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Sony STR-DN1030 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 4-420-297-13(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DN1030...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    2) Keep these instructions. The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long 3) Heed all warnings. as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit 4) Follow all instructions. itself has been turned off. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
  • Page 3 1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS. following measures: 2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. speaker cord.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and operation of the receiver with the supplied remote connectors must be used for connection to host control. You can also use the buttons or knobs on computers and/or peripherals. the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control.
  • Page 5 “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified. Computer Entertainment Inc. “WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 6 – Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Initializing the receiver ....... 37 AirPlay ...........75 Setting the speakers........38 Updating the software .........77 Using AUTO CALIBRATION....39 Searching for an item using a keyword ..80 Configuring the network settings of the receiver........... 44 Guide to on-screen display operation..48 Using Bluetooth Features About the Bluetooth wireless technology..81...
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting ........114 Playing back equipment with one-touch Specifications..........126 operation (One-Touch Play) ....85 Index ............129 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) ......86 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off)........86 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select) .......87...

  • Page 9: Supplied Accessories

    Doing so may cause a malfunction. • Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) • 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.

  • Page 10: Description And Location Of Parts

    Turn TUNING to scan a station. E PARTY (page 74) R SPEAKERS (page 39) Operates the PARTY STREAMING function. Hold down the button to start or close a PARTY. S PHONES jack F Display panel (page 11) Connects to headphones.

  • Page 11: Indicators On The Display Panel

    AMP SLEEP SB L SB R A SW H NEO:6 Lights up when the audio signal is output from Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music the SUBWOOFER jack. decoder is activated (page 62, 63). B ZONE 2 I DTS-HD indicator*...
  • Page 12 “Auto Calibration” function are applied. W UPDATE Lights up when a new software is available * When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, (page 77). make sure that you have completed the digital X Dolby Pro Logic indicator...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section D NETWORK section HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 26, LAN port (page 36) 29, 30, 31, 32) OPTICAL IN jacks (page 26, 29, Wireless LAN antenna (page 36) E SPEAKERS section (page 24) COAXIAL IN jack (page 29)

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    H COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ RM-AAP078 OUTPUT section (page 26, 29, 30) Green Blue Y, P IN/OUT* jacks * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 26).

  • Page 15: Sound Field

    – enter the value after selecting a channel, disc, If you press ZONE (C) to switch the remote to or track using numeric buttons. zone 2 mode, you can turn the power for zone 2 – store a station during tuner operation. on or off using ?/1.
  • Page 16 Press SHIFT (V), then press PARTY to TV INPUT (Input select) operate the PARTY STREAMING function. Hold down the button to start or close a PARTY Press TV (W), then press TV INPUT or (page 74). select the input signal (TV input or video input).

  • Page 17: Sound Optimizer

    Activates the receiver operation for main zone (page 103). Y RM SET UP Programs the remote control (page 107). See the table on page 18 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each equipment. The 5/JKL/VIDEO 2, N/PARTY and TV CH +/ PROG +/PRESET + buttons have tactile dots.
  • Page 18 To control other Sony equipment Blu-ray Video Digital CATV Digital Tape Name player, Disc Recorder CD player, terminal satellite/ deck deck player, DVD/VCR player LD player terrestrial combo receiver deck AV ?/1 Numeric buttons -/--, >10 ENT/MEM CLEAR Color buttons...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    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 Setting the speakers speakers (page 22, 24) Select the speaker pattern (page 38), then perform Auto Calibration (page 39).

  • Page 20: Function For Conversion Of Video Signals

    The receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals (HDMI TV OUT jack only). As the default setting, video signals input from the connected equipment are output as shown in the table with solid arrows.

  • Page 21: Digital Audio Formats Supported By The Receiver

    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. Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.

  • Page 22: Connections

    Connections 1: Installing the speakers 5.1 channel speaker system This receiver allows you to use up to a 7.2 channel system (7 speakers and 2 subwoofers). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two Example of speaker system surround speakers) and a subwoofer.
  • Page 23 Place the front high speakers – at an angle between 25° to 35°. – at an angle of 20° ± 5° in height. ˚ ± 5˚ Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional...

  • Page 24: 2: Connecting The Speakers

    2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Center speaker Surround speaker Right Left 10 mm (13/32") Right Left Right Left Surround back/Front high/ Subwoofer * Front A speaker Bi-amplifier/Front B...
  • Page 25 Speaker Settings menu (page 38). 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...

  • Page 26: 3: Connecting The Tv

    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 GUI (Graphical User Interface). Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

  • Page 27: 4A: Connecting The Video Equipment

    • When you connect the audio output jack of the TV (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, (x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission.
  • Page 28 • 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) or 3D images may not be displayed properly.
  • Page 29 D Component video cord (not supplied) Notes • BD/DVD input has a better sound quality. When • You can also rename the BD/DVD input so that it you need a higher sound quality, connect your can be displayed on the receiver’s display panel.
  • Page 30 Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner Audio/video signals Video signals Audio signals A HDMI cable (not supplied) Recommended connection Alternative connection Sony recommends that you use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
  • Page 31 Sony recommends that you use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Note You can rename the GAME input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display panel. For details, see “Naming the input (Name Input)” (page 51).
  • Page 32 Camcorder, Video game Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote control so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For A HDMI cable (not supplied) details, see “Programming the remote control”...

  • Page 33: 4B: Connecting The Audio Equipment

    Note 4b: Connecting the audio You can rename the VIDEO 2 input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display panel. For equipment details, see “Naming the input (Name Input)” (page 51). Connecting a Super Audio CD player, CD player Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

  • Page 34: 5: Connecting The Antennas (Aerials)

    • 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.

  • Page 35: 6: Connecting To The Network

    If you have an Internet connection, you can use normal-type cables. connect this receiver to the Internet as well. • If the receiver is used in an environment in You can connect through a wireless or a wired which there is power supply noise from LAN connection.
  • Page 36 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 LAN cable...

  • Page 37: Preparing The Receiver

    If your receiver has a voltage selector on the Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set perform this operation.

  • Page 38: Setting The Speakers

    BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals in accordance with the intended use. Notes • This setting is only available if the “SP Pattern” is set to a setting without surround back and front high speakers. • Be sure to set the “SB Assign” before you perform Auto Calibration.

  • Page 39: Using Auto Calibration

    SPEAKERS SURROUND speaker terminals. BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/ FRONT B terminals using a bi- * To select “SP B” or “SP A B”, set the “SB Assign” amplifier connection, select “BI-AMP”. to “Speaker B” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 38).
  • Page 40 • 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 38).

  • Page 41: Performing Auto Calibration

    Confirm active subwoofer setup Performing Auto Calibration • 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...
  • Page 42 • 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 “Cal. Type” Auto Calibration Press to select “START”.
  • Page 43 Press V/v to select “Warning” in Tips step 7 in “Performing Auto • You can change the unit of distance in “Distance Calibration” (page 42) then press Unit” in the Speaker settings menu (page 96). • The size of a speaker (“Large”/“Small”) is determined by the low frequency characteristics.

  • Page 44: Configuring The Network Settings Of The Receiver

    LAN router/access point are • The distance between the speaker and the located too far from each other. If you do, move the microphone may be too close. Set them apart and devices closer to each other.
  • Page 45 Press V/v repeatedly to select You can set up a wireless network by “Settings”, then press searching for an access point. To set up the Press V/v repeatedly to select network using this connection method, you “Wireless LAN Settings”, then will be required to select or enter the following information.
  • Page 46 . Then, enter the value for You can input the network name (SSID) you “Subnet Mask”, “Default Gateway”, want manually if it does not appear on the list. “Primary DNS” and “Secondary DNS”. Select “Manual Registration” in step 6 in The proxy setting display appears on the “Searching for an access point and setting...

  • Page 47: Configuration Method

    Perform the server settings. check the network information” (page 99). To listen to audio content stored on the • For details on entering the PIN code into the server, you need to set up your server wireless LAN router/access point, refer to the (page 66).

  • Page 48: Guide To On-Screen Display Operation

    . Then, enter the value for on the remote control. “Subnet Mask”, “Default Gateway”, To display the menu of the receiver on the TV “Primary DNS” and “Secondary DNS”. screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI The proxy setting display appears on the MODE”...
  • Page 49 To turn “GUI MODE” on and off Press MENU. Press GUI MODE. “GUI ON” or “GUI OFF” The menu is displayed on the TV screen. appears on the display panel, depending on the Depending on the TV, the GUI menu may mode selected.

  • Page 50: Basic Operations

    Press V/v repeatedly to select a Basic Operations menu you want, then press or b to enter the menu. Playing an input source The menu item list appears on the TV screen. equipment Example: When you select “ Input”. Input...
  • Page 51 Naming the input (Name Input) • TV: TV connected to the TV jack. • SA-CD/CD: Super Audio CD or CD You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/ inputs and display it.

  • Page 52: Playing An Ipod/Iphone

    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...
  • Page 53 “System GUI” mode You can select the iPod/iPhone control mode Make sure that “System GUI” is using the GUI menu or iPhone CTRL on the selected in step 4 in “Selecting remote control. the iPod/iPhone control mode” You can use the GUI menu to browse contents (page 53).
  • Page 54 Message and explanation Reading The receiver is recognizing and reading information of the iPod or iPhone. Loading The receiver is loading information of the iPod or iPhone. No Support An unsupported iPod or iPhone is connected. No Device No iPod or iPhone is connected.

  • Page 55: Playing A Usb Device

    Notes WMA9 Standard* “.wma” • The receiver is unable to read data in NTFS format. • The receiver is unable to read data other than that * The receiver does not play files encoded with saved in the first partition of a hard disk drive.
  • Page 56 To select the playback mode Pauses play. You can change the playback mode using the TOOLS/OPTIONS on the remote control. Stops play. • Repeat: Off / One / All / Folder Fast reverses or forwards. ./> Goes to the previous/next file. FOLDER +/–...

  • Page 57: Recording Using The Receiver

    No USB device is connected or the connected USB device. If there are many folders or files on device is not recognized. the USB device, it may take a long time to No Track finish reading the USB device. No track was found.

  • Page 58: Tuner Operations

    Notes • Some sources contain copyright protection to Tuner Operations prevent recording. In this case, you may not be able to record from the source. • Audio and video input signals via HDMI IN, Listening to FM/AM radio COMPONENT VIDEO IN and DIGITAL IN jacks cannot be recorded.

  • Page 59: Tuning To A Station

    Tuning to a station If you cannot tune to a station automatically (Auto Tuning) “– – – .– – MHz” or “– – – – kHz” appears and then the screen returns to the current frequency. Select “Auto Tuning”, then...

  • Page 60: Presetting Fm/Am Radio Stations (Preset Tuning)

    (Preset Tuning) Select the preset station you You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations want, then press as your favorite stations. Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available. Naming preset stations (Name...

  • Page 61: Enjoying Sound Effects

    You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the receiver’s The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows pre-programmed sound fields. you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel SOUND FIELD +/–...

  • Page 62: Music Mode

    This setting can expand a source sound from a Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image 5.1 channel to a 7.1 channel to which a vertical from your portable audio device. This mode is equipment is applied, and gives a dimension of ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.
  • Page 63 This setting can expand a source sound from a some sound fields may not be available. 5.1 channel to a 7.1 channel to which a vertical • You cannot select PLIIx MV/MS and PLIIz equipment is applied, and gives a dimension of at the same time.

  • Page 64: Using The Sound Optimizer Function

    The Advanced Auto Volume function is set to on and off as you press AUTO VOL. Notes • Be sure to reduce the volume level before you turn on/off this function. • As this function is available only when Dolby...

  • Page 65: Resetting Sound Fields To The Default Settings

    (page 71) and update the software of the receiver. Press ?/1 to turn off the • You can listen to the same music at the same receiver. time in different rooms through the PARTY While holding down MUSIC, STREAMING function.

  • Page 66: Setting Up The Server

    Go to [Start] – [Control Panel]. Setting up the server 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.
  • Page 67 Select [Allow all]. appear on the display The [Allow All Media Devices] window according to the environment opens. If all the devices in the local in which the receiver is used. network are set to [Allowed], select [OK] and close the window.
  • Page 68 Windows Media Player 11 starts up. [Close]. Select [Media Sharing…] from the [Library] menu. Confirm that [(Private network)] is displayed on the [Network If you are using Windows XP, go to step and Sharing Center] window, and close the window. When is displayed, select [Networking…].

  • Page 69: Enjoying Audio Content Stored On The Server

    The receiver keeps a history of the last five connected servers and these servers appear at the top SHIFT of the server list. Up to 20 servers can be displayed in a server list. To delete a server from the...
  • Page 70 The server list appears on the TV screen. playable tracks. If the last selected item (playlist, album, • “!” appears at the top of a track name that cannot be folder, etc.) appears on the TV screen, played on the receiver, and is skipped during press RETURN/EXIT O repeatedly playback.

  • Page 71: Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network (Sen)

    Do the following (SEN) Press X during playback. Pause playback* Press N to resume playback. You can listen to music services offered on the Stop playback Press x. Internet with this receiver (SEN function). Go to beginning of Press ./> repeatedly.
  • Page 72 RETURN/ TOOLS/ EXIT O “Network Standby” is set to “On”, the last selected OPTIONS service or station is displayed even if you turned off MENU the receiver. The following steps explain how to select To operate SEN function using “vTuner” as an example of music services the remote control offered on the Internet.

  • Page 73: Presetting Stations

    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 Select the station you want to Internet.

  • Page 74: Using The Party Streaming Function

    Sony dealers. Starting a PARTY Audio contents currently being played back on this receiver can be also played back on all devices corresponding to the PARTY You can start a PARTY so that other devices STREAMING function on your home network that support the PARTY STREAMING at the same time.

  • Page 75: Streaming Music From Itunes With Airplay

    4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch Press SHIFT, then press PARTY. (2nd, 3rd or 4th generation), iPad, iPad2 with “LEAVE PARTY” appears, and the receiver iOS 4.2 or later, and Mac or PC with iTunes leaves a PARTY. 10.1 or later. Notes Notes •...
  • Page 76 AirPlay is selected as a function of the receiver automatically. If the playback does not start, perform the process again from step 1. [iTunes] To confirm/edit the device name See “To assign the device name” (page 100) for instructions on how to rename the device.

  • Page 77: Updating The Software

    Select “Network”, then press • For details on the use of iTunes, refer to the Help of iTunes. • The volume level of iOS devices or iTunes may not Select “Software Update”, then...

  • Page 78: Network Features Message List

    You cannot go back to the previous screen (page 69). when the update starts. No Track There is no playable file in the selected folder on the server. Not Found There is no item on the server that matches a...
  • Page 79 Cannot Get Data (page 77). 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.

  • Page 80: Searching For An Item Using A Keyword

    Enter a keyword that will match the letters or a enter a keyword to search for an item you word at the beginning of the name or title of the want. item you want to search for. When the receiver Searching by keywords is available only when searches for an item, “The”...

  • Page 81: Using Bluetooth Features

    Notes • To be able to use the Bluetooth function, the Using Bluetooth Features Bluetooth device to be connected requires the same profile as the receiver’s. About the Bluetooth Note also that even if the same profile exists, devices may vary in function depending on their wireless technology specifications.

  • Page 82: Bluetooth Device

    “BLUETOOTH” flashes quickly on 4 digits. the display panel. Perform step 4 within 5 • You can pair up to 9 Bluetooth devices with this minutes, otherwise pairing will be receiver. If 10th Bluetooth device is paired, the canceled. In this case, repeat this step.

  • Page 83: Adjust The Volume

    Bluetooth device receiver and the Bluetooth device again. using AVRCP. • If the input has been set to “BLUETOOTH” when Check the following before playing music: you turn on the receiver, the receiver automatically – The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth connects to the last connected Bluetooth device.

  • Page 84: Bravia" Sync Features

    During the cannot activate these features. setup, “SCANNING” flashes on the display panel. Wait until “COMPLETE” appears. The setup is complete. For details on setup of the TV, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

  • Page 85: Playing Back Equipment With One-Touch Operation (One-Touch Play)

    Setting” function” (page 85). GUI MODE • Before you perform the “Control for HDMI-Easy V/v/b, Setting” on your TV, be sure to turn on the TV and other connected equipment including the receiver first. • If the playback equipment cannot function after MENU you have made the settings for “Control for HDMI-...

  • Page 86: Enjoying The Tv Sound From The Speakers Connected To The Receiver (System Audio Control)

    TV setting, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • When “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “ON”, the “Audio You can also select a connected equipment, such as Out” settings in the HDMI Settings menu will set Blu-ray Disc/DVD player from the TV menu.

  • Page 87: Enjoying Optimum Sound Field For The Selected Scene (Scene Select)

    For details on the operation, refer to the connected TV. operating instructions of the TV. You can switch an input of the receiver or switch sound fields by using your TV’s remote Note control. You can also adjust the level of the...

  • Page 88: Other Operations

    Other Operations jacks. Notes Switching between • Based on the input, “------” appears on the display digital and analog audio panel, and other modes cannot be selected. • When “A. DIRECT” is being used, audio input is set to “ANALOG”. You cannot select other modes.
  • Page 89 SAT OPT jacks ANALOG – – NONE – – – – * Default setting Notes • When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically. • One reassignment is allowed for each input.

  • Page 90: Using A Bi-Amplifier Connection

    The menu is displayed on the TV screen. the main zone. For example, you can watch the Select “ Settings”, then DVD in the main zone and listen to the CD in zone 2. press or b. When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you...
  • Page 91 Making a zone 2 connection Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier. Main zone Zone 2 STR-DN1030 REMOTE ZONE 2 AUDIO RM-AAP078 A Audio equipment B IR repeater (not supplied) C Speakers D Sony Amplifier/Receiver...
  • Page 92 • When the receiver is in standby mode, the connected, use this receiver in the main zone. ON/STANDBY indicator on the front panel lights up in amber if the receiver in zone 2 is turned on. • Only signals from equipment connected to the AV ?/1 analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2 OUT jacks.

  • Page 93: Adjusting Settings

    You can adjust various settings for speakers, surround effects, etc. using the Settings menu. To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI MODE” by following the steps in “To turn “GUI MODE”...

  • Page 94: Speaker Settings Menu

    You can adjust the distance from 1 m 0 cm Lets you adjust each speaker manually on the to 10 m 0 cm (3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet “Manual Setup” screen. You can also adjust 9 inches) in 10 cm (1 inch) intervals.

  • Page 95: Crossover Frequency

    Tone” screen. other “Large” speakers. Tips Note • To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is press MASTER VOL +/– or +/–. You can also being used.

  • Page 96: Surround Settings Menu

    For details on the sound field, see “Enjoying minimum. However, dialogues and Sound Effects” (page 61). surround effects are reproduced vividly. Note The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary depending on the sound field.

  • Page 97: Eq Settings Menu

    TV. This feature is being used. available only when the monitor supports the A/V Sync function. • 0 ms – 300 ms: You can adjust the delay Audio Settings menu from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms intervals. Notes You can adjust settings for the audio to suit •...

  • Page 98: Hdmi Settings Menu

    HDMI” is set to “OFF”. x Information • When “AUTO” is selected, it may take a little more Lets you check the network information for time for the image and sound to be output to the TV the network. than when “ON” is selected.

  • Page 99: Party Streaming

    (page 100). Lets you set the receiver to use the PARTY STREAMING function. Note Up to 20 devices can be added to the device list. If Select “PARTY STREAMING”, then 20 devices have already been registered, “Device press Full” appears, and a new device cannot be added to the list.

  • Page 100: Media Remote Device

    To set access permission for Note the devices Up to 5 Media Remote devices can be added to the device list. If 5 devices have already been registered, You can set access permission for a device on “Device Full” appears, and a new device cannot be the device list.

  • Page 101: Bluetooth Settings Menu

    When the receiver is in standby mode, the when the Bluetooth device is connected ON/STANDBY indicator on the front panel lights to the receiver. up in amber if “Network Standby” is set to “On”. • OFF: The receiver does not turns on. x Software Update Notes Lets you update the software of the receiver to –...

  • Page 102: System Settings Menu

    – PARTY STREAMING function is being used. – The software of the receiver is being updated. RETURN/ • If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep EXIT O Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has MENU...
  • Page 103 To return to the previous display Press B or RETURN/EXIT O. To exit the menu Press MENU. Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display panel. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

  • Page 104: Overview Of The Menus

    Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 103. Menu Parameters Settings Default [Display] [Display] setting Auto Calibration Auto Calibration start settings [A.CAL START] [<AUTO CAL>] Auto Calibration type...
  • Page 105 [Display] setting Surround back speaker assign SPK B, BI-AMP, OFF [SB ASSIGN] Front left speaker distance FL 1.00 m to FL 10.00 m FL 3.00 m [FL DIST.] (FL 3’3” to FL 32’9”) (FL 9’10”) (0.1 m (1 inch) interval) Front right speaker distance FR 1.00 m to FR 10.00 m...
  • Page 106 (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW). You can only select this parameter if “SP PATTERN” is not set to a setting with surround back or front high speakers (page 38).

  • Page 107: Using The Remote Control

    AV ?/1 one to the input or preset station. SET UP Index name does not appear when only blank SHIFT spaces have been entered or it is same as the input name. **Stream information may not be displayed. Numeric Input...
  • Page 108 Note differs by its model and the year, more than Only the codes in the 500’s are valid for the TV one numeric code may be assigned to the button. equipment. If you fail to program your remote control using one of the codes, try using other Press ENT/MEM.
  • Page 109 To control an HDD recorder SONY 401, 402, 403 Maker Code(s) To control a DVD/VCR COMBO SONY 307, 308, 309 Maker Code(s) To control a Blu-ray Disc player/ SONY recorder To control a DVD/HDD COMBO Maker Code(s) SONY 310, 311, 312 Maker Code(s)
  • Page 110 521, 522, 573, 575 PANASONIC 509, 524, 553, 559, SONY 601, 602, 603 PIONEER PHILIPS 515, 518, 557, 570, To control a Video CD player PHILCO 503, 504, 514, 517, Maker Code(s) PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540, SONY 551, 555...
  • Page 111 748, 749 To control a cable box TOSHIBA 747, 756 Maker Code(s) * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony SONY 821, 822, 823 instead. HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, JERROLD/G.I./...

  • Page 112: Resetting The Remote Control

    • 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...
  • Page 113 – When a person, metal object, wall or other • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet obstruction is between the devices with a that might block the ventilation holes and Bluetooth connection cause malfunctions.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Sony dealer. Note that if service technology. personnel changes some parts during repair, • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for these parts may be retained. damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication Power using Bluetooth technology.
  • Page 115 Refer to the operating instructions take some time to appear on the TV screen. supplied with each equipment. • Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound, Sound especially for the 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour) or 3D transmission.
  • Page 116 • When all speakers are set to “Large” and from a transformer or motor, and at least “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” is selected, 3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or there is no sound from the subwoofer. fluorescent light.
  • Page 117 • Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing HDMI Settings menu (page 98). is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS • If you cannot listen to the sound of the format. equipment connected to the receiver while • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to...
  • Page 118 For details, see page 74. DIGITAL IN jacks cannot be recorded. • Copyright protection to prevent recording is contained in the sources. In this case, you may not be able to record from the Tuner sources. The FM reception is poor.

  • Page 119: Usb Device

    – on the • If you connect an unsupported USB remote control repeatedly. device, the following problems may occur. • Set the “EQ” setting of the iPod/iPhone to See “Compatible USB devices” (page 55) “Off” or “Flat”. for the supported device types.

  • Page 120: Network Connection

    – Lower cases (a to z) each USB device or contact the manufacturer. – Numbers (0 to 9) – Symbols (’ = < > * + , – . / @ [ \ ] _ `) Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

  • Page 121: Home Network

    Media Remote device. • If the ICF (Internet Connection Firewall) • The receiver may take a long time to function is active on the computer, this connect to the network after you turn on may prevent the receiver from connecting the receiver.
  • Page 122 (page 99). Refer to the operating instructions • The device on the device list is set to “Not supplied with the server. Allow” (page 99), or the device is not added to the device list (page 99).
  • Page 123 PARTY same time. host. • The PARTY host is playing a track of an Buttons such as MASTER VOL +/– or +/–, N, X, x, . and > do not audio format that cannot be played on the work.
  • Page 124 • While connected to a Bluetooth device, provider limits Internet connection to one this receiver cannot be detected and a device at a time, this device will not be connection cannot be established from able to access the Internet when another another Bluetooth device.

  • Page 125: Error Messages

    • Check the HDMI connection (page 27). equipment. • Make sure “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “ON” in HDMI Settings menu. • Make sure the connected equipment is compatible with the Control for HDMI Error messages function.

  • Page 126: Specifications

    Amplifier section Clearing the memory USA model Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) Reference sections 100 W + 100 W To clear Stereo Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) All memorized settings...
  • Page 127 COMPONENT VIDEO: Gain levels ±10 dB, 1 dB step Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms bypassed). 80 MHz HD Pass Through Weighted network, input level.
  • Page 128 USB section 44.1 kHz) Supported bit rate* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): The actual range will vary depending on factors 32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields WMA: 48 kbps – 192 kbps around a microwave oven, static electricity, cordless phone, reception sensitivity, antenna’s...

  • Page 129: Index

    Auto Standby 102, 106 Input Assign 88 Wired 36 Auto Tuning 59 INPUT MODE 88 Wireless 36 iPod/iPhone Control for HDMI 98, 106 Charging 54 Crossover frequency 95, 105 Bass 97, 106 Compatible models 52 BI-AMP 39, 90 Bi-amplifier connection 90 D.L.L (Digital Legato...
  • Page 130 Multi zone 90 Speaker Settings 94, 104 Zone 2 90 Music mode 62 SPEAKERS 39 Music Services 71 Super Audio CD player 33 Muting 51 Surround Settings 96, 106 System Audio Control 86 System Power-Off 86 System Settings 102, 106...
  • Page 131 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.
  • Page 132 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.

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