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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
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... cord must be sure to turn off . • If you are located on , the user is connected. - Note to call upon your nearest Sony dealer. Model No. ENERGY STAR® is wider than the other components, be changed only at the rear of the NEC that provides guidelines for... fit into the outlet, contact your local power supply. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are unable to Article 82040 of the receiver. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as...
... cord must be sure to turn off . • If you are located on , the user is connected. - Note to call upon your nearest Sony dealer. Model No. ENERGY STAR® is wider than the other components, be changed only at the rear of the NEC that provides guidelines for... fit into the outlet, contact your local power supply. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are unable to Article 82040 of the receiver. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as...
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...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... or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the lower portion of Dolby Laboratories. are for example, "STR-DB940 only." In this manual describe the controls on the receiver. Any difference in the text, for models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. All rights reserved.
...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... or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the lower portion of Dolby Laboratories. are for example, "STR-DB940 only." In this manual describe the controls on the receiver. Any difference in the text, for models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. All rights reserved.
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... remote Insert batteries with alkaline batteries only. Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before you received the following items with new ones. properly oriented in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote...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...
... remote Insert batteries with alkaline batteries only. Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before you received the following items with new ones. properly oriented in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote...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...
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...• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to the supplied FM antenna adaptor. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to an outdoor FM antenna as possible. IN L MONITOR IN OUT IN OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO IN... S OUT CTRL S OUT SIGNAL GND U S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO R - Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM U FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Important If you have poor...
...• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to the supplied FM antenna adaptor. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to an outdoor FM antenna as possible. IN L MONITOR IN OUT IN OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO IN... S OUT CTRL S OUT SIGNAL GND U S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO R - Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM U FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Important If you have poor...
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Hooking Up the Components Audio Component Hookups STR-DB940 MD/DAT deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L R ç ç Turntable OUT IN Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) When ... Red (R) 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-VIDEO... on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 6
Hooking Up the Components Audio Component Hookups STR-DB940 MD/DAT deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L R ç ç Turntable OUT IN Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) When ... Red (R) 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-VIDEO... on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 6
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...AM L MD/TAPE MD/TAPE 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 ...S-VIDEO IN IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO R - Hooking Up the Components ç STR-DB840 Turntable MD/Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L R ç OUT IN Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a ... has a ground wire, connect it to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 7
...AM L MD/TAPE MD/TAPE 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 ...S-VIDEO IN IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO R - Hooking Up the Components ç STR-DB840 Turntable MD/Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L R ç OUT IN Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a ... has a ground wire, connect it to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 7
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...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 ...When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. See page 12 for connecting video components Connect a TV or satellite tuner VCR Additional VCR DVD or LD player TV...DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel 1) For STR-DB940, you are on a separate bus from the TV.
...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 ...When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. See page 12 for connecting video components Connect a TV or satellite tuner VCR Additional VCR DVD or LD player TV...DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel 1) For STR-DB940, you are on a separate bus from the TV.
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... the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). TV or satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO OUT DVD or LD ... AUDIO OUT L R 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-VIDEO OUT VIDEO...
... the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). TV or satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO OUT DVD or LD ... AUDIO OUT L R 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-VIDEO OUT VIDEO...
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...96 kHz sampling frequencies to TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections. Refer to the instructions supplied with your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital output jack. ç ç Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck... OUT IN 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-VIDEO ...
...96 kHz sampling frequencies to TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections. Refer to the instructions supplied with your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital output jack. ç ç Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck... OUT IN 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-VIDEO ...
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...Video cord (not supplied) One for details 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 your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. 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-...
...Video cord (not supplied) One for details 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 your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. 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-...
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...LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R 2ND AUDIO OUT 2ND AUDIO OUT (STR-DB940 only) b To a wall outlet * The configuration, shape,...pins to the appropriate jacks on the rear panel varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is selected. 12 Main room Sub room ?/1 4 • • • • 5 ...FUNCTION (4 on pages 26 and 27) to switch the audio signal output to a stereo amplifier located in another room. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Audio/video... COAXIAL OUT IN IN IN IN CENTER B + U FM 75Ω COAXIAL R FRONT REAR SUB WOOFER 5.1CH INPUT...
...LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R 2ND AUDIO OUT 2ND AUDIO OUT (STR-DB940 only) b To a wall outlet * The configuration, shape,...pins to the appropriate jacks on the rear panel varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is selected. 12 Main room Sub room ?/1 4 • • • • 5 ...FUNCTION (4 on pages 26 and 27) to switch the audio signal output to a stereo amplifier located in another room. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Audio/video... COAXIAL OUT IN IN IN IN CENTER B + U FM 75Ω COAXIAL R FRONT REAR SUB WOOFER 5.1CH INPUT...
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...command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver. Hooking Up the Components S-LINK CONTROL S hookup (Models of area code U,CA only) If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/control ... , the TV input mode will change the input mode of the receiver changes to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. The following connections also change to video input whenever you have a Sony CD changer with your TV. This may cause a malfunction. •...
...command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver. Hooking Up the Components S-LINK CONTROL S hookup (Models of area code U,CA only) If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/control ... , the TV input mode will change the input mode of the receiver changes to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. The following connections also change to video input whenever you have a Sony CD changer with your TV. This may cause a malfunction. •...
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... this outlet. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 16). • Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position (0). If you turn the whole...start. 14 Hooking Up the Components Other Hookups Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of the component(s) connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video components to a...
... this outlet. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 16). • Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position (0). If you turn the whole...start. 14 Hooking Up the Components Other Hookups Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of the component(s) connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video components to a...
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... Setting Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 15
... Setting Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 15
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... higher if you 're not sure of front speakers (see page 22. If this , make sure to "4Ω". For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Make sure the stripped ends of each other than the one speaker within this case, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "8Ω." Hooking Up...
... higher if you 're not sure of front speakers (see page 22. If this , make sure to "4Ω". For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Make sure the stripped ends of each other than the one speaker within this case, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "8Ω." Hooking Up...
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... + - + - + 4 • • • • 5 • • • 6• • 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. All of preset stations and program sources) are cleared. • All adjustments made with the SET UP button are reset to...page 53). • Whether the display turns off during the previous message. Thank you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Performing...
... + - + - + 4 • • • • 5 • • • 6• • 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. All of preset stations and program sources) are cleared. • All adjustments made with the SET UP button are reset to...page 53). • Whether the display turns off during the previous message. Thank you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Performing...
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... 3 and 4 until you have set to "NO"). The front speakers can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you...
... 3 and 4 until you have set to "NO"). The front speakers can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you...
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... front speakers. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup z About speaker distances This unit allows you 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. Please note that speaker. If you... cannot be adjusted in sequence. 3 Adjust the volume level so that 5 feet* (1.5 meters) closer than 15 feet* (4.5 meters) closer. z You can be output when the receiver is not possible to "SMALL".
... front speakers. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup z About speaker distances This unit allows you 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. Please note that speaker. If you... cannot be adjusted in sequence. 3 Adjust the volume level so that 5 feet* (1.5 meters) closer than 15 feet* (4.5 meters) closer. z You can be output when the receiver is not possible to "SMALL".
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...following page and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. 23 Checking the connections After connecting all of 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... procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you have: • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0). • Selected the...
...following page and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. 23 Checking the connections After connecting all of 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... procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you have: • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0). • Selected the...