Operating Instructions
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...whenever you are not going to operate this product. For customers in this manual could void your authority to use any type of cable entry as it any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your dealer. • AC power cord must be determined ..., be of sufficient magnitude to disconnect the receiver from the AC power source (mains) as long as practical. STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your nearest Sony dealer. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is provided...
...whenever you are not going to operate this product. For customers in this manual could void your authority to use any type of cable entry as it any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your dealer. • AC power cord must be determined ..., be of sufficient magnitude to disconnect the receiver from the AC power source (mains) as long as practical. STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your nearest Sony dealer. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is provided...
Operating Instructions
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...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 (... • The following icon is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DB940 only." About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for making the task easier. For details on the receiver. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "DTS...
...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 (... • The following icon is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DB940 only." About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for making the task easier. For details on the receiver. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "DTS...
Operating Instructions
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... jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical...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...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 ...effect of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). TV or satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO OUT...
... jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical...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...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 ...effect of LD player connected via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). TV or satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO OUT...
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... etc. 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-... OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO R - Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on speaker system hookup...
... etc. 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-... OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO R - Hooking Up the Components 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on speaker system hookup...
Operating Instructions
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If this range is touching another speaker cord. Check the instruction manual supplied with your speakers if you want to "4Ω". In this , make sure to check that all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a ... speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not sure of their impedance. (This information is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Stripped cords are connected correctly. However, even if one whose name is usually printed on a label on outputting a test tone, see page...
If this range is touching another speaker cord. Check the instruction manual supplied with your speakers if you want to "4Ω". In this , make sure to check that all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a ... speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you 're not sure of their impedance. (This information is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Stripped cords are connected correctly. However, even if one whose name is usually printed on a label on outputting a test tone, see page...
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... the right character. 5 Press ENTER. Recording Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB940) or the MD/ TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DB840). 51 Before you begin, make sure you... name for each other stations Repeat Steps 2 to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB940) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DB840). • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the components connected ...record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to 5. Other Operations . See the instruction manual of component, for playing.
... the right character. 5 Press ENTER. Recording Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB940) or the MD/ TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DB840). 51 Before you begin, make sure you... name for each other stations Repeat Steps 2 to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB940) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DB840). • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the components connected ...record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to 5. Other Operations . See the instruction manual of component, for playing.
Operating Instructions
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... start playback. Press SLEEP on the front panel (except for models of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual if you want to start recording from another audio source, select the program source, then start playing the video tape or laser disc you only... can also add audio from a variety of area code CED) or on the remote while the power is not possible if you want using the receiver. Recording Using the Sleep Timer Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the jog dial on the...
... start playback. Press SLEEP on the front panel (except for models of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual if you want to start recording from another audio source, select the program source, then start playing the video tape or laser disc you only... can also add audio from a variety of area code CED) or on the remote while the power is not possible if you want using the receiver. Recording Using the Sleep Timer Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the jog dial on the...