Notice SONY STR-DB830

« has been turned off. •If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. •AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. On placement •Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. •Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. •Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. On operation Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.3GB About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DB930 and STR-DB830. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-DB930 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DB930 only.” Type of differences ModelDB930DB830 Feature 5 audio/5 video inputsr 4 audio/5 video inputsr TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components4 Unpacking4 Antenna Hookups5 Audio Component Hookups6 Video Component Hookups8 Digital Component Hookups9 5.1CH Input Hookups11 Other Hookups12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System14 Speaker System Hookup15 Performing Initial Setup Operations17 Multi Channel Surround Setup18 Before You Use Your Receiver22 Location of Parts and Basic Operations24 Front Panel Parts Description24 Enjoying Surround Sound29 Selecting a Sound Field30 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays34 Customizing Sound Fields36 Receiving Broadcasts41 Storing FM Stations Automatically (AUTOBETICAL)42 Direct Tuning43 Automatic Tuning43 Preset Tuning44 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)45 Other Operations48 Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources49 Recording49 Adjustments Using the SET UP Button50 Additional Information52 Troubleshooting52 Specifications54 Glossary56 Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons57 Index59 Conventions •The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. •The following icon is used in this manual: zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, I... »