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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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...malfunctions. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into an outlet on , the user is identical with your nearest Sony dealer. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with adequate ventilation to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock...a mild detergent solution. The operating voltage is intended to alert the user to operate this product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you call CATV system installer's attention to them ...
...malfunctions. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into an outlet on , the user is identical with your nearest Sony dealer. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with adequate ventilation to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock...a mild detergent solution. The operating voltage is intended to alert the user to operate this product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you call CATV system installer's attention to them ...
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... 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 ... controls on the receiver. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are clearly indicated in the text, for models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. US Pat...
... 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 ... controls on the receiver. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are clearly indicated in the text, for models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. US Pat...
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...- Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before you actually connect them to the receiver. 4 Unpacking Check that you received the following items with alkaline batteries only. Be sure to yellow; z When to replace batteries Under normal conditions, ...is designed for the components you don't use 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 ...
...- Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before you actually connect them to the receiver. 4 Unpacking Check that you received the following items with alkaline batteries only. Be sure to yellow; z When to replace batteries Under normal conditions, ...is designed for the components you don't use 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 ...
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...Ω SELECTOR AC OUTLET R PHONO CD MD/DAT TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R 2ND AUDIO OUT Terminals for grounding the receiver. 5 FM COA7X5IΩAL Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep it against lightning. Note Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal... be connected 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 the supplied FM antenna adaptor. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM U FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire (...
...Ω SELECTOR AC OUTLET R PHONO CD MD/DAT TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R 2ND AUDIO OUT Terminals for grounding the receiver. 5 FM COA7X5IΩAL Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep it against lightning. Note Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal... be connected 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 the supplied FM antenna adaptor. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM U FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire (...
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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-...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-...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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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 ...(R) 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 ... 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 a ...(R) 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 ... Note on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 7
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... game To the TV/SAT jacks VIDEO 1 jacks VIDEO 2 jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel 1) For STR-DB940, you are on video component hookups You can use the video cord of the supplied audio/video/control S cord. (Models of the video jacks Your... apply sound effects to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 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 ...
... game To the TV/SAT jacks VIDEO 1 jacks VIDEO 2 jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel 1) For STR-DB940, you are on video component hookups You can use the video cord of the supplied audio/video/control S cord. (Models of the video jacks Your... apply sound effects to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 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 ...
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...Connect 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). IN L MONITOR IN OUT IN OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO ...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...
...Connect 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). IN L MONITOR IN OUT IN OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO ...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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... kHz sampling frequencies to the DVD/LD IN OPTICAL or COAXIAL jacks. Refer to the instructions supplied with your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital output jack. Using other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. White (L) White (L) Red ... 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 ...
... kHz sampling frequencies to the DVD/LD IN OPTICAL or COAXIAL jacks. Refer to the instructions supplied with your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital output jack. Using other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. White (L) White (L) Red ... 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 ...
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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 ...described below, adjust the level of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. Refer to the...
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 ...described below, adjust the level of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. Refer to the...
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... OPTICAL COAXIAL OUT IN IN IN IN CENTER B + U FM 75Ω COAXIAL R FRONT REAR SUB WOOFER 5.1CH INPUT CTRL...; 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 ...AUDIO OUT jacks (STR-DB940 only) You can use the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks to a stereo amplifier located in ...LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R 2ND AUDIO OUT 2ND AUDIO OUT (STR-DB940 only) b To a wall outlet * The configuration, shape, and ...
... OPTICAL COAXIAL OUT IN IN IN IN CENTER B + U FM 75Ω COAXIAL R FRONT REAR SUB WOOFER 5.1CH INPUT CTRL...; 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 ...AUDIO OUT jacks (STR-DB940 only) You can use the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks to a stereo amplifier located in ...LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R 2ND AUDIO OUT 2ND AUDIO OUT (STR-DB940 only) b To a wall outlet * The configuration, shape, and ...
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... S connecting cord (Pull the video cord away from the receiver to an MD deck that is connected to the receiver as shown below , the TV input mode will change the input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player, tape deck, or MD deck Use a CONTROL... TV. CONTROL A1 hookup • If you operate your TV is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details regarding the operations you can be set...
... S connecting cord (Pull the video cord away from the receiver to an MD deck that is connected to the receiver as shown below , the TV input mode will change the input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player, tape deck, or MD deck Use a CONTROL... TV. CONTROL A1 hookup • If you operate your TV is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details regarding the operations you can be set...
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... and the demonstration will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on the rear panel. Connect the AC power cord(s) of this outlet. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons... cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your audio/video components to a wall outlet. If you connect other audio/video components to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on or off. Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to...
... and the demonstration will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on the rear panel. Connect the AC power cord(s) of this outlet. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons... cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your audio/video components to a wall outlet. If you connect other audio/video components to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on or off. Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to...
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Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 15 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes ...
Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 15 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes ...
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... cord, output a test tone to connect front speakers with your speakers if you want to excessive removal of insulation. For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other due to select...
... cord, output a test tone to connect front speakers with your speakers if you want to excessive removal of insulation. For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other due to select...
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...etc.) and perform any other components will activate the first time you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your system. You can adjust the following items. For details on or off automatically via...Demonstration Mode!! Selecting the color of area U, CA) (page 54). Select the TV color system of the monitor (except for your receiver for each program source and preset stations are reset to their factory settings. • All index names (of the following items are reset...
...etc.) and perform any other components will activate the first time you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your system. You can adjust the following items. For details on or off automatically via...Demonstration Mode!! Selecting the color of area U, CA) (page 54). Select the TV color system of the monitor (except for your receiver for each program source and preset stations are reset to their factory settings. • All index names (of the following items are reset...
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... feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position. Normally, select "LARGE". • If the sound is distorted, or 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...
... feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position. Normally, select "LARGE". • If the sound is distorted, or 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. Please note that the volume of the center speaker, press the LEVEL CENTER +/- Adjusting these parameter while listening to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the front panel (except for easier speaker volume adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to adjust the volume of each speaker sounds... in much better surround sound. Also, the center speaker cannot be set to "SMALL". Likewise, the rear speakers can be output when the receiver is set to "SMALL". The frequency can be adjusted in 30 Hz steps from the listening position than 15 feet* (4.5 meters) closer....
...front speakers. Please note that the volume of the center speaker, press the LEVEL CENTER +/- Adjusting these parameter while listening to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the front panel (except for easier speaker volume adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to adjust the volume of each speaker sounds... in much better surround sound. Also, the center speaker cannot be set to "SMALL". Likewise, the rear speakers can be output when the receiver is set to "SMALL". The frequency can be adjusted in 30 Hz steps from the listening position than 15 feet* (4.5 meters) closer....
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...) that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn on the component and start playing it. 4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn on the receiver. Checking the connections After connecting all of your listening position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the... to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend 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 adjustment. • Although these adjustments ...
...) that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn on the component and start playing it. 4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn on the receiver. Checking the connections After connecting all of your listening position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the... to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend 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 adjustment. • Although these adjustments ...