Sony STR-DB780 User Manual

FM StereoFM-AM ReceiverOperating Instructions4-241-673-12(1)STR-DB780© 2002 Sony Corporation

10GB1a: Connecting components with digital audio outputjacksHooking up a DVD player, LD player, TV, or satellite tunerFor details on the required cord

Getting Started11GB2 Connect the video jacks.(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellit

12GBHooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player and MD/Tape deckFor details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.MD/Tape deckCD/Super Audio CDplayerTips•

Getting Started13GB1b: Connecting components with multi channel outputjacks1 Connect the audio jacks.If your DVD/LD or CD/Super Audio CD player is equ

14GB2 Connect the video jacks.(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD or LD player with COMPONE

Getting Started15GBPHONOCD/SACDMD/TAPEIN INOUTINMULTI CH IN SIGNALGNDUCONTROLA1 FRONTSURROUNDCENTERSUBWOOFERLRLRLRLRMONITOROUTTV/SATINDVD/LDINMONI

16GBPHONOCD/SACDMD/TAPEIN INOUTINMULTI CH IN SIGNALGNDUCONTROLA1 FRONTSURROUNDCENTERSUBWOOFERLRLRLRLRMONITOROUTTV/SATINDVD/LDINMONITORAUDIO ININVI

Getting Started17GB2: Connecting the antennasConnect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.FM wire antenna(supplied)AM loop antenna(supplie

18GB3: Connecting speakersConnect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver alows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system.To fully enjoy theater-li

Getting Started19GBSPEAKERSSUBWOOFERLRMONITOROUTTV/SATINDVD/LDINCOMPONENT VIDEOYPB/CB/B-YPR/CR/R-YAC OUTLETIMPEDANCE USE 4-16ΩLR–+FRONT– +CENTER+–SUR

2GBWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of theapparatus wit

20GB4: Connecting the ACpower cord* Models of area code U, CA, SP, TW only.The configuration, shape, and number of AC outletsvary according to the mod

Getting Started21GBx CENTER (C) (Center speaker size)• LARGEIf you connect a large speaker that willeffectively reproduce bass frequencies, select“LAR

22GBx SURROUND (SL SR)(Surround speaker size)• LARGEIf you connect large speakers that willeffectively reproduce bass frequencies, select“LARGE”. Norm

Getting Started23GB6: Adjusting the speakerlevels and balance(TEST TONE)Adjust the speaker levels and balance whilelistening the test tone from your l

24GBAmplifier/Tuner OperationSelecting the component1 Rotate FUNCTION to select thefunction.The selected function appears in the display.To select the

Amplifier/Tuner Operation25GBDirect tuningEnter a frequency of the station directly byusing the numeric buttons on the remote.For details on the suppl

26GBStoring FM stationsautomatically(AUTOBETICAL)(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)This function lets you store up to 30 FM andFM RDS stations in alp

Amplifier/Tuner Operation27GBTuning to preset stations1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function toTUNER.The last received station is tuned in.2 Press P

28GBScanning preset stations byprogram typeYou can tune in preset stations according to aprogram type that you specify. The receiverscans for station

Amplifier/Tuner Operation29GBDescription of program typesProgram type DescriptionindicationNEWS News programsAFFAIRS Topical programs that expandon cu

3GBThis receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and ProLogic Surround and the DTS** Digital SurroundSystem.* Manufactured under license from DolbyLaborat

30GBTUNERt Frequency and preset numberrSound field namerVolume levelTUNER (When the preset name isindexed) (page 47)t Preset name and preset numberrFr

Amplifier/Tuner Operation31GB7 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals areinput.NoteOnly the front 2 channels are compatible withMPEG format. Multi channel

32GBAbout the indications in the display(continued)qf Playback channel indicators: The letters(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels beingplayed back.

Enjoying Surround Sound33GBEnjoying Surround SoundAutomatically decodingthe input audio signal(AUTO DECODING)In this mode, the receiver automatically

34GBSelecting a sound fieldYou can take advantage of surround soundsimply by selecting one of the receiver’spre-programmed sound fields. They bring th

Enjoying Surround Sound35GBAbout CINEMA STUDIO EX modesThe CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist ofthe following three elements.• Virtual Multi DimentionCrea

36GBEnjoying Dolby Pro Logic II(2CH MODE)This fucntion lets you specify the type ofdecoding for 2 channel audio sources.This receiver can reproduce 2

Advanced Adjustments and Settings37GBCustomizing sound fieldsBy adjusting the SURROUND menu andLEVEL menu, you can customize the soundfields to suit y

38GBFor advanced SURROUND menuadjustmentsUse the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU”to “MENU EXP.” to enable advancedadjustments.For details on “MENU”, see

Advanced Adjustments and Settings39GBAdjusting the equalizerYou can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treblelevel) of front speakers using the EQ menu.1

4GBTable of ContentsList of Button Locations andReference PagesMain unit ... 6Getting Started1: Check how

40GBAdvanced settingsUsing the CUSTOMIZE menuto adjust the receiverYou can adjust various receiver settings usingthe CUSTOMIZE menu.1 Press CUSTOMIZE.

Advanced Adjustments and Settings41GBAdvanced SET UP menuparametersWhen “MENU” is set to “MENU EXP.”, all ofthe following parameters are displayed and

42GBAdvanced settings (continued)x FRONT XX.X meter (L R)(Front speaker distance)Initial setting: 5.0 m (16 ft.)Lets you set the distance from your li

Advanced Adjustments and Settings43GBTip“SURROUND PL.” (Surround speaker position) isdesigned specifically for implementation of the soundfields of th

44GBAdvanced settings (continued)x SURROUND HGT. (SL SR)(Surround speaker height)*Lets you specify the hight of your surround speakersfor proper imple

Advanced Adjustments and Settings45GBx DIMEN. X(Dimension control)Initial setting: 3Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby ProLogic II Music m

46GBx L.F.E. XXX.X dB(LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level)Initial setting: 0 dBLets you attenuate the level of the LFE (LowFrequency Effect) channel

Other Operations47GBOther OperationsNaming preset stationsand functionsYou can enter a name of up to 8 characters forpreset stations and functions and

48GBRecordingBefore you begin, make sure you’ve connectedall components properly.Recording on an audio tapeor MiniDiscYou can record on a MiniDisc or

Other Operations49GBUsing the CONTROL A1systemGetting StartedThis section explains the basic functionsof the CONTROL A1 Control System.Certain compon

5GB*1Models of area code CEL, CEK only.*2Except for models of area code U, CA.Operations Using the RemoteRM-U305C*2Before you use your remote ...

50GBCONTROL A1 control system(continued)• If you have a Sony CD changer with aCOMMAND MODE selectorIf your CD changer’s COMMAND MODEselector can be s

Other Operations51GBBasic FunctionsThe CONTROL A1 functions will operate aslong as the component you want to operate isturned on, even if all of the

52GBx Synchronized recordingThis function lets you conduct synchronizedrecording between the selected source andrecorder components.1 Set the function

Operations Using the Remote RM-U305C53GBExcept for models of area code U,CAYou can use the remote RM-U305C to operatethe components in your system.Bef

54GBRemote button description(continued)Remote Operations FunctionButtonTEST Receiver Press to output test tone.TONEMAIN Receiver Press this buttonMEN

Operations Using the Remote RM-U305C55GBRemote Operations FunctionButtonX VCR/ Pauses play or record.CD player/ (Also start recordingVCD player/ with

56GBRemote Operations FunctionButtonPOSITION**TVChanges the position ofthe small picture.SWAP** TVSwaps the small and thelarge picture.SUB CH TV Selec

Additional Information57GBAdditional InformationPrecautionsOn safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,unplug the receiver and ha

58GBTroubleshooting (continued)There is no sound or only a very low-level soundis heard.• Check that the speakers and components areconnected securely

Additional Information59GBTo connect an LD player via an RF demodulator• Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator,then connect the RF demodulator’s

6GBList of Button Locations and Reference PagesHow to use this pageUse this page to find the location of buttons and otherparts of the system that are

60GB1) Depending on the sound field settings and thesource, there may be no sound output.2) Measured under the following conditions:Area code Power re

Additional Information61GBOutputsMD/TAPE (RECOUT), VIDEO 1, 2(AUDIO OUT)FRONT L/R,CENTER,SURROUND L/R,SUB WOOFER(Models of area codeU, CA only)SUB WOO

62GBGeneralPower requirementsArea code Power requirementsU, CA 120 V AC, 60 HzCEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 HzCN, SP, KR 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 HzTW 110 V A

Additional Information63GBIndexA, BAdjustingbrightness of the display30CUSTOMIZE parameters40, 47EQ parameters 39, 46LEVEL parameters 38, 45speaker

64GBSony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

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8GBGetting Started1: Check how to hookup your componentsSteps 1a through 1c beginning on page 10 describe how to hook up your components to this recei

Getting Started9GBNotes• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and nois