Manuals
/
Brands
/
Home Audio
/
Stereo Receiver
/
Sony
/
Home Audio
/
Stereo Receiver
Sony
STR-DN840 manual
1
1
128
128
Download
128 pages, 13.56 Mb
4-454-467-
12
(1)
STR-DN840
Multi Chann
el
AV Receiver
Opera
ting Inst
ructions
Contents
Main
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
For customers in the United States Owners Record
WARNING
Important Safety Instructions
Page
CAUTION
For customers in Canada
About This Manual
On copyrights
FLAC Decoder
Page
Table of Contents
Connections
Preparing the Receiver
Basic Operations
Tuner Operations
BRAVIA Sync Features
Other Operations
Adjusting Settings
Using the Remote Control
Additional Information
Supplied accessories
Inserting batteries into the remote control
Description and location of parts
Front panel
Indicators on the display panel
Page
Rear panel
RM-AAU170
To use the buttons printed in pink
To control the receiver
Remote control
Page
Page
To control other Sony equipment
Getting started
Digital audio formats supported by the receiver
1: Installing the speakers
Connections
Example of speaker system configuration
5.1 channel speaker system
7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers
7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers
2: Connecting the speakers
Bi-amplifier connection
3: Connecting the TV
To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound from the receiver
To listen to the sound from the TV
4a: Connecting the video equipment
Using HDMI connection
HDMI features
Notes on HDMI connections
If you want to connect several digital equipment, but cannot find an unused input
When connecting cords
Connections If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 28.
Connecting equipment with HDMI jacks
AAA
AHDMI cable (not supplied)
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
Page
4b: Connecting the audio equipment
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)
6: Connecting to the network
A Broadband line connection
Modem
Router
LAN cable (CAT5) (For a wired LAN connection only)
Server
Configuration example
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
Turning on the receiver
Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup
Preparing the Receiver
Notes on Speaker Settings (Auto Calibration)
1
2
Confirm active subwoofer setup
To set the surround back
speakers
1
2
3
4
Configuring the network settings of the receiver
2
3
4
5
7
8
Searching for an access point and setting up a wireless network (Access Point Scan method)
1
2
4
5
6
7
Setting up a wireless network using an access point compliant with WPS
3
Setting up a wireless network using the WPS PIN code method
1
2
3
4
5
If you cannot find the network name (SSID) you want (manual setup method)
1
3
4
5
Guide to on-screen display (OSD) operation
1
2
3
Using the menu
Playing an input source equipment
2
The home menu is displayed on the TV
2
The menu item list appears on the TV
5
6
To activate the muting function
To avoid damaging your speakers
Basic Operations
Playing an iPod/iPhone
Compatible iPod/iPhone models
2 3
4
To operate the iPod/iPhone
Selecting the iPod/ iPhone control mode
Notes on iPod/iPhone
Playing a USB device
Compatible USB devices
The home menu is displayed on the TV
2 3
4
device
To operate the USB device
Notes on the USB device
USB message list
Listening to FM/AM radio
Tuner Operations
1
2
In case of poor FM stereo reception 1
2 3 4
1 2
Presetting FM/AM radio stations
(Preset Memory)
1
2
3
Selecting the sound field
1
2
3
xA.F.D. Auto (A.F.D. AUTO)
Movie mode
x2ch Stereo (2CH ST.)
xAnalog Direct (A. DIRECT)
xHD-D.C.S.
xPLII Movie
Music mode
xHP 2CH
xHP Direct (HP DIRECT)
If you connect a subwoofer
Notes on sound fields
Using the Sound Optimizer function
When headphones are connected
2
3
Selecting the calibration type
Adjusting the Equalizer
1
2
3
Resetting sound fields to the default settings
Using Network Features
2
About the network functions of the receiver
About DLNA
Setting up the server
1
When using Windows 8
2
The [Network Sharing Center] window appears.
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
4
5
6
7
8
Page
12
To refresh the server list
1
2
Enjoying audio content stored on the server
1
2
3
4
1 2 3
To set the auto access permission 1
Using the TV SideView
4
Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network (SEN)
Checking the copyright protection
Operating Home Network function using the remote control
1
2 3
To operate SEN function
1
2
3
4
To listen to the preset station 1
Using the PARTY STREAMING function
1
2
3
Starting a PARTY
Joining a PARTY
Streaming music from iTunes with AirPlay
Compatible iPod/iPhone/ iPad models
1
2
3
Updating the software
2
3
4
5
6
7
To cancel the procedure or to go back to the previous
Network features message list
Using Network Features
Software update
SEN
Searching for an item using a keyword
1
2
3
4
About the Bluetooth wireless technology
About the Bluetooth functions of the receiver
Using Bluetooth Features Communication System and Compatible Bluetooth Profiles of this receiver
Listening to music of a Bluetooth device
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
To operate the Bluetooth device using the remote control
1
2
3 4
5
To turn off this function
1
2
To turn off this function
Setting the Bluetooth Standby mode
Setting the Bluetooth audio codecs
What is BRAVIA Sync?
Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync
If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI- Easy Setting function 1
2
3
One-Touch Play
System Audio Control
System Power-Off
Scene Select
Correspondence table
Home Theatre Control
Remote Easy Control
Switching between digital and analog audio
(INPUT MODE)
1
2
3
5
6
Using a bi-amplifier connection
1
2
3
4
Using the Settings menu
2
3
4
Adjusting Settings
Settings menu list
Easy Setup
Speaker Settings menu
xAuto Calibration
1
2
When Error Code appears
Check the error and perform Auto Calibration again.
1
Retry ? appears on the TV screen.
2 3
xCalibration Type
xSpeaker Pattern
xA.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching)
xCenter Lift Up
xSB Assign (Surround back speaker assign)
1
2
3
1
2
3
xCrossover Freq. (Speaker crossover frequency)
1
Audio Settings menu
xD.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear)
xSound Optimizer
xEqualizer
xSound Field
xA/V Sync. (Synchronizes audio with video output)
xAuto Volume
HDMI Settings menu
xControl for HDMI
xPass Through
xHDMI Audio Out
xSubwoofer Level
Input Settings menu
xInput Mode
xInput Edit
xAudio Input Assign
xName In
System Settings menu
xLanguage
xAuto Standby
xNetwork Update
1
Operating without using the OSD
1
2
3
4
Overview of the menus
Page
Page
Page
To view the information on the display panel
1
2
When listening to FM and AM radio
Reassigning the input button
1
2
3
Using the Remote Control
Resetting the input buttons
Additional Information
1
2
Precautions
On placement
On operation
On cleaning
On Bluetooth communication
Troubleshooting
Power
Image
Sound
Page
Page
Tuner
iPod/iPhone
USB device
Network connection
Home Network
Page
AirPlay
SEN
Bluetooth device
BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI)
Remote control
Error messages
Clearing the memory
About support information
Additional Information
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(USA model only)
FM tuner section
HDMI Video
iPod/iPhone section
USB section
Additional Information
NETWORK section
Bluetooth section
General
Index
Numerics
A
B
C
F
H
I
L
M
T
U
V
W
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SONY SOFTWARE