3-864-483-71(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Gebruiksaanwijzing Bruksanvisning GB F NL S STR-DB925 © 1998 by Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources · Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver. · The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. · If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. · AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. On placement · Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. · Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. · Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. On operation Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 2GB About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DB925. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. 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: z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. This receiver incorporates the Dolby* Pro Logic Surround system and the DTS** Digital Surround System. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, "PRO LOGIC," and Dolby Digital (AC-3) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components 4 Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 7 Digital Component Hookups 8 5.1 Input Hookups 10 Other Hookups 11 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 12 Speaker System Hookup 13 Multi-Channel Surround Setup 14 Before You Use Your Receiver 19 * Location of Parts and Basic Operations 22 Front Panel Parts Description 22 GB Enjoying Surround Sound 26 Selecting a Sound Field 27 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 31 Customizing Sound Fields 33 Receiving Broadcasts 37 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!!" Storing FM Stations Automatically 38 Direct Tuning 39 Automatic Tuning 39 Preset Tuning 40 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) 41 Other Operations 44 45 To cancel the demonstration Press 1/u to turn the receiver off during the previous message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the demonstration will not appear. Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources Recording 45 Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 46 To view the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press 1/u to turn on the power. Additional Information 47 Troubleshooting 47 Specifications 49 Glossary 51 Tables of Settings Using the CURSOR MODE and SET UP buttons 52 Index 54 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 19. 3GB Hooking Up the Components This chapter describes how to connect various audio and video components to the receiver. Be sure to read the sections for the components you have before you actually connect them to the receiver. Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the remote: · FM wire antenna (1) · AM loop antenna (1) · Remote commander RM-LJ301 (remote) (1) · LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (3) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert three size-AA (LR6) alkaline batteries with the + and ­ properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your remote. z When to replace batteries Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 3 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones. Notes · Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. · Do not use new batteries with old ones. · Do not mix battery types. This remote is designed for use with alkaline batteries only. · Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. · If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. Before you get started · Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. · Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed. · Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. · When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red. 4GB Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) Hooking Up the Components OPT DVD IN AM OPT TV/LD IN TV/LD DVD VIDEO 1 MONITOR + VIDEO 2 WOOFER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT CTRL A1 AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO + R L OPT MD/DAT IN y FM 75 COAXIAL WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER AC OUTLET OPT MD/DAT OUT ­ AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L ­ REAR CENTER S-LINK COAX DVD IN ANTENNA DIGITAL FRONT L WOOFER R REAR CENTER IN IN RECOUT IN RECOUT IN R A A L y SIGNAL GND R + ­ FRONT ­ + L B R B 5.1 INPUT PHONO CD MD/DAT TAPE SPEAKERS Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect the AM loop antenna FM wire antenna To the AM terminals FM 75 COAXIAL terminal Important If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Note Do not use the SIGNAL GND y terminal for grounding the receiver. Notes on antenna hookups · To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. · Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. · After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. z If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver AM y FM 75 COAXIAL Ground wire (not supplied) ANTENNA To ground 5GB Audio Component Hookups Required cords Hooking Up the Components Turntable CD player Tape deck MD deck or DAT deck MD/DAT deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. R White (L) OUT White (L) Red (R) IN Red (R) ç TV/LD DVD Turntable OPT DVD IN AM OPT TV/LD IN VIDEO 1 ç MONITOR + VIDEO 2 WOOFER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT CTRL A1 AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO + R L OPT MD/DAT IN y FM 75 COAXIAL WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER AC OUTLET OPT MD/DAT OUT ­ AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L ­ REAR CENTER S-LINK COAX DVD IN ANTENNA DIGITAL FRONT L WOOFER R REAR CENTER IN IN RECOUT IN RECOUT IN R A A L y SIGNAL GND R + ­ FRONT ­ + L B R B 5.1 INPUT PHONO CD MD/DAT TAPE SPEAKERS ç OUT LINE L OUTPUT LINE L R ç IN INPUT OUTPUT LINE R CD player Tape deck Jacks for connecting audio components Connect a To the PHONO jacks CD jacks TAPE jacks MD/DAT jacks Note on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the SIGNAL GND y terminal on the receiver. 6GB Video Component Hookups Required cords Hooking Up the Components TV tuner or LD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT Audio/video cords (not supplied) VCR INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT L Red (R/audio) R Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) IN OUT ç Yellow Yellow ç OPT DVD IN AM OPT TV/LD IN TV/LD DVD VIDEO 1 MONITOR + VIDEO 2 WOOFER S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT CTRL A1 AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO + R L OPT MD/DAT IN y FM 75 COAXIAL WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER AC OUTLET OPT MD/DAT OUT ­ AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L ­ REAR CENTER S-LINK COAX DVD IN ANTENNA DIGITAL FRONT L WOOFER R REAR CENTER IN IN RECOUT IN RECOUT IN R A A L y SIGNAL GND R + ­ FRONT ­ + L B R B 5.1 INPUT PHONO CD MD/DAT TAPE SPEAKERS ç To the front panel ç IN INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT OUT Camcorder or video game AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT L INPUT VIDEO IN R VCR TV monitor Jacks for connecting video components Connect a TV tuner or LD player VCR Additional VCR DVD player TV monitor Camcorder or video game Note on video component hookups You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ LD AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/LD VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate TV tuner, connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above. To the TV/LD jacks VIDEO 1 jacks VIDEO 2 jacks DVD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel z When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks Your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks. 7GB Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and TV tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and a subwoofer are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Required cords Optical digital cords (not supplied) Black Black · BASS BOOST SPEAKERS OFF A+B A B DISPLAY 0 10 FUNCTION PRESET TUNING MEMORY FM MODE TUNING/ ­ PTY SELECT + PTY­ RDS ­EON SURROUND EQUALIZER INDEX EQ ON/OFF 5.1 INPUT INPUT MODE ­ + BALANCE · MODE MUTING PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT SHIFT FM/AM CURSOR MODE SET UP GENRE SOUND FIELD MODE ON/OFF L · · R S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R Note When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE (3 on page 23) manually. This unit may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO." 8GB · · · LD player AC-3 RF OUT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/LD TAPE MD/DAT CD TUNER PHONO ·· · · ·· · · Hooking Up the Components Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Black Black Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate ja ...