User ManualTable of ContentsHelp Guide STR-DN1050/STR-DN8501Table Of Contents3Preparation2Before using24Procedure to start using the receiver84Supplied accessories85Function for conversion of video signals86Digital audio formats supported by the receiver87Notes on connecting cables89Using HDMI connections90Using MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) connections91Installing and connecting speakers25Installing speakers92Connecting speakers93Connecting the speakers in zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)95Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)26Connecting a TV (for STR-DN1050)96Connecting a TV (for STR-DN850)100Connecting devices with HDMI jacks103Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks (for STR-DN1050)105Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks (for STR-DN850)107Connecting an iPhone, iPod, or USB device109Connecting an MHL-compatible mobile device110Connecting the antennas (aerials)111Connecting another amplifier in zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)112Connecting to the network27Connecting the receiver to the network using a LAN cable (for wired LAN connections only)114Connecting the receiver to the network using the wireless LAN antenna (for wireless LAN connections only)115Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control28Setting the voltage selector116Inserting batteries into the remote control117Turning on the receiver118Initial setup of the receiver29Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup119Enjoying Video and Sound12Basic operations30Using the menu on the TV screen120Enjoying video/sound from the connected device121Playing content from an iPhone/iPod31Compatible iPhone/iPod/iPad models123Notes on iPhone/iPod124Enjoying audio content stored on an iPhone/iPod via the USB port125Enjoying audio content from iTunes or an iPhone/iPad/iPod via the network (AirPlay)126Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device128Playing content from a USB device32Compatible USB devices and USB specifications130Notes on USB devices133Enjoying audio content stored on a USB device134Listening to the radio33Listening to FM/AM radio135Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory)136Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning)137Changing the AM tuning scale (for USA, Canadian, and Mexican models only)138Receiving RDS broadcasts (for European and Australian models only)139Enjoying sound effects34Selecting a sound field (Sound Field)140Resetting sound fields to the default settings141Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer)142Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer)143Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type)144Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct)145Using Network Features13About network features35Overview of network features146Network features message list147Setting up a wired LAN connection (for wired LAN connections only)36System requirements for a wired LAN connection149Connecting the receiver to the network using a LAN cable (for wired LAN connections only)114Setting up a wired LAN connection150Setting up a wireless LAN connection (for wireless LAN connections only)37System requirements for a wireless LAN connection151Connecting the receiver to the network using the wireless LAN antenna (for wireless LAN connections only)115Selecting a wireless LAN connection method152Method 1: Setting up a wireless network using the WPS push button configuration method153Method 2: Setting up a wireless network using the WPS PIN code configuration method154Method 3: Setting up a network connection by selecting an access point (Access Point Scan method)155Method 4: Setting up a network connection by adding a new access point (manual setup method)157Enjoying audio content stored on a server on the home network (DLNA)38Enjoying audio content stored on a server on the home network (DLNA)158Deleting a server from the server list160Setting whether to control this receiver from a device on the home network (DLNA Control Permission)161Enjoying audio content from iTunes or an iPhone/iPad/iPod via the network (AirPlay)39Compatible iPhone/iPod/iPad models123Enjoying audio content from iTunes or an iPhone/iPad/iPod via the network (AirPlay)126Enjoying internet music services40Enjoying music services offered on the Internet162Registering a new music service164Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (TV SideView)41Registering a TV SideView device to the receiver165Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal)42Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal)166Setting whether to control this receiver from a device on the home network43Setting control permissions to all devices on the home network (DLNA Control Permission)167Setting whether to control this receiver from a device on the home network (DLNA Control Permission)161Using BLUETOOTH Features14Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device44Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles168Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off (Bluetooth Power)169Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device with a one-touch connection (NFC)170Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device128Controlling a BLUETOOTH device using the remote control172Using the Multi-Zone Features (for STR-DN1050 only)15Enjoying sound in two rooms (multi-zone feature using the receiver with 2 pairs of speakers) (for STR-DN1050only)45Connecting the speakers in zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)95Setting the speakers for zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)173Operating the receiver for zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)174Enjoying sound in two rooms (multi-zone feature using the receiver and another amplifier) (for STR-DN1050 only)46Connecting another amplifier in zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)112Setting the volume control for zone 2 (Lineout) (for STR-DN1050 only)176Setting the zone 2 HDMI output (Zone2 Out) (for STR-DN1050 only)177Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) (for STR-DN1050 only)178Operating the receiver for zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)174Using Other Features16Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync)47What is “BRAVIA” Sync?179Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync180Interlocking other devices using an HDMI connection (“BRAVIA” Sync)181Configuring video and sound settings48Enjoying sound of TV broadcasts from the receiver182Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals (for STR-DN1050 only)183Switching between digital and analog audio (Input Mode)184Using other video/audio input jacks (Input Assign)185Saving and recalling various settings for the receiver (Custom Preset)49About Custom Preset187Recalling the settings saved to the scene188Saving the settings to a preset189Items for which you can save settings and the default values for each item190Configuring speaker settings50Adjusting the sound balance automatically (Auto Calibration)192Using bi-amplifier connections193Using the sleep timer51Using the sleep timer194Checking information on the receiver52Viewing information on the display panel195Adjusting Settings17Easy Setup53Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup119Speaker Settings54Performing Auto Calibration196Calibrating the phase characteristics of the speakers (A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching))198Selecting the speaker pattern and setting the assignment for the speaker terminals (Speaker Connection/SBSpeaker Assign)199Adjusting the speaker level (Level/Distance/Size)200Adjusting the speaker distance (Level/Distance/Size)201Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Frequency)203Outputting a test tone from each speaker (Test Tone)204Lifting up the sound of the center speaker (Center Speaker Lift Up)205Selecting the unit of measurement (Distance Unit)206Audio Settings55Playing audio signals with high-quality sound (Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.))207Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer)143Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer)142Selecting a sound field (Sound Field)140Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct)145Setting the low-pass filter for the subwoofer output (Subwoofer Low Pass Filter)208Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync)209Adjusting the volume automatically (Advanced Auto Volume)210Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (Dual Mono)211Compressing the dynamic range (Dynamic Range Compressor)212HDMI Settings56Up-converting video signals to 4K (4K Scaling)213Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI)214Passing HDMI signals through (Pass Through)215Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (Audio Out)216Setting the level of the subwoofer (Subwoofer Level)217Setting the zone 2 HDMI output (Zone2 Out) (for STR-DN1050 only)177Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) (for STR-DN1050 only)178Speeding up the display when switching the HDMI input (Fast View)218Automatically switching the input when an MHL device is played (MHL Auto Input)219Input Settings57Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks220Changing the name for each input (Name)221Network Settings58Turning on/off the Wi-Fi function (Wi-Fi)222Setting up a network (Internet Setting)223Checking the network information (Information)224Assigning a name to the receiver (Device Name)225Turning on the control mode for maintenance (External Control)226Enabling the network function even when this receiver is in standby mode (Network Standby) (for USA andCanadian models only)227Setting control permissions to all devices on the home network (DLNA Control Permission)167Setting whether to control this receiver from a device on the home network (DLNA Control Permission)161Checking registered TV SideView devices (TV SideView Setup)228Bluetooth Settings59Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off (Bluetooth Power)169Bluetooth Pairing229Setting the Bluetooth Standby mode (Bluetooth Standby)230Setting BLUETOOTH audio codecs (Bluetooth AAC/Bluetooth aptX)231Zone Settings (for STR-DN1050 only)60Turning on/off the power for zone 2 (Power) (for STR-DN1050 only)232Selecting the source signals for zone 2 (Input) (for STR-DN1050 only)233Adjusting the volume for zone 2 (Volume) (for STR-DN1050 only)234Setting the volume control for zone 2 (Lineout) (for STR-DN1050 only)176System Settings61Selecting the language (Language)235Tuning on/off the display for the volume level or sound field (Auto Display)236Setting standby mode (Auto Standby)237Receiving information on newer software (Software Update Notification)238Checking the software version (Software Version)239Updating the software (Network Update)240Using the menu on the display panel62Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel241Viewing information on the display panel195Reverting to the factory default settings63Reverting to the factory default settings242Parts and Controls18Receiver64Front panel (STR-DN1050)243Front panel (STR-DN850)245Rear panel (STR-DN1050)247Rear panel (STR-DN850)248Indicators on the display panel249Remote control65Remote control251Announcements19Specifications66Specifications253Supplied accessories85Trademarks67Trademarks260Software License Information68Software License Information262Troubleshooting20Error messages69PROTECTOR275USB FAIL276List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements277iPhone/iPod message list278USB message list279Network features message list147Power70The receiver is turned off automatically.280Image71No image appears on the TV.281No 3D image appears on the TV.282No 4K image appears on the TV.283No image is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode.284The GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.285The display panel is turned off.286Sound72No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected.287There is severe humming or noise.288No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific speakers.289There is no sound from a specific device.290The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed.292Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is not reproduced.293The surround effect cannot be obtained.294A test tone is not output from the speakers.295A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen.296No sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode.297Tuner73The FM reception is poor.298The FM stereo reception is poor.299You cannot tune to radio stations.300RDS does not work (for European and Australian models only).301The RDS information that you want does not appear (for European and Australian models only).302iPhone/iPod74The sound is distorted.303There is no sound from an iPhone/iPod.304An iPhone/iPod cannot be charged.305An iPhone/iPod cannot be operated.306The ringtone volume of an iPhone does not change.307USB devices75Are you using a compatible USB device?308There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.309A USB device is not recognized.310Playback does not start.311A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port.312Erroneous display.313[Reading] is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before playback starts.314An audio file cannot be played.315Network connection76Cannot connect to the network using WPS via a wireless LAN connection.316An error message appears.317Cannot connect to the network.318Cannot control the receiver using a TV SideView device.319Cannot select the Network Settings menu.320Home network77Cannot connect to the network.321A server does not appear in the server list. ([No server is available] appears on the TV screen.)322Playback does not start, or does not automatically proceed to the next track or file.323The sound skips during playback.324[Cannot play] appears.325[No Track] appears.326Cannot play copyrighted files.327Cannot select a previously selected track.328Controller devices or applications on the home network cannot connect to the receiver.329The receiver cannot be turned on by devices on a network.330AirPlay78The receiver cannot be found from an iPhone/iPad/iPod or iTunes.331The sound skips.332The receiver cannot be operated.333Music Services79Cannot connect the receiver to a service.334The sound skips.335BLUETOOTH device80Pairing cannot be done.336Cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection.337The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost.338The sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be heard on the receiver.339Severe humming or noise.340“BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI)81The Control for HDMI function does not work.341The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does not work.342An MHL-compatible source device cannot be charged.343No image from an MHL-compatible source device.344Remote control82The remote control does not function.345If the problem is not solved83Reverting to the factory default settings242Resetting sound fields to the default settings141Customer support websites346Size: 2.64 MBPages: 379Language: EnglishOpen manual
