Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...charge, or pay for all accessories are for service assistance or resolution of two (2) year. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of... in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. ...
...charge, or pay for all accessories are for service assistance or resolution of two (2) year. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of... in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. ...
Operating Instructions
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4-229-127-13(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DB940 STR-DB840 © 2000 Sony Corporation
4-229-127-13(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DB940 STR-DB840 © 2000 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...to the presence of electric shock to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to ...STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. ENERGY STAR® is provided to turn off and on a circuit different from the AC power source (mains) as long as close to the point of the receiver... • AC power cord must be sure to call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your nearest Sony dealer. never pull the cord. • One blade of the cabinet...
...to the presence of electric shock to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to ...STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. ENERGY STAR® is provided to turn off and on a circuit different from the AC power source (mains) as long as close to the point of the receiver... • AC power cord must be sure to call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your nearest Sony dealer. never pull the cord. • One blade of the cabinet...
Operating Instructions
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... the text, for example, "Models of Dolby Laboratories. In this manual, the STR-DB940 is clearly indicated in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. Conventions • The instructions in the text, for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. You can also use of the front ...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 System (...
... the text, for example, "Models of Dolby Laboratories. In this manual, the STR-DB940 is clearly indicated in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. Conventions • The instructions in the text, for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. You can also use of the front ...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 System (...
Operating Instructions
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...received the following items with alkaline batteries only. and red (right, audio) to white; Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you don't use with the remote: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) Models of area code U, CA only • Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1) • Control S connecting cord (1) STR-DB940...describes how to connect various audio and video components to the operating instructions supplied with new ones. For details, refer to the receiver. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all of other area codes -
...received the following items with alkaline batteries only. and red (right, audio) to white; Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you don't use with the remote: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) Models of area code U, CA only • Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1) • Control S connecting cord (1) STR-DB940...describes how to connect various audio and video components to the operating instructions supplied with new ones. For details, refer to the receiver. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all of other area codes -
Operating Instructions
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...Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). You must first convert the RF... the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to "AUTO." 9 Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/... 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 ...above, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the instruction manual supplied with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator...
...Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). You must first convert the RF... the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to "AUTO." 9 Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/... 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 ...above, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the instruction manual supplied with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator...
Operating Instructions
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... the appropriate jacks on your DVD (or LD player) and satellite broadcasts. Refer to the instructions supplied with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. To record...in intermittent sound. 10 Using other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital output jack. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ç ç OUT IN ...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...
... the appropriate jacks on your DVD (or LD player) and satellite broadcasts. Refer to the instructions supplied with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. To record...in intermittent sound. 10 Using other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital output jack. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ç ç OUT IN ...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...
Operating Instructions
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...on the 5.1 channel input hookups. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. L CENTER R ... software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you will need five speakers (two front speakers,...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...
...on the 5.1 channel input hookups. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. L CENTER R ... software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you will need five speakers (two front speakers,...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...
Operating Instructions
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... to the CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver. When your TV is connected to the receiver as shown below , the TV input mode will change the input mode of the receiver to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR or DVD. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector... If your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can control from the receiver to an MD deck that is an example of...
... to the CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver. When your TV is connected to the receiver as shown below , the TV input mode will change the input mode of the receiver to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR or DVD. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector... If your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can control from the receiver to an MD deck that is an example of...
Operating Instructions
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...prevent this case, set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω". Check the instruction manual supplied with your speakers if you want to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 22. For details on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. In this , make sure to ...stripped end of another speaker terminal. Note Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of the speaker.) You may damage the receiver. Speaker impedance To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center, and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if...
...prevent this case, set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω". Check the instruction manual supplied with your speakers if you want to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 22. For details on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. In this , make sure to ...stripped end of another speaker terminal. Note Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of the speaker.) You may damage the receiver. Speaker impedance To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center, and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if...
Operating Instructions
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... area codes, see the operating instructions for direct tuning differs depending on page 44. 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner. z If you 've tuned in the same direction. 4 To continue scanning, press TUNING (PTY SELECT) + or TUNING (PTY SELECT) - The last received station is not used in . 2 Press FM/AM to select the...
... area codes, see the operating instructions for direct tuning differs depending on page 44. 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner. z If you 've tuned in the same direction. 4 To continue scanning, press TUNING (PTY SELECT) + or TUNING (PTY SELECT) - The last received station is not used in . 2 Press FM/AM to select the...
Operating Instructions
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...(page 45) or Automatic Tuning (page 45). 3 Press MEMORY. Note If the AC power cord is tuned in this section, see the operating instructions for the supplied remote. 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner. repeatedly to select the preset station you want to select a memory pare (A, ...Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to select the tuner. Presetting radio stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to perform the following two ways. The last received station is selected. If "MEMORY" goes out before "MEMORY" goes out. 4 Press SHIFT to another station. To change a preset number to ...
...(page 45) or Automatic Tuning (page 45). 3 Press MEMORY. Note If the AC power cord is tuned in this section, see the operating instructions for the supplied remote. 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner. repeatedly to select the preset station you want to select a memory pare (A, ...Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to select the tuner. Presetting radio stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to perform the following two ways. The last received station is selected. If "MEMORY" goes out before "MEMORY" goes out. 4 Press SHIFT to another station. To change a preset number to ...
Operating Instructions
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... record to be changed flashes, then turn the jog dial to other : once you select a program source on the receiver, you can record and edit as "VHS" and "8mm," respectively. See the instruction manual of component, for example, a second CD player connected to the MD/DAT jacks. 1 To index a preset...in the preset station you need help. 1 Select the component to and from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB940) or the MD/ TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DB840). 51 You don't have to connect the playback and recording components directly to each preset station or program source. This ...
... record to be changed flashes, then turn the jog dial to other : once you select a program source on the receiver, you can record and edit as "VHS" and "8mm," respectively. See the instruction manual of component, for example, a second CD player connected to the MD/DAT jacks. 1 To index a preset...in the preset station you need help. 1 Select the component to and from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB940) or the MD/ TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DB840). 51 You don't have to connect the playback and recording components directly to each preset station or program source. This ...
Operating Instructions
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... tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for playing. The audio from a variety of the audio from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. Each time you have specified the time. n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF The display dims after you press SLEEP, the time... changes as shown below. See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual if you only make both digital and analog connections to prevent recording. For example, insert the laser disc you may not be sure to...
... tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for playing. The audio from a variety of the audio from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. Each time you have specified the time. n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF The display dims after you press SLEEP, the time... changes as shown below. See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual if you only make both digital and analog connections to prevent recording. For example, insert the laser disc you may not be sure to...
Operating Instructions
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... remote operation. 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select "2 WAY REMOTE". 3 Turn the jog dial to the operating instructions suppled with the 2 way remote control system, be sure the TA-E9000ES is also compatible with the CDP-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES. To use with...Sony CD players CDP-CX260 or CDPCX88ES Turn OFF the remote control adapter switch on the Control A1 auto function parameter lets you turn OFF this unit. However, if you to make the following operation to limit response to select "ON" or "OFF." Setting up the 2 way remote (STR-DB940 only) This receiver...
... remote operation. 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select "2 WAY REMOTE". 3 Turn the jog dial to the operating instructions suppled with the 2 way remote control system, be sure the TA-E9000ES is also compatible with the CDP-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES. To use with...Sony CD players CDP-CX260 or CDPCX88ES Turn OFF the remote control adapter switch on the Control A1 auto function parameter lets you turn OFF this unit. However, if you to make the following operation to limit response to select "ON" or "OFF." Setting up the 2 way remote (STR-DB940 only) This receiver...
Operating Instructions
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...Instructions supplied with CONTROL A1 jacks, the number of functions that require CONTROL A1 connections. Certain components have special functions, like "CD Synchro Dubbing" on cassette decks, that can select either NTSC or PAL. In this may be limited depending on -screen display (STR-DB940 only) Select the color of separate Sony... the CONTROL A1 connection will be connected to select "NARROW" or "WIDE". However, when making connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording.
...Instructions supplied with CONTROL A1 jacks, the number of functions that require CONTROL A1 connections. Certain components have special functions, like "CD Synchro Dubbing" on cassette decks, that can select either NTSC or PAL. In this may be limited depending on -screen display (STR-DB940 only) Select the color of separate Sony... the CONTROL A1 connection will be connected to select "NARROW" or "WIDE". However, when making connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording.
Operating Instructions
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... special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL A1 Control System, like the Sony RK-G69HG). For details regarding particular connections or setup options, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the receiver. • When recording, do not play button on one of the function... buttons. In this case, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the component(s). Synchronized recording This function ...
... special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL A1 Control System, like the Sony RK-G69HG). For details regarding particular connections or setup options, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the receiver. • When recording, do not play button on one of the function... buttons. In this case, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the component(s). Synchronized recording This function ...