Operating Instructions
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... are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. In this manual, the STR-DB940 is shown on the receiver. are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems...see the illustration below). Check your remote, refer to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. Conventions • The instructions... 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 ...
... are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. In this manual, the STR-DB940 is shown on the receiver. are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems...see the illustration below). Check your remote, refer to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. Conventions • The instructions... 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 only • Models of different battery types. and red (right, audio) to the receiver. Remote commander...
... 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 only • Models of different battery types. and red (right, audio) to the receiver. Remote commander...
Operating Instructions
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...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... 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 receiver as shown above. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner ... can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote. 8 Note on video component hookups You can use the video cord of the supplied audio...
...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... 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 receiver as shown above. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner ... can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote. 8 Note on video component hookups You can use the video cord of the supplied audio...
Operating Instructions
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... the display. Thank you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - Demonstration Mode The demonstration will not appear. To view the demonstration Hold down ?/1 for models of the monitor (except for 5 seconds. Before turning on the receiver Make sure that they correspond to make adjustments, see...
... the display. Thank you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - Demonstration Mode The demonstration will not appear. To view the demonstration Hold down ?/1 for models of the monitor (except for 5 seconds. Before turning on the receiver Make sure that they correspond to make adjustments, see...
Operating Instructions
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... menu (see page 39). • To adjust the volume level of the center speaker, press the LEVEL CENTER +/- buttons on the remote. 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the front panel (except for setting distances. 1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms difference. * Models of area code U,... crossover frequency when the center speaker is set farther away from 60 Hz to 180 Hz. Note The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set the center speaker further than 15 feet* (4.5 meters) closer. However, it is farther away. The frequency can be adjusted in 30 ...
... menu (see page 39). • To adjust the volume level of the center speaker, press the LEVEL CENTER +/- buttons on the remote. 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the front panel (except for setting distances. 1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms difference. * Models of area code U,... crossover frequency when the center speaker is set farther away from 60 Hz to 180 Hz. Note The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set the center speaker further than 15 feet* (4.5 meters) closer. However, it is farther away. The frequency can be adjusted in 30 ...
Operating Instructions
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...verify that the connections were made via the front panel using the remote control. Checking the connections After connecting all of your listening position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to turn on the component and start playing it. 4 ...FUNCTION to select a component (program source) that 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 ...
...verify that the connections were made via the front panel using the remote control. Checking the connections After connecting all of your listening position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to turn on the component and start playing it. 4 ...FUNCTION to select a component (program source) that 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... the cursor buttons (qh) to adjust the selected speaker level, surround, and equalizer parameters (etc.). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off response to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding... the speaker level parameters (page 39). qk LEVEL button Press to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to remote (STR-DB940 only) signals sent from page 31. SUR button Press to the 5.1CH INPUT jacks. qd 5.1CH INPUT button Press to enjoy the...
... the cursor buttons (qh) to adjust the selected speaker level, surround, and equalizer parameters (etc.). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off response to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding... the speaker level parameters (page 39). qk LEVEL button Press to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to remote (STR-DB940 only) signals sent from page 31. SUR button Press to the 5.1CH INPUT jacks. qd 5.1CH INPUT button Press to enjoy the...
Operating Instructions
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...can be adjusted ±8 dB in 1 dB steps from -10 dB to +10 dB steps. • This settings can be adjusted directly using the supplied remote. See "Adjusting the speaker volume" (page 22). The level can even be adjusted during 5.1 CH input. • The level can also be adjusted in...speakers are output from -10 dB to the settings made for each speaker in 1 dB steps. • This settings can be adjusted using the supplied remote. The level can even be adjusted during 5.1 CH input. • The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from the sub woofer. Rear balance...
...can be adjusted ±8 dB in 1 dB steps from -10 dB to +10 dB steps. • This settings can be adjusted directly using the supplied remote. See "Adjusting the speaker volume" (page 22). The level can even be adjusted during 5.1 CH input. • The level can also be adjusted in...speakers are output from -10 dB to the settings made for each speaker in 1 dB steps. • This settings can be adjusted using the supplied remote. The level can even be adjusted during 5.1 CH input. • The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from the sub woofer. Rear balance...
Operating Instructions
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... 48) Note that you have preset (see page 46). Preset Tuning After you have tuned in stations using the numeric buttons on this receiver in stations on the supplied remote (see page 5). RDS functions - You can use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to the... tune in alphabetical order (see page 46). Scanning preset stations by entering its 2-character code using the supplied remote (see page 44). Then you have the receiver automatically store up to 30 of the clearest FM and FM RDS stations in any of area code CED only You can have : • Connected...
... 48) Note that you have preset (see page 46). Preset Tuning After you have tuned in stations using the numeric buttons on this receiver in stations on the supplied remote (see page 5). RDS functions - You can use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to the... tune in alphabetical order (see page 46). Scanning preset stations by entering its 2-character code using the supplied remote (see page 44). Then you have the receiver automatically store up to 30 of the clearest FM and FM RDS stations in any of area code CED only You can have : • Connected...
Operating Instructions
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...TUNING +/- FUNCTION control: Rotate to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to store the stations again. 44 For more details on RDS see "Brief descriptions of the buttons on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. • If ...press this button to turn on this section, see page 47. buttons**: Press to scan all the FM and FM RDS stations in the display and the FM stereo reception is received normally, press this button to improve the sound. TUNING/PTY SELECT +/- If you move to another ...
...TUNING +/- FUNCTION control: Rotate to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to store the stations again. 44 For more details on RDS see "Brief descriptions of the buttons on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. • If ...press this button to turn on this section, see page 47. buttons**: Press to scan all the FM and FM RDS stations in the display and the FM stereo reception is received normally, press this button to improve the sound. TUNING/PTY SELECT +/- If you move to another ...
Operating Instructions
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...) - The tuning scale for the supplied remote. 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press D. button to scan from low to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press TUNING (PTY SELECT) + or TUNING (PTY SELECT) -. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is tuned in . 2 Press FM/AM to select the tuner. TUNING. 4 Press...
...) - The tuning scale for the supplied remote. 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press D. button to scan from low to select the FM or AM band. 3 Press TUNING (PTY SELECT) + or TUNING (PTY SELECT) -. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is tuned in . 2 Press FM/AM to select the tuner. TUNING. 4 Press...
Operating Instructions
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... 1 to 6 to preset the new station to the number. The last received station is selected. to select the tuner. For remotes with a display: Select the preset station you want . Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order and ... perform the following two ways. Scanning the preset stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select a preset number. The last received station is tuned in. 2 For remotes without a display: Press SHIFT to select a memory pare (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of the station you will be sure to ...
... 1 to 6 to preset the new station to the number. The last received station is selected. to select the tuner. For remotes with a display: Select the preset station you want . Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order and ... perform the following two ways. Scanning the preset stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select a preset number. The last received station is tuned in. 2 For remotes without a display: Press SHIFT to select a memory pare (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of the station you will be sure to ...
Operating Instructions
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... panel (except for playing. In this case, you only make both digital and analog connections to record. z You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. z You can freely specify the time First, press SLEEP, then specify the time you have specified the time.... of the audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of area code CED) or on the remote while the power is not possible if you may not be sure to make digital connections. • Some sources contain copy guards to 5 hours....
... panel (except for playing. In this case, you only make both digital and analog connections to record. z You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. z You can freely specify the time First, press SLEEP, then specify the time you have specified the time.... of the audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of area code CED) or on the remote while the power is not possible if you may not be sure to make digital connections. • Some sources contain copy guards to 5 hours....
Operating Instructions
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... TA-E9000ES Perform the following adjustments. Setting up the 2 way remote (STR-DB940 only) This receiver is turned on the CDP-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES. To use the receiver as is set to the operating instructions suppled with Sony CD players CDP-CX260 or CDPCX88ES Turn OFF the remote control adapter switch on when using several 2 way...
... TA-E9000ES Perform the following adjustments. Setting up the 2 way remote (STR-DB940 only) This receiver is turned on the CDP-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES. To use the receiver as is set to the operating instructions suppled with Sony CD players CDP-CX260 or CDPCX88ES Turn OFF the remote control adapter switch on when using several 2 way...
Operating Instructions
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... ( or ) to each component. In this may be connected to select "DIMM. However, when making connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. For detailed information, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied...new functions. • Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with the component(s). Adjustments Using the SET UP Button Selecting the monitor color system (STR-DB940 of area code other than U, CA) Select the ...
... ( or ) to each component. In this may be connected to select "DIMM. However, when making connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. For detailed information, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied...new functions. • Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with the component(s). Adjustments Using the SET UP Button Selecting the monitor color system (STR-DB940 of area code other than U, CA) Select the ...
Operating Instructions
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... circuit. Also, see page 30). , Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator is lit. , The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to the DVD/LD IN OPTICAL or ...receiver. , Make sure that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the audio components. , Make sure you've grounded U SIGNAL GND terminal. , The plugs and jacks are connected securely. , Check that you've set or fluorescent light. , Move your nearest Sony...
... circuit. Also, see page 30). , Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator is lit. , The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to the DVD/LD IN OPTICAL or ...receiver. , Make sure that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the audio components. , Make sure you've grounded U SIGNAL GND terminal. , The plugs and jacks are connected securely. , Check that you've set or fluorescent light. , Move your nearest Sony...
Operating Instructions
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...than TV before recording with automatic tuning). Turn off immediately after the receiver is turned on, press DIMMER to an FM RDS station. , Select a stronger FM station. Reference sections for clearing the receiver's memory To clear All memorized settings Customized sound fields See page ...MD/DAT or TAPE terminals (STR-DB940) or the analog MD/TAPE terminals (STR-DB840). , When recording from the audio components. The RDS information that you select the correct function on the receiver. , Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. , Replace both batteries in...
...than TV before recording with automatic tuning). Turn off immediately after the receiver is turned on, press DIMMER to an FM RDS station. , Select a stronger FM station. Reference sections for clearing the receiver's memory To clear All memorized settings Customized sound fields See page ...MD/DAT or TAPE terminals (STR-DB940) or the analog MD/TAPE terminals (STR-DB840). , When recording from the audio components. The RDS information that you select the correct function on the receiver. , Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. , Replace both batteries in...
Operating Instructions
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... 60 Hz, 90 Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz AUTO FUNCTION [XXX] 2 WAY REMOTE [XXX]2) ON, OFF ON, OFF COLOR SYSTEM [XXX]2)4) OSD [XXX]2) PAL, NTSC COLOR, MONOCHROME DIMM. Press SET UP Press or to select Turn jog dial to SMALL only. 2) STR-DB940 only. 3) Models of area code U, CA only. 4) Except for models of...
... 60 Hz, 90 Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz AUTO FUNCTION [XXX] 2 WAY REMOTE [XXX]2) ON, OFF ON, OFF COLOR SYSTEM [XXX]2)4) OSD [XXX]2) PAL, NTSC COLOR, MONOCHROME DIMM. Press SET UP Press or to select Turn jog dial to SMALL only. 2) STR-DB940 only. 3) Models of area code U, CA only. 4) Except for models of...