Help Guide (Web manual)

Front (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES only)
HDMI cable (not supplied)
Super Audio CD player, CD player
DVD recorder
Blu-ray Disc™ Player, DVD player
4K Media Player
Cable box or Satellite box
Game console such as PlayStation 4
Note
The HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 jacks support bandwidths of up to 18 Gbps when [HDMI Signal Format] in the [HDMI
Setup] menu is set to [Enhanced format], and bandwidths of up to 9 Gbps when [HDMI Signal Format] in the [HDMI
Setup] menu is set to [Standard format].
The HDMI IN 6 (GAME) jack (STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES only) supports bandwidths of up to 9 Gbps.
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.
Hint
This HDMI connection is an example. You can connect each HDMI device to any HDMI input, including the HDMI input on
the front panel.
The image quality depends on the connecting jack. We recommend that you connect your devices via an HDMI
connection if they have HDMI jacks.
[34] Preparation 4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)
Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks
Connect devices to the receiver as illustrated below.
Solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections.
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).