Page 1 STR-DN1080 MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER 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...
Page 2 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.
Page 3 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...
Page 4 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...
Page 5 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]...
Page 6 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]...
Page 7 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]...
Page 8 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]...
Page 9 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]...
Page 10 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]...
Page 11 No 4K content appears on the TV screen. [238] No image is output from the TV screen when the receiver is in standby mode. [239] The home menu does not appear on the TV screen. [240] HDR (High Dynamic Range) images cannot be displayed in HDR mode. [241] Display does not appear on the display panel.
Page 12 A USB device is not recognized. [266] Playback does not start. [267] A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port. [268] Erroneous display. [269] An audio file cannot be played. [270] Network connection Cannot connect to the network using WPS via a wireless LAN connection. [271] Cannot connect to the network.
Page 13 The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost. [293] The sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be heard on the receiver. [294] Severe humming or noise. [295] Cannot control the receiver using a SongPal device. [296] “BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI) The Control for HDMI function does not work properly.
Page 14 Compatible with “SongPal” and “SongPal Link” SongPal is a dedicated app for operating SongPal-compatible audio devices manufactured by Sony from a smartphone or tablet device. It lets you operate the receiver from the smartphone or tablet device and use the SongPal Link...
Page 15 Equipped with an HDMI jack compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function TV sound can be output from the receiver using only one HDMI cable. Supports bi-amping of front speakers You can enhance the sound quality of the front speakers by connecting different amplifiers to the tweeter and woofer using a bi-amplifier connection.
Page 16 [3] Parts and Controls Receiver Front panel (lower section) PHONES jack Connect headphones here. CALIBRATION MIC jack (USB) port INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME [4] Parts and Controls Receiver Power indicator Green: The receiver is turned on. Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and you have set one of the following: [Control for HDMI], [Bluetooth Standby] (*1), [Network Standby] (*2) or [Remote Start] (*2) is set to [On].
Page 17 UPDATE Lights up when new software is available. D.C.A.C. Lights up when the measurement results of the Auto Calibration (D.C.A.C. EX) function are applied. S.OPT Lights up when the Sound Optimizer function is activated. A.P.M. Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is activated. You can only set the A.P.M.
Page 18 COAX Digital signals are input through the COAXIAL jack. Digital signals are input through the OPTICAL jack. [6] Parts and Controls Receiver Rear panel USA and Canadian models Other models HDMI IN/OUT jacks (*1)(*2) IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks You can control the receiver from a distance by connecting an IR repeater (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE IN jack.
Page 19 “Connecting a TV.” [7] Parts and Controls Remote control Remote control (upper section) Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver. (power) Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode. Input buttons Select the input channel connected to the device you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on.
Page 20 setting(s). Press and hold to save the current settings to a preset. 2CH/MULTI, MOVIE (*3), MUSIC (*3) Select a sound field. Available services may vary depending on your location. Spotify playback using the receiver is limited to Spotify Premium accountholders. The sound fields for movies and music may not work depending on the input or speaker pattern you have selected or with certain audio formats.
Page 21 Returns to the previous menu or exits a menu or on-screen guide that is displayed on the TV screen. Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound. + buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the receiver. Note The above explanations are intended to serve as examples.
Page 22 speaker Produces sounds from surround back left/right channels. Surround back right speaker Surround back Produces sounds from surround back channel. speaker Produces LFE (low frequency effect) channel sounds and Subwoofer reinforces bass parts of other channels. Front high left speaker Produces vertical sound effects from front high left/right Front high channels.
Page 23 To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound, you need five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer. 30° 100° - 120° Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. [11] Preparation 1.
Page 24 Note When you use a 6.1-channel connection, place a surround back speaker directly behind the listening position. Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. [12] Preparation 1. Installing speakers Installing 5.1.2-channel speaker system using top middle speakers You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two top middle speakers.
Page 25 30° 100° - 120° Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. [14] Preparation 1. Installing speakers Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound, you need five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer.
Page 26 [15] Preparation 1. Installing speakers Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection You can enhance the sound quality of the front speakers by separately connecting the built-in amplifiers to tweeters and woofers in a bi-amplifier configuration. 30° 100° - 120° Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
Page 27 30° 100° - 120° Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. [17] Preparation 1. Installing speakers Installing 2.1-channel speaker system to enjoy the Front Surround mode If you select [Front Surround] for the sound field setting, you can enjoy virtual surround effects using only two front speakers.
Page 28 Set the height of a tweeter of the front speaker at the same height as your ears. Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. [18] Preparation 1. Installing speakers Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings Select the speaker pattern according to the speaker configuration which you are using.
Page 29 [SpeakerRelocation/PhantomSurroundBack] in the [Speaker Settings] menu. When setting [SpeakerRelocation/PhantomSurroundBack], perform Auto Calibration beforehand. [19] Preparation 2. Connecting speakers Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system Connect each speaker as illustrated below. Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker cables.”...
Page 30 Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) When using only one surround back speaker, please connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT L terminals. After you have installed and connected your speakers, set the speaker pattern to a setting that has only one surround back speaker using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Settings] menu.
Page 31 Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) Note After you have installed and connected your speakers, be sure to select the speaker pattern you want using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Settings] menu. [22] Preparation 2. Connecting speakers Connecting 5.1.2-channel speaker system using front Dolby Atmos enabled speakers Connect each speaker as illustrated below.
Page 32 Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) Note After you have installed and connected your speakers, be sure to select the speaker pattern you want using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Settings] menu. [23] Preparation 2. Connecting speakers Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection Connect each speaker as illustrated below.
Page 33 Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) For USA and Canadian models only For other models After you have made the Zone 2 connection, set [SURROUND BACK/ZONE2 Priority] to [ZONE2 Terminals] in the [Speaker Settings] menu (for USA and Canadian models only). After you have made the Zone 2 connection, set [Surround Back Speaker Assign] to [Zone2] in the [Speaker Settings] menu (for other models only).
Page 34 Connecting front speakers with bi-amplifier connection 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 Lo) side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT terminals.
Page 35 If you are not using surround back speakers or height/overhead speakers, you can connect additional front B speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT terminals. Connect each speaker as illustrated below. Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “How to connect speaker cables.”...
Page 36 Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) Select [Front Surround] for the sound field setting to enjoy virtual surround effects. Note After you have installed and connected your speakers, be sure to select the speaker pattern you want using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Settings] menu. [27] Preparation 3.
Page 37 HDMI cable (not supplied) Note Sony recommends that you use an HDMI cable made by Sony or another HDMI-authorized cable. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.
Page 38 HDMI cable (not supplied) Note Sony recommends that you use an HDMI cable made by Sony or another HDMI-authorized cable. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.
Page 39 Note Sony recommends that you use an HDMI cable made by Sony or another HDMI-authorized cable. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.
Page 40 HDMI cable (not supplied) Note Sony recommends that you use an HDMI cable made by Sony or another HDMI-authorized cable. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.
Page 41 It is not necessary to connect all of the cables. Connect cables according to the availability of jacks on the connected device. Sony recommends that you use an HDMI cable made by Sony or another HDMI-authorized cable. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.
Page 42 3. Connecting a TV About HDMI connections High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface that transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible devices using HDMI cables simplifies operations. HDMI features Digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver.
Page 43 ○ 3840 × 2160p @ 59.94/60 Hz (*1) ○ 3840 × 2160p @ 50 Hz (*1) ○ 3840 × 2160p @ 29.97/30 Hz (*2) ○ 3840 × 2160p @ 25 Hz (*2) ○ 3840 × 2160p @ 23.98/24 Hz (*2) 1920 ×...
Page 44 Cable box or satellite box Note Sony recommends that you use an HDMI cable made by Sony or another HDMI-authorized cable. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.
Page 45 This HDMI connection is an example. You can connect each HDMI device to any HDMI input. The BD/DVD and SA-CD/CD inputs have better sound quality. When you need a higher sound quality, connect your device to these jacks and select them as the input. The image quality depends on the connecting jack.
Page 46 Hint You can connect devices other than those indicated above to the AUDIO IN jacks (SAT/CATV, VIDEO 1, and SA-CD/CD). You can rename each input so that the name can be displayed on the display panel of the receiver. For details, see “Changing the name for each input (Name).” The image quality depends on the connecting jack.
Page 47 USB device Note iPhone/iPad/iPod playback via (USB) port is not possible. [36] Preparation 4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials) Connecting the antenna (aerial) Connect the supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) to the receiver as illustrated below. Before connecting antenna (aerial), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
Page 48 Speakers Amplifier/receiver Audio cable (not supplied) Audio signals Note Only audio signals from [USB], [Bluetooth] (only when in BLUETOOTH RX mode), [Home Network], [Music Service List], [FM TUNER] and audio signals input from AUDIO IN jacks are output to the Zone 2 speakers.
Page 49 HDMI cable (not supplied) Audio/video signals Speakers Amplifier/receiver Note To use this connection, select [Setup] - [HDMI Settings], and set [HDMI Out B Mode] to [Zone]. [39] Preparation 4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials) Digital audio formats supported by the receiver The digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on the digital audio output jacks of the connected device.
Page 50 It is not necessary to connect all of the cables. Connect cables according to the availability of jacks on the connected device. Sony recommends that you use an HDMI cable made by Sony or another HDMI-authorized cable. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet that supports 18 Gbps is required for 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, etc.
Page 51 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface that transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible devices using HDMI cables simplifies operations. HDMI features Digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver.
Page 52 ○ 3840 × 2160p @ 29.97/30 Hz (*2) ○ 3840 × 2160p @ 25 Hz (*2) ○ 3840 × 2160p @ 23.98/24 Hz (*2) 1920 × 1080p @ ○ ○ ○ 59.94/60 Hz ○ ○ ○ 1920 × 1080p @ 50 Hz 1920 ×...
Page 53 [42] Preparation 5. Connecting to the network Connecting the receiver to the network using a LAN cable (for wired LAN connections only) The following illustration is an example configuration 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 (computer, etc.) LAN cable (*) (not supplied) Router...
Page 54 Router Modem Internet Note Audio playback on a server may occasionally be interrupted if you use a wireless connection. [44] Preparation 6. Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (supplied) into the remote control. Make sure that the + and –...
Page 55 Press (power) to turn on the receiver. You can also turn on the receiver using (power) on the remote control. To turn off the receiver, press (power) again. [46] Preparation 7. Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup When you turn on the receiver for the first time or after the receiver is initialized, the Easy Setup screen appears on the TV screen.
Page 56 [47] Preparation Performing Auto Calibration 1. About Auto Calibration Auto Calibration allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows. Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. Adjust the speaker level. Measure the distance of each speaker from your seating position. (*1) Measure the speaker size.
Page 57 [49] Preparation Performing Auto Calibration 3. Connecting the calibration microphone Calibration microphone (supplied) Connect the supplied calibration microphone to the CALIBRATION MIC jack. Set up the calibration microphone. Place the calibration microphone at your listening position and set it at the same height as your ears.
Page 58 SPA: Speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals. SPB (*): Speakers connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT terminals. SPA+B (*): Speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT terminals (parallel connection). (None): [SPK OFF] appears on the display panel. No audio signals are output from any speaker terminals.
Page 59 When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the screen switches. Select the item you want. Save: Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process. Retry: Performs the Auto Calibration again. Discard: Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results. For details on the measurement results, see “6.
Page 60 When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the screen switches. Select the item you want. Save: Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process. Retry: Performs the Auto Calibration again. Discard: Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results. Save the measurement results.
Page 61 [53] Enjoying Video and Sound Playing AV devices Enjoying video and sound This topic explains the operations you can use to enjoy movies and music with this receiver. For example, you can use multiple devices with this receiver as shown below. Network devices Enjoying audio content from an iPhone/iPad/iPod or other smartphone/tablet You can send content such as audio from an iPhone/iPad/iPod or other smartphone/tablet to...
Page 62 through speakers or headphones connected to the receiver. The receiver is compatible with High Resolution Audio, which means you can enjoy high resolution audio from compatible devices without the loss of sound quality. Enjoying music stored on a USB device AV devices Enjoying movies or audio from an AV device such as a Blu-ray Disc player, CD player, satellite box or game console...
Page 63 To return to the previous screen, press BACK. To exit the menu, press HOME to display the home menu, then press HOME again. [55] Enjoying Video and Sound Playing AV devices Enjoying video/sound from the connected device Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected. Press HOME.
Page 64 [HDMI Settings] menu to output the sound of the TV from the TV speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver. The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function may work on other devices than those manufactured by Sony. However, operation is not guaranteed.
Page 65 Tap/click the AirPlay icon ( , etc.) on the iPhone/iPad/iPod screen or iTunes window. Select [STR-DN1080 XXXXXX] (*) on the AirPlay menu of iTunes or your iPhone/iPad/iPod. Start playing back audio content on an iPhone/iPad/iPod or in iTunes. XXXXXX is the identification number for each unit.
Page 66 For details, refer to the operating instructions of your BLUETOOTH device. A list of detected devices may appear on the BLUETOOTH device display depending on the type of BLUETOOTH device. This receiver is displayed as [STR-DN1080 XXXXXX] (*). Select [STR-DN1080 XXXXXX] (*) on the BLUETOOTH device display.
Page 67 Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device first. If the volume level is still too low, adjust the volume level of the receiver. XXXXXX is the identification number for each unit. Canceling pairing operation Pairing operation will be canceled when you switch the input. Note Some applications of BLUETOOTH device cannot be controlled from the receiver.
Page 68 [61] Enjoying Video and Sound Playing content from a USB device Enjoying music stored on a USB device You can enjoy music from a USB device by connecting it to the (USB) port on the receiver. Select [Listen] - [USB (Connected)] from the home menu. The same operation can also be performed by pressing USB on the remote control.
Page 69 [62] Enjoying Video and Sound Playing content from a USB device USB specifications and compatible USB devices Playable types of audio files (*1) MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) (*2): .mp3 AAC/HE-AAC (*2): .m4a, .aac, .mp4, .3gp WMA9 Standard: .wma WMA 10 Pro (*3): .wma LPCM (*2): .wav...
Page 70 Compatible USB device Mass Storage Class, High-speed type Maximum current Verified Sony USB devices USB devices manufactured by Sony that have been confirmed as usable are as follows: Walkman: NW-A16 NW-A25/A25HN/A26HN/A27HN/ZX100 NW-A35/A35HN/A36HN/A37HN/WM1A/WM1Z NW-E062/E063 NW-E083 NW-E393/E394/E395 NW-F887/F800 series NW-M504/M505 NW-S14/S15 NW-S774/S775/S776...
Page 71 USM4GP/USM32GP USM8GT/USM64GT USM64GU USM8GV Digital Voice Recorder: ICD-FX88 ICD-PX232 ICD-PX240 ICD-PX333/PX333D/PX333M ICD-PX370/PX470/PX470F ICD-PX440 ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 ICD-SX2000 ICD-TX650 ICD-UX533/UX534F ICD-UX543/UX543F/UX544F ICD-UX560F ICZ-R51 ICZ-R100 ICZ-R250TV PCM-D100 External Hard Drive: HD-D2B HD-E2 HD-S1A Note Some of these USB devices may not be available for purchase in certain areas. The receiver is unable to read data other than that saved in the first partition of a hard disk drive.
Page 72 Compatibility with all encoding/writing software, recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible USB devices may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all. Some time may be needed to start playback when: the folder structure is complex. the memory capacity is excessive.
Page 73 You can perform the following operations from the menu that is displayed when you press OPTIONS: Direct Tuning Preset Memory Preset Name Input Switching FM Mode [65] Enjoying Video and Sound Listening to the radio Presetting FM radio stations (Preset Memory) You can store up to 30 FM stations as your favorite stations.
Page 74 Listening to the preset station Press to display the Preset List screen, and then select a station you want. [66] Enjoying Video and Sound Listening to the radio Naming preset stations (Preset Name Input) Select [Listen] - [FM TUNER] from the home menu. Press OPTIONS.
Page 75 Select [Listen] - [FM TUNER] from the home menu. Press OPTIONS. The options menu appears. Select [Direct Tuning]. Enter the frequency using Press to select a digit. Press to change the digit. Press Note If the tuned frequency is invalid or out of range, [---.-- MHz] appears and then the screen returns to the current frequency.
Page 76 Select a station. When you tune to a station that provides RDS services, the Program Service name appears on the display panel. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to does not transmit the RDS signal or if the signal strength is weak.
Page 77 Select the file you want to play. Playback starts. Setting playback modes using the options menu You can set the following playback modes by pressing OPTIONS after step 4. Repeat Setting: You can set the following repeat playback modes for music files stored on on the server: Folder: Plays back all files in the selected folder repeatedly.
Page 78 Select [Listen] - [Music Service List] from the home menu, or press MUSIC SERVICE. The service provider list appears on the TV screen. You can update the service provider list by pressing OPTIONS, followed by select [Update Services]. Select the music service you want. A guide to enjoying that music service will appear on the TV screen.
Page 79 Install the Chromecast-enabled app to the mobile device. Start the Chromecast-enabled app, tap the cast button, and select [STR-DN1080 XXXXXX] (*) or group in which [STR-DN1080 XXXXXX] (*) is included. Select and play music on the Chromecast-enabled app. The music is played back on the receiver or on each device in the selected group.
Page 80 Resuming the music that has played on the mobile device Press MUSIC SERVICE on the remote control. If you have been playing the music on the receiver using Spotify Connect, you can resume Spotify playback. Note Set [Network Standby] to [On] in the [Network Settings] menu before using Spotify Connect. When [On] is selected, you can quickly start up the receiver from standby mode to play music (for USA, Canadian and Asia-Pacific models only).
Page 81 Check that the connection is completed and [BT] lights up on the display panel. Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device. Adjust the volume. Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device first. If the volume level is still too low, adjust the volume level of the receiver.
Page 82 When connecting headphones to the receiver, [Headphone(2ch)] is selected as a sound field automatically. The sound fields for movie and music may not work, depending on the input or the speaker pattern you select, or with audio formats. While playing music using Chromecast built-in, you can only select [Multi Ch Stereo] or [2ch Stereo] by pressing 2CH/MULTI on the remote control or the receiver.
Page 83 Reproduces full surround effects with only FRONT Front Surround two front speakers using Sony’s virtual SUR. signal processing technology. DSEE HX (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX) that is Sony’s original...
Page 84 Depending on the audio format, if you select [Direct] and play a 5.1ch source when surround speakers and two surround back speakers are connected, the same audio as that from surround speakers will be output from surround back speakers, similar to that of a 7.1ch surround system. The sound level of surround and surround back speakers are adjusted automatically for optimum balance.
Page 85 -: No sound is output. ◎ : Outputs sound. ○: Outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting and content to be played back. ●: For Dolby and DTS audio streams, outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting. No sound is output for Linear PCM, DSD, or AAC. Outputs sound if the following conditions are met: A subwoofer is connected.
Page 86 For DTS audio streams, no sound is output when the speaker pattern is set to [5.1.2 (TM)], [5.1.2 (FD)], or [5.1.2 (SRD)]. No sound is output when the speaker pattern is set to [5.1.2 (TM)], [5.1.2 (FD)], or [5.1.2 (SRD)]. Note When no sound is heard, check that all the speakers are securely connected to the correct speaker terminals and the correct speaker pattern is selected.
Page 87 Select [Bass] or [Treble]. Adjust the gain. Note This function does not work in the following cases: [Pure Direct] is set to [On]. [Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Transmitter]. [DSD Native] is set to [On] and DSD signals are being played back. Frequencies for [Bass] and [Treble] are fixed.
Page 88 [Direct] is being used when [BD/DVD], [GAME], [VIDEO 2], [USB], [Bluetooth], [Home Network] or [Music Service List] is selected, or during AirPlay playback. The receiver may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on the audio format. Hint You can also select [Sound Optimizer] in [Sound Effects] from the home menu.
Page 89 You can also select [In-Ceiling Speaker Mode] in [Sound Effects] from the home menu. To obtain the optimal sound for your listening environment, configure the [Ceiling Height] setting in the [Speaker Settings] menu, then perform Auto Calibration. [81] Enjoying Video and Sound Enjoying sound effects Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) You can enjoy higher-fidelity sound from all inputs using the Pure Direct function.
Page 90 The options menu appears. Select [Dialog Control]. Press to adjust the dialog level. Note This function may not work depending on the audio signals. You cannot display the options menu while watching the TV. Set this function by selecting [<AUDIO>] (Audio Settings) - [DIALOG CTL] on the display panel. [83] Using Network Features What you can do with network features You can enjoy playing back audio content in high-quality audio from a computer or network...
Page 91 You can control your receiver wirelessly by installing the Video & TV SideView app on your smartphone or tablet device. This app is recommended for customers who use a TV manufactured by Sony with the receiver. Registering Video & TV SideView device to the receiver...
Page 92 LAN cable (*) (not supplied) Router Modem Internet We recommend using category 7 cables. [85] Using Network Features Setting up a wired LAN connection (for wired LAN connections only) Setting up a wired LAN connection You can set up a wired LAN connection by the following procedure. Select [Setup] - [Network Settings] from the home menu.
Page 93 connections only) Connecting the receiver to the network using the wireless LAN antenna (for wireless LAN connections only) The following illustration is an example configuration 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 (computer, etc.) Router Modem...
Page 94 Select [Internet Settings]. Select [Wireless Setup]. Select [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)]. Select [Start]. Press the WPS button on the access point. The receiver starts connecting to the network. After the network settings are complete, [ ] lights up on the display panel. If selecting the network name (SSID) you want Select the network name (SSID) you want in step 4, enter the security key (or passkey) using the on-screen keyboard, and then select [Enter] to confirm the security key.
Page 95 Server (computer, etc.) Select [Listen] - [Home Network] from the home menu. A list of available servers appears on the TV screen. If the last selected item (playlist, album, folder, etc.) appears on the TV screen, press BACK to return to the server list. If there are no available servers, press OPTIONS in the [Connection Server Settings] screen in the [Network Settings] menu and then select [Update Server List].
Page 96 [89] Using Network Features Enjoying content stored on a server on the home network (DLNA) Deleting a server from the server list If a server you do not usually use appears in the server list, you can delete it using this function. Select [Setup] - [Network Settings] from the home menu.
Page 97 (*) in the same home network. Server products include Xperia smartphone, Xperia tablet and Sony VAIO PC with home network function, and other DLNA certified server products. It is recommended that you check the specification of each product on Sony website in your country/region.
Page 98 You can play audio content on an iPhone, iPad, iPod or in an iTunes Library on your computer with this receiver via a wireless network. Computer iPhone/iPad/iPod Tap/click the AirPlay icon ( , etc.) on the iPhone/iPad/iPod screen or iTunes window. Select [STR-DN1080 XXXXXX] (*) on the AirPlay menu of iTunes or your iPhone/iPad/iPod.
Page 99 Start playing back audio content on an iPhone/iPad/iPod or in iTunes. XXXXXX is the identification number for each unit. Controlling AirPlay playback You can use the +/–, buttons on the remote control when the receiver is selected as the device for output. Note Update the iPhone/iPad/iPod or iTunes to the latest version before using with the receiver.
Page 100 Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) SongPal is a dedicated app for operating SongPal-compatible audio devices manufactured by Sony using a smartphone or tablet device. Search for SongPal on Google Play or the App Store and download to your smartphone or tablet device.
Page 101 The receiver supports the Wireless Multi-Room function out of the three SongPal Link functions. Refer to the following for details of SongPal Link: http://www.sony.net/nasite [97] Using Network Features Listening to music by connecting the SongPal Link-compatible...
Page 102 Devices connected to the HDMI IN, OPTICAL IN, COAXIAL IN, or AUDIO IN jacks TVs compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function and connected to the HDMI OUT A (TV) jack If the sound lag bothers you, deactivate the synchronization with speakers in another location (*) by the following procedure.
Page 103 After registration is completed you can control the receiver using Video & TV SideView. Note The registration can only be performed on the home menu. [99] Using Network Features Using Video & TV SideView to control the receiver from a smartphone or tablet device Checking the registered Video &...
Page 104 Connect the mobile device to the same network as that of the receiver. Install the Chromecast-enabled app to the mobile device. Start the Chromecast-enabled app, tap the cast button, and select [STR-DN1080 XXXXXX] (*) or group in which [STR-DN1080 XXXXXX] (*) is included.
Page 105 Note While playing music using the Chromecast built-in function, you can only select [Multi Ch Stereo] or [2ch Stereo] by pressing 2CH/MULTI on the remote control or the receiver. You cannot select other sound fields. Chromecast built-in and the Chromecast-enabled app may not be available in some countries/regions.
Page 106 [103] Using Network Features 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) You can check a list of products compatible with a controller on the home network and set whether or not each product is accessible via this receiver.
Page 107 [105] Using Network Features Setting whether to control this receiver from a device on the home network Deleting devices from the device list in Home Network Access Control Select [Setup] - [Network Settings] from the home menu. Select [Home Network Access Control]. Select the device you want to delete and press OPTIONS.
Page 108 Transmitting sound to a BLUETOOTH receiver and listening via the BLUETOOTH receiver (headphones/speakers) You can enjoy listening to audio from AV devices connected to the receiver via BLUETOOTH headphones/speakers. (The NFC function cannot be used.) Move the BLUETOOTH receiver closer to receiver if sound is intermittent. Listening with BLUETOOTH headphones/speakers (Pairing operation) See “Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles”...
Page 109 For details, refer to the operating instructions of your BLUETOOTH device. A list of detected devices may appear on the BLUETOOTH device display depending on the type of BLUETOOTH device. This receiver is displayed as [STR-DN1080 XXXXXX] (*). Select [STR-DN1080 XXXXXX] (*) on the BLUETOOTH device display.
Page 110 If [STR-DN1080 XXXXXX] (*) is not displayed, repeat this process from step 1. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the paired device name appears and [BT] lights up on the display panel. Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device. Adjust the volume.
Page 111 The BLUETOOTH RX/TX button does not function while the BLUETOOTH function is in use or when [Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Off]. [110] Using BLUETOOTH Features Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles “Profile” refers to a standard set of capabilities for various BLUETOOTH product capabilities. This receiver supports the following BLUETOOTH version and profiles: Compatible BLUETOOTH version: BLUETOOTH Specification Version 4.1 Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles:...
Page 112 Select the name of the BLUETOOTH receiver from the [Device List] in the [Bluetooth Settings] menu. If you cannot find the name of your BLUETOOTH receiver in the list, select [Scan]. Return to the home menu and select the desired input. The sound is output from the BLUETOOTH receiver.
Page 113 Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) SongPal is a dedicated app for operating SongPal-compatible audio devices manufactured by Sony using a smartphone or tablet device. Search for SongPal on Google Play or the App Store and download to your smartphone or tablet device.
Page 114 The receiver supports the Wireless Multi-Room function out of the three SongPal Link functions. Refer to the following for details of SongPal Link: http://www.sony.net/nasite [115] Using the Multi-Zone Features Overview of multi-zone features What you can do with multi-zone features Listening in two locations ―...
Page 115 Hint You can also install and use one more receiver or amplifier in Zone 2. In this case, connect the amplifier installed in Zone 2 to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks of the receiver installed in main zone. HDMI zone You can enjoy video and audio in another room by connecting a TV or different AV receiver equipped with an HDMI input jack and located in another room to the HDMI OUT B/HDMI ZONE jack.
Page 116 Available inputs for main zone You can select all input source from every device connected to the receiver in the main zone. Additionally, you can select a sound source received via BLUETOOTH connection. Input name Input source Signals from the HDMI IN BD/DVD jack BD/DVD Signals from the HDMI IN GAME jack GAME...
Page 117 Signals from the AUDIO IN SAT/CATV jacks SAT/CATV Signals from the AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 jacks VIDEO 1 Signals from the AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD jacks SA-CD/CD FM broadcasts received through the built-in tuner FM TUNER (*) Signals from the (USB) port on the front panel USB (*) Signals received via BLUETOOTH Bluetooth (*)
Page 118 Signals from the HDMI IN VIDEO 2 jack VIDEO 2 Signals from the HDMI IN SA-CD/CD jack SA-CD/CD Note The HDMI OUT B/HDMI ZONE jack supports bandwidths up to 9 Gbps if [HDMI Out B Mode] is set to [Zone] in the [HDMI Settings] menu. [117] Using the Multi-Zone Features Enjoying sound from speakers located in another room (Zone 2)
Page 119 want using [Speaker Pattern] in the [Speaker Settings] menu. You can only set [Surround Back Speaker Assign] if the speaker pattern is set to a setting that does not have surround back and height/overhead speakers. Only audio signals from [USB], [Bluetooth] (while in BLUETOOTH RX mode only), [Home Network], [Music Service List], [FM TUNER] and audio signals input from AUDIO IN jacks are output to the Zone 2 speakers.
Page 120 Select [Setup] - [Speaker Settings] from the home menu. Select [Speaker Pattern]. Set the speaker pattern as shown below by referring to the speaker installation example displayed on the TV screen, and then select [Save]. Listener-level Speakers: 5.1, 5.0, 4.1, 4.0, 3.1, 3.0, 2.1 or 2.0 Height/Overhead Speakers: -- Set [Surround Back Speaker Assign] to [Zone2] in the [Speaker Settings] menu.
Page 121 You can also select source signals you want to output using INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver while [2. xxxx(input name)] is shown on the display panel. You can also adjust volume using MASTER VOLUME on the receiver while [2. xxxx (input name)] is shown on the display panel.
Page 122 [122] Using the Multi-Zone Features Enjoying sound in two rooms using another amplifier Setting the volume control for Zone 2 (Zone2 Line Out) You can set variable or fixed volume control for the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks. Select [Setup] - [Zone Settings] from the home menu. Select [Zone2 Line Out].
Page 123 Start playback on the input that you selected in step 3. Adjust to a suitable volume. Adjust the volume using the amplifier in Zone 2. If you set [Zone2 Line Out] to [Variable], you can also adjust the volume in Zone 2 using [Zone Controls] - [Zone2 Volume] from the home menu.
Page 124 When connecting to another amplifier HDMI cable (not supplied) Audio/video signals Speakers Amplifier/receiver Note To use this connection, select [Setup] - [HDMI Settings], and set [HDMI Out B Mode] to [Zone]. [125] Using the Multi-Zone Features Enjoying video and sound in another room using a TV or another receiver Selecting the method to use the HDMI OUT B jack (HDMI Out B Mode)
Page 125 [126] Using the Multi-Zone Features Enjoying video and sound in another room using a TV or another receiver Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) If you select the same HDMI input for the main zone and HDMI zone when the HDMI zone function is enabled, there may be some interference to the audio and video signals in the main zone.
Page 126 Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync) What is “BRAVIA” Sync? “BRAVIA” Sync is an extended function developed by Sony based on the Control for HDMI (*1) function. By connecting “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible devices, such as a TV or a Blu-ray Disc player, using an HDMI cable (*2) (not supplied) you can control the devices with the TV remote control.
Page 127 Functions such as System Power Off, System Audio Control, One-Touch Play, and Remote Easy Control may be used with other devices than those manufactured by Sony that support the Control for HDMI function. However, compatibility with other devices than those manufactured by Sony is not guaranteed.
Page 128 Note The connected device may not turn off depending on the status of the device. System Power Off function may work with devices other than those manufactured by Sony, but operation is not guaranteed. [131] Using Other Features Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA”...
Page 129 Depending on the TV, the number of the receiver volume level is displayed on the TV screen. The volume number displayed on the TV may differ from the number on the display panel of the receiver. System Audio Control function may work with other devices than those manufactured by Sony, but operation is not guaranteed.
Page 130 Game: Dolby Surround (DOLBY SURR) Graphics: Multi Ch Stereo (MULTI ST.) Note The Scene Select function is a function developed by Sony, and cannot be used on other devices than those manufactured by Sony. [134] Using Other Features Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync) About Home Theatre Control function Setting the receiver, the sound field settings, input switching, etc., can be done by selecting the...
Page 131 This function cannot be used when the sound is output from the TV. The Echo Canceling function is a function developed by Sony, and cannot be used on other devices than those manufactured by Sony. [137] Using Other Features Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA”...
Page 132 [HDMI A+B] may not work if the compatible video formats of the TVs connected to the HDMI OUT A (TV) jack and the HDMI OUT B/HDMI ZONE jack of the receiver are different. [HDMI A+B] may not work depending on the playback device you connect. When you connect two Dolby Vision-compatible TVs to the receiver and select [HDMI A+B], Dolby Vision content is output in the HDR10 or SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) format.
Page 133 Select [Setup] - [Input Settings] from the home menu. Select the input name you want to assign. Press repeatedly to select [OPTICAL / COAXIAL]. Press repeatedly to select the jack you want to assign. Assignable audio input jacks OPT: BD/DVD, GAME, SAT/CATV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, SA-CD/CD COAX: BD/DVD, GAME, SAT/CATV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, SA-CD/CD (*) None:...
Page 134 Select [Custom Preset] from the home menu. Press OPTIONS with a preset for which you want to edit settings from among [1: Movie], [2: Music], [3: Party] or [4: Night] selected. Select the menu you want from the options menu. Edit: Allows you to customize and save the settings to suit your preferences.
Page 135 Hint You can recall the setting(s) saved for [1: Movie] directly by pressing CUSTOM PRESET 1 on the remote control. [144] Using Other Features Saving and recalling various settings for the receiver (Custom Preset) Items for which you can save settings and the default values for each item “–”...
Page 136 Surround Treble: – Height Bass: – Height Treble: – 3: Party Input: – Tuner Preset: – Volume: 27 HDMI Output: – Party Mode: On Sleep: Off Sound Field: Multi Ch Stereo Sound Optimizer: Off In-Ceiling Speaker Mode: – Pure Direct: – Calibration Type: –...
Page 137 Select [Sleep]. Set specified time. 2:00:00 1:30:00 1:00:00 0:30:00 [SLEEP] lights up on the display panel of the receiver when sleep timer is being used. Hint You can check the remaining time before the receiver turns off on the System Settings screen. Also, the remaining time appears on the bottom right of the TV screen when it becomes 1 minute or less.
Page 138 When listening to FM radio Preset station name (*1) - Frequency - Sound field currently applied (*2) - Volume level When receiving RDS broadcasts (for European and Asia-Pacific models only) Program service name or preset station name (*1) - Frequency, band and preset number - Sound field currently applied (*2) - Volume level Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station.
Page 139 Auto Calibration allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows. Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. Adjust the speaker level. Measure the distance of each speaker from your seating position. (*1) Measure the speaker size. (*1) Measure the frequency characteristics (EQ). (*1) Measure the frequency characteristics (Phase).
Page 140 Calibration microphone (supplied) Connect the supplied calibration microphone to the CALIBRATION MIC jack. Set up the calibration microphone. Place the calibration microphone at your listening position and set it at the same height as your ears. Note Insert the plug of the calibration microphone all the way into the CALIBRATION MIC jack. If the calibration microphone is not connected securely, measurements may not be made properly.
Page 141 SPA+B (*): Speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT terminals (parallel connection). (None): [SPK OFF] appears on the display panel. No audio signals are output from any speaker terminals. To select [SPB] or [SPA+B], set the assignment for the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT terminals to [Front B] by using [Surround Back Speaker Assign] in the [Speaker Settings] menu.
Page 142 Select the item you want. Save: Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process. Retry: Performs the Auto Calibration again. Discard: Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results. For details on the measurement results, see “6. Checking Auto Calibration results.” Save the measurement results.
Page 143 Select the item you want. Save: Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process. Retry: Performs the Auto Calibration again. Discard: Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results. Save the measurement results. Select [Save] in step 3. If the Speaker Relocation/Phantom Surround Back screen appears, select the setting you want by referring to “Calibrating speaker positioning (Speaker Relocation/Phantom Surround Back).”...
Page 144 Select the setting you want. Full Flat: Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. Engineer: Sets to “the Sony listening room standard” frequency characteristics. Front Reference: Adjusts the characteristics of all of the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.
Page 145 This function does not work in the following cases: Headphones are connected. [Auto Calibration] has not been performed. [Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Transmitter]. [DSD Native] is set to [On] and DSD signals are being played back. [Pure Direct] is set to [On]. The receiver may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on the audio format.
Page 146 See “Adjusting the balance between adjacent speakers by outputting a source sound (Phase Audio).” [158] Adjusting Settings Speaker Settings Adjusting the speaker level (Level) You can adjust the level of each speaker (front left/right, height left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right and subwoofer). Select [Setup] - [Speaker Settings] from the home menu.
Page 147 Select [Setup] - [Speaker Settings] from the home menu. Select [Equalizer]. Select [Front], [Center], [Surround] or [Height]. Select [Bass] or [Treble]. Adjust the gain. Note This function does not work in the following cases: [Pure Direct] is set to [On]. [Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Transmitter].
Page 148 Adjust the distance. Note Some parameters may not be available depending on the speaker pattern setting. [Distance] cannot be set in the following cases: Headphones are connected. [Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Transmitter]. [161] Adjusting Settings Speaker Settings Adjusting the speaker size (Size) You can adjust the size of each speaker (front left/right, height left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right).
Page 149 If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers are automatically set to [Large]. [162] Adjusting Settings Speaker Settings Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Frequency) You can set the bass crossover frequency of speakers for which [Size] in the [Speaker Settings] menu has been set to [Small].
Page 150 Select the desired speaker pattern according to the speaker installation example displayed on the TV screen, then select [Save]. Select the setting you want (*). Off: When none of the following connections is used. Front B: When using the front B speaker connection. BI-AMP: When using the bi-amplifier speaker connection.
Page 151 If a speaker pattern with surround back speakers is selected, you cannot set [Height/Overhead Speakers]. If you select a speaker pattern with the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT terminals and select [Save], [Zone2 Power] will be set to [Off] automatically (for USA and Canadian models only).
Page 152 Select [SURROUND BACK/ZONE2 Priority]. Select the setting you want. ZONE2 Terminals: Priority is placed on the SPEAKERS ZONE 2 terminals. SURROUND BACK Terminals: Priority is placed on the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT terminals and the SPEAKERS ZONE 2 terminals are disabled. Note When [Zone2 Power] is set to [Off], the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT terminals are enabled even if [ZONE2 Terminals] is selected.
Page 153 [168] Adjusting Settings Speaker Settings Setting the correct angles of the surround speakers (Surround Speaker Position) You can select the appropriate position of the surround speakers to operate the Speaker Relocation/Phantom Surround Back function properly. Select [Setup] - [Speaker Settings] from the home menu. Select [Surround Speaker Position].
Page 154 surround back speakers sound as if they have been placed on the back wall. When height speakers such as front high speakers or top middle speakers are available, the height speakers sound as if they have been placed on each side directly aligned with the front speakers.
Page 155 Playing audio signals with high-quality sound (Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.)) The D.L.L. function is Sony proprietary technology that allows low-quality digital and analog audio signals to be played with high-quality sound. Select [Setup] - [Audio Settings] from the home menu.
Page 156 Select [Digital Legato Linear]. Select the setting you want. Auto 1: This function is available for lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals. Auto 2: This function is available for Linear PCM signals, as well as lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals. Note This function may not work on some content via a USB device, home network or music services.
Page 157 Note This function does not work in the following cases: [Pure Direct] is set to [On]. Headphones are connected. [Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Transmitter]. [DSD Native] is set to [On] and DSD signals are being played back. [Direct] is being used when [BD/DVD], [GAME], [VIDEO 2], [USB], [Bluetooth], [Home Network] or [Music Service List] is selected, or during AirPlay playback.
Page 158 select a sound field. However, if the input other than [USB], [Bluetooth], [Home Network] and [Music Service List] (when music is played back using Spotify Connect) is selected, [Audio Enhancer] cannot be selected when you press MUSIC. You can also select [Sound Field] in the [Audio Settings] menu. [175] Adjusting Settings Audio Settings Enjoying more natural sound with speakers installed...
Page 159 [176] Adjusting Settings Audio Settings Enabling the direct playback of DSD signals (DSD Native) You can set the receiver to process DSD (Direct Streaming Digital) signals directly without any signal conversion and derive intrinsic sound quality of DSD signals. Select [Setup] - [Audio Settings] from the home menu. Select [DSD Native].
Page 160 Canceling Pure Direct The Pure Direct function will be canceled when you perform the following: Select [Off] in step 2. Press PURE DIRECT on the receiver. Change the sound field. Change the scene setting on the TV (Scene Select). Change the setting of [Automatic Phase Matching], [Calibration Type] or [Equalizer] in the [Speaker Settings] menu.
Page 161 [179] Adjusting Settings Audio Settings Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync) You can delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and a visual display. This function is useful when using a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector. You can set the function for each input independently.
Page 162 simultaneously. [181] Adjusting Settings Audio Settings Compressing the dynamic range (Dynamic Range Compressor) You can compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at a low volume late at night, etc. Select [Setup] - [Audio Settings] from the home menu.
Page 163 Select the setting you want. On: The DTS decoder is switched to “Non-Direct Mode.” Off: The DTS decoder is switched to “Direct Mode.” Note You cannot set this function to [Off] when [Neural:X] is selected as a sound field. You cannot set this function to [On] in the following cases: [2ch Stereo], [Direct], [Dolby Surround] or [Front Surround] is selected.
Page 164 Off: The receiver does not turn off when the TV is turned off, regardless of the input of the receiver. Note The connected device may not turn off depending on the status of the device. System Power Off function may work with devices other than those manufactured by Sony, but operation is not guaranteed.
Page 165 [On] setting. On: The receiver continuously outputs HDMI signals from the HDMI OUT jack when in standby mode. Sony recommends this setting if you are using a TV that is not manufactured by Sony. Off: The receiver does not output HDMI signals when in standby mode. This setting saves power in the standby mode compared to the [On] setting.
Page 166 Select [Audio Out]. Select the setting you want. AMP: HDMI audio signals from playback devices are only output to the speakers connected to the receiver. Multi-channel sound can be played back as it is. TV + AMP: The sound is output from the speaker of the TV and the speakers connected to the receiver.
Page 167 [189] Adjusting Settings HDMI Settings Selecting the method to use the HDMI OUT B jack (HDMI Out B Mode) The HDMI OUT B/HDMI ZONE jack can be used for HDMI zone. Select [Setup] - [HDMI Settings] from the home menu. Select [HDMI Out B Mode].
Page 168 Main Only: You can enjoy audio and video without interference in the main zone. However, if the same input is selected in HDMI zone, there will be no video or audio output from HDMI zone. Note This function works only when [HDMI Out B Mode] is set to [Zone]. Hint If you connect TVs that have different resolutions to the main zone and HDMI zone but select the same HDMI input for both zones, the lower of the two resolutions is used for the video signals output...
Page 169 [192] Adjusting Settings HDMI Settings Setting the color space conversion for the video signal from HDMI jacks (YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)) Select [Setup] - [HDMI Settings] from the home menu. Select [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]. Select the setting you want. Auto: Automatically detects the type of external device, and switches to the corresponding color setting.
Page 170 You can set the icon displayed on the Watch/Listen menu. Name You can change the name displayed on the Watch/Listen menu. Watch / Listen You can set whether an input is displayed on the Watch menu or the Listen menu. Watch: Displays an input to the Watch menu.
Page 171 The name you entered is registered. [195] Adjusting Settings Network Settings Setting up a wired LAN connection You can set up a wired LAN connection by the following procedure. Select [Setup] - [Network Settings] from the home menu. Select [Internet Settings]. Select [Wired Setup].
Page 172 When your wireless LAN router (access point) is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)-compatible, you can easily set the network settings with the WPS button. If not, you will be required to select or enter the following information. Check the following information in advance. The network name (SSID) (*1) of the wireless LAN router/access point The security key (passkey) (*2) for the network SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a particular access point.
Page 173 Checking the network connection status (Network Connection Status) You can check the current network connection status. Select [Setup] - [Network Settings] from the home menu. Select [Network Connection Status]. [198] Adjusting Settings Network Settings Checking whether the network connection has been made properly (Network Connection Diagnostics) You can run the network diagnostic to check whether the network connection has been made properly.
Page 174 controller device (Auto Home Network Access Permission) You can set whether or not the receiver allows automatic access from a newly detected controller device on the home network. Select [Setup] - [Network Settings] from the home menu. Select [Auto Home Network Access Permission]. Select [On] or [Off].
Page 175 You can check the Video & TV SideView devices which are able to control the receiver. Select [Setup] - [Network Settings] from the home menu. Select [Registered Remote Devices]. Note You can register up to 5 Video & TV SideView devices. If you want to add a new device when a maximum of 5 devices are set, remove unnecessary devices before adding the new device.
Page 176 Select [On] or [Off]. [205] Adjusting Settings Network Settings Turning on the control mode for maintenance (External Control) You can set whether a dedicated controller (home automation controller) on the home network is allowed to control the receiver. Select [Setup] - [Network Settings] from the home menu. Select [External Control].
Page 177 No sound is output from the speakers connected to this receiver when [Bluetooth Mode] is set to [Transmitter]. In [Transmitter] mode, this receiver can send audio to up to 1 device. Hint You can set the transmission data rate for LDAC playback using [Wireless Playback Quality] in the [Bluetooth Settings] menu.
Page 178 Hint You can enjoy high-quality sound if AAC or LDAC is enabled. LDAC is an audio coding technology developed by Sony that enables the transmission of High- Resolution (Hi-Res) Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH compatible coding technologies such as SBC, it operates without any down-conversion of the Hi-Res...
Page 179 technologies to be transmitted over a BLUETOOTH wireless network with unprecedented sound quality, by means of efficient coding and optimized packetization. excluding DSD format contents in comparison with SBC (Subband Coding) when the bitrate of 990 kbps (96/48 kHz) or 909 kbps (88.2/44.1 kHz) is selected [210] Adjusting Settings Bluetooth Settings Setting the BLUETOOTH sound quality (Wireless...
Page 180 Select the setting you want. Show: [Zone Controls] is displayed on the home menu. Hide: [Zone Controls] is not displayed on the home menu. [212] Adjusting Settings Zone Settings Setting the volume control for Zone 2 (Zone2 Line Out) You can set variable or fixed volume control for the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks. Select [Setup] - [Zone Settings] from the home menu.
Page 181 Select [Language]. Select the language you want. Note When the Control for HDMI function on both the receiver and the TV (BRAVIA TV) is turned on, the on-screen display language of the receiver is changed simultaneously when changing the language for the on-screen display of the TV.
Page 182 Note This function does not work in the following cases: [FM TUNER] is selected as the input. The software of the receiver is being updated. BLUETOOTH receiver (headphones/speakers) are connected. If you use the Auto Standby mode and the sleep timer at the same time, the sleep timer has priority. [216] Adjusting Settings System Settings Switching the brightness of the display panel...
Page 183 2:00:00 1:30:00 1:00:00 0:30:00 [SLEEP] lights up on the display panel of the receiver when sleep timer is being used. Hint You can check the remaining time before the receiver turns off on the System Settings screen. Also, the remaining time appears on the bottom right of the TV screen when it becomes 1 minute or less. The sleep timer will be canceled if you perform the following: Select [Off] in step 3.
Page 184 services you have used. Select [Setup] - [System Settings] from the home menu. Select [Initialize Personal Information]. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note This operation deletes the history for content input using the on-screen keyboard. If you have been playing the music on the receiver using Spotify Connect, this operation will delete your account information and Spotify Preset saved on the receiver, and you will be unable to resume Spotify playback when you press MUSIC SERVICE.
Page 185 Select [Setup] - [System Settings] from the home menu. Select [System Information]. [222] Adjusting Settings System Settings Checking software license information (Software License Information) You can display the software license information. Select [Setup] - [System Settings] from the home menu. Select [Software License Information].
Page 186 To update the software at the midnight while the receiver is not used, set [Auto Update] to [On] and also set [Network Standby] (*) to [On]. If [Auto Update] is set to [On] while [Network Standby] (*) is set to [Off], update starts automatically while the receiver is turned off.
Page 187 Press AMP MENU. The menu is displayed on the display panel of the receiver. Press repeatedly to select the menu you want, then press Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust, then press Press repeatedly to select the setting you want, then press To return to the previous display Press or BACK.
Page 188 [PURE.DIRECT] appears on the display panel when the Pure Direct function is activated. Stream information may not be displayed. Note Characters or marks in some languages may not be displayed. [227] Adjusting Settings Reverting to the factory default settings You can clear all memorized settings and restore the receiver to the factory default settings by the following procedure.
Page 189 After checking the above items and fixing any problems, plug in the AC power cord (mains lead) and turn on the receiver. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. [229] Troubleshooting Error messages [Overload occurred.] appears on the TV screen.
Page 190 by mistake. Please disregard. Warning 43: The distance and phase of the subwoofer cannot be detected. Please check the subwoofer and re-calibrate in a quiet environment. Warning 44: The measurement has been completed, but the speaker may need to be re-positioned. [231] Troubleshooting General The receiver is turned off automatically.
Page 191 the input of the receiver. [235] Troubleshooting General The receiver does not turn off even when the TV is turned off. Check [Standby Linked to TV] in the [HDMI Settings] menu. If you want the receiver to turn off when the TV is turned off regardless of the input of the receiver, set [Standby Linked to TV] to [On].
Page 192 [238] Troubleshooting Image No 4K content appears on the TV screen. Depending on the TV or the video device, 4K content may not be displayed. Check the video capability and settings of your TV and video device. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. When you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet, which can support bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, is required.
Page 193 Turn on the receiver, then select the input to which the playing device is connected. If connected to other devices than those manufactured by Sony that support the Control for HDMI function, set [Control for HDMI] to [On] in the [HDMI Settings] menu.
Page 194 [245] Troubleshooting Sound No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected. Check that all connecting cables are inserted to their input/output jacks on the receiver, speakers and the devices. Check that the receiver and all devices are turned on. Check that MASTER VOLUME on the receiver is not set to [VOL MIN].
Page 195 Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the device may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all of the cables are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the device.
Page 196 [TV + AMP] if you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver. [AMP] if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver only. When you connect the receiver to a video device (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver.
Page 197 [252] Troubleshooting Sound A test tone is not output from the speakers. The speaker cables may not be connected securely. Check that they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly. The speaker cables may have short-circuited. [253] Troubleshooting Sound A test tone is output from a different speaker than the...
Page 198 Turn on the receiver, then select the input to which the playing device is connected. If connected to devices other than those manufactured by Sony that support the Control for HDMI function, set [Setup] - [HDMI Settings] - [Control for HDMI] to [On].
Page 199 　 If sound is input from Press OPTIONS. The options menu appears. Select [Multi-room Sync] - [Off]. 　 If sound is input from Press AMP MENU. The menu is displayed on the display panel of the receiver. Press to select [<AUDIO>] (Audio Settings) - [M/R SYNC] - [OFF]. [259] Troubleshooting Tuner The FM reception is poor.
Page 200 [261] Troubleshooting Tuner You cannot tune to radio stations. Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected securely. Adjust the antennas (aerials) if necessary. The signal of the stations is too weak with automatic tuning. Use direct tuning. No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations is used).
Page 201 [265] Troubleshooting USB devices When the music on the USB device is played back, there is noise, skipping, or distorted sound. Turn off the receiver, reconnect the USB device, and then turn on the receiver. Check if the music data itself contains noise, or the sound is distorted. [266] Troubleshooting USB devices A USB device is not recognized.
Page 202 [269] Troubleshooting USB devices Erroneous display. The data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted. The character codes that can be displayed by this receiver are as follows: Upper case letters (A to Z) Lower case letters (a to z) Numbers (0 to 9) Symbols (’...
Page 203 LAN router/access point closer to each other and perform the setup again. Make sure that you use a wireless LAN router/access point. Make sure that the wireless LAN router/access point is turned on. Check the settings of the wireless LAN router/access point and perform the setup again. For details on the settings of devices, refer to the operating instructions of the devices.
Page 204 [276] Troubleshooting Home network Cannot connect to the network. Make sure the router or the wireless LAN router/access point is turned on. The network settings on the receiver may be incorrect. If the connection failed, set up the network connection again. Confirm that the receiver is connected to the router or the wireless LAN router/access point correctly.
Page 205 point, and then try turning off the appropriate security function. [279] Troubleshooting Home network Playback does not start, or the player does not automatically proceed to the next track or file. Make sure that the audio file you are trying to play is in a format supported by this receiver. Audio content with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection cannot be played on this receiver.
Page 206 [282] Troubleshooting Home network Cannot play copyrighted files. Audio content with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection cannot be played on this receiver. [283] Troubleshooting Home network Cannot select a previously selected track. The track information may have been changed on the server. Refresh the server list and then reselect the server.
Page 207 [286] Troubleshooting AirPlay The receiver cannot be found from an iPhone/iPad/iPod or iTunes. Make sure the receiver and the iPhone/iPad/iPod or computer with iTunes is connected to the same network. Update the software of the receiver and the iPhone/iPad/iPod or iTunes to the latest version. [287] Troubleshooting AirPlay The sound skips.
Page 208 Check [Network Connection Status]. If [Not accessible] or [Failed] appears, set up the network connection again. If the receiver is connected to a wireless network, move the receiver and the wireless LAN router/access point closer to each other. If your contract with your Internet provider limits Internet connection to one device at a time, this device will not be able to access the Internet when another device is already connected.
Page 209 The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost. The receiver and the BLUETOOTH device are too far apart. If there are obstructions between the receiver and your BLUETOOTH device, remove these or move the receiver and/or device avoid them. If there is a device that generates electromagnetic radiation, such as a wireless LAN, other BLUETOOTH device, or a microwave oven nearby, move it away.
Page 210 The Control for HDMI function does not work properly. Check the HDMI connection with the receiver (refer to the supplied Startup Guide). Enable the Control for HDMI function on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Wait for a while, and then try again.
Page 211 [S.F. CLEAR] appears on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting. [302] Troubleshooting If the problem is not solved Customer support websites Refer to the following websites for the latest information on the receiver. For customers in the USA: http://esupport.sony.com/ For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ For customers in Europe:...
Page 212 Digital Living Network Alliance. The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 213 The source code for the software used in this product is subject to the GPL and LGPL, and is available on the Web. To download, please access the following: URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to any inquiries regarding the content of this source code. How to connect speaker cables Be sure to connect the speaker cables correctly to the terminals of the speaker and this receiver.
Page 214 Confirming active subwoofer setup 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 frequency function, set the value to maximum. If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated).
Page 215 Test Tone [TEST TONE] (*2) OFF, AUTO XXX (*3), FIX XXX (*3) Test Tone Phase Noise [P. NOISE] (*2) OFF, FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SR, SR/SBR, SR/SB, SBR/SBL, SR/SL, SBL/SL, SB/SL, SL/FL, HTL/HTR, FL/SR, SL/FR, FL/HTR, HTL/FR Test Tone Phase Audio [P. AUDIO] (*2) OFF, FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SR, SR/SBR, SR/SB, SBR/SBL, SR/SL, SBL/SL, SB/SL, SL/FL, HTL/HTR, FL/SR, SL/FR, FL/HTR, HTL/FR Front left speaker level [FL LEVEL] (*2)
Page 216 Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.] (*2) CNT 1.00 m to CNT 10.00 m (CNT 3’3” to CNT 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) interval) Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.] (*2) SL 1.00 m to SL 10.00 m (SL 3’3” to SL 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) interval) Surround right speaker distance [SR DIST.] (*2) SR 1.00 m to SR 10.00 m (SR 3’3”...
Page 217 Tuner settings [<TUNER>] FM station receiving mode [FM MODE] (*11) STEREO, MONO Naming preset stations [NAME IN] (*11) For details, see “Naming preset stations (Preset Name Input).” Audio settings [<AUDIO>] In-Ceiling Speaker Mode [IN-CEILING] FRONT&CNT, FRONT, OFF DSD Native output [DSD NATIVE] DSD ON, DSD OFF Digital Legato Linear [D.L.L.] D.L.L.
Page 218 BLUETOOTH Standby [BT STANDBY] (*17) STBY ON, STBY OFF System settings [<SYSTEM>] Remote Start [RM START] (for USA, Canadian and Asia-Pacific models only) ON, OFF Auto standby mode [AUTO STBY] STBY ON, STBY OFF Network Standby [NET STBY] (for USA, Canadian and Asia-Pacific models only)(*19) MODE ON, MODE OFF Version display [VERSION] (*20) XXX.X.XXXX...
Page 219 Supported music formats (*1) MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): .mp3 AAC/HE-AAC (*2): .m4a, .aac WMA9 Standard (*2): .wma LPCM: .wav FLAC: .flac, .fla DSF (*2): .dsf DSDIFF (*2)(*3): .dff AIFF (*2): .aiff, .aif ALAC: .m4a Vorbis .ogg Monkey’s Audio .ape Compatibility with all encoding/writing software, recording devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed.
Page 220 Select the speakers to output the test tone from. The test tone is output from the selected speakers. Adjust the speaker level using MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. Available speakers: FL/FR (Front left/Front right) FL/CNT (Front left/Center) CNT/FR (Center/Front right) FR/SR (Front right/Surround right) SR/SBR (Surround right/Surround back right) SR/SB (Surround right/Surround back)
Page 221 Select [<LEVEL>] (Level settings) - [P. AUDIO]. Select the speakers to output the sound from. The front 2 channel source sound is output sequentially from adjacent speakers. Adjust the speaker level using MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. Available speakers: FL/FR (Front left/Front right) FL/CNT (Front left/Center) CNT/FR (Center/Front right) FR/SR (Front right/Surround right)

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