Sony STR-DN840 User manual

Sony STR-DN840 [GB] 4-454-471-11(1)
STR-DN840Multi Channel AV Receiver
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Hello, this is your Quick Setup Guide

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Connecting your TV and other devices
Other connections
Optimizing and on-screen [Easy Setup]
Playback
Setting up the speakers
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What’s in the box
You will need to have a speaker system in place
and/or other equipment ready to connect.
Multi Channel AV Receiver (1)
Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Remote (RM-AAU169) (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

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First, position your existing
speakers around the room
using the illustration below as a
reference.
 You can connect two FRONT HIGH
speakers instead of two SURROUND
BACK speakers if you prefer.
 Up to two subwoofers can be connected.
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Next, connect your speakers to the AV receiver.
Match the labels for each terminal to the
position of each speaker. Do not forget to
connect the subwoofer cable(s) as well.
Subwoofer
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
10 mm

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Continue by connecting your TV.
To enjoy high-quality video and
audio, the optimal method is to
connect via a High Speed HDMI
cable (not supplied).
To connect your Blu-ray Disc
player, PlayStation®3, or satellite
tuner, simply connect with a High
Speed HDMI cable.
Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, or satellite tuner
Digital (better quality)
Analog (good quality)
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If your TV has an HDMI ARC
jack, you do not need an optical
digital cord.
If your TV has no HDMI ARC jack,
you need an optical digital cord
(not supplied) to enjoy TV sound
through the system speakers.
HDMI cable
Optical digital cord

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For FM radio, connect the
supplied FM wire antenna (aerial)
into the FM ANTENNA jack and
extend it for optimal reception.
Alternatively, connect your own
external antenna (aerial).
You can also connect your iPod/
iPhone to the iPod/iPhone
terminals.
Apple USB Cable
(not supplied)
 
AM loop antenna (aerial)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
To iPod, iPhone, etc.
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The shape of the AC power
cord (mains lead) and the
AC outlet (mains), varies
depending on the area.
Connect to the Internet and home network via
a wireless LAN or LAN cable  (not supplied).
[Network Settings] can be found in the
[Settings] menu of the home menu.
For further details, visit:
http://support.sony-europe.com/
Connect the AC power cord
(mains lead)  to a wall outlet
(mains).
Now you can switch on the AV
receiver, TV, subwoofer and other
devices.
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Next, plug the supplied
optimizer microphone into the
AUTO CAL MIC jack.
Place it roughly where you would
normally sit, and at ear level – on
the back of a sofa, for instance.
Confirm active subwoofer setup.
When a subwoofer is connected,
turn it on and turn up the volume
prior to activating it. Turn the
subwoofer’s LEVEL dial up about
1/3 of the way.
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///,
/
Put the batteries in the remote.
Press / to turn the AV receiver on. “BD”
appears in the front panel display.
To ready the AV receiver for
use, go through the on-screen
[Easy Setup] using the supplied
remote. This should only take a
few minutes.
If the setup screen is not
displayed, select the correct AV
input in your TV.
Once [Easy setup is completed]
appears on the screen, the AV
receiver is ready to use.

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 A single surround back speaker is
connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND
BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B R
terminal. When you connect only one
surround back speaker, connect it to the
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/
FRONT HIGH/FRONT B L terminal.
 The front left high or front right high
speaker is not connected.
Warning 40
The measurement process has completed
with high noise level detection. Perform the
measurement in a quiet environment.
Warning 41/Warning 42
 The input from the optimizer microphone
is too loud.
 The distance between the speakers and
the optimizer microphone is too close. Set
them farther apart.
Warning 43
The distance and position of a subwoofer
cannot be detected. Perform the
measurement in a quiet environment.
If an error code or warning appears on the TV
screen after Auto Calibration, look it up below.
After taking the appropriate steps, perform
Auto Calibration again.
Error Code 30
Headphones are connected to the PHONES
jack on the receiver. Remove the headphones.
Error Code 31
No speakers are selected. Press SPEAKERS to
set the speakers.
Error Code 32
Error Code 33
 None of the front speakers are connected,
or only one front speaker is connected.
 The optimizer microphone is not connected
properly or the cable may be damaged.
 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 surround speaker(s) to the
SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals.

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Input buttons
 +/-
SOUND
FIELD +/-
Now you can select any other equipment or
devices you may have.
1 Select the equipment you want, then press .
The menu screen disappears and the playback
screen of the external input appears.
The available inputs are:
 BD/DVD
 GAME
 SAT/CATV
 VIDEO
 TV
 SA-CD/CD
2 Turn on the equipment and start playback.
3 Press  +/– to adjust the volume.
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the AV
receiver.
4 Press SOUND FIELD +/– to enjoy surround
sound.
You can also use the A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or
MUSIC buttons on the AV receiver.
Lastly, to enjoy multi-channel surround sound,
you should also set up any other devices you
have connected.
This will ensure that the sound signal taken from
each device is in the correct format.
Multi-channel digital audio
Check the digital audio output setting on your
connected devices.
Sony Blu-ray Disc Player
Check the following:
“Audio (HDMI)” is set to “Auto”.
“Dolby Digital/DTS” is set to “Bitstream”.
“Dolby Digital” is set to “Dolby Digital”.
“DTS” is set to “DTS”.
PlayStation®3
Check that the “Audio Output Settings”
in “Sound Settings” is set to “HDMI” and
“Automatic” (for system software version 4.21).
For details: Please refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your connected
devices.
Enjoy.
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