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1. Sound field Effect Notes NORMAL SURROUND Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects CINEMA STUDIO EX A Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A button Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V MULTI DIMENSION page 34 to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers This is a standard mode great for watching most any type of movie CINEMA STUDIO EX B Press CINEMA STUDIO EX B button Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V MULTI DIMENSION page 34 to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects CINEMA STUDIO EX C1 Press CINEMA STUDIO EX C button Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage using the 3D sound imaging of V MULTI DIMENSION page 34 to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers This mode is ideal
2. VIDEO OUT AC 3 RF LD player OUT Note When making connections as shown above be sure to set INPUT MODE IN PUT MODE is set to AUTO RF demodulator Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on AC 3 RF hookups DVD LD DIGITAL VIDEO IN DVD LD IN COAXIAL or OPTICAL alen a i es pe o o 0000 0 0 Qeo9oooo SURE O 5 on page 27 manually This unit may not operate correctly if s1ueuoduio y dn fupiooH s1ueuoduio su dN fupiooH Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck Required cords to the receiver s digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver s digital output jack These connections allow you to make digital recordings of a CDs played back through your DVD or LD player and satellite broadcasts Optical digital cords not supplied Audio cords not supplied When connecting a cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components MD or DAT deck DIGITAL OPTICAL White L White L 0 L Ds qg Red R Red R CENTER FRONT REAR sue wooren CENTER qus IMPEDANCE x eo SELECTOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO De A
3. wia3shs 4exeeds y dn furnes pue df 6upjooH wie3shs 4exeeds eui dp fuiyss pue dp 6upjooH Multi Channel Surround Setup About speaker distances This unit allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers Also the center speaker cannot be set more that 5 feet 1 5 meters closer than the front speakers Likewise the rear speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 15 feet 4 5 meters closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is farther away For example setting the center speaker distance 3 6 feet 1 2 m closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are too close setting the rear speaker distance closer shorter than the actual distance will create a larger soundstage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try Models of area code U CA only E Distance unit DIST
4. You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off Press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display Adjustments Using the SET UP Button The SET UP button allows you to make the following adjustments Adjusting the CONTROL A1 1 auto function Turning on the Control A1 II auto function parameter lets you turn Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords see page 13 on automatically when you press the corresponding function button Auto function is set to ON by default l Press SET UP 2 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select AUTO FUNCTION 3 Turn the jog dial to select ON or OFF Setting up the 2 way remote STR DB940 only This receiver is shipped from the factory with the 2 way remote control system set to ON Normally you can use the receiver as is However if you want to use this receiver together with another component that is also compatible with the 2 way remote control system be sure to perform the following operation to limit response to signals sent from the remote controls To use with the TA E9000ES Perform the following steps to turn OFF this unit s 2 way remote control system Also be sure the TA E9000ES is turned on when using this unit To use with other components that have the logo Turn OFF the other component s 2 way remote control system For details refer to the operating instructions suppled with your other components To use with Son
5. uoneuuojuj jeuonippy Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 110 watts STR DB940 and 100 watts STR DB840 per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliw atts to rated output USA model only Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 STR DB940 110W 110 W STR DB840 100 W 100 W 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 STR DB940 100 W 100 W STR DB840 90 W 90 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 STR DB940 FRONT 110W 110W CENTER 110 W REAR 110 W 110 W FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W REAR 100 W 100 W STR DB840 58 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 STR DB940 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W REAR 100 W 100 W FRONT 90 W 90 W CENTER 90 W REAR 90 W 90 W STR DB840 Models of other area code Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DB940 110 W 110 W 100 W 100 W STR DB840 100 W 100 W 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DB940 100 W 100 W 90 W 90 W STR DB840 90 W 90 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DB940 FRONT 110 W 110 W CENTER 110 W REAR 110W 110 W FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER
6. 100 dB A 20 KHz LPF TAPE MD DAT MD TAPE REC OUT VIDEO 1 2 AUDIO OUT Voltage 150 mV Impedance 1 kilohms FRONT L R CENTER REAR L R SUB WOOFER Voltage 2 V Impedance 1 kilohms PHONES Accepts low and high impedance headphones Outputs BASS BOOST 6 dB at 70 Hz Sampling Frequency 48 kHz EQ BASS 100 Hz 1 0 kHz 21 steps MID 500 Hz 5 0 kHz 21 steps TREBLE 1 0 kHz 10 kHz 21 steps Gain levels 10 dB 1 dB step FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Mono 18 3 dBf 2 2 uV 75 ohms Stereo 38 3 dBf 22 5 pV 75 ohms Sensitivity Usable sensitivity 11 2 dBf 1 nV 75 ohms S N Mono 76 dB Stereo 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono 0 396 Stereo 0 596 Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kHz 0 5 2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz 59 uoneunojuj jeuonippy uoneuuojuj jeuonippy Specifications AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U CA With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1710 kHz Models of area code AU CN SP CED With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Usable sensitivity 50 dB m at 1 000 KHz or 999 kHz S N 54 dB at 50 mV m Harmonic distortion 0 5 50 mV m 400 kHz At9 kHz 35 dB At 10 KHz 40 dB Selectivity 5 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz 10
7. Current time Sound field applied to the band or the preset station 28 10 Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or preset station see page 51 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the function button These indications appear only during RDS reception Models of area code CED only See page 47 The following buttons operate the built in tuner For details see Receiving Broadcasts starting from page 43 FM AM button Selects the FM or AM band SHIFT button Selects a memory page for preset stations PRESET TUNING buttons Scans all preset stations CINEMA STUDIO EX A C buttons Press to select CINEMA STUDIO EX A C sound field For details see CINEMA STUDIO EX A C on page 33 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights when the unit is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Use these buttons to enjoy surround sound For details see Enjoying Surround Sound starting from page 31 A FD button indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding if necessary For details see AUTO FORMAT DECODING on page 35 2CH button indicator Press to o
8. Speaker size and placement pages 19 22 Speaker distance page 19 Whether other components will turn on or off automatically via the CONTROL A1 II 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 Selecting the color of the on screen display page 54 Select the TV color system of the monitor except for models of area U CA page 54 Demonstration Mode The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on the power When the demonstration starts the following message appears in the display twice Now Demonstration Mode To finish the demonstration please push POWER KEY while this message appears in the display Thank you To cancel the demonstration Press I D to turn the receiver off during the previous message The next time you turn the receiver on the demonstration will not appear To view the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press 1 to turn on the power Note Running the demonstration will clear the receiver s memory For details on what will be cleared see Clearing the receiver s memory on this page Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position However this unit lets you to place the center speaker up to 5 feet 1 5 meters closer and the rear speakers up
9. White L IMPEDANCE s Connect a To the Turntable PHONO jacks CD player CD jacks MD deck or tape deck MD TAPE jacks Note on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire connect it to the rh SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver AC OUTLET s1ueuoduio ou dp fupiooH s1ueuoduio su dp fupiooH Video Component Hookups OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO R OUT TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player OUTPUT FRONT REAR 00 Required cords Audio video cords not supplied When connecting a cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components Yellow video Yellow video White L audio ors Re E White L audio Red R audio Video cord for connecting a TV monitor You can use the video cord of the supplied audio video control S cord Models of area code U CA only See page 12 for details Red R audio FRONT A CENTER FRONT REAR Euewoorer CENTER R IMPEDANCE a SVIDEO S VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO To the front panel Camcorder or video game INPUT TV monitor VCR AC OUTLET Jacks for connecting video components Connect a To the TV or
10. according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only Conventions The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver For details on the use of your remote refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote The following icon is used in this manual X Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby AC 3 Pro Logic and the double D symbol DO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Pat No 5 451 942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 1996 Digital Theater Systems Inc All rights reserved TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components 4 Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 8 Digital Component Hookups 9 5 1CH Input Hookups 11 Other Hookups 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 15 Speaker System Hookup 16 Performing Initial Setup Ope
11. to 15 feet 4 5 meters closer to the listening position The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet 1 0 to 12 0 meters from the listening position QV You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side depending on the shape of your room etc When placing rear speakers to your side When placing rear speakers behind you Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers Specifying the speaker parameters l Press 1 to turn on the receiver 2 Press SET UP 3 Press the cursor buttons or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you desire The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the parameters that follow E Front speaker size FRONT Initial setting LARGE f you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE f the sound is distorted or you feel a lack 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 is set to SMALL the center and rear speakers are also automatically set to SMALL unless previously set to NO 19 wia3shs 4exeeds y dn furnes pue df 6upjooH wie3sh
12. 100 W REAR 100 W 100 W 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 96 STR DB940 DB840 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W REAR 100 W 100 W STR DB840 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 STR DB940 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W REAR 100 W 100 W FRONT 90W 90 W CENTER 90 W REAR 90W 90 W 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 96 STR DB940 DB840 FRONT 90 W 90 W CENTER 90 W REAR 90W 90 W STR DB840 1 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output 2 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements AU 240 V AC 50 Hz CN SP CED 230 V AC 50 Hz 3 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements CN 220 V AC 50 Hz Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve 0 5 dB CD TAPE MD DAT MD TAPE DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO 1 2 and VIDEO 3 10 Hz 100 kHz 0 5 3 dB with sound field equalizer and bass boost bypassed Inputs Analog PHONO Sensitivity 2 5 mV Impedance 50 kilohms S N 86 dB A 2 5 mV 5 1CH INPUT CD TAPE MD DAT MD TAPE DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO 1 2 and VIDEO 3 Sensitivity 150 mV Impedance 50 kilohms S N 96 dB A 150 mV 4 INPUT SHORT 5 Weighted network input level Inputs Digital DVD LD IN Coaxial Sensitivity Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF DVD LD IN TV SAT IN MD DAT IN Optical Sensitivity Impedance S N
13. DOLBY DIGITAL 2 1 dts 2 1 T DOLBY DIGITAL 3 1 RN CR LEJ OO DIGITAL L DO DIGITAL LJ dts 3 1 DOLBY DIGITAL 2 2 R R ERSE DO DIGITAL dts 2 2 S DOLBY DIGITAL 3 2 nn APTE Mick dts 3 2 D RS c 8 TS t cJ 1 c R Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag OFF Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag ON Sampling frequency is displayed Notes The receiver performs Pro Logic decoding and the display conforms to 2 0 when using the following movie sound modes with 2 0 or STEREO PCM format signals CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C NIGHT THEATER V MULTI DIMENSION V MULTI REAR V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A or VIRTUAL ENHANCED B When using music sound modes like LARGE HALL or SMALL HALL with standard audio formats like PCM the receiver creates rear signals from the front L and R signals In this case sound is output from the rear speakers but output channel indicators for the rear speakers do not light 37 punos punouins buiAofuz punos punouangs 6uiAofu3 Customizi
14. Do not set more than one component to the pause mode Certain recorder components may be equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL A1II Control System like CD Synchro Dubbing In this case refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the recorder component 55 suonejedo 19470 Additional Information 56 Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Also see Checking the connections on page 23 to verify that the connections are correct Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer There s no sound or only a very low level sound is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected securely gt Make sure that you ve selected the correct component on the receiver gt Make sure that you ve set the SPEAKERS selector correctly see page 30 gt Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator is lit The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely gt Adjust front balance parameter in the LEVEL menu Severe hum or noise is heard Check that the speakers a
15. OUT jacks to output the audio signal of the selected component to a stereo amplifier located in another room Use MODE and FUNCTION 4 on pages 26 and 27 to switch the audio signal output to the sub room Main room AUDIO OUT eo rx o o Qe e9oooooo o o8 Note This function is not available when 5 1CH INPUT is selected 12 AUDIO Sub room Stereo amplifier SPEAKERS Speaker L Speaker R S LINK CONTROL S hookup Models of area code U CA only If you have a S LINK CONTROL S compatible Sony TV satellite tuner monitor DVD player or VCR use an audio video control S connecting cord supplied or a control S connecting cord supplied to connect the CTRL S STATUS IN for TV satellite tuner or monitor or OUT for VCR etc jack on the receiver to the appropriate S LINK jack on the respective component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV satellite tuner monitor VCR etc for details The following illustration is an example of S LINK CONTROL S hookups between the receiver a TV a VCR and a DVD player When your TV is connected to the receiver as shown below the TV input mode will change to video input whenever you turn on the receiver When you connect the receiver as shown below input mode of the receiver changes to VIDEO 1 or DVD LD whenever you play your VCR or DVD The following connections also change th
16. Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR DB940 and STR DB840 Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual the STR DB940 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example STR DB940 only Type of differences Model DB940 DB840 Feature 5 audio inputs e 4 audio inputs e About area codes The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel see the illustration below Goede 4 XXX XXX XX AA M Area code Any differences in operation
17. Testtone 22 Tuning automatically 45 directly 45 presetstations 46 U V W X Y Z Unpacking 4
18. UNIT Initial setting feet meter Lets you select either feet or meters as the unit of measure for setting distances 1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms difference Models of area code U CA only E Front speaker crossover frequency FRONT SP gt Initial setting 120 Hz Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover frequency when the front speakers are set to SMALL The frequency can be adjusted in 30 Hz steps from 60 Hz to 180 Hz E Center speaker crossover frequency CENTER SP gt Initial setting 120 Hz Lets you to adjust the center speaker bass crossover frequency when the center speaker is set to SMALL The frequency can be adjusted in 30 Hz steps from 60 Hz to 180 Hz E Rear speaker crossover frequency REAR SP gt Initial setting 120 Hz Lets you adjust the rear speaker bass crossover frequency when the rear speakers are set to SMALL The frequency can be adjusted in 30 Hz steps from 60 Hz to 180 Hz 22 Adjusting the speaker volume Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker Note This unit incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment l Press 1 0 to turn on the receiver 2 Press TEST TONE on the front panel except for models of area code CED or on the supplied remote You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence 3 Adjustthe volume level so that the v
19. When sound is reflected off soft material such as a curtain the high frequency elements are reduced A hard wall is highly reflective and does not significantly effect the frequency response of the reflected sound This parameter lets you control the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening environment by simulating a softer S or harder H wall The midpoint designates a neutral wall made of wood Reverberation REVERB Initial setting midpoint Before sound reaches our ears it is reflected reverberated many times between he left and right walls ceiling and floor In a large room sound takes more time to bounce from one surface to another than in a smaller room This parameter lets you control the spacing of the early reflections to simulate a sonically longer L or shorter S room The reverberation can be adjusted 8 from S short 8 to L long 8 in 17 steps The midpoint 0 designates a standard room with no adjustment Screen depth SCREEN DEPTH Initial setting MID In a movie theater sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen This parameter allows you to create the same sensation in your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers into the screen The screen depth can be set to OFF MID or DEEP DEEP provides the greatest amount of screen depth Virtual speaker VIR SPEAKERS Initial setting ON Allo
20. are connected correctly For details on outputting a test tone see page 22 If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver the speaker may be short circuited If this happens check the speaker connection again Speaker impedance To enjoy multi channel surround connect front center and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 80 Check the instruction manual supplied with your speakers if you re not sure of their impedance This information is usually printed on a label on the back of the speaker You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to all of the speaker terminals However even if one speaker within this range is connected set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 4Q Note Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets A B of front speakers see page 30 In this case set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 4Q 17 wia3shs 1 J e ds y dn furnes pue df 6upjooH wie3shs Jexeeds eui dp Pues pue dp 6upjooH Performing Initial Setup Operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power clear the receiver s memory Then specify the speaker parameters size position etc and perform any other initi
21. connected two sets of front speakers Recording cannot be done gt Check that the components are connected correctly gt Select the source component with a FUNCTION button gt When recording from a digital component make sure the input mode is set to ANALOG see page 27 before recording with a component connected to the analog MD DAT or TAPE terminals STR DB940 or the analog MD TAPE terminals STR DB840 gt When recording from a digital component make sure the input mode is set to DIGITAL see page 27 before recording with the component connected to the DIGITAL MD DAT OUT terminals STR DB940 or the DIGITAL MD TAPE OUT terminals STR DB840 Radio stations cannot be tuned in gt Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary gt The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning gt Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning see pages 45 and 59 gt No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations see page 46 gt Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display RDS does not work gt Make sure that you re tuned to an FM RDS station gt Select a stronger FM station The station was interrupted by another station or
22. each sound field Press the EQUALIZER button to turn the EQ indicator off Front speaker bass adjustment Level Frequency D Use the cursor buttons lt gt to select the level dB or frequency Hz 2 Use the jog dial to adjust Repeat until you achieve the sound you desire The level can be adjusted 10 dB in 1 dB steps The frequency can be adjusted from 100 Hz to 1 0 kHz in 21 steps Front speaker midrange adjustment Level Frequency Adjust as described in Front speaker bass adjustment Level dB Frequency Hz The level can be adjusted 10 dB in 1 dB steps The frequency can be adjusted from 500 Hz to 5 kHz in 21 steps Front speaker treble adjustment Level Frequency Adjust as described in Front speaker bass adjustment The level can be adjusted 10 dB in 1 dB steps The frequency can be adjusted from 1 0 kHz to 10 KHz in 21 steps Center speaker bass adjustment Level Frequency Adjust as described in Front speaker bass adjustment The level can be adjusted 10 dB in 1 dB steps The frequency can be adjusted from 100 Hz to 1 0 KHz in 21 steps Center speaker midrange adjustment Level Frequency Adjust as described in Front speaker bass adjustment The level can be adjusted 10 dB in 1 dB steps The frequency can be adjusted from 500 Hz to 5 0 KHz in 21 steps Center speaker treble adjustment Level Frequency Adjust as described in Front speake
23. for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX AY Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V SEMI M DIMENSION page 34 to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX BP Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V SEMI M DIMENSION page 34 to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage using the 3D sound imaging of V SEMI M DIMENSION page 34 to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers NIGHT THEATER Allows you to retain a theater like environment while listening at low volume levels such as late at night MONO MOVIE Creates a theater like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks STEREO MOVIE Creates a theater like environment from movies recorded with stereo soundtracks HEADPHONE THEATER Allows yo
24. fupiooH Other Hookups Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet Connect the speaker system to the receiver see page 16 Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position 0 Connect the AC power cord s of your audio video components to a wall outlet If you connect other audio video components to the AC OUTLET s on the receiver the receiver will supply power to the connected component s allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or off Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of the component s connected to the receiver s AC OUTLET s does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel Do not connect high wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons fans or TVs to this outlet Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks the receiver s entire memory will be cleared and the demonstration will start 14 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 speaker and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound SETUP Cursor buttons 0000 o o 6609000000 Jog dial Brief descriptions of buttons and control used to set up the speaker system SET UP but
25. kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver Hold down the TUNING button and press the V button All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Video section Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms S video Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms S video Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms 60 General System Tuner section PLL quartz locked digital synthesizer system Preamplifier section Low noise NF type equalizer Power amplifier section Pure complementary SEPP Power requirements Models of area code U CA 120 V AC 60 Hz Models of area code CED 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Models of area code CN SP 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Models of area code AU 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption Models of area code U STR DB940 290 W STR DB840 280 W Models of area code CA STR DB940 400 VA STR DB840 390 VA Models of area code CED STR DB940 290 W STR DB840 280 W Models of area code CN SP AU 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 430 x 161 x 401 mm 17 x 77 ax 195 s in including projecting parts and controls Dimensions Mass Approx 13 2 kg 29 Ib 2 oz Supplied accessories See page 4 For details on th
26. position parameter is set to SIDE Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables like wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHIND or MIDDLE if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the Rear speaker position explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the rear speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best select BEHIND and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance E Sub woofer selection SUB WOOFER Initial setting YES If you connect a sub woofer select YES f you do not connect a sub woofer select NO This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers n order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital AC 3 bass redirection circuitry we recommend setting the sub woofer s cut off frequency as high as possible E Front speaker distance FRONT Initial setting 16 feet 5 0 meter Set the distance from your listening position
27. su dp fupiooH Audio Component Hookups STR DB940 MD DAT deck INPUT OUTPUT Turntable Required cords Audio cords not supplied When connecting a cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components gt a Red R Red R White L White L SVIDEO S VIDEO N VIDEO VIDEO CD player INPUT OUTPUT elo elo Tape deck Jacks for connecting audio components Connect a To the Turntable PHONO jacks CD player CD jacks Tape deck TAPE jacks MD deck or DAT deck MD DAT jacks Note on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire connect it to the th SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver i sa IMPEDANCE eo SELECTOR AC OUTLET STR DB840 MD Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT Turntable MOTAPE MOTAPE SAT DVDID DVOLD OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTCAL OPTICAL COAXIAL N N N CD player Jacks for connecting audio components IN o amo CONTROL At IL Required cords Audio cords not supplied When connecting a cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components Bo cg Red R Red R White L
28. the preset stations l Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time in the corresponding order and direction as follows A1 A2 A0 B1 B2 B0 2 Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations For details on the buttons used in this section see the operating instructions for the supplied remote 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner The last received station is tuned in 2 For remotes without a display Press SHIFT to select a memory pare A B or C then press the preset number of the station you want using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote For remotes with a display Select the preset station you want from the list displayed on the supplied remote when TUNER is selected Using the Radio Data System RDS This function is for models of area code CED only Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning page 45 automatic tuning page 45 or preset tuning page 46 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the RDS indicator lights up and the program station name appears in the display Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS
29. the receiver automatically starts scanning stations gt The EON function is activated Turn off the EON function if you don t want the current program to be interrupted The RDS information that you want does not appear gt Contact the radio station and find out whether or not they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order Nothing appears on the display gt When the display turns off immediately after the receiver is turned on press DIMMER to change the display mode No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor gt Select the appropriate function on the receiver gt Set your TV to the appropriate input mode gt Move your TV away from the audio components The remote does not function gt Point the remote at the remote sensor il on the receiver gt Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver gt Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak gt Make sure you select the correct function on the remote gt If the remote is set to operate the TV only use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component Models of area code CED only Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 18 Customized sound fields page 41 57 uoneunojuj jeuonippy
30. to the front left or right speaker on page 19 Front speaker distance can be set in 1 foot 0 1 meter steps from 3 to 40 feet 1 0 to 12 0 meters f both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker Models of area code U CA only E Center speaker distance CENTER Initial setting 16 feet 5 0 meter Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker Center speaker distance can be set in 1 foot 0 1 meter steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 19 to a distance 5 feet 1 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 19 Do not place the center speaker farther away from your listening position than the front speakers Models of area code U CA only E Rear speaker distance REAR Initial setting 11 feet 3 5 meter Set the distance from your listening position to the rear left or right speaker Rear speaker distance can be set in 1 foot 0 1 meter steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance Q on page 19 to a distance 15 feet 4 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 19 Do not place the rear speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers f both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker Models of area code U CA only 21
31. you to compress the dynamic range in small steps to achieve the sound you desire MAX provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic range Note Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only About the Dynamic Range Compressor This parameter allows you to compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal STD is standard compression but because many sources have only light compression you may not notice much difference when using 0 1 0 9 Therefore we recommend using the MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and allows you to view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression 40 Adjusting the equalizer The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization low mid and high frequencies of the front rear and center speakers The equalizer settings are stored individually for each sound field l Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press EQ The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you desire The setting is entered automatically You can turn off the equalization without erasing it The equalizer settings are stored separately for
32. 20 X About speaker sizes LARGE and SMALL Internally the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers However since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it best not to cut them if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to LARGE if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to SMALL If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speakers to LARGE If there is not enough bass you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels To adjust the equalizer see page 40 E Rear speaker position REAR PLACE Initial setting BEHIND This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields Refer to the illustration below Select SIDE if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section e Select MIDDLE if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section Q Select BEHIND if the location of your rear speakers corresponds
33. AL SPEAKER ON OFF LEVEL button FRONT BALANCE between 8 dB to 8 dB in 1 dB steps 39 REAR BALANCE between 8 dB to 8 dB in 1 dB steps during 5 1CH input 4 dB 4 dB in 1 dB steps REAR LEVEL between 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps during 5 1 CH input 6 dB 10 dB in 1 dB steps CENTER LEVEL between 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps SUB WOOFER LEVEL between 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps LFE MIX LEVEL OFF or 20 dB to 0 dB in 1 dB steps dts LFE MIX LEVEL OFF or 20 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps DYNAMIC RANGE COMP Off 0 1 to 0 9 in 0 1 dB steps STD or MAX EQ button FRONT BASS GAIN between 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps 40 FRONT BASS FREQUENCY between 100 Hz and 1 0 kHz in 21 steps FRONT MID GAIN between 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps FRONT MID FREQUENCY between 500 Hz and 5 0 kHz in 21 steps FRONT TREBLE GAIN between 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps FRONT TREBLE FREQUENCY between 1 0 KHz and 10 KHz in 21 steps CENTER BASS GAIN between 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps CENTER BASS FREQUENCY between 100 Hz and 1 0 kHz in 21 steps CENTER MID GAIN between 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps CENTER MID FREQUENCY between 500 Hz and 5 0 kHz in 21 steps CENTER TREBLE GAIN between 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps CENTER TREBLE between 1 0 KHz and 10 KHz in 21 steps FREQUENCY REAR BASS GAIN between 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps REAR BASS FREQUENCY between 100 Hz and 1 0 kHz in 21 steps REAR MID GAIN between 10 dB t
34. C OUTLET Notes Please note that you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal To make a digital recording from your CD player connect the CD player s digital output directly to the digital input on your MD or DAT deck Refer to the instructions supplied with your CD player and MD or DAT deck for details The DVD LD IN OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 KHz sampling frequencies The other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies It is not possible to record analog signals to TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections To record analog signals make analog connections To record digital signals make digital connections Input signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies to the DVD LD IN OPTICAL or COAXIAL jacks Using other jacks may result in intermittent sound 10 5 1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel Required cords decoder it is also equipped with 5 1CH INPUT jacks These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital Audio cords not supplied Two for the 5 1CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks AC 3 and DTS If your DVD player is equipped with White L White L 5 1CH OUTPUT jacks you can connect them directly to Red R alib Cod
35. Each time you press the button the display changes as follows Standard display When 5 1CH INPUT is not selected p V XXX A XXX 2ND AUDIO XXX selected component When 5 1CH INPUT is selected V XXX 5 1CH INPUT STR DB940 only Press MODE to display And rotate FUNCTION to select V XXX Any video source to enjoy with the audio from the selected component A XXX Any audio source to enjoy with the video from the selected component 2ND AUDIO XXX STR DB940 only An audio source except PHONO to enjoy in your sub room SOURCE selects the same program source as the main FUNCTION control Even if 2ND AUDIO SOURCE is selected no sound is output when the receiver is set to 5 1CH INPUT Only signals from components connected to the analog inputs are output through the 2ND AUDIO jacks No signals are ouput from components connected to only the digital inputs lt Function indicators Normally the indicator above the selected function lights orange However when MODE is used to select a different video V XXX or audio A XXX source the video function lights green and the audio function lights orange This also occurs when you select audio components like CD 5 INPUT MODE button Press to select the input mode for your digital components DVD LD TV SAT and MD DAT STR DB940 or MD TAPE STR DB840 Each pr
36. F demodulator like the Sony MOD RF1 not supplied TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player etc OUTPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL OPTICAL OPTICAL Required cords Optical digital cords not supplied Coaxial digital cord not supplied Yellow lt IIAP Yellow Audio video cords not supplied When connecting a cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components Yellow video _ Yellow video White al erp ee White L audio B 1 7 Red R audio Red R audio O00 FRONT REAR 5 DIGITAL cms crus v v OUT our E ele GG IMPEDANCE tH SELECTOR SVIDEO S VIDEO OUT IN OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 2ND AUDIO OUT SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 160 A AC OUTLET Make either coaxial or optical connections We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical connections Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator Please note that you cannot connect an LD player s AC 3 RF OUT jack directly to this unit s digital input jacks You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator then connect the RF demodulator s optical or coaxial digital output to this unit s OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD LD IN jack
37. ONE THEATER V MULTI DIMENSION V MULTI REAR V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B SMALLHALL LARGE HALL OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO CLUB CHURCH LIVE HOUSE ARENA STADIUM GAME 5 1CH INPUT ANALOG DIRECT can be stored in each sound field W The stored parameter is applied to all of the sound fields 41 punos punouins buiAofuz Customizing Sound Fields Adjustable parameters for each sound field continued lt LEVEL gt lt EQ FRONT REAR REAR CENTER WOOFER dts LFE D RANGE FRONT CENTER REAR BAL BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX COMP EQ EQ EQ 2CH E E E v A F D NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C punos punouangs 6uiAofu3 SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE HEADPHONE THEATER V MULTI DIMENSION V MULTI REAR V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B SMALL HALL LARGE HALL OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO CLUB CHURCH LIVE HOUSE ARENA STADIUM GAME 5 1CH INPUT ANALOG DIRECT can be stored in each sound field B The stored parameter is applied to all of the sound fields These parameters may not operate depending on the source or may not
38. SON Y FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR DB940 STR DB840 2000 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For customers in the United States RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inte
39. TROL A1II compatible Sony amplifier or receiver to other Sony components using monaural mini plug cords the function selector on the amplifier or receiver automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components Notes You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible amplifier receiver using a monaural mini plug cord in order to take advantage of the automatic function selection feature This function only works when the components are connected to the amplifier or receiver inputs according to the names on the function buttons Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of the function buttons In this case refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the receiver When recording do not play any components other than the recording source It will cause the automatic function selection to operate Synchronized recording This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the selected source and recorder components l Setthe function selector on the amplifier or receiver to the source component 2 Set the source component to pause mode make sure both the B and II indicators light together 3 Setthe recorder component to the REC PAUSE mode 4 Press PAUSE on the recorder component The source component is released from the pause mode and recording begins shortly thereafter When playback ends from the source component recording stops Notes
40. abetically by their Program Service name then assigned a two character preset code For more details on RDS see page 47 Regular FM stations are assigned two character preset codes and stored after the RDS station When done Autobetical finish appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to normal operation Notes Do not press any of the buttons on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation If you move to another area repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area For details on tuning the stored stations see page 46 The FM MODE setting is also stored along with the station If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure the stored settings may no longer be valid If this happens repeat this procedure to store the stations again Direct Tuning Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations For details on the buttons used in this section see the operating instructions for the supplied remote l Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner The last received station is tuned in 2 Press FM AM to select the FM or AM band 3 Press D TUNING 4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz D 9 2 5 0 Example 2 AM 1350 kHz You don t have to enter the last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 10 KHz 6 0 If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure y
41. al setup operations necessary for your system Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position 0 e Selected the appropriate front speakers see 127 SPEAKERS selector on page 30 Clearing the receiver s memory Before using your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver s memory do the following This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn the power on Vo 0000 0 0 6609000000 l Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 for 5 seconds The currently selected function followed by the demonstration message appears in the display All of the following items are reset or cleared All preset stations are reset or cleared All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings All index names of preset stations and program sources are cleared All adjustments made with the SET UP button are reset to their factory settings The sound field memorized for each program source and preset stations are cleared 18 Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for the first time use the SET UP button to adjust the setup parameters so that they correspond to your system You can adjust the following items For details on how to make adjustments see the page in parenthesis
42. also called 5 1 because the sub woofer channel is counted as 0 1 channel since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed All six channels in this format are recorded separately to realize superior channel separation Furthermore since all the signals are processed digitally less signal degradation occurs The name AC 3 comes from the fact that it is the third audio coding method to be developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Digital Cinema Sound This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies 61 uoneunojuj jeuonippy uoneuuojuj jeuonippy Tables of Settings Using SUR LEVEL EQ and SET UP buttons You can make various settings using the LEVEL SUR EQ SET UP buttons jog dial and cursor buttons The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make Press and light Press or gt to select Turn jog dial to select See page SUR button EFFECT LEVEL depends on sound mode in 21 steps 38 WALL TYPE between 8 to 8 in 1 increment steps REVERBERATION TIME between 8 to 8 in 1 increment steps SCREEN DEPTH OFF MID DEEP VIRTU
43. ator on the button There s no sound from a specific component gt Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component gt 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 of the front speakers gt Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to verify that sound is output from the headphones see 127 SPEAKERS selector and PHONES jack on page 30 If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound If you encounter a problem that is not included above see Troubleshooting on page 56 24 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 25 Location of Parts and Basic Operations This chapter provides information about the locations and functions of the buttons and controls on the front panel It also explains basic operations 26 Front Panel Parts Description 1 1 O switch Press to turn the receiver on and off Before you tur
44. btained by Pro Logic processing The boxes around the letters light to indicate the speakers used to playback the channels See the next page for details regarding the playback channel indicators R Front Right LS Left Surround L F E The letters L F E light up when the disc being played contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel When the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced the bars underneath the letters lights up to indicate the level Since the LFE signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate and may turn off during playback 36 10 11 S WOOFER Lights when sub woofer selection is set to YES and this unit detects that the disc being played does not contain the LFE channel signal While this indicator is lit this unit creates a sub woofer signal based on the low frequency components of the front channels Tuner indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 43 49 for tuner operations D RANGE Lights when dynamic range compression is active See page 40 to adjust the dynamic range compression PRO LOGIC Lights when this unit applies Pro Logic processing to two channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals However this indicator does not light if t
45. d on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver See the instruction manual of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help l Select the component to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary 4 Start recording on the recording deck then start playback on the playback component Notes You cannot record a digital audio signal 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 To record a digital audio signal connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD DAT OUT jacks STR DB940 or the DIGITAL MD TAPE OUT jacks STR DB840 e Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the TAPE OUT or MD DAT OUT jacks STR DB940 or the MD TAPE OUT jacks STR DB840 51 suonejedo 19470 suoneJjedo 193470 Recording Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR a TV or an LD player using the receiver You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape See your VCR or LD player s instruction manual if you need help l select the program source to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert the laser disc you want to record into the LD player 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR VIDEO 10r VIDEO 2 for recordin
46. during program reception The indication that you ve selected in Step 2 lights up and the receiver switches back to the program source or the station you were listening to To turn off the EON function Press RDS EON repeatedly in Step 2 above so that no program type indication lights up in the display Notes After selecting the type of the program if you tune in an AM station the program type indicator turns off and the receiver will no longer tune in the program Besure to turn off the EON function when you want to record a program without interruptions especially when doing timer activated recording Weak Signal appears in the display when the signal of the program is weak 48 Description of program types Program type indication Description News News programs Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on current news Information Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects including consumer affairs and medical advice Sport Sports programs Education Educational programs such as how to and advice programs Drama Radio plays and serials Cultures Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns Science Programs about the natural sciences and technology Varied Speech Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy Pop Music Popular music programs Rock Music Rock mu
47. e appropriate jacks on the components yellow video to yellow white left audio to white and red right audio to red Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna supplied FM wire antenna supplied Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect the To the AM loop antenna AM terminals FM wire antenna FM 75Q COAXIAL terminal Assembling the supplied FM antenna Models of area code U CA only The supplied FM wire antenna must be connected to the supplied FM antenna adaptor Fy m ad IMPEDANCE a SELECTOR AC OUTLET Notes on antenna hookups To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible Qr you have poor FM reception Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below Receiver AM Outdoor FM antenna FM 750 COAXIAL Ground wire not supplied M To ground Important If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Note Do not use the h SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver s1ueuoduio ou dp fupiooH s1ueuoduio
48. e area code of the component you are using see page 3 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Glossary Surround sound Sound that consists of three elements direct sound early reflected sound early reflections and reverberative sound reverberation The acoustics of the surrounding space affect the way these three sound elements are heard Surround sound combines these sound elements in such a way that you actually can sense the size of the venue as well as its type Types of sound yp Reverberation Early reflections Transition of sound from rear speakers Direct sound Level Early reflections Reverberation Early reflection time Time Dolby Pro Logic Surround As one method of decoding Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from two channel sound Compared with the former Dolby Surround system Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left to right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround you should have one pair of rear speakers and a center speaker The rear speakers output monaural sound Dolby Digital AC 3 This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround In this format the rear speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a sub woofer channel for deep bass is independently provided This format is
49. e input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV Receiver VCR 1 DVD player Audio video control S connecting cord Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio video control S cable for connection Control S connecting cord Note Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV for details regarding the operations you can control from your TV CONTROL A1 1 hookup If you have a CONTROL A1 I compatible Sony CD player tape deck or MD deck Use a CONTROL A1 cord not supplied to connect the CONTROL A1 II jack on the CD player tape deck or MD deck to the CONTROL A1 II jack on the receiver Refer to CONTROL A1II Control System on page 54 and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player tape deck or MD deck for details Note If you make CONTROL A1 II connections from the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected to a computer do not operate the receiver while using the Sony MD Editor software This may cause a malfunction If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1 CD 2 or CD 3 be sure to set the command mode to CD 1 and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver If however you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks set the command mode to CD 2 and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver 13 s1ueuoduio ou dN fupiooH s1ueuoduio su dp
50. e new functions In this case however older components will not be compatible with the new functions Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL A1II jacks are connected via a PC interface kit to a personal computer running MD Editor or similar application Also do not operate the connected component in a manner contrary to the functions of the application as this may cause the application to operate incorrectly CONTROL A111 and CONTROLA1 compatibility The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1II which is the standard system in the SONY 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A1II and can be connected to each other Basically the majority of the functions available with the CONTROL A1 control system will be available with the CONTROL A1II control system However when making connections between components with CONTROL A1 jacks and components with CONTROL A1 jacks the number of functions that can be controlled may be limited depending on the component For detailed information refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the component s Connections Connect monaural 2P mini plug cords in series to the CONTROL A1II jacks on the back of each component You can connect up to ten CONTROL A1II compatible components in any order However you can connect only one of each type of componen
51. eaker impedance on the next page You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks The remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer 16 To connect certain speakers to another amplifier Use the PRE OUT jacks The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS jacks and the PRE OUT jacks For example if you want to connect just the front speakers to another amplifier connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks Notes on speaker system hookup Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2 3 inch 10 mm Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components to and to If the cords are reversed the sound will be distorted and will lack bass f you use front speakers with low maximum input rating adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers To avoid short circuiting the speakers Short circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver To prevent this make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord do not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation After connecting all the components speakers and AC power cord output a test tone to check that all the speakers
52. en the speaker is set to 5MALL in the speaker setup parameter 29 suonejedo 4981J1jduuy 2iseg pue syed Jo uomne 0o1 suoneajedo J81J1jduuy 2iseg pue syed Jo uome 0o1 Front Panel Parts Description 22 23 24 25 NAME button Press to activate the name function and enter names for preset stations and program sources page 51 EQUALIZER button Press to turn the equalizer on or off The EQ indicator in the display lights in the display when the equalizer is turned on When you adjust the equalizer using the EQ parameters page 40 the settings are stored automatically and can be reproduced whenever you turn on the equalizer The equalizer is not compatible with 96 kHz digital audio signals and during 5 1CH input The following buttons operate the built in tuner For details see Receiving Broadcasts starting from page 43 Models of area code CED TUNING PTY SELECT buttons Scans all the available radio stations Selects program types during PTY operations Models of other area codes TUNING buttons Scans all the available radio stations Models of area code CED The following buttons operate the built in tuner For details see Using the Radio Data System RDS starting from page 47 RDS EON button Press to set the receiver to automatically switch to stations broadcasting traffic announcements news or information program The EON butto
53. equency sounds of the front center or rear speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker in the speaker setup page 18 21 dts LFE Low Frequency Effect mix level Initial setting 0 dB This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front center or rear channels via the dts bass redirection circuitry The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from 10 0 dB to 20 0 dB line level Selecting OFF mutes the sound of the LFE channel from the sub woofer However the low frequency sounds of the front center or rear speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker in the speaker setup page 18 21 39 punos punouang buiAofuz punos punouangs 6uiAofu3 Customizing Sound Fields About the level differences in the LFE MIX settings The dts LFE MIX level is set to 10 0 dB and LFE MIX Dolby Digital is set to 0 dB Dynamic range compressor D RANGE COMP Initial setting OFF Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night OFF reproduces the sound track with no compression STD reproduces the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer 0 1 0 9 allow
54. er L Rear Speaker R o e DVD player 68 Active Woofer Note See page 16 for details on speaker system hookup 11 s1ueuoduio y dn fupiooH s1ueuoduio su dp fupiooH Other Hookups CTRL S STATUS IN OUT 66 SUB TT ipa WOOFER 8 LA v Ir e QQ S VIDEO S VIDEO N VIDEO VIDEO Required cords Audio cords not supplied When connecting a cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components White L Ip cd EIL C E cH Red R Audio video control S connecting cord 1 Yellow video Q White L audio O White L Red R Control S connecting cord 1 Black eme am CONTROL A1 II AC power cord Yellow video Q CN IAE White L audio Red R audio Black control S Black AC OUTLET 2ND AUDIO OUT STR DB940 only J IMPEDANCE ea SELECTOR AC OUTLET To a wall outlet The configuration shape and number of AC outlets on the rear panel varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped Models of area code U CA only Example of a sub room hookup using the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks STR DB940 only You can use the 2ND AUDIO
55. eset Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section see Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts on page 44 Before tuning to preset stations be sure to preset them by performing steps on Presetting radio stations below Presetting radio stations l Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner The last received station is tuned in 2 Tunein the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning page 45 or Automatic Tuning page 45 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY appears in the display for a few seconds Do Steps 4 to 6 before MEMORY goes out 4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page A B or C Each time you press SHIFT the letter A B or C appears in the display 5 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press the preset number start again from Step 3 6 Press MEMORY again to store the station If MEMORY goes out before you press the preset number start again from Step 3 7 Repeat Steps 2 to 6 to preset another station To change a preset number to another station Do Steps 1 to 6 to preset the new station to the number Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks all the preset stations will be cleared from the receiver s memory and you will have to preset the stations again 46 Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations either of the following two ways Scanning
56. ess switches the input mode of the currently selected component Select To AUTO Give priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no digital signals analog is selected DIGITAL OPTICAL Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks DIGITAL COAXIAL Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks DVD LD only ANALOG Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L and R jacks 27 suoneadedo J981J1jduu y 2iseg pue syed Jo uomne 0o1 suone1sdo J481J1jduuy 2iseg pue syed Jo uome 01 Front Panel Parts Description DISPLAY MASTER VOLUME nr SPEAKERS og VIDEO 3 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DOOROPEN FUNCTION p 6 DIMMER button Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display When you want to turn off the display set in the DIMM RANGE parameter in the SET UP menu page 54 7 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to change the information on the display window as follows Index name of the component Selected component Sound field applied to the program source When the tuner is selected Index name of the preset station or program station name Frequency Program type indication Radio text
57. g 4 Start recording on the recording VCR then start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source select the program source then start playback The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium To resume audio recording from the original medium select the video source again Notes Please be sure to make both digital and analog connections to the TV SAT and DVD LD inputs Analog recording is not possible if you only make digital connections Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the sources 92 Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP on the front panel except for models of area code CED or on the remote while the power is on Each time you press SLEEP the time changes as shown below 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF The display dims after you have specified the time You can freely specify the time First press SLEEP then specify the time you want using the jog dial on the receiver The sleep time changes in 1 minute intervals You can specify up to 5 hours
58. hat appear in this chapter NAME button Press to name preset stations or program sources Jog dial Use to select characters when naming preset stations or program sources Cursor buttons lt gt Use to move the cursor when naming preset stations or program sources SLEEP button Press to activate the sleep function FUNCTION control Rotate to select the tuner or other source SET UP button Press to enter the set up mode ENTER button Press to enter the completed name of the preset station or program source Except for models of area code CED Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources These names for example V HS appear in the receiver s display when a station or program source is selected Notethat no morethan one name can be entered for each preset station or program source This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind For example two VCRs can be specified as VHS and 8mm respectively It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component for example a second CD player connected to the M D DAT jacks l To index a preset station Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner The last station you received is tuned in To index a program source Select the program source component to be named then go to Step 3 2 Tunein the preset statio
59. he center and rear speakers are set to NO and the A F D or NORMAL SURROUND sound fields are selected DTS Lights up when DTS signals are input Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG see 5 on page 27 og Lights when Dolby Digital AC 3 signals are input Source sound displays The letters L C R etc indicate the source sound The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound based on the speakers settings When using music sound modes like LARGE HALL or SMALL HALL the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound The following table shows how the indicators light when using AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode Although the table below shows almost all of the configurations available from multi channel surround signals the ones marked xx are the most common Recording Source Sound and Output Channel Display Format Input Channel Display Front Rear All speakers Rear speakers Center speaker Rear center present absent absent speakers absent OO DIGITAL I DOLBY DIGITAL 1 0 dts 1 0 DOLBY DIGITAL 2 0 dts 2 0 DOLBY DIGITAL 3 0 RJ DU DIGITAL EE DX DIGITAL dts 3 0 T RJ DU DIGITAL i DUDIGITAL
60. i Red R this unit to enjoy the sound of the DVD player s multi channel decoder Alternatively the 5 1CH INPUT jacks Monaural audio cords not supplied can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder Two for the 5 1CH INPUT CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound you will need five speakers two front speakers two rear speakers Black B T gt Black and a center speaker and a sub woofer Refer to the Video cord not supplied instruction manual supplied with your DVD player multi One for the DVD LD VIDEO IN jacks etc channel decoder etc for details on the 5 1 channel input hookups Yellow cg cx Yellow DVD player Multichannel decoder etc Note When using the connections described below adjust the level of your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder Eus wod EX ou OUTPUT CENTER FRONT REAR Fuewooer CENTER Ls CR v crus cTALs 4o sa BG EM N 2 2 SELECTOR S e G COAXIAL S 0 VI S VIDE S VIDEO OUT IN IN UT IN OUT IN AC OUTLET IN Example of a DVD player hookup using the 5 1CH INPUT jacks Front Speaker L Front Speaker R DVD LD IN VIDEO etc ERES SPEAKERS E REAR CENTER 0000 o oA M Center Speaker KOH SUB WOOFER 6 900000e VIDEO OUT 5 1 CH INPUT Rear Speak
61. ields when the SPEAKERS selector is set to OFF automatically presents a 2 channel stereo downmix from the headphones Enjoying Surround Sound This chapter describes how to set up the receiver to enjoy surround sound You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound modes They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home You can also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you desire by changing the various surround parameters The receiver contains a variety of different sound modes The cinema sound modes are designed for use when playing back movie software DVD LD etc encoded with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic In addition to decoding the surround sound some of these modes also provide sound effects commonly found in movie theaters The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology They shift the sound away from the actual speaker locations to simulate the presence of several virtual speakers The music etc sound modes are designed for use with standard audio sources and TV broadcasts They add reverberation to the source signal to make you feel as if you were in a concert hall or stadium etc Use these sound modes with tw
62. in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE For customers in Europe To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet ec A 46 Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On placement
63. io impact from video game Be sure to set the game machine to stereo software mode when using game software with stereo sound capabilities D VIRTUAL sound field Sound field with virtual speakers Notes The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal When listening to sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the rear speakers Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes AUTO FORMAT DECODING Press the A F D button Automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Pro Logic or standard 2 channel stereo and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any effects You can use this mode as a reference Set the equalizer to OFF while using this mode to hear the source sound exactly as it was recorded 2 CHANNEL Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers This allows you to play any source using Press the 2CH button only Standard two channel stereo sources completely only the front left and right speakers bypass the sound field processing Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels ANALOG DIRECT The analog input signal is not digitally processed Only This mode is suitable for the enjoyment of Press the ANLG DIRECT volume c
64. n does not function during AM reception RDS PTY button Press to scan stations by program type The PTY button does not function during AM reception Models of other area codes TEST TONE button Press to output the test tone SLEEP button Press to activate the sleep timer 30 26 27 The following buttons operate the built in tuner For details see Receiving Broadcasts starting from page 43 MEMORY button Press to memorize a preset station FM MODE button If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor press this button You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is improved SPEAKERS selector Set according to the front speakers you want to drive Set to To select A The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals B The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals A B The speakers connected to both the FRONT SPEAKERS A and B terminals parallel connection OFF No speaker output Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets A B of front speakers In this case set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 240 PHONES jack Connects headphones To use the headphones set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to output sound to the headphones To enjoy surround sound from the headphones we recommend selecting the HEADPHONE THEATER sound field Selecting other sound f
65. n on the receiver make sure that you have turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position to avoid damaging your speakers 2 MASTER VOLUME control After turning on the component you selected rotate to adjust the volume 3 MUTING button Press to mute the sound The indicator on the button lights up when the sound is muted 4 FUNCTION control Rotate to select the component you want to use To select Rotate to light VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 DVD or LD player DVD LD TV or satellite tuner TV SAT Tape deck TAPE STR DB940 MD or Tape deck 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 TV and set the TV s video input to match the component you selected MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY BASS BOOST SPEAKERS or B O MEMORY EQUALIZER FM MODE pa O O O VIDEO 3 INPUT SVIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R SETUP O is A 9 C gt O O MODE button Press to select and play another video audio source in combination with the selected component
66. n you want to create an index name for If you are not familiar with how to tunein preset stations see Tuning to preset stations on page 46 3 Press NAME 4 Create an index name by using the jog dial and cursor buttons Turn the jog dial to select a character then press gt to movethe cursor to the next position To insert a space Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears in the display the space character is between II and A If you ve made a mistake Press or gt repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes then turn the jog dial to select the right character 5 Press ENTER To assign index names to other stations Repeat Steps 2 to 5 Note Models of area code CED only You cannot change the name of an RDSstation Recording Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to it You don t have to connect the playback and recording components directly to each other once you select a program source on the receiver you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component Before you begin make sure you ve connected all components properly 0000 DE C290000 00 Recording component tape deck MD deck VCR Playback component program source Audio signal flow Video signal flow Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can recor
67. nd components are connected securely Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 10 feet 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light gt Move your TV away from the audio components gt Make sure you ve grounded sh SIGNAL GND terminal The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol Intermittent sound from a digital source Make sure signals with 96 KHz sampling frequencies are input to the DVD LD IN OPTICAL or COAXIAL jacks No sound is heard from the center speaker gt Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD MODE gt Select a sound field containing the word cinema or virtual see page 33 35 gt Adjust the speaker volume see page 22 gt Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE see page 20 No sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the rear speakers gt Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD MODE gt Select a sound field containing the word cinema or virtual see page 33 35 gt Adjust the speaker volume see page 22 gt Make sure the rear speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE see page 20 The surround effect cannot be obtained gt Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD MODE gt Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A or B not A B if you
68. ng 0 dB Lets you adjust level of the rear left and right speakers The level can even be adjusted during 5 1 CH input e The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from 10 dB to 10 dB However during 5 1CH input the level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from 6 dB to 10 dB steps This settings can also be adjusted directly using the supplied remote See Adjusting the speaker volume page 22 Center level CENTER Initial setting 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker The level can even be adjusted during 5 1 CH input The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from 10 dB to 10 dB Sub woofer level SUB WOOFER Initial setting 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer The level can even be adjusted during 5 1 CH input The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from 10 dB to 10 dB LFE Low Frequency Effect mix level Initial setting 0 dB This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front center or rear channels via the Dolby Digital AC 3 bass redirection circuitry The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from 20 dB to 0 dB line level 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer Selecting OFF mutes the sound of the LFE channel from the sub woofer However the low fr
69. ng Sound Fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front rear and center speakers you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Once you customize a sound field the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely unless the receiver is unplugged for about two weeks You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters See the table on page 41 for the parameters available in each sound field To get the most from multi channel surround sound Position your speakers and do the procedures described in Multi Channel Surround Setup starting from page 19 before you customize a sound field Adjusting the surround parameters The SUR menu contains parameters that let you customize various aspects of the current sound field The settings available in this menu are stored individually for each sound field l Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press SUR The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you desire The setting is entered automatically Effect level EFFECT Initial setting depends on sound mode This parameter lets you adjust the presence of the current surround effect 38 Wall type WALL Initial setting midpoint
70. o 10 dB in 1 dB steps REAR MID FREQUENCY between 500 Hz and 5 0 kHz in 21 steps REAR TREBLE GAIN between 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps REAR TREBLE FREQUENCY between 1 0 kHz and 10 KHz in 21 steps 62 Press Press lt or gt to select Turn jog dial to select See page SET UP FRONT XXX LARGE or SMALL 19 CENTER XXX LARGE SMALL or NO REAR XXX LARGE SMALL or NO REAR PLACE XXX SIDE MIDDLE or BEHIND REAR HEIGHT XXX LOW or HIGH SUB WOOFER XXX YES or NO FRONT XX XFEETP METER between feet 1 0 meters and 40 feet 12 0 meters in 1 foot 0 1 meter steps CENTER XX X FEET METER between FRONT and 5 feet 1 5 meters in 1 foot 0 1 meter steps REAR XX X FEET between FRONT and 15 feet 4 5 meters in 1 foot 0 1 meter steps DIST UNIT XXX feet or meter FRONT SP gt XXX Hz 60 Hz 90 Hz 120Hz 150Hz 180Hz CENTER SP gt XXX Hz 60 Hz 90 Hz 120Hz 150Hz 180Hz REAR SP gt XXX Hz 60 Hz 90 Hz 120Hz 150Hz 180Hz AUTO FUNCTION XXX ON OFF 53 2 WAY REMOTE XXX ON OFF COLOR SYSTEM XXX 9 PAL NTSC OSD XXX COLOR MONOCHROME 54 DIMM RANGE XXX NARROW WIDE D When the speakers are set to SMALL only 9 STR DB940 only Models of area code U CA only 4 Except for models of area code U CA 63 uoneunojuj jeuonippy Index A AC 3 See Dolby Digital AC 3 Adjusting brightness of the display 28 equalizer 40 s
71. o channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts For more information about the sound modes see pages 33 35 A F D The Auto Format Decoding sound mode presents the sound exactly as it was encoded without adding any reverberation etc To fully enjoy surround sound you must register the number and location of you speakers See Multi Channel Surround setup starting on page 19 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound 31 punos punouins buiAofuz punos punouangs 6uiAofu3 Cursor buttons Sound field buttons ANLG DIRECT EQUALIZER EQ Jog dial CINEMA STUDIO EX A C SUR LEVEL Brief descriptions of buttons used to enjoy surround sound LEVEL button Press to light and customize the level parameters SUR button Press to light and customize the surround parameters in the current sound field EQ button Press to light and customize the equalizer parameters in the current sound field Cursor buttons lt gt Use to select parameters after pressing the LEVEL SUR or EQ buttons Jog dial Use to adjust parameters and select sound fields etc A F D button Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding if necessary 2CH button Press to output sound from only the front left and right speakers MODE b
72. ogram type indication appear alternately in the display window When the receiver finds a station the receiver stops scanning When the receiver could not find any preset stations currently broadcasting the specified program type PTY not found appears in the display Using the EON function The EON Enhanced Other Network function allows the receiver to switch automatically to a station broadcasting traffic announcements news or information programs When such a program starts on a station networking with the preset FM RDS station the receiver automatically tunes in the station After the program ends the receiver switches back to the original preset station or the program source you were originally listening to 47 sjse peoug Huy sjse peoug Huy Using the Radio Data System RDS l Tune in a preset FM RDS station so that the RDS indicator lights up 2 Press RDS EON repeatedly to select the type of the program to be tuned in Each time you press the RDS EON button the indication for the type of the program lights up alternately as shown below TA Traffic Announcement NEWS News INFO Information program OFF No indication lights up After selecting the type of the program you can select any other component When the receiver automatically tunes in the program the indication that you ve selected in Step 2 flashes in the display To stop listening to the program Press RDS EON
73. olume of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position To adjust the balance of the front right and front left speakers use the front balance parameter in the LEVEL menu see page 39 To adjust the balance of the rear right and rear left speakers use the rear balance parameter in the LEVEL menu see page 39 To adjust the volume level of the center speaker press the LEVEL CENTER buttons on the remote To adjust the volume level of the rear speakers press the LEVEL REAR buttons on the remote 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone Note The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to 5 1CH INPUT You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOLUME on the remote Notes Thefront balance rear balance center level and rear level are shown in the display during adjustment Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu when the test tone is output the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote control Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position 0 Selected the appropriate fr
74. ont speakers see 27 SPEAKERS selector on page 30 Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly VO MASTER VOLUME 0000 0 0 Qee9oooooo FUNCTION l Press 1 0 to turn on the receiver 2 Rotate FUNCTION to select a component program source that you connected e g CD player or tape deck 3 Turn on the component and start playing it 4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure look for the reason in the checklist on the following page and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem 23 uo3s S 4exeeds y dp furnes pue df 6upjooH wie3shs Jexeeds eui dp unes pue df 6upjooH RITE 3 Before You Use Your Receiver There is no sound no matter which component is selected gt Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on gt Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at 0 gt Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to OFF or to a position for front speakers that are not connected to the receiver see 27 SPEAKERS selector on page 30 gt Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly gt Press the MUTING button to turn off the indic
75. ontrol and the balance between the front left high quality analog audio sources button and front right speakers can be adjusted Note No sound is output from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected To listen to two channel stereo sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer use the AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode 3 5 punos punouins buiAofuz punos punouangs 6uiAofu3 Understanding the Multi Channel Surround Displays 1 2 3 4 OPTICAL J COAXIAL L C S WOOFER STEREO MONO D RANGE am T B LOGIC J LS S 11 10 co OPTICAL Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal COAXIAL Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal OO DIGITAL This indicator lights when a sound field other than 2 CHANNEL is selected and the unit is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital AC 3 format However this indicator does not light when the recording format is 2 0 or 2 0 Pro logic Playback channel indicators The letters light to indicate the channels being played back L Front Left C Center monaural RS Right Surround S Surround monaural or the rear components o
76. operate as adjusted For details see each item in Adjusting the level parameters page 39 Receiving Broadcasts This chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to preset selected stations You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following Ways Automatic FM Memory AUTOBETICAL Models of area code CED only You can have the receiver automatically store up to 30 of the clearest FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order see page 44 Direct Tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote see page 45 Automatic Tuning If you don t know the frequency of the station you want you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area see page 45 Preset Tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning you can preset them to the receiver see page 46 Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2 character code using the supplied remote see page 46 Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset see page 46 RDS functions Models of area code CED only This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal You can use the following three convenient RDS features Displaying RDS informa
77. ou ve entered the right frequency If not repeat Steps 3 and 4 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area 5 If you ve tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception O Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to receive another station Qi you try to enter a frequency that is too precise for the tuning scale The entered value is automatically rounded up or down The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 3 Area code FM tuning scale AM tuning scale U CA 50 kHz 10 kHz can be changed to 9 KHz AU CN SP CED 50 kHz 9 kHz To change the AM tuning scale see page 60 Automatic Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section see Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts on page 44 l Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner The last received station is tuned in 2 Press FM AM to select the FM or AM band 3 Press TUNING PTY SELECT or TUNING PTY SELECT Press the button to scan from low to high press the button to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning is repeated in the same direction 4 To continue scanning press TUNING PTY SELECT or TUNING PTY SELECT again 45 sjse peoug Budy sjse peoug Huy Pr
78. peaker volumes 22 surround parameters 38 Autobetical 44 Automatic tuning 45 B Basic operations 26 30 Battery 4 C Changing display 28 effect level 38 Checking the connections 23 Clearing receiver s memory 18 Connecting 4 14 Crossover frequency 22 Customizing sound fields 38 42 Digital Cinema Sound 61 Dimmer Range 54 Direct tuning 45 Dolby Digital AC 3 61 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 61 Dubbing See Recording E F G Editing See Recording Effect level 38 EON 47 EQ 40 Hookups 5 1 CHinput 11 AC power cord 14 antennas 5 audio components 6 7 digital components 9 10 CONTROL A1II 13 S LINK CONTROLS 13 speaker system 16 video components 8 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia LJ K Indexing See Naming L Labeling See Naming M Monitor 54 N Naming 51 Oo OSD 54 P Q Parameter 41 42 62 63 Preset stations how to preset 46 how to tune 46 PTY 47 R RDS 47 49 Receiving broadcasts automatically 45 directly 45 preset stations 46 Recording on an audio tape or MD 51 on a video tape 52 Scanning preset stations See Preset tuning radio stations See Automatic tuning Selecting component 26 front speaker system 30 sound field 32 Sleep timer 52 Sound field adjustable parameters 41 42 customizing 38 42 pre programmed 33 35 resetting 41 selecting 32 Speakers adjusting speaker volume 22 connection 16 T impedance 17 placement 19 22 Supplied accessories 4 Surround sound 31 42
79. peakers without using actual rear speakers This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30 angle of elevation D VIRTUAL sound field Sound field with virtual speakers 34 Sound field Effect Notes VIRTUAL ENHANCED AP Virtual Enhanced Surround A Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers VIRTUAL ENHANCED B Virtual Enhanced Surround B Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers SMALL HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert iius Ideal for soft acoustic sounds LARGE HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a large rectangular concert hall OPERA HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house Ideal for musicals and opera JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club DISCO CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque dance club CHURCH Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church LIVE HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house Great for rock or pop music ARENA Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000 seat concert hall STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium Great for sporting events or electric amplified music GAME Obtains maximum aud
80. ption is poor press this button to improve the sound You will not be able to enjoy stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted Note If STEREO does not appear at all even when the FM broadcast is received normally press this button to turn on the STEREO indication FM AM button Press to select the FM or AM band SHIFT button Press to select a memory page A B or C for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations Models of area code CED only Except for models of area code CED 44 Storing FM Stations Automatically AUTOBETICAL This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy Additionally it only stores the stations with the clearest signals This function is for models of area code CED only If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one see Presetting radio stations on page 46 For details on the buttons used in this section see Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts on this page l Press 5 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down MEMORY and press 1 to turn the receiver back on Autobetical select appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area For RDS stations the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program then stores only the one with the clearest signal The selected RDS stations are sorted alph
81. r bass adjustment The level can be adjusted 10 dB in 1 dB steps The frequency can be adjusted from 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz in 21 steps Rear speaker bass adjustment Level Frequency Adjust as described in Front speaker bass adjustment The level can be adjusted 10 dB in 1 dB steps The frequency can be adjusted from 100 Hz to 1 0 KHz in 21 steps Rear speaker midrange adjustment Level Frequency Adjust as described in Front speaker bass adjustment The level can be adjusted 10 dB in 1 dB steps The frequency can be adjusted from 500 Hz to 5 0 KHz in 21 steps Rear speaker treble adjustment Level Frequency Adjust as described in Front speaker bass adjustment The level can be adjusted 10 dB in 1 dB steps The frequency can be adjusted from 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz in 21 steps Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings 1 If the power is on press 1 to turn off the power 2 Hold down MODE and press I 5 S F Initialize appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once Adjustable parameters for each sound field lt SUR gt EFFECT WALL REVERBSCREEN VIRTUAL LEVEL TYPE TIME DEPTH SPEAKER 2CH A FD NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE HEADPH
82. rations 18 Multi Channel Surround Setup 19 Before You Use Your Receiver 23 Location of Parts 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 Preset Tuning 46 Using the Radio Data System RDS 47 M odels of area code CED only 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 A11 Control System 54 Additional Information 56 Troubleshooting 56 Specifications 58 Glossary 61 Tables of Settings Using SUR LEVEL EQ and SET UP buttons 62 Index Back cover Hooking Up the Components This chapter describes how to connect various audio and video components to the receiver Be sure to read the sections for the components you have before you actually connect them to the receiver Unpacking Check that you received the following items 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 connecting cord 1 STR DB940 only Remote commander RM LJ304 remote 1 LR6 size AA alkaline batteries 3 STR DB840 only Models of area code CED onl
83. rference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 2 CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No STR DB940 DB840 Serial No Ko larg ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency For customers
84. s 4exeeds eui dp unes pue dp 6upjooH Multi Channel Surround Setup E Center speaker size CENTER Initial setting LARGE f you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the center speaker to LARGE If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer E f you do not connect a center speaker select NO The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers E Rear speaker size REAR Initial setting LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the rear speakers to LARGE If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers If you do not connect rear speakers select NO Q 1 53 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes NORMAL 2 PHANTOM 3 STEREO
85. satellite tuner TV SAT jacks VCR VIDEO 1 jacks Additional VCR VIDEO 2 jacks DVD or LD player DVD LD jacks TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel For STR DB940 you can display the SURROUND LEVEL EQUALIZER parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote 8 Note on video component hookups You can connect your TV s audio output jacks to the TV SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the TV SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver If you are connecting a separate TV tuner or satellite tuner connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above When using the S video jacks instead of the video jacks Your monitor must also be connected via an S video jack S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output 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 movie theater into your home To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound five speakers two front speakers two rear speakers and a center speaker and a sub woofer are required You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an R
86. selected you can set the display to turn off but when NARROW is selected you cannot set the display to turn off The default setting is set to NARROW 1 Press SET UP 2 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select DIMM RANGE 3 Turn the jog dial to select NARROW or WIDE 54 CONTROL ALII Control System Getting Started This section explains the basic functions of the CONTROL A111 Control System Certain components have special functions like CD Synchro Dubbing on cassette decks that require CONTROL A111 connections For detailed information regarding specific operations be sure to also refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your component s The CONTROL A1II Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components CONTROL A1II connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems Currently CONTROL A1II connections between a Sony CD player amplifier receiver MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording In the future the CONTROL A11 connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component Notes The CONTROL A1II Control System is designed to maintain upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to handl
87. sic programs M o R Music Easy Listening Light Classics M Instrumental vocal and choral music Serious Classics Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc Other Music Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae Program type indication Description Weather amp Metr Weather information Finance Stock market reports and trading etc Children s Progs Programs for children Social Affairs Programs about people and the things that affect them Religion Programs of religious content Phone In Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum Travel amp Touring Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA Leisure amp Hobby Programs on recreational activities such as gardening fishing cooking etc Jazz Music Jazz programs Country Music Country music programs National Music Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region Oldies Music Programs featuring oldies music Folk Music Folk music programs Documentary Investigative features None Any programs not defined above 49 sjse peoug Huy Other Operations 50 SET UP Cursor buttons 0000 SLEEP NAME ENTER FUNCTION Jog dial Brief descriptions of buttons t
88. signal properly or if the signal strength is weak Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the RDS information on the display window as follows PS Program Station name Frequency PTY Program TYpe indication RT Radio Text indication CT Current Time indication in 24 hour system Sound field currently applied a This information also appears for non RDS FM stations b Type of program being broadcast See page 48 c Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities Alarm Alarm flashes in the display If a station does not provide a particular RDS service No XX such as No Clock Time appears in the display When a station broadcasts radio text data it is displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from the station Any change in this rate is reflected in the display rate of the data Scanning preset stations by program type You can tune in preset stations according to a program type that you specify The receiver scans for stations in its preset memory currently broadcasting the specified program type l Press RDS PTY 2 Press TUNING PTY SELECT or TUNING PTY SELECT to select the program type See the table on the next page for information on each program type 3 Press RDS PTY While the receiver is scanning stations PTY SEARCH and the pr
89. t i e 1 CD player 1 MD deck 1 tape deck and 1 receiver You may be able to connect more than one CD player or MD deck depending on the model Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details 7 s Amplifier CD MD Tape Other Receiver player deck deck component In the CONTROL ATII control system the control signals flow both ways so there is no distinction of IN and OUT jacks If a component has more than one CONTROL A11I jack you can use either one or connect different components to each jack Jacks and connection examples CONTROL A11 CD player MD deck On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1II jacks For details regarding particular connections or setup options refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the component s About the connecting cord Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a connecting cord as an accessory In this case use the connecting cord for your connection When using a commercially available cord use a monaural 2P mini plug cord less than 2 meters long with no resistance like the Sony RK G69HC Basic Functions The CONTROL A11 functions will operate as long as the component you want to operate is turned on even if all of the other connected components are not turned on Automatic function selection When you connect a CON
90. tion see page 47 Scanning preset stations by program type see page 47 Using the EON function see page 48 Note that RDS is operable only for FM stations Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Before you begin make sure you have Connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver see page 5 43 sjse peoug BUIAISDOY sjse peoug Huy PRESET TUNING FM AM DISPLAY SHIFT TUNING PTY SELECT TUNING vo K amm j 1 o go 5 5 O o 090 o MEMORY FM MODE RDS EON FUNCTION RDS PTY Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts PRESET TUNING buttons Press to scan all preset radio stations DISPLAY button Press to display the RDS information MEMORY button Uses for memorizing preset stations TUNING PTY SELECT buttons Press to scan all available radio stations or select program types TUNING buttons Press to scan all available radio stations FUNCTION control Rotate to select the tuner RDS EON button Press to set the receiver to switch stations automatically RDS PTY button Press to scan preset stations by the program type FM MODE button If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM stereo rece
91. to section Q This setting only effects the surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields E Rear speaker height REAR HEIGHT Initial setting LOW This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields Refer to the illustration below e Select LOW if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section Select HIGH if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section Q This setting only effects the surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields These parameters are not available when Rear speaker size REAR is set to NO Q About the rear speaker position SIDE MIDDLE and BEHIND This setting is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields With the Digital Cinema Sound modes speaker position is not as critical as other modes All of the modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields were designed under the premise that the rear speaker would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the rear speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the VIRTUAL sound fields will not be effective unless the rear speaker
92. ton Press to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances Cursor buttons lt gt Use to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button Jog dial Use to adjust the setting of each parameter 15 Uu93S S 1 e ds y dn 6unies pue dn bupjooy wie3shs 4exeeds eui dp fuiryss pue dp 6upjooH Speaker System Hookup Required cords Speaker cords not supplied One for each front rear and center speaker Monaural audio cord not supplied e One for an active sub woofer Front speaker R Front speaker L Center speaker Black cpp tH Black FRONT SPEAKERS B IMPEDANCE SELECTOR oo OO SUB FRONT REAR WOOFER PRE OUT 3 FM CTRLS PEDANQI 49 80 0 AC OUTLET Rear speaker R Rear speaker L Active sub woofer Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the To the Front speakers 8 or 4 ohm SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals Additional pair of front SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals speakers 8 or 4 ohm Rear speakers 8 or 4 ohm SPEAKERS REAR terminals Center speaker 8 or 4 ohm SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER PRE OUT See Sp
93. tton lights up and you can adjust the various equalizer parameters SUR button Press to activate the surround parameters page 38 The indicator on the button lights up and you can adjust the various surround parameters effect level wall type etc SET UP button Press to activate the setup mode then use the cursor buttons 116 to select any of the following parameters You can make various settings using the jog dial 117 When you select You can Speaker setup Specify the front center rear speaker sizes the rear speaker position and whether or not you are using a sub woofer page 19 Speaker Distance Specify the front center and rear speaker distances and the unit of measurement page 21 Crossover Specify the front center and rear speaker frequency bass crossover frequency page 22 Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn on or off when selected using the function buttons page 53 2 way remote STR DB940 only Turn on or off response to remote signals sent from the 2 way remote page 53 Color system STR DB940 of area codes other than U CA OSD color STR DB940 only Select the TV color system of the monitor Specify the color of the on screen display page 54 Dimmer Range Specify the display to turn off when you press the DIMMER button several times page 54 Only wh
94. u to experience a theater like environment Very effective with 5 1ch discreet signal while listening through a pair of headphones sources like Dolby Digital and DTS D VIRTUAL sound field Sound field with virtual speakers However turning the SUR menu VIR SPEAKERS parameter off when using CINEMA STUDIO EX A C or SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A C reproduces the sound characteristics of each cinema production studio without virtual speakers 9 You can select directly by pressing the buttons on the front panel 33 punos punong 6uiAofu3 punos punouangs 6uiAofu3 Selecting a Sound Field Sound field Effect Notes V MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear Virtual Multi Dimension speakers positioned higher than the listener from a SIDE single pair of actual rear speakers This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30 angle of elevation MIDDLE BEHIND V MULTI REAR Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear SIDE n c R Virtual Multi Rear speakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers GRO um X MIDDLE BEHIND V SEMI M DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers Virtual Semi Multi Dimension from the sound of the front s
95. utput sound from only the front left and right speakers For details see 2 CHANNEL on pate 35 MODE buttons indicator Press repeatedly to select the sound field you desire For details see Selecting a Sound Field on page 32 Sound fields are not compatible with 96 kHz digital audio signals ANLG DIRECT button Press to listen to an analog source without digital processing by the equalizer sound field etc For details see ANALOG DIRECT on page 35 5 1CH INPUT button Press to enjoy the audio source connected to the 5 1CH INPUT jacks Press 5 1 CH again to return to the original function When 5 1CH INPUT is selected the equalizer bass boost and sound field effects do not function DOOR OPEN button Press to open the door on the front panel ENTER button Press to enter individual characters for the preset station and program source names Cursor buttons lt gt Press to select various speaker level surround and equalizer parameters etc Jog dial Turn to adjust the selected speaker level surround and equalizer parameters etc 19 20 21 LEVEL button Press to activate the speaker level parameters page 39 The indicator on the button lights up and you can adjust the various speaker level parameters front balance rear balance etc EQ button Press to activate the equalizer parameters page 40 The indicator on the bu
96. utton Press to select the sound field CINEMA STUDIO EX A C buttons Press to select CINEMA STUDIO EX A C sound field EQUALIZER button Turns the equalizer on or off ANLG DIRECT button Press to input the analog signal without digital processing When this function is on the equalizer bass boost and sound field etc are turned off 32 Selecting a Sound Field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to l Press MODE repeatedly to select the sound field you desire The current sound field is indicated in the display See the table starting on page 33 for information on each sound field To turn the sound field off Press A ED or 2CH page 35 The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source Sound Field Link Whenever you select a program source the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again For example if you listen to CD with STADIUM as the sound field change to a different program source then return to CD STADIUM will be applied again With the tuner sound fields are memorized separately for AM FM and all preset stations You can identify the encoding format of program software by looking at its packaging Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the M2 logo and Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the DOfporsvsurrounp logo
97. ws you turn the virtual speakers created by the CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C and SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C sound fields off or on Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker The settings available in this menu are applied to all sound fields l start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press LEVEL The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you desire The setting is entered automatically Front balance FRONT Initial setting center Lets you adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers The level can even be adjusted during 5 1 CH input The balance can be adjusted 8 dB in 1 dB steps This settings can also be adjusted using the supplied remote See Adjusting the speaker volume page 22 Rear balance REAR Initial setting center Lets you adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers The level can even be adjusted during 5 1 CH input The balance can be adjusted 8 dB in 1 dB steps However during 5 1CH input the balance can be adjusted 4 dB in 1 dB steps This settings can also be adjusted using the supplied remote See Adjusting the speaker volume page 22 Rear level REAR Initial setti
98. y Remote commander RM PP404 remote 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Models of other area codes Remote commander RM LP204 remote 1 LR6 size AA alkaline batteries 3 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert batteries with the and properly oriented in the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor on the receiver For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your remote When to replace batteries Under normal conditions the batteries should last for about 3 months When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all batteries with new ones Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion This remote is designed for use with alkaline batteries only Do not use a combination of different battery types Before you get started Turn off the power to all components before making any connections Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise When connecting an audio video cord be sure to match the color coded pins to th
99. y CD players CDP CX260 or CDP CX88ES Turn OFF the remote control adapter switch on the CDP CX260 or CDP CX88ES For details refer to the operating instructions suppled with the CDP CX260 or CDP CX88ES Also when using several 2 way remote control system components together be sure to place them close together in order to enable proper remote operation 1 Press SET UP 2 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select 2 WAY REMOTE 3 Turn the jog dial to select ON or OFF 53 suonejedo 19470 suoneJjedo 19470 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 TV monitor You can select either NTSC or PAL The default setting is PAL l Press SET UP 2 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select COLOR SYSTEM 3 Turn the jog dial to select NTSC or PAL Selecting the color of the on screen display STR DB940 only Select the color of the on screen display You can select either COLOR or MONOCHROME The color of the on screen display is set to COLOR by default l Press SET UP 2 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select OSD COLOR 3 Turn the jog dial to select COLOR or MONOCHROME Set the display to turn off This parameter lets you specify whether or not the display turns off when you press the DIMMER button several times When WIDE is

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