Sony STR-DN840 Audio Settings menu

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• When the front speakers are set to “Small”, the

center, surround, and surround back/front high

speakers are also automatically set to “Small”.

• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front

speakers are automatically set to “Large”.

xCrossover Freq. (Speaker

crossover frequency)

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency

of speakers that the speaker size has been

set to “Small” in the Speaker Settings

menu. Measured speaker crossover

frequency is set for each speaker after the

Auto Calibration.

1Select the parameter under the

speaker on the screen for which you

want to adjust the crossover

frequency, then press .

2Adjust the value, then press .

xTest Tone

Lets you select the test tone type on the

“Test Tone” screen.

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same

time, press 2 +/–. You can also use MASTER

VOLUME on the receiver.

• The adjusted value is shown on the TV screen

during adjustment.

To output test tone from each

speaker

You can output test tone from the speakers

in sequence.

1Select “Test Tone”, then press .

2Select the type of test tone or

speaker you want, then press .

• Off: The test tone is output from each

speaker manually.

•Auto: The test tone is output from each

speaker in sequence.

•Fix FL, Fix FR, Fix CNT, Fix SL, Fix

SR, Fix SB*, Fix SBL, Fix SBR, Fix

LH, Fix RH, Fix SW: You can select

which speakers will output the test

tone.

3Adjust the speaker level for manual

test tone, then press .

* “Fix SB” appears when only one surround back

speaker is connected.

xDistance Unit

Lets you select the unit of measurement for

setting distances.

•feet: The distance is displayed in feet.

•meter: The distance is displayed in

meters.

Audio Settings menu

You can adjust settings for the audio to suit

your preference.

xD.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear)

The D.L.L. function is Sony proprietary

technology that allows low quality digital

audio signals and analog audio signals to be

played back with high quality sound.

•Auto 1: This function is available for

lossy compression audio formats and

analog audio signals.

•Auto 2: This function is available for

Linear PCM signals, as well as lossy

compression audio formats and analog

audio signals.

•Off

• This function may not work, depending on the

content via a USB device, or a home network.

• This function works when “A.F.D. Auto”,

“Multi Stereo”, “2ch Stereo”, or “Headphone

(2ch)” is selected. However, this function does

not work in the following cases.

– “FM TUNER” or “AM TUNER” input is

selected.

– Linear PCM signals with a sampling

frequency of other than 44.1 kHz are being

received.

– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby

TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio,

or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals

are being received.

– During network function, signals with a

sampling frequency of other than 44.1 kHz is

being received.

Tips

Notes

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