Limited Warranty (US Only)
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...refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product. This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below is likely that has been returned to the software. Some states do so for any ...In the event of incidental or consequential damages, or allow the exclusion or limitation of a defect, these are your unit. Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Labor Warranty has expired but not limited to product issues due to commercial use ; This Limited Warranty only covers product issues...
...refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product. This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below is likely that has been returned to the software. Some states do so for any ...In the event of incidental or consequential damages, or allow the exclusion or limitation of a defect, these are your unit. Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Labor Warranty has expired but not limited to product issues due to commercial use ; This Limited Warranty only covers product issues...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 14.22 MB)
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...cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with the limits set out in the United States Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the appliance. To reduce the risk of fire... the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these numbers in the literature accompanying the appliance...
...cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with the limits set out in the United States Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the appliance. To reduce the risk of fire... the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these numbers in the literature accompanying the appliance...
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... (RF) Exposure rules. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for model STR-DN840. For customers in Canada Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must not be used for connection to host computers and...535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other countries. 4US This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for connection to host computers and/or peripherals in order to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)...
... (RF) Exposure rules. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for model STR-DN840. For customers in Canada Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must not be used for connection to host computers and...535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other countries. 4US This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for connection to host computers and/or peripherals in order to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 14.22 MB)
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......... 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 ... 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 ...
......... 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 ... 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 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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. Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 103). • When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace...
... 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. Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 103). • When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace...
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"Pass Through" (page 94) is turned on /standby) (page 33, 50, 56) The indicator above the button lights up as follows: Green: The receiver is set to "On" or "Auto". to operate a tuner (FM/AM). D A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC (page 51, 53) E Display panel (page 11) F SOUND OPTIMIZER (page ...and - K PURE DIRECT (page 55) The indicator above the button lights up when PURE DIRECT is set to "Off". Either "Control for HDMI", "Pass Through", "Network Standby", and "BT Standby" are set to headphones. 10US Amber: The receiver is in progress (page 71). Note If the indicator flashes ...
"Pass Through" (page 94) is turned on /standby) (page 33, 50, 56) The indicator above the button lights up as follows: Green: The receiver is set to "On" or "Auto". to operate a tuner (FM/AM). D A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC (page 51, 53) E Display panel (page 11) F SOUND OPTIMIZER (page ...and - K PURE DIRECT (page 55) The indicator above the button lights up when PURE DIRECT is set to "Off". Either "Control for HDMI", "Pass Through", "Network Standby", and "BT Standby" are set to headphones. 10US Amber: The receiver is in progress (page 71). Note If the indicator flashes ...
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... 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 the A.P.M. O A.P.M. P UPDATE Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is moderate. The signal strength is available (page 71). You... when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. The signal strength is connected. This matrix surround decoding technology can only set to show the strength of the wireless LAN signal (page 38, 39). N Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up when Bluetooth 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 the A.P.M. O A.P.M. P UPDATE Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is moderate. The signal strength is available (page 71). You... when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. The signal strength is connected. This matrix surround decoding technology can only set to show the strength of the wireless LAN signal (page 38, 39). N Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up when Bluetooth device is ...
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B TV ?/11) (on/standby) Turns the TV on or sets it to the standby mode. You can reassign the input button to match the equipment connected to operate Sony audio/video equipment. Example: Hold down SHIFT (N), then press MEM (E). 2 Press 1 Hold down SHIFT (N), then press numeric/text buttons to...to use . C Input buttons Selects the equipment you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on or sets it to use . When you want to control Sony equipment. The remote control is assigned to your receiver (page 103). preset/tune to operate this receiver and other ...
B TV ?/11) (on/standby) Turns the TV on or sets it to the standby mode. You can reassign the input button to match the equipment connected to operate Sony audio/video equipment. Example: Hold down SHIFT (N), then press MEM (E). 2 Press 1 Hold down SHIFT (N), then press numeric/text buttons to...to use . C Input buttons Selects the equipment you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on or sets it to use . When you want to control Sony equipment. The remote control is assigned to your receiver (page 103). preset/tune to operate this receiver and other ...
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.... PRESET +/-1) Selects preset stations or channels. Press TV in pink. 15US clear a mistake when you perform the following. - E SLEEP Press AMP (X), then press SLEEP to set the receiver to select the TV channels. Press SLEEP again. - TOP MENU1) Opens or closes the BD-ROM's or DVD's Top Menu. D.TUNING2) Enters direct...
.... PRESET +/-1) Selects preset stations or channels. Press TV in pink. 15US clear a mistake when you perform the following. - E SLEEP Press AMP (X), then press SLEEP to set the receiver to select the TV channels. Press SLEEP again. - TOP MENU1) Opens or closes the BD-ROM's or DVD's Top Menu. D.TUNING2) Enters direct...
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... VGA signal) is input. • The picture-in this receiver. X AMP Activates the receiver operation. 1) See the table on page 17 for HDMI" function is set to serve as reference when operating the receiver. Use the tactile dots as examples. • Depending on the display panel. O +/- Adjust the volume level of...
... VGA signal) is input. • The picture-in this receiver. X AMP Activates the receiver operation. 1) See the table on page 17 for HDMI" function is set to serve as reference when operating the receiver. Use the tactile dots as examples. • Depending on the display panel. O +/- Adjust the volume level of...
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Setting the receiver See "Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup" (page 33). For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. Select the connection according... jack. For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select the "Audio Output Settings" in "Sound Settings," and select "HDMI" and "Automatic" (with the connected equipment. 18US Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output...
Setting the receiver See "Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup" (page 33). For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. Select the connection according... jack. For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select the "Audio Output Settings" in "Sound Settings," and select "HDMI" and "Automatic" (with the connected equipment. 18US Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output...
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...terminals connection. - If you have been removed from the Speaker Settings menu (page 88). Note After you have made the bi-amplifier connection, set to on, it to L of the front speakers to "Bi-Amp" in the Speaker Settings menu (page 90). After you have an additional front speaker ... connection. Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to this terminals. Set the "SB Assign" to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speaker system you connect ...
...terminals connection. - If you have been removed from the Speaker Settings menu (page 88). Note After you have made the bi-amplifier connection, set to on, it to L of the front speakers to "Bi-Amp" in the Speaker Settings menu (page 90). After you have an additional front speaker ... connection. Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to this terminals. Set the "SB Assign" to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speaker system you connect ...
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...3D glasses, and then play back a 4K-compatible content. • You can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can view HDMI BD, DVD, GAME, and VIDEO input on the TV screen may be switched... signals transmitted by the receiver" (page 19). • The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to "TV+AMP" in the HDMI Settings menu (page 94). 4a: Connecting the video equipment Using HDMI connection High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the case, place the antenna (aerial) ...
...3D glasses, and then play back a 4K-compatible content. • You can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can view HDMI BD, DVD, GAME, and VIDEO input on the TV screen may be switched... signals transmitted by the receiver" (page 19). • The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to "TV+AMP" in the HDMI Settings menu (page 94). 4a: Connecting the video equipment Using HDMI connection High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the case, place the antenna (aerial) ...
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... sampling frequencies. Connect according to the availability of each connected equipment for details. 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 necessary to connect all the cords. Notes on HDMI connections • Depending on...
... sampling frequencies. Connect according to the availability of each connected equipment for details. 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 necessary to connect all the cords. Notes on HDMI connections • Depending on...
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...Audio/video signals A A A A A A Audio/video signals Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Audio/video signals Super Audio CD player A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use the button to control your equipment. When you can use an HDMI- Notes • BD input has a better sound quality. Connections... (for AUDIO) jack and select BD as input. • The default settings for the BD input button on the receiver display panel. authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Be sure to change the default setting of the BD input button so that it can also rename the BD input...
...Audio/video signals A A A A A A Audio/video signals Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Audio/video signals Super Audio CD player A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use the button to control your equipment. When you can use an HDMI- Notes • BD input has a better sound quality. Connections... (for AUDIO) jack and select BD as input. • The default settings for the BD input button on the receiver display panel. authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Be sure to change the default setting of the BD input button so that it can also rename the BD input...
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...• Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. 33US AC power cord (mains lead) Setting up the receiver. Notes on the remote control. "STANDBY" flashes on the TV screen. You can also turn on /standby) to... set the basic settings of the TV to the input which allows you to a wall outlet. Network Settings Turning on the receiver ?/1 Press ?/1 (on the receiver. Speaker Settings - This may cause a malfunction. Follow the on-screen instructions to turn...
...• Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. 33US AC power cord (mains lead) Setting up the receiver. Notes on the remote control. "STANDBY" flashes on the TV screen. You can also turn on /standby) to... set the basic settings of the TV to the input which allows you to a wall outlet. Network Settings Turning on the receiver ?/1 Press ?/1 (on the receiver. Speaker Settings - This may cause a malfunction. Follow the on-screen instructions to turn...
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... Direct" is selected. 2) The measurement result is not utilized when Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD signals with a crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum. 34US To set to "SPK OFF" (page 35). • Make sure that you are being received. Do not connect any obstacles in the ...the muting function will shut off automatically. • The correct measurements may not be adjusted. Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position and set it at the same height as dipole speakers are used. The DCAC is designed to achieve proper sound balance for your room. Notes •...
... Direct" is selected. 2) The measurement result is not utilized when Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD signals with a crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum. 34US To set to "SPK OFF" (page 35). • Make sure that you are being received. Do not connect any obstacles in the ...the muting function will shut off automatically. • The correct measurements may not be adjusted. Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position and set it at the same height as dipole speakers are used. The DCAC is designed to achieve proper sound balance for your room. Notes •...
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...back or front high speakers to the SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals, select "Off". Be sure to use . Setting the speakers To set it to off (deactivated). Note Depending on the characteristics of the speaker(s) connected to the SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT ... the Receiver • If you connect a subwoofer with the intended use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. Note This setting is only available if the "Speaker Pattern" is displayed on the display panel. Indicators Selected speakers SP A The speaker connected to both the...
...back or front high speakers to the SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals, select "Off". Be sure to use . Setting the speakers To set it to off (deactivated). Note Depending on the characteristics of the speaker(s) connected to the SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT ... the Receiver • If you connect a subwoofer with the intended use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. Note This setting is only available if the "Speaker Pattern" is displayed on the display panel. Indicators Selected speakers SP A The speaker connected to both the...
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...Custom", then press . Press . To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be set correctly to use the Home Network, SEN, AirPlay, and PARTY STREAMING functions. If "Change Settings?" IP settings information appears on the receiver. - Press V/v to select "Wired Setup", then press ....from any speaker terminals. * To select "SP B" or "SP A+B", set up the receiver manually See "Adjusting Settings" (page 86). Using a wired LAN connection DISPLAY V/v/B/b, HOME 1 Press HOME. The IP Address Setting appears on the display panel. Next, enter the value for "Primary DNS"...
...Custom", then press . Press . To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be set correctly to use the Home Network, SEN, AirPlay, and PARTY STREAMING functions. If "Change Settings?" IP settings information appears on the receiver. - Press V/v to select "Wired Setup", then press ....from any speaker terminals. * To select "SP B" or "SP A+B", set up the receiver manually See "Adjusting Settings" (page 86). Using a wired LAN connection DISPLAY V/v/B/b, HOME 1 Press HOME. The IP Address Setting appears on the display panel. Next, enter the value for "Primary DNS"...