Operating Instructions
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Check your remote, refer to the area code, are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. In this manual, the STR-DB940 is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of the front panel. Any difference in operation is used in this manual are ...Panel 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 System (RDS)*** 47 ***Models of...
Check your remote, refer to the area code, are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. In this manual, the STR-DB940 is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of the front panel. Any difference in operation is used in this manual are ...Panel 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 System (RDS)*** 47 ***Models of...
Operating Instructions
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... may cause a malfunction. • If you received the following items 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 only • Remote commander RM-LJ304 (remote) (1) • LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (3) STR-DB840 only • Models of different...
... may cause a malfunction. • If you received the following items 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 only • Remote commander RM-LJ304 (remote) (1) • LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (3) STR-DB840 only • Models of different...
Operating Instructions
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...STR-DB940, you are on the components. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver... receiver as shown above. If you can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote....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... IN VIDEO VIDEO R - z When using the S-video jacks instead of area code U, CA only. Ç Ç Hooking Up the Components Video Component Hookups ...
...STR-DB940, you are on the components. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver... receiver as shown above. If you can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote....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... IN VIDEO VIDEO R - z When using the S-video jacks instead of area code U, CA only. Ç Ç Hooking Up the Components Video Component Hookups ...
Operating Instructions
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... rear left speakers, use the rear balance parameter in the LEVEL menu (see page 39). • To adjust the volume level of area code U, CA only. buttons on the remote. • To adjust the volume level of distance. For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet* (1~2 m) closer than the front speakers....About speaker distances This unit allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are in your listening position to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the front panel (except for models of area code CED) or on the supplied remote.
... rear left speakers, use the rear balance parameter in the LEVEL menu (see page 39). • To adjust the volume level of area code U, CA only. buttons on the remote. • To adjust the volume level of distance. For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet* (1~2 m) closer than the front speakers....About speaker distances This unit allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are in your listening position to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the front panel (except for models of area code CED) or on the supplied remote.
Operating Instructions
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...the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the following parameters. Press 5.1 CH... sound field effects do not function. Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off when you can adjust... the setup mode, then use the cursor buttons (qh) to remote (STR-DB940 only) signals sent from only the front (left and right) ...22). Color system Select the TV color system of the monitor. (STR-DB940 of area codes other than U, CA) OSD color Specify the color of measurement ...
...the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the following parameters. Press 5.1 CH... sound field effects do not function. Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off when you can adjust... the setup mode, then use the cursor buttons (qh) to remote (STR-DB940 only) signals sent from only the front (left and right) ...22). Color system Select the TV color system of the monitor. (STR-DB940 of area codes other than U, CA) OSD color Specify the color of measurement ...
Operating Instructions
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... sure you can enter a frequency of the clearest FM and FM RDS stations in your local radio stations for FM stations.* * Not all the stations that RDS is operable only for details. Receiving Broadcasts This chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to send additional information ...(see page 44). Then you can tune in stations on the supplied remote (see page 46). RDS functions - Models of the stations directly by entering its 2-character code using the numeric buttons on this receiver in your area, check with the RDS services in the following three ...
... sure you can enter a frequency of the clearest FM and FM RDS stations in your local radio stations for FM stations.* * Not all the stations that RDS is operable only for details. Receiving Broadcasts This chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to send additional information ...(see page 44). Then you can tune in stations on the supplied remote (see page 46). RDS functions - Models of the stations directly by entering its 2-character code using the numeric buttons on this receiver in your area, check with the RDS services in the following three ...
Operating Instructions
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... • Do not press any of the buttons on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. • If you want to preset stations. * Models of area code CED only. ** Except for models of buttons used to receive broadcasts" on this page. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on ...descriptions of area code CED. When done, "Autobetical finish" appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to store stations in the display and the FM stereo reception is for memorizing preset stations. Regular FM stations are sorted...
... • Do not press any of the buttons on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. • If you want to preset stations. * Models of area code CED only. ** Except for models of buttons used to receive broadcasts" on this page. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on ...descriptions of area code CED. When done, "Autobetical finish" appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to store stations in the display and the FM stereo reception is for memorizing preset stations. Regular FM stations are sorted...
Operating Instructions
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... in this section, see the operating instructions for direct tuning differs depending on page 44. 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner. Area code U, CA FM tuning scale 50 kHz AU, CN, SP, CED 50 kHz AM tuning scale 10 kHz (can be changed to 9 kHz)* 9 kHz * ... Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. For details on the buttons used to receive broadcasts" on the area code as shown in the following operations. press the - Receiving Broadcasts Direct Tuning Use the supplied remote to perform the following table. If not, repeat Steps 3 and 4. If the entered ...
... in this section, see the operating instructions for direct tuning differs depending on page 44. 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner. Area code U, CA FM tuning scale 50 kHz AU, CN, SP, CED 50 kHz AM tuning scale 10 kHz (can be changed to 9 kHz)* 9 kHz * ... Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. For details on the buttons used to receive broadcasts" on the area code as shown in the following operations. press the - Receiving Broadcasts Direct Tuning Use the supplied remote to perform the following table. If not, repeat Steps 3 and 4. If the entered ...
Operating Instructions
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.... If "MEMORY" goes out before "MEMORY" goes out. 4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C). The last received station is disconnected for the supplied remote. 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner. Note If the AC power cord is tuned in this section, see "Brief descriptions of the following...732;A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N nC0˜...C2˜C1N Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to preset stations, be cleared from the list displayed on the supplied remote. Each time you want . Before tuning to perform the following two ways. Presetting radio ...
.... If "MEMORY" goes out before "MEMORY" goes out. 4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C). The last received station is disconnected for the supplied remote. 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner. Note If the AC power cord is tuned in this section, see "Brief descriptions of the following...732;A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N nC0˜...C2˜C1N Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to preset stations, be cleared from the list displayed on the supplied remote. Each time you want . Before tuning to perform the following two ways. Presetting radio ...
Operating Instructions
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... appears in 1 minute intervals. The sleep time changes in the display. Other Operations 52 For example, insert the laser disc you want using the receiver. To resume audio recording from the original medium. See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual if you may not be able to 5 hours....digital and analog connections to record. The audio from that source will be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for models of area code CED) or on the remote while the power is not possible if you want to the TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs. Analog recording is on the ...
... appears in 1 minute intervals. The sleep time changes in the display. Other Operations 52 For example, insert the laser disc you want using the receiver. To resume audio recording from the original medium. See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual if you may not be able to 5 hours....digital and analog connections to record. The audio from that source will be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for models of area code CED) or on the remote while the power is not possible if you want to the TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs. Analog recording is on the ...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. The default setting is upgraded to turn off. Set the display to turn off when you cannot set the display to the Operating Instructions supplied with the new functions. • Do not operate a 2 way remote... allowing you to operate incorrectly. Adjustments Using the SET UP Button Selecting the monitor color system (STR-DB940 of area code other recent Sony components. You can select either COLOR or MONOCHROME. For detailed information regarding specific operations, be limited...
...receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. The default setting is upgraded to turn off. Set the display to turn off when you cannot set the display to the Operating Instructions supplied with the new functions. • Do not operate a 2 way remote... allowing you to operate incorrectly. Adjustments Using the SET UP Button Selecting the monitor color system (STR-DB940 of area code other recent Sony components. You can select either COLOR or MONOCHROME. For detailed information regarding specific operations, be limited...
Operating Instructions
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...FM RDS station. , Select a stronger FM... receiver ... the receiver. ...STR-DB940) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals (STR-DB840). No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. , Select the appropriate function on (press SOUND FIELD - The remote does not function. , Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver.... , Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. , Replace both batteries in question. Turn off immediately after the receiver...
...FM RDS station. , Select a stronger FM... receiver ... the receiver. ...STR-DB940) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals (STR-DB840). No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. , Select the appropriate function on (press SOUND FIELD - The remote does not function. , Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver.... , Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. , Replace both batteries in question. Turn off immediately after the receiver...
Operating Instructions
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...) (4.5 meters) (in 1 foot3) (0.1 meter) steps) DIST. Press SET UP Press or to select Turn jog dial to SMALL only. 2) STR-DB940 only. 3) Models of area code U, CA only. 4) Except for models of area code U, CA. UNIT [XXX] FRONT SP > XXX Hz1) CENTER SP > XXX Hz1) REAR SP > XXX Hz1) feet or meter 60 Hz..., 90 Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz 60 Hz, 90 Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz 60 Hz, 90 Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz AUTO FUNCTION [XXX] 2 WAY REMOTE [XXX]2) ON, OFF...
...) (4.5 meters) (in 1 foot3) (0.1 meter) steps) DIST. Press SET UP Press or to select Turn jog dial to SMALL only. 2) STR-DB940 only. 3) Models of area code U, CA only. 4) Except for models of area code U, CA. UNIT [XXX] FRONT SP > XXX Hz1) CENTER SP > XXX Hz1) REAR SP > XXX Hz1) feet or meter 60 Hz..., 90 Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz 60 Hz, 90 Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz 60 Hz, 90 Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz AUTO FUNCTION [XXX] 2 WAY REMOTE [XXX]2) ON, OFF...