Sony Reciever STR DN 1040 Manual

4-454-443-41(1)
Multi Channel
AV Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DN1040
For customers in Europe
WARNING
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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
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from the mains, connect the unit to an easily the environment and human health, which
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main waste handling of this product. The recycling
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In case of products that for safety, This equipment should be installed and
performance or data integrity reasons require a operated with at least 20cm and more between
permanent connection with an incorporated the radiator and person’s body (excluding
battery, this battery should be replaced by extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
qualified service staff only.
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About This Manual
Notice for customers: The • The instructions in this manual are for model
following information is only STR-DN1040. The model number is located
at the lower right corner of the front panel.
applicable to equipment sold in The illustrations used in this manual are of
countries applying EU the Europe model and they may be different
Directives. from your model. Any differences in
This product has been manufactured by or on operation are marked in the manual as
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan “Europe model only”.
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries • The instructions in this manual describe the
related to product compliance based on operation of the receiver with the supplied
European Union legislation shall be addressed remote control. You can also use the buttons
to the authorized representative, Sony or knobs on the receiver if they have the
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, same or similar names as those on the
70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or remote control.
guarantee matters, please refer to the
addresses provided in the separate service of
guarantee documents.
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this
equipment is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
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DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA
On copyrights CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks,
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and or certification marks of the Digital Living
Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Network Alliance.
Surround System. “Sony Entertainment Network” logo and
* Manufactured under license from Dolby “Sony Entertainment Network” are
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround trademarks of Sony Corporation.
EX, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Wake-on-LAN is a trademark of International
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Business Machines Corporation in the United
Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; States.
6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; Windows and the Windows logo are either
7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other registered trademarks or trademarks of
U.S. and worldwide patents issued & Microsoft Corporation in the United States
pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & and/or other countries.
DTS-HD and the Symbol together are
registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master This product is protected by certain
Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product intellectual property rights of Microsoft
includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Corporation. Use or distribution of such
Reserved. technology outside of this product is
prohibited without a license from Microsoft or
This receiver incorporates High-Definition an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Thomson.
Licensing LLC in the United States and other
“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and “x.v.Color
countries.
(x.v.Colour)” logo are trademarks of Sony
AirPlay, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod Corporation.
nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Corporation.
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“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of
trademarks are of their respective holders. In
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
that an electronic accessory has been designed
to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony
respectively, and has been certified by the Corporation.
developer to meet Apple performance
VAIO and VAIO Media are registered
standards.
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of
PARTY STREAMING and PARTY
this device or its compliance with safety and
STREAMING logo are trademarks of Sony
regulatory standards. Please note that the use
Corporation.
of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may
affect wireless performance. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification
mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
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OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
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Josh Coalson
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Table of Contents
About This Manual ........................3 Enjoying Sound Effects
Supplied accessories ......................8 Selecting the sound field ............. 53
Description and location of Adjusting the equalizer ............... 57
parts .........................................9 Using the Sound Optimizer
Getting started .............................20 function ................................. 57
Connections Selecting the calibration type ...... 57
1: Installing the speakers .............23 Using the Pure Direct function ... 58
2: Connecting the speakers ..........25 Resetting sound fields to the
3: Connecting the TV ..................27 default settings ...................... 58
4: Connecting other Using Network Features
equipment ..............................28
About the network functions of
5: Connecting the antennas
(aerials) .................................33 the receiver ........................... 59
Setting up the server ................... 59
6: Connecting to the network ......34
Enjoying audio content stored on
Preparing the Receiver the server .............................. 65
Connecting the AC power cord Enjoying Sony Entertainment
(mains lead) ...........................36 Network (SEN) ..................... 68
Turning on the receiver ...............36 Using the PARTY STREAMING
Setting up the receiver using the function ................................. 70
Easy Setup .............................36 Streaming music from iTunes
Configuring the network settings with AirPlay ......................... 72
of the receiver .......................38 Updating the software ................. 73
Guide to Graphical User Interface Searching for an item using a
(GUI) operation .....................42 keyword ................................ 75
Basic Operations “BRAVIA” Sync Features
Enjoying images/sound from the What is “BRAVIA” Sync? ......... 76
connected equipment ............44 Preparing for the “BRAVIA”
Playing an iPod/iPhone ...............46 Sync ...................................... 77
Playing a USB device ..................48 One-Touch Play .......................... 77
System Audio Control ................ 77
Tuner Operations System Power-Off ...................... 78
Listening to FM/AM radio ..........51 Scene Select ................................ 78
Presetting FM/AM radio stations Home Theatre Control ................ 79
(Preset Memory) ...................52 Remote Easy Control .................. 79
Receiving RDS broadcasts ..........53 Controlling the MHL device ....... 79
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Switching the monitors that
output the HDMI video
signals ................................... 80
Other Operations
Switching between digital and
analog audio (INPUT
MODE) ................................. 80
Using other video/audio input
jacks (Input Assign) .............. 81
Using a bi-amplifier
connection ............................. 82
Using multi-zone features ........... 83
Reverting back to the factory
default settings ...................... 85
Adjusting Settings
Using the Settings menu ............. 85
Easy Setup .................................. 88
Speaker Settings menu ................ 88
Audio Settings menu ................... 92
HDMI Settings menu .................. 94
Input Settings menu .................... 95
Network Settings menu ............... 96
System Settings menu ................. 97
Operating without using the
GUI ....................................... 97
Using the Remote
Control
Programming the remote
control ................................. 103
Resetting the remote control ..... 107
Additional Information
Precautions ................................ 108
Troubleshooting ........................ 109
Specifications ............................ 120
Index ......................................... 123
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Inserting batteries into
Supplied accessories the remote control
• Operating Instructions (Australia model Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries
only) (this manual) (supplied) in the remote control. Observe
• Quick Setup Guide (1) the correct polarity when installing
• Reference Guide (1) (Europe model only) batteries.
• Remote control (RM-AAP103) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
Notes
• Do not leave the remote control in an extremely
• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds
of batteries.
• Do not expose the remote control sensor to
direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote control for
an extended period of time, remove the batteries
to avoid possible damage from battery leakage
and corrosion.
• When you replace or remove the batteries, the
programmed codes may be cleared. If this
happens, reprogram the remote control
(page 103).
• When the receiver no longer responds to the
remote control, replace all the batteries with
new ones.
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Description and location of parts
Front panel
A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 36, 58, 85) C TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–
The indicator above the button lights Press TUNING MODE to operate a
up as follows: tuner (FM/AM).
Green: The receiver is turned on. Press TUNING +/– to scan a station.
Amber: The receiver is in standby D A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC (page
mode, and 44, 53, 58)
– Either “Control for HDMI” E Display panel (page 11)
(page 94) or “Network Standby”
(page 96) is set to “On”. F SOUND OPTIMIZER (page 57)
– “Pass Through” is set to “On”* or G INPUT MODE (page 80)
“Auto” (page 94). H DIMMER
– The receiver in zone 2 is turned on Adjusts the brightness of the display
(page 84). panel in 3 levels.
Lights off when the receiver is in I DISPLAY (page 102)
standby mode and “Control for
J Remote control sensor
HDMI”, “Pass Through”, and
“Network Standby” are set to “Off”. Receives signals from remote control.
* For Australia model only. K PURE DIRECT (page 58)
The indicator above the button lights
Note
up when Pure Direct function is
If the indicator flashes slowly, the software activated.
update is in progress (page 73).
L MASTER VOLUME (page 44, 92)
B SPEAKERS (page 38)
M INPUT SELECTOR (page 38, 44, 81)
N HDMI/MHL (VIDEO 2 IN) jack
(page 31)
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O (USB) port (page 33)
P AUTO CAL MIC jack
Q PHONES jack
Connects to headphones.
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Indicators on the display panel
A Input indicator F DTS(-HD) indicator*

Lights up to indicate the current input. Lights up the respective indicator
HDMI when the receiver is decoding the
The receiver recognizes the equipment corresponding DTS format signals.
connected via an HDMI IN jack. DTS DTS
DTS-HD DTS-HD
ARC
TV input is selected and the Audio G Speaker system indicator
Return Channel (ARC) signals are (page 37)
detected. H Tuning indicator
COAX ST
Digital signal is input through the Lights up when the receiver tunes to a
COAXIAL jack (page 80). stereo broadcast.
OPT MEM
Digital signal is input through the Lights up when memory function, such
OPTICAL jack (page 80). as Preset Memory (page 52), etc., is
B PARTY activated.
Lights up when PARTY I HDMI OUT A + B (page 80)
STREAMING function is activated J SLEEP
(page 70). Lights up when the Sleep Timer is
C S.OPTIMIZER activated (page 15).
Lights up when Sound Optimizer K EQ
function is activated (page 57). Lights up when the equalizer is
D D.C.A.C. activated.
Lights up when the measurement L D.L.L.
results of the Auto Calibration Lights up when the Digital Legato
function are applied. Linear (D.L.L.) function is activated
E Dolby Digital Surround indicator* (page 92).
Lights up the respective indicator M D.R.C.
when the receiver is decoding the Lights up when dynamic range
corresponding Dolby Digital format compression is activated (page 94).
signals.
Dolby Digital
TrueHD Dolby TrueHD
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N NEO:6 U USB
Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Lights up when iPod/iPhone or USB
Music decoding is activated (page 55, device is detected.
55).
O Dolby Pro Logic indicator * When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format
disc, make sure that you have completed the
Lights up the respective indicator
digital connections and that “INPUT MODE” is
when the receiver performs Dolby Pro not set to “ANALOG” (page 80) or “2ch
Logic processing. This matrix Analog Direct” is not selected.
surround decoding technology can
enhance input signals.
PL Dolby Pro Logic
PLII Dolby Pro Logic II
PLIIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx
PLIIz Dolby Pro Logic IIz
Note
These indicators may not light up depending

on the speaker pattern setting.
P ZONE 2
Lights up while operation in zone 2 is
being enabled.
Q A.P.M.
Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic
Phase Matching) function is activated.
You can only set the A.P.M. function
in the DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto
Calibration) function (page 90).
R UPDATE
Lights up when a new software is
available (page 73).
S Wireless LAN signal strength
indicator
Lights up to show the strength of the
wireless LAN signal (page 40, 41).
No signal.
The signal strength is weak.

The signal strength is
moderate.
The signal strength is strong.
T Wired LAN indicator
Lights up when LAN cable is

connected.
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Rear panel
A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section E SPEAKERS section (page 25)

HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page
27, 30)
OPTICAL IN jacks (page 27,
32) F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
COAXIAL IN jack (page 32) White (L)
AUDIO IN jacks
B TUNER section (page 32)
Red (R)
FM ANTENNA jack
(page 33) Black SUBWOOFER OUT
AM ANTENNA terminals jacks (page 25)
(page 33) ZONE 2 OUT jacks
C Controls jacks for Sony equipment (page 83)
and other external equipment
G VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section
IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks (page 27, 32)
(page 83)
Yellow
VIDEO IN/OUT*
D NETWORK section jacks
LAN port** (page 35)
Wireless LAN antenna

(page 35)
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H COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT section (page 27, 32) Remote control
Green (Y)
Use the supplied remote control to operate
Y, PB, PR IN/OUT* this receiver and other equipment. The
Blue (PB) remote control is pre-programmed to
jacks
operate Sony audio/video equipment. You
Red (PR) 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”
MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the
selected input image (page 27).
(page 103).
** You can also use this port for maintenance and
service (page 96).
RM-AAP103
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A ?/1 (on/standby) E Input buttons2)
Turns the receiver on or sets it to the Selects the equipment you want to use.
standby mode. When you press any of the input
If you press ZONE (T) to switch the buttons, the receiver turns on. The
remote control to zone 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 84). when you select them. You can also
Saving the power in standby mode program the remote control to control
When “Control for HDMI”, “Pass non-Sony equipment following the
Through” and “Network Standby” are steps in “Programming the remote
set to “Off”, and the receiver in zone 2 control” on page 103.
is turned off. F HDMI OUTPUT (page 80)
B AV ?/11) (on/standby) G Numeric/text buttons1)2)
Turns on or off the audio/video Press to
equipment that the remote control is – preset/tune to the preset stations
programmed to operate. (page 52).
To turn the TV on or off, press TV (U) – select track numbers. Press 0/10 to
and then press AV ?/1. select track number 10.
Note
– select channel numbers.
– select the letters (ABC, DEF, etc.).
The function of the AV ?/1 changes
automatically each time you press the input
– select @ for the punctuation marks
buttons (E). (!, ?, etc.) or other symbols (#, %,
C SLEEP etc.) when you enter characters for
network features.
Press AMP (4), then press SLEEP to
Press TV (U), then press the numeric
set the receiver to turn off
buttons to select the TV channels.
automatically at specified time.
Each time you press SLEEP, the ENT (ENTER)1)
display changes cyclically as follows: Enters the value after selecting a
channel, disc, or track using numeric
0:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 1:30:00 t
buttons.
2:00:00 t OFF
CHARACTER
Tips
Selects the character type for network
• To check the remaining time before the
receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The
features.
remaining time appears on the display Each time you press CHARACTER,
panel. the character type changes in sequence
• The Sleep Timer will be canceled when as follows:
you perform the following. “abc” (lowercase letters) t “ABC”
– Press SLEEP again.
– Update the software of the receiver.
(uppercase letters) t “123”
– Press ?/1. (numbers)
TV INPUT CLR (CLEAR)1)
Press TV (U), then press TV INPUT Press to
to select the input signal (TV input or – erase a letter for network features.
video input). – clear a mistake when you press the
D AMP incorrect numeric/text button.
Activates the receiver operation for -/--1)
main zone (page 102). Selects channel entry mode, either one
or two digit.
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Press TV (U), then press -/-- to select REPEAT1)
the TV channel entry mode. Plays a track or a folder repeatedly.
>101) SHUFFLE1)
Selects track numbers over 10. Plays a track or a folder in random
INPUT MODE (page 80) order.
H AMP MENU M PROG +/–1)2)
Displays the menu to operate the Press TV (U), then press PROG +/–
receiver (page 97). to scan for the preset TV channels.
I 1) 1) SOUND FIELD +/–2)
, V/v/B/b
Press V/v/B/b to select the menu Selects a sound field (page 53).
items, then press to enter/confirm N ALPHABET SEARCH
the selection. Searches for an item using a keyword
J OPTIONS1) (page 75).
Displays and selects items from the ALPHABET PREVIOUS
options menus. Searches for previous item.
Press TV (U), then press OPTIONS to ALPHABET NEXT
display the TV function options.
Searches for next item.
K HOME1)
PREVIEW (HDMI)
Displays the menu of the audio/video
equipment that is currently being Selects the “Preview for HDMI”
controlled by the remote control. function.
For example, press AMP (4), then Turns on a live picture-in-picture
press HOME to display the home preview of HDMI inputs connected to
menu (page 43). this receiver.
Press the input buttons (E), then press Press V/v repeatedly to select each
HOME to display the menu of the HDMI input preview, then press to
equipment that you want to control. enter/confirm the selection.
(This feature is powered by Silicon
L ./>1), m/M1), N1)2), X1),
Image InstaPrevueTM technology)
x1)
Note
Skip, backward/forward, play, pause,
stop operation. The “Preview for HDMI” function is
available for HDMI BD, DVD, GAME, and
PRESET +/–1) VIDEO 2 input.
Selects preset stations or channels. Tips
TUNING +/– • This function does not work in the
Scans a station. following cases:
D.TUNING2) – The equipment is not connected to the
HDMI input jack.
Enters direct tuning mode.
– The equipment connected to the
PARTY START/CLOSE supported HDMI input jack is not turned
Starts or closes a PARTY (page 71). on.
– The current input is not HDMI input.
PARTY JOIN/LEAVE
– When “Fast View” is set to “Off”.
Joins or leaves a PARTY (page 71). – When an unsupported HDMI video
(Guide)1) format (480i, 576i, 4K, some 3D video
Press TV (U), then press (Guide) signal, some video camera signal or
VGA signal) is input.
to display the on-screen program
guide.
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1)
• The picture-in-picture preview will be See the table on page 18 and 19 for information
blacked out when 4K or some 3D video on the buttons that you can use to control each
signal is input. equipment.
2)
TOP MENU1) The VIDEO 2, 5, N/D.TUNING and
PROG +/SOUND FIELD + buttons have tactile
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s or dots. Use the tactile dots as reference when
DVD’s Top Menu. operating the receiver.
POP UP/MENU1)
Notes
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-
• The above explanation is intended to serve as
up Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
examples.
O iPhone CTRL • Depending on the model of your connected
Enters iPod/iPhone control mode when equipment, some functions explained in this
using iPod/iPhone. section may not work with the supplied remote
control.
MEMORY
Stores a station during tuner operation.
P (Muting)1)
Turns off the sound temporarily. Press
the button again to restore the sound.
Press TV (U), then press to
activate the TV’s muting function.
Q (Volume) +/–1)
Adjusts the volume level of all
speakers at the same time.
Press TV (U), then press +/– to
adjust the TV volume level.
R RETURN O1)
Returns to the previous menu or exits
the menu while the menu or on-screen
guide is displayed on the TV screen.
Press TV (U), then press RETURN
O to return to the previous menu of
Sony TV.
S DISPLAY1)
Views information on the display
panel.
Press TV (U), then press DISPLAY to
display information of TV.
T ZONE (page 84)
U TV
Changes the remote control button
function to activate the buttons printed
in yellow.
V RM SET UP
Programs the remote control
(page 103).
W PURE DIRECT (page 58)
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To control other Sony equipment
Name TV VCR DVD Blu-ray HDD PSX Video CD
player, Disc Recorder player,
DVD/VCR player LD player
combo
B AV ?/1 z z z z z z z
G Numeric buttons z z z z z z z
ENT (ENTER) z z z z z z zb)
CLR (CLEAR) z z z
-/-- z z
>10 z z
I V/v/B/b, z z z z z z
J OPTIONS z z z z z
K HOME z z z z z z
L ./> z z z z z z z
PRESET +/–
m/M z z z z z z z
N, X, x z z z z z z z
(Guide) z za) z z z
REPEAT zc)
SHUFFLE zc)
M PROG +/– z
N TOP MENU, POP UP/
z z z
MENU
P (Muting) z
Q (Volume) +/– z
R RETURN O z z z z z z
S DISPLAY z z z z z z z
a) DVD player only.
b) LD player only.
c)
Video CD player only.
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Name Digital DSS Digital Tape DAT deck CD
CATV satellite/ deck player,
terminal terrestrial A/B MD deck
receiver
B AV ?/1 z z z z z
G Numeric buttons z z z z z z
ENT (ENTER) z z z z z z
CLR (CLEAR)
-/-- z z
>10 z z
I V/v/B/b, z z z
J OPTIONS z z
K HOME z z z
L ./> z zd) z z
PRESET +/– z z
m/M z z z z
N, X, x z z z z
(Guide) z z
REPEAT zd) z z
SHUFFLE z
M PROG +/–
N TOP MENU, POP UP/
MENU
P (Muting)
Q (Volume) +/–
R RETURN O z z z
S DISPLAY z z z zd) z z
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Deck B only.
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Getting started
You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the
simple steps below.
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Installing and connecting the speakers Setting the audio output settings on the
(page 23, 25) connected equipment
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 27, 28)
“Audio (HDMI)”, “BD Audio MIX Setting”,
The image quality depends on the connecting
“Dolby Digital/DTS”, “Dolby Digital”, and
jack. See the illustration below. Select the
“DTS” are set to “Auto”, “Off”, “Bitstream”,
connection according to the jacks on your
“Dolby Digital”, and “DTS” respectively (as of
equipment.
August 1, 2012).
We recommend that you connect your
For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the
equipment via HDMI connection if they have
receiver with an HDMI cable, select the “Audio
HDMI jacks.
Output Settings” in “Sound Settings”, and
select “HDMI” and “Automatic” (with system
software version 4.21).
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the connected equipment.
Digital Analog
High quality image
Preparing the receiver

See “Connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead)” (page 36) and “Turning on the receiver”
(page 36).
Setting the receiver

See “Setting up the receiver using the Easy
Setup” (page 36).
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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.
INPUT jack OUTPUT jack

HDMI IN HDMI OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT
: Same type of signal as that of the input signal is output.

: Video signals are upconverted and output (up to 4K).
Notes on converting video

signals
• When video signals from a VCR, etc., are
upconverted on this receiver and then
viewed on your TV, depending on the
status of the video signal output, the
image on the TV screen may appear
distorted horizontally or no image can be
seen.
• If you are using an image improvement
circuitry with your VCR, it may impact
the video signal conversion. It is
recommended to turn off this function on
your VCR.
• Converted HDMI image output does not
support “x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)”, Deep
Color (Deep Colour), and 3D.
• HDMI video signals cannot be converted
to component video signals and video
signals.
• 1080p component video signals cannot
be upconverted.
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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
COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI
Dolby Digital
5.1 a ac)
[DOLBY D]
Dolby Digital EX
6.1 a ac)
[DOLBY D EX]
Dolby Digital Plusa)
7.1 × ac)
[DOLBY D +]
Dolby TrueHDa)
7.1 × a
[DOLBY HD]
DTS
5.1 a ac)
[DTS]
DTS-ES
6.1 a ac)
[DTS-ES]
DTS 96/24
5.1 a ac)
[DTS 96/24]
DTS-HD
High Resolution Audioa) 7.1 × ac)
[DTS-HD HR]
DTS-HD
Master Audioa)b) 7.1 × a
[DTS-HD MA]
DSDa)
5.1 × a
[DSD]
Multi Channel Linear PCMa)
7.1 × ac)
[PCM]
a) Audio
signals are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the
format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment.
b)
Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
c) These formats are supported by MHL when you connect a MHL-compatible source device to the
HDMI/MHL (VIDEO 2 IN) jack.
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Connections
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
Example of speaker system You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of
configuration DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded
sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format.
• 6.1 channel speaker placement
Place the surround back speaker behind
the listening position.
A Front speaker (Left)

B Front speaker (Right)
C Center speaker • 7.1 channel speaker placement
D Surround speaker (Left) Place the surround back speakers as
E Surround speaker (Right) shown in the illustration below. The angle
F Surround back speaker (Left)* A should be the same.
G Surround back speaker (Right)*
H Front high speaker (Left)*
I Front high speaker (Right)*
J Subwoofer
* You cannot use the surround back speakers and
the front high speakers simultaneously.
5.1 channel speaker system

To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel
surround sound requires five speakers (two
front speakers, a center speaker, and two
surround speakers) and a subwoofer.
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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.
20˚ ± 5˚
Tip
Since the subwoofer does not emit highly
directional signals, you can place it wherever you
want.
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2: Connecting the speakers
Connections
Surround speaker Center speaker
Right Left
B B
A A B B
Right Left Right Left
Subwoofer* Surround back/ 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
standby function, turn off the function when Bi-amplifier connection
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
the front speakers to the SPEAKERS
not be output.
** Notes on the SPEAKERS SURROUND SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT
BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B HIGH/FRONT B terminals using a bi-
terminals connection. amplifier connection.
– If you connect only one surround back Front speaker Front speaker
speaker, connect it to L of this terminals. (Right) (Left)
– If you have an additional front speaker
system, connect them to this terminals.
Set the assignment for the SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT
HIGH/FRONT B terminals to “Front B
Speakers” by using the “Speaker
Connection” in the Speaker Settings menu
(page 90). You can select the front speaker
system you want by using the SPEAKERS
button on the receiver (page 37).
– You can connect the front speakers to this
terminals using bi-amplifier connection
(page 26).
Set the assignment for the SPEAKERS
HIGH/FRONT B terminals to “Bi-
Amplifier Connection” by using the
“Speaker Connection” in the Speaker
Settings menu (page 90). Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of
Note the front speakers to the SPEAKERS
After you have installed and connected your FRONT A terminals, and connect the jacks
speaker, be sure to select the speaker pattern you on the Hi (or Lo) side of the front speakers
want using the “Speaker Connection” in the to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/
Speaker Settings menu (page 90). BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B
terminals.
Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo
attached to the speakers have been removed
from the speakers to avoid receiver
malfunction.
After you have made the bi-amplifier
connection, set the assignment for the
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-
AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals
to “Bi-Amplifier Connection” by using the
Settings menu (page 90).
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3: Connecting the TV
Connections
You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR
OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface).
GUI is only for HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B.
TV
Video signals Audio signals Audio/Video

signals
or or
A B C** D** E*
A Component video cord (not supplied) Recommended connection

B Video cord (not supplied) Alternative connection
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.
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To enjoy the TV broadcast
in multi channel surround
sound from the receiver
4: Connecting other
* If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return equipment
Channel (ARC) function, connect E.
Be sure to set the “Control for HDMI” to “On”
in HDMI Settings menu (page 77). If you want Using HDMI connection
to select an audio signal using other than an
HDMI cable (e.g., via an optical digital cord or High-Definition Multimedia Interface
an audio cord), switch the audio input mode (HDMI) is an interface which transmits
using INPUT MODE (page 80).
video and audio signals in digital format.
**If your TV is not compatible with the ARC
function, connect C or D. By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-
compatible equipment using HDMI cables,
Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or operations can be simplified. See
activate the TV’s muting function. ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 76).
Notes
• Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the
HDMI features
HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the • A digital audio signals transmitted by
receiver. HDMI can be output from the speakers
• Depending on the status of the connection connected to the receiver. This signal
between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD, and
image on the TV screen may be distorted. If this
Linear PCM. For details, see “Digital
is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther
away from the receiver. audio formats supported by the receiver”
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the (page 22).
plugs straight until they click into place. • The receiver can receive Multi Channel
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a
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sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less
with an HDMI connection.
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling • Analog video signals input to the
frequencies. receiver’s VIDEO jack or
• The receiver has a video conversion function. COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be
For details, see “Function for conversion of output as HDMI signals (page 21). Audio
video signals” (page 21). signals are not output from an HDMI
• When you connect the audio output jack of the OUT jacks while the image is being
TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output converted.
the TV sound from the speakers connected to
• This receiver supports High Bitrate
the receiver, set the sound output jack of the TV
to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby
“Fixed” or “Variable”. TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep Colour),
“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)”, and 4K or 3D
To listen to the sound from transmission.
the TV • To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-
If your TV does not support System Audio compatible TV and video equipment
Control function, set the “Audio Out” to (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc
“TV+AMP” in the HDMI Settings menu recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the
(page 94). receiver using High Speed HDMI cables,
put on 3D glasses, and then play back a
3D-compatible content.
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• To enjoy 4K (HDMI BD, GAME and Tip
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
Connections
(Blu-ray Disc player, etc) to the receiver frequencies.
using High Speed HDMI cables, and then
play back a 4K-compatible content. If you want to connect
• You can view HDMI BD, DVD, GAME, several digital equipment,
and VIDEO 2 input on picture-in-picture but cannot find an unused
preview. input
Notes on HDMI connections See “Using other video/audio input jacks
(Input Assign)” (page 81).
• Depending on the TV or the video
equipment, 4K or 3D images may not be Converting video signals
displayed. Check the HDMI video This receiver is equipped with a function
formats supported by the receiver for converting video signals. For details,
(page 121). see “Function for conversion of video
• Refer to the operating instructions of each signals” (page 21).
connected equipment for details.
When connecting cords

• Before connecting cords, be sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead).
• It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
Connect according to the availability of
jacks on the connected equipment.
• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use
a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep
Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D images
may not be displayed properly.
• We do not recommend using an HDMI-
DVI conversion cable. When you connect
an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a
DVI-D equipment, the sound and/or the
image may be lost. Connect a separate
audio cords or digital connecting cords,
then reassign the input jacks when the
sound is not output correctly. For details,
see “Using other video/audio input jacks
(Input Assign)” (page 81).
• When connecting optical digital cords,
insert the plugs straight until they click
into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
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Connecting equipment with HDMI jacks
If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 32.
Blu-ray Disc
Video game DVD recorder PlayStation 3 VCR
player
Audio/video Audio/video Audio/video Audio/video Audio/video
signals signals signals signals signals
A A A A A
A HDMI cable (not supplied)

A A 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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Notes
• This HDMI connection is an example.
You can connect each HDMI equipment to any
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HDMI inputs, including HDMI input on the
front panel.
• SA-CD/CD and BD inputs have better sound
quality. When you need a higher sound quality,
connect your equipment to these jacks and
select them as input.
• Be sure to change the default setting of the input
button on the remote control so that you can use or
the button to control the connected equipment.
For details, see “Programming the remote
control” (page 103). A
• You can rename the input so that it can be
displayed on the receiver’s display panel. For B
details, see “Name” in Input Settings menu
(page 95).
Using MHL connection

What is MHL?
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) is an
HD video and digital audio interface for
connecting mobile phones and portable A MHL cable (not supplied)
devices to 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. It also enables the remote
of TV or other home entertainment Notes
products to control the mobile phone and • The MHL-compatible mobile device is charged
access its contents (page 79). when connected to the HDMI/MHL (VIDEO 2
IN) jack of the receiver while the receiver is
Connecting a MHL- (Mobile turned on.
• You can rename the VIDEO 2 input so that it
High-Definition Link) can be displayed on the receiver’s display panel.
compatible mobile device For details, see “Name” in Input Settings menu
for audio/video contents (page 95).
This receiver incorporates MHL 2
technology.
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Connecting equipment with jacks other than HDMI
jacks
Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner VCR, Camcorder, Video game
Audio signals Video signals Audio signals Video signals
or or
A B C D B D
E A * C B
or
Audio signals Video signals Audio signals

Super Audio CD
DVD recorder
player, CD player
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A Optical digital cord (not supplied)
B Audio cord (not supplied)
C Component video cord (not supplied)
5: Connecting the
Connections
D Video cord (not supplied) antennas (aerials)
E Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Before connecting the antennas (aerials),
Recommended connection be sure to disconnect the AC power cord
Alternative connection (mains lead).
* When you connect equipment with an AM loop antenna (aerial)
OPTICAL jack, reassign the input jacks. For (supplied)
details, see “Using other video/audio input FM wire antenna (aerial)
jacks (Input Assign)” (page 81). (supplied)
Connecting an iPod, iPhone,

USB device
A
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop
antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and
iPod, iPhone, other equipment.
USB device • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna
(aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),
A USB cable (not supplied) keep it as horizontal as possible.
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LAN cable (CAT5) (For a
6: Connecting to the wired LAN connection only)
• We recommend that you use this type of
network cable for a wired LAN.
Some flat-type LAN cables are easily
If you have an Internet connection, you can affected by noise. We recommend that
connect this receiver to the Internet as well. you use normal-type cables.
You can connect through a wireless or a • If the receiver is used in an environment
wired LAN connection. in which there is power supply noise from
electric products or in a noisy network
environment, use a shielded-type LAN
System requirements cable.
The following system environment is Server
required to use the network function of the
A server is a device which delivers content
receiver.
(music, photos, and videos) to a DLNA
A Broadband line device on a home network. A device that
connection can be used as a server (a computer, etc.)
must be connected to your wireless or
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 59.
update the software of the receiver.
Modem
This is the device that is connected to the
broadband line to communicate with the
Internet. Some of these devices are
integrated with the router.
Router
• Use a router compatible with 100 Mbps
or greater transmission speeds to enjoy
content on your home network.
• We recommend that you use a router
equipped with the built-in DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
server.
This function automatically assigns IP
addresses on the LAN.
• Use a wireless LAN router/access point if
you want to use a wireless LAN
connection.
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Configuration example
Connections
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.

B For a wireless LAN connection only.
Be sure to use a wireless LAN router/access
point.
Note
An audio playback on a server may occasionally
be interrupted when you use a wireless
connection.
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Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
You can also turn on the receiver using ?/1
Preparing the Receiver button on the remote control. When you
turn off the receiver, press ?/1 again.
“STANDBY” flashes on the display panel.
Connecting the AC Do not disconnect the AC power cord
power cord (mains lead) (mains lead) while “STANDBY” is
flashing. This may cause a malfunction.
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to
a wall outlet.
AC power cord (mains lead)
Setting up the receiver
using the Easy Setup
You can set the basic settings of the
receiver easily by operating the receiver in
accordance with the instructions on the TV
screen.
Switch the input of the TV to the input
which the receiver is connected.
When you turn on the receiver for the first
time or after the receiver is initialized, the
Easy Setup screen appears on the TV
screen. Proceed to set up the receiver in
accordance with the instructions on the
Easy Setup screen.
You can set up the following functions
using the Easy Setup.
– Speaker Settings
To the wall outlet – Network Settings
Notes on Speaker
Settings (Auto
Turning on the receiver Calibration)
This receiver is equipped with DCAC
?/1 (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function
which allows you to perform automatic
calibration as follows:
• Check the connection between each
speaker and the receiver.
• Adjust the speaker level.
• Measure the distance of each speaker
from your seating position.1)
• Measure the speaker size.1)
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• Measure the frequency characteristics • Get accurate measurement by making
(EQ).1) sure the environment is free from noise
• Measure the frequency characteristics and quiet.
(Phase).1)2) Notes
1)
The measurement result is not utilized when • The speakers emit very loud sound during the
“2ch Analog Direct” is selected. calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted.
2)
The measurement result is not utilized when Provide consideration to your neighborhood and
Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD signals with a to the children in presence.
Preparing the Receiver

sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are • If the muting function has been activated before
being received. you perform Auto Calibration, the muting
The DCAC is designed to achieve proper function will shut off automatically.
sound balance for your room. However, • The correct measurements may not be able to
take or Auto Calibration cannot be performed
you can adjust the speaker levels manually
when special speakers, such as dipole speakers
according to your preference. For details, are used.
see “Test Tone” (page 92).
Confirm active subwoofer
Before you perform Auto setup
Calibration
• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on
Before you perform Auto Calibration, the subwoofer and turn up the volume
check the following items. prior to activating the subwoofer. Turn
• Set up and connect the speakers (page 23, the LEVEL to just before the mid-point.
25). • If you connect a subwoofer with a
• Connect only the supplied optimizer crossover frequency function, set the
microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. value to maximum.
Do not connect any other microphones to • If you connect a subwoofer with an auto
this jack. standby function, set it to off
• Set the assignment for the SPEAKERS (deactivated).
HIGH/FRONT B terminals to “Bi-
Amplifier Connection” by using the
Settings menu if you use bi-amplifier
connection (page 90).
• Set the assignment for the SPEAKERS
Note
HIGH/FRONT B terminals to “Front B Depending on the characteristics of the
subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value
Speakers” by using the “Speaker
may be different from the actual position.
Connection” in the Speaker Settings
menu if you use speakers front B To select the front speakers
connection (page 90). You can select the front speakers you want
• Make sure the speaker output is not set to to drive.
“SPK OFF” (page 37). Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to
• Make sure that you are not using PARTY perform this operation.
STREAMING function (page 70).
• Disconnect the headphones.
• Remove any obstacles in the path
between the optimizer microphone and
the speakers to avoid measurement
errors.
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To cancel Auto Calibration
SPEAKERS
The Auto Calibration function will be
canceled when you perform the following
during the measurement process:
– Press ?/1.
– Press the input buttons on the remote
control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR
on the receiver.
– Press .
Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select – Press SPEAKERS on the receiver.
the front speaker system you want to – Change the volume level.
drive. – Connect the headphones.
You can confirm the selected speakers To set up the receiver
terminals by checking the indicators on the manually
display panel.
See “Adjusting Settings” (page 85).
Indicators Selected speakers
SP A The speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT A
terminals. Configuring the network
SP B* The speakers connected to the settings of the receiver
SPEAKERS SURROUND
BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT The network settings for the receiver must
HIGH/ FRONT B terminals.
be set correctly to use the Home Network,
SP A+B* The speakers connected to SEN, AirPlay, and PARTY STREAMING
both the SPEAKERS FRONT functions.
A and SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK/
BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/ Using a wireless LAN
FRONT B terminals (parallel connection
connection).
“SPK OFF” appears on the There are several connecting methods you
display panel. No audio can use to set up a wireless network:
signals are output from any searching for an access point, using a WPS
speaker terminals. connecting method (either the push-button
method or the PIN code method), or
* To select “SP B” or “SP A+B”, set the manual setting.
assignment for the SPEAKERS SURROUND
BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B Notes
terminals to “Front B Speakers” by using the • Make sure not to use the wireless LAN function
“Speaker Connection” in the Speaker Settings where medical equipment (such as a pacemaker)
menu (page 90). is used or where the use of wireless
Note
communication is prohibited.
• Before connecting to your home network, you
This setting is not available when headphones are need to prepare a wireless LAN router/access
connected. point. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the device.
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• Depending on your home network environment,
the wireless LAN router/access point may have
been set up such that it cannot be connected
using WPS, even though it is compatible with
WPS. For details on whether your wireless LAN AMP
router/access point is compatible or not
compatible with WPS, and on the setup of a
WPS connection, refer to the operating
instructions of your wireless LAN router/access

point. DISPLAY
• You may encounter setup difficulties if the V/v/B/b,
receiver and the wireless LAN router/access
point are located too far from each other. If you
do, move the devices closer to each other.
Searching for an access HOME

point and setting up a
wireless network (Access 1 Press AMP, then press HOME.
Point Scan method) The home menu is displayed on the TV
You can set up a wireless network by screen.
searching for an access point. To set up the
network using this connection method, you
2 Press B/b repeatedly to select
“Settings”, then press .
will be required to select or enter the
following information. Check the The Settings menu list appears on the
following information in advance, and TV screen.
record it in the space provided below. 3 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select
The network name (SSID*) that “Network”, then press .
identifies your network**. (This
will be needed in step 7.)
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
: “Internet Setting”, then press .
If your wireless home network is 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select
secured by encryption, the “Wireless”, then press .
security key (WEP key, WPA/
WPA2 key) for your network**. 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select
(This will be needed in step 8.) “Access Point Scan”, then press
: .
The receiver starts searching for access
* SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that
identifies a particular access point. points, and displays a list of up to 30
** This information should be available from a available network name (SSID).
label on your wireless LAN router/access
point, from the operating instructions, from
7 Press V/v repeatedly to select the
network name (SSID) you want,
the person who set up your wireless network,
or from the information provided by your then press .
Internet service provider. The security setting display appears on
the TV screen.
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8 Enter the security key (WEP key, Note
WPA/WPA2 key) using the on- If your network has not been secured by
screen keyboard. Press V/v/B/b encryption (using the security key), the security
and to select the character one setting display does not appear in step 8.
by one. Then, select “Enter” and Tip
press to confirm the security When checking the network settings, see
key. “Information” (page 96).
“How to acquire the IP Address”
If you cannot find the
appears on the TV screen.
network name (SSID) you
9 Press V/v repeatedly to select want (manual setup
“Auto”, then press . method)
You can input the network name (SSID)
When using a fixed IP address
you want manually if it does not appear on
Select “Manual”, then press . The the list.
IP address input display appears on the
TV screen. 1 Select “Manual Registration” in step
Enter the value for “IP Address” using 6 in “Searching for an access point
the on-screen keyboard. Press V/v/B/ and setting up a wireless network
b and to select the character one by (Access Point Scan method)”
one. Then, select “Enter” and press (page 39).
to confirm the value. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
Enter the value for “Subnet Mask”, “Direct Input”, then press .
“Default Gateway”, “Primary DNS”
3 Enter the network name (SSID)
and “Secondary DNS”. Then, select
using the on-screen keyboard. Press
“Next” and press .
V/v/B/b and to select a character
10 Press V/v repeatedly to select one by one. Then, select “Enter” and
“Ok”, then press . press .
“Connecting to the network. Please The name you entered is registered.
wait.” appears on the TV screen. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the
“Network Settings are now complete security setting you want, then press
and the receiver has been successfully
.
connected to the network.” appears
after the network settings are 5 Follow steps 8 to 11 in “Searching for
completed and “ ” lights up on the an access point and setting up a
display panel. To return to the wireless network (Access Point Scan
Network Settings menu, press . method)” (page 39).
(Depending on the network
environment, the network settings may Setting up a wireless
take some time.) network using an access
point compliant with WPS
11 Perform the server settings. You can easily set up a wireless network
To listen to audio content stored on the
server, you need to set up your server using an access point compliant with WPS.
(page 59). The WPS setting can be made using either
the push-button configuration method or
the PIN (Personal Identification Number)
code method.
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What is WPS (Wi-Fi Setting up a wireless
Protected Setup)? network using the WPS PIN
WPS is a standard created by the Wi-Fi code method
Alliance allowing you to setup a wireless If the access point supports the WPS PIN
network easily and securely. (Personal Identification Number) code
connection, you can set up a WPS wireless
Setting up a wireless connection by entering the receiver’s PIN
network using the WPS push

code into the wireless LAN router/access
button configuration point.
method 1 Select “Manual Registration” in step
You can easily set up a WPS wireless 6 in “Searching for an access point
connection with one push of the designated and setting up a wireless network
button. (Access Point Scan method)”
1 Select “WPS Push” in step 6 in (page 39).
“Searching for an access point and 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “WPS
setting up a wireless network PIN”, then press .
(Access Point Scan method)” The available SSID (access point) list
(page 39). appears.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions, Note
and press the WPS button on the SSID that does not support WPS PIN will
access point. appear dimmed and cannot be selected.
Message: “Push the WPS button on the 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select the
access point within 2 minutes.” network name (SSID) you want, then
press .
The PIN code (8 digits) of the receiver
WPS button on the appears on the TV screen. Leave the PIN
wireless LAN code displayed until the connection is
router/access point complete. (A different PIN code is
displayed each time you perform this
“Network Settings are now complete operation.)
and the receiver has been successfully 4 Input the receiver’s PIN code into the
connected to the network.” appears after wireless LAN router/access point.
the network settings are complete and The receiver starts the network settings.
“ ” lights up on the display panel. To “Network Settings are now complete
return to the Network Settings menu, and the receiver has been successfully
press . connected to the network.” appears after
(Depending on the network the network settings are complete and
environment, the network settings may “ ” lights up on the display panel. To
take some time.) return to the Network Settings menu,
3 Perform the server settings. press .
To listen to audio content stored on the (Depending on the network
server, you need to set up your server environment, the network settings may
(page 59). take some time.)
Tip
When checking the network settings, see
“Information” (page 96).
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5 Perform the server settings. “Network Settings are now complete
To listen to audio content stored on the and the receiver has been successfully
server, you need to set up your server connected to the network.” appears
(page 59). after the network settings are
completed. To return to the Network
Tips
Settings menu, press . (Depending
• When checking the network settings, see on the network environment, the
• For details on entering the PIN code into the
network settings may take some time.)
wireless LAN router/access point, refer to the 4 Perform the server settings.
operating instructions of the wireless LAN To listen to audio content stored on the
router/access point.
server, you need to set up your server
(page 59).
Using a wired LAN Tip
connection When checking the network settings, see
1 Select “Wired” in step 5 in
“Searching for an access point and
setting up a wireless network
(Access Point Scan method)”
(page 39).
Guide to Graphical User
“How to acquire the IP Address” Interface (GUI)
appears on the TV screen.
operation
“Auto”, then press . You can display the menu of the receiver
on the TV screen and select the function
When using a fixed IP address
you want to use on the TV screen by
Select “Manual”, then press . The pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote
IP address input display appears on the control.
TV screen. When you start operating the receiver,
Enter the value for “IP Address” using make sure to press AMP on the remote
the on-screen keyboard. Press V/v/B/ control first. Otherwise, operations that
b and to select the character one by follow may not be aimed at the receiver.
one. Then, select “Enter” and press
Tip
to confirm the value.
Enter the value for “Subnet Mask”, The AMP button on the remote control lights up
“Default Gateway”, “Primary DNS” when you press HOME.
and “Secondary DNS”. Then, select
“Next” and press .
“Ok”, then press .
“Connecting to the network. Please
wait.” appears on the TV screen.
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4 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select
the menu item you want to adjust,
then press to enter the menu
AMP
item.
Tip
When “OPTIONS” appears in the lower right

portion of the screen, you can display the function
list by pressing OPTIONS and selecting a related
V/v/B/b, function.
To return to the previous

RETURN OPTIONS screen
O HOME Press RETURN O.
To exit the menu
Using the menu Press HOME to display the home menu,
1 Switch the input of the TV to the then press HOME again.
input which the receiver is Overview of the home
connected. menus
2 Press AMP, then press HOME. Menu Description
The home menu is displayed on the TV
screen. Watch Selects the video source to
Depending on the TV, the home menu be input to the receiver
may take some time to appear on the (page 44).
TV screen. Listen Selects the music from the
SA-CD/CD, USB device,
Home Network, or SEN
(page 44). You can also
enjoy FM/AM radio of the
built-in tuner (page 51).
Sound Effects Enables you to enjoy sound
development provided by
various Sony proprietary
technologies or functions
3 Press B/b repeatedly to select a
(page 53).
menu you want, then press to
enter the menu. Settings Adjusts the settings of the
The menu item list appears on the TV receiver (page 85).
screen.
Example: When you select “Watch”.
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Depending on the TV, the home menu
may take some time to appear on the
Basic Operations TV screen.
Enjoying images/sound
from the connected
equipment
?/1 3 Select “Watch” or “Listen”, then

AMP press .
The menu item list appears on the TV
screen.
Input
buttons 4 Select the equipment you want,
then press .
5 Turn on the equipment and start
playback.
6 Press 2 +/– to adjust the volume.
You can also use MASTER VOLUME
on the receiver.
V/v/B/b, 7 Press SOUND FIELD +/– to enjoy
the surround sound.
You can also use A.F.D./2CH,
OPTIONS
MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver.
HOME For details, see page 53.
Tips
• You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the
receiver or press input buttons on the remote
control to select the equipment you want.
SOUND • You can adjust the volume differently using the
FIELD +/– MASTER VOLUME knob on the receiver or
2 +/– the 2 +/– button on the remote control.
To turn the volume up or down quickly
– Turn the knob quickly.
1 Switch the input of the TV to the – Press and hold the button.
To make fine adjustment
input which the receiver is
– Turn the knob slowly.
connected. – Press the button and release it immediately.
2 Press AMP, then press HOME.
The home menu is displayed on the TV
screen.
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To activate the muting
function
Press .
The muting function will be canceled when
you do the following.
• Press again.
• Change the volume.
• Turn off the receiver.
• Perform Auto Calibration.
To avoid damaging your
speakers
Basic Operations
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to
turn down the volume level.
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Playing an iPod/iPhone
You can enjoy music contents from the iPod/iPhone by connecting it to the (USB) port
on the receiver.
For details on connecting the iPod/iPhone, see page 33.
Compatible iPod/iPhone models

You can use the following iPod/iPhone models on this receiver. Update your iPod/iPhone
with the latest software before using it.
iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G
iPod touch iPod touch iPod touch iPod nano

4th generation 3rd generation 2nd generation 6th generation
iPod nano iPod nano iPod nano iPod classic

5th generation 4th generation 3rd generation
(video camera) (video) (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
Apple performance standards.
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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 USB
viewing the information on the display
panel when TV screen is turned off.
Basic Operations
V/v/B/b,
./>
X x
m/M
N
SHUFFLE
REPEAT
iPhone
CTRL
Press USB before you use the following

iPhone buttons.
CTRL
Press Operation
1 Select “Listen” from the home N Starts play.

menu, then press . X, x Pauses play.
2 Select “USB”, then press . m/M Fast reverses or forwards.
When the iPod or iPhone is connected, ./> Goes to the previous/next
“iPod/iPhone” appears on the TV track.
screen.
REPEAT Enters repeat mode.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions
SHUFFLE Enters shuffle mode.
to select the iPod/iPhone control
mode. iPhone CTRL Selects the iPod/iPhone
control mode.
Notes on iPod/iPhone
• The iPod/iPhone is charged when
connected to the receiver while the
receiver is turned on.
• You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod/
iPhone from this receiver.
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• Do not remove the iPod/iPhone during
operation. To avoid data corruption or Compatible USB
damage to the iPod/iPhone, turn the devices
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
Product name Model name
Reading
The receiver is recognizing and reading Walkman® NWZ-A864
information of the iPod or iPhone. NWZ-B152F / B162F /
Not supported B172
An unsupported iPod or iPhone is connected. NWZ-E053 / E354 / E363 /
No device is connected E373 / E453 / E463 / E575
No iPod or iPhone is connected. NWZ-F805 / F806N
No Track NWZ-S755 / S764 / S774 /
No track was found. S774BT
Headphone is not supported NWZ-W262 / W272
No sound is output from the headphones when
iPod or iPhone is connected. NWZ-Z1040 / Z1070
NWD-W253
MICROVAULT USM1GL / 4GL / 8GL /
32GL
Playing a USB device USM16GLX / 32GLX /
64GLX
You can enjoy music from the USB device
USM4GN / 8GN / 32GN
by connecting it to the (USB) port on the
receiver. USM4GM / 16GM
For details on connecting a USB device, USM8GQ / 32GQ / 64GQ
see “Connecting an iPod, iPhone, USB
device” (page 33). USM16GR / 32GR
The music file formats that can be played USM4GS / 8GJ / 8GT /
back by this receiver are as follows: 16GS / 16GU / 64GP /
512J
File format Extensions
Digital Voice ICD-SX713 / SX1000 /
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio “.mp3” Recorder PX232 / PX333F / FX8 /
Layer III) TX50 / UX513F /
UX523F / UX532 /
AAC* “.m4a”, “.3gp”,
UX533F
“.mp4”
ICZ-R50 / R51
WMA9 Standard* “.wma”
WAV “.wav”
FLAC “.flac”
* The receiver does not play files encoded with

DRM.
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Notes To operate the USB device
• The receiver is unable to read data in NTFS using the remote control
format.
• The receiver is unable to read data other than
that saved in the first partition of a hard disk
drive.
• Operation of models not listed here is not
guaranteed.
• Operation may not always be ensured even
when using these USB devices.
• Some of these USB devices may not be USB
available for purchase in certain areas.
• When formatting the above models, be sure to
Basic Operations
format using the model itself or the dedicated
formatting software for that model.
• When connecting a USB device to the receiver,
./>
be sure to connect after the display “Creating X x
Library” or “Creating Database” on the USB
device has disappeared. N
SHUFFLE
REPEAT
Operating the USB Press USB before you use the following
device buttons.
Press Operation
N Starts play.
V/v/B/b,
X Pauses play.
x Stops play.
./> Goes to the previous/next
file.
1 Select “Listen” from the home
REPEAT Enters repeat mode.
menu, then press .
2 Select “USB”, then press . SHUFFLE Enters shuffle mode.
When the USB device is connected,
“USB” appears on the TV screen. Notes on the USB device
You can operate the USB device using • Do not remove the USB device during
the remote control of the receiver. operation. To avoid data corruption or
3 Select the content you want from
damage to the USB device, turn the
receiver off when connecting or
the content list, then press .
removing the USB device.
The selected content starts playback • When USB cable connection is
and the information of music contents necessary, connect the USB cable
appears on the TV screen. supplied with the USB device to be
connected. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the USB
device to be connected for details on the
operation method.
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• 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” appears depending on the type information of the USB device.
of USB device connected.
• When the USB device is connected, the Device error
receiver reads all the files on the USB The memory of the USB device could not be
recognized (page 48).
device. If there are many folders or files
on the USB device, it may take a long Not supported
time to finish reading the USB device. An unsupported USB device is connected, an
• The receiver can recognize up to unknown device is connected, or the USB
– 256 folders (including “ROOT” folder). device is connected through a USB hub
– 256 audio files for each folder. (page 48).
– 8 folder levels (tree structure of files, No device is connected
including “ROOT” folder). No USB device is connected or the connected
The maximum number of audio files and USB device is not recognized.
folders may vary depending on the file
Cannot get info
and folder structure.
The number of audio files/folders/folder
Do not save other types of files or
levels reaches the limit for the number that the
unnecessary folders on a USB device. receiver can recognize (page 50).
• Compatibility with all encoding/writing
softwares, recording devices, and Cannot play
recording media cannot be guaranteed. The receiver cannot play audio files due to an
Incompatible USB device may produce unsupported file format or playback
noise or interrupted audio or may not play restrictions.
at all. Not in Use
• Some time may be needed to start An operation that is currently prohibited is
playback when: being performed.
– the folder structure is complex.
No Track
– the memory capacity is excessive. No track was found.
• This receiver does not necessarily
support all the functions provided in a
connected USB device.
• The playback order for the receiver may
differ from the playback order of the
connected USB device.
• Folders that have no audio files are
skipped.
• When playing a very long track, some
operations may cause playback delay.
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1 Band indication (page 51)
2 Frequency indication (page 51)
Tuner Operations 3 Preset station list (page 52)
Listening to FM/AM Toggling between FM

radio and AM radio
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts 1 Select “Listen” from the home
through the built-in tuner. Before menu, then press .
operation, be sure you have connected the
FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the
2 Select “FM/AM”, then press .
The FM/AM screen appears.
receiver (page 33).
3 Select the band indication.
Numeric
buttons
“FM” or “AM”, then press .
Tuner Operations
Tuning to a station
V/v/B/b,
automatically (Auto
Tuning)
OPTIONS
1 Select the frequency indication on
the FM/AM screen.
D.TUNING
2 Press V/v.
Press V to scan from lower to higher
1 Select “Listen” from the home frequency stations, press v to scan
from higher to lower stations.
menu, then press .
The receiver stops scanning whenever
2 Select “FM/AM”, then press . a station is received.
FM/AM screen In case of poor FM stereo

You can select and operate each item on the reception
screen by pressing V/v/B/b and . 1 Tune in the station you want to listen
to using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning,
or select the preset station you want
(page 51).
2 Press OPTIONS.
The options menu appears.
Note
You can set FM mode in the options menu
when the frequency indication is selected.
3 Select “STEREO/MONO”, then
press .
4 Select “MONO”, then press .
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Tuning to a station 1 Tune to the station that you want to
preset using Auto Tuning (page 51)
directly (Direct Tuning) or Direct Tuning (page 52).
You can enter the frequency of a station 2 Press OPTIONS.
directly by using the numeric buttons. The options menu appears.
1 Press D.TUNING.
Note
You can preset memory in the options menu
2 Press the numeric buttons to enter when the frequency indication is selected.
the frequency, then press
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
. 3 Select “Set Preset”, then press .
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 4 Select a preset number, then press

Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz .
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 The station is stored as the selected
Tip
preset number.
Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store
(aerial) for optimum reception upon tuning another station.
to an AM station. You can store station as follows:
• AM band: AM 1 to AM 30
If you cannot tune to a
• FM band: FM 1 to FM 30
station
“– – – .– – MHz” or “– – – – kHz” appears
and then the screen returns to the current Tuning to preset
frequency. stations
Make sure you have entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat step 2. If you still 1 Select “Listen” from the home
cannot tune to a station, the frequency may menu, then press .
not be in use in your area.
2 Select “FM/AM”, then press .
3 Select the preset number from the
list, then press .
Presetting FM/AM radio Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are
available.
stations To name preset stations
(Preset Memory) (Name Input)
You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM
1 Select the preset number on which
stations as your favorite stations. you want to name.
2 Press OPTIONS.
V/v/B/b, 3 Select “Name Input”, then press .
The on-screen keyboard appears on the
RETURN TV screen.
OPTIONS
O 4 Press V/v/B/b and to select a
character one by one to enter the
name.
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5 Select “Enter”, then press .
The name you entered is registered.
Note Enjoying Sound Effects
Some letters that can be displayed on the TV
screen cannot be displayed on the display panel.
Selecting the sound
To cancel naming input field
Press RETURN O.
1 Select “Sound Effect” from the
home menu, then press .
Receiving RDS 2 Select “Sound Field” then press

.
broadcasts 3 Select the sound field you want.
This receiver allows you to use Radio Data Tips
System (RDS), which enables radio • You can press SOUND FIELD +/– on the
stations to send additional information remote control repeatedly to select the sound
along with the regular programming signal. field you want.
• You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or
This receiver offers convenient RDS
MUSIC on the receiver.
features, such as Program Service name
Enjoying Sound Effects

display. RDS is available only for FM
stations.* Auto Format Direct
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor (A.F.D.)/2 channel sound
do they provide the same type of services. If
you are not familiar with the RDS services in
mode
your area, check with your local radio stations
for details. • Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode:
This mode allows you to listen to higher
Simply select a station on the FM band. fidelity sound and select the decoding
When you tune to a station that provides mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo or
RDS services, the Program Service name* monaural sound as multi channel sound.
appears on the TV screen and the display • 2 channel sound mode: You can switch
panel. the output sound to 2 channel sound
regardless of the recording formats of the
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, a Program
software you are using, the playback
Service name will not appear.
equipment connected, or the sound field
Notes settings of the receiver.
• RDS may not work properly if the station you
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal or if x A.F.D. Auto (A.F.D. AUTO)
the signal strength is weak. Presets the sound as it was recorded/
• Some letters that can be displayed on the TV encoded without adding any surround
screen cannot be displayed on the display panel.
effects.
Tip However, for USA and Canada models,
While a Program Service name is displayed, you this receiver will generate a low frequency
can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY signal for output to the subwoofer when
repeatedly (page 102). there is no LFE signals.
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x Multi Stereo (MULTI ST.) With this mode, you are able to enjoy Blu-
Outputs 2 channel left/right or monaural ray and DVD movies at home with not only
signals from all speakers. However, sound the high quality of sound, but also the best
may not be output from certain speakers sound ambience, just as the movie’s sound
depending on the speaker settings. engineer intended in the mastering process.
• Dynamic: This setting is suitable for an
x 2ch Stereo (2CH ST.) environment which is reverberant but
The receiver outputs the sound from the lacks a spacious feeling (where sound
front left/right speakers only. There is no absorption is not sufficient). It
sound from the subwoofer. emphasizes the reflection of sound and
Standard 2 channel stereo sources reproduces the sound of a large, classical
completely bypass the sound field movie theater. Thus, the spacious feeling
processing and multi channel surround of a dubbing theater is emphasized and a
formats are downmixed to 2 channels. unique acoustic field is created.
• Theater: This setting is suitable for a
x 2ch Analog Direct general living room. It reproduces the
(A. DIRECT) reverberation of sound just like in a
You can switch the audio of the selected movie theater (dubbing theater). It is most
input to 2 channel analog input. This appropriate for watching content
function enables you to enjoy high quality recorded on a Blu-ray Disc when you
analog sources. want the atmosphere of a movie theater.
• Studio: This setting is suitable for a
When using this function, only the volume
living room with the appropriate sound
and front speaker level can be adjusted.
equipment. It reproduces the
Note reverberation of sound provided when a
You cannot select “2ch Analog Direct” while theatrical sound source is remixed for a
using the BD, DVD, GAME, VIDEO 2, Blu-ray Disc to a volume level suitable
VIDEO 3, USB, Home Network, SEN, and for home use. The level of reflection and
AirPlay function.
reverberation of sound is kept to the
minimum. However, dialogues and
Movie mode surround effects are reproduced vividly.
You can take advantage of surround sound x PLII Movie

simply by selecting one of the receiver’s Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode
pre-programmed sound fields. They bring decoding. This setting is ideal for movies
the exciting and powerful sound of movie encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition,
theaters into your home. this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1
channel for watching videos of overdubbed
x HD-D.C.S. or old movies.
HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is
Sony’s new innovative home theater x PLIIx Movie
technology using the latest acoustic and Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode
digital signal processing technologies. It is decoding. This setting expands Dolby Pro
based on precise response measurement Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to
data of a mastering studio. discrete 7.1 movie channels.
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x PLIIz Movie (PLIIz) x Stadium (STADIUM)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air
decoding. This setting can expand a source stadium.
sound from a 5.1 channel to a 7.1 channel
to which a vertical equipment is applied, x Sports (SPORTS)
and gives a dimension of presence and Reproduces the feeling of sports
depth. broadcasting.
x Neo:6 Cinema (Neo:6 CIN) x Portable Audio (PORTABLE)

Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image
decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel from your portable audio device. This
format is decoded into 7 channels. mode is ideal for MP3 and other
compressed music.
Music mode x PLII Music
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode
You can take advantage of surround sound
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s
stereo sources such as CDs.
pre-programmed sound fields. They bring
the exciting and powerful sound of concert
halls into your home. x PLIIx Music
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode

x Berlin Philharmonic Hall decoding. This setting is ideal for normal
stereo sources such as CDs.
(BERLIN)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Berlin Philharmonic Hall.
x PLIIz Music (PLIIz)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode
decoding. This setting can expand a source
x Concertgebouw Amsterdam sound from a 5.1 channel to a 7.1 channel
(CONCERTGEB) to which a vertical equipment is applied,
Reproduces the sound characteristics and gives a dimension of presence and
produced by reflectivity of a concert hall in depth.
Amsterdam, Netherlands, which features a
large sound stage. x Neo:6 Music (Neo:6 MUS)
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode
x Musikverein Vienna decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel
(MUSIKVEREI) format is decoded into 7 channels. This
Reproduces the sound characteristics of a setting is ideal for normal stereo sources
concert hall in Vienna, Austria, which such as CDs.
features a resonant and unique
reverberative sound.
x Jazz Club (JAZZ)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x Live Concert (CONCERT)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
house.
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– “PLIIx Movie” and “PLIIx Music” are
When headphones are available only when the speaker pattern
connected is set to a setting with surround back
speaker(s).
You can only select this sound field if the – “PLIIz Movie” and “PLIIz Music” are
headphones are connected to the receiver. available only when the speaker pattern
is set to a setting with front high
x Headphone (2ch) (HP 2CH) speakers.
This mode is selected automatically if you • The sound fields for music and movie do
use headphones (except “2ch Analog not work in the following cases.
Direct”). Standard 2 channel stereo sources – DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High
completely bypass the sound field Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD
processing and multi channel surround with sampling frequency of more than
formats are downmixed to 2 channels 48 kHz are being received.
except LFE signals. – “2ch Analog Direct” is selected.
• “PLII Movie”, “PLII Music”, “PLIIx
x Headphone (Direct) (HP Movie”, “PLIIx Music”, “PLIIz Movie”,
DIRECT) “PLIIz Music”, “Neo:6 Cinema” and
This mode is selected automatically if you “Neo:6 Music” do not work when the
use headphones when “2ch Analog Direct” speaker pattern is set to 2/0 or 2/0.1.
is selected. • When one of the sound fields for music is
Outputs the analog signals without selected, no sound is output from the
processing by the equalizer, sound field, subwoofer if all the speakers are set to
etc. “Large” in the Speaker Settings menu.
However, the sound will be output from
If you connect a subwoofer the subwoofer if
This receiver will generate a low frequency – the digital input signal contains LFE
signal for output to the subwoofer when signals.
there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass – the front or surround speakers are set to
sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 “Small”.
channel signal. However, the low – “Multi Stereo”, “PLII Movie”, “PLII
frequency signal is not generated for Music”, “PLIIx Movie”, “PLIIx
“Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” when Music”, “PLIIz Movie”, “PLIIz
all speakers are set to “Large”. Music”, “HD-D.C.S.” or “Portable
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Audio” is selected.
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off
frequency as high as possible.
Notes on sound fields
• Depending on the speaker pattern
settings, some sound fields may not be
available.
• You cannot select “PLIIx Movie”, “PLIIx
Music”, “PLIIz Movie”, and “PLIIz
Music” at the same time.
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Adjusting the equalizer Using the Sound
You can use the following parameters to Optimizer function
adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level)
of front, center, surround/surround back The Sound Optimizer lets you enjoy clear
and front high speakers. and dynamic sound at low volume levels. It
automatically calibrates the sound which
Bass Treble
cannot be heard well when you turn down
Level the volume level. After Auto Calibration is
(dB) performed, the sound level is optimized to
suit your environment.
Frequency (Hz)
1 Select “Sound Effects” from the
1 Select “Sound Effects” from the home menu, then press .
home menu, then press . 2 Select “Sound Optimizer”, then
2 Select “Equalizer”, then press . press .
3 Select “Front”, “Center”, 3 Select “Normal” or “Low”, then

“SUR/SB”, or “Front High”, then press .
press . The Sound Optimizer function is activated.

To adjust for the reference level of a movie,
4 Select “Bass” or “Treble”, then select “Normal”. To adjust for a CD or
adjust the gain. other software whose average sound
Notes pressure level is processed highly, select
• This function does not work when “2ch Analog
“Low”.
Direct” is being used. Notes
• Frequencies for Bass and Treble are fixed. • This function does not work in the following
• Depending on the audio format, the receiver cases.
may play back signals at a lower sampling – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
frequency than the original sampling frequency – Headphones are connected.
of the input signals. • The receiver may play back signals at a lower
sampling frequency than the actual sampling
frequency of the input signals, depending on the
audio format.
Selecting the
calibration type
You can select the calibration type you
want after performing the Auto Calibration.
For details, see “Auto Calibration Type”
(page 90).
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Using the Pure Direct Resetting sound fields
function to the default settings
The Pure Direct mode lets you enjoy higher Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to
fidelity sound. When Pure Direct is on, the perform this operation.
display panel lights off to suppress noise
that affects sound quality. You can use the ?/1 MUSIC
Pure Direct function with all inputs.
1 Select “Sound Effects” from the

home menu, then press .
2 Select “Pure Direct”, then press
.
3 Select “On”, then press .
Note
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
When Pure Direct function is selected, 2 While holding down MUSIC, press
“Equalizer”, “Sound Optimizer”, “Advanced ?/1.
Auto Volume” and “Dynamic Range “S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display
Compressor” do not work. panel and all sound fields are reset to
Tip their default setting.
You can also use PURE DIRECT button on the
remote control or receiver to turn on or off the
Pure Direct function.
To cancel Pure Direct

The Pure Direct function will be canceled
when you perform the following:
– Select “Off” in step 3 in “Using the Pure
Direct function” (page 58).
– Press PURE DIRECT again.
– Change the sound field.
– Change the scene setting on the TV
(Scene Select).
– Change the setting of “Equalizer”,
“Sound Optimizer”, “Advanced Auto
Volume” or “Dynamic Range
Compressor”.
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Using Network Features
Setting up the server
To listen to audio content stored on your
About the network server with this receiver, you need to set up
the server in advance. The following server
functions of the devices are compatible with this receiver.
• Sony VAIO Media plus 1.3, 1.4, 2.0, and
receiver 2.1
• Sony HDD Network Audio System
• You can enjoy audio content which has NAS-S500HDE*, NAS-S55HDE*
been stored on a DLNA-compliant device • Sony Network AV receiver
(DLNA CERTIFIED™ Products) that STR-DA6400ES*, TA-DA5600ES*
has an authorized DLNA logo displayed • Microsoft Windows Media Player 12
on the device (page 65). installed on Windows 8 and Windows 7
• You can use the receiver as a device (page 60, 62)
equivalent to a UPnP media renderer on • Microsoft Windows Media Player 11
your home network. installed on Windows Vista/Windows XP
• With an Internet connection, you can (page 63)
listen to music services (page 68) and
* Not available in some countries or regions.
update the software of the receiver
(page 73).
If the server has a function that limits
• You can listen to the same music at the
access from other devices, you must
same time in different rooms through the
change the setting on the server to allow the
PARTY STREAMING function.
receiver to access it.
• You can register TV SideView devices to
This section explains how to set up

control the receiver.
Windows Media Player when using it as a
• You can play back audio content on iOS
server.
devices or an iTunes Library with
For details on the settings of other server
AirPlay.
devices, refer to the operating instructions
About DLNA or help of the respective devices or
applications.
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
is a standard organization made up of Notes
manufacturers of various products, such as • The items displayed on the computer may be
servers (computers, etc.), AV equipment, different from the ones shown below, depending
and mobile computing devices which on the version of the operating system or the
exchange content (music, photos, and computer environment. For details, refer to
Help for your operating system.
videos). DLNA decides upon standards and • It may take a little more time when playing
publishes an authorized logo to be music using a “Play To” feature in Windows
displayed on devices which support DLNA depending on the situation.
standards.
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Select [Control Panel] under
When using Windows 8 [Settings].
manufacturer-installed Windows Media
Player 12 for Windows 8. For details on
how to operate Windows Media Player 12,
refer to Help for Windows Media
Player 12.
1 Go to Control Panel.
Select [All Apps] under [Start].
Select [Control Panel].
2 Select [View network status and

tasks] under [Network and
Internet].
The [Network and Sharing Center]
window appears.
Tip
If the item you want does not appear on the

display, try to change the display type of the
Control Panel.
Tip
If the Windows 8 display does not appear
like above, proceed with the steps below.
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3 Select [Change advanced sharing 6 Select [Allow All].
settings]. The [Allow All Media Devices]
window opens.
If all the devices in the local network
are set to [Allowed], select [OK] and
close the window.
4 Select [Choose media streaming

options...] under [Media
streaming] from [All Networks]. 7 Select [Allow all computers and
media devices].
8 Select [Next] and [Finish] to close
the window.
9 Refresh the server list.
When the settings are completed,
refresh the server list of the receiver
and select this server from the server

list. For details on selecting a server,
see “To refresh the server list”
(page 64).
5 If [Media streaming is not turned

on] appears on the [Media
streaming options] window, select
[Turn on media streaming].
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When using Windows 7 4 Select [Home network] or [Work
network] according to the
This section explains how to set up environment in which the receiver
manufacturer-installed Windows Media is used.
Player 12 for Windows 7.
For details on how to operate Windows
5 Follow the instructions that appear
on the display according to the
Media Player 12, refer to Help for
environment in which the receiver
Windows Media Player 12.
is used.
When the settings are completed,
1 Go to [Start] – [Control Panel].
confirm that the item under [View your
active networks] is changed to [Home
network] or [Work network] in the
[Network and Sharing Center]
window.
6 Select [Change advanced sharing
settings].
2 Select [View network status and

tasks] under [Network and
Internet].
The [Network and Sharing Center]
window appears.
Tip 7 Select [Choose media streaming
If the item you want does not appear on the options…] from [Media streaming].
display, try to change the display type of the
Control Panel.
3 Select [Public network] under
[View your active networks].
If the display shows other than
[Public Network], go to step 6.
The [Set Network Location] window
appears.
8 If [Media streaming is not turned

on] appears on the [Media
streaming options] window, select
[Turn on media streaming].
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9 Select [Allow all]. 1 Go to [Start] – [All Programs].
The [Allow All Media Devices]
window opens. If all the devices in the
local network are set to [Allowed],
select [OK] and close the window.
2 Select [Windows Media Player].

Windows Media Player 11 starts up.
3 Select [Media Sharing…] from the
10 Select [Allow all computers and [Library] menu.
media devices]. If you are using Windows XP, go to
11 Select [OK] to close the window. step 9.
12 Refresh the server list. 4 When is displayed, select
After you finish setting up Windows [Networking…].
Media Player 12, refresh the server list
of the receiver and select this server
from the server list. For details on
selecting a server, see “To refresh the
server list” (page 64).

When using Windows The [Network and Sharing Center]
Vista/XP window appears.
5 Select [Customize].
Windows Media Player 11 installed on
Windows Vista/XP*.
For details on how to operate Windows
Media Player 11, refer to Help for
Windows Media Player 11.
* Windows Media Player 11 is not manufacturer-
installed on Windows XP. Access the
Microsoft website, download the installer, and
then install Windows Media Player 11 on your
computer. The [Set Network Location] window
appears.
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6 Check [Private] and select [Next]. 12 Refresh the server list.
After you finish setting up Windows
Media Player 11, refresh the server list
of the receiver and select this server
from the server list. For details on
selecting a server, see “To refresh the
server list” (page 64).
To refresh the server list
When you add a new server to the home
network, or when you cannot find the
7 Confirm that [Location type] is server you want on the list, refresh the
changed to [Private], and select server list.
[Close].
1 While the server list is displayed,
8 Confirm that [(Private network)] is press OPTIONS.
displayed on the [Network and 2 Select “Refresh”, then press .
Sharing Center] window, and close The refreshed server list appears.
the window.
Tip
9 If [Share my media] in the [Media The receiver keeps a history of the last five
Sharing] window that is displayed connected servers and these servers appear at the
in step 3 is not checked, check top of the server list. Up to 20 servers can be
[Share my media], then select displayed in a server list.
[OK]. To delete a server from the
A list of connectable devices is server list
displayed.
1 While the server list is displayed,
select the server you want to delete,
then press OPTIONS.
2 Select “Delete”, then press .
The confirmation display appears on the
TV screen.
10 Select [Settings…] that appears 3 Select “OK”, then press .
beside [Share my media to:]. “Complete!” appears, and the selected
11 Check [Allow new devices and server is deleted.
computers automatically] and Note
select [OK]. Even if you delete the server from the server list,
Note the server will appear in the list again if the
receiver finds it on the network (such as when you
Uncheck this item after you confirm that the refresh the server list).
receiver can be connected to the server and
play audio content stored on the server.
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1 Press HOME NETWORK.
Enjoying audio content The server list appears on the TV
screen.
stored on the server If the last selected item (playlist,
album, folder, etc.) appears on the TV
You can play back audio content stored on screen, press RETURN O repeatedly
the server using the receiver in MP3, Linear until the server list appears.
PCM, WMA, FLAC and AAC* formats. When “No server is available”
Audio content with DRM (Digital Rights appears, or when the server on the list
Management) copyright protection cannot is not available, press OPTIONS.
be played on this receiver. Select “Refresh”, then press . The
* The receiver can play AAC files with the refreshed server list appears.
extension of “.m4a”, “.mp4” or “.3gp” only. Tip
Server You can also select “Home Network” from

“Listen” in home menu.
2 Select the DLNA server icon, then
press .
The content list appears on the TV
This receiver screen.
Note
If the server device supports the Wake-on-
LAN standard, the receiver turns the server
HOME on automatically. If the server does not
NETWORK support the Wake-on-LAN standard, turn on
the server in advance. For details on settings

or operations of Wake-on-LAN of your
server, refer to the operating instructions or
help of your server.
3 Select the item (playlist, album,
V/v/B/b, folder, etc.) you want, then press
.
RETURN If another item appears, repeat this step
O OPTIONS
to narrow down the choices until the
item you want appears. The items that
./> are displayed depend on the connected
X x server.
N
SHUFFLE 4 Select the track you want, then
REPEAT press .
Playback starts.
Make sure that sound is being output
from the speakers of the receiver.
ALPHABET
Notes
SEARCH
• Tracks that the receiver cannot play appear on
the TV screen as well. You cannot sort a list of
playable tracks.
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• Play is not resumed from the last selected item • Not Allow: The receiver restricts a
if you unplug the AC power cord (mains lead) new device that is accessing the
from the wall outlet. receiver. When connecting a new
• The receiver may take time to display items
device to the home network, add the
when browsing a folder that contains a large
amount of audio content. In this case, use the device to the device list, and set access
Keyword Search (page 75). permission (page 66).
Tips Note
• If you select a folder (such as an artist folder, Up to 20 devices can be added to the device list.
genre folder, etc.), then press the N button, the If 20 devices have already been registered,
receiver plays all items in the selected folder. “Device Full” appears, and a new device cannot
• The receiver resumes from the last selected item be added to the list. In this case, delete
when the function is changed to Home Network unnecessary devices from the list (page 67).
function, until the receiver is turned off. When
“Network Standby” is set to “On”, play resumes To add devices to the
from the last selected item, even if you turned device list
off the receiver.
1 Select “Control Device” in “Access
Settings”, then press .
To set Access Settings The registered device list appears on the
TV screen.
You can set access restrictions or 2 Select “Add Device”, then press .
permission for the devices on the device 3 Select the device you want, then
list.
press .
1 Press HOME NETWORK. The selected device is added to the
device list. For details on setting the
Tip access, see “To set access permission for
You can also select “Home Network” from the devices” (page 66).
“Listen” in home menu.
2 Press OPTIONS.
To set access permission
for the devices
3 Select “Access Settings”, then You can set access permission for a device
press . on the device list. Only devices set to
“Allow” are recognized on the home
To set the auto access network.
permission
1 Select “Control Device” in “Access
1 Select “Auto Access” in “Access Settings”, then press .
Settings”, then press .
The registered device list appears on the
2 Select “Allow” or “Not Allow”, then TV screen.
press . 2 Select the device you want, then
• Allow: All the device on the home press .
network are permitted to access this
3 Select “Access”, then press .
receiver. This receiver can start a
PARTY as host device and join a 4 Select “Allow” or “Not Allow”, then
PARTY as a guest device if requested. press .
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To delete a device from the list To view the registered TV
Select “Delete” in step 3 in “To set access SideView Device
permission for the devices” (page 66), then Select “Registered TV SideView Devices”
press . in step 3, then press .
Select “OK” on the confirmation display,
then press . To delete registered TV
SideView devices from the
Using the TV SideView device list
1 Select “Registered TV SideView
TV SideView is a free mobile application Devices” in step 3, then press .
for the remote device (smartphone, etc). By 2 Select the device you want to delete,
using the TV SideView with this receiver, then press .
you can easily enjoy the receiver by the
operation on your remote device.
3 Select “Delete”, then press .
4 Select “OK”, then press .
To register the TV SideView The selected device is deleted from the
Device device list.
1 Press HOME NETWORK. To check the copyright
Tip protection
You can also select “Home Network” from This receiver cannot play back files in
“Listen” in home menu. WMA format with DRM copyright
2 Press OPTIONS. protection.
3 Select “TV SideView Device If a WMA file cannot be played back on
Registration”, then press . this receiver, check the property of that file
4 Select “Start Registration”, then on your computer to see whether the file is

press . DRM-copyrighted.
The receiver starts to detect TV Open the folder or volume where the WMA
SideView device that is ready for file is stored and right-click the file to
registration. display the [Properties] window. If there is
“Connecting” appears on the TV screen. a [License] tab, the file is DRM-
Press “Registration” on the TV copyrighted and cannot be played back on
SideView device. However, the receiver this receiver.
will exit the registration if no device To operate Home Network
detected in 30 seconds. function using the remote
5 Select “Finish”, then press . control
To cancel the registration To Do the following
Select “Cancel” in step 4, then press .
Pause playback* Press X during
Note playback.
Up to 5 TV SideView devices can be added to the Press N to resume
device list. If 5 devices have already been playback.
registered, “Device Full” appears, and a new
device cannot be added to the list. In this case, Stop playback Press x.
delete unnecessary devices from the list Go to beginning of Press ./>
(page 67). the current track, repeatedly.
previous/next track
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To Do the following
Reselect the item Press RETURN O Enjoying Sony
you want to play repeatedly until the
directory you want Entertainment Network
appears.
Or press OPTIONS,
(SEN)
select “Server List”,
You can listen to music services offered on
then select the item you
the Internet with this receiver (SEN
want.
function).
To return to the
To use this function, the receiver must be
playback display, press
OPTIONS and select connected to the network and the network
“Now Playing”. must be connected to the Internet. For
details, see “6: Connecting to the network”
Search the item you While selecting the (page 34).
want using a contents in the server, Visit the website below for more
keyword press ALPHABET information on the SEN:
SEARCH, and then http://
enter a keyword www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com
(page 75).
Change the server While playback is SEN
stopped, press
OPTIONS. Select
“Server List”, then press
. Select the server
you want, then press .
This receiver
Select Repeat Play Press REPEAT
repeatedly until “Repeat
Note
All” or “Repeat 1”
appears on the TV Before using music services, you may have to
screen. register your receiver depending on the service
provider. For details on registration, visit the
Select Shuffle Play Press SHUFFLE customer support site of the service provider.
repeatedly until “Shuffle
On” appears on the TV
screen.
* Depending on the server or track, pause
playback may not work when the Home
Network function is selected.
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Note
If “No service is available” appears and you
SEN
cannot obtain a service provider list, press
Numeric OPTIONS and select “Refresh”.
buttons
Tip
The receiver displays the last selected service or
DISPLAY station when the function is changed to SEN
V/v/B/b, function, until the receiver is turned off. When
“Network Standby” is set to “On”, the last
selected service or station is displayed even if you
RETURN OPTIONS turned off the receiver.
O
To operate SEN function
using the remote control
To Do the following
Change the Press RETURN O to
station or service return to the service
provider list, then select
the service again.
MEMORY To return to the playback
ALPHABET
display again, press
SEARCH
OPTIONS and select
The following steps explain how to select “Now Playing”.
“vTuner” as an example of music services Use various Press OPTIONS. The item
offered on the Internet. functions while displayed may vary
the receiver is according to the selected

1 Press SEN. selecting or
playing a station
item or directory.
The service provider list appears on the
or service
TV screen. If the receiver
automatically displays the last selected Select the While selecting or playing
service or station, press RETURN O service options the contents in the service,
repeatedly until the service provider press OPTIONS. Select
list appears. “Service Options”, then
press . The contents of
Tip the service options vary
You can also select “SEN” from “Listen” in depending on the selected
home menu. services.
2 Select “vTuner”, then press . Search the item While selecting the
you want using a contents in the server,
3 Select the folder or station you keyword press ALPHABET
want, then press . SEARCH, and then enter
• Press V/v repeatedly to select the a keyword (page 75).
item. View the Press DISPLAY
• Press to go to the next directory, available repeatedly to view the
or to listen to the station. information artist name, album name,
• Press RETURN O to go to the etc.
previous directory.
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Presetting stations Enjoying a variety of
music services
You can store up to 20 stations as your
favorite stations. You can enjoy listening to the content of a
variety of music services offered on the
1 Select the station you want to Internet.
preset. Visit the website below for more
2 During reception, press MEMORY. information on music services, how to
enjoy services, and the registration code of
The preset memory list appears.
the receiver.
3 Select a preset number, then press http://munlimited.com/home
.
Checking the registration
4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store code
another station.
You may be required to enter the
To listen to the preset registration code of the receiver when you
enjoy a new music service.
station
1 Press SEN.
1 Press SEN.
TV screen. If the receiver automatically
TV screen. If the receiver automatically
displays the last selected service or
displays the last selected station, press
station, press RETURN O repeatedly
RETURN O repeatedly until the
until the service provider list appears.
service provider list appears.
Tip
Tip
You can also select “SEN” from “Listen” in
You can also select “SEN” from “Listen” in
home menu.
home menu.
2 Select “Registration Code”, then
2 Select “Preset”, then press .
press .
“Preset” appears at the top of the service
The registration code of the receiver
provider list.
appears.
3 Select the preset station you want,
then press .
Note
There may be some stations that cannot be preset,
depending on the service providers. If you try to
Using the PARTY
preset such a station, “Not available” appears on
the display.
STREAMING function
Audio contents currently being played back
on this receiver can be also played back on
all devices corresponding to the PARTY
STREAMING function on your home
network at the same time.
If you encounter an interruption when
using a wireless connection, connect your
receiver to the router with a wired
connection (page 35).
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While PARTY streaming, a device called a
“PARTY host” starts a PARTY and
1 Make sure the PARTY guest
devices are turned on and ready to
streams music, and a device called a join a PARTY.
“PARTY guest” joins a PARTY and
receives music from the “PARTY host”. 2 Play the sound source you want.
Before using the PARTY STREAMING Audio content of all the sound sources
function, make sure that “PARTY on this receiver can be streamed.
STREAMING” is set to “On” (page 96). Notes
PARTY guest • Only audio contents on this receiver can be

PARTY guest streamed. During PARTY host, video
signals are not output to the TV, and audio
signals will downmix to 2 channel. In this
PARTY host case, you can only select “2ch Stereo” as
sound field.
• When you start a PARTY as PARTY host,
PARTY guest you may face a time gap between the audio
output and visual display in the following
cases.
PARTY – The Audio Return Channel (ARC)
START/ PARTY function is used.
CLOSE JOIN/ – The video output of the equipment is
LEAVE connected to the TV and the audio output
is connected to the digital or analog
audio input jacks on the receiver.
• Sources with copyright protection may not
be streamed.
You can enjoy the PARTY STREAMING 3 Press PARTY START.
function with other devices* that have this “START PARTY” appears on the

PARTY STREAMING logo shown below. display panel.
The receiver starts PARTY streaming
as a PARTY host.
To close a PARTY
Press PARTY CLOSE.
“CLOSE PARTY” appears on the display
* Available PARTY STREAMING-compliant panel.
devices may differ depending on the countries
or regions. For details on available devices,
contact your nearest Sony dealers. Joining a PARTY
The receiver can join a PARTY that has
Starting a PARTY been started by another device so that you
can enjoy the same audio content being
You can start a PARTY so that other played in a different room.
devices that support the PARTY
STREAMING function can play the same While the PARTY host device is
music even though they are in different having a PARTY, press PARTY JOIN.
rooms. “JOIN PARTY” appears, and the receiver
joins the PARTY as a PARTY guest.
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To leave a PARTY Compatible iPod/iPhone/
Press PARTY LEAVE. iPad models
“LEAVE PARTY” appears, and the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod
receiver leaves a PARTY. touch (2nd, 3rd or 4th generation), iPad,
Notes iPad2, iPad 3rd generation with iOS 4.2 or
• You cannot join a PARTY in the following later, and Mac or PC with iTunes 10.1 or
cases: later.
– you have a PARTY on this receiver.
Notes
– you have already joined another PARTY.
• If you press PARTY JOIN when no PARTY is • Refer to “Compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad
started, but a device complying with PARTY models” on this page for details on the
STREAMING function is playing, the device supported versions of iOS or iTunes.
will be the PARTY host, and the receiver will • Update iOS or iTunes to the latest version
join the PARTY as a PARTY guest. before using with the receiver.
• The PARTY guest device function • Refer to the operating instructions of your
automatically switches to HOME NETWORK device for details on operating iOS devices,
when the device joins a PARTY. Even if the iTunes or AirPlay.
PARTY guest device leaves the PARTY, the • You cannot use this receiver as a PARTY host
function remains as HOME NETWORK. while using the AirPlay function.
Tip
If “Network Standby” is set to “On”, the receiver
1 Tap/click on the icon at bottom
right of the iOS device screen or
turns on and joins the PARTY automatically
when the PARTY host device starts the PARTY. iTunes window.
[iOS device]
Streaming music from

iTunes with AirPlay
Using a wireless network, you can play
back audio content on iOS devices such as
an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or an iTunes
Library on your PC with this receiver.
PC
[iTunes]
iPhone/iPod
touch/iPad
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2 Select “STR-DN1040” on the When you use iTunes, set an iOS device to
accept control from this receiver and the
AirPlay menu of iTunes or your iOS
device. remote control when you want to use this
receiver and the remote control to operate
[iOS device]
an iOS device.
Tips
• The most recent control command to the
receiver is given priority. The receiver starts
playing back audio content of another device
when it accepts control from that AirPlay-
equipped device, even if this receiver is being
used for AirPlay with the original device.
• The very loud sound may output from this
receiver when you set the volume too loud using
iOS devices or iTunes.
• For details on the use of iTunes, refer to the
Help of iTunes.
• The volume level of iOS devices or iTunes may
[iTunes] not be able to be linked with the volume level of
this receiver.
Updating the software

By downloading the latest version of the
3 Start playing back audio content software, you can take advantage of the

on an iOS device or on iTunes. newest functions. The receiver accesses the
AirPlay is selected as a function of the Sony server to update the software.
receiver automatically. If a new update is available, follow the on-
screen instructions to update the software.
Tips
“UPDATE” appears on the display panel
• “******” is the last 6 digits of MAC Address of when you are connected to the Internet and
the receiver. using the Home Network or SEN function.
• If the playback does not start, perform the
process again from step 1.
Make sure that other equipment connected
to the receiver is stopped before updating
To confirm/edit the device the software.
name For details on software update available,
refer to the customer support site
See “Device Name” (page 96) for
(page 120).
instructions on how to rename the device.
Notes
To control AirPlay playback • Make sure not to turn off the receiver,
You can use the 2 +/–, N, X, x, ., disconnect the network cable or perform any
>, SHUFFLE and REPEAT buttons. operation on the receiver while the updating
Operation from the receiver and the remote operation is in progress.
• If you try to update the software when the Sleep
control is active only when the receiver is Timer is on, the Sleep Timer will turn off
selected as the device for output. automatically.
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1 Select “Settings” from the home Network features message
menu, then press . list
The Settings menu list appears on the Network settings
TV screen.
2 Select “System”, then press .
Invalid xxx*
3 Select “Network Update”, then The entered values are incorrect or invalid.
press .
* xxx represent a SSID, IP Address, Security
4 Select “Start”, then press . Key, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary
The receiver starts checking the DNS, and Secondary DNS.
available software update. Once you xxx may be different depending on the
start the update, you cannot restore the network setup.
previous software version. Home Network
The receiver completes the software Message and explanation
download when “Download 100%”
appears on the TV screen. Then, the Cannot connect
receiver starts to update the software. The receiver cannot be connected to the
The GUI and display panel are turned selected server.
off automatically and the ?/1 (on/ Cannot get info
standby) indicator on the front panel The receiver cannot retrieve information on
flashes slowly. It may take about the server or contents.
40 minutes to several hours at the
Cannot JOIN
longest for the update to complete. The
The receiver has failed to join a PARTY.
time required for the update varies
depending on the update conditions, Cannot play
such as the speed of the Internet The receiver cannot play audio files due to an
connection, etc. unsupported file format or playback
When the update is completed, restrictions.
“COMPLETE” appears on the display Cannot START
panel and the receiver will restart The receiver has failed to start a PARTY.
automatically.
Data Error
Note You tried to play an unplayable file.
When the ?/1 (on/standby) indicator on the
Device Full!
front panel flashes slowly, do not disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead). You cannot register any more devices to the
device list.
To cancel the procedure Initialize
Select “Cancel” in step 4. The receiver is performing a factory default
setting to Network function.
To go back to the previous
No server is available
screen There is no server on the network that the
Press RETURN O before the receiver receiver can connect to. Try refreshing the
starts the software update. server list (page 64).
You cannot go back to the previous screen
No Track
when the update starts.
There is no playable file in the selected folder
on the server.
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Not Found Searching for an item
There is no item on the server that matches a
keyword.
using a keyword
Not in Use When a list is displayed on the TV screen
An operation that is currently prohibited is (such as artist list, a track list, etc.), you can
being performed. enter a keyword to search for an item you
want.
SEN
Searching by keywords is available only
Message and explanation when the Home Network or SEN function
Cannot connect is selected.
The receiver cannot be connected to the
selected server. Numeric/
text
Cannot get info buttons
The receiver cannot obtain content from the
server.
Cannot play V/v/B/b,
• You tried to play an unplayable file.
• The receiver cannot play a service or station
due to an unsupported file format or
playback restrictions.
Software update is required
The service is not available in the current
version of the receiver software.

Visit the website below for more information
on the software update:
http://munlimited.com/home
No Preset
ALPHABET
There is no station stored on the receiver for
NEXT
the selected preset number. ALPHABET ALPHABET
No service is available SEARCH PREVIOUS
There is no service provider.
No Stations Available
1 Press ALPHABET SEARCH while
There is no station in the selected service. an item list (artist list, track list,
etc.) is displayed on the TV screen.
Not available
The keyword input display appears on
• The selected service is not available.
the TV screen.
• An operation that is currently unavailable is
being performed. 2 Press the numeric/text buttons to
enter a keyword.
Not in Use
An operation that is currently prohibited is A keyword can be up to 15 characters.
being performed.
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Note
Enter a keyword that will match the letters or
a word at the beginning of the name or title “BRAVIA” Sync Features
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 What is “BRAVIA”
will be ignored.
3 Press .
Sync?
An item that matches the keyword
The “BRAVIA” Sync function allows
appears. If the item appears is not the
communication between Sony products
one you are searching for, press
such as TV, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD
ALPHABET PREVIOUS/
player, AV amplifier, etc. that supports the
ALPHABET NEXT to display the
Control for HDMI function.
previous/next item.
By connecting Sony equipment that is
4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you find compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with
the item you want, then press . an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is
simplified as follows:
5 Select the track you want, then
• One-Touch Play (page 77)
press .
• System Audio Control (page 77)
Playback starts. • System Power-Off (page 78)
• Scene Select (page 78)
• Home Theatre Control (page 79)
• Remote Easy Control (page 79)
Control for HDMI is a mutual control
function standard used by HDMI CEC
(Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface).
We recommend that you connect the
receiver to products featuring “BRAVIA”
Sync.
Notes
• You may use “One Touch Play”, “System
Audio Control”, and “System Power-Off”
function with non-Sony equipment. However,
compatibility with all non-Sony equipment is
not guaranteed.
• “Scene Select” and “Home Theatre Control”
features are Sony proprietary functions. They
cannot operate with non-Sony equipment.
• Equipment not compatible with “BRAVIA”
Sync cannot activate these features.
• The Control for HDMI function does not work
on an equipment connected to the HDMI OUT
B jack of the receiver.
• Some of the operations may be supported when
you connect a MHL device (page 79).
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Preparing for the One-Touch Play
“BRAVIA” Sync When you start playback the equipment
connected to the receiver via an HDMI
Set the Control for HDMI function of the connection, the receiver and TV operation
receiver and the connected equipment to on are simplified as follow:
individually.
Receiver and TV
Turns on (if in standby mode)
V/v/b,
Switches to appropriate HDMI input
HOME If you set “Pass Through” to “On”* or

“Auto” (page 94), then set the receiver to
standby mode, sound and image can be
1 Select “Settings” from the home output only from the TV.
menu, then press . * For Australia model only.
The Settings menu list appears on the Notes
TV screen.
• Be sure that the System Audio Control function
2 Select “HDMI”, then press . is set to on using TV menu.
3 Select “Control for HDMI”, then press • When you play back from the connected
. equipment, the TV will momentarily loose the
4 Select “On”, then press . image and sound.
• Depending on the settings, the receiver may not
The Control for HDMI function of the
turns on when “Pass Through” is set to “On” or
receiver is set to on. “Auto”.
5 Press HOME to exit the GUI menu.
Tip
6 Select the HDMI input of the receiver
and TV to match the HDMI input of You can also select a connected equipment, such
the connected equipment, so that the as Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player from the TV
“BRAVIA” Sync Features

menu. The receiver and TV will automatically
image from the connected
switch to the appropriate HDMI input.
equipment is displayed.
7 Set the Control for HDMI function of
the connected equipment to on.
For details on setting the TV and
connected equipment, refer to the System Audio Control
operating instructions of the respective
equipment. You can enjoy the TV sound from the
8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 for other speakers connected to the receiver by a
equipment that you want to use the simple operation.
Control for HDMI function. You can operate System Audio Control
function using the TV menu. For details,
Note refer to the operating instructions of the
When you unplug the HDMI cable or change TV.
the connection, perform the steps above.
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You can also use the receiver’s remote
TV Receiver
control to turn off the TV.
Sets System • Turns on (if in
Audio Control standby mode)
to on • Switches to
appropriate
HDMI input AV ?/1
TV
Minimizes TV Outputs TV sound

volume
Press TV, then press AV ?/1.
You can also use the System Audio Control The TV, receiver and the connected
function as follows. equipment are turned off.
• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is Notes
turned on, the System Audio Control
• Set the TV power supply interlock function to
function will automatically activate to on before using the System Power-Off function.
output TV sound through the speakers For details, refer to the operating instructions of
connected to the receiver. However, if the TV.
you turn off the receiver, the sound will • Depending on the condition of the connected
output from the TV speakers. equipment, it may not be turned off. For details,
• When you enjoy the TV sound from the refer to the operating instructions of the
speakers connected to the receiver, you connected equipment.
• If you use the System Power-Off function with
can adjust the volume or turn off the
a non-Sony TV, program the remote control
sound temporarily by using the TV’s according to the maker of the TV.
remote control.
Notes
• If System Audio Control does not function
according to your TV setting, refer to the
operating instructions of the TV.
Scene Select
• When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”, the
“Audio Out” settings in the HDMI Settings The optimum picture quality and sound
menu will set automatically based on the field are selected automatically according
System Audio Control settings (page 94). to the scene selected on your TV.
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the For details on the operation, refer to the
receiver, the TV will momentarily loose the operating instructions of the TV.
sound output.
Note
The sound field may not switch depending on the
TV.
System Power-Off Correspondence table
When you turn the TV off, using the power Scene setting on the TV Sound field
button on the TV’s remote control, the Cinema HD-D.C.S.
receiver and the connected equipment turn
off automatically. Sports Sports
Music Live Concert
Animation A.F.D. Auto
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Scene setting on the TV Sound field
Photo A.F.D. Auto Controlling the MHL
Game A.F.D. Auto device
Graphics A.F.D. Auto
By connecting MHL device with a MHL
cable (not supplied), operation is simplified
as follows:
• One-Touch Play (page 79)
Home Theatre Control • Remote Easy Control (page 79)
If a “Home Theatre Control”-compatible Notes
TV is connected to the receiver, an icon for • This function allows communication with Sony
Internet based applications appears on the “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV using an
connected TV. HDMI cable (not supplied).
• This function may not work depending on the
You can switch an input of the receiver or connected MHL device.
switch sound fields by using your TV’s • This function can only work when
remote control. You can also adjust the – The receiver is turned on.
level of the center speaker or the – The “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”.
subwoofer, or adjust the settings of “Sound – The MHL device is connected via a MHL
Optimizer” (page 57), “Dual Mono” cable (not supplied) to the HDMI/MHL
(page 93), or “A/V Sync” (page 93). (VIDEO 2 IN) jack (page 31).
Note
To use the Home Theatre Control function, your One-Touch Play
TV must be able to access a broadband service.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of The receiver switches to the appropriate
your TV. input when you connect, playback, etc.
from your MHL device.
Remote Easy Control

Remote Easy Control
You can use the TV remote control to “BRAVIA” Sync Features
operate the menu of the receiver. For
details, refer to the operating instructions of AMP
the TV.
Select the receiver (AV AMP)

recognized by the TV.
Notes
V/v/B/b,
• The receiver is recognized as “Tuner (AV
AMP)” by the TV.
RETURN
• Your TV must be compatible with the link OPTIONS
O
menu. HOME
• Depending on the type of TV, some of the
./>
operations may not be available. X x
m/M
N
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You can use V/v/B/b, , RETURN O,
OPTIONS, HOME*, N, X, x, ./
>, m/M buttons on the remote Other Operations
control to control your MHL device.
* Hold down HOME to display the home menu of
the MHL device. Switching between
Note
digital and analog audio
Be sure to press AMP before you use the buttons
to control your MHL device. (INPUT MODE)
When you connect equipment to both
digital and analog audio input jacks on the
Switching the monitors receiver, you can fix the audio input mode
to either of them, or switch from one to the
that output the HDMI other, depending on the type of material
video signals you intend to watch.
When you have two monitors connected to

1 Press the input buttons to select
the HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B the input.
jacks, you can switch the output for these You can also turn INPUT SELECTOR
two monitors using the HDMI OUTPUT on the receiver.
button on the remote control. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to
select the audio input mode.
You can also use INPUT MODE on
the receiver.
The selected audio input mode appears
on the display panel.
• AUTO: Gives priority to digital
audio signals. If there are more than
HDMI one digital connection, HDMI audio
OUTPUT signals have priority.
If there are no digital audio signals,
analog audio signals are selected.
1 Turn on the receiver and the two When TV input is selected, priority
is given to the Audio Return
monitors.
Channel (ARC) signals. If your TV
2 Press HDMI OUTPUT. is not compatible with the ARC
Each time you press the button, the function, the digital optical audio
output will be switched as follows: signals are selected.
HDMI A t HDMI B t HDMI If the Control for HDMI functions of
A + B t HDMI OFF t HDMI A… both the receiver and the TV are not
activated, the ARC does not work.
Notes
• COAX: Specifies the digital audio
• If the compatible video format differs between signals input to the COAXIAL jack.
the monitors connected to the HDMI OUT A
• OPT: Specifies the digital audio
jack and the HDMI OUT B jack of the receiver,
“HDMI A + B” may not work. signals input to the OPTICAL jack.
• Depending on the playback equipment you
connect, “HDMI A + B” may not work.
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• ANALOG: Specifies the analog
audio signals input to the AUDIO IN
1 Select “Settings” from the home
menu, then press .
(L/R) jacks. The Settings menu list appears on the
Notes TV screen.
• Based on the input, “------” appears on the 2 Select “Input”, then press .
display panel, and other modes cannot be
selected. 3 Select the input name you want to
• When “2ch Analog Direct” is being used, audio assign, then press .
input is set to “ANALOG”. You cannot select
other modes. 4 Press B/b repeatedly to select
“COMPONENT” or “OPT/COAX”.
jack you want to assign, then press
Using other video/audio .
input jacks
(Input Assign)
You can reassign video and/or audio
signals to another input jacks.
After you have reassigned the input jacks,
you can use the input button (or INPUT
SELECTOR on the receiver) to select the
equipment you connected.
Component video and

digital audio input
assign
You can reassign the COMPONENT
VIDEO and DIGITAL input jacks to other
input if the default settings of the jacks do
not correspond to your connected
equipment.
Other Operations
Example:
When you connect the DVD player to the
OPTICAL IN 1 (SAT/CATV) and
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (SAT/CATV)
jacks.
– Assign the OPTICAL IN 1 (SAT/CATV)
jack to “DVD”.
– Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1
(SAT/CATV) jacks to “DVD”.
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Input name BD DVD GAME SAT/ VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO SA-CD/
CATV 1 2 3 CD
Assignable video IN2 a a* a a a a a a
input jacks
IN1 a a a a* a a a a
None a* a a* a a* a* a* a*
Assignable audio OPT 2 a a a a a a a a
input jacks
OPT 1 a a a a* a a a a
COAX a a* a a a a a a
None a* a a* a a* a* a* a*
* Default setting
Notes
• When you assign the digital audio input, the “INPUT MODE” setting may change automatically.
• One reassignment is allowed for each input.
To exit the menu

Using a bi-amplifier Press HOME.
connection Notes
• Select “Bi-Amplifier Connection” before you
1 Select “Settings” from the home
perform Auto Calibration.
• When you select “Bi-Amplifier Connection”,
menu, then press . the speaker level and distance settings of the
The Settings menu list appears on the surround back speakers and front high speakers
TV screen. become invalid, and those of the front speakers
are used.
2 Select “Speaker”, then press .
3 Select “Speaker Connection”, then
press .
4 Select the appropriate speaker
pattern so that there are no
surround back speakers and front
high speakers, then press .
5 Select “Bi-Amplifier Connection”,
then press .
The same signals output from the
SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals can
be output from the SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/
FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals.
6 Press to save the selection.
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To operate the receiver
Using multi-zone from zone 2
You can operate the receiver without
features pointing the remote control towards the
receiver if you connect an IR repeater (not
You can enjoy sounds from the equipment supplied) to the IR REMOTE jack.
connected to the receiver in a zone other Use an IR repeater when you install the
than the main zone. For example, you can receiver in a place where signals from the
watch the DVD in the main zone and listen remote control cannot reach.
to the CD in zone 2.
When using an IR repeater (not supplied),
you can operate both equipment in the main
zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 from zone
2.
Making a zone 2 connection

Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another
amplifier.
Main zone Zone 2
STR-DN1040
C C
A
B D
IR REMOTE B
IN
ZONE 2 OUT Other Operations
RM-AAP103
A Audio equipment
B IR repeater (not supplied)
C Speakers
D Sony Amplifier/Receiver
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INPUT ZONE 21)
Operating the receiver
from zone 2 VIDEO 3 –
TV –
The following operations are described for
connecting an IR repeater and operating the SA-CD/CD a
receiver in zone 2. When an IR repeater is FM3) a
not connected, use this receiver in the main
zone. AM3) a
USB –
HOME NETWORK –
?/1
AV ?/1 SEN –
ZONE SOURCE a
1)
For zone 2, only analog audio signals are
Input
output.
buttons 2)
Only when SOURCE is selected, the signals of
SOURCE
the current input in main zone are output.
3)
You can select either “FM” or “AM” from the
main zone and zone 2. Priority is given to the
choice which has most recently been selected,
1 Turn on the main receiver (this even if a different choice has already been
receiver). selected in one of the zones.
2 Turn on the receiver in zone 2. To exit the zone 2 operation
3 Press ZONE. Press ZONE, then press ?/1.
The remote control switches to zone 2.
Tips
4 Press ?/1. • Even when this receiver is in standby mode
The zone function is activated. (press ?/1 on the remote control to turned off
5 Press the input buttons to select
this receiver), the receiver in zone 2 remains
turned on.
the source you want. • When the receiver is in standby mode, the ?/1
6 Adjust to a suitable volume using (on/standby) indicator on the front panel lights
up in amber if the receiver in zone 2 is turned on.
the receiver in zone 2. • AirPlay function is available in main zone only.
Available zone 2 operations
INPUT ZONE 21)
BD –
DVD –
GAME –
SAT/CATV2) a
VIDEO 12) a
VIDEO 2 –
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Reverting back to the Adjusting Settings
factory default settings
You can clear all memorized settings and Using the Settings menu
revert the receiver back to the factory
default settings by performing the You can adjust various settings for
following procedure. This procedure can speakers, surround effects, etc. using the
also be used to initialize the receiver before Settings menu.
you use it for the first time.
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to
perform this operation.
AMP
?/1
V/v/B/b,
RETURN
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
O
HOME
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
The “CLEARING” appears on the 1 Press AMP, then press HOME.
display panel for a while, then changes The home menu is displayed on the TV
to “CLEARED!”. screen.
Changes or adjustments made to the
settings are now reset to the defaults.
Note
It takes about a few minutes for the memory to be
cleared completely. Do not turn the receiver off
until “CLEARED!” appears on the display.
Adjusting Settings
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2 Select “Settings”, then press
to enter the menu mode.
The Settings menu list appears on the
TV screen.
3 Select the menu item you want,

then press .
Example: When you select “Speaker”.
4 Select the parameter you want,

then press .

screen
Press RETURN O.
To exit the menu
Press HOME to display the home menu,
then press HOME again.
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Settings menu list
Settings Easy Setup
(page 88)
Speaker Auto Calibration
(page 88) Auto Phase Matching
Auto Calibration Type Full Flat
Engineer
Front Reference
Off
Speaker Connection
Level/Distance/Size
Crossover Frequency
Test Tone
Center Speaker Lift Up
Distance Unit
Audio Digital Legato Linear

(page 92) Sound Optimizer
Equalizer
Sound Field
A/V Sync
Advanced Auto Volume
Dual Mono
Dynamic Range Compressor
HDMI 4K Scaling
(page 94) Control for HDMI
Pass Through
Audio Out
Subwoofer Level
Fast View
Input Remote
(page 95) Icon
Name
Watch/Listen
HDMI
Adjusting Settings
COMPONENT
OPT/COAX
COMPOSITE
AUDIO
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Network Internet Setting
(page 96) Information
PARTY STREAMING
Device Name
External Control
Network Standby
System Language
(page 97) 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.
The measurement process will take

approximately 30 seconds with a test
Easy Setup tone.
When the measurement ends, a beep
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic sounds and the screen switches.
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions
(page 42). Note
If an error code or warning message appears
on the screen, see “Message list after Auto
Calibration measurement” (page 89).
2 Select the item you want, then press
Speaker Settings menu .
• Save: Save the measurement results
You can adjust each speaker manually.
and exits the setting process.
You can also adjust the speaker levels after
• Retry: Performs the Auto Calibration
the Auto Calibration is completed.
again.
Note • Discard: Exits the setting process
The speaker settings are only for the current without saving the measurement
seating position. results.
3 Save the measurement result.
x Auto Calibration Select “Save” in step 2.
Lets you perform the automatic calibration
from your seating position automatically. Note
1 Follow the instructions on the TV If you reposition your speaker, we recommend

that you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy
screen, then press to select
the surround sound.
“Start”.
The measurement starts in five seconds.
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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 92). Code 33
• The size of a speaker (“Large”/“Small”) is
Speakers were not detected or not connected
determined by the low frequency
properly.
characteristics. The measurement results may
vary, depending on the position of the optimizer • None of the front speakers are connected or
microphone and speakers, and the shape of the only one front speaker is connected.
room. It is recommended that you apply the • Either the surround left or surround right
measurement results. However, you can change speaker is not connected.
those settings in the Speaker Settings menu. • Surround back speakers or front high
Save the measurement results first, then try to speakers are connected even though
change the settings. surround speakers are not connected.
Connect the surround speaker(s) to the
To check the Auto Calibration SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals.
results • The surround back speaker is connected
To check error code or warning message only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND
obtained in “Auto Calibration” (page 89), BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT
proceed with the following steps. B R terminals. When you connect only one
surround back speaker, connect it to the
When an error code appears SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/
Check the error and perform Auto BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B L
Calibration again. terminals.
1 Select “Retry”, then press . • Either the front high left or front high right
speaker is not connected.
2 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in “Auto
Calibration” (page 88). The optimizer microphone is not connected.
Make sure that the optimizer microphone is
When warning message appears connected properly and perform the Auto
Calibration again.
Check the warning message and select
If the optimizer microphone is connected
“Ok”.
properly but the error code still appears, the
optimizer microphone cable may be
Message list after Auto damaged.
Calibration measurement
Warning 40
Display and explanation The measurement process has completed with
Code 30 high noise level detection. You may be able to
Headphones are connected to the PHONES achieve better results if you try in a quiet
jack on the receiver. Remove the headphones environment again.
and perform the Auto Calibration again. Warning 41
Code 31 Warning 42
The SPEAKERS is set to off. Set to other The input from the microphone is too big.
Adjusting Settings
speaker settings and perform the Auto • The distance between the speaker and the
Calibration again. microphone may be too close. Set them
apart and perform the measurement again.
Warning 43
The distance and position of a subwoofer
cannot be detected. This may be caused by
noise. Try to perform the measurement in a
quiet environment.
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Tip 2 Set the assignment for the
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/
measurement results may vary. However, there BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B
will be no problems even if you continue to use terminals.
the receiver with that value. • Bi-Amplifier Connection
x Auto Phase Matching (A.P.M.) • Front B Speakers
Lets you set the A.P.M. function in the • Not Assigned
DCAC function (page 36). Note
It calibrates the phase characteristics of the You can only set the assignment for the
speakers and ensures a well-coordinated SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/
surround space. FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals if the
• Auto: Switches the A.P.M. function on or speaker pattern is set to a setting without surround
off automatically. back and front high speakers.
• Off: Does not activate the A.P.M.
function.
x Level/Distance/Size
You can adjust the level, distance, and size
Notes of the selected speaker.
• This function does not work in the following
cases. To adjust the speaker level
– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used. You can adjust each speaker’s level (front
– Headphones are connected. left/right, front high left/right, center,
– Auto Calibration has not been performed. surround left/right, surround back left/
• The receiver may play back signals at a lower
right, subwoofer).
sampling frequency than the actual sampling
frequency of the input signals, depending on the 1 Select the speaker on the screen for
audio format. which you want to adjust the level,
then press .
x Auto Calibration Type 2 Select “Level”, then press V/v to
Lets you select the calibration type after
adjust the level.
you have performed the Auto Calibration
and saved the settings. You can adjust the level from –10.0 dB
• Full Flat: Makes the measurement of to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB intervals.
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
• Front Reference: Adjusts the all the speakers are set to “Large” in the Speaker
characteristics of all the speakers to Settings menu. However, the sound will be output
match the characteristics of the front from the subwoofer if
speaker. – the digital input signal contains LFE signals.
• Off: Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer – the front or surround speakers are set to
“Small”.
level to off. – “Multi Stereo”, “PLII Movie”, “PLII Music”,
“PLIIx Movie”, “PLIIx Music”, “PLIIz
x Speaker Connection Movie”, “PLIIz Music”, “HD-D.C.S.” or
Lets you select the speaker pattern and set “Portable Audio” is selected.
the assignment for the SPEAKERS
HIGH/FRONT B terminals.
1 Select the speaker pattern you want,
then press .
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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
left/right, surround back left/right, • The “Large” and “Small” settings for each
speaker determine whether the internal sound
subwoofer).
processor will cut the bass signal from that
1 Select the speaker on the screen for channel.
which you want to adjust the When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
distance from the seating position, redirection circuitry sends the corresponding
then press . bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other
“Large” speakers.
2 Select “Distance”, then press V/v to However, since bass sound has a certain amount
adjust the distance. of directionality, it is best not to cut it, if
You can adjust the distance from possible. Therefore, even when using small
1 m 0 cm to 10 m 0 cm (3 feet 3 inches speakers, you can set them to “Large” if you
to 32 feet 9 inches) in 1 cm (1 inch) want to output the bass frequencies from that
speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a
intervals.
large speaker, but prefer not to have bass
Notes frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“Small”.
• Depending on the speaker pattern setting, some
If the overall sound level is lower than you
parameters may not be available.
prefer, set all speakers to “Large”. If there is not
• This function does not work when “2ch
enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost
Analog Direct” is being used.
the bass levels.
• The surround back speakers will be set to the
To adjust the size of each same setting as that of the surround speakers.
speaker • When the front speakers are set to “Small”, the
You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/ center, surround, and surround back/front high
right, front high left/right, center, surround speakers are also automatically set to “Small”.
left/right, surround back left/right) size. • If you do not use the subwoofer, the front
speakers are automatically set to “Large”.
1 Select the speaker on the screen for • When headpones are connected, Size and
which you want to adjust the size, Distance cannot be set.
then press .
2 Select “Size”, then press V/v to x Crossover Frequency
adjust the size. Lets you set the bass crossover frequency
of speakers that the speaker size has been
• Large: If you connect large speakers
set to “Small” in the Speaker Settings
that will effectively reproduce bass
menu. Measured speaker crossover
frequencies, select “Large”. Normally,
frequency is set for each speaker after the
select “Large”.
Auto Calibration.
• Small: If the sound is distorted, or you
feel a lack of surround effects when 1 Select the speaker on the screen for
Adjusting Settings
using multi channel surround sound, which you want to adjust the
select “Small” to activate the bass crossover frequency.
redirection circuitry and output the 2 Press V/v to set the crossover
bass frequencies of each channel from frequency.
the subwoofer or other “Large”
Notes
speakers.
• When headphones are connected, this function
does not work.
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• The surround back speakers will be set to the x Distance Unit
same setting as that of the surround speakers. Lets you select the unit of measurement for
x Test Tone setting distances.
• feet: The distance is displayed in feet.
Lets you select the test tone type on the
• meter: The distance is displayed in
“Test Tone” screen.
meters.
Tips
• 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 Audio Settings menu
during adjustment.
You can adjust settings for the audio to suit
To output test tone from each your preference.
speaker
You can output test tone from the speakers x Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.)
in sequence. The D.L.L. function is Sony proprietary
technology that allows low quality digital
1 Select “Test Tone”, then press .
audio signals and analog audio signals to be
2 Adjust the parameter, then press . played back with high quality sound.
• Off • Auto 1: This function is available for
• Auto: The test tone is output from each lossy compression audio formats and
speaker in sequence. analog audio signals.
• L, C, R, SR, SL, SB*, SBL, SBR, • Auto 2: This function is available for
FHL, FHR, SW: You can select which Linear PCM signals, as well as lossy
speakers will output the test tone. compression audio formats and analog
* “SB” appears when only one surround
audio signals.
back speaker is connected.
• Off
3 Adjust the speaker level, then press
. Notes
• This function may not work, depending on the
x Center Speaker Lift Up content via a USB device, or a home network.
By using the front high speakers, you can • This function works when “2ch Stereo”,
lift up the sounds of the center speaker to an “A.F.D. Auto”, “Multi Stereo” or “Headphone
appropriate height on the screen, allowing (2ch)” is selected. However, this function does
you to enjoy natural representation without not work in the following cases.
– “FM TUNER” or “AM TUNER” input is
discomfort.
selected.
• 1 – 10 – Linear PCM signals with a sampling
• Off frequency of other than 44.1 kHz are being
Note
received.
– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby
This function does not work in the following TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio,
cases. or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals
– Headphones are connected. are being received.
– There is no center speaker. – During network function, signals with a
– There are no front high speakers. sampling frequency of other than 44.1 kHz is
– The “2ch Stereo”, “2ch Analog Direct”, and being received.
“Multi Stereo” sound field are being used.
– The sound field for music is being used.
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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 57). signal or content from the connected
• Normal equipment.
• Low This function is useful, for example, when
• Off the sound of a commercial is louder than
the TV programs.
x Equalizer • On
Lets you adjust the bass and treble level for • Off
each speaker. For details, see “Adjusting
the equalizer” (page 57). Notes
• Be sure to reduce the volume level before you
x Sound Field turn on/off this function.
Lets you select a sound effect applied to • As this function is available only when Dolby
input signals. For details, see “Enjoying Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input,
Sound Effects” (page 53). the sound may suddenly increase when you
switch to other formats.
x A/V Sync (Synchronizes • This function does not work in the following
cases.
audio with video output) – Linear PCM signals with a sampling
Lets you delay the output of audio to frequency of more than 48 kHz are being
minimize the time gap between audio received.
output and visual display. – Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/
This function is useful when you use a large 24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High
LCD or plasma monitor or a projector. Resolution Audio signals are being received.
• HDMI Auto: The time gap between – “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
audio output and visual display for the x Dual Mono (Digital broadcast
monitor connected via an HDMI
connection will be adjusted automatically
language selection)
Lets you select the language you want
based on the information for the TV. This
when you listen to the dual audio of a
feature is available only when the
digital broadcast when available. This
monitor supports the A/V Sync function.
feature only functions for Dolby Digital
• 0 ms – 300 ms: You can adjust the delay
sources.
from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms intervals.
• Main: Sound of the main language will
Notes be output.
• This function does not work when “2ch • Sub: Sound of the sub language will be
Analog Direct” is being used. output.
• The delay time may vary depending on audio • Main/Sub: Sound of the main language
format, sound field, speaker pattern and speaker will be output through the front left
distance settings. speaker and sound of the sub language
will be output through the front right
Adjusting Settings
speaker simultaneously.
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x Dynamic Range Compressor x Pass Through
Lets you compress the dynamic range of Lets you output the HDMI signals to the
the soundtrack. This may be useful when TV even when the receiver is in standby
you want to watch movies at low volumes mode.
late at night. Dynamic range compression • Auto: When the TV is turned on while
is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. the receiver is in the standby mode, the
• 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. “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible Sony TV.
• Off: The dynamic range is not This setting saves power in the standby
compressed. mode when compared with the “On”
setting.
• On*: When the receiver is in the standby
mode, the receiver continuously outputs
HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI
HDMI Settings menu OUT jack.
• Off: The receiver does not output HDMI
You can adjust the required settings for signals when in standby mode. Turn on
equipment connected to the HDMI jacks. the receiver to enjoy the connected
x 4K Scaling equipment’s source on the TV. This
Lets you up-convert the video signals to 4K setting saves power in the standby mode
and output through the HDMI OUT jacks when compared with the “On” setting.
* For Australia model only.
of the receiver.
• Auto: Enable video scaling control to 4K Notes
HDMI output automatically if you • When the receiver is in standby mode, the ?/1
connect a 4K-compatible TV. (on/standby) indicator on the front panel lights
• Off: Does not activate this function. up in amber if “Pass Through” is set to “On” or
“Auto”.
Note • When “Auto” is selected, it may take a little
This function works only when video signals more time for the image and sound to be output
from VIDEO IN, COMPONENT VIDEO IN, and to the TV than when “On” is selected.
HDMI IN jacks are being received. The HDMI
video input signals must be 1080p/24 kHz. x Audio Out
Lets you set the HDMI audio signals output
x Control for HDMI from the playback equipment connected to
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI the receiver via an HDMI connection.
function on or off. For details, see • AMP: The HDMI audio signals from the
“Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync” playback equipment are only output to
(page 77). the speakers connected to the receiver.
• On Multi channel sound can be played back
• Off as it is.
Notes Note
• When you set “Control for HDMI” to “On”, Audio signals are not output from the TV’s
“Audio Out” may be changed automatically. speaker when “Audio Out” is set to “AMP”.
• When the receiver is in standby mode, the ?/1 • TV + AMP: The sound is output from
(on/standby) indicator on the front panel lights TV’s speaker and the speakers connected
up in amber if “Control for HDMI” is set to
to the receiver.
“On”.
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Notes x Icon
• The sound quality of the playback equipment Lets you set the icon displayed on the
depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the Watch/Listen menu.
number of channels, and the sampling
frequency, etc. If the TV has stereo speakers, the x Name
sound output from the receiver is also in stereo Lets you set the name displayed on the
as that of the TV, even if you play back multi Watch/Listen menu.
channel source. You can enter a name of up to 8 characters
• When you connect the receiver to a video for inputs and display it.
equipment (projector, etc.), sound may not be
It is more recognizable having the
output from the receiver. In this case, select
“AMP”. equipment named on the display than the
jacks.
x Subwoofer Level 1 Select “Input” from the Settings
Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to menu, then press .
0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are 2 Select the input you want to name,
input via an HDMI connection. You can set then press .
the level for each input to which an HDMI 3 Select “Name”, then press .
input jack is assigned independently.
• Auto: Automatically sets the level to The on-screen keyboard appears on the
0 dB or +10 dB, depending on the audio TV screen.
stream. 4 Press V/v/B/b and to select a
• +10 dB character one by one to enter the
• 0 dB name.
5 Select “Enter”, then press .
x Fast View The name you entered is registered.
Lets you set the operation of Fast View.
HDMI BD, DVD, GAME, VIDEO 1, and Note
VIDEO 2 input support the Fast View Some letters that can be displayed on the TV
function. screen cannot be displayed on the display panel.
• Auto: You can select HDMI input faster
than the normal selection. x Watch/Listen
• Off: Fast View and Preview for HDMI Lets you set whether an input is displayed
functions are not available. on the Watch menu or the Listen menu.
• W: Displays an input to the Watch menu.
• L: Displays an input to the Listen menu.
• W/L: Displays an input to both the Watch
and Listen menus.
Input Settings menu
x HDMI
You can adjust the settings for the
connections of the receiver and other x COMPONENT
Lets you set the video input jack(s)
Adjusting Settings
equipment.
assigned to each input. For details, see
x Remote “Using other video/audio input jacks (Input
Lets you select the input. Assign)” (page 81).
• BD, DVD, GAME, SAT/CATV, • IN2
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TV, • IN1
SA-CD/CD • None
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x OPT/COAX • Off: The receiver can be detected by
Lets you set the audio input jack(s) other devices on the home network.
assigned to each input. For details, see However, the receiver cannot start or
“Using other video/audio input jacks (Input close a PARTY, and cannot join or leave
Assign)” (page 81). a PARTY.
• OPT 2
• OPT 1 x Device Name
• COAX Lets you assign a device name to the
• None receiver up to 30 characters to be easily
recognizable by other devices on the home
x COMPOSITE network.
1 Select “Device Name”, then press
x AUDIO .
The on-screen keyboard appears on the
TV screen.
2 Press V/v/B/b and to select a
Network Settings menu character one by one to enter the
name.
You can adjust the settings for the network. 3 Select “Enter”, then press .
The Network Settings menu is available The name you entered is registered.
only when the Home Network or SEN
function is selected. Tip
The default device name is “STR-DN1040
x Internet Setting ******”.
Lets you make the network settings. For “******” is the last 6 digits of MAC Address of
details, see “Configuring the network the receiver.
settings of the receiver” (page 38).
• Wired x External Control
• Wireless Lets you turn the control mode for
maintenance and service on or off.
x Information • On
Lets you check the network information. • Off
You can check the settings* for
“Connection Type”, “Connection Status”, x Network Standby
“IP Address Setting”, “IP Address”, While the “Network Standby” mode is set
“Subnet Mask”, “Default Gateway”, “DNS to “On”, the receiver can always be
Settings”, “Primary DNS”, “Secondary connected and controlled over the network.
DNS”, and “MAC Address”. • On: The network function works even
when the receiver is in standby mode, and
* The setting items during setup differ depending
resume operations when controlled over
on the network environment and connection
type. the network.
• Off: The network function turns off when
x PARTY STREAMING the receiver is in standby mode. The
Lets you set the receiver to use the PARTY receiver takes more time to resumes
STREAMING function. operation when powered on again.
• On: The receiver can be detected by other Note
devices on the home network.
When the receiver is in standby mode, the ?/1
The receiver can start or close a PARTY,
(on/standby) indicator on the front panel lights up
and can join or leave a PARTY. in amber if “Network Standby” is set to “On”.
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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 73).
You can adjust the settings of the receiver.
x Language
Lets you select the language for the
messages on the screen. Operating without using
• English
• Español the GUI
• Français
• Deutsch You can operate this receiver using the
display panel even if the TV is not
x Auto Standby connected to the receiver.
Lets you set the receiver switch to standby
mode automatically when you do not DISPLAY AMP MENU
operate the receiver or when there is no
V/v/B/b,
signals input to the receiver.
• On: Switches to standby mode after
approximately 20 minutes. RETURN
O
• Off: Does not switch to standby mode.
Notes
• This function does not work in the following Using the menu on the
cases. display panel
– “FM TUNER”, “AM TUNER”, “HOME
NETWORK” or “SEN” input is selected.
– AirPlay or PARTY STREAMING function is
1 Press AMP MENU.
being used. The menu is displayed on the display
– The software of the receiver is being updated. panel of the receiver.
• If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep
Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has
priority. menu you want, then press .
x Software Update Notification

parameter you want to adjust, then
Lets you set whether or not to inform you of press .
newer software version information on the
TV screen. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the
• On setting you want, then press .
• Off
Note
display
Adjusting Settings
New software version information does not

Press B or RETURN O.
appear in the following cases.
– The latest version is already being used.
– The receiver cannot obtain data via a network.
To exit the menu
Press AMP MENU.
x Software Version
Lets you check the software version of the
receiver.
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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 97.
Menu Parameters Settings

[Display] [Display]
Auto Calibration Auto Calibration start
settings [A.CAL START]
[<AUTO CAL>] Auto Calibration typea) FULL FLAT, ENGINEER,
[CAL TYPE] FRONT REF, OFF
Auto Phase Matchinga) A.P.M. AUTO, A.P.M. OFF
[A.P.M.]
Level settings Test toneb) OFF, AUTO xxxc), FIX xxxc)
[<LEVEL>] [TEST TONE]
Front left speaker levelb) FL –10.0 dB to FL +10.0 dB
[FL LEVEL] (0.5 dB interval)
Front right speaker levelb) FR –10.0 dB to FR +10.0 dB
[FR LEVEL] (0.5 dB interval)
Center speaker levelb) CNT –10.0 dB to CNT +10.0 dB
[CNT LEVEL] (0.5 dB interval)
Surround left speaker levelb) SL –10.0 dB to SL +10.0 dB
[SL LEVEL] (0.5 dB interval)
Surround right speaker levelb) SR –10.0 dB to SR +10.0 dB
[SR LEVEL] (0.5 dB interval)
Surround back speaker levelb) SB –10.0 dB to SB +10.0 dB
[SB LEVEL] (0.5 dB interval)
Surround back left speaker levelb) SBL –10.0 dB to SBL +10.0 dB
[SBL LEVEL] (0.5 dB interval)
Surround back right speaker levelb) SBR –10.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB
[SBR LEVEL] (0.5 dB interval)
Front high left speaker levelb) LH –10.0 dB to LH +10.0 dB
[LH LEVEL] (0.5 dB interval)
Front high right speaker levelb) RH –10.0 dB to RH +10.0 dB
[RH LEVEL] (0.5 dB interval)
Subwoofer levelb) SW –10.0 dB to SW +10.0 dB
[SW LEVEL] (0.5 dB interval)
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[Display] [Display]
Speaker settings Speaker pattern 5/2.1 to 2/0 (20 patterns)
[<SPEAKER>] [SP PATTERN]
Center speaker lift upb) LIFT 1 to LIFT 10, LIFT OFF
[CNT LIFT]
Front speakers sizeb) LARGE, SMALL
[FRT SIZE]
Center speaker sizeb) LARGE, SMALL
[CNT SIZE]
Surround speakers sizeb) LARGE, SMALL
[SUR SIZE]
Front high speakers sizeb) LARGE, SMALL
[FH SIZE]
Surround back speaker assignd) SPK B, BI-AMP, OFF
[SB ASSIGN]
Front left speaker distanceb) FL 1.00 m to FL 10.00 m
[FL DIST.] (FL 3’3” to FL 32’9”)
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)
Front right speaker distanceb) FR 1.00 m to FR 10.00 m
[FR DIST.] (FR 3’3” to FR 32’9”)
Center speaker distanceb) CNT 1.00 m to CNT 10.00 m
[CNT DIST.] (CNT 3’3” to CNT 32’9”)
Surround left speaker distanceb) SL 1.00 m to SL 10.00 m
[SL DIST.] (SL 3’3” to SL 32’9”)
Surround right speaker distanceb) SR 1.00 m to SR 10.00 m
[SR DIST.] (SR 3’3” to SR 32’9”)
Surround back speaker distanceb) SB 1.00 m to SB 10.00 m
[SB DIST.] (SB 3’3” to SB 32’9”)
Surround back left speaker SBL 1.00 m to SBL 10.00 m
distanceb) (SBL 3’3” to SBL 32’9”)
[SBL DIST.] (0.01 m (1 inch) interval)
Adjusting Settings
Surround back right speaker SBR 1.00 m to SBR 10.00 m

distanceb) (SBR 3’3” to SBR 32’9”)
[SBR DIST.] (0.01 m (1 inch) interval)
Front high left speaker distanceb) LH 1.00 m to LH 10.00 m
[LH DIST.] (LH 3’3” to LH 32’9”)
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[Display] [Display]
Front high right speaker distanceb) RH 1.00 m to RH 10.00 m
[RH DIST.] (RH 3’3” to RH 32’9”)
Subwoofer distanceb) SW 1.00 m to SW 10.00 m
[SW DIST.] (SW 3’3” to SW 32’9”)
Distance unit FEET, METER
[DIST. UNIT]
Front speakers crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz
frequencye) (10 Hz interval)
[FRT CROSS]
Center speaker crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz
[CNT CROSS]
Surround speakers crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz
[SUR CROSS]
Front high speakers crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz
[FH CROSS]
Input settings Input mode AUTO, OPT, COAX, ANALOG
[<INPUT>] [INPUT MODE]
Naming inputs For details, see “Name” in Input
[NAME IN] Settings menu (page 95).
Digital audio input assignment OPT 1, OPT 2, COAX, NONE
[A. ASSIGN]
Component video input assignment COMP 1, COMP 2, NONE
[V. ASSIGN]
Surround settings Effect levelf) DYNAMIC, THEATER, STUDIO
[<SURROUND>] [HD-D.C.S. TYP]
EQ settings Front speakers bass level FRT B. –10 dB to FRT B. +10 dB
[<EQ>] [FRT BASS] (1 dB step)
Front speakers treble level FRT T. –10 dB to FRT T. +10 dB
[FRT TREBLE] (1 dB step)
Center speaker bass level CNT B. –10 dB to CNT B. +10 dB
[CNT BASS] (1 dB step)
Center speaker treble level CNT T. –10 dB to CNT T. +10 dB
[CNT TREBLE] (1 dB step)
Surround speakers bass level SUR B. –10 dB to SUR B. +10 dB
[SUR BASS] (1 dB step)
Surround speakers treble level SUR T. –10 dB to SUR T. +10 dB
[SUR TREBLE] (1 dB step)
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[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 STEREO, MONO
[<TUNER>] [FM MODE]
Naming preset stations For details, see “To name preset
[NAME IN] stations (Name Input)” (page 52).
Audio settings Digital Legato Linear D.L.L. AUTO2, D.L.L. AUTO1,
[<AUDIO>] [D.L.L.] D.L.L. OFF
Sound Optimizer OFF, LOW, NORMAL
[OPTIMIZER]
Synchronizes audio with video HDMI AUTO, 0 ms to 300 ms
output (10 ms interval)
[A/V SYNC]
Advanced Auto Volume A. VOL ON, A. VOL OFF
[AUTO VOL]
Digital broadcast language MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB
selection
[DUAL MONO]
Dynamic range compressor COMP. ON, COMP. AUTO,
[D. RANGE] COMP. OFF
HDMI settings 4K Scaling AUTO, OFF
[<HDMI>] [4K SCALING]
Control for HDMI CTRL ON, CTRL OFF
[CTRL: HDMI]
Pass Through ONg), AUTO, OFF
[PASS THRU]
Audio Out AMP, TV+AMP
[AUDIO OUT]
HDMI subwoofer level SW AUTO, SW +10 dB, SW 0 dB
[SW LEVEL]
Fast View AUTO, OFF
[FAST VIEW]
Adjusting Settings
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] h)
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a)
You can select this setting only when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings.
b)
Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters or settings may not be available.
c) xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW).
d)
You can only select this parameter if “SP PATTERN” is not set to a setting with surround back or front
high speakers (page 90).
e) You can only select this parameter if your speaker is set to “SMALL”.
f)
You can only select this parameter if you select “HD-D.C.S.” as sound field.
g)
For Australia model only.
h) x.xxx represent a version number.
To view the information on Note

the display panel Character or marks may not be displayed for
The display panel provides various some languages.
information of the receiver status such as
sound field.
1 Select the input for which you want to
check the information.
2 Press AMP, then press DISPLAY
repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the
display will change cyclically as
follows.
Index name of the input1) t Input you
selected t Sound field currently
applied2) t Volume level t Stream
information3)
When listening to FM and AM

radio
Preset station name1) t Frequency t
Sound field currently applied2) t
Volume level
When receiving RDS

broadcast
Program Service name or preset station
name1) t Frequency, band and preset
number t Sound field currently
applied2) t Volume level
1) Index name appears only when you have
assigned one to the input or preset station.
Index name does not appear when only blank
spaces have been entered or it is same as the
input name.
2)
“PURE.DIRECT” appears when Pure Direct
function is activated.
3) Stream information may not be displayed.
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2 Press the input button of the
equipment you want to program.
Using the Remote Control For example, if you want to program a
Using the Remote Control

VCR connected to VIDEO 1 jacks,
Programming the press VIDEO 1.
The RM SET UP button lights up.
remote control 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter
the numeric code.
You can customize the remote control to If more than one code exists, try to
match the equipment connected to your enter either one which corresponds to
receiver. You can even program the remote the equipment including TV.
control to operate non-Sony equipment and Use the tables on page 104–107 to find
also Sony equipment that the remote the numeric code(s) corresponding to
control is normally unable to operate. the equipment.
Before you begin, note that:
– You cannot change the settings of FM, Note
AM, USB, HOME NETWORK, SEN, Only the codes in the 500’s are valid for the
and SOURCE input buttons. TV button.
– The remote control can only control 4 Press ENT.
equipment that accept infrared wireless Once the numeric code has been
control signals. verified, the RM SET UP button
slowly flashes twice and the remote
control automatically exits the
programming mode.
RM SET UP AV ?/1
TV 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to program
other equipment.
Note
Input
buttons The RM SET UP button turns off while a numeric
button is pressed.
To cancel programming
ENT Press RM SET UP during any step. The
Numeric remote control automatically exits the
buttons programming mode.
To activate the input after
programming
Press the programmed button to activate
the input you want.
MEMORY If programming is
unsuccessful, check the
1 Hold down RM SET UP, then press following:
AV ?/1.
• If the RM SET UP button does not light
The RM SET UP button flashes up in step 1, the batteries are weak.
slowly. Replace both batteries.
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• If the RM SET UP button flashes 5 times To control a DAT deck
in quick succession while entering the
Maker Code(s)
numeric code, an error has occurred.
Start again from step 1. SONY 203
PIONEER 219
The numeric codes
corresponding to the To control a tape deck
equipment and the Maker Code(s)
maker of the equipment SONY 201, 202
DENON 204, 205
Use the numeric codes in the tables below
to program non-Sony equipment and also KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209
Sony equipment that the remote control is NAKAMICHI 210
normally unable to control. Since the signal PANASONIC 216
from the remote control received by the
equipment differs by its model and the PHILIPS 211, 212
year, more than one numeric code may be PIONEER 213, 214
assigned to the equipment. If you fail to TECHNICS 215, 216
program your remote control using one of
the codes, try using other codes. YAMAHA 217, 218
Notes
To control an MD deck
• The numeric codes are based on the latest
information available for each brand. There is a Maker Code(s)
chance, however, that your equipment will not SONY 301
respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the input buttons on this remote control DENON 302
may not be available when used with your JVC 303
particular equipment.
KENWOOD 304
To control a CD player
Maker Code(s) To control an HDD recorder
SONY 101, 102, 103 Maker Code(s)
DENON 104, 123 SONY 307, 308, 309
JVC 105, 106, 107

To control a Blu-ray Disc
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110 player/recorder
MAGNAVOX 111, 116
Maker Code(s)
MARANTZ 116
SONY 310, 311, 312
ONKYO 112, 113, 114
PANASONIC 335
PANASONIC 115
SAMSUNG 336
PHILIPS 116
LG 337
PIONEER 117
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119
YAMAHA 120, 121, 122
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To control a PSX Maker Code(s)
Maker Code(s) AIWA 501, 536, 539

SONY 313, 314, 315 AKAI 503
AOC 503
To control a DVD player CENTURION 566
Maker Code(s) CORONADO 517
SONY 401, 402, 403 CURTIS-MATHES 503, 551, 566, 567
BROKSONIC 424 DAYTRON 517, 566
DENON 405 DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507,
HITACHI 416 515, 544
JVC 415, 423 FISHER 508, 545
MITSUBISHI 419 FUNAI 548
ORITRON 417 FUJITSU 528
PANASONIC 406, 408, 425 GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 512, 515, 517,
534, 544, 556, 568
PHILIPS 407
GRUNDIG 511, 533, 534
PIONEER 409, 410
HITACHI 503, 513, 514, 515,
RCA 414
517, 519, 544, 557,
SAMSUNG 416, 422 571
TOSHIBA 404, 421 ITT/NOKIA 521, 522
ZENITH 418, 420 J.C.PENNY 503, 510, 566
JVC 516, 552
To control a DVD recorder
KMC 517
Maker Code(s) MAGNAVOX 503, 515, 517, 518,
SONY 401, 402, 403 544, 566
MARANTZ 527
To control a DVD/VCR MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 527, 544,
COMBO 566, 568
Maker Code(s) NEC 503, 517, 520, 540,
SONY 411 544, 554, 566
NORDMENDE 530, 558
To control a DVD/HDD NOKIA 521, 522, 573, 575
COMBO PANASONIC 509, 524, 553, 559,
Maker Code(s) 572
SONY 401, 402, 403 PHILIPS 515, 518, 557, 570,
571
To control a TV PHILCO 503, 504, 514, 517,
518
Maker Code(s)
PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540,
SONY 501, 502 551, 555
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Maker Code(s) To control a Video CD player
PORTLAND 503 Maker Code(s)
QUASAR 509, 535 SONY 605
RADIO SHACK 503, 510, 527, 565,
567 To control a VCR
RCA/PROSCAN 503, 510, 523, 529, Maker Code(s)
544
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704,
SAMSUNG 503, 515, 517, 531, 705, 706
532, 534, 544, 556,
AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758
557, 562, 563, 566,
569 BLAUPUNKT 740
SAMPO 566 EMERSON 750
SABA 530, 537, 547, 549, FISHER 717, 720
558 GENERAL 722, 730
SANYO 508, 545, 546, 560, ELECTRIC (GE)
567 GOLDSTAR/LG 723, 753
SCOTT 503, 566 HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741
SEARS 503, 508, 510, 517, ITT/NOKIA 717
518, 551
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736
SHARP 517, 535, 550, 561,
565 MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738
SYLVANIA 503, 518, 566 MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735
THOMSON 530, 537, 547, 549 NEC 736
TOSHIBA 535, 539, 540, 541, PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738,
551 739, 740
TELEFUNKEN 530, 537, 538, 547, PHILIPS 729, 730, 731
549, 558 PIONEER 729
TEKNIKA 517, 518, 567 RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731,
WARDS 503, 517, 566 741, 747
YORK 566 SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745
ZENITH 542, 543, 567 SANYO 717, 720, 746
GE 503, 509, 510, 544 SHARP 748, 749
LOEWE 515, 534, 556 TOSHIBA 747, 756
VIZIO 576, 577 * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though
you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for
To control an LD player Sony instead.
Maker Code(s)
SONY 601, 602, 603
PIONEER 606
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To control a satellite tuner Maker Code(s)
(box) PHILIPS 830, 831

Maker Code(s) PIONEER 828, 829
SONY 801, 802, 803, 804, RCA 805
824, 825, 865
SCIENTIFIC 815, 816, 817, 844
AMSTRAD 845, 846 ATLANTA
BskyB 862 TOCOM/PHILIPS 830, 831
GENERAL 866 ZENITH 826, 827
ELECTRIC (GE)
GRUNDIG 859, 860
HUMAX 846, 847
THOMSON 857, 861, 864, 876 Resetting the remote
PACE 848, 849, 850, 852,
862, 863, 864
control
PANASONIC 818, 855
PHILIPS 856, 857, 858, 859, ?/1
860, 864, 874 RM SET UP AV ?/1
NOKIA 851, 853, 854, 864
RCA/PROSCAN 866, 871
BITA/HITACHI 868
HUGHES 867
JVC/Echostar/Dish 873 2–
Network
MITSUBISHI 872
SAMSUNG 875
TOSHIBA 869, 870
To control a cable box

Maker Code(s)
SONY 821, 822, 823 1 While holding down 2 –, press
HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, and hold ?/1, then press AV ?/1.
840 The RM SET UP button flashes 3
JERROLD/G.I./ 806, 807, 808, 809, times.
MOTOROLA 810, 811, 812, 813, 2 Release all buttons.
814, 819 All the contents of the remote control
JERROLD 830, 831 memory (i.e., all the programmed data)
OAK 841, 842, 843
are cleared.
PANASONIC 816, 826, 832, 833,

834, 835
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On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with
Additional Information adequate ventilation to prevent heat
buildup and prolong the life of the
receiver.
Precautions • 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 shock.
the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it • Do not place anything on top of the
checked by qualified personnel before cabinet that might block the ventilation
operating it any further. holes and cause malfunctions.
• Do not place the receiver near equipment
On power sources such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the
• Before operating the receiver, check that receiver is being used in combination
the operating voltage is identical with with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is
your local power supply. placed too close to that equipment, noise
The operating voltage is indicated on the may result, and picture quality may
nameplate on the back of the receiver. suffer. This is especially likely when
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC using an indoor antenna (aerial).
power source (mains) as long as it is Therefore, we recommend using an
connected to the wall outlet, even if the outdoor antenna (aerial).)
unit itself has been turned off. • Use caution when placing the receiver on
• If you are not going to use the receiver for surfaces that have been specially treated
a long time, be sure to disconnect the (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or
receiver from the wall outlet. To discoloration of the surface may result.
disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the On operation
cord. Before connecting other equipment, be sure
• (USA and Canada models only) to turn off and unplug the receiver.
One blade of the plug is wider than the
other for the purpose of safety and will fit On cleaning
into the wall outlet only one way. If you Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with
are unable to insert the plug fully into the a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
outlet, contact your dealer. detergent solution. Do not use any type of
• The AC power cord (mains lead) must be abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,
changed only at a qualified service shop. such as alcohol or benzine.
On heat buildup If you have any questions or problems
Although the receiver heats up during concerning your receiver, please consult
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you your nearest Sony dealer.
continuously use this receiver at a large
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To
avoid burning yourself, do not touch the
cabinet.
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• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI
cable when you view images or listen
Troubleshooting to sound, especially for the 1080p,
Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D
If you experience any of the following transmission.
difficulties while using the receiver, use • The output of the HDMI video signals
this troubleshooting guide to help you of the receiver may be set to
remedy the problem. 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 80).
some parts during repair, these parts may
be retained. No 3D image appears on the TV.
• Depending on the TV or the video
equipment, 3D images may not be
Power displayed. Check the HDMI video
formats supported by the receiver
The receiver is turned off (page 121).
automatically. No 4K image appears on the TV.
• “Auto Standby” is set to “On” • Depending on the TV or the video
(page 97). equipment, 4K images may not be
• The Sleep Timer function is working displayed. Check the video capability
(page 15). and setting of your TV and video
• “PROTECTOR” is working equipment. Also, make sure you
(page 119). connect the video equipment to 4K
available HDMI IN jack of this
receiver.
Image When the receiver is in standby mode,
there is no image output from the TV.
No image appears on the TV. • When the receiver enters into standby
• Select the appropriate input using the mode, image is from the last HDMI
input buttons. equipment selection before you turned
• Set your TV to the appropriate input off the receiver. If you are enjoying
mode. other equipment, play the equipment
• Move your audio equipment away and perform the One-Touch Play
from the TV. operation, or turn on the receiver to
• Assign the component video input select the HDMI equipment you want
correctly. to enjoy.
• The input signal should be same as the • (For Australia model only)
input function when you are up- Make sure “Pass Through” is set to
converting an input signal with this “On” in the HDMI Settings menu if
receiver (page 21). you connect equipment not compatible
• Make sure that cables are correctly and with the “BRAVIA” Sync to the
securely connected to equipment. receiver (page 94).
• Depending on the playback The GUI menu does not appear on the
equipment, you may need to set up the TV screen.
equipment. Refer to the operating • GUI is only available when you
instructions supplied with each connect to the HDMI OUT A or HDMI
equipment. OUT B jacks.
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• Press HOME to turn the GUI on. • Sound may be interrupted when the
• Check that the TV is connected sampling frequency, the number of
correctly. channels or audio format of audio
• Depending on the TV, the GUI menu output signals from the playback
may take some time to appear on the equipment is switched.
TV screen. There is severe hum or noise.
Display panel is turned off. • Check that the speakers and equipment
• If PURE DIRECT indicator on the are connected securely.
front panel lights up, press PURE • Check that the connecting cords are
DIRECT to turn off the function away from a transformer or motor, and
(page 58). at least 3 meters away from a TV set or
• Press DIMMER on the receiver to fluorescent light.
adjust the brightness of the display • Move your audio equipment away
panel. from the TV.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe
them with a cloth slightly moistened
Sound with alcohol.
There is no sound, or only a very low-
There is no sound, no matter which level sound is heard from specific
equipment is selected, or only a very speakers.
low-level sound is heard. • Connect a pair of headphones to the
• Check that all connecting cords are PHONES jack to verify that sound is
inserted to their input/output jacks for output from the headphones. If only
the respective jacks of the receiver, one channel is output from the
speakers and the equipment. headphones, the equipment may not be
• Check that both the receiver and all connected to the receiver correctly.
equipment are turned on. Check that all the cords are fully
• Check that MASTER VOLUME inserted into the jacks on both the
control is not set to “VOL MIN”. receiver and the equipment.
• Check that the SPEAKERS is not set If both channels are output from the
to “SPK OFF” (page 37). headphones, the front speaker may not
• Check that headphones are not be connected to the receiver correctly.
connected to the receiver. Check the connection of the front
• Press to cancel the muting speaker which is not outputting any
function. sound.
• Try pressing the input button on the • Make sure you have connected to both
remote control or turning the INPUT the L and R jacks of an analog
SELECTOR on the receiver to select equipment, analog equipment requires
the equipment of your choice both L and R jack connections. Use an
(page 44). audio cord (not supplied).
• When you want to listen to the sound • Adjust the speaker level (page 90).
from the TV speaker, set the “Audio • Check that the speaker settings are
Out” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI appropriate for the setup using “Auto
Settings menu (page 94). If you cannot Calibration” or “Speaker Connection”
play back multi channel audio source, in the Speaker Settings menu. Then
set to “AMP”. However, the sound will check that sound is output from each
not output through the TV speaker. speaker correctly, using “Test Tone” in
the Speaker Settings menu.
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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
• Make sure you have turned on your may be distorted or may not be output.
subwoofer. If this is the case, check the
• Depending on the selected sound field, specification of the connected
no sound will be available from the equipment.
subwoofer. • Set the image resolution of the
• When all speakers are set to “Large” playback equipment to more than
and “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate
Music” is selected, there is no sound Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby
from the subwoofer. TrueHD).
There is no sound from a specific • The image resolution of the playback
equipment. equipment may need to be at certain
settings before you can enjoy DSD and
• Check that the equipment is connected Multi Channel Linear PCM. Refer to
correctly to the audio input jacks for the operating instructions of the
that equipment. playback equipment.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the • Make sure the TV is compatible with
connection is (are) fully inserted into the System Audio Control function.
the jacks on both the receiver and the • If the TV does not have System Audio
equipment. Control function, set the “Audio Out”
• Check the “INPUT MODE” (page 80). settings in HDMI Settings menu to
• Check that the equipment is connected – “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to
correctly to the HDMI jack for that the sound from the TV speaker and
equipment. receiver.
• Depending on the playback – “AMP” if you want to listen to the
equipment, you may need to set up the sound from the receiver.
HDMI setting of the equipment. Refer • When you connect the receiver to a
to the operating instructions supplied video equipment (projector, etc.),
with each equipment. sound may not be output from the
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI receiver. In this case, set the “Audio
cable when you view images or listen Out” to “AMP” in the HDMI Settings
to sound, especially for the 1080p, menu (page 94).
Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D • You cannot listen to the sound of the
transmission. equipment connected to the receiver
• Sound may not be output from the while TV input is selected on the
receiver while the GUI appears on the receiver
TV screen. Press HOME to turn the – Be sure to change the input of the
GUI off. receiver to HDMI when you want to
• Audio signals (format, sampling watch a program on the equipment
frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted connected via HDMI connection to
from an HDMI jack may be suppressed the receiver.
by the connected equipment. Check – Change the TV channel when you
the setup of the connected equipment if want to watch a TV broadcast.
the image is poor or the sound does not
come out of the equipment connected
via the HDMI cable.
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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
equipment connected to the TV. • Make sure you have selected the sound
Refer to the operating instructions of field for movie or music (page 53).
the TV on this operation. • Sound fields do not function when
• When “2ch Analog Direct” is being DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD
used, the sound is not output. Use other High Resolution Audio or Dolby
sound field (page 53). TrueHD with sampling frequency of
• When using the Control for HDMI more than 48 kHz are being received.
function, you cannot control the A test tone is not output from the
connected equipment using TV’s speakers.
remote control. • The speaker cords may not be
– Depending on the connected connected securely. Check to see if
equipment and TV, you may need to they are connected securely and cannot
set up the equipment and TV. Refer be disconnected by pulling on them
to the operating instructions slightly.
supplied with each equipment and • The speaker cords may have short-
TV. circuit problem.
– Change the input of the receiver to • Make sure that you are not using
the HDMI input connected to the PARTY STREAMING function
equipment. (page 70).
• Check that the selected digital audio
A test tone is output from a different
input jack is not assigned to other
speaker than the speaker displayed on
inputs (page 81).
the TV screen.
The left and right sounds are
• The speaker pattern set up is incorrect.
unbalanced or reversed.
Make sure that the speaker
• Check that the speakers and equipment connections and the speaker pattern
are connected correctly and securely. match correctly.
• Adjust the sound level parameters
When the receiver is in standby mode,
using the Speaker Settings menu.
there is no sound output from the TV.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel
• When the receiver enters into standby
sound is not reproduced.
mode, sound is from the last HDMI
• Check that the DVD, etc. you are equipment selection before you turned
playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or off the receiver. If you are enjoying
DTS format. other equipment, play the equipment
• When connecting the DVD player, and perform the One-Touch Play
etc., to the digital input jacks of this operation, or turn on the receiver to
receiver, make sure the digital audio select the HDMI equipment you want
output setting of the connected to enjoy.
equipment is available. • (For Australia model only)
• Set “Audio Out” to “AMP” in the Make sure “Pass Through” is set to
HDMI Settings menu (page 94). “On” in the HDMI Settings menu if
• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio you connect equipment not compatible
(DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby with the “BRAVIA” Sync to the
TrueHD), DSD and Multi Channel receiver (page 94).
Linear PCM with an HDMI
connection only.
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There is a time gap between the audio RDS does not work.
output and visual display. • Make sure that you are tuned to an
• Check that the PARTY STREAMING FM RDS station.
function is not being used. To close a • Select a stronger FM station.
PARTY, press PARTY CLOSE until • The station you tuned to is not
“CLOSE PARTY” appears. For transmitting the RDS signal or the
details, see page 71. signal strength is weak.
The RDS information that you want
does not appear.
Tuner • The service may be temporarily out of
order. Contact the radio station and
The FM reception is poor. find out whether they actually provide
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not the service in question.
supplied) to connect the receiver to an
outdoor FM antennas (aerial) as shown
below. iPod/iPhone
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
The sound is distorted.
• Press 2 – on the remote control
repeatedly. You can also use
Receiver MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
• Set the “EQ” setting of the iPod/
iPhone to “Off” or “Flat”.
There is no sound from the iPod/
Radio stations cannot be tuned in. iPhone.
• Check that the antennas (aerials) are • Disconnect the iPod/iPhone and
connected securely. Adjust the connect the iPod/iPhone again.
antennas (aerials) and connect an
external antenna (aerial), if necessary. The iPod/iPhone cannot be charged.
• The signal strength of the stations is • Check that the receiver is turned on.
too weak with automatic tuning. Use • Make sure the iPod/iPhone is
direct tuning. connected firmly.
• Make sure you set the tuning scale The iPod/iPhone cannot be operated.
correctly (when tuning in AM stations • Check that you have removed the
with direct tuning) (page 52). protect case of the iPod/iPhone.
• No stations have been preset or the • Depending on the contents of the iPod/
preset stations have been cleared iPhone, it may take time to start
(when tuning by scanning preset playback.
stations is used). Preset the stations • Turn off the receiver, then disconnect
(page 52). the iPod/iPhone. Turn on the receiver
• Press AMP, then press DISPLAY again and reconnect the iPod/iPhone.
repeatedly on the remote control so • You are using an unsupported iPod/
that the frequency appears on the iPhone. See “Compatible iPod/iPhone
display panel. models” (page 46) for the supported
device types.
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The ringtones volume of the iPhone The USB device cannot be connected
does not change. into the (USB) port.
• Adjust the ring volume using the • The USB device is being connected
controls on the iPhone. upside down. Connect the USB device
in the correct orientation.
Erroneous display.
USB device • The data stored in the USB device may
have been corrupted.
Are you using a supported USB • The character codes that can be
device? displayed by this receiver are as
• If you connect an unsupported USB follows:
device, the following problems may – Upper cases (A to Z)
occur. See “Compatible USB devices” – Lower cases (a to z)
(page 48) for the supported device – Numbers (0 to 9)
types. – Symbols (’ = < > * + , – . / @ [ \ ] _ `)
– The USB device is not recognized. Other characters may not be displayed
– File or folder names are not correctly.
displayed on this receiver. “Reading” is displayed for an extended
– Playback is not possible. time, or it takes a long time before
– The sound skips. playback starts.
– There is noise. • The reading process can take a long
– A distorted sound is output. time in the following cases.
There is noise, skipping, or distorted – There are many folders or files on
sound. the USB device.
• Turn off the receiver and reconnect the – The file structure is extremely
USB device, then turn on the receiver. complex.
• The music data itself contains noise, or – The memory capacity is excessive.
the sound is distorted. – The internal memory is fragmented.
Thus, we recommend following these
The USB device is not recognized. guidelines.
• Turn off the receiver, then disconnect – Total folders on USB device: 256 or
the USB device. Turn on the receiver less (including “ROOT” folder)
again and reconnect the USB device. – Total files per folder: 256 or less.
• Connect the supported USB device
Audio file cannot be played back.
(page 48).
• The USB device does not work • MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot
properly. Refer to the USB device be played back.
operating instructions on how to deal • The audio file is a multiple track audio
with this problem. file.
• Some AAC files may not be played
Playback does not start. back correctly.
• Turn off the receiver and reconnect the • WMA files in Windows Media Audio
USB device, then turn on the receiver. Lossless and Professional format
• Connect the supported USB device cannot be played back.
(page 48). • USB device formatted with file
• Press N to start playback. systems other than FAT16 or FAT32
are unsupported.*
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• If you use partitioned USB device, • Make sure that you use a wireless LAN
only audio files on the first partition router/access point.
can be played back. • Wireless networks are influenced by
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels electromagnetic radiation emitted by
(including “ROOT” folder). microwave ovens and other devices.
• The number of folders has exceeded Move the unit away from these
256 (including “ROOT” folder). devices.
• The number of files in a folder has • Make sure that the wireless LAN
exceeded 256. router/access point is turned on.
• Files that are encrypted or protected by Cannot control the receiver using the
passwords, etc. cannot be played back. TV SideView device.
* This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but • The receiver may take a long time to
some USB device may not support all of connect to the network after you turn
these FAT.
For details, refer to the operating on the receiver. Wait for a few
instructions of each USB device or contact moments, and then try using the TV
the manufacturer. SideView again.
• Make sure “Network Standby” is set to
“On” in the Network Settings menu so
Network connection 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
• You cannot connect to a network using menu.
WPS when your access point is set to • Wait for a few moments after you
WEP. Set up your network after turned on the receiver, and then select
searching the access point using the the Network Settings menu again.
access point scan.
An error message appears.
• Check the nature of the error. See Home Network
“Network features message list”
(page 74). Cannot connect to the network.
Cannot connect to the network. • Make sure the wireless LAN router/
• Check the network status. See access point is turned on.
“Connection Status” in “Information” • Make sure the server is turned on.
in Network Settings menu (page 96). • The network settings on the receiver
If “Not connected” appears, set up the may be incorrect. Check the network
network connection again (page 38). status. See “Connection Status” in
• When the system is connected through “Information” in Network Settings
a wireless network, move the receiver menu (page 96).
and the wireless LAN router/access If “Not connected” appears, set up the
point closer to each other and do the network connection again (page 38).
setup again. • The server may be unstable. Restart it.
• Check the settings of the wireless LAN • Confirm that the receiver and the
router/access point and do the setup server are connected to the wireless
again. For details on the settings of the LAN router/access point correctly.
devices, refer to the operating
instructions of the devices.
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• Confirm that the server has been set • Refer to the operating instructions of
correctly (page 59). Confirm that the your wireless LAN router/access
receiver has been registered to the point, and check the multicast setting.
server and allows the music streaming If the multicast setting is enabled on
from the server. the wireless LAN router/access point,
• When the system is connected to the disable it.
wireless network, move the receiver Cannot play audio data normally.
and the wireless LAN router/access
• Shuffle Play is selected. Press
point closer to each other.
SHUFFLE repeatedly until “Shuffle
• If the ICF (Internet Connection
On” disappears.
Firewall) function is active on the
computer, this may prevent the Play does not start, or does not
receiver from connecting to the automatically change to the next track
computer (only when your computer is or file.
used as a server). You may need to • Make sure that the audio file you are
change the firewall settings to allow trying to play is in a format supported
the receiver to connect. (For details on by this receiver (page 48).
changing the firewall settings, refer to • WMA files with DRM copyright
the operating instructions supplied protection cannot be played back.
with your computer.) For how to check the copyright
• If you have initialized the receiver or protection of a WMA file, see page 67.
performed a system recovery on your
The sound skips during playback.
server, perform the network settings
again (page 38). • The bandwidth of your wireless LAN
may be too low. Move the receiver and
The server (such as a computer) does the wireless LAN router/access point
not appear in the server list. (“No closer to each other, without any
server is available” appears on the TV obstacles in between them.
screen.) • When using your computer as a server,
• You may have turned on this receiver the computer may be running many
before you turned on the server. applications. If anti-virus software is
Refresh the server list (page 64). active on the computer, temporarily
• Make sure that the wireless LAN disable the software as it needs large
router/access point is turned on. amount of system resources.
• Make sure that the server is turned on. • Depending on the network
• Confirm that the server has been set environment, it may not be possible to
correctly (page 59). Confirm that the play tracks with more than one device
receiver has been registered to the operating at the same time. Turn off
server and allows the music streaming another device to enable the receiver to
from the server. play tracks.
• Confirm that the receiver and the “Cannot play” appears.
server are connected to the wireless
• You cannot play any files other than
LAN router/access point correctly.
audio files.
Check the network setting information
• Confirm that the server has been set
(page 96).
correctly (page 59). Confirm that the
receiver has been registered to the
server and allows the music streaming
from the server.
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• Check to confirm whether the audio • Confirm that the network is correctly
file on the server has been damaged or set up. If it is not, the connection
erased. Refer to the operating cannot be made (page 96).
instructions supplied with the server. • The device on the device list is set to
• You cannot play the following tracks: “Not Allow” (page 66), or the device is
– A track that violates playback not added to the device list (page 66).
restrictions. • A maximum of 20 connectable devices
– A track with irregular copyright has been set. Delete unnecessary
information. devices on the device list, and then set
– A track that you purchased at an “Auto Access” to “Allow” (page 66).
online music store that does not • Server operation of the receiver is
allow home network streaming. suspended if the receiver is conducting
– A track in a format unsupported by one of the following operations.
the receiver (page 48). – Playing a track stored on the server
• Confirm that the selected track has not (the receiver is operating as a player)
been erased from the server. If the – Updating the software
track has been erased, select another – Formatting the system
track. The receiver cannot be turned on
• Make sure that the wireless LAN automatically when accessed by
router/access point is turned on. devices on the network.
• Make sure that the server is turned on.
• The server may be unstable. Restart it. • The receiver itself does not support the
• Confirm that the receiver and the Wake-on-LAN standard. Therefore the
server are connected to the wireless receiver cannot be turned on by Wake-
LAN router/access point correctly. on-LAN when “Network Standby” is
set to “Off” in Network Settings menu.
“No Track” appears. Set “Network Standby” to “On” so that
• If there are no tracks or folders in the the receiver can respond to operations
selected folder, you cannot extend the by other devices via a network
folder to display its contents. (page 96).
Cannot play back a copyrighted WMA Devices on the network cannot turn on
format track. the receiver.
• For how to check the copyright • The receiver cannot be turned on with
protection of a WMA file, see page 67. a Wake-on-LAN start up operated by
Cannot select a previously selected other devices on a network.
track. The receiver cannot play the track that
• The track information may have been is currently being played by the PARTY
changed on the server. Reselect the host.
server in the server list (page 64). • The PARTY host is playing a track of
Devices on the home network cannot an audio format that cannot be played
connect to the receiver. on the receiver.
• “Network Standby” may be set to • It may take a while before the playback
“Off”. Turn on the receiver or set sound is output.
“Network Standby” to “On” in
Network Settings menu (page 96).
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The receiver joins an unintended • The receiver is not selected as the
PARTY. remote speaker on the iOS device.
Select the receiver as the network
• If more than one PARTY has been speaker.
started when the receiver joins, the
receiver may not be able to join the
PARTY you want. Close the other
PARTY, and then join the PARTY you SEN
want.
Cannot connect the receiver to a
service.
AirPlay • Make sure that the wireless LAN
router/access point is turned on.
The receiver cannot be found from an • Check the network status. See
iOS device. “Connection Status” in “Information”
in Network Settings menu. If “Not
• Check your set-up of the firewall of the connected” appears, set up the network
security software. Refer to the website connection again (page 38).
(page 120) for details. • When the system is connected to the
• Make sure the iOS device or the wireless network, move the receiver
computer with iTunes is connected to and the wireless LAN router/access
your home network. point closer to each other.
• Update the AirPlay software version of • If your contract with your Internet
the receiver and the iOS device to the provider limits Internet connection to
latest version (page 72). one device at a time, this device will
The sound skips. not be able to access the Internet when
• The sound may skip depending on another device is already connected.
factors such as the network Consult your carrier or service
environment when you use a wireless provider.
network. The sound skips.
• The servers are overloaded. Close all • The bandwidth of your wireless LAN
unneeded applications you are may be too low. Move the receiver and
currently using. the wireless LAN router/access point
This receiver cannot be operated. closer to each other, without any
• Update the software version of the iOS obstacles between.
device to the latest version (page 73).
• Update the software version of the
receiver to the latest version (page 73). “BRAVIA” Sync (Control
• Make sure another device is not
streaming to the AirPlay-compatible
for HDMI)
device at the same time.
The Control for HDMI function does not
Buttons such as 2 +/–, N, X, x,
work.
., >, SHUFFLE and REPEAT do
not work.
• Check the HDMI connection (page 30,
31).
• Make sure that the settings that allow • Make sure “Control for HDMI” is set
iTunes to accept control from this to “On” in HDMI Settings menu
receiver are active. (page 94).
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• Make sure the connected equipment is
compatible with the Control for HDMI Remote control
function.
• Check the Control for HDMI settings The remote control does not function.
on the connected equipment. Refer to • Point the remote control at the remote
the operating instructions of the control sensor on the receiver (page 9).
connected equipment. • Remove any obstacles in the path
• If you unplug the HDMI cable or
between the remote control and the
change the connection, repeat the receiver.
procedures of “Preparing for the • Replace all the batteries in the remote
“BRAVIA” Sync” (page 77). control with new ones, if they are
• When “Control for HDMI” is set to weak.
“Off”, the “BRAVIA” Sync does not • Make sure you select the correct input
work properly, even if the equipment on the remote control.
is connected to the HDMI IN jack. • When you operate a programmed non-
• The types and the number of Sony equipment, the remote control
equipment which can be controlled by may not function properly depending
the “BRAVIA” Sync feature are on the model and the manufacturer of
restricted in the HDMI CEC standard the equipment.
as follows.
– Recording equipment (Blu-ray Disc
recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to
3 equipment Error messages
– Playback equipment (Blu-ray Disc
player, DVD player, etc.): up to 3 If there is a malfunction, a message appears
equipment on the display panel. You can check the
– Tuner-related equipment: up to 4 condition of the system by the message. If
equipment (The receiver uses one of any problem persists, consult your nearest
them for its GUI operations.) Sony dealer.
– AV receiver (audio system): up to 1 PROTECTOR
equipment
The receiver will automatically turn off
The MHL-compatible source device after a few seconds, check the
cannot be charged. followings:
• Check that the receiver is turned on. • There may be electrical surge or power
• Make sure the device is connected failure. Unplug the AC power cord
firmly. (mains lead), and then plug in the cord
No image from MHL-compatible source again after 30 minutes.
device. • The receiver is covered and ventilation
holes are blocked. Remove the object
• Check the setting of your device. For covering the ventilation holes of the
details, refer to the operating receiver.
instructions of your device. • The impedance of the connected
• Check that device is connected via a speakers is below the rated impedance
MHL cable to the HDMI/MHL range indicated on the back panel of
(VIDEO 2) IN jack (page 31). the receiver. Reduce the volume level.
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• Unplug the AC power cord (mains
lead), let the receiver cool down for About support
30 minutes while troubleshooting the information
followings:
– Disconnect all the speakers and Refer to the following website for details of
subwoofer. the latest information on the receiver.
– Check that the speaker wires are
tightly twisted on both ends. For customer in Europe:
– Connect front speaker first, increase http://support.sony-europe.com/
the volume level and operate the
receiver at least 30 minutes until it For customer in Australia:
completely warms up. Then, connect http://www.sony-asia.com/support
each additional speaker one by one
and test each additional speaker until
you detect which speaker that is
causing the protection error.
After checking above items and fixing
Specifications
any problems, plug in the AC power cord
(mains lead) and turn on the receiver. If Amplifier section
the problem persists, consult your Minimum RMS Output Power1)
nearest Sony dealer. (6 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
USB FAIL 100 W + 100 W
An over current from the (USB) port Stereo Mode Output Power1)
was detected. The receiver will (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)
automatically turn off after a few 120 W + 120 W
seconds. Check the iPod/iPhone or USB Surround Mode Output Power1) 2)
device, then unplug it and turn on the (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9%)
power again. 165 W per channel
1)
Measured under the following conditions:
For other messages, see “Message list after Power requirements: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
2) Reference power output for front, center,
Auto Calibration measurement” (page 89), surround, surround back and front high
“iPod/iPhone message list” (page 48), speakers. Depending on the sound field settings
“USB message list” (page 50) and and the source, there may be no sound output.
“Network features message list” (page 74).
Frequency response
Analog
Clearing the memory 10 Hz – 100 kHz, +0.5/–2 dB (with
sound field and equalizer bypassed)
Reference sections
Input
To clear See Analog
All memorized settings page 85 Sensitivity: 500 mV/50 kilohms
S/N3): 105 dB (A, 500 mV4))
Customized sound fields page 58
Digital (Coaxial)
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)
Digital (Optical)
S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)
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Output (Analog) AM tuner section
ZONE 2 Tuning range
Voltage: 500 mV/1 kilohm 531 kHz – 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)
SUBWOOFER
Antenna (aerial)
Voltage: 2 V/1 kilohm
Loop antenna (aerial)
Equalizer
Gain levels Video section
±10 dB, 1 dB step
Inputs/Outputs
3)
INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer Video:
bypassed). 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
4) Weighted network, input level.
COMPONENT VIDEO:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
FM tuner section PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Tuning range PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) 80 MHz HD Pass Through
Antenna (aerial)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
HDMI Video
Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block)
3D
Format 2D Frame Side-by-Side Over-Under
packing (Half) (Top-and-Bottom)
4096 × 2160p @ 23.98/24 Hz a – – –
3840 × 2160p @ 29.97/30 Hz a – – –
3840 × 2160p @ 25 Hz a – – –
3840 × 2160p @ 23.98/24 Hz a – – –
1920 × 1080p @ 59.94/60 Hz a – a a
1920 × 1080p @ 50 Hz a – a a
1920 × 1080p @ 29.97/30 Hz a* a a* a*
1920 × 1080p @ 25 Hz a* a a* a*
1920 × 1080p @ 23.98/24 Hz a* a a* a*
1920 × 1080i @ 59.94/60 Hz a* a a* a*
1920 × 1080i @ 50 Hz a* a a* a*
1280 × 720p @ 59.94/60 Hz a* a a* a*
1280 × 720p @ 50 Hz a* a a* a*
1280 × 720p @ 29.97/30 Hz a* a a* a*
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3D
Format 2D Frame Side-by-Side Over-Under
packing (Half) (Top-and-Bottom)
1280 × 720p @ 23.98/24 Hz a* a a* a*
720 × 480p @ 59.94/60 Hz a* – – –
720 × 576p @ 50 Hz a* – – –
640 × 480p @ 59.94/60 Hz a* – – –
* These formats are supported by MHL when you connect a MHL-compatible source device to the
HDMI/MHL (VIDEO 2 IN) jack.
MHL section NETWORK section

Supported MHL version Ethernet LAN
Incorporates MHL 2 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Maximum current Wireless LAN
900 mA Compatible standards:
IEEE 802.11 b/g
iPod/iPhone section Security:
DC 5V 1.0 A MAX WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit, WPA/
WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2-
USB section PSK (TKIP)
Radio frequency:
Supported format*
2.4 GHz
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR
AAC:
General
16 kbps – 320 kbps, CBR, VBR Area Power requirements
WMA9 Standard: Europe 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
40 kbps – 320 kbps, CBR, VBR
WAV: Australia 230 V AC, 50 Hz
8 kHz – 192 kHz, 16 bit PCM
8 kHz – 192 kHz, 24 bit PCM Power consumption
FLAC: 240 W
8 kHz – 192 kHz, 16 bit FLAC Power consumption (during standby mode)
44.1 kHz – 192 kHz, 24 bit FLAC 0.3 W (When “Control for HDMI”,
“Pass Through”, and “Network
* Compatibility with all encoding/writing
software, recording devices and recording Standby” are set to “Off”, and the
media cannot be guaranteed. receiver in zone 2 is turned off.)
Transfer speed Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)
High-speed 430 mm × 172 mm × 329.4 mm
Supported USB device including projecting parts and controls
Mass Storage Class Mass (Approx.)
Maximum current 10.0 kg
500 mA
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
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Index
Numerics Clear
2 channel 53 memory 85
4K Scaling 94 remote control 107
5.1 channel 23 sound field 58
7.1 channel 23 Connection
antennas 33
iPod/iPhone 33
A MHL Device 31
A/V Sync 93, 101 Network 34
Access Point Scan 39 speakers 25
Advanced Auto Volume 93 TV 27
AirPlay 72 USB device 33
Alphabet search 16 Wired 35
AM 51 Wireless 35
Audio Out 94, 101 Control for HDMI 94, 101
Audio Settings 92, 101 Crossover frequency 91, 100
Auto Calibration Settings 98
Auto Calibration Type 98
Auto Phase Matching 90 D
Auto Standby 97, 101 DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto
Auto Tuning 51 Calibration) 36
Device Name 96
Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.) 92, 101
B Direct Tuning 52
Bass 57, 100 Display panel 11
Bi-amplifier Connection 82 Distance Unit 92, 100
Blu-ray Disc player 30 DLNA 59
BRAVIA Sync Dolby Digital EX 22
preparing 77 Dual Mono 93, 101
DVD player 30
C DVD recorder 30
Cable TV tuner 30 Dynamic range compressor 94, 101
CD player 30
Center Speaker Lift Up 92 E
Easy Setup 36
Effect level 54, 100
EQ Settings 57, 100
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F M
Fast View 95 Menu 85, 98
Fixed IP address 40 Message
FM 51 Auto Calibration 89
FM Mode 51, 101 Error 119
iPod/iPhone 48
G Network features 74
GUI (Graphical User Interface) 42 USB 50
MHL 31
Movie mode 54
H Multi zone 83
HD-D.C.S. 54 Music mode 55
HDMI 101 Music Services 68
HDMI Settings 94, 101 Muting 45
HDMI Subwoofer Level 95, 101
Home Network 65
Home Theatre Control 79
N
Name Input 52
Network Settings 96
I Network Standby 96
Input 44 Network Update 97
Input Assign 81
INPUT MODE 80
Input Settings 95, 100
O
IP Setting 96 One-Touch Play 77
iPod/iPhone 33
Charging 47 P
Compatible models 46 PARTY STREAMING 70
Pass Through 94, 101
L PlayStation 3 30
Language 97 Preset Memory 52
Level Settings 98 Preset stations 52
Listen 43 PROTECTOR 119
Pure Direct 58
R
RDS 53
Remote control 14, 103
Remote Easy Control 79
Resetting 85
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S W
Satellite tuner 30 Wake-on-LAN 65
Scene Select 78 Watch 43
SEN 68 Wired network 42
Server 59 Wireless LAN antenna 13
Server list 64 Wireless LAN signal strength 12
Settings menu 85 Wireless network 38
Sleep Timer 15 WPS
Software Update Notification 97 PIN code 41
Software Version 97 Push button 41
Sound Effects 53
Sound field 53 Z
Speaker Connection 90 Zone 2 83
Speaker Pattern 90, 99
Speaker Settings 88, 99
Super Audio CD player 30
Surround Settings 100
System Audio Control 77
System Power-Off 78
System Settings 97, 101
T
Test Tone 92, 98
Treble 57, 100
Tuner 51
Tuner Settings 101
TV 27
TV SideView 67
U
Up converting 21
USB device 33, 48
USB FAIL 120
V
VCR 30
Viewing information on the display
panel 102
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• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

A Input indicator F DTS(-HD) indicator*

These indicators may not light up depending

The signal strength is weak.

T Wired LAN indicator

Lights up when LAN cable is

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section E SPEAKERS section (page 25)

LAN port** (page 35)

Wireless LAN antenna

High quality image

Preparing the receiver

Setting the receiver

INPUT jack OUTPUT jack

COMPONENT VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT

VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT

: Same type of signal as that of the input signal is output.

Notes on converting video

Connection between the playback

A Front speaker (Left)

5.1 channel speaker system

– at an angle of 20° ± 5° in height.

Surround speaker Center speaker

Right Left Right Left

Subwoofer* Surround back/ Front A speaker

A Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Video signals Audio signals Audio/Video

A Component video cord (not supplied) Recommended connection

When connecting cords

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

Using MHL connection

Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner VCR, Camcorder, Video game

Audio signals Video signals Audio signals Video signals

Audio signals Video signals Audio signals

Connecting an iPod, iPhone,

A For a wired LAN connection only.

Preparing the Receiver

Preparing the Receiver

Searching for an access HOME

Preparing the Receiver

Preparing the Receiver

To return to the previous

?/1 3 Select “Watch” or “Listen”, then

Compatible iPod/iPhone models

iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G

iPod touch iPod touch iPod touch iPod nano

iPod nano iPod nano iPod nano iPod classic

Press USB before you use the following

1 Select “Listen” from the home N Starts play.

* The receiver does not play files encoded with

Listening to FM/AM Toggling between FM

FM/AM screen In case of poor FM stereo

Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 4 Select a preset number, then press

Receiving RDS 2 Select “Sound Field” then press

This receiver allows you to use Radio Data Tips

Enjoying Sound Effects

You can take advantage of surround sound x PLII Movie

x Neo:6 Cinema (Neo:6 CIN) x Portable Audio (PORTABLE)

Enjoying Sound Effects