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4-241-670-11(3) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DB1080 © 2002 Sony Corporation
4-241-670-11(3) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DB1080 © 2002 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... for example, "Models of Dolby Laboratories. ** "DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are clearly indicated in operation is used for model STR-DB1080. Models of other area codes RM-LP211 See the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are ...trademarks of area code AA only". About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. For details on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the lower...
... for example, "Models of Dolby Laboratories. ** "DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are clearly indicated in operation is used for model STR-DB1080. Models of other area codes RM-LP211 See the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are ...trademarks of area code AA only". About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. For details on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the lower...
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Before you begin, refer to "Connectable components" below for models of area code CEL, CEK. 8GB Connectable components Component to this receiver. *3 Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. *4 Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT connectors, etc. Page 10-11 13-... jacks *5 Except for the pages which describe how to connect each component. Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. After hooking up your components, proceed to "2: Connecting the antennas" (page 17). This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the ...
Before you begin, refer to "Connectable components" below for models of area code CEL, CEK. 8GB Connectable components Component to this receiver. *3 Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. *4 Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT connectors, etc. Page 10-11 13-... jacks *5 Except for the pages which describe how to connect each component. Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. After hooking up your components, proceed to "2: Connecting the antennas" (page 17). This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the ...
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...DAT OPTICAL IN MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT DVD/LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND...VIDEO L VIDEO 1 OUT IN R VARIABLE 2ND L ROOM SURROUND + - Note You can listen to the sound of area code U, CA only). Notes • On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice versa). • The on-screen display will not appear on...
...DAT OPTICAL IN MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT DVD/LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND...VIDEO L VIDEO 1 OUT IN R VARIABLE 2ND L ROOM SURROUND + - Note You can listen to the sound of area code U, CA only). Notes • On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice versa). • The on-screen display will not appear on...
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... supplied with a DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator (You cannot connect an LD player's DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this receiver. Notes • No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to connect several digital components, ...DAT OPTICAL IN MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT DVD/LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND...
... supplied with a DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator (You cannot connect an LD player's DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this receiver. Notes • No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to connect several digital components, ...DAT OPTICAL IN MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT DVD/LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND...
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.../DAT OPTICAL IN MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT DVD/LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER.... Getting Started 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to connect an external multi channel decoder.
.../DAT OPTICAL IN MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT DVD/LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER.... Getting Started 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to connect an external multi channel decoder.
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.../DAT OPTICAL IN MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT DVD/LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND ... 1 BACK WOOFER PHONO CD/SACD MD/DAT TAPE SPEA IMPEDANCE Tip When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you press ON SCREEN. In this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice versa). • The on-screen display will not appear on...
.../DAT OPTICAL IN MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT DVD/LD COAXIAL IN S-VIDEO AM OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO U FM 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR CONTROL AUDIO A1 IN L R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND ... 1 BACK WOOFER PHONO CD/SACD MD/DAT TAPE SPEA IMPEDANCE Tip When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you press ON SCREEN. In this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice versa). • The on-screen display will not appear on...
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... components If you connect your TV's audio output jacks to S-video signals for output from the selected input (function) (page 24). For details on the receiver. To the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks DIGITAL ANTENNA CTRL S CTRL S CTRL S CTRL S (ASSIGNABLE) IN STATUS IN OUT OUT Y DVD/LD OPTICAL IN AM TV/SAT... IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT TV/SAT IN OUT DVD/LD IN IN COMPONENT VIDEO L MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT FM 75Ω COAXIAL R DVD/LD L IN R SURROUND COAXIAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 VARIABLE 2ND L ROOM FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND ...
... components If you connect your TV's audio output jacks to S-video signals for output from the selected input (function) (page 24). For details on the receiver. To the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks DIGITAL ANTENNA CTRL S CTRL S CTRL S CTRL S (ASSIGNABLE) IN STATUS IN OUT OUT Y DVD/LD OPTICAL IN AM TV/SAT... IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT TV/SAT IN OUT DVD/LD IN IN COMPONENT VIDEO L MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT FM 75Ω COAXIAL R DVD/LD L IN R SURROUND COAXIAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 VARIABLE 2ND L ROOM FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND ...
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...AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. • Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver. 17GB Getting Started 2: Connecting ...the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. R SUB SURROUND SUB MULTI CH IN 2 WOOFER MULTI CH IN 1 BACK WOOFER PHONO CD...
...AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. • Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver. 17GB Getting Started 2: Connecting ...the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. R SUB SURROUND SUB MULTI CH IN 2 WOOFER MULTI CH IN 1 BACK WOOFER PHONO CD...
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...fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one speaker with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to the receiver. You can place it wherever you connect even one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel). (See "Selecting the surround back decoding mode" on the ...back of the speaker.) Alternatively, you to use a 6.1 channel speaker system. This receiver alows you may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms. Note Be sure to "8Ω".
...fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one speaker with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to the receiver. You can place it wherever you connect even one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel). (See "Selecting the surround back decoding mode" on the ...back of the speaker.) Alternatively, you to use a 6.1 channel speaker system. This receiver alows you may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms. Note Be sure to "8Ω".
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... sure that the voltage selector is shipped. Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following are reset to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. "ENTER... SURROUND BACK PRE OUT SUB WOOFER R SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω 4 Ω 8 Ω IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to their factory defaults. 1 Press ?/1 to...
... sure that the voltage selector is shipped. Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following are reset to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. "ENTER... SURROUND BACK PRE OUT SUB WOOFER R SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω 4 Ω 8 Ω IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to their factory defaults. 1 Press ?/1 to...
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... speakers are set the center speaker to "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is underlined. When all of the speakers connected to the receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. Getting Started 5: Setting up the speakers Use the SET UP menu to set to "NO"). This is output from...
... speakers are set the center speaker to "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is underlined. When all of the speakers connected to the receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. Getting Started 5: Setting up the speakers Use the SET UP menu to set to "NO"). This is output from...
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... "PHASE NOISE" or "PHASE AUDIO" in the CUSTOMIZE menu is not a malfunction. * When "D.POWER" in the LEVEL menu (page 44). For details on the receiver. 2 Select TEST TONE using the remote. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker in the display...in the CUSTOMIZE menu to "AUTO OFF" (page 47). 23GB Use the remote for the adjustment. 4 Select TEST TONE using the remote. Tips • The receiver employs a test tone with the remote. on the remote or turn on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 44. Note When you want to adjust...
... "PHASE NOISE" or "PHASE AUDIO" in the CUSTOMIZE menu is not a malfunction. * When "D.POWER" in the LEVEL menu (page 44). For details on the receiver. 2 Select TEST TONE using the remote. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker in the display...in the CUSTOMIZE menu to "AUTO OFF" (page 47). 23GB Use the remote for the adjustment. 4 Select TEST TONE using the remote. Tips • The receiver employs a test tone with the remote. on the remote or turn on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 44. Note When you want to adjust...
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... CH DIRECT function with center speaker (CENTER SP) set to "NO" or "MIX", and sub woofer (SUB WOOFER) set the TV's video input to the receiver's MONITOR jack, the video from the headphones. When you select a component which is connected to match the component you can select only the following sound...
... CH DIRECT function with center speaker (CENTER SP) set to "NO" or "MIX", and sub woofer (SUB WOOFER) set the TV's video input to the receiver's MONITOR jack, the video from the headphones. When you select a component which is connected to match the component you can select only the following sound...
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... 2" in the following table. Tip The tuning scale for models of poor FM stereo reception Press FM MODE to switch to monaural audio. Press + to scan from high to low. press - If the FM stereo reception is poor and "STEREO" flashes in the display, select the monaural audio so that the sound will...can be assigned to enjoy high quality analog sources like DVD or Super Audio CD. for direct tuning differs depending on page 47. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is not connected (Analog downmix function) If you to any functions except TUNER and PHONO. In case of area...
... 2" in the following table. Tip The tuning scale for models of poor FM stereo reception Press FM MODE to switch to monaural audio. Press + to scan from high to low. press - If the FM stereo reception is poor and "STEREO" flashes in the display, select the monaural audio so that the sound will...can be assigned to enjoy high quality analog sources like DVD or Super Audio CD. for direct tuning differs depending on page 47. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is not connected (Analog downmix function) If you to any functions except TUNER and PHONO. In case of area...
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... Models of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. You can also use the FUNCTION control on the receiver. 2 Select "FM/AM" from the SUB menu to select the FM or AM band. Listening to FM/AM radio (continued) Direct tuning Enter a frequency of area code U, CA Use the supplied remote RM-PG411. 1 ... area. 26GB If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. You can also use the FUNCTION control on the receiver. 2 Press FM/AM button on the supplied remote, refer to TUNER. You can also use the FM/AM button on the remote. Models of the station directly by using the NUM menu. If the entered...
... Models of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. You can also use the FUNCTION control on the receiver. 2 Select "FM/AM" from the SUB menu to select the FM or AM band. Listening to FM/AM radio (continued) Direct tuning Enter a frequency of area code U, CA Use the supplied remote RM-PG411. 1 ... area. 26GB If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. You can also use the FUNCTION control on the receiver. 2 Press FM/AM button on the supplied remote, refer to TUNER. You can also use the FM/AM button on the remote. Models of the station directly by using the NUM menu. If the entered...
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...after storing stations with this procedure to preset another area, repeat this procedure to . to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in your new area. • For details on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. • If you move to another station. ... 2 to 5 to store the stations again. "Autobetical select" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the selected preset number. If this happens, repeat this procedure, the stored settings may...
...after storing stations with this procedure to preset another area, repeat this procedure to . to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in your new area. • For details on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. • If you move to another station. ... 2 to 5 to store the stations again. "Autobetical select" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the selected preset number. If this happens, repeat this procedure, the stored settings may...
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... you want. Presetting radio stations (continued) Tuning to preset stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to select the preset station you want . The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or - repeatedly to TUNER.
... you want. Presetting radio stations (continued) Tuning to preset stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to select the preset station you want . The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or - repeatedly to TUNER.
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... at the same rate at which enables radio stations to send additional information along with your local radio stations for non-RDS FM stations. While the receiver is an emergency announcement by program type Note that RDS is weak. Scanning preset stations by government authorities, "Alarm-Alarm...broadcasts Simply select a station on each program type. 3 Press RDS PTY. When you tune in a station that you specify. The receiver scans for the information on the FM band using direct tuning (page 26), automatic tuning (page 25), or preset tuning (page 28). See the table on the next ...
... at the same rate at which enables radio stations to send additional information along with your local radio stations for non-RDS FM stations. While the receiver is an emergency announcement by program type Note that RDS is weak. Scanning preset stations by government authorities, "Alarm-Alarm...broadcasts Simply select a station on each program type. 3 Press RDS PTY. When you tune in a station that you specify. The receiver scans for the information on the FM band using direct tuning (page 26), automatic tuning (page 25), or preset tuning (page 28). See the table on the next ...
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...12 3 4 5 67 8 9 0 OPTCOAXMULTI CH IN 1 2 a DIGITAL DTS MPEG SP.OFF D.RANGE EQ PRO LOGIC L.F.E. When using sound fields like "D.CONCERT HALL", the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to "YES" (page 22...COAXIAL terminal. 3 MULTI CH IN 1/2: Lights up when MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 is selected. 4 MPEG: Lights up to indicate the level. SW L C R STEREO MONO MEMORY SL SR RDS SSB SLEEP qg qf qd qs qa 1 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through...
...12 3 4 5 67 8 9 0 OPTCOAXMULTI CH IN 1 2 a DIGITAL DTS MPEG SP.OFF D.RANGE EQ PRO LOGIC L.F.E. When using sound fields like "D.CONCERT HALL", the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to "YES" (page 22...COAXIAL terminal. 3 MULTI CH IN 1/2: Lights up when MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 is selected. 4 MPEG: Lights up to indicate the level. SW L C R STEREO MONO MEMORY SL SR RDS SSB SLEEP qg qf qd qs qa 1 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through...