Sony STR-DB870 manual

FM Ster eo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions 4-235-985- 15 (1) STR-DB1070 STR-DB870 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. © 2001 Sony Corporation[...]

2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appa[...]

3 T able of Contents 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!! To finish the demonstration, please press POWER KEY while this message appears in the display. Thank you!” To cancel the demons[...]

4 4-XXX-XXX-XX AA AC OUTLET PRE OUT FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURROUND BACK SUB WOOFER + – + – FRONT R L L R CENTER SURROUND BACK KERS I MPEDANCE SELECTOR 4 Ω 8 Ω USE 4-16 Ω Area code About This Manual 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 f[...]

Parts Identification 5 • • ws wf wd wh e; es wj wk ea ed wa wg 12 3 q j 4 qd 5 6 7 0 qa qs qf qg qh qk ql w; 8 9 wl ef eg el r; rf rg eh ej ek ra rd rs 2CH qg (30) 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) Cursor buttons ( / ) wj (19, 33, [...]

6 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 appropri[...]

7 Hooking Up the Components Antenna hookups FM wire antenna* (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) 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. ?[...]

8 IN OUT LINE L R LINE INPUT OUTPUT LINE L R OUTPUT ç ç A A A A LINE L R LINE INPUT OUTPUT A A IN OUT ç ç PHONO CD/SACD MD/DAT TAPE IN IN OUT IN MULTI CH IN 2 OUT OUT IN SIGNAL GND U CONTROL A1 FRONT SURROUND CENTER 2ND ROOM SUB WOOFER L R L R L R L R MONITOR OUT COM MONITOR AUDIO IN IN VIDEO CTRL S OUT OUT VIDEO CTRL S OUT CTRL S S[...]

9 Hooking Up the Components IN OUT LINE L R LINE INPUT OUTPUT LINE L R OUTPUT ç ç A A A A PHONO CD/SACD MD/TAPE IN IN OUT IN MULTI CH IN SIGNAL GND U CONTROL A1 DIGITAL ANTENNA FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER L R L R L R MONITOR OUT COM MD/TAPE OPTICAL IN TV/SAT OPTICAL IN DVD/LD OPTICAL IN FM 75 Ω COAXIAL DVD/LD COAXIAL IN MD/TAPE OPTIC[...]

10 VIDEO OUT R AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN OUTPUT INPUT L IN OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L R OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L R OUTPUT VIDEO OUT R AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN OUTPUT INPUT L VIDEO IN INPUT Ç Ç IN OUT Ç Ç B C BB B B BB COMPONENT VIDEO* MONITOR OUT PHONO CD/SACD MD/DAT TAPE IN IN OUT IN MULTI CH IN 2 OUT OUT IN SIGNAL GND U CO[...]

11 Hooking Up the Components VIDEO OUT R AUDIO OUT OUTPUT L DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT VIDEO OUT R AUDIO OUT OUTPUT L DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT B D E DB PHONO CD/SACD MD/DAT TAPE IN IN OUT IN MULTI CH IN 2 OUT OUT IN SIGNAL GND U CONTROL A1 FRONT SURROUND CENTER 2ND ROOM SUB WOOFER L R L R L R L R MONITOR OUT COM MONITOR AUDIO IN IN[...]

12 IN OUT ç ç ç ç LINE L R LINE INPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL IN OPTICAL OUT IN OUT DD A A PHONO CD/SACD MD/DAT TAPE IN IN OUT IN MULTI CH IN 2 OUT OUT IN SIGNAL GND U CONTROL A1 FRONT SURROUND CENTER 2ND ROOM SUB WOOFER L R L R L R L R MONITOR OUT COM MONITOR AUDIO IN IN VIDEO CTRL S OUT OUT VIDEO CTRL S OUT CTRL S STATUS IN CTRL S IN AUDIO[...]

13 Hooking Up the Components L R MULTI CH OUT FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURROUND BACK SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN (STR-DB870) MULTI CH IN 2 (STR-DB1070) AF AF F MULTI CH IN 1* PHONO CD/SACD MD/DAT TAPE IN IN OUT IN MULTI CH IN 2 OUT OUT IN SIGNAL GND U CONTROL A1 FRONT SURROUND CENTER 2ND ROOM SUB WOOFER L R L R L R L R MONITOR OUT COM MONITOR AUDIO IN IN V[...]

14 CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT* 2ND ROOM OUT** CONTROL A1 H H PHONO CD/SACD MD/DAT TAPE IN IN OUT IN MULTI CH IN 2 OUT IN SIGNAL GND U CONTROL A1 FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER L R L R L R MONITOR AUDIO IN IN VIDEO CTRL S OUT OUT VIDEO CTRL S OUT CTRL S STATUS IN CTRL S IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO 1 AUDIO IN TV/SAT AUDIO IN DVD/LD AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO 2 S-[...]

15 Hooking Up the Components * Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio/ video/control S cable. Note Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV for details regarding the operations you can control from your TV. 2ND ROOM hookup (STR-DB1070 only) You can use the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks to output the audio signals of the selected com[...]

16 AC OUTLET * b AC OUTLET + – + – O NT L SURROUND BACK PRE OUT FRONT SURROUND (SB-R) CENTER SURROUND BACK (SB-L) SUB WOOFER R L I MPEDANCE SELECTOR 4 Ω 8 Ω N D BACK R OOM L AC power cord To a wall outlet Connecting the AC power cord * The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which the re[...]

17 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 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR E e E e E e E e E e E e INPUT AUDIO IN A AB A AA A AC OUTLET OUT L R 2ND ROOM + – + – FRONT L R L R CENTER SURROUND BACK SURROUND TV/SAT IN D[...]

18 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 t[...]

19 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 45 ° 90 ° 20 ° A A B C C D 45 ° 90 ° 20 ° A A B C C D Performing initial setup operations 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[...]

20 Initial settings Parameter Initial setting FRONT LARGE CENTER LARGE SURROUND LARGE SURR BACK* LARGE SURR BACK L/R** NO SUB WOOFER YES FRONT XX.X meter 5.0 meter CENTER XX.X meter 5.0 meter SURROUND XX.X meter 3.5 meter SURR BACK XX.X meter 3.5 meter SUB WOOFER XX.X meter 5.0 meter S.W PHASE NORMAL DISTANCE UNIT METER*** SURR POSI. SIDE SURR HEIG[...]

21 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Surround back speaker size (SURR BACK) For STR-DB870, you can set this parameter only when the center speaker is set to “NO”. • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are [...]

22 Tip 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 l[...]

23 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Surround speaker position (SURR POSI.)* This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below. • Select “SIDE” if the location of your surrou[...]

24 x Surround back speaker crossover frequency (SURR BACK SP >) Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround back speaker is set to “SMALL”. Note You can set the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURR BACK parameters when the speaker size is set to “SMALL”. x LFE high cut filter (LFE HIGH CUT >) Lets [...]

25 Basic Operations Basic Operations Selecting the component FUNCTION control Turn FUNCTION control to select the component you want to use. To select Rotate to light VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or VIDEO 3 video game DVD or LD player DVD/LD TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT Tape deck TAPE (STR-DB1070) MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE (STR-DB870) MD or DAT d[...]

26 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 a[...]

27 Basic Operations Listening to the sound in another room (STR-DB1070 only) 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. * 1 Models of area code U, CA only. Each time you press the button, the audio source changes cy[...]

28 Enjoying Surround 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.[...]

29 Enjoying Surround Sound x SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A–C 1) D C S 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 throug[...]

30 x DISCO/CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/ dance club. x LIVE HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. x ARENA Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat concert hall. x STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium. x GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. When headphones are connected[...]

31 Enjoying Surround Sound 6.1CH DECODING 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 ?[...]

32 L SL SR CR 1 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal. 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. 4 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signa[...]

33 Enjoying Surround Sound 0 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 38–42 for tuner operations. 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). qd EQ: Lights up when the[...]

34 Customizing sound fields (continued) Initial settings Parameter Initial setting PRO LOGIC AUTO EFFECT (depends on the sound field) WALL S__I__H Midpoint REVERB S__I__L Midpoint FRONT REVERB STD (STANDARD) SCREEN DEPTH MID VIR. SPEAKERS ON Pro Logic (PRO LOGIC) Lets you specify the Pro Logic decoding setting. • To set the receiver to perform Pr[...]

35 Enjoying Surround Sound Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and volumes of each speaker. The settings are applied to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press LEVEL. The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed. [...]

36 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. • To reproduce the sound track with no compression, select “OFF”. • To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic range [...]

37 Enjoying Surround Sound 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 speake[...]

38 Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 7). Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (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 stat[...]

39 Receiving Broadcasts 5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another station. Tip • 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 tun[...]

40 Presetting radio stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER. 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). 3 Press MEMORY. “MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds. Do steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes out. 4 Press SHIFT to select[...]

41 Receiving Broadcasts Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (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: – Displaying RDS information – Scanning prese[...]

42 Description of program types Program type Description indication News News programs Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on current news Information Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice Sport Sports programs Education Educational programs, such as “how-to” and adv[...]

43 Other Operations Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources 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 stati[...]

44 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 adju[...]

45 Other Operations Tip • 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[...]

46 x Digital power management (D.POWER) Lets you enjoy the analog source without the influence of digital circuits. • “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. • “ALWAYS ON” keeps the p[...]

47 Other Operations CONTROL A1 control system Getting Started This section explains the basic functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System. Certain components have special 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 th[...]

48 On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections 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 instructions supplied with the component(s). About the connecting cord Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a connecting cord as [...]

49 Additional Information Additional Information Precautions For customers in Europe To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On po[...]

50 There is no sound from one of the front speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones (see page 26). 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[...]

51 Additional Information Recording cannot be done. • Check that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component with FUNCTION control. • 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 term[...]

52 Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 18 Customized sound fields page 37 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS 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[...]

53 Additional Information Frequency response PHONO CD/SACD, TAPE, MD/DAT, MD/TAPE, TV/SAT, DVD/LD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 Inputs (Analog) PHONO MULTI CH IN (1, 2), CD/SACD, TAPE, MD/DAT, MD/TAPE, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 4) INPUT SHORT. 5) Weighted network, input level. Inputs (Digital) DVD/LD (Coaxial) DVD/LD, TV/SAT, MD/DAT, MD/TAPE (Optical) Outputs[...]

54 Video section Inputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz CEL 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz CN, SP 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz E 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz TW 110[...]

55 Additional Information T ables 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[...]

56 Press Press or Turn jog dial Page EQ FRONT BASS GAIN –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) 36 FRONT BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps) FRONT MID GAIN –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) FRONT MID FREQUENCY 198 Hz to 10 kHz (37 steps) FRONT TREBLE GAIN –10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) FRONT TREBLE FREQUENCY 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz (23 steps) CENTER BASS G[...]

57 Additional Information 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) Press Press or Turn jog dial Page SET UP FRONT LARGE, SMALL 19 CENTER LARGE, SMALL, NO, 2ND ROOM 3) SURROUND L[...]

58 < SURR > PRO EFFECT WALL REVERB FRONT SCREEN VIRTUAL LOGIC LEVEL TYPE TIME REVERB DEPTH SPEAKERS 2CH A.F.D. AUTO NORMAL SURROUND z CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz zz CINEMA STUDIO EX B zz zz CINEMA STUDIO EX C zz zz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz zz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B zz zz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C zz zz NIGHT THEATER zzzz MONO MOVIE zzzz STEREO MOV[...]

59 Additional Information < LEVEL > FRONT SURR SURR BACK CENTER SURR SURR BACK S. WOOFER LFE D.RANGE BAL BAL BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX 1) COMP 1) 2CH zz z A.F.D. zzzzzz zzz NORMAL SURROUND zzzzzz z zz CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzz zz z zz CINEMA STUDIO EX B zz zzzz z zz CINEMA STUDIO EX C zz zzzz z zz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz z z z SEMI CIN[...]

60 <E Q> < FRONT > BASS BASS MID MID TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ 2CH zzzzzz A.F.D. zzzzzz NORMAL SURROUND zzzzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzzz z CINEMA STUDIO EX B zz zzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX C zz zzzz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzzzz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzzzz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzzzz NIGHT THEATER zzzzzz MONO MOVIE zzz[...]

61 Additional Information <E Q> < CENTER > BASS BASS MID MID TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ 2CH A.F.D. zzzzzz NORMAL SURROUND zzzzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzzz z CINEMA STUDIO EX B zz zzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX C zz zzzz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzzzz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzzzz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzzzz NIGHT THEATER zzzz[...]

62 <E Q> < SURROUND/SURROUND BACK > BASS BASS TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ 2CH A.F.D. zzzz NORMAL SURROUND zzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX B zz zz CINEMA STUDIO EX C zz zz SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER zzzz MONO MOVIE zzzz STEREO MOVIE zzzz V. MULTI DIMENSION zzz[...]

63 Additional Information 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 Operations Function Button SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. AV ?/1[...]

64 Remote Operations Function Button SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations. -/-- TV Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key- in mode. ./> CD player/ Skips tracks. MD deck/ DVD player/ LD player/ VCD player/ Tap[...]

65 Additional Information Remote Operations Function Button ANT VCR Selects output signal TV/VTR from the aerial terminal: TV signal or VCR program. TV/VIDEO TV/VCR Selects input signal: TV input or video input. A. F. D. Receiver Auto Format Decoding. 2CH/OFF Receiver Turns off sound field or selects 2CH mode. MODE +/– Receiver Selects sound fiel[...]

66 P p DISC 9 ( 0 ) = + >10 0 78 9 456 123 ENTER CD/SACD TUNER VIDEO AUX MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 PHONO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 SYSTEM STANDBY FUNCTION SHIFT POSITION DISPLAY MODE JUMP A.F.D. – MUTING 2CH/OFF WIDE P IN P SWAP D.SKIP/ CH/PRESET – /– – – SUB CH + ANT TV/VTR TV/ VIDEO MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT SOUND FIELD + MAIN MENU RM-U305A g MENU MASTER VOL [...]

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