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Sony STR-DB798 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-598-516-13(1)
FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DB798
©2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-598-516-13(1) FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DB798 ©2005 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DB798. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components ...4 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ... 6 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks...9 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks ...11 2: Connecting the antennas ...13 3: Connecting speakers ...

  • Page 4: 1: Check How To Hookup Your Components

    Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 6 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 5: Required Cords

    Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to H) (not supplied). A Audio cord White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord Yellow D S-video cord E Optical digital cord...

  • Page 6: 1A: Connecting Components With Digital Audio Output Jacks

    1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor, satellite tuner or video game player For details on the required cords (A 1 Connect the audio jacks. OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL SA-CD/ To the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks (Front panel) A, E...
  • Page 7 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. /R–Y P DIGITAL OPTICAL TAPE TAPE COAXIAL...
  • Page 8 Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on the required cords (A MD/Tape deck DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OPTICAL TAPE TAPE COAXIAL SA-CD/ OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL Super Audio CD/ All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Notes •...

  • Page 9: 1B: Connecting Components With Multi Channel Output Jacks

    1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
  • Page 10 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, /B-Y, P /R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL /B−Y...

  • Page 11: 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 Turntable DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL /B−Y /R−Y TV/SAT IN DVD IN ASSIGNABLE TAPE TAPE COAXIAL COAXIAL SA-CD/ ANTENNA Super Audio CD/ CD player Note If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GROUND terminal.
  • Page 12 Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 22). For details on the required cords (A DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL /B−Y /R−Y TV/SAT IN ASSIGNABLE TAPE TAPE COAXIAL...

  • Page 13: 2: Connecting The Antennas

    2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL /B−Y /R−Y TV/SAT IN DVD IN ASSIGNABLE TAPE TAPE COAXIAL COAXIAL SA-CD/ ANTENNA * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes •...

  • Page 14: 3: Connecting Speakers

    3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 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) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode”...
  • Page 15 Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (–) Surround speaker Surround back (Left) speaker (Right) SURR FRONT FRONT SPEAKERS SPEAKERS FRONT B Surround speaker Front speaker (Right) (Right) If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button.

  • Page 16: 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    4: Connecting the AC power cord Connecting the AC power cord (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC IN terminal IMPEDANCE SELECTOR (Models of area code TW (Taiwan)

  • Page 17: 5: Setting Up The Speakers

    5: Setting up the speakers You can use the SPEAKER SETUP menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this system. Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “SP SETUP”. Turn MENU to select the parameter you want to adjust.
  • Page 18 • NO If you did not connect a center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers (DIGITAL DOWNMIX). • MIX If you did not connect a center speaker but want to downmix the center channel audio, select “MIX”.
  • Page 19 DIST. X.X m (Front speaker distance) Initial setting: 3.0 m Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps. If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

  • Page 20: 6: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance

    For advanced speaker setups Set “MENU XXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu to “MENU EXP.” (page 40). This enables advanced setups including those of the heights of the surround speakers, positioning of the surround speakers and speaker crossover frequency. For details on how to set the items, see page 41. 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance —...
  • Page 21 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment. The test tone turns off. To output the test tone only from a specific speaker Set “T. TONE” in the LEVEL menu to “FIX” (page 38). The test tone is output only from the selected speaker.

  • Page 22: Amplifier Operation

    Amplifier Operation Selecting the component Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. The selected input appears in the display. To select the Video game player DVD player Satellite tuner MD or tape deck Super Audio CD or CD player Built-in tuner (FM) Built-in tuner (AM) Turntable Turn on the component and start...

  • Page 23: Listening To Multi Channel Sound

    Listening to multi channel sound — MULTI CH IN You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality analog inputs like DVD or Super Audio CD. Also see “D.PWR XXX”...

  • Page 24: Storing Fm Stations Automatically

    Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation. Press TUNER repeatedly to select FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

  • Page 25: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. Tune in the station that you want to preset using automatic tuning (page 23) or direct tuning (page 24).

  • Page 26: 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 also display RDS information.

  • Page 27: Changing The Display

    Program type Description indication RELIGION Programs of religious content PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA. LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

  • Page 28: About The Indications In The Display

    About the indications in the display SP A SP B SLEEP OPT COAX S SR A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 17) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. This indicator does not light up during the 2CH STEREO mode.
  • Page 29 I DIRECT: Lights up when the ANALOG DIRECT function is activated. J EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is activated. K D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 43). L COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal (page 37).

  • Page 30: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

  • Page 31: Enjoying Higher Fidelity Sound

    Enjoying higher fidelity sound — AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound. A.F.D. mode Decoding mode (Display) A.F.D. AUTO As encoded (A.F.D. AUTO) PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic (DOLBY PL) PRO LOGIC II MOVIE...
  • Page 32 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; 7 channels through Dolby Pro Logic IIx;...

  • Page 33: Selecting A Sound Field

    Sound fields with DCS 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 34 Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The selected sound field appears in the display. Sound field HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall. x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Surround Back Decoding Mode

    Selecting the surround back decoding mode — SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc.
  • Page 36 How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back decoding mode you want according to the input stream. When you select “SB AUTO” When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag decode the surround back signal. Input stream Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital EX...

  • Page 37: Advanced Adjustments And Settings

    Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input — COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN You can assign a component video input for another visual input. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “CUSTOM”. Turn MENU to select “COMP. V. A.”. Press MEMORY/ENTER. Turn MENU to select the component video input you want to assign.

  • Page 38: Customizing Sound Fields

    Customizing sound fields By adjusting the 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 39: Adjusting The Equalizer

    For advanced LEVEL menu adjustments Set “MENU XXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu to “MENU EXP.” (page 40). This enables advanced setups including those of phase noise, phase audio and dynamic range compressor. For details on how to set the items, see page 43. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.

  • Page 40: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “CUSTOM”. Turn MENU to select the parameter you want to adjust. For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu parameters”...
  • Page 41 x D.PWR XXX (Digital power management) • OFF Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary digital circuits automatically when outputting the analog audio signals using the ANALOG DIRECT or MULTI CH IN function. You can enjoy high quality analog audio without the influence of digital circuits.
  • Page 42 Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation 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 43 Advanced LEVEL menu parameters When “MENU XXX” is set to “MENU EXP.”, the following parameters are displayed and adjustable in addition to the LEVEL menu parameters on page 38. The initial setting is underlined. x P. NOISE (Phase noise) Initial setting: Off Lets you output the test tone sequentially from two adjacent speakers.

  • Page 44: Other Operations

    Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT SELECTOR, and display it in the receiver’s display. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. To index a preset station Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the preset...

  • Page 45: Changing The Command Mode Of The Receiver

    Changing the command mode of the receiver This function is useful when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room. Turn off the receiver. Hold down INPUT MODE and press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. “C.MODE.AVX” appears in the display.

  • Page 46: Selecting The Speaker System

    Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speaker system you want to use. Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use. The selected speaker system indicator lights up in the display. To turn off the speaker output, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until “SP A”...
  • Page 47 Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help.

  • Page 48: Operations Using The Remote Rm-Aap002

    Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP002 You can use the remote RM-AAP002 to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver.
  • Page 49 The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Operations Function Button A.F.D. wl Receiver Selects the decoding mode for audio sound. ALT qd Remote When ALT button lights up, it changes remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing.
  • Page 50 Remote Selects 2ND ZONE output. DVD player Changes the subtitles. Receiver/ Turns off the receiver TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ Satellite tuner/ video components. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Receiver Outputs test tone.
  • Page 51 Remote Operations Function Button VIDEO1 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) VIDEO2 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 1) VIDEO3 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 2) WIDE wa Selects the wide picture mode. ?/1 2 Receiver Turns the receiver on or off.
  • Page 52 Remote Operations Button x qg VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX O wf Satellite tuner/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX V/v wf Receiver...

  • Page 53: Selecting The Command Mode Of The Remote

    Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.
  • Page 54 Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a...
  • Page 55 TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756 ZENITH * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. To control a DVD player Maker Code(s) SONY 401, 402, 403...
  • Page 56 To control a TV Maker SONY DAEWOO FISHER GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT/NOKIA MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI/MGA PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA/PROSCAN SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP TELEFUNKEN THOMSON TOSHIBA ZENITH To control a satellite tuner or cable box Maker SONY JERROLD/G.I. PANASONIC S. ATLANTA To control a tuner...

  • Page 57: Additional Information

    Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound or only very low-level sound no matter which component is selected. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly.
  • Page 59 The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is on (press MOVIE or MUSIC). • Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.

  • Page 60: Remote Control

    If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory To clear All memorized settings...

  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section Power Output Models of area code CEL, CEK, TW Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 100 W + 100 W (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 110 W + 110 W (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) 135 W + 135 W Reference Power Output...
  • Page 62 FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms Mono: 76 dB Stereo:...

  • Page 63: 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 receiver that are mentioned in the text. Receiver ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - L A.F.D. qj (32, 34) Cover ws (63) DIRECT qs (30) DISPLAY 9 (26, 27, 59)

  • Page 64: Index

    Labeling. See Naming LEVEL menu 38, 43 Naming 44 Preset stations how to 25 how to tune 25 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia RDS 26 Recording on a video tape 47 on an audio tape or MD 46 Remote commander 48–56...

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