Sony STR-DA3700ES - User Manual

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Questions and Answers

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Darren MorrisSep 1, 2025
Why is there severe hum or noise coming from my Sony STR-DA3700ES?
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  Tamara RobinsonSep 1, 2025
  If you are experiencing severe hum or noise from your Sony Receiver, check the following: - Ensure that the speakers and equipment are connected correctly. - Make sure connecting cords are away from transformers, motors, TVs, or fluorescent lights (at least 3 meters). - Move your TV away from the audio equipment. - Clean the plugs and jacks with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol if they are dirty.
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Sherry RogersSep 12, 2025
What does 'SPEAKER SHORTED' mean on my Sony STR-DA3700ES Receiver and how to fix it?
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  Mr. Eric WardSep 12, 2025
  The 'SPEAKER SHORTED' message on your Sony Receiver indicates that irregular current is being output to the speakers due to a short circuit on the speaker terminals. Check the connection of the speakers and turn on the power again.
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Ashley SantosAug 31, 2025
Why is there no sound from specific speakers on my Sony STR-DA3700ES Receiver?
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  Andrew GreenAug 31, 2025
  If there's no sound from specific speakers on your Sony Receiver, try the following: * Connect headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output to the headphones. * If only one channel is output to the headphones, check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the equipment. * If both channels are output to the headphones, check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound. * Make sure you have connected both the L and R jacks to an monaural equipment, analog equipment requires both L and R jack connections. * Use a monaural-stereo cable (not supplied). However, there will be no sound from the center speaker when a sound field (Pro Logic, etc.) is selected.
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Rodney HernandezSep 14, 2025
How to resolve specific type of image not output or corrupted on Sony STR-DA3700ES Receiver?
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  Jonathan HansenSep 14, 2025
  If a specific type of image is not output or is corrupted when using your Sony Receiver, consider the following: - Select the appropriate resolution on the receiver, as the resolution of output signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks may not be supported by your TV. - Be sure to use a connecting cable for the HDMI jack corresponding to High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound, especially for the 1080p, Deep Colour, or 3D transmission. - Check the 3D image formats supported by the receiver, as 3D images may not be displayed depending on the TV or video equipment. - If you use a VCR without an image improvement circuit, such as TBC, the images may be distorted.
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Brandon AshleySep 13, 2025
How to fix Sony Receiver when recording cannot be carried out?
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  harrisoncynthiaSep 13, 2025
  If recording cannot be carried out on your Sony Receiver, ensure the following: - Check that the equipment is connected correctly. - Select the source equipment. - Check the connection of the recording deck according to the video signals you want to record. - If only composite video signals are being recorded, the auto standby function of the receiver may start up and interrupt the recording. Set Auto Standby to Off.
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Mr. Kerry StephensSep 18, 2025
Why isn't my USB device recognized by my Sony STR-DA3700ES Receiver?
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  Ana SalazarSep 18, 2025
  If your USB device is not being recognized by your Sony Receiver, try the following: - Turn off the receiver, then disconnect the USB device. Turn on the receiver again and reconnect the USB device. - Connect the supported USB device. - Refer to the USB device operating instruction on how to deal with this problem.
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Todd NelsonNov 26, 2025
Why is there no sound from my Sony STR-DA3700ES Receiver, no matter which equipment is selected?
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  Kimberly FischerNov 26, 2025
  If you're experiencing a complete lack of sound or only very low-level sound from your Sony Receiver, consider the following: - Verify that the speakers and equipment are correctly connected. - Ensure that both the receiver and all connected equipment are powered on. - Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set too low (e.g., –? dB); try setting it to around –40 dB. - Make sure that SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF) is not set to OFF. - Press the muting button on the remote control to ensure muting is not active. - Select the desired equipment using the input button on the remote or the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. - Confirm that headphones are not connected. - If you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set “Audio Out” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI Settings menu. - Check that the “EQ...
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pcarrollAug 27, 2025
Why does my Sony STR-DA3700ES Receiver turn off automatically?
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  Danielle BrownAug 27, 2025
  Your Sony Receiver might be turning off automatically because the “Auto Standby” feature is set to “On”. To prevent this, set Auto Standby to Off. Alternatively, the sleep timer function may be active, or the “PROTECTOR” function might be enabled.
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Francisco VillarrealAug 26, 2025
Why does my Sony STR-DA3700ES Receiver turn on automatically?
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  Brittany GriffithAug 27, 2025
  Your Sony Receiver might be turning on automatically because “Control for HDMI” is set to “On” or “Pass Through” is set to “Off.”
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Luis VillarrealAug 25, 2025
How to fix unbalanced sound on Sony STR-DA3700ES Receiver?
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  Travis RiosAug 26, 2025
  If the left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed on your Sony Receiver: * Check that the speakers and equipment are connected correctly. * Adjust the balance parameters using the “Speaker Setup” in the Speaker Settings menu. * Adjust the level of the speakers.

Summary

Description and location of parts

Front panel

Identification and explanation of controls on the receiver's front panel.

Rear panel

Identification and explanation of input/output jacks on the receiver's rear panel.

Remote control (RM-AAL041)

Overview of buttons and functions on the supplied remote control.

Getting Started

Connecting the monitor

How to connect the TV to the receiver via HDMI or other video connections.

Connecting the audio equipment

Steps for connecting audio sources like CD players or tape decks.

Connecting to the network

Guidance on connecting the receiver to a home network for internet access.

Preparing the receiver and the remote control

Initial steps for setting up the receiver and remote control.

Adjusting Settings

Speaker Settings

Configuration options for speaker setup, including auto calibration.

Audio Settings

Options for customizing audio playback, like sound optimizer and equalizer.

HDMI Settings

Settings related to HDMI connections, including Control for HDMI and Pass Through.

Troubleshooting

General

Common issues like automatic power off or unexpected turn-on.

Video

Problems related to picture display, such as no image or poor quality.

Audio

Issues with sound output, including no sound or hum/noise.

Summary

Description and location of parts

Front panel

Identification and explanation of controls on the receiver's front panel.

Rear panel

Identification and explanation of input/output jacks on the receiver's rear panel.

Remote control (RM-AAL041)

Overview of buttons and functions on the supplied remote control.

Getting Started

Connecting the monitor

How to connect the TV to the receiver via HDMI or other video connections.

Connecting the audio equipment

Steps for connecting audio sources like CD players or tape decks.

Connecting to the network

Guidance on connecting the receiver to a home network for internet access.

Preparing the receiver and the remote control

Initial steps for setting up the receiver and remote control.

Adjusting Settings

Speaker Settings

Configuration options for speaker setup, including auto calibration.

Audio Settings

Options for customizing audio playback, like sound optimizer and equalizer.

HDMI Settings

Settings related to HDMI connections, including Control for HDMI and Pass Through.

Troubleshooting

General

Common issues like automatic power off or unexpected turn-on.

Video

Problems related to picture display, such as no image or poor quality.

Audio

Issues with sound output, including no sound or hum/noise.

Sony STR-DA3700ES Specifications

General

Display	-
Product color	Black
Audio decoders	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS-HD
x.v.Color support	Yes
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported
Output impedance	8 Ω
Audio output channels	7.2 channels
Audio A/D Converter (ADC)	24-bit/96kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	1 %
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)	125 W
HDMI in	5
S-Video inputs quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	2
Connectivity technology	Wired
Audio formats supported	AAC, FLAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA
Image formats supported	JPG
Video formats supported	AVCHD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, TS, WMV9, XVID
Wi-Fi	No
Supported radio bands	AM, FM