About This Manual - Sony STR-DB940 Operating Instructions Manual

About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-DB940 and STR-DB840 Check your model number
by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel In
this manual, the STR-DB940 is used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
"STR-DB940 only U
Type of differences
Model DB940 DBB40
Feature
5
audio inputs 0
4 audio inputs 0
About area codes
The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the
lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below)
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are
clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of area
code AA only"
Conventions
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The instructions 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
Receiving Broadcasts 43
Storing FM Stations Automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)+$* 44
Direct Tuning 45
Automatic Tuning 45
Preset Tuning 46
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The following icon is used in this manual:
*G Indicates hints and tips for making
the task easier
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*** 47
*"'Models ofarea code CED only
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System
Other Operations 50
* Manufactured under licensefrom Dolby Laboratories
"Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol Ul are
trademarks ofDolby Laboratories
Confidential unpublished Works 0 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories
AII rights reserved
**Manufactured under licensefvom Digital Theater Systems, Inc US
Pat No 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" we trademarks
of
Digital
Theater Systems, Inc 0 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc AII
rights reserved
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
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Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 8
Digital Component Hookups 9
5 1CH Input Hookups 11
Other Hookups 12
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 15
Speaker System Hookup 16
Performing Initial Setup Operations 18
Multi Channel Surround Setup 19
Before You Use Your Receiver 23
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location of Parts and Basic
Operations 26
Front Panel Parts Description 26
Enjoying Surround Sound 31
Selecting a Sound Field 32
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 36
Customizing Sound Fields 38
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 51
Recording 51
Using the Sleep Timer 52
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 53
CONTROL Al
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Control System 54
Additional Information 56
Troubleshooting 56
Specifications 58
Glossary 61
Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ and SET
UP buttons 62
Index (Back cover)
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