STR-ZA5000ES | Switching The Mode Of The DTS Decoder (Neural:X)

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Switching the mode of the DTS decoder (Neural:X)

You can switch the DTS decoder to “Direct Mode” or “Non-Direct Mode.”

When in “Direct Mode,” the audio is extracted and reproduced as closely as possible to what the content creator intended. When in “Non-Direct Mode,” the audio is extracted and adapted to fit as closely as possible to the speaker layout of the playback system (regardless of the source configuration). This function only works when the DTS stream is input.

1. Select [Setup] - [Audio Setup] from the home menu.
2. Select [Neural:X].
3. Select the setting you want.
   • On: The DTS decoder is switched to “Non-Direct Mode.”
   • Off: The DTS decoder is switched to “Direct Mode.”

Note

• You cannot set this function to [Off] when [Neural:X] is selected.
• You cannot set this function to [On] in the following cases:
  • [2ch Stereo], [Direct] or [Dolby Surround] is selected.
  • [Pure Direct] is set to [On].

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• 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
  • Remote control
    • Remote control (upper section)
    • Remote control (lower section)
• Preparation
  • 1. Installing speakers
    • Locations and names of speakers
    • Installing 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers
    • Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers
    • Installing 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
    • Installing 7.1.4-channel speaker system using an additional stereo power amplifier
    • Installing 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection
    • Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings
  • 2. Connecting speakers
    • Connecting 5.1.4-channel speaker system using top front and top rear speakers
    • Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers
    • Connecting 7.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
    • Connecting 7.1.4-channel speaker system using an additional stereo power amplifier
    • Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection
    • Speaker patterns and terminals to be connected
  • 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)
    • Connecting devices with HDMI jacks
    • 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
    • Notes on connecting cables
    • About HDMI connections
  • 5. Connecting to the network
    • Connecting the receiver to the network using LAN cables
  • 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 optimizer 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 of an ARC compatible TV (Audio Return Channel)
    • If you use a TV compatible with Dolby Digital Plus 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)
    • 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 other rooms
    • Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection
    • Assigning the speakers for Zone 2
    • Enjoying sound in Zone 2
  • Enjoying sound from speakers located in other rooms using another amplifier
    • 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)
    • About Home Theatre Control 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 Assign)
  • 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
    • Using the sleep timer (Sleep)
  • Checking information on the receiver
    • Viewing information on the display panel
• Adjusting Settings
  • Easy Setup
    • Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup
  • 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 optimizer 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)
    • Checking the speaker position and the corresponding speaker terminals (Speaker Connections)
    • Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern)
    • Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (SB Speaker Assign)
    • Assigning the height1 speaker terminals (Height1 SP 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 speaker impedance (Speaker Impedance)
    • Selecting the unit of measurement (Distance Unit)
  • Network Setup
    • Setting up a network (Internet Setup)
    • Checking the network information (Information)
    • Enabling the network function even when this receiver is in standby mode (Network Standby)
    • 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 of an ARC compatible TV (Audio Return Channel)
    • Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver (Pass 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)
    • Presetting the volume in Zone 2/3 (Zone2/3 Preset Volume)
    • 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 Out 1/2/3)
    • 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
    • Reverting to the factory default settings
• Troubleshooting
  • Error messages
    • PROTECTOR
    • UPDATE FAILED
    • FAN STOPPED
    • List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements
    • Network features message list
  • 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 Audio Return Channel 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.
  • 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
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    • Trademarks
  • Software License Information
    • Software License Information