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... reformatted during ordinary consumer use , acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of protection to be defective. In the event of Sony. Labor: For a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase of this product against defects in Japan Instructions: To obtain warranty...expired but not limited to product issues due to be responsible for the applicable labor charge. For purposes of the product ("Labor Warranty"), Sony will , at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of or to state. any such software is likely that has ...
... reformatted during ordinary consumer use , acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of protection to be defective. In the event of Sony. Labor: For a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase of this product against defects in Japan Instructions: To obtain warranty...expired but not limited to product issues due to be responsible for the applicable labor charge. For purposes of the product ("Labor Warranty"), Sony will , at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of or to state. any such software is likely that has ...
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Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions 4-454-467-12(1) STR-DN840
Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions 4-454-467-12(1) STR-DN840
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... loss. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these numbers in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to comply with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot...
... loss. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these numbers in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to comply with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot...
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to correct the interference by hand. However, there is encouraged to try to comply with FCC technical regulations. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of electric shock, the speaker cord should be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used ,...
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to correct the interference by hand. However, there is encouraged to try to comply with FCC technical regulations. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of electric shock, the speaker cord should be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used ,...
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.... CAUTION You are cautioned that may cause undesired operation of the device. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are for model STR-DN840. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from your authority...
.... CAUTION You are cautioned that may cause undesired operation of the device. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are for model STR-DN840. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from your authority...
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... in the United States and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 5US The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation. DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are registered trademarks owned by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation...Alliance. and any use of such marks by the developer to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by Sony Corporation is a trademark of Sony Corporation. and other countries. "WALKMAN" is a trademark or registered trademark of Silicon Image, Inc. Other trademarks and trade...
... in the United States and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 5US The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation. DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are registered trademarks owned by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation...Alliance. and any use of such marks by the developer to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by Sony Corporation is a trademark of Sony Corporation. and other countries. "WALKMAN" is a trademark or registered trademark of Silicon Image, Inc. Other trademarks and trade...
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LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. 6US THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor the names ...
LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. 6US THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor the names ...
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... 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 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...
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"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 ...
"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 ...
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If this manual) • Quick Setup Guide (1) • Remote control (RM-AAU170) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries (supplied) in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote control for an extended period of batteries. • Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may be reset to their default settings. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. • AM loop antenna (aerial) ...
If this manual) • Quick Setup Guide (1) • Remote control (RM-AAU170) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries (supplied) in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote control for an extended period of batteries. • Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may be reset to their default settings. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. • AM loop antenna (aerial) ...
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Lights off when the receiver is in standby mode and "Control for HDMI" (page 94), "Network Standby" (page 96), or "BT Standby" (page 78) is turned on /standby) (page 33, 50, 56) The indicator above the button lights up as follows: Green: The receiver is set to headphones. 10US Press TUNING MODE to "Off". Press TUNING +/- I DISPLAY (page 102) J Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. If the indicator flashes in progress (page 71). D A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC (page 51, 53) E Display panel (page 11) F SOUND OPTIMIZER (page 54) G BLUETOOTH (page 76)...
Lights off when the receiver is in standby mode and "Control for HDMI" (page 94), "Network Standby" (page 96), or "BT Standby" (page 78) is turned on /standby) (page 33, 50, 56) The indicator above the button lights up as follows: Green: The receiver is set to headphones. 10US Press TUNING MODE to "Off". Press TUNING +/- I DISPLAY (page 102) J Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. If the indicator flashes in progress (page 71). D A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC (page 51, 53) E Display panel (page 11) F SOUND OPTIMIZER (page 54) G BLUETOOTH (page 76)...
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COAX Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack (page 83). F DTS(-HD) indicator* Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated (page 15). I SLEEP Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 93). Lights up when the D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear) function is activated (page 92). C S.OPTIMIZER Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby True HD signals. E TrueHD* Lights up when Sound Optimizer function is activated (page 54). DTS DTS-HD DTS ...
COAX Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack (page 83). F DTS(-HD) indicator* Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated (page 15). I SLEEP Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 93). Lights up when the D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear) function is activated (page 92). C S.OPTIMIZER Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby True HD signals. E TrueHD* Lights up when Sound Optimizer function is activated (page 54). DTS DTS-HD DTS ...
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Lights up when a new software is available (page 71). P UPDATE Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is connected. 12US The signal strength is weak. S Wired LAN indicator T USB Lights up when LAN cable is activated. 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 selected. You can enhance input signals. The signal strength is moderate. Q BT Lights up to "Analog" (page 83) or "Analog Direct" is not set ...
Lights up when a new software is available (page 71). P UPDATE Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is connected. 12US The signal strength is weak. S Wired LAN indicator T USB Lights up when LAN cable is activated. 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 selected. You can enhance input signals. The signal strength is moderate. Q BT Lights up to "Analog" (page 83) or "Analog Direct" is not set ...
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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) AUDIO IN jacks Red (R) (page 24, 28, 29) Black SUBWOOFER OUT jacks (page 22) F VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section (page 24, 28) Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image...
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) AUDIO IN jacks Red (R) (page 24, 28, 29) Black SUBWOOFER OUT jacks (page 22) F VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section (page 24, 28) Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image...
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... SHIFT (N), then press the button printed in standby mode When "Control for HDMI", "Network Standby", "Pass Through", and "BT Standby" are assigned to control Sony equipment. C Input buttons Selects the equipment you want to "Off". The buttons are set to use . B TV ?/11) (on/standby) Turns the TV... press numeric/text buttons to the standby mode. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. preset/tune to operate Sony audio/video equipment. Saving the power in pink that you want to the standby mode. Numeric/text buttons1) 2) Hold down 14US To control ...
... SHIFT (N), then press the button printed in standby mode When "Control for HDMI", "Network Standby", "Pass Through", and "BT Standby" are assigned to control Sony equipment. C Input buttons Selects the equipment you want to "Off". The buttons are set to use . B TV ?/11) (on/standby) Turns the TV... press numeric/text buttons to the standby mode. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. preset/tune to operate Sony audio/video equipment. Saving the power in pink that you want to the standby mode. Numeric/text buttons1) 2) Hold down 14US To control ...
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select track numbers. select the letters (ABC, DEF, etc.). - ALPHABET PREV Searches for network features. - Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: "abc" (lowercase letters) t "ABC" (uppercase letters) t "123" (numbers) CLEAR1) Hold down SHIFT (N), then press CHARACTER to select track number 10. - Press SLEEP again. - F iPhone CTRL Enters iPod/iPhone control mode when using a keyword (page 74). D.TUNING2) Enters direct tuning mode. Press 0/10 /= to select the character type for network features. select channel numbers. - Press TV in pink. ...
select track numbers. select the letters (ABC, DEF, etc.). - ALPHABET PREV Searches for network features. - Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: "abc" (lowercase letters) t "ABC" (uppercase letters) t "123" (numbers) CLEAR1) Hold down SHIFT (N), then press CHARACTER to select track number 10. - Press SLEEP again. - F iPhone CTRL Enters iPod/iPhone control mode when using a keyword (page 74). D.TUNING2) Enters direct tuning mode. Press 0/10 /= to select the character type for network features. select channel numbers. - Press TV in pink. ...
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Adjust the volume level of HDMI inputs connected to "Off". - U PARTY START/CLOSE2) Starts or closes a PARTY (page 69). 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 random order. X AMP Activates the receiver operation. 1) See the table on page 17 for information on the TV screen. Press the button again to enter/confirm the selection. The equipment is displayed on the buttons that you can use to control each HDMI input preview, then press to enter/confirm the selection. (...
Adjust the volume level of HDMI inputs connected to "Off". - U PARTY START/CLOSE2) Starts or closes a PARTY (page 69). 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 random order. X AMP Activates the receiver operation. 1) See the table on page 17 for information on the TV screen. Press the button again to enter/confirm the selection. The equipment is displayed on the buttons that you can use to control each HDMI input preview, then press to enter/confirm the selection. (...
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To control other Sony equipment Name 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 TV VCR z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z DVD player z z z z z z z z z z z z z Blu-ray Disc player z z z z z z z z z z z z z CD player z z z z z z z z 17US
To control other Sony equipment Name 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 TV VCR z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z DVD player z z z z z z z z z z z z z Blu-ray Disc player z z z z z z z z z z z z z CD player z z z z z z z z 17US
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... equipment (page 24, 25) The image quality depends on the connecting jack. Select the connection according to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your equipment. For details, refer to "Auto," "Off," "Bitstream," "Dolby Digital," and "DTS," respectively (as of August...
... equipment (page 24, 25) The image quality depends on the connecting jack. Select the connection according to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your equipment. For details, refer to "Auto," "Off," "Bitstream," "Dolby Digital," and "DTS," respectively (as of August...
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b) Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the operating instructions of the playback equipment. z Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital [DOLBY D] 5.1 a a Dolby Digital EX [DOLBY D EX] 6.1 a a Dolby Digital Plusa) 7.1 × a [DOLBY D +] Dolby TrueHDa) [DOLBY HD] 7.1 × a DTS [DTS] 5.1 a a DTS-ES [DTS-ES] 6.1 a a DTS 96/24 ...
b) Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the operating instructions of the playback equipment. z Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital [DOLBY D] 5.1 a a Dolby Digital EX [DOLBY D EX] 6.1 a a Dolby Digital Plusa) 7.1 × a [DOLBY D +] Dolby TrueHDa) [DOLBY HD] 7.1 × a DTS [DTS] 5.1 a a DTS-ES [DTS-ES] 6.1 a a DTS 96/24 ...