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AM
loop
antenna
(supplied)
FM
wire
antenna*
(supplied)
Notes
on
antenna
hookups
l
To
prevent
noise
pickup,
keep
the
AM
loop
antenna
away
from
the
receiver
and
other
components.
l
Be
sure
to
fully
extend
the
FM
wire
antenna.
l
After
connecting
the
FM
wire
antenna,
keep
it
as
horizontal
as
possible.
l
Do
not
use
the
&
SIGNAL
GND
terminal
for
grounding
the
receiver.
*
The
shape
of
the
connector
varies
depending
on
the
area
code.
7
6
8
Table of Contents
Warning
2
Table of Contents
3
Type of Differences
4
About Area Codes
4
Parts Identification
5
Main Unit
5
Hooking up the Components
6
Required Cords
6
Before You Get Started
6
Audio Cord
6
Antenna Hookups
7
Audio Component Hookups
8
Video Component Hookups
10
Digital Component Hookups
11
Digital Component Hookups
12
Multi Channel Input Hookups
13
Other Hookups
14
Control A1 Hookup
14
S-Link Control S Hookup
15
2Nd Room Hookup
15
Setting the Voltage Selector
15
Connecting the AC Power Cord
16
Other Hookups
16
Speaker System Hookups
17
Performing Initial Setup Operations
18
Speaker Impedance
18
Clearing the Receiver's Memory
18
Speaker System Hookups
18
Multi Channel Surround Setup
19
Specifying the Speaker Parameters
19
Surround Speaker Size
20
Front Speaker Size
20
Center Speaker Size
20
Initial Setting
20
Multi Channel Surround Setup
20
Surround Back Speaker Size
21
Surround Back Speaker Single or Double
21
Subwoofer Selection
21
Front Speaker Distance
21
Surround Speaker Distance
22
Surround Back Speaker Distance
22
LFE High Cut Filter
24
Adjusting the Speaker Level
24
Surround Back Speaker Crossover Frequency
24
Checking the Connections
24
Basic Operations
25
Selecting the Component
25
Function Control
25
Audio Split
25
Input Mode
26
Multi/2Ch A. Direct
26
Speakers Switch
26
Muting
26
Selecting the Component
26
Listening to the Sound in Another Room
27
Changing the Battery
27
Display
27
Dimmer
27
Enjoying Surround Sound
28
Selecting a Sound Field
28
To Turn the Surround Effect off
28
About DCS
28
Stereo Movie
29
Night Theater
29
Mono Movie
29
Semi Cinema Studio EX A-C
29
Disco/Club
30
Live House
30
Arena
30
Stadium
30
Selecting a Sound Field
30
6.1CH Decoding
31
About 6.1 Channel Matrix Decoding
31
Night Mode
31
Understanding the Multi Channel Surround Displays
32
Adjusting the Surround Parameters
33
To Get the from Multi Channel Surround Sound
33
Customizing Sound Fields
33
Pro Logic
34
Effect Level
34
Wall Type
34
Reverberation
34
Adjusting the Level Parameters
35
Front Balance
35
Surround Balance
35
Surround Back Balance
35
To Turn On/Off the Equalizer
36
Front Speaker Bass Adjustment
36
Adjusting the Equalizer
36
Dynamic Range Compressor
36
Receiving Broadcasts
38
Storing FM Stations Automatically
38
Direct Tuning
38
Automatic Tuning
39
Preset Tuning
39
Scanning the Preset Stations
40
Using the Preset Codes
40
Tuning to Preset Stations
40
Presetting Radio Stations
40
Automatic Tuning
40
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
41
Receiving RDS Broadcasts
41
Displaying RDS Information
41
Scanning Preset Stations by Program Type
41
Description of Program Types
42
Other
42
Other Operations
43
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources
43
Recording on an Audio Tape or Minidisc
43
Recording on a Video Tape
44
Using the Sleep Timer
44
Adjustments Using the SET up Button
45
6.1Ch Matrix
45
Multi Channel Assignment
45
Digital Power Management
46
Video Power Management
46
Sound Field Link
46
Control A1 Auto Power on
46
Adjustments Using the SET up Button
46
Connections
47
Getting Started
47
Control A1II Control System
47
Basic Functions
48
Synchronized Recording
48
Automatic Function Selection
48
Precautions
49
Troubleshooting
49
On Heat Buildup
49
On Placement
49
There Is no Sound from One of the Front Speakers
50
There Is no Sound or Only a very Low-Level Sound Is Heard
50
There Is Severe Hum or Noise
50
There Is no Sound from the Center Speaker
50
Troubleshooting
50
Recording Cannot be Done
51
The Connect an LD Player Via an RF Demodulator
51
The FM Reception Is Poor
51
Radio Stations Cannot be Tuned in
51
Specifications
52
Power Output and Total Harmonic Distortion
52
Supplied Accessories
54
Specifications
54
Tables of Settings Using SURR, LEVEL, EQ and SET up Buttons
55
Tables of Settings Using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET up Buttons
56
Adjustable Parameters for each Sound Field
58
Adjustable Parameters for each Sound Field
60
Remote Button Description
63
Str-Db870
63
Changing the Factory Setting of a Function Button
66
Remote Commander
68
Before You Use Your Remote
70
Inserting Batteries into the Remote
70
Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations
71
Parts Description
71
Function Buttons
71
TV Operation
75
Table of Buttons that You Can Use to Control each Component
76
Advanced Remote Operations
77
To Cancel Programming
77
Programming the Remote
77
The Numeric Codes Corresponding to the Component
78
To Control a CD Player
78
To Control a DAT Deck
78
To Control an MD Deck
78
To Control a VCR
79
To Control a DVD Player
79
To Control a TV
79
To Control a Satellite Tuner or Cable Box
79
To Clear the Learned Codes
80
Learning the Commands of Your Components
80
To Cancel Learning
80
Setting Remote Control Codes that Are Not Stored in the Remote
80
Performing Several Commands in Sequence Automatically
81
Setting the Sequence of IR Codes
81
To Program the Operation of the Receiver
81
Selecting the Mode of the Remote
82
To Delay the Output of an IR Code
82
To Clear the Programmed IR Codes
82
Setting to the 2Nd Room Mode
82
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Sony STR-DB870 Specifications
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Brand
Sony
Model
STR-DB870
Category
Stereo Receiver
Language
English
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