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... Parts Description 26 Enjoying Surround Sound 31 Selecting a Sound Field 32 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 36 Customizing Sound Fields 38 Receiving Broadcasts 43 Storing FM Stations Automatically (AUTOBETICAL)*** 44 Direct Tuning 45 Automatic Tuning 45 Preset Tuning 46 Using the Radio Data...models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol ; Any difference in operation is shown on the lower portion of the player you purchased is clearly indicated in this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DB940...
... Parts Description 26 Enjoying Surround Sound 31 Selecting a Sound Field 32 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 36 Customizing Sound Fields 38 Receiving Broadcasts 43 Storing FM Stations Automatically (AUTOBETICAL)*** 44 Direct Tuning 45 Automatic Tuning 45 Preset Tuning 46 Using the Radio Data...models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol ; Any difference in operation is shown on the lower portion of the player you purchased is clearly indicated in this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DB940...
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...DAT TV/SAT DVD/LD DVD/LD OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL OUT IN IN IN IN CENTER B + U FM 75Ω COAXIAL R FRONT REAR SUB WOOFER 5.1CH INPUT CTRL S IN CTRL S STATUS IN DIGITAL CTRL ... jack. z When using the S-video jacks instead of area code U, CA only. If you can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote. 8 Note on ...jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel 1) For STR-DB940, you are on the receiver. See page 12 for connecting a TV monitor You can connect your TV's audio...
...DAT TV/SAT DVD/LD DVD/LD OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL OUT IN IN IN IN CENTER B + U FM 75Ω COAXIAL R FRONT REAR SUB WOOFER 5.1CH INPUT CTRL S IN CTRL S STATUS IN DIGITAL CTRL ... jack. z When using the S-video jacks instead of area code U, CA only. If you can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote. 8 Note on ...jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel 1) For STR-DB940, you are on the receiver. See page 12 for connecting a TV monitor You can connect your TV's audio...
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Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. For details on the back of the speaker.) You may damage the receiver. Note Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not...
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. For details on the back of the speaker.) You may damage the receiver. Note Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not...
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..., do the following items. For details on how to make adjustments, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on this message appears in the display. Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for 5 seconds. When the demonstration starts, the following items are reset or cleared: • ...selector" on page 30). This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn on -screen display (page 54). - The next time you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - You can adjust the following ...
..., do the following items. For details on how to make adjustments, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on this message appears in the display. Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for 5 seconds. When the demonstration starts, the following items are reset or cleared: • ...selector" on page 30). This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn on -screen display (page 54). - The next time you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - You can adjust the following ...
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... recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, look for the reason in the display during adjustment. • Although these adjustments can also be made correctly. 1/u ?/1 - + - +... the connections After connecting all of your listening position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to correct the problem. 23 FUNCTION 2 Rotate FUNCTION to select a component (program source) that you connected (e.g.,...
... recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, look for the reason in the display during adjustment. • Although these adjustments can also be made correctly. 1/u ?/1 - + - +... the connections After connecting all of your listening position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to correct the problem. 23 FUNCTION 2 Rotate FUNCTION to select a component (program source) that you connected (e.g.,...
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FM MODE S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R + EQUALIZER SET UP LEVEL - z Function indicators Normally, the indicator above the selected function lights orange. This also occurs when you press the button, the display changes as the main FUNCTION control** ** Even if 2ND AUDIO [SOURCE] is selected, no digital signals, analog is selected t V:XXX 5.1CH INPUT T * STR... TV/SAT, and MD/DAT (STR-DB940) or MD/TAPE (STR-DB840)). Each press switches the input mode...to the analog inputs are no sound is output when the receiver is used to enjoy in combination with the selected component. ...
FM MODE S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R + EQUALIZER SET UP LEVEL - z Function indicators Normally, the indicator above the selected function lights orange. This also occurs when you press the button, the display changes as the main FUNCTION control** ** Even if 2ND AUDIO [SOURCE] is selected, no digital signals, analog is selected t V:XXX 5.1CH INPUT T * STR... TV/SAT, and MD/DAT (STR-DB940) or MD/TAPE (STR-DB840)). Each press switches the input mode...to the analog inputs are no sound is output when the receiver is used to enjoy in combination with the selected component. ...
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...indications appear only during RDS reception. (Models of the display. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have assigned one to the component or preset station (see page 51). FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. SHIFT button Selects a memory page ...C A.F.D. 2 CH - For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. MODE + VIDEO 3 INPUT MEMORY - When the tuner is decoding signals recorded in tuner. A~C buttons Press to select CINEMA STUDIO EX. RANGE" parameter in the "DIMM. A~C" on the display window as follows: v Index name of the ...
...indications appear only during RDS reception. (Models of the display. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have assigned one to the component or preset station (see page 51). FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. SHIFT button Selects a memory page ...C A.F.D. 2 CH - For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. MODE + VIDEO 3 INPUT MEMORY - When the tuner is decoding signals recorded in tuner. A~C buttons Press to select CINEMA STUDIO EX. RANGE" parameter in the "DIMM. A~C" on the display window as follows: v Index name of the ...
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...the equalizer, bass boost, and sound field effects do not function. Dimmer Range Specify the display to enjoy surround sound. For details, see "AUTO FORMAT DECODING" on the button lights up...Press to activate the equalizer parameters (page 40). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off response to automatically detect the type ... again to return to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to remote (STR-DB940 only) signals sent from the 2 way remote (page 53). The indicator on or...
...the equalizer, bass boost, and sound field effects do not function. Dimmer Range Specify the display to enjoy surround sound. For details, see "AUTO FORMAT DECODING" on the button lights up...Press to activate the equalizer parameters (page 40). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off response to automatically detect the type ... again to return to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to remote (STR-DB940 only) signals sent from the 2 way remote (page 53). The indicator on or...
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... TEST TONE button Press to the headphones. • To enjoy surround sound from page 47. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is turned on. wj SPEAKERS selector Set according to the front speakers you want to stations broadcasting traffic...
... TEST TONE button Press to the headphones. • To enjoy surround sound from page 47. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is turned on. wj SPEAKERS selector Set according to the front speakers you want to stations broadcasting traffic...
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...field. EQ button: Press to light and customize the surround parameters in the display. EQUALIZER button: Turns the equalizer on page 33 for each sound field. ...packaging Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are memorized separately for AM, FM, and all preset stations. See the table starting on or off. Enjoying Surround Sound Cursor buttons Sound field...select sound fields (etc.). A~C sound field. A.F.D. button: Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program ...
...field. EQ button: Press to light and customize the surround parameters in the display. EQUALIZER button: Turns the equalizer on page 33 for each sound field. ...packaging Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are memorized separately for AM, FM, and all preset stations. See the table starting on or off. Enjoying Surround Sound Cursor buttons Sound field...select sound fields (etc.). A~C sound field. A.F.D. button: Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program ...
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...when the source signal is not recorded in all parts of the front channels. 7 Tuner indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to tune in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.* * However, this indicator does not light if the center and rear speakers are...-3) signals are input. light up when DTS signals are input. 36 Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 1 23 4 5 6 7 OPTICAL COAXIAL a DIGITAL L C R L.F.E. S.WOOFER STEREO RDS MEMORY MPEGDTSDUAL PRO LOGIC LS S RS D.RANGE EQ MONO TA NEWS INFO qa 09 8 1 OPTICAL Lights up...
...when the source signal is not recorded in all parts of the front channels. 7 Tuner indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to tune in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.* * However, this indicator does not light if the center and rear speakers are...-3) signals are input. light up when DTS signals are input. 36 Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 1 23 4 5 6 7 OPTICAL COAXIAL a DIGITAL L C R L.F.E. S.WOOFER STEREO RDS MEMORY MPEGDTSDUAL PRO LOGIC LS S RS D.RANGE EQ MONO TA NEWS INFO qa 09 8 1 OPTICAL Lights up...
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...the most common. 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. Enjoying Surround Sound Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source... sound. When using music sound modes like LARGE HALL or SMALL HALL with 2/0* or STEREO PCM...
...the most common. 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. Enjoying Surround Sound Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source... sound. When using music sound modes like LARGE HALL or SMALL HALL with 2/0* or STEREO PCM...
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... a neutral wall (made of the reflected sound. Virtual speaker (VIR. To get the most from S (short, -8) to L (long, +8) in the memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is displayed. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you turn the virtual...
... a neutral wall (made of the reflected sound. Virtual speaker (VIR. To get the most from S (short, -8) to L (long, +8) in the memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is displayed. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you turn the virtual...
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The setting is displayed. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source ...
The setting is displayed. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source ...
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... volumes late at low volumes. This may not notice much difference when using the "MAX" setting. The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you may be adjusted from 500 Hz to 5 kHz in small steps to 0 dB. RANGE COMP...
... volumes late at low volumes. This may not notice much difference when using the "MAX" setting. The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you may be adjusted from 500 Hz to 5 kHz in small steps to 0 dB. RANGE COMP...
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... level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps. • The frequency can be adjusted from 500 Hz to 5.0 kHz in the display and all of the sound fields. 41 "S.F Initialize" appears in 21 steps. B z zz CINEMA STUDIO EX. MULTI DIMENSION V. Adjustable parameters for... turn off the power. 2 Hold down MODE + and press ?/1. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX. C z zz NIGHT THEATER zz z MONO MOVIE zz z STEREO MOVIE zz z HEADPHONE THEATER z V. Center speaker treble adjustment (Level/ Frequency) Adjust as described in "Front speaker bass adjustment". • The level can be...
... level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps. • The frequency can be adjusted from 500 Hz to 5.0 kHz in the display and all of the sound fields. 41 "S.F Initialize" appears in 21 steps. B z zz CINEMA STUDIO EX. MULTI DIMENSION V. Adjustable parameters for... turn off the power. 2 Hold down MODE + and press ?/1. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX. C z zz NIGHT THEATER zz z MONO MOVIE zz z STEREO MOVIE zz z HEADPHONE THEATER z V. Center speaker treble adjustment (Level/ Frequency) Adjust as described in "Front speaker bass adjustment". • The level can be...
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... you want , you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area (see page 5). Receiving Broadcasts This chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to the receiver (see page 46). Models of services. You can be preset. Up to use the following ways:... Automatic FM Memory (AUTOBETICAL) - The receiver will also scan all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of area code CED only This receiver also allows you can preset them to preset selected stations. Displaying RDS information (see page 45).
... you want , you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area (see page 5). Receiving Broadcasts This chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to the receiver (see page 46). Models of services. You can be preset. Up to use the following ways:... Automatic FM Memory (AUTOBETICAL) - The receiver will also scan all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of area code CED only This receiver also allows you can preset them to preset selected stations. Displaying RDS information (see page 45).
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... the stations again. 44 MEMORY button: Uses for models of buttons used in this section, see page 47. "Autobetical select" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the display and the FM stereo reception is also stored along with this page. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the...
... the stations again. 44 MEMORY button: Uses for models of buttons used in this section, see page 47. "Autobetical select" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the display and the FM stereo reception is also stored along with this page. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the...
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... tuner. Note If the AC power cord is tuned in. 2 For remotes without a display: Press SHIFT to select a memory pare (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of buttons used to receive broadcasts" on page 44. For details on the buttons used in this section, see the...Press SHIFT to select the tuner. Scanning the preset stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select a preset number. For remotes with a display: Select the preset station you want from the receiver's memory, and you will be sure to preset them by performing steps on "Presetting radio stations" below. Presetting radio stations...
... tuner. Note If the AC power cord is tuned in. 2 For remotes without a display: Press SHIFT to select a memory pare (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of buttons used to receive broadcasts" on page 44. For details on the buttons used in this section, see the...Press SHIFT to select the tuner. Scanning the preset stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select a preset number. For remotes with a display: Select the preset station you want from the receiver's memory, and you will be sure to preset them by performing steps on "Presetting radio stations" below. Presetting radio stations...
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... SEARCH" and the program type indication appear alternately in the display. See the table on the next page for non-RDS FM stations. When the receiver finds a station, the receiver stops scanning. Using the EON function The EON (Enhanced Other Network) function allows the receiver to switch automatically to a program type that provides RDS services...
... SEARCH" and the program type indication appear alternately in the display. See the table on the next page for non-RDS FM stations. When the receiver finds a station, the receiver stops scanning. Using the EON function The EON (Enhanced Other Network) function allows the receiver to switch automatically to a program type that provides RDS services...