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
Model
DB930
DB830
Feature

 

 

 

 

 

5 audio/5 video inputs

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4 audio/5 video inputs

 

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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 aare

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, Inc. All rights reserved.

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 appears in the display. Thank you!”

To cancel the demonstration

Press 1/uto turn the receiver off during the previous message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the demonstration will not appear.

To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press 1/uto turn on the power.
Note

Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing the receiver's memory” on page 17.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4

 

 

Antenna Hookups 5

 

 

Audio Component Hookups

6

Video Component Hookups

8

Digital Component Hookups

9

5.1CH Input Hookups

11

 

Other Hookups 12

 

 

 

 

Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System

14

 

Speaker System Hookup 15

 

Performing Initial Setup Operations 17
Multi Channel Surround Setup

18

Before You Use Your Receiver

22

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Location of Parts and Basic

 

Operations

24

 

 

 

 

Front Panel Parts Description

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoying Surround Sound

29

 

Selecting a Sound Field 30

 

 

 

Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays

34

Customizing Sound Fields

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receiving Broadcasts

41

 

Storing FM Stations Automatically (AUTOBETICAL)

42

Direct Tuning

43

 

 

 

 

Automatic Tuning 43

 

 

 

 

Preset Tuning

44

 

 

 

 

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Operations

48

 

 

 

Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 49
Recording 49

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Information

52

 

Troubleshooting 52

 

 

 

 

Specifications

54

 

 

 

 

Glossary 56
Tables of Settings Using SUR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET
UP buttons 57
Index 59
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