Sony STR-DB940 User Manual
FM Ster eo
FM-AM Receiver
4-229-127-14(2)
Operating Instructions
STR-DB940
STR-DB840
2000 Sony Corporation
WARNING
Precautions
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
For customers in the United States
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. STR-DB940/DB840
Serial No.
ENERGY STAR
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
®
is a U.S. registered mark.
®
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
For customers in Europe
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.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the
other for the purpose of safety and will
fit into the wall outlet only one way. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• 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-DB940 and STR-DB840. Check your model number
by looking at the lower 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.”
Type of differences
Model DB940 DB840
Feature
5 audio inputs z
4 audio inputs z
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).
FRONT
REAR
SUB WOOFER
BA
LRL
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area
code AA only”.
REARFRONT CENTER
RL
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
L
R
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
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
Speaker System 15
Speaker System Hookup 16
Performing Initial Setup Operations 18
Multi Channel Surround Setup 19
Before You Use Your Receiver 23
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
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
* Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
*
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol ; are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
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.
Receiving Broadcasts 43
Storing FM Stations Automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)*** 44
Direct Tuning 45
Automatic Tuning 45
Preset Tuning 46
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*** 47
***Models of area code CED only.
Other Operations 50
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 51
Recording 51
Using the Sleep Timer 52
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 53
CONTROL A1 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)
3
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
remote:
• 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)
STR-DB940 only
• Remote commander RM-LJ304 (remote) (1)
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (3)
STR-DB840 only
• Models of area code CED only
– Remote commander RM-PP404 (remote) (1)
– R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
• Models of other area codes
– Remote commander RM-LP204 (remote) (1)
– R6 (size-AA) batteries (3)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the
battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at
the remote sensor
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your remote.
on the receiver.
z
When to replace batteries
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about
3 months (alkaline batteries) or 2 months (manganese batteries).
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.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord 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
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
L
R
PHONOINCD
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
AM
FRONT
5.1CH INPUT
U
SIGNAL
GND
U
IN
OUT
L
R
MD/DAT
REAR
CTRL S
IN
MONITOR
IN
CENTER
WOOFER
S-VIDEO
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
TV/SAT
MD/DAT
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
SUB
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
CTRL S
STATUS IN
IN
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
TV/SAT
IN
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
Hooking Up the Components
FRONT
REAR
SUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
BA
REARFRONT CENTER
L
+
RLRL
RL
R
–
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
CONTROL A1
IN
OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
L
R
2ND AUDIO OUT
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal
Assembling the supplied FM antenna
(Models of area code U,CA only)
The supplied FM wire antenna must be connected to the
supplied FM antenna adaptor.
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
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
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.
ANTENNA
AM
U
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
To ground
Ground wire
(not supplied)
Note
Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the
receiver.
5
Audio Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
STR-DB940
Turntable
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
L
R
PHONOINCD
AM
U
IN
L
R
FRONT
REAR
5.1CH INPUT
CTRL S
SIGNAL
GND
U
MONITOR
OUT
MD/DAT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
Required cords
MD/DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
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
INOUT
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
IN
IN
IN
OPTICAL
IN
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
COAXIAL
IN
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
FRONT
REAR
SUB WOOFER
BA
REARFRONT CENTER
L
CENTER
+
RLRL
RL
–
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
CONTROL A1
L
R
2ND AUDIO OUT
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
R
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
MD/DAT
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OUT
CTRL S
STATUS IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
TV/SAT
TAPE
ç
ç
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
U SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver.
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
Tape deck
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STR-DB840
MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
ç
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)
Hooking Up the Components
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
L
R
PHONOINCD
Turntable
AM
U
IN
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
FRONT
REAR
5.1CH INPUT
CTRL S
SIGNAL
GND
U
MONITOR
OUT
MD/TAPE
L
R
ç
INOUT
TV/SAT
MD/TAPE
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
CTRL S
STATUS IN
TV/SAT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
DVD/LD
DVD/LD
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
IN
IN
IN
BA
REARFRONT CENTER
FRONT
REAR
L
SUB WOOFER
CENTER
+
RLRL
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
–
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
CONTROL A1
L
R
RL
R
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
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
U SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver.
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Video Component Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
TV or satellite tuner
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
L
R
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
OUT
L
AM
FRONT
5.1CH INPUT
U
SIGNAL
CENTER
R
SUB
REAR
WOOFER
CTRL S
IN
GND
S-VIDEO
U
OUT
MD/DAT
MONITOR
IN
IN
L
R
PHONOINCD
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
DVD or LD player
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
R
MD/DAT
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
CTRL S
STATUS IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
TAPE
TV/SAT
OUTPUT
L
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
VIDEO 2
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
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
You can use the video cord of the supplied audio/video/control
S cord. (Models of area code U, CA only. See page 12 for details).
FRONT
REAR
SUB WOOFER
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
BA
REARFRONT CENTER
L
+
RLRL
RL
R
–
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
CONTROL A1
L
R
2ND AUDIO OUT
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
To the front panel
Camcorder
or video
game
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
TV monitor
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT jacks
VCR VIDEO 1 jacks
Additional VCR VIDEO 2 jacks
DVD or LD player DVD/LD jacks
TV monitor
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the
1)
For STR-DB940, you can display the SURROUND, LEVEL,
EQUALIZER parameters by pressing the ON SCREEN button
on the remote.
1)
MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack
front panel
Ç
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
INOUT
Ç
INOUT
Ç
Ç
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
VCR
Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/
SAT 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/SAT VIDEO
IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate
TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and
video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
z
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.
L
R
VCR
8
Digital Component Hookups
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and
satellite 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
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
L
R
PHONOINCD
TV or satellite tuner
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
L
GND
U
OUT
MD/DAT
R
REAR
CTRL S
IN
MONITOR
IN
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TAPE
AM
FRONT
5.1CH INPUT
U
SIGNAL
IN
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
CTRL S
STATUS IN
IN
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
TV/SAT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
DVD/LD
DVD or LD player (etc.)*
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
VIDEO
IN
DVD/LD
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
IN
IN
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
+
–
CONTROL A1
2ND AUDIO OUT
Required cords
Optical digital cords (not supplied)
Black Black
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)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
RLRL
L
R
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
OUT
OUT
L
R
BA
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
REARFRONT CENTER
RL
FRONT
REAR
L
R
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
SUB WOOFER
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
Hooking Up the Components
Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend 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 or coaxial digital output to this unit’s OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3 RF hookups.
DVD/LD
?/1
•
•
•
•
VIDEO IN
–+ –+
5
•
•
•
46
•
•
•
3
•
•
•
2
•
•
•
1
•
•
•
–
+
0
+
–
VIDEO OUT
AC-3 RF
OUT
RF demodulatorLD player
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
DVD/LD IN
DVD/LD IN
(COAXIAL)
(COAXIAL)
or (OPTICAL)
(OPTICAL)
Note
When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE (5 on page 27) manually. This unit may not operate correctly if
INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO.”
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9
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 satellite broadcasts.
MD or DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
ç
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
L
R
PHONOINCD
AM
U
IN
L
R
FRONT
REAR
5.1CH INPUT
CTRL S
SIGNAL
GND
U
MONITOR
OUT
MD/DAT
CENTER
WOOFER
IN
IN
ç
INOUT
SUB
STATUS IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TAPE
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
CTRL S
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.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
ç
ç
INOUT
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
OPTICAL
IN
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
COAXIAL
IN
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
FRONT
REAR
SUB WOOFER
BA
REARFRONT CENTER
L
CENTER
+
RLRL
RL
–
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
CONTROL A1
IN
OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
L
R
2ND AUDIO OUT
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
R
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
IN
TV/SAT
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/LD IN OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. The
other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 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/LD IN 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 sub woofer. 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.
L
CENTER
R
FRONT
REAR
SUB WOOFER
5.1CH OUTPUT
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/LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)
Yellow Yellow
Note
When using the connections described below, adjust the level of
your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or
multichannel decoder.
Hooking Up the Components
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
L
R
PHONOINCD
L
AM
R
FRONT
REAR
5.1CH INPUT
SIGNAL
GND
CTRL S
U
U
OUT
MD/DAT
MONITOR
IN
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CTRL S
STATUS IN
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
TAPE
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
TV/SAT
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
MD/DAT
IN
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
BA
+
RLRL
–
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
CONTROL A1
IN
OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
L
R
2ND AUDIO OUT
Example of a DVD player hookup using the 5.1CH INPUT jacks
VIDEO OUT
5.1 CH INPUT
DVD player
Note
See page 16 for details on speaker system hookup.
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SUB WOOFER
FRONT
REAR
SUB WOOFER
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
CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT** CONTROL A1
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
L
R
PHONOINCD
AM
U
IN
L
R
FRONT
REAR
5.1CH INPUT
CTRL S
SIGNAL
GND
U
MONITOR
OUT
MD/DAT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
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)
Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)**
Yellow (video) A
White (L/audio) B
Red (R/audio) C
Black (control S) D
Control S connecting cord (1)**
Black E Black E
AC power cord
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
IN
IN
IN
OPTICAL
IN
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
COAXIAL
CTRL S
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
BA
REARFRONT CENTER
+
RLRL
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
–
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
CONTROL A1
L
R
2ND AUDIO OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
RL
MD/DAT
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OUT
CTRL S
STATUS IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
TAPE
TV/SAT
Yellow (video) A
White (L/audio) B
Red (R/audio) C
Black (control S) D
AC OUTLET
FRONT
REAR
SUB WOOFER
L
R
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
*
2ND AUDIO OUT
(STR-DB940 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
b
** Models of area code U, CA only.
Example of a sub room hookup using the 2ND AUDIO OUT jacks (STR-DB940 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 (4 on pages 26 and 27) to switch the audio signal output to the sub room.
Main room
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Sub room
Stereo amplifier
SPEAKERS
R
L
Speaker (L)
Speaker (R)
Note
This function is not available when 5.1CH INPUT is selected.
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S-LINK CONTROL S hookup
(Models of area code U,CA only)
If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV,
satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an
audio/video/control S connecting cord (supplied) or a
control S connecting cord (supplied) to connect the CTRL
S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite tuner, or monitor) or OUT
(for VCR, etc.) jack on the receiver to the appropriate SLINK jack on the respective component. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your TV, satellite
tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details.
The following illustration is an example of S-LINK
CONTROL S hookups between the receiver, a TV, a VCR,
and a DVD player. When your TV is connected to the
receiver as shown below, the TV input mode will change
to video input whenever you turn on the receiver. When
you connect the receiver as shown below, input mode of
the receiver changes to VIDEO 1 or DVD/LD whenever
you play your VCR or DVD.
The following connections also change the input mode of
the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV.
TV
Receiver
VIDEO
CTRL S
IN
MONITOR
IN
S-LINK
OUT IN
A
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
CTRL S
STATUS IN
DE
S-VIDEO
****
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
B
C
CTRL S
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
* Audio/video/control S connecting cord (Pull the video cord away
from the supplied audio/video/control S cable for connection A.)
** Control S connecting cord
Note
Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV for details
regarding the operations you can control from your TV.
CONTROL A1 hookup
• 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 “CONTROL A1
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.
jack on the CD player, tape deck, or
jack on the receiver.
Control System” on page 54
Hooking Up the Components
VCR 1
DVD
player
S-LINK
IN
TV/SAT
DVD/LD
*
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
*
S-LINK
IN
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Other Hookups
Hooking Up the Components
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).
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(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power
to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the
whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or
off.
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s)
connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET(s) 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 cleared and the demonstration
will start.
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Hooking Up
and Setting Up
the Speaker
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System
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.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Jog dial
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
(+) (+)
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
(–) (–)
Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
One for an active sub woofer
Black Black
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
L
R
PHONOINCD
MD/DAT
CTRL S
IN
IN
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TAPE
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
CTRL S
STATUS IN
IN
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
TV/SAT
L
AM
R
FRONT
REAR
5.1CH INPUT
U
SIGNAL
GND
U
OUT
MD/DAT
MONITOR
IN
IN
IN
IN
OPTICAL
IN
DIGITAL
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
CTRL S
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
VIDEO 2
COAXIAL
IN
CTRL S
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
VIDEO 1
Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
}]
FRONT
SPEAKERS B
BA
+
RLRL
–
CONTROL A1
L
R
2ND AUDIO OUT
}
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 – 16Ω
REARFRONT CENTER
RL
]
Center speaker
}
FRONT
REAR
SUB WOOFER
L
R
PRE OUT
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
CENTER
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
]
}]
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 SUB WOOFER PRE OUT**
* 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
}
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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
2/3 inch (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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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.
Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord
do not touch another speaker terminal or the
stripped end of another speaker cord.
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.)
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
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 22.
You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominal
impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to all of the speaker
terminals. However, even if one speaker within this range
is connected, set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω”.
Note
Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of
8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets (A+B) of front
speakers (see page 30). In this case, set the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR to “4Ω”.
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.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker 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 “wj
SPEAKERS selector” on page 30).
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.
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2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
The currently selected function, followed by 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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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 19~22).
• Speaker distance (page 19).
• Whether other components will turn on or off
automatically via the CONTROL A1
(page 53).
• Whether the display turns off or not when you press
DIMMER (page 54).
• STR-DB940 only:
– 2 way remote control system operation (page 53).
– Selecting the color of the on-screen display (page 54).
– Select the TV color system of the monitor (except for
models of area U, CA) (page 54).
Demonstration Mode
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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!! To finish the
demonstration, please push POWER KEY while this
message appears in the display. Thank you!”
To cancel the demonstration
Press ?/1 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 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 this page.
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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 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the rear speakers up
to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to
12.0 meters) 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 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press SET UP.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you desire.
The setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the
parameters that follow.
x 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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Multi Channel Surround Setup
x Center speaker size (CENTER)
Initial setting : 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
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
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. *
• If you do not connect a center speaker, select “NO”. The
sound of the center channel will be output from the
front speakers.*
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x 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” speakers.
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
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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 40.
x Rear speaker position (REAR PLACE)*
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
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corresponds to section C.
This setting only effects the surround modes in the
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.
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B
90°
60°
30°
C C
20°
A
B
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