MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVERSTR-DH770

1. (power)
2. Power indicator
3. SPEAKERS
4. TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–
   Press to operate the FM tuner.
   Press TUNING +/– to scan a station.
5. NFC sensor
6. 2CH/MULTI , MOVIE, MUSIC
7. Display panel
8. NIGHT MODE
   Activates the Night Mode function which allows you to retain a theater-like environment at low volume levels.
9. CONNECTION PAIRING BLUETOOTH
   Operates the BLUETOOTH function.
10. DISPLAY
    Displays information on the display panel.
11. DIMMER
    Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3 levels.
12. Remote control sensor
    Receives signals from remote control.
13. PURE DIRECT
    The indicator above the button lights up when the Pure Direct function is activated.

1. PHONES jack
   Connect headphones here.
2. CALIBRATION MIC jack
3. (USB) port
4. INPUT SELECTOR
5. MASTER VOLUME

• Green: The receiver is turned on.
• Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and you have set one of the following:
  • [CTRL HDMI] is set to [CTRL ON].
  • [STBY THRU] is set to [ON] or [AUTO].
  • [BT STANDBY] is set to [STBY ON]. (*)

  Indicator turns off when the receiver is in standby mode and:

  • [CTRL HDMI] is set to [CTRL OFF].
  • [STBY THRU] is set to [OFF].
  • [BT STANDBY] is set to [STBY OFF].

^* When [BT STANDBY] is activated, the indicator only lights in amber when a device has been paired with the receiver. If there are no devices paired with the receiver, the indicator turns off.

1. USB

   Lights up when a USB device is detected.

2. Input indicator

   Lights up to indicate the current input.

   ARC

   TV input is selected and Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected.

   OPT

   Digital signals are input through the OPTICAL jack.

   COAX

   Digital signals are input through the COAXIAL jack.

   HDMI

   Digital signals are input through the selected HDMI IN jack.

3. MEM

   Lights up when FM memory function is activated.

4. D.R.C.

   Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated.

5. TrueHD (*)

   Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Dolby TrueHD format signals.

6. PL

   Lights up when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals.

7. EQ

   Lights up when the equalizer is activated.

8. DTS-HD (*)

   Lights up when the receiver is decoding the DTS-HD format signals.

9. ST

   Lights up when the receiver tunes to a FM stereo broadcast.

10. D.C.A.C.

    Lights up when the measurement results of the Auto Calibration function are applied.

11. SLEEP

    Lights up when the sleep timer is activated.

12. BT

    Lights up when a BLUETOOTH device is connected. Flashes while pairing and connecting.

13. Speaker system indicator

^* When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections and [<INPUT>] - [INPUT MODE] is not set to [ANALOG] on the display panel.

1. HDMI IN/OUT jacks (*1) (*2)
2. SPEAKERS terminals
3. SUBWOOFER OUT jacks
4. AUDIO IN jacks
5. VIDEO IN/MONITOR OUT jacks (*1)
6. FM ANTENNA terminal
7. COAXIAL IN jack
8. OPTICAL IN jack

^*1 Connect a TV to the corresponding output jacks to watch video input from these jacks. For details, see “Connecting a TV.”

^*2 HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies.

1. (power)
   Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode.

   Saving power in standby mode

   Save power by setting:
   • [CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL OFF] in the [<HDMI>] menu.
   • [STBY THRU] to [OFF] in the [<HDMI>] menu.
   • [BT STBY] to [STBY OFF] in the [<BT>] menu.
2. Input buttons
   Select the device you want to use.
   When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The input buttons are pre-assigned to automatically control Sony devices when you select them.
3. PURE DIRECT
   Activates the Pure Direct function which allows you to enjoy higher-fidelity sound from all inputs.
4. NIGHT MODE
   Activates the Night Mode function which allows you to retain a theater-like environment at low volume levels.
5. SLEEP
   Sets the receiver to turn off automatically after a specified period of time.
6. FRONT SURROUND
   Activates the Front Surround function which allows you to enjoy theater-like surround sound only with two front speakers.
7. 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE, MUSIC
   Select a sound field.

1. AMP MENU
   Displays the menu on the display panel to operate the receiver.
2. , ///
   Press /// to select the menu items. Then press to enter the selection.
3. PAIRING
   Sets the receiver to the BLUETOOTH pairing mode.
4. HOME
   Displays the home menu on the TV screen.
5. /, (*),
   Skip, play, pause, stop operation.

   When [FM] is selected as the input, press and hold / to scan stations automatically. Press to change to the direct tuning mode.

   PRESET+/–
   Select preset stations or channels.

   MEMORY (*)
   Stores a station during tuner operation.

6. + (*)/–
   Adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.
7. DISPLAY
   Displays information on the display panel.
8. BACK
   Returns to the previous menu or exits a menu or on-screen guide that is displayed on the TV screen.
9. 
   Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound.

^* The /MEMORY and + buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the receiver.

Location of each speaker

To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound, you need five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer.

30°

100° - 120°

You can enjoy high-fidelity reproduction of recorded sound from DVD or Blu-ray Disc software in 6.1-channel or 7.1-channel format.

30°

100° - 120°

Same angle

You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers.

30°

100° - 120°

30° - 45°

H: Left front high speaker or right front high speaker

F: Front left speaker or front right speaker

You can enhance the sound quality of the front speakers by connecting a different amplifier to both a tweeter and a woofer, using bi-amplifier connection.

30°

100° - 120°

If you have an additional front speaker system, connect it to SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals.
You can output sound from either front A speakers or front B speakers, or both front A speakers and front B speakers.

30°

100° - 120°

Select the speaker pattern from the [<SPEAKER>] menu on the display panel according to the speaker configuration which you are using.

^* You can only set [SB ASSIGN] if the speaker pattern is set to a setting that does not have surround back and front high speakers.

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

After you have made the connections, set [Speaker Setting] - [Surround Back Speakers Assign] to [None Speaker] from the home menu.

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

After you have connected the surround back speakers, set [Speaker Setting] - [Surround Back Speakers Assign] to [Surround Back Speakers] from the home menu.

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

After you have connected the front high speakers, set [Speaker Setting] - [Surround Back Speakers Assign] to [Front High Speakers] from the home menu.

Connecting front speakers with bi-amplifier connection

Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals, and connect the jacks on the Hi (or Lo) side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals.
Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo attached to the speakers have been removed from the speakers to avoid receiver malfunction.

Speaker cable (not supplied)

Connecting speakers other than front speakers

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

After you have made the bi-amplifier connection, set [Speaker Setting] - [Surround Back Speakers Assign] to [Bi-Amplifier Speakers] from the home menu.

Monaural audio cable (not supplied)

Speaker cable (not supplied)

After you have made the front B speaker connection, set [Speaker Setting] - [Surround Back Speakers Assign] to [Front B Speakers] from the home menu.

You can select the front speaker system you want to use by pressing SPEAKERS on the receiver.

Connecting a TV incompatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function via an HDMI connection

Solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections for audio signals. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. HDMI connection for audio/video signals is required.

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Connecting a TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function via an HDMI connection

With just one HDMI cable connection, you can listen to the TV audio from the speakers connected to the receiver while the receiver sends audio and video to the TV.

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Connecting a TV without HDMI jacks

Solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections for audio signals. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connections for video signals are required.

Video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

When an HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack on the TV is labeled “ARC” (*)

HDMI cable (not supplied)

^* The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function sends digital sound from a TV to the receiver using only an HDMI cable.

When you want to watch HDCP 2.2 protected content and the non-HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack on the TV is labeled “ARC”

If the HDMI jack on the TV is labeled ARC and is not HDCP 2.2-compatible, connect the receiver to the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack on the TV using a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Then, connect an optical digital cable to the optical output jack of the TV to listen to digital sound.

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

HDMI cable (not supplied)

• Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
• It is not necessary to connect all of the cables. Connect cables according to the availability of jacks on the connected device.
• Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc. For details about the high bandwidth video format, refer to “Supported video formats” in “About HDMI connections.”
• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. If you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D device, the sound and/or image may be lost. Connect separate audio cables or digital connecting cables, then reassign the input jacks if the sound is not output correctly.
• When connecting optical digital cables, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cables.
• When you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, be sure to set the HDMI signal format. For details, see “Setting HDMI signal format (SIGNAL FMT.).”

If you want to connect several digital devices, but cannot find an unused input

In this case, reassign the input jacks.

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Cable box or satellite box

Game console such as PlayStation 4

Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player

DVD recorder

Audio cable (not supplied)

Video cable (not supplied)

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

USB device

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

^*1 Audio signals are output in another format if the playback device does not correspond to the actual format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback device.

^*2 Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.

• Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
• It is not necessary to connect all of the cables. Connect cables according to the availability of jacks on the connected device.
• Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc. For details about the high bandwidth video format, refer to “Supported video formats” in “About HDMI connections.”
• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. If you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D device, the sound and/or image may be lost. Connect separate audio cables or digital connecting cables, then reassign the input jacks if the sound is not output correctly.
• When connecting optical digital cables, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cables.
• When you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, be sure to set the HDMI signal format. For details, see “Setting HDMI signal format (SIGNAL FMT.).”

If you want to connect several digital devices, but cannot find an unused input

In this case, reassign the input jacks.

Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (supplied) into the remote control. Make sure that the + and – ends are in the correct position when installing batteries.

Auto Calibration allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows.

• Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.
• Adjust the speaker level.
• Measure the distance of each speaker from your seating position. (*)
• Measure the speaker size. (*)
• Measure the frequency characteristics (EQ). (*)

^* The measurement result is not utilized when [DIRECT] is being used and an analog input is selected.

To watch HDCP 2.2 copyright-protected content such as 4K content, connect the receiver and TV via an HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack. You can only view copyright-protected 4K content through the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack connection. For details on whether the TV and 4K devices are equipped with an HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack, refer to the operating instructions of the TV and 4K devices.

BLUETOOTH technology works with

• iPhone:

  iPhone 6s Plus/iPhone 6s/iPhone 6 Plus/iPhone 6/iPhone 5s/iPhone 5c/iPhone 5

• iPod touch:

  iPod touch (5th and 6th generation)

USB specifications

Supported formats (*)

The music file formats that can be played back by this receiver are as follows:

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):

.mp3

WMA:

.wma

AAC:

.m4a, .mp4, .3gp

WAV:

.wav

^* Compatibility with all encoding/writing software, recording devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed.

Compatible USB device

Mass Storage Class

Maximum current

1 A

Verified Sony USB devices

You can use the following Sony USB devices on this receiver:

Walkman:

NW-A16/A17/A25/A26/A27

NW-W274S

NW-WH505

NW-WS615

NWZ-A15/A17

NWZ-B162/B162F/B163F/B172/B172F/B173/B173F/B183F

NWZ-E053/E363/E364/E365/E373/E374/E375/E383/E384/E385
/E454/E463/E464/E465/E573/E574/E575/E583/E584/E585

NWZ-F805N

NWZ-F885/F800 series

NWZ-M504

NWZ-S773/S774/S775

NWZ-W252/W273/W274S

NWZ-WH303/WH505

NWZ-WS613/WS615

NWZ-Z1050

MICROVAULT:

USM4GP/8GV/32GP

USM8GT/64GT

USM64GU

Digital Voice Recorder:

ICD-FX88

ICD-PX232/PX240/PX440

ICD-SX733/SX734/SX813/SX1000

ICD-TX650

ICD-UX533/UX533F/UX534F/UX543/UX543F/UX544F

ICZ-R51/R100

PCM-D100

• Do not remove a USB device during operation. To avoid data corruption and damage to the USB device, turn the receiver off when connecting or removing a USB device.
• Do not connect a USB device to the receiver through a USB hub.
• When a USB device is connected, [READING] appears.
• It may take about 10 seconds before [READING] appears depending on the type of USB device connected.
• When a USB device is connected, the receiver reads all of the files on the USB device. If there are many folders or files on the USB device, it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device.
• The receiver can recognize the following files or folders in USB devices:
  • folder paths up to 128 characters long
  • 200 folders (including the root folder)
  • 150 audio files in each folder
  The maximum number of audio files and folders may vary depending on the file and folder structure. Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a USB device.
• Compatibility with all encoding/writing softwares, recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible USB devices may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all.
• Some time may be needed to start playback when:
  • the folder structure is complex.
  • the memory capacity is excessive.
• This receiver does not necessarily support all of the functions provided in a connected USB device.
• The playback order for the receiver may differ from the playback order of the connected USB device.
• If a USB device that has no audio files is connected, [NO TRACK] appears on the display panel.
• When playing a very long track, some operations may cause playback delay.

2-channel content

-: No sound is output.

◎: Outputs sound.

○: Outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting.

^*1 USA and Canadian models: outputs sound.
Other models: output sound depending on the speaker pattern setting only when [Speaker Setting] - [Size] is set to [Small].

^*2 Outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting only when [Speaker Setting] - [Size] is set to [Small].

Multi-channel content

-: No sound is output.

◎: Outputs sound.

○: Outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting and the channels included in the input source.

• (*): Starts or pauses playback.
• : Stops playback.
• /: Moves to the start of the previous/current or next track.

^* If you press when no BLUETOOTH device is connected, the receiver automatically connects to the last connected BLUETOOTH device.

“Profile” refers to a standard set of capabilities for various BLUETOOTH product capabilities. This receiver supports the following BLUETOOTH version and profiles:

• Compatible BLUETOOTH version: BLUETOOTH Specification Version 4.2
• Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles:
  • A2DP 1.3 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): Receives high-quality audio content.
  • AVRCP 1.5 (Audio Video Remote Control Profile): Controls audio/video devices (pausing, stopping, starting playback, volume control, etc.)
  • SPP 1.2 (Serial Port Profile)
  • DID (Device Identification Profile)

For the latest information about compatible BLUETOOTH devices, check the websites listed under “Customer support websites.”

“BRAVIA” Sync is an extended function developed by Sony based on the Control for HDMI (*1) function. By connecting “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible devices, such as a TV or a Blu-ray Disc player, using an HDMI cable (*2) (not supplied) you can control the devices with the TV remote control. The following functions can be used with “BRAVIA” Sync.

• Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System Power Off function) (STBY LINK)
• Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control function)
• Enjoying sound of an ARC (Audio Return Channel) compatible TV
• Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One-Touch Play function)
• Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control function)
• Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver (STBY THRU)
• Selecting the optimum picture quality and sound field automatically (Scene Select function)
• About Home Theatre Control function
• Echo Canceling function
• About Language Follow function

^*1 Control for HDMI is a standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification that enables interoperability of connected devices for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connections.

^*2 Sony recommends a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet.

If you turn on the receiver while you are watching the TV, the TV sound will be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. The volume of the receiver can be adjusted using the TV remote control.

If the TV sound was output from the speakers connected to the receiver last time you watched the TV, the receiver will be turned on automatically when you turn on the TV again.

Operations can also be made using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

The sound field are selected automatically according to the Scene Select or Sound Mode setting on your TV.
For details on this operation, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

The Scene Select/Sound Mode setting and the sound field setting of the receiver will change as follows.

• Cinema: HD-D.C.S.
• Sports: SPORTS
• Music: CONCERT
• Animation: MULTI ST.
• Photo: MULTI ST.
• Game: MULTI ST.
• Graphics: MULTI ST.

Setting the receiver, the sound field settings, input switching, etc., can be done by selecting the Home Theatre Control application on the TV.

This function can be used when the TV is compatible with the Home Theatre Control application and connected to the Internet. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

The Echo Canceling function reduces reverberation that may occur when using the Social Viewing functions such as Skype while watching TV programs. This function can be used if the TV supports the Social Viewing functions. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

The on-screen display language of the receiver may be changed simultaneously when you change the language for the on-screen display of the TV.

Auto Calibration allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows.

• Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.
• Adjust the speaker level.
• Measure the distance of each speaker from your seating position. (*)
• Measure the speaker size. (*)
• Measure the frequency characteristics (EQ). (*)

^* The measurement result is not utilized when [DIRECT] is being used and an analog input is selected.

The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the followings:

• There may be an electrical surge or power failure. Unplug the AC power cord (mains lead) and then plug in the cord again after 30 minutes.
• The receiver is covered and the ventilation holes are blocked. Remove the object covering the ventilation holes of the receiver.
• The impedance of the connected speakers is below the rated impedance range indicated on the back panel of the receiver. Reduce the volume level.
• Unplug the AC power cord (mains lead) and let the receiver cool down for 30 minutes while performing the following troubleshooting:
  • Disconnect all of the speakers and subwoofer.
  • Check that the speaker wires are tightly twisted on both ends.
  • Connect the front speaker first, increase the volume level and operate the receiver for at least 30 minutes until it completely warms up. Then, connect each additional speaker one by one and test each additional speaker until you detect which speaker is causing the protection error.
  After checking the above items and fixing any problems, plug in the AC power cord (mains lead) and turn on the receiver. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

• Error 30:
  Headphones are connected to the PHONES jack on the front of the receiver. Remove the headphones and retry the Auto Calibration again.
• Error 31:
  Front speaker system is set to [SPK OFF]. Select the front speaker system you want to operate by pressing SPEAKERS on the receiver repeatedly, then retry the Auto Calibration.
• Error 32:
  The receiver cannot detect any speaker. Make sure that the calibration microphone is connected securely to the CALIBRATION MIC jack, then retry the Auto Calibration.
• Error 33: The receiver cannot detect sound from front, surround, surround back, and front high speakers. Check the followings:
  • The calibration microphone is not damaged and is connected to the CALIBRATION MIC jack.
  • All speakers are connected properly.
• Warning 40:
  The receiver has completed the Auto Calibration and detected a high noise level. Retry the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment for a better result.
• Warning 41, Warning 42:
  The receiver detects a high level signal from the calibration microphone. The distance between the microphone and speakers may be too short. Place the microphone at listening position apart from the speakers, then retry the Auto Calibration.
• Warning 43:
  The receiver cannot detect distance and position of subwoofer. This may be caused by noise. Retry the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment.

• READING:

  The receiver is recognizing and reading the information of the USB device.

• NO SUPPORT:

  An incompatible USB device is connected, an unknown device is connected, the USB device is connected through a USB hub or the USB device could not be recognized.

• NO DEVICE:

  No USB device is connected or the connected USB device is not recognized.

• NO TRACK:

  No track was found.

• [<SYSTEM>] - [AUTO STBY] is set to [STBY ON] on the display panel.
• The sleep timer function was activated.
• [PROTECTOR] was activated.

You can reassign the COAXIAL/OPTICAL digital audio input jacks to other inputs.

See “Using other audio input jacks (A. ASSIGN).”

• Press AMP MENU, then set [<HDMI>] - [CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL ON] on the display panel. The TV must support the Control for HDMI function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
• Check the speaker settings of the TV. The receiver power syncs with the speaker settings of the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
• If sound was output from the speakers of the TV last time, the receiver does not turn on even when the TV is turned on.

• Press AMP MENU, then check [<HDMI>] - [STBY LINK] on the display panel. When the function is set to [ON], the receiver automatically turns off interlocked with the TV-power off operation, regardless of the input of the receiver.

• Press AMP MENU, then check [<HDMI>] - [STBY LINK] on the display panel. If you want the receiver to turn off when the TV is turned off regardless of the input of the receiver, set [STBY LINK] to [ON]. The TV must support the Control for HDMI function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
• Press AMP MENU, then set [<HDMI>] - [CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL ON] on the display panel. The TV must support the Control for HDMI function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

• Select the appropriate input using the input buttons.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your audio device away from the TV.
• Make sure that cables are correctly and securely connected to devices.
• Press AMP MENU, then set [<HDMI>] - [SIGNAL FMT.] of the selected input to [STANDARD] on the display panel.
• Some playback devices need to be set up. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each device.
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet when you view images or listen to sound, especially for 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D transmission. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit etc.
• If you want to play HDCP 2.2 content, connect the receiver to an HDMI input jack of a TV that supports HDCP 2.2.

• Depending on the TV or the video device, 3D content may not be displayed. Check the HDMI video formats supported by the receiver.
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet.

• Depending on the TV or the video device, 4K content may not be displayed. Check the video capability and settings of your TV and video device.
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet.
• When you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, we recommend you to use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet.
• If your TV has similar menu for high bandwidth video format, check the setting on the TV menu when you set [SIGNAL FMT.] to [ENHANCED] on this receiver. For details on the setting of the TV menu, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
• Be sure to connect the receiver to an HDMI input jack of a TV or video device that supports 4K. You have to connect an HDMI cable to an HDMI jack that supports HDCP 2.2 when you use a playback device for 4K resolution video content, etc.

• When the receiver enters standby mode, the image from the last HDMI device selected before you turned off the receiver is displayed. If you are enjoying content from another device, play the content on the device and perform the One-Touch Play operation, or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI device from which you want to enjoy content.
• Make sure [<HDMI>] - [STBY THRU] is set to [ON] or [AUTO] on the display panel.

• The home menu can only be used when you connect the TV to the HDMI TV OUT jack.
• Press HOME to display the home menu.
• Check that the TV is connected correctly.
• The home menu may take some time to appear on the TV screen depending on the TV.

• If the PURE DIRECT indicator on the front panel lights up, press PURE DIRECT to turn off this function.
• Press DIMMER on the receiver to adjust the brightness of the display panel.

• Press AMP MENU, then set [<HDMI>] - [CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL ON], and then set [<HDMI>] - [STBY THRU] to [AUTO] or [ON] on the display panel.
• Turn on the receiver, then select the input to which the playing device is connected.
• If connected to other devices than those manufactured by Sony that support the Control for HDMI function, press AMP MENU, then set [<HDMI>] - [CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL ON] on the display panel.

• Press AMP MENU, then check [<HDMI>] - [CTRL HDMI] on the display panel. If [CTRL HDMI] is set to [CTRL ON], the on-screen display language of the receiver may be changed simultaneously when you change the language for the on-screen display of the TV. Select the language on the receiver again to return to the previous setting.

• Check that all connecting cables are inserted to their input/output jacks on the receiver, speakers and the devices.
• Check that the receiver and all devices are turned on.
• Check that MASTER VOLUME on the receiver is not set to [VOL MIN].
• Check that SPEAKERS on the receiver is not set to [SPK OFF].
• Check that headphones are not connected to the receiver.
• Press to cancel the muting function.
• Try pressing the input button on the remote control or turning INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the device of your choice.
• If you want to listen to sound from the TV speaker, press AMP MENU, then set [<HDMI>] - [AUDIO OUT] to [TV+AMP] on the display panel. If you cannot play multi-channel audio source, set to [AMP]. However, the sound will not be output through the TV speaker.
• Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback device is switched.

• Check that the speakers and device are connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cables are not near a transformer or motor, and are at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your audio device away from the TV.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the device may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all of the cables are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the device.
  If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of the front speaker that is not outputting any sound.
• Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog device, as analog devices require both L and R jack connections. Use an audio cable (not supplied).
• Adjust the speaker level.
• Check that the speaker settings are appropriate for the setup using Auto Calibration in [Easy Setup] from the home menu or [<SPEAKER>] - [SP PATTERN] on the display panel. Then check that sound is output from each speaker correctly using [<LEVEL>] - [TEST TONE].
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX information. In this case, sound may not be output from some speakers.
• Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely.
• Make sure you have turned on your subwoofer.
• Depending on the selected sound field, sound may not be available from the subwoofer.
• Depending on the source, there may be no sound from the subwoofer when all speakers are set to [LARGE] and [NEO6.CINEMA] or [NEO6.MUSIC] is selected.

• Check that the device is correctly connected to the corresponding audio input jacks.
• Check that the cable(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the device.
• Press AMP MENU, then check [<INPUT>] - [INPUT MODE].
• Check that the device is correctly connected to the corresponding HDMI jack.
• The HDMI settings of some playback devices need to be configured. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each device.
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet when you view images or listen to sound, especially for 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D transmission. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit etc.
• Sound may not be output from the receiver while the home menu is displayed on the TV screen. Press HOME to exit the home menu.
• Audio signals (format, sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected device. Check the setup of a device connected via an HDMI cable if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of the device.
• When a connected device does not support the copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output. If this is the case, check the specifications of the connected device.
• Set the image resolution of the playback device to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD).
• The image resolution of the playback device may need to be configured to certain settings before you can enjoy DSD and Multi Channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of the playback device.
• Make sure the TV supports the System Audio Control function.
• If the TV does not have a System Audio Control function, press AMP MENU, then set on the display panel [<HDMI>] - [AUDIO OUT] to:
  • [TV+AMP] if you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver.
  • [AMP] if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver only.
• When you connect the receiver to a video device (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. In this case, press AMP MENU, then set [<HDMI>] - [AUDIO OUT] to [AMP] on the display panel.
• You cannot listen to the sound of a device connected to the receiver while TV input is selected on the receiver.
  • Be sure to change the input of the receiver to HDMI if you want to watch a program on a device connected via HDMI connection to the receiver.
  • Change the TV channel if you want to watch a TV broadcast.
  • Be sure to select the correct device or input when watching a program from a device connected to the TV. Refer to the section on this operation in the operating instructions of the TV.
• Sound is not output if you use [DIRECT] when an HDMI input or digital input (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) is selected. Use another sound field.
• When using the Control for HDMI function, you cannot control connected devices using the remote control of the TV.
  • Some devices and TVs need to be set up. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each device and TV.
  • Change the input of the receiver to the HDMI input connected to the device.
• Check that the selected digital audio input jack is not assigned to another input.

• Press AMP MENU, then set [<HDMI>] - [CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL ON] on the display panel.
• Make sure that your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
• Make sure that the HDMI cable is connected to a jack on your TV that is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.

• Check that the speakers and device are connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust the sound level parameters using [Speaker Setting] from the home menu.

• Check that the DVD, etc., you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital input jacks of this receiver, make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected device is available.
• Press AMP MENU, then set [<HDMI>] - [AUDIO OUT] to [AMP] on the display panel.
• You can only enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), DSD and Multi Channel Linear PCM with an HDMI connection.

• Make sure you have selected a sound field for movies or music.
• [PLII MV], [PLII MS], [PLIIX MV], [PLIIX MS], [NEO6.CINEMA], and [NEO6.MUSIC] do not work when [<SPEAKER>] - [SP PATTERN] is set to [2/0] or [2/0.1].

• The speaker cables may not be connected securely. Check that they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly.
• The speaker cables may have short-circuited.

• The speaker pattern setting is incorrect. Make sure that the speaker connections and the speaker pattern match correctly.

• When the receiver enters standby mode, sound is output from the last HDMI device selected before you turned off the receiver. If you are enjoying content from another device, play the content on the device and perform the One-Touch Play operation, or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI device from which you want to enjoy content.
• Make sure [<HDMI>] - [STBY THRU] is set to [ON] or [AUTO] on the display panel.

• Check the type and connection of the HDMI cable, optical digital cable, or audio cable that is connected to the receiver and the TV (refer to the supplied Startup Guide).
• When the receiver is connected with a TV compatible with Audio Return Channel, make sure the receiver is connected to an ARC-compatible HDMI input jack of the TV (refer to the supplied Startup Guide). If sound is still not output or if sound is interrupted, connect the optical digital cable (not supplied). Then, press AMP MENU and set [<HDMI>] - [CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL OFF] on the display panel.
• If the TV is not compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), connect the receiver to the TV using an optical digital cable (not supplied) or audio cable (not supplied). There will be no TV sound from the connected speakers when the receiver is connected to an HDMI input jack of a TV that is not compatible with ARC.
• Switch input of the receiver to [TV].
• Increase the volume on the receiver or cancel muting.
• If the sound of a cable box or satellite box connected to the TV is not output, connect the device to an HDMI input jack of the receiver and switch the input of the receiver to the input for the connected device (refer to the supplied Startup Guide).
• Depending on the order in which you connect the TV and the receiver, the receiver may be muted and [Muting] is displayed on the front panel display of the receiver. If this happens, turn on the TV first, then the receiver.
• Set the speaker setting of the TV (BRAVIA) to “Audio System.” Refer to the operating instructions of your TV regarding how to set the TV.

• Press AMP MENU, then set [<HDMI>] - [CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL ON], and then set [<HDMI>] - [STBY THRU] to [AUTO] or [ON] on the display panel.
• Turn on the receiver, then select the input to which the playing device is connected.
• If connected to other devices than those manufactured by Sony that support the Control for HDMI function, press AMP MENU, then set [<HDMI>] - [CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL ON] on the display panel.

• Mute the sound of the receiver or the TV.

• Extend and adjust the position of the FM wire antenna (aerial) to a place where the reception conditions are good.
• Place the FM wire antenna (aerial) near a window.

• Press AMP MENU, then set [<TUNER>] - [FM MODE] to [MONO] on the display panel.

• Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected securely. Adjust the antennas (aerials) if necessary.
• The signal of the stations is too weak with automatic tuning. Use direct tuning.
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations is used). Preset the stations.
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency appears on the display panel.

• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station.
• Select a stronger FM station.
• The station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal or the signal is weak.

• The service may be temporarily out of order. Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question.

• Press - on the remote control repeatedly. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

• If you connect an incompatible USB device, the following problems may occur.
  • The USB device is not recognized.
  • File or folder names are not displayed on this receiver.
  • Playback is not possible.
  • The sound skips.
  • There is noise.
  • Distorted sound is output.

• Turn off the receiver, reconnect the USB device, and then turn on the receiver.
• The music data itself contains noise, or the sound is distorted.

• Turn off the receiver, then disconnect the USB device. Turn on the receiver again and reconnect the USB device.
• Connect a compatible USB device.
• The USB device does not work properly. Refer to the section on how to deal with this problem in the operating instructions of the USB device.

• Turn off the receiver, reconnect the USB device, and then turn on the receiver.
• Connect a compatible USB device.
• Select [USB] and select a folder/track, then press to start playback.

• The USB device is being connected upside down. Connect the USB device in the correct orientation.

• The data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted.
• The character codes that can be displayed by this receiver are as follows:
  • Upper case letters (A to Z)
  • Numbers (0 to 9)
  • Symbols (’ = < > * + , – . / @ [ \ ] _ `)
  Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

• The reading process can take a long time in the following cases:
  • There are many folders or files on the USB device.
  • The file structure is extremely complex.
  • The memory capacity is excessive.
  • The internal memory is fragmented.
  We therefore recommend following these guidelines:
  • Folder paths: up to 128 characters long
  • Total files per folder: 150 or less.

• MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played.
• The audio file is a multiple track audio file.
• Some AAC files may not be played correctly.
• WMA files in Windows Media Audio Lossless and Professional formats cannot be played.
• USB devices formatted with file systems other than FAT16, FAT32 or NTFS are unsupported (*).
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels(including the root folder).
• Folder paths to the file are longer than 128 characters.
• There are more than 150 files.
• If you use a partitioned USB device, only audio files on the first partition can be played.
• Files that are encrypted, protected by passwords, etc., cannot be played.

^* The receiver supports FAT16, FAT32 or NTFS, but some USB devices may not support these FAT systems.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer.

• Move the BLUETOOTH device closer to the receiver.
• Pairing may not be possible if there are other BLUETOOTH devices near the receiver. In this case, turn off the other BLUETOOTH devices.
• Correctly enter the same passkey that was entered on the BLUETOOTH device.

• The BLUETOOTH device you attempted to connect does not support the A2DP profile, and cannot be connected with the receiver.
• Press BLUETOOTH on the receiver to connect to the last connected BLUETOOTH device.
• Turn on the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH device.
• Establish a connection from the BLUETOOTH device.
• The pairing registration information has been erased. Perform the pairing operation again.
• While connected to a BLUETOOTH device, this receiver cannot be detected.
• Erase the pairing registration information of the BLUETOOTH device and perform the pairing operation again.

• The receiver and the BLUETOOTH device are too far apart.
• If there are obstructions between the receiver and your BLUETOOTH device, remove these or move the receiver and/or device avoid them.
• If there is a device that generates electromagnetic radiation, such as a wireless LAN, other BLUETOOTH device, or a microwave oven nearby, move it away.

• Turn up the volume on your BLUETOOTH device first, and then adjust the volume using + (or MASTER VOLUME on the receiver).

• If there are obstructions between the receiver and your BLUETOOTH device, remove them or move the receiver and/or device avoid them.
• If there is a device that generates electromagnetic radiation, such as a wireless LAN, other BLUETOOTH device, or a microwave oven nearby, move it away.
• Turn down the volume of the connected BLUETOOTH device.

• Disconnect the BLUETOOTH connection on your smartphone, then reconnect it to the receiver again.

• Check the HDMI connection with the receiver (refer to the supplied Startup Guide).
• Enable the Control for HDMI function on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
• Wait for a while, and then try again. If you unplug the receiver, it will take a while before the operation is completed. Wait for 15 seconds or longer, and then try again.
• If you unplug the HDMI cable or change the connection, repeat the procedures of “Preparing to use the “BRAVIA” Sync function.”
• Make sure your TV is connected to the HDMI TV OUT jack of the receiver.
• Press AMP MENU, then set [<HDMI>] - [CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL ON] on the display panel.
• When [<HDMI>] - [CTRL HDMI] is set to [CTRL OFF], “BRAVIA” Sync does not work properly, even if the device is connected to the HDMI IN jack.
• Make sure the connected device supports the Control for HDMI function.
• Enable the Control for HDMI function on the connected device. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device.
• The types and number of devices that can be controlled by the “BRAVIA” Sync feature are restricted by the HDMI CEC standard as follows:
  • Recording devices (Blu-ray Disc recorders, DVD recorders, etc.): up to 3 devices
  • Playback devices (Blu-ray Disc players, DVD players, etc.): up to 3 devices
  • Tuner-related devices: up to 4 devices
  • Audio system (receiver/headphones): up to 1 device (used by this receiver)

• Make sure [<HDMI>] - [CTRL HDMI] is set to [CTRL ON] on the display panel.
• Make sure [<INPUT>] - [INPUT MODE] for the TV is set to [AUTO] on the display panel.
• Make sure your TV supports the ARC function. Make sure that the HDMI input of your TV is labeled “ARC.”
• If your TV has multiple HDMI input jacks, make sure the receiver is connected to the one supports the ARC function.
• Make sure your TV is connected to the HDMI TV OUT jack of the receiver.

• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the receiver.
• Remove any obstructions between the remote control and the receiver.
• Replace both of the batteries in the remote control with new ones if they are weak.

For customers in the USA:

http://esupport.sony.com/

For customers in Canada:

http://esupport.sony.com/CA/

For customers in Europe:

www.sony.eu/support

For customers in Asia-Pacific countries and regions:

http://www.sony-asia.com/support

• This receiver incorporates Dolby (*1) Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS (*2) Digital Surround System.

  ^*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  ^*2 For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

• This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
• Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
  App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
• “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
• Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
• “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
• The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
• Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Google Play™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

^* Strip the jacket to 10 mm (13/32 in) at each end of the speaker cables.

• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume prior to activating the subwoofer. Turn the LEVEL to just before the mid-point.

  

• If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum.

  

• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated). For details, refer to the operating instructions of the subwoofer.