STR-DN1040 PRODUCT INFORMATION DOCUMENT

STR-DN1040 PRODUCT INFORMATION DOCUMENT MODELS (FAMILY-IN STEP UP ORDER) STRDH130 STR-DH540 STR-DH740 STR-DH840 STR-DN1040 ALTERNATE NAME(S) Sony STR-DN1040 7.2 ch. 4K Wi-Fi Network AV Receiver Sony STR-DN1040 4K Wi-Fi Network A/V Receiver CONSUMER FACING DESCRIPTION (40 CHARACTERS)-FEEDS ONTO FACT TAGS Sony 7.2 Ch. Wi-Fi Network receiver with Bluetooth and AirPlay ADVERTISING COPY HIGHLIGHT PRODUCT BENEFIT AND/OR FEATURE MESSAGE. PRODUCT HEADLINE Superior sound. Serious connectivity 10 Words Enjoy superior sound while easily steaming music with built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay. 25 Words Enjoy superior sound while easily steaming music with built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay. With 7.2 channels and 165 watts 8 per channel of power, it s legendary Sony sound that really connects. 50 Words Enjoy superior sound while easily steaming music with built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay. With 7.2 channels and 165 watts 8 per channel of power, driven by the largest capacitors and transformer in its class, its legendary Sony sound that really connects. Featuring 4K resolution passthrough and upscaling, 10 HD inputs and a redesigned menu system with easy setup wizard, this receiver is the ultimate high resolution sound stage for your music, Blu-ray movies, games and more. SHORT BULLETS/ FACT TAG BULLETS (55 CHARACTERS)-FEEDS ONTO FACT TAGS FOR SELECT RETAILERS AND SHOULD BE COMPETITIVE GIVEN OTHER MANUFACTURER FACT TAG APPROACH 1 7.2 Channel 1155W A/V Receiver (165W x 7 @ 8 ohms 1kHz 0.9% THD1 ch. driven) 2. Built-in Wi-Fi for easy access to Music Services like Pandora and more 3 Built-in Bluetooth for music streaming from your smart phone or tablet 4 Stream music from your iphone /ipad, itunes or compatible Apps with AirPlay 5 10 HD Inputs (8 HDMI, 2 Component) 6 4K Pass-through and Upscale STR-DN1040 Page 1

7 Legendary Sound 8 New GUI with easy set-up wizard 9 Sound Optimizer let s you hear all sound effects at any volume 10 MHL connection to mobile phones 11 HD Digital Cinema Sound with Front-High speakers (HD DCS) 12 2 nd Zone output 13 Control with your iphone or Android devices with free Apps 14 192kHz/24 bit WAV/FLAC decoding 15 3D Ready 16 Advanced On-screen graphical user interface 17 Advanced Digital Cinema Audio Calibration for Quick Set-Up 18 Dolby TrueHD, Pro logic IIz and dts HD Enhanced Audio Codecs 2 19 ipod /iphone music and video playback with charging via USB 5 20 Audio Return Channel uses just one cable for TV audio 7 21 Standby pass-through of Audio & Video via HDMI connected devices 22 Fully Assignable inputs allows for use of all connections 23 BRAVIA Sync for multi-device control w/ one remote 4 24 24p True Cinema pass-through RETAIL EXPERIENCE BULLETS (55 CHARACTERS MAX) UTILIZED ON TILES AND TAGS FOR SONY STORES, WEBSITE, RETAIL DISPLAYS AND CRM ACTIVITIES; SHOULD BE ALIGNED WITH FACT TAG BULLETS IN ORDER OF PRIORITY WHEN POSSIBLE. HERO MODELS ONLY AND NO ACCESSORIES NEED EXPERIENCE BULLETS. MUST BE WORDED AS CLEAN AND SIMPLE BENEFITS FOR THE CONSUMER AND AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE FOR USE IN SMALL SPACES AT RETAIL AND ONLINE. (MAX 3 BULLETS) 1. Built-in Wi-Fi for easy access to Music Services like Pandora and more 2. Built-in Bluetooth for music streaming from your smart phone or tablet Stream music from your iphone /ipad, itunes or compatible Apps with AirPlay 3. tablet Stream music from your iphone /ipad, itunes or compatible Apps with AirPlay HOW TO SELL (FILLED OUT BY TRAINING TEAM UNDER G. SHILLING DIRECTION)- KEY SELLING POINTS FOR TRAINERS TO QUICKLY AND EASILY DESCRIBE HERO BENEFITS. 1 2 3 4 5 KEY FEATURE COPY STR-DN1040 Page 2

CONSUMER FACING KEY SELLING POINTS IN ORDER OF PRIORITY. MUST BE WORDED AS CLEAN AND SIMPLE BENEFIT DRIVEN. CAN BE HERO OF ASSOCIATED TECH FEATURE OR TECH ICON; DO NOT PUT LIFESTYLE S IN FEATURE AREA. FEATURE HEADLINE (35 CHARACTERS) FEATURE DESCRIPTION (250 CHARACTERS) 1. 7.2 Ch. Of Power 165W per channel, this powerhouse envelopes you in a new level of sound performance. (165W x 7 @ 8ohms 1kHz 0.9% THD with 1 ch. driven) 2. Wi-Fi Built-in Get connected to the Internet and your home network to access more music than you can imagine, including music stored on your computer, music services built-in or AirPlay. 3. Bluetooth Built-in AirPlay Play your music out loud - stream it from your smart phone or tablet to the receiver. 4. AirPlay Easily stream your music from your iphone /ipod Touch, ipad or itunes along with compatible music Apps like Spotify and iheart Radio. Simply, touch the AirPlay logo when it appears and select the STRDN1040 to amplify your tunes. 5. Network Services Music streaming at it s very best. Navigate and enjoy the latest from Pandora, Music Unlimited, Slacker and vtuner. 6. 10 HD Inputs Get versatile HD connection options with 10 HD inputs. Eight HDMI inputs (up to 4K capable) let you connect a Sony PlayStation 3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, any 6 other HDMI-capable devices, for high definition video and audio. 6 Two component inputs (1080/60i capable) provide added HD-capable connectivity and versatility. 7 New Advanced on-screen graphical user interface Set-up and control the A/V receiver with a redesigned intuitive on-screen graphical user interface. Change inputs, adjust settings and confirm volume levels onscreen. 8 Easy set-up wizard Easily set-up the DN1040 with an easy to follow on-screen wizard. Get connected to the internet, set up your speakers and get ready for action STR-DN1040 Page 3

FEATURE HEADLINE (35 CHARACTERS) FEATURE DESCRIPTION (250 CHARACTERS) 9 Sound Optimizer No longer do you have to miss out movies dynamic sound effects when you need to keep the volume low, the sound optimizer enables you to hear the smallest sound effect at low volumes. This dynamic feature gives you the best reproduction of sound effects while keeping the intended sound stage at high or low volume levels. 10 11 Up convert/upscales Video signal to 4K via HDMI HD Digital Cinema Sound and Front High Speakers 12 Control with your iphone or Android devices with free Apps 13. 14. 15. 16. ipod /iphone Music and Video playback via USB 5 3D Pass-through Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration - Quick Speaker Set Up Improve image quality non-4k connected devices to near HD. 3 Analog connected device signals are converted to digital and output via HDMI, making one cable connection from the receiver to the HDMIenabled TV possible. Optimize your receiver to mimic the sound characteristics of movie theaters. Front Height mode enables vocal height and 3D effects for better positioning of effects giving added depth to visuals and concerts. Imagine as a helicopter comes from above and lands you ll hear the change in height as the effect unfolds onscreen. Download the free Media Remote and Network Audio Remote apps from the itunes or Google play app stores and use your iphone or Android devices to control volume, inputs and receiver function with the Media Remote and control your network music with the Network Audio Remote. Listen to music and watch video stored on your ipod or iphone while charging your device through the receivers front USB input. 5 Compatible with Blu-ray 3D movies, video games and other 3D content 1 Experience sound closer to the way it was captured with LPCM, Dolby truehd, ProLogic IIz and dts -HD master audio codecs. 2 Ensure you get the best sound experience from your A/V receiver and speakers. This advanced version offers auto phase matching. Simply place the included microphone where you will be seated and settings are automatically optimized based on the distance, delays and placement of your speakers. STR-DN1040 Page 4

17. FEATURE HEADLINE (35 CHARACTERS) Audio Return Channel 18. Standby pass-through of Audio & Video 19. Assignable digital audio and video inputs 20. BRAVIA Sync Capable (HDMI CEC) 21. 24p True Cinema (passthrough) FEATURE DESCRIPTION (250 CHARACTERS) Eliminate the need for extra cables connected to your TV. This feature allows audio to be sent from your compatible TV to your receiver through the same HDMI cable already being used to send audio and video to your TV. 7 Conveniently access all your HDMI connected devices without having to power on the receiver. Get the most out of each audio and video input with the ability to reassign inputs to support connected devices. Conveniently operate and control select Sony BRAVIA Sync devices with one remote including: Sony Blu-ray Disc Players, BRAVIA HDTVs, Sony home theater products,. 4 Watch Blu-ray Disc movies in their native frame rate (24 frames per second) when paired with a 24p HDTV and playback device like a Blu-ray Disc Player or PlayStation 3 gaming console via HDMI cable. 6 POSITIONING: CATEGORY HEADLINE CATEGORY MESSAGE SONY CAMPAIGN MANTRA make.believe make.believe (make-dot-believe): Anything you can imagine, you can make real. CAMPAIGN MESSAGE IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION REFERENCE INFORMATION ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN COMMUNICATION. FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY TARGET INFORMATION: (WHO IS THIS PRODUCT FOR?) The STR-DN1040 offers incredible performance and flexibility with Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Bluetooth, Music Services including Pandora, Music Unlimited, Slacker and vtuner and support for 4K pass-through and up scaling. New to this model are STR-DN1040 Page 5

larger capacitors, large transformer and more stability in build. In addition, we ve redesigned the graphic user interface for better experience in set up and operation. This model will be one of the best in audio performance! Great connectivity with 8 HD inputs, a USB input for ipods /iphones and the ability to decode the latest audio formats including blu-ray Disc audio codecs and Dolby Pro Logic IIz. It also supports 3D, a universal remote and preouts for 2 nd room audio. MAJOR COMPETITORS: (WHAT IS CURRENTLY IN MARKET?) COMPETITIVE FEATURES: (WHAT ARE THE SONY UNIQUE FEATURES/ TECHNOLOGIES) LINE-UP FEATURES: (HOW THIS FITS IN OUR PRODUCT LINE-UP) Denon Yamaha Pioneer Onkyo Marantz Sherwood Samsung Companies highlighted in Yellow are Primary competitors Wi-Fi This is the ONLY A/V receiver with Wi-Fi built-in Streaming Services Bluetooth This is the ONLY A/V receiver with Bluetooth AirPlay Newly designed on-screen user interface Easy set-up wizard 4K pass-through and upscaling built-in 3D Support Media Remote App Sound optimizer Digital Legato Linear Universal remote Dual subwoofer pre-out. HD-DCS Front Height DSP Mode Berlin Philharmonic DSP 3D-pass through Top of core hi-fi line ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: STR-DN1040 Page 6

SONY LOGOS HD DCS Digital Cinema Auto Calibration 3D World BRAVIA SYNC LOGOS: Made for ipod Made for iphone AirPlay Bluetooth WiFi HDMI 3D Dolby True HD dts HD master audio Blu-ray Disc x.v. Color 24P True Cinema Faroudja DCDi Edge LEGAL AND FOOTNOTES MUST BE SELECTED FROM GLOSSARY OF LEGALLY APPROVED FOOTNOTES COPYRIGHT 2013 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. STR-DN1040 Page 7

TRADEMARK 2013 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, BRAVIA, Theatre Sync, 24p True Cinema and Digital Cinema Sound are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray 3D are trademarks of Bluray Disc Association. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. dts is a trademark of dts Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. ipod, iphone, ipod touch, ipod classic, ipod nano, itunes, AirPlay are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. FOOTNOTES 1. Requires 3D content, 3D HDTV, 3D glasses and HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps). 2. Requires HDMI cable and LPCM capable receiver. 3. Requires HDTV with equivalent display and HDMI cable sold sep. 4. Syncs with BRAVIA Sync or Theatre Sync products. 5. ipod support is limited to the following players: ipod touch, ipod classic, ipod nano 1st, 2nd & 3rd generation, ipod 4th& 5th generation & ipod mini and iphone 3G, 3Gs and 4G models. 6. Requires HDMI cable sold sep. 7. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep. 8. 1155 Watts Total System power (165W x 7 @ 8 ohms 1kHz 0.9% THD1 ch. driven) STR-DN1040 Page 8