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Sony STR-DB1070 User's Manual

1. LI l I I PITT ee ee 45 44 42 41 40 1381137 135 3230 28 127 126125 24 23 12221 39 36 34 33 31 129 2CH 15 30 ENTER 26 43 NAME 33 43 2ND ROOM STR DB1070 only EQ 30 36 NIGHT MODE 19 31 35 27 EQUALIZER 84 36 ON SCREEN STR DB1070 6 1CH DECODING 10 31 FM AM 6 38 39 only 43 10 6 1CH DECODING indicator 7 FM MODE 40 39 PHONES jack 45 26 31 FUNCTION 29 24 25 38 39 PRESET TUNING 9 40 A F D 14 30 40 43 PTY SELECT Models of AUDIO SPLIT 21 25 INPUT MODE 24 26 area code CEL only 836 41 CINEMA STUDIO EX 11 28 IR receptor 2 RDS PTY Models of area code Cursor buttons lt gt 27 19 Jog dial 28 19 33 35 36 43 CEL only 88 41 33 35 36 43 45 45 SET UP 32 19 45 Digital Cinema Sound indicator LEVEL 09 35 SHIFT 8 40 28 MASTER VOLUME 0 24 26 SLEEP Except for models of area DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 12 MEMORY 9 38 40 code CEL km 44 29 u MODE 16 28 37 SPEAKERS switch 44 26 DIMMER 4 27 MULTI 2CH A DIRECT 18 26 STREAM INFO STR DB870 DIMMER indicator 42 27 30 only 35 27 Display 17 32 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING SURR 831 33 DISPLAY 3 27 41 indicator 13 TEST TONE 87 24 DOOR OPEN 25 MUTING 22 26 TUNING 36 39 VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks 41 10 1 power 1 18 23 24 37 38 Hooking Up the Components Required cords Before you get started
2. Note on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire connect it to the h SIGNAL GND terminal s1ueuoduio5 y 6 uryooH 10 Video component hookups TV or satellite tuner OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO DVD LD player OUTPUT VIDEO our COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO f auno QUT N VIDEO 1 MONITOR TV SAT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO SURROUND To the front panel p QUT QUT INPUT ol Camcorder or video game TV monitor Models of area code U CA only For STR DB1070 you can display the SET UP SURR LEVEL and EQ parameters and selected sound field by pressing ON SCREEN 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 If you have a TV satellite tuner DVD player or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO Y B Y R Y output jacks and a monitor with COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks use a vide
3. 1610 kHz Optical S N 100 dB With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1602 kHz A 20 kHz LPF Models of area code CN SP CEL TW With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1602 kHz uoneunuojuj jeuonippy Outputs Antenna Loop antenna TAPE MD DAT MD Voltage 150 mV TAPE REC OUT Impedance 1 kilohms Usable sensitivity 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz or VIDEO 1 2 AUDIO 999 kHz SUN SIN 54 dB at 50 mV m FRONT L R Voltage 2 V CENTER Impedance 1 kilohms Harmonic distortion 0 5 50 mV m SURROUND L R 400 kHz SURROUND BACK Selectivit SUE WHER At 9 kHz 35 dB At 10 kHz 40 dB EQ BASS 99 Hz 1 0 kHz 6 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 21 steps 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off MID kHz the receiver Hold down PRESET TUNING and VES press I O preset stations will be erased when TREBLE 53 25 KHz you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Gain levels X10 dB 1 dB step continued 53 54 Specifications continued Video section Inputs Video S video Outputs Video S video General 1 Vp p 75 ohms Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms 1 Vp p 75 ohms Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms Power requirements Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Models of area code U CA Audio video control S connecting cord 1 Control connecting cord 1 STR DB1070 only
4. AUTO and you cannot change the setting When the 6 1 channel matrix decoding is performed and the surround back speaker is set to NO you can enjoy the surround back signals with virtual 3D technology even without an actual surround back speaker the box around SB does not light up If the surround back speaker is set to YES the surround back signals are output through the actual speaker SB and the box lights up For STR DB870 Please note that you can set the surround back speaker only when the center speaker is set to NO page 20 19410 i E Multi channel assignment MULTI CH for STR DB1070 MULTI CH 1 or 2 Lets you assign a function to MULTI CH for STR DB1070 MULTI CH 1 or 2 You cannot assign TUNER or PHONO For STR DB1070 you cannot assign the same function to both MULTI CH 1 and 2 continued 45 46 Adjustments using the SET UP button continued E Digital power management D POWER Lets you enjoy the analog source without the influence of digital circuits AUTO OFF turns off the power of the unnecessary digital circuits automatically when you use analog inputs or functions that bypass digital processing when MULTI 2CH A DIRECT function is used ALWAYS ON keeps the power of digital circuits on Select if you do not like the time lag that occurs with the AUTO OFF setting when digital circuits are turned on etc E Video power management
5. Surround speaker L Center speaker Surround back speaker For STR DB870 you can connect a surround back speaker STR DB1070 only For STR DB1070 you can use the connected center and surround back speakers as surround back right and left speakers See page 21 Make sure to connect correctly as indicated on the rear panel You can also use the center and surround back speakers as right and left speakers in the 2nd room See the next page Active sub woofer IMPEDANCE SELECTOR continued walsAs 1ayeads bunjas pue BuryooH E 17 18 Speaker system hookup continued Tips 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 To connect certain speakers to another power 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 2ND ROOM hookup STR DB1070 area code U CA only You can use the center and surround back speakers as right and left speakers in the 2nd room See page 27 Make sure to connect correctly as indicated on the rear panel Tip When outputting the sound in the 2nd room the source signal for the 2nd room is output from PRE OUT CENTER and SURROUND BACK jacks Speaker impeda
6. Tape deck Starts play on the reverse side gt player deck Tape deck VCR DVD player VCD player LD player DAT deck Starts play i CD player Pauses play or record MD deck Tape Also starts recording deck VCR with components in DVD player record standby VCD player LD player DAT deck Remote Function Button Operations CD player MD deck Tape deck VCR DVD player VCD player LD player DAT deck Stops play POSITION TV Changes the position of the small picture SWAP TV Swaps the small and the large picture DISC CD player Select discs Mega storage CD player only SUBCH TV Selects preset channels for the small picture D SKIP CH Receiver Scans and selects preset PRESET stations TV VCR SAT Selects preset channels CD player Skips discs multi disc MD deck changer only DVD player VCD player DISPLAY TV VCR Selects information LD player displayed on the TV DVD player screen VCD player PINP TV Activates the picture in picture function JUMP TV Toggles between the previous and the current channels WIDE TV Selects the wide picture mode Only for Sony TVs with the picture in picture function Notes Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore dep
7. 2 channel E HEADPHONE DIRECT Outputs the analog signals without digital processing by the equalizer sound field etc E HEADPHONE THEATER Allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones 1 VIRTUAL sound field Sound field with virtual speakers However setting the SURR menu VIR SPEAKERS parameter to 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 2 You can select directly by pressing the buttons on the front panel Notes The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes A F D Auto Format Decoding 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 ex reverberation 2CH 2 Channel Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers only Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing Multi channel surround formats
8. Models of area code U CA Remote commander RM PP505L 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Models of other area codes Remote commander RM LP205 1 R6 size A A batteries 3 STR DB870 only Models of area code U CA Remote commander RM PP505 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Models of area code CEL Area code Power requirements yis 9 ae D U CA 120 V AC 60 Hz eRe banene CEL 230 50 60 Hz For details on the area code of the component you CN SP 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz are using see page 4 E 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Design and specifications are subject to change TW 110 V AC 60 Hz without notice Power consumption Area code Power consumption U STR DB1070 300 W STR DB870 300 W CA STR DB1070 420 VA STR DB870 390 VA CEL STR DB1070 240 W STR DB870 230 W CN SP E TW STR DB1070 240 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 8 W when Al AUTO POWER in the SET UP menu is set to ON 0 5 W OFF AC outlets Area code AC outlets U CA 2 switched 120 W 1A MAX SP CEL 1 switched 100 MAX CN E TW 2 switched 100 W MAX Dimensions 430 x 161 x 401 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 16 0 kg Tables of settings using SURR LEVEL EQ and SET UP buttons You can make various settings using the LEVEL SURR EQ SET UP buttons jog dial and cursor buttons The tables below show each o
9. The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is intermittent sound from a digital source Check to see if signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies are input to the DVD LD OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jacks There is no sound from the center speaker Make sure the sound field function is on press MODE Select a sound field containing the word CINEMA or VIRTUAL see page 28 30 Adjust the speaker level see page 35 Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE see page 20 There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the surround surround back speakers Make sure the sound field function is on press MODE Select a sound field containing the word CINEMA or VIRTUAL see page 28 30 Adjust the speaker level see page 35 Make sure the surround surround back speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE see pages 20 21 There is no sound from the active sub woofer There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field see page 59 The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure the sound field function is on press MODE Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced Check that the playing DVD etc is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD player
10. etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component Recording cannot be done Check that the components are connected correctly Select the source component with FUNCTION control When recording from a digital component make sure the INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED see page 26 before recording with a component connected to the analog MD DAT or TAPE terminals STR DB1070 or the analog MD TAPE terminals STR DB870 When recording from a digital component make sure the INPUT MODE is set to COAXIAL FIXED or OPTICAL FIXED see page 26 before recording with the component connected to the DIGITAL MD DAT OUT terminals STR DB1070 or the DIGITAL MD TAPE OUT terminals STR DB870 Radio stations cannot be tuned in Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations see page 40 Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator Connect the LD player to the RF d
11. 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 STR DB1070 FRONT 90 W 90 W CENTER 90 W SURR 90 W 90 W SURR BACK 90 W STR DB870 90 W 90 W CENTER 90 W SURR 90 W 90 W Models of other area code Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DB1070 100 W 100 W 90 W 90 W STR DB870 100 W 100 W 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 96 STR DB1070 90 W 90 W 80 W 80 W STR DB870 100 W 100 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 96 STR DB1070 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W 100 W SURR BACK 100 W STR DB870 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W 100 W 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DB1070 FRONT 90 W 90 W CENTER 90 W SURR 90 W 90 W SURR BACK 90 W STR DB870 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W 100 W 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 STR DB1070 FRONT 90 W 90 W CENTER 90 W SURR 90 W 90 W SURR BACK 90 W STR DB870 FRONT 90 W 90 W CENTER 90 W SURR 90 W 90 W 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 STR DB1070 FRONT 80 W 80 W CENTER 80 W SURR 80 W 80 W SURR BACK 80 W STR DB870 FRONT 90 W 90 W CENTER 90 W SURR 90 W 90 W 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 requireme
12. 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 Besure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise When connecting an audio video cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components yellow video to yellow white left audio to white and red right audio to red When connecting optical digital cords take the caps off the connectors and insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord Audio cord not supplied White L Bp gt White L Red R D Audio video cord not supplied Yellow video 822 White L audio CEP Red R audio J Video cord not supplied AIS gt Red R gt Yellow video cob White L audio 088 Red R audio For models of area code U CA you can use the video cord of the supplied audio video control S cord Yellow video c 9 Optical digital cord not supplied Black d 3 Coaxial digital cord not supplied Yellow Tf Monaural audio cord not supplied gt Yellow video Black Yellow Black cH gt Black Audio video control S cord 1 for models of area code U CA Yellow video White
13. VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A e e e e DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B e e e e CHURCH e e e e OPERA HOUSE e e e e JAZZ CLUB e e e e DISCO CLUB e e e e LIVE HOUSE e e e e ARENA e e e e STADIUM e e e e GAME e e e e HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT HEADPHONE THEATER MULTI CH IN 1 2 2CH ANALOG DIRECT PCM96K Remote button description For STR DB870 area code CEL You can use the remote RM U305A to operate the components in your system The tables below show the settings of each button Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep 0 9 Receiver Use with SHIFT button function and the duration to select tuner preset which the receiver turns station numeric input off automatically during DIRECT 1 TV VCR Turns the audio and TUNING OE MEMORI CD player video components on or mode DVD player off CD player Selects track numbers MD deck MD deck 0 selects track 10 VCD player VCD player LD player LD player DAT deck DAT deck VO Receiver Turns the receiver on or TV VCR SAT Selects channel numbers off gt 10 CD player Selects tracks numbers VIDEO Receiver To watch VCR MD deck over 10 VIDEO 1 VTR mode 3 Tape deck VIDEO2 Receiver To watch VCR LD player VTR mode 1 VCD player VIDEO 3 Receiver To watch VCR ENTER TV VCR SAT After selecting a channel VTR mode 2
14. and DVD LD inputs Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the sources The analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks When you use AUDIO SPLIT to assign a digital audio input for example MD DAT OPTICAL the analog audio signals of the assigned audio for example MD DAT ANALOG is output When MULTI 2CH A DIRECT is set to MULTI DIRECT for STR DB1070 MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT audio signals are not output from REC OUT jacks 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 CEL or on the remote while the power is on Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF The display dims after you have specified the time While using Sleep Timer SLEEP lights up in the display You can freely specify the time After pressing SLEEP specify the time you want using the jog dial and cursor buttons lt or gt on the receiver The sleep time changes in 1 second intervals You can specify up to 5 hours To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display Adjustments using the SE
15. and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING 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 interference 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 ncrease 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 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 N
16. are downmixed to 2 channel MULTI 2CH A DIRECT Multi 2ch Analog Direct The analog input signal is not digitally processed You can enjoy high quality analog source Only volume control and the front speaker balance can be adjusted when set to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT When set to MULTI DIRECT for STR DB1070 MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT you can adjust balance and level of all the speakers When this function is on the equalizer sound field etc are turned off 6 1 DECODING Press 6 1 DECODING to adjust the 6 1 channel matrix parameter in the SET UP menu page 45 This function works only for the multi channel format 3 2 This function is effective for the following sound fields A F D NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A C SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE V MULTI DIMENSION VIRTUAL MULTI REAR V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A B You can select AUTO only About the VIRTUAL MATRIX 6 1 playback For STR DB1070 You can reproduce the 6 1 channel surround sound of the sources encoded in 6 1 channel see below in the 5 1 channel speaker settings For STR DB870 Though this receiver incorporates the 5 1 channel amplifier you can reproduce the 6 1 channel surround sound of the sources encoded in 6 1 channel see below To enjoy the VIRTUAL MATRIX 6 1 playback most effectively use the 6 1CH DECODING function when you select C
17. be lower than the entered value press TUNING If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor press FM MODE to improve the sound You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted Note If STEREO does not appear at all when an FM broadcast is received normally press FM MODE to turn on the STEREO indication 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 4 Area code FM AM U CA 100kHz 10kHz CN SP CEL TW 50 kHz 9 kHz E 50 kHz 9 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed see page 53 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 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press FM AM to select the FM or AM band 3 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING 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 or TUNING again Sjse peoujg Preset tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning you can preset them to the receiver The
18. between the surround sound from the surround 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 W Front speaker crossover frequency FRONT SP gt Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover frequency when the front speakers are set to SMALL W Center speaker crossover frequency CENTER SP gt Lets you adjust the center speaker bass crossover frequency when the center speaker is set to SMALL W Surround speaker crossover frequency SURROUND SP gt Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround speakers are set to SMALL continued Uul91S S oux unes pue dn BuryooH i 23 24 Multi channel surround setup continued E Surround back speaker crossover frequency SURR BACK SP gt Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround back speaker is set to SMALL Note You can set the FRONT CENTER SURROUND and SURR BACK parameters when the speaker size is set to SMALL B LFE high cut filter LFE HIGH CUT gt Lets you select the cut off frequency of the LFE channel high cut filter Normally select STD When using a passive sub woofer powered by a separate power amplifier it may be better to change the cut off frequency Adjusting the
19. connect to the DVD LD OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jacks Using other jacks may result in intermittent sound The MD DAT OPTICAL OUT jack is compatible with 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies Outputting signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies from this jack may result in intermittent sound Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player s multi channel decoder Alternatively the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound five speakers two front speakers two surround speakers and a center speaker and a sub woofer are required For 6 1 channel surround sound STR DB1070 only you will also need a surround back speaker Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player multi channel decoder etc for details on the multi channel hookups Notes When using the connections described below adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder See page 17 for details on speaker system hookup For STR DB1070 When you se
20. familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning page 38 automatic tuning page 39 or preset tuning page 39 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 signal properly or if the signal strength is weak Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY Each time you press the button RDS information on the display changes cyclically 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 currectly applied This information also appears for non RDS FM stations b Type of program being broadcast see page 42 C Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities Alarm Alarm flashes in the display e 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 r
21. 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 36 W Surround back speaker single or double SURR BACK L R STR DB1070 only When the center speaker is set to NO and you use the center speaker as a surround back right speaker and use the surround back speaker as a surround back left speaker select YES f you use only a surround back speaker select NO W Sub woofer selection SUB WOOFER Ifyou connect a sub woofer select YES Ifyou do not connect a sub woofer select This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers norder to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend setting the sub woofer s cut off frequency as high as possible W Front speaker distance FRONT Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers on page 19 W Center speaker distance CENTER Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 19 to a distance 1 5 meters 5 feet closer to your listening position on page 19 When this range is exceeded the display blinks If you make the setting while the display blinks you cannot fu
22. meter 3 5 meter SUB WOOFER XX X meter 5 0 meter S W PHASE NORMAL DISTANCE UNIT METER SURR POSI SIDE SURR HEIGHT LOW SURR BACK HGT LOW FRONT SP XXX Hz STD 120 Hz CENTER SP XXX Hz STD 120 Hz SURROUND SP XXX Hz STD 120 Hz SURR BACK SP XXX Hz STD 120 Hz LFE HIGH CUT XXX Hz STD 120 Hz For STR DB870 you can set this parameter only when the center speaker is set to NO STR DBI070 only Except for models of area code U CA Front speaker size FRONT f you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE Ifthe 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 speakers are set to SMALL the center surround and surround back speakers are also automatically set to SMALL unless previously set to NO Center speaker size CENTER 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 Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the b
23. only STR DB870 area code CEL only 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 press POWER KEY while this message appears in the display Thank you To cancel the demonstration Press 1 1 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 0 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 page 18 About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR DB1070 and STR DB870 Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual the STR DB1070 area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example STR DB1070 only Type of differences Feature DB1070 DB870 5 audio inputs 4 audio inputs e About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 4 XXX XXX XX AA ep Area code Any difference
24. possible to use this channel to output surround back signals NIGHT MODE Allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels even late at night Even at a low volume level you can clearly hear the dialogues and adjust the volume in small steps This function can be used with other sound field pages 28 30 While this function is on BASS TREBLE and EFFECT level rises and D RANGE COMP is automatically set to MAX This function does not work while MULTI 2CH A DIRECT is on punos punouings BuiKofu3 Note No sound is output from the sub woofer when is selected To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer select A F D 31 32 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 12 4 15 16 7 OPTCOAXMULTI CH IN 1 2s een L F E M DTS MPEG ooo EIE IE SP OFF D RANGE EQ PRO LOGIC 17 16 15 14 13 Lights up when the source signal isa digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal Lights up when the source signal isa digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal MULTI CH IN 1 2 Lights up when MULTI CH IN for STR DB1070 MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 is selected MPEG Lights up when MPEG s
25. receiver 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 Models of area code U CA only 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 heat buildup Although the unit heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this unit at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet On placement 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
26. such as alcohol or benzine If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer 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 24 to verify that the connections are correct Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer There is no sound no matter which component is selected Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at dB Check that the SPEAKERS switch is not set to OFF see page 26 Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly Press MUTING to cancel the muting function There is no sound from a specific component Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component continued uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 49 50 Troubleshooting continued There is no sound from one of the front speakers Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones see page 26 If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all
27. surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers E DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A B Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall using multi speaker system and 3D sound imaging for software with 2 channel signals like CDs DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A reproduces the sonic character of the CONCERTGEBOUW in Amsterdam which is famous for its large sound stage due to its reflectivity DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B reproduces the sonic character of the MUSIKVEREIN in Vienna which is famous for its hall resonance and unique reverberative sound punos punouings BuiKofu3 fil CHURCH Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church E OPERA HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house E JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club continued 29 30 Selecting a sound field continued B DISCO CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque dance club B LIVE HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house B ARENA Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000 seat concert hall B STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium E GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software When headphones are connected you can select the following sound fields only HEADPHONE 2CH Outputs the sound in 2 channel stereo Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to
28. 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 There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver Check that the SPEAKERS switch is set to ON see page 26 Check that the headphones are not connected Press MUTING if muting function is activated 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 When only a very low level sound is heard check to see if NIGHT MODE is activated see page 31 The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu There is severe hum or noise Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light Move your TV away from the audio components Make sure you have grounded h SIGNAL GND terminal only when a turntable is connected
29. you create the same sensation in your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers into the screen DEEP provides the greatest amount of screen depth Virtual speakers VIR SPEAKERS Allows you turn the virtual speakers created by CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C and SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C off or on Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and volumes of each speaker The settings are applied to all sound fields 1 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 the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically Initial settings Parameter Initial setting FRONTL I R Center SURROUNDL I R Center SUR BACKL I R Center CENTER LEVEL XXX dB 0dB SURROUND LEVEL XXX dB OdB SURR BACK LEVEL XXX dB O dB S WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB OdB LFE MIX XXX dB 0 dB D RANGE COMP OFF STR DB1070 only Front balance FRONT Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers Surround balance SURROUND Lets you adjust the balance between surround left and right speakers Surround back balance SUR BACK STR DB1070 only Lets you adjust the balance between surrou
30. 2CH ANALOG DIRECT PCM96K lt lt BASS GAIN BASS FREQ EQ CENTER MID GAIN MID FREQ TREBLE GAIN gt gt TREBLE FREQ 2CH A F D 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 V MULTI DIMENSION VIRTUAL MULTI REAR V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B CHURCH OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO CLUB LIVE HOUSE ARENA STADIUM GAME HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT HEADPHONE THEATER MULTI CH IN 1 2 2CH ANALOG DIRECT PCM96K continued uoneunuojuj jeuonippy 61 Adjustable parameters for each sound field continued lt gt lt SURROUND SURROUND BACK gt BASS BASS TREBLE TREBLE GAIN GAIN FREO 2CH A F D e e e e NORMAL SURROUND e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX A e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX B e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX C e e e e SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER e e e e MONO MOVIE e e e e STEREO MOVIE e e e e V MULTI DIMENSION e e e e VIRTUAL MULTI REAR e e e e V SEMI M DIMENSION
31. ARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the surround back speaker to LARGE Ifthe 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 f you do not connect a surround back speaker select NO If you use the surround back speaker the 2nd room select 2ND ROOM When the surround back speaker is set to 2ND ROOM the center speaker is also automatically set to 2ND ROOM unless preciously set to STR DB1070 area code U CA only Tip 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
32. B1070 When placing surround speakers to your side STR DB1070 When placing surround speakers behind you Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers Tip When setting up the surround back speaker set the speaker at least 1 meter behind the listening position It is recommended to place the speaker at an equal distance from the surround left and right speakers If there is no space behind the listening position set the speaker above the listening position by placing it on a stand or hanging it from the ceiling To prevent speaker damage or injury in case the speaker falls make sure that it is properly fixed in place Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press sET 2 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow continued 5 bunjas pue BuryooH i 19 20 Multi channel surround setup continued Initial settings Parameter Initial setting FRONT LARGE CENTER LARGE SURROUND LARGE SURR BACK LARGE SURR BACK L R NO SUB WOOFER YES FRONT XX X meter 5 0 meter CENTER XX X meter 5 0 meter SURROUND XX X meter 3 5 meter SURR BACK XX X
33. CAL PHONO NO ASSIGN VIDEO VIDEO2 VIDEO 3 DVD LD ANALOG TV SAT ANALOG TAPE MD DAT ANALOG CD SACD 4 Press AUDIO SPLIT If you do not press AUDIO SPLIT within 4 seconds the receiver automatically assigns the selected audio input oiseg if Tips If you do not assign select NO ASSIGN If you select DIGITAL ONLY COAX or DIGITAL ONLY OPT for DVD LD only coaxial or optical digital input is automatically selected for DVD LD continued 25 26 Selecting the component continued INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode for your digital components You can also select the COAXIAL or OPTICAL audio input of other functions assigned by AUDIO SPLIT Each time you press the button the input mode of the currently selected component switches MULTI 2CH A DIRECT Press MULTI 2CH A DIRECT to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN for STR DB1070 MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks or analog 2 channel input jacks Only volume control and the front speaker balance can be adjusted when set to 2 ANALOG DIRECT When set to MULTI DIRECT for STR DB1070 MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT you can adjust balance and level of all the speakers When this function Select To is on the surround effects are turned off AUTO 2CH Give priority to the analog Select To pe a a MULTI Enjoy the audio source ER jacks for STR DB1070 connecte
34. CTION buttons do not match your system components you can change them For example if you have an MD player and a tape deck and you do not have a CD player you can assign the CD SACD button to your tape deck Note that the settings of the TUNER and FN SHIFT functions VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PHONO and MD TAPE button cannot be changed AV VO uo Function buttons Numeric buttons gt 10 ENTER MASTER VOL 1 Hold down the Function button whose function you want to change for example CD SACD 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign to the Function button for example 4 Tape deck The following buttons are assigned to select the functions To operate Press CD player 1 DAT deck 2 MD deck 3 Tape deck A 4 Tape deck B 5 LD player 6 VCR command mode VTR 1 7 VCR command mode VTR 2 8 VCR command mode VTR 3 9 TV 0 DSS Digital Satellite Receiver gt 10 DVD ENTER VCD player Haa Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1 2 or 3 setting These correspond to Beta 8mm and VHS respectively Now you can use the CD SACD button to control the tape deck To reset a button to its factory setting Repeat the above procedure To reset all the function buttons to their factory setting Press I O AV 1 and MASTER VOL at the same time Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
35. EC 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 ENERGY STAR is a U S registered AN mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency For customers 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 This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Table of Contents Parts Identification ice cin eon eves 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords sess 6 Antenna hookups eene 7 Audio component hookups Video component hookups Digital component hookups Multi channel input hookups 13 Other HOOKUPS eeeeee 14 Hooking Up Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 17 Performing initial setup ope
36. H A DIRECT is set to MULTI DIRECT for STR DB1070 MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT audio signals are not output from REC OUT jacks No signals output from DIGITAL OUT jacks MD DAT OPT OUT when you set MULTI 2CH A DIRECT to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT The digital circuitry power is cut off to ensure a superior sound quality 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 the operating instructions of your VCR or LD player if you need help 1 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 1 or VIDEO 2 for recording 4 start recording on the recording VCR then start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record Tip 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 Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the TV SAT
37. IE STEREO MOVIE V MULTI DIMENSION VIRTUAL MULTI REAR V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B CHURCH OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO CLUB LIVE HOUSE ARENA STADIUM GAME HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT HEADPHONE THEATER e e MULTI CH IN 1 2 2CH ANALOG DIRECT PCM96K lt LEVEL gt FRONT BAL SURR SURR BACK CENTER SURR SURR BACK S WOOFER LFE D RANGE BAL BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX COMP 2CH A F D 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 V MULTI DIMENSION VIRTUAL MULTI REAR V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B CHURCH OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO CLUB LIVE HOUSE ARENA STADIUM GAME HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT HEADPHONE THEATER MULTI CH IN 1 MULTI CH IN 2 2CH ANALOG DIRECT PCM96K D These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments For details see each item in Adjusting t
38. IND SURR HEIGHT HIGH LOW SURR BACK HGT HIGH LOW FRONT SP XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps CENTER SP XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps SURROUND SP XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps SURR BACK SP XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps LFE HIGH CUT XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps 6 1CH DECODING AUTO ON OFF 45 MULTI CH 1 2 NONE Every functions except for TUNER and PHONO D POWER AUTO OFF ALWAYS ON V POWER AUTO OFF ALWAYS ON S FIELD LINK ON OFF Al AUTO POWER ON OFF AUTO FUNCTION ON OFF 2ND ROOM SP ON OFF COMMAND MODE AVI AV2 COLOR SYSTEM NTSC PAL OSD COLOR MONOCHROME OSD H POSITION 0 to 64 1 steps OSD V POSITION 0 to 32 1 steps 1 STR DB1070 only 2 When the speakers are set to SMALL only 3 STR DB1070 area code U CA only 4 STR DB1070 area code other than U CA only 5 For models of area code U CA 3 feet to 40 feet 1 foot steps jeuonippy 57 Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted SURR and EQ parameters are stored in each sound field The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields lt SURR gt PRO EFFECT WALL REVERB FRONT SCREEN VIRTUAL LOGIC LEVEL TYPE TIME REVERB DEPTH SPEAKERS 2CH A F D AUTO 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 MOV
39. INEMA STUDIO EX A C or SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A C The sound characteristics of CINEMA STUDIO and the 3D sound imaging create the virtual surround back speaker and you can enjoy the surround effect as if in the real theater You can select AUTO ON OFF using the 6 1CH DECODING button page 45 About 6 1 channel matrix decoding Some movies released after summer 1999 added a new channel to the preexisting 5 1 channels The new channel added speakers behind the listening position In the movie theaters these speakers are placed on the rear wall on each side of the projection room s window The 6 1 channel system used in the movie theaters is called Dolby Surround EX system However to record on movie film this 6 1 channel is converted to 5 1 channel using matrix encoding and the same number of channels are used as Dolby Digital and DTS recordings Recordings on DVD also use the same signals A lot of movie theaters screen movies with matrix encoded 5 1 channel signals and this is not unnatural to the ears However when a matrix decoder is used to create surround back speaker signals it simulates the same 6 1 channel sound as Dolby Surround EX system in the movie theaters This unit is equipped with a matrix decoder allowing for 6 1 channel sound production For STR DB870 with Virtual 3D technology the surround back signals can be enjoyed even without an actual surround back speaker When the center speaker is not used it is
40. L audio E Yellow video White L audio El Red R audio Red R audio Black control S Age Black control S E Control S cord mini jack 1 for models of area code U CA Black Black Antenna hookups AM loop antenna supplied wire supplied Speo Notes on antenna hookups The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code 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 Do not use h SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver s1ueuoduio5 y 6 uryooH H Audio component hookups STR DB 1070 Turntable MD or DAT deck CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURROUND CD or SACD player Tape deck Note on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire connect it to the h SIGNAL GND terminal STR DB870 MD or Tape deck Turntable DIGITAL AM 2 h mo 75n COAXIAL PHONO CDISACD CD or SACD player
41. NCTION to select 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 p A2 A0 B1 B2 7 C0 gt C2 lt gt C1 lt 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 TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 For remotes without a display Press SHIFT to select a memory page A B or C then press the preset number of the station you want using the numeric buttons For remotes with a display Select the preset station you want from the list displayed on the supplied remote Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL 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 convenient RDS features Displaying RDS information Scanning preset stations by program type 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
42. S O N Y 4 235 985 15 1 5 Receiver Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No 9 Serial No STR DB1070 STR DB870 2001 Sony Corporation prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Don t throw a battery dispose it as the injurious wastes Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet For customers in the United States RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 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 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
43. T UP hutton The SET UP button allows you to make the following adjustments 1 Press SET UP 2 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow Initial settings Parameter Initial setting 6 1CH DECODING AUTO MULTI CH 1 or 2 NONE D POWER ALWAYS ON V POWER AUTO OFF S FIELD LINK ON Al AUTO POWER ON AUTO FUNCTION ON 2ND ROOM SP OFF COMMAND MODE AVI COLOR SYSTEM PAL OSD COLOR OSD H POSITION 4 OSD V POSITION 4 1 Only when the center or surround back speaker is set to 2ND ROOM STR DB1070 area code U CA only 2 Except for STR DB870 area code CEL 3 STR DB1070 of area code other than U CA only 4 STR DB1070 only B 6 1ch Matrix 6 1CH DECODING You can set this parameter using 6 1CH DECODING on the front panel When set to AUTO the receiver performs 6 1 channel matrix decoding only if 6 1 channel signals decode flag is ON When set to ON the receiver performs 6 1 channel matrix decoding only if the surround signals are 2 channel regardless of the 6 1 channel decode flag When set to OFF the receiver does not perform 6 1 channel matrix decoding During A F D this parameter is always set to
44. Tape deck disc or track using the 7 LD player numeric buttons press DVD LD Receiver To watch DVD or laser VCD player to enter the value dise MD deck TV SAT Receiver To watch TV programs DAT deck or satellite receiver MD TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or audio tape CD SACD Receiver To listen to compact disc TUNER Receiver To listen to radio programs PHONO Receiver To listen to turn table AUX Receiver To listen to an audio equipment FN SHIFT Remote Use simultaneously to select other function VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PHONO and MD TAPE function is a 2 key operation To select the above function press FN SHIFT function shift and the function key you want simultaneously For example press FN SHIFT and CD SACD to select MD TAPE function continued 63 Remote button description continued Remote Operations Function Button SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations Selects the channel entry mode either one or two digit D TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key in mode 4 5 CD player Skips tracks MD deck DVD player LD player VCD player Tape deck VCR DAT deck lt lt PP CD player Searches tracks DVD player forward or backward VCD player MD deck Tape deck VCR LD player DAT deck Fastforwards or rewinds
45. UTLET AC OUTLET SURROUND BACK an 100M mb To a wall outlet AC power cord The configuration shape and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet connect the speaker system to the receiver see page 17 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 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords Speaker cords not supplied E Monaural audio cord not supplied Black A El tH t gt Black Front speaker R PRE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO SURROUND center SURROUND AC OUTLET ola 3 3 Gl 2ND ROOM Fe AN lit eiue C a Surround speaker R
46. V POWER Lets you enjoy the sound without the influence of the video circuits AUTO OFF turns off the power of video circuits automatically when there are unnecessary ALWAYS ON keeps the power of video circuits on Depending on the monitor noise may be produced or the picture may be distorted when the power of the video circuits is turned on In this case select ALWAYS ON E Sound field link S FIELD LINK Lets you apply the last selected sound field to a program source whenever it is selected 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 E CONTROL A1II auto power on A1 AUTO POWER Lets you turn on the receiver automatically when the component connected via CONTROL A1 cords see page 14 is turned on and the playback is started When set to OFF you can save the power consumption of the receiver during standby mode E CONTROL A111 auto function AUTO FUNCTION Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords see page 14 automatically when the connected component is set to play mode E 2nd room speaker 2ND ROOM SP STR DB1070 area code U CA only Lets you set whether you would output the sound to the 2nd room or not E Selecting the command mode of the remote COMMAND MODE Lets you select the command mode of the remote Change th
47. acteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s BGM recording studio NIGHT THEATER Allows you to retain a theater like environment while listening at low volume levels such as late at night E 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 W V MULTI DIMENSION Virtual Multi Dimension Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual surround speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30 angle of elevation W VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Virtual Multi Rear Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual surround speakers from 1 set of actual surround speakers E V SEMI M DIMENSION Virtual Semi Multi Dimension Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30 angle of elevation W VIRTUAL ENHANCED A Virtual Enhanced Surround A Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers E VIRTUAL ENHANCED Virtual Enhanced Surround B Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual
48. am sources These names for example VHS appear in the receiver s display when a station or program source is selected Note that no more than 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 MD DAT jacks 1 To index a preset station Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for The last station you received is tuned in If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations see Tuning to preset stations on page 40 To index a program source Select the program source component to be named 2 Press NAME 3 Create an index name by using the jog dial and cursor buttons Turn the jog dial to select a character then press gt to move the cursor to the next position To insert a space Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears in the display If you ve made a mistake Press lt or gt repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes then turn the jog dial to select the right character 4 Press ENTER 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index name for another station or program source Note Models of area code CEL only You ca
49. 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 G69HQ Basic Functions The CONTROL ALII 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 CONTROL 1 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 Al 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 sourc
50. ass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer If you do not connect a center speaker select NO The sound of the center channel will be output from the front 2 If you use the center speaker in the 2nd room select 2ND ROOM When the center speaker is set to 2ND ROOM the surround back speaker is also automatically set to 2ND ROOM unless previously set to NO STR DB1070 area code U CA only Surround speaker size SURROUND f 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 surround speakers to LARGE Ifthe 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 surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers If you do not connect surround speakers select NO s Tip 1 3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes 1 NORMAL 2 PHANTOM 3 3 STEREO W Surround back speaker size SURR BACK For STR DB870 you can set this parameter only when the center speaker is set to NO f you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select L
51. at its packaging Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the paoe logo and Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the surowe Jogo When sound signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz are input the sound signals are output in stereo automatically and the sound field is turned off About DCS Digital Cinema Sound The sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology When these sound fields are selected Digital Cinema Sound indicator in the display lights up DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony DCS uses the DSP Digital Signal Processor technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood As the Director s visual and audio united effect can be fully reproduced at home You can much satisfy by enjoying movies at home reproducing powerful theater effect E NORMAL SURROUND Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects B CINEMA STUDIO EX A C Uses 3D sound imaging of V MULTI DIMENSION page 29 to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers For STR DB1070 Though this receiver incorporates the 6 1 channel amplifier you can reproduce the 6 1 channel surround
52. ate 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 1 Press RDS 2 Press PTY SELECT or PTY SELECT to select the program type See the table below for the information on each program type 3 Press RDS PTY While the receiver is scanning stations PTY SEARCH appears 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 continued s seopeoig Burny 41 42 Using the Radio Data System RDS continued Description of program types Program type Description indication 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 celebrit
53. connect the CONTROL 1 jack on the CD player SACD player tape deck or MD deck to the CONTROL 1 jack on the receiver Refer to CONTROL ALII control system on page 47 and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player SACD player tape deck or MD deck for details Note If you make CONTROL 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 2ND ROOM OUT lt 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 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 satellit
54. d 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 SET UP parameters are reset to their factory settings The sound field memorized for each program source and preset stations are cleared The master volume is set to eo dB Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for the first time adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to your system For the adjustable parameters see the table on page 57 See pages 19 24 for speaker settings and pages 45 46 for other settings Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position However the receiver lets you to place the center speaker up to 1 5 meters 5 feet closer the surround speakers up to 4 5 meters 15 feet closer and the surround back speakers up to 4 5 meters 15 feet closer to the listening position The front speakers can be placed from 1 0 to 12 0 meters 3 to 40 feet from the listening position Q You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side depending on the shape of your room etc You can use the center speaker as a surround back speaker STR DB870 or use the center and surround back speakers as surround back left and right speakers STR D
55. d to the MULTI CH IN is no digital MULTI 1 or 2 for STR DB1070 MULTI CH signals DIRECT IN 1 or 2 jacks MULTI CH IN COAXIAL FIXED Specify the digital audio 1 or 2 indicator lights up in the signals input to the display This mode is suitable DIGITAL COAXIAL input for enjoying high quality analog jacks source OPTICAL FIXED Specify the digital audio 2CH ANALOG Enjoy the audio source signals input to the DIRECT connected to analog 2 channel DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks ANALOG 2CH FIXED Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks When the MULTI CH for STR DB 1070 MULTI CH 1 or 2 is assigned to a specific function using SET UP menu page 45 the followings are displayed instead of AUTO 2CH and ANALOG 2CH FIXED Select To AUTO MULTI CH 1 or 2 Give priority to the analog audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN for STR DB1070 MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks when there is no digital signals MULTI CH 1 or 2 FIXED Specify the analog audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN for STR DB1070 MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks STR DB1070 only jacks This mode is suitable for enjoying high quality analog source SPEAKERS switch Select To ON Output the sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS terminals OFF No speaker output MUTING Press MUTING to mute the sound The muting function is canceled when turning the power on or off
56. disconnecting the power cord or turning the MASTER VOLUME clockwise to turn the volume up PHONES Use to connect headphones When the headphones are connected speaker output is automatically cancelled and SP OFF lights up in the display When the headphones are connected selectable sound fields are HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT and HEADPHONE THEATER see page 30 Listening to the sound another room STR DB1070 only C3 O A O 66990oo0o8 o o o SPEAKERS 2ND ROOM V Stereo amplifier H na SPEAKERS DHA Press 2ND ROOM repeatedly to select the analog audio signals for output to a stereo amplifier or speakers in another room For details on the connection see pages 15 and 17 Models of area code U CA only Each time you press the button the audio source changes cyclically as follows SOURCE TAPE MD DAT CD SACD TUNER 2 The audio signals of the current function is output Even if 2ND ROOM is set to SOURCE the sound from front speakers is not output when MULTI 2CH A DIRECT is set to MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks When you use AUDIO SPLIT to assign a dig
57. e and recorder components 1 Set the 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 Set the 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 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 AIII Control System like CD Synchro Dubbing In this case refer to the operating instructions supplied with the recorder component Additional Information Precautions For customers in Europe To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only 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 unit 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
58. e command mode when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room E Monitor color system COLOR SYSTEM STR DB1070 area code other than U CA Lets you select the color system of your TV monitor E Color of the on screen display OSD STR DB1070 only Lets you select the color of the on screen display Bl OSD horizontal position OSD H POSITION STR DB1070 only Lets you adjust the position of the on screen display horizontally E OSD vertical position OSD V POSITION STR DB1070 only Lets you adjust the position of the on screen display vertically CONTROL 1 control system Getting Started This section explains the basic functions of the CONTROL A1II Control System Certain components have special functions like CD Synchro Dubbing on cassette decks that require CONTROL A1II connections For detailed information regarding specific operations be sure to also refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your component s The CONTROL ALII Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components CONTROL 11 connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems Currently CONTROL ALII connections between a Sony CD player amplifier receiver MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized record
59. e 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 the input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV TV Receiver VCR 1 DVD player Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio video control S cable Note Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV for details regarding the operations you can control from your TV 2ND ROOM hookup STR DB1070 only You can use the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks to output the audio signals of the selected component to a stereo amplifier located in another room see page 27 Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage If not use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet VOLTAGE SELECTOR continued s1ueuoduio5 ay 6uryooH 15 16 Other hookups continued Connecting the AC power AC O
60. emodulator then connect the RF demodulator s optical or coaxial digital output to the receiver s DVD LD OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jack When making this connection be sure to set INPUT MODE manually see page 26 The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to AUTO 2CH For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups see the operating instructions supplied with your RF demodulator RDS does not work Make sure that you re tuned to an FM RDS station Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear 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 Outdoor FM antenna The FM reception is poor Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below 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 Receiver Ground wire not supplied Tab COAXIAL To ground There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate function on the receiver Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your TV away from the audio components The remote does not function For STR DB870 area code U CA The 2ND ROOM button and the ON SCREEN button on
61. ending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described The VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 and PHONO functions are not available for set operation Remote Operations Button Function ANT VCR TV VTR Selects output signal from the aerial terminal TV signal or VCR program TV VIDEO TV VCR Selects input signal TV input or video input A F D Receiver Auto Format Decoding 2CH OFF Receiver Turns off sound field or selects 2CH mode MODE Receiver Selects sound field mode MULTI 2CH Receiver A DIRECT Selects MULTI CH IN source MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the receiver TEST Receiver TONE Press to output test tone MAIN Receiver MENU Press this button repeatedly to select one of the two cursor modes LEVEL and SURROUND MASTER Receiver VOL Adjusts the master volume of the receiver MENU lt gt Receiver Selects a menu item MENU Receiver Makes adjustment or change the setting MENU DVD player Displays DVD menu 4 lt gt DVD player Selects a menu item ENTER DVD player Enters the selection RETURN DVD player Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu TITLE DVD player Displays DVD title uoneunuojuj jeuonippy 65 66 Changing the factory setting of a function button If the factory settings of the FUN
62. ettings When using sound fields like DIGITAL CONCERT HALL the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound L Front Left R Front Right C Center monaural SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing SB Surround Back the surround back components obtained by 6 1 matrix decoding Example Recording format Front Rear 3 2 Output channel Rear speakers absent Sound Field A F D D e MR SL SR 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 38 42 for tuner operations SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is activated 2ND ROOM SP Lights up when the audio signal is output from the 2ND ROOM SPEAKERS STR DB1070 area code U CA only EQ Lights up when the equalizer functions D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated See page 36 to adjust the dynamic range compression DTS Lights up when DTS signals are input SP OFF Lights up when headphones are inserted or the SPEAKERS switch is set to OFF OO Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front center surround and surround back speakers you can customize the sound fields to suit yo
63. f the settings that these buttons can make Press Press lt or gt Turn jog dial Page SURR PRO LOGIC AUTO ON OFF 33 EFFECT depends on the sound field 21 steps WALL S_I_H 8 to 8 1 increment steps REVERB S_I_L 8 to 8 1 increment steps FRONT REVERB DRY WET STD SCREEN DEPTH DEEP MID OFF VIR SPEAKERS ON OFF LEVEL FRONT L_LR 8 dB to 8 dB 1 GB steps 35 SURROUND L_LR 8 dB to 8 dB 1 dB steps SUR BACKL I R 8 dB to 8 dB 1 dB steps CENTER LEVEL XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURROUND LEVEL XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURR BACK LEVEL XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps S WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps LFE MIX XXX dB OFF 20 dB to 0 dB 1 dB steps D RANGE COMP OFF 0 1 to 0 9 0 1 steps STD MAX D STR DBI1070 only continued uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 55 56 Tables of settings using SURR LEVEL EQ and SET UP buttons continued Press Press lt or gt Turn jog dial Page EQ FRONT BASS GAIN O dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps 36 FRONT BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz 21 steps FRONT MID GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps FRONT MID FREQUENCY 198 Hz to 10 kHz 37 steps FRONT TREBLE GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps FRONT TREBLE FREQUENCY 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz 23 steps CENTER BASS GAIN 0 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps CENTER BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz 21 step
64. he level parameters page 35 2 When these sound fields are selected there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set to LARGE However sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L F E signals continued jeuonippy 59 Adjustable parameters for each sound field continued lt gt lt FRONT gt BASS BASS MID MID TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREO GAIN FREO GAIN FREO 2CH A F D e e e e e e NORMAL SURROUND e e e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX A e e e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX B e e e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX C e e e e e e SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EKA 6 SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EXB SEMI CINEMA STUDIOEXC NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE V MULTI DIMENSION VIRTUAL MULTI REAR V SEMI DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A e VIRTUAL ENHANCED B e e e e e e DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A e e e e e e DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B e e e e e e CHURCH e e e e e e OPERA HOUSE e e e e e e JAZZ CLUB e e e e e e DISCO CLUB e e e e e e LIVE HOUSE e e e e e e ARENA e e e e e e STADIUM e e e e e e GAME e e e e e e HEADPHONE 2CH e e e e e e HEADPHONE DIRECT HEADPHONE THEATER e e e e e e MULTI CH IN 1 2
65. he receiver to perform Pro Logic decoding if Dolby surround encoded flag is ON or if Pro Logic decoding produces a better sound field select AUTO To set the receiver to perform Pro Logic decoding on rear signals regardless of the Dolby surround encoded flag select ON To set the receiver not to perform Pro Logic decoding select NO Note Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG format signals Effect level EFFECT Lets you adjust the presence of the current surround effect Wall type WALL 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 Lets you control the spacing of the early reflections to simulate a sonically longer L or shorter S room The midpoint designates a standard room with no adjustment Front reverberation FRONT REVERB This parameter can be used when DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A B is selected This parameter lets you adjust the amount of reverberations to add to the front signals according to the original reverberations in the source To increase front reverberations select WET To decrease front reverberations select DRY Screen depth SCREEN DEPTH In a movie theater sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen This parameter lets
66. ignals are input Note Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels DIGITAL Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format PRO LOGIC Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals However this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to NO and A F D or NORMAL SURROUND is selected Note Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG format signals _ J 2ND ROOM SP SLEEP 12 11 L F E Lights up when the disc being played back 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 SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to YES page 21 and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound based on the speakers s
67. ing In the future the CONTROL A1II connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component Notes The CONTROL Control System is designed to maintain upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to handle 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 1 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 1 and CONTROL A1 compatibility The CONTROL control system has been updated to the CONTROL 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 ALII 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 control system However when making connections between components with CONTROL A1 jacks and components with CONTROL jacks the number of functions that can be controlled may be limited depending on the component For detailed information refer to the operating instructions su
68. ital audio input for example DVD OPTICAL to the main function and set 2ND ROOM to SOURCE the analog audio signals of the assigned audio for example analog audio input of DVD is output from the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks To output the sound using SPEAKER terminals Models of area code U CA only Set 2nd room speaker parameter in the SET UP menu see page 46 Use the remote to adjust the volume in the 2nd room Set the mode of the supplied remote to the 3rd room mode Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote Note The 2nd room speaker setting is automatically set to OFF whenever you turn off the receiver Changing the display oiseg ii DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically 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 gt Program type indication Radio text Current time Sound field applied to the band or the preset station Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or preset station see page 43 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the function During RDS reception only Models of area code CEL only See page 41 Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightne
69. ition select the setting that best suits your environment B Distance unit DISTANCE UNIT Lets you select either feet or meters as the unit of measure for setting distances W Surround speaker position SURR POSI This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround 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 surround speakers corresponds to section Select MIDDLE if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Select BEHIND if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section This parameter is available only when the surround back speaker size is set to NO This setting only effects the surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields W Surround speaker height SURR HEIGHT Surround back speaker height SURR BACK HGT This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround and surround back speaker s for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields Refer to the illustration below This setting only effects the surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields These parameters are not available when Surround speaker size SURROUND is set to NO This parameter is not available when Surround back
70. lly enjoy the surround effect continued Ul91S S eux bunjas pue BuryooH il 21 22 Multi channel surround setup continued Surround speaker distance SURROUND Set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 19 toa distance 4 5 meters 15 feet closer to your listening position on page 19 When this range is exceeded the display blinks If you make the setting while the display blinks you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect Surround back speaker distance SURR BACK Set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker s Surround back speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 19 to a distance 4 5 meters 15 feet closer to your listening position on page 19 When this range is exceeded the display blinks If you make the setting while the display blinks you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect Sub woofer distance SUB WOOFER Set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer Tip The receiver 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 than 1 5 meters closer than the front speakers Likewise the surround a
71. n you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2 character preset code using the supplied remote Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset Before tuning to preset stations be sure to preset them by performing steps on Presetting radio stations page 40 continued 39 Preset tuning continued Presetting radio stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning page 38 or Automatic Tuning page 39 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 B or 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 a new station to the number Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways Scanning the preset stations 1 Rotate FU
72. nce To enjoy multi channel surround connect front center surround and surround back speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 80 Check the operating instructions 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 turn the power off when setting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 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 initial setup operations necessary for your system Tip To check the audio output during settings to set up while outputting the sound check the connection see page 24 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 on the power 1 Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 0 for 5 seconds The demonstration starts see page 3 and all of the following items are reset or cleare
73. nd back left and right speakers when surround back L R speakers are set to YES Center level CENTER LEVEL Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker Surround level SURROUND LEVEL Lets you adjust the level of the surround left and right speakers Surround back level SURR BACK LEVEL Lets you adjust level of the surround back left and right speaker s Sub woofer level S WOOFER LEVEL Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer LFE Low Frequency Effect mix level LFE MIX 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 surround channels via the Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection circuitry For LFE mix level 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the sub woofer select OFF However the low frequency sounds of the front center or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker in the speaker setup page 19 21 continued punos punouuns BuiKofu3 35 Customizing sound fields continued Dynamic range compressor D RANGE 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 We recommend usi
74. nd surround back speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 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 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 surround speakers are too close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try E Sub woofer phase polarity S W PHASE Set the sub woofer phase polarity There is usually no problem when the sub woofer phase polarity is set to NORMAL However depending on the type of front speakers the position of the sub woofer and the cut off frequency of the sub woofer setting the phase polarity to REVERSE may produce better bass Besides bass reproduction the richness and tightness of the overall sound may also be affected While listening from the main listening pos
75. ng the MAX setting To reproduce the sound track with no compression select OFF To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer select STD To compress the dynamic range in small steps to achieve the sound you desire select 0 1 0 9 To reproduce a dramatic compression of the dynamic range select MAX Notes Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only While NIGHT MODE is activated DRANGE COMP is automatically set to MAX and is not displayed in the LEVEL menu Adjusting the equalizer The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization of the front center surround and surround back speakers The settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 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 gain dB frequency Hz you want to adjust 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically Gain dB 7 Frequency Hz To turn on off the equalizer Press EQUALIZER The EQ indicator in the display lights up when the equalizer is turned on When you adjust the equalizer using the EQ parameters the settings are stored separately for each sound field and can be reproduced whenever you tu
76. nnot change the name of an RDS station Recording Before you begin make sure you ve connected all components properly Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help 1 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 continued 19410 il 43 44 Recording continued Notes You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or MD DAT OUT jacks STR DB1070 or the analog MD TAPE OUT jacks STR DB870 To record a digital audio signal connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD DAT OUT jacks STR DB 1070 or the DIGITAL MD TAPE OUT jacks STR DB870 Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the TAPE OUT or MD DAT OUT jacks STR DB 1070 or the MD TAPE OUT jacks STR DB870 The analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks When you use AUDIO SPLIT to assign a digital audio input for example MD DAT OPTICAL the analog audio signals of the assigned audio for example MD DAT ANALOG is output When MULTI 2C
77. ntrol Turn FUNCTION control to select the component you want to use To select Rotate to light VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or VIDEO 3 video game DVD or LD player DVD LD TV or satellite tuner TV SAT Tape deck TAPE STR DB1070 MD or Tape deck MD TAPE STR DB870 MD or DAT deck MD DAT STR DB1070 only CD or SACD player CD SACD Built in tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO After turning on the component you selected select the component 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 AUDIO SPLIT Press AUDIO SPLIT to assign the audio input for each function This function is convenient when you are using a number of digital components You can select the audio input assigned by this function using INPUT MODE page 26 You cannot assign the audio input for TUNER 1 Turn FUNCTION to select the source for audio input assignment 2 Press AUDIO SPLIT 3 Turn FUNCTION to select the audio input The audio input you can assign differs depending on the function DVD LD NO ASSIGN DIGITAL ONLY COAX DIGITAL ONLY OPT ONLY ANALOG INPUT TV SAT MD DAT MD TAPE NO ASSIGN DVD LD COAXIAL ONLY ANALOG INPUT Analog functions except for PHONO NO ASSIGN DVD LD COAXIAL DVD LD OPTICAL TV SAT OPTICAL MD DAT OPTI
78. nts E 240 V AC 50 Hz CN SP CEL 230 V AC 50 Hz TW 110 V AC 60 Hz 3 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements CN 220 V AC 50 Hz Freguency response PHONO FM tuner section Tuning range RIAA egualization curve 0 5 dB 10 Hz 100 kHz 3 dB with sound field 87 5 108 0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced CD SACD TAPE MD DAT MD TAPE Sensitivity TV SAT DVD LD equalizer and bass boost Mono 18 3 dBf 2 2 uV 75 ohms VIDEO 1 2 3 bypassed Stereo 38 3 dBf 22 5 uV 75 ohms Inputs Analog Usable sensitivity 11 2 dBf 1 uV 75 ohms PHONO Sensitivity 2 5 mV S N Impedance 50 kilohms Mono 76 dB S N 86 dB A 2 5 mV Stereo 70 dB MULTI CH IN 1 2 Sensitivity 150 mV Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz CD SACD TAPE Impedance 50 kilohms Mono 0 3 MD DAT MD TAPE S N 96 dB Stereo 0 5 DVD LD TV SAT A 150 mV VIDEO 1 2 3 Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kHz 4 INPUT SHORT 10 52 dB 5 Weighted network input level Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz Inputs Digital DVD LD Coaxial Sensitivity AM tuner section Impedance 75 ohms Tuning range S N 100 dB Models of area code U CA A 20 kHz LPF With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1710 kHz9 Ta With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1710 kHz DVD LD TV SAT Sensitivity Models of area code E MD DAT MD TAPE Impedance With 10 kHz tuning scale 530
79. o cord not supplied to connect to the receiver Tip 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 Notes If you make COMPONENT VIDEO connections nothing is displayed on the on screen display On this receiver the component video signals are not compatible with S video signals nor video signals Digital component 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 fully enjoy multi channel surround sound five speakers two front speakers two surround speakers and a center speaker and a sub woofer are required For 6 1 channel surround sound STR DB1070 only you will also need a surround back speaker You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator like the Sony MOD RF1 not supplied Note You cannot connect an LD player s DOLBY DIGITAL 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 For details see Troubleshooting on page 49 TV or satellite tuner OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD or LD player e
80. pplied with the component s Connections Connect monaural 2P mini plug cords in series to the CONTROL ALII jacks on the back of each component You can connect up to 10 CONTROL 1 compatible components in any order However you can connect only one of each type of component 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 Example Other component Amplifier CD MD Tape Receiver player deck deck In the CONTROL 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 ALII jack you can use either or connect different components to each jack continued 19410 47 48 CONTROL 1 control system continued Jacks and connection examples CONTROL oe CONTROL A1I CD player es C MD deck On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections It is possible to make connections between CONTROL Al and CONTROL jacks For details regarding particular connections or set up 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
81. rations 18 Multi channel surround setup 19 Checking the connections 24 Basic Operations Selecting the component 25 Listening to the sound in another room Changing the display Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting a sound field 28 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 32 Customizing sound fields 33 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically AUTOBETICAL 38 Direct tuning assire 38 Automatic tuning eee 39 Preset CUMING 39 Using the Radio Data System RDS 41 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program SOUFCOS a ANAA ENE 43 Recording 5 aeneae 43 Using the Sleep Timer 44 Adjustments using the SET UP button 45 CONTROL control system 47 Additional Information Precautions senesinin naa 49 Troubleshooting eese 49 Specifications 52 Tables of settings using SURR LEVEL EQ and SET UP buttons 55 Adjustable parameters for each sound field scatter 58 Remote button description 63 Changing the factory setting of a function cs A 66 Models ofarea code CEL
82. receiver see page 7 Storing FM stations automatically AUTOBETICAL Models of area code CEL only 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 If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one see Presetting radio stations on page 40 1 Press 1 0 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down MEMORY and press 1 0 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 alphabetically by their Program Service name then assigned a 2 character preset code For more details on RDS see page 41 Regular FM stations are assigned 2 character preset codes and stored after the RDS station When done Autobetical finish appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation Notes Do not press any button 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 40 The FM MODE setting is also stored along with the station If you mo
83. rn on the equalizer Front speaker bass adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass Front speaker midrange adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of midrange Front speaker treble adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble Center speaker bass adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass Center speaker midrange adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of midrange Center speaker treble adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble Surround speaker bass adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass Surround speaker treble adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble Surround back speaker bass adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass Surround back speaker treble adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble 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 1 0 S F Initialize appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once punos punoJuns BuiKofu3 37 38 Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the
84. s CENTER MID GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps CENTER MID FREQUENCY 198 Hz to 10 KHz 37 steps CENTER TREBLE GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps CENTER TREBLE FREQUENCY 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz 23 steps SURROUND BASS GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURROUND BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz 21 steps SURROUND TREBLE GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURROUND TREBLE FREQUENCY 0 kHz to 10 KHz 23 steps SURROUND BACK BASS GAIN 0 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURROUND BACK BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz 21 steps SURROUND BACK TREBLE GAIN O dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURROUND BACK TREBLE FREQUENCY 1 kHz to 10 kHz 23 steps Press Press lt or gt Turn jog dial Page SETUP FRONT LARGE SMALL 19 CENTER LARGE SMALL NO 2ND SURROUND LARGE SMALL NO SURR BACK LARGE SMALL NO 2ND SURR BACK L R YES NO SUB WOOFER YES NO FRONT XX X meter 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps CENTER XX X meter 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps SURROUND XX X meter 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps SURR BACK XX X meter 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps SUB WOOFER XX X meter 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps S W PHASE NORMAL REVERSE DISTANCE UNIT METER FEET SURR POSI SIDE MIDDLE BEH
85. s in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only Tip 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 see pages 63 66 for STR DB870 area code CEL or refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote Note for the supplied remote For STR DB870 area code U CA The 2ND ROOM button and the ON SCREEN button on the remote are not available Paris Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Main unit 9 10 111121314 15 16 117 118 19 uoneonynuep sued
86. sound with the 5 1 channel speaker settings by creating the virtual surround back speaker through the VIRTUAL MATRIX 6 1 playback function page 31 For STR DB870 You can reproduce the 6 1 channel surround sound by creating the virtual surround back speaker through the VIRTUAL MATRIX 6 1 playback function page 31 CINEMA STUDIO EX A reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s classic editing studio CINEMA STUDIO EX B reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s mixing studio which is one of the most up to date facilities in Hollywood CINEMA STUDIO EX C reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s BGM recording studio SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A C Uses 3D sound imaging of V SEMI M DIMENSION to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers You can reproduce the 6 1 channel surround sound by creating the virtual surround back speaker through the VIRTUAL MATRIX 6 1 playback function page 31 SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s classic editing studio SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s mixing studio which is one of the most up to date facilities in Hollywood SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C reproduces the sound char
87. speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the receiver 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote TEST TONE appears in the display and you will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence 3 To change the test tone mode press the cursor buttons or lt gt to select the mode you want Mode The test tone output NORMAL The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence PHASE The test tone is output from two speakers at a time in sequence There is no sound output from the sub woofer You can also adjust the balance between speakers 2CH SWAP You can adjust the speaker levels while istening to the source not the test tone Turn on the connected component start playback hen turn FUNCTION to select the component except when connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks The sound for the front L R speakers is output from the surround R L speakers You can adjust the level of surround speakers from he listening position MENU buttons on the remote for STR DB870 area code CEL You cannot select 2CH SWAP when 2CH ANALOG DIRECT is selected page 26 4 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that the level of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in
88. speaker size SURR BACK is set to NO or 2ND ROOM Tip The surround surround back speaker position parameter 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 surround speaker would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround 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 surround speaker 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 Surround 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
89. ss of the display 5 steps DIMMER indicator lights when the dimmer function is activated When set to the dimmest setting the display and the blue LED are turned off However when you press any button the display becomes the brightest setting temporary STREAM INFO STR DB870 only Press STREAM INFO The current stream information is displayed for about 4 seconds 27 28 Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the various surround parameters To fully enjoy surround sound you must register the number and location of you speakers See Multi channel surround setup starting from page 19 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound 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 Press MODE repeatedly to select the sound field you want The current sound field is indicated in the display See pages 28 30 for information on each sound field To turn the surround effect off Press A F D 2CH or MULTI 2CH A DIRECT page 30 Tips Youcan identify the encoding format of program software by looking
90. t the center and surround back speakers to use as the surround back right and left speakers in the speaker settings the signal input at the MULTI CH IN CENTER jack is directly output from the surround back right speaker and the signal input at the MULTI CH IN SURROUND BACK jack is directly output from the surround back left speaker For STR DB870 When you set the center speaker to use as the surround back speaker in the speaker settings the signal input at the MULTI CH IN CENTER jack is directly output from the surround back speaker For details about the speaker settings refer to Multi channel surround setup on page 19 URS N N our N vieo voeo voeo DIGITAL CR Y Uus N OUT N VIDE our 006 TVISAT DVDILD VIDEO2 Olo CDSACD MD DAT MULTI CH IN STR DB870 MULTI CH IN 2 STR DB1070 DVD player Multichannel decoder etc STR DB1070 only s1ueuoduio5 y 13 14 Other hookups CTRL S STATUS IN OUT CONTROL A1 II Models of area code U CA only STR DBIO070 only CONTROL A11 hookup lt If you have a CONTROL A1II compatible Sony CD player SACD player tape deck or MD deck Use a CONTROL Al cord mini jack not supplied to
91. tc Make either coaxial or optical connections We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical connections continued s1ueuoduio5 y 6 uryooH 11 12 Digital component hookups continued Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck 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 TV broadcasts etc MD or DAT deck DIGITAL Notes You cannot make a digital recording of digital multi channel surround signals To make a digital recording from your CD or SACD player connect the CD or SACD player s digital output directly to the digital input on your MD or DAT deck Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your CD or SACD player and MD or DAT deck for details The DVD LD OPTICAL IN 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 the components connected to TAPE and VIDEO jacks with only digital connections To record analog signals make analog connections To record digital signals make analog and digital connections To input signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies
92. the remote are not available Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Make sure you select the correct function on the remote 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 CEL only continued uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 51 52 Troubleshooting continued Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 18 Customized sound fields page 37 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Models of area code U 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 09 100 W 100 W 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 90 W 90 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 STR DB1070 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W 100 W SURR BACK 100 W STR DB870 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W 100 W
93. ur particular listening situation Once you customize a sound field the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters See the tables starting from page 58 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 punos punouings Bui Kofu3 Adjusting the surround parameters The SURR menu contains parameters that let you customize various aspects of the current sound field The settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press SURR 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 want The setting is entered automatically continued 33 34 Customizing sound fields continued Initial settings Parameter Initial setting PRO LOGIC AUTO EFFECT depends on the sound field WALLS I H Midpoint REVERBS I L Midpoint FRONT REVERB STD STANDARD SCREEN DEPTH MID VIR SPEAKERS ON Pro Logic PRO LOGIC Lets you specify the Pro Logic decoding setting To set t
94. ve 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 You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote For details on the buttons used in this section see the operating instructions for the supplied remote 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select 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 CO 0 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 0 0700 If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you 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 AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another station Tip If you do not remember the precise frequency press TUNING or TUNING after entering the value close to the frequency you want The receiver automatically tunes in the station you want If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value press TUNING and if the frequency seems to
95. y interviews panel games and comedy Pop Music Popular music programs Rock Music Rock music programs Easy Listening Easy Listening Light Classics M Instrumental vocal and choral music Serious Classics chamber music opera etc Performances of major orchestras Other Music Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae 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 Program type Description indication 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 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can entera name ofup to 8 characters for preset stations and progr
96. your main listening position Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and level of speakers For details on the LEVEL menu see page 35 While adjusting the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is performed 5 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone Tips You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOLUME on the remote In step 3 you can select the mode using the jog dial on the receiver Notes The adjusted value 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 Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the receiver 2 Turn on the component that you connected e g CD player or tape deck 3 Rotate FUNCTION to select the component program source 4 start playing If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure see Troubleshooting on page 49 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem Basic Operations Selecting the component FUNCTION co

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