Sony STR-DN1050 User Manual
Help guide
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DN1050/STR-DN850
Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use the receiver.
In this Help Guide, STR-DN1050 is used for illustration purposes unless when otherwise indicated.
The picture above is of the STR-DN1050.
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- Help Guide STR-DN1050/STR-DN850
- Table Of Contents
- Preparation
- Before using
- Installing and connecting speakers
- Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)
- Connecting a TV (for STR-DN1050)
- Connecting a TV (for STR-DN850)
- Connecting devices with HDMI jacks
- Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks (for STR-DN1050)
- Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks (for STR-DN850)
- Connecting an iPhone, iPod, or USB device
- Connecting an MHL-compatible mobile device
- Connecting the antennas (aerials)
- Connecting another amplifier in zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)
- Connecting to the network
- Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control
- Initial setup of the receiver
- Enjoying Video and Sound
- Using Network Features
- About network features
- Setting up a wired LAN connection (for wired LAN connections only)
- Setting up a wireless LAN connection (for wireless LAN connections only)
- System requirements for a wireless LAN connection
- Connecting the receiver to the network using the wireless LAN antenna (for wireless LAN connections only)
- Selecting a wireless LAN connection method
- Method 1: Setting up a wireless network using the WPS push button configuration method
- Method 2: Setting up a wireless network using the WPS PIN code configuration method
- Method 3: Setting up a network connection by selecting an access point (Access Point Scan method)
- Method 4: Setting up a network connection by adding a new access point (manual setup method)
- Enjoying audio content stored on a server on the home network (DLNA)
- Enjoying audio content from iTunes or an iPhone/iPad/iPod via the network (AirPlay)
- Enjoying internet music services
- Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (TV SideView)
- Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal)
- Setting whether to control this receiver from a device on the home network
- Using BLUETOOTH Features
- Using the Multi-Zone Features (for STR-DN1050 only)
- Enjoying sound in two rooms (multi-zone feature using the receiver with 2 pairs of speakers) (for STR-DN1050only)
- Enjoying sound in two rooms (multi-zone feature using the receiver and another amplifier) (for STR-DN1050 only)
- Connecting another amplifier in zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)
- Setting the volume control for zone 2 (Lineout) (for STR-DN1050 only)
- Setting the zone 2 HDMI output (Zone2 Out) (for STR-DN1050 only)
- Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) (for STR-DN1050 only)
- Operating the receiver for zone 2 (for STR-DN1050 only)
- Using Other Features
- Adjusting Settings
- Easy Setup
- Speaker Settings
- Performing Auto Calibration
- Calibrating the phase characteristics of the speakers (A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching))
- Selecting the speaker pattern and setting the assignment for the speaker terminals (Speaker Connection/SBSpeaker Assign)
- Adjusting the speaker level (Level/Distance/Size)
- Adjusting the speaker distance (Level/Distance/Size)
- Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Frequency)
- Outputting a test tone from each speaker (Test Tone)
- Lifting up the sound of the center speaker (Center Speaker Lift Up)
- Selecting the unit of measurement (Distance Unit)
- Audio Settings
- Playing audio signals with high-quality sound (Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.))
- Enjoying clear and dynamic sound at a low volume (Sound Optimizer)
- Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer)
- Selecting a sound field (Sound Field)
- Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct)
- Setting the low-pass filter for the subwoofer output (Subwoofer Low Pass Filter)
- Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync)
- Adjusting the volume automatically (Advanced Auto Volume)
- Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (Dual Mono)
- Compressing the dynamic range (Dynamic Range Compressor)
- HDMI Settings
- Up-converting video signals to 4K (4K Scaling)
- Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI)
- Passing HDMI signals through (Pass Through)
- Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (Audio Out)
- Setting the level of the subwoofer (Subwoofer Level)
- Setting the zone 2 HDMI output (Zone2 Out) (for STR-DN1050 only)
- Setting the priority for the main zone (Priority) (for STR-DN1050 only)
- Speeding up the display when switching the HDMI input (Fast View)
- Automatically switching the input when an MHL device is played (MHL Auto Input)
- Input Settings
- Network Settings
- Turning on/off the Wi-Fi function (Wi-Fi)
- Setting up a network (Internet Setting)
- Checking the network information (Information)
- Assigning a name to the receiver (Device Name)
- Turning on the control mode for maintenance (External Control)
- Enabling the network function even when this receiver is in standby mode (Network Standby) (for USA andCanadian models only)
- Setting control permissions to all devices on the home network (DLNA Control Permission)
- Setting whether to control this receiver from a device on the home network (DLNA Control Permission)
- Checking registered TV SideView devices (TV SideView Setup)
- Bluetooth Settings
- Zone Settings (for STR-DN1050 only)
- System Settings
- Selecting the language (Language)
- Tuning on/off the display for the volume level or sound field (Auto Display)
- Setting standby mode (Auto Standby)
- Receiving information on newer software (Software Update Notification)
- Checking the software version (Software Version)
- Updating the software (Network Update)
- Using the menu on the display panel
- Reverting to the factory default settings
- Parts and Controls
- Announcements
- Troubleshooting
- Error messages
- Power
- Image
- Sound
- No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected.
- There is severe humming or noise.
- No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific speakers.
- There is no sound from a specific device.
- The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed.
- Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is not reproduced.
- The surround effect cannot be obtained.
- A test tone is not output from the speakers.
- A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen.
- No sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode.
- Tuner
- iPhone/iPod
- USB devices
- Are you using a compatible USB device?
- There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.
- A USB device is not recognized.
- Playback does not start.
- A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port.
- Erroneous display.
- [Reading] is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before playback starts.
- An audio file cannot be played.
- Network connection
- Home network
- Cannot connect to the network.
- A server does not appear in the server list. ([No server is available] appears on the TV screen.)
- Playback does not start, or does not automatically proceed to the next track or file.
- The sound skips during playback.
- [Cannot play] appears.
- [No Track] appears.
- Cannot play copyrighted files.
- Cannot select a previously selected track.
- Controller devices or applications on the home network cannot connect to the receiver.
- The receiver cannot be turned on by devices on a network.
- AirPlay
- Music Services
- BLUETOOTH device
- “BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI)
- Remote control
- If the problem is not solved