Sony STR-DB900 Operating Instructions

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Hooking up Components
Required cords ........................................4
Connecting analog components ..............5
Connecting digital components...............6
Connecting the antennas .........................7
Placing speakers......................................8
Connecting speakers ...............................9
Before performing the initial setup.......11
Setting up and adjusting the speakers ...12
Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance............................................15
— TEST TONE
Checking the connections.....................16
Basic Operations
Selecting a component..........................17
Enjoying multichannel audio................17
Receiving broadcasts ............................18
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....20
(Models of area code CEK, CEL
only)
Changing information in the display.....21
About the indications in the display......22
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ...............23
Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............23
Selecting a sound field..........................24
Customizing sound fields......................26
Other Operations/Settings
Switching the audio input mode for
DVD playback................................28
Selecting the digital audio input
decoding priority.............................28
Selecting a bilingual play mode (Dual
Mono) .............................................29
Using the Sleep Timer ..........................29
Selecting a DTS 96/24 decoding
mode ...............................................30
Selecting a surround back decoding
mode ...............................................30
Using the supplied remote
Parts description ................................... 32
Table of buttons used to control each
component...................................... 36
Programming the remote ...................... 38
Selecting the mode of the remote......... 41
Additional Information
Precautions............................................ 42
Troubleshooting.................................... 43
Specifications........................................ 45
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 47
Index..................................................... 49
Table of Contents

Sony STR-DB900 Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	STR-DB900
Category	Stereo Receiver
Language	English