Sony STR-ZA3100ES Help Manual

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use the receiver. In this Help Guide, the STR-ZA3100ES is used for illustrative purposes unless otherwise noted. By updating your software to the latest version, you can take advantage of the newest functions. Parts and Controls Receiver Front panel (with the front cover attached) Front panel (without the front cover attached) Power indicator Indicators on the display panel Rear panel (STR-ZA3100ES) Rear panel (STR-ZA2100ES) Rear panel (STR-ZA1100ES) Remote control Remote control (upper section) Remote control (lower section) 1

Locations and names of speakers Installing 7.1-channel speaker system Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers Installing 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR- ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings 2. Connecting speakers Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system Connecting 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers Connecting 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection Connecting 5.1.2-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected (for STR-ZA1100ES) 3. Connecting a TV Connecting a TV Connecting a 4K TV Connecting a 4K TV that supports HDCP 2.2 and a 4K streaming box using a 4K-compatible HDMI cable Notes on connecting cables About HDMI connections 4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials) 2

Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connecting another amplifier in Zone 2/3 Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Video formats supported by the receiver Notes on connecting cables About HDMI connections 5. Connecting to the network System requirements for a wired LAN connection Connecting the receiver to the network using LAN cables (for STR-ZA3100ES) Connecting the receiver to the network using LAN cables (for STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES) 6. Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control Inserting batteries into the remote control Turning on the receiver Notes on installing the receiver 7. Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup Performing Auto Calibration 1. About Auto Calibration 2. Before you perform Auto Calibration 3. Connecting the calibration microphone 4. Selecting the front speakers 5. Performing Auto Calibration 6. Checking Auto Calibration results Enjoying Video and Sound Playing AV devices Using the menu on the TV screen Enjoying video/sound from the connected device Enjoying sound from a TV compatible with eARC or ARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel/Audio Return Channel) 3

When using an ARC-compatible TV that supports Dolby Atmos audio output When using an eARC-compatible TV that supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio output Watching HDCP 2.2 copyright-protected content Listening to the radio Listening to FM/AM radio Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory) Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning) Changing the AM tuning scale Enjoying sound effects Selecting a sound field (Sound Field) Selectable sound fields and their effects Resetting sound fields to the default settings Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer) Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling Speaker Mode) Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) Using the DTS:X Dialog Control function Changing the IMAX Mode setting for IMAX Enhanced content playback (IMAX MODE) Adjusting the crossover frequency settings for IMAX Enhanced content playback (IMAX ADJUSTMENT) Setting the level of the subwoofer for IMAX Enhanced content playback (SUBWOOFER VOLUME) Activating the IMAX DTS:X Subwoofer Redirect setting (REDIRECT TO SUBWOOFER) Using the Multi-Zone Features Overview of multi-zone features What you can do with multi-zone features Available input sources for each zone Enjoying sound from speakers located in another room (Zone 2) Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection Assigning the speakers for Zone 2 Enjoying sound in Zone 2 4

Connecting another amplifier in Zone 2/3 Setting the volume control for Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Line Out) Setting the Zone 2 HDMI audio output of connected devices (Zone2 Audio Out) Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) Enjoying sound using another amplifier in Zone 2 and/or Zone 3 Using Other Features Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync) What is “BRAVIA” Sync? Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System Power Off function) (Standby Linked to TV) Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control function) Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One-Touch Play function) Selecting the optimum picture quality and sound field automatically (Scene Select function) Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control function) Echo Canceling function About Language Follow function Enjoying video and sound with your desired way of use Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals Switching between digital and analog audio (Input Mode) Using other video/audio input jacks (Input Assignment) Saving and recalling various settings for the receiver (Custom Preset) About Custom Preset Saving the settings to a preset Recalling the settings saved to the scene Items for which you can save settings and the default values for each item Using the sleep timer (Sleep) Viewing information on the display panel Adjusting Settings Easy Setup 5

Input Setup Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks Changing the name for each input (Name) Speaker Setup 1. About Auto Calibration 2. Before you perform Auto Calibration 3. Connecting the calibration microphone 4. Selecting the front speakers 5. Performing Auto Calibration 6. Checking Auto Calibration results Calibrating the phase characteristics of the speakers (Automatic Phase Matching) Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type) Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) Checking the speaker position and the corresponding speaker terminals (Speaker Connections) Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign) Adjusting the speaker size (Size) Adjusting the speaker distance (Distance) Adjusting the speaker level (Level) Outputting a test tone from each speaker (Test Tone) Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Frequency) Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) Lifting up the sound of the center speaker (Center Speaker Lift Up) Setting the correct angles of the surround speakers (Surround Speaker Position) Calibrating speaker positioning (Speaker Relocation) Setting the height from the floor to the ceiling speakers (Ceiling Height) Selecting the unit of measurement (Distance Unit) Network Setup Setting up a network (Internet Setup) Checking the network information (Information) 6

Enjoying Hi-Fi System sound (Music Connect) Audio Setup Playing audio signals with high-quality sound (Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.)) Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer) Selecting a sound field (Sound Field) Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling Speaker Mode) Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) Setting the low-pass filter for the subwoofer output (Subwoofer Low Pass Filter) Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync) Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (Dual Mono) Compressing the dynamic range (Dynamic Range Compressor) Switching the mode of the DTS decoder (Neural:X) HDMI Setup Up-converting video signals to 4K (4K Scaling) Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI) Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System Power Off function) (Standby Linked to TV) Enjoying sound from a TV compatible with eARC or ARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel/Audio Return Channel) Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver (Standby Through) Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (Audio Out) Setting the Zone 2 HDMI audio output of connected devices (Zone2 Audio Out) Setting the level of the subwoofer (Subwoofer Level) Selecting the method to use the HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack (HDMI Out B Mode) Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) Speeding up the display when switching the HDMI input (Fast View) Setting HDMI signal formats (HDMI Signal Format) Zone Setup Setting up the receiver to enjoy sound in Zone 2/3 (Zone Controls) Presetting the volume in the main zone (Main Preset Volume) Limiting the volume for the main zone (Main Max Volume) 7

Limiting the volume for Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Max Volume) Setting the volume control for Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Line Out) System Setup Selecting the language (Language) Tuning on/off the display for the volume level or sound field (Auto Display) Setting standby mode (Auto Standby) Changing the volume display (Volume Display) Switching the brightness of the display panel (Dimmer) Using the sleep timer (Sleep) Checking the software version (Software Version) Updating the software via the network (Network Update) Updating the software using the USB flash drive (USB Update) Setting the tuner (Tuner Setup) Install Setup Turning on control mode for maintenance (External Control) Switching on/off the 12V trigger output (Trigger 1/2/3) (for STR-ZA3100ES) Switching on/off the 12V trigger output (Trigger) (for STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES) Displaying a test screen (Test Picture for HDMI Out A/B) Locking settings of the receiver (Settings Lock) Using the menu on the display panel Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel Viewing information on the display panel Reverting to the factory default settings Troubleshooting Error messages PROTECTOR UPDATE FAILED FAN STOPPED (for STR-ZA3100ES only) List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements 8

General The receiver is turned off automatically. The receiver does not turn on after performing USB Update or Network Update. The receiver does not turn on even when the TV is turned on. The receiver turns off when the TV is turned off. The receiver does not turn off even when the TV is turned off. Image No image appears on the TV screen. No 3D content appears on the TV screen. No 4K content appears on the TV screen. No image is output to the TV screen when the receiver is in standby mode. HDR (High Dynamic Range) images cannot be displayed in HDR mode. The home menu does not appear on the TV screen. The display panel is turned off. Image does not appear on the TV screen when the receiver is not turned on. When the language for the on-screen display of the TV is changed, the on-screen display language of the receiver is changed simultaneously. Sound No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected. There is severe humming or noise. No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific speakers. There is no sound from a specific device. There is no sound from the TV via the HDMI OUT A jack when using the eARC or ARC function. The Dolby Atmos-compatible sound played back on the TV is not output from the receiver. The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed. Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is not reproduced. The surround effect cannot be obtained. A test tone is not output from the speakers. A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen. No sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode. 9

There is a time gap between the audio output and the visual display. Tuner The FM reception is poor. The FM stereo reception is poor. You cannot tune to radio stations. USB devices A USB device is not recognized. A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port. Network connection An error message appears. Cannot connect to the network. “BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI) The Control for HDMI function does not work. TV sound cannot be heard from the speakers connected to the receiver. Remote control The remote control does not function. If the problem is not solved Reverting to the factory default settings Resetting sound fields to the default settings Customer support websites Other Information Trademarks Software License Information 10

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Front panel (with the front cover attached) Related Topic Front panel (without the front cover attached) Indicators on the display panel Power indicator 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation (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. 1. Remote sensor Receives signals from remote control. 2. MASTER VOLUME Turns to adjust the volume level. 3. HDMI jack cover (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES only) Open the cover when you use HDMI IN 6 (GAME) jack. 4. 11

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Front panel (without the front cover attached) Fixing points for the front cover Attach the front cover using these points. 1. PING Displays the IP address and MAC address on the display panel. 2. Input buttons Select the device you want to use. 3. TONE MODE , TONE+/– Press to adjust the bass/treble level of the speaker. 4. SPEAKERS Select the front speaker system (FRONT A speakers, FRONT B speakers or both FRONT A and FRONT B speakers) or turn off the speaker output. 5. CALIBRATION MIC jack Connect the supplied calibration microphone to this jack to perform Auto Calibration. 6. HDMI OUT Switches the output for two monitors connected to the HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jacks. 7. SETTING (USB) port Used for maintenance and service. 8. ZONE CONTROL (ZONE2, ZONE3) Selects the location to be controlled. 9. MEMORY Press to store a station during tuner operation. 10. CUSTOM PRESET (1, 2, 3, 4) Saves and recalls various settings for the receiver. 11. 12

Indicators on the display panel Power indicator 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation TUNING MODE, TUNING +/– Press to operate the built-in tuner (FM/AM). 12. DISPLAY Displays information on the display panel. 13. RETURN Returns to the previous menu. 14. HOME Displays the home menu on the TV screen. 15. ENTER, / / / Press / / / to select the menu items. Then press ENTER to enter the selection. 16. OPTIONS Displays the options menus on the TV screen for item selection. 17. AMP MENU Displays the menu on the display panel of the receiver to operate the receiver. 18. IN-CEILING SP Activates the In-Ceiling Speaker Mode. 19. SOUND FIELD (2CH/DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MULTI ST.) Selects the sound field you want. 20. HDMI IN 6 (GAME) jack (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES only) Connect to a video game console. The video and sound from your video game console is input. 21. 13

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Power indicator Green: The receiver is turned on. Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and: [Control for HDMI] or [Network Standby] is set to [On]. [Standby Through] is set to [On] or [Auto]. [Zone2 Power] or [Zone3 Power] is set to [On]. [Audio Return Channel] is set to [eARC] or [ARC]. The indicator turns off when the receiver is in standby mode and [Control for HDMI], [Standby Through], [Audio Return Channel], [Network Standby], [Zone2 Power] and [Zone3 Power] are set to [Off]. The top of the cabinet may become hot. This is because part of the circuit(s) inside the receiver is(are) still turned on, and is not a malfunction. Note The indicator flashes slowly when a software update is in progress. 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 14

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Indicators on the display panel Speaker system indicator 1. SW Lights up when subwoofer(s) is (are) connected and the audio signal is output from the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack(s). 2. Playback channel indicator Indicates the speaker that is designated to output sound. Shows how the receiver down-mixes or up-mixes the source sound, based on the speaker settings. L Front Left R Front Right C Center SL Surround Left SR Surround Right SBL Surround Back Left SBR Surround Back Right H1L Height1 Left H1R Height1 Right H2L (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES only) Height2 Left H2R (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES only) Height2 Right 3. / / / Indicates currently available operation on the display panel using / / / on the remote control. 4. IN-CEILING Lights up when the In-Ceiling Speaker Mode is activated. 5. SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is activated. 6. Tuning indicator Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio station. ST The receiver tunes to a stereo broadcast. 7. 15

PRESET The tuning mode is set to the preset mode. ZONE2, ZONE3 The applicable indicator lights up while [Zone2 Power] or [Zone3 Power] is set to [On]. 8. VOLUME Displays the current volume. 9. HDMI OUT A+B Displays the output you have selected using HDMI OUT on the front panel or HDMI OUTPUT on the remote control. Turns off when [HDMI OUT OFF] is selected. 10. D.C.A.C. Lights up when the measurement results of the Auto Calibration function are applied. 11. A.P.M. Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is activated. You can only set the A.P.M. function in the D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function. 12. D.L.L. Lights up when the Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.) function is activated. 13. S.OPT. Lights up when the Sound Optimizer function is activated. 14. EQ Lights up when the equalizer is activated. 15. D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. 16. DTS:X Lights up when DTS:X decoding is activated. 17. Neural:X Lights up when DTS Neural:X decoding is activated. 18. Surr Lights up when Dolby Surround decoding is activated. 19. Atmos Lights up when Dolby Atmos decoding is activated. 20. Input indicator Lights up to indicate the current input. AUTO [Input Mode] is set to [Auto]. HDMI The receiver recognizes devices connected via an HDMI IN jack. COAX Digital signals are input through the COAXIAL jack. OPT Digital signals are input through the OPTICAL jack. ARC TV input is selected, and eARC or ARC signals are detected. 21. BI-AMP Lights up when [SB Speaker Assign] in the [Speaker Setup] menu is set to [Bi-Amp] to use a bi-amplifier connection. 22. 16

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Rear panel (STR-ZA3100ES) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation FM ANTENNA terminal 1. AM ANTENNA terminal 2. Giga-bit Ethernet hub (*1) 3. RS232C port (*1) 4. DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jacks 5. DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack 6. TRIGGER OUT jacks Connect to interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant equipment, or the amplifier/receiver of Zone 2 or Zone 3. 7. HDMI IN/OUT (*2) jacks 8. IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks You can control the receiver from a distance by connecting an IR repeater (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE IN jack. You can start or stop playback of devices such as a CD player connected to the receiver by connecting an IR blaster (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE OUT jack. 9. AC IN terminal Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead). 10. SPEAKERS terminals 11. COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks 12. VIDEO OUT jacks 13. VIDEO IN jacks 14. PRE OUT jacks Connect to an external power amplifier and a subwoofer. 15. ZONE 2/ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT jacks 16. AUDIO IN jacks 17. This is the control expansion terminals for custom installation. *1 HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies. *2 18

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Rear panel (STR-ZA2100ES) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation FM ANTENNA terminal 1. AM ANTENNA terminal 2. LAN port (*1) 3. RS232C port (*1) 4. DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jacks 5. DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack 6. TRIGGER OUT jack Connect to interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant equipment, or the amplifier/receiver of Zone 2 or Zone 3. 7. HDMI IN/OUT (*2) jacks 8. IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks You can control the receiver from a distance by connecting an IR repeater (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE IN jack. You can start or stop playback of devices such as a CD player connected to the receiver by connecting an IR blaster (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE OUT jack. 9. AC IN terminal Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead). 10. SPEAKERS terminals 11. COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks 12. VIDEO OUT jacks 13. VIDEO IN jacks 14. PRE OUT jacks Connect to an external power amplifier and a subwoofer. 15. ZONE 2/ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT jacks 16. AUDIO IN jacks 17. This is the control expansion terminal for custom installation. *1 HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies. *2 20

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Rear panel (STR-ZA1100ES) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation FM ANTENNA terminal 1. AM ANTENNA terminal 2. LAN port (*1) 3. RS232C port (*1) 4. DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jacks 5. DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack 6. TRIGGER OUT jack Connect to interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant equipment, or the amplifier/receiver of Zone 2 or Zone 3. 7. HDMI IN/OUT (*2) jacks 8. IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks You can control the receiver from a distance by connecting an IR repeater (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE IN jack. You can start or stop playback of devices such as a CD player connected to the receiver by connecting an IR blaster (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE OUT jack. 9. AC IN terminal Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead). 10. SPEAKERS terminals 11. COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks 12. VIDEO OUT jacks 13. VIDEO IN jacks 14. PRE OUT jacks Connect to a subwoofer. 15. ZONE 2/ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT jacks 16. AUDIO IN jacks 17. This is the control expansion terminal for custom installation. *1 HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies. *2 22

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Remote control (upper section) Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver. MAIN (power) Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode. Saving power in standby mode Save power by setting the receiver as follows: Set [Control for HDMI], [Standby Through], [Audio Return Channel], [Network Standby], [Zone2 Power] and [Zone3 Power] to [Off]. 1. ZONE2, ZONE3, MAIN Selects the place where you will control. 2. PURE DIRECT Press to use the Pure Direct function. 3. IN-CEILING SP Activates the In-Ceiling Speaker Mode. 4. AMP MENU Displays the menu on the display panel of the receiver to operate the receiver. 5. , / / / Press / / / to select the menu items. Then press to enter the selection. 6. 24

Related Topic Remote control (lower section) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation OPTIONS Displays the options menus on the TV screen for item selection. 7. ZONE2 (power), ZONE3 (power) Turns the receiver in Zone 2 or Zone 3 on or sets it to the standby mode. 8. HDMI OUTPUT Switches the output for two monitors connected to the HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jacks. 9. Input buttons Select the device you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. 10. SOUND OPTIMIZER Press to use the Sound Optimizer function to enjoy clear and dynamic sound at low volume levels. 11. CUSTOM PRESET (1, 2, 3, 4) Saves and recalls various settings for the receiver. 12. DISPLAY Displays information on the TV screen. 13. RETURN Returns to the previous menu. 14. 25

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Remote control (lower section) Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver. HOME Displays the home menu on the TV screen. 1. INPUT SETUP Displays the [Input Setup] menu. 2. AUTO CAL Displays the auto calibration menu on the display panel of the receiver to perform Auto Calibration. 3. MEMORY Press to enter the memory mode of the tuner. 4. PRESET +/– Press to select the preset stations. 5. FM/AM Press to select the band you want. 6. INPUT +/– Press to select the input source. 7. INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode. 8. SP SETUP 9. 26

Related Topic Remote control (upper section) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation Displays the [Speaker Setup] menu. TEST (PICTURE, TONE) Press to output the test picture or test tone. 10. SOUND FIELD (2CH/DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MULTI ST.) Selects the sound field you want. 11. TUNING +/– Press to select a station. 12. + (*)/- Adjust the volume level. 13. Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound. 14. The + button has tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the receiver. * 27

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Locations and names of speakers Location of each speaker Abbreviations used in illustrations Speaker name FL Front left speaker FR Front right speaker CNT Center speaker SL Surround left speaker SR Surround right speaker SBL Surround back left speaker SBR Surround back right speaker SB Surround back speaker 28

Abbreviations used in illustrations Speaker name SW Subwoofer TFL Top front left speaker TFR Top front right speaker TML Top middle left speaker TMR Top middle right speaker TRL Top rear left speaker TRR Top rear right speaker FHL Front high left speaker FHR Front high right speaker RHL Rear high left speaker RHR Rear high right speaker FDL Front Dolby Atmos enabled left speaker FDR Front Dolby Atmos enabled right speaker SDL Surround Dolby Atmos enabled left speaker SDR Surround Dolby Atmos enabled right speaker SBDL Surround back Dolby Atmos enabled left speaker SBDR Surround back Dolby Atmos enabled right speaker Z2L Zone 2 left speaker Z2R Zone 2 right speaker Z3L Zone 3 left speaker Z3R Zone 3 right speaker 29

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Installing 7.1-channel speaker system This speaker installation is configured by adding surround back speakers to standard 5.1-channel speaker system placed on the listener-level. 30° 100° - 120° Same angle Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. Related Topic Locations and names of speakers Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 30

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers This speaker installation is configured by adding top middle speakers to standard 5.1-channel speaker system placed on the listener-level. Place the speakers on the listener-level at the angles shown below. 30° 100° - 120° 1 Install the overhead (top) speakers at the angles shown below. 2 31

Related Topic Locations and names of speakers Connecting 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 65° - 100° 32

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Installing 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) This speaker installation is configured by adding top front speakers and top rear speakers to 5.1-channel speaker system placed on the listener-level. An additional stereo power amplifier is used for the top rear speakers. Place the speakers on the listener-level at the angles shown below. 30° 100° - 120° 1 Install the overhead (top) speakers at the angles shown below. 2 33

Related Topic Locations and names of speakers Connecting 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 30° - 55° 125° - 150° 34

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) This speaker installation is configured by adding front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers (*) to 7.1-channel speaker system consisting of standard 5.1-channel speaker system and additional surround back speakers placed on the listener-level. An additional stereo power amplifier is used for front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers. 30° 100° - 120° Same angle Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. Related Topic Locations and names of speakers Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation You can enjoy the exciting and powerful sound of the Dolby Atmos 3D content without installing overhead (top) speakers by using Dolby Atmos enabled speakers which reflect off the ceiling. * 35

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection This speaker installation shows configurations in the main zone and Zone 2. In the main zone, 5.1-channel speaker system placed on the listener-level is installed, and another pair of speakers is installed in Zone 2. 30° 100° - 120° Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. Related Topic Locations and names of speakers Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 36

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection (for STR- ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) In this speaker installation, top middle speakers are added to a 5.1-channel speaker system in a bi-amplified configuration at the listener’s level. You can enhance the sound quality of the front speakers by separately connecting the built-in amplifiers to tweeters and woofers in a bi-amplifier configuration. Place the speakers on the listener-level at the angles shown below. 30° 100° - 120° 1 37

Related Topic Locations and names of speakers Connecting 5.1.2-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation Install the overhead (top) speakers at the angles shown below. 65° - 100° 2 38

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection You can enhance the sound quality of the front speakers by separately connecting the built-in amplifiers to tweeters and woofers in a bi-amplifier configuration. 30° 100° - 120° Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. Related Topic Locations and names of speakers Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 39

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings Select the speaker pattern using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Setup] - [Speaker Setup] menu according to the speaker configuration which you are using. Related Topic Locations and names of speakers Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected (for STR-ZA1100ES) Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign) Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation Speaker configuration in each zone [SB Speaker Assign] (*) Speaker pattern to be selected in [Speaker Pattern] Main zone Zone 2 7.1-channel speaker system Not used [Off] [7.1] 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers Not used [Off] [5.1.2 (TM)] 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR- ZA2100ES) Not used [Off] [5.1.4 (TF+TR)] 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR- ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Not used [Off] [7.1.2 (FD)] 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection 2- channel [Zone2] [5.1] 5.1.2-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection (for STR- ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Not used [Bi-Amp] [5.1.2 (TM)] 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection Not used [Bi-Amp] [5.1] You can only set [SB Speaker Assign] if a speaker pattern in which speakers are not connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals is selected. * 40

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system Connect each speaker as illustrated below. Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker cables.” Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) Note After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [7.1] using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu. Connect speaker cables properly with the polarities (+/–) matched between the speaker cables and the SPEAKERS terminals. Related Topic Locations and names of speakers Installing 7.1-channel speaker system Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign) Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) 41

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers Connect each speaker as illustrated below. Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker cables.” Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) Note After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [5.1.2 (TM)] using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu. Connect speaker cables properly with the polarities (+/–) matched between the speaker cables and the SPEAKERS terminals. Related Topic Locations and names of speakers Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign) Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) 43

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Connect each speaker as illustrated below. Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker cables.” Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Stereo power amplifier (not supplied) Note After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [5.1.4 (TF+TR)] using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu. Connect speaker cables properly with the polarities (+/–) matched between the speaker cables and the SPEAKERS terminals. 45

Installing 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign) Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) How to connect speaker cables 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 46

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Connect each speaker as illustrated below. Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker cables.” Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Stereo power amplifier (not supplied) Note After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [7.1.2 (FD)] using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu. Connect speaker cables properly with the polarities (+/–) matched between the speaker cables and the SPEAKERS terminals. 47

Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers with an additional stereo power amplifier (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign) Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) How to connect speaker cables 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 48

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection Connect each speaker as illustrated below. Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker cables.” Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) After you have made the Zone 2 speaker connection, set [SB Speaker Assign] to [Zone2] in the [Speaker Setup] menu. Note After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [5.1] using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu. You can only set [SB Speaker Assign] if a speaker pattern in which speakers are not connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT(FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals is selected. Connect speaker cables properly with the polarities (+/–) matched between the speaker cables and the SPEAKERS terminals. Related Topic Locations and names of speakers Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection 49

Assigning the speakers for Zone 2 Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign) Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) How to connect speaker cables 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 50

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting 5.1.2-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection (for STR- ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) You can enhance the sound quality of the front speakers by separately connecting the built-in amplifiers to tweeters and woofers in a bi-amplifier configuration. If a speaker pattern in which speakers are not connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT(FRONT B/BI- AMP/ZONE 2) terminals is selected, you can connect front speakers to those terminals for bi-amplifier connection. Connect each speaker as illustrated below. Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker cables.” 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/HEIGHT(FRONT B/BI- AMP/ZONE 2) 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 51

Speaker cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Stereo power amplifier (not supplied) After you have made the bi-amplifier connection, set [SB Speaker Assign] to [Bi-Amp] in the [Speaker Setup] menu. Note After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [5.1.2 (TM)] using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu. You can only set [SB Speaker Assign] if a speaker pattern in which speakers are not connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT(FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals is selected. Connect speaker cables properly with the polarities (+/–) matched between the speaker cables and the SPEAKERS terminals. Related Topic Locations and names of speakers Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign) Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) How to connect speaker cables 52

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection You can enhance the sound quality of the front speakers by separately connecting the built-in amplifiers to tweeters and woofers in a bi-amplifier configuration. If a speaker pattern in which speakers are not connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT(FRONT B/BI- AMP/ZONE 2) terminals is selected, you can connect front speakers to those terminals for bi-amplifier connection. Connect each speaker as illustrated below. Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker cables.” 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/HEIGHT(FRONT B/BI- AMP/ZONE 2) 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 54

Speaker cable (not supplied) After you have made the bi-amplifier connection, set [SB Speaker Assign] to [Bi-Amp] in the [Speaker Setup] menu. Note After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to [5.1] using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Setup] menu. You can only set [SB Speaker Assign] if a speaker pattern in which speakers are not connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT(FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals is selected. Connect speaker cables properly with the polarities (+/–) matched between the speaker cables and the SPEAKERS terminals. Related Topic Locations and names of speakers Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign) Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) How to connect speaker cables 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 55

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) When you connect speakers to the receiver, refer to the following table. You can use the following table to confirm the speaker patterns supported by the receiver as well as the speaker terminals to which the speakers of each speaker pattern are to be connected. To set the speaker pattern, select [Setup] - [Speaker Setup] - [Speaker Pattern] from the home menu. The abbreviations and symbol used in the list are as follows. FH: Front high speakers TF: Top front speakers TM: Top middle speakers TR: Top rear speakers RH: Rear high speakers FD: Front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers SRD: Surround Dolby Atmos enabled speakers SBD: Surround back Dolby Atmos enabled speakers SB: SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals What the numbers in the speaker pattern indicate: Number of speakers located at listener’s level Number of subwoofers Number of height or overhead (top) speakers Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER 2.0 ○ - - - - - SB 2.0.2 (TM) ○ - - ○ (TM) (*) - - SB 2.0.2 (FD) ○ - - ○ (FD) (*) - - SB 2.1 ○ - - - - ○ SB 2.1.2 (TM) ○ - - ○ (TM) (*) - ○ SB 2.1.2 (FD) ○ - - ○ (FD) (*) - ○ SB 3.0 ○ ○ - - - - SB 56

Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER 3.0.2 (TM) ○ ○ - ○ (TM) (*) - - SB 3.0.2 (FD) ○ ○ - ○ (FD) (*) - - SB 3.1 ○ ○ - - - ○ SB 3.1.2 (TM) ○ ○ - ○ (TM) (*) - ○ SB 3.1.2 (FD) ○ ○ - ○ (FD) (*) - ○ SB If you are connecting speakers to SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals for Zone 2, front B speaker or bi-amplifier connection, set SB Speaker Assign setting to [Zone2], [Front B] or [Bi-amp] and use the PRE OUT HEIGHT jacks for height speakers. * Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI- AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER 4.0 ○ - ○ - - - SB 4.0.2 (FH) ○ - ○ ○ (FH) (*) - - SB 4.0.2 (TM) ○ - ○ ○ (TM) (*) - - SB 4.0.2 (FD) ○ - ○ ○ (FD) (*) - - SB 4.0.2 (SRD) ○ - ○ ○ (SRD) (*) - - SB 4.0.4 (FH+TM) ○ - ○ ○ (FH) ○ (TM) - Not Available 4.0.4 (FH+TR) ○ - ○ ○ (FH) ○ (TR) - Not Available 4.0.4 (FH+RH) ○ - ○ ○ (FH) ○ (RH) - Not Available 4.0.4 (TF+TM) ○ - ○ ○ (TF) ○ (TM) - Not Available 4.0.4 (TF+TR) ○ - ○ ○ (TF) ○ (TR) - Not Available 4.0.4 (TF+RH) ○ - ○ ○ (TF) ○ (RH) - Not Available 4.0.4 (TM+TR) ○ - ○ ○ (TM) ○ (TR) - Not Available 57

Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI- AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER 4.0.4 (TM+RH) ○ - ○ ○ (TM) ○ (RH) - Not Available 4.0.4 (FD+SRD) ○ - ○ ○ (FD) ○ (SRD) - Not Available If you are connecting speakers to SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals for Zone 2, front B speaker or bi-amplifier connection, set SB Speaker Assign setting to [Zone2], [Front B] or [Bi-amp] and use the PRE OUT HEIGHT jacks for height speakers. * Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI- AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER 4.1 ○ - ○ - - ○ SB 4.1.2 (FH) ○ - ○ ○ (FH) (*) - ○ SB 4.1.2 (TM) ○ - ○ ○ (TM) (*) - ○ SB 4.1.2 (FD) ○ - ○ ○ (FD) (*) - ○ SB 4.1.2 (SRD) ○ - ○ ○ (SRD) (*) - ○ SB 4.1.4 (FH+TM) ○ - ○ ○ (FH) ○ (TM) ○ Not Available 4.1.4 (FH+TR) ○ - ○ ○ (FH) ○ (TR) ○ Not Available 4.1.4 (FH+RH) ○ - ○ ○ (FH) ○ (RH) ○ Not Available 4.1.4 (TF+TM) ○ - ○ ○ (TF) ○ (TM) ○ Not Available 4.1.4 (TF+TR) ○ - ○ ○ (TF) ○ (TR) ○ Not Available 4.1.4 (TF+RH) ○ - ○ ○ (TF) ○ (RH) ○ Not Available 4.1.4 (TM+TR) ○ - ○ ○ (TM) ○ (TR) ○ Not Available 4.1.4 (TM+RH) ○ - ○ ○ (TM) ○ (RH) ○ Not Available 4.1.4 (FD+SRD) ○ - ○ ○ (FD) ○ (SRD) ○ Not Available 58

connection, set SB Speaker Assign setting to [Zone2], [Front B] or [Bi-amp] and use the PRE OUT HEIGHT jacks for height speakers. * Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI- AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER 5.0 ○ ○ ○ - - - SB 5.0.2 (FH) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FH) (*) - - SB 5.0.2 (TM) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TM) (*) - - SB 5.0.2 (FD) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FD) (*) - - SB 5.0.2 (SRD) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SRD) (*) - - SB 5.0.4 (FH+TM) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FH) ○ (TM) - Not Available 5.0.4 (FH+TR) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FH) ○ (TR) - Not Available 5.0.4 (FH+RH) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FH) ○ (RH) - Not Available 5.0.4 (TF+TM) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TF) ○ (TM) - Not Available 5.0.4 (TF+TR) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TF) ○ (TR) - Not Available 5.0.4 (TF+RH) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TF) ○ (RH) - Not Available 5.0.4 (TM+TR) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TM) ○ (TR) - Not Available 5.0.4 (TM+RH) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TM) ○ (RH) - Not Available 5.0.4 (FD+SRD) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FD) ○ (SRD) - Not Available If you are connecting speakers to SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals for Zone 2, front B speaker or bi-amplifier connection, set SB Speaker Assign setting to [Zone2], [Front B] or [Bi-amp] and use the PRE OUT HEIGHT jacks for height speakers. * Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI- AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER 5.1 ○ ○ ○ - - ○ SB 5.1.2 (FH) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FH) (*) - ○ SB 59

Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI- AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER 5.1.2 (TM) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TM) (*) - ○ SB 5.1.2 (FD) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FD) (*) - ○ SB 5.1.2 (SRD) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SRD) (*) - ○ SB 5.1.4 (FH+TM) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FH) ○ (TM) ○ Not Available 5.1.4 (FH+TR) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FH) ○ (TR) ○ Not Available 5.1.4 (FH+RH) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FH) ○ (RH) ○ Not Available 5.1.4 (TF+TM) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TF) ○ (TM) ○ Not Available 5.1.4 (TF+TR) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TF) ○ (TR) ○ Not Available 5.1.4 (TF+RH) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TF) ○ (RH) ○ Not Available 5.1.4 (TM+TR) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TM) ○ (TR) ○ Not Available 5.1.4 (TM+RH) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TM) ○ (RH) ○ Not Available 5.1.4 (FD+SRD) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FD) ○ (SRD) ○ Not Available If you are connecting speakers to SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals for Zone 2, front B speaker or bi-amplifier connection, set SB Speaker Assign setting to [Zone2], [Front B] or [Bi-amp] and use the PRE OUT HEIGHT jacks for height speakers. * Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI- AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER 5.0 (SB) ○ - ○ ○ (SB Single) - - Not Available 5.0.2 (SB+FH) ○ - ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (FH) - Not Available 5.0.2 (SB+TM) ○ - ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (TM) - Not Available 60

Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI- AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER 5.0.2 (SB+FD) ○ - ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (FD) - Not Available 5.0.2 (SB+SRD) ○ - ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (SRD) - Not Available 5.1 (SB) ○ - ○ ○ (SB Single) - ○ Not Available 5.1.2 (SB+FH) ○ - ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (FH) ○ Not Available 5.1.2 (SB+TM) ○ - ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (TM) ○ Not Available 5.1.2 (SB+FD) ○ - ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (FD) ○ Not Available 5.1.2 (SB+SRD) ○ - ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (SRD) ○ Not Available Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI- AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER 6.0 (SB) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SB Single) - - Not Available 6.0.2 (SB+FH) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (FH) - Not Available 6.0.2 (SB+TM) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (TM) - Not Available 6.0.2 (SB+FD) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (FD) - Not Available 6.0.2 (SB+SRD) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (SRD) - Not Available 6.1 (SB) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SB Single) - ○ Not Available 6.1.2 (SB+FH) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (FH) ○ Not Available 6.1.2 (SB+TM) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (TM) ○ Not Available 61

Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI- AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER 6.1.2 (SB+FD) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (FD) ○ Not Available 6.1.2 (SB+SRD) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ (SRD) ○ Not Available Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER 6.0 ○ - ○ ○ - - Not Available 6.0.2 (FH) ○ - ○ ○ ○ (FH) - Not Available 6.0.2 (TM) ○ - ○ ○ ○ (TM) - Not Available 6.0.2 (FD) ○ - ○ ○ ○ (FD) - Not Available 6.0.2 (SRD) ○ - ○ ○ ○ (SRD) - Not Available 6.0.2 (SBD) ○ - ○ ○ ○ (SBD) - Not Available 6.1 ○ - ○ ○ - ○ Not Available 6.1.2 (FH) ○ - ○ ○ ○ (FH) ○ Not Available 6.1.2 (TM) ○ - ○ ○ ○ (TM) ○ Not Available 6.1.2 (FD) ○ - ○ ○ ○ (FD) ○ Not Available 6.1.2 (SRD) ○ - ○ ○ ○ (SRD) ○ Not Available 6.1.2 (SBD) ○ - ○ ○ ○ (SBD) ○ Not Available Speaker SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 62

pattern connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) HEIGHT SUBWOOFER 7.0 ○ ○ ○ ○ - - Not Available 7.0.2 (FH) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (FH) - Not Available 7.0.2 (TM) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (TM) - Not Available 7.0.2 (FD) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (FD) - Not Available 7.0.2 (SRD) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (SRD) - Not Available 7.0.2 (SBD) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (SBD) - Not Available 7.1 ○ ○ ○ ○ - ○ Not Available 7.1.2 (FH) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (FH) ○ Not Available 7.1.2 (TM) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (TM) ○ Not Available 7.1.2 (FD) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (FD) ○ Not Available 7.1.2 (SRD) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (SRD) ○ Not Available 7.1.2 (SBD) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (SBD) ○ Not Available 63

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected (for STR-ZA1100ES) When you connect speakers to the receiver, refer to the following table. You can use the following table to confirm the speaker patterns supported by the receiver as well as the speaker terminals to which the speakers of each speaker pattern are to be connected. To set the speaker pattern, select [Setup] - [Speaker Setup] - [Speaker Pattern] from the home menu. The abbreviations and symbol used in the list are as follows. FH: Front high speakers TM: Top middle speakers FD: Front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers SRD: Surround Dolby Atmos enabled speakers SB: SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals What the numbers in the speaker pattern indicate: Number of speakers located at listener’s level Number of subwoofers Number of height or overhead (top) speakers Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) SUBWOOFER 2.0 ○ - - - - SB 2.0.2 (TM) ○ - - ○ (TM) - Not Available 2.0.2 (FD) ○ - - ○ (FD) - Not Available 2.1 ○ - - - ○ SB 2.1.2 (TM) ○ - - ○ (TM) ○ Not Available 2.1.2 (FD) ○ - - ○ (FD) ○ Not Available 3.0 ○ ○ - - - SB 3.0.2 (TM) ○ ○ - ○ (TM) - Not Available 64

SUBWOOFER 3.0.2 (FD) ○ ○ - ○ (FD) - Not Available 3.1 ○ ○ - - ○ SB 3.1.2 (TM) ○ ○ - ○ (TM) ○ Not Available 3.1.2 (FD) ○ ○ - ○ (FD) ○ Not Available Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) SUBWOOFER 4.0 ○ - ○ - - SB 4.0.2 (FH) ○ - ○ ○ (FH) - Not Available 4.0.2 (TM) ○ - ○ ○ (TM) - Not Available 4.0.2 (FD) ○ - ○ ○ (FD) - Not Available 4.0.2 (SRD) ○ - ○ ○ (SRD) - Not Available 4.1 ○ - ○ - ○ SB 4.1.2 (FH) ○ - ○ ○ (FH) ○ Not Available 4.1.2 (TM) ○ - ○ ○ (TM) ○ Not Available 4.1.2 (FD) ○ - ○ ○ (FD) ○ Not Available 4.1.2 (SRD) ○ - ○ ○ (SRD) ○ Not Available Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ 65

SUBWOOFER Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) SUBWOOFER 5.0 ○ ○ ○ - - SB 5.0.2 (FH) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FH) - Not Available 5.0.2 (TM) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TM) - Not Available 5.0.2 (FD) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FD) - Not Available 5.0.2 (SRD) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SRD) - Not Available 5.1 ○ ○ ○ - ○ SB 5.1.2 (FH) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FH) ○ Not Available 5.1.2 (TM) ○ ○ ○ ○ (TM) ○ Not Available 5.1.2 (FD) ○ ○ ○ ○ (FD) ○ Not Available 5.1.2 (SRD) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SRD) ○ Not Available Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) SUBWOOFER 5.0 (SB) ○ - ○ ○ (SB Single) - Not Available 5.1 (SB) ○ - ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ Not Available 6.0 (SB) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SB Single) - Not Available 6.1 (SB) ○ ○ ○ ○ (SB Single) ○ Not Available 6.0 ○ - ○ ○ - Not Available 66

Speaker pattern SPEAKERS terminals PRE OUT jacks Zone 2 connection/ Front B speaker connection/ Bi-amplifier connection FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) (L/R) SUBWOOFER 6.1 ○ - ○ ○ ○ Not Available 7.0 ○ ○ ○ ○ - Not Available 7.1 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Not Available 67

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting a TV Connect a TV to the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack. You can operate this receiver using the menu on the TV screen when you connect the TV to the HDMI OUT A jack. Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) before connecting cables. Connecting a TV incompatible with the eARC or 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) Note 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. 68

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) Note If the HDMI OUT A jack on your receiver is labeled “ARC,” update the software of the receiver. For details, see “Updating the software via the network (Network Update)” or “Updating the software using the USB flash drive (USB Update).” If the HDMI OUT A jack on your receiver is labeled “eARC/ARC,” its software already supports the eARC function. 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. For this connection, you need to turn the eARC or ARC function on. Press HOME to display the home menu, select [Setup] - [HDMI Setup], and set [Audio Return Channel] to [eARC] or [ARC]. Hint If the HDMI jack of the TV (labeled “eARC” or “ARC”) is already connected to another device, disconnect the device and connect the receiver. Connecting a TV and a projector HDMI cable (not supplied) Note 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. 69

Connecting a TV without HDMI jacks Solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections for both video and audio signals. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Optical digital cable (not supplied) Note The VIDEO OUT MONITOR jack can output video signal input from the VIDEO IN jacks. Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. If this is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver. Hint When connecting a TV to the receiver via the TV IN jacks of the receiver, set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between “Fixed” or “Variable.” Related Topic Notes on connecting cables About HDMI connections Connecting a 4K TV Enjoying sound from a TV compatible with eARC or ARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel/Audio Return Channel) What is eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)? Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI) Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver (Standby Through) Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (Audio Out) Setting the Zone 2 HDMI audio output of connected devices (Zone2 Audio Out) 70

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting a 4K TV All HDMI jacks on the receiver support 4K resolution and HDCP 2.2 (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System Revision 2.2). HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies. To watch HDCP 2.2 protected content such as 4K content, connect the HDMI jacks to jacks that support HDCP 2.2 on the TV and AV device. For details on whether the TV and AV device are equipped with HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device. 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, etc., be sure to set the HDMI signal format. For details, see “Setting HDMI signal formats (HDMI Signal Format).” When an HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack on the TV is labeled “eARC” or “ARC” (*) HDMI cable (not supplied) Note 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. When you want to watch HDCP 2.2 protected content and the non-HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack on the TV is labeled “eARC” or “ARC” If the HDMI jack on the TV is labeled “eARC” or “ARC” and is not HDCP 2.2-compatible, connect the receiver to the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack on the TV using a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps. Then, connect an optical digital cable to the optical output jack of the TV to listen to digital sound. The eARC or ARC function sends digital sound from a TV to the receiver using only an HDMI cable. * 72

HDMI cable (not supplied) Note 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. Related Topic Notes on connecting cables About HDMI connections Enjoying sound from a TV compatible with eARC or ARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel/Audio Return Channel) What is eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)? Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 73

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting a 4K TV that supports HDCP 2.2 and a 4K streaming box using a 4K- compatible HDMI cable To enjoy audio from 4K content such as 4K movies, connect the HDMI output/input jacks of each device that supports HDCP 2.2 (*) using HDMI cables, as illustrated below. 4K media player 4K TV or 4K projector HDMI cable (not supplied) HDCP 2.2 (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection 2.2) is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies from Studios. * Connect the receiver to a 4K media player using a High Speed HDMI cable. If you are using an FMP-X10/X5 Media Player: Connect the cable to the HDMI OUT 1 (for AUDIO VIDEO) jack of the player. Select [ (Settings)] - [Sound] - [Audio from HDMI OUT] - [HDMI OUT 1] in the Home menu of the FMP-X10/X5 Media Player after Initial Setup is complete. If you are using a different 4K media player: Connect the cable to one of the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI output jacks. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your player. 1 Connect the receiver to a 4K TV or 4K projector using a High Speed HDMI cable. If you are using a BRAVIA TV with the series name X950B, X900B or X850B: Connect the cable to the HDMI IN 1 jack of your TV. 2 74

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. 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation If you are using a different 4K TV or 4K projector: Connect to one of the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI input jacks. If the jack is not compatible with the eARC or ARC function, also connect an optical digital cable. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your 4K TV or 4K projector. 75

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Notes on connecting cables 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 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. For details about the high bandwidth video format, see “Video formats supported by the receiver.” 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 formats (HDMI Signal Format).” Hint All of the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. If you want to connect several digital devices, but cannot find an unused input In this case, reassign the input jacks. Related Topic Video formats supported by the receiver Using other video/audio input jacks (Input Assignment) Setting HDMI signal formats (HDMI Signal Format) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 76

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES About HDMI connections High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface that transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Connecting devices made by Sony that are “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible makes operations simpler. HDMI features Video All HDMI jacks support ITU-R BT.2020 wide color spaces, 3D, 4K, Deep Color (Deep Colour) and HDR (High Dynamic Range) contents pass-through. BT.2020 color space is new wider color standard that is defined for ultra-high definition television systems. HDR is an emerging video format that can display a wider range of brightness levels. The receiver supports HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), and Dolby Vision. To enjoy 3D content, connect a 3D-compatible TV and video device (Blu-ray Disc Player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 4, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet, put on 3D glasses, and then play 3D-compatible content. To enjoy 4K content, connect a 4K-compatible TV or video device (Blu-ray Disc Player, etc.) to the receiver using Premium High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet that support 18 Gbps, and then play 4K-compatible content. 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. 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. The HDMI OUT A jack supports bandwidths of up to 18 Gbps. The HDMI OUT B jack supports bandwidths of up to 18 Gbps when [HDMI Out B Mode] in the [HDMI Setup] menu is set to [Main], and bandwidths of up to 9 Gbps when [HDMI Out B Mode] in the [HDMI Setup] menu is set to [Zone2]. Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be output as HDMI signals. Audio Digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the SPEAKERS terminals and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Audio, DTS, DSD, and Linear PCM. This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X Master Audio, Dolby Atmos). The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less via an HDMI connection. Audio signals input to the OPTICAL IN, COAXIAL IN and ANALOG IN jacks can be output as HDMI signals with converted analog video signals from the HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack when [HDMI Out B Mode] is set to [Zone2]. The HDMI OUT A jack supports the eARC or ARC function. HDCP All HDMI jacks on the receiver support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System Revision 2.2 (HDCP 2.2). Connect these HDMI jacks to jacks that support HDCP 2.2 on the TV and AV device. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected device for details. HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies. Note Depending on the TV or video device, 4K or 3D content may not be displayed. Check the HDMI video formats supported by the receiver. When you connect two TVs to the receiver, Dolby Vision content may not be displayed. For details, see “Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals.” 77

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STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting devices with HDMI jacks Connect devices to the receiver as illustrated below. Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). All HDMI jacks on the receiver support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System Revision 2.2 (HDCP 2.2). To watch content protected by HDCP 2.2, such as 4K content, connect these HDMI jacks to jacks that support HDCP 2.2 on the TV and AV device. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected device for details. Rear (for STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES) Rear (for STR-ZA1100ES) 79

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, 80

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. Related Topic Notes on connecting cables About HDMI connections Watching HDCP 2.2 copyright-protected content Changing the name for each input (Name) Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 81

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES 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). Audio cable (not supplied) Video cable (not supplied) Component video cable (not supplied) Optical digital cable (not supplied) Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) If you connect devices with an OPTICAL jack, reassign the input jacks. For details, see “Using other video/audio input jacks (Input Assignment).” * 82

the name for each input (Name).” The image quality depends on the connecting jack. We recommend that you connect your devices via an HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. Related Topic Notes on connecting cables Using other video/audio input jacks (Input Assignment) Changing the name for each input (Name) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 83

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied antennas (aerials) to the receiver as illustrated below. Before connecting antenna (aerial), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other devices. Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. Related Topic Notes on connecting cables 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 84

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting another amplifier in Zone 2/3 You can enjoy image and sound from a device connected to the receiver in a zone other than the main zone. For example, you can watch a DVD in the main zone and listen to a CD in Zone 2. Connecting another amplifier using the VIDEO OUT ZONE 2 and ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jacks TV monitor Speakers Other amplifier/receiver Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Note The VIDEO OUT ZONE2 jack can output video signal input from the VIDEO IN jacks. When outputting optical/coaxial audio signals, set the audio output to PCM on the connected device. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device. Connecting another amplifier or TV in Zone 2 (with HDMI connection) HDMI video/audio input signals, optical/coaxial audio input signals are output to Zone 2 using the HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack on the receiver. 85

Note The following settings are required for this connection. Set [HDMI Out B Mode] in the [HDMI Setup] menu to [Zone2] Set [Zone2 Audio Out] in the [HDMI Setup] menu to [Zone2 AMP] When outputting optical/coaxial audio signals, set the audio output to PCM on the connected device. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device. Connecting another amplifier using the ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT jacks Speakers Other amplifier/receiver Audio cable (not supplied) Note Only devices connected to the analog audio input jacks and the built-in tuner (FM/AM) can output signals to Zone 3. No signals are output from devices connected to only the digital input jacks. Related Topic Setting the Zone 2 HDMI audio output of connected devices (Zone2 Audio Out) 86

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STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Digital audio formats supported by the receiver The digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on the digital audio output jacks of the connected device. This receiver supports the following audio formats. The words in brackets are those indicated on the display panel. Digital audio format Maximum number of decoded channels Connection with the receiver STR-ZA3100ES/STR- ZA2100ES STR- ZA1100ES Dolby Digital [DOLBY DIGITAL] 5.1 5.1 COAXIAL/OPTICAL, HDMI, eARC, ARC Dolby Digital Plus [DOLBY DIGITAL +] (*1) 7.1 7.1 HDMI, eARC, ARC Dolby TrueHD [DOLBY TrueHD] (*1) 7.1 7.1 HDMI, eARC Dolby Atmos - Dolby Digital Plus [ATMOS - DD+] (*1) (*2) 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 5.1.2 or 7.1 HDMI, eARC, ARC Dolby Atmos - Dolby TrueHD [ATMOS - TrueHD] (*1) (*2) 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 5.1.2 or 7.1 HDMI, eARC DTS [DTS] 5.1 5.1 COAXIAL/OPTICAL, HDMI, eARC, ARC DTS-ES Discrete [DTS-ES Dscrt] 6.1 6.1 COAXIAL/OPTICAL, HDMI, eARC, ARC DTS-ES Matrix [DTS-ES Mtrx] 6.1 6.1 COAXIAL/OPTICAL, HDMI, eARC, ARC DTS 96/24 [DTS 96/24] 5.1 5.1 COAXIAL/OPTICAL, HDMI, eARC, ARC DTS-HD High Resolution Audio [DTS-HD HI RES] (*1) 7.1 7.1 HDMI, eARC DTS-HD Master Audio [DTS-HD MA] (*1) 7.1 7.1 HDMI, eARC DTS:X [DTS:X] (*1) 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 5.1.2 or 7.1 HDMI, eARC DTS:X Master Audio [DTS:X MA] (*1) 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 5.1.2 or 7.1 HDMI, eARC DSD [DSD] (*1) 5.1 5.1 HDMI Multi Channel Linear PCM [LINEAR PCM] (*1) 7.1 7.1 HDMI, eARC IMAX DTS [IMAX DTS] (*3)(*4) 5.1 5.1 COAXIAL/OPTICAL, HDMI, eARC, ARC IMAX DTS:X [IMAX DTS:X] (*4) 7.1.4 7.1.4 HDMI, eARC 88

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. *1 Dolby Atmos is decoded as Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD if the speaker pattern is set to 2.0, 2.1, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0, 4.1, 5.0 or 5.1. *2 IMAX® is decoded if DTS audio signal format is DTS 5.1 without IMAX® Enhanced content and IMAX® MODE is set to ON. *3 IMAX® is decoded if DTS audio signal contains IMAX® Enhanced content and IMAX® MODE is set to ON or AUTO. *4 89

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Video formats supported by the receiver Video format 2D 3D Frame packing Side-by-Side (Half) Over-Under (Top-and-Bottom) 4096 × 2160p @ 59.94/60 Hz ○ (*1) - - - 4096 × 2160p @ 50 Hz ○ (*1) - - - 4096 × 2160p @ 29.97/30 Hz ○ (*2) - - - 4096 × 2160p @ 25 Hz ○ (*2) - - - 4096 × 2160p @ 23.98/24 Hz ○ (*2) - - - 3840 × 2160p @ 59.94/60 Hz ○ (*1) - - - 3840 × 2160p @ 50 Hz ○ (*1) - - - 3840 × 2160p @ 29.97/30 Hz ○ (*2) - - - 3840 × 2160p @ 25 Hz ○ (*2) - - - 3840 × 2160p @ 23.98/24 Hz ○ (*2) - - - 1920 × 1080p @ 59.94/60 Hz ○ - ○ ○ 1920 × 1080p @ 50 Hz ○ - ○ ○ 1920 × 1080p @ 29.97/30 Hz ○ ○ ○ ○ 1920 × 1080p @ 25 Hz ○ ○ ○ ○ 1920 × 1080p @ 23.98/24 Hz ○ ○ ○ ○ 1920 × 1080i @ 59.94/60 Hz ○ ○ ○ ○ 1920 × 1080i @ 50 Hz ○ ○ ○ ○ 1280 × 720p @ 59.94/60 Hz ○ ○ ○ ○ 1280 × 720p @ 50 Hz ○ ○ ○ ○ 1280 × 720p @ 29.97/30 Hz ○ ○ ○ ○ 1280 × 720p @ 23.98/24 Hz ○ ○ ○ ○ 720 × 480p @ 59.94/60 Hz ○ - - - 720 × 576p @ 50 Hz ○ - - - 640 × 480p @ 59.94/60 Hz ○ - - - If you use YCbCr 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:2:2/RGB 4:4:4 or YCbCr 4:2:0 deep color (10 bit or 12 bit) of these video formats, be sure to use HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4 and/or 5 jacks, and Premium High Speed HDMI Cables, which can support bandwidth up to 18 Gbps. *1 If you use deep color (10 bit or 12 bit) of these video formats, be sure to use HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4 and/or 5 jacks, and Premium High Speed HDMI Cables, which can support bandwidth up to 18 Gbps. *2 90

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Notes on connecting cables 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 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. For details about the high bandwidth video format, see “Video formats supported by the receiver.” 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 formats (HDMI Signal Format).” Hint All of the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. If you want to connect several digital devices, but cannot find an unused input In this case, reassign the input jacks. Related Topic Video formats supported by the receiver Using other video/audio input jacks (Input Assignment) Setting HDMI signal formats (HDMI Signal Format) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 92

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES About HDMI connections High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface that transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Connecting devices made by Sony that are “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible makes operations simpler. HDMI features Video All HDMI jacks support ITU-R BT.2020 wide color spaces, 3D, 4K, Deep Color (Deep Colour) and HDR (High Dynamic Range) contents pass-through. BT.2020 color space is new wider color standard that is defined for ultra-high definition television systems. HDR is an emerging video format that can display a wider range of brightness levels. The receiver supports HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), and Dolby Vision. To enjoy 3D content, connect a 3D-compatible TV and video device (Blu-ray Disc Player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 4, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet, put on 3D glasses, and then play 3D-compatible content. To enjoy 4K content, connect a 4K-compatible TV or video device (Blu-ray Disc Player, etc.) to the receiver using Premium High Speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet that support 18 Gbps, and then play 4K-compatible content. 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. 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. The HDMI OUT A jack supports bandwidths of up to 18 Gbps. The HDMI OUT B jack supports bandwidths of up to 18 Gbps when [HDMI Out B Mode] in the [HDMI Setup] menu is set to [Main], and bandwidths of up to 9 Gbps when [HDMI Out B Mode] in the [HDMI Setup] menu is set to [Zone2]. Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be output as HDMI signals. Audio Digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the SPEAKERS terminals and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Audio, DTS, DSD, and Linear PCM. This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X Master Audio, Dolby Atmos). The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less via an HDMI connection. Audio signals input to the OPTICAL IN, COAXIAL IN and ANALOG IN jacks can be output as HDMI signals with converted analog video signals from the HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack when [HDMI Out B Mode] is set to [Zone2]. The HDMI OUT A jack supports the eARC or ARC function. HDCP All HDMI jacks on the receiver support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System Revision 2.2 (HDCP 2.2). Connect these HDMI jacks to jacks that support HDCP 2.2 on the TV and AV device. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected device for details. HDCP 2.2 is newly enhanced copyright protection technology that is used to protect content such as 4K movies. Note Depending on the TV or video device, 4K or 3D content may not be displayed. Check the HDMI video formats supported by the receiver. When you connect two TVs to the receiver, Dolby Vision content may not be displayed. For details, see “Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals.” 93

Related Topic Connecting devices with HDMI jacks Digital audio formats supported by the receiver What is “BRAVIA” Sync? Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 94

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES System requirements for a wired LAN connection The following system environment is required to use the network function of the receiver via a wired LAN connection. Router Use a router compatible with transmission speeds of 100 Mbps or greater. We recommend that you use a router equipped with a built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server because the default setting on the receiver is DHCP. This function automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on the LAN. LAN cable We recommend using a normal shielded type cable for a wired LAN to avoid electric noise. Some flat-type LAN cables are easily affected by noise. We recommend using a Category 7 cable. 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 95

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting the receiver to the network using LAN cables (for STR-ZA3100ES) The following illustration is an example configuration of a home network with the receiver, and a computer. Computer LAN cable (not supplied) Wireless access point, etc. Network camera, etc. Router Modem Internet Note Connect a router to one among ports 1 to 8 of the receiver using only one LAN cable. Do not connect the same router to the receiver using more than one LAN cable. It may cause a malfunction. Ports No. 1 and No. 2 support PoE (Power over Ethernet, Alternative A). If you connect a PoE-compatible device to one of these ports, power will be supplied to the device from the receiver. You can also connect a device that does not support PoE to the PoE port. The PoE port lights in red while supplying power. This receiver supports PoE Class 3. Related Topic Notes on connecting cables Setting up a network (Internet Setup) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 96

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Connecting the receiver to the network using LAN cables (for STR-ZA2100ES/STR- ZA1100ES) The following illustration is an example configuration of a home network with the receiver, and a computer. The STR-ZA2100ES is used for illustrative purpose in this topic. Computer LAN cable (not supplied) Router Modem Internet Related Topic Notes on connecting cables Setting up a network (Internet Setup) 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 98

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Inserting batteries into the remote control 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. Note Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not use a new battery with an old one. Do not mix manganese batteries with other kinds of batteries. Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lights. Doing so may cause a malfunction. If you do not intend to use the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace both of the batteries with new ones. 4-686-529-11(5) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 99

STR-ZA3100ES/STR-ZA2100ES/STR-ZA1100ES Turning on the receiver Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), be sure to make connections with speakers and the other devices. Note After you turn off the receiver, [STANDBY] flashes on the display panel. Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) while [STANDBY] is flashing. This may cause a malfunction. Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC IN terminal on the receiver firmly, then connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. AC IN terminal AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) 1 Space remains between the plug and the rear panel even when the power cord (mains lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed to be connected this way. This is not malfunction. * Press (power) to turn on the receiver. You can also turn on the receiver using MAIN (power) on the remote control. To turn off the receiver, press MAIN (power) again. 2 100