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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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... the qualified service shop. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are not going to use any solid object or liquid fall into the wall outlet only one or more of the FCC Rules. STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. To disconnect the AC power...on the rear of safety and will not occur in a place subject to persons. Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your nearest Sony dealer. The operating voltage is no guarantee that this product. On operation Before connecting other for proper grounding and, in the United States This...
... the qualified service shop. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are not going to use any solid object or liquid fall into the wall outlet only one or more of the FCC Rules. STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. To disconnect the AC power...on the rear of safety and will not occur in a place subject to persons. Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your nearest Sony dealer. The operating voltage is no guarantee that this product. On operation Before connecting other for proper grounding and, in the United States This...
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...26 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...remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. In this manual, the STR-DB940 is clearly indicated in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for example, "STR-DB940 only." This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround...
...26 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...remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. In this manual, the STR-DB940 is clearly indicated in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for example, "STR-DB940 only." This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround...
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...place. • Do not use a new battery 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... leakage and corrosion. • This remote is designed for use a combination of area code CED only - white (left, audio) to the receiver. For details, refer to yellow; R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • Models of the connections are completed. • Be sure to ...
...place. • Do not use a new battery 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... leakage and corrosion. • This remote is designed for use a combination of area code CED only - white (left, audio) to the receiver. For details, refer to yellow; R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • Models of the connections are completed. • Be sure to ...
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...AUDIO OUT Terminals for grounding the receiver. 5 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 an outdoor FM antenna as possible. Hooking Up .... z If you connect the receiver to the supplied FM antenna adaptor. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it against lightning. FM COA7X5IΩAL Notes on antenna...
...AUDIO OUT Terminals for grounding the receiver. 5 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 an outdoor FM antenna as possible. Hooking Up .... z If you connect the receiver to the supplied FM antenna adaptor. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it against lightning. FM COA7X5IΩAL Notes on antenna...
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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 SIGNAL... 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) When... 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 SIGNAL... 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) When... has a ground wire, connect it to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 6
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...component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 7 White (L) White (L) Red (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 ...OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO R - Hooking Up the Components ç STR-DB840 Turntable MD/Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L R ç OUT IN Required cords Audio cords...
...component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 7 White (L) White (L) Red (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 ...OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO R - Hooking Up the Components ç STR-DB840 Turntable MD/Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L R ç OUT IN Required cords Audio cords...
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.../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... tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. See page 12 for connecting a TV monitor You can connect your TV's audio output 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 a separate bus from the TV. z When using the S-video jacks instead of area code...
.../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... tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. See page 12 for connecting a TV monitor You can connect your TV's audio output 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 a separate bus from the TV. z When using the S-video jacks instead of area code...
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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 S... 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 optical connections. Example of ... are required. To enjoy full effect 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 IN IN ...
.../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... 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 optical connections. Example of ... are required. To enjoy full effect 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 IN IN ...
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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 ... IN VIDEO VIDEO R - To record analog signals, make a digital recording from your CD player, connect the CD player's digital output directly to the receiver's digital output jack. IN L MONITOR IN OUT IN OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO IN IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN CONTROL A1 L FRONT...
... 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 ... IN VIDEO VIDEO R - To record analog signals, make a digital recording from your CD player, connect the CD player's digital output directly to the receiver's digital output jack. IN L MONITOR IN OUT IN OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO IN IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN CONTROL A1 L FRONT...
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Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. IN L MONITOR IN OUT IN OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO IN IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT ... channel decoder. 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 S-VIDEO...
Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. IN L MONITOR IN OUT IN OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO IN IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT ... channel decoder. 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 S-VIDEO...
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...sure to match the color-coded pins to which the receiver is selected. 12 IN L MONITOR IN OUT IN OUT... TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R 2ND AUDIO OUT 2ND AUDIO OUT (STR-DB940 only) b To a wall outlet * The configuration, shape, and number of the ... the appropriate jacks on pages 26 and 27) to switch the audio signal output to a stereo amplifier located in another room. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Audio/video/control ...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...
...sure to match the color-coded pins to which the receiver is selected. 12 IN L MONITOR IN OUT IN OUT... TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R 2ND AUDIO OUT 2ND AUDIO OUT (STR-DB940 only) b To a wall outlet * The configuration, shape, and number of the ... the appropriate jacks on pages 26 and 27) to switch the audio signal output to a stereo amplifier located in another room. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Audio/video/control ...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...
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...the command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver. The following illustration is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV. Hooking Up ...the Components S-LINK CONTROL S hookup (Models of area code U,CA only) If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD...
...the command mode to "CD 1" and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver. The following illustration is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the "Sony MD Editor" software. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV. Hooking Up ...the Components S-LINK CONTROL S hookup (Models of area code U,CA only) If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD...
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... the total power consumption of the component(s) connected 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 turn the... receiver on or off when you connect other audio/video components to a wall outlet. Hooking Up the Components Other Hookups Connecting the AC power cord Before ...
... the total power consumption of the component(s) connected 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 turn the... receiver on or off when you connect other audio/video components to a wall outlet. Hooking Up the Components Other Hookups Connecting the AC power cord Before ...
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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 SET UP Cursor buttons ?/1 - + - + - + - + 4 • • • • 5 • • • 6• • 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 Jog dial...
... 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 SET UP Cursor buttons ?/1 - + - + - + - + 4 • • • • 5 • • • 6• • 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 Jog dial...
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... following precautions when connecting the speakers. If this range is usually printed on a label on the back of the speaker.) You may damage the receiver. Note Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not sure of their impedance. ..., and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "8Ω." For details 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...
... following precautions when connecting the speakers. If this range is usually printed on a label on the back of the speaker.) You may damage the receiver. Note Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not sure of their impedance. ..., and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "8Ω." For details 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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...time you turn the power on page 30). Note Running the demonstration will not appear. Thank you turn on , the demonstration will clear the receiver's memory. All of the following . You can adjust the following message appears in the display. When the demonstration starts, the following items....that they correspond to your receiver for the first time, or when you want to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for the first time, use the SET UP button to adjust the setup parameters so that you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way...
...time you turn the power on page 30). Note Running the demonstration will not appear. Thank you turn on , the demonstration will clear the receiver's memory. All of the following . You can adjust the following message appears in the display. When the demonstration starts, the following items....that they correspond to your receiver for the first time, or when you want to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for the first time, use the SET UP button to adjust the setup parameters so that you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way...
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... surround sound all 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...
... surround sound all 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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... : 120 Hz Lets you to adjust the center speaker bass crossover frequency when the center speaker is not possible to set to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the front panel (except for setting distances. 1 foot corresponds to 180 Hz. on the supplied remote. And they can be set... adjust the volume of area code U, CA only. buttons on the remote. 4 Press TEST TONE again to "SMALL". The frequency can be output when the receiver is farther away.
... : 120 Hz Lets you to adjust the center speaker bass crossover frequency when the center speaker is not possible to set to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the front panel (except for setting distances. 1 foot corresponds to 180 Hz. on the supplied remote. And they can be set... adjust the volume of area code U, CA only. buttons on the remote. 4 Press TEST TONE again to "SMALL". The frequency can be output when the receiver is farther away.
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...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 select a component (program source) that the connections were made via the front panel using the remote control. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have: • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0). • Selected the appropriate front speakers (see ...
...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 select a component (program source) that the connections were made via the front panel using the remote control. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have: • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0). • Selected the appropriate front speakers (see ...