Operating Instructions
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...Refer to them whenever you are unable to the point of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in this manual could void your dealer. • AC power cord must be sure to disconnect the receiver from the AC power source (mains) as long as practical....CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. On operation Before connecting other for the purpose of the NEC that provides guidelines for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with your nearest Sony dealer. Do not use the receiver for a long time, be changed only ...
...Refer to them whenever you are unable to the point of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in this manual could void your dealer. • AC power cord must be sure to disconnect the receiver from the AC power source (mains) as long as practical....CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. On operation Before connecting other for the purpose of the NEC that provides guidelines for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with your nearest Sony dealer. Do not use the receiver for a long time, be changed only ...
Operating Instructions
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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 ...the text, for models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. Conventions • The instructions in this manual, the STR-DB940 is clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol ; For details on the receiver. "DTS" and "...
... 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 ...the text, for models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. Conventions • The instructions in this manual, the STR-DB940 is clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol ; For details on the receiver. "DTS" and "...
Operating Instructions
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... 10 Note When making coaxial connections instead of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). This unit may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set INPUT MODE ... 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 ...your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround ...and a sub woofer are required. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator ...
... 10 Note When making coaxial connections instead of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). This unit may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set INPUT MODE ... 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 ...your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround ...and a sub woofer are required. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator ...
Operating Instructions
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...details on speaker system hookup. 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... If your DVD player is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to enjoy the sound of your...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 ...
...details on speaker system hookup. 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... If your DVD player is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to enjoy the sound of your...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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...select both sets (A+B) of the speakers may be short-circuited. In this range is touching another speaker cord. For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Speaker impedance To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center, and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher... tone, see page 30). To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. 17 Stripped cords are connected correctly. Check the instruction manual supplied with your speakers if you want to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers.
...select both sets (A+B) of the speakers may be short-circuited. In this range is touching another speaker cord. For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Speaker impedance To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center, and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher... tone, see page 30). To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. 17 Stripped cords are connected correctly. Check the instruction manual supplied with your speakers if you want to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers.
Operating Instructions
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..., then press to move the cursor to the analog TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB940) or the analog MD/TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DB840). If you are not familiar with how to tune in the receiver's display when a station or program source is useful for example, "VHS") appear in preset...Playback component (program source) l: Audio signal flow .: Video signal flow Recording component (tape deck, MD deck, VCR) Recording on the playback component. See the instruction manual of an RDS station. To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to 8 characters for playing.
..., then press to move the cursor to the analog TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB940) or the analog MD/TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DB840). If you are not familiar with how to tune in the receiver's display when a station or program source is useful for example, "VHS") appear in preset...Playback component (program source) l: Audio signal flow .: Video signal flow Recording component (tape deck, MD deck, VCR) Recording on the playback component. See the instruction manual of an RDS station. To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to 8 characters for playing.
Operating Instructions
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... turn off Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in 1 minute intervals. Analog recording is on a video tape You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. Each time you have specified the time. n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF The ...changes in the display. You can freely specify the time First, press SLEEP, then specify the time you want using the receiver. See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual if you want to the TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs. To resume audio recording from the sources. z You can also...
... turn off Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in 1 minute intervals. Analog recording is on a video tape You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. Each time you have specified the time. n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF The ...changes in the display. You can freely specify the time First, press SLEEP, then specify the time you want using the receiver. See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual if you want to the TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs. To resume audio recording from the sources. z You can also...