Sony Stereo Receiver STR DN840 User Manual

4-454-467-12(1)  
Multi Channel  
AV Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
STR-DN840  
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9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized or grounding-type plug. A  
polarized plug has two blades with one  
wider than the other. A grounding type  
plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong  
are provided for your safety. If the  
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,  
consult an electrician for replacement of  
the obsolete outlet.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked  
on or pinched particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus  
and the speakers carefully so as not to  
touch the core of speaker cord by hand.  
Also disconnect the AC power cord from  
the MAINS before disconnecting the  
speaker cord from the apparatus and the  
speakers.  
The following FCC  
statement applies only to  
the version of this model  
manufactured for sale in the  
U.S.A. Other versions may  
not comply with FCC  
technical regulations.  
NOTE:  
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide  
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods of  
time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been damaged in any way,  
such as power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or  
moisture, does not operate normally, or  
has been dropped.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the  
speaker cord should be connected to the  
apparatus and the speakers in accordance with  
the following instructions.  
1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the  
MAINS.  
2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of  
the speaker cord.  
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CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate  
this equipment.  
About This Manual  
• The instructions in this manual are for model  
STR-DN840. The model number is located  
at the lower right corner of the front panel.  
The illustrations used in this manual are of  
the USA model and they may be different  
from your model. Any differences in  
operation are marked in the manual as “USA  
model only”.  
• The instructions in this manual describe the  
operation of the receiver with the supplied  
remote control. You can also use the buttons  
or knobs on the receiver if they have the  
same or similar names as those on the  
remote control.  
Properly shielded and grounded cables and  
connectors must be used for connection to  
host computers and/or peripherals in order to  
meet FCC emission limits.  
This equipment must not be co-located or  
operated in conjunction with any other  
antenna or transmitter.  
This equipment complies with FCC radiation  
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  
environment and meets the FCC radio  
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in  
Supplement C to OET65.  
This equipment should be installed and  
operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or  
more away from person’s body (excluding  
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).  
On copyrights  
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and  
Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital  
Surround System.  
For customers in Canada  
Properly shielded and grounded cables and  
connectors must be used for connection to  
host computers and/or peripherals.  
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround  
EX, and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference,  
including interference that may cause  
undesired operation of the device.  
** Manufactured under license under U.S.  
Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380;  
6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872;  
7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other  
U.S. and worldwide patents issued &  
pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, &  
DTS-HD and the Symbol together are  
registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master  
Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product  
includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights  
Reserved.  
This equipment complies with IC radiation  
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC  
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.  
This equipment should be installed and  
operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or  
more away from person’s body (excluding  
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).  
This receiver incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.  
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI  
Licensing LLC in the United States and other  
countries.  
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AirPlay, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod  
nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple  
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of  
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  
All other trademarks and registered  
trademarks are of their respective holders. In  
this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.  
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of  
Sony Corporation.  
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean  
that an electronic accessory has been designed  
to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,  
respectively, and has been certified by the  
developer to meet Apple performance  
standards.  
MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
VAIO and VAIO Media are registered  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
PARTY STREAMING and PARTY  
STREAMING logo are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
Apple is not responsible for the operation of  
this device or its compliance with safety and  
regulatory standards. Please note that the use  
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.  
®
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are  
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth  
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony  
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Other trademarks and trade names are those of  
their respective owners.  
DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA  
CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks,  
or certification marks of the Digital Living  
Network Alliance.  
“Sony Entertainment Network” logo and  
“Sony Entertainment Network” are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
InstaPrevue™ is a trademark or registered  
trademark of Silicon Image, Inc. in the United  
States and other countries.  
Wake-on-LAN is a trademark of International  
Business Machines Corporation in the United  
States.  
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Microsoft Corporation in the United States  
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This product is protected by certain  
intellectual property rights of Microsoft  
Corporation. Use or distribution of such  
technology outside of this product is  
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Table of Contents  
Description and location of  
Using the Sound Optimizer  
Resetting sound fields to the  
4a: Connecting the video  
About the network functions of  
Enjoying audio content stored on  
Enjoying Sony Entertainment  
Using the PARTY STREAMING  
Streaming music from iTunes  
Searching for an item using a  
4b: Connecting the audio  
5: Connecting the antennas  
Connecting the AC power cord  
Setting up the receiver using the  
Configuring the network settings  
Guide to on-screen display  
Using Bluetooth  
Features  
About the Bluetooth wireless  
Playing an input source  
technology .............................75  
device ....................................76  
Presetting FM/AM radio stations  
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Preparing for the “BRAVIA”  
Switching between digital and  
MODE) .................................83  
Using other audio input jacks  
Using a bi-amplifier  
Reverting back to the factory  
Operating without using the  
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Inserting batteries into  
the remote control  
Supplied accessories  
• Operating Instructions (this manual)  
• Quick Setup Guide (1)  
• Remote control (RM-AAU170) (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries  
(supplied) in the remote control. Observe  
the correct polarity when installing  
batteries.  
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
Notes  
• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)  
• Do not leave the remote control in an extremely  
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 the batteries, the remote  
control buttons may be reset to their default  
settings. If this happens, reassign the input  
buttons (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 33, 50, 56)  
The indicator above the button lights  
up as follows:  
Press TUNING +/– to scan a station.  
D A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC  
Green: The receiver is turned on.  
Amber: The receiver is in standby  
mode, and  
– Either “Control for HDMI”  
(page 94), “Network Standby”  
(page 96), or “BT Standby”  
(page 78) is set to “On”.  
E Display panel (page 11)  
F SOUND OPTIMIZER (page 54)  
G BLUETOOTH (page 76)  
Operates the Bluetooth function.  
H DIMMER  
Adjusts the brightness of the display  
panel in 3 levels.  
I DISPLAY (page 102)  
– “Pass Through” (page 94) is set to  
“On” or “Auto”.  
Lights off when the receiver is in  
standby mode and “Control for  
HDMI”, “Pass Through”, “Network  
Standby”, and “BT Standby” are set to  
“Off”.  
J Remote control sensor  
Receives signals from remote control.  
K PURE DIRECT (page 55)  
The indicator above the button lights  
up when PURE DIRECT is activated.  
L MASTER VOLUME (page 42)  
Note  
If the indicator flashes slowly, the software  
update is in progress (page 71). If the  
indicator flashes in quick succession, the  
software update has error (page 106).  
M INPUT SELECTOR (page 42)  
N
(USB) port (page 29)  
O AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 34)  
B SPEAKERS (page 35)  
P PHONES jack  
C TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–  
Press TUNING MODE to operate a  
tuner (FM/AM).  
Connects to headphones.  
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Indicators on the display panel  
A Input indicator  
G Speaker system indicator  
Lights up to indicate the current input.  
H Tuning indicator  
HDMI  
The receiver recognizes the equipment  
connected via an HDMI IN jack.  
ST  
Lights up when the receiver tunes to a  
stereo broadcast.  
ARC  
TV input is selected and the Audio  
Return Channel (ARC) signals are  
detected.  
MEM  
Lights up when memory function, such  
as Preset Memory (page 50), etc., is  
activated.  
COAX  
Digital signal is input through the  
COAXIAL jack (page 83).  
I SLEEP  
Lights up when the Sleep Timer is  
activated (page 15).  
OPT  
J EQ  
Digital signal is input through the  
OPTICAL jack (page 83).  
B PARTY  
Lights up when the equalizer is  
activated.  
K D.L.L.  
Lights up when PARTY  
STREAMING function is activated  
Lights up when the D.L.L. (Digital  
Legato Linear) function is activated  
C S.OPTIMIZER  
L D.R.C.  
Lights up when Sound Optimizer  
function is activated (page 54).  
D D.C.A.C.  
Lights up when dynamic range  
compression is activated (page 93).  
M NEO:6  
Lights up when the measurement  
results of the “Auto Calibration”  
function are applied.  
Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/  
Music decoding is activated (page 53).  
E
TrueHD*  
Lights up when the receiver is  
decoding Dolby True HD signals.  
F DTS(-HD) indicator*  
Lights up the respective indicator  
when the receiver is decoding the  
corresponding DTS format signals.  
DTS  
DTS  
DTS-HD  
DTS-HD  
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N Dolby Pro Logic indicator  
Lights up the respective indicator  
when the receiver performs Dolby Pro  
Logic processing. This matrix  
surround decoding technology can  
enhance input signals.  
T USB  
Lights up when iPod/iPhone or USB  
device is detected.  
* When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format  
disc, make sure that you have completed the  
digital connections and that INPUT MODE is  
not set to “Analog” (page 83) or “Analog  
Direct” is not selected.  
PL  
Dolby Pro Logic  
PL II  
PL IIx  
PL IIz  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
Dolby Pro Logic IIz  
Note  
These indicators may not light up depending  
on the speaker pattern setting.  
O 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 33).  
P UPDATE  
Lights up when a new software is  
available (page 71).  
Q BT  
Lights up when Bluetooth device is  
connected.  
R Wireless LAN signal strength  
indicator  
Lights up to show the strength of the  
wireless LAN signal (page 38, 39).  
No signal.  
The signal strength is weak.  
The signal strength is  
moderate.  
The signal strength is strong.  
S Wired LAN indicator  
Lights up when LAN cable is  
connected.  
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Rear panel  
A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section  
E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section  
HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page  
24, 27, 29)  
White (L)  
AUDIO IN jacks  
(page 24, 28, 29)  
Red (R)  
OPTICAL IN jacks (page 24,  
28)  
SUBWOOFER OUT  
Black  
COAXIAL IN jack (page 29)  
F VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section  
B TUNER section  
(page 24, 28)  
FM ANTENNA jack  
VIDEO IN/OUT*  
jacks  
Yellow  
AM ANTENNA terminals  
* You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or  
MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the  
selected input image (page 24).  
C NETWORK section  
LAN port (page 32)  
Wireless LAN antenna  
D SPEAKERS section (page 22)  
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To use the buttons printed  
in pink  
Remote control  
Hold down SHIFT (N), then press the  
button printed in pink that you want to use.  
Example: Hold down SHIFT (N), then  
press MEM (E).  
Use the supplied remote control to operate  
this receiver and other equipment. The  
remote control is assigned to operate Sony  
audio/video equipment. You can reassign  
the input button to match the equipment  
connected to your receiver (page 103).  
2
Press  
RM-AAU170  
1
Hold down  
To control the receiver  
A ?/1 (on/standby)  
Turns the receiver on or sets it to the  
standby mode.  
Saving the power in standby mode  
When “Control for HDMI”, “Network  
Standby”, “Pass Through”, and “BT  
Standby” are set to “Off”.  
1)  
B TV ?/1 (on/standby)  
Turns the TV on or sets it to the  
standby mode.  
C Input buttons  
Selects the equipment you want to use.  
When you press any of the input  
buttons, the receiver turns on. The  
buttons are assigned to control Sony  
equipment.  
1) 2)  
Numeric/text buttons  
Hold down SHIFT (N), then press  
numeric/text buttons to  
– preset/tune to the preset stations  
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• The Sleep Timer will be canceled when  
you perform the following.  
– Press SLEEP again.  
– Update the software of the receiver.  
– Press ?/1.  
– select track numbers. Press 0/10 /= to  
select track number 10.  
– select channel numbers.  
– select the letters (ABC, DEF, etc.).  
– select .@ for punctuation marks (!, ?,  
etc.) or other symbols (#, %, etc.)  
when you enter characters for  
network features.  
Press TV in (C), hold down SHIFT  
(N), then press the numeric buttons to  
select the TV channels.  
MEM  
Hold down SHIFT (N), then press  
MEM to store a station during tuner  
operation.  
F iPhone CTRL  
Enters iPod/iPhone control mode when  
using iPod/iPhone.  
CHARACTER  
1)  
G POP UP/MENU  
Hold down SHIFT (N), then press  
CHARACTER to select the character  
type for network features.  
Each time you press CHARACTER,  
the character type changes in sequence  
as follows:  
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-  
up Menu, or the DVD’s menu.  
1)  
TOP MENU  
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s or  
DVD’s Top Menu.  
“abc” (lowercase letters) t “ABC”  
(uppercase letters) t “123”  
(numbers)  
H AMP MENU  
Displays the menu to operate the  
receiver (page 97).  
1)  
1)  
CLEAR  
I OPTIONS  
Hold down SHIFT (N), then press  
CLEAR to  
– erase a letter for network features.  
– clear a mistake when you press the  
incorrect numeric/text button.  
Displays and selects items from the  
options menu.  
J HOME  
1)  
Displays the home menu to operate the  
audio/video equipment.  
1)  
1)  
1)  
1)  
D ALPHABET SEARCH  
Searches for item using a keyword  
K m/M , ./> , N , X ,  
1)  
x
Backward/forward, skip, play, pause,  
stop operation.  
ALPHABET PREV  
Searches for previous item.  
1)  
TUNING +/–  
ALPHABET NEXT  
Searches for next item.  
E SLEEP  
Scans a station.  
2)  
D.TUNING  
Enters direct tuning mode.  
Press AMP (X), then press SLEEP to  
set the receiver to off automatically at  
a specified time. Each time you press  
SLEEP, the display changes cyclically  
as follows:  
0:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 1:30:00 t  
2:00:00 t OFF  
1)  
PRESET +/–  
Selects preset stations or channels.  
2)  
L SOUND FIELD +/–  
Selects a sound field (page 51).  
M PURE DIRECT (page 55)  
Enters Pure Direct mode.  
N SHIFT  
Tips  
Changes the remote control button  
function to activate the buttons printed  
in pink.  
• To check the remaining time before the  
receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The  
remaining time appears on the display  
panel.  
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– The equipment connected to the  
supported HDMI input jack is not turned  
on.  
– The current input is not HDMI input.  
– When “Fast View” is set to “Off”.  
– When an unsupported HDMI video  
format (480i, 576i, 4K, some 3D video  
signal, some video camera signal or  
VGA signal) is input.  
O
P
+/–  
Adjust the volume level of all speakers  
at the same time.  
Turns off the sound temporarily. Press  
the button again to restore the sound.  
1)  
Q RETURN O  
Returns to the previous menu or exits  
the menu while the menu or on-screen  
guide is displayed on the TV screen.  
• The picture-in-picture preview will be  
blacked out when 4K or some 3D video  
signal is input.  
1)  
1)  
1)  
R
W TV INPUT  
V/v/B/b  
,
Press V/v/B/b to select the menu  
items, then press  
Selects the input signal (TV input or  
video input).  
to enter/confirm  
the selection.  
S DISPLAY  
X AMP  
1)  
Activates the receiver operation.  
Views information on the display  
1) See the table on page 17 for information on the  
buttons that you can use to control each  
equipment.  
panel.  
T SHUFFLE  
1)  
2) The 5/JKL/VIDEO, PARTY START/CLOSE,  
D.TUNING/N, and SOUND FIELD +  
buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as  
reference when operating the receiver.  
Plays a track or a folder in random  
order.  
1)  
REPEAT  
Plays a track or a folder repeatedly.  
U PARTY START/CLOSE  
Notes  
2)  
• The above explanation is intended to serve as  
examples.  
• Depending on the model of your connected  
equipment, some functions explained in this  
section may not work with the supplied remote  
control.  
Starts or closes a PARTY (page 69).  
PARTY JOIN/LEAVE  
Joins or leaves a PARTY (page 69).  
V PREVIEW (HDMI)  
Selects the “Preview for HDMI”  
function.  
Turns on a live picture-in-picture  
preview of HDMI inputs connected to  
this receiver. Press V/v repeatedly to  
select each HDMI input preview, then  
press to enter/confirm the selection.  
(This feature is powered by Silicon  
TM  
Image InstaPrevue technology)  
Note  
The “Preview for HDMI” function is  
available for HDMI BD, DVD, GAME, and  
VIDEO input.  
Tips  
• This function does not work in the  
following cases.  
– The equipment is not connected to the  
HDMI input jack.  
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To control other Sony equipment  
Name  
TV  
VCR  
DVD  
player  
Blu-ray Disc  
player  
CD player  
B
C
TV ?/1  
z
z
Numeric buttons  
CLEAR  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
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z
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G
POP UP/MENU  
TOP MENU  
OPTIONS  
HOME  
I
J
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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 (page 20, 22)  
Preparing the receiver  
Checking the connection appropriate  
for your equipment  
Setting the receiver  
Connecting the TV and video  
equipment (page 24, 25)  
The image quality depends on the connecting  
jack. See the illustration below. Select the  
connection according to the jacks on your  
equipment.  
We recommend that you connect your video  
equipment via HDMI connection if they have  
HDMI jacks.  
Setting the audio output settings on the  
connected equipment  
To output multi channel digital audio, check the  
digital audio output setting on the connected  
equipment.  
For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that  
“Audio (HDMI),” “BD Audio MIX Setting,”  
“Dolby Digital/DTS,” “Dolby Digital,” and  
“DTS” are set to “Auto,” “Off,” “Bitstream,”  
“Dolby Digital,” and “DTS,” respectively (as  
of August 1, 2012).  
For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the  
receiver with an HDMI cable, select the “Audio  
Output Settings” in “Sound Settings,” and  
select “HDMI” and “Automatic” (with system  
software version 4.21).  
Digital  
Analog  
High quality image  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the connected equipment.  
Connecting the audio equipment  
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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  
[Display]  
Maximum number  
of channels  
equipment and the receiver  
COAXIAL/OPTICAL  
HDMI  
Dolby Digital  
[DOLBY D]  
5.1  
6.1  
7.1  
7.1  
5.1  
6.1  
5.1  
a
a
×
a
Dolby Digital EX  
[DOLBY D EX]  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a)  
Dolby Digital Plus  
[DOLBY D +]  
a)  
Dolby TrueHD  
[DOLBY HD]  
×
DTS  
[DTS]  
a
a
a
DTS-ES  
[DTS-ES]  
DTS 96/24  
[DTS 96/24]  
DTS-HD  
High Resolution Audio  
a)  
7.1  
7.1  
×
×
a
a
[DTS-HD HR]  
DTS-HD  
a)b)  
Master Audio  
[DTS-HD MA]  
a)  
DSD  
5.1  
7.1  
×
×
a
a
[DSD]  
a)  
Multi Channel Linear PCM  
[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.  
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Connections  
1: Installing the speakers  
This receiver allows you to use up to a 7.2  
channel system (7 speakers and 2  
subwoofers).  
7.1 channel speaker system  
using surround back  
speakers  
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of  
DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded  
sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format.  
• 6.1 channel speaker placement  
Example of speaker system  
configuration  
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  
Place the surround back speakers as  
shown in the illustration below. The angle  
A should be the same.  
D Surround speaker (Left)  
E Surround speaker (Right)  
F Surround back speaker (Left)*  
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  
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
Surround speaker  
Right Left  
Center speaker  
B
B
A
B
A
B
Right  
Left  
Right  
Left  
Surround back/  
Bi-amplifier/ Front high/  
Front B speaker**  
Subwoofer*  
Front A 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  
watching movies. If the auto standby function  
is set to on, it turns to standby mode  
automatically based on the level of the input  
signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may  
not be output.  
Bi-amplifier connection  
If you are not using surround back speakers  
and front high speakers, you can connect  
the front speakers to the SPEAKERS  
SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT  
HIGH/ FRONT B terminals using a bi-  
amplifier connection.  
** Notes on the SPEAKERS SURROUND  
BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B  
terminals connection.  
– If you connect only one surround back  
speaker, connect it to L of this terminals.  
– If you have an additional front speaker  
system, connect them to this terminals.  
Set the “SB Assign” to “Speaker B” 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 35).  
Front speaker  
(Right)  
Front speaker  
(Left)  
– You can connect the front speakers to this  
terminals using bi-amplifier connection  
Set the “SB Assign” to “Bi-Amp” in the  
Speaker Settings menu (page 90).  
Note  
After you have installed and connected your  
speaker, be sure to select the speaker pattern from  
the Speaker Settings menu (page 88).  
Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of  
the front speakers to the SPEAKERS  
FRONT A terminals, and connect the jacks  
on the Hi (or Lo) side of the front speakers  
to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/  
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 “SB Assign” to “Bi-  
Amp” in the Speaker Settings menu  
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3: Connecting the TV  
You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or  
MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a OSD (On-Screen  
Display) if you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV.  
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
TV  
Audio/Video  
signals  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
or  
ARC  
A**  
B**  
C
D*  
Recommended connection  
Alternative connection  
A Optical digital cord (not supplied)  
B Audio cord (not supplied)  
C Video cord (not supplied)  
D 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  
* If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return  
Channel (ARC) function, connect D.  
4a: Connecting the  
video equipment  
Be sure to set the “Control for HDMI” to “On”  
in HDMI Settings menu (page 80). If you want  
to select an audio signal using other than an  
HDMI cable (e.g., via an optical digital cord or  
an audio cord), switch the audio input mode  
using INPUT MODE (page 83).  
Using HDMI connection  
High-Definition Multimedia Interface  
(HDMI) is an interface which transmits  
video and audio signals in digital format.  
By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-  
compatible equipment using HDMI cables,  
operations can be simplified. See  
**If your TV is not compatible with the ARC  
function, connect A or B.  
Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or  
activate the TV’s muting function.  
Notes  
HDMI features  
• Depending on the status of the connection  
between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the  
image on the TV screen may be distorted. If this  
is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther  
away from the receiver.  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
• A digital audio signals transmitted by  
HDMI can be output from the speakers  
connected to the receiver. This signal  
supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD and  
Linear PCM. For details, see “Digital  
• The receiver can receive Multi Channel  
Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a  
sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less  
with an HDMI connection.  
Tips  
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
• This receiver supports High Bitrate  
Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby  
TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep Colour),  
“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)”, and 4K or 3D  
transmission.  
• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-  
compatible TV and video equipment  
(Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc  
recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the  
receiver using High Speed HDMI cables,  
put on 3D glasses, and then play back a  
3D-compatible content.  
• To enjoy 4K (HDMI BD, GAME, and  
VIDEO input) images, connect 4K-  
compatible TV and video equipment  
(Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) to the receiver  
using High Speed HDMI cables, and then  
play back a 4K-compatible content.  
• You can view HDMI BD, DVD, GAME,  
and VIDEO input on picture-in-picture  
preview.  
• When you connect the audio output jack of the  
TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output  
the TV sound from the speakers connected to  
the receiver, set the sound output jack of the TV  
to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either  
“Fixed” or “Variable”.  
To listen to the sound from  
the TV  
If your TV does not support System Audio  
Control function, set the “HDMI Audio  
Out” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI Settings  
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Notes on HDMI connections  
• Depending on the TV or the video  
equipment, 4K or 3D images may not be  
displayed. Check the 3D image formats  
supported by the receiver (page 120).  
• Refer to the operating instructions of each  
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 set the “Audio Input Assign” in the  
Input Settings menu (page 83) when the  
sound is not output correctly.  
• When connecting optical digital cords,  
insert the plugs straight until they click  
into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
If you want to connect  
several digital equipment,  
but cannot find an unused  
input  
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Connecting equipment with HDMI jacks  
If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 28.  
VCR, DVD recorder,  
Video game  
Blu-ray Disc player  
DVD player  
PlayStation 3  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
A
A
A
A
A HDMI cable (not supplied)  
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-  
authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.  
Notes  
• BD input has a better sound quality. When you need  
a higher sound quality, connect your equipment to  
the BD (for AUDIO) jack and select BD as input.  
• The default settings for the BD input button on the  
remote control is Blu-ray Disc player. Be sure to  
change the default setting of the BD input button so  
that you can use the button to control your  
equipment. For details, see “Reassigning the input  
• You can also rename the BD input so that it can be  
displayed on the receiver display panel. For details,  
see “Name In” in Input Settings menu (page 95).  
A
A
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Satellite tuner,  
cable TV tuner  
Super Audio CD  
player  
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Connecting equipment with jacks other than HDMI  
jacks  
Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner  
VCR, DVD recorder, Video game  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
or  
A
B
C
B
C
A Optical digital cord (not supplied)  
B Audio cord (not supplied)  
C Video cord (not supplied)  
Recommended connection  
Alternative connection  
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Connecting an iPod,  
iPhone, USB device  
4b: Connecting the  
audio equipment  
Connecting a Super  
Audio CD Player, CD  
player  
Before connecting cords, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains  
lead).  
Super Audio CD player,  
CD player  
Audio signals  
A
or  
A
B
iPod, iPhone,  
USB device  
A USB cable (not supplied)  
A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
B Audio cord (not supplied)  
Recommended connection  
Alternative connection  
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5: Connecting the  
antennas (aerials)  
6: Connecting to the  
network  
Before connecting the antennas (aerials),  
be sure to disconnect the AC power cord  
(mains lead).  
If you have an Internet connection, you can  
connect this receiver to the Internet as well.  
You can connect through a wireless or a  
wired LAN connection.  
AM loop antenna  
(aerial) (supplied)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
System requirements  
The following system environment is  
required to use the network function of the  
receiver.  
A Broadband line  
connection  
A Broadband line connection to the  
Internet is required in order to listen to  
Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) and to  
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  
Notes  
• 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.  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop  
antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and  
other equipment.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna  
(aerial).  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),  
keep it as horizontal as possible.  
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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LAN cable (CAT5) (For a  
wired LAN connection only)  
• We recommend that you use this type of  
cable for a wired LAN.  
Some flat-type LAN cables are easily  
affected by noise. We recommend that  
you use normal-type cables.  
• If the receiver is used in an environment  
in which there is power supply noise from  
electric products or in a noisy network  
environment, use a shielded-type LAN  
cable.  
Server  
A server is a device which delivers content  
(music, photos, and videos) to a DLNA  
device on a home network. A device that  
can be used as a server (a computer, etc.)  
must be connected to your wireless or  
wired LAN home network*.  
* For details on servers which are compatible  
with this receiver, see page 57.  
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Configuration example  
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  
(not supplied)  
LAN cable  
(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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You can also turn on the receiver using ?/1  
button on the remote control. When you  
turn off the receiver, press ?/1 again.  
“STANDBY” flashes on the display panel.  
Do not disconnect the AC power cord  
(mains lead) while “STANDBY” is  
Preparing the Receiver  
Connecting the AC  
power cord (mains lead)  
flashing. This may cause a malfunction.  
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to  
a wall outlet.  
Setting up the receiver  
using the Easy Setup  
AC power cord (mains lead)  
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. Follow the on-screen instructions to  
set up the receiver.  
You can set up the following functions  
using the Easy Setup.  
– Language  
– Speaker Settings  
– Network Settings  
To the wall outlet  
Notes on Speaker  
Settings (Auto  
Calibration)  
Turning on the receiver  
?/1  
This receiver is equipped with DCAC  
(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.  
Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the  
receiver.  
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• Measure the distance of each speaker  
Notes  
1)  
from your seating position.  
• The speakers emit very loud sound during the  
calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted.  
Provide consideration to your neighborhood and  
to the children in presence.  
1)  
• Measure the speaker size.  
• Measure the frequency characteristics  
1)  
(EQ).  
• If the muting function has been activated before  
you perform Auto Calibration, the muting  
function will shut off automatically.  
• The correct measurements may not be able to  
take or Auto Calibration cannot be performed  
when special speakers, such as dipole speakers  
are used.  
• Measure the frequency characteristics  
(Phase).  
1)2)  
1) The measurement result is not utilized when  
“Analog Direct” is selected.  
2) The measurement result is not utilized when  
Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD signals with a  
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are  
being received.  
To set up the Auto  
Calibration  
The DCAC is designed to achieve proper  
sound balance for your room. However,  
you can adjust the speaker levels manually  
according to your preference. For details,  
see “Test Tone” (page 92).  
Before you perform Auto  
Calibration  
Before you perform Auto Calibration,  
Optimizer microphone  
check the following items.  
• Set up and connect the speakers (page 20,  
22).  
• Connect only the supplied optimizer  
microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.  
Do not connect any other microphones to  
this jack.  
• Set the “SB Assign” to “Bi-Amp” in the  
Speaker Settings menu if you use bi-  
amplifier connection (page 90).  
• Set the “SB Assign” to “Speaker B” in the  
Speaker Settings menu if you use  
speakers front B connection (page 90).  
• Make sure the speaker output is not set to  
“SPK OFF” (page 35).  
• Make sure that you are not using PARTY  
STREAMING function (page 68).  
• Disconnect the headphones.  
• Remove any obstacles in the path  
between the optimizer microphone and  
the speakers to avoid measurement  
errors.  
1
2
Connect the supplied optimizer  
microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC  
jack.  
Set up the optimizer microphone.  
Place the optimizer microphone at  
your seating position and set it at the  
same height as your ears.  
Confirm active subwoofer  
setup  
• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on  
the subwoofer and turn up the volume  
prior to activating the subwoofer. Turn  
the LEVEL to just before the mid-point.  
• If you connect a subwoofer with a  
crossover frequency function, set the  
value to maximum.  
• Get accurate measurement by making  
sure the environment is quiet.  
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• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto  
standby function, set it to off  
(deactivated).  
Bi-Amp: If you connect front speakers  
to the SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/  
FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals  
using a bi-amplifier connection, select  
“Bi-Amp”.  
Off: If you connect surround back or  
front high speakers to the  
SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/  
FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals,  
select “Off”.  
Note  
Depending on the characteristics of the  
subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value  
may be different from the actual position.  
To select the front speaker  
You can select the front speakers you want  
to drive.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to  
perform this operation.  
Setting the speakers  
To set the surround back  
speakers  
SPEAKERS  
You can switch the usage of the speaker(s)  
connected to the SURROUND BACK/  
BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B  
terminals in accordance with the intended  
use.  
Note  
Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select  
the front speaker system you want to  
drive.  
This setting is only available if the “Speaker  
Pattern” is set to a setting without surround back  
and front high speakers.  
You can confirm the selected speakers  
terminals by checking the indicator on the  
display panel.  
1 Press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Indicators Selected speakers  
“Settings”, then press  
.
SP A  
The speaker connected to the  
SPEAKERS FRONT A  
terminals.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Speaker Settings”, then press  
.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “SB  
Assign”, then press  
5 Select the speaker setup that you  
want, then press  
SP B*  
The speaker connected to the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND  
BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT  
HIGH/ FRONT B terminals.  
.
.
Speaker B: If you connect an  
additional front speaker system to the  
SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/  
FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals,  
select “Speaker B”.  
SP A+B* The speaker connected to both  
the SPEAKERS FRONT A and  
SPEAKERS SURROUND  
BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT  
HIGH/ FRONT B terminals  
(parallel connection).  
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Indicators Selected speakers  
Using a wired LAN  
connection  
“SPK OFF” appears on the  
display panel.  
No audio signals are output from  
any speaker terminals.  
DISPLAY  
V/v/B/b,  
* To select “SP B” or “SP A+B”, set the “SB  
Assign” to “Speaker B” in the Speaker Settings  
Note  
HOME  
This setting is not available when headphones are  
connected.  
1
Press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
To cancel Auto Calibration  
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.  
2
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Settings”, then press  
.
Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Network Settings”, then press  
.
– Press  
.
4
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Internet Settings”, then press  
– Press SPEAKERS on the receiver.  
– Change the volume level.  
– Connect the headphones.  
.
Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Wired Setup”, then press  
.
To set up the receiver  
manually  
If “Change Settings?” appears on the  
TV screen, select “OK”, then press  
.
6
Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Auto”, then press  
.
IP settings information appears on the  
TV screen.  
Configuringthenetwork  
settings of the receiver  
When using a fixed IP address  
Select “Custom”, then press  
. The  
IP Address Setting appears on the TV  
screen.  
The network settings for the receiver must  
be set correctly to use the Home Network,  
SEN, AirPlay, and PARTY STREAMING  
functions.  
Press  
. Press V/v to select the value  
for “IP Address”. Press b to key in the  
value for the next position. Press  
exit cursor.  
to  
Next, enter the value for “Subnet  
Mask” and “Default Gateway”. Press  
b for DNS Settings page. Then enter  
the value for “Primary DNS” and  
“Secondary DNS”.  
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Searching for an access  
point and setting up a  
wireless network (Access  
Point Scan method)  
You can set up a wireless network by  
searching for an access point. To set up the  
network using this connection method, you  
will be required to select or enter the  
following information. Check the  
following information in advance, and  
record it in the space provided below.  
The network name (SSID*) that  
identifies your network**. (This  
will be needed in step 7.)  
:
7
Press b.  
“Connecting to the Internet” appears  
on the TV screen. “Network setup is  
completed” appears after the network  
settings are completed. To return to the  
Network Settings menu, press  
(Depending on the network  
.
environment, the network settings may  
take some time.)  
8
Perform the server settings.  
To listen to audio content stored on the  
server, you need to set up your server  
Tip  
When checking the network settings, see  
If your wireless home network is  
secured by encryption, the  
security key (WEP key, WPA/  
WPA2 key) for your network**.  
(This will be needed in step 8.)  
:
Using a wireless LAN  
connection  
*
SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that  
identifies a particular access point.  
There are several connecting methods you  
can use to set up a wireless network:  
searching for an access point, using a WPS  
connecting method (either the push-button  
method or the PIN code method), or  
manual setting.  
** This information should be available from a  
label on your wireless LAN router/access  
point, from the operating instructions, from  
the person who set up your wireless network,  
or from the information provided by your  
Internet service provider.  
Notes  
• Make sure not to use the wireless LAN function  
where medical equipment (such as a pacemaker)  
is used or where the use of wireless  
1
2
3
Select “Wireless Setup” in step 5  
If “Change Settings?” appears on the  
TV screen, select “OK”, then press  
.
communication is prohibited.  
• Before connecting to your home network, you  
need to prepare a wireless LAN router/access  
point. For details, refer to the operating  
instructions of the device.  
• 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  
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.  
Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Access Point Scan”, then press  
.
The receiver starts searching for access  
points, and displays a list of up to 30  
available network name (SSID).  
Press V/v repeatedly to select the  
network name (SSID) you want,  
then press  
The security setting display appears on  
the TV screen.  
.
• You may encounter setup difficulties if the  
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.  
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Setting up a wireless  
4
5
Enter the security key (WEP key,  
WPA/WPA2 key), then press  
By default, the security key appears as  
“*****”. Press DISPLAY repeatedly  
to encrypt and disclose the security  
key.  
network using an access  
.
point compliant with WPS  
You can easily set up a wireless network  
using an access point compliant with WPS.  
The WPS setting can be made using either  
the push-button configuration method or  
the PIN (Personal Identification Number)  
code method.  
“IP Settings” appears on the TV  
screen.  
Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Auto”, then press  
.
What is WPS (Wi-Fi  
Protected Setup)?  
WPS is a standard created by the Wi-Fi  
Alliance allowing you to setup a wireless  
network easily and securely.  
When using a fixed IP address  
Select “Custom”, then press  
.
The IP Address Setting appears on the  
TV screen.  
Press  
. Press V/v to select the value  
Setting up a wireless  
network using the WPS push  
button configuration  
method  
for “IP Address”. Press b to key in the  
value for the next position. Press  
exit cursor.  
to  
Next, enter the value for “Subnet  
You can easily set up a WPS wireless  
connection with one push of the designated  
button.  
Mask” and “Default Gateway”. Press  
b for DNS Settings page. Then, enter  
the value for “Primary DNS” and  
“Secondary DNS”.  
1 Select “WPS Push” in step 2 in  
“Searching for an access point and  
2 Follow the on-screen instructions,  
and press the WPS button on the  
access point.  
6
7
Press b.  
“Connecting to the internet” flashes on  
the TV screen.  
“Network setup is completed” appears  
after the network settings are  
completed and “  
” lights up on the  
display panel. To return to the  
Network Settings menu, press  
(Depending on the network  
.
Message: Push WPS button on access  
point within 2 minutes  
environment, the network settings may  
take some time.)  
Perform the server settings.  
To listen to audio content stored on the  
server, you need to set up your server  
WPS button on the  
wireless LAN  
router/access point  
Note  
“Setup with WPS Push Button is  
completed” appears after the network  
If your network has not been secured by  
encryption (using the security key), the security  
setting display does not appear in step 8.  
settings are complete and “  
” lights  
up on the display panel. To return to the  
Network Settings menu, press  
.
Tip  
When checking the network settings, see  
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(Depending on the network  
environment, the network settings may  
take some time.)  
(Depending on the network  
environment, the network settings may  
take some time.)  
3 Perform the server settings.  
5 Perform the server settings.  
To listen to audio content stored on the  
server, you need to set up your server  
To listen to audio content stored on the  
server, you need to set up your server  
Tip  
Tips  
When checking the network settings, see  
• When checking the network settings, see  
• For details on entering the PIN code into the  
wireless LAN router/access point, refer to the  
operating instructions of the wireless LAN  
router/access point.  
Setting up a wireless  
network using the WPS PIN  
code method  
If the access point supports the WPS PIN  
(Personal Identification Number) code  
connection, you can set up a WPS wireless  
connection by entering the receiver’s PIN  
code into the wireless LAN router/access  
point.  
If you cannot find the  
network name (SSID) you  
want (manual setup  
method)  
You can input the network name (SSID)  
you want manually if it does not appear on  
the list.  
1 Select “Manual Registration” in step  
1 Select “Manual Registration” in step  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “WPS  
PIN”, then press  
.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
The available SSID (access point) list  
appears.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select the  
network name (SSID) you want, then  
“Direct Input”, then press  
.
3 Enter the network name (SSID), then  
press  
.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the  
security setting you want, then press  
.
5 Follow steps 4 to 7 in “Searching for  
an access point and setting up a  
press  
.
The PIN code (8 digits) of the receiver  
appears on the TV screen. Leave the PIN  
code displayed until the connection is  
complete. (A different PIN code is  
displayed each time you perform this  
operation.)  
4 Input the receiver’s PIN code into the  
wireless LAN router/access point.  
The receiver starts the network settings.  
“Completed” appears after the network  
settings are complete and “  
up on the display panel. To return to the  
Network Settings menu, press  
lights  
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Guide to on-screen  
display (OSD) operation  
You can display the menu of the receiver  
on the TV screen and select the function  
you want to use on the TV screen by  
pressing V/v/B/b and  
on the remote  
3
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
control.  
menu you want, then press  
to  
When you start operating the receiver,  
make sure to press AMP on the remote  
control first. Otherwise, operations that  
follow may not be aimed at the receiver.  
enter the menu.  
The menu item list appears on the TV  
screen.  
Example: When you select “Watch”.  
AMP  
Press V/v repeatedly to select the  
menu item you want to adjust, then  
press  
to enter the menu item.  
5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the  
parameter you want.  
V/v/B/b,  
RETURN  
OPTIONS  
O
Tip  
When “OPTIONS” appears in the lower right  
portion of the OSD, you can display the function  
list by pressing OPTIONS and selecting a related  
function.  
HOME  
Using the menu  
To return to the previous  
screen  
Press RETURN O.  
1
2
Switch the input of the TV so that  
an image of the menu is displayed.  
Press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
To exit the menu  
Press HOME to display the home menu,  
then press HOME again.  
Depending on the TV, the home menu  
may take some time to appear on the  
TV screen.  
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Overview of the home  
menus  
Basic Operations  
Menu icon  
Description  
Watch  
Selects the video source to  
be input to the receiver  
Playing an input source  
equipment  
Listen  
Selects the music from the  
SA-CD/CD, USB device,  
Bluetooth device, Home  
?/1  
Network or SEN (page 41).  
You can also enjoy FM/AM  
radio of the built in receiver.  
Input  
buttons  
Sound Effects Enables you to enjoy sound  
development provided by  
various Sony proprietary  
technologies or functions  
Settings  
Adjusts the settings of the  
receiver (page 86).  
V/v/B/b,  
OPTIONS  
HOME  
SOUND  
FIELD +/–  
2 +/–  
1
2
Press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
Select “Watch” or “Listen,” then  
press  
.
The menu item list appears on the TV  
screen.  
3
4
Select the equipment you want,  
then press  
.
Turn on the equipment and start  
playback.  
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6
Press 2 +/– to adjust the volume.  
You can also use MASTER VOLUME  
on the receiver.  
Press SOUND FIELD +/– to enjoy  
the surround sound.  
You can also use A.F.D./2CH,  
MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver.  
For details, see page 51.  
Tips  
• You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver or press input buttons on the remote  
control to select the equipment you want.  
• You can adjust the volume differently using the  
MASTER VOLUME knob on the receiver or  
the 2 +/– button on the remote control.  
To turn the volume up or down quickly  
– Turn the knob quickly.  
– Press and hold the button.  
To make fine adjustment  
– Turn the knob slowly.  
– Press the button and release it immediately.  
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  
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 29.  
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.  
iPod nano  
6th generation  
iPod touch  
4th generation  
iPod touch  
3rd generation  
iPod touch  
2nd generation  
iPod classic  
iPod nano  
5th generation  
(video camera)  
iPod nano  
4th generation  
(video)  
iPod nano  
3rd generation  
(video)  
iPhone 3GS  
iPhone 3G  
iPhone 4S  
iPhone 4  
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  
using the remote control  
Selecting the iPod/  
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  
viewing the information on the display  
panel when the TV screen is turned off.  
USB  
iPhone  
CTRL  
iPhone  
CTRL  
SHUFFLE  
REPEAT  
V/v/B/b,  
HOME  
m/M  
1
Press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
N
./>  
X
x
2
3
Select “Listen”, then press  
.
Press USB before you use the following  
buttons.  
Select “USB”, then press  
.
When the iPod or iPhone is connected,  
“iPod/iPhone” appears on the TV  
screen.  
Press  
Operation  
N
Starts play.  
X, x  
Pauses play.  
4
Follow the on-screen instructions  
to select the iPod/iPhone control  
mode.  
m/M  
./>  
Fast reverses or forwards.  
Goes to the previous/next  
track.  
REPEAT  
Enters repeat mode.  
Enters shuffle mode.  
SHUFFLE  
iPhone CTRL Selects the iPod/iPhone  
control mode.  
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Notes on iPod/iPhone  
• The iPod/iPhone is charged when  
connected to the receiver while the  
receiver is turned on.  
File format  
Extensions  
MP3 (MPEG-1  
Audio Layer III)  
“.mp3”  
• You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod/  
iPhone from this receiver.  
AAC*  
“.m4a”, “.3gp”,  
“.mp4”  
• Do not remove the iPod/iPhone during  
operation. To avoid data corruption or  
damage to the iPod/iPhone, turn the  
receiver off when connecting or  
removing the iPod/iPhone.  
WMA9 Standard*  
WAV  
“.wma”  
“.wav”  
“.flac”  
FLAC  
* The receiver does not play files encoded with  
DRM.  
iPod/iPhone message list  
Message and explanation  
Reading  
Compatible USB  
devices  
The receiver is recognizing and reading  
information of the iPod or iPhone.  
Not supported  
An unsupported iPod or iPhone is connected.  
You can use the following Sony USB  
devices on this receiver.  
No device is connected  
No iPod or iPhone is connected.  
Verified Sony USB device  
Product name Model name  
No music  
No music was found.  
®
Walkman  
NWZ-A864  
Headphones not supported  
No sound is output from the headphones when  
iPod or iPhone is connected.  
NWZ-B152F / B162F /  
B172  
NWZ-E053 / E354 / E363 /  
E373 / E453 / E463 / E575  
NWZ-F805 / F806N  
NWZ-S755 / S764 / S774 /  
S774BT  
Playing a USB device  
You can enjoy music from the USB device  
by connecting it to the (USB) port on the  
receiver.  
For details on connecting a USB device,  
NWZ-W262 / W272  
NWZ-Z1040 / Z1070  
NWD-W253  
MICROVAULT USM1GL / 4GL / 8GL /  
32GL  
The music file formats that can be played  
back by this receiver are as follows:  
USM16GLX / 32GLX /  
64GLX  
USM4GN / 8GN / 32GN  
USM4GM / 16GM  
USM8GQ / 32GQ / 64GQ  
USM16GR / 32GR  
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Product name Model name  
USM4GS / 8GJ / 8GT /  
Operating the USB  
device  
16GS / 16GU / 64GP /  
512J  
Digital Voice  
Recorder  
ICD-SX713 / SX1000 /  
PX232 / PX333F / FX8 /  
TX50 / UX513F /  
UX523F / UX532 /  
UX533F  
V/v/B/b,  
OPTIONS  
HOME  
ICZ-R50 / R51  
N
Notes  
• The receiver is unable to read data in NTFS  
format.  
• The receiver is unable to read data other than  
that saved in the first partition of a hard disk  
drive.  
1
Press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
• 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  
available for purchase in certain areas.  
• When formatting the above models, be sure to  
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  
Library” or “Creating Database” on the USB  
device has disappeared.  
2
3
Select “Listen”, then press  
.
Select “USB”, then press  
.
When the USB device is connected,  
“USB” appears on the TV screen.  
You can operate the USB device using  
the remote control of the receiver.  
4
Select the content you want from  
the content list, then press  
The selected content starts playback  
and the information of music/video  
contents appears on the TV screen.  
.
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To operate the USB device  
using the remote control  
Notes on the USB device  
• Do not remove the USB device during  
operation. To avoid data corruption or  
damage to the USB device, turn the  
receiver off when connecting or  
removing the USB device.  
• Do not connect the receiver and the USB  
device through a USB hub.  
• When the USB device is connected,  
“Reading” appears.  
• It may take about 10 seconds before  
“Reading” appears depending on the type  
of USB device connected.  
• When the USB device is connected, the  
receiver reads all the files on the USB  
device. If there are many folders or files  
on the USB device, it may take a long  
time to finish reading the USB device.  
• The receiver can recognize up to  
– 256 folders (including “ROOT” folder).  
– 256 audio files for each folder.  
– 8 folder levels (tree structure of files,  
including “ROOT” folder).  
USB  
SHUFFLE  
REPEAT  
N
./>  
X
x
The maximum number of audio files and  
folders may vary depending on the file  
and folder structure.  
Press USB before you use the following  
buttons.  
Do not save other types of files or  
unnecessary folders on a USB device.  
• Compatibility with all encoding/writing  
softwares, recording devices, and  
recording media cannot be guaranteed.  
Incompatible USB device may produce  
noise or interrupted audio or may not play  
at all.  
Press  
N
X
Operation  
Starts play.  
Pauses play.  
Stops play.  
x
• Some time may be needed to start  
playback when:  
./> Goes to the previous/next file.  
REPEAT Enters repeat mode.  
SHUFFLE Enters shuffle mode.  
– the folder structure is complex.  
– the memory capacity is excessive.  
• 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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USB message list  
Message and explanation  
Tuner Operations  
Reading  
The receiver is recognizing and reading  
information of the USB device.  
Listening to FM/AM  
radio  
Device error  
The memory of the USB device could not be  
recognized (page 45).  
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts  
through the built-in tuner. Before  
operation, be sure you have connected the  
FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the  
receiver (page 30).  
Not supported  
An unsupported USB device is connected, an  
unknown device is connected, or the USB  
device is connected through a USB hub  
Tip  
No device is connected  
The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.  
No USB device is connected or the connected  
USB device is not recognized.  
Area  
FM  
100 kHz 10 kHz*  
50 kHz 10 kHz*  
AM  
USA, Canada  
Mexico  
No Track  
No track was found.  
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 50).  
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1 Frequency indication (page 49)  
2 Preset station list (page 50)  
Tuning to a station  
automatically (Auto  
Tuning)  
Numeric  
buttons  
Select “Tuning +” or “Tuning –”, then  
press  
.
Select “Tuning +” to scan from lower to  
higher frequency stations, select  
“Tuning –” to scan from higher to lower  
stations. The receiver stops scanning  
whenever a station is received.  
V/v/b,  
In case of poor FM stereo  
reception  
1 Tune in the station you want to listen  
to using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning  
(page 49), or select the preset  
station you want (page 50).  
OPTIONS  
HOME  
D.TUNING  
SHIFT  
2 Press OPTIONS.  
3 Select “FM Mode”, then press  
4 Select “Mono”, then press  
.
.
1
Select “Listen” from the home  
menu, then press  
Tuning to a station  
directly (Direct Tuning)  
.
2
Select “FM” or “AM” from the  
menu, then press  
The FM or AM menu list appears on  
the TV screen.  
You can enter the frequency of a station  
directly by using the numeric buttons.  
.
1
2
Press D.TUNING.  
FM/AM screen  
You can select and operate each item  
on the screen by pressing V/v/B/b and  
.
Hold down SHIFT, then press the  
numeric buttons to enter the  
frequency, then press  
.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
Tip  
Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna  
(aerial) for optimum reception upon tuning  
to an AM station.  
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If you cannot tune to a  
station  
“– – – .– – MHz” or “– – – – kHz” appears  
and then the screen returns to the current  
frequency.  
Make sure you have entered the right  
frequency. If not, repeat step 2. If you still  
cannot tune to a station, the frequency may  
not be in use in your area.  
Presetting FM/AM radio  
stations  
(Preset Memory)  
You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM  
stations as your favorite stations.  
V/v/B/b,  
Changing the AM tuning  
scale  
OPTIONS  
You can change the AM tuning scale to  
either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on  
the receiver.  
1
Tune to the station that you want to  
preset using Auto Tuning (page 49)  
or Direct Tuning (page 49).  
?/1  
2
3
Select “Preset Memory”, then  
press  
.
Select a preset number, then press  
.
The station is stored as the selected  
preset number.  
TUNING MODE  
4
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store  
another station.  
You can store station as follows:  
• AM band: AM 1 to AM 30  
• FM band: FM 1 to FM 30  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
While holding down TUNING  
MODE, press ?/1 on the receiver.  
The current AM tuning scale is  
changed to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).  
To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz),  
repeat the procedure above.  
Tuning to preset  
stations  
Notes  
1
Select “FM” or “AM” from the  
menu, then press  
.
• Depending on the settings, the receiver may take  
some time to change the AM tuning scale.  
• All preset stations will be erased when you  
change the tuning scale.  
2
3
Select “Select Preset”, then press  
.
Select the preset station you want,  
then press  
.
Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are  
available.  
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Naming preset stations  
(Name Input)  
Enjoying Sound Effects  
1
Select “FM” or “AM” from the  
menu, then press  
Selecting the sound  
field  
.
2
3
Select “Select Preset”, then press  
.
1
Select “Sound Effects” from the  
home menu, then press  
Select the preset number which  
you want to name, then press  
then press OPTIONS.  
.
,
2
Select “Sound Field”, then press  
.
4
5
Select “Name Input”, then press  
.
3
Select the sound field you want.  
Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
character, then press b.  
You can move the input position  
backward and forward by pressing  
B/b. You can enter a name up to 8  
characters.  
Tip  
You can select the sound field you want by  
pressing SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly on the  
remote control. You can also use A.F.D./2CH,  
Movie or Music on the receiver.  
6
Repeat step 5 to input a character  
one by one, then press  
The name you entered is registered.  
Auto Format Direct  
(A.F.D.)/2 channel sound  
mode  
.
Note  
Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode: This  
mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity  
sound and select the decoding mode for  
listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as  
multi channel sound.  
Some letters that can be displayed on the TV  
screen cannot be displayed on the display panel.  
2 channel sound mode: You can switch  
the output sound to 2 channel sound  
regardless of the recording formats of the  
software you are using, the playback  
equipment connected, or the sound field  
settings of the receiver.  
x A.F.D. Auto (A.F.D. AUTO)  
Presets the sound as it was recorded/  
encoded without adding any surround  
effects.  
However, for USA and Canada models,  
this receiver will generate a low frequency  
signal for output to the subwoofer when  
there is no LFE signals.  
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You can select the effect type for HD-  
D.C.S. as follows.  
Dynamic: This setting is suitable for an  
environment which is reverberant but  
lacks a spacious feeling (where sound  
absorption is not sufficient). It  
x Multi Stereo (MULTI ST.)  
Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all  
speakers. However, sound may not be  
output from certain speakers depending on  
the speaker settings.  
emphasizes the reflection of sound and  
reproduces the sound of a large, classical  
movie theater. Thus, the spacious feeling  
of a dubbing theater is emphasized and a  
unique acoustic field is created.  
Theater: This setting is suitable for a  
general living room. It reproduces the  
reverberation of sound just like in a  
movie theater (dubbing theater). It is most  
appropriate for watching content  
recorded on a Blu-ray Disc when you  
want the atmosphere of a movie theater.  
Studio: This setting is suitable for a  
living room with the appropriate sound  
equipment. It reproduces the  
reverberation of sound provided when a  
theatrical sound source is remixed for a  
Blu-ray Disc to a volume level suitable  
for home use. The level of reflection and  
reverberation of sound is kept to the  
minimum. However, dialogues and  
surround effects are reproduced vividly.  
x 2ch Stereo (2CH ST.)  
The receiver outputs the sound from the  
front left/right speakers only. There is no  
sound from the subwoofer.  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources  
completely bypass the sound field  
processing and multi channel surround  
formats are downmixed to 2 channels.  
x Analog Direct (A. DIRECT)  
You can switch the audio of the selected  
input to 2 channel analog input. This  
function enables you to enjoy high quality  
analog sources.  
When using this function, only the volume  
and front speaker level can be adjusted.  
Note  
You cannot select “Analog Direct” while using  
the BD, DVD, GAME, Bluetooth, USB, Home  
Network, SEN and AirPlay function.  
Movie mode  
x PLII Movie  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for movies  
encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition,  
this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1  
channel for watching videos of overdubbed  
or old movies.  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s  
pre-programmed sound fields. They bring  
the exciting and powerful sound of movie  
theaters into your home.  
x HD-D.C.S.  
x PLIIx Movie  
HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is  
Sony’s new innovative home theater  
technology using the latest acoustic and  
digital signal processing technologies. It is  
based on precise response measurement  
data of a mastering studio.  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode  
decoding. This setting expands Dolby Pro  
Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to  
discrete 7.1 movie channels.  
With this mode, you are able to enjoy Blu-  
ray and DVD movies at home with not only  
the high quality of sound, but also the best  
sound ambience, just as the movie’s sound  
engineer intended in the mastering process.  
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x PLIIz Height (PLIIz)  
x Stadium (STADIUM)  
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air  
stadium.  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode  
decoding. This setting can expand a source  
sound from a 5.1 channel to a 7.1 channel  
to which a vertical equipment is applied,  
and gives a dimension of presence and  
depth.  
x Sports (SPORTS)  
Reproduces the feeling of sports  
broadcasting.  
x Neo:6 Cinema (Neo:6 CIN)  
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode  
decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel  
format is decoded into 7 channels.  
x Portable Audio (PORTABLE)  
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image  
from your portable audio device. This  
mode is ideal for MP3 and other  
compressed music.  
Music mode  
x PLII Music  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal  
stereo sources such as CDs.  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s  
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  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal  
stereo sources such as CDs.  
x Berlin P.Hall (BERLIN)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Berlin Philharmonic Hall.  
x PLIIz Height (PLIIz)  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode  
decoding. This setting can expand a source  
sound from a 5.1 channel to a 7.1 channel  
to which a vertical equipment is applied,  
and gives a dimension of presence and  
depth.  
x Concertgebouw  
(CONCERTGEB)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics  
produced by reflectivity of a concert hall in  
Amsterdam, Netherlands, which features a  
large sound stage.  
x Neo:6 Music (Neo:6 MUS)  
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode  
decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel  
format is decoded into 7 channels. This  
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources  
such as CDs.  
x Musikverein (MUSIKVEREI)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of a  
concert hall in Vienna, Austria, which  
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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– PLIIz Height is available only when the  
speaker pattern is set to a setting with  
front high speakers.  
• The sound fields for music and movie do  
not work in the following cases.  
– DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High  
Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD  
with sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz are being received.  
When headphones are  
connected  
You can only select this sound field if the  
headphones are connected to the receiver.  
x HP 2CH  
This mode is selected automatically if you  
use headphones (except “Analog Direct”).  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources  
completely bypass the sound field  
processing and multi channel surround  
formats are downmixed to 2 channels  
except LFE signals.  
– “Analog Direct” is selected.  
• “PLII Movie”, “PLIIx Movie”, “PLII  
Music”, “PLIIx Music”, “PLIIz Height”,  
“Neo:6 Cinema”, and “Neo:6 Music” do  
not work when the speaker pattern is set  
to 2/0 or 2/0.1.  
• When one of the sound fields for music is  
selected, no sound is output from the  
subwoofer if all the speakers are set to  
“Large” in the Speaker Settings menu.  
However, the sound will be output from  
the subwoofer if  
– the digital input signal contains LFE  
signals.  
– the front or surround speakers are set to  
“Small”.  
x HP Direct (HP DIRECT)  
This mode is selected automatically if you  
use headphones when “Analog Direct” is  
selected.  
Outputs the analog signals without  
processing by the equalizer, sound field,  
etc.  
If you connect a subwoofer  
– “Multi Stereo”, “PLII Movie”, “PLII  
Music”, “PLIIx Movie”, “PLIIx  
Music”, “PLIIz Height”, “HD-D.C.S.”  
or “Portable Audio” is selected.  
This receiver will generate a low frequency  
signal for output to the subwoofer when  
there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass  
sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2  
channel signal. However, the low  
frequency signal is not generated for  
“Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” when  
all speakers are set to “Large”.  
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby  
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we  
recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off  
frequency as high as possible.  
Using the Sound  
Optimizer function  
The Sound Optimizer lets you enjoy clear  
and dynamic sound at low volume levels. It  
automatically calibrates the sound which  
cannot be heard well when you turn down  
the volume level. After Auto Calibration is  
performed, the sound level is optimized to  
suit your environment.  
Notes on sound fields  
• Depending on the speaker pattern  
settings, some sound fields may not be  
available.  
• You cannot select PLIIx Movie/Music  
and PLIIz Height at the same time.  
– PLIIx Movie/Music is available only  
when the speaker pattern is set to a  
setting with surround back speaker(s).  
1
Select “Sound Effects” from the  
home menu, then press  
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2
3
Select “Sound Optimizer”, then  
press  
3
Select “Front”, “Center”,  
“Surround”, or “Front High”, then  
.
press  
.
Select “Normal” or “Low”, then  
press  
.
4
5
Select “Bass” or “Treble”.  
Adjust the gain, then press  
The Sound Optimizer function is  
activated. To adjust for the reference  
level of a movie, select “Normal”. To  
adjust for a CD or other software  
whose average sound pressure level is  
processed highly, select “Low”.  
.
Notes  
• This function does not work when “Analog  
Direct” is being used.  
• Frequencies for Bass and Treble are fixed.  
• Depending on the audio format, the receiver  
may play back signals at a lower sampling  
frequency than the original sampling frequency  
of the input signals.  
Notes  
• This function does not work in the following  
cases.  
– “Analog Direct” is being used.  
– Headphones are connected.  
• 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.  
Using the Pure Direct  
function  
The Pure Direct mode lets you enjoy higher  
fidelity sound. When Pure Direct is on, the  
display panel lights off to suppress noise  
that affects sound quality. You can use the  
Pure Direct function with all inputs.  
Selecting the  
calibration type  
You can select the calibration type you  
want after performing the Auto Calibration.  
For details, see “Calibration Type”  
1
2
3
Select “Sound Effects” from the  
home menu, then press  
.
Select “Pure Direct”, then press  
.
Select “On” or “Off”, then press  
.
Adjusting the Equalizer  
You can use the following parameters to  
adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level)  
for each speaker.  
Note  
When Pure Direct function is selected, “Sound  
Optimizer”, “Equalizer”, “Auto Volume”, and  
“D.Range Comp.” do not work.  
Bass  
Treble  
Level  
(dB)  
Frequency (Hz)  
Select “Sound Effects” from the  
1
2
home menu, then press  
.
Select “Equalizer”, then press  
.
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To cancel Pure Direct  
The Pure Direct function will be cancelled  
when you perform the following:  
– Press PURE DIRECT again.  
– Change the sound field.  
– Change the scene setting on the TV  
(Scene Select).  
– Change the setting of “Sound Optimizer”,  
“Equalizer”, “Auto Volume”, or  
“D.Range Comp.”.  
Using Network Features  
About the network  
functions of the  
receiver  
• You can enjoy audio content which has  
been stored on a DLNA-compliant device  
(DLNA CERTIFIED™ Products) that  
has an authorized DLNA logo displayed  
on the device (page 62).  
• You can use the receiver as a device  
equivalent to a UPnP media renderer on  
your home network.  
• With an Internet connection, you can  
listen to music services (page 65) and  
update the software of the receiver.  
• You can listen to the same music at the  
same time in different rooms through the  
PARTY STREAMING function.  
• You can register Media Remote devices  
to control the receiver.  
Resetting sound fields  
to the default settings  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to  
perform this operation.  
?/1  
MUSIC  
• You can play back audio content on iOS  
devices or an iTunes Library with  
AirPlay.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
While holding down MUSIC, press  
?/1.  
“S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display  
panel and all sound fields are reset to  
their default setting.  
About DLNA  
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)  
is a standard organization made up of  
manufacturers of various products, such as  
servers (computers, etc.), AV equipment,  
and mobile computing devices which  
exchange content (music, photos, and  
videos). DLNA decides upon standards and  
publishes an authorized logo to be  
displayed on devices which support DLNA  
standards.  
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When using Windows 8  
Setting up the server  
This section explains how to set up  
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.  
To listen to audio content stored on your  
server with this receiver, you need to set up  
the server in advance. The following server  
devices are compatible with this receiver.  
• Sony VAIO Media plus 1.3, 1.4, 2.0, and  
2.1  
• Sony HDD Network Audio System  
NAS-S500HDE*, NAS-S55HDE*  
• Sony Network AV receiver  
STR-DA6400ES*, TA-DA5600ES*  
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 12  
installed on Windows 8 and Windows 7  
(page 57 and 59)  
1
Go to Control Panel.  
Select [All Apps] under [Start].  
Select [Control Panel].  
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 11  
installed on Windows Vista/Windows XP  
* Not available in some countries or regions.  
If the server has a function that limits  
access from other devices, you must  
change the setting on the server to allow the  
receiver to access it.  
This section explains how to set up  
Windows Media Player when using it as a  
server.  
For details on the settings of other server  
devices, refer to the operating instructions  
or help of the respective devices or  
applications.  
Tip  
Notes  
If the Windows 8 display does not appear  
like above, proceed with the steps below.  
• The items displayed on the computer may be  
different from the ones shown below, depending  
on the version of the operating system or the  
computer environment. For details, refer to  
Help for your operating system.  
• It may take a little more time when playing  
music using a “Play To” feature in Windows  
depending on the situation.  
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Select [Control Panel] under  
[Settings].  
3
4
5
Select [Change advanced sharing  
settings].  
Select [Choose media streaming  
options] from Media streaming.  
2
Select [View network status and  
tasks] under [Network and  
Internet].  
The [Network 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.  
If [Media streaming is not turned  
on] appears on the [Media  
streaming options] window, select  
[Turn on media streaming].  
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Select [Allow All].  
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.  
When using Windows 7  
This section explains how to set up  
manufacturer-installed Windows Media  
Player 12 for Windows 7.  
For details on how to operate Windows  
Media Player 12, refer to Help for  
Windows Media Player 12.  
1
Go to [Start] [Control Panel].  
7
8
9
Select [Allow all computers and  
media devices].  
Select [Next] and [Finish] to close  
the window.  
2
3
Select [View network status and  
tasks] under [Network and  
Internet].  
The [Network and Sharing Center]  
window appears.  
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,  
Tip  
If the item you want does not appear on the  
display, try to change the display type of the  
Control Panel.  
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.  
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4
5
Select [Home network] or [Work  
network] according to the  
environment in which the receiver  
is used.  
9
Select [Allow all].  
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.  
Follow the instructions that appear  
on the display according to the  
environment in which the receiver  
is used.  
When the settings are completed,  
confirm that the item under [View your  
active networks] is changed to [Home  
network] or [Work network] in the  
[Network and Sharing Center]  
window.  
10Select [Allow all computers and  
6
7
Select [Change advanced sharing  
settings].  
media devices].  
11Select [OK] to close the window.  
12Refresh 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,  
Select [Choose media streaming  
options…] from [Media streaming].  
When using Windows  
Vista/XP  
This section explains how to set up  
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.  
8
If [Media streaming is not turned  
on] appears on the [Media  
streaming options] window, select  
[Turn on media streaming].  
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1
Go to [Start] [All Programs].  
6
Check [Private] and select [Next].  
7
8
Confirm that [Location type] is  
changed to [Private], and select  
[Close].  
2
3
Select [Windows Media Player].  
Windows Media Player 11 starts up.  
Select [Media Sharing…] from the  
[Library] menu.  
If you are using Windows XP, go to  
step 9.  
Confirm that [(Private network)] is  
displayed on the [Network and  
Sharing Center] window, and close  
the window.  
4
When  
[Networking…].  
is displayed, select  
9
If [Share my media] in the [Media  
Sharing] window that is displayed  
in step 3 is not checked, check  
[Share my media], then select  
[OK].  
A list of connectable devices is  
displayed.  
The [Network and Sharing Center]  
window appears.  
5
Select [Customize].  
10Select [Settings…] that appears  
beside [Share my media to:].  
11Check [Allow new devices and  
computers automatically] and  
select [OK].  
Note  
The [Set Network Location] window  
appears.  
Uncheck this item after you confirm that the  
receiver can be connected to the server and  
play audio content stored on the server.  
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12Refresh 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,  
Enjoying audio content  
stored on the server  
You can play back audio content stored on  
the server using the receiver in MP3, Linear  
PCM, WMA, FLAC and AAC* formats.  
Audio content with DRM (Digital Rights  
Management) copyright protection cannot  
be played on this receiver.  
To refresh the server list  
When you add a new server to the home  
network, or when you cannot find the  
server you want on the list, refresh the  
server list.  
* The receiver can play AAC files with the  
extension of “.m4a”, “.mp4” or “.3gp” only.  
1 While the server list is displayed,  
press OPTIONS.  
Server  
2 Select “Refresh”, then press  
.
The refreshed server list appears.  
Tip  
This receiver  
The receiver keeps a history of the last five  
connected servers and these servers appear at the  
top of the server list. Up to 20 servers can be  
displayed in a server list.  
HOME  
NETWORK  
To delete a server from the  
server list  
ALPHABET  
SEARCH  
1 While the server list is displayed,  
select the server you want to delete,  
then press OPTIONS.  
SHUFFLE  
REPEAT  
DISPLAY  
The options menu appears.  
V/v/B/b,  
2 Select “Delete”, then press  
.
RETURN  
OPTIONS  
The confirmation display appears on the  
TV screen.  
O
HOME  
3 Select “OK”, then press  
.
“Completed” appears, and the selected  
server is deleted.  
N
./>  
x
X
Note  
Even if you delete the server from the server list,  
the server will appear in the list again if the  
receiver finds it on the network (such as when you  
refresh the server list).  
1
Press HOME NETWORK.  
The server list appears on the TV  
screen.  
If the last selected item (playlist,  
album, folder, etc.) appears on the TV  
screen, press RETURN O repeatedly  
until the server list appears.  
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When “No server is available”  
Tips  
appears, or when the server on the list  
is not available, press OPTIONS.  
• If you select a folder (such as an artist folder,  
genre folder, etc.), then press the N button, the  
receiver plays all items in the selected folder.  
• The receiver resumes from the last selected item  
when the function is changed to Home Network  
function, until the receiver is turned off. When  
“Network Standby” is set to “On”, play resumes  
from the last selected item, even if you turned  
off the receiver.  
Select “Refresh”, then press  
refreshed server list appears.  
. The  
Tip  
You can also select “HOME NETWORK”  
from “Listen” in home menu.  
2
Select the server which holds the  
content you want to play back.  
The content list appears on the TV  
screen.  
To set Access Settings  
You can set access restrictions or  
permission for the devices on the device  
list.  
Note  
If the server device supports the Wake-on-  
LAN standard, the receiver turns the server  
on automatically. If the server does not  
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.  
1
2
3
Press HOME NETWORK.  
Press OPTIONS.  
Select “Access Settings”, then  
press  
.
3
4
Select the item (playlist, album,  
folder, etc.) you want, then press  
.
To set the auto access  
permission  
If another item appears, repeat this step  
to narrow down the choices until the  
item you want appears. The items that  
are displayed depend on the connected  
server.  
1 Select “Auto Access” in “Access  
Settings”, then press  
.
2 Select “Allow” or “Not Allow”, then  
press  
.
Allow: All the device on the home  
network are permitted to access this  
receiver. This receiver can start a  
PARTY as host device and join a  
PARTY as a guest device if requested.  
Not Allow: The receiver restricts a  
new device that is accessing the  
receiver. When connecting a new  
device to the home network, add the  
device to the device list, and set access  
permission (page 64).  
Select the track you want, then  
press  
.
Playback starts.  
Make sure that sound is being output  
from the speakers of the receiver.  
Notes  
• Tracks that the receiver cannot play appear on  
the TV screen as well. You cannot sort a list of  
playable tracks.  
• “!” appears at the top of a track name that cannot  
be played on the receiver, and is skipped during  
playback.  
Note  
• Play is not resumed from the last selected item  
if you unplug the power cord from the wall  
outlet.  
• The receiver may take time to display items  
when browsing a folder that contains a large  
amount of audio content. In this case, use the  
Keyword Search (page 74).  
Up to 20 devices can be added to the device list.  
If 20 devices have already been registered,  
“Device list is full” appears, and a new device  
cannot be added to the list. In this case, delete  
unnecessary devices from the list (page 64).  
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To add devices to the  
device list  
To register the TV SideView  
Device  
1 Select “Control Device” in “Access  
1 Press HOME NETWORK.  
Tip  
Settings”, then press  
.
The registered device list appears on the  
TV screen.  
You can also select “HOME NETWORK”  
from “Listen” in home menu.  
2 Select “Add Device”, then press  
.
2 Press OPTIONS.  
3 Select “TV SideView Device  
Registration”, then press  
3 Select the device you want, then  
press  
.
.
The selected device is added to the  
device list. For details on setting the  
4 Select “Start Registration”, then  
press  
The receiver starts to detect TV  
SideView device that is ready for  
registration.  
“Connecting” appears on the TV screen.  
Press “Registration” on the TV  
SideView device. However, the receiver  
will exit the registration if no device  
detected in 30 seconds.  
.
To set access permission  
for the devices  
You can set access permission for a device  
on the device list. Only devices set to  
“Allow” are recognized on the home  
network.  
5 Select “Finish”, then press  
.
1 Select “Control Device” in “Access  
To cancel the registration  
Select “Cancel” in step 4, then press  
Settings”, then press  
.
.
The registered device list appears on the  
TV screen.  
Note  
2 Select the device you want, then  
Up to 5 TV SideView devices can be added to the  
device list. If 5 devices have already been  
registered, “Device full” appears, and a new  
device cannot be added to the list. In this case,  
delete unnecessary devices from the list  
press  
.
3 Select “Access”, then press  
4 Select “Allow” or “Not Allow”, then  
press  
.
.
To view the registered TV  
SideView Device  
Select “Registered TV SideView Devices”  
To delete a device from the list  
Select “Delete” in step 3, then press  
Select “OK” on the confirmation display,  
then press  
.
.
in step 3, then press  
.
To delete registered TV  
SideView devices from the  
device list  
Using the TV SideView  
TV SideView is a free mobile application  
for the remote device (smartphone, etc). By  
using the TV SideView with this receiver,  
you can easily enjoy the receiver by the  
operation on your remote device.  
1 Select “Registered TV SideView  
Devices” in step 3, then press  
.
2 Select the device you want to delete,  
then press  
.
3 Select “Delete”, then press  
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4 Select “OK”, then press  
.
To  
Do the following  
The selected device is deleted from the  
device list.  
Search the item While selectingthe contents  
you want using in the server, press  
a keyword  
ALPHABET SEARCH,  
and then enter a keyword  
Checking the copyright  
protection  
Change the  
server  
Press x. Then select  
“Server List”, and press  
.
This receiver cannot play back files in  
WMA format with DRM copyright  
protection.  
Select the server you want,  
then press  
.
If a WMA file cannot be played back on  
this receiver, check the property of that file  
on your computer to see whether the file is  
DRM-copyrighted.  
Select Repeat Press REPEAT repeatedly  
Play  
until “Repeat All” or  
“Repeat One” appears on  
the TV screen.  
Open the folder or volume where the WMA  
file is stored and right-click the file to  
display the [Properties] window. If there is  
a [License] tab, the file is DRM-  
copyrighted and cannot be played back on  
this receiver.  
Select Shuffle Press SHUFFLE repeatedly  
Play  
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.  
Operating Home  
Network function using  
the remote control  
Enjoying Sony  
Entertainment Network  
(SEN)  
You can listen to music services offered on  
the Internet with this receiver (SEN  
function).  
To  
Do the following  
Pause  
playback*  
Press X during playback.  
Press N to resume  
playback.  
Stop playback Press x.  
To use this function, the receiver must be  
connected to the network and the network  
must be connected to the Internet. For  
Gotobeginning Press ./> repeatedly.  
of the current  
track, previous/  
next track  
Reselect the  
item you want repeatedly until the  
to play directory you want appears.  
Press RETURN O  
Visit the website below for more  
information on the SEN:  
Or press OPTIONS, select  
“Server List”, then select  
the item you want.  
To return to the playback  
display, press OPTIONS  
and select “Now Playing”.  
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Press SEN.  
The service provider list appears on the  
TV screen. If the receiver  
SEN  
automatically displays the last selected  
service or station, press RETURN O  
repeatedly until the service provider  
list appears.  
This receiver  
Tip  
Note  
You can also select “SEN” from “Listen” in  
the home menu.  
Before using music services, you may have to  
register your receiver depending on the service  
provider. For details on registration, visit the  
customer support site of the service provider.  
2
3
Select “vTuner”, then press  
.
Select the folder or station you  
want, then press  
.
• Press V/v repeatedly to select the  
item.  
• Press  
to go to the next directory,  
or to listen to the station.  
• Press RETURN O to go to the  
previous directory.  
Numeric  
buttons  
SEN  
Note  
ALPHABET  
SEARCH  
If “No service is available” appears and you  
cannot obtain a service provider list, press  
OPTIONS and select “Refresh”.  
MEM  
Tip  
The receiver displays the last selected service or  
station when the function is changed to SEN  
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  
turned off the receiver.  
V/v/B/b,  
RETURN  
OPTIONS  
O
HOME  
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.  
SHIFT  
To return to the playback  
display again, press  
OPTIONS and select  
“Now Playing”.  
The following steps explain how to select  
“vTuner” as an example of music services  
offered on the Internet.  
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To listen to the preset  
station  
To  
Do the following  
Use various  
Press OPTIONS. The  
functions while item displayed may vary  
1 Press SEN.  
the receiver is  
selecting or  
according to the selected  
item or directory.  
The service provider list appears on the  
TV screen. If the receiver automatically  
displays the last selected station, press  
RETURN O repeatedly until the  
service provider list appears.  
2 Select “Preset”, then press  
“Preset” appears at the top of the service  
provider list.  
playing a station  
or service  
Selecttheservice While selecting or  
options playing the contents in the  
.
service, press OPTIONS.  
Select “Service Options”,  
then press  
. The  
contents of the service  
options vary depending  
on the selected services.  
3 Select the preset station you want,  
then press  
.
Note  
Search the item While selecting the  
you want using a contents in the server,  
There may be some stations that cannot be preset,  
depending on the service providers. If you try to  
preset such a station, “Not available” appears on  
the display.  
keyword  
press ALPHABET  
SEARCH, and then enter  
a keyword (page 74).  
Tip  
View the  
available  
information  
Press DISPLAY  
repeatedly to view the  
artist name, album name,  
etc.  
Use the numeric buttons to select the preset  
station. Press SHIFT, then press the numeric  
button that corresponds to the preset number, then  
press  
to select the preset station directly.  
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  
Internet.  
Visit the website below for more  
information on music services, how to  
enjoy services, and the registration code of  
the receiver.  
1
2
Select the station you want to  
preset.  
During reception, hold down  
SHIFT, then press MEM.  
The preset memory list appears.  
http://munlimited.com/home  
3
4
Select a preset number, then press  
.
Checking the registration  
code  
You may be required to enter the  
registration code of the receiver when you  
enjoy a new music service.  
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store  
another station.  
1 Select “Listen” from the menu, then  
press  
.
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2 Select “SEN”, then press  
.
The service provider list appears on the  
TV screen. If the receiver automatically  
displays the last selected service or  
station, press RETURN O repeatedly  
until the service provider list appears.  
3 Select “Registration Code”, then  
press  
.
The registration code of the receiver  
appears.  
PARTY  
JOIN/  
LEAVE  
PARTY  
START/  
CLOSE  
Using the PARTY  
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.  
SHIFT  
If you encounter an interruption when  
using a wireless connection, connect your  
receiver to the router with a wired  
connection (page 32).  
You can enjoy the PARTY STREAMING  
function with other devices* that have this  
PARTY STREAMING logo shown below.  
While PARTY streaming, a device called a  
“PARTY host” starts a PARTY and  
streams music, and a device called a  
“PARTY guest” joins a PARTY and  
receives music from the “PARTY host”.  
Before using the PARTY STREAMING  
function, make sure that “PARTY  
STREAMING” is set to “On” (page 96).  
* Available PARTY STREAMING-compliant  
devices may differ depending on the countries  
or regions. For details on available devices,  
contact your nearest Sony dealers.  
PARTY guest  
PARTY guest  
PARTY host  
PARTY guest  
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Starting a PARTY  
Joining a PARTY  
You can start a PARTY so that other  
devices that support the PARTY  
STREAMING function can play the same  
music even though they are in different  
rooms.  
The receiver can join a PARTY that has  
been started by another device so that you  
can enjoy the same audio content being  
played in a different room.  
While the PARTY host device is  
having a PARTY, press PARTY JOIN  
and the receiver joins the PARTY as  
a PARTY guest.  
1
2
Make sure the PARTY guest  
devices are turned on and ready to  
join a PARTY.  
To leave a PARTY  
Press PARTY LEAVE.  
Play the sound source you want.  
Audio content of all the sound sources  
on this receiver can be streamed.  
Notes  
• You cannot join a PARTY in the following  
cases:  
Notes  
– you have a PARTY on this receiver.  
– you have already joined another PARTY.  
• If you press PARTY JOIN when no PARTY is  
started, but a device complying with PARTY  
STREAMING function is playing, the device  
will be the PARTY host, and the receiver will  
join the PARTY as a PARTY guest.  
• Only audio contents on this receiver can be  
streamed. During PARTY host, video  
signals are not output to the TV, and audio  
signals will downmix to 2 channel. In this  
case, you can only select “2ch Stereo” as  
sound field.  
• When you start a PARTY as PARTY host,  
you may face a time gap between the audio  
output and visual display in the following  
cases.  
• The PARTY guest device function  
automatically switches to HOME NETWORK  
when the device joins a PARTY. Even if the  
PARTY guest device leaves the PARTY, the  
function remains as HOME NETWORK.  
– The Audio Return Channel (ARC)  
function is used.  
Tip  
– The video output of the equipment is  
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.  
If “Network Standby” is set to “On”, the receiver  
turns on and joins the PARTY automatically  
when the PARTY host device starts the PARTY.  
3
Press PARTY START.  
“START.PARTY” appears on the  
display panel.  
The receiver starts PARTY streaming  
as a PARTY host.  
To close a PARTY  
Press PARTY CLOSE.  
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Tap/click on the  
right of the iOS device screen or  
iTunes window.  
icon at bottom  
Streaming music from  
iTunes with AirPlay  
[iOS device]  
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  
iPhone/iPod  
touch/iPad  
[iTunes]  
Compatible iPod/iPhone/  
iPad models  
iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod  
touch (2nd, 3rd or 4th generation), iPad,  
iPad2, iPad 3rd generation with iOS 4.2 or  
later, and Mac or PC with iTunes 10.1 or  
later.  
2
Select “STR-DN840” on the AirPlay  
menu of iTunes or your iOS device.  
[iOS device]  
Notes  
models” on this page for details on the  
supported versions of iOS or iTunes.  
• Update iOS or iTunes to the latest version  
before using with the receiver.  
• Refer to the operating instructions of your  
device for details on operating iOS devices,  
iTunes or AirPlay.  
• You cannot use this receiver as a PARTY host  
while using the AirPlay function.  
[iTunes]  
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Start playing back audio content  
on an iOS device or on iTunes.  
AirPlay is selected as a function of the  
receiver automatically.  
Updating the software  
By downloading the latest version of the  
software, you can take advantage of the  
newest functions. The receiver accesses the  
Sony server to update the software.  
If a new update is available, “[New  
Software] Perform Software Update.”  
appears on the TV screen and “UPDATE”  
appears on the display panel when you are  
connected to the Internet and using the  
Home Network or SEN function.  
Make sure that other equipment connected  
to the receiver is stopped before updating  
the software.  
Tips  
• “******” is the last 6 digits of MAC Address of  
the receiver.  
• If the playback does not start, perform the  
process again from step 1.  
To confirm/edit the device  
name  
See “Device Name” (page 96) for  
instructions on how to rename the device.  
To control AirPlay playback  
You can use the 2 +/–, N, X, x, .,  
>, SHUFFLE and REPEAT buttons.  
Operation from the receiver and the remote  
control is active only when the receiver is  
selected as the device for output.  
When you use iTunes, set an iOS device to  
accept control from this receiver and the  
remote control when you want to use this  
receiver and the remote control to operate  
an iOS device.  
For details on software update available,  
refer to the customer support site  
Notes  
• Make sure not to turn off the receiver,  
disconnect the network cable or perform any  
operation on the receiver while the updating  
operation is in progress.  
• If you try to update the software when the Sleep  
Timer is on, the Sleep Timer will turn off  
automatically.  
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  
not be able to be linked with the volume level of  
this receiver.  
1
2
Press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
Select “Settings”, then press  
The Settings menu list appears on the  
TV screen.  
.
3
4
5
Select “System Settings”, then  
press  
Select “Network Update”, then  
press  
.
.
Select “Update”, then press  
The receiver starts checking the  
available software update.  
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To cancel the procedure or  
to go back to the previous  
screen  
Press RETURN O at any point before the  
receiver starts the software update.  
You cannot cancel the procedure or go  
back to the previous screen when the  
update starts.  
6
7
When “A new version of software  
is found” appears on the TV  
screen, select “Update now”, then  
press  
.
A message that confirms whether or  
not you agree to the terms of the  
software update appears. Confirm the  
message and also read the “END-  
Network features message  
list  
Network settings  
press  
.
If the update is not available, “No  
update is required.” appears.  
Message and explanation  
Select “Agree”, then press  
.
Connection failed  
The receiver has failed to connect the  
network.  
The receiver starts to update the  
software and the TV screen is turned  
off automatically. The ?/1 (on/  
standby) indicator on the front panel  
flashes during the update. It may take a  
while (about 40 minutes at the longest)  
for the receiver to finish the update.  
The required time will depend on the  
amount of data in the updates, the line  
type of the network, the network  
communication environment, etc.  
“Complete” appears after the software  
update is finished.  
Input error  
The entered values are incorrect or invalid.  
Not in use  
An operation that is currently prohibited is  
being performed.  
Not supported  
The access point device does not support the  
WPS PIN code method.  
Home Network  
Changes or adjustments made to the  
settings are now reset to the defaults.  
Message and explanation  
Cannot connect  
Note  
The receiver cannot be connected to the  
selected server.  
If one of the below conditions appears, the  
software update has error.  
– The ?/1 (on/standby) indicator flashes in  
quick succession.  
Cannot get info  
The receiver cannot retrieve information on  
the server.  
– “ERROR” appears on the display panel.  
– No indicator lights up on the display panel  
or the ?/1 (on/standby) indicator lights off.  
– The receiver does not finish the update  
after 40 minutes and “UPDATING” keep  
on flashes on the display panel.  
Unplug the power cord, and then plug in the  
power cord again. The receiver will try to  
update the software. If the condition  
continues, contact your nearest Sony dealer.  
Cannot JOIN PARTY  
The receiver has failed to join a PARTY.  
Cannot play  
The receiver cannot play audio files due to an  
unsupported file format or playback  
restrictions.  
Cannot START PARTY  
The receiver has failed to start a PARTY.  
Data error  
You tried to play an unplayable file.  
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Message and explanation  
Message and explanation  
Device list is full  
No service is available  
You cannot register any more devices to the  
device list.  
There is no service provider.  
Not available  
No server is available  
• The selected service is not available.  
There is no server on the network that the  
receiver can connect to. Try refreshing the  
server list (page 62).  
• An operation that is currently unavailable is  
being performed.  
Not in use  
An operation that is currently prohibited is  
No track is found  
There is no playable file in the selected folder  
on the server.  
being performed.  
Software update  
Not found  
Message and explanation  
There is no item on the server that matches a  
keyword.  
Cannot connect  
The receiver cannot access to the server to  
download the latest version of the software.  
Enter the settings menu and update the  
software again (page 71).  
Not in use  
An operation that is currently prohibited is  
being performed.  
SEN  
Cannot download  
Message and explanation  
The receiver failed downloading the update  
data while performing the software update.  
Enter the settings menu and update the  
software again (page 71).  
Cannot connect to server  
The receiver cannot be connected to the  
server.  
Cannot get data  
The receiver cannot obtain content from the  
server.  
Cannot play  
The receiver cannot play a service or station  
due to an unsupported file format or playback  
restrictions.  
Data error  
• You tried to play an unplayable file.  
• The receiver does not recognize the data on  
the server.  
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 station is stored  
There is no station stored on the receiver for  
the selected preset number.  
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Enter a keyword that will match the letters or  
a word at the beginning of the name or title  
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  
will be ignored.  
Searching for an item  
using a keyword  
When a list is displayed on the TV screen  
(such as artist list, a track list, etc.), you can  
enter a keyword to search for an item you  
want.  
3
Press  
.
An item that matches the keyword  
appears. If the item appears is not the  
one you are searching for, press  
ALPHABET PREV/ALPHABET  
NEXT to display the previous/next  
item.  
Searching by keywords is available only  
when the Home Network or SEN function  
is selected.  
4
5
Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you find  
the item you want, then press  
.
Select the track you want, then  
Numeric/  
text  
buttons  
press  
.
Playback starts.  
ALPHABET  
NEXT  
ALPHABET  
PREV  
ALPHABET  
SEARCH  
SHIFT  
1
2
Press ALPHABET SEARCH while  
an item list (artist list, track list,  
etc.) is displayed on the TV screen.  
The keyword input display appears on  
the TV screen.  
Hold down SHIFT, then press the  
numeric/text buttons to enter a  
keyword.  
A keyword can be up to 15 characters.  
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About the Bluetooth  
functions of the  
receiver  
Using Bluetooth Features  
About the Bluetooth  
wireless technology  
Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-  
range wireless technology that enables  
wireless data communication between  
digital devices. Bluetooth wireless  
technology operates within a range of about  
10 meters (33 feet).  
You do not need wires to get connected as  
you do with a USB connection, and you do  
not need to place the devices face to face as  
you do with wireless infrared technology.  
Bluetooth wireless technology is a global  
standard supported by thousands of  
companies. These companies produce  
products that meet the global standard.  
Communication System  
and Compatible  
Bluetooth Profiles of  
this receiver  
Profile is standardization of the function for  
each Bluetooth device specification. This  
receiver supports the following Bluetooth  
version and profiles:  
Communication System:  
Bluetooth Specification version 3.0  
Compatible Bluetooth Profiles:  
– A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution  
Profile): Receiving audio content of  
high-quality.  
– AVRCP 1.3 (Audio Video Remote  
ControlProfile):Controlling audio/video  
equipment; pausing, stopping, starting  
playback, volume control, etc.  
Notes  
• To be able to use the Bluetooth function, the  
Bluetooth device to be connected requires the  
same profile as the receiver’s.  
Note also that even if the same profile exists,  
devices may vary in function depending on their  
specifications.  
• Due to the characteristic of Bluetooth wireless  
technology, the sound played on this receiver is  
slightly delayed from the sound played on the  
Bluetooth device during listening to the music.  
Check the websites for the latest  
information about compatible Bluetooth  
devices with URLs listed under “About  
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Perform pairing on the Bluetooth  
device to detect this receiver.  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions of your Bluetooth device.  
A list of detected devices may appears  
on the Bluetooth device display  
depending on the type of Bluetooth  
device. This receiver is displayed as  
“STR-DN840”.  
Listening to music of a  
Bluetooth device  
You can play music of a Bluetooth device  
via this receiver after pair and connect the  
Bluetooth device with the receiver.  
Note  
Pairing the receiver  
with a Bluetooth device  
When establishing a connection with this  
receiver, select the audio profile (A2DP,  
AVRCP) at the Bluetooth device. If the  
Bluetooth device does not support the  
AVRCP profile, you cannot perform  
playback or other operations with this  
receiver (page 75).  
Pairing is an operation where Bluetooth  
devices register with each other  
beforehand. Use the procedure below to  
pair the receiver with your Bluetooth  
device. Once a pairing operation is  
performed, it does not need to be performed  
again. If pairing is already completed,  
proceed to “Playing music of a Bluetooth  
device” (page 77).  
5
Select “STR-DN840” on the  
Bluetooth device display.  
If “STR-DN840” is not displayed,  
repeat from step 1.  
6
7
If passkey* is required on the  
display of the Bluetooth device,  
enter “0000”.  
BLUETOOTH  
Once pairing is completed,  
connect this receiver with the  
Bluetooth device.  
Depending on the device, connection  
is automatically made along with the  
pairing. Once the connection is  
established, the device name appears  
and “BT” lights up on the display  
panel.  
1
Place the Bluetooth device within  
1 meter (3.3 feet) from this  
receiver.  
2
3
Press BLUETOOTH to select  
Bluetooth function.  
* Passkey may be called “Passcode”, “PIN code”,  
“PIN number” or “Password”.  
Hold down BLUETOOTH for  
2 seconds to activate the pairing  
mode of the receiver.  
“Pairing ready” appears and “BT”  
flashes quickly on the display panel.  
Perform step 4 within 5 minutes,  
otherwise pairing will be canceled. In  
this case, repeat this step.  
Notes  
• The receiver only supports numerical passkey  
up to 4 digits.  
• You can pair up to 9 Bluetooth devices with this  
receiver. If 10th Bluetooth device is paired, the  
least recently connected device will be replaced  
by the new one.  
• To pair with other Bluetooth devices, repeats  
steps 1 to 6.  
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• To disconnect from a Bluetooth device, press  
BLUETOOTH on the receiver. You can also  
disconnect from your Bluetooth device. For  
details, refer to the operating instructions of  
your Bluetooth device.  
To cancel pairing operation  
Hold down BLUETOOTH after step 3.  
“CANCEL” appears on the display panel.  
• While connected to a Bluetooth device, this  
receiver cannot be detected and a connection  
cannot be established from another Bluetooth  
device.  
Playing music of a  
Bluetooth device  
• If you cannot connect with a paired Bluetooth  
device, perform the pairing operation between  
the receiver and the Bluetooth device again.  
• If the input has been set to “BLUETOOTH”  
when you turn on the receiver, the receiver  
automatically connects to the last connected  
Bluetooth device.  
You can operate a Bluetooth device by  
connecting the receiver and a Bluetooth  
device using AVRCP.  
Check the following before playing music:  
– The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth  
device is turned on.  
– Pairing has been completed.  
To operate the Bluetooth  
device using the remote  
control  
1
Press BLUETOOTH to select  
Bluetooth function.  
The receiver automatically connects to  
the last connected Bluetooth device.  
If you cannot connect with a last  
connected Bluetooth device, press  
BLUETOOTH on the receiver.  
Once the connection is established,  
proceed to step 3.  
m/M  
N
./>  
X
x
Press  
N*  
Operation  
2
3
4
Establish a connection from the  
Bluetooth device.  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions of your Bluetooth device.  
Starts play.  
X
Pauses play.  
x
Stops play.  
m/M  
./>  
Fast reverses or forwards.  
Goes to the previous/next file.  
Start playback from the Bluetooth  
device.  
You can also press N on the remote  
control.  
* If no Bluetooth device is connected and you  
press N, the receiver automatically connects  
to the last connected Bluetooth device and play  
back the music.  
Adjust the volume.  
Press 2 +/– (or turn the MASTER  
VOLUME knob on the receiver).  
Note  
Note  
These operations may not be available for certain  
Bluetooth devices. In addition, the actual  
operations may differ depending on the  
connected Bluetooth device.  
Depending on the type of Bluetooth device,  
you can adjust the volume using the controls  
of the Bluetooth device.  
Notes  
• Once the connection is established, the device  
name appears on the TV screen and “BT” lights  
up on the display panel.  
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To turn off this function  
Select “Off” in step 2, then press  
Setting the Bluetooth  
Standby mode  
.
Notes  
You can set the “BT Standby” (Bluetooth  
Standby) mode so that the receiver can be  
controlled by the Bluetooth device even  
when the receiver is in standby mode.  
• You can enjoy high quality sound if the AAC is  
enabled.  
• When you change the setting, the Bluetooth  
device is disconnected from the receiver  
automatically.  
1
2
Select “Listen” from the home menu,  
then press  
.
Checking the  
information of a  
connected Bluetooth  
device  
Select “BLUETOOTH”, then press  
.
3
4
Press OPTIONS.  
Select “BT Standby”, then press  
.
Select “Address Info” in step 4 in  
“Setting the Bluetooth Standby mode”,  
then press  
Address info appears on the TV screen.  
.
5
Select “On”, then press  
.
The receiver turns on automatically  
when the Bluetooth device is  
connected to the receiver.  
Tip  
You can check the Bluetooth device information  
by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will  
change cyclically as follows:  
To turn off this function  
Select “Off” in step 5, then press  
.
Bluetooth device name t Bluetooth device  
address t Sound field currently applied t  
Volume level t Input you selected  
Notes  
• When the receiver is in standby mode, the ?/1  
(on/standby) indicator on the front panel lights  
up in amber if “BT Standby” is set to “On”.  
• You can only select this parameter when a  
Bluetooth device is paired.  
Setting the Bluetooth  
audio codecs  
You can enable or disable AAC (Advanced  
Audio Coding) audio.  
1
2
Select “BT AAC” in step 4 in  
“Setting the Bluetooth Standby  
mode”, then press  
.
Select “On” or “Off”, then press  
.
On: AAC audio is available.  
Off: AAC audio is not available.  
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Preparing for the  
“BRAVIA” Sync  
The receiver is compatible with the  
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”  
function.  
“BRAVIA” Sync Features  
What is “BRAVIA”  
Sync?  
• If your TV is compatible with the  
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”  
function, you can set the Control for  
HDMI function of the receiver and  
playback equipment automatically by  
setting the Control for HDMI function on  
your TV (page 79).  
• If your TV is not compatible with the  
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”  
function, set the Control for HDMI  
function of the receiver, playback  
equipment and TV individually  
The “BRAVIA” Sync function allows  
communication between Sony products  
such as TV, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD  
player, AV amplifier, etc. that supports the  
Control for HDMI function.  
By connecting Sony equipment that is  
compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with  
an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is  
simplified as follows:  
• One-Touch Play (page 80)  
• System Audio Control (page 81)  
• System Power-Off (page 81)  
• Scene Select (page 81)  
• Home Theatre Control (page 82)  
• Remote Easy Control (page 82)  
If your TV is compatible  
with the “Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting” function  
1 Connect the receiver, TV and  
playback equipment via HDMI  
connection (page 24, 25).  
(The respective equipment must be  
compatible with the Control for HDMI  
function.)  
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  
2 Turn on the receiver, TV and  
playback equipment.  
• 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.  
3 Turn on the Control for HDMI  
function of the TV.  
The Control for HDMI function of the  
receiver and all the connected equipment  
are turned on simultaneously. Wait until  
“COMPLETE” appears. The setup is  
complete.  
For details on setup of the TV, refer to the  
operating instructions of your TV.  
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If your TV is not compatible  
with the “Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting” function  
Notes  
• When you unplug the HDMI cable or change the  
connection, perform the steps given in “If your  
TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting” function” (page 79) or “If your  
TV is not compatible with the “Control for  
HDMI-Easy Setting” function” (page 80).  
• Before you perform the “Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting” on your TV, be sure to turn on the  
TV and other connected equipment including  
the receiver first.  
V/v/b,  
HOME  
• If the playback equipment cannot function after  
you have made the settings for “Control for  
HDMI-Easy Setting”, check the Control for  
HDMI setting of the playback equipment.  
• If the connected equipment does not support the  
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”, but still  
supports the Control for HDMI, then you need  
to set the Control for HDMI function for the  
connected equipment before you perform the  
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” from the TV.  
1 Press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
2 Select “Settings” from the menu,  
then press  
.
The Settings menu list appears on the  
TV screen.  
3 Select “HDMI Settings”, then press  
.
4 Select “Control for HDMI”, then press  
.
5 Select “On”, then press  
The Control for HDMI function is set to  
on.  
6 Press HOME to display the home  
menu, then press HOME again to  
exit the menu.  
.
One-Touch Play  
When you start playback the equipment  
connected to the receiver via an HDMI  
connection, the receiver and TV operation  
are simplified as follow:  
7 Select the HDMI input of the receiver  
and TV to match the HDMI input of  
the connected equipment, so that the  
image from the connected  
equipment is displayed.  
Receiver and TV  
Turns on (if in standby mode)  
Switches to appropriate HDMI input  
8 Set the Control for HDMI function for  
the connected equipment to on.  
If the Control for HDMI function for the  
connected equipment is already set to  
on, you do not need to change the  
setting.  
If you set “Pass Through” to “Auto” or  
“On” (page 94), then set the receiver to  
standby mode, sound and image can be  
output only from the TV.  
Notes  
9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for other  
equipment that you want to use the  
Control for HDMI function.  
For details on setting the TV and  
connected equipment, refer to the  
operating instructions of the respective  
equipment.  
• Be sure that the System Audio Control function  
is set to on using TV menu.  
• Depending on the TV, the start of the content  
may not appear.  
• Depending on the settings, the receiver may not  
turn on when “Pass Through” is set to “Auto” or  
“On”.  
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• When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”, the  
“HDMI Audio Out” settings in the HDMI  
Settings menu will set automatically based on  
the System Audio Control settings (page 94).  
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the  
receiver, the TV will momentarily loose the  
sound output.  
Tip  
You can also select a connected equipment, such  
as Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player from the  
TV menu. The receiver and TV will automatically  
switch to the appropriate HDMI input.  
System Audio Control  
You can enjoy the TV sound from the  
speakers connected to the receiver by a  
simple operation.  
You can operate System Audio Control  
function using the TV menu. For details,  
refer to the operating instructions of the  
TV.  
System Power-Off  
When you turn the TV off, using the power  
button on the TV’s remote control, the  
receiver and the connected equipment turn  
off automatically.  
You can also use the receiver’s remote  
control to turn off the TV.  
TV  
Sets System  
Audio Control  
to on  
Receiver  
TV ?/1  
• Turns on (if in  
standby mode)  
• Switches to  
appropriate  
HDMI input  
Press TV ?/1.  
The TV, receiver and the connected  
equipment are turned off.  
Minimizes TV  
volume  
Outputs TV sound  
You can also use the System Audio Control  
function as follows.  
Notes  
• Set the TV power supply interlock function to  
on before using the System Power-Off function.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions of  
the TV.  
• Depending on the condition of the connected  
equipment, it may not be turned off. For details,  
refer to the operating instructions of the  
connected equipment.  
• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is  
turned on, the System Audio Control  
function will automatically activate to  
output TV sound through the speakers  
connected to the receiver. However, if  
you turn off the receiver, the sound will  
output from the TV speakers.  
• When you enjoy the TV sound from the  
speakers connected to the receiver, you  
can adjust the volume or turn off the  
sound temporarily by using the TV’s  
remote control.  
Scene Select  
The optimum picture quality and sound  
field are selected automatically according  
to the scene selected on your TV.  
For details on the operation, refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV.  
Notes  
• If System Audio Control does not function  
according to your TV setting, refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV.  
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Note  
The sound field may not switch depending on the  
TV.  
Remote Easy Control  
You can use the TV remote control to  
operate the menu of the receiver.  
Correspondence table  
Scene setting on the TV Sound field  
Select the receiver (AV AMP)  
recognized by the TV.  
Cinema  
Sports  
HD-D.C.S.  
Sports  
Notes  
Music  
Live Concert  
A.F.D. Auto  
A.F.D. Auto  
A.F.D. Auto  
A.F.D. Auto  
• The receiver is recognized as “Tuner (AV  
AMP)” by the TV.  
• Your TV must be compatible with the link  
menu.  
• Depending on the type of TV, some of the  
operations may not be available.  
Animation  
Photo  
Game  
Graphics  
Home Theatre Control  
If a “Home Theatre Control”-compatible  
TV is connected to the receiver, an icon for  
Internet based applications appears on the  
connected TV.  
You can switch an input of the receiver or  
switch sound fields by using your TV’s  
remote control. You can also adjust the  
level of the center speaker or the  
subwoofer, or adjust the settings of “Sound  
Optimizer” (page 54), “Dual Mono”  
(page 93), or “A/V Sync.” (page 93).  
Note  
To use the Home Theatre Control function, your  
TV must be able to access a broadband service.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions of  
your TV.  
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COAX: Specifies the digital audio  
signals input to the DIGITAL  
COAXIAL jack.  
Analog: Specifies the analog audio  
signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R)  
jacks.  
Other Operations  
Switching between  
digital and analog audio  
(INPUT MODE)  
Notes  
• Based on the input, “------” appears on the  
display panel, and other modes cannot be  
selected.  
• When “Analog Direct” is being used, audio  
input is set to “Analog”. You cannot select other  
modes.  
When you connect equipment to both  
digital and analog audio input jacks on the  
receiver, you can fix the audio input mode  
to either of them, or switch from one to the  
other, depending on the type of material  
you intend to watch.  
Using other audio input  
jacks  
(Audio Input Assign)  
1
Select “Settings” from the home  
menu, then press  
The Settings menu list appears on the  
TV screen.  
.
You can reassign the digital input jacks to  
other input if the default settings of the  
jacks do not correspond to your connected  
equipment.  
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.  
2
3
Select “Input Settings”, then press  
.
Select “Input Mode”, then press  
.
The selected audio input mode appears  
on the TV screen.  
Auto: Gives priority to digital audio  
signals. If there are more than one  
digital connection, HDMI audio  
signals have priority.  
If there are no digital audio signals,  
analog audio signals are selected.  
When TV input is selected, priority  
is given to the Audio Return  
Channel (ARC) signals. If your TV  
is not compatible with the ARC  
function, the digital optical audio  
signals are selected.  
If the Control for HDMI functions of  
both the receiver and the TV are not  
activated, the ARC does not work.  
OPT: Specifies the digital audio  
signals input to the DIGITAL  
OPTICAL jack.  
Example:  
When you connect the DVD player to the  
OPTICAL IN 1 (SAT/CATV) jack.  
– Assign the OPTICAL IN 1 (SAT/CATV)  
jack to “DVD”.  
1
Select “Settings” from the home  
menu, then press  
.
The Settings menu list appears on the  
TV screen.  
2
3
4
Select “Input Settings”, then press  
.
Select “Audio Input Assign”, then  
press  
Select the input name you want to  
assign, then press  
.
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5
6
Select the audio signals you want  
to assign to the input which you  
selected in step 4 using V/v/B/b.  
Press  
.
Input name  
BD  
DVD  
GAME  
SAT/  
CATV  
VIDEO  
SA-CD/  
CD  
Assignable OPT 1  
audio input  
jacks  
a
a
a
a*  
a
a
a
OPT 2  
a
a
a
a
a
COAX  
None  
a
a
a
a
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.  
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Using a bi-amplifier  
connection  
Reverting back to the  
factory default settings  
You can clear all memorized settings and  
revert the receiver back to the factory  
default settings by performing the  
following procedure. This procedure can  
also be used to initialize the receiver before  
you use it for the first time.  
1
Select “Settings” from the home  
menu, then press  
The Settings menu list appears on the  
TV screen.  
.
2
3
4
Select “Speaker Settings”, then  
press  
Select “Speaker Pattern”, then  
press  
.
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to  
perform this operation.  
.
?/1  
Select the appropriate speaker  
pattern so that there are no  
surround back speakers and front  
high speakers, then press  
.
5
6
Select “SB Assign”, then press  
.
Select “Bi-Amp”, 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.  
.
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
The “CLEARING” appears on the  
display panel for a while, then changes  
to “CLEARED!”.  
To exit the menu  
Press HOME.  
Changes or adjustments made to the  
settings are now reset to the defaults.  
Note  
Notes  
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.  
• Set the “SB Assign” to “Bi-Amp” before you  
perform Auto Calibration.  
• If you set the “SB Assign” to “Bi-Amp”, the  
speaker level and distance settings of the  
surround back speakers and front high speakers  
become invalid, and those of the front speakers  
are used.  
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4
Select the menu item you want,  
then press  
item.  
to access the menu  
Adjusting Settings  
Example: When you select “Speaker  
Settings”  
Using the Settings menu  
You can adjust various settings for  
speakers, surround effects, etc. using the  
Settings menu.  
V/v/B/b,  
RETURN  
O
Select the parameter you want,  
HOME  
then press  
.
To return to the previous  
screen  
Press RETURN O.  
1
Press HOME.  
The home menu is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
To exit the menu  
Press HOME to display the home menu,  
then press HOME again.  
2
Select “Settings” from the home  
menu, then press  
menu mode.  
to enter the  
The Settings menu list appears on the  
TV screen.  
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Settings menu list  
Settings  
Easy Setup  
Speaker Settings  
Auto Calibration  
Calibration Type  
Speaker Pattern  
A.P.M.  
Center Lift Up  
SB Assign  
Manual Setup  
Crossover Freq.  
Test Tone  
Distance Unit  
Audio Settings  
D.L.L.  
Sound Optimizer  
Equalizer  
Sound Field  
A/V Sync.  
Auto Volume  
Dual Mono  
D.Range Comp.  
HDMI Settings  
Control for HDMI  
Pass Through  
HDMI Audio Out  
Subwoofer Level  
Fast View  
Input Settings  
Input Mode  
Input Edit  
Audio Input Assign  
Name In  
Network Settings  
Internet Settings  
Information  
PARTY STREAMING  
Device Name  
Network Standby  
System Settings  
Language  
Auto Standby  
Network Update  
Update Alert  
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WRN Check: Displays warning  
related to the measurement results. See  
Note  
The menu parameters displayed on the TV screen  
vary, depending on the current settings or the  
status of the selected icon.  
Exit: Exits the setting process without  
saving the measurement results.  
3 Save the measurement result.  
Select “Save&Exit” in step 2.  
Easy Setup  
Notes  
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic  
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions  
• The A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching)  
function is activated after you save the  
measurement result.  
• The A.P.M. function does not work in the  
following cases.  
– The calibration type is set to “Off” when  
using the “Calibration Type” (page 90).  
– When Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD signals  
with a sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz are being received.  
• If you reposition your speaker, we  
recommend that you perform Auto  
Calibration again to enjoy the surround  
sound.  
Speaker Settings menu  
You can adjust each speaker manually.  
You can also adjust the speaker levels after  
the Auto Calibration is completed.  
Note  
Tips  
The speaker settings are only for the current  
seating position.  
• You can select the calibration type after you  
have performed the Auto Calibration and saved  
the settings.  
• You can change the unit of distance in “Distance  
Unit” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 92).  
• The size of a speaker (“Large”/“Small”) is  
determined by the low frequency  
characteristics. The measurement results may  
vary, depending on the position of the optimizer  
microphone and speakers, and the shape of the  
room. It is recommended that you apply the  
measurement results. However, you can change  
those settings in the Speaker Settings menu.  
Save the measurement results first, then try to  
change the settings.  
x Auto Calibration  
Lets you perform the automatic calibration  
function.  
1 Follow the instructions on the TV  
screen, then press  
.
The measurement starts in five seconds.  
The measurement process will take  
approximately 30 seconds with a test  
tone.  
When the measurement ends, a beep  
sounds and the screen switches.  
Note  
To check the Auto Calibration  
results  
To check error code or warning message  
(page 88), proceed with the following  
steps.  
If an error code appears on the screen, see  
2 Select the item you want, then press  
.
Retry: Performs the Auto Calibration  
again.  
Save&Exit: Save the measurement  
results and exits the setting process.  
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Select “WRN Check” in step 2 in “Auto  
Display and explanation  
If a warning message appears, check the  
message and use the receiver without  
change.  
.
• The surround back speaker is connected  
only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND  
BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/  
FRONT B R terminals. When you  
connect only one surround back speaker,  
connect it to the SPEAKERS  
Or if necessary, perform Auto Calibration  
again.  
SURROUND BACK/  
BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT B L  
terminals.  
• Either the front left high or front right  
high speaker is not connected.  
The optimizer microphone is not  
connected. Make sure that the optimizer  
microphone is connected properly and  
perform the Auto Calibration again.  
If the optimizer microphone is connected  
properly but the error code still appears,  
the optimizer microphone cable may be  
damaged.  
When “Error Code” appears  
Check the error and perform Auto  
Calibration again.  
1 Press  
“Retry ?” appears on the TV screen.  
2 Select “Yes”, then press  
.
.
3 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in “Auto  
Message list after Auto  
Calibration measurement  
Warning 40  
Display and explanation  
The measurement process has completed with  
high noise level detection. You may be able to  
achieve better results if you try in a quiet  
environment again.  
Error Code 30  
Headphones are connected to PHONES on  
front panel of receiver. Remove the  
headphones and redo Auto Calibration.  
Warning 41  
Warning 42  
The input from the microphone is too big.  
• The distance between the speaker and the  
microphone may be too close. Set them  
apart and perform the measurement again.  
Error Code 31  
The SPEAKERS is set to off. Set to other  
speaker settings and perform the Auto  
Calibration again.  
Error Code 32  
Error Code 33  
Speakers were not detected or not connected  
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.  
properly.  
• None of the front speakers are connected or  
only one front speaker is connected.  
• Either the surround left or surround right  
speaker is not connected.  
• Surround back speakers or front high  
speakers are connected even though  
surround speakers are not connected.  
Connect the surround speaker(s) to the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals.  
No Warning  
There is no warning information.  
Tip  
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the  
measurement results may vary. However, there  
will be no problems even if you continue to use  
the receiver with that value.  
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x Calibration Type  
Note  
Lets you select the calibration type after  
you have performed the Auto Calibration  
and saved settings.  
This function does not work in the following  
cases.  
– Headphones are connected.  
– There is no center speaker.  
– There are no front high speakers.  
– “2ch Stereo”, “Analog Direct”, and “Multi  
Stereo” is being used.  
Full Flat: Makes the measurement of  
frequency from each speaker flat.  
Engineer: Sets to “the Sony listening  
room standard” frequency characteristics.  
Front Ref.: Adjusts the characteristics of  
all the speakers to match the  
characteristics of the front speakers.  
Off: Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer  
level to off.  
– The sound field for music is being used.  
x SB Assign (Surround back  
speaker assign)  
Lets you set the SPEAKERS SURROUND  
BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/ FRONT  
B terminals for a bi-amplifier or speakers  
front B connection. For details, see “To set  
x Speaker Pattern  
Lets you select the speaker pattern  
according to the speaker systems you are  
using.  
Notes  
• Be sure to set the “SB Assign” before you  
perform Auto Calibration.  
x A.P.M. (Automatic Phase  
Matching)  
• When you change the connection from a bi-  
amplifier or speakers front B to surround back  
or front high speakers connection, set the “SB  
Assign” to “Off”, then set up the speakers again.  
Lets you set the A.P.M. function in the  
DCAC function (page 33). Calibrates the  
phase characteristics of the speakers and  
ensures a well-coordinated surround space.  
Auto: Switches the A.P.M. function on or  
off automatically.  
x Manual Setup  
Off: Does not activate the A.P.M.  
function.  
Lets you adjust each speaker manually on  
the “Manual Setup” screen. You can also  
adjust the speaker levels after the Auto  
Calibration is completed.  
Notes  
• This function does not work in the following  
cases.  
– “Analog Direct” is being used.  
– Headphones are connected.  
– “Auto Calibration” has not been performed.  
• 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.  
To adjust the speaker level  
You can adjust each speaker’s level (front  
left/right, front left/right high, center,  
surround left/right, surround back left/  
right, subwoofer).  
1 Select the speaker on the screen for  
which you want to adjust the level,  
then press  
2 Select the parameter under “Level”,  
then press  
3 Adjust the level of the selected  
speaker, then press  
.
x Center Lift Up  
By using the front high speakers, you can  
lift up the sounds of the center speaker to an  
appropriate height on the screen, allowing  
you to enjoy natural representation without  
discomfort.  
.
.
You can adjust the level from –10.0 dB  
to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB intervals.  
• 1 – 10  
• Off  
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1 Select the speaker on the screen for  
Note  
which you want to adjust the size,  
When one of the sound fields for music is  
selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if  
all the speakers are set to “Large” in the Speaker  
Settings menu. However, the sound will be output  
from the subwoofer if  
– the digital input signal contains LFE signals.  
– the front or surround speakers are set to  
“Small”.  
– “Multi Stereo”, “PLII Movie”, “PLII Music”,  
“PLIIx Movie”, “PLIIx Music”, “PLIIz  
Height”, “HD-D.C.S.” or “Portable Audio” is  
selected.  
then press  
2 Select the parameter under “Size”,  
then press  
3 Set the size of the selected speaker,  
then press  
.
.
.
Large: If you connect large speakers  
that will effectively reproduce bass  
frequencies, select “Large”. Normally,  
select “Large”.  
Small: If the sound is distorted, or you  
feel a lack of surround effects when  
using multi channel surround sound,  
select “Small” to activate the bass  
redirection circuitry and output the  
bass frequencies of each channel from  
the subwoofer or other “Large”  
speakers.  
To adjust the distance from the  
seating position to each speaker  
You can adjust the distance from the  
seating position to each speaker (front left/  
right, front left/right high, center, surround  
left/right, surround back left/right,  
subwoofer).  
1 Select the speaker on the screen for  
which you want to adjust the  
distance from the seating position,  
Notes  
• Distance and Size cannot be set when  
headphones are connected.  
• This function does not work when “Analog  
Direct” is being used.  
then press  
2 Select the parameter under  
“Distance”, then press  
3 Set the distance of the selected  
speaker, then press  
.
.
Tips  
• The “Large” and “Small” settings for each  
speaker determine whether the internal sound  
processor will cut the bass signal from that  
channel.  
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass  
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding  
bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other  
“Large” speakers.  
.
You can adjust the distance from  
1 m 0 cm to 10 m 0 cm (3 feet 3 inches  
to 32 feet 9 inches) in 10 cm (1 inch)  
intervals.  
Notes  
However, since bass sound has a certain amount  
of directionality, it is best not to cut it, if  
possible. Therefore, even when using small  
speakers, you can set them to “Large” if you  
want to output the bass frequencies from that  
speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a  
large speaker, but prefer not to have bass  
frequencies output from that speaker, set it to  
“Small”.  
If the overall sound level is lower than you  
prefer, set all speakers to “Large”. If there is not  
enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost  
the bass levels.  
• Depending on the speaker pattern setting, some  
parameters may not be available.  
• This function does not work when “Analog  
Direct” is being used.  
To adjust the size of each speaker  
You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/  
right, front left/right high, center, surround  
left/right, surround back left/right) size.  
• The surround back speakers will be set to the  
same setting as that of the surround speakers.  
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• When the front speakers are set to “Small”, the  
center, surround, and surround back/front high  
speakers are also automatically set to “Small”.  
• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front  
speakers are automatically set to “Large”.  
* “Fix SB” appears when only one surround back  
speaker is connected.  
x Distance Unit  
Lets you select the unit of measurement for  
setting distances.  
feet: The distance is displayed in feet.  
meter: The distance is displayed in  
meters.  
x Crossover Freq. (Speaker  
crossover frequency)  
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency  
of speakers that the speaker size has been  
set to “Small” in the Speaker Settings  
menu. Measured speaker crossover  
frequency is set for each speaker after the  
Auto Calibration.  
Audio Settings menu  
You can adjust settings for the audio to suit  
your preference.  
1 Select the parameter under the  
speaker on the screen for which you  
want to adjust the crossover  
frequency, then press  
2 Adjust the value, then press  
.
x D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear)  
The D.L.L. function is Sony proprietary  
technology that allows low quality digital  
audio signals and analog audio signals to be  
played back with high quality sound.  
Auto 1: This function is available for  
lossy compression audio formats and  
analog audio signals.  
Auto 2: This function is available for  
Linear PCM signals, as well as lossy  
compression audio formats and analog  
audio signals.  
.
x Test Tone  
Lets you select the test tone type on the  
“Test Tone” screen.  
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  
during adjustment.  
• Off  
To output test tone from each  
speaker  
Notes  
You can output test tone from the speakers  
in sequence.  
• This function may not work, depending on the  
content via a USB device, or a home network.  
• This function works when “A.F.D. Auto”,  
“Multi Stereo”, “2ch Stereo”, or “Headphone  
(2ch)” is selected. However, this function does  
not work in the following cases.  
– “FM TUNER” or “AM TUNER” input is  
selected.  
– Linear PCM signals with a sampling  
frequency of other than 44.1 kHz are being  
received.  
– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby  
TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio,  
or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals  
are being received.  
– During network function, signals with a  
sampling frequency of other than 44.1 kHz is  
being received.  
1 Select “Test Tone”, then press  
2 Select the type of test tone or  
speaker you want, then press  
.
.
• Off: The test tone is output from each  
speaker manually.  
Auto: The test tone is output from each  
speaker in sequence.  
Fix FL, Fix FR, Fix CNT, Fix SL, Fix  
SR, Fix SB*, Fix SBL, Fix SBR, Fix  
LH, Fix RH, Fix SW: You can select  
which speakers will output the test  
tone.  
3 Adjust the speaker level for manual  
test tone, then press  
.
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This function is useful, for example, when  
the sound of a commercial is louder than  
x Sound Optimizer  
Lets you enjoy clear and dynamic sound at  
the TV programs.  
• On  
• Off  
low volume levels. For details, see “Using  
• Normal  
• Low  
• Off  
Notes  
• Be sure to reduce the volume level before you  
turn on/off this function.  
• As this function is available only when Dolby  
Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input,  
the sound may suddenly increase when you  
switch to other formats.  
• This function does not work in the following  
cases.  
– Linear PCM signals with a sampling  
frequency of more than 48 kHz are being  
received.  
x Equalizer  
Lets you adjust the bass and treble level for  
each speaker. For details, see “Adjusting  
x Sound Field  
Lets you select a sound effect applied to  
input signals. For details, see “Enjoying  
– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/  
24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High  
Resolution Audio signals are being received.  
x A/V Sync. (Synchronizes  
audio with video output)  
Lets you delay the output of audio to  
minimize the time gap between audio  
output and visual display.  
This function is useful when you use a large  
LCD or plasma monitor or a projector.  
• HDMI Auto: The time gap between  
audio output and visual display for the  
monitor connected via an HDMI  
connection will be adjusted automatically  
based on the information for the TV. This  
feature is available only when the  
x Dual Mono (Digital broadcast  
language selection)  
Lets you select the language you want  
when you listen to the dual audio of a  
digital broadcast when available. This  
feature only functions for Dolby Digital  
sources.  
Main/Sub: Sound of the main language  
will be output through the front left  
speaker and sound of the sub language  
will be output through the front right  
speaker simultaneously.  
monitor supports the A/V Sync function.  
0 ms – 300 ms: You can adjust the delay  
from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms intervals.  
Main: Sound of the main language will  
be output.  
Sub: Sound of the sub language will be  
output.  
Notes  
• This function does not work when “Analog  
Direct” is being used.  
• The delay time may vary depending on audio  
format, sound field, speaker pattern and speaker  
distance settings.  
x D.Range Comp. (Dynamic  
Range Compression)  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of  
the soundtrack. This may be useful when  
you want to watch movies at low volumes  
late at night. Dynamic range compression  
is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.  
On: The dynamic range is compressed as  
intended by the recording engineer.  
Auto: The dynamic range is compressed  
automatically.  
x Auto Volume  
This receiver can adjust the volume  
automatically depending on the input  
signal or content from the connected  
equipment.  
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Off: The dynamic range is not  
compressed.  
Off: The receiver does not output HDMI  
signals when in standby mode. Turn on  
the receiver to enjoy the connected  
equipment’s source on the TV. This  
setting saves power in the standby mode  
when compared with the “On” setting.  
HDMI Settings menu  
Note  
You can adjust the required settings for  
equipment connected to the HDMI jack.  
When “Auto” is selected, it may take a little more  
time for the image and sound to be output to the  
TV than when “On” is selected.  
x Control for HDMI  
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI  
function on or off. For details, see  
• On  
• Off  
x HDMI Audio Out  
Lets you set the HDMI audio signals output  
from the playback equipment connected to  
the receiver via an HDMI connection.  
AMP: The HDMI audio signals from the  
playback equipment are only output to  
the speakers connected to the receiver.  
Multi channel sound can be played back  
as it is.  
Notes  
• When you set “Control for HDMI” to “On”,  
“HDMI Audio Out” may be changed  
automatically.  
Note  
• When the receiver is in standby mode, the ?/1  
(on/standby) indicator on the front panel lights  
up in amber if “Control for HDMI” is set to  
“On”.  
Audio signals are not output from the TV’s  
speaker when “HDMI Audio Out” is set to  
AMP”.  
TV+AMP: The sound is output from  
TV’s speaker and the speakers connected  
to the receiver.  
x Pass Through  
Lets you output the HDMI signals to the  
TV even when the receiver is in standby  
mode.  
Notes  
• The sound quality of the playback equipment  
depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as  
the number of channels, and the sampling  
frequency, etc. If the TV has stereo speakers,  
the sound output from the receiver is also in  
stereo as that of the TV, even if you play back  
multi channel source.  
• When you connect the receiver to a video  
equipment (projector, etc.), sound may not be  
output from the receiver. In this case, select  
“AMP”.  
On: When the receiver is in the standby  
mode, the receiver continuously outputs  
HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI  
TV OUT jack.  
Auto: When the TV is turned on while  
the receiver is in the standby mode, the  
receiver outputs HDMI signals from the  
receiver’s HDMI TV OUT jack. Sony  
recommends this setting if you use a  
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible Sony TV.  
This setting saves power in the standby  
mode when compared with the “On”  
setting.  
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x Subwoofer Level  
x Audio Input Assign  
Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to  
0 dB or + 10 dB when PCM signals are  
input via an HDMI connection. You can set  
the level for each input to which an HDMI  
input jack is assigned independently.  
Auto: Automatically sets the level to 0dB  
or +10dB, depending on the audio stream.  
• +10dB  
Lets you set the audio input jack(s)  
assigned to each input.  
x Name In  
Lets you set the name displayed on the  
Watch/Listen menu.  
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters  
for inputs and display it.  
• 0dB  
x Fast View  
It is more recognizable having the  
equipment named on the display than the  
jacks.  
Lets you set the operation of Fast View.  
This fast HDMI switching function  
supports all HDMI inputs.  
1 Select “Name In”, then press  
2 Select the input you want to name,  
then press  
.
Auto: You can select HDMI input faster  
than the normal selection.  
Off: Fast View and preview for HDMI  
functions are not available.  
.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
character then press b.  
You can move the input position  
backward and forward by pressing B/b.  
4 Repeat step 3 to input a character  
Input Settings menu  
You can adjust the settings for the  
connections of the receiver and other  
equipment.  
one by one, then press  
.
The name you entered is registered.  
Network Settings menu  
You can adjust the settings for the network.  
The Network Settings menu is available  
only when the Home Network or SEN  
function is selected.  
x Input Mode  
Lets you fix the audio input mode when  
you connect equipment to both digital and  
analog audio input jacks. For details, see  
x Internet Settings  
x Input Edit  
Lets you set the following items for each  
input.  
Lets you make the network settings. For  
• Wired Setup  
Watch: Displays an input to the Watch  
menu.  
Listen: Displays an input to the Listen  
menu.  
• Wireless Setup  
Watch+Listen: Displays an input to both  
the Watch and Listen menus.  
x Information  
Lets you check the network information for  
the network.  
1 Select “Information”, then press  
.
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2 Select the setting item you want to  
check, then press  
The current setting information appears  
on the TV screen.  
You can check the settings* for  
“Physical Connection”, “SSID”,  
“Security Settings”, “IP Address  
Setting”, “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”,  
“Default Gateway”, “DNS Settings”,  
“Primary DNS”, “Secondary DNS”, and  
“MAC Address”.  
Tip  
.
The default device name is “STR-DN840  
******”.  
“******” is the last 6 digits of MAC Address of  
the receiver.  
x Network Standby  
While the “Network Standby” mode is set  
to “On”, the receiver can always be  
connected and controlled over the network.  
1 Select “Network Standby”, then  
press  
* The setting items during setup differ  
depending on the network environment and  
connection type.  
.
2 Select “Off” or “On”, then press  
.
On: The network function works even  
when the receiver is in standby mode,  
and resume operations when controlled  
over the network.  
Off: The network function turns off  
when the receiver is in standby mode.  
The receiver takes more time to  
resumes operation when powered on  
again.  
x PARTY STREAMING  
Lets you set the receiver to use the PARTY  
STREAMING function.  
1 Select “PARTY STREAMING”, then  
press  
.
2 Select “On” or “Off”, then press  
.
On: The receiver can be detected by  
other devices on the home network.  
The receiver can start or close a  
PARTY, and can join or leave a  
PARTY.  
Note  
When the receiver is in standby mode, the ?/1  
(on/standby) indicator on the front panel lights up  
in amber if “Network Standby” is set to “On”.  
Off: The receiver can be detected by  
other devices on the home network.  
However, the receiver cannot start or  
close a PARTY, and cannot join or  
leave a PARTY.  
System Settings menu  
x Device Name  
You can adjust the settings of the receiver.  
Lets you assign a device name to the  
receiver up to 30 characters to be easily  
recognizable by other devices on the home  
network.  
x Language  
Lets you select the language for the  
messages on the screen.  
• English  
• French  
• German  
To assign the device name  
1 Select “Device Name”, then press  
.
• Spanish  
2 Press  
name.  
to select the current device  
3 Hold down SHIFT, then press  
numeric/text button to enter the  
device name.  
4 Press  
.
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x Auto Standby  
Lets you set the receiver switch to standby  
mode automatically when you do not  
operate the receiver or when there is no  
signals input to the receiver.  
Operating without using  
the OSD  
On: Switches to standby mode after  
approximately 20 minutes.  
Off: Does not switch to standby mode.  
You can operate this receiver using the  
display panel even if the TV is not  
connected to the receiver.  
Notes  
AMP MENU  
DISPLAY  
• This function does not work in the following  
cases.  
V/v/B/b,  
– “FM TUNER”, “AM TUNER”, “USB”,  
“HOME NETWORK”, or “SEN” input is  
selected.  
RETURN  
O
– AirPlay or PARTY STREAMING function is  
being used.  
– The software of the receiver is being updated.  
• If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep  
Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has  
priority.  
Using the menu on the  
display panel  
1
Press AMP MENU.  
The menu is displayed on the display  
panel of the receiver.  
x Network Update  
Lets you update the software of the receiver  
to the latest version.  
2
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select the  
menu you want, then press  
.
Press V/v repeatedly to select the  
parameter you want to adjust, then  
To check the software version  
1 Select “Network Update”, then press  
press  
Press V/v repeatedly to select the  
setting you want, then press  
.
.
4
2 Select “Version”, then press  
The software version appears on the TV  
screen.  
.
.
To return to the previous  
display  
Press B or RETURN O.  
x Update Alert  
Lets you set whether or not to inform you of  
newer software version information on the  
TV screen.  
• On  
To exit the menu  
Press AMP MENU.  
• Off  
Note  
Some parameters and settings may appear  
dimmed on the display panel. This means that  
they are either unavailable or fixed and  
unchangeable.  
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Overview of the menus  
The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus,  
see page 97.  
Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Auto Calibration  
settings  
Auto Calibration start  
[A.CAL START]  
[<AUTO CAL>]  
a)  
Auto Calibration type  
[CAL TYPE]  
FULL FLAT, ENGINEER,  
FRONT REF, OFF  
a)  
Auto Phase Matching  
[A.P.M.]  
A.P.M. AUTO, A.P.M. OFF  
b)  
c)  
c)  
Level settings  
[<LEVEL>]  
Test tone  
OFF, FIX xxx , AUTO xxx  
[TEST TONE]  
b)  
Front left speaker level  
[FL LEVEL]  
FL –10.0 dB to FL +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Front right speaker level  
[FR LEVEL]  
FR –10.0 dB to FR +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Center speaker level  
[CNT LEVEL]  
CNT –10.0 dB to CNT +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Surround left speaker level  
[SL LEVEL]  
SL –10.0 dB to SL +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Surround right speaker level  
[SR LEVEL]  
SR –10.0 dB to SR +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Surround back speaker level  
[SB LEVEL]  
SB –10.0 dB to SB +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Surround back left speaker level  
[SBL LEVEL]  
SBL –10.0 dB to SBL +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
Surround back right speaker  
level  
SBR –10.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
[SBR LEVEL]  
b)  
Front left high speaker level  
[LH LEVEL]  
LH –10.0 dB to LH +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Front right high speaker level  
[RH LEVEL]  
RH –10.0 dB to RH +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
b)  
Subwoofer level  
[SW LEVEL]  
SW –10.0 dB to SW +10.0 dB  
(0.5 dB interval)  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Speaker settings  
[<SPEAKER>]  
Speaker pattern  
[SP PATTERN]  
5/2.1 to 2/0 (20 patterns)  
1 to 10, OFF  
Center Speaker Lift up  
[CNT LIFT]  
b)  
Front speakers size  
[FRT SIZE]  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE, SMALL  
SPK B, BI-AMP, OFF  
b)  
Center speaker size  
[CNT SIZE]  
b)  
Surround speakers size  
[SUR SIZE]  
b)  
Front high speakers size  
[FH SIZE]  
d)  
Surround back speaker assign  
[SB ASSIGN]  
b)  
Front left speaker distance  
[FL DIST.]  
FL 1.00 m to FL 10.00 m  
(FL 3’3” to FL 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
Front right speaker distance  
[FR DIST.]  
FR 1.00 m to FR 10.00 m  
(FR 3’3” to FR 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
Center speaker distance  
[CNT DIST.]  
CNT 1.00 m to CNT 10.00 m  
(CNT 3’3” to CNT 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
Surround left speaker distance  
[SL DIST.]  
SL 1.00 m to SL 10.00 m  
(SL 3’3” to SL 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
Surround right speaker distance  
[SR DIST.]  
SR 1.00 m to SR 10.00 m  
(SR 3’3” to SR 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
Surround back speaker distance  
[SB DIST.]  
SB 1.00 m to SB 10.00 m  
(SB 3’3” to SB 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
Surround back left speaker  
distance  
[SBL DIST.]  
SBL 1.00 m to SBL 10.00 m  
(SBL 3’3” to SBL 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
Surround back right speaker  
distance  
[SBR DIST.]  
SBR 1.00 m to SBR 10.00 m  
(SBR 3’3” to SBR 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
b)  
b)  
Front left high speaker distance  
[LH DIST.]  
LH 1.00 m to LH 10.00 m  
(LH 3’3” to LH 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
b)  
Front right high speaker distance RH 1.00 m to RH 10.00 m  
(RH 3’3” to RH 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
[RH DIST.]  
b)  
Subwoofer distance  
[SW DIST.]  
SW 1.00 m to SW 10.00 m  
(SW 3’3” to SW 32’9”)  
(0.01 m (1 inch) interval)  
Distance unit  
[DIST. UNIT]  
FEET, METER  
Front speakers crossover  
frequency  
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz  
(10 Hz interval)  
e)  
[FRT CROSS]  
Center speaker crossover  
frequency  
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz  
(10 Hz interval)  
e)  
[CNT CROSS]  
Surround speakers crossover  
frequency  
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz  
(10 Hz interval)  
e)  
[SUR CROSS]  
Front high speakers crossover  
frequency  
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz  
(10 Hz interval)  
e)  
[FH CROSS]  
Input settings  
[<INPUT>]  
Input Mode  
[INPUT MODE]  
AUTO, OPT, COAX, ANALOG  
Naming Inputs  
[NAME IN]  
For details, see “Name In” in Input  
Settings menu (page 95).  
Digital audio input Assignment  
[A. ASSIGN]  
For details, see “Using other audio  
f)  
Surround settings  
[<SURROUND>]  
HD-D.C.S. Effect Type  
[HD-D.C.S. TYP]  
DYNAMIC, THEATER, STUDIO  
EQ settings  
[<EQ>]  
Front speakers bass level  
[FRT BASS]  
FRT B. –10 dB to FRT B. +10 dB  
(1.0 dB step)  
Front speakers treble level  
[FRT TREBLE]  
FRT T. –10 dB to FRT T. +10 dB  
(1.0 dB step)  
Center speaker bass level  
[CNT BASS]  
CNT B. –10 dB to CNT B. +10 dB  
(1.0 dB step)  
Center speaker treble level  
[CNT TREBLE]  
CNT T. –10 dB to CNT T. +10 dB  
(1.0 dB step)  
Surround speakers bass level  
[SUR BASS]  
SUR B. –10 dB to SUR B. +10 dB  
(1.0 dB step)  
Surround speakers treble level  
[SUR TREBLE]  
SUR T. –10 dB to SUR T. +10 dB  
(1.0 dB step)  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Front high speakers bass level  
[FH BASS]  
FH B. –10 dB to FH B. +10 dB  
(1.0 dB step)  
Front high speakers treble level  
[FH TREBLE]  
FH T. –10 dB to FH T. +10 dB  
(1.0 dB step)  
Tuner settings  
[<TUNER>]  
FM station receiving mode  
[FM MODE]  
STEREO, MONO  
Naming preset stations  
[NAME IN]  
For details, see “Naming preset  
Audio settings  
[<AUDIO>]  
Digital Legato Linear  
[D.L.L.]  
D.L.L. AUTO2, D.L.L. AUTO1,  
D.L.L. OFF  
Sound Optimizer  
[OPTIMIZER]  
OFF, LOW, NORMAL  
Synchronizes audio with video  
output  
0 ms to 300 ms (10 ms interval),  
HDMI AUTO  
[A/V SYNC]  
Advanced AUTO volume  
[AUTO VOL]  
A. VOL ON, A. VOL OFF  
MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB  
Digital broadcast language  
selection  
[DUAL MONO]  
Dynamic range compression  
[D. RANGE]  
COMP. ON, COMP. AUTO,  
COMP. OFF  
HDMI settings  
[<HDMI>]  
Control for HDMI  
[CTRL: HDMI]  
CTRL ON, CTRL OFF  
Pass Through  
[PASS THRU]  
ON, AUTO, OFF  
HDMI Audio out  
[AUDIO OUT]  
AMP, TV+AMP  
Subwoofer Level  
[SW LEVEL]  
SWAUTO, SW +10 dB, SW 0 dB  
AUTO, OFF  
Fast View  
[FAST VIEW]  
g)  
Bluetooth settings  
[<BT>]  
Bluetooth standby mode  
[BT STANDBY]  
STBY ON, STBY OFF  
AAC ON, AAC OFF  
Bluetooth AAC  
[BT AAC]  
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[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
System settings  
[<SYSTEM>]  
Network Standby  
[NET STBY]  
STBY ON, STBY OFF  
STBY ON, STBY OFF  
Auto standby mode  
[AUTO STBY]  
Version Display  
h)  
[VER. x.xxx]  
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) You can only select this parameter when a Bluetooth device is paired.  
h) x.xxx represent a version number.  
2) “PURE.DIRECT” appears when Pure Direct  
To view the information on  
the display panel  
function is activated.  
3) Stream information may not be displayed.  
The display panel provides various  
information of the receiver status such as  
sound field.  
1 Select the input for which you want to  
check the information.  
Note  
Character or marks may not be displayed for  
some languages.  
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 applied 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.  
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Referring to the following table,  
press the corresponding button for  
the category you want, then  
release TV ?/1.  
Using the Remote Control  
Reassigning the input  
button  
Example: Press 1, then release TV ?/1.  
Now you can use the SAT/CATV  
button to control the Blu-ray Disc  
player.  
You can change the default settings of the  
input buttons to suit the equipment in your  
system. For example, if you connect a Blu-  
ray Disc player to the SAT/CATV jack on  
the receiver, you can set the SAT/CATV  
button on this remote control to control the  
Blu-ray Disc player.  
Categories  
Press  
Blu-ray Disc player  
(command mode BD1)  
1
a)  
a)  
Blu-ray Disc recorder  
(command mode BD3)  
2
3
4
5
6
DVD player  
(command mode DVD1)  
Note  
You cannot reassign the TV, TUNER,  
BLUETOOTH, USB, HOME NETWORK, SEN  
input buttons.  
DVD recorder  
(command mode DVD3)  
b)  
TV ?/1  
VCR  
c)  
(command mode VTR3)  
CD player  
a)For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer  
to the operating instructions supplied with  
the Blu-ray Disc player or Blu-ray Disc  
recorder.  
Numeric  
buttons  
Input  
buttons  
b)Sony DVD recorders are operated with a  
DVD1 or DVD3 setting. For details, refer  
to the operating instructions supplied with  
the DVD recorders.  
1
2
While holding down the input  
button of which you want to  
change the assignment, hold down  
TV ?/1.  
Example: While holding down  
SAT/CATV, hold down TV ?/1.  
c)Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 3  
setting which corresponds to VHS.  
With the TV ?/1 button held,  
release the input button.  
Example: With the TV ?/1 button  
held, release SAT/CATV.  
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Resetting the input  
buttons  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On safety  
TV INPUT  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into  
the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it  
checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the receiver, check that  
the operating voltage is identical with  
your local power supply.  
2 –  
The operating voltage is indicated on the  
nameplate on the back of the receiver.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the  
unit itself has been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the receiver for  
a long time, be sure to disconnect the  
receiver from the wall outlet. To  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains  
lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the  
cord.  
1
2
While holding down 2 –, press  
and hold ?/1, then press TV INPUT.  
Release all buttons.  
The input buttons are reset to the  
default settings.  
• (USA and Canada models only)  
One blade of the plug is wider than the  
other for the purpose of safety and will fit  
into the wall outlet only one way. If you  
are unable to insert the plug fully into the  
outlet, contact your dealer.  
• The AC power cord (mains lead) must be  
changed only at a qualified service shop.  
On heat buildup  
Although the receiver heats up during  
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you  
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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– When a person, metal object, wall or  
other obstruction is between the  
devices with a Bluetooth connection  
– Locations where a wireless LAN is  
installed  
– Around microwave ovens that are in  
use  
– Locations where other electromagnetic  
waves occur  
On placement  
• Place the receiver in a location with  
adequate ventilation to prevent heat  
buildup and prolong the life of the  
receiver.  
• Do not place the receiver near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct  
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical  
shock.  
Bluetooth devices and wireless LAN  
(IEEE 802.11b/g) use the same frequency  
band (2.4 GHz). When using your  
Bluetooth device near a device with  
wireless LANcapability, electromagnetic  
interference may occur. This could result  
in lower data transfer rates, noise, or  
inability to connect. If this happens, try  
the following remedies:  
– Use this receiver at least 10 meters  
(33 feet) away from the wireless LAN  
device.  
– Turn off the power to the wireless LAN  
equipment when using your Bluetooth  
device within 10 meters (33 feet).  
– Install this receiver and Bluetooth  
device as closer to each other as  
possible.  
• Do not place anything on top of the  
cabinet that might block the ventilation  
holes and cause malfunctions.  
• Do not place the receiver near equipment  
such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the  
receiver is being used in combination  
with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is  
placed too close to that equipment, noise  
may result, and picture quality may  
suffer. This is especially likely when  
using an indoor antenna (aerial).  
Therefore, we recommend using an  
outdoor antenna (aerial).)  
• Use caution when placing the receiver on  
surfaces that have been specially treated  
(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or  
discoloration of the surface may result.  
• The radio waves broadcast by this  
receiver may interfere with the operation  
of some medical devices. Since this  
interference may result in malfunction,  
always turn off the power on this receiver  
and Bluetooth device in the following  
locations:  
– In hospitals, on trains, in airplanes, at  
gas stations, and any place where  
flammable gasses may be present  
– Near automatic doors or fire alarms  
• This receiver supports security functions  
that comply with the Bluetooth  
specification to ensure secure connection  
during communication using Bluetooth  
technology. However, this security may  
be insufficient depending on the setting  
contents and other factors, so always be  
careful when performing communication  
using Bluetooth technology.  
On operation  
Before connecting other equipment, be sure  
to turn off and unplug the receiver.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with  
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of  
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
On Bluetooth  
communication  
Bluetooth devices should be used within  
approximately 10 meters (33 feet)  
(unobstructed distance) of each other.  
The effective communication range may  
become shorter under the following  
conditions.  
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• Sony cannot be held liable in any way for  
damages or other loss resulting from  
information leaks during communication  
using Bluetooth technology.  
Bluetooth communication is not  
necessarily guaranteed with all Bluetooth  
devices that have the same profile as this  
receiver.  
Bluetooth devices connected with this  
receiver must comply with the Bluetooth  
specification prescribed by the Bluetooth  
SIG, Inc., and must be certified to  
comply. However, even when a device  
complies with the Bluetooth  
specification, there may be cases where  
the characteristics or specifications of the  
Bluetooth device make it impossible to  
connect, or may result in different control  
methods, display or operation.  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use  
this troubleshooting guide to help you  
remedy the problem. Should any problem  
persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Note that if service personnel changes  
some parts during repair, these parts may  
be retained.  
Power  
The receiver is turned off  
automatically.  
• “Auto Standby” is set to “On”  
• The Sleep Timer function is working  
• “PROTECTOR” is working  
• Noise may occur or the audio may cut off  
depending on the Bluetooth device  
connected with this receiver, the  
communications environment, or  
surrounding conditions.  
The ?/1 (on/standby) indicator flashes  
in quick succession.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your receiver, please consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
• The software update has error. Unplug  
the power cord, and then plug in the  
power cord again. The receiver will try  
to update the software. If the indicator  
continues to flash in quick succession,  
contact your nearest Sony dealer.  
Image  
No image appears on the TV.  
• Select the appropriate input using the  
input buttons.  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input  
mode.  
• Move your audio equipment away  
from the TV.  
• Make sure that cables are correctly and  
securely connected to equipment.  
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• Depending on the playback  
equipment, you may need to set up the  
equipment. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with each  
equipment.  
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI  
cable when you view images or listen  
to sound, especially for the 1080p,  
Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D  
transmission.  
The OSD menu does not appear on the  
TV screen.  
• Press HOME.  
• Check that the TV is connected  
correctly.  
• Depending on the TV, the OSD menu  
may take some time to appear on the  
TV screen.  
Display panel is turned off.  
• If PURE DIRECT indicator lights up,  
press PURE DIRECT to turn off the  
function (page 55).  
• Press DIMMER on the receiver to  
adjust the brightness of the display  
panel.  
No 3D image appears on the TV.  
• Depending on the TV or the video  
equipment, 3D images may not be  
displayed. Check the 3D image  
formats supported by the receiver  
No 4K image appears on the TV.  
Sound  
• Depending on the TV or the video  
equipment, 4K images may not be  
displayed. Check your video capability  
and setting of your TV and video  
equipment. Also, make sure you  
connect the video equipment to 4K  
available HDMI IN jack of this  
receiver.  
There is no sound, no matter which  
equipment is selected, or only a very  
low-level sound is heard.  
• Check that all connecting cords are  
inserted to their input/output jacks for  
the respective jacks of the receiver,  
speakers and the equipment.  
• Check that both the receiver and all  
equipment are turned on.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME  
control is not set to “VOL MIN”.  
• Check that the SPEAKERS is not set  
to “SPK OFF” (page 35).  
• Check that headphones are not  
connected to the receiver.  
When the receiver is in standby mode,  
there is no image output from the TV.  
• When the receiver enters into standby  
mode, image is from the last HDMI  
equipment selection before you turned  
off the receiver. If you are enjoying  
other equipment, play the equipment  
and perform the One-Touch Play  
operation, or turn on the receiver to  
select the HDMI equipment you want  
to enjoy.  
• Make sure “Pass Through” is set to  
“On” in the HDMI Settings menu if  
you connect equipment not compatible  
with the “BRAVIA” Sync to the  
receiver (page 94).  
• Press  
cancel the muting function.  
on the remote control to  
• Try pressing the input button on the  
remote control or turning the INPUT  
SELECTOR on the receiver to select  
the equipment of your choice  
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• When you want to listen to the sound  
from the TV speaker, set the “HDMI  
Audio Out” to “TV+AMP” in the  
HDMI Settings menu (page 94). If you  
cannot play back multi channel audio  
source, set to “AMP”. However, the  
sound will not output through the TV  
speaker.  
• Sound may be interrupted when the  
sampling frequency, the number of  
channels or audio format of audio  
output signals from the playback  
equipment is switched.  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 90).  
• Check that the speaker settings are  
appropriate for the setup using the  
Auto Calibration menu or “Speaker  
Pattern” in the Speaker Settings menu.  
Then check that sound is output from  
each speaker correctly, using “Test  
Tone” in the Speaker Settings menu.  
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital  
Surround EX information.  
• Check that the subwoofer is connected  
correctly and securely.  
• Make sure you have turned on your  
subwoofer.  
• Depending on the selected sound field,  
no sound will be available from the  
subwoofer.  
• When all speakers are set to “Large”  
and “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6  
Music” is selected, there is no sound  
from the subwoofer.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Check that the speakers and equipment  
are connected securely.  
• Check that the connecting cords are  
away from a transformer or motor, and  
at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from a  
TV set or fluorescent light.  
• Move your audio equipment away  
from the TV.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe  
them with a cloth slightly moistened  
with alcohol.  
There is no sound from a specific  
equipment.  
• Check that the equipment is connected  
correctly to the audio input jacks for  
that equipment.  
• Check that the cord(s) used for the  
connection is (are) fully inserted into  
the jacks on both the receiver and the  
equipment.  
• Check the INPUT MODE (page 83).  
• Check that the equipment is connected  
correctly to the HDMI jack for that  
equipment.  
• Depending on the playback  
equipment, you may need to set up the  
HDMI setting of the equipment. Refer  
to the operating instructions supplied  
with each equipment.  
There is no sound, or only a very low-  
level sound is heard from specific  
speakers.  
• Connect a pair of headphones to the  
PHONES jack to verify that sound is  
output from the headphones. If only  
one channel is output from the  
headphones, the equipment may not be  
connected to the receiver correctly.  
Check that all the cords are fully  
inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the equipment.  
If both channels are output from the  
headphones, the front speaker may not  
be connected to the receiver correctly.  
Check the connection of the front  
speaker which is not outputting any  
sound.  
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI  
cable when you view images or listen  
to sound, especially for the 1080p,  
Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D  
transmission.  
• Make sure you have connected to both  
the L and R jacks of an analog  
equipment, analog equipment requires  
both L and R jack connections. Use an  
audio cord (not supplied).  
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• Sound may not be output from the  
receiver while the OSD appears on the  
TV screen. Press HOME to display the  
home menu, then press HOME again.  
• Audio signals (format, sampling  
frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted  
from an HDMI jack may be suppressed  
by the connected equipment. Check  
the setup of the connected equipment if  
the image is poor or the sound does not  
come out of the equipment connected  
via the HDMI cable.  
• When the connected equipment is not  
compatible with copyright protection  
technology (HDCP), the image and/or  
the sound from the HDMI TV OUT  
jack may be distorted or may not be  
output. If this is the case, check the  
specification of the connected  
• If you cannot listen to the sound of the  
equipment connected to the receiver  
while TV input is selected on the  
receiver  
– Be sure to change the input of the  
receiver to HDMI when you want to  
watch a program on the equipment  
connected via HDMI connection to  
the receiver.  
– Change the TV channel when you  
want to watch a TV broadcast.  
– Be sure to select the correct  
equipment or input you want when  
you watch a program from the  
equipment connected to the TV.  
Refer to the operating instructions of  
the TV on this operation.  
• When “Analog Direct” is being used,  
the sound is not output. Use other  
sound field (page 51).  
equipment.  
• Set the image resolution of the  
playback equipment to more than  
720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate  
Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby  
TrueHD).  
• The image resolution of the playback  
equipment may need to be at certain  
settings before you can enjoy DSD and  
Multi Channel Linear PCM. Refer to  
the operating instructions of the  
playback equipment.  
• Make sure the TV is compatible with  
the System Audio Control function.  
• If the TV does not have System Audio  
Control function, set the “HDMI  
Audio Out” settings in HDMI Settings  
menu to  
– “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to  
the sound from the TV speaker and  
receiver.  
• When using the Control for HDMI  
function, you cannot control the  
connected equipment using TV’s  
remote control.  
– Depending on the connected  
equipment and TV, you may need to  
set up the equipment and TV. Refer  
to the operating instructions  
supplied with each equipment and  
TV.  
– Change the input of the receiver to  
the HDMI input connected to the  
equipment.  
• Check that the selected digital audio  
input jack is not reassigned to other  
inputs (page 83).  
The left and right sounds are  
unbalanced or reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and equipment  
are connected correctly and securely.  
• Adjust the sound level parameters  
using the Speaker Settings menu.  
– “AMP” if you want to listen to the  
sound from the receiver.  
• When you connect the receiver to a  
video equipment (projector, etc.),  
sound may not be output from the  
receiver. In this case, set the “HDMI  
Audio Out” to “AMP” in the HDMI  
Settings menu (page 94).  
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Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel  
sound is not reproduced.  
When the receiver is in standby mode,  
there is no sound output from the TV.  
• Check that the DVD, etc. you are  
playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or  
DTS format.  
• When connecting the DVD player,  
etc., to the digital input jacks of this  
receiver, make sure the digital audio  
output setting of the connected  
equipment is available.  
• Set “HDMI Audio Out” to “AMP” in  
the HDMI Settings menu (page 94).  
• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio  
(DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby  
TrueHD), DSD, and Multi Channel  
Linear PCM only with an HDMI  
connection.  
• When the receiver enters into standby  
mode, sound is from the last HDMI  
equipment selection before you turned  
off the receiver. If you are enjoying  
other equipment, play the equipment  
and perform the One-Touch Play  
operation, or turn on the receiver to  
select the HDMI equipment you want  
to enjoy.  
• Make sure “Pass Through” is set to  
“ON” in the HDMI Settings menu if  
you connect equipment not compatible  
with the “BRAVIA” Sync to the  
receiver (page 94).  
There is a time gap between the audio  
output and visual display.  
The surround effect cannot be  
obtained.  
• Check that the PARTY STREAMING  
function is not being used. To close a  
PARTY, press PARTY START/  
CLOSE until “CLOSE PARTY”  
appears. For details, see page 69.  
• Make sure you have selected the sound  
field for movie or music (page 52).  
• Sound fields do not function when  
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD  
High Resolution Audio or Dolby  
TrueHD with sampling frequency of  
more than 48 kHz are being received.  
Tuner  
A test tone is not output from the  
speakers.  
The FM reception is poor.  
• The speaker cords may not be  
connected securely. Check to see if  
they are connected securely and cannot  
be disconnected by pulling on them  
slightly.  
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not  
supplied) to connect the receiver to an  
outdoor FM antennas (aerial) as shown  
below.  
• The speaker cords may have short-  
circuit problem.  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
• Make sure that you are not using  
PARTY STREAMING function  
Receiver  
A test tone is output from a different  
speaker than the speaker displayed on  
the TV screen.  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• The speaker pattern set up is incorrect.  
Make sure that the speaker  
connections and the speaker pattern  
match correctly.  
• Check that the antennas (aerials) are  
connected securely. Adjust the  
antennas (aerials) and connect an  
external antenna (aerial), if necessary.  
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• The signal strength of the stations is  
too weak with automatic tuning. Use  
direct tuning.  
The ringtones volume of the iPhone  
does not change.  
• Adjust the ring volume using the  
controls on the iPhone.  
• Make sure you set the tuning scale  
correctly (when tuning in AM stations  
with direct tuning) (page 50).  
• No stations have been preset or the  
preset stations have been cleared  
(when tuning by scanning preset  
stations is used). Preset the stations  
• Press AMP, then press DISPLAY  
repeatedly on the remote control so  
that the frequency appears on the  
display panel.  
USB device  
Are you using a supported USB  
device?  
• If you connect an unsupported USB  
device, the following problems may  
(page 45) for the supported device  
types.  
– The USB device is not recognized.  
– File or folder names are not  
displayed on this receiver.  
– Playback is not possible.  
– The sound skips.  
iPod/iPhone  
The sound is distorted.  
• Press 2 – on the remote control  
repeatedly.  
• Set the “EQ” setting of the iPod/  
iPhone to “Off” or “Flat”.  
– There is noise.  
– A distorted sound is output.  
There is noise, skipping, or distorted  
sound.  
There is no sound from the iPod/  
iPhone.  
• Turn off the receiver and reconnect the  
USB device, then turn on the receiver.  
• The music data itself contains noise, or  
the sound is distorted.  
• Disconnect the iPod/iPhone and  
connect the iPod/iPhone again.  
The iPod/iPhone cannot be charged.  
The USB device is not recognized.  
• Check that the receiver is turned on.  
• Make sure the iPod/iPhone is  
connected firmly.  
• Turn off the receiver, then disconnect  
the USB device. Turn on the receiver  
again and reconnect the USB device.  
• Connect the supported USB device  
• The USB device does not work  
properly. Refer to the USB device  
operating instructions on how to deal  
with this problem.  
The iPod/iPhone cannot be operated.  
• Check that you have removed the  
protect case of the iPod/iPhone.  
• Depending on the contents of the iPod/  
iPhone, it may take time to start  
playback.  
• Turn off the receiver, then disconnect  
the iPod/iPhone. Turn on the receiver  
again and reconnect the iPod/iPhone.  
• You are using an unsupported iPod/  
models” (page 43) for the supported  
device types.  
Playback does not start.  
• Turn off the receiver and reconnect the  
USB device, then turn on the receiver.  
• Connect the supported USB device  
• Press N to start playback.  
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• If you use partitioned USB device,  
only audio files on the first partition  
can be played back.  
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels  
(including “ROOT” folder).  
• The number of folders has exceeded  
256 (including “ROOT” folder).  
• The number of files in a folder has  
exceeded 256.  
The USB device cannot be connected  
into the (USB) port.  
• The USB device is being connected  
upside down. Connect the USB device  
in the correct orientation.  
Erroneous display.  
• The data stored in the USB device may  
have been corrupted.  
• Files that are encrypted or protected by  
passwords, etc. cannot be played back.  
• The character codes that can be  
displayed by this receiver are as  
follows:  
– Upper cases (A to Z)  
– Lower cases (a to z)  
* This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but  
some USB device may not support all of  
these FAT.  
– Numbers (0 to 9)  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions of each USB device or contact  
the manufacturer.  
– Symbols (’ = < > * + , – . / @ [ \ ] _ `)  
Other characters may not be displayed  
correctly.  
“Reading” is displayed for an extended  
time, or it takes a long time before  
playback starts.  
Network connection  
The receiver cannot connect to the  
WPS via a wireless LAN connection.  
• The reading process can take a long  
time in the following cases.  
– There are many folders or files on  
the USB device.  
– The file structure is extremely  
complex.  
– The memory capacity is excessive.  
– The internal memory is fragmented.  
Thus, we recommend following these  
guidelines.  
– Total folders on USB device: 256 or  
less (including “ROOT” folder)  
– Total files per folder: 256 or less.  
• You cannot connect to a network using  
WPS when your access point is set to  
WEP. Set up your network after  
searching the access point using the  
access point scan.  
An error message appears.  
• Check the nature of the error. See  
Cannot connect to the network.  
• Check the network status. See  
“Information”, then select “Physical  
Connection” in step 2 (page 95).  
If “Connection Fail” appears, set up  
the network connection again  
• When the system is connected through  
a wireless network, move the receiver  
and the wireless LAN router/access  
point closer to each other and do the  
setup again.  
Audio file cannot be played back.  
• MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot  
be played back.  
• The audio file is a multiple track audio  
file.  
• Some AAC files may not be played  
back correctly.  
• WMA files in Windows Media Audio  
Lossless and Professional format  
cannot be played back.  
• USB device formatted with file  
systems other than FAT16 or FAT32  
are unsupported.*  
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• Check the settings of the wireless LAN  
router/access point and do the setup  
again. For details on the settings of the  
devices, refer to the operating  
instructions of the devices.  
• The server may be unstable. Restart it.  
• Confirm that the receiver and the  
server are connected to the wireless  
LAN router/access point correctly.  
• Confirm that the server has been set  
correctly (page 57). Confirm that the  
receiver has been registered to the  
server and allows the music streaming  
from the server.  
• When the system is connected to the  
wireless network, move the receiver  
and the wireless LAN router/access  
point closer to each other.  
• If the ICF (Internet Connection  
Firewall) function is active on the  
computer, this may prevent the  
receiver from connecting to the  
computer (only when your computer is  
used as a server). You may need to  
change the firewall settings to allow  
the receiver to connect. (For details on  
changing the firewall settings, refer to  
the operating instructions supplied  
with your computer.)  
• Make sure that you use a wireless LAN  
router/access point.  
• Wireless networks are influenced by  
electromagnetic radiation emitted by  
microwave ovens and other devices.  
Move the unit away from these  
devices.  
• Make sure that the wireless LAN  
router/access point is turned on.  
Cannot control the receiver using the  
TV SideView device.  
• The receiver may take a long time to  
connect to the network after you turn  
on the receiver. Wait for a few  
moments, and then try using the TV  
SideView again.  
• Make sure “Network Standby” is set to  
“On” in the Network Settings menu so  
that you can use the TV SideView  
immediately after you have turned on  
the receiver.  
• If you have initialized the receiver or  
performed a system recovery on your  
server, perform the network settings  
Cannot select the Network Settings  
menu.  
The server (such as a computer) does  
not appear in the server list. (“No  
Server” appears on the TV screen.)  
• Wait for a few moments after you  
turned on the receiver, and then select  
the Network Settings menu again.  
• You may have turned on this receiver  
before you turned on the server.  
Refresh the server list (page 62).  
• Make sure that the wireless LAN  
router/access point is turned on.  
• Make sure that the server is turned on.  
• Confirm that the server has been set  
correctly (page 57). Confirm that the  
receiver has been registered to the  
server and allows the music streaming  
from the server.  
• Confirm that the receiver and the  
server are connected to the wireless  
LAN router/access point correctly.  
Check the network setting information  
Home Network  
Cannot connect to the network.  
• Make sure the wireless LAN router/  
access point is turned on.  
• Make sure the server is turned on.  
• The network settings on the receiver  
may be incorrect. Check the network  
status. See “Information”, then select  
“Physical Connection” in step 2  
If “Connection Fail” appears, set up  
the network connection again  
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• Refer to the operating instructions of  
your wireless LAN router/access  
point, and check the multicast setting.  
If the multicast setting is enabled on  
the wireless LAN router/access point,  
disable it.  
• Check to confirm whether the audio  
file on the server has been damaged or  
erased. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the server.  
• You cannot play the following tracks:  
– A track that violates playback  
restrictions.  
Cannot play audio data normally.  
– A track with irregular copyright  
information.  
• Shuffle Play is selected. Press  
SHUFFLE repeatedly until “SHUF”  
disappears.  
– A track that you purchased at an  
online music store that does not  
allow home network streaming.  
– A track in a format unsupported by  
the receiver (page 62).  
Play does not start, or does not  
automatically change to the next track  
or file.  
• Confirm that the selected track has not  
been erased from the server. If the  
track has been erased, select another  
track.  
• Make sure that the wireless LAN  
router/access point is turned on.  
• Make sure that the server is turned on.  
• The server may be unstable. Restart it.  
• Confirm that the receiver and the  
server are connected to the wireless  
LAN router/access point correctly.  
• Make sure that the audio file you are  
trying to play is in a format supported  
by this receiver (page 62).  
• WMA files with DRM copyright  
protection cannot be played back.  
For how to check the copyright  
protection of a WMA file, see page 65.  
The sound skips during playback.  
• The bandwidth of your wireless LAN  
may be too low. Move the receiver and  
the wireless LAN router/access point  
closer to each other, without any  
obstacles in between them.  
• When using your computer as a server,  
the computer may be running many  
applications. If anti-virus software is  
active on the computer, temporarily  
disable the software as it needs large  
amount of system resources.  
“No Track” appears.  
• If there are no tracks or folders in the  
selected folder, you cannot extend the  
folder to display its contents.  
Cannot play back a copyrighted WMA  
format track.  
• For how to check the copyright  
protection of a WMA file, see page 65.  
• Depending on the network  
You cannot select a previously  
selected track.  
environment, it may not be possible to  
play tracks with more than one device  
operating at the same time. Turn off  
another device to enable the receiver to  
play tracks.  
• The track information may have been  
changed on the server. Reselect the  
server in the server list (page 62).  
“Cannot Play” appears.  
Devices on the home network cannot  
connect to the receiver.  
• You cannot play any files other than  
audio files.  
• “Network Standby” may be set to  
“Off”. Turn on the receiver or set  
“Network Standby” to “On” in  
Network Settings menu (page 96).  
• Confirm that the server has been set  
correctly (page 57). Confirm that the  
receiver has been registered to the  
server and allows the music streaming  
from the server.  
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• Confirm that the network is correctly  
set up. If it is not, the connection  
cannot be made (page 96).  
The receiver joins an unintended  
PARTY.  
• If more than one PARTY has been  
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  
want.  
• The device on the device list is set to  
“Not Allow” (page 63), or the device is  
not added to the device list (page 63).  
• A maximum of 20 connectable devices  
has been set. Delete unnecessary  
devices on the device list, and then set  
“Auto Access” to “Allow” (page 63).  
• Server operation of the receiver is  
suspended if the receiver is conducting  
one of the following operations.  
– Playing a track stored on the server  
(the receiver is operating as a player)  
– Updating the software  
AirPlay  
The receiver cannot be found from an  
iOS device.  
• Check your set-up of the firewall of the  
security software. Refer to the website  
(page 118) for details.  
• Make sure the iOS device or the  
computer with iTunes is connected to  
your home network.  
• Update the AirPlay software version of  
the receiver and the iOS device to the  
latest version (page 71).  
– Formatting the system  
The receiver cannot be turned on  
automatically when accessed by  
devices on the network.  
• The receiver itself does not support the  
Wake-on-LAN standard. Therefore the  
receiver cannot be turned on by Wake-  
on-LAN when “Network Standby” is  
set to “Off”. Set “Network Standby” to  
“On” in Network Settings menu  
(page 95) so that the receiver can  
respond to operations by other devices  
via a network (page 96).  
The sound skips.  
• The sound may skip depending on  
factors such as the network  
environment when you use a wireless  
network.  
Devices on the network cannot turn on  
the receiver.  
• The servers are overloaded. Close all  
unneeded applications you are  
currently using.  
• The receiver cannot be turned on with  
a Wake-on-LAN start up operated by  
other devices on a network.  
This receiver cannot be operated.  
• Update the software version of the iOS  
device to the latest version (page 71).  
• Update the software version of the  
receiver to the latest version (page 71).  
• Make sure another device is not  
streaming to the AirPlay compatible  
device at the same time.  
The receiver cannot play the track that  
is currently being played by the PARTY  
host.  
• The PARTY host is playing a track of  
an audio format that cannot be played  
on the receiver.  
• It may take a while before the playback  
sound is output.  
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Buttons such as 2 +/–, N, X, x,  
., >, SHUFFLE and REPEAT do  
not work.  
Bluetooth device  
Pairing cannot be done.  
• Make sure that the settings that allow  
iTunes to accept control from this  
receiver are active.  
• The receiver is not selected as the  
remote speaker on the iOS device.  
Select the receiver as the network  
speaker.  
• Move the Bluetooth device closer to  
the receiver.  
• Pairing may not be possible if other  
Bluetooth devices are present around  
the receiver. In this case, turn off the  
other Bluetooth devices.  
• Enter the same passkey that was  
entered at the Bluetooth device  
correctly (page 76).  
SEN  
Cannot make the Bluetooth  
connection.  
You cannot connect the receiver to a  
service.  
• The Bluetooth device you attempted to  
connect does not support the A2DP  
profile, and cannot be connected with  
the receiver.  
• Press BLUETOOTH on the receiver to  
connect to the last connected Bluetooth  
device.  
• Turn on the Bluetooth function of the  
Bluetooth device.  
• Establish a connection from the  
Bluetooth device.  
• The pairing registration information  
has been erased. Perform the pairing  
operation again (page 76).  
• While connected to a Bluetooth device,  
this receiver cannot be detected and a  
connection cannot be established from  
another Bluetooth device.  
• Erase the pairing registration  
information of a Bluetooth device  
(page 76) and perform the pairing  
operation again.  
• Make sure that the wireless LAN  
router/access point is turned on.  
• Check the network status. See  
“Physical Connection” in step 2. If  
“Connection Fail” appears, set up the  
network connection again (page 57).  
• When the system is connected to the  
wireless network, move the receiver  
and the wireless LAN router/access  
point closer to each other.  
• If your contract with your Internet  
provider limits Internet connection to  
one device at a time, this device will  
not be able to access the Internet when  
another device is already connected.  
Consult your carrier or service  
provider.  
The sound skips.  
• The bandwidth of your wireless LAN  
may be too low. Move the receiver and  
the wireless LAN router/access point  
closer to each other, without any  
obstacles between.  
The sound skips or fluctuates, or the  
connection is lost.  
• The receiver and the Bluetooth device  
are too far apart.  
• If there are obstacles between the  
receiver and your Bluetooth device,  
remove or avoid the obstacles.  
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• If there is equipment that generates  
electromagnetic radiation, such as a  
wireless LAN, other Bluetooth device,  
or a microwave oven nearby, move  
them away.  
• When “Control for HDMI” is set to  
“Off”, the “BRAVIA” Sync does not  
work properly, even if the equipment  
is connected to the HDMI IN jack.  
• The types and the number of  
equipment which can be controlled by  
the “BRAVIA” Sync are restricted in  
the HDMI CEC standard as follows.  
– Recording equipment (Blu-ray Disc  
recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to  
3 equipment  
– Playback equipment (Blu-ray Disc  
player, DVD player, etc.): up to 3  
equipment  
– Tuner-related equipment: up to 4  
equipment  
The sound of your Bluetooth device  
cannot be heard on this receiver.  
• Turn up the volume on your Bluetooth  
device first, and then adjust the volume  
using 2 +/– (or MASTER  
VOLUME on the receiver).  
Severe hum or noise  
• If there are obstacles between the  
receiver and your Bluetooth device,  
remove or avoid the obstacles.  
• If there is equipment that generates  
electromagnetic radiation, such as a  
wireless LAN, other Bluetooth device,  
or a microwave oven nearby, move  
them away.  
– AV receiver (audio system): up to 1  
equipment  
Remote control  
• Turn down the volume of the  
connected Bluetooth device.  
The remote control does not function.  
• Point the remote control at the remote  
control sensor on the receiver  
• Remove any obstacles in the path  
between the remote control and the  
receiver.  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote  
control with new ones, if they are  
weak.  
• Make sure you select the correct input  
on the remote control.  
“BRAVIA” Sync (Control  
for HDMI)  
The Control for HDMI function does not  
work.  
• Check the HDMI connection  
• Make sure “Control for HDMI” is set  
to “On” in HDMI Settings menu  
• Make sure the connected equipment is  
compatible with the Control for HDMI  
function.  
• Check the Control for HDMI settings  
on the connected equipment. Refer to  
the operating instructions of the  
connected equipment.  
• If you unplug the HDMI cable or  
change the connection, repeat the  
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Error messages  
About support  
information  
If there is a malfunction, a message appears  
on the display panel. You can check the  
condition of the system by the message. If  
any problem persists, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
Refer to the following web site for details  
of the latest information on the receiver.  
For customers in the USA:  
http://www.esupport.sony.com/  
PROTECTOR  
Irregular current is output to the  
speakers, or the receiver is covered and  
ventilation holes are blocked. The  
receiver will automatically turn off after  
a few seconds. Remove the object  
covering the upper panel of the receiver,  
check the speaker connection and turn  
on the power again.  
For customers in Canada:  
[English]  
http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/  
[French]  
http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/  
For customers in Latin America:  
http://esupport.sony.com/LA  
USB FAIL  
An over current from the (USB) port  
was detected. The receiver will  
automatically turn off after a few  
seconds. Check the iPod/iPhone or USB  
device, then unplug it and turn on the  
power again.  
For other messages, see “Message list after  
Auto Calibration measurement” (page 89),  
Clearing the memory  
Reference sections  
To clear  
See  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
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Output (Analog)  
SUBWOOFER  
Voltage: 2 V/1 kilohm  
Equalizer  
Gain levels  
10 dB, 1 dB step  
Specifications  
AUDIO POWER  
SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
(USA model only)  
3) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer  
bypassed).  
4) Weighted network, input level.  
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven,  
from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per  
channel minimum RMS power, with no  
more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion  
from 250 milliwatts to rated output.  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)  
Antenna (aerial)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Amplifier section  
Minimum RMS Output Power  
(6 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
Antenna (aerial) terminals  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
1)  
95 W + 95 W  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
1)  
Stereo Mode Output Power  
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)  
110 W + 110 W  
530 kHz – 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)  
531 kHz – 1,710 kHz (9 kHz step)  
1) 2)  
Surround Mode Output Power  
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9%)  
150 W per channel  
Antenna (aerial)  
Loop antenna (aerial)  
Video section  
Inputs/Outputs  
Video:  
1) Measured under the following conditions:  
Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz.  
2) Reference power output for front, center,  
surround, surround back and front high  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
speakers. Depending on the sound field settings  
and the source, there may be no sound output.  
Frequency response  
Analog  
10 Hz – 100 kHz, +0.5/–2 dB (with  
sound field and equalizer bypassed)  
Input  
Analog  
Sensitivity: 500 mV/50 kilohms  
3)  
4)  
S/N : 105 dB (A, 500 mV  
)
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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HDMI Video  
Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block)  
3D  
Format  
2D  
Frame  
packing  
Side-by-Side  
(Half)  
Over-Under  
(Top-and-Bottom)  
4096 × 2160p @ 23.98/24 Hz  
3840 × 2160p @ 29.97/30 Hz  
3840 × 2160p @ 25 Hz  
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3840 × 2160p @ 23.98/24 Hz  
1920 × 1080p @ 59.94/60 Hz  
1920 × 1080p @ 50 Hz  
a
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1920 × 1080p @ 29.97/30 Hz  
1920 × 1080p @ 25 Hz  
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1920 × 1080p @ 23.98/24 Hz  
1920 × 1080i @ 59.94/60 Hz  
1920 × 1080i @ 50 Hz  
1280 × 720p @ 59.94/60 Hz  
1280 × 720p @ 50 Hz  
1280 × 720p @ 29.97/30 Hz  
1280 × 720p @ 23.98/24 Hz  
720 × 480p @ 59.94/60 Hz  
720 × 576p @ 50 Hz  
640 × 480p @ 59.94/60 Hz  
FLAC:  
iPod/iPhone section  
8 kHz – 192 kHz, 16 bit FLAC  
44.1 kHz – 192 kHz, 24 bit FLAC  
DC 5V 1.0 A MAX  
* Compatibility with all encoding/writing  
software, recording devices and recording  
media cannot be guaranteed.  
USB section  
Supported format*  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):  
32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR  
AAC:  
16 kbps – 320 kbps, CBR, VBR  
WMA9 Standard:  
Transfer speed  
High-speed  
Supported USB device  
Mass Storage Class  
Maximum current  
500 mA  
40 kbps – 320 kbps, CBR, VBR  
WAV:  
8 kHz – 192 kHz, 16 bit PCM  
8 kHz – 192 kHz, 24 bit PCM  
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NETWORK section  
General  
Ethernet LAN  
Power requirements  
120 VAC, 60 Hz  
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX  
Wireless LAN  
Compatible standards:  
IEEE 802.11 b/g  
Security:  
Power consumption  
240 W  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.3 W (When “Control for HDMI”,  
“Pass Through”, “Network Standby”,  
and “BT Standby” are set to “Off”.)  
WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit, WPA/  
WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2-  
PSK (TKIP)  
Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)  
430 mm × 156 mm × 329.4 mm  
(17 in × 6 1/4 in × 13 in) including  
projecting parts and controls  
Radio frequency:  
2.4 GHz  
Bluetooth section  
Communication system  
Mass (Approx.)  
8.5 kg (18 lb 9 oz)  
Bluetooth Specification version 3.0  
Output  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
Bluetooth Specification Power Class 2  
Maximum communication range  
1)  
Line of sight approx. 10 m  
Frequency band  
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz –  
2.4835 GHz)  
Modulation method  
FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum)  
2)  
Compatible Bluetooth profiles  
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution  
Profile)  
AVRCP 1.3 (Audio Video Remote  
Control Profile)  
3)  
Supported Codecs  
4)  
SBC , AAC  
Transmission range (A2DP)  
20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency  
44.1 kHz)  
1) The actual range will vary depending on factors  
such as obstacles between devices, magnetic  
fields around a microwave oven, static  
electricity, cordless phone, reception  
sensitivity, antenna’s performance, operating  
system, software application, etc.  
2) Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the purpose  
of Bluetooth communication between devices.  
3) Codec: Audio signal compression and  
conversion format  
4) Subband Codec  
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below). Using the SONY SOFTWARE indicates your acceptance of the agreement. If you do not agree  
with it, you are not authorized to use the SONY SOFTWARE.  
IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal  
agreement between you and Sony Corporation (“SONY”), the manufacturer of your Sony hardware  
device (the “PRODUCT”) and the licensor of the SONY SOFTWARE. All Sony software and third  
party software (other than such software subject to its own separate license) included with your  
PRODUCT and any updates and upgrades thereto shall be referred to herein as the “SONY  
SOFTWARE”. You may use the SONY SOFTWARE only with the PRODUCT.  
By using the SONY SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not  
agree to the terms of this EULA, SONY is unwilling to license the SONY SOFTWARE to you. In such  
event, you should not use the SONY SOFTWARE.  
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licensors. This EULA grants you the right to use the SONY SOFTWARE for personal use only.  
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SOFTWARE in whole or in part.  
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parts may not be separated.  
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EULA) and the recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA.  
Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, SONY may terminate this EULA if you fail to  
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soon as practicable after the SONY SOFTWARE has been deleted from the PRODUCT.  
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is not publicly known and not to disclose such information to others without SONY’s prior written  
approval.  
HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES  
The SONY SOFTWARE is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or intended for use or  
resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as  
in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control,  
direct life support machines or weapons systems, in which the failure of the SONY SOFTWARE could  
lead to death, personal injury or severe physical or environmental damage (“High Risk Activities”).  
SONY and its suppliers specifically disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness for High Risk  
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You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SONY SOFTWARE is at your sole risk. The  
SONY SOFTWARE is provided “AS IS” and without warranty of any kind, and SONY, its vendors and  
SONY’s licensors (for purposes of this SECTION only, collectively, “SONY”) EXPRESSLY  
DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO  
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE. SONY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SONY  
SOFTWARE ARE FREE FROM ERRORS OR BUGS OR WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENT,  
AND SONY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SONY SOFTWARE  
WILL BE CORRECTED. FURTHERMORE, SONY DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY  
REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SONY  
SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.  
NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SONY OR A SONY  
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY  
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE  
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IN WHICH CASE THE ABOVE EXCLUSION  
WOULD NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
Without limiting any of the foregoing, it is specifically provided that the SONY SOFTWARE is not  
designed or intended for use on any product other than the PRODUCT. SONY provides no warranty  
that any product, software, content or data created by you or a third party will not be damaged by the  
SONY SOFTWARE.  
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY  
SONY, ITS SUPPLIERS AND SONY’S LICENSOR’S (for purposes of this SECTION ONLY,  
collectively, “SONY”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES RELATING TO THE SONY SOFTWARE ARISING FROM OR BASED ON BREACH  
OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE,  
STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDE, BUT  
ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF  
USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWN TIME AND USER’S  
TIME, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SONY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF  
SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE, SONY’S ENTIRE LIABILITY TO YOU UNDER ANY  
PROVISION OF THIS EULA SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID  
ALLOCABLE TO THE SONY SOFTWARE.  
EXPORTS  
If you use or transfer the SONY SOFTWARE in or to a country other than your country of residence,  
you shall comply with applicable laws and regulations relating to exports, imports and customs.  
GOVERNING LAW  
This EULA shall be construed, governed, interpreted and applied in accordance with the laws of Japan,  
without regards to any conflict of laws provisions. Any dispute arising out of this EULA shall be  
subject to the exclusive venue and jurisdiction of the courts in Tokyo, Japan, and you and SONY hereby  
consent to the venue and jurisdiction of such courts. YOU AND SONY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO  
TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTERS ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO  
THIS EULA.  
SEVERABILITY  
If any part of this EULA is held invalid or unenforceable, other parts will remain valid.  
Should you have any questions in connection with this EULA or the limited warranty provided  
hereunder, you may contact SONY by writing to SONY at the designated contact address mentioned in  
the warranty card included in the product package.  
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