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MULTI CHANNEL Operating Instructions AV RECEIVER Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones STR-ZA5000ES...
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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal operation. numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long CAUTION periods of time. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord equipment.
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If you are unable to insert If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. consult your nearest Sony dealer. AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at a qualified service shop.
Refer to the Help Guide for details of each function. You can enjoy all audio input on a TV or other device http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strza5/h_uc2/ connected in zone 2. Digital audio signals input from HDMI IN, OPTICAL IN Compatible with a variety of connections and formats or COAXIAL IN jack can be output to zone 2 speakers, the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jack and the HDMI OUT B jack.
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Useful functions Feature Description Easy and accessible The receiver can display 16 digits on 2 lines, allowing you to make settings without a monitor. operations The CUSTOM PRESET button allows you to call up various settings all at once. Flexible functions The Pass Through function outputs HDMI signals to the TV, even when the receiver is in standby mode.
Table of contents Manuals provided for this product........8 Main parts and controls ............. 9 Preparation 1: Preparing the receiver and the remote control................13 Preparation 2: Performing Easy Setup ......14 Enjoying video/sound from the connected device... 15 Using the menu on the TV screen ........16 Changing the settings ............
The following manuals are provided for this product. The information included in each manual is as shown below: MULTI CHANNEL Operating Instructions AV RECEIVER Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones STR-ZA5000ES Startup Guide Operating Help Guide Instructions (online) (this booklet) Preparation...
Attaching the front cover Main parts and controls Front panel cover Parts Functions (power) Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode. The indicator lights up according to the status of the receiver. Also, the color of the indicator changes depending on the status of the receiver.
Parts Functions Front panel PING Displays the IP address and MAC address on the display panel. Input buttons Selects the device you want to play. TONE MODE, TONE+/– Press to adjust the bass/treble level of the speaker. ...
Parts Functions Remote Control MAIN (power) Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode. ZONE2, ZONE3, MAIN Selects the location to be controlled. PURE DIRECT Press to use the Pure Direct function. IN-CEILING SP Activates the In-Ceiling Speaker Mode.
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Parts Functions SOUND FIELD (2CH/ Selects the sound field you want. DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MULTI ST.) + (*)/–, Adjusts the volume level. * The + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the receiver.
* Space remains between the plug and the rear panel even when the power cord (mains lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is Preparation 1: Preparing the receiver and supposed be connected this way. This is not malfunction. the remote control Press ...
Notes Preparation 2: Performing Easy Setup If the Easy Setup screen does not appear or you want to display the Easy Setup screen manually, you can display it by selecting [Setup] - [Easy Setup] from the home menu. The Easy Setup screen appears on the TV screen when you turn on the receiver for the first time or after the receiver is initialized.
Turn the TV on, and then switch the input of the TV to which Enjoying video/sound from the connected the receiver is connected. device Press HOME. The home menu is displayed on the TV screen. , /// Press /// repeatedly to select [Watch] or [Listen], and HOME then press The menu item list appears on the TV screen.
Press HOME. Using the menu on the TV screen The home menu is displayed on the TV screen. You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen. Press /// repeatedly to select the menu you want to use, and then press to enter the menu.
Direct A.F.D. Dolby Surround Turn the TV on, and then switch the input of the TV to which Neural:X the receiver is connected. Multi Stereo For Details on each mode, visit the Help Guide. http://rd1.sony.net/help/ha/strza5/h_uc2/...
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Be sure to use High Speed HDMI™ Troubleshooting cables with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI™ cable with Ethernet is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4 8 bit and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 The following troubleshooting page covers frequently asked bit, etc.
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Irregular current is output to the speakers due to a short circuit on Display Explanation the speaker terminals. The receiver will automatically turn off after Warning 40 The measurement process has been completed and a a few seconds. If the protective device on the receiver is activated high noise level has been detected.
Inputs (Digital) Specifications IN (BD/DVD) (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 96 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) IN 1 (AUX), IN 2 (TV) (Optical) S/N: 96 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Outputs POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 –...
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HDMI Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block) HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and all HDMI OUT jacks support bandwidth up Over-Under Format Frame Side-by- to 18 Gbps, and HDMI IN 6 (GAME) jack supports bandwidth up to 9 (Top-and- packing Side (Half) Bottom)
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Supplied accessories Operating Instructions (this manual) Startup Guide (1) Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC1) (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) AC power cord (mains lead) (1) Remote control (RM-AAU217) (1) R03 (size-AAA) batteries (2) Front cover (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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HDCP 2.2 on a TV or a player. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected device for details. Distance Unit If you are using Sony FMP‐X10/X5 Media Player, connect the cable to the HDMI OUT 1 (for AUDIO VIDEO) jack of the player. Select [ (Settings)] Network Setup ‐...
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MULTI CHANNEL Installation Guide AV RECEIVER Guide d’installation Guía de instalación STR-ZA5000ES...
Map of GUI Menu System Using the home menu Menu items underlined are default settings. Home Watch BD/DVD SAT/CATV GAME VIDEO Listen SA‐CD/CD FM TUNER AM TUNER Custom Preset Movie Music Party Night Sound Effects Sound Field 2ch Stereo Direct Auto Format Decoding Dolby Surround Neural:X...
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Zone Controls Zone2 Power Zone2 Input SOURCE BD/DVD SAT/SATV GAME VIDEO SA-CD/CD FM TUNER AM TUNER Zone2 Volume (+23.0dB, +22.5dB, …, –40.0dB, …, –92.0dB, –∞dB) Zone3 Power Zone3 Input SOURCE VIDEO SA-CD/CD FM TUNER AM TUNER Zone3 Volume (+23.0dB, +22.5dB, …, –40.0dB, …, –92.0dB, –∞dB)
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Setup Input Setup*1 *2 Icon Name Watch/Listen Show/Hide HDMI OPTICAL/COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Input Mode Preset Sound Field In-Ceiling Speaker Mode A/V Sync Subwoofer Low Pass Filter Subwoofer Level Preset Gain Level Trigger 1 Trigger 2 Trigger 3 Speaker Setup Auto Calibration*3 Automatic Phase Matching...
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Setup Audio Setup Digital Legato Linear (Auto 1, Auto 2, Off) Sound Optimizer (Normal, Low, Off) Sound Field*3 In-Ceiling Speaker Mode (Front & Center, Front, Off) Pure Direct (On, Off) Subwoofer Low Pass Filter (On, Off) A/V Sync (300 ms, 290 ms, …, 10 ms, 0 ms, HDMI Auto) Dual Mono (Main, Sub, Main/Sub)
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Setup System Setup Language (English, Español, Français) Auto Display (On, Off) Auto Standby (On, Off) Volume Display (Relative, Absolute) Dimmer (Bright, Dark, Off) Sleep (2:00:00, 1:30:00, 1:00:00, 0:30:00, Off) Software Version Network Update USB Update*3 Tuner Setup*3 FM Mode Name Input Preset Gain Level Install Setup External Control...
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Table of Contents Map of GUI Menu System ....................2 Using the home menu ..................2 Preparations Preparing the receiver ......................8 Outline dimensional drawing ................8 Attaching/removing the front cover ..............8 Mounting the receiver using the rack mount kit .............9 Connections Connecting a 4K TV that supports HDCP 2.2 and a 4K streaming box using a 4K-compatible HDMI cable ................
Preparations Preparing the receiver Outline dimensional drawing Front Side 430 mm (17 in) 10 mm (13/32 in) 378 mm (15 in) 410 mm (16 1/4 in) Attaching/removing the front cover The front cover can be completely removed from the receiver. Remove the front cover by inserting your fingers under the cover.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the left side to mount Mounting the receiver using the rack the bracket. mount kit Mount the receiver to the rack system. Make sure to perform this step with more than one Make sure to use a “WS-RE1” dedicated rack mount kit for person.
Connect the cable to one of the HDCP 2.2-compatible 4K TV or 4K projector. HDMI output jacks. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your player. Note • Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony.
Connecting a device that supports high bandwidth video formats When you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p YCbCr 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:2:2/ RGB 4:4:4 or 4K/60p YCbCr 4:2:0 Deep Color (Deep Colour) (10 bit or 12 bit), be sure to set [HDMI Signal Format].
Making a multi-zone connection This receiver allows various multi-zone connections. Sample setup Output jack Connected device Connection method HDMI OUT A Connection: Connect to the TV using the HDMI OUT A jack. Operation of the receiver: Press HDMI OUT to select HDMI A. HDMI OUT B Connection: Connect to the TV using the HDMI OUT B jack.
Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected When you connect speakers to the receiver, refer to the following table. You can use the following table to confirm the speaker patterns supported by the receiver as well as the speaker terminals to which the speakers of each speaker pattern are to be connected.
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SPEAKERS terminals / PRE OUT jacks SURROUND SURROUND Front B BACK BACK Zone 2 Bi-amplifier Speaker pattern speaker (FRONT B/ (FRONT B/ HEIGHT 1 connection* connection* FRONT A CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT 2 SUBWOOFER connection* BI-AMP/ BI-AMP/ (ZONE 2) ZONE 2) ZONE 2) (single) (L/R)
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SPEAKERS terminals / PRE OUT jacks SURROUND SURROUND Front B BACK BACK Zone 2 Bi-amplifier Speaker pattern speaker (FRONT B/ (FRONT B/ HEIGHT 1 connection* connection* FRONT A CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT 2 SUBWOOFER connection* BI-AMP/ BI-AMP/ (ZONE 2) ZONE 2) ZONE 2) (single) (L/R)
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SPEAKERS terminals / PRE OUT jacks SURROUND SURROUND Front B BACK BACK Zone 2 Bi-amplifier Speaker pattern speaker (FRONT B/ (FRONT B/ HEIGHT 1 connection* connection* FRONT A CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT 2 SUBWOOFER connection* BI-AMP/ BI-AMP/ (ZONE 2) ZONE 2) ZONE 2) (single) (L/R)
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SPEAKERS terminals / PRE OUT jacks SURROUND SURROUND Front B BACK BACK Zone 2 Bi-amplifier Speaker pattern speaker (FRONT B/ (FRONT B/ HEIGHT 1 connection* connection* FRONT A CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT 2 SUBWOOFER connection* BI-AMP/ BI-AMP/ (ZONE 2) ZONE 2) ZONE 2) (single) (L/R)
Displaying a test screen (Test Picture) Settings Display a test screen for HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B jacks. Setting up the receiver Press TEST PICTURE on the remote control. Tips • A test picture is output in 480p from both the HDMI OUT A and Activating the network standby mode HDMI OUT B jack.
Calibration Matching • Warning 40: The measurement process has been completed and a high When Auto Calibration is executed, this function works noise level has been detected. You may be able to achieve automatically to match the distance and level of the right better results if you try the process again in a quiet and left speakers.
Setting the in-ceiling speaker mode This receiver can switch its power and input automatically by Sony has developed a new special sound mode for CI linking with playback operation of the Hi-Fi music system. installation. This feature will virtually relocate the front and Configure settings to enable the receiver to operate linked center in-ceiling speakers down to around the screen.
You can download the update software from the following website. http://[receiver’s ip-address]/ http://esupport.sony.com/ Using the PING button Saving Updating The receiver provides the following functions simply by pressing the PING button on the front panel of the receiver.
When using a TV compatible with Dolby Digital Plus output The receiver can receive Dolby Atmos signals sent from a TV or other connected devices. Since Dolby Atmos signals from the TV are sent in Dolby Digital Plus format, ARC (Audio Return Channel)-compatible HDMI jacks must be connected using an HDMI cable instead of an optical digital cable.
Using the hidden commands Performing commands using the receiver This receiver allows you to perform various commands using buttons on the front panel. PING ENTER MENU MULTI ST. 2CH/DIRECT Function Operation User initialize (Memory Clear) Hold for 5 seconds in standby mode. Sound Field Clear Hold down MULTI.ST.
Turning on transmitting mode of the discrete code for the main zone While holding down MAIN, press INPUT MODE on the remote control for 5 seconds. Transmitting mode of the discrete code for the main zone is activated when MAIN starts flashing.
Turning on transmitting mode of the discrete code for Zone 2/Zone 3 Press ZONE2 or ZONE3 on the remote control when transmitting mode of the discrete code for the main zone is active. Transmitting mode of the discrete code for Zone 2/Zone 3 is activated when the selected zone button start flashing.
Useful information Zone distribution The receiver can deliver input signals for each video or audio input to another zone in combinations such as the following. Zone distribution capability (video) Video input Main zone Main zone Zone 2 Main zone Zone 2 HDMI OUT A HDMI OUT B HDMI OUT B...