Sony STR-DN840 Operating without using the OSD

97US

Adjusting Settings

xAuto Standby

Lets you set the receiver switch to standby

mode automatically when you do not

operate the receiver or when there is no

signals input to the receiver.

•On: Switches to standby mode after

approximately 20 minutes.

•Off: Does not switch to standby mode.

• This function does not work in the following

cases.

– “FM TUNER”, “AM TUNER”, “USB”,

“HOME NETWORK”, or “SEN” input is

selected.

– AirPlay or PARTY STREAMING function is

being used.

– The software of the receiver is being updated.

• If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep

Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has

priority.

xNetwork Update

Lets you update the software of the receiver

to the latest version.

For details, see “Updating the software”

(page 71).

To check the software version

1Select “Network Update”, then press

.

2Select “Version”, then press .

The software version appears on the TV

screen.

xUpdate Alert

Lets you set whether or not to inform you of

newer software version information on the

TV screen.

•On

•Off

Operating without using

the OSD

You can operate this receiver using the

display panel even if the TV is not

connected to the receiver.

1Press AMP MENU.

The menu is displayed on the display

panel of the receiver.

2Press V/v repeatedly to select the

menu you want, then press .

3Press V/v repeatedly to select the

parameter you want to adjust, then

press .

4Press V/v repeatedly to select the

setting you want, then press .

To return to the previous

display

Press B or RETURN O.

To exit the menu

Press AMP MENU.

Some parameters and settings may appear

dimmed on the display panel. This means that

they are either unavailable or fixed and

unchangeable.

Notes

Using the menu on the

display panel

Note

RETURN

O

V/v/B/b,

DISPLAY AMP MENU

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