Sony STR-DB830, STR-DB930 User Manual
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
3-866-968-51(1)
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STR-DB930
STR-DB830
1999 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
Precautions
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Do not install the
appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that
the operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply. The operating
voltage is indicated on the nameplate at
the rear of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver
for a long time, be sure to disconnect the
receiver from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only at
the qualified service shop.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
buildup and prolong the life of the
receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the
cabinet that might block the ventilation
holes and cause malfunctions.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be
sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. 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.
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DB930
and STR-DB830. Check your model number by looking at
the upper right corner of the front panel. In this manual,
the STR-DB930 is used for illustration purposes unless
stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DB930 only.”
Type of differences
Model DB930 DB830
Feature
5 audio/5 video inputs r
4 audio/5 video inputs r
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
Conventions
• 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.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates Dolby
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
*
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
**
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved.
Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on
the power. When the demonstration starts, the following
message appears in the display twice:
“Now Demonstration Mode!! If you finish
demonstration, please press POWER KEY while
this message appears in the display. Thank you!”
To cancel the demonstration
Press 1/u to turn the receiver off during the previous
message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the
demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press 1/u to turn on the power.
Note
Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s
memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing
the receiver's memory” on page 17.
* Digital and Pro Logic
Speaker System 14
Speaker System Hookup 15
Performing Initial Setup Operations 17
Multi Channel Surround Setup 18
Before You Use Your Receiver 22
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 24
Front Panel Parts Description 24
Enjoying Surround Sound 29
Selecting a Sound Field 30
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 34
Customizing Sound Fields 36
Receiving Broadcasts 41
Storing FM Stations Automatically (AUTOBETICAL) 42
Direct Tuning 43
Automatic Tuning 43
Preset Tuning 44
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) 45
Other Operations 48
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 49
Recording 49
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 50
Additional Information 52
Troubleshooting 52
Specifications 54
Glossary 56
Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET
UP buttons 57
Index 59
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Hooking Up
Unpacking
the
Components
This chapter describes how to connect
various audio and video components
to the receiver. Be sure to read the
sections for the components you have
before you actually connect them to
the receiver.
Check that you received the following items with the unit:
• FM wire antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
STR-DB930 only
• Remote commander RM-LJ302 (remote) (1)
• LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (3)
STR-DB830 only
• Remote commander RM-PP402 (remote) (1)
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert the LR6 (STR-DB930) or R6 (STR-DB830) (size-AA)
batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery
compartment. When using the remote, point it at the
remote sensor g on the receiver.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your remote.
z
When to replace batteries
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 3
months (STR-DB930 only) or 6 months (STR-DB830 only). When
the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries
with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting
apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
• This remote is designed for use with alkaline batteries only. Do
not use a combination of different battery types (STR-DB930
only).
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the
connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and
noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on
the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left,
audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
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Antenna Hookups
AM
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
y
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
COAXIAL
IN
L
R
PHONOINCD
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
Hooking Up the Components
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
REARFRONT
CENTER
MD/DAT
MD/DAT
TV/LD
DVD
DVD
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
IN
IN
IN
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
TV/LD
OPTICAL
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
DVD
MD/DAT
MONITOR
INREC OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
REC OUT
TAPE
AM
y
FM
75Ω
y
SIGNAL
GND
COAXIAL
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
L
REARFRONT
R
5.1CH INPUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CONTROL A1
2ND AUDIO OUT
BA
+
R
LRL
–
L
R
SPEAKERS
REARFRONT CENTER
RL
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
SUB WOOFER
L
R
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal
Notes on antenna hookups
• 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.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as
horizontal as possible.
z
If you have poor FM reception
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver
to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.
Outdoor FM antenna Receiver
Ground wire
(not supplied)
To ground
Important
If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground
it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Note
Do not use the y SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the
receiver.
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Audio Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
STR-DB930
Turntable
MD/DAT
y
GND
MD/DAT
MONITOR
INREC OUT
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
REC OUT
ANTENNA
IN
L
R
PHONOINCD
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
AM
y
SIGNAL
Required cords
MD/DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
IN OUT
ç
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)
ç
SUB WOOFER
REARFRONT
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
MD/DAT
TV/LD
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OUT
IN
DIGITAL
DVD
DVD
OPTICAL
IN
IN
COAXIAL
IN
L
REARFRONT
R
5.1CH INPUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
BA
+
R
LRL
REARFRONT CENTER
RL
L
R
–
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
IN
TAPE
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO INAUDIO INAUDIO
TV/LD DVD
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
CONTROL A1
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
L
R
2ND AUDIO OUT
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
ç
ç
IN OUT
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
CD player
Jacks for connecting audio components
Connect a To the
Turntable PHONO jacks
CD player CD jacks
Tape deck TAPE jacks
MD deck or DAT deck MD/DAT jacks
Note on audio component hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the
y SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver.
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
Tape deck
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STR-DB830
Turntable
ANTENNA
AM
y
FM
75Ω
y
COAXIAL
SIGNAL
GND
IN
L
R
PHONOINCD
MD/TAPE
MONITOR
INREC OUT
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
IN OUT
MD/TAPE
TV/LD
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
IN
IN
DIGITAL
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO INAUDIO INAUDIO
TV/LD DVD
LINE
ç
DVD
OPTICAL
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
DVD
COAXIAL
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
L
R
ç
L
REARFRONT
R
5.1CH INPUT
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
CENTER
+
SUB
WOOFER
–
CONTROL A1
L
R
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)
REARFRONT
CENTER
BA
R
LRL
SPEAKERS
REARFRONT CENTER
RL
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
SUB WOOFER
L
R
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
Hooking Up the Components
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
CD player
Jacks for connecting audio components
Connect a To the
Turntable PHONO jacks
CD player CD jacks
MD deck or Tape deck MD/TAPE jacks
Note on audio component hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the
y SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver.
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Video Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
TV tuner or LD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
RL
L
R
PHONOINCD
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
IN
OUT
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
AM
y
y
S-VIDEO
OUT
GND
MD/DAT
MONITOR
INREC OUT
VIDEO
REC OUT
SIGNAL
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
IN
IN
TAPE
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
RL
TV/LD
OPTICAL
IN
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO INAUDIO INAUDIO
TV/LD DVD
DVD
OPTICAL
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
DVD
COAXIAL
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
OUT
L
REARFRONT
R
5.1CH INPUT
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
CENTER
+
SUB
WOOFER
–
CONTROL A1
L
R
2ND AUDIO OUT
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)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)
Yellow Yellow
REARFRONT
CENTER
BA
R
LRL
SPEAKERS
REARFRONT CENTER
RL
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
SUB WOOFER
L
R
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
To the front panel
IN OUT IN OUT
Camcorder
or video
game
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
TV monitor
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV tuner or LD player TV/LD jacks
VCR VIDEO 1 jacks
Additional VCR VIDEO 2 jacks
DVD player DVD jacks
TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the
front panel
ç
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
ç
L
R
VCR
ç
ç
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
VCR
Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/
LD AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound
effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not
connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/LD VIDEO
IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate
TV tuner (or LD player), connect both the audio and video
output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
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When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks
Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video
signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not
be output through the video jacks.
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Digital Component Hookups
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and
TV tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring
the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into
your home. To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround
sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are
required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF
OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1
(not supplied).
ANTENNA
IN
L
R
PHONOINCD
TV tuner or LD player
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
MD/DAT
y
GND
MD/DAT
MONITOR
INREC OUT
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
REC OUT
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
AM
y
SIGNAL
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
TAPE
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
TV/LD
DVD
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
IN
IN
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO INAUDIO INAUDIO
TV/LD DVD
DVD player (etc.)*
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DVD
L
COAXIAL
IN
REARFRONT
R
5.1CH INPUT
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
CENTER
+
SUB
WOOFER
–
CONTROL A1
2ND AUDIO OUT
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Yellow Yellow
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)
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
L
R
BA
R
LRL
Black Black
REARFRONT
CENTER
SUB WOOFER
L
R
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
SPEAKERS
REARFRONT CENTER
RL
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
Hooking Up the Components
Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommended making coaxial connections instead of optical connections.
*
Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator
Please note that you cannot connect an LD player’s AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks. You must
first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, then
connect the RF demodulator’s optical output to this unit’s OPTICAL TV/LD IN jack. Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3 RF hookups.
TV/LD
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
•
•
•
+B
A
•
PHONES
VIDEO IN
DIMMER DISPLAY
DOOR OPEN
PRESET TUNING
– +
SHIFT FM/AM
BASS BOOST
– PTY SELECT +
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/LD TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO
TUNING/
FM MODE PTY EON
BASS BOOST
MEMORY RDS
VIDEO 3 INPUT
RLVIDEOS-VIDEO AUDIO
5.1CH INPUT EQUALIZER
INPUT MODE
MASTER VOLUME
5
•
•
•
•
46
•
•
•
3
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
MODE 2CH
A.F.D.
1
•
•
•
0
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
SOUND FIELD
SET UP
LEVEL
2CH
A.F.D. MODE
+
–
NAME
SUR
ENTER
EQ
VIDEO OUT
AC-3 RF
OUT
DIGITAL
DVD/LD IN
DIGITAL
(COAXIAL)
RF demodulatorLD player
TV/LD IN
(OPTICAL)
(OPTICAL)
Note
When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE (3 on page 25) manually. This unit may not operate correctly if
INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO.”
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•
•
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•
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•
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•
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9
•
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Digital Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck
to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital
input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s
digital output jack. These connections allow you to make
digital recordings of a CDs played back through your
DVD (or LD player) and TV broadcasts.
IN OUT
ç
ANTENNA
AM
y
FM
75Ω
y
COAXIAL
SIGNAL
GND
MD/DAT
MONITOR
INREC OUT
IN
L
R
PHONOINCD
MD or DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
ç
MD/DAT
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OUT
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
REC OUT
TAPE
L
R
TV/LD
DVD
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO INAUDIO INAUDIO
TV/LD DVD
DVD
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
IN
IN
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
ç
L
REARFRONT
R
5.1CH INPUT
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
ç
CENTER
+
SUB
WOOFER
–
CONTROL A1
L
R
2ND AUDIO OUT
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black Black
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)
REARFRONT
CENTER
BA
R
LRL
SPEAKERS
REARFRONT CENTER
RL
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
SUB WOOFER
L
R
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
Notes
• Please note that you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal.
• To make a digital recording from your CD player, connect the CD player’s digital output directly to the digital input on your MD or DAT
deck. Refer to the instructions supplied with your CD player and MD or DAT deck for details.
• The DVD OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
• The TV/LD OPTICAL IN jack and MD/DAT OPTICAL IN and OUT jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz sampling
frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog
connections. To record digital signals, make digital connections.
• Input signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies to the DVD OPTICAL or COAXIAL jacks. Using other jacks may result in intermittent
sound.
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5.1CH Input Hookups
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel
decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks.
These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel
software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital
(AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with
5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to
this unit to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi
channel decoder. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks
can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will
need five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers,
and a center speaker) and a subwoofer. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with your DVD player, multi
channel decoder, etc., for details on the 5.1 channel input
hookups.
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
5.1 CH OUTPUT
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
FRONT
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1CH INPUT CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks
Black Black
Video cord (not supplied)
One for the DVD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)
Yellow Yellow
Note
When using the connections described below, adjust the level of
your surround speakers and subwoofer from the DVD player or
multichannel decoder.
Hooking Up the Components
ANTENNA
IN
L
R
PHONOINCD
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
AM
y
y
S-VIDEO
SIGNAL
VIDEO
GND
MONITOR
REC OUT
INREC OUT
MD/DAT
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
TAPE
TV/LD
DVD
OPTICAL
DVD
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
IN
IN
IN
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
VIDEO
AUDIO INAUDIO INAUDIO
TV/LD DVD
L
REARFRONT
R
5.1CH INPUT
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
CENTER
+
SUB
WOOFER
–
CONTROL A1
2ND AUDIO OUT
BA
R
LRL
SPEAKERS
L
R
Example of a DVD player hookup using the 5.1CH INPUT jacks
DVD
VIDEO OUT
5.1CH INPUT
DVD player
Note
See page 15 for details on speaker system hookup.
DIMMER DISPLAY
DOOR OPEN
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
•
•
•
A
+B
•
PRESET TUNING
– +
PHONES
SHIFT FM/AM
IN VIDEO etc.
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
BASS BOOST
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO
DVD TV/LD
TUNING/
FM MODE
BASS BOOST
PTY EON– PTY SELECT +
MEMORY
RDS
VIDEO 3 INPUT
RLVIDEOS-VIDEO AUDIO
5.1CH INPUT EQUALIZER
INPUT MODE
MASTER VOLUME
5
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46
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3
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2
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MODE 2CH
A.F.D.
1
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0
10
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
SOUND FIELD
SET UP
LEVEL
2CH
A.F.D. MODE
+
–
NAME
SUR
ENTER
EQ
RL
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
SPEAKERS
FRONT
7
•
•
•
8
•
•
SPEAKERS
•
9
REAR/CENTER
SUB WOOFER
REARFRONT CENTER
SUB WOOFER
REARFRONT
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
L
R
AC OUTLET
Front Speaker (L)
Front Speaker (R)
Rear Speaker (L)
Rear Speaker (R)
Center Speaker
Active Woofer
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Other Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
MD/DAT
y
GND
MD/DAT
MONITOR
INREC OUT
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
REC OUT
ANTENNA
IN
L
R
PHONOINCD
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
AM
y
SIGNAL
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
TAPE
TV/LD
DVD
OPTICAL
DVD
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
IN
IN
IN
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
VIDEO
AUDIO INAUDIO INAUDIO
TV/LD DVD
CONTROL A1
L
REARFRONT
R
5.1CH INPUT
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
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)
CONTROL A1 connecting cord (not supplied)
Black Black
AC OUTLET
SUB WOOFER
REARFRONT
L
R
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
CENTER
+
SUB
WOOFER
–
CONTROL A1
L
R
2ND AUDIO OUT
BA
R
LRL
SPEAKERS
AC power cord
REARFRONT CENTER
RL
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
*
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
2ND AUDIO OUT
(STR-DB930 only)
The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets on the rear panel varies according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped.
*
To a wall outlet
Example of a sub room hookup using the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks (STR-DB930 only)
You can use the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks to output the audio signal of the selected component to a stereo amplifier located
in another room. Use MODE and FUNCTION (2 on page 24 and 25) to turn the sub room output on or off.
Main room
MASTER VOLUME
5
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46
2ND
•
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
BASS BOOST
DIMMER DISPLAY
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO
DOOR OPEN
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
•
•
•
+
B
A
•
PRESET TUNING
– +
PHONES
SHIFT FM/AM
DVD TV/LD
TUNING/
FM MODE
BASS BOOST
PTY EON
–
PTY SELECT
+
MEMORY
RDS
LEVEL
VIDEO 3 INPUT
SUR
RLVIDEOS-VIDEO AUDIO
5.1CH INPUT EQUALIZER
INPUT MODE
EQ
•
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3
7
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AUDIO
2
8
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MODE 2CH
A.F.D.
1
9
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•
•
•
OUT
0
10
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
SOUND FIELD
SET UP
A.F.D. MODE
2CH
+
–
NAME
ENTER
Note
This function is not available when 5.1CH INPUT is selected.
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AUDIO
IN
Sub room
Stereo amplifier
SPEAKERS
R
L
Speaker (L)
Speaker (R)
b
CONTROL A1 hookup
Connecting the AC power cord
Hooking Up the Components
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony
CD player, tape deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the
CONTROL A1
MD deck to the CONTROL A1
Refer to the separate manual “CONTROL-A1
jack on the CD player, tape deck, or
jack on the receiver.
Control
System” and the operating instructions supplied with
your CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to
an MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not
operate the receiver while using the “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” and connect the changer to
the CD jacks on the receiver.
If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO
OUT jacks, set the command mode to “CD 2” and
connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the
receiver.
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a
wall outlet:
• Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page
15).
• Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost
position (0).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video
components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio/video components to the AC
OUTLET on the receiver, the receiver will supply power
to the connected component, allowing you to turn the
whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on/off.
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the component
connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET does not exceed the
wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to
this outlet.
Note
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks, the
receiver’s entire memory will be cleaned and the demonstration
will start.
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
SET UP
Cursor buttons
MASTER VOLUME
5
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46
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MODE 2CH
•
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3
7
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2
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SET UP
NAME
ENTER
•
1
•
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0
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
10
•
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•
•
8
•
•
•
9
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
BASS BOOST
DIMMER DISPLAY
VIDEO 1
DOOR OPEN
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
•
•
•
+
B
A
•
PRESET TUNING
– +
PHONES
SHIFT FM/AM
TUNING/
–
PTY SELECT
DVD TV/LD
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO
PTY EON
+
VIDEO 3 INPUT
RDS
FM MODE
BASS BOOST
MEMORY
RLVIDEOS-VIDEO AUDIO
5.1CH INPUT EQUALIZER
INPUT MODE
A.F.D.
SOUND FIELD
LEVEL
2CH
A.F.D. MODE
+
–
SUR
EQ
Jog dial
This chapter describes how to hook
up your speaker system to the
receiver, how to position each speaker,
and how to set up your speakers to
enjoy multi channel surround sound.
Brief descriptions of buttons and control
used to set up the speaker system
SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when
specifying speaker types and distances.
Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after
pressing the SET UP button.
Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.
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Speaker System Hookup
Required cords
Speaker cords (not supplied)
One for each front, rear, and center speaker
(+) (+)
(–) (–)
Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
One for an active woofer
Black Black
ANTENNA
IN
L
R
PHONOINCD
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
AM
y
y
S-VIDEO
GND
MD/DAT
MONITOR
INREC OUT
VIDEO
REC OUT
SIGNAL
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
TAPE
TV/LD
DVD
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO INAUDIO INAUDIO
TV/LD DVD
DVD
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
IN
IN
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
L
REARFRONT
R
5.1CH INPUT
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
]
LRL
SPEAKERS
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
}
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
CENTER
+
SUB
WOOFER
–
CONTROL A1
L
R
2ND AUDIO OUT
BA
R
}
REARFRONT CENTER
RL
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
]
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
Center speaker
}
SUB WOOFER
REARFRONT
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
L
R
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]
}
Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect the To the
Front speakers (8 or 4* ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals
Additional pair of front
speakers (8 or 4* ohm)
Rear speakers (8 or 4* ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals
Center speaker (8 or 4* ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals
Active sub woofer PRE OUT SUB WOOFER jack**
* See “Speaker impedance” on the next page.
** You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks. The
remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer.
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals
INPUT
AUDIO
]
}
]
IN
Active sub wooferRear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L)
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To connect certain speakers to another amplifier
Use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both the
SPEAKERS jacks and the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you
want to connect just the front speakers to another amplifier,
connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks.
Notes on speaker system hookup
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10
mm. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the
appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and –
to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be
distorted and will lack bass.
• If you use front speakers with low maximum input
rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
output on the speakers.
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Speaker System Hookup
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver.
To prevent this, make sure to take the following
precautions when connecting the speakers.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord
does not touch another speaker terminal or the
stripped end of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
Speaker impedance
To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center,
and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or
higher, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
“8Ω.” Check the instruction manual supplied with your
speakers if you’re not sure of their impedance. (This
information is usually printed on a label on the back of
the speaker.)
You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominal
impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to the SPEAKERS
terminals, if you set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
“4Ω.”
Note
Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8
ohms or higher and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω” if
you want to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers (see page 26).
Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive
removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components, speakers,
and AC power cord, output a test tone to check
that all the speakers are connected correctly. For
details on outputting a test tone, see page 21.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a
test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than
the one whose name is currently displayed on the
receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this
happens, check the speaker connection again.
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Performing Initial Setup Operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the
power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the
speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any
other initial setup operations necessary for your system.
Before turning on the receiver
Make sure that you have:
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).
• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “7
SPEAKERS selector” on page 26).
Clearing the receiver’s memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you
want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following.
This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration
activates when you turn the power on.
1/u
MASTER VOLUME
5
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•
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46
•
MODE 2CH
SET UP
NAME
ENTER
•
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3
•
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•
2
•
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•
1
•
•
•
0
MODE FUNCTION MUTING
10
•
•
•
•
7
•
•
•
8
•
•
•
9
•
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
BASS BOOST
DIMMER DISPLAY
VIDEO 1
DOOR OPEN
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
•
•
•
A
+
B
•
PRESET TUNING
– +
PHONES
SHIFT FM/AM
PTY SELECT
TUNING/
DVD TV/LD
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO
PTY EON–
+
VIDEO 3 INPUT
RDS
FM MODE
BASS BOOST
MEMORY
RLVIDEOS-VIDEO AUDIO
5.1CH INPUT EQUALIZER
INPUT MODE
A.F.D.
SOUND FIELD
LEVEL
2CH
A.F.D. MODE
+
–
SUR
EQ
Performing initial setup operations
Before using your receiver for the first time, use the SET
UP button to adjust the setup parameters so that they
correspond to your system. You can adjust the following
items. For details on how to make adjustments, see the
page in parenthesis.
• Speaker size and placement (pages 18~21).
• Speaker distance (page 21).
• Whether other components will turn on/off
automatically via the CONTROL A1
(page 50).
• STR-DB930 only: 2 way remote control system
operation (page 51).
control system
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down 1/u for 5 seconds.
The currently selected function, then the
demonstration message appears in the display. All of
the following items are reset or cleared:
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.
• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory
settings.
• All index names (of preset stations and program
sources) are cleared.
• All adjustments made with the SET UP button are
reset to their factory settings.
• The sound field memorized for each program source
and preset stations are cleared.
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
For the best possible surround sound all speakers should
be the same distance from the listening position (A).
(However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up
to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the rear speakers up
to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to the listening position.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3
to 40 feet) from the listening position (A).)
You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to
the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).
When placing rear speakers to your side
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
20°
When placing rear speakers behind you
Specifying the speaker parameters
1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver.
2 Press SET UP.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select setting you desire. The
setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the
parameters that follow.
p Front speaker size (FRONT)
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,
select “LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the front channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer.
• When the front speaker is set to “SMALL”, the center
and rear speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
20°
Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening
position than the front speakers.
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p Center speaker size (CENTER)
Initial setting : LARGE
• If you a connect 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”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the center channel bass frequencies from the
front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer. *
1
• If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”.
The sound of the center channel will be output from the
front speakers.*
2
p Rear speaker size (REAR)
Initial setting : 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 rear speakers to
“LARGE”.
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround
effects when using multi channel surround sound,
select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry
and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO”.*
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*1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
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About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker
determine whether or not 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” speaker.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even
when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you
want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the
other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to
have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speakers
to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass you can use the
equalizer to boost the bass levels. To adjust the equalizer, see
page 38.
p Rear speaker position (REAR PL.)*
Initial setting : BEHIND
This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear
speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema
Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “SIDE” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section A.
• Select “MIDDLE” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section B.
• Select “BEHIND” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section C.
This setting only effects the surround modes in the
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
A
B
90°
60°
30°
C C
20°
B
A
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p Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)*
Initial setting : LOW
This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear
speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema
Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Refer to the illustration below.
• Select “LOW” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section A.
• Select “HIGH” if the location of your rear speakers
corresponds to section B.
This setting only effects the surround modes in the
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.
B
A
B
60
A
30
* These parameters are not available when “Rear speaker
size (REAR)“ is set to “NO”.
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About the rear speaker position (SIDE, MIDDLE, and BEHIND)
This setting is designed specifically for implementation of the
Digital Cinema Sound modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as
critical as other modes. All of the modes in the “VIRTUAL”
sound fields were designed under the premise that the rear
speaker would be located behind the listening position, but
presentation remains fairly consistent even with the rear speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are
pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of
the listening position, the “VIRTUAL” sound fields will not be
effective unless the rear speaker position parameter is set to
“SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables,
like wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using
“BEHIND” or “MIDDLE” if your speakers are located high above
the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and
right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the
“Rear speaker position” explanation, we recommend that you
playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to
the effect each setting has on your listening environment. Choose
the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that
best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround
sound from the rear speakers and the sound of the front speakers.
If you are not sure which sounds best, select “BEHIND” and then
use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level
adjustments to obtain proper balance.
p Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)
Initial setting : YES
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”. This
activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the
LFE signals from other speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital
(AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that
you set your sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as
possible.
p Front speaker distance (FRONT)
Initial setting : 5.0 meter
Set the distance from your listening position to the front
(left or right) speaker (A on page 18).
• Front speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet).
• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from
your listening position, set the distance to the closest
speaker.
p Center speaker distance (CENTER)
Initial setting : 5.0 meter
Set the distance from your listening position to the center
speaker.
• Center speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance
(A on page 18) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to
your listening position (B on page 18).
• Do not place the center speaker farther away from your
listening position than the front speakers.
p Rear speaker distance (REAR)
Initial setting : 3.5 meter
Set the distance from your listening position to the rear
(left or right) speaker.
• Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance
(A on page 18) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer
to your listening position (C on page 18).
• Do not place the rear speakers farther away from your
listening position than the front speakers.
• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from
your listening position, set the distance to the closest
speaker.
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About speaker distances
This unit allows you to input the speaker position in terms of
distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker
farther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker can
not be set more that 1.5 meters closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the rear speakers can not be set farther away than from
the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no
more than 4.5 meters closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to
the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the
actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of
the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will
sound like it is farther away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1~2 m closer
than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic
sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a
satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are too
close, setting the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than the
actual distance will create a larger soundstage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often
results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!
p Distance unit (DIST. UNIT)
Initial setting : meter
Lets you select either feet or meters as the unit of measure
for setting distances. 1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms
difference.
Adjusting the speaker volume
Use the remote while seated in your listening position to
adjust the volume of each speaker.
Note
This unit incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered
at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.
1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence.
3 Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the
test tone from each speaker sounds the same
when you are in your main listening position.
• To adjust the balance of the front right and front left
speakers, use the front balance parameter in the
LEVEL menu (see page 37).
• To adjust the balance of the rear right and rear left
speakers, use the rear balance parameter in the
LEVEL menu (see page 37).
• To adjust the volume level of the center speaker,
press the LEVEL CENTER +/– buttons on the
remote.
• To adjust the volume level of the rear speakers, press
the LEVEL REAR +/– buttons on the remote.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
4 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn off
the test tone.
Note
The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to 5.1CH
INPUT.
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You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same
time
Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER
VOLUME +/– on the remote.
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Multi Channel Surround Setup
Before You Use Your Receiver
Notes
• The front balance, rear balance, center level, and rear level are
shown in the display during adjustment.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via the front
panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the
receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
recommend you follow the procedure described above and
adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the
remote control.
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When setting the volume levels for each speaker
Let’s assume that you have matched the sound levels of all the
speakers using the test tone. Although this lays the foundation
for high quality surround sound, it may be necessary to make
further adjustments while listening to playback of actual
software. This is because most software contains center and rear
channels recorded at slightly lower levels than the two front
channels.
When you actually playback software recorded in multi channel
surround you will notice that increasing the center and rear
speaker levels produces a better blend between the front and
center speakers and greater cohesion between the front and rear
speakers. Increasing the level of the center speaker about 1 dB,
and the rear speakers about 1~2 dB is likely to produce better
results.
In other words, in order to create a more cohesive soundstage
with balanced dialog we recommend that you make some
adjustments while playing your software. Changes of only 1 dB
can make a huge difference in the character of the soundstage.
Before turning on the receiver
Make sure that you have:
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).
• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “7
SPEAKERS selector” on page 26).
Checking the connections
After connecting all of your components to the receiver,
do the following to verify that the connections were made
correctly.
1/u
SPEAKERS
OFF
•
A
+
B
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PHONES
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
BASS BOOST
DIMMER DISPLAY
VIDEO 1
DOOR OPEN
A
B
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PRESET TUNING
– +
SHIFT FM/AM
TUNING/
–
PTY SELECT
DVD TV/LD
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO
PTY EON
+
VIDEO 3 INPUT
RDS
FM MODE
BASS BOOST
MEMORY
RLVIDEOS-VIDEO AUDIO
INPUT MODE
5.1CH INPUT EQUALIZER
LEVEL
SUR
EQ
MASTER VOLUME
MODE 2CH
A.F.D.
SOUND FIELD
SET UP
A.F.D. MODE
2CH
+
–
NAME
ENTER
MASTER VOLUME
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1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver.
2 Turn FUNCTION to select a component (program
source) that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape
deck).
3 Turn on the component and start playing it.
4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after
performing this procedure, look for the reason in the
checklist on the following page and take the appropriate
measures to correct the problem.
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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 “7 SPEAKERS
selector” on page 26).
/ Check that all speaker cords are connected
correctly.
/ Press the MUTING button to turn off the indicator
above the button.
There’s no sound from a specific component.
/ Check that the component is connected correctly to
the audio input jacks for that component.
/ Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
No sound is heard from one of the front
speakers.
/ Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack
and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to verify
that sound is output from the headphones (see “7
SPEAKERS selector” and “PHONES jack” on page
26).
If only one channel is output from the headphones,
the component may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully
inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the
component.
If both channels are output from the headphones,
the front speaker may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the
front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 52.
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Location of 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.
Front Panel Parts Description
1 1/u switch
Press to turn the receiver on and off.
• Before you turn on the receiver, make sure that you have
turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost
position to avoid damaging your speakers.
2 FUNCTION control
Rotate to select the component you want to use.
To select Rotate to light
VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3
TV tuner or LD player TV/LD
DVD player DVD
Tape deck TAPE (STR-DB930 only)
MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE (STR-DB830 only)
MD or DAT deck MD/DAT (STR-DB930 only)
CD player CD
Built in tuner TUNER
Turntable PHONO
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After selecting the component, turn on the component
you selected and play the program source.
• After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game, DVD player,
or LD player, turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input
to match the component you selected.
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MASTER VOLUME
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MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
BASS BOOST
MODE 2CH
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D. MODE
–
A.F.D.
SET UP
2CH
+
NAME
ENTER
DIMMER DISPLAY
VIDEO 1
A
B
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•
DOOR OPEN
PRESET TUNING
– +
SHIFT FM/AM
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO
TUNING/
FM MODE
VIDEO 3 INPUT
MEMORY
RLVIDEOS-VIDEO AUDIO
DVD TV/LD
PTY EON– PTY SELECT +
RDS
INPUT MODE
BASS BOOST
5.1CH INPUT EQUALIZER
LEVEL
SUR
EQ
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3 2
MODE button
Press to select and play another video/audio source in
combination with the selected component.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as
follows:
n V:XXX n A:XXX n 2ND AUDIO [XXX]*
selected component N
* STR-DB930 only.
Press MODE to display And rotate FUNCTION to select
V:XXX Any video source to enjoy with
the audio from the selected
component
A:XXX Any audio source to enjoy with
the video from the selected
component
2ND AUDIO [XXX] An audio source (except
(STR-DB930 only) PHONO) to enjoy in your sub
room. “SOURCE” selects the
same program source as the main
FUNCTION control**
** Even if 2ND AUDIO [SOURCE] is selected, no sound is output
when the receiver is set to 5.1CH INPUT. Only signals from
components connected to the analog inputs are output through
the 2ND AUDIO jacks. No signals are ouput from components
connected to only the digital inputs.
• When the 5.1CH INPUT (4) is selected, MODE display
changes as follows:
n V:XXX
5.1CH INPUT N
z Function indicators
Normally, the indicator above the selected function lights orange.
However, when MODE is used to select a different video (V:XXX)
or audio (A:XXX) source, the video function lights green and the
audio function lights orange. This also occurs when you select
audio components (like PHONO).
3 INPUT MODE button
Press to select the input mode for your digital
components (DVD, TV/LD, and MD/DAT
(STR-DB930) or MD/TAPE (STR-DB830)).
Each press switches the input mode of the currently
selected component.
Select To
AUTO Give priority to digital signals
when there are both digital and
analog connections. If there are
no digital signals, analog is
selected
DIGITAL (OPTICAL) Specify the digital audio signals
input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL
input jacks
DIGITAL (COAXIAL) Specify the digital audio signals
input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL
input jacks (DVD only)
ANALOG Specify the analog audio signals
input to the AUDIO IN (L and R)
jacks
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Front Panel Parts Description
98 !º !∞ !™ !• !¡ @£!£
BASS BOOST
DIMMER DISPLAY
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
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PHONES
DOOR OPEN
PRESET TUNING
– +
SHIFT FM/AM
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO
TUNING/
FM MODE
VIDEO 3 INPUT
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4 5.1CH INPUT button
Press to enjoy the audio source connected to the 5.1CH
INPUT jacks.
• When the 5.1CH INPUT is selected, the test tone, the
equalizer, bass boost, and sound field effects do not
function.
• To change the video input displayed when 5.1CH INPUT is
selected, press MODE (2) to display “V:XXX” then rotate
FUNCTION (see page 25 for details).
5 MASTER VOLUME control
After turning on the component you selected, rotate to
adjust the volume.
6 MUTING button
Press to mute the sound. The indicator above the
button lights up when the sound is muted.
MEMORY
RLVIDEOS-VIDEO AUDIO
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MODE FUNCTION MUTING
DVD TV/LD
PTY EON– PTY SELECT +
RDS
INPUT MODE
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
BASS BOOST
5.1CH INPUT EQUALIZER
MODE 2CH
A.F.D.
LEVEL
SUR
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D. MODE
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EQ
SET UP
2CH
+
NAME
ENTER
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7 SPEAKERS selector
Set according to the front speakers you want to drive.
Set to To select
A The speakers connected to the FRONT
B The speakers connected to the FRONT
A+B* The speakers connected to both the FRONT
OFF No speaker output
Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8
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ohms or higher and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω”
if you want to select both sets (A+B) of front speakers.
PHONES jack
Connects headphones.
SPEAKERS A terminals
SPEAKERS B terminals
SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel
connection)
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• To use the headphones, set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF
to output sound to the headphones.
• To enjoy surround sound from the headphones, we
recommend to select the HEADPHONE THEATER sound
field. Selecting other sound fields when the SPEAKERS
selector is set to OFF automatically presents a 2 channel
(stereo) downmix from the headphones.
8 DOOR OPEN button
Press to open the door on the front panel.
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9 DIMMER button
Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display.
!º DISPLAY button
Press repeatedly to change the information on the
display window as follows:
Index name of the component
Sound field applied to the program source
When the tuner is selected
Index name of the preset station* or program
Program type indication**
Sound field applied to the band or the preset
* Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the
component or preset station (see page 49). Index name does not
appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the
same as the function button.
** These indications appear only during RDS reception (see page
45).
v
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Selected component
v
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station name**
v
Frequency
v
v
Radio text**
v
Current time
v
station
2CH button / indicator
Press to output sound from only the front (left and
right) speakers.
!™ MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator
This indicator lights when the unit is decoding signals
recorded in a multi channel format.
!£ BASS BOOST button
Press to increase the bass of the front speakers. The
BASS BOOST indicator lights up when the function is
turned on.
• The bass booster is not compatible with 96 kHz digital
audio signals.
• The bass boost does not work with the HEADPHONE
THEATER sound field or when 5.1CH INPUT is selected.
!¢ EQUALIZER button
Press to turn the equalizer on or off. “EQ” appears in
the display when the equalizer is turned on.
When you adjust the equalizer using the EQ parameters (page 38) the settings are stored automatically
and can be reproduced whenever you turn on the
equalizer.
• The equalizer is not compatible with 96 kHz digital audio
signals.
• The equalizer does not work with the HEADPHONE
THEATER sound field or when 5.1CH INPUT is selected.
z When you want to listen to an analog source without any
digital processing
Do the following to bypass the sound field, equalization, and
bass booster circuits.
1 Press BASS BOOST to turn off the BASS BOOST indicator.
2 Press EQUALIZER to turn off the EQUALIZER indicator.
3 Press 2CH.
The result will be a sound that is highly faithful to the program
source.
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations
!¡ Use the SOUND FIELD buttons to enjoy surround
sound. For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound”
starting from page 29.
A.F.D. button / indicator
Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the
type of audio signal being input and perform proper
decoding (if necessary).
MODE button / indicator
Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page
30).
• Sound fields are not compatible with 96 kHz digital audio
signals.
!∞ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For
details, see “Using the Radio Data System (RDS)”
starting from page 45.
PTY button
Press to scan stations by program type. The PTY
button does not function during AM reception.
EON button
Press to set the receiver to automatically switch to
stations broadcasting traffic announcements, news, or
information program. The EON button does not
function during AM reception.
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Front Panel Parts Description
!§ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For
details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page
41.
PRESET TUNING +/– buttons
Scans all preset stations.
SHIFT button
Selects a memory page for preset stations.
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations
FM/AM button
Selects the FM or AM band.
!¶ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For
details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page
41.
TUNING/PTY SELECT +/– buttons
Scans all the available radio stations.
Selects program types during PTY operations.
FM MODE button
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo
reception is poor, press this button. You will not have
the stereo effect but the sound is improved.
MEMORY button
Press to memorize a preset station.
!• LEVEL button
Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page
37). The indicator on the button lights up and you can
adjust the various speaker level parameters (front
balance, rear balance, etc.).
@º EQ button
Press to activate the equalizer parameters (page 38).
The indicator on the button lights up and you can
adjust the various equalizer parameters.
@¡ Cursor buttons (
/ )
Press to select various speaker level, surround, and
equalizer parameters (etc.).
@™ Jog dial
Turn to adjust the selected speaker level, surround,
and equalizer parameters (etc.).
@£ SET UP button
Press to activate the setup mode, then use the cursor
buttons (@¡) to select any of the following indications.
You can then make various settings using the jog dial
(@™).
When you select You can
Speaker setup Specify the front, center, rear
Speaker Distance Specify the front, center, and rear
Auto Function Specify wether or not Sony
2 way remote Turn on or off response to remote
(STR-DB930 only) signals sent from the 2 way
speaker sizes, the rear speaker
position, and whether or not you
are using a sub woofer (page 18)
speaker distances and the unit of
measurement (page 18)
components connected via
CONTROL A1 cords will turn on
or off when selected using the
function buttons. (page 50)
remote. (page 51)
!ª SUR button
Press to activate the surround parameters (page 36).
The indicator on the button lights up and you can
adjust the various surround parameters (effect level,
wall type, etc.).
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@¢ NAME button
Press to activate the name function and enter names
for preset stations and program sources (page 49).
@∞ ENTER button
Press to enter individual characters for the preset
station and program source names.
Enjoying Surround Sound
This chapter describes how to set up
the receiver to enjoy surround sound.
You can enjoy multi channel surround
when playing back software encoded
with Dolby Digital or DTS.
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by
selecting one of the receiver’s pre-programmed sound
modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of
movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can
also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you
desire by changing the various surround parameters.
The receiver containes a variety of different sound modes.
The cinema sound modes are designed for use when
playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded
with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic.
In addition to decoding the surround sound, some of
these modes also provide sound effects commonly found
in movie theaters.
The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications
of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal
processing technology. They shift the sound away from
the actual speaker locations to simulate the presence of
several “virtual” speakers.
The music (etc.) sound modes are designed for use with
standard audio sources and TV broadcasts. They add
reverberation to the source signal to make you feel as if
you were in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). Use these
sound modes with two-channel sources like CD and
stereo broadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts.
For more information about the sound modes, see pages
31~33.
Enjoying Surround Sound
A.F.D.
The “Auto Format Decoding” sound mode presents the
sound exactly as it was encoded, without adding any
reverberation (etc.).
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register the
number and location of you speakers. See “Multi-Channel
Surround Setup” starting on page 18 to set the speaker
parameters before enjoying surround sound.
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LEVEL
Selecting a Sound Field
SUR
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
BASS BOOST
DIMMER DISPLAY
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO
VIDEO 3 INPUT
DVD TV/LD
PTY EON– PTY SELECT +
RDS
FM MODE
MEMORY
RLVIDEOS-VIDEO AUDIO
5.1CH INPUT EQUALIZER
INPUT MODE
DOOR OPEN
SPEAKERS
A
B
OFF
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PRESET TUNING
– +
PHONES
SHIFT FM/AM
TUNING/
SOUND FIELD buttons
MODE 2CH
A.F.D.
SOUND FIELD
A.F.D. MODE
–
SET UP
2CH
+
NAME
ENTER
BASS BOOST
LEVEL
SUR
EQ
MASTER VOLUME
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You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of
the pre-programmed sound fields according to the
program you want to listen to.
1 Press MODE.
The current sound field is indicated in the display.
Enjoying Surround Sound
Brief descriptions of buttons used to
enjoy surround sound
LEVEL button: Press to light and customize the level
parameters.
SUR button: Press to light and customize the surround
parameters in the current sound field.
EQ button: Press to light and customize the equalizer
parameters in the current sound field.
Cursor buttons (
pressing the LEVEL, SUR, or EQ buttons.
Jog dial: Use to adjust parameters and select sound fields
(etc.).
EQUALIZER
Cursor buttons
EQ
Jog dial
/ ): Use to select parameters after
2 Turn the jog dial or press the cursor buttons ( or
) to select the sound field you want.
See the table starting on page 31 for information on
each sound field.
To turn the sound field off
Press A.F.D. or 2CH (page 27).
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The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each
program source (Sound Field Link)
Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was
last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you
listen to CD with STADIUM as the sound field, change to a
different program source, then return to CD, STADIUM will be
applied again. With the tuner, sound fields are memorized
separately for AM, FM, and all preset stations.
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You can identify the encoding format of program software
by looking at its packaging
Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo, and Dolby
Surround encoded programs are labeled with the A
logo.
Note
When using sound fields, do not select both speakers (A+B) with
the SPEAKERS selector.
SOUND FIELD buttons:
A.F.D. button: Press to set the receiver to
automatically detect the type of audio signal being
input and perform proper decoding (if necessary).
MODE button: Press to activate the sound field
selection mode.
2CH button: Press to output sound from only the
front (left and right) speakers.
EQUALIZER button: Turns the equalizer on or off.
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