Sony STR-ZA810ES Manual 

Introduction Main features of the AV receiver [1] Parts and Controls Receiver Front panel (upper section) [2] Front panel (lower section) [3] Power indicator [4] Indicators on the display panel [5] Rear panel [6] Remote control Remote control (upper section) [7] Remote control (lower section) [8] Preparation 1. Installing speakers Names and functions of speakers [9] Installing 5.1-channel speaker system [10] Installing 7.1-channel speaker system using surround back speakers [11] Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers [12] Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos ena ...

Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection [24] Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with front B speaker connection [25] Connecting 2.1-channel speaker system to enjoy the Front Surround mode [26] 3. Connecting a TV Connecting a TV [27] Connecting a 4K TV [28] About input/output of video signals [29] Notes on connecting cables [30] About HDMI connections [31] 4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials) Connecting devices with HDMI jacks [32] Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks [33] About input/output of video signa ...

3. Connecting the calibration microphone [49] 4. Selecting the front speakers [50] 5. Performing Auto Calibration [51] 6. Checking Auto Calibration results [52] Enjoying Video and Sound Playing AV devices Enjoying video and sound [53] Using the menu on the TV screen [54] Enjoying video/sound from the connected device [55] Enjoying sound of a TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function [56] Watching HDCP 2.2 copyright-protected content [57] Playing content from an iPhone/iPad/iPod Enjoying audio content from iTunes or an iPhone/iPad/iPod via the network (AirPlay) [58] Enjoying audio content usin ...

connection (NFC) [72] Enjoying sound effects Selecting a sound field (Sound Field) [73] Selectable sound fields and their effects [74] Relations between sound fields and speaker outputs [75] Resetting sound fields to the default settings [76] Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) [77] Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer) [78] Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling Speaker Mode) [79] Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) [80] Using the DTS:X Dialog Control function [81] Using Network Features What you can do with ...

Using SongPal to control the receiver from a smartphone or tablet device Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) [94] Listening to the same music on multiple devices/Listening to different music in a different location (SongPal Link) [95] Listening to music by connecting the SongPal Link-compatible device Listening to the same music in different rooms (Wireless Multi-Room) [96] Using Video & TV SideView to control the receiver from a smartphone or tablet device Registering Video & TV SideView device to the receiver [97] Checking the registered Video & TV SideView device ...

Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) [112] Listening to the same music on multiple devices/Listening to different music in a different location (SongPal Link) [113] Using the Multi-Zone Features Overview of multi-zone features What you can do with multi-zone features [114] Available inputs for each zone [115] Enjoying sound from speakers located in another room (Zone 2) Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection [116] Setting the priority on the surround back speakers or Zone 2 speakers (SURROUND BACK/ZONE2 Priority) [117] Enjoyi ...

Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control function) [133] Echo Canceling function [134] About Language Follow function [135] Enjoying video and sound with your desired way of use Switching the TVs that output the HDMI video signals [136] Switching between digital and analog audio (Input Mode) [137] Using other audio input jacks (Input Assign) [138] Saving and recalling various settings for the receiver (Custom Preset) About Custom Preset [139] Saving the settings to a preset [140] Recalling the preset settings [141] Items for which you can save settings and the ...

Adjusting the speaker distance (Distance) [158] Adjusting the speaker size (Size) [159] Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Frequency) [160] Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (Surround Back Speaker Assign) [161] Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) [162] Checking the speaker position and the corresponding speaker terminals (Speaker Connection Guide) [163] Setting the priority on the surround back speakers or Zone 2 speakers (SURROUND BACK/ZONE2 Priority) [164] Lifting up the sound of the center speaker (Center Speaker Lift Up) [165] Setting the correct angles of the ...

Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) [188] Setting HDMI signal formats (HDMI Signal Format) [189] Setting the color space conversion for the video signal from HDMI jacks (YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)) [190] Input Settings Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks [191] Changing the name for each input (Name) [192] Network Settings Setting up a wired LAN connection [193] Setting up a wireless LAN connection [194] Checking the network connection status (Network Connection Status) [195] Checking whether the network connection has been made properly (Network Connection D ...

Tuning on/off the display for the volume level or sound field (Auto Display) [212] Setting standby mode (Auto Standby) [213] Switching the brightness of the display panel (Dimmer) [214] Using the sleep timer (Sleep) [215] Receiving information on newer software (Software Update Notification) [216] Deleting personal data (Initialize Personal Information) [217] Assigning a name to the receiver (Device Name) [218] Checking the software version and MAC address of the receiver (System Information) [219] Checking software license information (Software License Information) [220] Updating the software automatically (Auto ...

Display does not appear on the display panel. [240] Image does not appear on the TV screen when the receiver is not turned on. [241] When the language for the on-screen display of the TV is changed, the on-screen display language of the receiver is changed simultaneously. [242] Sound No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected. [243] There is severe humming or noise. [244] No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific speakers. [245] There is no sound from a specific device. [246] The left and right sound is unbalanced ...

Cannot connect to the network. [268] Cannot control the receiver using a SongPal device. [269] Cannot control the receiver using a Video & TV SideView device. [270] Cannot select the [Network Settings] menu. [271] Home network Cannot connect to the network. [272] A server does not appear in the server list. (A message that indicates that the receiver cannot find the server appears on the TV screen.) [273] Cannot access to the server, etc., connected to the router via a wireless LAN connection. [274] Playback does not start, or the player does not automatically proceed to the n ...

Remote control The remote control does not function. [295] If the problem is not solved Reverting to the factory default settings [296] Resetting sound fields to the default settings [297] Customer support websites [298] Other Information Trademarks [299] [1] Introduction Main features of the AV receiver Compatible with a variety of connections and high-quality audio/video formats Compatible with wired/wireless network, BLUETOOTH®, and USB connections Connect a Walkman, iPod/iPhone (AirPlay), computer, NAS or USB device to the receiver to play content on those devices or trans ...

installation conditions Phantom Surround Back: Allows you to enjoy a surround-sound effect acoustically equivalent to that of a 7-channel speaker system, using only a 5-channel speaker system, and when using a 5.1.2-channel speaker system, it allows you to enjoy a surround-sound effect acoustically equivalent to that of a 7.1.2-channel speaker system. Front Surround: Allows you to enjoy virtual surround-sound with only two front speakers. In-Ceiling Speaker Mode : Reproduces more natural sound by lowering the position of audio output from speakers installed in the ceiling. Center S ...

The multi-zone features let you output audio and video signals to another room. [2] Parts and Controls Receiver Front panel (upper section) [3] Parts and Controls Receiver Front panel (lower section) You can enjoy the sound of the device that is connected to the receiver. The sound is delayed behind the picture. * (power) 1. Power indicator 2. SPEAKERS 3. CONNECTION PAIRING BLUETOOTH Operates the BLUETOOTH function. 4. TUNER PRESET +/– Select preset FM stations or channels. 5. NFC sensor 6. 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE (*), MUSIC (*) 7. Display panel 8. DISPLAY MODE Swit ...

Receiver Power indicator Green: The receiver is turned on. Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and you have set one of the following: [Control for HDMI], [Bluetooth Standby], [Network Standby] or [Remote Start] is set to [On]. [Standby Through] is set to [On] or [Auto]. [Zone2 Power] or [HDMI Zone Power] is set to [On]. The indicator turns off when the receiver is in standby mode, and the following settings are set to [Off]: [Control for HDMI] [Standby Through] [Bluetooth Standby] [Network Standby] [Remote Start] [Zone2 Power] and [HDMI Zone Power] [5] Parts and Controls Receiver Indicators on the display panel PHONES jack Co ...

applied. 2. S.OPT Lights up when the Sound Optimizer function is activated. 3. 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. 4. D.R.C. Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. 5. D.L.L. Lights up when the D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear) function is activated. 6. EQ Lights up when the equalizer is activated. 7. ZONE2, ZONE H [ZONE2] lights up when the power for Zone 2 is on. [ZONE H] lights up when the power for ...

Receiver Rear panel [7] Parts and Controls Remote control Remote control (upper section) Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver. RS232C port (*1) 1. HDMI IN/OUT jacks (*2)(*3) 2. 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. 3. Wireless LAN antenna 4. AC IN terminal Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead). 5. LAN port 6. SPEAKERS terminals 7. ZONE 2 OUT jacks ...

Depending on the model of your connected device, some functions explained in this section may not work with the supplied remote control. (power) Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode. 1. Input buttons Select the input channel connected to the device you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. 2. BLUETOOTH RX/TX Switches [Bluetooth Mode] to [Receiver] or [Transmitter]. In [Receiver] mode, the receiver receives and outputs audio from the player. In [Transmitter] mode, the receiver sends audio to BLUETOOTH headphones/speakers. 3. FRONT SURRO ...

Remote control Remote control (lower section) Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver. Note The above explanations are intended to serve as examples. Depending on the model of your connected device, some functions explained in this section may not work with the supplied remote control. AMP MENU Displays the menu on the display panel to operate the receiver. 1. / / / , Press / / / to select the menu items. Then press to enter the selection. 2. OPTIONS Display the options menus. 3. HOME Displays the home menu on the TV screen. 4. / , (*), Skip, play, pause, stop operation. PRESET+/– Select preset stations or c ...