Notice SONY STR-DB925

« ned 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 model STR-DB925. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. Conventions •The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. •The following icon is used in this manual: zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier. This receiver incorporates the Dolby* Pro Logic Surround system and the DTS** Digital Surround System. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, “PRO LOGIC,” and Dolby Digital (AC-3) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS Hooking Up the Components4 Unpacking4 Antenna Hookups5 Audio Component Hookups6 Video Component Hookups7 Digital Component Hookups8 5.1 Input Hookups10 Other Hookups11 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System12 Speaker System Hookup13 Multi-Channel Surround Setup14 Before You Use Your Receiver19 Location of Parts and Basic Operations22 Front Panel Parts Description22 Enjoying Surround Sound26 Selecting a Sound Field27 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays31 Customizing Sound Fields33 Receiving Broadcasts37 Storing FM Stations Automatically38 Direct Tuning39 Automatic Tuning39 Preset Tuning40 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)41 Other Operations44 Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources45 Recording45 Adjustments Using the SET UP Button46 Additional Information47 Troubleshooting47 Specifications49 Glossary51 Tables of Settings Using the CURSOR MODE and SET UP buttons52 Index54 GB Demonstration Mode The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on the power. When the demonstration starts, the following message appears in the display twice: “Now Demonstration Mode!! If you finish demonstration, please press POWER KEY while this message a... »