Sony STR-DB940 - Manual (Page 3)

About This Manual T
able of contents
The instrucHons in this manual are for models
STR-DB940 and STR-DB840 Check your model number
by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel In
this manual, the STR-DB940 is used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
"STR-DB940 only"
Type of differences
^\Model DB940 DB840
Feature^^^
5 audio inputs •
4 audio inputs •
About area codes
The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the
lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below)
0
ÉÉ d IS F*
1 r
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are
clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of area
code AA only"
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the receiver You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names
as those on the receiver For details on the use of your
remote, refer to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote
• The following icon is used in this manual:
V Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
"Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol CE are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Confidential unpublished Works © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories
All rights reserved
^^Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc US
Pat No 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc All
rights reserved
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 8
Digital Component Hookups 9
5 ICH Input Hookups 11
Other Hookups 12
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 15
Speaker System Hookup 16
Performing Initial Setup Operations 18
Multi Channel Surround Setup 19
Before You Use Your Receiver 23
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 26
Front Panel Parts Description 26
Enjoying Surround Sound 31
Selecting a Soxmd Field 32
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 36
Customizing Sound Fields 38
Receiving Broadcasts 43
Storing FM Stations Automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)**» 44
Direct Tuning 45
Automatic Tuning 45
Preset Tuning 46
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)**
'"Models of area code CED only
47
Other Operations 50
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 51
Recording 51
Using the Sleep Timer 52
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 53
CONTROL Alll Control System 54
Additional Information 56
Troubleshooting 56
Specifications 58
Glossary 61
Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET
UP buttons 62
Index (Back cover) ^