sure you have grounded the U SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\110ADD_GB.fm masterpage: Right Video HDMI There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen. • Select the appropriate input on the receiver (page 50). • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your audio components away from the TV. • Assign the video input correctly. • The input signal should be same as input when you are up-converting an input signal with this receiver (page 33).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\110ADD_GB.fm The Control for HDMI function does not work. • Check the HDMI connection (page 77). • Make sure “Control for HDMI” is set to “ON” in the HDMI settings menu. • Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function. • Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected component. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected component.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\110ADD_GB.fm Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected securely. Adjust the antennas (aerials) and connect an external antenna (aerial), if necessary. • Keep the satellite radio antenna, away from the speaker cords and the power cord (mains lead) to avoid picking up noise. • The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\110ADD_GB.fm Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 37 Customized sound fields page 64 masterpage: Left Specifications Amplifier section Power Output Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode1) (8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%): 100 W + 100 W Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode (4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\110ADD_GB.fm Input PHONO Sensitivity: 2.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\010COVIX_GB.fm masterpage: Left Index Symbols U SIGNAL GND terminal 24 Numerics 2 channel 60 24p Auto Sound Sync 58 2ch Analog Direct 60 2ch Stereo Mode 60 4 : 43 5.1 channel 15 7.1 channel 15 8 : 43 A A.F.D.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0056\STR-DA3500ES\CEL VERSION\GB\4144907431\01GBSTRDA3500ESUC\010COVIX_GB.fm F FM 71, 97, 110 FM Mode 72, 106 G Gain Adjusting (Bass/Treble) 70 GUI (Graphical User Interface) 19, 40 H HD-D.C.S.
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