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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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...BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. ENERGY STAR® is no guarantee that interference will fit into an outlet on the rear of the unit. registered mark. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that to which can radiate radio...electrical shock, do not expose the unit to persons. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call upon your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to the presence of cable entry as a ...
...BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. ENERGY STAR® is no guarantee that interference will fit into an outlet on the rear of the unit. registered mark. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that to which can radiate radio...electrical shock, do not expose the unit to persons. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call upon your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to the presence of cable entry as a ...
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...according to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. • The following icon is shown on the receiver. Any difference in the text, for example, "STR-DB940 only." Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide ...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 (...
...according to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. • The following icon is shown on the receiver. Any difference in the text, for example, "STR-DB940 only." Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide ...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 (...
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... to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (3) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert batteries 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...
... to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (3) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert batteries 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...
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...Connect the AM loop antenna FM wire antenna To the AM terminals FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal Assembling the supplied FM antenna (Models of area code U,CA only) The supplied FM wire antenna must be connected to a gas pipe. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM U FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire...coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as possible. 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 ...
...Connect the AM loop antenna FM wire antenna To the AM terminals FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal Assembling the supplied FM antenna (Models of area code U,CA only) The supplied FM wire antenna must be connected to a gas pipe. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM U FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire...coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as possible. 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 ...
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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 connecting...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 connecting...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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...(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 ...MD/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 ...
...(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 ...MD/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 ...
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...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 ..., be sure to match the color-coded pins to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and... 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...
...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 ..., be sure to match the color-coded pins to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and... 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...
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... the appropriate jacks on the components. Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red ...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...the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to this unit's digital input jacks. We recommend making connections as...
... the appropriate jacks on the components. Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red ...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...the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to this unit's digital input jacks. We recommend making connections as...
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... and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck. Using other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz sampling frequencies to the receiver's digital output jack. To record analog signals, make digital connections. • Input signals with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz ... 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 ...
... and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck. Using other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz sampling frequencies to the receiver's digital output jack. To record analog signals, make digital connections. • Input signals with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz ... 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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... jacks can connect them directly to connect an external multi channel decoder. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you can be used to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you will need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, ... and DTS. 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...
... jacks can connect them directly to connect an external multi channel decoder. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you can be used to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you will need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, ... and DTS. 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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...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 ...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 ... 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...
...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 ...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 ... 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...
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...connections also change to video input whenever you turn on the receiver. The following illustration is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. When your TV. When you connect the receiver as shown below , the TV input mode will change the ...input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV is connected to the receiver as shown below , input...
...connections also change to video input whenever you turn on the receiver. The following illustration is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. When your TV. When you connect the receiver as shown below , the TV input mode will change the ...input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV is connected to the receiver as shown below , input...
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...outlet. 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 or off. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons...• Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position (0). Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, the receiver's entire memory will be cleared and the demonstration will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to a wall outlet. Connect the AC ...
...outlet. 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 or off. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons...• Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position (0). Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, the receiver's entire memory will be cleared and the demonstration will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to a wall outlet. Connect the AC ...
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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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... or higher, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 22. For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is connected, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω". Speaker impedance To enjoy...
... or higher, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 22. For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is connected, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω". Speaker impedance To enjoy...
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... display turns off the receiver. 2 Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn the power on. 1/u ?/1 - + - + - + - + 4 • • • • 5 • • • 6• • 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 1 Turn off or not when you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way... this page. 18 To view the demonstration Hold down ?/1 for the first time, or when you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the following items are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset or cleared. • All...
... display turns off the receiver. 2 Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn the power on. 1/u ?/1 - + - + - + - + 4 • • • • 5 • • • 6• • 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 1 Turn off or not when you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way... this page. 18 To view the demonstration Hold down ?/1 for the first time, or when you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the following items are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset or cleared. • All...
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... on the shape of your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° When placing rear speakers 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...
... on the shape of your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° When placing rear speakers 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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... (see page 39). • To adjust the volume level of area code U, CA only. Also, the center speaker cannot be output when the receiver is not possible to set to "SMALL". Likewise, the rear speakers can be set to 5.1CH INPUT. For example, setting the center speaker distance... front speakers. The frequency can adjust the volume level of all speakers at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 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 surround sound. Hooking ...
... (see page 39). • To adjust the volume level of area code U, CA only. Also, the center speaker cannot be output when the receiver is not possible to set to "SMALL". Likewise, the rear speakers can be set to 5.1CH INPUT. For example, setting the center speaker distance... front speakers. The frequency can adjust the volume level of all speakers at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 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 surround sound. Hooking ...
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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. If you do the following page and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. 23 FUNCTION 2 Rotate FUNCTION to select a component (program...Checking the connections After connecting all of your listening position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your components to the...
...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. If you do the following page and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. 23 FUNCTION 2 Rotate FUNCTION to select a component (program...Checking the connections After connecting all of your listening position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your components to the...