Sony STR-DB840 Operating Instructions

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    4-229-127-13(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DB940 STR-DB840 © 2000 Sony Corporation
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    point of cable entry as practical. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. STR-DB940/DB840 Serial No. ENERGY STAR® is
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    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
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    with the + and - properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your remote. z When to replace batteries Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about
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    AUDIO OUT IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN CONTROL A1 L FRONT A REAR CENTER FRONT REAR supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM U FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Important If you connect the receiver
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    Hookups STR-DB940 MD/DAT deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L R ç ç Turntable OUT IN Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) OUT IN OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO IN IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN CONTROL A1 L FRONT A REAR CENTER FRONT REAR SUB WOOFER CENTER L L R L receiver. 6
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    Components ç STR-DB840 Turntable MD/Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L R ç OUT IN Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) When IN OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO IN IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN CONTROL A1 L FRONT A REAR CENTER FRONT REAR SUB WOOFER CENTER L L R L receiver. 7
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    front panel 1) For STR-DB940, you can display the SURROUND, LEVEL, EQUALIZER parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button on the remote. 8 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
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    receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound OUT IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN CONTROL A1 L FRONT A REAR CENTER FRONT instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details
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    receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN CONTROL A1 L FRONT A REAR CENTER FRONT REAR SUB the instructions supplied with your CD player and MD or DAT deck for details. • sound. 10
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    receiver sound, you will need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details OUT IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN CONTROL A1 L FRONT A REAR CENTER
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    control S) D Yellow (video) A White (L/audio) B Red (R/audio) C Black (control S) D Control S connecting cord (1)** Black E Black E CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT** CONTROL A1 AC power receiver is shipped. ** Models of area code U, CA only. Example of a sub room hookup using the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks (STR
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    to "CONTROL A1 Control System" on page 54 and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details. Note If you make CONTROL A1 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
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    16). • Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position (0). 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
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    receiver, how to position each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. SET UP Cursor buttons ?/1 - + - + - + - + 4 • • • • 5 • • • 6• • 3 7 2 8 1 0 • • • 9 10 Jog dial Brief descriptions of buttons and control
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    supplied) One for each front, rear, and center speaker (+) (-) Monaural audio cord (not supplied IN IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN CONTROL A1 L FRONT A REAR CENTER FRONT REAR SUB WOOFER CENTER to -. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. •
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    SELECTOR to "8Ω." Check the instruction manual supplied with your speakers if details on outputting a test tone, see page 22. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver
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    (page 19). • Whether other components will turn on or off automatically via the CONTROL A1 control system (page 53). • Whether the display turns off or not when you press DIMMER (page 54). • STR-DB940 only: - 2 way remote control system operation (page 53). - Selecting the color of the on-screen
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    Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance behind you B A A 45° Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you
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    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
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    specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the rear speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best
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    incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the front panel (except for models of area code CED) or on the supplied remote. You will hear the
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    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 remote control. Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver to the receiver, do the turn on the receiver. FUNCTION 2 sound output
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    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. If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see "Troubleshooting" on page 56. 24
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    Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 25
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    the sound is muted. 4 FUNCTION control Rotate to select the component you want to use. To select Rotate to light VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 DVD or LD player DVD/LD TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT Tape deck MD or Tape deck TAPE (STR-DB940) MD/TAPE (STR-DB840) MD
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    the selected component 2ND AUDIO [XXX] (STR-DB940 only) An audio source (except PHONO) to enjoy in your sub room. "SOURCE" selects the same program source as the main FUNCTION control** ** Even if 2ND AUDIO [SOURCE] is selected, no sound is output when the receiver is set to 5.1CH INPUT. Only
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    Panel Parts Description 67 8 9 q; qa qs qd ?/1 SPEAKERS OFF• A• •B A+B • PHONES DIMMER DISPLAY MULTI buttons operate the built-in tuner. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. FM/AM v Radio text** v Current time** v Sound field applied to the band or the preset
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    ). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn on or off when selected using the function buttons (page 53). 2 way remote Turn on or off response to remote (STR-DB940 only) signals sent from the 2 way remote (page 53). Color system Select the
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    the sleep timer. wh The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 43. MEMORY button Press to memorize a preset station. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button. You will
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    when playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can also customize the
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    repeatedly to select the sound field you desire. The current sound field is indicated in the display. See the table starting on page 33 for information on each sound field. To turn the sound field off Press A.F.D. or 2CH (page 35). z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each
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    audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V. MULTI DIMENSION (page 34) to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding
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    SIDE* L C R LS RS LS LS RS RS L C R MIDDLE* LS RS LS LS RS RS L C R BEHIND* LS RS V. MULTI REAR1) (Virtual Multi Rear) Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers. SIDE* LS LS RS RS * See page 20 L C R LS RS LS
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    input signal is not digitally processed. Only volume control and the balance between the front left and front right speakers can be adjusted. You can use this mode as a reference. Set the equalizer to OFF while using this mode to hear the source sound exactly as it was recorded. This allows you
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    Surround Sound Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 1 See the next page for details regarding the playback channel LFE signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar indication indicators These indicators light when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc.
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    flag OFF ** Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag ON *** Sampling frequency is displayed Notes • The receiver performs Pro Logic decoding and the display conforms to 2/0** when using the following movie sound modes with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (CINEMA STUDIO EX. A, B, C, SEMI CINEMA
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    sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely (unless the receiver significantly effect the frequency response of the reflected sound. This parameter lets you control the level of the high frequencies to
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    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 . • This settings can also be adjusted directly using the supplied remote. See "Adjusting the speaker volume" (page 22). Center level
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    and center speakers. The equalizer 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 ( or ) to select the parameter you
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    from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz in 21 steps. 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. "S.F Initialize" appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once. Adjustable parameters for each
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    INPUT x x x x x ANALOG DIRECT x x x z:can be stored in each sound field. x:The stored parameter is applied to all of the sound fields. * These parameters may not operate depending on the source or may not operate as adjusted. For details, see each item in "Adjusting the level parameters
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    46). Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2-character code using the supplied remote (see page 46). Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset (see page 46). RDS functions - Models of area
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    stored after the RDS station. When done, "Autobetical finish" appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to normal operation. Notes • Do not press any of the buttons on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. • If you move to another area, repeat this procedure
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    Broadcasts Direct Tuning 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 the tuner. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press FM/AM to select
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    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 the tuner. The last received station is tuned in. 2 For remotes without a display: Press SHIFT to
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    display. • 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 in the display. Using the EON function The EON (Enhanced Other Network) function allows the receiver to switch
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    .) After selecting the type of the program, you can select any other component. When the receiver automatically tunes in the program, the indication that you've selected in Step 2 flashes in the display. To stop listening to the program Press RDS EON during program reception. The indication that you
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    programs Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region Programs featuring oldies music Folk music programs Investigative features Any programs not defined above Receiving Broadcasts 49
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    sources. Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to move the cursor when naming preset stations or program sources. SLEEP button*: Press to activate the sleep function. FUNCTION control: Rotate to select the tuner or other source. SET UP button: Press to enter the set up mode. ENTER button: Press to enter the
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    in the receiver's display when a the receiver. See the instruction manual of your STR-DB940) or the analog MD/TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DB840). To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB940) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DB840). • Sound
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    receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual the sound from remote while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below. n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF The display
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    that have the logo Turn OFF the other component's 2 way remote control system. For details, refer to the operating instructions suppled with your other components. To use with Sony CD players CDP-CX260 or CDPCX88ES Turn OFF the remote control adapter switch on the CDP-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES. For
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    connections. For detailed information regarding specific operations, be sure to also refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your component(s). The CONTROL A1 Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1 connections
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    instructions supplied with the respective component for details.) Example Amplifier CD MD Tape Other (Receiver) player deck deck component In the CONTROL A1 control system, the control When you connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using monaural mini-
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    difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Also, see "Checking the connections" on page 23 to verify that the connections are correct. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There's no sound or only a very low
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    TAPE terminals (STR-DB940) or the analog MD/TAPE terminals (STR-DB840). , When service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order. Nothing appears on the display , When the display turns off immediately after the receiver is turned on, press DIMMER to change the display
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    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 20,000 Hz; rated 110 watts (STR-DB940) and 100 watts (STR-DB840) per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250
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    VIDEO 1, 2, and VIDEO 3: 10 Hz - 100 kHz +0.5/-3 dB (with sound field, equalizer, and bass boost bypassed) Inputs (Analog) PHONO: Sensitivity: 2.5 : 50 kilohms S/N4): 96 dB (A, 150 mV5)) 4) INPUT SHORT 5) Weighted network, input level Inputs (Digital) DVD/LD IN(Coaxial): Sensitivity: - Impedance: 75
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    × 401 mm (17 × 7 7/8 × 19 5/8 in.) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 13.2 kg (29 lb 2 oz) Supplied accessories See page 4. For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Outputs Video
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    This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround
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    . Press and light SUR button LEVEL button EQ button Press or to select Turn jog dial to select See page EFFECT LEVEL depends on sound mode (in 21 steps) 38 WALL TYPE between -8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps) REVERBERATION TIME between -8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps) SCREEN DEPTH OFF, MID
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    150Hz, 180Hz 60 Hz, 90 Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz AUTO FUNCTION [XXX] 2 WAY REMOTE [XXX]2) ON, OFF ON, OFF COLOR SYSTEM [XXX]2)4) OSD [XXX]2) PAL, NTSC COLOR [XXX] NARROW, WIDE 1) When the speakers are set to SMALL only. 2) STR-DB940 only. 3) Models of area code U, CA only. 4) Except for models of
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    display 28 effect level 38 Checking the connections 23 Clearing receiver's memory 18 Connecting 4~14 Crossover frequency 22 Customizing sound fields 38~42 D Digital Cinema Sound input 11 AC power cord 14 antennas 5 audio components 6, 7 digital components 9, 10 CONTROL A1 II 13 S-LINK CONTROL S 13
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FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
2000 Sony Corporation
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