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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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... OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. ENERGY STAR® is connected to insert the plug fully into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have any changes or modification not expressly approved in the United States...residential installation. WARNING Precautions To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for help. 2 CAUTION You are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to ...
... OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. ENERGY STAR® is connected to insert the plug fully into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have any changes or modification not expressly approved in the United States...residential installation. WARNING Precautions To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for help. 2 CAUTION You are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to ...
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This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. are trademarks of the player you purchased is used in the text, for models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and ... 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...
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. are trademarks of the player you purchased is used in the text, for models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and ... 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...
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... of other area codes - Do not use a new battery with new ones. white (left, audio) to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (3) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert batteries with your remote. Remote commander RM-PP404 (remote) (1) ...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 •...
... of other area codes - Do not use a new battery with new ones. white (left, audio) to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (3) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert batteries with your remote. Remote commander RM-PP404 (remote) (1) ...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 •...
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... To prevent noise pickup, keep it against lightning. z If you connect the receiver to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to an outdoor antenna, ground it ...as horizontal as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM U FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Important If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to a gas pipe. To prevent a gas explosion...
... To prevent noise pickup, keep it against lightning. z If you connect the receiver to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to an outdoor antenna, ground it ...as horizontal as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM U FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Important If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to a gas pipe. To prevent a gas explosion...
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...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 ...IN IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO R - 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... has a ground wire, connect it to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 6
...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 ...IN IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO R - 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... has a ground wire, connect it to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 6
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...TAPE jacks Note on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 7 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...Red (R) ANTENNA 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 SIGNAL GND U S-VIDEO...
...TAPE jacks Note on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 7 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...Red (R) ANTENNA 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 SIGNAL GND U S-VIDEO...
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... TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver as shown above. If you can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by... 2 jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel 1) For STR-DB940, you are on the components. Ç Ç Hooking Up the Components Video Component Hookups TV ...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 ...
... TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver as shown above. If you can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by... 2 jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel 1) For STR-DB940, you are on the components. Ç Ç Hooking Up the Components Video Component Hookups TV ...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 ...
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... 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 a movie.../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 ...the appropriate jacks on page 27) manually. Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). VIDEO OUT LD player AC-3 RF OUT RF demodulator DVD/LD orD(D((C(COVOVOODDDPDPAAITIT//GGLXXLIICCIIDDIITTAAAAAAIILLLLNNLL))))...
... 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 a movie.../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 ...the appropriate jacks on page 27) manually. Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). VIDEO OUT LD player AC-3 RF OUT RF demodulator DVD/LD orD(D((C(COVOVOODDDPDPAAITIT//GGLXXLIICCIIDDIITTAAAAAAIILLLLNNLL))))...
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... 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 OUT ...you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal. • To make digital recordings of 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 to ...
... 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 OUT ...you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal. • To make digital recordings of 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 to ...
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... jacks. 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-...1CH INPUT jacks VIDEO OUT DVD player 5.1 CH INPUT ?/1 DVD/LD IN VIDEO etc. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other...
... jacks. 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-...1CH INPUT jacks VIDEO OUT DVD player 5.1 CH INPUT ?/1 DVD/LD IN VIDEO etc. Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other...
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... 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 ...; 6• • 3 7 AUDIO AUDIO 2 8 OUT IN R Speaker (L) - + - + 1 0 • • • 9 10 Stereo amplifier SPEAKERS •• • • - + - + L Speaker (R) Note This function is not available when 5.1CH INPUT is shipped. ** Models...jacks (STR-DB940 only) You can use the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks to output the audio signal of the selected component to which the receiver is...
... 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 ...; 6• • 3 7 AUDIO AUDIO 2 8 OUT IN R Speaker (L) - + - + 1 0 • • • 9 10 Stereo amplifier SPEAKERS •• • • - + - + L Speaker (R) Note This function is not available when 5.1CH INPUT is shipped. ** Models...jacks (STR-DB940 only) You can use the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks to output the audio signal of the selected component to which the receiver is...
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... tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack on the receiver to the CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver. Note If you operate your TV, satellite tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 1"... sure to set the command mode to "CD 2" and connect the changer to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. TV S-LINK OUT IN E VIDEO IN D AUDIO OUT B A C Receiver ** CTRL S IN ** CTRL S STATUS IN CTRL S OUT CTRL S OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITOR S-VIDEO S-VIDEO...
... tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack on the receiver to the CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver. Note If you operate your TV, satellite tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to "CD 1"... sure to set the command mode to "CD 2" and connect the changer to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. TV S-LINK OUT IN E VIDEO IN D AUDIO OUT B A C Receiver ** CTRL S IN ** CTRL S STATUS IN CTRL S OUT CTRL S OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITOR S-VIDEO S-VIDEO...
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... start. 14 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). Hooking Up the Components Other ... wall outlet. Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on or off when you to turn the receiver on the rear panel. Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, ...
... start. 14 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). Hooking Up the Components Other ... wall outlet. Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on or off when you to turn the receiver on the rear panel. Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, ...
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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 Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button.
... 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 Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button.
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For details on the back of the speaker.) You may damage the receiver. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is connected, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω". Check the instruction manual supplied with ..., and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not sure of their impedance. (This information is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers...
For details on the back of the speaker.) You may damage the receiver. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is connected, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω". Check the instruction manual supplied with ..., and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not sure of their impedance. (This information is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers...
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... selected function, followed by the demonstration message appears in the display. For details on what will turn the receiver off or not when you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - Demonstration Mode The demonstration will activate... the first time you turn on the power, clear the receiver's memory. To finish the demonstration, please push POWER KEY ...
... selected function, followed by the demonstration message appears in the display. For details on what will turn the receiver off or not when you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - Demonstration Mode The demonstration will activate... the first time you turn on the power, clear the receiver's memory. To finish the demonstration, please push POWER KEY ...
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... to "NO"). x Front speaker size (FRONT) Initial setting : LARGE • If you desire. However, this unit lets 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...
... to "NO"). x Front speaker size (FRONT) Initial setting : LARGE • If you desire. However, this unit lets 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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...+/- You will create a fairly realistic sensation of each speaker in sequence. 3 Adjust the volume level so that speaker. And they can be output when the receiver is farther away. For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet* (1~2 m) closer than the front speakers. x Distance unit (DIST. Note The test... To adjust the volume level of the center speaker, press the LEVEL CENTER +/- on the remote. 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the front panel (except for models of area code CED) or on the remote. • To adjust the volume ...
...+/- You will create a fairly realistic sensation of each speaker in sequence. 3 Adjust the volume level so that speaker. And they can be output when the receiver is farther away. For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet* (1~2 m) closer than the front speakers. x Distance unit (DIST. Note The test... To adjust the volume level of the center speaker, press the LEVEL CENTER +/- on the remote. 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the front panel (except for models of area code CED) or on the remote. • To adjust the volume ...
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...remote control. If you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, look for the reason in the display during ... • • • 6• • 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 1 Press ?/1 to turn up the volume. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have: • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you do the following page and take...
...remote control. If you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, look for the reason in the display during ... • • • 6• • 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 1 Press ?/1 to turn up the volume. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have: • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you do the following page and take...