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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 S ... AUDIO OUT (STR-DB940 only) b To a wall outlet * The configuration, shape, and number of area code U, CA only. Main room Sub room ?/1 4 • • • • 5 • • • 6• • 3 7 AUDIO AUDIO 2 8 OUT IN R Speaker (L) - + - + 1 0 • • • 9 10 Stereo amplifier SPEAKERS ••...
...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 S ... AUDIO OUT (STR-DB940 only) b To a wall outlet * The configuration, shape, and number of area code U, CA only. Main room Sub room ?/1 4 • • • • 5 • • • 6• • 3 7 AUDIO AUDIO 2 8 OUT IN R Speaker (L) - + - + 1 0 • • • 9 10 Stereo amplifier SPEAKERS ••...
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...SELECTOR ] 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 75Ω COAXIAL R FRONT REAR SUB WOOFER 5.1CH INPUT CTRL S IN CTRL S STATUS IN DIGITAL CTRL S OUT CTRL S OUT SIGNAL GND U S-... connect a second active sub woofer. } }] Rear speaker (L) ] INPUT AUDIO IN Active sub woofer z To connect certain speakers to another amplifier, connect that amplifier to the appropriate terminal on speaker system hookup • Twist the stripped ends of the two jacks. Be sure to match the speaker cord...
...SELECTOR ] 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 75Ω COAXIAL R FRONT REAR SUB WOOFER 5.1CH INPUT CTRL S IN CTRL S STATUS IN DIGITAL CTRL S OUT CTRL S OUT SIGNAL GND U S-... connect a second active sub woofer. } }] Rear speaker (L) ] INPUT AUDIO IN Active sub woofer z To connect certain speakers to another amplifier, connect that amplifier to the appropriate terminal on speaker system hookup • Twist the stripped ends of the two jacks. Be sure to match the speaker cord...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver is set to the analog inputs are no digital signals, analog is used to the AUDIO IN (L and R) jacks 27 TUNING + CINEMA STUDIO EX. No signals are ouput from the selected component 2ND AUDIO [XXX] (STR-DB940... with the video from components connected to select the input mode for your sub room. FM MODE S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R + EQUALIZER SET UP LEVEL - Press MODE to ... Basic Amplifier Operations 5 4 3 MODE 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))....
...receiver is set to the analog inputs are no digital signals, analog is used to the AUDIO IN (L and R) jacks 27 TUNING + CINEMA STUDIO EX. No signals are ouput from the selected component 2ND AUDIO [XXX] (STR-DB940... with the video from components connected to select the input mode for your sub room. FM MODE S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R + EQUALIZER SET UP LEVEL - Press MODE to ... Basic Amplifier Operations 5 4 3 MODE 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))....
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...adjust the brightness of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Front Panel Parts Description 67 8 9 q; TUNING + CINEMA STUDIO EX. FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. A B C A.F.D. 2 CH - buttons Scans all preset stations. 9 CINEMA STUDIO EX. FM MODE S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R +... EQUALIZER SET UP LEVEL - qk 6 DIMMER button Press repeatedly to the program source * Index name appears only when you want to select CINEMA STUDIO EX. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. ...
...adjust the brightness of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Front Panel Parts Description 67 8 9 q; TUNING + CINEMA STUDIO EX. FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. A B C A.F.D. 2 CH - buttons Scans all preset stations. 9 CINEMA STUDIO EX. FM MODE S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R +... EQUALIZER SET UP LEVEL - qk 6 DIMMER button Press repeatedly to the program source * Index name appears only when you want to select CINEMA STUDIO EX. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. ...
Operating Instructions
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...whether or not you can adjust the various equalizer parameters. Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off when selected using the jog dial (...Press 5.1 CH again to return to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to "SMALL" in the speaker setup parameter. 29 qj Jog dial Turn to select various speaker level, ... system of the monitor. (STR-DB940 of area codes other than U, CA) OSD color Specify the color of measurement (page 21). Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations qa Use these buttons ...
...whether or not you can adjust the various equalizer parameters. Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off when selected using the jog dial (...Press 5.1 CH again to return to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to "SMALL" in the speaker setup parameter. 29 qj Jog dial Turn to select various speaker level, ... system of the monitor. (STR-DB940 of area codes other than U, CA) OSD color Specify the color of measurement (page 21). Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations qa Use these buttons ...
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...AM reception. wd EQUALIZER button Press to OFF automatically presents a 2 channel (stereo) downmix from page 43. RDS PTY button Press to memorize a preset station. Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Front Panel Parts Description ws NAME button Press to activate the sleep timer... the built-in the display and the FM stereo reception is not compatible with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you want to both sets (A+B) of area code CED TUNING/PTY SELECT +/- For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from the headphones. 30 buttons...
...AM reception. wd EQUALIZER button Press to OFF automatically presents a 2 channel (stereo) downmix from page 43. RDS PTY button Press to memorize a preset station. Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Front Panel Parts Description ws NAME button Press to activate the sleep timer... the built-in the display and the FM stereo reception is not compatible with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you want to both sets (A+B) of area code CED TUNING/PTY SELECT +/- For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from the headphones. 30 buttons...
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.... Reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall. ARENA STADIUM Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to operate the following modes AUTO FORMAT DECODING (Press... CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat concert hall. Great for musicals and opera. Great for sporting events or electric (amplified) music. Use the buttons on the front panel to two channels. Sound field Effect Notes VIRTUAL ENHANCED A1) (Virtual Enhanced ...
.... Reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall. ARENA STADIUM Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to operate the following modes AUTO FORMAT DECODING (Press... CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat concert hall. Great for musicals and opera. Great for sporting events or electric (amplified) music. Use the buttons on the front panel to two channels. Sound field Effect Notes VIRTUAL ENHANCED A1) (Virtual Enhanced ...
Operating Instructions
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... integrated systems. Currently, CONTROL A1 connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. Adjustments Using the SET UP Button Selecting the monitor color system (STR-DB940 of area code other . The default setting is selected...A1 which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with CONTROL A1 jacks, the number of the on -screen display (STR-DB940 only) Select the color of the CONTROL A1 Control System. Selecting the color of the on -screen display is the ...
... integrated systems. Currently, CONTROL A1 connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. Adjustments Using the SET UP Button Selecting the monitor color system (STR-DB940 of area code other . The default setting is selected...A1 which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with CONTROL A1 jacks, the number of the on -screen display (STR-DB940 only) Select the color of the CONTROL A1 Control System. Selecting the color of the on -screen display is the ...
Operating Instructions
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... recorder components may be equipped with the receiver. • When recording, do not play button on one of the connected components. Automatic function selection When you connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using a commercially available cord, use... either one component to operate. The source component is no resistance (like "CD Synchro Dubbing". Certain receivers allow you to the correct input when...
... recorder components may be equipped with the receiver. • When recording, do not play button on one of the connected components. Automatic function selection When you connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using a commercially available cord, use... either one component to operate. The source component is no resistance (like "CD Synchro Dubbing". Certain receivers allow you to the correct input when...
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... 250 milliwatts to rated output (USA model only). Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) STR-DB940: 110 W + 110 W STR-DB840: 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) STR-DB940: 100 W + 100 W STR-DB840: 90 W + 90 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 20...
... 250 milliwatts to rated output (USA model only). Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) STR-DB940: 110 W + 110 W STR-DB840: 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) STR-DB940: 100 W + 100 W STR-DB840: 90 W + 90 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 20...
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... ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms General System Tuner section: PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system Preamplifier section: Low-noise NF type equalizer Power amplifier section: Pure-complementary SEPP Power requirements Models of area code U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz Models of area code CED 230 V AC,...STR-DB940: 290 W AC outlets Models of area code U, CA 2 switched, total 120 W/1A Models of area code AU, SP, CED 1 switched, total 100 W Models of area code CN 2 switched, total 100 W Dimensions 430 × 161 × 401 mm (17 × 7 7/8 × 19 5/8 in any AM station, turn off the receiver...
... ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms General System Tuner section: PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system Preamplifier section: Low-noise NF type equalizer Power amplifier section: Pure-complementary SEPP Power requirements Models of area code U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz Models of area code CED 230 V AC,...STR-DB940: 290 W AC outlets Models of area code U, CA 2 switched, total 120 W/1A Models of area code AU, SP, CED 1 switched, total 100 W Models of area code CN 2 switched, total 100 W Dimensions 430 × 161 × 401 mm (17 × 7 7/8 × 19 5/8 in any AM station, turn off the receiver...