Sony STR-DB940 User Manual

4-229-127-12(2)0500Q(f)CDIDFM Stereo FM-AM ReceiverOperating InstructionsSTR-DB940STR-DB840© 2000 Sony Corporation

Digital Component HookupsX83'Ifino3•u03(p3crConnect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital input jack and

5.1 CH Input HookupsAlthough this receiver incorporates a multi chatmel decoder, it is also equipped with 5 ICH INPUT jacks These connections allow yo

other Hookups8Ki€»?3?3A3GTRequired cordsAudio cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jac

S-ilNK COWmOL S hmOmp (WlcMci«ls of ama code ll,CA only)If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR

other HookupseoK3'cr?3 a03«3crConnecting the AC power cordBefore connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet:• Connect the s

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker Systemlitis chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each speaker,

Speaker System HookupS5;5'in€3alAIilA omftpVI»<ws3ccNmdsSpeaker cords (not supplied)One for each front, rear, and center speakerMonaural audio

To avoid idiort>€fmiititi9 til« s[^)«af(«i«short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver To prevent this, make sure to take the followin

Performing Initial Setup Operations3<&3aV)%3IfiI3Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory

Multi Channel Surround SetupFor the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position

WARNINGPrecautionsTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.For customers in the United StatesAThis symbol is intend

Multi Channel Surround Setups7TSfÙcfi)3aV)SI' oIfiV)fi)jrAV)I3 Center speaker size (CENTER)Initial setting: LARGE• If you connect a large spea

Rear speaker height (REAR HEIGHT)*Initial setting: LOWThis parameter lets you specify the height of your rear speakers for proper implementation of

Multi Channel Surround Setup3(fifi)3aII'Ìfi(/)fifi)Q About speaker distancesThis unit allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distan

Notes• The front balance, rear balance, center level, and rear level are shovm in the display during adjustment• Although these adjustments can also

Before You Use Your Receivero09T5*inc•oe3ain1 I'ei/iI3There is no sound no matter which component is seiected.Check that both the receiver and al

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker Systeminfsl

Location of Parts and Basic OperationsFront Panel Parts DescriptionThis chapter provides information about the locations and functions of the button

?s5'3uai3aCBatMODE buttonPress to select and play another video/audio source incombination with the selected componentEach time you press the but

Front Panel Parts Descriptionfi»3aQBfiiS*>3*3oam DIMMER buttonPress repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display When you want to

01) Use these buttons to enjoy surround sound For details, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" starting from page 31A F.D button / indicatorPress

About This ManualTable of contentsThe instrucHons in this manual are for models STR-DB940 and STR-DB840 Check your model number by looking at the uppe

Front Panel Parts DescriptionNAME buttonPress to activate the name function and enter names for preset stations and program sources (page 51)I The fol

EnjoyingSurroundSoundThis chapter describes how to set upthe receiver to enjoy surround sound. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing

CINEMA STUDIO EX A~C SUR LEVELSelecting a Sound FieldYou can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according

Sound field EffectNotesNORMAL SURROUNDSoftware with multi channel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded Software with

Selecting a Sound FieldEffectV MULTI DIMENSION'» {Virtual Multi Dimension)Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers posit

Sound fieldEffectNotesVIRTUAL ENHANCED A^» (Virtual Enhanced Surround A)Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound

Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround DisplaysLf f _TS WOOFERÌSTEREO" D RANGE ‘ IMONO|m5I'cc3a.VI0c3a[H OPTICALLights up when the source

Source sound displaysThe letters (L, C, R, etc ) indicate the source sound The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the so

Customizing Sound FieldsBy adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front, rear and center speakers, you can customize the sound

Adjusting the level parametersThe LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker The settings avai

Hooking Up theComponentsThis chapter describes how to connect various audio and video components to the receiver. Be sure to read the sections for the

Customizing Sound Fieldsm2.o»<5'(filAec3aV»ocÇ About the level differences in the LFE MIX settingsThe "dts LFE MIX" level is set to

Center speaker bass adjustment (Level/ Frequency)Adjust as described in "Front speaker bass adjustment"• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB i

Customizing Sound FieidsAdjustabie paramoters for each sound field (continued)LEVELEQFRONT REAR REAR CENTER WOOFER (dts)LFE ORANGE FRONT CENTER R

ReceivingBroadcastsThis chapter describes how to receiveFM or AM broadcasts and how to preset selected stations.You can tune in stations on this recei

3D1»ft«<3'lan3SIaSlAcrBrief descriiitiom of buttmis used to receive broadcastsPRESET TUNING +/- buttons: Press to scan all preset radio statio

Direct TuningUse the supplied remote to perform the following operations For details on the buttons used in this section, see the operating instructio

Preset TuningFor details on the buttons used in this section, see "Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts" on page 44Befor

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)(This function is for models of area code CED oniy.)Receiving RDSSimply select a station on the FM band using direct

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)9nID<3laoSIa1 Tune in a preset FM RDS station so that the RDS indicator iights up2 Press RDS EON repeatediy to s

Program type indicationDescriptionWeather & MetrWeather informationFinanceStock market reports and trading, etcChildren's ProgsPrograms for c

Antenna HookupsAM loop antennaXOo3'(fi(Dno3?3«iBmilnals for connecting ttie antennasConnect theTo theAM loop antennaAM terminalsFM wire antennaFM

rifharOperationsSET UP Cursor buttonsBrief descriptions of tHittons that ai^ar in this chapterNAME button: Press to name preset stations or progr

Naming Preset Stations and Program SourcesYou can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources These names (for examp

RecordingUsing the Sleep TimerRecording on a video tapeYou can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver You can also add audio from

Adjustments Using the SET UP ButtonThe SET UP button allows you to make the following adjustmentsAdjttsl^ng th« CONTOOL A1 li mAo UnctionTurning on th

syftoSIo3IDAdjustments Using the SET UP ButtonSelecting the monitor color system (STR-DB940 of area code other than U, CA)Select the color system of y

ConnectionsConnect monaural (2P) mini-plug cords in series to the CONTROL A1II jacks on the back of each component You can coimect up to ten CONTROL A

AdditionalTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you reme

No sound is heard from the center speaker.Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD — MODE)^ Select a sound field containing the wor

SpecificationsIa70*3SL33*ifliF*oAUDIO POWER SPEPFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 -

Frequency responsePHONO: RIAA equalization curve +0 5dBCD, TAPE, MD/DAT, MD/TAPE, DVD/ LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2, and VIDEOS:10 Hz - 100 kHz +0 5 /-3 dB

s5T3*933IDIAudio Component HookupsSTR-DB940Required cordsAudio cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to th

SpecificationsIa5‘3SL3o3ar+o'3AM tuner sectionTuning rangeModels of area code U, CAWith 10-kHz tuning scale:530 -1710 kHz^> With 9-kHz tuning

GlossarySurround soundSound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverber

Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttonsYou can make various settings using the LEVEL, SUR, EQ, SET UP buttons, jog d

Press Press or >• to select Turn jog dial to selectSee pageSETUP FRONT [XXX] LARGE or SMALL 19CENTER [XXX] LARGE, SMALL, or NOREAR [XXX] LARGE, SMA

IndexBH1. J. Kimpedance 17AC-3 See Dolby Digital (ACS)Indexing See Namingplacement 19-22AdjustingSupplied accessories 4brightness of the display 28LSu

4-227-952-12(1)RemoteCommanderOperating InstructionsRM-LJ304i 2000 by Sony Corporation

PrecautionsOn safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before ope

Table of contentsUnderstaiKling the 2 way remote systemThis remote operates under a 2 way remote system With the two way remote system, the component

Location of Parts and Basic Remote OperationsThis chapter provides information on the location of buttons and how to use them to perform basic operati

[U AV l/c!) switchPress to turn on or off the components that the remote is programmed to operate For details on programming procedure, see "Prog

STR-DB840RequiredAudio cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the componentsWhi

Parts Description7(Afi)3&COfl)!S.R’»3IoE030 BASS BOOST buttonPress to increase the bass of the front speakers The BASS BOOST indicator on the rec

I MENU buttonWhen you have selected the VCR, DVD player, or SAT tuner, press this button to display VCR, DVD, or SAT menu on the TV screen Then use th

Parts Description73an73s№o№Open up the coverI D TUNING ENTER buttonIf you have selected tuner:Press to enter Direct Tuning mode For details on Direct

Table of buttons used to control eadhi c<»n|KmentWhen you program the remote to control the following Sony or non-Sony components, you

Parts Description0Afto'3s.aft3aCOftVJ^S*s3oSo o«Table of operations that appear when you press the SUB buttonPress the SUB button to display a li

Component Item(s) FunctionMD deck CONTINUESelects Continuous PlaySHUFFLE Selects Shuffle PlayPROGRAM Selects Program PlayREPEAT Selects Repeat PlayDIS

Using the ListslOhus chapter describes how to display and use various lists. It also includes a chart showing all of the various lists.SOUN

Chart of ListsSee the treelike chart below for the list hierarchy Details on how to access each list is given from page 14 Some

Selecting a ComponentBasic procedure for selecting a componentDd ihu procuduic bolui\ lo sulucl a i-omponunl Iroiii thu function list Note

Selecting a Sound FieldIf you selected the tape deckMove the easy scroll key to display the information about deck A or BNoteWhen the remote is progra

Video Component Hookups0O9T3*<0tt93o3»3crRequired cordsAudio/video cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pin

Programming the Remote3laYou can customize the remote to match the components connected to your receiver You can even program the remote to control no

Performing Several Commands in Sequence Automatically (Macro Play)The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes in a sequential order as

3laPerforming Several Commands in Sequence Automatically (Macro Play)C In step 6, when is displayed in front of the functionThe function is pre-progra

Press the appropriate button on the remote control to send the remote control codeLightly pressing the button once should be sufficient In about 3 to

Downloading Data From the Receiver3laIDt~To download CD disc names (memos) and information on the presence or absence of a CD in each siot of a CD cha

other OperationsUsing the auto power functionWith the auto power function turned on, the commander sends numerous codes to the appropriate Sony AV com

AdditionalInformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of fhe following difficulties while using the remote, use this troubleshooting guide to help

SpecificationsGeneralRemote control system Infrared controlPower requirementsDimensions Mass (approx)4 5V DC with three LR6 (size- AA) alkaline batte

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SONYRM-LJ304Notes• The CD disc names (memos) download function (page 13,19,20) is not compatible with this remote when used with the following CD pla

Digital Component HookupsConnect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc ) to the receiver's digital input jacks to

SON^Correct/Cerrect/Correcto/Correcto/Corretto/Richtig/Juist/RättRemove about 10 mm ('/i6 in.) of insulation at the end of the cord, then twis

SONY®IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSFor your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual fo

Power-Cord Protection — Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by having objects placed on it, paying partic

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