Sony STR-DB930 User Manual

3-866-968-11(1)FM Stereo FM-AM ReceiverOperating InstructionsSTR-DB930STR-DB830© 1999 by Sony Corporation

Digital Component HookupsConnect the digital output jacks ot vour MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital inp

5.1CH input HookupsAlthough this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. These connections allow yo

other HookupsAudio cords (not supplied)When connt'cting a cord, be sure to match the color-cocied pins to the appropriate jacks on the components

S-LINK CONTROL 5 hookupIf you liave a S-LlNK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an audio/ video/control S

other HookupsConnecting the AC power cordBt’foro connecting the AC power ccrrd of this receiver to .1 wall outlet:• Connect the speaker system to the

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

Speaker System HookupRequired cordsSpeaker cords (not supplied)One tor each front, rear, and center ,speaker(+)Monaural audio cord (not supplied)One t

To avoid short-circuiting the speakersShort-circuiting ot the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take tlie following prec

Performing Initial Setup OperationsOnce you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Then specity the sp

Multi Channel Surround SetupFor the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (O). (However, t

WARNINGPrecautionsTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.AThis symbol is intended to alert the user to the presen

VIultì Channel Surround SetupI Center speaker size (CENTER)nitial setting: LARGE It vou a connect large speaker that will eftectivelv reproduce bas

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

Multi Channel Surround Setup9 About speaker distancesThis unit allows you to input the speaker position in terms ot distance. However, it is not possi

Before You Use Your ReceiverNotes• The iront balance, rear balance, center le\ el, and rear level are shown in the displa\' during adjustment.• A

Before You Use Your ReceiverThere is no sound no matter which component is selected.Check that both the receiver and all components are turneci on.&qu

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

&);iVI&)3a09aMODE buttonPress to select and play another video / audio source in combination with the selected component.Each time you press t

=ront Panel Parts Description[9] mmg 5.1CH INPUT buttonPress to enjoy the audio source connected to the 5.1CH INPUT jacks.• When the 5.1CH INPUT is se

M DIMMER buttonPress repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display,mi DISPLAY buttonPress repeatedly to change the information on the display win

About This ManualTable of contentsThe instructions in this manual are for models STR-DB930 and STR-DB830. Check your model number by looking at the up

Front Panel Parts DescriptionI The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For details, see “Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43.TU

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

LEVELJog dialSelecting a Sound FieldYou can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one ot the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program y

Sound fieldEffectNotesNORMAL SURROUNDSoftware with multi channel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded.Sciftware with

Selecting a Sound FieldSound field EffectNotes\’ MULTI DIMENSION’Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rearB Bs(\'irtua) MuUi Dimen

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 Displaysmm! 1 i1 OPtIcaL I I COAXIAL]ItlililMkfITirSlfRlL.F.E. I' S.WOOFER; STEREOiraiainiDTSrl PRO

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 s

Customizing Sound FieldsBv cidjiisting the surround parameters and the equalization ot the front rear, and center speakers, vou can customize the soun

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

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

ustomizing Sound FieldsAdjusting the equalizeru’ EQ mtuu lets you itdiust the oqualizution (low, miJ, td high trequencies) ot the front and center spe

Adjustable parameters for each sound fieldEFFECT WALL REVERB SCREEN VIRTUAL FRONT REAR REAR CENTER WOOFER LFE D.RANGE LEVEL TYPE TIME DEPTH

Customizing Sound FieldsAdjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)FRONT CENTER REAR ____________________________________EQ EQ EQ:CHA.RD.NO

ReceivingBroadcastsThis chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to preset selected stations.You can tune in stations on this rece

PRESET TUNING +/-Direct TuningBrief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcastsPRESET TUNING +/-: Press to scan all preset radio stations.TUNIN

Automatic TuningPreset TuningFor details on the buttons used in this section, see "Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts"

Preset TuningTuning to preset stationsYou can tune the preset stations either of tlie following two wavs.Scanning the preset stations1 Rotate FUNCTION

otherOperationsSLEEPENTERBrief descriptions of buttons that appear in this chapterNAME button: Press to name preset stations or program sources.J

Maming Preset Stations and ^’rogram Sourcesou can enter a name ot up to 8 characters for preset tations and program sources. These names (for examp

Using 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 a varie

Antenna HookupsAM loop antennaTerminals for connecting the antennasConnect the To theAM loop antenna AM terminalsFM wire antenna FM 750. COAXIAL termi

Adjustments Using the SET UP ButtonThe SET UP button allows vou to make the tollowing adjustments.Adjusting the CONTROL A1 u auto functionTurning on t

AdditionalInformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to he

□TroubleshootingNo sound is heard from the center speaker.^ Make sure tlie sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD - MODE).^ Selecf a sound fiel

SpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION;With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz; rated

SpecificationsFM tuner sectionTuning range 87.5 - lOS.O MH/.Antenna terminals75 olinrs, unbalancodSensitivity Moiui: 18.3 dBl,2.2 /(V/75 ohms Stereo:

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

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

PressPress < or > to selectTurn jog dial to selectSee pageSETUPFRONT (XXX]LARGE or SMALLCENTER [XXX]LARGE, SMALL, or NOREAR [XXXILARGE, SMALL, o

Index>Q.O.Î5-'o'3SL3OBAC-3. Sa- DoHn/ Digital (AC-.i) Adjustingbrightness of the display 29 equalizer 40 speaker volumes 22 surround para

STR-DB930Audio Component HookupsRequired cordsAudio cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropria

5TR-DB830Required cordsX005;5‘(fi3-(Dn03•o03A3Jacks for connecting audio componentsConnect a To theTurntable PHONO jacksCD player CD jacksMD deck or T

Vídeo Component HookupsAudio/video cords (not supplied)Whon atnnoctini; a cord, bo sure to miitch the color-coded pins to the »ippropriiito

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