Sony STR-DB930 User Manual

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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DB930
and STR-DB830. Check your model number by looking at
the upper right corner of the front panel. In this manual,
the STR-DB930 is used for illustration purposes unless
stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DB930 only."
Type of differences
Model DB930 DB830
Feature
5 audio/5 video inputs e
4 audio/5 video inputs e
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:
VW 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 OQ are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*xManufactured 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.
Demonstration Mode
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!! If you finish
demonstration, please press POWER KEY while
this message appears in the display. Thank you!”
To cancel the demonstration
Press 1/0) 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 page 18.
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
Receiving Broadcasts 43
Direct Tuning 44
Automatic Tuning 45.
Preset Tuning 45
Other Operations 47
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 48
Recording 48
Using the Sleep Timer 49
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 50
Additional information 51
Troubleshooting 51
Specifications 53
Glossary 55
Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and
SET UP buttons 56
Index 58

Sony STR-DB930 Specifications

General

Channels	5.1
Digital Inputs	2 Optical, 1 Coaxial
Tuning Range	FM/AM
Input Sensitivity	150mV (line)
Speaker Load Impedance	8 ohms
Tuner Type	Digital
Frequency Response	10Hz to 100kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.05%
Video Connections	Composite
Surround Sound	Dolby Digital, DTS
Video Inputs	Composite
Video Outputs	1 Composite