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...receiver. Conventions • The instructions in this manual are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. In this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840...STR-DB940 only." You can also use of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons 62 Index (Back cover) 3 For details...-Channel Surround Displays 36 Customizing Sound Fields 38 Receiving Broadcasts 43 Storing FM Stations Automatically (AUTOBETICAL)*** 44 Direct Tuning 45 ...
...receiver. Conventions • The instructions in this manual are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. In this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840...STR-DB940 only." You can also use of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons 62 Index (Back cover) 3 For details...-Channel Surround Displays 36 Customizing Sound Fields 38 Receiving Broadcasts 43 Storing FM Stations Automatically (AUTOBETICAL)*** 44 Direct Tuning 45 ...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver. z When to the receiver. 4 Unpacking Check that 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... components you don't use the remote for an extended period of different battery types. For details, refer to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. •...
...receiver. z When to the receiver. 4 Unpacking Check that 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... components you don't use the remote for an extended period of different battery types. For details, refer to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. •...
Operating Instructions
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...MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel 1) For STR-DB940, you are on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the video signals and will not...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 ... (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) Video cord for details). In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on...
...MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel 1) For STR-DB940, you are on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the video signals and will not...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 ... (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) Video cord for details). In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on...
Operating Instructions
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... Make either an optical or coaxial digital signal. 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)))) ?/1... to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3.../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...
... Make either an optical or coaxial digital signal. 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)))) ?/1... to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3.../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...
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...multi channel surround signal. • To make digital recordings of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital output jack. MD or DAT deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE DIGITAL OPTICAL IN L OUT R ...sound. 10 Refer to the instructions supplied with your CD player and MD or DAT deck for details. • The DVD/LD IN OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 48 kHz, 44...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 ...
...multi channel surround signal. • To make digital recordings of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital output jack. MD or DAT deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE DIGITAL OPTICAL IN L OUT R ...sound. 10 Refer to the instructions supplied with your CD player and MD or DAT deck for details. • The DVD/LD IN OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 48 kHz, 44...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 ...
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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-VIDEO...the 5.1CH INPUT CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks Black Black 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 equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be ...
... 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-VIDEO...the 5.1CH INPUT CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks Black Black 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 equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be ...
Operating Instructions
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...(supplied) to connect the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for details regarding the operations you have a Sony CD changer with your TV. The following illustration is connected to the receiver as shown below , the TV input mode will change the input mode of the... you make CONTROL A1 connections from your TV, satellite tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details. Note If you have a Sony CD changer with your TV for VCR, etc.) jack on the receiver to the appropriate SLINK jack on page 54 and the operating instructions supplied with your CD changer...
...(supplied) to connect the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for details regarding the operations you have a Sony CD changer with your TV. The following illustration is connected to the receiver as shown below , the TV input mode will change the input mode of the... you make CONTROL A1 connections from your TV, satellite tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details. Note If you have a Sony CD changer with your TV for VCR, etc.) jack on the receiver to the appropriate SLINK jack on page 54 and the operating instructions supplied with your CD changer...
Operating Instructions
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... that all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 22. For details on the back of the speaker.) You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not sure...one whose name is connected, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to excessive removal of insulation. If this range is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is output from a speaker other due to "4Ω". Hooking ...
... that all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 22. For details on the back of the speaker.) You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not sure...one whose name is connected, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to excessive removal of insulation. If this range is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is output from a speaker other due to "4Ω". Hooking ...
Operating Instructions
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...• 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn the receiver off or not when you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - Performing initial setup operations Before using ...To view the demonstration Hold down ?/1 for each program source and preset stations are cleared. For details on the power. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your system. Demonstration Mode The demonstration will not appear. All of preset stations...
...• 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn the receiver off or not when you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - Performing initial setup operations Before using ...To view the demonstration Hold down ?/1 for each program source and preset stations are cleared. For details on the power. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your system. Demonstration Mode The demonstration will not appear. All of preset stations...
Operating Instructions
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... page 47). 8 The following buttons operate the built-in a multi channel format. 28 When the tuner is decoding signals recorded in tuner. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. A~C" on the display window as the function button. ** These indications appear only during RDS reception. (Models of ... MUTING ENTER MODE wj wh wg wfwd wa ql qjqh qg qf ws w; SHIFT button Selects a memory page for preset stations. FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. A~C buttons Press to the component or preset station (see page 51). Location of the display. qa qs qd...
... page 47). 8 The following buttons operate the built-in a multi channel format. 28 When the tuner is decoding signals recorded in tuner. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. A~C" on the display window as the function button. ** These indications appear only during RDS reception. (Models of ... MUTING ENTER MODE wj wh wg wfwd wa ql qjqh qg qf ws w; SHIFT button Selects a memory page for preset stations. FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. A~C buttons Press to the component or preset station (see page 51). Location of the display. qa qs qd...
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... again to return to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary... Select the TV color system of the monitor. (STR-DB940 of area codes other than U, CA) OSD color Specify the color of the following parameters. For details, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" starting from the 2...are not compatible with 96 kHz digital audio signals. Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off response to select the sound field ...
... again to return to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary... Select the TV color system of the monitor. (STR-DB940 of area codes other than U, CA) OSD color Specify the color of the following parameters. For details, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" starting from the 2...are not compatible with 96 kHz digital audio signals. Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off response to select the sound field ...
Operating Instructions
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... Operations Front Panel Parts Description ws NAME button Press to OFF automatically presents a 2 channel (stereo) downmix from the headphones. 30 For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. SLEEP button Press to select both the FRONT SPEAKERS A and... B terminals (parallel connection) OFF No speaker output * Be sure to connect front speakers with 96 kHz digital audio signals and during AM reception. FM MODE button If "STEREO...
... Operations Front Panel Parts Description ws NAME button Press to OFF automatically presents a 2 channel (stereo) downmix from the headphones. 30 For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. SLEEP button Press to select both the FRONT SPEAKERS A and... B terminals (parallel connection) OFF No speaker output * Be sure to connect front speakers with 96 kHz digital audio signals and during AM reception. FM MODE button If "STEREO...
Operating Instructions
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... is not recorded in radio stations, etc. When the sound of the front channels. 7 Tuner indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to ANALOG (see 5 on the low frequency components of the LFE channel signal is set to tune in all parts of the input ... Digital (AC-3) format.* * However, this indicator does not light when the recording format is active. See pages 43~49 for details regarding the playback channel indicators. 5 L.F.E. S.WOOFER STEREO RDS MEMORY MPEGDTSDUAL PRO LOGIC LS S RS D.RANGE EQ MONO TA NEWS INFO qa 09 8 1 OPTICAL Lights up when the...
... is not recorded in radio stations, etc. When the sound of the front channels. 7 Tuner indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to ANALOG (see 5 on the low frequency components of the LFE channel signal is set to tune in all parts of the input ... Digital (AC-3) format.* * However, this indicator does not light when the recording format is active. See pages 43~49 for details regarding the playback channel indicators. 5 L.F.E. S.WOOFER STEREO RDS MEMORY MPEGDTSDUAL PRO LOGIC LS S RS D.RANGE EQ MONO TA NEWS INFO qa 09 8 1 OPTICAL Lights up when the...
Operating Instructions
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...ANALOG DIRECT x x x z:can be stored in "Adjusting the level parameters" (page 39). 42 C x x x x x z z NIGHT THEATER x x x x x x x z z z MONO MOVIE x x x x x x x z z z STEREO MOVIE x x x x x x x z z z HEADPHONE THEATER x x V. B x x x x x z z SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX. SEMI-M. A x x x x x z z SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX. MULTI REAR x x x x x x... x z A.F.D. A x x x x x x x z z z CINEMA STUDIO EX. For details, see each item in each sound field (continued) < LEVEL >< EQ > FRONT REAR REAR CENTER WOOFER...
...ANALOG DIRECT x x x z:can be stored in "Adjusting the level parameters" (page 39). 42 C x x x x x z z NIGHT THEATER x x x x x x x z z z MONO MOVIE x x x x x x x z z z STEREO MOVIE x x x x x x x z z z HEADPHONE THEATER x x V. B x x x x x z z SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX. SEMI-M. A x x x x x z z SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX. MULTI REAR x x x x x x... x z A.F.D. A x x x x x x x z z z CINEMA STUDIO EX. For details, see each item in each sound field (continued) < LEVEL >< EQ > FRONT REAR REAR CENTER WOOFER...
Operating Instructions
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... by program type (see page 47) - Preset Tuning After you can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the stations that RDS is operable only for details. If you can use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to 30 of ...services. You can preset them to preset selected stations. RDS functions - Scanning preset stations by entering its 2-character code using the supplied remote (see page 46). Receiving Broadcasts This chapter describes how to receive FM...
... by program type (see page 47) - Preset Tuning After you can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the stations that RDS is operable only for details. If you can use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to 30 of ...services. You can preset them to preset selected stations. RDS functions - Scanning preset stations by entering its 2-character code using the supplied remote (see page 46). Receiving Broadcasts This chapter describes how to receive FM...
Operating Instructions
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...Press to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for presetting radio stations or tuning to display the RDS information. For more details on RDS see "Presetting radio stations" on the "STEREO" indication. DISPLAY button: Press to preset stations. * Models of area code CED only. ** Except for models of area code... appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all even when the FM broadcast is for models of area code CED only). TUNING +/- Note If "STEREO" does not appear at all the FM and FM RDS stations in the display and the FM stereo reception is also stored along with ...
...Press to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for presetting radio stations or tuning to display the RDS information. For more details on RDS see "Presetting radio stations" on the "STEREO" indication. DISPLAY button: Press to preset stations. * Models of area code CED only. ** Except for models of area code... appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all even when the FM broadcast is for models of area code CED only). TUNING +/- Note If "STEREO" does not appear at all the FM and FM RDS stations in the display and the FM stereo reception is also stored along with ...
Operating Instructions
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...the AM tuning scale, see page 3. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is not used in . 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press TUNING (PTY SELECT) + or TUNING (PTY SELECT) -. Automatic Tuning For details on the buttons used to receive broadcasts" on the area code as shown ...in . 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press D. button to scan from low to high; Receiving Broadcasts Direct Tuning Use the supplied remote to perform ...
...the AM tuning scale, see page 3. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is not used in . 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press TUNING (PTY SELECT) + or TUNING (PTY SELECT) -. Automatic Tuning For details on the buttons used to receive broadcasts" on the area code as shown ...in . 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press D. button to scan from low to high; Receiving Broadcasts Direct Tuning Use the supplied remote to perform ...
Operating Instructions
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... Tuning (page 45) or Automatic Tuning (page 45). 3 Press MEMORY. Preset Tuning For details on the buttons used to receive broadcasts" on the supplied remote when TUNER is selected. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the station that you press SHIFT, the letter "A,"...2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Scanning the preset stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner. For details on the supplied remote. to select a memory page (A, B or C). The last received station is tuned in the display. 5 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Do Steps 4 to 6 before...
... Tuning (page 45) or Automatic Tuning (page 45). 3 Press MEMORY. Preset Tuning For details on the buttons used to receive broadcasts" on the supplied remote when TUNER is selected. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the station that you press SHIFT, the letter "A,"...2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Scanning the preset stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner. For details on the supplied remote. to select a memory page (A, B or C). The last received station is tuned in the display. 5 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Do Steps 4 to 6 before...
Operating Instructions
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...-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES. To use this unit's 2 way remote control system. Also when using this unit. Setting up the 2 way remote (STR-DB940 only) This receiver is set to "ON". Also, be sure to place them close together in order to enable proper remote operation. 1 Press SET UP. 2 ... instructions suppled with the TA-E9000ES Perform the following adjustments. For details, refer to select "ON" or "OFF." Adjustments Using the SET UP Button The SET UP button allows you to make the following steps to turn Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (see page 13) on the...
...-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES. To use this unit's 2 way remote control system. Also when using this unit. Setting up the 2 way remote (STR-DB940 only) This receiver is set to "ON". Also, be sure to place them close together in order to enable proper remote operation. 1 Press SET UP. 2 ... instructions suppled with the TA-E9000ES Perform the following adjustments. For details, refer to select "ON" or "OFF." Adjustments Using the SET UP Button The SET UP button allows you to make the following steps to turn Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (see page 13) on the...
Operating Instructions
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... the SET UP Button Selecting the monitor color system (STR-DB940 of area code other than U, CA) Select the color system of functions that require CONTROL A1 connections. You can select either NTSC or PAL. For detailed information, refer to select "NTSC" or "PAL". ... depending on -screen display is selected, you press the DIMMER button several times. However, when making connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. The color of control signals which is set the...
... the SET UP Button Selecting the monitor color system (STR-DB940 of area code other than U, CA) Select the color system of functions that require CONTROL A1 connections. You can select either NTSC or PAL. For detailed information, refer to select "NTSC" or "PAL". ... depending on -screen display is selected, you press the DIMMER button several times. However, when making connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. The color of control signals which is set the...