4-235-985-15(1)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
STR-DB1070
STR-DB870
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents
Parts Identification
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program
sources ........................................... 43
Main unit ............................................... 5
Recording ............................................ 43
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 44
Adjustments using
Hooking Up the Components
Required cords....................................... 6
Antenna hookups ................................... 7
Audio component hookups .................... 8
Video component hookups .................. 10
Digital component hookups................. 11
Multi channel input hookups ............... 13
Other hookups ..................................... 14
the SET UP button ....................... 45
CONTROL A1 control system ......... 47
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 49
Troubleshooting................................... 49
Specifications ...................................... 52
Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL,
EQ, and SET UP buttons............... 55
Adjustable parameters for each sound
field ............................................... 58
Remote button description**............... 63
Changing the factory setting of a function
button** ............................................ 66
Hooking Up and Setting Up
the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups ..................... 17
Performing initial setup operations ..... 18
Multi channel surround setup .............. 19
Checking the connections .................... 24
Basic Operations
* Models of area code CEL only.
**STR-DB870 area code CEL only.
Selecting the component ..................... 25
Listening to the sound
Demonstration Mode
in another room ............................. 27
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!! To finish the
demonstration, please press POWER KEY while
this message appears in the display. Thank you!”
Changing the display ........................... 27
Enjoying Surround Sound
Selecting a sound field ........................ 28
Understanding the multi channel
To cancel the demonstration
surround displays .......................... 32
Press ?/1 to turn the receiver off during the
previous message. The next time you turn the
receiver on, the demonstration will not appear.
Customizing sound fields .................... 33
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the
Receiving Broadcasts
power.
Storing FM stations automatically
Note
(AUTOBETICAL)* ...................... 38
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.
Direct tuning ........................................ 38
Automatic tuning ................................. 39
Preset tuning ........................................ 39
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* ... 41
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About This Manual
Note for the supplied remote
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-DB1070 and STR-DB870. Check your model
number by looking at the lower right corner of the
front panel. In this manual, the STR-DB1070 (area
code U) is used for illustration purposes unless stated
otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DB1070
only”.
For STR-DB870 area code U, CA
The 2ND ROOM button and the ON SCREEN
button on the remote are not available.
Type of differences
Feature
DB1070
DB870
5 audio inputs
4 audio inputs
z
z
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER
L
FRONT
+
R
R
L
SURROUND
BACK
I
MPEDANCE
SELECTOR
PRE OUT
4
Ω
8
Ω
–
SURROUND
BACK
AC OUTLET
CENTER
+
–
KERS
USE 4-16Ω
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
Any differences in operation, according to the
area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “Models of area code AA only”.
Tip
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, see pages 63–66 (for STR-DB870
area code CEL) or refer to the separate operating
instructions supplied with the remote.
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Parts Identification
The items are arranged in alphabetical order.
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Main unit
1 2 3 45678 9
0 qa qsqdqf qg qh qj qk ql
w;
wswa
rg rf rd rs
ra
r; ekej eg es e; wk wj whwg wf wd
el
eh efedea wl
2CH qg (30)
ENTER wh (43)
NAME ed (43)
2ND ROOM (STR-DB1070 only)
eg (27)
6.1CH DECODING 0 (31)
6.1CH DECODING indicator 7
(31)
A.F.D. qf (30)
AUDIO SPLIT wa (25)
CINEMA STUDIO EX qa (28)
EQ e; (36)
NIGHT MODE ql (31)
ON SCREEN (STR-DB1070
only) rd (10)
PHONES jack rg (26)
PRESET TUNING +/– 9 (40)
PTY SELECT +/– (Models of
area code CEL only) eh (41)
RDS/PTY (Models of area code
CEL only) ek (41)
EQUALIZER ef (36)
FM/AM 6 (38, 39)
FM MODE r; (39)
FUNCTION wd (24, 25, 38, 39,
40, 43)
INPUT MODE wf (26)
IR receptor 2
Jog dial wk (19, 33, 35, 36, 43,
45)
Cursor buttons (
/
) wj (19,
33, 35, 36, 43, 45)
SET UP es (19, 45)
Digital Cinema Sound indicator
5 (28)
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL qs
(29)
DIMMER 4 (27)
DIMMER indicator rs (27)
Display qj (32)
DISPLAY 3 (27, 41)
DOOR OPEN wg
SHIFT 8 (40)
SLEEP (Except for models of area
code CEL) ek (44)
SPEAKERS switch rf (26)
STREAM INFO (STR-DB870
only) eg (27)
LEVEL wl (35)
MASTER VOLUME w; (24, 26)
MEMORY el (38, 40)
MODE +/– qh (28, 37)
MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT qk (26,
30)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
indicator qd
MUTING ws (26)
SURR ea (33)
TEST TONE ej (24)
TUNING +/– eh (39)
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks ra (10)
?/1 (power) 1 (18, 23, 24, 37,
38)
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Hooking Up the Components
Required cords
Before you get started
•
•
•
•
Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
Do not connect the AC power cord 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.
•
•
When connecting optical digital cords, take the caps off the connectors and insert the cord plugs straight
in until they click into place.
Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
A Audio cord (not supplied)
White (L)
Red (R)
White (L)
Red (R)
B Audio/video cord (not supplied)
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
C Video cord (not supplied)
For models of area code U, CA, you can use the video cord of the supplied audio/video/control S
cord.
Yellow (video)
Yellow (video)
D Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Black
Black
E Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Yellow
Yellow
F Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black
Black
G Audio/video/control S cord (1 for models of area code U, CA)
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Black (control S)
Black (control S)
H Control S cord (mini jack) (1 for models of area code U, CA)
Black
Black
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Antenna hookups
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna*
(supplied)
CTRL
IN
S
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
OUT
S
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
STATUS IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
AM
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
FM U
75Ω
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
COAXIAL
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
COM
L
L
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
R
R
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
U
L
SIGNAL
GND
L
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2
MULTI CH IN 1
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/DAT
TAPE
2ND ROOM
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the
area code.
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.
•
Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for
grounding the receiver.
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Audio component hookups
STR-DB1070
MD or DAT deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
Turntable
A
A
A
OUT
IN
CTRL
IN
S
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
OUT
S
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
STATUS IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
AM
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
VIDEO
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
FM U
75Ω
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
COAXIAL
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
COM
L
L
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
R
R
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
U
L
SIGNAL
GND
L
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2
MULTI CH IN 1
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/DAT
TAPE
2ND ROOM
OUT
IN
A
A
A
OUTPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE LINE
LINE
L
L
R
R
CD or SACD player
Tape deck
Note on audio component
hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it
to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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STR-DB870
MD or Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
Turntable
A
A
A
OUT
IN
CTRL
IN
S
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
OUT
S
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
STATUS IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
AM
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
VIDEO
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
FM U
75Ω
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
COAXIAL
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
COM
L
L
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
R
R
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
U
L
SIGNAL
GND
R
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
A
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
CD or SACD player
Note on audio component
hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it
to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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Video component hookups
TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO*
B
B
CTRL
IN
S
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
OUT
S
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
STATUS IN
Y
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
AM
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
PBB-Y
P
RR-Y
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
FM U
75Ω
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
MONITOR TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN
OUT IN
MONITOR
COAXIAL
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
L
L
SURROUND
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
R
R
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
R
L
U
L
SIGNAL
GND
L
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
To the front
panel
SPEA
MULTI CH IN 2
MULTI CH IN 1
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/DAT
TAPE
2ND ROOM
IMPEDANCE
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
B
C
B
B
B
B
INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
L
L
Camcorder
or video
game
R
R
VCR
VCR
TV monitor**
*
Models of area code U, CA only.
** For STR-DB1070, you can display the SET UP, SURR, LEVEL, and EQ parameters and selected sound field
by pressing ON SCREEN.
Tip
Note on video component
When using the S-video jacks instead of the video
jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an
hookups
S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus
from the video signals and will not be output through
the video jacks.
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks
to the TV/SAT 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/SAT VIDEO
IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a
Notes
• If you make COMPONENT VIDEO connections,
nothing is displayed on the on-screen display.
• On this receiver, the component video signals are
separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect
both the audio and video output jacks to the
receiver as shown above.
not compatible with S-video signals nor video
signals.
If you have a TV, satellite tuner, DVD player,
or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y,
B-Y, R-Y) output jacks and a monitor with
COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks, use a
video cord (not supplied) to connect to the
receiver.
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Digital component hookups
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital
input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully
enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a
center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. For 6.1 channel surround sound (STR-DB1070 only),
you will also need a surround back speaker. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT
jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
Note
You cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks.
You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 49.
TV or satellite
tuner
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
L
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
R
D
B
CTRL
IN
S
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
OUT
S
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
STATUS IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
AM
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
FM U
75Ω
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
COAXIAL
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
COM
L
L
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
R
R
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
U
L
SIGNAL
GND
L
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2
MULTI CH IN 1
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/DAT
TAPE
2ND ROOM
E
D
B
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
DVD or LD player
(etc.)*
* Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical
connections.
continued
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Digital component hookups
(continued)
Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and
connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These
connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc.
MD or DAT deck
DIGITAL
INPUT OUTPUT
OPTICAL
IN
LINE
LINE
L
OUT
R
D
D
A
A
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
CTRL
IN
S
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
OUT
S
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
STATUS IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
AM
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
FM U
75Ω
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
COAXIAL
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
COM
L
L
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
R
R
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
U
L
SIGNAL
GND
L
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2
MULTI CH IN 1
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/DAT
TAPE
2ND ROOM
Notes
• You cannot make a digital recording of digital multi channel surround signals.
• To make a digital recording from your CD or SACD player, connect the CD or SACD player’s digital output
directly to the digital input on your MD or DAT deck. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your CD
or SACD player and MD or DAT deck for details.
• The DVD/LD OPTICAL IN and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz
sampling frequencies. The other OPTICAL jacks are compatible with 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to the components connected to TAPE and VIDEO jacks with only
digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make analog
and digital connections.
• To input signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies, connect to the DVD/LD OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jacks.
Using other jacks may result in intermittent sound.
• The MD/DAT OPTICAL OUT jack is compatible with 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies.
Outputting signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies from this jack may result in intermittent sound.
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Multi channel input hookups
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel
input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other
than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you
can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel
decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. For 6.1 channel surround sound
(STR-DB1070 only), you will also need a surround back speaker. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel
hookups.
Notes
• When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the
DVD player or multi channel decoder.
• See page 17 for details on speaker system hookup.
• (For STR-DB1070) When you set the center and surround back speakers to use as the surround back right and
left speakers in the speaker settings, the signal input at the MULTI CH IN CENTER jack is directly output from
the surround back right speaker and the signal input at the MULTI CH IN SURROUND BACK jack is directly
output from the surround back left speaker.
(For STR-DB870) When you set the center speaker to use as the surround back speaker in the speaker settings,
the signal input at the MULTI CH IN CENTER jack is directly output from the surround back speaker.
For details about the speaker settings, refer to “Multi channel surround setup” on page 19.
CTRL
IN
S
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
OUT
S
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
STATUS IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
AM
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
FM U
75Ω
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
COAXIAL
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
COM
L
L
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
R
R
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
U
L
SIGNAL
GND
L
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2
MULTI CH IN 1
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/DAT
TAPE
2ND ROOM
MULTI CH IN 1*
A
A
F
F
F
MULTI CH IN (STR-DB870)
MULTI CH IN 2 (STR-DB1070)
FRONT SURROUND CENTER
L
R
SURROUND
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH OUT
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
* STR-DB1070 only.
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Other hookups
CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT*
CONTROL A1
H
H
CTRL
IN
S
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
OUT
S
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
STATUS IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
AM
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
VIDEO
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
IN
FM U
75Ω
CONTROL
A1
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
COAXIAL
MD/DAT
OPTICAL
OUT
COM
L
L
DVD/LD
COAXIAL
IN
R
R
TV/SAT DVD/LD
IN IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
FRONT SURROUND CENTER FRONT SURROUND CENTER
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
U
L
SIGNAL
GND
L
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
BACK
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN 2
MULTI CH IN 1
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/DAT
TAPE
2ND ROOM
2ND ROOM OUT**
*
Models of area code U, CA only.
** STR-DB1070 only.
• If you have a Sony CD changer with a
COMMAND MODE selector
CONTROL A1 hookup
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE
selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3,
be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1”
and connect the changer to the CD jacks on
the receiver.
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible
Sony CD player, SACD player, tape
deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (mini jack) (not
supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1
jack on the CD player, SACD player, tape
deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL A1
jack on the receiver. Refer to “CONTROL
A1 control system” on page 47 and the
operating instructions supplied with your CD
player, SACD player, tape deck, or MD deck
for details.
If, however, you have a Sony CD changer
with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command
mode to “CD 2” and connect the changer to
the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from
the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected
to a computer, do not operate the receiver while
using the “Sony MD Editor” software. This may
cause a malfunction.
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* Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio/
video/control S cable.
S-LINK CONTROL S hookup
(Models of area code U, CA only)
Note
If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your
TV for details regarding the operations you can
control from your TV.
compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor,
DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/
control S connecting cord (supplied) or a
control S connecting cord (supplied) to connect
the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite
tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack
on the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack
on the respective component. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your TV,
satellite tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details.
2ND ROOM hookup
(STR-DB1070 only)
You can use the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks to
output the audio signals of the selected
component to a stereo amplifier located in
another room (see page 27).
The following illustration is an example of
S-LINK CONTROL S hookups between the
receiver, a TV, a VCR, and a DVD player.
When your TV is connected to the receiver as
shown below, the TV input mode will change
to video input whenever you turn on the
receiver. When you connect the receiver as
shown below, input mode of the receiver
changes to VIDEO 1 or DVD/LD whenever
you play your VCR or DVD.
Setting the voltage selector
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the
rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set
to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a
screwdriver to set the selector to the correct
position before connecting the AC power cord
to a wall outlet.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220V
The following connections also change the
input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you
operate your TV.
240V
120V
S-LINK
TV
OUT
IN
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
continued
H
G
*
Receiver
CTRL
IN
S
CTRL
S
CTRL
OUT
S
CTRL
OUT
S
STATUS IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
MONITOR
TV/SAT DVD/LD
VIDEO
1
G
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
S-LINK
IN
VCR 1
AUDIO
OUT
G
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
DVD
player
S-LINK
IN
AUDIO
OUT
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Caution
Other hookups (continued)
Make sure that the total power consumption of the
component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the
rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical
home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs
to this outlet.
Connecting the AC power
cord
AC OUTLET*
(SB-R)
FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER
L
ONT
+
R
L
SURROUND
I
MPEDANCE
BACK
(SB-L)
SELECTOR
4
Ω
8
Ω
PRE OUT
–
SURROUND
BACK
AC OUTLET
+
ND BACK
L
ROOM
–
To a wall outlet
b
AC power cord
* The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets
vary according to the model and country to which
the receiver is shipped.
Before connecting the AC power cord of this
receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker
system to the receiver (see page 17).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
video components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio/video components to
the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the
receiver will supply power to the connected
component(s), allowing you to turn the whole
system on or off when you turn the receiver on
or off.
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups
Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
(+)
(+)
(–)
(–)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black
Black
Front speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
Active sub woofer
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
E
e
e
E
A
A
B
(SB-R)
FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER
L
FRONT
Y
+
P
BB-Y
R
R
L
SURROUND
I
MPEDANCE
BACK
(SB-L)
SELECTOR
4
Ω
8
Ω
P
RR-Y
PRE OUT
–
MONITOR TV/SAT DVD/LD
OUT IN IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
SURROUND
BACK
AC OUTLET
SURROUND
CENTER
+
SURROUND BACK
OUT
R
L
R
L
2ND ROOM
L
–
R
SPEAKERS
2ND ROOM
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
A
A
A
A
e
e
e
E
e E
E
E
Surround speaker
(R)
Surround speaker
(L)
Center speaker*
Surround back
speaker**
* For STR-DB870, you can connect a surround back speaker.
**STR-DB1070 only. For STR-DB1070, you can use the connected center and surround back speakers as
surround back right and left speakers. (See page 21.) Make sure to connect correctly as indicated on the rear
panel. You can also use the center and surround back speakers as right and left speakers in the 2nd room. See
the next page.
continued
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Speaker system hookup (continued)
Performing initial setup
operations
Tips
• You can connect an active sub woofer to either of
the two jacks. The remaining jack can be used to
connect a second active sub woofer.
• To connect certain speakers to another power
amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal
is output from both the SPEAKERS jacks and the
PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to
connect just the front speakers to another amplifier,
connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L
and R jacks.
Once you have hooked up the speakers and
turned on the power, clear the receiver’s
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters
(size, position, etc.) and perform any other
initial setup operations necessary for your
system.
Tip
To check the audio output during settings (to set up
while outputting the sound), check the connection
(see page 24).
2ND ROOM hookup
(STR-DB1070 area code U, CA only)
You can use the center and surround back
speakers as right and left speakers in the 2nd
room (See page 27). Make sure to connect
correctly as indicated on the rear panel.
Clearing the receiver’s
memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory,
do the following.
Tip
When outputting the sound in the 2nd room, the
source signal for the 2nd room is output from PRE
OUT CENTER and SURROUND BACK jacks.
This procedure is not necessary if the
demonstration activates when you turn on the
power.
Speaker impedance
1 Turn off the receiver.
To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front,
center, surround, and surround back speakers
with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher,
and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
“8Ω”. Check the operating instructions
supplied with your speakers if you’re not sure
of their impedance. (This information is
usually printed on a label on the back of the
speaker.)
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
The demonstration starts (see page 3) and
all of the following items are reset or
cleared:
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.
• All sound field parameters are reset to
their factory settings.
• All index names (of preset stations and
program sources) are cleared.
You may connect a pair of speakers with a
nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to
all of the speaker terminals. However, even if
one speaker within this range is connected, set
the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω”.
• All SET UP parameters are reset to
their factory settings.
• The sound field memorized for each
program source and preset stations are
cleared.
Note
• The master volume is set to –∞ dB.
Be sure to turn the power off when setting the
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.
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When placing surround speakers behind you
Performing initial setup
operations
B
Before using your receiver for the first time,
adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver
correspond to your system. For the adjustable
parameters, see the table on page 57. See pages
19–24 for speaker settings and pages 45–46 for
other settings.
A
A
45°
C
C
90°
D
Multi channel surround
setup
20°
Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the
listening position than the front speakers.
For the best possible surround sound, all
speakers should be the same distance from the
listening position (A).
Tip
When setting up the surround back speaker, set the
speaker at least 1 meter behind the listening position.
It is recommended to place the speaker at an equal
distance from the surround left and right speakers. If
there is no space behind the listening position, set the
speaker above the listening position by placing it on a
stand or hanging it from the ceiling. To prevent
speaker damage or injury in case the speaker falls,
make sure that it is properly fixed in place.
However, the receiver lets you to place the
center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer
(B), the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters
(15 feet) closer (C) and the surround back
speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (D)
to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) from the listening
position (A).
Specifying the speaker
parameters
You can place the surround speakers either
behind you or to the side, depending on the
shape of your room (etc.).
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
select the parameter you want to
adjust.
You can use the center speaker as a surround
back speaker (STR-DB870) or use the center
and surround back speakers as surround back
left and right speakers (STR-DB1070).
3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
When placing surround speakers to your side
(STR-DB1070)
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
B
A
A
45°
continued
C
C
90°
D
20°
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x Center speaker size (CENTER)
Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
•
If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to
“LARGE”.
Initial settings
Parameter
Initial setting
FRONT
LARGE
CENTER
LARGE
•
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.*1
SURROUND
LARGE
SURR BACK*
LARGE
SURR BACK L/R**
SUB WOOFER
NO
YES
FRONT XX.X meter
CENTER XX.X meter
SURROUND XX.X meter
SURR BACK XX.X meter
SUB WOOFER XX.X meter
S.W PHASE
5.0 meter
5.0 meter
3.5 meter
3.5 meter
5.0 meter
NORMAL
METER***
SIDE
•
•
If you do not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.*2
If you use the center speaker in the 2nd room,
select “2ND ROOM”. When the center speaker
is set to “2ND ROOM”, the surround back
speaker is also automatically set to “2ND
ROOM” (unless previously set to “NO”)
(STR-DB1070 area code U, CA only).
DISTANCE UNIT
SURR POSI.
SURR HEIGHT
LOW
x Surround speaker size (SURROUND)
SURR BACK HGT.
FRONT SP > XXX Hz
CENTER SP > XXX Hz
SURROUND SP > XXX Hz
SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz
LFE HIGH CUT > XXX Hz
LOW
•
•
•
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround
speakers to “LARGE”.
STD (120 Hz)
STD (120 Hz)
STD (120 Hz)
STD (120 Hz)
STD (120 Hz)
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
*
For STR-DB870, you can set this parameter only
when the center speaker is set to “NO”.
** STR-DB1070 only.
***Except for models of area code U, CA.
If you do not connect surround speakers, select
“NO”.*3
x Front speaker size (FRONT)
•
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
Tip
*1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
•
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from the sub
woofer.
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
•
When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”,
the center, surround, and surround back
speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
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x Surround back speaker size
x Surround back speaker single or
double (SURR BACK L/R)
(STR-DB1070 only)
(SURR BACK)
For STR-DB870, you can set this parameter
only when the center speaker is set to “NO”.
•
When the center speaker is set to “NO” and you
use the center speaker as a surround back right
speaker and use the surround back speaker as a
surround back left speaker, select “YES”.
•
If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround back
speaker to “LARGE”.
•
If you use only a surround back speaker, select
“NO”.
•
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
•
•
If you do not connect a surround back speaker,
select “NO”.
x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)
If you use the surround back speaker in the 2nd
room, select “2ND ROOM”. When the
surround back speaker is set to “2ND ROOM”,
the center speaker is also automatically set to
“2ND ROOM” (unless preciously set to “NO”)
(STR-DB1070 area code U, CA only).
•
•
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
If you do not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers.
•
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off
frequency as high as possible.
Tip
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each
speaker determine whether or not the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it best not to cut them, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
x Front speaker distance (FRONT)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the front speakers (A on page 19).
x Center speaker distance (CENTER)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the center speaker. Center speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A on page 19) to a distance
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening
position (B on page 19). When this range is
exceeded, the display blinks. If you make the
setting while the display blinks, you cannot
fully enjoy the surround effect.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the equalizer, see page 36.
continued
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Tip
Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
The receiver allows you to input the speaker position
in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set
the center speaker further than the front speakers.
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than
1.5 meters closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround and surround back speakers
can not be set farther away from the listening position
than the front speakers. And they can be no more than
4.5 meters closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In
other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther
away.
x Surround speaker distance
(SURROUND)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround speakers. Surround speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A on page 19) to a
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your
listening position (C on page 19). When this
range is exceeded, the display blinks. If you
make the setting while the display blinks, you
cannot fully enjoy the surround effect.
x Surround back speaker distance
For example, setting the center speaker distance
1~2 m closer than the actual speaker position will
create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the
screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround
effect because the surround speakers are too close,
setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter)
than the actual distance will create a larger sound
stage.
(SURR BACK)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround back speaker(s). Surround back
speaker distance should be set from a distance
equal to the front speaker distance (A on page
19) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to
your listening position (D on page 19). When
this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If
you make the setting while the display blinks,
you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
x Sub woofer phase polarity (S.W
PHASE)
x Sub woofer distance (SUB WOOFER)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the sub woofer.
Set the sub woofer phase polarity. There is
usually no problem when the sub woofer phase
polarity is set to “NORMAL”. However,
depending on the type of front speakers, the
position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off
frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase
polarity to “REVERSE” may produce better
bass. Besides bass reproduction, the richness
and tightness of the overall sound may also be
affected. While listening from the main
listening position, select the setting that best
suits your environment.
x Distance unit (DISTANCE UNIT)
Lets you select either feet or meters as the unit
of measure for setting distances.
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Tip
x Surround speaker position (SURR
The surround/surround back speaker position
parameter is designed specifically for implementation
of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the
POSI.)*
This parameter lets you specify the location of
your surround speakers for proper
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound
fields. Refer to the illustration below.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker
position is not as critical as other modes. All of the
modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields were
designed under the premise that the surround speaker
would be located behind the listening position, but
presentation remains fairly consistent even with the
surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle.
However, if the speakers are pointing toward the
listener from the immediate left and right of the
listening position, the “VIRTUAL” sound fields will
not be effective unless the surround speaker position
parameter is set to “SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHIND” or “MIDDLE” if your
speakers are located high above the listening position,
even if they are to the immediate left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary
to the “Surround speaker position” explanation, we
recommend that you playback multi channel surround
encoded software and listen to the effect each setting
has on your listening environment. Choose the setting
that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that
best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between
the surround sound from the surround speakers and
the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure
which sounds best, select “BEHIND” and then use
the speaker distance parameter and speaker level
adjustments to obtain proper balance.
•
•
•
Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section A.
Select “MIDDLE” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section B.
Select “BEHIND” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section C.
This parameter is available only when the
surround back speaker size is set to “NO”.
This setting only effects the surround modes in
the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
90°
A
A
60°
30°
B
B
C
C
20°
x Front speaker crossover frequency
x Surround speaker height (SURR
HEIGHT)*/Surround back speaker
height (SURR BACK HGT.)**
(FRONT SP >)
Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover
frequency when the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”.
This parameter lets you specify the height of
your surround and surround back speaker(s) for
proper implementation of the Digital Cinema
Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL”
sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.
x Center speaker crossover frequency
(CENTER SP >)
Lets you adjust the center speaker bass
crossover frequency when the center speaker is
set to “SMALL”.
This setting only effects the surround modes in
the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
x Surround speaker crossover frequency
(SURROUND SP >)
Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass
crossover frequency when the surround
speakers are set to “SMALL”.
B
A
B
A
60
30
continued
*
These parameters are not available when
“Surround speaker size (SURROUND)” is set to
“NO”.
** This parameter is not available when “Surround
back speaker size (SURR BACK)” is set to “NO”
or “2ND ROOM”.
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* MENU +/– buttons on the remote for
STR-DB870 area code CEL.
**You cannot select “2CH SWAP” when “2CH
ANALOG DIRECT” is selected (page 26).
Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
x Surround back speaker crossover
frequency (SURR BACK SP >)
4 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that
the level of the test tone from each
speaker sounds the same when you are
in your main listening position.
Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass
crossover frequency when the surround back
speaker is set to “SMALL”.
Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and
level of speakers. For details on the LEVEL
menu, see page 35.
Note
You can set the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND
and SURR BACK parameters when the speaker size
is set to “SMALL”.
While adjusting, the test tone is output from
the speaker whose adjustment is performed.
x LFE high cut filter (LFE HIGH CUT >)
Lets you select the cut off frequency of the
LFE channel high cut filter. Normally, select
“STD”. When using a passive sub woofer
powered by a separate power amplifier, it may
be better to change the cut off frequency.
5 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the
test tone.
Tips
• You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or
press MASTER VOLUME +/– on the remote.
• In step 3, you can select the mode using the jog dial
on the receiver.
Adjusting the speaker level
Use the remote while seated in your listening
position to adjust the level of each speaker.
Notes
• The adjusted value are shown in the display during
adjustment.
Note
• Although these adjustments can also be made via
the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the
test tone is output, the receiver switches to the
LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you
follow the procedure described above and adjust the
speaker levels from your listening position using the
remote.
The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a
frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level
adjustment.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
“TEST TONE” appears in the display and
you will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
Checking the connections
After connecting all of your components to the
receiver, do the following to verify that the
connections were made correctly.
3 To change the test tone mode, press
the cursor buttons* (B/b or
/
) to
select the mode you want.
Mode
The test tone output
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Turn on the component that you
connected (e.g., CD player or tape
deck).
NORMAL The test tone is output from each speaker in
sequence.
PHASE
The test tone is output from two speakers at
a time in sequence.
(There is no sound output from the sub
woofer.) You can also adjust the balance
between speakers.
3 Rotate FUNCTION to select the
component (program source).
2CH SWAP** You can adjust the speaker levels while
listening to the source (not the test tone). Turn
on the connected component, start playback,
then turn FUNCTION to select the component
(except when connected to the MULTI CH IN
jacks). The sound for the front L/R speakers is
output from the surround R/L speakers. You
can adjust the level of surround speakers from
the listening position.
4 Start playing.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after
performing this procedure, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 49 and take the
appropriate measures to correct the problem.
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Basic Operations
AUDIO SPLIT
Selecting the component
Press AUDIO SPLIT to assign the audio input
for each function. This function is convenient
when you are using a number of digital
components. You can select the audio input
assigned by this function using INPUT MODE
(page 26).
FUNCTION control
Turn FUNCTION control to select the
component you want to use.
You cannot assign the audio input for TUNER.
To select
Rotate to light
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
1 Turn FUNCTION to select the source for
VCR
audio input assignment.
Camcorder or
video game
2 Press AUDIO SPLIT.
3 Turn FUNCTION to select the audio input.
The audio input you can assign differs
depending on the function.
DVD or LD player
TV or satellite tuner
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
Tape deck
MD or Tape deck
TAPE (STR-DB1070)
MD/TAPE (STR-DB870)
DVD/LD
NO ASSIGN t DIGITAL: ONLY COAX t
DIGITAL: ONLY OPT t ONLY ANALOG
INPUT
MD or DAT deck
MD/DAT (STR-DB1070
only)
CD or SACD player
Built in tuner
Turntable
CD/SACD
TUNER
TV/SAT, MD/DAT (MD/TAPE)
NO ASSIGN t DVD/LD (COAXIAL) t
ONLY ANALOG INPUT
PHONO
Analog functions except for PHONO
NO ASSIGN t DVD/LD (COAXIAL) t
DVD/LD (OPTICAL) t TV/SAT (OPTICAL)
t MD/DAT (OPTICAL)
After turning on the component you selected,
select the component and play the program
source.
•
After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game,
DVD player, or LD player, turn on the TV and
set the TV’s video input to match the
component you selected.
PHONO
NO ASSIGN t VIDEO 1 t VIDEO 2 t
VIDEO 3 t DVD/LD (ANALOG) t
TV/SAT (ANALOG) t TAPE t MD/DAT
(ANALOG) t CD/SACD
4 Press AUDIO SPLIT.
If you do not press AUDIO SPLIT within
4 seconds, the receiver automatically assigns
the selected audio input.
Tips
• If you do not assign, select “NO ASSIGN”.
• If you select “DIGITAL: ONLY COAX” or
“DIGITAL: ONLY OPT” for DVD/LD, only
coaxial or optical digital input is automatically
selected for DVD/LD.
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Selecting the component (continued)
MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT
Press MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT to enjoy the
audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN (for
STR-DB1070, MULTI CH IN 1 or 2) jacks or
analog 2 channel input jacks. Only volume
control and the front speaker balance can be
adjusted when set to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT.
When set to MULTI DIRECT (for STR-DB1070,
MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT), you can adjust balance
and level of all the speakers. When this function
is on, the surround effects are turned off.
INPUT MODE
Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode
for your digital components. You can also
select the COAXIAL or OPTICAL audio input
of other functions assigned by AUDIO SPLIT.
Each time you press the button, the input mode
of the currently selected component switches.
Select
To
AUTO 2CH
Give priority to the analog
audio signals input to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks
when there is no digital
signals.
Select
To
MULTI
Enjoy the audio source
(for STR-DB1070,
MULTI 1 or 2
DIRECT)
connected to the MULTI CH IN
(for STR-DB1070, MULTI CH
IN 1 or 2) jacks. MULTI CH IN
(1 or 2) indicator lights up in the
display. This mode is suitable
for enjoying high quality analog
source.
COAXIAL FIXED
OPTICAL FIXED
Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input
jacks.
Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input
jacks.
2CH ANALOG
DIRECT
Enjoy the audio source
connected to analog 2 channel
jacks. This mode is suitable for
enjoying high quality analog
source.
ANALOG 2CH FIXED Specify the analog audio
signals input to the AUDIO
SPEAKERS switch
IN (L/R) jacks.
Select
To
When the MULTI CH (for STR-DB1070,
MULTI CH 1 or 2) is assigned to a specific
function using SET UP menu (page 45), the
followings are displayed instead of “AUTO
2CH” and “ANALOG 2CH FIXED”.
ON
Output the sound from the speakers
connected to the SPEAKERS
terminals.
OFF
No speaker output.
Select
To
MUTING
AUTO MULTI CH
(1* or 2*)
Give priority to the analog
audio signals input to the
MULTI CH IN (for
STR-DB1070, MULTI CH
IN 1 or 2) jacks when there
is no digitalsignals.
Press MUTING to mute the sound. The muting
function is canceled when turning the power on
or off, disconnecting the power cord, or turning
the MASTER VOLUME clockwise to turn the
volume up.
MULTI CH 1 or 2
FIXED
Specify the analog audio
signals input to the MULTI
CH IN (for STR-DB1070,
MULTI CH IN 1 or 2)
jacks.
PHONES
Use to connect headphones.
•
When the headphones are connected, speaker
output is automatically cancelled and “SP.
OFF” lights up in the display.
* STR-DB1070 only.
•
When the headphones are connected, selectable
sound fields are HEADPHONE (2CH),
HEADPHONE (DIRECT), and HEADPHONE
THEATER (see page 30).
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To output the sound using SPEAKER
terminals
(Models of area code U, CA only)
Set 2nd room speaker parameter in the SET UP
menu (see page 46).
Use the remote to adjust the volume in the 2nd
room. Set the mode of the supplied remote to
the 3rd room mode. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the remote.
Listening to the sound in
another room
(STR-DB1070 only)
Note
The 2nd room speaker setting is automatically set to
“OFF” whenever you turn off the receiver.
2ND ROOM
OUT
SPEAKERS
Changing the display
AUDIO IN
Stereo amplifier
DISPLAY
SPEAKERS
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Index name of the component* t Selected
component t Sound field applied to the
program source
Press 2ND ROOM repeatedly to select the
analog audio signals for output to a stereo
amplifier or speakers*1 in another room. For
details on the connection, see pages 15 and 17.
When the tuner is selected
Index name of the preset station* or program
station name** t Frequency t Program type
indication** t Radio text** t Current
time** t Sound field applied to the band or
the preset station
*1 Models of area code U, CA only.
Each time you press the button, the audio
source changes cyclically as follows:
SOURCE*2 t TAPE t MD/DAT t
CD/SACD t TUNER
*2 The audio signals of the current function is output.
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the component or preset station (see page
43). Index name does not appear when only blank
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the
function.
•
•
Even if 2ND ROOM is set to “SOURCE”, the
sound from front speakers is not output when
MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT is set to MULTI 1 or
2 DIRECT.
**During RDS reception only. (Models of area code
CEL only. See page 41).
DIMMER
Only signals from components connected to the
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND
ROOM OUT jacks. No signals are output from
components connected to only the digital input
jacks.
Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display (5 steps). DIMMER
indicator lights when the dimmer function is
activated.
•
When you use AUDIO SPLIT to assign a
digital audio input (for example, DVD
OPTICAL) to the main function and set 2ND
ROOM to “SOURCE”, the analog audio signals
of the assigned audio (for example, analog
audio input of DVD) is output from the 2ND
ROOM OUT jacks.
When set to the dimmest setting, the display
and the blue LED are turned off.
However, when you press any button, the
display becomes the brightest setting
temporary.
STREAM INFO (STR-DB870 only)
Press STREAM INFO. The current stream
information is displayed for about 4 seconds.
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Enjoying Surround Sound
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home. You can also
customize the sound fields to obtain the sound
you want by changing the various surround
parameters.
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must
register the number and location of you
speakers. See “Multi channel surround setup”
starting from page 19 to set the speaker
parameters before enjoying surround sound.
The sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
technology. When these sound fields are
selected, “Digital Cinema Sound” indicator in
the display lights up.
DCS is the concept name of the surround
technology for home theater developed by
Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal
Processor) technology to reproduce the sound
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting
studio in Hollywood.
As the Director’s “visual and audio united”
effect can be fully reproduced at home, You
can much satisfy by enjoying movies at home
reproducing powerful theater effect.
Selecting a sound field
x NORMAL SURROUND
Software with multi channel surround audio
signals is played back according to the way it
was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio
signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to
create surround effects.
You can enjoy surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound
fields according to the program you want to
listen to.
Press MODE +/– repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
x CINEMA STUDIO EX A–C1)2) DCS
Uses 3D sound imaging of V. MULTI
DIMENSION (page 29) to create 5 sets of
virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a
single pair of actual surround speakers.
(For STR-DB1070) Though this receiver
incorporates the 6.1 channel amplifier, you can
reproduce the 6.1 channel surround sound with
the 5.1 channel speaker settings by creating the
virtual surround back speaker through the
“VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1” playback function
(page 31).
The current sound field is indicated in the
display. See pages 28–30 for information on
each sound field.
To turn the surround effect off
Press A.F.D., 2CH or MULTI/2CH A.
DIRECT (page 30).
Tips
• You can identify the encoding format of program
software by looking at its packaging.
Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the
(For STR-DB870) You can reproduce the 6.1
channel surround sound by creating the virtual
surround back speaker through the “VIRTUAL
MATRIX 6.1” playback function (page 31).
logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are
labeled with the
logo.
• When sound signals with a sampling frequency of
96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in
stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned
off.
•
CINEMA STUDIO EX A reproduces the sound
characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s
classic editing studio.
•
CINEMA STUDIO EX B reproduces the sound
characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s
mixing studio which is one of the most up-to-
date facilities in Hollywood.
•
CINEMA STUDIO EX C reproduces the sound
characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s
BGM recording studio.
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x SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A–C1) DCS
Uses 3D sound imaging of V. SEMI M.
DIMENSION to create 5 sets of virtual
speakers surrounding the listener from the
sound of the front speakers (without using
actual rear speakers).
You can reproduce the 6.1 channel surround
sound by creating the virtual surround back
speaker through the “VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1”
playback function (page 31).
x V. SEMI M. DIMENSION1) (Virtual Semi
Multi Dimension) DCS
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual
surround speakers from the sound of the front
speakers without using actual surround
speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual
speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle
of elevation.
x VIRTUAL ENHANCED A1) (Virtual
Enhanced Surround A) DCS
•
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A reproduces the
sound characteristics of Sony Pictures
Entertainment’s classic editing studio.
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of
virtual surround speakers from the sound of the
front speakers without using actual surround
speakers.
•
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B reproduces the
sound characteristics of Sony Pictures
x VIRTUAL ENHANCED B1) (Virtual
Entertainment’s mixing studio which is one of
the most up-to-date facilities in Hollywood.
Enhanced Surround B) DCS
•
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C reproduces the
sound characteristics of Sony Pictures
Entertainment’s BGM recording studio.
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of
virtual surround speakers from the sound of the
front speakers without using actual surround
speakers.
x NIGHT THEATER
Allows you to retain a theater like environment
while listening at low volume levels, such as
late at night.
x DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A, B2)
Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall
using multi-speaker system and 3D sound
imaging for software with 2 channel signals
like CDs.
x MONO MOVIE
Creates a theater like environment from movies
with monaural soundtracks.
•
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A reproduces the
sonic character of the CONCERTGEBOUW in
Amsterdam, which is famous for its large sound
stage due to its reflectivity.
x STEREO MOVIE
Creates a theater like environment from movies
recorded with stereo soundtracks.
•
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B reproduces the
sonic character of the MUSIKVEREIN in
Vienna, which is famous for its hall resonance
and unique reverberative sound.
x V. MULTI DIMENSION1) (Virtual Multi
Dimension) DCS
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of
virtual surround speakers positioned higher
than the listener from a single pair of actual
surround speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of
virtual speakers surrounding the listener at
approximately a 30° angle of elevation.
x CHURCH
Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.
x OPERA HOUSE
Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.
x JAZZ CLUB
x VIRTUAL MULTI REAR1) (Virtual Multi
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
Rear) DCS
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of
virtual surround speakers from 1 set of actual
surround speakers.
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Notes
Selecting a sound field (continued)
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
x DISCO/CLUB
Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/
dance club.
x LIVE HOUSE
Use the buttons on the front panel to operate
the following modes.
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
house.
A.F.D. (Auto Format Decoding)
x ARENA
Automatically detects the type of audio signal
being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro
Logic, or standard 2 channel stereo) and
performs the proper decoding if necessary. This
mode presents the sound as it was recorded/
encoded, without adding any effects (ex.
reverberation).
Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat
concert hall.
x STADIUM
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air
stadium.
x GAME
2CH (2 Channel)
Obtains maximum audio impact from video
game software.
Outputs the sound from the front left and right
speakers only. Standard 2 channel (stereo)
sources completely bypass the sound field
processing. Multi channel surround formats are
downmixed to 2 channel.
When headphones are connected, you can
select the following sound fields only:
MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT (Multi/2ch Analog
Direct)
x HEADPHONE (2CH)
Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo).
Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely
bypass the sound field processing. Multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to
2 channel.
The analog input signal is not digitally
processed. You can enjoy high quality analog
source. Only volume control and the front
speaker balance can be adjusted when set to
2CH ANALOG DIRECT. When set to MULTI
DIRECT (for STR-DB1070, MULTI 1 or 2
DIRECT), you can adjust balance and level of
all the speakers. When this function is on, the
equalizer, sound field (etc.) are turned off.
x HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
Outputs the analog signals without digital
processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.
x HEADPHONE THEATER
Allows you to experience a theater like
environment while listening through a pair of
headphones.
1) “VIRTUAL” sound field: Sound field with virtual
speakers. However, setting the SURR menu
“VIR. SPEAKERS” parameter to “OFF” when
using “CINEMA STUDIO EX A–C” or “SEMI
CINEMA STUDIO EX A–C” reproduces the
sound characteristics of each cinema production
studio without virtual speakers.
2) You can select directly by pressing the buttons on
the front panel.
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About 6.1 channel matrix decoding
6.1CH DECODING
Some movies released after summer 1999 added a
new channel to the preexisting 5.1 channels. The new
channel added speakers behind the listening position.
In the movie theaters, these speakers are placed on the
rear wall, on each side of the projection room’s
window.
The 6.1 channel system used in the movie theaters is
called Dolby Surround EX system. However, to
record on movie film, this 6.1 channel is converted to
5.1 channel using matrix encoding, and the same
number of channels are used as Dolby Digital and
DTS recordings. Recordings on DVD also use the
same signals.
A lot of movie theaters screen movies with matrix
encoded 5.1 channel signals and this is not unnatural
to the ears. However, when a matrix decoder is used
to create surround back speaker signals it simulates
the same 6.1 channel sound as Dolby Surround EX
system in the movie theaters.
Press 6.1CH DECODING to adjust the
6.1 channel matrix parameter in the SET UP
menu (page 45).
This function works only for the multi channel
format [3/2].
This function is effective for the following
sound fields.
• A.F.D.*
• NORMAL SURROUND
• CINEMA STUDIO EX A–C
• SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A–C
• NIGHT THEATER
• MONO MOVIE
• STEREO MOVIE
• V. MULTI DIMENSION
• VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
• V. SEMI M. DIMENSION
• VIRTUAL ENHANCED A, B
* You can select “AUTO” only.
This unit is equipped with a matrix decoder allowing
for 6.1 channel sound production.
For STR-DB870, with Virtual 3D technology, the
surround back signals can be enjoyed even without an
actual surround back speaker. When the center
speaker is not used, it is possible to use this channel
to output surround back signals.
About the “VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1”
playback
(For STR-DB1070) You can reproduce the 6.1
channel surround sound of the sources encoded
in 6.1 channel (see below) in the 5.1 channel
speaker settings.
NIGHT MODE
Allows you to retain a theater like environment,
at low volume levels even late at night. Even at
a low volume level, you can clearly hear the
dialogues and adjust the volume in small steps.
This function can be used with other sound
field (pages 28–30).
(For STR-DB870) Though this receiver
incorporates the 5.1 channel amplifier, you can
reproduce the 6.1 channel surround sound of
the sources encoded in 6.1 channel (see below).
While this function is on, BASS, TREBLE, and
EFFECT level rises, and D.RANGE COMP. is
automatically set to “MAX”.
To enjoy the “VIRTUAL MATRIX 6.1”
playback most effectively, use the 6.1CH
DECODING function when you select
“CINEMA STUDIO EX A–C” or “SEMI
CINEMA STUDIO EX A–C”. The sound
characteristics of CINEMA STUDIO and the
3D sound imaging create the virtual surround
back speaker, and you can enjoy the surround
effect as if in the real theater. You can select
AUTO/ON/OFF using the 6.1CH DECODING
button (page 45).
This function does not work while MULTI/
2CH A. DIRECT is on.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer when
“2CH” is selected. To listen to 2 channel (stereo)
sources using the front left and right speakers and a
sub woofer, select “A.F.D.”.
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Understanding the multi channel surround displays
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
OPTCOAXMULTI CH IN 1 2
; DTS MPEG
STEREO MONO MEMORY
RDS
SW
L
C
R
DIGITAL
L.F.E.
a
SL
SR
SSB
PRO LOGIC
SP.OFF D.RANGE EQ
2ND ROOM SP.
SLEEP
qj qh qg
qf
qd
qs
qa
1 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal.
7 L.F.E.: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel. When the sound of the LFE
channel signal is actually being reproduced,
the bars underneath the letters lights up to
indicate the level. Since the LFE signal is not
recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar
indication will fluctuate (and may turn off)
during playback.
2 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal.
3 MULTI CH IN (1/2): Lights up when MULTI
CH IN (for STR-DB1070, MULTI CH IN 1
or 2) is selected.
8 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 21) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.
4 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are
input.
Note
9 Playback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around the letters
vary to show how the receiver downmixes the
source sound (based on the speakers settings).
When using sound fields like “DIGITAL
CONCERT HALL”, the receiver adds
Only the front 2 channels are compatible with
MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is
downmixed and output from the front 2 channels.
5 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby
Digital format.
reverberation based on the source sound.
6 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver
applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel
signals in order to output the center and
surround channel signals. However, this
indicator does not light if the center and
surround speakers are set to “NO”, and
“A.F.D.” or “NORMAL SURROUND” is
selected.
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
the surround components obtained by Pro
Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the
surround back components obtained by 6.1
matrix decoding))
Example:
Note
Recording format (Front /Rear): 3/2
Output channel: Rear speakers absent
Sound Field: A.F.D.
Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG
format signals.
L
C
R
SL
SR
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0 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 38–42 for tuner operations.
Customizing sound fields
By adjusting the surround parameters and the
equalization of the front, center, surround, and
surround back speakers, you can customize the
sound fields to suit your particular listening
situation.
qa SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
qs 2ND ROOM SP.: Lights up when the audio
signal is output from the 2ND ROOM
SPEAKERS (STR-DB1070 area code U, CA
only).
Once you customize a sound field, the changes
are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can
change a customized sound field any time by
making new adjustments to the parameters.
qd EQ: Lights up when the equalizer functions.
qf D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated. See page 36 to
adjust the dynamic range compression.
See the tables starting from page 58 for the
parameters available in each sound field.
qg DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.
qh SP.OFF: Lights up when headphones are
inserted or the SPEAKERS switch is set to
OFF.
To get the most from multi
channel surround sound
qj ;: Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are
Position your speakers and do the procedures
described in “Multi channel surround setup”
starting from page 19 before you customize a
sound field.
input.
Adjusting the surround
parameters
The SURR menu contains parameters that let
you customize various aspects of the current
sound field. The settings are stored individually
for each sound field.
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Press SURR.
The button lights up and the first parameter
is displayed.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
select the parameter you want to
adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
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Customizing sound fields (continued)
Front reverberation (FRONT
REVERB)
This parameter can be used when “DIGITAL
CONCERT HALL A, B” is selected. This
parameter lets you adjust the amount of
reverberations to add to the front signals
according to the original reverberations in the
source.
Initial settings
Parameter
Initial setting
PRO LOGIC
AUTO
EFFECT
(depends on the sound field)
WALL S__I__H
REVERB S__I__L
FRONT REVERB
SCREEN DEPTH
VIR. SPEAKERS
Midpoint
Midpoint
STD (STANDARD)
MID
•
•
To increase front reverberations, select “WET”.
To decrease front reverberations, select “DRY”.
Screen depth (SCREEN DEPTH)
ON
In a movie theater, sound seems to come from
inside the image reflected on the movie screen.
This parameter lets you create the same
sensation in your listening room by shifting the
sound of the front speakers “into” the screen.
“DEEP” provides the greatest amount of screen
depth.
Pro Logic (PRO LOGIC)
Lets you specify the Pro Logic decoding
setting.
•
To set the receiver to perform Pro Logic
decoding if Dolby surround encoded flag is ON
or if Pro Logic decoding produces a better
sound field, select “AUTO”.
Virtual speakers (VIR. SPEAKERS)
Allows you turn the virtual speakers created by
“CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C” and “SEMI
CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C” off or on.
•
•
To set the receiver to perform Pro Logic
decoding on rear signals, regardless of the
Dolby surround encoded flag, select “ON”.
To set the receiver not to perform Pro Logic
decoding, select “NO”.
Note
Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG
format signals.
Effect level (EFFECT)
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current
surround effect.
Wall type (WALL)
Lets you control the level of the high
frequencies to alter the sonic character of your
listening environment by simulating a softer (S)
or harder (H) wall. The midpoint designates a
neutral wall (made of wood).
Reverberation (REVERB)
Lets you control the spacing of the early
reflections to simulate a sonically longer (L) or
shorter (S) room. The midpoint designates a
standard room with no adjustment.
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Center level (CENTER LEVEL)
Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.
Adjusting the level
parameters
Surround level (SURROUND LEVEL)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround left
and right speakers.
The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let
you adjust the balance and volumes of each
speaker. The settings are applied to all sound
fields.
Surround back level (SURR BACK
LEVEL)
Lets you adjust level of the surround back (left
and right) speaker(s).
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Press LEVEL.
Sub woofer level (S. WOOFER LEVEL)
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.
The button lights up and the first parameter
is displayed.
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix
level (LFE MIX)
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
select the parameter you want to
adjust.
Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low
Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub
woofer without effecting the level of the bass
frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the
front, center or surround channels via the
Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection
circuitry.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Initial settings
Parameter
Initial setting
Center
•
For LFE mix level, “0 dB” outputs the full LFE
signal at the mix level determined by the
recording engineer.
FRONT L__I__R
SURROUND L__I__R
SUR.BACK L__I__R*
CENTER LEVEL XXX dB
Center
Center
•
To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the
sub woofer, select “OFF”. However, the low
frequency sounds of the front, center, or
surround speakers are output from the sub
woofer according to the settings made for each
speaker in the speaker setup (page 19–21).
0 dB
SURROUND LEVEL XXX dB 0 dB
SURR BACK LEVEL XXX dB 0 dB
S. WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB 0 dB
LFE MIX XXX dB
D. RANGE COMP.
* STR-DB1070 only.
0 dB
OFF
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Front balance (FRONT)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left
and right speakers.
Surround balance (SURROUND)
Lets you adjust the balance between surround
left and right speakers.
Surround back balance (SUR.BACK)
(STR-DB1070 only)
Lets you adjust the balance between surround
back left and right speakers when surround
back L/R speakers are set to “YES”.
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Customizing sound fields (continued)
To turn on/off the equalizer
Press EQUALIZER. The EQ indicator in the
display lights up when the equalizer is turned
on. When you adjust the equalizer using the EQ
parameters, the settings are stored separately
for each sound field and can be reproduced
whenever you turn on the equalizer.
Dynamic range compressor (D.
RANGE COMP.)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the
sound track. This may be useful when you want
to watch movies at low volumes late at night.
We recommend using the “MAX” setting.
Front speaker bass adjustment
(Gain/Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
•
To reproduce the sound track with no
compression, select “OFF”.
•
To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic
range intended by the recording engineer, select
“STD”.
Front speaker midrange adjustment
(Gain/Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of
midrange.
•
•
To compress the dynamic range in small steps
to achieve the sound you desire, select “0.1”–
“0.9”.
Front speaker treble adjustment
(Gain/Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of
treble.
To reproduce a dramatic compression of the
dynamic range, select “MAX”.
Notes
• Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
• While NIGHT MODE is activated, D.RANGE
COMP. is automatically set to MAX and is not
displayed in the LEVEL menu.
Center speaker bass adjustment
(Gain/Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
Center speaker midrange adjustment
(Gain/Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of
midrange.
Adjusting the equalizer
The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization
of the front, center, surround, and surround
back speakers. The settings are stored
individually for each sound field.
Center speaker treble adjustment
(Gain/Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of
treble.
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Press EQ.
The button lights up and the first parameter
is displayed.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
select the parameter (gain (dB),
frequency (Hz)) you want to adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Gain (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
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Surround speaker bass adjustment
(Gain/Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
Surround speaker treble adjustment
(Gain/Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of
treble.
Surround back speaker bass
adjustment (Gain/Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
Surround back speaker treble
adjustment (Gain/Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of
treble.
Resetting customized sound
fields to the factory settings
1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off
the power.
2 Hold down MODE + and press ?/1.
“S.F Initialize” appears in the display and
all sound fields are reset at once.
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Receiving Broadcasts
Notes
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you
have connected FM and AM antennas to the
receiver (see page 7).
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied
remote during autobetical operation.
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure
to store stations in your new area.
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see page
40.
Storing FM stations
automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)
• The FM MODE setting is also stored along with the
station.
• If you move the antenna after storing stations with
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store
the stations again.
(Models of area code CEL only)
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and
FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the
stations with the clearest signals.
Direct tuning
You can enter a frequency of the station you
want directly by using the numeric buttons on
the supplied remote. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see the operating
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by
one, see “Presetting radio stations” on page 40.
instructions for the supplied remote.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER.
2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to
The last received station is tuned in.
turn the receiver back on.
“Autobetical select” appears in the display
and the receiver scans and stores all the FM
and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area.
2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM
band.
3 Press D. TUNING.
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for
stations broadcasting the same program,
then stores only the one with the clearest
signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted
alphabetically by their Program Service
name, then assigned a 2-character preset
code. For more details on RDS, see page 41.
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
b
b
b
b
1
0
2
5
0
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz
Regular FM stations are assigned
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the
tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
2-character preset codes and stored after the
RDS station.
b
b
b
1
3
5
0
When done, “Autobetical finish” appears in
the display momentarily and the receiver
returns to the normal operation.
If you cannot tune in a station and the
entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.
If the entered numbers still flash, the
frequency is not used in your area.
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5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
Automatic tuning
If you don’t know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another
station.
Tip
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER.
• If you do not remember the precise frequency, press
TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value
close to the frequency you want. The receiver
automatically tunes in the station you want. If the
frequency seems to be higher than the entered
value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems
to be lower than the entered value, press
TUNING –.
• If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM
stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to
improve the sound. You will not be able to enjoy
the stereo effect, but the sound will be less
distorted.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM
band.
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
When the receiver reaches either end of
the band
Note
If “STEREO” does not appear at all when an FM
broadcast is received normally, press FM MODE to
turn on the “STEREO” indication.
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.
4 To continue scanning, press TUNING +
or TUNING – again.
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending
on the area code as shown in the following table. For
details on area codes, see page 4.
Preset tuning
Area code
FM
AM
After you have tuned in stations using Direct
Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset
them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any
of the stations directly by entering its
U, CA
100 kHz 10 kHz*
CN, SP, CEL, TW
E
50 kHz
50 kHz
9 kHz
9 kHz*
2-character preset code using the supplied
remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be
preset. The receiver will also scan all the
stations that you have preset.
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 53).
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to
preset them by performing steps on “Presetting
radio stations” (page 40).
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Preset tuning (continued)
Tuning to preset stations
You can tune the preset stations by either of the
following two ways.
Presetting radio stations
Scanning the preset stations
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER.
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Direct Tuning (page 38) or
Automatic Tuning (page 39).
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
3 Press MEMORY.
Each time you press the button, the receiver
tunes in one preset station at a time, in the
corresponding order and direction as
follows:
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds.
Do steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes
out.
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page
nC0˜...C2˜C1N
(A, B or C).
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”,
“B”, or “C” appears in the display.
Using the preset codes
Use the supplied remote to perform the
following operations. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see the operating
instructions for the supplied remote.
5 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – to select a preset number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
the preset number, start again from step 3.
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER.
6 Press MEMORY again to store the
The last received station is tuned in.
station.
2 For remotes without a display:
Press SHIFT to select a memory page
(A, B, or C), then press the preset
number of the station you want using
the numeric buttons.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
the preset number, start again from step 3.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another
station.
To change a preset number to
another station
Do steps 1 to 6 to preset a new station to the
number.
For remotes with a display:
Select the preset station you want from
the list displayed on the supplied
remote.
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Notes
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “Alarm-Alarm!” flashes in
the display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS
service, “No XX” (such as “No Clock Time”)
appears in the display.
• When a station broadcasts radio text data, it is
displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from
the station. Any change in this rate is reflected in
the display rate of the data.
(Models of area code CEL only)
This receiver also allows you to use RDS
(Radio Data System), which enables radio
stations to send additional information along
with the regular program signal. You can use
the following convenient RDS features:
Scanning preset stations by
program type
– Displaying RDS information
– Scanning preset stations by program type
Note that RDS is operable only for FM
stations.*
You can tune in preset stations according to a
program type that you specify. The receiver
scans for stations in its preset memory
currently broadcasting the specified program
type.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same types of services. If you are
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,
check with your local radio stations for details.
1 Press RDS PTY.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
2 Press PTY SELECT + or PTY SELECT –
to select the program type.
Simply select a station on the FM band
using direct tuning (page 38), automatic
tuning (page 39), or preset tuning (page
39).
See the table below for the information on
each program type.
3 Press RDS PTY.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the
program station name appears in the display.
While the receiver is scanning stations,
“PTY SEARCH” appears in the display
window.
When the receiver finds a station, the
receiver stops scanning. When the receiver
could not find any preset stations currently
broadcasting the specified program type,
“PTY not found” appears in the display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal strength is weak.
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY.
continued
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically
as follows:
PS (Program Station name)a) t Frequencya)
t PTY (Program TYpe) indicationb) t
RT (Radio Text) indicationc) t CT (Current
Time) indication (in 24-hour system) t Sound
field currectly applied
a) This information also appears for non-RDS FM
stations.
b) Type of program being broadcast (see page 42).
c) Text messages sent by the RDS station.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(continued)
Program type
indication
Description
Leisure & Hobby Programs on recreational activities
such as gardening, fishing,
Description of program types
cooking, etc.
Program type
indication
Description
Jazz Music
Jazz programs
Country Music
Country music programs
News
News programs
National Music Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
Current Affairs Topical programs that expand
on current news
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Documentary
None
Programs featuring oldies music
Folk music programs
Information
Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
Investigative features
Any programs not defined above
Sport
Sports programs
Education
Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs
Drama
Radio plays and serials
Cultures
Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
Science
Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
Varied Speech
Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
Pop Music
Popular music programs
Rock music programs
Easy Listening
Rock Music
Easy Listening
Light Classics M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
Serious Classics Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
Other Music
Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
Weather & Metr Weather information
Finance Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
Children’s Progs Programs for children
Social Affairs
Programs about people and the
things that affect them
Religion
Phone In
Programs of religious content
Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
Travel & Touring Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA.
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Other Operations
4 Press ENTER.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index
name for another station or program
source.
Naming preset stations
and program sources
Note
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for
preset stations and program sources. These
names (for example, “VHS”) appear in the
receiver’s display when a station or program
source is selected. Note that no more than one
name can be entered for each preset station or
program source.
This function is useful for distinguishing
components of the same kind. For example,
two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and
“8mm”, respectively. It is also handy for
identifying components connected to jacks
meant for another type of component, for
example, a second CD player connected to the
MD/DAT jacks.
(Models of area code CEL only)
You cannot change the name of an RDS station.
Recording
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected
all components properly.
Recording on an audio tape
or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc
using the receiver. See the operating
instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck
if you need help.
1 To index a preset station
1 Select the component to be recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER,
then tune in the preset station you want
to create an index name for.
The last station you received is tuned in.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in
preset stations, see “Tuning to preset
stations” on page 40.
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
To index a program source
4 Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.
Select the program source (component)
to be named.
2 Press NAME.
3 Create an index name by using the jog
continued
dial and cursor buttons:
Turn the jog dial to select a character, then
press to move the cursor to the next
position.
To insert a space
Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears
in the display.
If you’ve made a mistake
Press or repeatedly until the character
to be changed flashes, then turn the jog dial
to select the right character.
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Tip
Recording (continued)
You can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser
disc. Locate the point where you want to start
recording from another audio source, select the
program source, then start playback. The audio from
that source will be recorded onto the audio track of
the video tape instead of the audio from the original
medium. To resume audio recording from the original
medium, select the video source again.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or
MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB1070) or the analog
MD/TAPE OUT jacks (STR-DB870). To record a
digital audio signal, connect a digital component to
the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB1070)
or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT jacks
(STR-DB870).
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks
(STR-DB1070) or the MD/TAPE OUT jacks
(STR-DB870).
• The analog audio signals of the current function is
output from the REC OUT jacks. When you use
AUDIO SPLIT to assign a digital audio input (for
example, MD/DAT OPTICAL), the analog audio
signals of the assigned audio (for example, MD/
DAT ANALOG) is output.
• When MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT is set to MULTI
DIRECT (for STR-DB1070, MULTI 1 or 2
DIRECT), audio signals are not output from REC
OUT jacks.
Notes
• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs.
Analog recording is not possible if you make only
digital connections.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to
record from the sources.
• The analog audio signals of the current function is
output from the REC OUT jacks. When you use
AUDIO SPLIT to assign a digital audio input (for
example, MD/DAT OPTICAL), the analog audio
signals of the assigned audio (for example, MD/
DAT ANALOG) is output.
• When MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT is set to MULTI
DIRECT (for STR-DB1070, MULTI 1 or 2
DIRECT), audio signals are not output from REC
OUT jacks.
• No signals output from DIGITAL OUT jacks (MD/
DAT OPT OUT) when you set MULTI/2CH A.
DIRECT to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT. The digital
circuitry power is cut off to ensure a superior sound
quality.
Using the Sleep Timer
Recording on a video tape
You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD
player using the receiver. You can also add
audio from a variety of audio sources when
editing a video tape. See the operating
instructions of your VCR or LD player if you
need help.
Press SLEEP on the front panel (except
for models of area code CEL) or on the
remote while the power is on.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
1 Select the program source to be
2:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 0:30:00 t
OFF
recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the laser disc you want
to record into the LD player.
The display dims after you have specified the
time. While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights
up in the display.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
laser disc you want to record.
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Tip
x 6.1ch Matrix (6.1CH DECODING)
• You can freely specify the time. After pressing
SLEEP, specify the time you want using the jog dial
and cursor buttons ( or ) on the receiver. The
sleep time changes in 1 second intervals. You can
specify up to 5 hours.
• To check the remaining time before the receiver
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time
appears in the display.
You can set this parameter using 6.1CH
DECODING on the front panel.
•
When set to “AUTO”, the receiver performs
6.1 channel matrix decoding only if 6.1 channel
signals decode flag is ON.
•
When set to “ON”, the receiver performs
6.1 channel matrix decoding only if the
surround signals are 2 channel, regardless of the
6.1 channel decode flag.
Adjustments using the
SET UP button
•
•
•
When set to “OFF”, the receiver does not
perform 6.1 channel matrix decoding.
During “A.F.D.”, this parameter is always set to
“AUTO”, and you cannot change the setting.
The SET UP button allows you to make the
following adjustments.
When the 6.1 channel matrix decoding is
performed and the surround back speaker is set
to “NO”, you can enjoy the surround back
signals with virtual 3D technology, even
without an actual surround back speaker (the
box around SB does not light up). If the
surround back speaker is set to “YES”, the
surround back signals are output through the
actual speaker (SB and the box lights up).
(For STR-DB870) Please note that you can set
the surround back speaker only when the center
speaker is set to “NO” (page 20).
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
select the parameter you want to
adjust.
3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
x Multi channel assignment (MULTI
CH (for STR-DB1070, MULTI CH 1 or
2))
Lets you assign a function to MULTI CH (for
STR-DB1070, MULTI CH 1 or 2). You cannot
assign TUNER or PHONO.
Initial settings
Parameter
Initial setting
6.1CH DECODING
MULTI CH (1 or 2)
D.POWER
AUTO
NONE
ALWAYS ON
V.POWER
AUTO OFF
ON
For STR-DB1070, you cannot assign the same
function to both MULTI CH 1 and 2.
S.FIELD LINK
A1 AUTO POWER
AUTO FUNCTION
2ND ROOM SP1)
COMMAND MODE2)
COLOR SYSTEM3)
OSD4)
ON
continued
ON
OFF
AV1
PAL
COLOR
4
OSD H.POSITION4)
OSD V.POSITION4)
4
1) Only when the center or surround back speaker is
set to “2ND ROOM” (STR-DB1070 area code U,
CA only).
2) Except for STR-DB870 area code CEL.
3) STR-DB1070 of area code other than U, CA only.
4) STR-DB1070 only.
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Adjustments using the SET UP button
(continued)
x CONTROL A1 auto function
(AUTO FUNCTION)
Lets you switch the function of this receiver to
the Sony components connected via CONTROL
A1 cords (see page 14) automatically when the
connected component is set to play mode.
x Digital power management
(D.POWER)
Lets you enjoy the analog source without the
influence of digital circuits.
x 2nd room speaker (2ND ROOM SP)
(STR-DB1070 area code U, CA only)
Lets you set whether you would output the
sound to the 2nd room or not.
•
•
“AUTO OFF” turns off the power of the
unnecessary digital circuits automatically when
you use analog inputs or functions that bypass
digital processing when MULTI/2CH A.
DIRECT function is used.
x Selecting the command mode of
the remote (COMMAND MODE)
Lets you select the command mode of the
remote. Change the command mode when you
use 2 Sony receivers in the same room.
“ALWAYS ON” keeps the power of digital
circuits on. Select if you do not like the time lag
that occurs with the “AUTO OFF” setting when
digital circuits are turned on, etc.
x Video power management
x Monitor color system (COLOR
SYSTEM)
(STR-DB1070 area code other than
U, CA)
Lets you select the color system of your TV
monitor.
(V.POWER)
Lets you enjoy the sound without the influence
of the video circuits.
•
“AUTO OFF” turns off the power of video
circuits automatically when there are
unnecessary.
•
“ALWAYS ON” keeps the power of video
circuits on. Depending on the monitor, noise
may be produced or the picture may be
distorted when the power of the video circuits is
turned on. In this case, select “ALWAYS ON”.
x Color of the on-screen display
(OSD)
(STR-DB1070 only)
Lets you select the color of the on-screen
display.
x Sound field link (S.FIELD LINK)
x OSD horizontal position (OSD
H.POSITION)
(STR-DB1070 only)
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen
display horizontally.
Lets you apply the last selected sound field to a
program source whenever it is selected. For
example, if you listen to CD with STADIUM
as the sound field, change to a different
program source, then return to CD, STADIUM
will be applied again.
x OSD vertical position (OSD
V.POSITION)
x CONTROL A1 auto power on
(A1 AUTO POWER)
(STR-DB1070 only)
Lets you turn on the receiver automatically
when the component connected via CONTROL
A1 cords (see page 14) is turned on and the
playback is started.
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen
display vertically.
When set to “OFF”, you can save the power
consumption of the receiver during standby
mode.
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CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1
compatibility
CONTROL A1 control
system
The CONTROL A1 control system has been
updated to the CONTROL A1 which is the
standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer
and other recent Sony components. Components
with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with
components with CONTROL A1 , and can be
connected to each other. Basically, the majority of
the functions available with the CONTROL A1
control system will be available with the
Getting Started
This section explains the basic functions
of the CONTROL A1 Control System.
Certain components have special
CONTROL A1 control system.
functions, like “CD Synchro Dubbing” on
cassette decks, that require CONTROL
A1 connections. For detailed information
regarding specific operations, be sure to
also refer to the Operating Instructions
supplied with your component(s).
However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and
components with CONTROL A1 jacks, the
number of functions that can be controlled may be
limited depending on the component. For detailed
information, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the component(s).
The CONTROL A1 Control System was
designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL A1 connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals which enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
Connections
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cords in
series to the CONTROL A1 jacks on the
back of each component. You can connect up
to 10 CONTROL A1 compatible components
in any order. However, you can connect only
one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD
player, 1 MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver).
Currently, CONTROL A1 connections
between a Sony CD player, amplifier
(receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide
automatic function selection and synchronized
recording.
(You may be able to connect more than one CD
player or MD deck, depending on the model.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the respective component for details.)
In the future, the CONTROL A1 connection
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you
to control various functions for each
component.
Example
Notes
Amplifier
(Receiver) player deck
CD
MD
Tape
deck
Other
component
• The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to
maintain upward compatibility as the Control
System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this
case, however, older components will not be
compatible with the new functions.
• Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when
the CONTROL A1 jacks are connected via a PC
interface kit to a personal computer running “MD
Editor” or similar application. Also, do not operate
the connected component in a manner contrary to
the functions of the application, as this may cause
the application to operate incorrectly.
In the CONTROL A1 control system, the
control signals flow both ways, so there is no
distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a
component has more than one CONTROL
A1 jack, you can use either one, or connect
different components to each jack.
continued
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Notes
CONTROL A1 control system
(continued)
• You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible
amplifier (receiver) using a monaural mini-plug
cord in order to take advantage of the automatic
function selection feature.
Jacks and connection examples
CONTROL A1
• This function only works when the components are
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs
according to the names on the function buttons.
Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of
the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
• When recording, do not play any components other
than the recording source. It will cause the
automatic function selection to operate.
CONTROL A1
CD player
Synchronized recording
MD deck
This function lets you conduct synchronized
recording between the selected source and
recorder components.
On CONTROL A1 jacks and
connections
1 Set the function selector on the
amplifier (or receiver) to the source
component.
It is possible to make connections between
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 jacks.
For details regarding particular connections or
set up options, refer to the operating
2 Set the source component to pause
mode (make sure both the N and X
indicators light together).
instructions supplied with the component(s).
About the connecting cord
3 Set the recorder component to the
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components
are supplied with a connecting cord as an
accessory. In this case, use the connecting cord
for your connection.
REC-PAUSE mode.
4 Press PAUSE on the recorder
component.
The source component is released from
the pause mode, and recording begins
shortly thereafter.
When playback ends from the source
component, recording stops.
When using a commercially available cord, use
a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord less than
2 meters long, with no resistance (like the Sony
RK-G69HG).
Notes
Basic Functions
• Do not set more than one component to the pause
mode.
The CONTROL A1 functions will operate as
long as the component you want to operate is
turned on, even if all of the other connected
components are not turned on.
• Certain recorder components may be equipped with
a special synchronized recording function that uses
the CONTROL A1 Control System, like “CD
Synchro Dubbing”. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the recorder
component.
Automatic function selection
When you connect a CONTROL A1
compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to
other Sony components using monaural mini-
plug cords, the function selector on the
amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches
to the correct input when you press the play
button on one of the connected components.
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Additional Information
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.
Precautions
For customers in Europe
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
If you have any question or problem concerning your
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On safety
Troubleshooting
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.
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Also, see “Checking the connections”
on page 24 to verify that the connections are
correct. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
On power sources
• Before operating the unit, 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 receiver 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.
• (Models of area code U, CA only)
There is no sound no matter which component
is selected.
• Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is
not set at –∞ dB.
• Check that the SPEAKERS switch is not set to
OFF (see page 26).
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
• Check that all speaker cords are connected
correctly.
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.
On heat buildup
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
There is no sound from a specific component.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the
life of the receiver.
continued
• 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.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
There is intermittent sound from a digital source.
• Check to see if signals with 96 kHz sampling
frequencies are input to the DVD/LD OPTICAL
IN or COAXIAL jacks.
There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.
There is no sound from the center speaker.
• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES
jack to verify that sound is output from the
headphones (see page 26).
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MODE +/–).
• Select a sound field containing the word
“CINEMA” or “VIRTUAL” (see page 28–30).
If only one channel is output from the
headphones, the component may not be
connected to the receiver correctly. Check that
all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on
both the receiver and the component.
• Adjust the speaker level (see page 35).
• Make sure the center speaker size parameter is
set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (see page
20).
If both channels are output from the headphones,
the front speaker may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the
front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard from the surround/surround back
speakers.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MODE +/–).
• Select a sound field containing the word
“CINEMA” or “VIRTUAL” (see page 28–30).
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Adjust the speaker level (see page 35).
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
• Make sure the surround/surround back speaker
size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or
“LARGE” (see pages 20–21).
• Check that the SPEAKERS switch is set to ON
(see page 26).
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• Press MUTING if muting function is activated.
There is no sound from the active sub woofer.
• There is no sound output from the SUB
WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field
(see page 59).
• The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the
receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and
turn on the power again.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MODE +/–).
• When only a very low-level sound is heard,
check to see if NIGHT MODE is activated (see
page 31).
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not
reproduced.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the
audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the
connected component.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND
terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
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Recording cannot be done.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
• Select the source component with FUNCTION
control.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
direct tuning.
• When recording from a digital component, make
sure the INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG 2CH
FIXED (see page 26) before recording with a
component connected to the analog MD/DAT or
TAPE terminals (STR-DB1070) or the analog
MD/TAPE terminals (STR-DB870).
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (see
page 40).
• When recording from a digital component, make
sure the INPUT MODE is set to COAXIAL
FIXED or OPTICAL FIXED (see page 26)
before recording with the component connected
to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT terminals
(STR-DB1070) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE
OUT terminals (STR-DB870).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
RDS does not work.*
• Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS
station.
To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator.
• Select a stronger FM station.
• Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator,
then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or
coaxial digital output to the receiver’s DVD/LD
OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jack. When making
this connection, be sure to set INPUT MODE
manually (see page 26). The receiver may not
operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to
AUTO 2CH.
The RDS information that you want does not
appear.*
• Contact the radio station and find out whether or
not they actually provide the service in question.
If so, the service may be temporarily out of
order.
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears
on the TV screen or monitor.
For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups,
see the operating instructions supplied with your
RF demodulator.
• Select the appropriate function on the receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
The FM reception is poor.
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as
shown below. 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.
The remote does not function.
• (For STR-DB870 area code U, CA)
The 2ND ROOM button and the ON SCREEN
button on the remote are not available.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the
receiver.
Receiver
Outdoor FM antenna
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
ANTENNA
AM
• Replace both batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
FM U
• Make sure you select the correct function on the
remote.
75Ω
Ground wire
(not supplied)
COAXIAL
• If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use
the remote to select a source or component other
than TV before operating the receiver or other
component.
To ground
* Models of area code CEL only.
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Reference Power Output2)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
Troubleshooting (continued)
STR-DB1070:
FRONT1): 100 W + 100 W
CENTER1): 100 W
Reference sections for clearing the
receiver’s memory
SURR1): 100 W + 100 W
SURR BACK1): 100 W
FRONT1): 100 W + 100 W
CENTER1): 100 W
STR-DB870:
To clear
See
All memorized settings
Customized sound fields
page 18
page 37
SURR1): 100 W + 100 W
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
STR-DB1070:
FRONT1): 90 W + 90 W
CENTER1): 90 W
SURR1): 90 W + 90 W
SURR BACK1): 90 W
FRONT1): 100 W + 100 W
CENTER1): 100 W
STR-DB870:
Specifications
SURR1): 100 W + 100 W
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
STR-DB1070:
STR-DB870:
FRONT1): 90 W + 90 W
CENTER1): 90 W
SURR1): 90 W + 90 W
SURR BACK1): 90 W
FRONT1): 90 W + 90 W
CENTER1): 90 W
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code
U only).
SURR1): 90 W + 90 W
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
STR-DB1070:
FRONT1): 80 W + 80 W
CENTER1): 80 W
SURR1): 80 W + 80 W
SURR BACK1): 80 W
FRONT1): 90 W + 90 W
CENTER1): 90 W
STR-DB870:
SURR1): 90 W + 90 W
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
2) Measured under the following conditions:
Models of area code U, CA
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
100 W + 100 W
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
90 W + 90 W
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
STR-DB1070:
Area code
Power requirements
240 V AC, 50 Hz
230 V AC, 50 Hz
110 V AC, 60 Hz
E
CN, SP, CEL
TW
FRONT1):100 W + 100 W
CENTER1): 100 W
3) Measured under the following conditions:
SURR1): 100 W + 100 W
SURR BACK1): 100 W
FRONT1): 100 W + 100 W
CENTER1): 100 W
Area code
Power requirements
STR-DB870:
CN
220 V AC, 50 Hz
SURR1): 100 W + 100 W
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
STR-DB1070:
FRONT:1) 90 W + 90 W
CENTER1): 90 W
SURR1): 90 W + 90 W
SURR BACK1): 90 W
FRONT1):90 W + 90 W
CENTER1): 90 W
STR-DB870:
SURR1): 90 W + 90 W
Models of other area code
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
STR-DB1070:
100 W + 100 W2)
90 W + 90 W3)
STR-DB870:
100 W + 100 W2)
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
STR-DB1070:
90 W + 90 W2)
80 W + 80 W3)
100 W + 100 W2)
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Frequency response
FM tuner section
PHONO
RIAA equalization curve
±0.5 dB
Tuning range
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
CD/SACD, TAPE,
MD/DAT, MD/TAPE,
TV/SAT, DVD/LD,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
10 Hz – 100 kHz
±3 dB (with sound field,
equalizer, and bass boost
bypassed)
Sensitivity
Mono:
Stereo:
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
Usable sensitivity
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
Inputs (Analog)
PHONO
Sensitivity: 2.5 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N4): 86 dB (A, 2.5 mV5))
S/N
Mono:
Stereo:
76 dB
70 dB
MULTI CH IN (1, 2),
CD/SACD, TAPE,
MD/DAT, MD/TAPE,
DVD/LD, TV/SAT,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
Sensitivity: 150 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N4): 96 dB
(A, 150 mV5))
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono:
Stereo:
0.3%
0.5%
Separation
45 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,
4) INPUT SHORT.
5) Weighted network, input level.
+0.5/–2 dB
Selectivity
60 dB at 400 kHz
Inputs (Digital)
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
DVD/LD (Coaxial)
Models of area code U, CA
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz6)
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz6)
Models of area code E
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: –
S/N: 100 dB
DVD/LD, TV/SAT,
MD/DAT, MD/TAPE
(Optical)
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1610 kHz6)
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz6)
Models of area code CN, SP, CEL, TW
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Outputs
Antenna
Loop antenna
TAPE, MD/DAT, MD/
TAPE (REC OUT),
VIDEO 1, 2 (AUDIO
OUT)
Voltage: 150 mV
Impedance: 1 kilohms
Usable sensitivity
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)
S/N
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
FRONT L/R,
Voltage: 2 V
CENTER,
Impedance: 1 kilohms
Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m,
400 kHz)
SURROUND L/R,
SURROUND BACK,
SUB WOOFER
Selectivity
At 9 kHz:
35 dB
40 dB
At 10 kHz:
EQ
BASS:
99 Hz~1.0 kHz
(21 steps)
6) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off
the receiver. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and
press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when
you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to
10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
MID:
198 Hz~10 kHz
(37 steps)
1.0 kHz~10 kHz
(23 steps)
TREBLE:
Gain levels:
±10 dB, 1 dB step
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Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
Specifications (continued)
AM loop antenna (1)
• Models of area code U, CA
Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)
Control S connecting cord (1)
• STR-DB1070 only
Video section
Inputs
Video:
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
• Models of area code U, CA
Remote commander RM-PP505L (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
• Models of other area codes
Remote commander RM-LP205 (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (3)
• STR-DB870 only
S-video:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Outputs
Video:
S-video:
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
• Models of area code U, CA
Remote commander RM-PP505 (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
• Models of area code CEL
Remote commander RM-U305A (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
General
Power requirements
Area code
U, CA
CEL
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
For details on the area code of the component you
are using, see page 4.
CN, SP
E
220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
110 V AC, 60 Hz
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
TW
Power consumption
Area code
Power consumption
U
STR-DB1070: 300 W
STR-DB870: 300 W
CA
STR-DB1070: 420 VA
STR-DB870: 390 VA
CEL
STR-DB1070: 240 W
STR-DB870: 230 W
CN, SP, E, TW
STR-DB1070: 240 W
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.8 W (when “A1 AUTO POWER” in the SET UP
menu is set to “ON”)/0.5 W (“OFF”)
AC outlets
Area code
U, CA
AC outlets
2 switched, 120 W/1A MAX
1 switched, 100 W MAX
2 switched, 100 W MAX
SP, CEL
CN, E, TW
Dimensions
430 × 161 × 401 mm
including projecting parts
and controls
Mass (Approx.)
16.0 kg
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Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP
buttons
You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURR, EQ, SET UP buttons, jog dial, and cursor
buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.
Press
Press
or
Turn jog dial
Page
SURR
PRO LOGIC
AUTO, ON, OFF
33
EFFECT
depends on the sound field (21 steps)
–8 to +8 (1 increment steps)
–8 to +8 (1 increment steps)
DRY, WET, STD
WALL S_I_H
REVERB S_I_L
FRONT REVERB
SCREEN DEPTH
DEEP, MID, OFF
VIR. SPEAKERS
ON, OFF
LEVEL
FRONT L_I_R
–8 dB to 8 dB (1 dB steps)
–8 dB to 8 dB (1 dB steps)
–8 dB to 8 dB (1 dB steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
OFF, –20 dB to 0 dB (1 dB steps)
OFF, 0.1 to 0.9 (0.1 steps), STD, MAX
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SURROUND L_I_R
SUR.BACK L_I_R1)
CENTER LEVEL XXX dB
SURROUND LEVEL XXX dB
SURR BACK LEVEL XXX dB
S. WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB
LFE MIX XXX dB
D.RANGE COMP.
1)
STR-DB1070 only.
continued
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Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons (continued)
Press
Press
or
Turn jog dial
Page
EQ
FRONT BASS GAIN
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
198 Hz to 10 kHz (37 steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
1.0 kHz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
198 Hz to 10 kHz (37 steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
1.0 kHz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
1.0 kHz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
1.0 kHz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
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FRONT BASS FREQUENCY
FRONT MID GAIN
FRONT MID FREQUENCY
FRONT TREBLE GAIN
FRONT TREBLE FREQUENCY
CENTER BASS GAIN
CENTER BASS FREQUENCY
CENTER MID GAIN
CENTER MID FREQUENCY
CENTER TREBLE GAIN
CENTER TREBLE FREQUENCY
SURROUND BASS GAIN
SURROUND BASS FREQUENCY
SURROUND TREBLE GAIN
SURROUND TREBLE FREQUENCY
SURROUND BACK BASS GAIN
SURROUND BACK BASS FREQUENCY
SURROUND BACK TREBLE GAIN
SURROUND BACK TREBLE FREQUENCY
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Press
Press
or
Turn jog dial
Page
SET UP
FRONT
CENTER
LARGE, SMALL
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LARGE, SMALL, NO, 2ND ROOM3)
LARGE, SMALL, NO
LARGE, SMALL, NO, 2ND ROOM3)
YES, NO
SURROUND
SURR BACK
SURR BACK L/R1)
SUB WOOFER
YES, NO
FRONT XX.X meter
CENTER XX.X meter
SURROUND XX.X meter
SURR BACK XX.X meter
SUB WOOFER XX.X meter
S.W PHASE
1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (0.1 meter steps)5)
1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (0.1 meter steps)5)
1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (0.1 meter steps)5)
1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (0.1 meter steps)5)
1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (0.1 meter steps)5)
NORMAL, REVERSE
METER, FEET
DISTANCE UNIT
SURR POSI.
SIDE, MIDDLE, BEHIND
HIGH, LOW
SURR HEIGHT
SURR BACK HGT.
FRONT SP > XXX Hz2)
CENTER SP > XXX Hz2)
SURROUND SP > XXX Hz2)
SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz2)
LFE HIGH CUT > XXX Hz
6.1CH DECODING
MULTI CH (1/2)
HIGH, LOW
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
40 Hz to 200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
AUTO, ON, OFF
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NONE, Every functions (except for TUNER and PHONO)
AUTO OFF, ALWAYS ON
AUTO OFF, ALWAYS ON
ON, OFF
D.POWER
V.POWER
S.FIELD LINK
A1 AUTO POWER
AUTO FUNCTION
2ND ROOM SP3)
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
COMMAND MODE
COLOR SYSTEM4)
OSD1)
OSD H.POSITION1)
OSD V.POSITION1)
AV1, AV2
NTSC, PAL
COLOR, MONOCHROME
0 to 64 (1 steps)
0 to 32 (1 steps)
1) STR-DB1070 only.
2) When the speakers are set to SMALL only.
3) STR-DB1070 area code U, CA only.
4) STR-DB1070 area code other than U, CA only.
5) For models of area code U, CA: 3 feet to 40 feet (1 foot steps)
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field
The adjusted SURR and EQ parameters are stored in each sound field. The adjusted LEVEL
parameters are applied to all the sound fields.
<
SURR
>
PRO
LOGIC
EFFECT
LEVEL
WALL
TYPE
REVERB
TIME
FRONT
REVERB
SCREEN VIRTUAL
DEPTH SPEAKERS
2CH
A.F.D.
AUTO
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CINEMA STUDIO EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C
NIGHT THEATER
MONO MOVIE
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VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
V. SEMI M. DIMENSION
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VIRTUAL ENHANCED B
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B
CHURCH
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JAZZ CLUB
DISCO/CLUB
LIVE HOUSE
ARENA
STADIUM
GAME
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN (1/2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
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<
LEVEL
>
FRONT
BAL
SURR SURR BACK CENTER SURR SURR BACK S. WOOFER LFE
D.RANGE
COMP
1)
1)
BAL
BAL
LEVEL LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
MIX
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CINEMA STUDIO EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C
NIGHT THEATER
MONO MOVIE
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VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
V. SEMI M. DIMENSION
VIRTUAL ENHANCED A
VIRTUAL ENHANCED B
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B
CHURCH
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JAZZ CLUB
DISCO/CLUB
LIVE HOUSE
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STADIUM
GAME
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN 1
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MULTI CH IN 2
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
1) These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in
“Adjusting the level parameters” (page 35).
2) When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set
to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E.
signals.
continued
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)
<
EQ
>
<
FRONT
>
TREBLE
FREQ
BASS
BASS
FREQ
MID
GAIN
MID
TREBLE
GAIN
GAIN
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NORMAL SURROUND
CINEMA STUDIO EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C
NIGHT THEATER
MONO MOVIE
STEREO MOVIE
V. MULTI DIMENSION
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
V. SEMI M. DIMENSION
VIRTUAL ENHANCED A
VIRTUAL ENHANCED B
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B
CHURCH
OPERA HOUSE
JAZZ CLUB
DISCO/CLUB
LIVE HOUSE
ARENA
STADIUM
GAME
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN (1/2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
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<
EQ
>
<
CENTER
>
TREBLE
FREQ
BASS
GAIN
BASS
FREQ
MID
MID
TREBLE
GAIN
GAIN
FREQ
2CH
A.F.D.
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CINEMA STUDIO EX C
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C
NIGHT THEATER
MONO MOVIE
STEREO MOVIE
V. MULTI DIMENSION
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
V. SEMI M. DIMENSION
VIRTUAL ENHANCED A
VIRTUAL ENHANCED B
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B
CHURCH
OPERA HOUSE
JAZZ CLUB
DISCO/CLUB
LIVE HOUSE
ARENA
STADIUM
GAME
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN (1/2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
continued
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)
<
EQ
>
<
SURROUND/SURROUND BACK
>
BASS
GAIN
BASS
FREQ
TREBLE
GAIN
TREBLE
FREQ
2CH
A.F.D.
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CINEMA STUDIO EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C
NIGHT THEATER
MONO MOVIE
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V. MULTI DIMENSION
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
V. SEMI M. DIMENSION
VIRTUAL ENHANCED A
VIRTUAL ENHANCED B
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B
CHURCH
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JAZZ CLUB
DISCO/CLUB
LIVE HOUSE
ARENA
STADIUM
GAME
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN (1/2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
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Remote button description
For STR-DB870 area code CEL
You can use the remote RM-U305A to operate the components in your system. The tables below
show the settings of each button.
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
SLEEP
Receiver
Activates the sleep
0-9
Receiver
Use with “SHIFT” button
to select tuner preset
station numeric input
during DIRECT
function and the duration
which the receiver turns
off automatically.
TUNING or MEMORY
mode.
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/
Turns the audio and
video components on or
CD player/
DVD player/ off.
MD deck/
VCD player/
LD player/
DAT deck
CD player/
MD deck/
VCD player/
LD player/
DAT deck
Selects track numbers.
0 selects track 10.
?/1
Receiver
Turns the receiver on or
off.
TV/VCR/SAT Selects channel numbers.
>10
CD player/
MD deck/
Tape deck/
LD player/
VCD player
Selects tracks numbers
over 10.
VIDEO/
VIDEO 1
Receiver
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
VIDEO 2 Receiver
VIDEO 3 Receiver
DVD/LD Receiver
TV/SAT Receiver
MD/TAPE Receiver
CD/SACD Receiver
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
ENTER
TV/VCR/SAT/ After selecting a channel,
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
Tape deck/
LD player/
disc or track using the
numeric buttons, press
To watch DVD or laser
disc.
VCD player/ to enter the value.
MD deck/
DAT deck
To watch TV programs
or satellite receiver.
To listen to Minidisc or
audio tape.
* VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, PHONO and MD/
TAPE function is a 2-key operation. To select the
above function, press FN SHIFT (function shift)
and the function key you want simultaneously.
For example, press FN SHIFT and CD/SACD to
select MD/TAPE function.
To listen to compact disc.
TUNER
Receiver
To listen to radio
programs.
PHONO Receiver
AUX Receiver
To listen to turn table.
To listen to an audio
equipment.
continued
FN SHIFT* Remote
Use simultaneously to
select other function.
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Remote button description
(continued)
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
x
CD player/
MD deck/Tape
deck/VCR/
DVD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
Stops play.
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
SHIFT
Receiver
Press repeatedly to select
a memory page for
presetting radio stations
or tuning to preset
stations.
DAT deck
POSITION** TV
SWAP** TV
Changes the position of
the small picture.
-/--
TV
Selects the channel entry
mode, either one or two
digit.
Swaps the small and the
large picture.
D.TUNING Receiver
Tuner station direct key-
in mode.
DISC
CD player
Select discs (Mega
storage CD player only).
./> CD player/
MD deck/
Skips tracks.
SUB CH TV
+/–**
Selects preset channels
for the small picture.
DVD player/
LD player/
VCD player/
Tape deck/VCR/
DAT deck
D. SKIP/CH/ Receiver
PRESET +/–
Scans and selects preset
stations.
TV/VCR/SAT Selects preset channels.
CD player/
MD deck/
Skips discs (multi-disc
changer only).
m/M CD player/
Searches tracks
DVD player/
VCD player
DVD player/ (forward or backward).
VCD player
DISPLAY TV/VCR/
LD player/
DVD player/ screen.
VCD player
P IN P** TV
Selects information
displayed on the TV
MD deck/
Tape deck/
VCR/
LD player/
DAT deck
Fastforwards or
rewinds.
Activates the picture-in-
picture function.
n
N
Tape deck
Starts play on the reverse
side.
JUMP
WIDE
TV
TV
Toggles between the
previous and the current
channels.
CD player/
MD deck/Tape
deck/VCR/
DVD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
Starts play.
Selects the wide picture
mode.
** Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.
DAT deck
X
CD player/
MD deck/Tape (Also starts recording
deck/VCR/ with components in
DVD player/ record standby.)
VCD player/
LD player/
Pauses play or record.
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model of the receiver.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only.
Therefore, depending on the component the above
operation may not be possible or may operate
differently than described.
DAT deck
• The VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and PHONO
functions are not available for set operation.
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Remote
Button
Operations
Function
ANT
TV/VTR
VCR
Selects output signal
from the aerial terminal:
TV signal or VCR
program.
TV/VIDEO TV/VCR
A. F. D. Receiver
Selects input signal: TV
input or video input.
Auto Format Decoding.
2CH/OFF Receiver
Turns off sound field or
selects 2CH mode.
MODE +/– Receiver
Selects sound field mode.
MULTI/2CH Receiver
A. DIRECT
Selects MULTI CH IN
source.
MUTING Receiver
Mutes the sound from the
receiver.
TEST
TONE
Receiver
Receiver
Press to output test tone.
MAIN
Press this button
MENU
repeatedly to select one
of the two cursor modes:
LEVEL and SURROUND.
MASTER Receiver
VOL +/–
Adjusts the master
volume of the receiver.
MENU </> Receiver
MENU +/– Receiver
Selects a menu item.
Makes adjustment or
change the setting.
MENU
DVD player
Displays DVD menu.
Selects a menu item.
Enters the selection.
F/f/G/g DVD player
ENTER
DVD player
RETURN DVD player
Returns to the previous
menu or exits the menu.
TITLE
DVD player
Displays DVD title.
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1 Hold down the Function button whose
function you want to change (for
example, CD/SACD).
Changing the factory
setting of a function button
2 Press the corresponding button of the
component you want to assign to the
Function button (for example, 4 – Tape
deck).
If the factory settings of the FUNCTION
buttons do not match your system components,
you can change them. For example, if you have
an MD player and a tape deck and you do not
have a CD player, you can assign the CD/
SACD button to your tape deck.
The following buttons are assigned to select
the functions:
To operate
Press
CD player
1
Note that the settings of the TUNER and FN
SHIFT functions (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO
3, PHONO and MD/TAPE) button cannot be
changed.
DAT deck
2
MD deck
3
Tape deck A
4
Tape deck B
5
AV ?/1
AV
?/1
?/1
SLEEP
LD player
6
?/1
SYSTEM
STANDBY
VCR (command mode VTR 1*)
VCR (command mode VTR 2*)
VCR (command mode VTR 3*)
TV
7
FUNCTION
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
VIDEO
VIDEO 3
TV/SAT
8
9
Function
buttons
DVD/LD
FN SHIFT
TUNER
PHONO MD/TAPE
AUX
CD/SACD
0
F
MENU
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver)
DVD
>10
ENTER
.
g
G
ENTER
Numeric
buttons
6
9
RETURN
ENTER
f
TITLE
VCD player
SHIFT
>10
>10
ENTER
–
/–
–
D.TUNING
POSITION
SWAP
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=
+
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3
setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and
VHS respectively.
D.SKIP/
CH/PRESET
–
SUB CH
+
0
)
ANT
DISPLAY
P IN P
TV/VTR
9
(
DISC
TV/
JUMP
WIDE
VIDEO
P
p
Now you can use the CD/SACD button to
control the tape deck.
SOUND FIELD
MULTI/2CH
A. DIRECT
A.F.D.
2CH/OFF
+
–
MODE
MUTING
MASTER
VOL
TEST TONE MAIN MENU
MENU
To reset a button to its factory
setting
MASTER VOL –
Repeat the above procedure.
RM-U305A
g
To reset all the function buttons to
their factory setting
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
AV SYSTEM
the same time.
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