Operating Instructions
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...STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. In this manual describe the controls on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the lower portion of the player you purchased is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. This receiver ...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)***...
...STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. In this manual describe the controls on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the lower portion of the player you purchased is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. This receiver ...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)***...
Operating Instructions
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... instructions supplied with the + and - When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all of area code CED only - Remote commander RM-PP404 (remote) (1) - Notes • Do not leave the remote in the battery compartment. properly oriented in an extremely...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-AA) alkaline batteries (3) STR-DB840 only ...
... instructions supplied with the + and - When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all of area code CED only - Remote commander RM-PP404 (remote) (1) - Notes • Do not leave the remote in the battery compartment. properly oriented in an extremely...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-AA) alkaline batteries (3) STR-DB840 only ...
Operating Instructions
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... jacks on video component hookups You can use the video cord of the supplied audio/video/control S cord. (Models of the video jacks Your monitor must also be connected via an...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... LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote. 8 Note on the front panel 1) For STR-DB940, you are on the receiver. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite...
... jacks on video component hookups You can use the video cord of the supplied audio/video/control S cord. (Models of the video jacks Your monitor must also be connected via an...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... LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote. 8 Note on the front panel 1) For STR-DB940, you are on the receiver. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite...
Operating Instructions
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... components will turn on or off automatically via the CONTROL A1 control system (page 53). • Whether the display turns off or not when you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - When the demonstration...- + - + 4 • • • • 5 • • • 6• • 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to adjust the setup parameters so that you turn on the power. This procedure is not necessary if the...
... components will turn on or off automatically via the CONTROL A1 control system (page 53). • Whether the display turns off or not when you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - When the demonstration...- + - + 4 • • • • 5 • • • 6• • 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to adjust the setup parameters so that you turn on the power. This procedure is not necessary if the...
Operating Instructions
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...1 0 • • • 9 10 1 Press ?/1 to correct the problem. 23 Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn on the component and start playing it. 4 Rotate...receiver. 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 have: • Turned MASTER VOLUME to verify that the connections were made via the front panel using the remote control...
...1 0 • • • 9 10 1 Press ?/1 to correct the problem. 23 Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn on the component and start playing it. 4 Rotate...receiver. 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 have: • Turned MASTER VOLUME to verify that the connections were made via the front panel using the remote control...
Operating Instructions
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...button Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor buttons (qh) to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to the 5.1CH INPUT jacks. For details, see "ANALOG DIRECT" on pate 35. Press 5.1 CH again to return to select any of the... the front panel. Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off response to "SMALL" in the speaker setup parameter. 29 button / indicator Press to set to remote (STR-DB940 only) signals sent from the 2 way remote (page 53). qd 5.1CH INPUT button Press to ...
...button Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor buttons (qh) to the original function. • When 5.1CH INPUT is set the receiver to the 5.1CH INPUT jacks. For details, see "ANALOG DIRECT" on pate 35. Press 5.1 CH again to return to select any of the... the front panel. Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn off response to "SMALL" in the speaker setup parameter. 29 button / indicator Press to set to remote (STR-DB940 only) signals sent from the 2 way remote (page 53). qd 5.1CH INPUT button Press to ...
Operating Instructions
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...46. • The FM MODE setting is for models of area code CED. TUNING/PTY SELECT +/- FUNCTION control: Rotate to store stations in your new area. • For details on tuning the stored stations, see "Presetting radio stations" on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. •... press any of buttons used to switch stations automatically. TUNING +/- buttons**: Press to scan all the FM and FM RDS stations in the display and the FM stereo reception is received normally, press this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be less distorted. You will not be...
...46. • The FM MODE setting is for models of area code CED. TUNING/PTY SELECT +/- FUNCTION control: Rotate to store stations in your new area. • For details on tuning the stored stations, see "Presetting radio stations" on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. •... press any of buttons used to switch stations automatically. TUNING +/- buttons**: Press to scan all the FM and FM RDS stations in the display and the FM stereo reception is received normally, press this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be less distorted. You will not be...
Operating Instructions
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...up the 2 way remote (STR-DB940 only) This receiver is shipped from the remote controls. However, if you want to use this receiver together with the 2 way remote control system, be sure to perform the following adjustments. To use with other components that is . To use the receiver as is also compatible... in order to enable proper remote operation. 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select "2 WAY REMOTE". 3 Turn the jog dial to the operating instructions suppled with Sony CD players CDP-CX260 or CDPCX88ES Turn OFF the remote control adapter switch on automatically when...
...up the 2 way remote (STR-DB940 only) This receiver is shipped from the remote controls. However, if you want to use this receiver together with the 2 way remote control system, be sure to perform the following adjustments. To use with other components that is . To use the receiver as is also compatible... in order to enable proper remote operation. 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select "2 WAY REMOTE". 3 Turn the jog dial to the operating instructions suppled with Sony CD players CDP-CX260 or CDPCX88ES Turn OFF the remote control adapter switch on automatically when...
Operating Instructions
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.... Other Operations 54 However, when making connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. Adjustments Using the SET UP Button Selecting the monitor color system (STR-DB940 of area code other . The color of the CONTROL A1 Control System. When "WIDE" is selected, you to...
.... Other Operations 54 However, when making connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. Adjustments Using the SET UP Button Selecting the monitor color system (STR-DB940 of area code other . The color of the CONTROL A1 Control System. When "WIDE" is selected, you to...