Sony STR-DB1070 - Fm Stereo/fm-am Receiver, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... 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 0 2001 Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...termined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency For customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactur...

Page 3: ...leep Timer 44 Adjustments using the SET UP button 45 CONTROL Al II control system 47 _ ji l 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 Models of area code CEL only STR DB870 area ...

Page 4: ...Tme of differences Feature DBI 070 DB070 5 audio inputs 0 4 audio inuuts l 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 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 ...

Page 5: ...6 FM AM q 3839 FM MODE q 39 FUNCTION q 24 25 38 39 40 43 INPUT MODE q 26 IR receptor q Jog dial q 19 33 35 36 43 45 LEVEL q 35 MASTER VOLUME q 24 26 MEMORY q 38 40 MODE q 28 37 MULTI CH A DIRECT i 26 30 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator q MUTING q 26 NAME q 43 NIGHT MODE i 3 1 ON SCREEN STR DB 1070 only ii3 10 PHONES jack q 26 PRESET TUNING q 40 PTY SELECT Models of area code CEL only q 41 RDSiPTY ...

Page 6: ...e l Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord 0 Audio cord not supplied White L Red R White L Red R q Audio video cord not supplied Yellow video White L audio Red R audio Yellow video White L audio Red R audio q 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 q Optical digital cord not supplied B...

Page 7: ...he AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components l Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna l After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible l Do not use the SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code 7 ...

Page 8: ...MD or DAT deck Note on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire connect it to the Ih SIGNAL GND terminal 8 ...

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Page 10: ... TV SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver If you are connecting a separate TV tuner or satellite tuner connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above S video jack S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks Notes l If you make COMPONENT VIDEO connections nothing is displayed on the on screen display l On this...

Page 11: ...und SIR 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 o...

Page 12: ...nput 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 l 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 l It is not possible to record analog signals to the compon...

Page 13: ...r 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 l When using the co...

Page 14: ...layer tape deck or MD deck for details Note If you make CONTROL A 1II 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 2ND ROOM OUT l If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1 CD 2 or CD 3 be ...

Page 15: ...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 The following connections also change the input mode of the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV TV Receiver VCR 1 DVD player Pull the video cord awayfrom the supplied audio video control S cable Note Refer to the operating instructions suppl...

Page 16: ...wer 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 th...

Page 17: ... 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 17 ...

Page 18: ...n the back of the speaker 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 422 Note Be sure to turn the power off when setting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power clear the receiver s memory Then spe...

Page 19: ...speaker STR DB870 or use the center and surround back speakers as surround back left and right speakers STR DB1070 When placing surround speakers to your side STR DB1070 When placing surround speakers behind you j SF Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers Tip When setting up the surround back speaker set the speaker at least 1 meter be...

Page 20: ...y 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 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 LARG...

Page 21: ...ker 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 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 n Surround back speaker single or double SUM BACK L R STR DB1070 only l...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...t 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 ...

Page 24: ...t 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 Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and level of speakers For details on the LEVEL menu seepage 35 While adjusting the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is performed 5 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone Tip You can adjust the level ...

Page 25: ...the audio input assigned by this function using INPUT MODE page 26 You cannot assign the audio input for TUNER 1 Turn FUNCTION to select the source for audio input assignment 2 Press AUDIO SPLIT 3 Turn FUNCTION to select the audio input The audio input you can assign differs depending on the function DVD LD NO ASSIGN DIGITAL ONLY COAX L DIGITAL ONLY OPT ONLY ANALOG INPUT TV SAT MDiDAT MD TAPE NO A...

Page 26: ...LTI 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 setto 2CH ANALOG DIRECT When setto 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...

Page 27: ...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 DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically as follows Index name of the component Selected component Sound field applied to the program source When the ...

Page 28: ... automatically and the sound field is turned off About DCS Digital Cinema 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 characteristic...

Page 29: ...ulti Rear m Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual surround speakers from 1 set of actual surround speakers n V SEMI M DIMENSION Virtual Semi Multi Dimension m 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 setsof virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30 angle of elevation...

Page 30: ...ers 2 You can select directly by pressing the buttons on the front panel Notes l The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal l When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming y from the surround speakers Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes A F D Auto Forma...

Page 31: ... 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 This unit is equipped with a matrix decoder allowing for 6 1 channel sound production For STR DB87...

Page 32: ...ts 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 SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set...

Page 33: ...g situation 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 See the tables starting from page 58 for the parameters available in each sound field s b 0 To get the most from multi 2 channel surround sound In r Position your speakers and do the procedures 3 described in Mul...

Page 34: ...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 Front reverberation FRONT REVERB This parameter can be used when DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A B is s...

Page 35: ...e bass e a The setting is entered automatically Initial settings frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the s front center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection circuitry P Parameter Initial settina FRONT L 1 R Center SURROUND L 1 R SUR BACK L I R Center Center CENTER LEVEL XXX dB OdB SURROUND LEVEL XXX dB 0 dB SURR BACK LEVEL XXX dB 0 dB S WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB 0 dB LF...

Page 36: ...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 Frequency Hz To turn on off the equalizer Press EQUALIZER The EQ indicator in the display lights up when th...

Page 37: ...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 I to turn off the power 2 Hold down MODE and press IA l S F Initialize appears in the display and all sound fields are reset ...

Page 38: ...arily and the receiver returns to the normal operation Notes l Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation l If you move to another area repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area l For details on tuning the stored stations see page 40 l The FM MODE setting is also stored along with the station l If you move the antenna after storing statio...

Page 39: ...e page 4 Area code FM AM U CA 100 kHz 10 kHz AU CN SF CEL 50 kHz 9kHz E 50 kHz 9 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed see page 53 If you don t know the frequency of the station you want you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press FM AM to select the FM or AM band 3 Press TUNING or TUNING Press T...

Page 40: ...n Do steps 1 to 6 to preset a new station to the number Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways Scanning the preset stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button the receiver tunes in one pre...

Page 41: ...e Frequency PTY Program Type indicatio RT Radio Text indication CT Current Time indication in 24 hour system 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 Notes l If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities Alam Alarm flashes in the display l If a statio...

Page 42: ... 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 Renaae Weather Metr Weather information Finance Stock market reports and trading etc Children s Progs Programs for children Social Affairs Religion Phone In Programs about people and the things that affect them Programs of re...

Page 43: ...ME 3 Create an index name by using the jog 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 4 Press ENTER 5 Repeat ...

Page 44: ...ideo 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 Tip 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 ...

Page 45: ...rding to the setting the receiver decodes and dowmnixes the surround back signals to the surround speakers for 6 1 channel encoded sources This parameter lets you enjoy the appropriate surround sound from the surround channels 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...

Page 46: ...ource then return to CD STADIUM will be applied again N CONTROL Al II auto power on Al AUTO POWER Lets you turn on the receiver automatically when the component connected via CONTROL Al cords see page 14 is turned on and the playback is started When set to OFF you can save the power consumption of the receiver during standby mode n CONTROL Al II auto function AUTO FUNCTION Lets you switch the func...

Page 47: ...the functions of the application as this may cause the application to operate incorrectly CONTROL Al11 and CONTROL Al compatibility The CONTROL Al control system has been updated to the CONTROL A 1II which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components Components with CONTROL Al jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL AlII and can be connected to ...

Page 48: ...ain recorder components may be equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL Alibi Control System like CD Synchro Dubbing In this case refer to the operating instructions supplied with the recorder component You must connect a CONTROL Al compatible amplifier receiver using a monaural mini plug cord in order to take advantage of the automatic function selection featu...

Page 49: ...e shop 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 On placement Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver l...

Page 50: ...rds are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light l Move your TV away from the audio components l Make sure you have grounded SIGNAL GND terminal only when a turntable is connected l The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is intermittent sound from a digital source l Check to see if signals wit...

Page 51: ... be tuned in l Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary l The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning l Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning l No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared ...

Page 52: ...Models of other area code Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DB 1070 100 w 100 WZ 9OW 9OW STR DB870 100 w 100 W2 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 STR DB1070 9ow 9ow 8OW SOW STR DB870 100 w 100 WZ Reference Power OutpuV 8 ohms 1 IcHz THD 0 7 STR DB1070 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W 100 W SURR BACK 100 W STR DB870 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W 100 W 4 ohms 1 kHz S...

Page 53: ...Tuning range Antenna terminals Sensitivity Mono Stereo Usable sensitivity SIN Mono Stereo 87 5 108 0 MHz 75 ohms unbalanced 18 3 dBf 2 2 pV 75 ohms 38 3 dBf 22 5 pV 75 ohms 11 2 dBf 1 pV 75 ohms 76 dB 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono 0 3 Stereo 0 5 Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kHz 0 5 2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area cod...

Page 54: ...FF AC outlets Area code AC outlets U CA 2 switched 120 W IA MAX SP CEL 1 switched 100 W MAX CN E TW 2 switched 100 W MAX Dimensions 430x 161 x401 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 16 0 kg Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 l Models of area code U CA Audio video control S connecting cord 1 Control S connecting cord 1 l STR DB 1070 only l Models of area cod...

Page 55: ...ps 8 to 8 1 increment steps FRONT REVERB DRY WET STD SCREEN DEPTH VIR SPEAKERS FRONT L 1 R DEEP MID OFF ON OFF 8 dB to 8 dB 1 dB steps 8 dB to 8 dB 1 dB steps 8 dB to 8 dB 1 dl3 steps 10 dB to lO dB 1 dB steps 10 dB to lO dB 1 dB stem 10 dB to lO dB 1 dB steps 10 dB to lO dB 1 dB steps 35 SURROUND L 1 R SUR BACK L 1 R CENTER LEVEL XXX dB SURROUND LEVEL XXX dB SURR BACK LEVEL XXX dB S WOOFER LEVEL ...

Page 56: ... FREQUENCY CENTER MID GAIN 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz 21 steps 10 dB to lO dB 1 dB steps CENTER MID FREOUENCY 198 Hz to 10 kHz 37 stem CENTER TREBLE GAIN CENTER TREBLE FREQUENCY SURROUND BASS GAIN 10 dB to lO dB 1 dB steps 1 0 cHz to 10 kHz 23 steps 10 dB to lO dB 1 dB SteDS SURROUND BASS FREQUENCY SURROUND TREBLE GAIN SURROUND TREBLE FREQUENCY SURROUND BACK BASS GAIN SURROUND BACK BASS FREQUENCY SURROUND B...

Page 57: ...T HIGH LOW FRONT SP XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps CENTER SP XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps SURROUND SP XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps I SURR BACK SP XXX Hz2 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps Z LFE HIGH CUT XXX Hz 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps 6 1 CH DECODING AUTO ON OFF 45 r MULTI CH l 2 NONE Every functions except for TUNER and PHONO s 0 D POWER V POWER S FIELD LINK Al AUTO POWER AUTO OFF AL...

Page 58: ... CINEMA STUDIO EX A 0 0 0 0 SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B 0 0 0 0 SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C l 0 l 0 NIGHT THEATER 0 0 0 0 MONO MOVIE 0 0 0 0 STEREO MOVIE 0 0 0 0 V MULTI DIMENSION 0 VIRTUAL MULTI REAR 0 V SEMI M DIMENSION 0 VIRTUAL ENHANCED A 0 VIRTUAL ENHANCED B 0 DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A 0 0 0 DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B 0 0 0 CHURCH 0 0 0 0 OPERA HOUSE 0 0 0 0 JAZZ CLUB 0 0 0 0 DISCO CLUB 0 0 0 0 LIVE HOUSE 0...

Page 59: ... B 0 0 0 0 0 DIGITALCONCERT HALL A 0 0 0 0 0 0 02 0 0 DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B 0 0 0 0 0 0 02 0 0 CHURCH 0 0 0 0 0 0 02 0 0 OPERA HOUSE 0 0 0 0 0 0 03 0 0 JAZZ CLUB 0 0 0 0 0 0 02 0 0 DISCO CLUB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LIVE HOUSE 0 0 0 0 0 0 02 0 0 ARENA 0 0 0 0 0 0 02 0 0 STADIUM 0 0 0 0 0 0 02 0 0 GAME 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HEADPHONE 2CH 0 0 HEADPHONE DIRECT 0 HEADPHONE THEATER 0 0 MULTI CH IN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0...

Page 60: ... 0 0 0 NIGHT THEATER 0 0 0 0 0 0 MONO MOVIE 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEREO MOVIE 0 0 0 l 0 0 V MULTI DIMENSION 0 0 0 0 0 0 VIRTUAL MULTI REAR 0 0 0 0 0 0 V SEMI M DIMENSION 0 0 0 0 0 0 VIRTUAL ENHANCED A 0 0 0 0 0 0 VIRTUAL ENHANCED B 0 0 0 0 0 0 DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A 0 0 0 0 0 0 DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B 0 0 0 0 0 CHURCH 0 0 0 0 0 0 OPERA HOUSE 0 0 0 0 0 0 JAZZ CLUB 0 0 0 0 0 0 DISCO CLUB 0 0 0 0 0 0 LIVE HOUS...

Page 61: ... 0 0 MONO MOVIE 0 0 0 0 0 l STEREO MOVIE 0 0 0 0 0 0 V MULTI DIMENSION 0 0 0 0 0 l VIRTUAL MULTI REAR 0 0 0 0 0 0 V SEMI M DIMENSION 0 0 0 0 0 0 VIRTUAL ENHANCED A 0 0 0 0 0 0 VIRTUAL ENHANCED B 0 0 0 0 0 0 DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A 0 l 0 0 0 0 DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHURCH 0 0 0 0 0 0 OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO CLUB 0 0 0 0 0 l 0 0 0 0 0 l 0 0 0 0 0 l LIVE HOUSE l 0 0 l 0 l ARENA 0 0 0 ...

Page 62: ...EX B SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER 0 0 0 0 MONO MOVIE 0 0 0 0 STEREO MOVIE 0 0 0 0 V MULTI DIMENSION 0 0 0 0 VIRTUAL MULTI REAR 0 0 0 0 V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A 0 0 0 0 DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B 0 0 0 0 CHURCH 0 0 0 0 OPERA HOUSE 0 0 0 0 JAZZ CLUB 0 0 0 0 DISCO CLUB 0 0 0 0 LIVE HOUSE 0 0 0 a ARENA 0 0 0 0 STADIUM 0 0 0 0 GAME 0 0 0 0 HEA...

Page 63: ...ver VIDEO 1 To watch VCR VTR mode 3 To watch VCR VTR mode 1 To watch VCR VTR mode 2 To watch DVD or laser disc MD deck over 10 Tane deck VIDEO 2 Receiver VIDEO 3 Receiver DVD LD Receiver Ld player VCD player ENTER TVNCRISATI After selecting a channel Tape deck disc or track using the LD player numeric buttons press VCD player to enter the value MD deck DAT deck TV SAT Receiver To watch TV programs...

Page 64: ... player VCD player LD player DAT deck POSITION TV Changes the position of the small oicture SWAP TV Swaps the small and the large uicture DISC CD player Select discs Mega storage CD plaver onlv SUBCH TV i 1 Selects preset channels for the small picture D SKIP CW Receiver PRESET t Scans and selects preset stations TVNCRISAT Selects preset channels CD player Skips discs multi disc MD deck changer on...

Page 65: ...rce MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the receiver TEST TONE Receiver Press to output test tone MAIN MENU Receiver Press this button repeatedly to select one of the two cursor modes LEVEL and SURROUND MASTER Receiver VOL Adjusts the master volume of the receiver MENU Receiver Selects a menu item MENU I Receiver Makes adjustment or change the setting MENU DVD player Displays DVD menu 0 0 a DVD u...

Page 66: ...example CDBACD 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign to the Function button for example 4 Tape deck The following buttons are assigned to select the functions To onerate Press CD Dlaver 1 DAT deck MD deck 2 3 TaDe deck A 4 Taoe deck B 5 LD player 6 VCR command mode VTR 1 I VCR command mode VTR 2 1 8 VCR command mode VTR 3 9 TV 0 DSS Digital Satellite Receiver lO DVD ...

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Page 68: ...ns 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 RM PP505L 0 2001 Sony Corporation ...

Page 69: ...oking at the lower right comer of the front side On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any question or problem concerning your ...

Page 70: ...e a new battery with an old one l Do not expose the remote sensor of the receiver to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion _ 1 I _ Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations Parts description 4 Table of buttons that you ca...

Page 71: ...s are factory assigned to the buttons as follows When you want to assign other components program the remote following the steps on page 10 Button s Assigned component s VIDEO1 VCR VTR mode3 VIDEO2 VCR VTR mode 1 VIDEO3 VCR VTR mode 2 DVDLD DVD player TV SAT TV tuner TAPE Tape deck MD DAT MD deck CDISACD CD player TUNER Built in tuner PHONO Turntable See the table on page 9 for information on the ...

Page 72: ...o select sound fields q ON SCREEN button 2CH button Press to turn the sound field off and listen to 2 channel stereo sound Multi channnel source is also downmixed to a 2 channel stereo sound Press to display the menus of the receiver on the TV screen 0 q MASTER VOLUME I buttons 3 Press to adjust the volume level of all 8 speakers at the same time P q MAIN MENU button f Press to select the cursor m...

Page 73: ...CD player press to select discs mega storage CD player only q ENTER button Press to enter the selection q D SKIPICHIPRESET I buttons If you selected tuner Press to scan and select preset stations If you selected TV VCR or SAT Press to select preset channels If you selected CD player Press to ship discs CD player with multi disc changer only q AV MENU button Press to display the menus of the VCR sa...

Page 74: ...ng or starts recording when the component is in recording standby Stops play q SHIFT I lO button If you selected tuner Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations If you selected VCR TV LD player tape deck MD deck or CD player Press before inputting a channel or track number of eleven or higher q CLEAR I I I D TUNING button If you selected DV...

Page 75: ...Press to mute the sound q VOLUME buttons Press to adjust the volume of TV q SUB CH I buttons Press to change the sub channel selection q WIDE button Press to switch the TV to the wide mode q TV VIDEO button Press to select the TV input signal q MONITOR button Press to active TV control buttons The button lights up Press again to restore original category The function of these buttons switch automa...

Page 76: ... VOL 0 s 03 Return 0 2 z t 0 00 0 0 VOL 0 s P II 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MUTING 0 r n 0 00 0 0 g l44 w 0 0 0 l 0 0 0 0 F 3 4 H 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 SUB CH I 0 D SKIP l 0 0 i tD CWPRESET 0 0 0 a ANT TVNTR 0 E 0 DISC 0 a CLEAR 0 D TUNING 0 0 AV MENU 0 0 0 TITLE GUIDE 0 0 Cursor buttons 0 0 0 ENTERiEXEC 0 0 0 EXIT RETURN 0 0 0 0 0 AV DISPLAY 0 0 0 0 0 0 TVNIDEO 0 SEARCH MODE 0 With a multi disc changer only B d...

Page 77: ...t digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker s code respectively 4 Press ENTER Once the numeric code has been verified the indicator slowly lights twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components To cancel programming Press USE MODE during any step The remote automatically exits the progr...

Page 78: ...l not respond to some or all of the codes All of the functions on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component To control a CD player Maker Code s SONY 101 102 103 DENON 104 123 JVC 105 106 107 KENWOOD 108 109 110 MAGNAVOX 111 116 MARANTZ 116 ONKYO 112 113 114 PANASONIC 115 PHILIPS 116 PIONEER 117 TECHNICS 115 118 119 YAMAHA 120 121 122 To control a DAT deck Maker Code...

Page 79: ...JA 717 PIONEER 509 525 526 540 JVC 726 727 728 736 MAGNAVOX 730 731 738 MITSUBISHIiMGA 732 733 734 735 RCA PROSCAN 5 10 527 528 529 544 SAMSUNG 503 515 531 532 533 SANYO SHARP 534 544 508 545 535 NEC 736 PANASONIC 729 730 737 738 739 740 PHILIPS 729 730 731 TELEFUNKEN 523 536 537 538 THOMSON 530 537 539 TOSHIBA 535 540 541 PIONEER 729 RCAIPROSCAN 722 729 730 731 741 747 SAMSUNG 742 743 744 745 ZEN...

Page 80: ... mode If the memory of the remote is already full the indicator flashes 8 times in quick s succession and the remote automatically a exits the learning mode il When learning is not completed F successfully the indicator lights 4 times in 3 quick succession and the procedure returns 2 D to step 5 8 Notes 4 l You can program up to 80 buttons for the Learning L function In some cases you may not be a...

Page 81: ... to the receiver press the function button including MONITOR first then press the button for the operation For example to play the CD player press CD then press D When programmed successfully the indicator lights twice slowly then the remote automatically exits the macro setting mode To program the operation IR code of the receiver press the button for the operation Buttons that can be programmed ...

Page 82: ... cannot use the remote to operate the receiver Press 1 AVl or 2 AV2 while pressing down USE MODE The indicator lights once twice for AV2 then the command mode switches Setting to the 2nd room mode You can use the remote to select the function for the 2nd room 2nd room mode You can use the function buttons only for the 2nd room Press 2ND ROOM while pressing down USE MODE The indicator lights for a ...

Page 83: ...remote sensor q on the receiver l Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver l Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak l Make sure you select the correct function on the remote General Remote control system Infrared control Power requirements 3 V DC with two R6 size AA batteries Dimensions 21Ox68x25mm Mass approx 1 50 g excluding batteries Desi...

Page 84: ... 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 the customers of STR DB870 When you set the center speaker to use as the surround back speaker in the speaker setti...

Page 85: ... WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses or batteries This warranty is valid only in the United States Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR...

Page 86: ...alante emudeceria OSaltifalantes e ainda poderia causar danos ao receptor ou amplificador Para evitar isso observe a ilustra o B esquerda e efectue a liga o dos cabos correctamente Ao conectar a extremidade descascada dos cabos de altiialante certifique se de que cada uma delas n6o toque na outra nem nos terminais pr6ximos Per evitare di cortocircuitare i cavi diff usori Un cortocircuito nei cavi ...

Page 87: ...AIL PERMIT NO 138 PARK RIDGE N J POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE SONY ELECTRONICS INC 1 SONY DRIVE PARK RIDGE N J 07656 ATT CONSUMER AUDIO DIVISION III I I II II II II II I III I II NO POSTAGE NECESSARY rl IF MAILED INTHE UNITED STATES ...