Operating Instructions
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...decoder, etc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. ANTENNA AM L MD/DAT MD/DAT TV/SAT DVD/LD DVD/LD OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL OUT IN IN IN IN CENTER B + U FM...the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this unit to enjoy the sound of your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on speaker system hookup. If your DVD... hookups. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to...
...decoder, etc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. ANTENNA AM L MD/DAT MD/DAT TV/SAT DVD/LD DVD/LD OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL OUT IN IN IN IN CENTER B + U FM...the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this unit to enjoy the sound of your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on speaker system hookup. If your DVD... hookups. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to...
Operating Instructions
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... no sound is output when the receiver is selected t V:XXX 5.1CH INPUT T * STR-DB940 only. Only signals from the selected component A:XXX Any audio source to enjoy with the selected component. 1 2 ?/1 SPEAKERS OFF• A• •B A+B • PHONES DIMMER DISPLAY MULTI CHANNEL DECODING BASS BOOST FM /... button Press to select and play another video/audio source in your digital components (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, and MD/DAT (STR-DB940) or MD/TAPE (STR-DB840)). "SOURCE" selects the same program source as follows: Standard display (When 5.1CH INPUT is not selected) t V:XXX t ...
... no sound is output when the receiver is selected t V:XXX 5.1CH INPUT T * STR-DB940 only. Only signals from the selected component A:XXX Any audio source to enjoy with the selected component. 1 2 ?/1 SPEAKERS OFF• A• •B A+B • PHONES DIMMER DISPLAY MULTI CHANNEL DECODING BASS BOOST FM /... button Press to select and play another video/audio source in your digital components (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, and MD/DAT (STR-DB940) or MD/TAPE (STR-DB840)). "SOURCE" selects the same program source as follows: Standard display (When 5.1CH INPUT is not selected) t V:XXX t ...
Operating Instructions
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... repeatedly to the component or preset station (see page 51). For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. MODE + VIDEO 3 INPUT MEMORY - When the tuner... on page 33. 0 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights when the unit is decoding signals recorded in tuner. A~C sound field. When you have been entered...station name** v Frequency v Program type indication** v Radio text** v Current time** v Sound field applied to select CINEMA STUDIO EX. FM MODE S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R + EQUALIZER SET UP LEVEL - Location of the display. ...
... repeatedly to the component or preset station (see page 51). For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. MODE + VIDEO 3 INPUT MEMORY - When the tuner... on page 33. 0 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights when the unit is decoding signals recorded in tuner. A~C sound field. When you have been entered...station name** v Frequency v Program type indication** v Radio text** v Current time** v Sound field applied to select CINEMA STUDIO EX. FM MODE S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R + EQUALIZER SET UP LEVEL - Location of the display. ...
Operating Instructions
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...Press to "SMALL" in the speaker setup parameter. 29 For details, see "AUTO FORMAT DECODING" on -screen (STR-DB940 only) display (page 54). ql EQ button Press to activate the speaker level parameters... For details, see "Selecting a Sound Field" on pate 35. Press 5.1 CH again to return to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to open the door on page ... the unit of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off when selected...
...Press to "SMALL" in the speaker setup parameter. 29 For details, see "AUTO FORMAT DECODING" on -screen (STR-DB940 only) display (page 54). ql EQ button Press to activate the speaker level parameters... For details, see "Selecting a Sound Field" on pate 35. Press 5.1 CH again to return to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to open the door on page ... the unit of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off when selected...
Operating Instructions
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...Decoding" sound mode presents the sound exactly as if you speakers. Enjoying Surround Sound 31 They bring the exciting and powerful sound of sports programs or musical concerts. Use these modes also provide sound effects commonly found in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound...-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of different sound modes. They shift the sound away from the actual speaker ...
...Decoding" sound mode presents the sound exactly as if you speakers. Enjoying Surround Sound 31 They bring the exciting and powerful sound of sports programs or musical concerts. Use these modes also provide sound effects commonly found in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound...-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of different sound modes. They shift the sound away from the actual speaker ...
Operating Instructions
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...left and right) speakers. The current sound field is indicated in the current sound field. Jog dial: Use to select the sound field. Selecting a Sound Field You can identify the encoding format of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). 2CH button: Press... to the program you select a program source, the sound field that was last applied is on or off Press A.F.D. To turn the sound field off . MODE +/- A~C sound field. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for AM, FM, and all preset stations. A~C SUR LEVEL Brief descriptions...
...left and right) speakers. The current sound field is indicated in the current sound field. Jog dial: Use to select the sound field. Selecting a Sound Field You can identify the encoding format of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). 2CH button: Press... to the program you select a program source, the sound field that was last applied is on or off Press A.F.D. To turn the sound field off . MODE +/- A~C sound field. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for AM, FM, and all preset stations. A~C SUR LEVEL Brief descriptions...
Operating Instructions
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...decoded with multi channel surround audio signals is ideal for watching most any type of the front speakers (without using the 3D sound imaging of each cinema production studio without using the 3D sound imaging of sound effects. SEMI-M. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony...-M. Notes This is featured in the soundtrack. STEREO MOVIE Creates a theater like environment from the sound of V. MULTI DIMENSION (page 34) to create surround effects. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production ...
...decoded with multi channel surround audio signals is ideal for watching most any type of the front speakers (without using the 3D sound imaging of each cinema production studio without using the 3D sound imaging of sound effects. SEMI-M. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony...-M. Notes This is featured in the soundtrack. STEREO MOVIE Creates a theater like environment from the sound of V. MULTI DIMENSION (page 34) to create surround effects. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production ...
Operating Instructions
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... Logic, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Be sure to set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Note No sound is selected. L C R LS RS Enjoying Surround Sound VIRTUAL ENHANCED B1) (Virtual...
... Logic, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Be sure to set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Note No sound is selected. L C R LS RS Enjoying Surround Sound VIRTUAL ENHANCED B1) (Virtual...
Operating Instructions
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...* However, this indicator does not light when the recording format is decoding signals recorded in radio stations, etc. Note When playing a DTS ... (AC-3) signals are set to "NO" and the A.F.D. or NORMAL SURROUND sound fields are input. qa ; RANGE Lights when dynamic range compression is NOT set...the front channels. 7 Tuner indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to tune in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.* * However, this...not light if the center and rear speakers are input. 36 S.WOOFER STEREO RDS MEMORY MPEGDTSDUAL PRO LOGIC LS S RS D.RANGE EQ MONO TA ...
...* However, this indicator does not light when the recording format is decoding signals recorded in radio stations, etc. Note When playing a DTS ... (AC-3) signals are set to "NO" and the A.F.D. or NORMAL SURROUND sound fields are input. qa ; RANGE Lights when dynamic range compression is NOT set...the front channels. 7 Tuner indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to tune in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.* * However, this...not light if the center and rear speakers are input. 36 S.WOOFER STEREO RDS MEMORY MPEGDTSDUAL PRO LOGIC LS S RS D.RANGE EQ MONO TA ...
Operating Instructions
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...). In this case, sound is displayed Notes • The receiver performs Pro Logic decoding and the display conforms to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. SEMI-M. Enjoying Surround Sound Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound. A, B, C, SEMI... • When using music sound modes like PCM, the receiver creates rear signals from multi channel surround signals, the ones marked " " are the most common. When using music sound modes like LARGE HALL or SMALL HALL with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (CINEMA...
...). In this case, sound is displayed Notes • The receiver performs Pro Logic decoding and the display conforms to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. SEMI-M. Enjoying Surround Sound Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound. A, B, C, SEMI... • When using music sound modes like PCM, the receiver creates rear signals from multi channel surround signals, the ones marked " " are the most common. When using music sound modes like LARGE HALL or SMALL HALL with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (CINEMA...
Operating Instructions
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...Sound is more precisely. The acoustics of sound from the fact that you should have one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from twochannel sound. Surround sound combines these three sound... of sound Early reflections Reverberation Direct sound • Transition of the surrounding space affect the way these sound elements in this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with... and a center speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound. All six channels in such a way that it functions only when a...
...Sound is more precisely. The acoustics of sound from the fact that you should have one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from twochannel sound. Surround sound combines these three sound... of sound Early reflections Reverberation Direct sound • Transition of the surrounding space affect the way these sound elements in this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with... and a center speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound. All six channels in such a way that it functions only when a...