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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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... the apparatus and the speakers. When a cart is connected. - Connect the equipment into your safety. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - If the provided plug does not fit into an outlet on , the user is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen... into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in a residential installation. If this model manufactured for long periods of the following FCC statement applies only to the version ...
... the apparatus and the speakers. When a cart is connected. - Connect the equipment into your safety. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - If the provided plug does not fit into an outlet on , the user is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen... into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in a residential installation. If this model manufactured for long periods of the following FCC statement applies only to the version ...
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... at the lower right corner of DTS, Inc. Any differences in operation are marked in the manual as those on the receiver if they may cause undesired operation of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under license from person's body (excluding extremities: ... in Supplement C to meet FCC emission limits. All Rights Reserved. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. This equipment must be different from person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). CAUTION You are for model STR-DN840.
... at the lower right corner of DTS, Inc. Any differences in operation are marked in the manual as those on the receiver if they may cause undesired operation of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under license from person's body (excluding extremities: ... in Supplement C to meet FCC emission limits. All Rights Reserved. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. This equipment must be different from person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). CAUTION You are for model STR-DN840.
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... ....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...
... ....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...
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... control buttons 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 all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of time...
... control buttons 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 all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of time...
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...), "Network Standby" (page 96), or "BT Standby" (page 78) is set to "Off". I DISPLAY (page 102) J Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. Description and location of the display panel in standby mode, and - Note If the indicator flashes slowly, the software update is... SELECTOR (page 42) N (USB) port (page 29) O AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 34) P PHONES jack Connects to operate a tuner (FM/AM). Amber: The receiver is set 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...
...), "Network Standby" (page 96), or "BT Standby" (page 78) is set to "Off". I DISPLAY (page 102) J Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. Description and location of the display panel in standby mode, and - Note If the indicator flashes slowly, the software update is... SELECTOR (page 42) N (USB) port (page 29) O AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 34) P PHONES jack Connects to operate a tuner (FM/AM). Amber: The receiver is set 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...
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... Dolby True HD signals. DTS DTS-HD DTS DTS-HD G Speaker system indicator (page 35) H Tuning indicator ST Lights up when the receiver tunes to indicate the current input. L D.R.C. COAX Digital signal is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are applied. F DTS...(-HD) indicator* Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is activated (page 15). I SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. Indicators on the display panel ...
... Dolby True HD signals. DTS DTS-HD DTS DTS-HD G Speaker system indicator (page 35) H Tuning indicator ST Lights up when the receiver tunes to indicate the current input. L D.R.C. COAX Digital signal is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are applied. F DTS...(-HD) indicator* Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is activated (page 15). I SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. Indicators on the display panel ...
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... surround decoding technology can only set to show the strength of the wireless LAN signal (page 38, 39). Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. function in the DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function (page 33). N Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic...
... surround decoding technology can only set to show the strength of the wireless LAN signal (page 38, 39). Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. function in the DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function (page 33). N Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic...
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... can reassign the input button to match the equipment connected to operate this receiver and other equipment. Saving the power in standby mode When "Control for HDMI", "Network Standby", "Pass Through", and "BT Standby" are assigned to control Sony equipment. Numeric/text buttons1) 2) Hold down SHIFT (N), then press numeric/text buttons to...
... can reassign the input button to match the equipment connected to operate this receiver and other equipment. Saving the power in standby mode When "Control for HDMI", "Network Standby", "Pass Through", and "BT Standby" are assigned to control Sony equipment. Numeric/text buttons1) 2) Hold down SHIFT (N), then press numeric/text buttons to...
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...letters (ABC, DEF, etc.). - clear a mistake when you perform the following. - ALPHABET PREV Searches for network features. Update the software of the receiver. - MEM Hold down SHIFT (N), then press CHARACTER to - TOP MENU1) Opens or closes the BD-ROM's or DVD's Top Menu. TUNING +/-1) ...in sequence 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 automatically at a specified time. select track numbers. erase a letter for next item. ALPHABET NEXT Searches for network features. - K m/M1), ./>1),...
...letters (ABC, DEF, etc.). - clear a mistake when you perform the following. - ALPHABET PREV Searches for network features. Update the software of the receiver. - MEM Hold down SHIFT (N), then press CHARACTER to - TOP MENU1) Opens or closes the BD-ROM's or DVD's Top Menu. TUNING +/-1) ...in sequence 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 automatically at a specified time. select track numbers. erase a letter for next item. ALPHABET NEXT Searches for network features. - K m/M1), ./>1),...
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... guide is displayed on the TV screen. Q RETURN O1) Returns to control each HDMI input preview, then press to serve as reference when operating the receiver. PARTY JOIN/LEAVE Joins or leaves a PARTY (page 69). V PREVIEW (HDMI) Selects the "Preview for HDMI BD, DVD, GAME, and VIDEO input. ...some video camera signal or VGA signal) is available for HDMI" function. Turns on the model of your connected equipment, some functions explained in this receiver. When "Fast View" is not turned on the display panel. P Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to "Off". - The...
... guide is displayed on the TV screen. Q RETURN O1) Returns to control each HDMI input preview, then press to serve as reference when operating the receiver. PARTY JOIN/LEAVE Joins or leaves a PARTY (page 69). V PREVIEW (HDMI) Selects the "Preview for HDMI BD, DVD, GAME, and VIDEO input. ...some video camera signal or VGA signal) is available for HDMI" function. Turns on the model of your connected equipment, some functions explained in this receiver. When "Fast View" is not turned on the display panel. P Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to "Off". - The...
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... Digital Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment (page 29) Preparing the receiver See "Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 33) and "Turning on the connected equipment. For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your equipment Connecting the TV and ...video equipment (page 24, 25) The image quality depends on your equipment. For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select the "Audio ...
... Digital Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment (page 29) Preparing the receiver See "Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 33) and "Turning on the connected equipment. For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your equipment Connecting the TV and ...video equipment (page 24, 25) The image quality depends on your equipment. For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select the "Audio ...
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...Signals with a sampling frequency of the equipment connected. z Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of more than 96 kHz are output in ...correspond to the operating instructions of the playback equipment. For details, refer to the format. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format [Display] Connection between the playback Maximum number equipment and the receiver of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital [DOLBY D] 5.1 a a Dolby Digital EX [DOLBY...
...Signals with a sampling frequency of the equipment connected. z Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of more than 96 kHz are output in ...correspond to the operating instructions of the playback equipment. For details, refer to the format. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format [Display] Connection between the playback Maximum number equipment and the receiver of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital [DOLBY D] 5.1 a a Dolby Digital EX [DOLBY...
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... speakers You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in the illustration below. Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to a 7.2 channel system (7 speakers and 2 subwoofers). A Front speaker (Left) B Front speaker (Right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (Left) E Surround speaker (Right) F Surround back speaker...
... speakers You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in the illustration below. Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to a 7.2 channel system (7 speakers and 2 subwoofers). A Front speaker (Left) B Front speaker (Right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (Left) E Surround speaker (Right) F Surround back speaker...
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... you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to this terminals. - After you have installed and connected your speaker, be output. ** Notes on the receiver (page 35). - Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS...level of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be sure to select the speaker pattern from the speakers to avoid receiver malfunction. If you have been removed from the Speaker Settings menu (page 88). If you want by using the SPEAKERS button on the SPEAKERS...
... you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to this terminals. - After you have installed and connected your speaker, be output. ** Notes on the receiver (page 35). - Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS...level of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be sure to select the speaker pattern from the speakers to avoid receiver malfunction. If you have been removed from the Speaker Settings menu (page 88). If you want by using the SPEAKERS button on the SPEAKERS...
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3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a OSD (On-Screen Display) if you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV. You can watch the selected input image when you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Recommended connection Alternative connection 24US Audio signals ... signals ARC A** B** C D* 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 connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Before connecting cords, be sure...
3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a OSD (On-Screen Display) if you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV. You can watch the selected input image when you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Recommended connection Alternative connection 24US Audio signals ... signals ARC A** B** C D* 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 connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Before connecting cords, be sure...
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...of the connection between either "Fixed" or "Variable". Tips • All the digital audio jacks are compatible 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. •...put on the TV screen may be output from the speakers connected to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, and then play back a 4K-compatible content. • You can be simplified. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 83). **If your TV is...
...of the connection between either "Fixed" or "Variable". Tips • All the digital audio jacks are compatible 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. •...put on the TV screen may be output from the speakers connected to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, and then play back a 4K-compatible content. • You can be simplified. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 83). **If your TV is...
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... the plugs straight until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. Check the 3D image formats supported by the receiver (page 120). • Refer to connect several digital equipment, but cannot find an unused input See "Using other audio input jacks (Audio Input Assign)" (page...
... the plugs straight until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. Check the 3D image formats supported by the receiver (page 120). • Refer to connect several digital equipment, but cannot find an unused input See "Using other audio input jacks (Audio Input Assign)" (page...
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...game 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 can be displayed on the remote control is Blu-ray Disc player. Notes • BD input has a better sound quality. When you... equipment to the BD (for AUDIO) jack and select BD as input. • The default settings for the BD input button on the receiver display panel. Be sure to change the default setting of the BD input button so that you need a higher sound quality, connect your equipment...
...game 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 can be displayed on the remote control is Blu-ray Disc player. Notes • BD input has a better sound quality. When you... equipment to the BD (for AUDIO) jack and select BD as input. • The default settings for the BD input button on the receiver display panel. Be sure to change the default setting of the BD input button so that you need a higher sound quality, connect your equipment...
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...8226; We recommend that is required to the Internet as well. Modem This is required in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. Some of the receiver. AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna...Internet connection, you want to the Internet is the device that you use a router equipped with the built-in order to listen to Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) and to communicate with the router. A Broadband line connection A Broadband line connection to use the network function ...
...8226; We recommend that is required to the Internet as well. Modem This is required in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. Some of the receiver. AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna...Internet connection, you want to the Internet is the device that you use a router equipped with the built-in order to listen to Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) and to communicate with the router. A Broadband line connection A Broadband line connection to use the network function ...
