Sony STR-DN1080 User manual

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DN1080
Introduction
Main features of the AV receiver [1]
Parts and Controls
Receiver
Front panel (upper section) [2]
Front panel (lower section) [3]
Power indicator [4]
Indicators on the display panel [5]
Rear panel [6]
Remote control
Remote control (upper section) [7]
Remote control (lower section) [8]
Preparation
1. Installing speakers
Names and functions of speakers [9]
Installing 5.1-channel speaker system [10]
Installing 7.1-channel speaker system using surround back speakers [11]
Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers [12]
Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
[13]
Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection [14]
Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection [15]
Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with front B speaker connection [16]
Installing 2.1-channel speaker system to enjoy the Front Surround mode [17]
Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings [18]
2. Connecting speakers
Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system [19]
Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system using surround back speakers [20]
Connecting 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers [21]
Connecting 5.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled

speakers [22]
Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection [23]
Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection [24]
Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with front B speaker connection [25]
Connecting 2.1-channel speaker system to enjoy the Front Surround mode [26]
3. Connecting a TV
Connecting a TV [27]
Connecting a 4K TV [28]
About input/output of video signals [29]
Notes on connecting cables [30]
About HDMI connections [31]
4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)
Connecting devices with HDMI jacks [32]
Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks [33]
About input/output of video signals [34]
Connecting a USB device [35]
Connecting the antenna (aerial) [36]
Connecting another amplifier in Zone 2 [37]
Connecting another amplifier or TV in the HDMI zone [38]
Digital audio formats supported by the receiver [39]
Notes on connecting cables [40]
About HDMI connections [41]
5. Connecting to the network
Connecting the receiver to the network using a LAN cable (for wired LAN
connections only) [42]
Connecting the receiver to the network using the wireless LAN antenna (for
wireless LAN connections only) [43]
6. Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control
Inserting batteries into the remote control [44]
Turning on the receiver [45]
7. Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup
Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup [46]
Performing Auto Calibration
1. About Auto Calibration [47]

2. Before you perform Auto Calibration [48]
3. Connecting the calibration microphone [49]
4. Selecting the front speakers [50]
5. Performing Auto Calibration [51]
6. Checking Auto Calibration results [52]
Enjoying Video and Sound
Playing AV devices
Enjoying video and sound [53]
Using the menu on the TV screen [54]
Enjoying video/sound from the connected device [55]
Enjoying sound of a TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function
[56]
Watching HDCP 2.2 copyright-protected content [57]
Playing content from an iPhone/iPad/iPod
Enjoying audio content from iTunes or an iPhone/iPad/iPod via the network
(AirPlay) [58]
Enjoying audio content using the BLUETOOTH function (Pairing operation) [59]
Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models [60]
Playing content from a USB device
Enjoying music stored on a USB device [61]
USB specifications and compatible USB devices [62]
Notes on USB devices [63]
Listening to the radio
Listening to FM radio [64]
Presetting FM radio stations (Preset Memory) [65]
Naming preset stations (Preset Name Input) [66]
Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning) [67]
Receiving RDS broadcasts (for European and Asia-Pacific models only) [68]
Enjoying content stored on a server on the home network (DLNA) [69]
Enjoying internet music services
Enjoying music services offered on the Internet [70]
Using Chromecast built-in™ to enjoy audio content from a smartphone or
tablet device [71]
Using Spotify Connect to enjoy music [72]

Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device with a one-touch
connection (NFC) [73]
Enjoying sound effects
Selecting a sound field (Sound Field) [74]
Selectable sound fields and their effects [75]
Relations between sound fields and speaker outputs [76]
Resetting sound fields to the default settings [77]
Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) [78]
Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer) [79]
Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling
Speaker Mode) [80]
Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) [81]
Using the DTS:X Dialog Control function [82]
Using Network Features
What you can do with network features [83]
Setting up a wired LAN connection (for wired LAN connections only)
Connecting the receiver to the network using a LAN cable (for wired LAN
connections only) [84]
Setting up a wired LAN connection [85]
Setting up a wireless LAN connection (for wireless LAN connections only)
Connecting the receiver to the network using the wireless LAN antenna (for
wireless LAN connections only) [86]
Setting up a wireless LAN connection [87]
Enjoying content stored on a server on the home network (DLNA)
Enjoying content stored on a server on the home network (DLNA) [88]
Deleting a server from the server list [89]
Setting whether to control this receiver from a controller device on the home
network (Home Network Access Control) [90]
About DLNA [91]
Enjoying audio content from iTunes or an iPhone/iPad/iPod via the network
(AirPlay)
Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models [92]
Enjoying audio content from iTunes or an iPhone/iPad/iPod via the network
(AirPlay) [93]
Enjoying internet music services

Enjoying music services offered on the Internet [94]
Using SongPal to control the receiver from a smartphone or tablet device
Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) [95]
Listening to the same music on multiple devices/Listening to different music in a
different location (SongPal Link) [96]
Listening to music by connecting the SongPal Link-compatible device
Listening to the same music in different rooms (Wireless Multi-Room) [97]
Using Video & TV SideView to control the receiver from a smartphone or
tablet device
Registering Video & TV SideView device to the receiver [98]
Checking the registered Video & TV SideView device (Registered Remote
Devices) [99]
Deleting Video & TV SideView device from device list [100]
Using Chromecast built-in™ to enjoy audio content from a smartphone or
tablet device [101]
Using Spotify Connect to enjoy music [102]
Setting whether to control this receiver from a device on the home network
Setting whether to control this receiver from a controller device on the home
network (Home Network Access Control) [103]
Enabling automatic access from a newly detected controller device (Auto Home
Network Access Permission) [104]
Deleting devices from the device list in Home Network Access Control [105]
Using BLUETOOTH Features
What you can do with BLUETOOTH features [106]
Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device
Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device with a one-touch
connection (NFC) [107]
Enjoying audio content using the BLUETOOTH function (Pairing operation) [108]
Controlling a BLUETOOTH device using the remote control [109]
Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles [110]
Listening with BLUETOOTH receiver (headphones/speakers)
Listening with BLUETOOTH headphones/speakers (Pairing operation) [111]
Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles [112]

Using SongPal to control the receiver from a smartphone or tablet device
Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) [113]
Listening to the same music on multiple devices/Listening to different music in a
different location (SongPal Link) [114]
Using the Multi-Zone Features
Overview of multi-zone features
What you can do with multi-zone features [115]
Available inputs for each zone [116]
Enjoying sound from speakers located in another room (Zone 2)
Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection [117]
Setting the priority on the surround back speakers or Zone 2 speakers
(SURROUND BACK/ZONE2 Priority) (for USA and Canadian models only) [118]
Configuring speakers installed in Zone 2 (for European and Asia-Pacific models
only) [119]
Enjoying sound in Zone 2 [120]
Enjoying sound in two rooms using another amplifier
Connecting another amplifier in Zone 2 [121]
Setting the volume control for Zone 2 (Zone2 Line Out) [122]
Enjoying sound using another amplifier in Zone 2 [123]
Enjoying video and sound in another room using a TV or another receiver
Connecting another amplifier or TV in the HDMI zone [124]
Selecting the method to use the HDMI OUT B jack (HDMI Out B Mode) [125]
Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) [126]
Enjoying video and sound in another location by connecting another amplifier or
TV using HDMI connections (HDMI zone) [127]
Using Other Features
Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync)
What is “BRAVIA” Sync? [128]
Preparing to use “BRAVIA” Sync function [129]
Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV
(System Power Off function) (Standby Linked to TV) [130]
Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio
Control function) [131]
Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One-Touch Play

function) [132]
Selecting the optimum picture quality and sound field automatically (Scene Select
function) [133]
About Home Theatre Control function [134]
Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control
function) [135]
Echo Canceling function [136]
About Language Follow function [137]
Enjoying video and sound with your desired way of use
Switching the TVs that output the HDMI video signals [138]
Switching between digital and analog audio (Input Mode) [139]
Using other audio input jacks (Input Assign) [140]
Saving and recalling various settings for the receiver (Custom Preset)
About Custom Preset [141]
Saving the settings to a preset [142]
Recalling the preset settings [143]
Items for which you can save settings and the default values for each item [144]
Using the sleep timer (Sleep) [145]
Saving power during standby mode [146]
Viewing information on the display panel [147]
Adjusting Settings
Easy Setup
Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup [148]
Performing Auto Calibration
1. About Auto Calibration [149]
2. Before you perform Auto Calibration [150]
3. Connecting the calibration microphone [151]
4. Selecting the front speakers [152]
5. Performing Auto Calibration [153]
6. Checking Auto Calibration results [154]
Speaker Settings
Calibrating the phase characteristics of the speakers (A.P.M. (Automatic Phase
Matching)) [155]
Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type) [156]

Outputting a test tone from each speaker (Test Tone) [157]
Adjusting the speaker level (Level) [158]
Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) [159]
Adjusting the speaker distance (Distance) [160]
Adjusting the speaker size (Size) [161]
Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Frequency) [162]
Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (Surround Back Speaker Assign)
[163]
Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) [164]
Checking the speaker position and the corresponding speaker terminals (Speaker
Connection Guide) [165]
Setting the priority on the surround back speakers or Zone 2 speakers
(SURROUND BACK/ZONE2 Priority) (for USA and Canadian models only) [166]
Lifting up the sound of the center speaker (Center Speaker Lift Up) [167]
Setting the correct angles of the surround speakers (Surround Speaker Position)
[168]
Calibrating speaker positioning (Speaker Relocation/Phantom Surround Back)
[169]
Setting the height from the floor to the ceiling (Ceiling Height) [170]
Selecting the unit of measurement (Distance Unit) [171]
Audio Settings
Playing audio signals with high-quality sound (Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.)) [172]
Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer) [173]
Selecting a sound field (Sound Field) [174]
Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed in the ceiling (In-Ceiling
Speaker Mode) [175]
Enabling the direct playback of DSD signals (DSD Native) [176]
Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) [177]
Setting the low-pass filter for the subwoofer output (Subwoofer Low Pass Filter)
[178]
Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync) [179]
Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (Dual Mono) [180]
Compressing the dynamic range (Dynamic Range Compressor) [181]
Switching the mode of the DTS decoder (Neural:X) [182]
HDMI Settings
Upscaling video signals to 4K (HDMI In 4K Scaling) [183]
Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI) [184]
Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV
(System Power Off function) (Standby Linked to TV) [185]
Enjoying content of a connected device without turning on the receiver (Standby
Through) [186]

Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (Audio Out) [187]
Setting the level of the subwoofer (Subwoofer Level) [188]
Selecting the method to use the HDMI OUT B jack (HDMI Out B Mode) [189]
Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) [190]
Setting HDMI signal formats (HDMI Signal Format) [191]
Setting the color space conversion for the video signal from HDMI jacks
(YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)) [192]
Input Settings
Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks [193]
Changing the name for each input (Name) [194]
Network Settings
Setting up a wired LAN connection [195]
Setting up a wireless LAN connection [196]
Checking the network connection status (Network Connection Status) [197]
Checking whether the network connection has been made properly (Network
Connection Diagnostics) [198]
Displaying the connected home network server (Connection Server Settings) [199]
Enabling automatic access from a newly detected controller device (Auto Home
Network Access Permission) [200]
Setting whether to control this receiver from a controller device on the home
network (Home Network Access Control) [201]
Checking the registered Video & TV SideView device (Registered Remote
Devices) [202]
Reducing the startup time (Network Standby) (for USA, Canadian and Asia-Pacific
models only) [203]
Enabling the network function even when this receiver is in standby mode (Remote
Start) (for USA, Canadian and Asia-Pacific models only) [204]
Turning on the control mode for maintenance (External Control) [205]
Bluetooth Settings
Selecting the BLUETOOTH mode (Bluetooth Mode) [206]
Checking the BLUETOOTH device list (Device List) [207]
Setting the BLUETOOTH Standby mode (Bluetooth Standby) [208]
Setting BLUETOOTH audio codecs (Bluetooth Codec - AAC/Bluetooth Codec -
LDAC) [209]
Setting the BLUETOOTH sound quality (Wireless Playback Quality) [210]
Zone Settings
Setting whether or not to display [Zone Controls] on the home menu (Zone
Controls) [211]

Setting the volume control for Zone 2 (Zone2 Line Out) [212]
System Settings
Selecting the language (Language) (for USA, Canadian, European and Australian
models only) [213]
Tuning on/off the display for the volume level or sound field (Auto Display) [214]
Setting standby mode (Auto Standby) [215]
Switching the brightness of the display panel (Dimmer) [216]
Using the sleep timer (Sleep) [217]
Receiving information on newer software (Software Update Notification) [218]
Deleting personal data (Initialize Personal Information) [219]
Assigning a name to the receiver (Device Name) [220]
Checking the software version and MAC address of the receiver (System
Information) [221]
Checking software license information (Software License Information) [222]
Updating the software automatically (Auto Update Settings) [223]
Updating the software (Software Update) [224]
Using the menu on the display panel
Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel [225]
Viewing information on the display panel [226]
Reverting to the factory default settings [227]
Troubleshooting
Error messages
PROTECTOR [228]
[Overload occurred.] appears on the TV screen. [229]
List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements [230]
General
The receiver is turned off automatically. [231]
Cannot find an available input when connecting several digital devices. [232]
The receiver does not turn on even when the TV is turned on. [233]
The receiver turns off when the TV is turned off. [234]
The receiver does not turn off even when the TV is turned off. [235]
Image
No image appears on the TV screen. [236]
No 3D content appears on the TV screen. [237]