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2-598-514-11(1)
DAB/FM/AM
Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DB895D
©2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-598-514-11(1) DAB/FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DB895D ©2005 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DB895D. 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 Overview of DAB DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new multimedia broadcasting system that replaces the current FM/AM broadcast to transmit audio programmes with a quality comparable to that of Each DAB multiplex radio station converts programmes (services) into an ensemble, which it then broadcasts.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components... 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ... 7 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks... 10 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks ... 12 2: Connecting the antennas ...

  • Page 5: 1: Check How To Hookup Your Components

    Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 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 6: 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 7: 1A: Connecting Components With Digital Audio Output Jacks

    1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up video components For details on the required cords (A 1 Connect the audio jacks. DVD player OUTPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL /B−Y /R−Y TAPE To the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks TAPE (Front panel)
  • Page 8 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. DIGITAL OPTICAL TAPE To the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks TAPE (Front panel)
  • Page 9 Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords (A MD/Tape deck DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL /B−Y /R−Y TV/SAT IN DVD IN ASSIGNABLE TAPE TAPE COAXIAL COAXIAL SA-CD/ ANTENNA OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL Super Audio CD/ CD player All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

  • Page 10: 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 11 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. DVD player OUTPUT COMPONENT /R–Y P...

  • Page 12: 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 DIGITAL OPTICAL TAPE TAPE COAXIAL SA-CD/ Note If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GROUND terminal. H), see page 6.
  • Page 13 Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 24). For details on the required cords (A INPUT OUTPUT S VIDEO S VIDEO DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL /B−Y /R−Y...

  • Page 14: 2: Connecting The Antennas

    2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna, FM wire antenna and DAB wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. •...

  • Page 15: 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 16 Speaker impedance (Models of area code CEL only) To enjoy the best possible multi channel surround, connect speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher to the FRONT A or FRONT B, CENTER, SURR and SURR BACK terminals, and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “8Ω”.
  • Page 17 Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (–) Surround speaker Surround back (Left) speaker (Right) SURR FRONT FRONT SPEAKERS FRONT B Surround speaker Front speaker (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 18: 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    4: Connecting the AC power cord Connecting the AC power cord Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the...

  • Page 19: 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 receiver. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “SP SETUP”. Turn MENU to select the parameter you want to adjust.
  • Page 20 XXXXX (Center speaker size) • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”. •...
  • Page 21 The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

  • Page 22: 6: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance

    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 than 1.5 meter closer than the front speakers.
  • Page 23 To output the test tone only from a specific speaker Set “T. TONE” in the LEVEL menu to “FIX” (page 42). The test tone is output only from the selected speaker. For more precise adjustment You can output the test tone or sound source from two adjacent speakers to adjust their balance and level.

  • Page 24: 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) Built-in tuner (DAB) Turntable...

  • Page 25: 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 such as DVD or Super Audio CD. Also see “D.PWR XXX”...

  • Page 26: 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 the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

  • Page 27: Before You Can Receive Dab Stations

    Before you can receive DAB stations — DAB INITIAL SCAN Before you can receive DAB stations, you must register the contents of broadcast (service components) so that they can be received by the DAB tuner using the DAB Initialization Scan procedure.

  • Page 28: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 DAB stations and 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 the DAB, FM or AM band.

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

    Using the remote Press TUNER repeatedly to select the DAB, FM or AM band. Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/– repeatedly to select the preset station you want. To select the preset station directly Press the numeric buttons on the remote. The preset station of the selected number in the current memory page is tuned in.

  • Page 30: Description Of Program Types For Dab And Fm Rds

    Notes • If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the display. • When the message consists of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display. • If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, “NO XXXX”...

  • Page 31: Changing The Display

    Changing the display Changing the information in the display You can check the sound field etc. by changing the information in the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows: Index name of the input t Selected input t Sound field currently applied t Volume level When tuning in an FM/AM band...

  • Page 32: About The Indications In The Display

    About the indications in the display DIGITAL EX SP A SP B SLEEP OPT COAX S SR A SW: Lights up when the sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 19) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. This indicator does not light up during the 2CH STEREO mode.
  • Page 33 J Preset station indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset. If you have not preset the station you are listening to, A, B or C will appear for FM or AM bands while D, E or F will appear for DAB stations.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36 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 37: Selecting A Sound Field

    DC 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 38 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 39: 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 40 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 41: Advanced Adjustments And Settings

    Advanced Adjustments and Settings Reassigning the component video input — COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN You can reassign a component video input to 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 reassign.

  • Page 42: 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 43: Adjusting The Equalizer

    For advanced LEVEL menu adjustments Set “MENU XXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu to “MENU EXP.” (page 44). This enables advanced setups including: • Phase noise • Phase audio • Dynamic range compressor For details on how to set the items, see page 46. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.

  • Page 44: 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 45 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 46 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 47: 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 48: 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. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. Turn off the receiver. Hold down INPUT MODE and press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

  • Page 49: 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 the “SP A”...
  • Page 50 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 51: 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 52 The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Operations Button A.F.D. wl Receiver ALT qd Remote ANGLE wl DVD player/ Blu-ray disc recorder ANT wj VCR/ Satellite tuner AUDIO wl TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner/ DVD player/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX AUX e;...
  • Page 53 SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles. SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press AV Satellite tuner/ video components. ?/1 1 and CD player/ ?/1 2 at the VCD player/ same time) LD player/...
  • Page 54 Remote Operations Button VIDEO1 Receiver VIDEO2 Receiver VIDEO3 Receiver WIDE wa ?/1 2 Receiver 2CH wl Receiver 1-9 wl and Receiver 0/10 wk CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc...
  • Page 55 Remote Operations Function Button x qg VCR/ Stops playback. 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/ Returns to the previous VCD player/ menu or exits the menu. LD player/ DVD player/ Blu-ray disc...

  • Page 56: 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 57 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 58 729, 730, 737, 738, 739, 729, 730, 731 722, 729, 730, 731, 741, 742, 743, 744, 745 717, 720, 746 748, 749 751, 752 747, 755, 756 enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. Code(s) 401, 402, 403 406, 408...
  • Page 59 To control a TV Maker Code(s) SONY 501, 502 DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 515, 544 FISHER GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534, GRUNDIG 517, 534 HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544 ITT/NOKIA 521, 522 MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544 MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62 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 63: Error Messages

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

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section Power Output Models of area code CEL, CEK 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 65 DAB tuner section Frequency range Band-III: 174.928 (5A) – 239.200 (13F) MHz L-Band: 1452.960 (LA) – 1490.624 (LW) MHz For details, see “DAB frequency table” on page 66. Antenna DAB wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Sensitivity –99 dBm Signal-to-noise ratio 97 dB THD+N...

  • Page 66: Dab Frequency Table

    DAB frequency table Band-III (174 to 240 MHz) Frequency Label 174.928MHz 176.640MHz 178.352MHz 180.064MHz 181.936MHz 183.648MHz 185.360MHz 187.072MHz 188.928MHz 190.640MHz 192.352MHz 194.064MHz 195.936MHz 197.648MHz 199.360MHz 201.072MHz 202.928MHz 204.640MHz 206.352MHz 208.064MHz L-BAND (1,452 to 1,491 MHz) Frequency Label 1452.960MHz 1454.672MHz 1456.384MHz 1458.096MHz 1459.808MHz 1461.520MHz...

  • Page 67: 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 that are mentioned in the text. Receiver ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - L A.F.D. qj (36, 38) Cover ws (67) DIRECT qs (34) DISPLAY 9 (29, 31, 62) Display 7 (32)

  • Page 68: Index

    Dubbing. See Recording Editing. See Recording EQUALIZER menu 43 Indexing. See Naming Labeling. See Naming LEVEL menu 42, 46 Naming 47 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Preset stations how to 28 how to tune 28 RDS 29 Recording on a video tape 50 on an audio tape or MD 49 Remote commander 51–59...

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