Sony STR-DN840 4a: Connecting the video equipment

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Connections

To enjoy the TV broadcast

in multi channel surround

sound from the receiver

* If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return

Channel (ARC) function, connect D.

Be sure to set the “Control for HDMI” to “On”

in HDMI Settings menu (page 80). If you want

to select an audio signal using other than an

HDMI cable (e.g., via an optical digital cord or

an audio cord), switch the audio input mode

using INPUT MODE (page 83).

**If your TV is not compatible with the ARC

function, connect A or B.

Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or

activate the TV’s muting function.

• Depending on the status of the connection

between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the

image on the TV screen may be distorted. If this

is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther

away from the receiver.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling

frequencies.

• When you connect the audio output jack of the

TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output

the TV sound from the speakers connected to

the receiver, set the sound output jack of the TV

to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either

“Fixed” or “Variable”.

To listen to the sound from

the TV

If your TV does not support System Audio

Control function, set the “HDMI Audio

Out” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI Settings

menu (page 94).

4a: Connecting the

video equipment

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

(HDMI) is an interface which transmits

video and audio signals in digital format.

By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-

compatible equipment using HDMI cables,

operations can be simplified. See

““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 79).

HDMI features

• A digital audio signals transmitted by

HDMI can be output from the speakers

connected to the receiver. This signal

supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD and

Linear PCM. For details, see “Digital

audio formats supported by the receiver”

(page 19).

• The receiver can receive Multi Channel

Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a

sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less

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.

• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-

compatible TV and video equipment

(Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc

recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the

receiver using High Speed HDMI cables,

put on 3D glasses, and then play back a

3D-compatible content.

• To enjoy 4K (HDMI BD, GAME, and

VIDEO input) images, connect 4K-

compatible TV and video equipment

(Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) to the receiver

using High Speed HDMI cables, and then

play back a 4K-compatible content.

• You can view HDMI BD, DVD, GAME,

and VIDEO input on picture-in-picture

preview.

Notes

Tips

Using HDMI connection

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