Sony STR-DB790 Operating Instructions

Getting Started
l : Check how to hookup your
components ....................................... 6
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ........... 8
lb: Connecting components with
nmlti channel output jacks ........ 11
le: Connecting components with only
analog audio jacks .................... 13
2: Connecting the antennas ................... 15
3: Connecting speakers ......................... 16
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 19
5: Setting up the speakers ..................... 20
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance ............................................ 23
TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component ....................... 24
Listening to nmlti channel sound .......... 24
MULTI CH IN
Listening to FMAM radio .................... 25
Storing FM stations automatically ........ 26
AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Presetting radio stations ........................ 26
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 27
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
(?hanging the display ............................. 29
About the indications in the display ...... 30
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the fi'ont speakers ............... 31
Enjoying higher fidelity sound .............. 31
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field .......................... 32
Selecting the sun'ound back decoding
mode ............................................... 34
SURR BACK DECODING
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Switching the audio input mode for digital
components ..................................... 36
INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields ..................... 36
Adjusting the equalizer ......................... 38
Advanced settings ................................. 38
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 42
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 43
Selecting the speaker system ................ 43
Recording ............................................. 44
CONTROL AIlI Control System ........ 45
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 46
Troubleshooting .................................... 47
Specifications ....................................... 49
List of button locations and reference
pages ............................................... 52
Index ..................................................... 54
4 GB

Sony STR-DB790 Specifications

General

Dimensions (WxDxH)	430 x 401 x 161 mm
Power requirements	230 V, 50/60 Hz
Supported radio bands	FM, MW
Radio Data System (RDS)	Yes
I/O ports	5.1 Analogue Input - 1.0 Audio Input - 3.0 Audio Input Front - 1 AV, S-Video Audio Output - 1.0 Control A1 / A1 II Digital Input: coaxial - 1.0 Digital Input: optical - 4.0 Digital Output: optical - 1.0 Headphone Output Monitor Output (Picture): FBAS - 1.0 Monitor Output (Picture): S-Video - 1.0 Phono Input Speaker Selector A S-Video Input - 4.0 S-Video Output - 1.0 Video Input - 5.0 Video Output - 2.0
Connectivity technology	Wired
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)	290 W

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	12500 g