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Sony ST-RDB940 Operating Instructions Manual

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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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  • Page 1 4-229-127-13(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DB940 STR-DB840 2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Refer to them whenever you call upon plug itself; never pull the cord. electric shock to persons. your Sony dealer regarding this product. • One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will Model No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models Hooking Up the Components 4 STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In Unpacking 4 this manual, the STR-DB940 is used for illustration Antenna Hookups 5 purposes unless stated otherwise.

  • Page 4: Hooking Up The Components

    Hooking Up Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the remote: Components • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) Models of area code U, CA only • Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1) • Control S connecting cord (1) This chapter describes how to connect STR-DB940 only •...

  • Page 5: Speakers Impedance Use

    Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) MD/DAT MD/DAT TV/SAT DVD/LD DVD/LD FRONT REAR SUB WOOFER CENTER FRONT REAR CENTER OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL ANTENNA CENTER FRONT REAR WOOFER PRE OUT 5.1CH INPUT DIGITAL – IMPEDANCE CTRL S CTRL S CTRL S...

  • Page 6: Audio Component Hookups

    Audio Component Hookups STR-DB940 Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) MD/DAT deck When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to INPUT OUTPUT the appropriate jacks on the components. LINE LINE White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Turntable TV/SAT...

  • Page 7: Required Cords

    STR-DB840 Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) MD/Tape deck When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to INPUT OUTPUT the appropriate jacks on the components. LINE LINE White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Turntable MD/TAPE MD/TAPE TV/SAT...

  • Page 8: Video Component Hookups

    Video Component Hookups Required cords Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) OUTPUT...

  • Page 9: Digital Component Hookups

    You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like Audio/video cords (not supplied) the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
  • Page 10 Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck Required cords to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital Optical digital cords (not supplied) input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital output jack.

  • Page 11: 5.1Ch Input Hookups

    5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel Required cords decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. Audio cords (not supplied) These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel Two for the 5.1CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS.

  • Page 12: Other Hookups

    Other Hookups Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)** Yellow (video) A Yellow (video) A White (L/audio) B White (L/audio) B...
  • Page 13 “Sony MD Editor” the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV. software. This may cause a malfunction. S-LINK • If you have a Sony CD changer with a AUDIO COMMAND MODE selector VIDEO If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can...
  • Page 14 Other Hookups Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 16). • Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position (0).

  • Page 15: Hooking Up And Setting Up The Speaker System

    Hooking Up SET UP Cursor buttons and Setting Up the Speaker – – – – System Jog dial This chapter describes how to hook Brief descriptions of buttons and control up your speaker system to the used to set up the speaker system receiver, how to position each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when...

  • Page 16: Speaker System Hookup

    Speaker System Hookup Required cords Speaker cords (not supplied) One for each front, rear, and center speaker Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker (–) (–) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an active sub woofer Black Black FRONT IMPEDANCE SPEAKERS B...
  • Page 17 To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Speaker impedance Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center, To prevent this, make sure to take the following and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or precautions when connecting the speakers.

  • Page 18: Performing Initial Setup Operations

    Performing Initial Setup Operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the Performing initial setup operations power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the Before using your receiver for the first time, use the SET speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any UP button to adjust the setup parameters so that they other initial setup operations necessary for your system.

  • Page 19: Multi Channel Surround Setup

    Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should Specifying the speaker parameters be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position.
  • Page 20 Multi Channel Surround Setup x Center speaker size (CENTER) About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker Initial setting : LARGE determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively the bass signal from that channel.
  • Page 21 x Rear speaker height (REAR HEIGHT)* x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) Initial setting : LOW Initial setting : YES This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear • If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”. speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema •...
  • Page 22 Multi Channel Surround Setup About speaker distances Adjusting the speaker volume This unit allows you to input the speaker position in terms of Use the remote while seated in your listening position to distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker adjust the volume of each speaker.

  • Page 23: Before You Use Your Receiver

    Before You Use Your Receiver Notes Before turning on the receiver • The front balance, rear balance, center level, and rear level are Make sure that you have: shown in the display during adjustment. • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0). •...
  • Page 24 Before You Use Your Receiver There is no sound no matter which component is selected. , Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. , Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at 0. , Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to OFF or to a position for front speakers that are not connected to the receiver (see “wj SPEAKERS selector”...

  • Page 26: Location Of Parts And Basic Operations

    Location of Front Panel Parts Description Parts and Basic Operations This chapter provides information about the locations and functions of the buttons and controls on the front panel. It also explains basic operations. 1 ?/1 switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. •...
  • Page 27 MASTER VOLUME MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY BASS BOOST PRESET CINEMA STUDIO EX. FM / AM SHIFT – A.F.D. 2 CH – MODE ANLG DIRECT 5.1CH INPUT TUNING SPEAKERS DOOR OPEN FUNCTION MUTING MEMORY – EQUALIZER SET UP LEVEL – PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT INPUT...
  • Page 28 Front Panel Parts Description 9 q; qs qd MASTER VOLUME MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DIMMER DISPLAY BASS BOOST PRESET CINEMA STUDIO EX. FM / AM SHIFT – A.F.D. 2 CH – MODE ANLG DIRECT 5.1CH INPUT TUNING SPEAKERS DOOR OPEN FUNCTION MUTING MEMORY –...
  • Page 29 (page 22). • When 5.1CH INPUT is selected, the equalizer, bass boost, Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 cords will turn and sound field effects do not function. on or off when selected using the function buttons (page 53).
  • Page 30 Front Panel Parts Description ws NAME button wh The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For Press to activate the name function and enter names details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page for preset stations and program sources (page 51). wd EQUALIZER button MEMORY button Press to turn the equalizer on or off.

  • Page 31: Enjoying Surround Sound

    The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications You can enjoy multi channel surround of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal when playing back software encoded processing technology. They shift the sound away from with Dolby Digital or DTS.

  • Page 32: Selecting A Sound Field

    Cursor buttons Selecting a Sound Field Sound field buttons ANLG DIRECT You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to. – – – – Press MODE +/– repeatedly to select the sound field you desire.

  • Page 33: Normal Surround

    Software with 2 channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. 1)2) CINEMA STUDIO EX. A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony This is a standard mode, great for (Press CINEMA STUDIO EX. A Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema watching most any type of movie.

  • Page 34: Multi Dimension

    Selecting a Sound Field Sound field Effect Notes V. MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear (Virtual Multi Dimension) speakers positioned higher than the listener from a SIDE* single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30°...

  • Page 35: Virtual Enhanced A

    Sound field Effect Notes VIRTUAL ENHANCED A Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear (Virtual Enhanced Surround A) speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. VIRTUAL ENHANCED B Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual rear (Virtual Enhanced Surround B) speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers.

  • Page 36: Understanding The Multi-Channel Surround Displays

    Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays OPTICAL COAXIAL MEMORY DIGITAL L.F.E. S.WOOFER STEREO PRO LOGIC D.RANGE MONO TA NEWS INFO MPEGDTSDUAL 1 OPTICAL 6 S.WOOFER Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal Lights when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” and being input through the OPTICAL terminal.
  • Page 37 Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). When using music sound modes like LARGE HALL or SMALL HALL the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound.

  • Page 38: Customizing Sound Fields

    Customizing Sound Fields Wall type (WALL) By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front, rear and center speakers, you Initial setting : midpoint can customize the sound fields to suit your particular When sound is reflected off soft material, such as a listening situation.
  • Page 39 Center level (CENTER) Adjusting the level parameters Initial setting : 0 dB The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. The level the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker. The can even be adjusted during 5.1 CH input.
  • Page 40 Customizing Sound Fields About the level differences in the LFE MIX settings Adjusting the equalizer The “dts LFE MIX” level is set to +10.0 dB and “LFE MIX” (Dolby The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization (low, mid, Digital) is set to 0 dB. and high frequencies) of the front, rear and center speakers.
  • Page 41 Center speaker bass adjustment (Level/ Adjustable parameters for each sound Frequency) field Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”. • The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps. < > • The frequency can be adjusted from 100 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps.
  • Page 42 Customizing Sound Fields Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) < LEVEL >< > FRONT REAR REAR CENTER WOOFER (dts) LFE D.RANGE FRONT CENTER REAR BAL. BAL. LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX* COMP.* A.F.D. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX. A CINEMA STUDIO EX. B CINEMA STUDIO EX.

  • Page 43: Receiving Broadcasts

    Receiving You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following ways: Broadcasts Automatic FM Memory (AUTOBETICAL) – Models of area code CED only You can have the receiver automatically store up to 30 of the clearest FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order (see page 44).

  • Page 44: Storing Fm Stations Automatically (Autobetical)

    Storing FM Stations PRESET TUNING +/– TUNING/PTY SELECT +/–* FM/AM TUNING +/–** Automatically (AUTOBETICAL) SHIFT DISPLAY 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 –...

  • Page 45: Direct Tuning

    Direct Tuning Automatic Tuning Use the supplied remote to perform the following For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief operations. For details on the buttons used in this section, descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on see the operating instructions for the supplied remote.

  • Page 46: Preset Tuning

    Preset Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief Tuning to preset stations descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on You can tune the preset stations either of the following page 44. two ways. Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by Scanning the preset stations performing steps on “Presetting radio stations”...

  • Page 47: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (This function is for models of area code CED only.) Scanning preset stations by program type Receiving RDS broadcasts You can tune in preset stations according to a program type that you specify. The receiver scans for stations in its preset memory currently broadcasting the specified Simply select a station on the FM band using direct program type.
  • Page 48 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Tune in a preset FM RDS station so that the RDS Description of program types indicator lights up. Program type indication Description Press RDS EON repeatedly to select the type of the News News programs program to be tuned in.
  • Page 49 Program type indication Description Weather & Metr Weather information Finance Stock market reports and trading, etc. Children’s Progs Programs for children Social Affairs Programs about people and the things that affect them Religion Programs of religious content Phone In Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum Travel &...

  • Page 50: Other Operations

    Other Cursor buttons SET UP Operations – – – – SLEEP NAME ENTER FUNCTION Jog dial Brief descriptions of buttons that appear in this chapter NAME button: Press to name preset stations or program sources. Jog dial: Use to select characters when naming preset stations or program sources.

  • Page 51: Naming Preset Stations And Program Sources

    Naming Preset Stations and Recording Program Sources Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to it. You don’t have to connect You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset the playback and recording components directly to each stations and program sources.

  • Page 52: Using The Sleep Timer

    Recording Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a Recording on a video tape specified time. You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of Press SLEEP on the front panel (except for models of audio sources when editing a video tape.

  • Page 53: Adjustments Using The Set Up Button

    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 CDP- CX88ES Turn OFF the remote control adapter switch on the CDP-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES.

  • Page 54: Control A1 Control System

    ) to select “DIMM. CONTROL A1 which is the standard system in the SONY 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components. RANGE”. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A1 , and can be connected to Turn the jog dial to select “NARROW”...
  • Page 55 (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD Automatic function selection deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). When you connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony (You may be able to connect more than one CD player or amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using MD deck, depending on the model.

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    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-level sound is heard. , Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
  • Page 57 No sound is heard from the center speaker. RDS does not work.* , Make sure the sound field function is on (press , Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS station. SOUND FIELD — MODE). , Select a stronger FM station. , Select a sound field containing the word “cinema”...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Specifications (4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) (8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) AUDIO POWER STR-DB940: FRONT: STR-DB940: FRONT SPECIFICATIONS 100 W + 100 W 100 W + 100 W POWER OUTPUT AND CENTER : 100 W CENTER...
  • Page 59 Frequency response Outputs TAPE, MD/DAT, MD/ FM tuner section PHONO: RIAA TAPE (REC OUT); Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz equalization curve VIDEO 1, 2 (AUDIO ±0.5 dB OUT): Antenna terminals CD, TAPE, MD/DAT, Voltage: 150 mV, 75 ohms, unbalanced MD/TAPE, DVD/ Impedance: LD, TV/SAT,...
  • Page 60 Specifications AC outlets AM tuner section General Models of area code U, Tuning range System Tuner section: Models of area code U, CA PLL quartz-locked 2 switched, With 10-kHz tuning digital synthesizer total 120 W/1A scale: system Models of area code 530 –...

  • Page 61: Glossary

    This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital Level Early signal processing technology reflections Reverberation 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. Time...

  • Page 62: Tables Of Settings Using Sur, Level, Eq, And Set Up Buttons

    Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SUR, EQ, SET UP buttons, jog dial, and cursor buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press and light Press to select...
  • Page 63 Press Press to select Turn jog dial to select See page SET UP FRONT [XXX] LARGE or SMALL CENTER [XXX] LARGE, SMALL, or NO REAR [XXX] LARGE, SMALL, or NO REAR PLACE [XXX] SIDE, MIDDLE, or BEHIND REAR HEIGHT [XXX] LOW or HIGH SUB WOOFER [XXX] YES or NO...
  • Page 64 9, 10 adjustable parameters 41, 42 CONTROL A1 II 13 customizing 38~42 S-LINK CONTROL S 13 pre-programmed 33~35 speaker system 16 resetting 41 video components 8 selecting 32 Speakers adjusting speaker volume 22 connection 16 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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