Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the whenever you call upon your Sony dealer ventilation opening of the appliance with regarding this product.
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9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus polarized or grounding-type plug. A and the speakers carefully so as not to polarized plug has two blades with one touch the core of speaker cord by hand. wider than the other.
CAUTION About This Manual You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate • The instructions in this manual are for model this equipment. STR-DN1040. The model number is located at the lower right corner of the front panel.
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The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth Wake-on-LAN is a trademark of International SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Business Machines Corporation in the United Corporation is under license. States. Other trademarks and trade names are those of Windows and the Windows logo are either their respective owners.
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Setting up the server ....61 6: Connecting to the network ..35 Enjoying audio content stored on Preparing the Receiver the server .......66 Enjoying Sony Entertainment Setting the voltage selector ..37 Network (SEN) .....70 Connecting the AC power cord Using the PARTY STREAMING (mains lead) ......
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“BRAVIA” Sync Features Using the Remote Control What is “BRAVIA” Sync? ..82 Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Programming the remote Sync ........82 control ......... 108 One-Touch Play ......83 Resetting the remote control ..112 System Audio Control ....83 Additional Information System Power-Off .......83 Precautions ........
Description and location of parts Front panel A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 37, 53, 60, C TUNING MODE, TUNING +/– Press TUNING MODE to operate a tuner (FM/AM). The indicator above the button lights Press TUNING +/– to scan a station. up as follows: D A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC (page Green: The receiver is turned on.
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N HDMI/MHL (VIDEO 2 IN) jack (page 32) (USB) port (page 34) P AUTO CAL MIC jack Q PHONES jack Connects to headphones.
Indicators on the display panel A Input indicator F DTS(-HD) indicator Lights up to indicate the current input. Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the HDMI corresponding DTS format signals. The receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack. DTS-HD DTS-HD G Speaker system indicator...
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N NEO:6 U Wired LAN indicator Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music decoding is activated (page 56, Lights up when LAN cable is 57). connected. O Dolby Pro Logic indicator V USB Lights up the respective indicator Lights up when iPod/iPhone or USB when the receiver performs Dolby Pro device is detected.
SUBWOOFER OUT jacks (page 26) AM ANTENNA terminals (page 34) ZONE 2 OUT jacks (page 88) C Controls jacks for Sony equipment and other external equipment G VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks (page 28, 33) (page 88) VIDEO IN/OUT*...
Y, P IN/OUT* Blue (P remote control is pre-programmed to jacks operate Sony audio/video equipment. You Red (P can also program the remote control to operate non-Sony equipment. For details, * You must connect the HDMI OUT or see “Programming the remote control”...
2 mode, you input buttons are pre-assigned to can turn the power for zone 2 on or off automatically control Sony equipment using ?/1 (page 89). when you select them. You can also program the remote control to control...
Press TV ( ), then press -/-- to select REPEAT the TV channel entry mode. Plays a track or a folder repeatedly. >10 SHUFFLE Selects track numbers over 10. Plays a track or a folder in random order. INPUT MODE (page 86) 1)2) M TV CH +/–...
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TV screen. Press TV ( ), then press RETURN O to return to the previous menu of Sony TV. S DISPLAY Views information on the display panel. Press TV ( ), then press DISPLAY to display information of TV.
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To control other Sony equipment Blu-ray Video CD Name player, Disc Recorder player, DVD/VCR player LD player combo B AV ?/1 G Numeric buttons -/-- >10 I V/v/B/b, J OPTIONS K HOME L ./> PRESET +/– N, X, x GUIDE...
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Digital Digital Tape DAT deck Name CATV satellite/ deck player, terminal terrestrial MD deck receiver B AV ?/1 G Numeric buttons -/-- >10 I V/v/B/b, J OPTIONS K HOME L ./> PRESET +/– N, X, x GUIDE REPEAT SHUFFLE M TV CH +/– N TOP MENU, POP UP/ MENU +/–...
To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment. Connecting the TV and other equipment For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that (page 28, 29) “Audio (HDMI)”, “BD Audio MIX Setting”, The image quality depends on the connecting “Dolby Digital/DTS”, “Dolby Digital”, and...
Function for conversion of video signals The receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals. As the default setting, video signals input from the connected equipment are output as shown in the table with solid arrows.
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. Connection between the playback Audio format Maximum number equipment and the receiver [Display] of channels...
Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use up to a 7.2 7.1 channel speaker system channel system (7 speakers and 2 using surround back subwoofers). speakers You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of Example of speaker system DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded configuration sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format.
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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. ±...
2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Surround speaker Center speaker Right Left Right Left Right Left Surround back/ Subwoofer * Front A speaker Bi-amplifier/Front high/ Front B speaker ** A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied)
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* When you connect a subwoofer with an auto Bi-amplifier connection standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode If you are not using surround back speakers automatically based on the level of the input and front high speakers, you can connect signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may...
A Component video cord (not supplied) Alternative connection B Video cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) D Optical digital cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
INPUT MODE (page 86). video and audio signals in digital format. **If your TV is not compatible with the ARC By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync- function, connect C or D. compatible equipment using HDMI cables, Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or operations can be simplified.
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• To enjoy 4K (HDMI BD, GAME and VIDEO 1 input) images, connect 4K- All the digital audio jacks are compatible with compatible TV and video equipment 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling (Blu-ray Disc player, etc) to the receiver frequencies.
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Audio/video Audio/video Audio/video Audio/video signals signals signals signals signals A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Audio/video Audio/video signals signals Satellite tuner, Super Audio CD cable TV tuner player, CD player...
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HDTVs and other home Use MHL2-compliant cable. entertainment products. MHL can support Sony recommends that you use Sony 1080p HD video and digital audio signals MHL cable. and supply power to the mobile device B MHL Direct Attach Device (not supplied) simultaneously.
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Connecting equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks VCR, DVD recorder, Camcorder, Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Video game Audio signals Video signals Audio signals Video signals Audio signals Video signals Audio signals Super Audio CD DVD player player, CD player...
A Optical digital cord (not supplied) 5: Connecting the B Audio cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) antennas (aerials) D Video cord (not supplied) E Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Before connecting the antennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord Recommended connection (mains lead).
A Broadband line connection to the wired LAN home network*. Internet is required in order to listen to * For details on servers which are compatible Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) and to with this receiver, see page 61. update the software of the receiver. Modem...
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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. Server Internet Modem Router LAN cable LAN cable (not supplied) (not supplied) A For a wired LAN connection only.
Turning on the receiver Preparing the Receiver Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
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• Set the assignment for the SPEAKERS Notes on Speaker SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT Settings (Auto HIGH/FRONT B terminals to “Front B Speakers” by using the “Speaker Calibration) Connection” in the Speaker Settings menu if you use speakers front B This receiver is equipped with DCAC connection (page 95).
* To select “SP B” or “SP A+B”, set the Note assignment for the SPEAKERS SURROUND Depending on the characteristics of the BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value terminals to “Front B Speakers” by using the may be different from the actual position.
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** This information should be available from a Notes label on your wireless LAN router/access • Make sure not to use the wireless LAN function point, from the operating instructions, from where medical equipment (such as a pacemaker) the person who set up your wireless network, is used or where the use of wireless or from the information provided by your communication is prohibited.
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Enter the security key (WEP key, Note WPA/WPA2 key) using the on- If your network has not been secured by encryption (using the security key), the security screen keyboard. Press V/v/B/b setting display does not appear in step 8. to select the character one by one.
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What is WPS (Wi-Fi Setting up a wireless Protected Setup)? network using the WPS PIN code method WPS is a standard created by the Wi-Fi Alliance allowing you to setup a wireless If the access point supports the WPS PIN network easily and securely.
Perform the server settings. “Network Settings are now complete and the receiver has been successfully To listen to audio content stored on the connected to the network.” appears server, you need to set up your server after the network settings are (page 61).
Press B/b repeatedly to select a menu you want, then press enter the menu. The menu item list appears on the TV screen. Example: When you select “Watch”. V/v/B/b, RETURN OPTIONS HOME Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select Using the menu the menu item you want to adjust, then press to enter the menu...
You can also enjoy FM/AM radio of the built-in receiver (page 52). Sound Effects Enables you to enjoy sound development provided by Input various Sony proprietary buttons technologies or functions (page 55). Settings Adjusts the settings of the receiver (page 90).
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Depending on the TV, the home menu To activate the muting may take some time to appear on the function TV screen. Press The muting function will be canceled when you do the following. • Press again. • Change the volume. •...
(video) 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...
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To operate the iPod/iPhone Selecting the iPod/ using the remote control 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 TV screen is turned off.
To avoid data corruption or devices damage to the iPod/iPhone, turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the iPod/iPhone. You can use the following Sony USB devices on this receiver. iPod/iPhone message list Verified Sony USB device Message and explanation...
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To operate the USB device Notes using the remote control • 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.
• Do not connect the receiver and the USB USB message list device through a USB hub. • When the USB device is connected, Message and explanation “Reading” appears. Reading • It may take about 10 seconds before The receiver is recognizing and reading “Reading”...
1 Band indication (page 52) 2 Frequency indication (page 52) Tuner Operations 3 Preset station list (page 54) Listening to FM/AM Toggling between FM radio and AM radio Select “Listen” from the home You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts menu, then press through the built-in tuner.
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Tuning to a station Changing the AM tuning directly (Direct Tuning) scale You can enter the frequency of a station You can change the AM tuning scale to directly by using the numeric buttons. either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver.
Tuning to preset Presetting FM/AM radio stations stations Select “Listen” from the home (Preset Memory) menu, then press Select “FM/AM”, then press You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations as your favorite stations. Select the preset number from the list, then press Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.
HD-D.C.S. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is x A.F.D. Auto (A.F.D. AUTO) Sony’s new innovative home theater Presets the sound as it was recorded/ technology using the latest acoustic and encoded without adding any surround digital signal processing technologies.
x PLIIz Movie (PLIIz) With this mode, you are able to enjoy Blu- ray and DVD movies at home with not only Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode the high quality of sound, but also the best decoding. This setting can expand a source sound ambience, just as the movie’s sound sound from a 5.1 channel to a 7.1 channel engineer intended in the mastering process.
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x Stadium (STADIUM) When headphones are Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air connected stadium. You can only select this sound field if the x Sports (SPORTS) headphones are connected to the receiver. Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting. x Headphone (2ch) (HP 2CH) This mode is selected automatically if you x Portable Audio (PORTABLE) use headphones (except “2ch Analog...
– “PLIIx Movie” and “PLIIx Music” are available only when the speaker pattern Adjusting the equalizer is set to a setting with surround back speaker(s). You can use the following parameters to – “PLIIz Movie” and “PLIIz Music” are adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) available only when the speaker pattern of front, center, surround/surround back is set to a setting with front high...
Using the Sound Using the Pure Direct Optimizer function function The Sound Optimizer lets you enjoy clear The Pure Direct mode lets you enjoy higher and dynamic sound at low volume levels. It fidelity sound. When Pure Direct is on, the automatically calibrates the sound which display panel lights off to suppress noise cannot be heard well when you turn down...
Resetting sound fields Using Network Features to the default settings About the network Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to functions of the perform this operation. receiver MUSIC • You can enjoy audio content which has been stored on a DLNA-compliant device (DLNA CERTIFIED™...
The following server refer to Help for Windows Media devices are compatible with this receiver. Player 12. • Sony VAIO Media plus 1.3, 1.4, 2.0, and • Sony HDD Network Audio System Go to Control Panel. NAS-S500HDE*, NAS-S55HDE* Select [All Apps] under [Start].
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Select [Control Panel] under Select [Change advanced sharing [Settings]. settings]. Select [Choose media streaming options] from Media streaming. Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet]. The [Network and Sharing Center] window appears. If the item you want does not appear on the display, try to change the display type of the Control Panel.
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Select [Allow All]. When using Windows 7 The [Allow All Media Devices] window opens. This section explains how to set up If all the devices in the local network manufacturer-installed Windows Media are set to [Allowed], select [OK] and Player 12 for Windows 7. close the window.
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Select [Home network] or [Work Select [Allow all]. network] according to the The [Allow All Media Devices] window opens. If all the devices in the environment in which the receiver local network are set to [Allowed], is used. select [OK] and close the window. Follow the instructions that appear on the display according to the environment in which the receiver...
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– Go to [Start] [All Programs]. Check [Private] and select [Next]. Confirm that [Location type] is Select [Windows Media Player]. changed to [Private], and select Windows Media Player 11 starts up. [Close]. Select [Media Sharing…] from the Confirm that [(Private network)] is [Library] menu.
Refresh the server list. Enjoying audio content After you finish setting up Windows Media Player 11, refresh the server list stored on the server of the receiver and select this server from the server list. For details on You can play back audio content stored on selecting a server, see “To refresh the the server using the receiver in MP3, Linear server list”...
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• Play is not resumed from the last selected item Press HOME NETWORK. if you unplug the AC power cord (mains lead) The server list appears on the TV from the wall outlet. screen. • The receiver may take time to display items If the last selected item (playlist, when browsing a folder that contains a large amount of audio content.
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• Not Allow: The receiver restricts a To delete a device from the list new device that is accessing the Select “Delete” in step 3 in “To set access receiver. When connecting a new permission for the devices” (page 68), then device to the home network, add the press device to the device list, and set access...
To view the registered TV Do the following SideView Device Press RETURN O Reselect the item Select “Registered TV SideView Devices” you want to play repeatedly until the in step 3, then press directory you want appears. To delete registered TV Or press OPTIONS, SideView devices from the select “Server List”,...
Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network Numeric buttons (SEN) DISPLAY You can listen to music services offered on V/v/B/b, the Internet with this receiver (SEN function). RETURN To use this function, the receiver must be OPTIONS connected to the network and the network must be connected to the Internet.
Note Presetting stations If “No service is available” appears and you cannot obtain a service provider list, press You can store up to 20 stations as your OPTIONS and select “Refresh”. favorite stations. The receiver displays the last selected service or Select the station you want to station when the function is changed to SEN preset.
* Available PARTY STREAMING-compliant devices may differ depending on the countries Using the PARTY or regions. For details on available devices, contact your nearest Sony dealers. STREAMING function Starting a PARTY Audio contents currently being played back on this receiver can be also played back on...
“LEAVE PARTY” appears, and the Make sure the PARTY guest receiver leaves a PARTY. devices are turned on and ready to join a PARTY. Notes • You cannot join a PARTY in the following Play the sound source you want. cases: Audio content of all the sound sources –...
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Select “STR-DN1040” on the Notes AirPlay menu of iTunes or your iOS • Refer to “Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad models” on this page for details on the device. supported versions of iOS or iTunes. [iOS device] • Update iOS or iTunes to the latest version before using with the receiver.
Internet newest functions. The receiver accesses the connection, etc. Sony server to update the software. When the update is completed, If a new update is available, follow the on- “COMPLETE” appears on the display screen instructions to update the software.
Network features message Message and explanation list Not Found Network settings There is no item on the server that matches a keyword. Message and explanation Not in Use Invalid xxx* An operation that is currently prohibited is The entered values are incorrect or invalid. being performed.
Note Searching for an item Enter a keyword that will match the letters or a word at the beginning of the name or title using a keyword 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 When a list is displayed on the TV screen will be ignored.
Supported Bluetooth profiles: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Using Bluetooth Features Profile): Receiving audio content of high- quality AVRCP 1.3 (Audio Video Remote Control About the Bluetooth Profile): Controlling audio/video equipment; pausing, stopping, starting wireless technology playback, volume control, etc. Bluetooth wireless technology is a short- Notes range wireless technology that enables •...
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A list of detected devices may appears Press to start the pairing. on the Bluetooth device display “Pairing. Make the Bluetooth device depending on the type of Bluetooth ready to be detected by the receiver.” device. This receiver is displayed as appears on the TV screen.
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Establish a connection from the Connecting to a Bluetooth device. Bluetooth device from For details, refer to the operating this receiver instructions of your Bluetooth device. Note You can connect to a Bluetooth device Once the connection is established, the device from this receiver.
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To operate the Bluetooth Notes device using the remote • When the receiver is in standby mode, the ?/1 control (on/standby) indicator on the front panel lights up in amber if “Bluetooth Standby” is set to “Yes”. ./> • You can only select this parameter when a Bluetooth device is paired.
TV, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD V/v/b, player, AV amplifier, etc. that supports the Control for HDMI function. By connecting Sony equipment that is HOME compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as follows: Select “Settings”...
Receiver One-Touch Play Sets System • Turns on (if in Audio Control standby mode) to on • Switches to When you start playback the equipment appropriate connected to the receiver via an HDMI HDMI input connection, the receiver and TV operation are simplified as follow: Receiver and TV Minimizes TV...
(page 98), or “A/V Sync” (page 98). • If you use the System Power-Off function with a non-Sony TV, program the remote control Note according to the maker of the TV. To use the Home Theatre Control function, your TV must be able to access a broadband service.
MHL device. • Remote Easy Control (page 85) Notes Switching the monitors • This function allows communication with Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV using an that output the HDMI HDMI cable (not supplied). • This function may not work depending on the video signals connected MHL device.
Notes • Based on the input, “------” appears on the Other Operations display panel, and other modes cannot be selected. • When “2ch Analog Direct” is being used, audio Switching between input is set to “ANALOG”. You cannot select other modes. digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) Using other video/audio...
Select the input name you want to assign, then press Press repeatedly to select “COMPONENT” or “OPT/COAX”. Press repeatedly to select the jack you want to assign, then press Input name GAME SAT/ VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO SA-CD/ CATV Assignable video input jacks None Assignable audio...
When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you can operate both equipment in the main zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 from zone Making a zone 2 connection Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier.
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INPUT ZONE 2 Operating the receiver from zone 2 VIDEO 3 – – The following operations are described for SA-CD/CD connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2. When an IR repeater is TUNER not connected, use this receiver in the main BLUETOOTH –...
Reverting back to the Adjusting Settings factory default settings Using the Settings menu You can clear all memorized settings and revert the receiver back to the factory You can adjust various settings for default settings by performing the speakers, surround effects, etc. using the following procedure.
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Select “Settings”, then press to enter the menu mode. The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen. Select the menu item you want, then press Example: When you select “Speaker”. Select the parameter you want, then press To return to the previous screen Press RETURN O.
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Settings menu list Settings Easy Setup (page 93) Speaker Auto Calibration (page 93) Auto Phase Matching Auto Calibration Type Full Flat Engineer Front Reference Speaker Connection Level/Distance/Size Crossover Frequency Test Tone Center Speaker Lift Up Distance Unit Audio Digital Legato Linear (page 97) Sound Optimizer Equalizer...
Network Internet Setting (page 101) Information PARTY STREAMING Device Name External Control Network Standby System Language (page 102) Auto Standby Software Update Notification Software Version Network Update Note Menu parameters displayed on the TV screen vary, depending on the current settings or the status of the selected icon.
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Tips Display and explanation • You can change the unit of distance in “Distance Code 32 Unit” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 97). Code 33 • The size of a speaker (“Large”/“Small”) is Speakers were not detected or not connected determined by the low frequency properly.
• Full Flat: Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. Note • Engineer: Sets to “the Sony listening When one of the sound fields for music is room standard” frequency characteristics. selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if •...
To adjust the distance from the Note seating position to each speaker This function does not work when “2ch You can adjust the distance from the Analog Direct” is being used. seating position to each speaker (front left/ Tips right, front high left/right, center, surround •...
Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.) You can output test tone from the speakers The D.L.L. function is Sony proprietary in sequence. technology that allows low quality digital Select “Test Tone”, then press audio signals and analog audio signals to be Adjust the parameter, then press played back with high quality sound.
x Sound Optimizer x Advanced Auto Volume Lets you set the sound optimizer function. This receiver can adjust the volume For details, see “Using the Sound automatically depending on the input Optimizer function” (page 59). signal or content from the connected •...
• Auto: The dynamic range is compressed receiver outputs HDMI signals from the automatically. receiver’s HDMI OUT jack. Sony • On: The dynamic range is compressed as recommends this setting if you use a intended by the recording engineer.
x Icon Notes Lets you set the icon displayed on the • The sound quality of the playback equipment Watch/Listen menu. depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the number of channels, and the sampling x Name frequency, etc. If the TV has stereo speakers, the Lets you set the name displayed on the sound output from the receiver is also in stereo as that of the TV, even if you play back multi...
x OPT/COAX • Off: The receiver can be detected by other devices on the home network. Lets you set the audio input jack(s) However, the receiver cannot start or assigned to each input. For details, see close a PARTY, and cannot join or leave “Using other video/audio input jacks (Input a PARTY.
x Network Update System Settings menu Lets you update the software of the receiver to the latest version. For details, see “Updating the software” (page 75). You can adjust the settings of the receiver. x Language Lets you select the language for the Operating without using messages on the screen.
Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display panel. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 102.
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Menu Parameters Settings [Display] [Display] Speaker settings Speaker pattern 5/2.1 to 2/0 (20 patterns) [<SPEAKER>] [SP PATTERN] Center speaker lift up LIFT 1 to LIFT 10, LIFT OFF [CNT LIFT] Front speakers size LARGE, SMALL [FRT SIZE] Center speaker size LARGE, SMALL [CNT SIZE] Surround speakers size...
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Menu Parameters Settings [Display] [Display] Front high right speaker distance RH 1.00 m to RH 10.00 m (RH 3’3” to RH 32’9”) [RH DIST.] (0.01 m (1 inch) interval) Subwoofer distance SW 1.00 m to SW 10.00 m [SW DIST.] (SW 3’3”...
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Menu Parameters Settings [Display] [Display] Front high speakers bass level FH B. –10 dB to FH B. +10 dB [FH BASS] (1 dB step) Front high speakers treble level FH T. –10 dB to FH T. +10 dB [FH TREBLE] (1 dB step) Tuner settings FM station receiving mode...
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Menu Parameters Settings [Display] [Display] System settings Network standby STBY ON, STBY OFF [<SYSTEM>] [NET STBY] Auto standby mode STBY ON, STBY OFF [AUTO STBY] Version display [VER. x.xxx] You can select this setting only when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings. Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters or settings may not be available.
You can even program the remote the equipment including TV. control to operate non-Sony equipment and Use the tables on page 109–112 to find also Sony equipment that the remote the numeric code(s) corresponding to control is normally unable to operate.
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Use the numeric codes in the tables below KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209 to program non-Sony equipment and also Sony equipment that the remote control is NAKAMICHI normally unable to control. Since the signal PANASONIC from the remote control received by the...
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To control a PSX Maker Code(s) AIWA 501, 536, 539 Maker Code(s) SONY 313, 314, 315 AKAI To control a DVD player CENTURION Maker Code(s) CORONADO SONY 401, 402, 403 CURTIS-MATHES 503, 551, 566, 567 BROKSONIC DAYTRON 517, 566 DENON...
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LOEWE 515, 534, 556 VIZIO 576, 577 * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. To control an LD player Maker Code(s) SONY 601, 602, 603...
On placement • Place the receiver in a location with Additional Information adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the Precautions receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct On safety sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical Should any solid object or liquid fall into...
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– When a person, metal object, wall or • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for other obstruction is between the damages or other loss resulting from devices with a Bluetooth connection information leaks during communication – Locations where a wireless LAN is using Bluetooth technology.
Should any problem “HDMI OFF”. In this case, select persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. “HDMI A” or “HDMI B” using the Note that if service personnel changes HDMI OUTPUT button (page 85).
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• Check that the TV is connected • Sound may be interrupted when the correctly. sampling frequency, the number of • Depending on the TV, the GUI menu channels or audio format of audio may take some time to appear on the output signals from the playback TV screen.
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• Some discs have no Dolby Digital • When the connected equipment is not Surround EX information. compatible with copyright protection • Check that the subwoofer is connected technology (HDCP), the image and/or correctly and securely. the sound from the HDMI OUT jack •...
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– Be sure to select the correct The surround effect cannot be equipment or input you want when obtained. you watch a program from the • Make sure you have selected the sound equipment connected to the TV. field for movie or music (page 55). Refer to the operating instructions of •...
There is a time gap between the audio iPod/iPhone output and visual display. • Check that the PARTY STREAMING The sound is distorted. function is not being used. To close a • Press – on the remote control PARTY, press PARTY CLOSE until repeatedly.
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– The USB device is not recognized. “Reading” is displayed for an extended – File or folder names are not time, or it takes a long time before displayed on this receiver. playback starts. – Playback is not possible. • The reading process can take a long –...
• Make sure “Network Standby” is set to Network connection “On” in the Network Settings menu so that you can use the TV SideView immediately after you have turned on Cannot connect to the WPS via a the receiver. wireless LAN connection. Cannot select the Network Settings •...
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• If the ICF (Internet Connection Play does not start, or does not Firewall) function is active on the automatically change to the next track computer, this may prevent the or file. receiver from connecting to the • Make sure that the audio file you are computer (only when your computer is trying to play is in a format supported used as a server).
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– A track that you purchased at an • Server operation of the receiver is online music store that does not suspended if the receiver is conducting allow home network streaming. one of the following operations. – A track in a format unsupported by –...
AirPlay The receiver cannot be found from an Cannot connect the receiver to a iOS device. service. • Check your set-up of the firewall of the • Make sure that the wireless LAN security software. Refer to the website router/access point is turned on. (page 127) for details.
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Cannot make the Bluetooth Severe hum or noise. connection. • If there are obstacles between the receiver and your Bluetooth device, • The Bluetooth device you attempted to remove or avoid the obstacles. connect does not support the A2DP • If there is equipment that generates profile, and cannot be connected with electromagnetic radiation, such as a the receiver.
• When you operate a programmed non- causing the protection error. Sony equipment, the remote control After checking above items and fixing may not function properly depending any problems, plug in the AC power cord on the model and the manufacturer of (mains lead) and turn on the receiver.
Mexico model Minimum RMS Output Power For customers in the USA: (6 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) http://www.esupport.sony.com/ 95 W + 95 W For customers in Canada: Stereo Mode Output Power [English] (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/...
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Measured under the following conditions: AM tuner section Tuning range Area Power requirements Area Tuning scale USA, Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz 10 kHz step 9 kHz step Mexico 127 V AC, 60 Hz USA, Canada, 530 kHz – 531 kHz –...
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FLAC: Transmission range (A2DP) 8 kHz – 192 kHz, 16 bit FLAC 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz, 24 bit FLAC 44.1 kHz) * Compatibility with all encoding/writing software, recording devices and recording The actual range will vary depending on factors media cannot be guaranteed.
Index Numerics Clear memory 90 2 channel 55 remote control 112 4K Scaling 99 sound field 60 5.1 channel 24 Connection 7.1 channel 24 antennas 34 iPod/iPhone 34 MHL Device 32 A/V Sync 98, 106 Network 35 Access Point Scan 40 speakers 26 Advanced Auto Volume 98 TV 28...
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Fast View 100 Menu 90, 103 Fixed IP address 41 Message FM 52 Auto Calibration 94 FM Mode 52, 106 Error 126 iPod/iPhone 49 Network features 76 USB 51 GUI (Graphical User Interface) 43 MHL 32 Movie mode 55 Multi zone 88 HD-D.C.S.
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Satellite tuner 31 Wake-on-LAN 67 Scene Select 84 Watch 45 SEN 70 Wired network 43 Server 61 Wireless LAN antenna 14 Server list 66 Wireless LAN signal strength 13 Settings menu 90 Wireless network 39 Sleep Timer 16 Software Update Notification 102 PIN code 42 Software Version 102 Push button 42...
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SOFTWARE”. You may use the SONY SOFTWARE only with the PRODUCT. By using the SONY SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, SONY is unwilling to license the SONY SOFTWARE to you. In such event, you should not use the SONY SOFTWARE.
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ALLOCABLE TO THE SONY SOFTWARE. EXPORTS If you use or transfer the SONY SOFTWARE in or to a country other than your country of residence, you shall comply with applicable laws and regulations relating to exports, imports and customs. GOVERNING LAW This EULA shall be construed, governed, interpreted and applied in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regards to any conflict of laws provisions.