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List of Contents
Help Guide STR-DN1050/STR-DN850
Table Of Contents
Preparation
Before using
Procedure to start using the receiver
Supplied accessories
Function for conversion of video signals
Digital audio formats supported by the receiver
Notes on connecting cables
Using HDMI connections
Using MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) connections
Installing and connecting speakers
Installing speakers
Connecting speakers
Connecting the speakers in zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)
Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)
Connecting a TV (for STR-DN1050)
Connecting a TV (for STR-DN850)
Connecting devices with HDMI jacks
Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks (for STR-DN1050)
Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks (for STR-DN850)
Connecting an iPhone, iPod, or USB device
Connecting an MHL-compatible mobile device
Connecting the antennas (aerials)
Connecting another amplifier in zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)
Connecting to the network
Connecting the receiver to the network using a LAN cable (for wired LAN connections only)
Connecting the receiver to the network using the wireless LAN antenna (for wireless LAN connections only)
Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control
Setting the voltage selector
Inserting batteries into the remote control
Turning on the receiver
Initial setup of the receiver
Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup
Enjoying Video and Sound
Basic operations
Using the menu on the TV screen
Enjoying video/sound from the connected device
Playing content from an iPhone/iPod
Compatible iPhone/iPod/iPad models
Notes on iPhone/iPod
Enjoying audio content stored on an iPhone/iPod via the USB port
Enjoying audio content from iTunes or an iPhone/iPad/iPod via the network (AirPlay)
Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device
Playing content from a USB device
Compatible USB devices and USB specifications
Notes on USB devices
Enjoying audio content stored on a USB device
Listening to the radio
Listening to FM/AM radio
Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory)
Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning)
Changing the AM tuning scale (for USA, Canadian, and Mexican models only)
Receiving RDS broadcasts (for European and Australian models only)
Enjoying sound effects
Selecting a sound field (Sound Field)
Resetting sound fields to the default settings
Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer)
Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer)
Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type)
Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct)
Using Network Features
About network features
Overview of network features
Network features message list
Setting up a wired LAN connection (for wired LAN connections only)
System requirements for a wired LAN connection
Setting up a wired LAN connection
System requirements for a wireless LAN connection
Setting up a wireless LAN connection (for wireless LAN connections only)
System requirements for a wireless LAN connection
Connecting the receiver to the network using the wireless LAN antenna (for wireless LAN connections only)
Selecting a wireless LAN connection method
Method 1: Setting up a wireless network using the WPS push button configuration method
Method 2: Setting up a wireless network using the WPS PIN code configuration method
Method 3: Setting up a network connection by selecting an access point (Access Point Scan method)
Method 4: Setting up a network connection by adding a new access point (manual setup method)
Enjoying audio content stored on a server on the home network (DLNA)
Enjoying audio content stored on a server on the home network (DLNA)
Deleting a server from the server list
Setting whether to control this receiver from a device on the home network (DLNA Control Permission)
Enjoying audio content from iTunes or an iPhone/iPad/iPod via the network (AirPlay)
Compatible iPhone/iPod/iPad models
Enjoying audio content from iTunes or an iPhone/iPad/iPod via the network (AirPlay)
Enjoying internet music services
Enjoying music services offered on the Internet
Registering a new music service
Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (TV SideView)
Registering a TV SideView device to the receiver
Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal)
Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal)
Setting whether to control this receiver from a device on the home network
Setting control permissions to all devices on the home network (DLNA Control Permission)
Setting whether to control this receiver from a device on the home network (DLNA Control Permission)
Using BLUETOOTH Features
Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device
Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles
Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off (Bluetooth Power)
Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device with a one-touch connection (NFC)
Controlling a BLUETOOTH device using the remote control
Using the Multi-Zone Features (for STR-DN1050 only)
Enjoying sound in two rooms (multi-zone feature using the receiver with 2 pairs of speakers) (for STR-DN1050 only)
Connecting the speakers in zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)
Setting the speakers for zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)
Operating the receiver for zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)
Enjoying sound in two rooms (multi-zone feature using the receiver and another amplifier) (for STR-DN1050 only)
Connecting another amplifier in zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)
Setting the volume control for zone 2 (Lineout) (for STR-DN1050 only)
Setting the zone 2 HDMI output (Zone2 Out) (for STR-DN1050 only)
Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) (for STR-DN1050 only)
Operating the receiver for zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)
Using Other Features
Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync)
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?
Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync
Interlocking other devices using an HDMI connection (“BRAVIA” Sync)
Configuring video and sound settings
Enjoying sound of TV broadcasts from the receiver
Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals (for STR-DN1050 only)
Switching between digital and analog audio (Input Mode)
Using other video/audio input jacks (Input Assign)
Saving and recalling various settings for the receiver (Custom Preset)
About Custom Preset
Recalling the settings saved to the scene
Saving the settings to a preset
Items for which you can save settings and the default values for each item
Configuring speaker settings
Adjusting the sound balance automatically (Auto Calibration)
Using bi-amplifier connections
Using the sleep timer
Using the sleep timer
Checking information on the receiver
Viewing information on the display panel
Adjusting Settings
Easy Setup
Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup
Speaker Settings
Performing Auto Calibration
Calibrating the phase characteristics of the speakers (A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching))
Selecting the speaker pattern and setting the assignment for the speaker terminals (Speaker Connection/SB Speaker Assign)
Adjusting the speaker level (Level/Distance/Size)
Adjusting the speaker distance (Level/Distance/Size)
Adjusting the speaker size (Level/Distance/Size)
Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Frequency)
Outputting a test tone from each speaker (Test Tone)
Lifting up the sound of the center speaker (Center Speaker Lift Up)
Selecting the unit of measurement (Distance Unit)
Audio Settings
Playing audio signals with high-quality sound (Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.))
Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer)
Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer)
Selecting a sound field (Sound Field)
Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct)
Setting the low-pass filter for the subwoofer output (Subwoofer Low Pass Filter)
Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync)
Adjusting the volume automatically (Advanced Auto Volume)
Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (Dual Mono)
Compressing the dynamic range (Dynamic Range Compressor)
HDMI Settings
Up-converting video signals to 4K (4K Scaling)
Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI)
Passing HDMI signals through (Pass Through)
Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (Audio Out)
Setting the level of the subwoofer (Subwoofer Level)
Speeding up the display when switching the HDMI input (Fast View)
Automatically switching the input when an MHL device is played (MHL Auto Input)
Input Settings
Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks
Changing the name for each input (Name)
Network Settings
Turning on/off the Wi-Fi function (Wi-Fi)
Setting up a network (Internet Setting)
Checking the network information (Information)
Assigning a name to the receiver (Device Name)
Turning on the control mode for maintenance (External Control)
Enabling the network function even when this receiver is in standby mode (Network Standby) (for USA, Canadian, and Australian models only)
Setting control permissions to all devices on the home network (DLNA Control Permission)
Setting whether to control this receiver from a device on the home network (DLNA Control Permission)
Checking registered TV SideView devices (TV SideView Setup)
Bluetooth Settings
Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off (Bluetooth Power)
Bluetooth Pairing
Setting the Bluetooth Standby mode (Bluetooth Standby)
Setting BLUETOOTH audio codecs (Bluetooth AAC/Bluetooth aptX)
Zone Settings (for STR-DN1050 only)
Turning on/off the power for zone 2 (Power) (for STR-DN1050 only)
Selecting the source signals for zone 2 (Input) (for STR-DN1050 only)
Adjusting the volume for zone 2 (Volume) (for STR-DN1050 only)
Setting the volume control for zone 2 (Lineout) (for STR-DN1050 only)
System Settings
Selecting the language (Language)
Tuning on/off the display for the volume level or sound field (Auto Display)
Setting standby mode (Auto Standby)
Receiving information on newer software (Software Update Notification)
Checking the software version (Software Version)
Updating the software (Network Update)
Using the menu on the display panel
Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel
Viewing information on the display panel
Reverting to the factory default settings
Reverting to the factory default settings
Parts and Controls
Receiver
Front panel (STR-DN1050)
Front panel (STR-DN850)
Rear panel (STR-DN1050)
Rear panel (STR-DN850)
Indicators on the display panel
Remote control
Remote control
Announcements
Specifications
Specifications
Supplied accessories
Trademarks
Trademarks
Software License Information
Software License Information
Troubleshooting
Error messages
PROTECTOR
USB FAIL
List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements
iPhone/iPod message list
USB message list
Network features message list
Power
The receiver is turned off automatically.
Image
No image appears on the TV.
No 3D image appears on the TV.
No 4K image appears on the TV.
No image is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode.
The GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.
The display panel is turned off.
Sound
No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected.
There is severe humming or noise.
No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific speakers.
There is no sound from a specific device.
The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is not reproduced.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
A test tone is not output from the speakers.
A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen.
No sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode.
Tuner
The FM reception is poor.
The FM stereo reception is poor.
You cannot tune to radio stations.
RDS does not work (for European and Australian models only).
The RDS information that you want does not appear (for European and Australian models only).
iPhone/iPod
The sound is distorted.
There is no sound from an iPhone/iPod.
An iPhone/iPod cannot be charged.
An iPhone/iPod cannot be operated.
The ringtone volume of an iPhone does not change.
USB devices
Are you using a compatible USB device?
There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.
A USB device is not recognized.
Playback does not start.
A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port.
Erroneous display.
[Reading] is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before playback starts.
An audio file cannot be played.
Network connection
Cannot connect to the network using WPS via a wireless LAN connection.
An error message appears.
Cannot connect to the network.
Cannot control the receiver using a TV SideView device.
Cannot select the Network Settings menu.
Home network
Cannot connect to the network.
A server does not appear in the server list. ([No server is available] appears on the TV screen.)
Playback does not start, or does not automatically proceed to the next track or file.
The sound skips during playback.
[Cannot play] appears.
[No Track] appears.
Cannot play copyrighted files.
Cannot select a previously selected track.
Controller devices or applications on the home network cannot connect to the receiver.
The receiver cannot be turned on by devices on a network.
AirPlay
The receiver cannot be found from an iPhone/iPad/iPod or iTunes.
The sound skips.
The receiver cannot be operated.
Music Services
Cannot connect the receiver to a service.
The sound skips.
BLUETOOTH device
Pairing cannot be done.
Cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection.
The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost.
The sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be heard on the receiver.
Severe humming or noise.
“BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI)
The Control for HDMI function does not work.
The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does not work.
An MHL-compatible source device cannot be charged.
No image from an MHL-compatible source device.
Remote control
The remote control does not function.
If the problem is not solved
Reverting to the factory default settings
Resetting sound fields to the default settings
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