Sony STR-DB795 Operating Instructions

Enjoying Surround Sound
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In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front L/R speakers only. There is no
sound from the sub woofer.
Listening to 2 channel stereo
sources (2CH STEREO)
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel.
Press 2CH.
“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH
STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo
sources using the front L/R speakers and a sub woofer,
set to the A.F.D. mode.
Listening to analog audio
(ANALOG DIRECT)
You can switch the audio of the selected input to
the two channel analog input. This function
enables you to enjoy high quality analog
sources. Also see “D.PWR” on page 38.
When using this function, only the volume and
front speaker balance can be adjusted.
1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input you want to listen to in analog
audio.
2 Press DIRECT.
“A.DIRECT” appears in the display and the
analog audio is output.
Notes
• This function is cancelled when you switch the sound
field (pages 29-32).
• When this function is used, test tone function cannot
be used.
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound.
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front
speakers
Enjoying higher fidelity
sound
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
A.F.D. mode
(Display)
Decoding mode
A.F.D. AUTO
(A.F.D. AUTO)
As encoded
PRO LOGIC
(DOLBY PL)
Dolby Pro Logic
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
(PLII MV)
Dolby Pro Logic II
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
(PLII MS)
PRO LOGIC II GAME
(PLII GM)
PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE
(PLIIX MV)
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC
(PLIIX MS)
PRO LOGIC IIx GAME
(PLIIX GM)
Neo:6 Cinema
(NEO6 CIN)
DTS Neo:6
Neo:6 Music
(NEO6 MUS)
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Sony STR-DB795 Specifications

General

Dimensions (WxDxH)	430 x 401 x 161 mm
Power requirements	230V, 50/60Hz
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
Frequency range	20 - 20000 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)	290 W

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	12500 g