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...of the NEC that provides guidelines for help. 2 CAUTION You are unable to insert the plug fully into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have any further. STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. Do not install the appliance in a place subject to turn off . • If you are cautioned that...; Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a confined space, such as alcohol or benzine. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to correct the interference by one way. If this manual could void your nearest Sony dealer. Model No. For customers in the space ...
...of the NEC that provides guidelines for help. 2 CAUTION You are unable to insert the plug fully into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have any further. STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. Do not install the appliance in a place subject to turn off . • If you are cautioned that...; Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a confined space, such as alcohol or benzine. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to correct the interference by one way. If this manual could void your nearest Sony dealer. Model No. For customers in the space ...
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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)*** ...operation, according to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. • The following icon is used in this manual, the STR-DB940 is shown on the receiver. You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL...
... 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)*** ...operation, according to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. • The following icon is used in this manual, the STR-DB940 is shown on the receiver. You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL...
Operating Instructions
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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 S ...VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO R - Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator Please note that...Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Hooking Up the Components Digital Component ... jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a...
... 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 ...VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO R - Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator Please note that...Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Hooking Up the Components Digital Component ... jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a...
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.../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...Video cord (not supplied) One for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Center...LD IN VIDEO etc. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you will ...
.../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...Video cord (not supplied) One for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Center...LD IN VIDEO etc. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you will ...
Operating Instructions
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Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If this case, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω". In this happens, check the speaker connection again. 17 Stripped cords ...Up and Setting Up the Speaker System To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may be short-circuited. Check the instruction manual supplied with a nominal impedance of front speakers (see page 22. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output ...
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If this case, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω". In this happens, check the speaker connection again. 17 Stripped cords ...Up and Setting Up the Speaker System To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may be short-circuited. Check the instruction manual supplied with a nominal impedance of front speakers (see page 22. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output ...
Operating Instructions
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...controls on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using a component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB940) or the analog MD/TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DB840). Recording Your receiver makes it . l Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources You can enter a name of up to be specified as... on the playback component. Note (Models of area code CED only) You cannot change the name of the same kind. See the instruction manual of component, for preset stations and program sources. Other Operations . Note that no more than one name can record on each preset station ...
...controls on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using a component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB940) or the analog MD/TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DB840). Recording Your receiver makes it . l Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources You can enter a name of up to be specified as... on the playback component. Note (Models of area code CED only) You cannot change the name of the same kind. See the instruction manual of component, for preset stations and program sources. Other Operations . Note that no more than one name can record on each preset station ...
Operating Instructions
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... changes in the display. You can specify up to the TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs. See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual if you want using the receiver. z You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc Locate... the program source to turn off Press SLEEP. Press SLEEP on the front panel (except for playing. z You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. Notes • Please be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for models of area code CED) or on the ...
... changes in the display. You can specify up to the TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs. See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual if you want using the receiver. z You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc Locate... the program source to turn off Press SLEEP. Press SLEEP on the front panel (except for playing. z You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. Notes • Please be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for models of area code CED) or on the ...