Sony STR-DN840 Operating Instruction

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Multi Channel AV Receiver

Operating Instructions

4-454-467-13(1)

STR-DN840

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

For customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Mode l No.

Ser ial No .

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions.

1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS.

2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord.

3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core of speaker cord by hand. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the apparatus and the speakers.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

For customers in Canada

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and/or peripherals.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DN840. The model number is located at the lower right corner of the front panel. The illustrations used in this manual are of the USA model and they may be different from your model. Any differences in operation are marked in the manual as “USA model only”.

• The instructions in this manual describe the operation of the receiver with the supplied remote control. You can also use the buttons or knobs on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control.

On copyrights

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S.

Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

AirPlay, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

“Sony Entertainment Network” logo and “Sony Entertainment Network” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Wake-on-LAN is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States.

Windows and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and “x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

VAIO and VAIO Media are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

PARTY STREAMING and PARTY STREAMING logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

InstaPrevue™ is a trademark or registered trademark of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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Table of Contents

About This Manual ....................... 4

Supplied accessories ..................... 9

Description and location of

parts ...................................... 10

Getting started ............................. 18

Connections

1: Installing the speakers ............ 20

2: Connecting the speakers ......... 22

3: Connecting the TV .................. 24

4a: Connecting the video

equipment ............................. 25

4b: Connecting the audio

equipment ............................. 29

5: Connecting the antennas

(aerials) ................................. 30

6: Connecting to the network ...... 30

Preparing the Receiver

Connecting the AC power cord

(mains lead) .......................... 33

Turning on the receiver ............... 33

Setting up the receiver using the

Easy Setup ............................ 33

Configuring the network settings

of the receiver ....................... 36

Guide to on-screen display

(OSD) operation ................... 40

Basic Operations

Playing an input source

equipment ............................. 41

Playing an iPod/iPhone ............... 43

Playing a USB device ................. 45

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio .......... 48

Presetting FM/AM radio stations

(Preset Memory) ................... 50

Enjoying Sound Effects

Selecting the sound field .............51

Using the Sound Optimizer

function .................................54

Selecting the calibration type ......55

Adjusting the Equalizer ...............55

Using the Pure Direct function .... 55

Resetting sound fields to the

default settings ......................56

Using Network Features

About the network functions of

the receiver ............................56

Setting up the server ....................57

Enjoying audio content stored on

the server ............................... 62

Enjoying Sony Entertainment

Network (SEN) .....................65

Using the PARTY STREAMING

function .................................68

Streaming music from iTunes

with AirPlay .......................... 70

Updating the software .................71

Searching for an item using a

keyword .................................74

Using Bluetooth Features

About the Bluetooth wireless

technology .............................75

About the Bluetooth functions of

the receiver ............................75

Listening to music of a Bluetooth

device .................................... 76

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync? .......... 79

Preparing for the “BRAVIA”

Sync ....................................... 79

One-Touch Play ...........................80

System Audio Control ................. 81

System Power-Off ....................... 81

Scene Select ................................. 81

Home Theatre Control .................82

Remote Easy Control ..................82

Other Operations

Switching between digital and

analog audio (INPUT

MODE) .................................83

Using other audio input jacks

(Audio Input Assign) ............83

Using a bi-amplifier

connection .............................85

Reverting back to the factory

default settings ......................85

Adjusting Settings

Using the Settings menu ..............86

Easy Setup ................................... 88

Speaker Settings menu ................88

Audio Settings menu ................... 92

HDMI Settings menu .................. 94

Input Settings menu .....................95

Network Settings menu ............... 95

System Settings menu .................96

Operating without using the

OSD ....................................... 97

Using the Remote Control

Reassigning the input button ..... 103

Resetting the input buttons ........ 104

Additional Information

Precautions ................................ 104

Troubleshooting ........................ 106

Specifications ............................ 119

Index ......................................... 122

Supplied accessories

• Operating Instructions (this manual)

• Quick Setup Guide (1)

• Remote control (RM-AAU170) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote control

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries (supplied) in the remote control. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)

Notes

• Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

• Do not mix manganese ba tteries and other kinds of batteries.

• Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do n ot intend to use the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batt eries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

• When you replace the batteries, the remote control buttons may be reset to their default settings. If this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 103).

• When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Description and location of parts

Front panel

A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 33, 50, 56)

The indicator above the button lights up as follows: Green: The receiver is turned on. Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and – Either “Control for HDMI”

(page 94), “Network Standby” (page 96), or “BT Standby” (page 78) is set to “On”.

– “Pass Through” (page 94) is set to

“On” or “Auto”. Lights off when the receiver is in standby mode and “Control for HDMI”, “Pass Through”, “Network Standby”, and “BT Standby” are set to “Off”.

Note

If the indicator flashes slowly, the software update is in progress (page 71). If the indicator flashes in quick succession, the software update has error (page 106).

B SPEAKERS (page 35) C TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–

Press TUNING MODE to operate a tuner (FM/AM).

Press TUNING +/– to scan a station.

D A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC

(page 51, 53)

E Display panel (page 11) F SOUND OPTIMIZER (page 54) G BLUETOOTH (page 76)

Operates the Bluetooth function.

H DIMMER

Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3 levels.

I DISPLAY (page 102) J Remote control sensor

Receives signals from remote control.

K PURE DIRECT (page 55)

The indicator above the button lights up when PURE DIRECT is activated.

L MASTER VOLUME (page 42) M INPUT SELECTOR (page 42) N (USB) port (page 29) O AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 34) P PHONES jack

Connects to headphones.

Indicators on the display panel

A Input indicator

Lights up to indicate the current input.

HDMI

The receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack.

ARC

TV input is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected.

COAX

Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack (page 83).

OPT

Digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack (page 83).

B PARTY

Lights up when PARTY STREAMING function is activated (page 68).

C S.OPTIMIZER

Lights up when Sound Optimizer function is activated (page 54).

D D.C.A.C.

Lights up when the measurement results of the “Auto Calibration” function are applied.

E TrueHD*

Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby True HD signals.

F DTS(-HD) indicator*

Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals.

DTS DTS-HD

G Speaker system indicator

(page 35)

H Tuning indicator

Lights up when the receiver tunes to a stereo broadcast.

MEM

Lights up when memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 50), etc., is activated.

I SLEEP

Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated (page 15).

J EQ

Lights up when the equalizer is activated.

K D.L.L.

Lights up when the D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear) function is activated (page 92).

L D.R.C.

Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 93).

M NEO:6

Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music decoding is activated (page 53).

N Dolby Pro Logic indicator

Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals.

PL PL II PL IIx PL IIz

Note

These indicators may not light up depending on the speaker pattern setting.

O A.P.M.

Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz

Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is activated. You can only set the A.P.M. function in the DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function (page 33).

P UPDATE

Lights up when a new software is available (page 71).

Q BT

Lights up when Bluetooth device is connected.

R Wireless LAN signal strength

indicator

Lights up to show the strength of the wireless LAN signal (page 38, 39).

No signal.

The signal strength is weak.

The signal strength is moderate.

The signal strength is strong.

S Wired LAN indicator

T USB

Lights up when iPod/iPhone or USB device is detected.

* When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format

disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “Analog” (page 83) or “Analog Direct” is not selected.

Lights up when LAN cable is connected.

Rear panel

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 24, 27, 29)

OPTICAL IN jacks (page 24,

28)

COAXIAL IN jack (page 29)

B TUNER section

FM ANTENNA jack (page 30)

AM ANTENNA terminals (page 30)

C NETWORK section

LAN port (page 32)

Wireless LAN antenna (page 32)

D SPEAKERS section (page 22)

E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

Black

F VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section

(page 24, 28)

Yellow

* You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or

MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 24).

AUDIO IN jacks (page 24, 28, 29)

SUBWOOFER OUT jacks (page 22)

VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks

Remote control

Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment. The remote control is assigned to operate Sony audio/video equipment. You can reassign the input button to match the equipment connected to your receiver (page 103).

RM-AAU170

To use the buttons printed in pink

Hold down SHIFT (N), then press the button printed in pink that you want to use. Example: Hold down SHIFT ( press MEM (

Hold down

E).

N), then

Press

To control the receiver

A ?/1 (on/standby)

Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode.

Saving the power in standby mode

When “Control for HDMI”, “Network Standby”, “Pass Through”, and “BT Standby” are set to “Off”.

B TV ?/1

C Input buttons

(on/standby)

Turns the TV on or sets it to the standby mode.

Selects the equipment you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are assigned to control Sony equipment.

Numeric/text buttons

1) 2)

Hold down SHIFT (N), then press numeric/text buttons to – preset/tune to the preset stations

(page 50).

– select track numbers. Press 0/10 /= to

select track number 10.

– select channel numbers. – select the letters (ABC, DEF, etc.). – select .@ for punctuation marks (!, ?,

etc.) or other symbols (#, %, etc.) when you enter characters for network features.

Press TV in ( (

N), then press the numeric buttons to

C), hold down SHIFT

select the TV channels.

CHARACTER

Hold down SHIFT (N), then press CHARACTER to select the character type for network features. Each time you press CHARACTER, the character type changes in sequence as follows: “abc” (lowercase letters) t “ABC” (uppercase letters) t “123” (numbers)

CLEAR

Hold down SHIFT (N), then press CLEAR to – erase a letter for network features. – clear a mistake when you press the

incorrect numeric/text button.

D ALPHABET SEARCH

Searches for item using a keyword (page 74).

ALPHABET PREV

Searches for previous item.

ALPHABET NEXT

Searches for next item.

E SLEEP

Press AMP (X), then press SLEEP to set the receiver to off automatically at a specified time. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 0:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 2:00:00 t OFF

Tips

• To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display panel.

• The Sleep Timer will be canceled when you perform the following. – Press SLEEP again. – Update the software of the receiver.

?/1.

–Press

MEM

Hold down SHIFT (N), then press MEM to store a station during tuner operation.

F iPhone CTRL

Enters iPod/iPhone control mode when using iPod/iPhone.

G POP UP/MENU

Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Popup Menu, or the DVD’s menu.

TOP MENU

Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s or DVD’s Top Menu.

H AMP MENU

Displays the menu to operate the receiver (page 97).

I OPTIONS

Displays and selects items from the options menu.

J HOME

Displays the home menu to operate the audio/video equipment.

K m/M1), ./>1), N1), X1),

Backward/forward, skip, play, pause, stop operation.

TUNING +/–

Scans a station.

D.TUNING

Enters direct tuning mode.

PRESET +/–

Selects preset stations or channels.

L SOUND FIELD +/–

Selects a sound field (page 51).

M PURE DIRECT (page 55)

Enters Pure Direct mode.

N SHIFT

Changes the remote control button function to activate the buttons printed in pink.

O +/–

Adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound.

Q RETURN O

Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu while the menu or on-screen guide is displayed on the TV screen.

Press V/v/B/b to select the menu

V/v/B/b

items, then press to enter/confirm the selection.

S DISPLAY

Views information on the display panel.

T SHUFFLE

Plays a track or a folder in random order.

REPEAT

Plays a track or a folder repeatedly.

U PARTY START/CLOSE

Starts or closes a PARTY (page 69).

PARTY JOIN/LEAVE

Joins or leaves a PARTY (page 69).

V PREVIEW (HDMI)

Selects the “Preview for HDMI” function. Turns on a live picture-in-picture preview of HDMI inputs connected to this receiver. Press V/v repeatedly to select each HDMI input preview, then press to enter/confirm the selection. (This feature is powered by Silicon Image InstaPrevue

Note

The “Preview for HDMI” function is available for HDMI BD, DVD, GAME, and VIDEO input.

Tips

• This function does not work in the following cases. – The equipment is not connected to the

HDMI input jack.

technology)

– The equipment connected to the

supported HDMI input jack is not turned

on. – The current input is not HDMI input. – When “Fast View” is set to “Off”. – When an unsupported HDMI video

format (480i, 576i, 4K, some 3D video

signal, some video camera signal or

VGA signal) is input.

• The picture-in-picture preview will be blacked out when 4K or some 3D video signal is input.

W TV INPUT

Selects the input signal (TV input or video input).

X AMP

Activates the receiver operation.

See the table on page 17 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each equipment.

The 5/JKL/VIDEO, PARTY START/CLOSE, D.TUNING/ buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as reference when operating the receiver.

Notes

• The above explanation is intended to serve as examples.

• Depending on the model of your connected equipment, some functions explained in this section may not work with the supplied remote control.

N, and SOUND FIELD +

To control other Sony equipment

Name TV VCR DVD

B TV ?/1 C Numeric buttons

CLEAR

G POP UP/MENU

TOP MENU

I OPTIONS J HOME K ./>

m/M N, X, x

Q RETURN O R V/v/B/b, S DISPLAY T SHUFFLE

REPEAT

W TV INPUT

z zz z z z

zzz zz z z zz z z z zz z z z zz z z z zzz zz z z zz z z z

player

zz z zz zz

zz z

Blu-ray Disc

player

CD player

Getting started

You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below. Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Installing and connecting the speakers (page 20, 22)

Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment

Connecting the TV and video equipment (page 24, 25)

The image quality depends on the connecting jack. See the illustration below. Select the connection according to the jacks on your equipment. We recommend that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks.

Digital

High quality image

Connecting the audio equipment (page 29)

Analog

Preparing the receiver

See “Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)” (page 33) and “Turning on the receiver” (page 33).

Setting the receiver

See “Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup” (page 33).

Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment

To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment. For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that “Audio (HDMI),” “BD Audio MIX Setting,” “Dolby Digital/DTS,” “Dolby Digital,” and “DTS” are set to “Auto,” “Off,” “Bitstream,” “Dolby Digital,” and “DTS,” respectively (as of August 1, 2012). For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select the “Aud io Output Settings” in “Sound Settings,” and select “HDMI” and “Automatic” (with system software version 4.21). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.

Digital audio formats supported by the receiver

Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the equipment connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats.

Audio format

[Display]

Dolby Digital [DOLBY D]

Dolby Digital EX [DOLBY D EX]

Dolby Digital Plus

[DOLBY D +]

Dolby TrueHD

[DOLBY HD]

DTS [DTS]

DTS-ES [DTS-ES]

DTS 96/24 [DTS 96/24]

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

Maximum number

of channels

5.1 aa

6.1 aa

7.1 × a

5.1 aa

6.1 aa

5.1 aa

7.1 × a

[DTS-HD HR]

DTS-HD Master Audio

a)b)

7.1 × a

[DTS-HD MA]

DSD [DSD]

Multi Channel Linear PCM

[PCM]

Audio signals are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment.

Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.

5.1 × a

7.1 × a

Connection between the playback

equipment and the receiver

COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI

Connections

1: Installing the speakers

This receiver allows you to use up to a 7.2 channel system (7 speakers and 2 subwoofers).

Example of speaker system configuration

A Front speaker (Left) B Front speaker (Right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (Left) E Surround speaker (Right) F Surround back speaker (Left)* G Surround back speaker (Right)* H Front high speaker (Left)* I Front high speaker (Right)* J Subwoofer

* You cannot use the surround back speakers and

the front high speakers simultaneously.

5.1 channel speaker system

To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer.

7.1 channel speaker system

using surround back speakers

You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format.

• 6.1 channel speaker placement

Place the surround back speaker behind the listening position.

• 7.1 channel speaker placement

Place the surround back speakers as shown in the illustration below. The angle A should be the same.

7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers

You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers. Place the front high speakers – at an angle between 25° to 35°.

– at an angle of 20° ± 5° in height.

20˚ ± 5˚

Connections

Tip

Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

2: Connecting the speakers

Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Surround speaker

Right Left

Center speaker

Subwoofer *

A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied)

Right

Surround back/

Bi-amplifier/ Front high/

Front B speaker

Left

Right Left

Front A speaker

* When you connect a subwoofer with an auto

standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be output.

** Notes on the SPEAKERS SURROUND

BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B terminals connection. – If you connect only one surround back

speaker, connect it to L of this terminals.

– If you have an additional front speaker

system, connect them to this terminals. Set the “SB Assign” to “Speaker B” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 90). You can select the front speaker system you want by using the SPEAKERS button on the receiver (page 35).

– You can connect the front speakers to this

terminals using bi-amplifier connection (page 23). Set the “SB Assign” to “Bi-Amp” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 90).

Note

After you have installed and connected your speaker, be sure to select the speaker pattern from the Speaker Settings menu (page 88).

Bi-amplifier connection

If you are not using surround back speakers and front high speakers, you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B terminals using a biamplifier connection.

Front speaker

(Right)

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/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B terminals. Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo attached to the speakers have been removed from the speakers to avoid receiver malfunction. After you have made the bi-amplifier connection, set the “SB Assign” to “BiAmp” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 90).

Front speaker

(Left)

Connections

3: Connecting the TV

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a OSD (On-Screen Display) if you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV. Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Video signalsAudio signals

Audio/Video

signals

ARC

A**

B**

CD*

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

Recommended connection Alternative connection

To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound from the receiver

* If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return

Channel (ARC) function, connect D. Be sure to set the “Control for HDMI” to “On” in HDMI Settings menu (page 80). If you want to select an audio signal using other than an HDMI cable (e.g., via an optical digital cord or an audio cord), switch the audio input mode using INPUT MODE (page 83).

**If your TV is not compatible with the ARC

function, connect A or B.

Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s muting function.

Notes

• 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.

• When connecting opti cal digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tips

• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 9 6 kHz sampling frequencies.

• When you connect the audio output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable”.

To listen to the sound from the TV

If your TV does not support System Audio Control function, set the “HDMI Audio Out” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI Settings menu (page 94).

4a: Connecting the video equipment

Using HDMI connection

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 79).

HDMI features

• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD and Linear PCM. For details, see “Digital audio formats supported by the receiver” (page 19).

• The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection.

• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep Colour), “x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)”, and 4K or 3D transmission.

• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3Dcompatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back a 3D-compatible content.

• To enjoy 4K (HDMI BD, GAME, and VIDEO input) images, connect 4Kcompatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, and then play back a 4K-compatible content.

• You can view HDMI BD, DVD, GAME, and VIDEO input on picture-in-picture preview.

Connections

Notes on HDMI connections

• Depending on the TV or the video equipment, 4K or 3D images may not be displayed. Check the 3D image formats supported by the receiver (page 120).

• Refer to the operating instructions of each connected equipment for details.

When connecting cords

• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

• It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect according to the availability of jacks on the connected equipment.

• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D images may not be displayed properly.

• We do not recommend using an HDMIDVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D equipment, the sound and/or the image may be lost. Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set the “Audio Input Assign” in the Input Settings menu (page 83) when the sound is not output correctly.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

All 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 equipment, but cannot find an unused input

See “Using other audio input jacks (Audio Input Assign)” (page 83).

Connecting equipment with HDMI jacks

If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 28.

Connections

Blu-ray Disc player

Audio/video

signals

AAA

DVD player

Audio/video

signals

PlayStation 3

Audio/video

signals

VCR, DVD recorder,

Video game

Audio/video

signals

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

Notes

Audio/video

signals

Satellite tuner,

cable TV tuner

Audio/video

signals

Super Audio CD

player

• BD input has a better sound quality. When you need a higher sound quality, connect your equipment to the BD (for AUDIO) jack and select BD as input.

• The default settings for the BD input button on the remote control is Blu-ray Disc player. Be sure to change the default setting of the BD input button so that you can use the button to control your equipment. For details, see “Reassigning the input button” (page 103).

• You can also rename the BD input so that it can be displayed on the receiver display panel. For details, see “Name In” in Input Settings menu (page 95).

Connecting equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks

Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner

Audio signals Audio signals

Video signals

CBA

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied)

VCR, DVD recorder, Video game

Video signals

Recommended connection Alternative connection

4b: Connecting the audio equipment

Connecting a Super Audio CD Player, CD player

Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Super Audio CD player,

CD player

Audio signals

Connecting an iPod, iPhone, USB device

Connections

A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied)

Recommended connection Alternative connection

iPod, iPhone,

USB device

A USB cable (not supplied)

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

6: Connecting to the network

Before connecting the antennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other equipment.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

If you have an Internet connection, you can connect this receiver to the Internet as well. You can connect through a wireless or a wired LAN connection.

System requirements

The following system environment is required to use the network function of the receiver.

A Broadband line connection

A Broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to listen to Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) and to update the software of the receiver.

Modem

This is the device that is connected to the broadband line to communicate with the Internet. Some of these devices are integrated with the router.

Router

• Use a router compatible with 100 Mbps or greater transmission speeds to enjoy content on your home network.

• We recommend that you use a router equipped with the built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. This function automatically assigns IP addresses on the LAN.

• Use a wireless LAN router/access point if you want to use a wireless LAN connection.

LAN cable (CAT5) (For a wired LAN connection only)

• We recommend that you use this type of cable for a wired LAN. Some flat-type LAN cables are easily affected by noise. We recommend that you use normal-type cables.

• If the receiver is used in an environment in which there is power supply noise from electric products or in a noisy network environment, use a shielded-type LAN cable.

Server

A server is a device which delivers content (music, photos, and videos) to a DLNA device on a home network. A device that can be used as a server (a computer, etc.) must be connected to your wireless or wired LAN home network*.

* For details on servers which are compatible

with this receiver, see page 57.

Connections

Configuration example

The following illustration is a configuration example of a home network with the receiver and a server. We recommend that you connect the server to the router with a wired connection.

Internet

Router

Modem

LAN cable

(not supplied)

A For a wired LAN connection only. B For a wireless LAN connection only.

Be sure to use a wireless LAN router/access point.

Note

An audio playback on a server may occasionally be interrupted when you use a wireless connection.

LAN cable (not supplied)

Server

Preparing the Receiver

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.

AC power cord (mains lead)

To the wall outlet

Turning on the receiver

?/1

You can also turn on the receiver using ?/1 button on the remote control. When you turn off the receiver, press “STANDBY” flashes on the display panel. Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) while “STANDBY” is flashing. This may cause a malfunction.

?/1 again.

Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup

You can set the basic settings of the receiver easily by operating the receiver in accordance with the instructions on the TV screen. Switch the input of the TV to the input which the receiver is connected. When you turn on the receiver for the first time or after the receiver is initialized, the Easy Setup screen appears on the TV screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the receiver. You can set up the following functions using the Easy Setup. – Language – Speaker Settings – Network Settings

Notes on Speaker Settings (Auto Calibration)

This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows:

• Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.

• Adjust the speaker level.

Preparing the Receiver

Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the receiver.

• Measure the distance of each speaker from your seating position.

• Measure the speaker size.

• Measure the frequency characteristics

(EQ).

• Measure the frequency characteristics

1)2)

(Phase).

The measurement result is not utilized when “Analog Direct” is selected. The measurement result is not utilized when Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.

The DCAC is designed to achieve proper sound balance for your room. However, you can adjust the speaker levels manually according to your preference. For details, see “Test Tone” (page 92).

Before you perform Auto Calibration

Before you perform Auto Calibration, check the following items.

• Set up and connect the speakers (page 20,

22).

• Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. Do not connect any other microphones to this jack.

• Set the “SB Assign” to “Bi-Amp” in the Speaker Settings menu if you use biamplifier connection (page 90).

• Set the “SB Assign” to “Speaker B” in the Speaker Settings menu if you use speakers front B connection (page 90).

• Make sure the speaker output is not set to “SPK OFF” (page 35).

• Make sure that you are not using PARTY STREAMING function (page 68).

• Disconnect the headphones.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers to avoid measurement errors.

• Get accurate measurement by making sure the environment is quiet.

Notes

• The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted. Provide consideration to your neighborhood and to the children in presence.

• If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will shut off automatically.

• The correct measurements may not be able to take or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.

To set up the Auto Calibration

Optimizer microphone

1 Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

2 Set up the optimizer microphone.

Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position and set it at the same height as your ears.

Confirm active subwoofer setup

• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on

the subwoofer and turn up the volume prior to activating the subwoofer. Turn the LEVEL to just before the mid-point.

• If you connect a subwoofer with a

crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum.

• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated).

Note

Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be different from the actual position.

Setting the speakers

To set the surround back

speakers

You can switch the usage of the speaker(s) connected to the SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals in accordance with the intended use.

Note

This setting is only available if the “Speaker Pattern” is set to a setting without surround back and front high speakers.

1 Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press .

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker Settings”, then press .

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “SB

Assign”, then press .

5 Select the speaker setup that you

want, then press .

• Speaker B: If you connect an additional front speaker system to the SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals, select “Speaker B”.

• Bi-Amp: If you connect front speakers to the SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals using a bi-amplifier connection, select “Bi-Amp”.

• Off: If you connect surround back or front high speakers to the SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals, select “Off”.

To select the front speaker

You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation.

SPEAKERS

Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive.

You can confirm the selected speakers terminals by checking the indicator on the display panel.

Indicators Selected speakers

SP A The speaker connected to the

SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals.

SP B* The speaker connected to the

SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B terminals.

SP A+B* The speaker connected to both

the SPEAKERS FRONT A and SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B terminals (parallel connection).

Preparing the Receiver

Indicators Selected speakers

“SPK OFF” appears on the display panel. No audio signals are output from any speaker terminals.

* To select “SP B” or “SP A+B”, set the “SB

Assign” to “Speaker B” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 90).

Note

This setting is not available when headphones are connected.

To cancel Auto Calibration

The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you perform the following during the measurement process: – Press ?/1. – Press the input buttons on the remote

control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR

on the receiver. – Press . – Press SPEAKERS on the receiver. – Change the volume level. – Connect the headphones.

To set up the receiver manually

See “Adjusting Settings” (page 86).

Configuring the network settings of the receiver

The network settings for the receiver must be set correctly to use the Home Network, SEN, AirPlay, and PARTY STREAMING functions.

Using a wired LAN connection

DISPLAY

V/v/B/b,

HOME

1 Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Settings”, then press .

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Network Settings”, then press

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Internet Settings”, then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Wired Setup”, then press .

If “Change Settings?” appears on the TV screen, select “OK”, then press

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto”, then press .

IP settings information appears on the TV screen.

When using a fixed IP address

Select “Custom”, then press . The IP Address Setting appears on the TV screen. Press . Press V/v to select the value for “IP Address”. Press b to key in the value for the next position. Press to exit cursor. Next, enter the value for “Subnet Mask” and “Default Gateway”. Press b for DNS Settings page. Then enter the value for “Primary DNS” and “Secondary DNS”.

7 Press b.

“Connecting to the Internet” appears on the TV screen. “Network setup is completed” appears after the network settings are completed. To return to the Network Settings menu, press . (Depending on the network environment, the network settings may take some time.)

8 Perform the server settings.

To listen to audio content stored on the server, you need to set up your server (page 57).

Tip

When checking the network settings, see “Information” (page 95).

Using a wireless LAN connection

There are several connecting methods you can use to set up a wireless network: searching for an access point, using a WPS connecting method (either the push-button method or the PIN code method), or manual setting.

Notes

• Make sure not to use the wireless LAN function where medical equipment (such as a pacemaker) is used or where the use of wireless communication is prohibited.

• Before connecting to your home network, you need to prepare a wireless LAN router/access point. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the device.

• Depending o n your home network environment, the wireless LAN router/access point may have been set up such that it cannot be connected using WPS, even though it is compatible with WPS. For details on whether your wireless LAN router/access point is compatible or not compatible with WPS, and on the setup of a WPS connection, refer to the operating instructions of your wireless LAN router/access point.

• You may encounter setup difficulties if the receiver and the wireless LAN router/access point are located too far from each other. If you do, move the devices closer to each other.

Searching for an access point and setting up a wireless network (Access Point Scan method)

You can set up a wireless network by searching for an access point. To set up the network using this connection method, you will be required to select or enter the following information. Check the following information in advance, and record it in the space provided below.

The network name (SSID identifies your network

) that

. (This

will be needed in step 7.)

If your wireless home network is secured by encryption, the security key (WEP key, WPA/ WPA2 key) for your network

(This will be needed in step 8.)

* SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that

identifies a particular access point.

** This information should be available from a

label on your wireless LAN router/access point, from the operating instructions, from the person who set up your wireless network, or from the information provided by your Internet service provider.

1 Select “Wireless Setup” in step 5

in “Using a wired LAN connection” (page 36).

If “Change Settings?” appears on the TV screen, select “OK”, then press

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Access Point Scan”, then press

The receiver starts searching for access points, and displays a list of up to 30 available network name (SSID).

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select the

network name (SSID) you want, then press .

The security setting display appears on the TV screen.

Preparing the Receiver

4 Enter the security key (WEP key,

WPA/WPA2 key), then press .

By default, the security key appears as “*****”. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to encrypt and disclose the security key. “IP Settings” appears on the TV screen.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto”, then press .

When using a fixed IP address

Select “Custom”, then press . The IP Address Setting appears on the TV screen. Press . Press V/v to select the value for “IP Address”. Press b to key in the value for the next position. Press to exit cursor. Next, enter the value for “Subnet Mask” and “Default Gateway”. Press b for DNS Settings page. Then, enter the value for “Primary DNS” and “Secondary DNS”.

6 Press b.

“Connecting to the internet” flashes on the TV screen. “Network setup is completed” appears after the network settings are completed and “ ” lights up on the display panel. To return to the Network Settings menu, press . (Depending on the network environment, the network settings may take some time.)

7 Perform the server settings.

To listen to audio content stored on the server, you need to set up your server (page 57).

Note

If your network has not been secured by encryption (using the security key), the security setting display does not appear in step 8.

Tip

When checking the network settings, see “Information” (page 95).

Setting up a wireless network using an access point compliant with WPS

You can easily set up a wireless network using an access point compliant with WPS. The WPS setting can be made using either the push-button configuration method or the PIN (Personal Identification Number) code method.

What is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)?

WPS is a standard created by the Wi-Fi Alliance allowing you to setup a wireless network easily and securely.

Setting up a wireless network using the WPS push button configuration method

You can easily set up a WPS wireless connection with one push of the designated button.

1 Select “WPS Push” in step 2 in

“Searching for an access point and setting up a wireless network (Access Point Scan method)” (page 37).

2 Follow the on-screen instructions,

and press the WPS button on the access point.

Message: Push WPS button on access point within 2 minutes

WPS button on the wireless LAN router/access point

“Setup with WPS Push Button is completed” appears after the network settings are complete and “ ” lights up on the display panel. To return to the Network Settings menu, press .

(Depending on the network environment, the network settings may take some time.)

3 Perform the server settings.

To listen to audio content stored on the server, you need to set up your server (page 57).

Tip Tips

When checking the network settings, see “Information” (page 95).

Setting up a wireless

5 Perform the server settings.

• When checking the network settings, see

• For details on entering the PIN code into the

network using the WPS PIN code method

If the access point supports the WPS PIN (Personal Identification Number) code connection, you can set up a WPS wireless connection by entering the receiver’s PIN code into the wireless LAN router/access point.

1 Select “Manual Registration” in step

2 in “Searching for an access point and setting up a wireless network (Access Point Scan method)” (page 37).

If you cannot find the network name (SSID) you want (manual setup method)

You can input the network name (SSID) you want manually if it does not appear on the list.

1 Select “Manual Registration” in step

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “WPS

PIN”, then press .

The available SSID (access point) list appears.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select the

network name (SSID) you want, then press .

The PIN code (8 digits) of the receiver appears on the TV screen. Leave the PIN code displayed until the connection is complete. (A different PIN code is displayed each time you perform this operation.)

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

3 Enter the network name (SSID), then

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the

5 Follow steps 4 to 7 in “Searching for

4 Input the receiver’s PIN code into the

wireless LAN router/access point.

The receiver starts the network settings. “Completed” appears after the network settings are complete and up on the display panel. To return to the Network Settings menu, press .

“” lights

(Depending on the network environment, the network settings may take some time.)

To listen to audio content stored on the server, you need to set up your server (page 57).

“Information” (page 95).

wireless LAN router/access point, refer to the operating instructions of the wireless LAN router/access point.

2 in “Searching for an access point and setting up a wireless network (Access Point Scan method)” (page 37).

“Direct Input”, then press .

press .

security setting you want, then press

an access point and setting up a wireless network (Access Point Scan method)” (page 37).

Preparing the Receiver

Guide to on-screen display (OSD) operation

You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote control. When you start operating the receiver, make sure to press AMP on the remote control first. Otherwise, operations that follow may not be aimed at the receiver.

AMP

V/v/B/b,

RETURN

Using the menu

1 Switch the input of the TV so that

an image of the menu is displayed.

2 Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV screen. Depending on the TV, the home menu may take some time to appear on the TV screen.

OPTIONS

HOME

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want, then press to enter the menu.

The menu item list appears on the TV screen. Example: When you select “Watch”.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the

menu item you want to adjust, then press to enter the menu item.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the

parameter you want.

Tip

When “OPTIONS” appears in the lower right portion of the OSD, you can display the function list by pressing OPTIONS and selecting a related function.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN O.

To exit the menu

Press HOME to display the home menu, then press HOME again.

Overview of the home menus

Menu icon Description

Watch Selects the video source to

be input to the receiver (page 41).

Listen Selects the music from the

SA-CD/CD, USB device, Bluetooth device, Home Network or SEN (page 41). You can also enjoy FM/AM radio of the built in receiver.

Sound Effects Enables you to enjoy sound

development provided by various Sony proprietary technologies or functions (page 51).

Settings Adjusts the settings of the

receiver (page 86).

Basic Operations

Playing an input source equipment

?/1

Input buttons

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

HOME

SOUND

2 +/–

FIELD +/–

Basic Operations

1 Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Select “Watch” or “Listen,” then

press .

The menu item list appears on the TV screen.

3 Select the equipment you want,

then press .

4 Turn on the equipment and start

playback.

5 Press 2 +/– to adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

6 Press SOUND FIELD +/– to enjoy

the surround sound.

You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver. For details, see page 51.

Tips

• You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the remote control to select the equipment you want.

• You can adjust the volume differently using the MASTER VOLUME knob on the receiver or

2 +/– button on the remote control.

the To turn the volume up or down quickly – Turn the knob quickly. – Press and hold the button. To make fine adjustment – Turn the knob slowly. – Press the button and release it immediately.

To activate the muting function

Press . The muting function will be canceled when you do the following.

• Press again.

• Change the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

• Perform Auto Calibration.

To avoid damaging your speakers

Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level.

Playing an iPod/iPhone

You can enjoy music contents from the iPod/iPhone by connecting it to the (USB) port on the receiver. For details on connecting the iPod/iPhone, see page 29.

Compatible iPod/iPhone models

You can use the following iPod/iPhone models on this receiver. Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software before using it.

Basic Operations

iPod touch

4th generation

iPod nano 5th generation (video camera)

iPhone 4S

Notes

• Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when using an iPod/iPhone connected to this receiver.

• This product has been designed specifically to work with iPod/iPhone and has been certified to meet Apple performance standards.

iPod touch

3rd generation

iPod nano

4th generation

(video)

iPhone 4

iPod touch

2nd generation

iPod nano

3rd generation

(video)

iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G

iPod nano

6th generation

iPod classic

Selecting the iPod/ iPhone control mode

You can select the iPod/iPhone control mode using the iPhone CTRL on the remote control. You can also control all operations by viewing the information on the display panel when the TV screen is turned off.

iPhone CTRL

V/v/B/b,

HOME

To operate the iPod/iPhone using the remote control

USB

SHUFFLE

REPEAT

iPhone CTRL

1 Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Select “Listen”, then press . 3 Select “USB”, then press .

When the iPod or iPhone is connected, “iPod/iPhone” appears on the TV screen.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions

to select the iPod/iPhone control mode.

X x

Press USB before you use the following buttons.

Press Operation

N Starts play. X, x Pauses play. m/M Fast reverses or forwards. ./> Goes to the previous/next

track.

REPEAT Enters repeat mode.

SHUFFLE Enters shuffle mode.

iPhone CTRL Selects the iPod/iPhone

control mode.

m/M ./>

Notes on iPod/iPhone

• The iPod/iPhone is charged when

connected to the receiver while the receiver is turned on.

• You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod/

iPhone from this receiver.

• Do not remove the iPod/iPhone during

operation. To avoid data corruption or damage to the iPod/iPhone, turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the iPod/iPhone.

iPod/iPhone message list

Message and explanation

Reading

The receiver is recognizing and reading information of the iPod or iPhone.

Not supported

An unsupported iPod or iPhone is connected.

No device is connected

No iPod or iPhone is connected.

No music

No music was found.

Headphones not supported

No sound is output from the h eadphones when iPod or iPhone is connected.

Playing a USB device

You can enjoy music from the USB device by connecting it to the (USB) port on the receiver. For details on connecting a USB device, see “Connecting an iPod, iPhone, USB device” (page 29). The music file formats that can be played back by this receiver are as follows:

File format Extensions

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III)

AAC* “.m4a”, “.3gp”,

WMA9 Standard* “.wma”

WAV “ . wa v ”

FLAC “.flac”

* The receiver does not play files encoded with

DRM.

“.mp3”

“.mp4”

Compatible USB devices

You can use the following Sony USB devices on this receiver.

Verified Sony USB device

Product name Model name

Wal km an

MICROVAULT USM1GL / 4GL / 8GL /

NWZ-A864

NWZ-B152F / B162F / B172

NWZ-E053 / E354 / E363 / E373 / E453 / E463 / E575

NWZ-F805 / F806N

NWZ-S755 / S764 / S774 / S774BT

NWZ-W262 / W272

NWZ-Z1040 / Z1070

NWD-W253

32GL

USM16GLX / 32GLX / 64GLX

USM4GN / 8GN / 32GN

USM4GM / 16GM

USM8GQ / 32GQ / 64GQ

USM16GR / 32GR

Basic Operations

Product name Model name

USM4GS / 8GJ / 8GT / 16GS / 16GU / 64GP / 512J

Digital Voice Recorder

Notes

• The receiver is unable to read data in NTFS format.

• The receiver is unable to read data other than that saved in the first partition of a hard disk drive.

• Operation of models not listed here is not guaranteed.

• Operation may not always be ensured even when using these USB devices.

• Some of these USB devices may not be available for purchase in certain areas.

• When formatting the above models, be sure to format using the model itself or the dedicated formatting software for that model.

• When connecting a USB device to the receiver, be sure to connect after the display “Creating Library” or “Creating Database” on the USB device has disappeared.

ICD-SX713 / SX1000 / PX232 / PX333F / FX8 / TX50 / UX513F / UX523F / UX532 / UX533F

ICZ-R50 / R51

Operating the USB device

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

HOME

1 Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Select “Listen”, then press . 3 Select “USB”, then press .

When the USB device is connected, “USB” appears on the TV screen. You can operate the USB device using the remote control of the receiver.

4 Select the content you want from

the content list, then press .

The selected content starts playback and the information of music/video contents appears on the TV screen.

To operate the USB device using the remote control

USB

SHUFFLE

REPEAT

X x

Press USB before you use the following buttons.

Press Operation

N Starts play. X Pauses play. x Stops play. ./> Goes to the previous/next file.

REPEAT Enters repeat mode.

SHUFFLE Enters shuffle mode.

./>

Notes on the USB device

• Do not remove the USB device during operation. To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB device, turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the USB device.

• Do not connect the receiver and the USB device through a USB hub.

• When the USB device is connected, “Reading” appears.

• It may take about 10 seconds before “Reading” appears depending on the type of USB device connected.

• When the USB device is connected, the receiver reads all the files on the USB device. If there are many folders or files on the USB device, it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device.

• The receiver can recognize up to – 256 folders (including “ROOT” folder). – 256 audio files for each folder. – 8 folder levels (tree structure of files,

including “ROOT” folder). The maximum number of audio files and folders may vary depending on the file and folder structure. Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a USB device.

• Compatibility with all encoding/writing softwares, recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible USB device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all.

• Some time may be needed to start playback when: – the folder structure is complex. – the memory capacity is excessive.

• This receiver does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device.

• The playback order for the receiver may differ from the playback order of the connected USB device.

• Folders that have no audio files are skipped.

• When playing a very long track, some operations may cause playback delay.

Basic Operations

USB message list

Message and explanation

Reading

The receiver is recognizing and reading information of the USB device.

Device error

The memory of the USB device could not be recognized (page 45).

Not supported

An unsupported USB device is connected, an unknown device is connected, or the USB device is connected through a USB hub (page 45).

No device is connected

No USB device is connected or the connected USB device is not recognized.

No Track

No track was found.

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, be sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 30).

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.

Area FM AM

USA, Canada 100 kHz 10 kHz*

Mexico 50 kHz 10 kHz*

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 50).

Numeric

buttons

D.TUNING

SHIFT

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

HOME

1 Frequency indication (page 49) 2 Preset station list (page 50)

Tuning to a station automatically (Auto Tuning)

Select “Tuning +” or “Tuning –”, then press .

Select “Tuning +” to scan from lower to higher frequency stations, select “Tuning –” to scan from higher to lower stations. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

Tune in the station you want to listen to using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning (page 49), or select the preset station you want (page 50).

2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Select “FM Mode”, then press . 4 Select “Mono”, then press .

Tuner Operations

1 Select “Listen” from the home

menu, then press .

2 Select “FM” or “AM” from the

menu, then press .

The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen.

FM/AM screen

You can select and operate each item on the screen by pressing V/v/B/b and

Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning)

You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons.

1 Press D.TUNING. 2 Hold down SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter the frequency, then press .

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1

b 0 b 2 b 5

Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1

b 3 b 5 b 0

Tip

Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum reception upon tuning to an AM station.

If you cannot tune to a station

“– – – .– – MHz” or “– – – – kHz” appears and then the screen returns to the current frequency. Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat step 2. If you still cannot tune to a station, the frequency may not be in use in your area.

Presetting FM/AM radio stations

(Preset Memory)

You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations as your favorite stations.

Changing the AM tuning scale

You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver.

?/1

TUNING MODE

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down TUNING

MODE, press ?/1 on the receiver.

The current AM tuning scale is changed to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz). To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure above.

Notes

• Depending on the settings, the receiver may take some time to change the AM tuning scale.

• All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale.

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

1 Tune to the station that you want to

preset using Auto Tuning (page 49) or Direct Tuning (page 49).

2 Select “Preset Memory”, then

press .

3 Select a preset number, then press

The station is stored as the selected preset number.

4 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store

another station.

You can store station as follows:

• AM band: AM 1 to AM 30

• FM band: FM 1 to FM 30

Tuning to preset stations

1 Select “FM” or “AM” from the

menu, then press .

2 Select “Select Preset”, then press

3 Select the preset station you want,

then press .

Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.

Naming preset stations (Name Input)

1 Select “FM” or “AM” from the

menu, then press .

2 Select “Select Preset”, then press

3 Select the preset number which

you want to name, then press , then press OPTIONS.

4 Select “Name Input”, then press

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

character, then press b.

You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing B/b. You can enter a name up to 8 characters.

6 Repeat step 5 to input a character

one by one, then press .

The name you entered is registered.

Note

Some letters that can be displayed on the TV screen cannot be displayed on the display panel.

Enjoying Sound Effects

Selecting the sound field

1 Select “Sound Effects” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Sound Field”, then press

3 Select the sound field you want.

Tip

You can select the sound field you want by pressing SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly on the remote control. You can also use A.F.D./2CH, Movie or Music on the receiver.

Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.)/2 channel sound mode

Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode: This mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. 2 channel sound mode: You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using, the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver.

Enjoying Sound Effects

x A.F.D. Auto (A.F.D. AUTO)

Presets the sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. However, for USA and Canada models, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals.

x Multi Stereo (MULTI ST.)

Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. However, sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings.

x 2ch Stereo (2CH ST.)

The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the subwoofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

x Analog Direct (A. DIRECT)

You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted.

Note

You cannot select “Analog Direct” while using the BD, DVD, GAME, Bluetooth, USB, Home Network, SEN and AirPlay function.

Movie mode

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.

x HD-D.C.S.

HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony’s new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. It is based on precise response measurement data of a mastering studio. With this mode, you are able to enjoy Bluray and DVD movies at home with not only the high quality of sound, but also the best sound ambience, just as the movie’s sound engineer intended in the mastering process.

You can select the effect type for HDD.C.S. as follows.

•

Dynamic: This setting is suitable for an

environment which is reverberant but lacks a spacious feeling (where sound absorption is not sufficient). It emphasizes the reflection of sound and reproduces the sound of a large, classical movie theater. Thus, the spacious feeling of a dubbing theater is emphasized and a unique acoustic field is created.

•

Theater: This setting is suitable for a

general living room. It reproduces the reverberation of sound just like in a movie theater (dubbing theater). It is most appropriate for watching content recorded on a Blu-ray Disc when you want the atmosphere of a movie theater.

•

Studio: This setting is suitable for a

living room with the appropriate sound equipment. It reproduces the reverberation of sound provided when a theatrical sound source is remixed for a Blu-ray Disc to a volume level suitable for home use. The level of reflection and reverberation of sound is kept to the minimum. However, dialogues and surround effects are reproduced vividly.

x PLII Movie

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.

x PLIIx Movie

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels.

x PLIIz Height (PLIIz)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting can expand a source sound from a 5.1 channel to a 7.1 channel to which a vertical equipment is applied, and gives a dimension of presence and depth.

x Stadium (STADIUM)

Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

x Sports (SPORTS)

Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

x Neo:6 Cinema (Neo:6 CIN)

Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels.

Music mode

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into your home.

x Berlin P.Hall (BERLIN)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Berlin Philharmonic Hall.

x Concertgebouw

(CONCERTGEB)

Reproduces the sound characteristics produced by reflectivity of a concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which features a large sound stage.

x Musikverein (MUSIKVEREI)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of a concert hall in Vienna, Austria, which features a resonant and unique reverberative sound.

x Jazz Club (JAZZ)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

x Portable Audio (PORTABLE)

Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.

x PLII Music

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

x PLIIx Music

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

x PLIIz Height (PLIIz)

x Neo:6 Music (Neo:6 MUS)

Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

Enjoying Sound Effects

x Live Concert (CONCERT)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

When headphones are connected

You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver.

x HP 2CH

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones (except “Analog Direct”). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals.

x HP Direct (HP DIRECT)

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when “Analog Direct” is selected. Outputs the analog signals without processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.

If you connect a subwoofer

This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal. However, the low frequency signal is not generated for “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” when all speakers are set to “Large”. In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.

Notes on sound fields

• Depending on the speaker pattern

settings, some sound fields may not be available.

• You cannot select PLIIx Movie/Music

and PLIIz Height at the same time. – PLIIx Movie/Music is available only

when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with surround back speaker(s).

– PLIIz Height is available only when the

speaker pattern is set to a setting with front high speakers.

• The sound fields for music and movie do not work in the following cases. – DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.

– “Analog Direct” is selected.

• “PLII Movie”, “PLIIx Movie”, “PLII Music”, “PLIIx Music”, “PLIIz Height”, “Neo:6 Cinema”, and “Neo:6 Music” do not work when the speaker pattern is set to 2/0 or 2/0.1.

• When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “Large” in the Speaker Settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if – the digital input signal contains LFE

signals.

– the front or surround speakers are set to

“Small”.

– “Multi Stereo”, “PLII Movie”, “PLII

Music”, “PLIIx Movie”, “PLIIx Music”, “PLIIz Height”, “HD-D.C.S.” or “Portable Audio” is selected.

Using the Sound Optimizer function

The Sound Optimizer lets you enjoy clear and dynamic sound at low volume levels. It automatically calibrates the sound which cannot be heard well when you turn down the volume level. After Auto Calibration is performed, the sound level is optimized to suit your environment.

1 Select “Sound Effects” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Sound Optimizer”, then

press .

3 Select “Normal” or “Low”, then

press .

The Sound Optimizer function is activated. To adjust for the reference level of a movie, select “Normal”. To adjust for a CD or other software whose average sound pressure level is processed highly, select “Low”.

Notes

• This function does not work in the following cases. – “Analog Direct” is being used. – Headphones are connected.

• The receiver may play back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on the audio format.

Selecting the calibration type

You can select the calibration type you want after performing the Auto Calibration. For details, see “Calibration Type” (page 90).

Adjusting the Equalizer

You can use the following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) for each speaker.

Bass Treble

Level

(dB)

3 Select “Front”, “Center”,

“Surround”, or “Front High”, then press .

4 Select “Bass” or “Treble”. 5 Adjust the gain, then press .

Notes

• This function does not work when “Analog Direct” is being used.

• Frequencies for Bass and Treble are fixed.

• Depending on the audio format, the receiver may play back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the original sampling frequency of the input signals.

Using the Pure Direct function

The Pure Direct mode lets you enjoy higher fidelity sound. When Pure Direct is on, the display panel lights off to suppress noise that affects sound quality. You can use the Pure Direct function with all inputs.

1 Select “Sound Effects” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Pure Direct”, then press

3 Select “On” or “Off”, then press

Note

When Pure Direct function is selected, “Sound Optimizer”, “Equalizer”, “Auto Volume”, and “D.Range Comp.” do not work.

Enjoying Sound Effects

Frequency (Hz)

1 Select “Sound Effects” from the

home menu, then press .

2 Select “Equalizer”, then press .

To cancel Pure Direct

The Pure Direct function will be cancelled when you perform the following: – Press PURE DIRECT again. – Change the sound field. – Change the scene setting on the TV

(Scene Select).

– Change the setting of “Sound Optimizer”,

“Equalizer”, “Auto Volume”, or “D.Range Comp.”.

Resetting sound fields to the default settings

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation.

?/1

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down MUSIC, press

?/1.

“S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting.

MUSIC

Using Network Features

About the network functions of the receiver

• You can enjoy audio content which has been stored on a DLNA-compliant device (DLNA CERTIFIED™ Products) that has an authorized DLNA logo displayed on the device (page 62).

• You can use the receiver as a device equivalent to a UPnP media renderer on your home network.

• With an Internet connection, you can listen to music services (page 65) and update the software of the receiver.

• You can listen to the same music at the same time in different rooms through the PARTY STREAMING function.

• You can register Media Remote devices to control the receiver.

• You can play back audio content on iOS devices or an iTunes Library with AirPlay.

About DLNA

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard organization made up of manufacturers of various products, such as servers (computers, etc.), AV equipment, and mobile computing devices which exchange content (music, photos, and videos). DLNA decides upon standards and publishes an authorized logo to be displayed on devices which support DLNA standards.

Setting up the server

To listen to audio content stored on your server with this receiver, you need to set up the server in advance. The following server devices are compatible with this receiver.

• Sony VAIO Media plus 1.3, 1.4, 2.0, and

2.1

• Sony HDD Network Audio System NAS-S500HDE*, NAS-S55HDE*

• Sony Network AV receiver STR-DA6400ES*, TA-DA5600ES*

• Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 installed on Windows 8 and Windows 7 (page 57 and 59)

• Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 installed on Windows Vista/Windows XP (page 60)

* Not available in some countries or regions.

If the server has a function that limits access from other devices, you must change the setting on the server to allow the receiver to access it. This section explains how to set up Windows Media Player when using it as a server. For details on the settings of other server devices, refer to the operating instructions or help of the respective devices or applications.

Notes

• The items displayed on the computer may be

different from the ones shown below, depending on the version of the operating system or the computer environment. For details, refer to Help for your operating system.

• It may take a little more time when playing

music using a “Play To” feature in Windows depending on the situation.

When using Windows 8

This section explains how to set up manufacturer-installed Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 8. For details on how to operate Windows Media Player 12, refer to Help for Windows Media Player 12.

1 Go to Control Panel.

Select [All Apps] under [Start]. Select [Control Panel].

Using Network Features

Tip

If the Windows 8 display does not appear like above, proceed with the steps below.

Select [Control Panel] under [Settings].

2 Select [View network status and

tasks] under [Network and Internet].

The [Network Sharing Center] window appears.

Tip

If the item you want does not appear on the display, try to change the display type of the Control Panel.

3 Select [Change advanced sharing

settings].

4 Select [Choose media streaming

options] from Media streaming.

5 If [Media streaming is not turned

on] appears on the [Media streaming options] window, select [Turn on media streaming].

6 Select [Allow All].

The [Allow All Media Devices] window opens. If all the devices in the local network are set to [Allowed], select [OK] and close the window.

7 Select [Allow all computers and

media devices].

8 Select [Next] and [Finish] to close

the window.

9 Refresh the server list.

When the settings are completed, refresh the server list of the receiver and select this server from the server list. For details on selecting a server, see “To refresh the server list” (page 62).

When using Windows 7

This section explains how to set up manufacturer-installed Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7. For details on how to operate Windows Media Player 12, refer to Help for Windows Media Player 12.

1 Go to [Start] – [Control Panel].

2 Select [View network status and

tasks] under [Network and Internet].

The [Network and Sharing Center] window appears.

Tip

If the item you want does not appear on the display, try to change the display type of the Control Panel.

3 Select [Public network] under

[View your active networks]. If the display shows other than [Public Network], go to step 6.

The [Set Network Location] window appears.

Using Network Features

4 Select [Home network] or [Work

network] according to the environment in which the receiver is used.

5 Follow the instructions that appear

on the display according to the environment in which the receiver is used.

When the settings are completed, confirm that the item under [View your active networks] is changed to [Home network] or [Work network] in the [Network and Sharing Center] window.

6 Select [Change advanced sharing

settings].

9 Select [Allow all].

The [Allow All Media Devices] window opens. If all the devices in the local network are set to [Allowed], select [OK] and close the window.

10Select [Allow all computers and

media devices].

11Select [OK] to close the window. 12Refresh the server list.

7 Select [Choose media streaming

options…] from [Media streaming].

8 If [Media streaming is not turned

on] appears on the [Media streaming options] window, select [Turn on media streaming].

When using Windows Vista/XP

This section explains how to set up Windows Media Player 11 installed on Windows Vista/XP For details on how to operate Windows Media Player 11, refer to Help for Windows Media Player 11.

* Windows Media Player 11 is not manufacturer-

installed on Windows XP. Access the Microsoft website, download the installer, and then install Windows Media Player 11 on your computer.

1 Go to [Start] – [All Programs].

6 Check [Private] and select [Next].

2 Select [Windows Media Player].

Windows Media Player 11 starts up.

3 Select [Media Sharing…] from the

[Library] menu.

If you are using Windows XP, go to step 9.

4 When is displayed, select

[Networking…].

The [Network and Sharing Center] window appears.

5 Select [Customize].

The [Set Network Location] window appears.

7 Confirm that [Location type] is

changed to [Private], and select [Close].

8 Confirm that [(Private network)] is

displayed on the [Network and Sharing Center] window, and close the window.

9 If [Share my media] in the [Media

Sharing] window that is displayed in step 3 is not checked, check [Share my media], then select [OK].

A list of connectable devices is displayed.

10Select [Settings…] that appears

beside [Share my media to:].

11Check [Allow new devices and

computers automatically] and select [OK].

Note

Uncheck this item after you confirm that the receiver can be connected to the server and play audio content stored on the server.

Using Network Features

12Refresh the server list.

To refresh the server list

When you add a new server to the home network, or when you cannot find the server you want on the list, refresh the server list.

1 While the server list is displayed,

press OPTIONS.

2 Select “Refresh”, then press .

The refreshed server list appears.

Tip

The receiver keeps a history of the last five connected servers and these servers appear at the top of the server list. Up to 20 servers can be displayed in a server list.

To delete a server from the server list

While the server list is displayed, select the server you want to delete, then press OPTIONS.

The options menu appears.

2 Select “Delete”, then press .

The confirmation display appears on the TV screen.

3 Select “OK”, then press .

“Completed” appears, and the selected server is deleted.

Note

Even if you delete the server from the server list, the server will appear in the list again if the receiver finds it on the network (such as when you refresh the server list).

Enjoying audio content stored on the server

You can play back audio content stored on the server using the receiver in MP3, Linear PCM, WMA, FLAC and AAC* formats. Audio content with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection cannot be played on this receiver.

* The receiver can play AAC files with the

extension of “.m4a”, “.mp4” or “.3gp” only.

Server

This receiver

HOME

NETWORK

SHUFFLE

REPEAT

DISPLAY

RETURN

1 Press HOME NETWORK.

The server list appears on the TV screen. If the last selected item (playlist, album, folder, etc.) appears on the TV screen, press RETURN O repeatedly until the server list appears.

ALPHABE SEARCH

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

HOME

./> x

When “No server is available” appears, or when the server on the list is not available, press OPTIONS. Select “Refresh”, then press . The refreshed server list appears.

Tip

You can also select “HOME NETWORK” from “Listen” in home menu.

2 Select the server which holds the

content you want to play back.

The content list appears on the TV screen.

Note

If the server device supports the Wake-onLAN standard, the receiver turns the server on automatically. If the server does not support the Wake-on-LAN standard, turn on the server in advance. For details on settings or operations of Wake-on-LAN of your server, refer to the operating instructions or help of your server.

3 Select the item (playlist, album,

folder, etc.) you want, then press

If another item appears, repeat this step to narrow down the choices until the item you want appears. The items that are displayed depend on the connected server.

4 Select the track you want, then

press .

Playback starts. Make sure that sound is being output from the speakers of the receiver.

Notes

• Tracks that the receiver cannot play appear on

the TV screen as well. You cannot sort a list of playable tracks.

• “!” appears at the top of a track name that cannot

be played on the receiver, and is skipped during playback.

• Play is not resumed from the last selected item

if you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

• The receiver may take time to display items

when browsing a folder that contains a large amount of audio content. In this case, use the Keyword Search (page 74).

Tips

• If you select a folder (such as an artist folder,

genre folder, etc.), then press the N button, the receiver plays all items in the selected folder.

• The r eceiver resumes from the last selected item when the function is changed to Home Network function, until the receiver is turned off. When “Network Standby” is set to “On”, play resumes from the last selected item, even if you turned off the receiver.

To set Access Settings

You can set access restrictions or permission for the devices on the device list.

1 Press HOME NETWORK. 2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Select “Access Settings”, then

press .

To set the auto access permission

Select “Auto Access” in “Access

Settings”, then press .

2 Select “Allow” or “Not Allow”, then

press .

• Allow: All the device on the home network are permitted to access this receiver. This receiver can start a PARTY as host device and join a PARTY as a guest device if requested.

• Not Allow: The receiver restricts a new device that is accessing the receiver. When connecting a new device to the home network, add the device to the device list, and set access permission (page 64).

Note

Up to 20 devices can be added to the device list. If 20 devices have already been registered, “Device list is full” appears, and a new device cannot be added to the list. In this case, delete unnecessary devices from the list (page 64).

Using Network Features

To add devices to the device list

Select “Control Device” in “Access Settings”, then press .

The registered device list appears on the TV screen.

2 Select “Add Device”, then press . 3 Select the device you want, then

press .

The selected device is added to the device list. For details on setting the access, see “To set access permission for the devices” (page 64).

To set access permission for the devices

You can set access permission for a device on the device list. Only devices set to “Allow” are recognized on the home network.

1 Select “Control Device” in “Access

Settings”, then press .

The registered device list appears on the TV screen.

2 Select the device you want, then

press .

3 Select “Access”, then press . 4 Select “Allow” or “Not Allow”, then

press .

To delete a device from the list

Select “Delete” in step 3, then press . Select “OK” on the confirmation display, then press .

To register the TV SideView Device

Press HOME NETWORK.

Tip

You can also select “HOME NETWORK” from “Listen” in home menu.

2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Select “TV SideView Device

Registration”, then press .

4 Select “Start Registration”, then

press .

The receiver starts to detect TV SideView device that is ready for registration. “Connecting” appears on the TV screen. Press “Registration” on the TV SideView device. However, the receiver will exit the registration if no device detected in 30 seconds.

5 Select “Finish”, then press .

To cancel the registration

Select “Cancel” in step 4, then press .

Note

Up to 5 TV SideView devices can be added to the device list. If 5 devices have already been registered, “Device full” appears, and a new device cannot be added to the list. In this case, delete unnecessary devices from the list (page 64).

To view the registered TV SideView Device

Select “Registered TV SideView Devices” in step 3, then press .

Using the TV SideView

TV SideView is a free mobile application for the remote device (smartphone, etc). By using the TV SideView with this receiver, you can easily enjoy the receiver by the operation on your remote device.

To delete registered TV SideView devices from the device list

Select “Registered TV SideView

Devices” in step 3, then press .

2 Select the device you want to delete,

then press .

3 Select “Delete”, then press .

4 Select “OK”, then press .

The selected device is deleted from the device list.

Checking the copyright protection

This receiver cannot play back files in WMA format with DRM copyright protection. If a WMA file cannot be played back on this receiver, check the property of that file on your computer to see whether the file is DRM-copyrighted. Open the folder or volume where the WMA file is stored and right-click the file to display the [Properties] window. If there is a [License] tab, the file is DRMcopyrighted and cannot be played back on this receiver.

Operating Home Network function using the remote control

To Do the following

Pause playback*

Stop playback Press x.

Go to beginning of the current track, previous/ next track

Reselect the item you want to play

Press X during playback. Press N to resume playback.

Press ./> repeatedly.

Press RETURN O repeatedly until the directory you want appears.

Or press OPTIONS, select “Server List”, then select the item you want.

To return to the playback display, press OPTIONS and select “Now Playing”.

To Do the following

Search the item you want using a keyword

Change the server

Select Repeat Play

Select Shuffle Play

* Depending on the server or track, pause

playback may not work when the Home Network function is selected.

While selecting the contents in the server, press ALPHABET SEARCH, and then enter a keyword (page 74).

Press x. Then select “Server List”, and press . Select the server you want, then press .

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “Repeat All” or “Repeat One” appears on the TV screen.

Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “Shuffle On” appears on the TV screen.

Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network (SEN)

You can listen to music services offered on the Internet with this receiver (SEN function). To use this function, the receiver must be connected to the network and the network must be connected to the Internet. For details, see “6: Connecting to the network” (page 30). Visit the website below for more information on the SEN:

http:// www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com

Using Network Features

SEN

This receiver

Note

Before using music services, you may have to register your receiver depending on the service provider. For details on registration, visit the customer support site of the service provider.

Numeric

buttons

ALPHABET

RETURN

SHIFT

SEN

MEM

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

HOME

1 Press SEN.

The service provider list appears on the TV screen. If the receiver automatically displays the last selected service or station, press RETURN O repeatedly until the service provider list appears.

Tip

You can also select “SEN” from “Listen” in the home menu.

2 Select the music service you want,

then press .

3 Select the folder or station you

want, then press .

• Press V/v repeatedly to select the item.

•Press to go to the next directory, or to listen to the station.

• Press RETURN O to go to the previous directory.

Notes

• If “No service is available” appears and you cannot obtain a service provider list, press OPTIONS and select “Refresh”.

• Internet content may be discontinued or changed without notice.

Tip

The receiver displays the last selected service or station when the function is changed to SEN function, until the receiver is turned off. When “Network Standby” is set to “On”, the last selected service or station is displayed even if you turned off the receiver.

To operate SEN function using the remote control

To Do the following

Change the station or service

Press RETURN O to return to the service provider list, then select the service again. To return to the playback display again, press OPTIONS and select “Now Playing”.

To Do the following

Use various functions while the receiver is selecting or playing a station or service

Select the service options

Search the item you want using a keyword

View the available information

Press OPTIONS. The item displayed may vary according to the selected item or directory.

While selecting or playing the contents in the service, press OPTIONS. Select “Service Options”, then press . The contents of the service options vary depending on the selected services.

While selecting the contents in the server, press ALPHABET SEARCH, and then enter a keyword (page 74).

Press DISPLAY repeatedly to view the artist name, album name, etc.

To listen to the preset station

Press SEN.

The service provider list appears on the TV screen. If the receiver automatically displays the last selected station, press RETURN O repeatedly until the service provider list appears.

2 Select “Preset”, then press .

“Preset” appears at the top of the service provider list.

3 Select the preset station you want,

then press .

Note

There may be some stations that cannot be preset, depending on the service providers. If you try to preset such a station, “Not available” appears on the display.

Tip

Use the numeric buttons to select the preset station. Press SHIFT, then press the numeric button that corresponds to the preset number, then press to select the preset station directly.

Presetting stations

You can store up to 20 stations as your favorite stations.

1 Select the station you want to

preset.

2 During reception, hold down

SHIFT, then press MEM.

The preset memory list appears.

3 Select a preset number, then press

4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store

another station.

Enjoying a variety of music services

You can enjoy listening to the content of a variety of music services offered on the Internet. Visit the website below for more information on music services, how to enjoy services, and the registration code of the receiver.

http://munlimited.com/home

Checking the registration code

You may be required to enter the registration code of the receiver when you enjoy a new music service.

1 Select “Listen” from the menu, then

press .

Using Network Features

2 Select “SEN”, then press .

The service provider list appears on the TV screen. If the receiver automatically displays the last selected service or station, press RETURN O repeatedly until the service provider list appears.

3 Select “Registration Code”, then

press .

The registration code of the receiver appears.

Using the PARTY STREAMING function

PARTY

START/

PARTY JOIN/ LEAVE

Audio contents currently being played back on this receiver can be also played back on all devices corresponding to the PARTY STREAMING function on your home network at the same time. If you encounter an interruption when using a wireless connection, connect your receiver to the router with a wired connection (page 32). While PARTY streaming, a device called a “PARTY host” starts a PARTY and streams music, and a device called a “PARTY guest” joins a PARTY and receives music from the “PARTY host”. Before using the PARTY STREAMING function, make sure that “PARTY STREAMING” is set to “On” (page 96).

PARTY guest

PARTY host

PARTY guest

SHIFT

You can enjoy the PARTY STREAMING function with other devices* that have this PARTY STREAMING logo shown below.

* Available PARTY STREAMING-compliant

devices may differ depending on the countries or regions. For details on available devices, contact your nearest Sony dealers.

Starting a PARTY

Joining a PARTY

You can start a PARTY so that other devices that support the PARTY STREAMING function can play the same music even though they are in different rooms.

1 Make sure the PARTY guest

devices are turned on and ready to join a PARTY.

2 Play the sound source you want.

Audio content of all the sound sources on this receiver can be streamed.

Notes

• Only audio contents on this receiver can be streamed. During PARTY host, video signals are not output to the TV, and audio signals will downmix to 2 channel. In this case, you can only select “2ch Stereo” as sound field.

• When you start a PARTY as PARTY host, you may face a time gap between the audio output and visual display in the following cases. – The Audio Return Channel (ARC)

function is used.

– The video output of the equipment is

connected to the TV and the audio output is connected to the digital or analog audio input jacks on the receiver.

• Sources with copyright protection may not be streamed.

3 Press PARTY START.

“START.PARTY” appears on the display panel. The receiver starts PARTY streaming as a PARTY host.

To c l ose a PART Y

Press PARTY CLOSE.

The receiver can join a PARTY that has been started by another device so that you can enjoy the same audio content being played in a different room.

While the PARTY host device is having a PARTY, press PARTY JOIN and the receiver joins the PARTY as a PARTY guest.

To leave a PARTY

Press PARTY LEAVE.

Notes

• You cannot join a PARTY in the following cases: – you have a PARTY on this receiver. – you have already joined another PARTY.

• If you press PARTY JOIN when no PARTY is started, but a device complying with PARTY STREAMING function is playing, the device will be the PARTY host, and the receiver will join the PARTY as a PARTY guest.

• The PARTY guest device function automatically switches to HOME NETWORK when the device joins a PARTY. Even if the PARTY guest device leaves the PARTY, the function remains as HOME NETWORK.

Tip

If “Network Standby” is set to “On”, the receiver turns on and joins the PARTY automatically when the PARTY host device starts the PARTY.

Using Network Features

Streaming music from iTunes with AirPlay

Using a wireless network, you can play back audio content on iOS devices such as an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or an iTunes Library on your PC with this receiver.

iPhone/iPod touch/iPad

1 Tap/click on the icon at bottom

right of the iOS device screen or iTunes window. [iOS device]

Compatible iPod/iPhone/ iPad models

iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (2nd, 3rd or 4th generation), iPad, iPad2, iPad 3rd generation with iOS 4.2 or later, and Mac or PC with iTunes 10.1 or later.

Notes

• Refer to “Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad models” on this page for details on the supported versions of iOS or iTunes.

• Update iOS or iTunes to the latest version before using with the receiver.

• Refer to the operating instructions of your device for details on operating iOS devices, iTunes or AirPlay.

• You cannot use this receiver as a PARTY host while using the AirPlay function.

[iTunes]

2 Select “STR-DN840” on the AirPlay

menu of iTunes or your iOS device. [iOS device]

[iTunes]

3 Start playing back audio content

on an iOS device or on iTunes.

AirPlay is selected as a function of the receiver automatically.

Tips

• “******” is the last 6 digits of MAC Address of the receiver.

• If the playback does not start, perform the process again from step 1.

To confirm/edit the device name

See “Device Name” (page 96) for instructions on how to rename the device.

To control AirPlay playback

You can use the 2 +/–, N, X, x, .,

>, SHUFFLE and REPEAT buttons.

Operation from the receiver and the remote control is active only when the receiver is selected as the device for output. When you use iTunes, set an iOS device to accept control from this receiver and the remote control when you want to use this receiver and the remote control to operate an iOS device.

Tips

• The most recent control command to the receiver is given priority. The receiver starts playing back audio content of another device when it accepts control from that AirPlayequipped device, even if this receiver is being used for AirPlay with the original device.

• The very loud sound may output from this receiver when you set the volume too loud using iOS devices or iTunes.

• For details on the use of iTunes, refer to the Help of iTunes.

• The volume level of iOS devices or iTunes may not be able to be linked with the volume level of this receiver.

Updating the software

By downloading the latest version of the software, you can take advantage of the newest functions. The receiver accesses the Sony server to update the software. If a new update is available, “[New Software] Perform Software Update.” appears on the TV screen and “UPDATE” appears on the display panel when you are connected to the Internet and using the Home Network or SEN function. Make sure that other equipment connected to the receiver is stopped before updating the software. For details on software update available, refer to the customer support site (page 118).

Notes

• Make sure not to turn off the receiver, disconnect the network cable or perform any operation on the receiver while the updating operation is in progress.

• If you try to update the software when the Sleep Timer is on, the Sleep Timer will turn off automatically.

1 Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Select “Settings”, then press .

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Select “System Settings”, then

press .

4 Select “Network Update”, then

press .

5 Select “Update”, then press .

The receiver starts checking the available software update.

Using Network Features

6 When “A new version of software

is found” appears on the TV screen, select “Update now”, then press .

A message that confirms whether or not you agree to the terms of the software update appears. Confirm the message and also read the “ENDUSER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SONY SOFTWARE” (page 125), then press . If the update is not available, “No update is required.” appears.

7 Select “Agree”, then press .

The receiver starts to update the software and the TV screen is turned off automatically. The standby) indicator on the front panel flashes during the update. It may take a while (about 40 minutes at the longest) for the receiver to finish the update. The required time will depend on the amount of data in the updates, the line type of the network, the network communication environment, etc. “Complete” appears after the software update is finished. Changes or adjustments made to the settings are now reset to the defaults.

Note

If one of the below conditions appears, the software update has error.

?/1 (on/standby) indicator flashes in

– The

quick succession. – “ERROR” appears on the display panel. – No indicator lights up on the display panel

?/1 (on/standby) indicator lights off.

or the – The receiver does not finish the update

after 40 minutes and “UPDATING” keep

on flashes on the display panel. Unplug the power cord, and then plug in the power cord again. The receiver will try to update the software. If the condition continues, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

?/1 (on/

To cancel the procedure or to go back to the previous screen

Press RETURN O at any point before the receiver starts the software update. You cannot cancel the procedure or go back to the previous screen when the update starts.

Network features message list

Network settings

Message and explanation

Connection failed

The receiver has failed to connect the network.

Input error

The entered values are incorrect or invalid.

Not in use

An operation that is currently prohibited is being performed.

Not supported

The access point device does not support the WPS PIN code method.

Home Network

Message and explanation

Cannot connect

The receiver cannot be connected to the selected server.

Cannot get info

The receiver cannot retrieve information on the server.

Cannot JOIN PARTY

The receiver has failed to join a PARTY.

Cannot play

The receiver cannot play audio files due to an unsupported file format or playback restrictions.

Cannot START PARTY

The receiver has failed to start a PARTY.

Data error

You tried to play an unplayable file.

Message and explanation

Device list is full

You cannot register any more devices to the device list.

No server is available

There is no server on the network that the receiver can connect to. Try refreshing the server list (page 62).

No track is found

There is no playable file in the selected folder on the server.

Not found

There is no item on the server that matches a keyword.

Not in use

An operation that is currently prohibited is being performed.

SEN

Message and explanation

Cannot connect to server

The receiver cannot be connected to the server.

Cannot get data

The receiver cannot obtain content from the server.

Cannot play

The receiver cannot play a service or station due to an unsupported file format or playback restrictions.

Data error

• You tried to play an unplayable file.

• The receiver does not recognize the data on the server.

Software update is required

The service is not available in the current version of the receiver software. Visit the website below for more information on the software update:

http://munlimited.com/home

No preset station is stored

There is no station stored on the receiver for the selected preset number.

Message and explanation

No service is available

There is no service provider.

Not available

• The selected service is not available.

• An operation that is currently unavailable is being performed.

Not in use

An operation that is currently prohibited is being performed.

Software update

Message and explanation

Cannot connect

The receiver cannot access to the server to download the latest version of the software. Enter the settings menu and update the software again (page 71).

Cannot download

The receiver failed downloading the update data while performing the software update. Enter the settings menu and update the software again (page 71).

Using Network Features

Searching for an item using a keyword

When a list is displayed on the TV screen (such as artist list, a track list, etc.), you can enter a keyword to search for an item you want. Searching by keywords is available only when the Home Network or SEN function is selected.

Numeric/

text

buttons

ALPHABET

SHIFT

ALPHABET NEXT ALPHABET PREV

Note

Enter a keyword that will match the letters o r a word at the beginning of the name or title of the item you want to search for. When the receiver searches for an item, “The” at the beginning of a name and the following space will be ignored.

3 Press .

An item that matches the keyword appears. If the item appears is not the one you are searching for, press ALPHABET PREV/ALPHABET NEXT to display the previous/next item.

4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you find

the item you want, then press .

5 Select the track you want, then

press .

Playback starts.

1 Press ALPHABET SEARCH while

an item list (artist list, track list, etc.) is displayed on the TV screen.

The keyword input display appears on the TV screen.

2 Hold down SHIFT, then press the

numeric/text buttons to enter a keyword.

A keyword can be up to 15 characters.

Using Bluetooth Features

About the Bluetooth wireless technology

Bluetooth wireless technology is a shortrange wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices. Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 meters (33 feet). You do not need wires to get connected as you do with a USB connection, and you do not need to place the devices face to face as you do with wireless infrared technology. Bluetooth wireless technology is a global standard supported by thousands of companies. These companies produce products that meet the global standard.

Check the websites for the latest information about compatible Bluetooth devices with URLs listed under “About support information” (page 118).

About the Bluetooth functions of the receiver

Communication System and Compatible Bluetooth Profiles of this receiver

Profile is standardization of the function for each Bluetooth device specification. This receiver supports the following Bluetooth version and profiles:

Communication System: Bluetooth Specification version 3.0 Compatible Bluetooth Profiles: – A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution

Profile): Receiving audio content of high-quality.

– AVRCP 1.3 (Audio Video Remote

Control Profile): Controlling audio/video equipment; pausing, stopping, starting playback, volume control, etc.

Notes

• To be able to use the Bluetooth function, the Bluetooth device to be connected requires the

same profile as the receiver’s. Note also that even if the same profile exists, devices may vary in function depending on their specifications.

• Due to the characteristic of B luetoo th wireless technology, the sound played on this receiver is slightly delayed from the sound played on the Bluetooth device during listening to the music.

Using Bluetooth Features

Listening to music of a Bluetooth device

You can play music of a Bluetooth device via this receiver after pair and connect the Bluetooth device with the receiver.

Pairing the receiver with a Bluetooth device

Pairing is an operation where Bluetooth devices register with each other beforehand. Use the procedure below to pair the receiver with your Bluetooth device. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not need to be pe rformed again. If pairing is already completed, proceed to “Playing music of a Bluetooth device” (page 77).

BLUETOOTH

1 Place the Bluetooth device within

1 meter (3.3 feet) from this receiver.

2 Press BLUETOOTH to select

Bluetooth function.

3 Hold down BLUETOOTH for

2 seconds to activate the pairing mode of the receiver.

“Pairing ready” appears and “BT” flashes quickly on the display panel. Perform step 4 within 5 minutes, otherwise pairing will be canceled. In this case, repeat this step.

4 Perform pairing on the Blu etooth

device to detect this receiver.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of your Bluetooth device. A list of detected devices may appears on the Bluetooth device display depending on the type of Bluetooth device. This receiver is displayed as “STR-DN840”.

Note

When establishing a connection with this receiver, select the audio profile (A2DP, AVRCP) at the Bluetooth device. If the Bluetooth device does not support the AVRCP profile, you cannot perform playback or other operations with this receiver (page 75).

5 Select “STR-DN840” on the

Bluetooth device display.

If “STR-DN840” is not displayed, repeat from step 1.

6 If passkey* is required on the

display of the Bluetooth device, enter “0000”.

7 Once pairing is completed,

connect this receiver with the Bluetooth device.

Depending on the device, connection is automatically made along with the pairing. Once the connection is established, the device name appears and “BT” lights up on the display panel.

* Passkey may be called “Passcode”, “PIN code”,

“PIN number” or “Password”.

Notes

• The receiver only supports numerical passkey up to 4 digits.

• You can pair up to 9 Bluetooth devices with this receiver. If 10th Bluetooth device is paired, the least recently connected device will be replaced by the new one.

• To pair with other Bluetooth devices, repeats steps 1 to 6.

To cancel pairing operation

Hold down BLUETOOTH after step 3. “CANCEL” appears on the display panel.

Playing music of a Bluetooth device

You can operate a Bluetooth device by connecting the receiver and a Bluetooth device using AVRCP. Check the following before playing music: –The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth

device is turned on.

– Pairing has been completed.

1 Press BLUETOOTH to select

Bluetooth function.

The receiver automatically connects to the last connected Bluetooth device. If you cannot connect with a last connected Bluetooth device, press BLUETOOTH on the receiver. Once the connection is established, proceed to step 3.

2 Establish a connection from the

Bluetooth device.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of your Bluetooth device.

3 Start playback from the Bluetooth

device.

You can also press N on the remote control.

4 Adjust the volume.

Press 2 +/– (or turn the MASTER VOLUME knob on the receiver).

Note

Depending on the type of Bluetooth device, you can adjust the volume using the controls of the Bluetooth device.

Notes

• Once the connection is established, the device name appears on the TV screen and “BT” lights up on the display panel.

• To disconnect from a Bluetooth device, press BLUETOOTH on the receiver. You can also disconnect from your Bluetooth device. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your Bluetooth device.

• While connected to a Bluetooth device, this receiver cannot be detected and a connection cannot be established from another Bluetooth device.

• If you cannot connect with a paired Bluetooth device, perform the pairing operation between the receiver and the Bluetooth device again.

• If the input has been set to “BLUETOOTH” when you turn on the receiver, the receiver automatically connects to the last connected Bluetooth device.

To operate the Bluetooth device using the remote control

Press Operation

N*Starts play. X Pauses play. x Stops play. m/M Fast reverses or forwards. ./> Goes to the previous/next file.

* If no Bluetooth device is connected and you

press N, the receiver automatically connects to the last connected Bluetooth device and play back the music.

Note

These operations may not be available for certain Bluetooth devices. In addition, the actual operations may differ depending on the connected Bluetooth device.

m/M ./>

Using Bluetooth Features

Setting the Bluetooth Standby mode

You can set the “BT Standby” (Bluetooth Standby) mode so that the receiver can be controlled by the Bluetooth device even when the receiver is in standby mode.

1 Select “Listen” from the home menu,

then press .

2 Select “BLUETOOTH”, then press

3 Press OPTIONS. 4 Select “BT Standby”, then press

5 Select “On”, then press .

The receiver turns on automatically when the Bluetooth device is connected to the receiver.

To turn off this function

Select “Off” in step 5, then press .

Notes

• When the receiver is in standby mode, the ?/1

(on/standby) indicator on the front panel lights up in amber if “BT Standby” is set to “On”.

• You can only select this parameter when a Bluetooth device is paired.

To turn off this function

Select “Off” in step 2, then press .

Notes

• You can enjoy high quality sound if the AAC is enabled.

• When you change the setting, the Bluetooth device is disconnected from the receiver automatically.

Checking the information of a connected Bluetooth device

Select “Address Info” in step 4 in “Setting the Bluetooth Standby mode”, then press .

Address info appears on the TV screen.

Tip

You can check the Bluetooth device information by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows:

Bluetooth device name

t Sound field currently applied t

address Volume level

t Bluetooth device

t Input you selected

Setting the Bluetooth audio codecs

You can enable or disable AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) audio.

1 Select “BT AAC” in step 4 in

“Setting the Bluetooth Standby mode”, then press .

2 Select “On” or “Off”, then press

• On: AAC audio is available.

• Off: AAC audio is not available.

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?

The “BRAVIA” Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as TV, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, AV amplifier, etc. that supports the Control for HDMI function. By connecting Sony equipment that is compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as follows:

• One-Touch Play (page 80)

• System Audio Control (page 81)

• System Power-Off (page 81)

• Scene Select (page 81)

• Home Theatre Control (page 82)

• Remote Easy Control (page 82)

Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).

We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.

Notes

• You may use “One Touch Play”, “System Audio Control”, and “System Power-Off” function with non-Sony equipment. However, compatibility with all non-Sony equipment is not guaranteed.

• “Scene Select” and “Home Theatre Control” features are Sony proprietary functions. They cannot operate with non-Sony equipment.

• Equipment not compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync cannot activate these features.

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync

The receiver is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function.

• If your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, you can set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and playback equipment automatically by setting the Control for HDMI function on your TV (page 79).

• If your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver, playback equipment and TV individually (page 79).

If your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMIEasy Setting” function

1 Connect the receiver, TV and

playback equipment via HDMI connection (page 24, 25).

(The respective equipment must be compatible with the Control for HDMI function.)

2 Turn on the receiver, TV and

playback equipment.

3 Turn on the Control for HDMI

function of the TV.

The Control for HDMI function of the receiver and all the connected equipment are turned on simultaneously. Wait until “COMPLETE” appears. The setup is complete.

For details on setup of the TV, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

If your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMIEasy Setting” function

V/v/b,

HOME

Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Select “Settings” from the menu,

then press .

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Select “HDMI Settings”, then press

4 Select “Control for HDMI”, then press

5 Select “On”, then press .

The Control for HDMI function is set to on.

6 Press HOME to display the home

menu, then press HOME again to exit the menu.

7 Select the HDMI input of the receiver

and TV to match the HDMI input of the connected equipment, so that the image from the connected equipment is displayed.

8 Set the Control for HDMI function for

the connected equipment to on.

If the Control for HDMI function for the connected equipment is already set to on, you do not need to change the setting.

9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for other

equipment that you want to use the Control for HDMI function.

For details on setting the TV and connected equipment, refer to the operating instructions of the respective equipment.

Notes

• When you unplug t he HDMI cable or change the

connection, perform the steps given in “If your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMIEasy Setting” function” (page 79) or “If your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function” (page 80).

• Before you perform the “Control for HDMI-

Easy Setting” on your TV, be sure to turn on the TV and other connected equipment including the receiver first.

• If the playback equipment cannot function after

you have made the settings for “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”, check the Control for HDMI setting of the playback equipment.

• If the connected equipment does not support the

“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”, but still supports the Control for HDMI, then you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected equipment before you perform the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” from the TV.

One-Touch Play

When you start playback the equipment connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection, the receiver and TV operation are simplified as follow:

Receiver and TV

Turns on (if in standby mode)

Switches to appropriate HDMI input

If you set “Pass Through” to “Auto” or “On” (page 94), then set the receiver to standby mode, sound and image can be output only from the TV.

Notes

• Be sure that the System Audio Control function

is set to on using TV menu.

• Depending on the TV, the start of the content

may not appear.

• Depending on the settings, the receiver may not

turn on when “Pass Through” is set to “Auto” or “On”.

Tip

You can also select a connected equipment, such as Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player from the TV menu. The receiver and TV will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input.

System Audio Control

You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

TV Receiver

Sets System Audio Control to on

• Turns on (if in standby mode)

• Switches to appropriate HDMI input

• When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”, the “HDMI Audio Out” settings in the HDMI Settings menu will set automatically based on the System Audio Control settings (page 94).

• If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver, the TV will momentarily loose the sound output.

System Power-Off

When you turn the TV off, using the power button on the TV’s remote control, the receiver and the connected equipment turn off automatically. You can also use the receiver’s remote control to turn off the TV.

TV ?/1

Minimizes TV volume

Outputs TV sound

You can also use the System Audio Control function as follows.

• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on, the System Audio Control function will automatically activate to output TV sound through the speakers connected to the receiver. However, if you turn off the receiver, the sound will output from the TV speakers.

• When you enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, you can adjust the volume or turn off the sound temporarily by using the TV’s remote control.

Notes

• If System Audio Control does not function

according to your TV setting, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

Press TV ?/1.

The TV, receiver and the connected equipment are turned off.

Notes

• Set the TV power supply interlock function to on before using the System Power-Off function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

• Depending on the condition of the connected equipment, it may not be turned off. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.

Scene Select

The optimum picture quality and sound field are selected automatically according to the scene selected on your TV. For details on the operation, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

Note

The sound field may not switch depending on the TV.

Correspondence table

Scene setting on the TV Sound field

Cinema HD-D.C.S.

Sports Sports

Music Live Concert

Animation A.F.D. Auto

Photo A.F.D. Auto

Game A.F.D. Auto

Graphics A.F.D. Auto

Home Theatre Control

If a “Home Theatre Control”-compatible TV is connected to the receiver, an icon for Internet based applications appears on the connected TV. You can switch an input of the receiver or switch sound fields by using your TV’s remote control. You can also adjust the level of the center speaker or the subwoofer, or adjust the settings of “Sound Optimizer” (page 54), “Dual Mono” (page 93), or “A/V Sync.” (page 93).

Note

To use the Home Theatre Control function, your TV must be able to access a broadband service. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

Remote Easy Control

You can use the TV remote control to operate the menu of the receiver.

Select the receiver (AV AMP) recognized by the TV.

Notes

• The receiver is recognized as “Tuner (AV AMP)” by the TV.

• Your TV must be compatible with the link menu.

• Depending on the type of TV, some of the operations may not be available.

Other Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE)

When you connect equipment to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch.

1 Select “Settings” from the home

menu, then press .

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

2 Select “Input Settings”, then press

3 Select “Input Mode”, then press

The selected audio input mode appears on the TV screen.

• Auto: Gives priority to digital audio signals. If there are more than one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have priority. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected. When TV input is selected, priority is given to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. If your TV is not compatible with the ARC function, the digital optical audio signals are selected. If the Control for HDMI functions of both the receiver and the TV are not activated, the ARC does not work.

• OPT: Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.

• COAX: Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.

• Analog: Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Notes

• Based on the input, “------” appears on the display panel, and other modes cannot be selected.

• When “Analog Direct” is being used, audio input is set to “Analog”. You cannot select other modes.

Using other audio input jacks

(Audio Input Assign)

You can reassign the digital input jacks to other input if the default settings of the jacks do not correspond to your connected equipment. After you have reassigned the input jacks, you can use the input button (or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver) to select the equipment you connected.

Example: When you connect the DVD player to the OPTICAL IN 1 (SAT/CATV) jack. – Assign the OPTICAL IN 1 (SAT/CATV)

jack to “DVD”.

1 Select “Settings” from the home

menu, then press .

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

2 Select “Input Settings”, then press

3 Select “Audio Input Assign”, then

press .

4 Select the input name you want to

assign, then press .

Other Operations

5 Select the audio signals you want

to assign to the input which you selected in step 4 using V/v/B/b.

6 Press .

Input name BD DVD GAME SAT/

Assignable audio input jacks

* Default setting

Notes

• When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically.

• One reassignment is allowed for each input.

OPT 1 aaaa* aa OPT 2 aaaaaa COAX aaaaaa* None a* a* a* aa* a

CATV

VIDEO SA-CD/

Using a bi-amplifier connection

Reverting back to the factory default settings

1 Select “Settings” from the home

menu, then press .

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

2 Select “Speaker Settings”, then

press .

3 Select “Speaker Pattern”, then

press .

4 Select the appropriate speaker

pattern so that there are no surround back speakers and front high speakers, then press .

5 Select “SB Assign”, then press . 6 Select “Bi-Amp”, then press .

The same signals output from the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals can be output from the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B terminals.

To exit the menu

Press HOME.

Notes

• Set the “SB Assign” to “Bi-Amp” before you perform Auto Calibration.

• If you set the “SB Assign” to “Bi-Amp”, the speaker level and distance settings of the surround back speakers and front high speakers become invalid, and those of the front speakers are used.

You can clear all memorized settings and revert the receiver back to the factory default settings by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to initialize the receiver before you use it for the first time. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation.

?/1

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

The “CLEARING” appears on the display panel for a while, then changes to “CLEARED!”. Changes or adjustments made to the settings are now reset to the defaults.

Note

It takes about a few minutes for the memory to be cleared completely. Do not turn the receiver off until “CLEARED!” appears on the display.

Other Operations

Adjusting Settings

Using the Settings menu

You can adjust various settings for speakers, surround effects, etc. using the Settings menu.

V/v/B/b,

RETURN

HOME

1 Press HOME.

The home menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Select “Settings” from the home

menu, then press to enter the menu mode.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

3 Select the menu item you want,

then press to access the menu item.

Example: When you select “Speaker Settings”

4 Select the parameter you want,

then press .

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN O.

To exit the menu

Press HOME to display the home menu, then press HOME again.

Settings menu list

Settings Easy Setup

(page 88)

Speaker Settings (page 88)

Adjusting Settings

Auto Calibration Calibration Type Speaker Pattern A.P.M. Center Lift Up SB Assign Manual Setup Crossover Freq. Test Tone Distance Unit

Audio Settings (page 92)

HDMI Settings (page 94)

Input Settings (page 95)

Network Settings (page 95)

System Settings (page 96)

D.L.L. Sound Optimizer Equalizer Sound Field A/V Sync. Auto Volume Dual Mono D.Range Comp.

Control for HDMI Pass Through HDMI Audio Out Subwoofer Level Fast View

Input Mode Input Edit Audio Input Assign Name In

Internet Settings Information PARTY STREAMING Device Name Network Standby

Language Auto Standby Network Update Update Alert

Note

The menu parameters displayed on the TV screen vary, depending on the current settings or the status of the selected icon.

Easy Setup

Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings. Follow the on-screen instructions (page 33).

Speaker Settings menu

You can adjust each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed.

Note

The speaker settings are only for the current seating position.

x Auto Calibration

Lets you perform the automatic calibration function.

1 Follow the instructions on the TV

screen, then press .

The measurement starts in five seconds. The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the screen switches.

Note

If an error code appears on the screen, see “Message list after Auto Calibration measurement” (page 89).

2 Select the item you want, then press

• Retry: Performs the Auto Calibration again.

• Save&Exit: Save the measurement results and exits the setting process.

• WRN Check: Displays warning related to the measurement results. See “Message list after Auto Calibration measurement” (page 89).

• Exit: Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results.

3 Save the measurement result.

Select “Save&Exit” in step 2.

Notes

• The A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is activated after you save the measurement result.

• The A.P.M. function does not work in the following cases. – The calibration type is set to “Off” when

using the “Calibration Type” (page 90).

– When Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD signals

with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.

• If you reposition your speaker, we recommend that you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the surround sound.

Tips

• You can select the calibration type after you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings.

• Y ou can change the unit of distance in “Distance Unit” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 92).

• The size of a speaker (“Large”/“Small”) is determined by the low frequency characteristics. The measurement results may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. It is recommended that you apply the measurement results. However, you can change those settings in the Speaker Settings menu. Save the measurement results first, then try to change the settings.

To check the Auto Calibration results

To check error code or warning message obtained during “Auto Calibration” (page 88), proceed with the following steps.

Select “WRN Check” in step 2 in “Auto Calibration” (page 88), then press .

If a warning message appears, check the message and use the receiver without change. Or if necessary, perform Auto Calibration again.

When “Error Code” appears

Check the error and perform Auto Calibration again.

1 Press .

“Retry ?” appears on the TV screen.

2 Select “Yes”, then press . 3 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in “Auto

Calibration” (page 88).

Message list after Auto Calibration measurement

Display and explanation

Error Code 30

Headphones are connected to PHONES on front panel of receiver. Remove the headphones and redo Auto Calibration.

Error Code 31

The SPEAKERS is set to off. Set to other speaker settings and perform the Auto Calibration again.

Error Code 32 Error Code 33

Speakers were not detected or not connected properly.

• None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected.

• Either the surround left or surround right speaker is not connected.

• Surround back speakers or front high speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected. Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals.

Display and explanation

• The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B R terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B L terminals.

• Either the front left high or front right high speaker is not connected.

The optimizer microphone is not connected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform the Auto Calibration again. If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code still appears, the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged.

Warning 40

The measurement process has completed with high noise level detection. You may be able to achieve better results if you try in a quiet environment again.

Warning 41 Warning 42

The input from the microphone is too big.

• The distance between the speaker and the microphone may be too close. Set them apart and perform the measurement again.

Warning 43

The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.

No Warning

There is no warning information.

Tip

Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.

Adjusting Settings

x Calibration Type

Lets you select the calibration type after you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved settings.

• Full Flat: Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat.

• Engineer: Sets to “the Sony listening room standard” frequency characteristics.

• Front Ref.: Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speakers.

• Off: Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer level to off.

x Speaker Pattern

Lets you select the speaker pattern according to the speaker systems you are using.

x A.P.M. (Automatic Phase

Matching)

Lets you set the A.P.M. function in the DCAC function (page 33). Calibrates the phase characteristics of the speakers and ensures a well-coordinated surround space.

• Auto: Switches the A.P.M. function on or off automatically.

• Off: Does not activate the A.P.M. function.

Notes

• This function does not work in the following

cases. – “Analog Direct” is being used. – Headphones are connected. – “Auto Calibration” has not been performed.

• The receiver may play back signals at a lower

sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on the audio format.

x Center Lift Up

By using the front high speakers, you can lift up the sounds of the center speaker to an appropriate height on the screen, allowing you to enjoy natural representation without discomfort.

• 1 – 10

•Off

Note

This function does not work in the following cases. – Headphones are connected. – There is no center speaker. – There are no front high speakers. – “2ch Stereo”, “Analog Direct”, and “Multi

Stereo” is being used.

– The sound field for music is being used.

x SB Assign (Surround back

speaker assign)

Lets you set the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B terminals for a bi-amplifier or speakers front B connection. For details, see “To set the surround back speakers” (page 35).

Notes

• Be sure to set the “SB Assign” before you perform Auto Calibration.

• When you change the connection from a biamplifier or speakers front B to surround back or front high speakers connection, set the “SB Assign” to “Off”, then set up the speakers again. See “Auto Calibration” (page 88) or “Manual Setup” (page 90).

x Manual Setup

Lets you adjust each speaker manually on the “Manual Setup” screen. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed.

To adjust the speaker level

You can adjust each speaker’s level (front left/right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right, subwoofer).

1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the level, then press .

2 Select the parameter under “Level”,

then press .

3 Adjust the level of the selected

speaker, then press .

You can adjust the level from –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB intervals.

Note

When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “Large” in the Speaker Settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if – the digital input signal contains LFE signals. – the front or surround speakers are set to

“Small”.

– “Multi Stereo”, “PLII Movie”, “PLII Music”,

“PLIIx Movie”, “PLIIx Music”, “PLIIz Height”, “HD-D.C.S.” or “Portable Audio” is selected.

To adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker

You can adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker (front left/ right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, subwoofer).

1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the distance from the seating position, then press .

2 Select the parameter under

“Distance”, then press .

3 Set the distance of the selected

speaker, then press .

You can adjust the distance from 1m0cm to 10m 0cm (3feet 3inches to 32 feet 9 inches) in 10 cm (1 inch) intervals.

Notes

• Depending on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may not be available.

• This function does not work when “Analog Direct” is being used.

To adjust the size of each speaker

You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/ right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right) size.

1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the size, then press .

2 Select the parameter under “Size”,

then press .

3 Set the size of the selected speaker,

then press .

• Large: If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “Large”. Normally, select “Large”.

• Small: If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “Small” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the subwoofer or other “Large” speakers.

Notes

• Distance and Size cannot be set when headphones are connected.

• This function does not work when “Analog Direct” is being used.

Tips

• The “Large” and “Small” settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other “Large” speakers. However, since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut it, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “Large” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to “Small”. If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “Large”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels.

• The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting as that of the surround speakers.

Adjusting Settings

• When the front speakers are set to “Small”, the center, surround, and surround back/front high speakers are also automatically set to “Small”.

• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers are automatically set to “Large”.

x Crossover Freq. (Speaker

crossover frequency)

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that the speaker size has been set to “Small” in the Speaker Settings menu. Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto Calibration.

1 Select the parameter under the

speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the crossover frequency, then press .

2 Adjust the value, then press .

x Test Tone

Lets you select the test tone type on the “Test Tone” screen.

Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press VOLUME on the receiver.

• The adjusted value is shown on the TV screen during adjustment.

2 +/–. You can also use MASTER

To output test tone from each speaker

You can output test tone from the speakers in sequence.

1 Select “Test Tone”, then press . 2 Select the type of test tone or

speaker you want, then press .

• Off: The test tone is output from each speaker manually.

• Auto: The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.

• Fix FL, Fix FR, Fix CNT, Fix SL, Fix

SR, Fix SB*, Fix SBL, Fix SBR, Fix LH, Fix RH, Fix SW: You can select

which speakers will output the test tone.

3 Adjust the speaker level for manual

test tone, then press .

* “Fix SB” appears when only one surround back

speaker is connected.

x Distance Unit

Lets you select the unit of measurement for setting distances.

• feet: The distance is displayed in feet.

• meter: The distance is displayed in meters.

Audio Settings menu

You can adjust settings for the audio to suit your preference.

x D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear)

The D.L.L. function is Sony proprietary technology that allows low quality digital audio signals and analog audio signals to be played back with high quality sound.

• Auto 1: This function is available for lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals.

• Auto 2: This function is available for Linear PCM signals, as well as lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals.

•Off

Notes

• This function may not work, depending on the

content via a USB device, or a home network.

• This function works when “A.F.D. Auto”,

“Multi Stereo”, “2ch Stereo”, or “Headphone (2ch)” is selected. However, this function does not work in the following cases. – “FM TUNER” or “AM TUNER” input is

selected.

– Linear PCM signals with a sampling

frequency of other than 44.1 kHz are being received.

– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby

TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received.

– During network function, signals with a

sampling frequency of other than 44.1 kHz is being received.

x Sound Optimizer

Lets you enjoy clear and dynamic sound at low volume levels. For details, see “Using the Sound Optimizer function” (page 54).

•Normal

•Low

•Off

x Equalizer

Lets you adjust the bass and treble level for each speaker. For details, see “Adjusting the Equalizer” (page 55).

x Sound Field

Lets you select a sound effect applied to input signals. For details, see “Enjoying Sound Effects” (page 51).

x A/V Sync. (Synchronizes

audio with video output)

Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display. This function is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector.

•HDMI Auto: The time gap between audio output and visual display for the monitor connected via an HDMI connection will be adjusted automatically based on the information for the TV. This feature is available only when the monitor supports the A/V Sync function.

• 0 ms – 300 ms: You can adjust the delay from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms intervals.

Notes

• This function does not work when “Analog

Direct” is being used.

• The delay time may vary depending on audio

format, sound field, speaker pattern and speaker distance settings.

x Auto Volume

This receiver can adjust the volume automatically depending on the input signal or content from the connected equipment.

This function is useful, for example, when the sound of a commercial is louder than the TV programs.

•On

•Off

Notes

• Be sure to reduce the volume level before you turn on/off this function.

• As this function is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input, the sound may suddenly increase when you switch to other formats.

• This function does not work in the following cases. – Linear PCM signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.

– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/

24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received.

x Dual Mono (Digital broadcast

language selection)

Lets you select the language you want when you listen to the dual audio of a digital broadcast when available. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources.

• Main/Sub: Sound of the main language

will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.

• Main: Sound of the main language will

be output.

• Sub: Sound of the sub language will be

output.

x D.Range Comp. (Dynamic

Range Compression)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.

• On: The dynamic range is compressed as

intended by the recording engineer.

• Auto: The dynamic range is compressed

automatically.

Adjusting Settings

• Off: The dynamic range is not compressed.

HDMI Settings menu

You can adjust the required settings for equipment connected to the HDMI jack.

x Control for HDMI

Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off. For details, see “Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 79).

•On

•Off

Notes

• When you set “Control for HDMI” to “On”,

“HDMI Audio Out” may be changed automatically.

• When the receiver is in standby mode, the ?/1

(on/standby) indicator on the front panel lights up in amber if “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”.

x Pass Through

Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV even when the receiver is in standby mode.

• On: When the receiver is in the standby mode, the receiver continuously outputs HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI TV OUT jack.

• Auto: When the TV is turned on while the receiver is in the standby mode, the receiver outputs HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI TV OUT jack. Sony recommends this setting if you use a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible Sony TV. This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the “On” setting.

• Off: The receiver does not output HDMI signals when in standby mode. Turn on the receiver to enjoy the connected equipment’s source on the TV. This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the “On” setting.

Note

When “Auto” is selected, it may take a little more time for the image and sound to be output to the TV than when “On” is selected.

x HDMI Audio Out

Lets you set the HDMI audio signals output from the playback equipment connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection.

• AMP: The HDMI audio signals from the playback equipment are only output to the speakers connected to the receiver. Multi channel sound can be played back as it is.

Note

Audio signals are not output from the TV’s speaker when “HDMI Audio Out” is set to “AM P” .

• TV+AMP: The sound is output from TV’s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver.

Notes

• The sound quality of the playback equipment

depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the number of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. If the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is also in stereo as that of the TV, even if you play back multi channel source.

• When you connect the receiver to a video

equipment (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. In this case, select “AMP”.

x Subwoofer Level

Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or + 10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. You can set the level for each input to which an HDMI input jack is assigned independently.

• Auto: Automatically sets the level to 0dB or +10dB, depending on the audio stream.

•+10dB

•0dB

x Fast View

Lets you set the operation of Fast View. This fast HDMI switching function supports all HDMI inputs.

• Auto: You can select HDMI input faster than the normal selection.

• Off: Fast View and preview for HDMI functions are not available.

Input Settings menu

You can adjust the settings for the connections of the receiver and other equipment.

x Audio Input Assign

Lets you set the audio input jack(s) assigned to each input. For details, see “Using other audio input jacks (Audio Input Assign)” (page 83).

x Name In

Lets you set the name displayed on the Watch/Listen menu. You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it. It is more recognizable having the equipment named on the display than the jacks.

1 Select “Name In”, then press . 2 Select the input you want to name,

then press .

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

character then press b.

You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing B/b.

4 Repeat step 3 to input a character

one by one, then press .

The name you entered is registered.

Adjusting Settings

x Input Mode

Lets you fix the audio input mode when you connect equipment to both digital and analog audio input jacks. For details, see “Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE)” (page 83).

x Input Edit

Lets you set the following items for each input.

• Watc h: Displays an input to the Watch menu.

• Listen: Displays an input to the Listen menu.

• Watc h+ Lis ten: Displays an input to both the Watch and Listen menus.

Network Settings menu

You can adjust the settings for the network. The Network Settings menu is available only when the Home Network or SEN function is selected.

x Internet Settings

Lets you make the network settings. For details, see “Configuring the network settings of the receiver” (page 36).

•Wired Setup

• Wireless Setup

x Information

Lets you check the network information for the network.

1 Select “Information”, then press .

2 Select the setting item you want to

check, then press .

The current setting information appears on the TV screen. You can check the settings* for “Physical Connection”, “SSID”, “Security Settings”, “IP Address Setting”, “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, “Default Gateway”, “DNS Settings”, “Primary DNS”, “Secondary DNS”, and “MAC Address”.

* The setting items during setup differ

depending on the network environment and connection type.

x PARTY STREAMING

Lets you set the receiver to use the PARTY STREAMING function.

1 Select “PARTY STREAMING”, then

press .

2 Select “On” or “Off”, then press .

• On: The receiver can be detected by other devices on the home network. The receiver can start or close a PARTY, and can join or leave a PARTY.

• Off: The receiver can be detected by other devices on the home network. However, the receiver cannot start or close a PARTY, and cannot join or leave a PARTY.

Tip

The default device name is “STR-DN840 ******”. “******” is the last 6 digits of MAC Address of the receiver.

x Network Standby

While the “Network Standby” mode is set to “On”, the receiver can always be connected and controlled over the network.

1 Select “Network Standby”, then

press .

2 Select “Off” or “On”, then press .

• On: The network function works even when the receiver is in standby mode, and resume operations when controlled over the network.

• Off: The network function turns off when the receiver is in standby mode. The receiver takes more time to resumes operation when powered on again.

Note

When the receiver is in standby mode, the ?/1 (on/standby) indicator on the front panel lights up in amber if “Network Standby” is set to “On”.

System Settings menu

x Device Name

Lets you assign a device name to the receiver up to 30 characters to be easily recognizable by other devices on the home network.

To assign the device name

1 Select “Device Name”, then press

2 Press to select the current device

name.

3 Hold down SHIFT, then press

numeric/text button to enter the device name.

4 Press .

You can adjust the settings of the receiver.

x Language

Lets you select the language for the messages on the screen.

•English

•French

• German

• Spanish

x Auto Standby

Lets you set the receiver switch to standby mode automatically when you do not operate the receiver or when there is no signals input to the receiver.

• On: Switches to standby mode after approximately 20 minutes.

• Off: Does not switch to standby mode.

Notes

• This function does not work in the following

cases. – “FM TUNER”, “AM TUNER”, “USB”,

“HOME NETWORK”, or “SEN” input is selected.

– AirPlay or PARTY STREAMING function is

being used.

– The software of the receiver is being updated.

• If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep

Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.

x Network Update

Lets you update the software of the receiver to the latest version. For details, see “Updating the software” (page 71).

To check the software version

1 Select “Network Update”, then press

2 Select “Version”, then press .

The software version appears on the TV screen.

x Update Alert

Lets you set whether or not to inform you of newer software version information on the TV screen.

•On

•Off

Operating without using the OSD

You can operate this receiver using the display panel even if the TV is not connected to the receiver.

DISPLAY

RETURN

Using the menu on the display panel

1 Press AMP MENU.

The menu is displayed on the display panel of the receiver.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the

menu you want, then press .

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust, then press .

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the

setting you want, then press .

To return to the previous display

Press B or RETURN O.

To exit the menu

Press AMP MENU.

Note

Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display panel. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

AMP MENU

V/v/B/b,

Adjusting Settings

Overview of the menus

The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 97.

Menu [Display]

Auto Calibration settings [<AUTO CAL>]

Level settings [<LEVEL>]

Param ete rs [Display]

Auto Calibration start [A.CAL START]

Auto Calibration type

[CAL TYPE]

Auto Phase Matching

[A.P.M.]

Tes t to n e [TEST TONE]

Front left speaker level

[FL LEVEL]

Front right speaker level

[FR LEVEL]

Center speaker level

[CNT LEVEL]

Surround left speaker level

[SL LEVEL]

Surround right speaker level

[SR LEVEL]

Surround back speaker level

[SB LEVEL]

Surround back left speaker level [SBL LEVEL]

Surround back right speaker

level [SBR LEVEL]

Front left high speaker level

[LH LEVEL]

Front right high speaker level

[RH LEVEL]

Subwoofer level

[SW LEVEL]

Settings

FULL FLAT, ENGINEER, FRONT REF, OFF

A.P.M. AUTO, A.P.M. OFF

OFF, FIX xxxc), AUTO xxx

FL –10.0 dB to FL +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval)

FR –10.0 dB to FR +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval)

CNT –10.0 dB to CNT +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval)

SL –10.0 dB to SL +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval)

SR –10.0 dB to SR +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval)

SB –10.0 dB to SB +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval)

SBL –10.0 dB to SBL +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval)

SBR –10.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval)

LH –10.0 dB to LH +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval)

RH –10.0 dB to RH +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval)

SW –10.0 dB to SW +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval)

Menu [Display]

Speaker settings [<SPEAKER>]

Parameters [Display]

Speaker pattern [SP PATTERN]

Center Speaker Lift up [CNT LIFT]

Front speakers size

[FRT SIZE]

Center speaker sizeb) [CNT SIZE]

Surround speakers size

[SUR SIZE]

Front high speakers size

[FH SIZE]

Surround back speaker assign [SB ASSIGN]

Front left speaker distance

[FL DIST.]

Front right speaker distance

[FR DIST.]

Center speaker distance

[CNT DIST.]

Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.]

Surround right speaker distance [SR DIST.]

Surround back speaker distance [SB DIST.]

Surround back left speaker

distance [SBL DIST.]

Surround back right speaker

distance [SBR DIST.]

Front left high speaker distance [LH DIST.]

Settings

5/2.1 to 2/0 (20 patterns)

1 to 10, OFF

LARGE, SMALL

SPK B, BI-AMP, OFF

FL 1.00 m to FL 10.00 m (FL 3’3” to FL 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) interval)

FR 1.00 m to FR 10.00 m (FR 3’3” to FR 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) interval)

CNT 1.00 m to CNT 10.00 m (CNT 3’3” to CNT 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) interval)

SL 1.00 m to SL 10.00 m (SL 3’3” to SL 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) interval)

SR 1.00 m to SR 10.00 m (SR 3’3” to SR 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) interval)

SB 1.00 m to SB 10.00 m (SB 3’3” to SB 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) interval)

SBL 1.00 m to SBL 10.00 m (SBL 3’3” to SBL 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) interval)

SBR 1.00 m to SBR 10.00 m (SBR 3’3” to SBR 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) interval)

LH 1.00 m to LH 10.00 m (LH 3’3” to LH 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) interval)

Adjusting Settings

Menu [Display]

Input settings [<INPUT>]

Surround settings [<SURROUND>]

EQ settings [<EQ>]

Param ete rs [Display]

Front right high speaker distance [RH DIST.]

Subwoofer distance

[SW DIST.]

Distance unit [DIST. UNIT]

Front speakers crossover frequency

[FRT CROSS]

Center speaker crossover frequency

[CNT CROSS]

Surround speakers crossover frequency

[SUR CROSS]

Front high speakers crossover frequency

[FH CROSS]

Input Mode [INPUT MODE]

Naming Inputs [NAME IN]

Digital audio input Assignment [A. ASSIGN]

HD-D.C.S. Effect Type

[HD-D.C.S. TYP]

Front speakers bass level [FRT BASS]

Front speakers treble level [FRT TREBLE]

Center speaker bass level [CNT BASS]

Center speaker treble level [CNT TREBLE]

Surround speakers bass level [SUR BASS]

Surround speakers treble level [SUR TREBLE]

Settings

RH 1.00 m to RH 10.00 m (RH 3’3” to RH 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) interval)

SW 1.00 m to SW 10.00 m (SW 3’3” to SW 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) interval)

FEET, METER

CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz (10 Hz interval)

AUTO, OPT, COAX, ANALOG

For details, see “Name In” in Input Settings menu (page 95).

For details, see “Using other audio input jacks (Audio Input Assign)” (page 83).

DYNAMIC, THEATER, STUDIO

FRT B. –10 dB to FRT B. +10 dB (1.0 dB step)

FRT T. –10 dB to FRT T. +10 dB (1.0 dB step)

CNT B. –10 dB to CNT B. +10 dB (1.0 dB step)

CNT T. –10 dB to CNT T. +10 dB (1.0 dB step)

SUR B. –10 dB to SUR B. +10 dB (1.0 dB step)

SUR T. –10 dB to SUR T. +10 dB (1.0 dB step)

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Sony STR-DN840 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Manual

Supplied accessories

Description and location of parts

Getting started

Connections

1: Installing the speakers

2: Connecting the speakers

3: Connecting the TV

4a: Connecting the video equipment

4b: Connecting the audio equipment

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

6: Connecting to the network

Preparing the Receiver

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Turning on the receiver

Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup

Configuring the network settings of the receiver

Guide to on-screen display (OSD) operation

Basic Operations

Playing an input source equipment

Playing an iPod/iPhone

Playing a USB device

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

Enjoying Sound Effects

Selecting the sound field

Using the Sound Optimizer function

Selecting the calibration type

Adjusting the Equalizer

Using the Pure Direct function

Resetting sound fields to the default settings

Using Network Features

About the network functions of the receiver

Setting up the server

Enjoying audio content stored on the server

Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network (SEN)

Using the PARTY STREAMING function

Streaming music from iTunes with AirPlay

Updating the software

Searching for an item using a keyword

Using Bluetooth Features

About the Bluetooth wireless technology

About the Bluetooth functions of the receiver

Listening to music of a Bluetooth device

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync

One-Touch Play

System Audio Control

System Power-Off

Scene Select

Home Theatre Control

Remote Easy Control

Other Operations

Using a bi-amplifier connection

Reverting back to the factory default settings

Adjusting Settings

Using the Settings menu

Easy Setup

Speaker Settings menu

Audio Settings menu

HDMI Settings menu

Input Settings menu

Network Settings menu

System Settings menu

Operating without using the OSD