Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...exclusion or limitation of sale or receipted invoice which vary from the Product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to you . PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of... due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to service the Product. This warranty is valid only in Japan 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED...
...exclusion or limitation of sale or receipted invoice which vary from the Product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to you . PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of... due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to service the Product. This warranty is valid only in Japan 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED...
Operating Instructions
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...STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Other Operations 50 Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 51 Recording 51 Using the Sleep Timer 52 Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 53 CONTROL A1 Control System 54 Additional Information 56 Troubleshooting 56 Specifications... 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...
...STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Other Operations 50 Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 51 Recording 51 Using the Sleep Timer 52 Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 53 CONTROL A1 Control System 54 Additional Information 56 Troubleshooting 56 Specifications... 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...
Operating Instructions
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... WOOFER) Initial setting : YES • If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES". • If you are not available when "Rear speaker size (REAR)" is designed specifically for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. B B 60 A A 30 * These parameters are not sure which sounds best, select...
... WOOFER) Initial setting : YES • If you connect a sub woofer, select "YES". • If you are not available when "Rear speaker size (REAR)" is designed specifically for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. B B 60 A A 30 * These parameters are not sure which sounds best, select...
Operating Instructions
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...any sound. If you encounter a problem that sound is output from the headphones (see "Troubleshooting" on page 30). No sound is heard from a specific component. , Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. , Check that the cord(s) used for front ...speakers that are not connected to the receiver (see "wj SPEAKERS selector" on page 30). , Check that all components are turned on. , Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set...
...any sound. If you encounter a problem that sound is output from the headphones (see "Troubleshooting" on page 30). No sound is heard from a specific component. , Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. , Check that the cord(s) used for front ...speakers that are not connected to the receiver (see "wj SPEAKERS selector" on page 30). , Check that all components are turned on. , Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set...
Operating Instructions
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..., the number of functions that require CONTROL A1 connections. The default setting is upgraded to turn off . For detailed information regarding specific operations, be compatible with the new functions. • Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL A1...Adjustments Using the SET UP Button Selecting the monitor color system (STR-DB940 of area code other than U, CA) Select the color system of your component(s). However, when making connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and ...
..., the number of functions that require CONTROL A1 connections. The default setting is upgraded to turn off . For detailed information regarding specific operations, be compatible with the new functions. • Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL A1...Adjustments Using the SET UP Button Selecting the monitor color system (STR-DB940 of area code other than U, CA) Select the color system of your component(s). However, when making connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and ...
Operating Instructions
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... at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-DB940: 110 W + 110 W2) 100 W + 100 W3) STR-DB840: 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-DB940: 100 W + 100 W2) 90 W + 90 W3) STR-DB840: 90 W + 90 W Reference Power Output2) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-DB940: FRONT1): 110 W + 110 W CENTER1): 110 W REAR1): STR-DB840:... 20 20,000 Hz; Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to rated output (USA model only). rated 110 watts (STR-DB940) and 100 watts (STR-DB840) per channel minimum ...
... at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-DB940: 110 W + 110 W2) 100 W + 100 W3) STR-DB840: 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-DB940: 100 W + 100 W2) 90 W + 90 W3) STR-DB840: 90 W + 90 W Reference Power Output2) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) STR-DB940: FRONT1): 110 W + 110 W CENTER1): 110 W REAR1): STR-DB840:... 20 20,000 Hz; Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to rated output (USA model only). rated 110 watts (STR-DB940) and 100 watts (STR-DB840) per channel minimum ...
Operating Instructions
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...STR-DB940: 290 W AC outlets Models of area code U, CA 2 switched, total 120 W/1A Models of area code AU, SP, CED 1 switched, total 100 W Models of area code CN 2 switched, total 100 W Dimensions 430 × 161 × 401 mm (17 × 7 7/8 × 19 5/8 in any AM station, turn off the receiver.... Hold down the TUNING - For details on the area code of the component you change the tuning scale. Specifications AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U, CA With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530...
...STR-DB940: 290 W AC outlets Models of area code U, CA 2 switched, total 120 W/1A Models of area code AU, SP, CED 1 switched, total 100 W Models of area code CN 2 switched, total 100 W Dimensions 430 × 161 × 401 mm (17 × 7 7/8 × 19 5/8 in any AM station, turn off the receiver.... Hold down the TUNING - For details on the area code of the component you change the tuning scale. Specifications AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U, CA With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530...
Operating Instructions
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... only when a deep bass effect is the third audio coding method to be developed by Sony. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you actually can sense the size ... sound • Transition of sound from twochannel sound. Digital Cinema Sound This is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction ... space affect the way these sound elements in this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to realize...
... only when a deep bass effect is the third audio coding method to be developed by Sony. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you actually can sense the size ... sound • Transition of sound from twochannel sound. Digital Cinema Sound This is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction ... space affect the way these sound elements in this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to realize...