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... the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. In this manual, the STR-DB940 is shown on the receiver. Type of differences Model Feature DB940 DB840 5 audio inputs z 4 audio inputs z About area codes The area code of the rear ...and Basic Operations 26 Front Panel Parts Description 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...
... the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. In this manual, the STR-DB940 is shown on the receiver. Type of differences Model Feature DB940 DB840 5 audio inputs z 4 audio inputs z About area codes The area code of the rear ...and Basic Operations 26 Front Panel Parts Description 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...
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.... 8 Note on the receiver. 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 ... connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the appropriate jacks on a separate bus from the TV. S-video signals are ...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 the components. Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio...
.... 8 Note on the receiver. 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 ... connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the appropriate jacks on a separate bus from the TV. S-video signals are ...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 the components. Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio...
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...DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to "AUTO." 9 We ...8226; 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 Note When making coaxial connections instead of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Yellow (video) Yellow ... 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...Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). To enjoy full effect of optical connections.
...DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to "AUTO." 9 We ...8226; 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 Note When making coaxial connections instead of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Yellow (video) Yellow ... 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...Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). To enjoy full effect of optical connections.
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...and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with only digital connections. The other jacks may result in intermittent sound. 10 These connections allow you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel ...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 ... VIDEO R - Using other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz sampling frequencies to the receiver's digital output jack. To record digital signals, make analog connections. ç ç ...
...and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with only digital connections. The other jacks may result in intermittent sound. 10 These connections allow you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel ...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 ... VIDEO R - Using other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz sampling frequencies to the receiver's digital output jack. To record digital signals, make analog connections. ç ç ...
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...+ - + SUB WOOFER Note See page 16 for details on speaker system hookup. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is...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..., 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 can ...
...+ - + SUB WOOFER Note See page 16 for details on speaker system hookup. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is...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..., 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 can ...
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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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to + and - If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you want to connect just the front speakers to avoid excessive output on the speakers. 16 For example, if you ... IMPEDANCE SELECTOR ] 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...
to + and - If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you want to connect just the front speakers to avoid excessive output on the speakers. 16 For example, if you ... IMPEDANCE SELECTOR ] 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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...cord do not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker cord. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other due to connect front speakers ...front, center, and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not sure of the speakers may damage the receiver. Stripped cords are connected correctly. Examples of poor conditions of another speaker terminal. If this case, set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω". ...
...cord do not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker cord. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other due to connect front speakers ...front, center, and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not sure of the speakers may damage the receiver. Stripped cords are connected correctly. Examples of poor conditions of another speaker terminal. If this case, set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "4Ω". ...
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... SET UP and press ?/1 to clear the receiver's memory, do the following items are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset or cleared. • All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for each program source and preset ... you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Demonstration Mode The demonstration will activate the first time you turn the receiver off or not when you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - All...
... SET UP and press ?/1 to clear the receiver's memory, do the following items are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset or cleared. • All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for each program source and preset ... you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Demonstration Mode The demonstration will activate the first time you turn the receiver off or not when you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - All...
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...behind you B A A 45° Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the shape of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. • When the front speaker... a lack 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 "SMALL" (unless...
...behind you B A A 45° Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the shape of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. • When the front speaker... a lack 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 "SMALL" (unless...
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... that speaker, set them , if possible. Normally, select "LARGE". However, if the front speakers are using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from a channel, the bass redirection ... to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for proper implementation of directionality, it to section C. The sound of surround effects when using small speakers, you can use the equalizer to...
... that speaker, set them , if possible. Normally, select "LARGE". However, if the front speakers are using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from a channel, the bass redirection ... to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for proper implementation of directionality, it to section C. The sound of surround effects when using small speakers, you can use the equalizer to...
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... to your listening position (C on your listening position to the rear (left and right. Therefore, although it may result in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. x Center speaker distance (CENTER) Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter) Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker...11 feet* (3.5 meter) Set the distance from your listening position, set the distance to obtain proper balance. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is designed specifically for proper implementation of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that you ...
... to your listening position (C on your listening position to the rear (left and right. Therefore, although it may result in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. x Center speaker distance (CENTER) Initial setting : 16 feet* (5.0 meter) Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker...11 feet* (3.5 meter) Set the distance from your listening position, set the distance to obtain proper balance. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is designed specifically for proper implementation of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that you ...
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...closer than the front speakers. Adjusting these parameter while listening to a 1 ms difference. * Models of surround sound. Likewise, the rear speakers can be set the center speaker further than the front speakers. x Front speaker ... can be adjusted in the output of the sound from that the volume of the test tone from 60 Hz to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. ... be output when the receiver is farther away. on the front panel (except for easier speaker volume adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to adjust the volume of each speaker sounds the same when you ...
...closer than the front speakers. Adjusting these parameter while listening to a 1 ms difference. * Models of surround sound. Likewise, the rear speakers can be set the center speaker further than the front speakers. x Front speaker ... can be adjusted in the output of the sound from that the volume of the test tone from 60 Hz to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. ... be output when the receiver is farther away. on the front panel (except for easier speaker volume adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to adjust the volume of each speaker sounds the same when you ...
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... to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, look for the reason in the display during adjustment. • Although these adjustments can also be made correctly...
... to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, look for the reason in the display during adjustment. • Although these adjustments can also be made correctly...
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... audio input jacks for that component. , Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. No sound is heard from one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the..." on page 56. 24 Check that all speaker cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Before You Use Your Receiver There is no sound no sound 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 the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. No sound is heard from one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the..." on page 56. 24 Check that all speaker cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Before You Use Your Receiver There is no sound no sound from a specific component. , Check that the component is connected correctly to the...
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...STR-DB940) MD/TAPE (STR-DB840) MD or DAT deck MD/DAT (STR-DB940 only) CD player CD Built in tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO After selecting the component, turn on the component you selected and play the program source. • After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the receiver... explains basic operations. 26 Front Panel Parts Description 1 ?/1 switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. • Before you turn on the button lights up when the sound is muted. 4 FUNCTION control Rotate to avoid damaging your speakers. 2 MASTER VOLUME control...
...STR-DB940) MD/TAPE (STR-DB840) MD or DAT deck MD/DAT (STR-DB940 only) CD player CD Built in tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO After selecting the component, turn on the component you selected and play the program source. • After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the receiver... explains basic operations. 26 Front Panel Parts Description 1 ?/1 switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. • Before you turn on the button lights up when the sound is muted. 4 FUNCTION control Rotate to avoid damaging your speakers. 2 MASTER VOLUME control...
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...the main FUNCTION control** ** Even if 2ND AUDIO [SOURCE] is selected, no digital signals, analog is selected t V:XXX 5.1CH INPUT T * STR-DB940 only. MODE + VIDEO 3 INPUT MEMORY - Each time you select audio components (like CD). 5 INPUT MODE button Press to select and play another ... To AUTO Give priority to digital signals when there are ouput from components connected to the analog inputs are no sound is output when the receiver is used to 5.1CH INPUT. FM MODE S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R + EQUALIZER SET UP LEVEL - However, when MODE is set to select ...
...the main FUNCTION control** ** Even if 2ND AUDIO [SOURCE] is selected, no digital signals, analog is selected t V:XXX 5.1CH INPUT T * STR-DB940 only. MODE + VIDEO 3 INPUT MEMORY - Each time you select audio components (like CD). 5 INPUT MODE button Press to select and play another ... To AUTO Give priority to digital signals when there are ouput from components connected to the analog inputs are no sound is output when the receiver is used to 5.1CH INPUT. FM MODE S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R + EQUALIZER SET UP LEVEL - However, when MODE is set to select ...
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RANGE" parameter in the "DIMM. For details, see "CINEMA STUDIO EX. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. A B C A.F.D. 2 CH - qk 6 DIMMER button Press repeatedly to turn off the display, set in the SET UP menu (page...reception. (Models of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Front Panel Parts Description 67 8 9 q; FM MODE S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R + EQUALIZER SET UP LEVEL - A~C sound field. Location of area code CED only. FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. buttons Scans all preset stations. 9 CINEMA STUDIO EX. SUR INPUT MODE ...
RANGE" parameter in the "DIMM. For details, see "CINEMA STUDIO EX. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. A B C A.F.D. 2 CH - qk 6 DIMMER button Press repeatedly to turn off the display, set in the SET UP menu (page...reception. (Models of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Front Panel Parts Description 67 8 9 q; FM MODE S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R + EQUALIZER SET UP LEVEL - A~C sound field. Location of area code CED only. FM/AM button Selects the FM or AM band. buttons Scans all preset stations. 9 CINEMA STUDIO EX. SUR INPUT MODE ...
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...parameters (page 40). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off response to select the sound field you can adjust the various speaker level parameters ... again to return to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to automatically detect the type of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations qa Use these buttons to ...indicator on -screen (STR-DB940 only) display (page 54). wa SET UP button Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor buttons (qh) to enjoy surround sound. You can Speaker setup...
...parameters (page 40). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off response to select the sound field you can adjust the various speaker level parameters ... again to return to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to automatically detect the type of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations qa Use these buttons to ...indicator on -screen (STR-DB940 only) display (page 54). wa SET UP button Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor buttons (qh) to enjoy surround sound. You can Speaker setup...
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... MEMORY button Press to activate the sleep timer. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is improved. wj SPEAKERS selector Set according to the front speakers you turn the equalizer on or off. Selecting other sound fields when the SPEAKERS selector is not compatible with... The following buttons operate the built-in the display when the equalizer is turned on the equalizer. • The equalizer is set the receiver to automatically switch to scan stations by program type. For details, see "Using the Radio Data System (RDS)" starting from page 47...
... MEMORY button Press to activate the sleep timer. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is improved. wj SPEAKERS selector Set according to the front speakers you turn the equalizer on or off. Selecting other sound fields when the SPEAKERS selector is not compatible with... The following buttons operate the built-in the display when the equalizer is turned on the equalizer. • The equalizer is set the receiver to automatically switch to scan stations by program type. For details, see "Using the Radio Data System (RDS)" starting from page 47...