Sony Str-dn840 User manual

Stream crisp, powerful audio with built-in Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®and Airplay®. With 7.2

channels and 150 watts8of power, it’s legendary Sony sound that really connects.

7.2-channel 4K Wi-Fi Network A/V Receiver

• 7.2 Channel 1050W A/V Receiver (150W x 7 @ 6 ohms 1kHz

0.9% THD 1ch. driven)

• Built-in Wi-Fi®for easy access to Music Services like

Pandora®and more

• Built-in Bluetooth®for music streaming from your smart

phone or tablet

• Stream music from your iPhone®/iPad®, iTunes® or

compatible Apps with AirPlay®

• 6 HDMI Inputs

• 4K Pass-through

• 192kHz/24 bit WAV/FLAC decoding

• Sound Optimizer lets you hear all sound eects at any

volume

• HD Digital Cinema Sound™ with Front-High speakers (HD

DCS)

• Control with your iPhone®or Android™ devices with free

Apps

• Wireless multi-room with HomeShare

• 3D Ready

• On-screen graphical user interface

• Advanced Digital Cinema Audio Calibration for Quick

Set-Up

• Dolby®TrueHD, Pro logic IIz and dts®HD Enhanced Audio

Codecs2

• iPod®/iPhone®music and video playback with charging

via USB5

• Audio Return Channel uses just one cable for TV audio7

• Standby pass-through of Audio Video via HDMI™

connected devices

• Fully Assignable inputs allows for use of all connections

• BRAVIA®Sync for multi-device control w/ one remote4

• 24p True Cinema™ pass-through

Features

7.2 Ch. Of Power

150W per channel, this powerhouse envelopes you in a new level of sound performance. (150W x 7 @ 8ohms 1kHz 0.9%

THD with 1 ch. driven)

Wi-Fi®Built-in

Get connected to the Internet and your home network to access more music than you can imagine, including music

stored on your computer, music services built-in or AirPlay®.

Bluetooth®Built-in

Play your music out loud - stream it from your smart phone or tablet to the receiver.

AirPlay®

Easily stream your music from your iPhone®/iPod touch®, iPad® or iTunes®along with compatible music Apps like Spotify

and iHeart Radio. Simply, touch the AirPlay®logo when it appears and select the STR-DN840 to amplify your tunes.

Network Services

Music streaming at it’s very best. Navigate and enjoy the latest from Pandora®, Music Unlimited, Slacker and vTuner.

6 HDMI Inputs

Get versatile HD connection options with six HDMI™ inputs (up to 4K capable) let you connect a Sony®PlayStation®3

entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc™ player, any 4 other HDMI-capable devices, for high denition video and audio.6

4K Pass-through

Future-proof your system and take a quantum leap in video clarity. The STR-DN840 allows native 4K video content to be

passed through to a 4K television or projector.

Sound Optimizer

No longer do you have to miss out movies dynamic sound eects when you need to keep the volume low, the sound

optimizer enables you to hear the smallest sound eect at low volumes. This dynamic feature gives you the best

reproduction of sound eects while keeping the intended sound stage at high or low volume levels.

STR-DN840

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Amplier/Receiver

Amplier Features

4 Ohm/8 Ohm Switching Yes (6 ohm)

Advanced Auto Volume Yes

AirPlay Yes

Bi-AMP Yes

Digital Legato Linear Yes

DSP Falcon2.0

Number of Amp channels 7ch

Sound Optimizer Yes

Speaker Impedance 6-16ohms

Amplier Power 6Ohms, 1kHz, 1ch driven 0.9%

6Ohms, 1kHz, 2ch driven 1%

HD Digital Cinema Sound and Front High Speakers

Optimize your receiver to mimic the sound characteristics of movie theaters. Front Height mode enables vocal height and

3D eects for better positioning of eects giving added depth to visuals and concerts. Imagine as a helicopter comes

from above and lands – you’ll hear the change in height as the eect unfolds on-screen.

Control with your iPhone®or Android™ devices with free Apps

Download the free Sony TV SideView app from the iTunes®or Google®play app stores and use your iPhone®or Android™

devices to control volume, inputs, receiver function, and control your network music.

On-screen graphical user interface

Set-up and control the A/V receiver with intuitive on-screen graphical user interface. Change inputs, adjust settings and

conrm volume levels on-screen.

iPod®/iPhone®Music and Video playback via USB5

Listen to music and watch video stored on your iPod® or iPhone®while charging your device through the receivers front

USB input.5

3D Pass-through

Compatible with Blu-ray 3D™ movies, video games and other 3D content1

Advanced Blu-ray Disc™ Audio Decoding

Experience sound closer to the way it was captured with LPCM, Dolby®trueHD, ProLogic IIz and dts®-HD master audio

codecs.2

Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration - Quick Speaker Set Up

Ensure you get the best sound experience from your A/V receiver and speakers. This advanced version oers auto phase

matching. Simply place the included microphone where you will be seated and settings are automatically optimized

based on the distance, delays and placement of your speakers.

Audio Return Channel

Eliminate the need for extra cables connected to your TV. This feature allows audio to be sent from your compatible TV to

your receiver through the same HDMI™ cable already being used to send audio and video to your TV.7

Standby pass-through of Audio Video

Conveniently access all your HDMI™ connected devices without having to power on the receiver.

Assignable digital audio and video inputs

Get the most out of each audio and video input with the ability to reassign inputs to support connected devices.

BRAVIA®Sync Capable (HDMI CEC)

Conveniently operate and control select Sony®BRAVIA®Sync devices with one remote including: Sony Blu-ray Disc™

Players, BRAVIA®HDTVs, Sony home theater products.4

24p True Cinema™ (pass-through)

Watch Blu-ray Disc™ movies in their native frame rate (24 frames per second) when paired with a 24p HDTV and playback

device like a Blu-ray Disc™ Player or PlayStation®3 gaming console via HDMI™ cable.6

DCAC Features

Automatic Phase Matching Yes

Band 6

DCAC Advanced D.C.A.C.

Mic Mono

Network Features

DLNA Party Streaming Yes

Internet Music Service Yes (vTuner/Slacker/Pandora)

Mobile Application Network Audio Remote / TVC

Music Decoding Format for Network

Client WAV ( LPCM ), MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC

Network Client Yes (Music)

Network Renderer Yes

Sony Entertainment Network Yes(up to Audio)

Weight and Measurements Receiver Dimensions (WxHxD mm) 430 x 156 x 329.4

Receiver Weight (kg) 8.5

Audio Features

Decoding Format

96kHz/24bit Yes

Dolby Digital EX/ Dolby Digital Yes (Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Digital)

Dolby Dual Mono Yes

Dolby Prologic/II /IIx /IIz Yes (Prologic, ii, iix, iiz)

Dolby TruHD/Dolby Digital + Yes (Dolby TruHD and Dolby Digital +)

DTS / DTS-ES (Matrix6.1 / Discrete6.1) Yes/Yes

DTS 96/24/ DTS Neo:6 Yes

DTS HD MA/ DTS HD HR Yes/Yes

LPCM (2CH/5.1CH/7.1CH) thru HDMI Yes(Yes/Yes/Yes)

Sound Field

2ch Yes

A.F.D. Auto Yes

Analog Direct Yes

Berlin Philharmonic Hall Yes（SB/FH)

Headphone 2ch Yes

Headphone Direct Yes

Jazz Club Yes（SB/FH)

Live Concert Yes（SB/FH)

Multi Stereo Yes（SB/FH)

Neo:6 Cinema Yes

Neo:6 Music Yes

PLII Movie Yes

PLII Music Yes

PLIIx Movie Yes

PLIIx Music Yes

PLIIz Height Yes

Portable Audio Enhancer Yes

Pure Direct Yes

Sound Field Link Yes

Tuner

Auto Tuning Yes

Direct Tuning Yes(RM)

Preset Channel (FM/AM) 31 FM, 30 AM

Inputs and Outputs

Audio Inputs

Analog Audio In 2 (not including AV in)

Coaxial 1

Multi-ch In Yes (FM and AM)

Optical In 2

Audio Outputs Headphone Out Yes

Pre Out 2

Other Inputs and Outputs

Bluetooth Yes

Ethernet (Switching HUB) 1

Front Input Yes (PCM)

Speaker Inputs and Outputs

Center Yes

Front (Bass/Treble) Yes

Front A (L/R) Yes

Front High (Bass/Treble) Yes

Front High (L/R) Yes

Video Inputs

AV In: Including Front AV 2

Composite Video Out: Inc. Monitor Out 1

HDMI In 6

HDMI Out 1

Other

General

AC Outlet (Switched) 1

Auto Standby Yes

Digital Input Assign Yes

Display 10 digit dot matrix

GUI Yes (Simple)

GUI Blending Input (from Composite/

Component/HDMI) Yes (HDMI)

GUI Blending Output (from Composite/

Component/HDMI)(2) Yes (HDMI)

GUI Language English, French, Spanish, German

iPod Browsing with System (via USB) Yes (Music)

Panel New HIFI Design

Low Height

Power Consumption 240W

Power Consumption (Power Stand By) 0.3W

Power Requirement 120V 60Hz

Sleep Timer Yes (up to 2 hours)

Video Features

A/V Sync Features

A/V SYNC Yes(Variable)

A/V Sync auto mode Yes

A/V Sync Sampling Frequency 192kHz

A/V Sync Time (msec) 0-300msec

1. Requires 3D content, 3D HDTV, 3D glasses and HDMI®cable (at least 10.2 Gbps).

2. Requires HDMI®cable and LPCM capable receiver.

3. Requires HDTV with equivalent display and HDMI cable sold sep.

4. Syncs with BRAVIA®Sync or Theatre Sync™ products.

5. iPod®support is limited to the following players: iPod touch®, iPod classic®, iPod nano®1st, 2nd 3rd generation, iPod® 4th 5th generation iPod mini and iPhone 3G, 3Gs and 4G models.

6. Requires HDMI®cable sold sep.

7. Requires HDTV and HDMI®cable sold sep.

8. 1050 Watts Total System power (150W x 7 @ 6 ohms 1kHz 0.9% THD 1ch. driven)

Sony, BRAVIA, Theatre Sync, 24p True Cinema and Digital Cinema Sound are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray

3D are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. dts is a trademark of dts Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. iPod,

iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic, and iPod nano, iTunes, AirPlay are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.trademark of Apple, Inc. Bluetooth is a

trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specications are subject

to change without notice. Updated: October 14, 2013

HDMI™

3D over HDMI Yes

Audio Return Channel Yes

Audio Widget Yes

BRAVIA® SYNC™ (CEC Control)

Yes

(One-Touch Play,

System Audio Control,

System Power O, Theater Mode(No button on RM))

DSD Yes

HDMI Version 1.4a