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Sony STR-DB1080 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-241-670-11(3)
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STR-DB1080
© 2002 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-241-670-11(3) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DB1080 © 2002 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Except for European model NERGY registered mark. As an NERGY Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ® guidelines for energy efficiency. ® is a U.S.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DB1080. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the models of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code U only”.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ... 6 Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components ... 8 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ... 10 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks ...

  • Page 6: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – L ANALOG DIRECT qh (34) AUDIO SPLIT 0 (41) AUTO DEC ql (34)
  • Page 7 3 4 5 6 wf wd ws ql qk Open the front door es ed ef – – –...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 10 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.

  • Page 9: Required Cords

    • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. If you have a Sony components with CONTROL A1 /S-LINK jack See “CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control system” on page 61.

  • Page 10: 1A: Connecting Components With Digital Audio Output Jacks

    1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player, LD player, TV, or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9. 1 Connect the audio jacks. MULTI CH IN 2 * Connect to either the DVD/LD COAXIAL IN or the DVD/LD OPTICAL IN jack. We recommend making connections to the DVD/LD COAXIAL IN jack.
  • Page 11 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD/LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
  • Page 12 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks (continued) Hooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player and MD/DAT deck For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9. CD/Super Audio CD player OUTPUT AUDIO DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) FRONT SURROUND CENTER MULTI CH IN 2 If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input...

  • Page 13: 1B: Connecting Components With Multi Channel Output Jacks

    1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. If your DVD/LD and CD/Super Audio CD players are equipped with multi channel decoder, you can connect them to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the sound of the connected component’s multi channel decoder.
  • Page 14 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks (continued) 2 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 COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.

  • Page 15: 1C: Connecting Components With Only Analog Audio Jacks

    1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9. Turntable DIGITAL ANTENNA CTRL S (ASSIGNABLE) DVD/LD OPTICAL S-VIDEO VIDEO TV/SAT OPTICAL MD/DAT MONITOR OPTICAL MD/DAT OPTICAL COAXIAL DVD/LD COAXIAL FRONT SURROUND CENTER...

  • Page 16: Hooking Up Video Components

    1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks (continued) Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input (function) (page 24). In addition, you can display the SET UP, SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ parameters and the selected sound field by pressing ON SCREEN.

  • Page 17: 2: Connecting The Antennas

    2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. DIGITAL ANTENNA CTRL S (ASSIGNABLE) DVD/LD OPTICAL TV/SAT OPTICAL MD/DAT MONITOR OPTICAL MD/DAT OPTICAL COAXIAL DVD/LD COAXIAL FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER MULTI CH IN 2 MULTI CH IN 1 WOOFER * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.

  • Page 18: 3: Connecting Speakers

    3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver alows you to use a 6.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel).
  • Page 19 Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (–) Front speaker (R) MONITOR OUT TV/SAT VARIABLE ROOM Surround speaker Surround back speaker * (Models of area codes U, CA, CEL, CEK, SP, KR only.) You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS switch.

  • Page 20: 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    4: Connecting the AC power cord FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURROUND BACK PRE OUT WOOFER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC power cord * Except for models of area code KR. The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped.

  • Page 21: 5: Setting Up The Speakers

    5: Setting up the speakers Use the SET UP menu to set the types and sizes of the speakers connected to the receiver. Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Press SET UP. The SET UP parameter appears in the display.
  • Page 22 5: Setting up the speakers (continued) x SURROUND SP (Surround speaker size) • LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround speakers to “LARGE”.

  • Page 23: 6: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)

    6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote for the operation. Tips • The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.

  • Page 24: Amplifier/Tuner Operation

    Amplifier/Tuner Operation Selecting the component Rotate FUNCTION to select the function. The selected function appears in the display. To select the Camcorder or TV game DVD or LD player Satellite tuner Tape deck MD or DAT deck CD or Super Audio CD player Built in tuner Turntable...

  • Page 25: Listening To Multi Channel Sound (Multi Ch Direct)

    Listening to multi channel sound (MULTI CH DIRECT) You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources like DVD or Super Audio CD. Also see “D.POWER”...

  • Page 26: Direct Tuning

    Listening to FM/AM radio (continued) Direct tuning Enter a frequency of the station directly by using the numeric buttons or NUM menu on the remote. For details on the supplied remote, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. Models of area code U, CA Use the supplied remote RM-PG411.

  • Page 27: Storing Fm Stations Automatically (Autobetical)

    Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one, see “Presetting radio stations”.

  • Page 28: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Presetting radio stations (continued) Tuning to preset stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or – repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, you can select the preset station as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N nC0˜...C2˜C1N...

  • Page 29: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can use the following convenient RDS features: –...
  • Page 30 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Description of program types Program type Description indication News News programs Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on current news Information Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice Sport Sports programs...

  • Page 31: Changing The Display

    Changing the display Changing the information in the display You can check the volume, sound field, or the decoding information by changing the information in the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. The displayed information varies according to the selected function. All functions except TUNER t Function name Sound field name Volume level...

  • Page 32: About The Indications In The Display

    About the indications in the display OPTCOAXMULTI CH IN 1 2 DTS MPEG SP.OFF D.RANGE 1 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal. 2 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal.
  • Page 33 0 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 25–30 for tuner operations. qa SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is activated. qs EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is functioning. qd D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated.

  • Page 34: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal (AUTO DECODING) In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any surround effects.

  • Page 35: Selecting A Sound Field

    Sound fields with D C S marks use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood.
  • Page 36 Selecting a sound field (continued) About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimention Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters.
  • Page 37 Selecting other sound fields Press MODE +/– repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The selected sound field appears in the display. x NORMAL SURROUND Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded.

  • Page 38: Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Ii And Dts Neo:6 (2Ch Mode)

    Selecting a sound field (continued) Enjoying the surround effect at low volume level (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Surround Back Decoding Mode (Sb Decoding)

    Tips • When “PLII MUSIC” is selected, you can make further adjustments using “CENTER WIDTH”, “DIMENSION”, “PANORAMA” in the SURROUND menu. • You can select the 2 channel decoding mode using “2CH MODE” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 47). Selecting the surround back decoding mode (SB DECODING) This function lets you select the decoding mode...
  • Page 40 Selecting the surround back decoding mode (continued) How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream. When you select “AUTO” When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag* decode the surround back signal.

  • Page 41: Advanced Adjustments And Settings

    Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio input (AUDIO SPLIT) You can assign the audio input for each function. This function is convenient in the following cases. (Example) When you have two DVD players and no digital audio input jack is available for the second DVD player.

  • Page 42: Switching The Audio Input Mode For Digital Components (Input Mode)

    Switching the audio input mode for digital components (INPUT MODE) You can switch the audio input mode for functions which have digital audio input jacks. You can also select the COAXIAL or OPTICAL audio inputs of other functions using the AUDIO SPLIT (page 41). Rotate FUNCTION to select the function whose audio input mode you want to switch.

  • Page 43: Customizing Sound Fields

    Customizing sound fields By adjusting the SURROUND menu and LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display.
  • Page 44 Customizing sound fields (continued) Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). Press LEVEL. The LEVEL menu appears in the display.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Equalizer

    For advanced LEVEL menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU EXPAND” to “ON” to enable advanced adjustments. For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page For details on how to set the items, see page 54. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Press ?/1 to turn off the power.

  • Page 46: Advanced Settings

    Adjusting the equalizer (continued) EQ menu parameters x FRONT BASS XXX.X dB (Front speaker bass level) x FRONT MID XXX.X dB (Front speaker midrange level) x FRONT TREBLE XXX.X dB (Front speaker treble level) x CENTER BASS XXX.X dB (Center speaker bass level) x CENTER MID XXX.X dB (Center speaker midrange level) x CENTER TREBLE XXX.X dB...
  • Page 47 AUTO FUNCTION (Control A1: Function link) • ON Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (page 61) automatically when the playback on the component is started. • OFF Function link is not activated.
  • Page 48 Advanced settings (continued) x T.TONE (Test tone mode) Lets you select the test tone output mode (page 23). • NORMAL Lets you output the test tone from each speaker in sequence. • PHASE NOISE Lets you output the test tone from two adjacent speakers at a time in sequence.
  • Page 49 x FRONT XX.X meter (Front speaker distance) Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
  • Page 50 Advanced settings (continued) The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more that 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
  • Page 51 “SURR POSI.” (Surround speaker position) is designed specifically for implementation of the sound fields of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle.
  • Page 52 Advanced settings (continued) x FRONT SP > XXX Hz (Front speaker crossover frequency) Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover frequency when “FRONT SP” (front speaker size) is set to “SMALL”. You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.
  • Page 53 x PANORAMA MODE (Panorama mode) Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You can set this parameter only when “2CH MODE” is set to “PLII MUSIC” (page 38) and NORMAL SURROUND is selected. •...
  • Page 54 Advanced settings (continued) Advanced LEVEL menu parameters When “MENU EXPAND” is set to “ON”, all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable. See page 44 for the LEVEL menu adjustments. Initial settings are underlined. All LEVEL menu parameters TEST TONE FRONT L__I__R CENTER XXX.X dB SURROUND L XXX.X dB...
  • Page 55 Advanced EQ menu parameters When “MENU EXPAND” is set to “ON”, all of the following parameters are displayed and adjustable. See page 45 for the EQ menu adjustments. Initial settings are underlined. All EQ menu parameters FRONT BASS XXX.X dB FRONT BASS XXX Hz* FRONT MID XXX.X dB FRONT MID XXX Hz*...

  • Page 56: Other Operations

    Other Operations Naming preset stations and functions You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and functions and display it in the receiver’s display. To index a preset station Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 28).

  • Page 57: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time by using the remote. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. Models of area code U, CA Use the supplied remote RM-PG411. Press ALT.

  • Page 58: Listening To The Sound In Another Room

    Listening to the sound in another room (Models of area code U, CA only) DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) DVD/LD OPTICAL TV/SAT OPTICAL MD/DAT OPTICAL MD/DAT OPTICAL DVD/LD COAXIAL FRONT SURROUND CENTER MULTI CH IN 2 You can select analog audio signals for output to another room.
  • Page 59 Tips • Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks. No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks. • When “SOURCE” is selected, the signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks even when MULTI CH DIRECT is selected.

  • Page 60: Recording

    Recording Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help.

  • Page 61: Control A1 /S-Link* Control System

    BACK WOOFER CONTROL A1 * Models of area code U, CA only. Currently, CONTROL A1 between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. In the future, the CONTROL A1...
  • Page 62 “Sony MD Editor” software. This may cause a malfunction. • If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1”...
  • Page 63 Automatic function selection When you connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using monaural mini- plug cords, the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components.
  • Page 64 (Models of area code U, CA only) If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S- compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/ control S connecting cord (supplied) or a control S connecting cord (supplied) to connect the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack...
  • Page 65 S-LINK AUDIO VIDEO Receiver MONITOR TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 STATUS IN CONTROL S S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO VCR 1 OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT S-LINK VIDEO player AUDIO Audio/video/control S cord (supplied). Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio/ video/control S cord.

  • Page 66: Additional Information

    If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following...
  • Page 67 There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver. • Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to OFF (page 57).
  • Page 68 (page 48). • Make sure you select the correct function on the remote. • When you operate a programmed non-Sony component, the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the make of the component.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 70 Specifications (continued) Frequency response PHONO CD/SACD, TAPE, MD/DAT, TV/SAT, DVD/LD, VIDEO 1, 2, Inputs (Analog) PHONO MULTI CH IN 1, 2, CD/SACD, TAPE, MD/DAT, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2, 3) INPUT SHORT. 4) Weighted network, input level. Inputs (Digital) DVD/LD (Coaxial) DVD/LD, TV/SAT, MD/DAT, VIDEO3 (Optical)
  • Page 71 Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK): Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms General Power requirements Area code...

  • Page 72: Index

    Effect level 43 EQ menu 45, 55 I, J, K Indexing. See Naming L, M Labeling. See Naming LEVEL menu 44, 54 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Naming 56 OSD 48 P, Q Preset stations how to preset 27 how to tune 28...

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