Sony strdb1070

SONY@ 4-235-985-ll( 1)
FM Stereo
FMAM Receiver
Operating Instructions
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
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AS an ENERGY STAR” partner, Sony
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Corporation has determined that this
expose the unit to rain or moisture. product meets the ENERGY STAR@
guidelines for energy efficiency.
To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains,
For customers in Canada
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
CAUTION
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
the injurious wastes.
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such System.
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. * Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “ Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
For customers in the United States trademarks of Dolby Laboratories,
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
IA .
AI trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
This symbol is intended to alert the interference in a residential installation. This
user to the presence of uninsulated equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
“dangerous voltage” within the frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
product’s enclosure that may be of accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
sufficient magnitude to constitute a interference to radio communications. However, there
risk of electric shock to persons. is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
This symbol is intended to alert the
AI.
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
user to the presence of important which can be determined by tmning the equipment off
operating and maintenance (servicing) and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
instructions in the literature interference by one or more of the following
accompanying the appliance. measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
CAUTION - Increase the separation between the equipment and
You are cautioned that any changes or modification receiver.
not expressly approved in this manual could void - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
your authority to operate this equipment. different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
Note to CATV system installer: technician for help.
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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Other Operations
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Naming preset stations and program
sources ........................................... 43
, .
Recording ............................................ 43
Hooking Up the Components
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 44
Required cords ....................................... 6 Adjustments using
Antenna hookups ................................... 7 the SET UP button ...................... .45
Audio component hookups .................... 8 CONTROL Al II control system ........ .47
Video component hookups .................. 10
...... _,,ji\l, .. .
Digital component hookups.. ............... 11 Additional Information ”
Multi channel input hookups ............... 13
Other hookups ..................................... 14 Precautions .......................................... 49
Troubleshooting ................................... 49
Specifications ...................................... 52
Hooking Up and Setting Up
Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL,
the Speaker System
EQ, and SET UP buttons ............... 55
Speaker system hookups ..................... 17 Adjustable parameters for each sound
Performing initial setup operations ..... 18 field ............................................... 58
Multi channel surround setup .............. 19 Remote button description** ............... 63
Checking the connections .................... 24 Changing the factory setting of a function
button** ............................................66
Basic Operations
* Models of area code CEL only.
Selecting the component ..................... 25 ** STR-DB870 area code CEL only
Listening to the sound
in another room ............................. 27 Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activate the first time you
Changing the display ........................... 27 turn on the power. When the demonstration starts,
the following message appears in the display
twice:
Enjoying Surround Sound “Now Demonstration Mode! ! To finish the
demonstration, please press POWER KEY while
Selecting a sound field . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 this message appears in the display. Thank you!”
Understanding the multi channel To cancel the demonstration
surround displays .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Press I/& to turn the receiver off during the
Customizing sound fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 previous message. The next time you turn the
receiver on, the demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Receiving Broadcasts Hold down SET UP and press I/& to mm on the
power.
Storing FM stations automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Note
Running the demonstration will clear the
Direct tuning . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . .. .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 38 receiver’s memory. For details on what will be
Automatic tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 cleared, see “Clearing the receiver’s memory” on
Preset tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 page 18.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* . .. 41

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About This Manual Note for the supplied remote
The instructions in this manual are for models
For STR-DB870 area code U, CA
STR-DB 1070 and SIR-DB870. Check your model
number by looking at the lower right corner of the The 2ND ROOM button and the ON SCREEN
front panel. In thismanual, the STR-DB1070 (area button on the remote are not available.
code U) is used for illustration purposes unless stated
otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “STR-DB 1070
only”.
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 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, see pages 63-66 (for STR-DB870
area code CEL) or refer to the separate operating
instructions supplied with the remote.

The items are arranged in alphabetical order.
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
2CH q (30) ENTER q (43) NAME q (43)

2ND ROOM (STR-DB1070 only) EQq (36) NIGHT MODE i@ (3 1)
El (27) EQUALIZER q (36) ON SCREEN (STR-DB 1070
6.1CH DECODING q (31) FM/AM q (3839) only) ii3 (10)
6.1CH DECODING indicator q FM MODE q (39) PHONES jack q (26)
(31) FUNCTION q (24,25,38,39, PRESET TUNING +/- q (40)
A.F.D. q (30) 40,43) PTY SELECT +/- (Models of
AUDIO SPLIT m (25) INPUT MODE q (26) area code CEL only) q (41)
CINEMA STUDIO EX q (28) IR receptor q RDSiPTY (Models of area code
Cursor buttons (</>) q (19, Jog dial q (19, 33, 35,36,43, CEL only) q (41)
33, 35,36,43,45) 45) SET UP q (19,45)
Di ital Cinema Sound indicator LEVEL q (35) SHIFT q (40)
?I5 (28) MASTER VOLUME q (24,26) SLEEP (Exe t for models of area
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL q MEMORY q (38,40) code CEL) b3 (44)
(29) MODE +/- q (28, 37) SPEAKERS switch H (26)
DIMMER q
(27) MULTI/;?CH A. DIRECT i@ (26, STREAM INFO (STR-DB870
DIMMER indicator q (27) 30) only)q (27)
Display q
(32) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING SURR q (33)
DISPLAY q
(27,41) indicatorq TEST TONE q (24)
DOOR OPEN q MUTING q(26) TUNING +/- q (39)
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks q (10)
I/6 (power) q (18,23,24,37,
38)

Before you get started
l Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
l Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.
l Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
l When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on
the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
l When connecting optical digital cords, take the caps off the connectors and insert the cord plugs straight
in until they click into place.
l Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
0 Audio cord (not supplied)

White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
q Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/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.
q Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Black @-J::;. -3 Black
q Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Yellow a-0 Yellow
q Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Black eye Black
q Audio/video/control S cord (1 for models of area code U, CA)

White (Uaudio) White (Uaudio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
Black (control S) Black (control S)
q Control S cord (mini jack) (1 for models of area code U, CA)

Black -0”. e Black
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AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna*
(supplied)
Notes on antenna hookups * The shape of the connector varies depending on the
area code.
l To prevent noise pickup, keep the 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.
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MD or DAT deck
Note on audio component

hookups
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it
to the Ih SIGNAL GND terminal.
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To the fronl
panel
* Models of area code U, CA only.

** For STR-DB1070, you can display the SET UP, SURR, LEVEL, and EQ parameters and selected sound field
by pressing ON SCREEN.
Note on video component Tip

When using the S-video jacks instead of the video
hookups jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus
from the video signals and will not be output through
to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the the video jacks.
receiver and apply sound effects to the audio
Notes
from the TV. In this case, do not connect the
l If you make COMPONENT VIDEO connections,
TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO
nothing is displayed on the on-screen display.
IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a l On this receiver, the component video signals are
separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect not compatible with S-video signals nor video
both the audio and video output jacks to the signals.
receiver as shown above.
If you have a TV, satellite tuner, DVD player,
or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y,
B-Y, R-Y) output jacks and a monitor with
COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks, use a
video cord (not supplied) to connect to the
10 receiver.
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital
input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. 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 (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” on page 49.
TV or satellite
DVD or LD player
* Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical
connections.
continued
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Digital component hookups
(continued)
Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and
connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These
connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc.
MD or DAT deck
Notes
l You cannot make a digital recording of digital multi channel surround signals.
l To make a digital recording from your CD or SACD player, connect the CD or SACD player’s digital output
directly to the digital input 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 components connected to TAPE and VIDEO jacks with only
digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make analog
and digital connections.
l To input signals with 96 kHz sampling frequencies, connect to the DVD/LD OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jacks.
Using other jacks may result in intermittent sound.
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Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel
input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other
than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you
can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel
decoder.
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 connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the
DVD player or multi channel decoder.
l See page 17 for details on speaker system hookup.
ULTI CH IN I*
MULTI CH IN (STR-DBB70)
MULTI CH IN 2 (STR-DB1070)
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
* STR-DB 1070 only.
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* Models of area code U, CA only 2ND ROOM OUT**
** STR-DB1070 only.
CONTROL Al n hookup l If you have a Sony CD changer with a

COMMAND MODE selector
l If you have a CONTROL Al II compatible If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE
Sony CD player, SACD player, tape selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3,
deck, or MD deck be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1”
Use a CONTROL Al cord (mini jack) (not and connect the changer to the CD jacks on
supplied) to connect the CONTROL Al II the receiver.
jack on the CD player, SACD player, tape If, however, you have a Sony CD changer
deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL Al II with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command
jack on the receiver. Refer to “CONTROL mode to “CD 2” and connect the changer to
Al II control system” on page 47 and the the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver.
operating instructions supplied with your CD
player, SACD player, 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.
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S-LINK CONTROL S hookup * Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio/
video/control S cable.
(Models of area code U, CA only)
Note
If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S- Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your
compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, TV for details regarding the operations you can
DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/ control from your TV.
control S connecting cord (supplied) or a
control S connecting cord (supplied) to connect 2ND ROOM hookup
the CTRL S (STATUS) IN (for TV, satellite (STfbDBlO70 only)
tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR, etc.) jack
You can use the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks to
on the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack
output the audio signals of the selected
on the respective component. Refer to the component to a stereo amplifier located in
operating instructions supplied with your TV,
another room (see page 27).
satellite tuner, monitor, VCR, etc., for details.
The following illustration is an example of
S-LINK CONTROL S hookups between the
Setting the voltage selector
receiver, a TV, a VCR, and a DVD player. If your receiver has a voltage selector on the
When your TV is connected to the receiver as rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set
shown below, the TV input mode will change to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a
to video input whenever you turn on the screwdriver to set the selector to the correct
receiver. When you connect the receiver as position before connecting the AC power cord
shown below, input mode of the receiver to a wall outlet.
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

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Other hookups (continued) Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the
component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the
Connecting the AC power rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical
cord home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs
to this outlet.
AC OUTLET*
i To a wall outlet
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AC piwer 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 the receiver, the
receiver will supply power to the connected
component(s), allowing you to turn the whole
system on or off when you turn the receiver on
or off.
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Required cords
q Speaker cords (not supplied)
q Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Black -Ye Black
Front speaker (R)

I Front speaker (L) Active sub woofer
1 Center speaker’ 1) Su;;;rr;ck )
* For STR-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
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Speaker system hookup (continued)
lips
l You can connect an active sub woofer to either of
the two jacks. The remaining jack can be used to Once you have hooked up the speakers and
connect a second active sub woofer. turned on the power, clear the receiver’s
To connect certain speakers to another power
l
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters
amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal
is output from both the SPEAKERS jacks and the (size, position, etc.) and perform any other
PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to initial setup operations necessary for your
connect just the front speakers to another amplifier, system.
connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L
and R jacks. Tip
To check the audio output during settings (to set up
2ND ROOM hookup while outputting the sound), check the connection
(see page 24).
(STR-DBI 070 area code U, CA only)
You can use the center and surround back Clearing the receiver’s
speakers as right and left speakers in the 2nd memory
room (See page 27). Make sure to connect
correctly as indicated on the rear panel. Before using your receiver for the first time, or
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory,
Tip
do the following.
When outputting the sound in the 2nd room, the
source signal for the 2nd room is output from PRE This procedure is not necessary if the
OUT CENTER and SURROUND BACK jacks. demonstration activates when you turn on the
power.
Speaker impedance
1 Turn off the receiver.
To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front,
center, surround, and surround back speakers 2 Hold down I/& for 5 seconds.
with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, The demonstration starts (see page 3) and
and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to all of the following items are reset or
“8W. Check the operating instructions cleared:
supplied with your speakers if you’re not sure All preset stations are reset or cleared.
of their impedance. (This information is All sound field parameters are reset to
usually printed on a label on the back of the their factory settings.
speaker.) All index names (of preset stations and
You may connect a pair of speakers with a program sources) are cleared.
nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to All SET UP parameters are reset to
all of the speaker terminals. However, even if their factory settings.
one speaker within this range is connected, set The sound field memorized for each
the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “422”. program source and preset stations are
Note
cleared.
Be sure to turn the power off when setting the The master volume is set to -SQ dB.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.
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Performing initial setup When placing surround speakers behind you
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 settings and pages 4546 for
other settings.
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Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the
For the best possible surround sound, all listening position than the front speakers.
speakers should be the same distance from the
Tip
listening position (a).
When setting up the surround back speaker, set the
However, the receiver lets you to place the speaker at least 1 meter behind the listening position.
center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer It is recommended to place the speaker at an equal
(O), the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters distance from the surround left and right speakers. If
there is no space behind the listening position, set the
(15 feet) closer (8) and the surround back
speaker above the listening position by placing it on a
speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (0) stand or hanging it from the ceiling. To prevent
to the listening position. speaker damage or injury in case the speaker falls,
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to make sure that it is properly fixed in place.
12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) from the listening
position (0). Specifying the speaker
You can place the surround speakers either
parameters
behind you or to the side, depending on the
1 Press SET UP.
shape of your room (etc.).
You can use the center speaker as a surround 2 Press the cursor buttons (< or >) to
back speaker (STR-DB870) or use the center select the parameter you want to
adjust.
and surround back speakers as surround back
left and right speakers (STR-DB1070). 3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
When placing surround speakers to your side The setting is entered automatically.
(STR-DB1070)
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
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Multi channel surround setup W Center speaker size (CENTER)
(continued) If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
Initial settings “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
Parameter Initial setting However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to
FRONT LARGE
“LARGE”.
CENTER LARGE
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
SURROUND LARGE surround effects when using multi channel
SURR BACK LARGE surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
SURR BACK L/R* NO the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
SUB WOOFER YES
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.*r
FRONT Xx.X meter 5.0 meter
If you do not connect a center speaker, select
CENTER Xx.X meter 5.0 meter “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
SURROUND Xx.X meter 3.5 meter output from the front speakers.*2
SURR BACK Xx.X meter 3.5 meter If you use the center speaker in the 2nd room,
SUB WOOFER XX.X meter 5.0 meter select “2ND ROOM’. When the center speaker
is set to “2ND ROOM’, the surround back
S.W PHASE NORMAL
speaker is also automatically set to “2ND
DISTANCE UNIT METER** ROOM” (unless previously set to “NO”)
SURR POSI. SIDE (STR-DB 1070 area code U, CA only).
SURR HEIGHT LOW
W Surround speaker size (SURROUND)
SURR BACK HGT. LOW
If you connect large speakers that will
FRONT SP > XXX Hz STD (120 Hz) effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
CENTER SP > XXX Hz STD (120 Hz) “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
SURROUND SP > XXX Hz STD (120 Hz) However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround
SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz STD (120 Hz) speakers to “LARGE?‘.
LPE HIGH CUT > XXX Hz STD (120 Hz)
surround effects when using multi channel
* STR-DB 1070 only.
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
** Except for models of area code U, CA.
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub
n Front speaker size (FRONT) woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
If you connect large speakers that will If you do not connect surround speakers, select
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “NO”,*2
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
Tip
surround effects when using multi channel *l-*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate *l NORMAL
the bass redirection circuitry and output the *2 PHANTOM
front channel bass frequencies from the sub *3 3 STEREO
woofer.
When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”,
the center, surround, and surround back
speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
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n Surround back speaker size n Surround back speaker single or
(SURR BACK) double (SUM BACK L/R)
l If you connect a large speaker that will (STR-DB1070 only)
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select l When the center speaker is set to “NO” and you
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. use the center speaker as a surround back right
However, if the front speakers are set to speaker and use the surround back speaker as a
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround back surround back left speaker, select “YES’.
speaker to “LARGE”. l If you use only a surround back speaker, select
l 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 “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
l If you do not connect a surround back speaker,
select “NO”.
l If you use the surround back speaker in the 2nd
room, select “2ND ROOM”. When the
surround back speaker is set to “2ND ROOM’, n Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)
the center speaker is also automatically set to l If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
“2ND ROOM” (unless preciously set to “NO”)
l If you do not connect a sub woofer, select
(STR-DB1070 area code U, CA only).
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection
Tip circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speakers.
speaker determine whether or not the internal sound l In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” frequency as high as possible.
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of n Front speaker distance (FRONT)
directionality, it best not to cut them, if possible. Set the distance from your listening position to
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can the front speakers (a on page 19).
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if n Center speaker distance (CENTER)
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have
Set the distance from your listening position to
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”. the center speaker. Center speaker distance
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set should be set from a distance equal to the front
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, speaker distance (Q on page 19) to a distance
you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening
adjust the equalizer, see page 36. position (0 on page 19). When this range is
exceeded, the display blinks. If you make the
setting while the display blinks, you cannot
fully enjoy the surround effect.
continued
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Multi channel surround setup Tip
(continued) The receiver allows you to input the speaker position
in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set
n Surround speaker distance the center speaker further than the front speakers.
(SURROUND) Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than
1.5 meters closer than the front speakers.
Set the distance from your listening position to Likewise, the surround and surround back speakers
the surround speakers. Surround speaker can not be set farther away from the listening position
distance should be set from a distance equal to than the front speakers. And they can be no more than
the front speaker distance (a on page 19) to a 4.5 meters closer.
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
listening position (0 on page 19). When this conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer
range is exceeded, the display blinks. If you
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
make the setting while the display blinks, you delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In
cannOt fully enjoy the surround effect. other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther
away.
n Surround back speaker distance For example, setting the center speaker distance
(SUM BACK) 1-C m closer than the actual speaker position will
Set the distance from your listening position to create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the
screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround
the surround back speaker(s). Surround back
effect because the surround speakers are too close,
speaker distance should be set from a distance setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter)
equal to the front speaker distance (0 on page than the actual distance will create a larger sound
19) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to stage.
your listening position (0 on page 19). When Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
you make the setting while the display blinks,
you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect. n Sub woofer phase polarity (SW
PHASE)
n Sub woofer distance (SUB WOOFER) Set the sub woofer phase polarity. There is
Set the distance from your listening position to usually no problem when the sub woofer phase
the sub woofer. 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 environment.
n Distance unit (DISTANCE UNIT)
Lets you select either feet or meters as the
receiver of measure for setting distances.
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n Surround speaker position (SURR TiP
POSI.) The surround/surround back speaker position
This parameter lets you specify the location of parameter is designed specifically for implementation
of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the
your surround speakers for proper “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker
surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound position is not as critical as other modes. All of the
fields. Refer to the illustration below. modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields were
designed under the premise that the surround speaker
Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround would be located behind the listening position, but
speakers corresponds to section 0. presentation remains fairly consistent even with the
Select “MIDDLE” if the location of your surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle.
surround speakers corresponds to section 0. However, if the speakers are pointing toward the
listener from the immediate left and right of the
Select “BEHIND” if the location of your listening position, the “VIRTUAL” sound fields will
surround speakers corresponds to section @. not be effective unless the surround speaker position
This parameter is available only when the parameter is set to “SIDE”.
surround back speaker size is set to “NO”. Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain
This setting only effects the surround modes in better results using “BEHIND” or “MIDDLE” if your
the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. speakers are located high above the listening position,
even if they are to the immediate left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary
to the “Surround speaker position” explanation, we
recommend that you playback multi channel surround
encoded software and listen to the effect each setting
has on your listening environment. Choose the setting
that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that
best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between
the surround sound from the surround speakers and
the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure
which sounds best, select “BEHIND” and then use
the speaker distance parameter and speaker level
adjustments to obtain proper balance.
W Front speaker crossover frequency

n Surround speaker height (SUM (FRONT SP >)
HEIGHT)*/Surround back speaker Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover
height (SURR BACK HGT.)*’
frequency when the front speakers are set to
This parameter lets you specify the height of “SMALL”.
your surround and surround back speaker(s) for
proper implementation of the Digital Cinema n Center speaker crossover frequency
Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” (CENTER SP >)
sound fields. Refer to the illustration below. Lets you adjust the center speaker bass
This setting only effects the surround modes in crossover frequency when the center speaker is
the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. set to “SMALL”.
n Surround speaker crossover frequency
(SURROUND SP >)
Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass
crossover frequency when the surround
speakers are set to “SMALL”.
continued
* These parameters are not available when

“Surround speaker size (SURROUND)” is set to
“NO”.
** This parameter is not available when “Surround
back speaker size (SURR BACK)” is set to “NO” 23
or “2ND ROOM’.
Multi channel surround setup 4 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that
(continued) the level of the test tone from each
speaker sounds the same when you are
W Surround back speaker crossover in your main listening position.
frequency (SURR BACK SP >) Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and
Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass level of speakers. For details on the LEVEL
crossover frequency when the surround back menu, see page 35.
speaker is set to “SMALL”. While adjusting, the test tone is output from
Note the speaker whose adjustment is performed.
You can set the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND 5 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the
and SURR BACK parameters when the speaker size test tone.
is set to “SMALL”.
Tip
W LFE high cut filter (LFE HIGH CUT >) You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same
Lets you select the cut off frequency of the time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or
LFE channel high cut filter. Normally, select press MASTER VOLUME +/- on the remote.
“STD”. When using a passive sub woofer Notes
powered by a separate power amplifier, it may l The adjusted value are shown in the display during
be better to change the cut off frequency. adjustment.
l Although these adjustments can also be made via
the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the
Adjusting the speaker level test tone is output, the receiver switches to the
Use the remote while seated in your listening LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you
follow the procedure described above and adjust the
position to adjust the level of each speaker. speaker levels from your listening position using the
remote.
Note
The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a
frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level
adjustment.
1 Press I/O to turn on the receiver. After connecting all of your components to the
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. receiver, do the following to verify that the
connections were made correctly.
“TEST TONE” appears in the display and
you will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
1 Press I/O to turn on the receiver.
3 To change the test tone mode, press 2 Turn on the component that you
the cursor buttons (< or >) to connected (e.g., CD player or tape
select the mode vou want. deck).
Mode The test tone output 3 Rotate FUNCTION to select the
NORMAL The test tone is output from each component (program source).
speaker in sequence. 4 Start playing.
PHASE The test tone is output from two
speakers at a time in sequence.
(There is no sound output from the If you do not obtain normal sound output after
sub woofer.) performing this procedure, see
You can also adjust the balance “Troubleshooting” on page 49 and take the
between sneakers. appropriate measures to correct the problem.
2CH SWAP The test tone for the front L/R
speakers is output from the
surround R/L speakers.
You can adjust the sound field of
surround speakers from the
listening position.

AUDIO SPLIT
Press AUDIO SPLIT to assign the audio input
for each function. This function is convenient
when you are using a number of digital
FUNCTION control components. You can select the audio input
assigned by this function using INPUT MODE
Turn FUNCTION control to select the
(page 26).
component you want to use.
You cannot assign the audio input for TUNER.
To select Rotate to light
1 Turn FUNCTION to select the source for
VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
audio input assignment.
Camcorder or VIDEO 3 B
video game
2 Press AUDIO SPLIT. m.
DVD or LD player DVDiLD 3 Turn FUNCTION to select the audio input.
P
TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT The audio input you can assign differs (P
depending on the function. a
Tape deck TAPE (STR-DB1070) Z.
MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE (STR-DB870) DVD/LD 0
NO ASSIGN + DIGITAL: ONLY COAX --)L 7
MD or DAT deck MDiDAT (STR-DB1070
DIGITAL: ONLY OPT --, ONLY ANALOG
only)
INPUT
CD or SACD olaver CDISACD
TV/SAT, MDiDAT (MD/TAPE)
Built in tuner TUNER NO ASSIGN + DVD/LD (COAXIAL) --c
Turntable PHONO ONLY ANALOG INPUT
Analog functions except for PHONO
After turning on the component you selected, NO ASSIGN + DVD/LD (COAXIAL) --,
select the component and play the program DVD/LD (OPTICAL) -+ TV/SAT (OPTICAL)
source. + MD/DAT (OPTICAL)
l After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game, PHONO
DVD player, or LD player, turn on the TV and NO ASSIGN -+ VIDEO 1 --, VIDEO 2 +
set the TV’s video input to match the VIDEO 3 + DVD/LD (ANALOG) --,
component you selected. TV/SAT (ANALOG) + TAPE --, MD/DAT
(ANALOG) -+ CD/SACD
4 Press AUDIO SPLIT.

If you do not press AUDIO SPLIT within
4 seconds, the receiver automatically assigns
the selected audio input.
Tips
l If you do not assign, select “NO ASSIGN”.
l If you select “DIGITAL: ONLY COAX” or
“DIGITAL: ONLY OPT” for DVD/LD, only
coaxial or optical digital input is automatically
selected for DVD/LD.
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Selecting the component (continued) MULWZCH A. DIRECT
Press MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT to enjoy the
INPUT MODE audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN (for
STR-DB1070, MULTI CH IN 1 or 2) jacks or
Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode analog 2 channel input jacks. Only volume
for your digital components. You can also control and the front speaker balance can be
select the COAXIAL or OPTICAL audio input adjusted when set to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT.
of other functions assigned by AUDIO SPLIT. When set to MULTI DIRECT (for STR-DB1070,
Each time you press the button, the input mode MULTI 1 or 2 DIRECT), you can adjust balance
of the currently selected component switches. and level of all the speakers. When this function
Select To is on, the surround effects are turned off.
AUTO 2CH Give priority to the analog Select To
audio signals input to the MULTI Enjoy the audio source
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (for STR-DB 1070, connected to the MULTI CH IN
when there is no digital MULTI 1 or 2 (for STR-DB 1070, MULTI CH
signals. DIRECT) IN 1 or 2) jacks. MULTI CH IN
COAXIAL FIXED Specify the digital audio (1 or 2) indicator lights up in the
signals input to the display. This mode is suitable
DIGITAL COAXIAL input for enjoying high quality analog
jacks. source.
OPTICAL FIXED Specify the digital audio 2CH ANALOG Enjoy the audio source
signals input to the DIRECT connected to analog 2 channel
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. This mode is suitable for
iacks. enjoying high quality analog
ANALOG 2CH FIXED Specify the analog audio source.
signals input to the AUDIO
IN (L/R) jacks. SPEAKERS switch
Select To
When the MULTI CH (for STR-DB 1070, Output the sound from the speakers
ON
MULTI CH 1 or 2) is assigned to a specific connected to the SPEAKERS
function using SET UP menu (page 43, the terminals.
followings are displayed instead of “AUTO OFF No speaker output.
2CH” and “ANALOG 2CH FIXED”.
Select To MUTING
AUTO MULTI CH Give priority to the analog Press MUTING to mute the sound. The muting
(l* or 2*) audio signals input to the
function is canceled when turniyg the power on
MULTI CH IN (for
STR-DB 1070, MULTI CH
or off, disconnecting the power cord, or turning
IN 1 or 2) jacks when there the MASTER VOLUME clockwise to turn the
is no digit&signals. volume up.
MULTI CH 1 or 2 Specify the analog audio PHONES
FIXED signals input to the MULTI
CH IN (for STR-DB 1070, Use to connect headphones.
MULTI CH IN 1 or 2) l When the headphones are connected, speaker
jacks. output is automatically cancelled and “SP.
* STR-DB 1070 only. OFF” lights up in the display.
l When the headphones are connected, selectable
sound fields are HEADPHONE (2CH),
HEADPHONE (DIRECT), and HEADPHONE
THEATER (see page 30).
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To output the sound using SPEAKER
terminals
(Models of area code U, CA only)
Set 2nd room speaker parameter in the SET UP
menu (see page 46).
(STR-DB1070 only)
Use the remote to adjust the volume in the 2nd
room. Set the mode of the supplied remote to
the 3rd room mode. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the remote.
SPEAKERS 1 1
II 2ND ROOM
OUT
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 tuner is selected
Press 2ND ROOM repeatedly to select the
analog audio signals for output to a stereo Index name of the preset station* or program
amplifier or speakers*’ in another room. For station name** -+ Frequency + Program type
details on the connection, see pages 15 and 17. indication** + Radio text** + Current
time** + Sound field applied to the band or
*I Models of area code U, CA only.
the preset station
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
Each time you press the button, the audio
one to the component or preset station (see page
source changes cyclically as follows: 43). Index name does not appear when only blank
SOURCE*2 --, TAPE + MD/DAT + spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the
CD/SACD + TUNER function.
**During RDS reception only. (Models of area code
*2The audio signals of the current function is output. CEL only. See page 41).
Even if 2ND ROOM is set to “SOURCE”, the

DIMMER
sound from front speakers is not output when
MULTV2CH A. DIRECT is set to MULTI 1 or Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the
2 DIRECT. brightness of the display (5 steps). DIMMER
Only signals from components connected to the indicator lights when the dimmer function is
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND activated.
ROOM OUT jacks. No signals are output from When set to the dimmest setting, the display
components connected to only the digital input and the blue LED are turned off.
jacks.
However, when you press any button, the
When you use AUDIO SPLIT to assign a display becomes the brightest setting
digital audio input (for example, DVD temporary.
OPTICAL) to the main function and set 2ND
ROOM to “SOURCE”, the analog audio signals STREAM INFO (STR-DB870 only)
of the assigned audio (for example, analog Press STREAM INFO. The current stream
audio input of DVD) is output from the 2ND information is displayed for about 4 seconds.
ROOM OUT jacks.
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About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
You can take advantage of surround sound The sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- technology. When these sound fields are
programmed sound fields. They bring the selected, “Digital Cinema Sound” indicator in
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters the display lights up.
and concert halls into your home. You can also
DCS is the concept name of the surround
customize the sound fields to obtain the sound
technology for home theater developed by
you want by changing the various surround
parameters. Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must Processor) technology to reproduce the sound
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting
register the number and location of you
speakers. See “Multi channel surround setup” studio in Hollywood.
starting from page 19 to set the speaker As the Director’s “visual and audio united”
parameters before enjoying surround sound. effect can be fully reproduced at home, You
can much satisfy by enjoying movies at home
reproducing powerful theater effect.
W NORMAL SURROUND
Software with multi channel surround audio
You can enjoy surround sound simply by signals is played back according to the way it
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio
fields according to the program you want to signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to
listen to. create surround effects.
Press MODE +I- repeatedly to select the n CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C’J2) m
sound field you want.
Uses 3D sound imaging of V. MULTI
The current sound field is indicated in the DIMENSION (page 29) to create 5 sets of
display. See pages 28-30 for information on virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a
each sound field. single pair of actual surround speakers.
To turn the surround effect off CINEMA STUDIO EX A reproduces the sound
Press A.F.D., 2CH or MULTI/2CH A. characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s
classic editing studio.
DIRECT (page 30).
CINEMA STUDIO EX B reproduces the sound
Tips characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s
l You can identify the encoding format of program mixing studio which is one of the most up-to-
software by looking at its packaging.
date facilities in Hollywood.
Dolby Digital discsare labeled with the gwL
logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are CINEMA STUDIO EX C reproduces the sound
labeled with the ~I~~.~~~ logo. characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s
l When sound signals with a sampling frequency of BGM recording studio.
96 lcHz are input, the sound signals are output in
stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned
off.
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n SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C’)= n V. SEMI M. DIMENSION’) (Virtual Semi
Uses 3D sound imaging of V. SEMI M. Multi Dimension) m
DIMENSION to create 5 sets of virtual Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual
speakers surrounding the listener from the surround speakers from the sound of the front
sound of the front speakers (without using speakers without using actual surround
actual rear speakers). speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A reproduces the speakers surrounding the listener at a 30” angle
sound characteristics of Sony Pictures of elevation.
Entertainment’s classic editing studio.
n VIRTUAL ENHANCED Ai) (Virtual
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B reproduces the Enhanced Surround A) m
sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of
Entertainment’s mixing studio which is one of virtual surround speakers from the sound of the
the most up-to-date facilities in Hollywood.
front speakers without using actual surround
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C reproduces the speakers. b.Y
sound characteristics of Sony Pictures
Entertainment’s BGM recording studio. n VIRTUAL ENHANCED B1) (Virtual 3.
Enhanced Surround B) m z
n NIGHT THEATER Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of r
Allows you to retain a theater like environment virtual surround speakers from the sound of the 2
while listening at low volume levels, such as front speakers without using actual surround g
late at night. i
IA
n MONO MOVIE n DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A, B2) g
Creates a theater like environment from movies Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall z
with monaural soundtracks. using multi-speaker system and 3D sound
n STEREO MOVIE
imaging for software with 2 channel signals
Creates a theater like environment from movies like CDs.
recorded with stereo soundtracks. l DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A reproduces the
sonic character of the CONCERTGEBOUW in
n V. MULTI DIMENSION’) (Virtual Multi Amsterdam, which is famous for its large sound
Dimension) m stage due to its reflectivity.
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of l DIGITAL CONCERT HALL B reproduces the
virtual surround speakers positioned higher sonic character of the MUSIKVEREIN in
than the listener from a single pair of actual Vienna, which is famous for its hall resonance
surround speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of and unique reverberative sound.
virtual speakers surrounding the listener at
n CHURCH
approximately a 30” angle of elevation.
Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.
n VIRTUAL MULTI REAR’) (Virtual Multi
Rear) m n OPERA HOUSE
Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.
virtual surround speakers from 1 set of actual
n JAZZ CLUB
surround speakers.
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
continued
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Selecting a sound field (continued) Notes
l The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
W DISCO/CLUB l When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/ sound coming &&!y from the surround speakers.
dance club.
W LIVE HOUSE Use the buttons on the front panel to operate
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live the following modes.
house.
A.F.D. (Auto Format Decoding)
W ARENA Automatically detects the type of audio signal
Reproduces the acoustics of a lOOO-seat being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro
concert hall. Logic, or standard 2 channel stereo) and
performs the proper decoding if necessary. This
n STADIUM mode presents the sound as it was recorded/
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air encoded, without adding any effects (ex.
stadium. reverberation).
n GAME 2CH (2 Channel)
Obtains maximum audio impact from video Outputs the sound from the front left and right
game software. speakers only. Standard 2 channel (stereo)
sources completely bypass the sound field
When headphones are connected, you can processing. Multi channel surround formats are
select the following sound fields only: downmixed to 2 channel.
MULTU2CH A. DIRECT (Multidch Analog
W HEADPHONE (2CH)
Direct)
Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo).
The analog input signal is not digitally
Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely
bypass the sound field processing. Multi processed. You can enjoy high quality analog
source. Only volume control and the front
channel surround formats are downmixed to
speaker balance can be adjusted when set to
2 channel.
2CH ANALOG DIRECT. When set to MULTI
W HEADPHONE (DIRECT) DIRECT (for STR-DB 1070, MULTI 1 or 2
Outputs the analog signals without digital DIRECT), you can adjust balance and level of
processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc. all the speakers. When this function is on, the
equalizer, sound field (etc.) are turned off.
n HEADPHONE THEATER
Allows you to experience a theater like
enviromnent while listening through a pair of
headphones.
1) “VIRTUAL” sound field: Sound field with virtual

speakers. However, setting the SURR menu
“VIR. SPEAKERS” parameter to “OFF’ when
using “CINEMA STiJDIO EX A-C” or “SEMI
CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C” reproduces the
sound characteristics of each cinema production
studio without virtual speakers.
2) You can select directly by pressing the buttons on
the front panel.
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6.1CH DECODING NIGHT MODE
Press 6.1CH DECODING to adjust the Allows you to retain a theater like environment,
6.1 channel matrix parameter in the SET UP at low volume levels even late at night. Even at
menu (page 4.5). a low volume level, you can clearly hear the
This function works only for the multi channel dialogues and adjust the volume in small steps.
format [3/2]. This function can be used with other sound
field (pages 28-30).
This function is effective for the following
sound fields. While this function is on, BASS, TREBLE, and
l A.F.D.* EFFECT level rises, and DBANGE COMP. is
l NORMAL SURROUND automatically set to “MAX”.
l CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C This function does not work while MULTI/
l SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C 2CH A. DIRECT is on.
l NIGHT THEATER
MONO MOVIE Note
l
s
*m
l STEREO MOVIE No sound is output from the sub woofer when
l V. MULTI DIMENSION “2CH” is selected. To listen to 2 channel (stereo) 3.
l VIRTUAL MULTI REAR sources using the front left and right speakers and a z
l V. SEMI M. DIMENSION sub woofer, select “A.F.D.“.
r
l VIRTUAL ENHANCED A, B
* You can select “AUTO” only. 3
s
P
About 6.1 channel matrix decoding
F
Some movies released after summer 1999 added a
new channel to the preexisting 5.1 channels. The new s
P
channel added speakers behind the listening position.
In the movie theaters, these speakers are placed on the
rear wall, on each side of the projection room’s
window.
The 6.1 channel system used in the movie theaters is
called Dolby Surround EX system. However, to
record on movie film, this 6.1 channel is converted to
5.1 channel using matrix encoding, and the same
number of channels are used as Dolby Digital and
DTS recordings. Recordings on DVD also use 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-DB870, with Virtual 3D technology, the
surround back signals can be enjoyed even without an
actual surround back speaker. When the center
speaker is not used, it is possible to use this channel
to output surround back signals.
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OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a L.F.E.: Lights up when the disc being played
digital signal being input through the back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
OPTICAL terminal. Effect) channel. When the sound of the LFE
COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a channel signal is actually being reproduced,
digital signal being input through the the bars underneath the letters lights up to
COAXIAL terminal. indicate the level. Since the LFE signal is not
recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar
MULTI CH IN (l/2): Lights up when MULTI
indication will fluctuate (and may turn off)
CH IN (for STR-DB 1070, MULTI CH IN 1 during playback.
or 2) is selected.
SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are
set to “YES” (page 21) and the audio signal is
input. output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.
Note Playback channel indicators: The letters
Only the front 2 channels are compatible with (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is played back. The boxes around the letters
downmixed and output from the front 2 channels. vary to show how the receiver downmixes the
DO DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is source sound (based on the speakers settings).
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby When using sound fields like “DIGITAL
Digital format. CONCERT HALL”, the receiver adds
PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver reverberation based on the source sound.
applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
signals in order to output the center and (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
surround channel signals. However, this (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
indicator does not light if the center and the surround components obtained by Pro
surround speakers are set to “NO”, and Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the
“A.F.D.” or “NORMAL SURROUND’ is surround back components obtained by 6.1
selected. matrix decoding))
Example:
Note
Recording format (Front /Rear): 3/2
Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG
format signals. Output channel: Rear speakers absent
Sound Field: A.F.D.
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q Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 3842 for tuner operations.
q SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is By adjusting the surround parameters and the
activated. equalization of the front, center, surround, and
surround back speakers, you can customize the
q 2ND ROOM SP.: Lights up when the audio
sound fields to suit your particular listening
signal is output from the 2ND ROOM
SPEARERS (STR-DB 1070 area code U, CA situation.
only). Once you customize a sound field, the changes
q EQ: Lights up when the equalizer functions. are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can
change a customized sound field any time by
q D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
making new adjustments to the parameters.
compression is activated. See page 36 to
adjust the dynamic range compression. See the tables starting from page 58 for the
q DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. parameters available in each sound field. b.s
0
q SP.OFF: Lights up when headphones are
inserted or the SPEARERS switch is set to To get the most from multi 2’
In
OFF. channel surround sound
q DO: Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are
r
Position your speakers and do the procedures 3
input.
described in “Multi channel surround setup”
s
starting from page 19 before you customize a P
sound field. F
s
Adjusting the surround P
parameters
The SURR menu contains parameters that let
you customize various aspects of the current
sound field. The settings are stored individually
for each sound field.
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Press SURR.
The button lights up and the first parameter
is displayed.
3 Press the cursor buttons (< or >) to
select the parameter you want to
adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting

you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
continued

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Customizing sound fields (continued) Front reverberation (FRONT
REVERB)
This parameter can be used when “DIGITAL
Initial settings
CONCERT HALL A, B” is selected. This
Parameter Initial settina parameter lets you adjust the amount of
PRO LOGIC AUTO reverberations to add to the front signals
EFFECT (depends on the sound field) according to the original reverberations in the
WALL S-1-H Midnoint
source.
REVERB S-1-L l To increase front reverberations, select “WET”.
Midpoint
FRONT REVERB STD (STANDARD) l To decrease front reverberations, select “DRY”.
SCREEN DEPTH MID Screen depth (SCREEN DEPTH)

VIR. SPEAKERS ON In a movie theater, sound seems to come from
inside the image reflected on the movie screen.
Pro Logic (PRO LOGIC) This parameter lets you create the same
sensation in your listening room by shifting the
Lets you specify the Pro Logic decoding
sound of the front speakers “into” the screen.
setting.
“DEEP” provides the greatest amount of screen
l To set the receiver to perform Pro Logic depth.
decoding if Dolby surround encoded flag is ON
or if Pro Logic decoding produces a better Virtual speakers (VIR. SPEAKERS)
sound field, select “AUTO”. Allows you turn the virtual speakers created by
l To set the receiver to perform Pro Logic “CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, c” and “SEMI
decoding on rear signals, regardless of the CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, c” off or on.
Dolby surround encoded flag, select “ON”.
l To set the receiver not to perform Pro Logic
decoding, select “NO”.
Note
Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG
format signals.
Effect level (EFFECT)
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current
surround effect.
Wall type (WALL)
Lets you control the level of the high
frequencies to alter the sonic character of 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.
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Adjusting the level Center level (CENTER LEVEL)
parameters Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.
The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let Surround level (SURROUND LEVEL)
you adjust the balance and volumes of each Lets you adjust the level of the surround left
speaker. The settings are applied to all sound and right speakers.
fields.
Surround back level (SURR BACK
1 Start playing a program source LEVEL)
encoded with multi channel surround Lets you adjust level of the surround back (left
sound.
and right) speaker(s).
2 Press LEVEL.
Sub woofer level (S. WOOFER LEVEL)
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.
is displayed.
3 Press the cursor buttons (< or >) to LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix
select the parameter you want to level (LFE MIX)
adjust. Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low z
Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub e
you want. woofer without effecting the level of the bass a
frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the s
front, center or surround channels via the
Initial settings Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection :
Parameter Initial settina
circuitry. P
E
FRONT L-1-R Center For LFE mix level, “0 dB” outputs the full LFE
SURROUND L-1-R Center

signal at the mix level determined by the
recording engineer.
SUR.BACK L-I-R* Center
To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the
CENTER LEVEL XXX dB OdB sub woofer, select “OFF”. However, the low
SURROUND LEVEL XXX dB 0 dB frequency sounds of the front, center, or
SURR BACK LEVEL XXX dB 0 dB surround speakers are output from the sub
S. WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB 0 dB
woofer according to the settings made for each
speaker in the speaker setup (page 19-21).
LFEMIXXXXdB OdB
D. RANGE COMP. OFF continued
* STR-DB 1070 only.
Front balance (FRONT)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left
and right speakers.
Surround balance (SURROUND)
Lets you adjust the balance between surround
left and right speakers.
Surround back balance (SURBACK)
(STR-DB1070 only)
Lets you adjust the balance between surround
back left and right speakers when surround
back L/R speakers are set to “YES”.
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Customizing sound fields (continued) To turn on/off the equalizer
Press EQUALIZER. The EQ indicator in the
display lights up when the equalizer is turned
Dynamic range compressor (D. on. When you adjust the equalizer using the EQ
RANGE COMP.) parameters, the settings are stored separately
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the for each sound field and can be reproduced
sound track. This may be useful when you want whenever you turn on the equalizer.
to watch movies at low volumes late at night.
We recommend using the “MAX” setting. Front speaker bass adjustment
(Gain/Frequency)
To reproduce the sound track with no
compression, select “OFF”. Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic Front speaker midrange adjustment
range intended by the recording engineer, select (Gain/Frequency)
“STD”.
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of
To compress the dynamic range in small steps midrange.
to achieve the sound you desire, select “O.l”-
“0.9”. Front speaker treble adjustment
To reproduce a dramatic compression of the (Gain/Frequency)
dynamic range, select “MAX”. Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of
Notes
treble.
l Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Center speaker bass adjustment
Digital sources only.
(Gain/Frequency)
l While NIGHT MODE is activated, D.RANGE
COMP. is automatically set to MAX and is not Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
displayed in the LEVEL menu.
Center speaker midrange adjustment
Adjusting the equalizer (Gain/Frequency)
The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization midrange.
of the front, center, surround, and surround
back speakers. The settings are stored Center speaker treble adjustment
individually for each sound field. (Gain/Frequency)
1 Start playing a program source
treble.
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Press EQ.
is displayed.
3 Press the cursor buttons (< or >) to
select the parameter (gain (dB),
frequency (Hz)) you want to adjust.
you want.
Frequency (Hz)
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Surround speaker bass adjustment
(Gain/Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
Surround speaker treble adjustment
(Gain/Frequency)
treble.
Surround back speaker bass
adjustment (Gain/Frequency)
Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
Surround back speaker treble
adjustment (Gain/Frequency)
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 at once.
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Notes
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you l Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied
have connected FM and AM antennas to the remote during autobetical operation.
receiver (see page 7). 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 stations with
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store
the stations again.
(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 You can enter a frequency of the station you
stations with the clearest signals. want directly by using the numeric buttons on
If you want to store PM or AM stations one by the supplied remote. For details on the buttons
one, see “Presetting radio stations” on page 40. used in this section, see the operating
instructions for the supplied remote.
1 Press I/O to turn off the receiver.
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER.
2 Hold down MEMORY and press I/& to
turn the receiver back on.
The last received station is tuned in.
“Autobetical select” appears in the display 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM
and the receiver scans and stores all the FM band.
and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area.
3 Press D. TUNING.
For RDS stations, the tuner fist checks for
stations broadcasting the same program, 4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
then stores only the one with the clearest frequency.
signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
alphabetically by their Program Service
name, then assigned a 2-character preset
code. For more details on RDS, see page 41. Example 2: AM 1350 kHz
Regular FM stations are assigned (You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the
2-character preset codes and stored after the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
RDS station.
When done, “Autobetical finish” appears in
the display momentarily and the receiver If you cannot tune in a station and the
returns to the normal operation. entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.
If the entered numbers still flash, the
frequency is not used in your area.
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5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
If you don’t know the frequency of the station
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another you want, you can let the receiver scan all
station.
available stations in your area.
TiP
l If you do not remember the precise frequency, press 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER.
TUNING + or TUNING - after entering the value The last received station is tuned in.
close to the frequency you want. The receiver
automatically tunes in the station you want. If the 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM
frequency seems to be higher than the entered band.
value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems
to be lower than the entered value, press 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING -.
TUNING -. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
l If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM press TUNING - to scan from high to low.
stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to
improve the sound. You will not be able to enjoy The receiver stops scanning whenever a
the stereo effect, but the sound will be less station is received.
distorted.
When the receiver reaches either end of
Note the band
If “STEREO” does not appear at all when an FM Scanning is repeated in the same direction.
broadcast is received normally, press FM MODE to
turn on the “STEREO” indication. 4 To continue scanning, press TUNING + r
or TUNING - again. I
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending
on the area code as shown in the following table. For B
details on area codes, see page 4.
Area code FM AM
10 kHz*
After you have tuned in stations using Direct
U. CA 100 kHz
Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset
AU. CN. SF’. CEL 50 kHz 9kHz
them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any
E 50 kHz 9 kHz* of the stations directly by entering its
2-character preset code using the supplied
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 53).
remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be
preset. The receiver will also scan all the
stations that you have preset.
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to
preset them by performing steps on “Presetting
radio stations” (page 40).
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Preset tuning (continued) Tuning to preset stations
You can tune the preset stations by either of the
Presetting radio stations following two ways.
Scanning the preset stations
The last received station is tuned in. 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 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
Automatic Tuning (page 39). TUNING - repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
3 Press MEMORY.
Each time you press the button, the receiver
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a tunes in one preset station at a time, in the
few seconds. corresponding order and direction as
Do steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes follows:
out.
4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page
(A, El or C).
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”,
Using the preset codes
“B”, or “C” appears in the display.
Use the supplied remote to perform the
5 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET following operations. For details on the buttons
TUNING -to select a preset number. used in this section, see the operating
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press instructions for the supplied remote.
the preset number, start again from step 3.
6 Press MEMORY again to store the The last received station is tuned in.
station.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press 2 For remotes without a display:
the preset number, start again from step 3. Press SHIFT to select a memory page
(A, B, or C), then press the preset
7 Repeat steps 2 to 8 to preset another number of the station you want using
station. the numeric buttons.
To change a preset number to For remotes with a display:
another station Select the preset station you want from
Do steps 1 to 6 to preset a new station to the the list displayed on the supplied
number. remote.
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Notes
l If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “Alam-Alarm!” flashes in
the display.
l If a station does not provide a particular RDS
(Models of area code CEL only) service, “No XX” (such as “No Clock Time”)
appears in the display.
This receiver also allows you to use RDS
l When a station broadcasts radio text data, it is
(Radio Data System), which enables radio
displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from
stations to send additional information along the station. Any change in this rate is reflected in
with the regular program signal. You can use the display rate of the data.
the following convenient RDS features:
- Displaying RDS information Scanning preset stations by
- Scanning preset stations by program type program type
Note that RDS is operable only for PM You can tune in preset stations according to a
stations.* program type that you specify. The receiver
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do scans for stations in its preset memory
they provide the same types of services. If you are currently broadcasting the specified program
not familiar with the RDS services in your area, type.
check with your local radio stations for details.
1 Press RDS PTY.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
2 Press PTY SELECT + or PTY SELECT -
to select the program type.
Simply select a station on the FM band
using direct tuning (page 38), automatic See the table below for the information on
tuning (page 39), or preset tuning (page each program type.
39). 3 Press RDS PTY.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS While the receiver is scanning stations,
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the
“PTY SEARCH” appears in the display
program station name appears in the display. window.
Note When the receiver finds a station, the
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned receiver stops scanning. When the receiver
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the could not find any preset stations currently
signal strength is weak. broadcasting the specified program type,
“PTY not found” appears in the display.
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY.
continued
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically
as follows:
PS (Program Station name)@ + 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.
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Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Program type Description
(continued) indication
Leisure & Hobby Programs on recreational activities
Description of program types such as gardening, fishing,
cooking, etc.
Program type Description Jazz Music Jazz oronrams
indication
Country Music Country music programs
NWJS News ~roerams
National Music Programs featuring the popular
Current Affairs Topical programs that expand
music of the countrv or region
on current news
Oldies Music Programs featuring oldies music
Information Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects, Folk Music Folk music urograms
including consumer affairs and Documentarv Investiaative features
medical advice
None Any programs not defined above
sport Sports programs
Education Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice orograms
Drama Radio ulavs and serials
Cultures Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
Science Programs about the natural
sciences and technoloev
Varied Speech Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
Poo Music Pooular music oroarams
Rock Music Rock music orourams
Easy Listening Easy Listening
Light Classics M Instrumental, vocal, and 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 Programs about people and the
things that affect them
Religion Programs of religious content
Phone In Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
Travel & Touring - -
Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TPfTA.

4 Press ENTER.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index
name for another station or program
source.
Note
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for (Models of area code CEL only)
preset stations and program sources. These You cannot change the name of an RDS station.
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 station or
program source. Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected
This function is useful for distinguishing all components properly.
components of the same kind. For example,
two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and Recording on an audio tape
“8mm”, respectively. It is also handy for or MiniDisc
identifying components connected to jacks
meant for another type of component, for You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc
example, a second CD player connected to the using the receiver. See the operating 0
MD/DAT jacks. instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck 9
if you need help. !
1 TO index a preset station
Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER, 1 Select the component to be recorded. 8
tD
then tune in the preset station you want 2 Prepare the component for playing. a
to create an index name for. C
For example, insert a CD into the CD 0
The last station you received is tuned in. player. 3
If you are not familiar with how to tune in
preset stations, see ‘Tuning to preset 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the
stations” on page 40. recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
To index a program source
Select the program source (component) 4 Start recording on the recording deck,
to be named. then start playback on the playback
component.
2 Press NAME.
3 Create an index name by using the jog
dial and cursor buttons: continued
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.
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Recording (continued) Tip
You can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser
Notes disc. Locate the point where you want to start
l You cannot record a digital audio signal using a recording from another audio source, select the
component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or program source, then start playback. The audio from
MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB 1070) or the analog that source will be recorded onto the audio track of
MDmAPE OUT jacks (SIR-DB870). To record a the video tape instead of the audio from the original
digital audio signal, connect a digital component to medium. To resume audio recording from the original
the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT jacks (STR-DB1070) medium, select the video source again.
or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT jacks Notes
(SIR-DB870). l Make sure to make both digital and analog
l Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output connections to the TV/SAT and DVDiLD inputs.
from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks Analog recording is not possible if you make only
(STR-DB1070) or the MD/TAPE OUT jacks digital connections.
(STR-DB870). lSome sources contain copy guards to prevent
l The analog audio signals of the current function is recording. In this case, you may not be able to
output from the RBC OUT jacks. When you use record from the sources.
AUDIO SPLIT to assign a digital audio input (for l The analog audio signals of the current function is
example, MDiDAT OPIICAL), the analog audio output from the REC OUT jacks. When you use
signals of the assigned audio (for example, MD/ AUDIO SPLIT to assign a digital audio input (for
DAT ANALOG) is output. example, MD/DAT OPTICAL), the analog audio
l When MULTI/2CH A. DIRECT is set to MULTI signals of the assigned audio (for example, MD/
DIRECT (for STR-DB 1070, MULTI 1 or 2 DAT ANALOG) is output.
DIRECT), audio signals are not output from REC l When MULTU2CH A. DIRECT is set to MULTI
OUT jacks. DIRECT (for STR-DB1070, MULTI 1 or 2
l No signals output from DIGITAL OUT jacks (MD/ DIRECT), audio signals are not output from REC
DAT OPT OUT) when you set MULTI/2CH A. OUT jacks.
DIRECT to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT. The digital
circuitry power is cut off to ensure a superior sound
quality.
Recording on a video tape

You can set the receiver to turn off
You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD automatically at a specified time.
player using the receiver. You can also add
audio from a variety of audio sources when Press SLEEP on the front panel (except
editing a video tape. See the operating for models of area code CEL) or on the
instructions of your VCR or LD player if you remote while the power is on.
need help. Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
1 Select the program source to be 2:oo:oo + 1:30:00 + 1:oo:oo --, 0:30:00 +
recorded.
OFF
2 Prepare the component for playing. The display dims after you have specified the
For example, insert the laser disc you want time. While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights
to record into the LD player. up in the display.
3 Insert a blank video 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 G 6.lch Matrix (6.lCH DECODING)
- You can freely specify the time. After pressing According to the setting, the receiver decodes
SLEEP, specify the time you want using the jog dial
and cursor buttons (< or >) on the receiver. The
and dowmnixes the surround back signals to
sleep time changes in 1 second intervals. You can the surround speakers for 6.1 channel encoded
specify up to 5 hours. sources. This parameter lets you enjoy the
l To check the remaining time before the receiver appropriate surround sound from the surround
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time channels.
appears in the display.
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 is ON.
When set to “ON”, the receiver performs
The SET UP button allows you to make the 6.1 channel matrix decoding only if the
following adjustments. surround signals are 2 channel, regardless of the
6.1 channel decode flag.
1 Press SET UP.
When set to “OFF’, the receiver does not
2 Press the cursor buttons (< or >) to perform 6.1 channel matrix decoding.
select the parameter you want to During “A.F.D.“, this parameter is always set to
adjust. “AUTO”, and you cannot change the setting.
3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting When the 6.1 channel matrix decoding is
you want. performed and the surround back speaker is set
The setting is entered automatically. to “NO”, you can enjoy the surround back
signals with virtual 3D technology, even
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set without an actual surround back speaker (the
all of the parameters that follow. box around SB does not light up). If the
Initial settings surround back speaker is set to “YES”, the
surround back signals are output through the
Parameter Initial setting actual speaker (SB and the box lights up).
6.1CH DECODING AUTO
n Multi channel assignment (MULTI
MULTI CH (1 or 2) NONE
CH (for STRdBl070, MULTI CH 1 or
D.POWER ALWAYS ON
211
V.POWER AUTO OFF
Lets you assign a function to MULTI CH (for
SFIELD LINK ON SIR-DB1070, MULTI CH 1 or 2). You cannot
Al AUTO POWER ON assign TUNER or PHONO.
AUTO FUNCTION ON For STR-DB1070, you cannot assign the same
2ND ROOM SP” OFF function to both MULTI CH 1 and 2.
COMMAND MODE*’ AVl
continued
COLOR SYSTEM3 PAL
OSD4’ COLOR
OSD H.POSITION4’ 4
OSD V.POSITION4’ 4
1) Only when the center or surround back speaker is
set to “2ND ROOM” (STR-DB1070 area code U,
CA only).
2) Except for SIR-DB870 area code CEL.
3) SIR-DB 1070 of area code other than U, CA only.
4) STRDB 1070 only.

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Adjustments using the SET UP button n CONTROL Al II auto function
(continued) (AUTO FUNCTION)
Lets you switch the function of this receiver to
N Digital power management
the Sony components connected via CONTROL
(DPOWER) Al cords (see page 14) automatically when the
Lets you enjoy the analog source without the comected component is set to play mode.
influence of digital circuits.
N 2nd room speaker (2ND ROOM SP)
“AUTO OFF” turns off the power of the
l
unnecessary digital circuits automatically when (STR-DBlO70 area code U, CA only)

you use analog inputs or functions that bypass Lets you set whether you would output the
digital processing when MULTV2CH A. sound to the 2nd room or not.
DIRECT function is used.
N Selecting the command mode of
l “ALWAYS ON” keeps the power of digital
the remote (COMMAND MODE)
circuits on. Select if you do not like the time lag
that occurs with the “AUTO OFF” setting when Lets you select the command mode of the
digital circuits are turned on, etc. remote. Change the command mode when you
use 2 Sony receivers in the same room.
N Video power management
(V.PDWER) N Monitor color system (COLOR
Lets you enjoy the sound without the influence SYSTEM)
of the video circuits. (STR-DB1070 area code other than
l “AUTO OFF” turns off the power of video U, CA)
circuits automatically when there are Lets you select the color system of your TV
unnecessary. monitor.
l “ALWAYS ON’ keeps the power of video N Color of the on-screen display
circuits on. Depending on the monitor, noise
(OSW
may be produced or the picture may be
(STR-DBlO70 only)
distorted when the power of the video circuits is
turned on. In this case, select “ALWAYS ON”. Lets you select the color of the on-screen
display.
N Sound field link (S.FIELD LINK)
Lets you apply the last selected sound field to a N OSD horizontal position (OSD
program source whenever it is selected. For H.POSITION)
example, if you listen to CD with STADIUM (STR-DBlO70 only)
as the sound field, change to a different Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen
program source, then return to CD, STADIUM display horizontally.
will be applied again.
N OSD vertical position (OSD
N CONTROL Al II auto power on V.POSITION)
(Al AUTO POWER) (STR-DBlO70 only)
Lets you turn on the receiver automatically Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen
when the component connected via CONTROL display vertically.
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.
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CONTROL Al11 and CONTROL Al
compatibility
The CONTROL Al control system has been
updated to the CONTROL A 1 II which is the
standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer
and other recent Sony components. Components
Getting Started with CONTROL Al jacks are compatible with
components with CONTROL AlII, and can be
This section explains the basic functions connected to each other. Basically, the majority of
the functions available with the CONTROL Al
of the CONTROL Al II Control System.
control system will be available with the
Certain components have special CONTROL Al11 control system.
functions, like “CD Synchro Dubbing” on However, when making connections between
cassette decks, that require CONTROL components with CONTROL Al jacks and
Al II connections. For detailed information components with CONTROL AlII jacks, the
regarding specific operations, be sure to number of functions that can be controlled may be
also refer to the Operating Instructions limited depending on the component. For detailed
supplied with your component(s). information, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the component(s).
The CONTROL Al II Control System was

designed to simplify the operation of audio Connections
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL Al II connections Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cords in
provide a path for the transmission of control series to the CONTROL Al II jacks on the
signals which enable automatic operation and back of each component. You can connect up
control features usually associated with to 10 CONTROL Al II compatible components
integrated systems. in any order. However, you can comect only
one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD
Currently, CONTROL Al II connections player, 1 MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver).
between a Sony CD player, amplifier
(You may be able to connect more than one CD
(receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide
player or MD deck, depending on the model.
automatic function selection and synchronized
recording.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the respective component for details.)
In the future, the CONTROL Al II connection
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you Example
to control various functions for each
component.
I.“.’
Notes
l The CONTROL AlII Control System is designed to Amplifier CD MD Tape Other
maintain upward compatibility as the Control (Receiver) player deck deck component
System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this
case, however, older components will not be In the CONTROL Al II control system, the
compatible with the new functions.
control signals flow both ways, so there is no
l Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when
the CONTROL Al II jacks are connected via a PC
distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a
interface kit to a personal computer running “MD component has more than one CONTROL
Editor” or similar application. Also, do not operate Al II jack, you can use either one, or connect
the connected component in a manner contrary to different components to each jack.
the functions of the application, as this may cause
the application to operate incorrectly. continued
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CONTROL A711 control system
You must connect a CONTROL Al compatible
(continued) amplifier (receiver) using a monaural mini-plug
cord in order to take advantage of the automatic
function selection feature.
This function only works when the components are
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs
according to the names on the function buttons.
Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of
the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
CD player
When recording, do not play any components other
than the recording source. It will cause the
automatic function selection to operate.
Synchronized recording
MD deck
This function lets you conduct synchronized
recording between the selected source and
On CONTROL Al jacks and
recorder components.
connections
It is possible to make connections between 1 Set the function selector on the
CONTROL Al and CONTROL Al II jacks. amplifier (or receiver) to the source
For details regarding particular connections or component.
set up options, refer to the operating 2 Set the source component to pause
instructions supplied with the component(s). mode (make sure both the ) and II
indicators light together).
About the connecting cord
Some CONTROL Al compatible components 3 Set the recorder component to the
are supplied with a connecting cord as an REC-PAUSE mode.
accessory. In this case, use the connecting cord 4P ress PAUSE on the recorder
for your connection. component.
When using a commercially available cord, use The source component is released from
a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord less than the pause mode, and recording begins
2 meters long, with no resistance (like the Sony shortly thereafter.
RKG69HG). When playback ends from the source
component, recording stops.
Basic Functions Notes

l Do not set more than one component to the pause
The CONTROL Al II functions will operate as mode.
long as the component you want to operate is l Certain recorder components may be equipped with
turned on, even if all of the other connected a special synchronized recording function that uses
the CONTROL Alibi Control System, like “CD
components are not turned on.
Synchro Dubbing”. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the recorder
Automatic function selection
component.
When you connect a CONTROL Al II
compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to
other Sony components using monaural mini-
plug cords, the function selector on the
amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches
to the correct input when you press the play
button on one of the connected components.
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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.
For customers in Europe
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified If you have any question or problem concerning your
personnel only. receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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. If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
On power sources
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
l Before operating the unit, check that the operating
problem. Also, see “Checking the connections”
voltage is identical with your local power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on page 24 to verify that the connections are
at the rear of the receiver. correct. Should any problem persist, consult
l The unit is not disconnected from the AC power your nearest Sony dealer.
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.
l If you are not going to use the receiver for a long There is no sound no matter which component
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the is selected.
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,
Check that both the receiver and all components
l
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. are turned on.
* (Models of area code U, CA only)
Check that the MASTER VOLUME
l control is
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet not set at - dB.
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug Check that the SPEAKERS switch is not set to
l
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. OFF (see page 26).
- AC power cord must be changed only at the Check that all speaker cords are connected
l
qualified service shop. correctly.

On heat buildup Press MUTING
l to cancel the muting function,
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is There is no sound from a specific component.
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at l Check that the component is connected correctly
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, to the audio input jacks for that component.
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet. l Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
On placement receiver and the component.
* Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the continued
life of the receiver.
l 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.
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Troubleshooting (continued) There is intermittent sound from a digital source.
l Check to see if signals with 96 kHz sampling
frequencies are input to the DVD/LD OPTICAL
There is no sound from one of the front IN or COAXIAL jacks.
speakers.
There is no sound from the center speaker.
l Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES
jack to verify that sound is output from the l Make sure the sound field function is on (press
headphones (see page 26). MODE +/-).
If only one channel is output from the l Select a sound field containing the word
headphones, the component may not be “CINEMA” or “VIRTUAL” (see page 28-30).
connected to the receiver correctly. Check that l Adjust the speaker level (see page 35).
all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on l Make sure the center speaker size parameter is
both the receiver and the component. set to either “SMALL,” or “LARGE” (see page
If both channels are output from the headphones, 20).
the front speaker may not be connected to the There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the is heard from the surround/surround back
front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
speakers.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound l Make sure the sound field function is on (press
is heard. MODE +/-).
l Check that the speakers and components are l Select a sound field containing the word
connected securely. “CINEMA” or “VIRTUAL” (see page 28-30).
l Check that you have selected the correct l Adjust the speaker level (see page 35).
component on the receiver. l Make sure the surround/surround back speaker
l Check that the SPEAKERS switch is set to ON size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or
(see page 26). “LARGE” (see naszes 2621).
l Check that the headphones are not connected.
There is no sound from the active sub woofer.
l Press MUTING if muting function is activated. l There is no sound output from the SUB
l The protective device on the receiver has been WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the (see page 59).
receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and
turn on the power again. The surround effect cannot be obtained.
l When only a very low-level sound is heard, l Make sure the sound field function is on (press
check to see if NIGHT MODE is activated (see MODE +I-).
page 31). Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reproduced.
reversed. l Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
l Check that the speakers and components are Dolby Digital or DTS format.
connected correctly and securely. l When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
l Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu. digital input jacks of this receiver, check the
audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the
There is severe hum or noise. connected component.
l Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
l Check that the connecting cords 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.
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Recording cannot be done. Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
l Check that the components are connected l Check that the antennas are connected securely.
correctly. Adjust the antennas and connect an external
l Select the source component with FUNCTION antenna if necessary.
control. l The signal strength of the stations is too weak
l When recording from a digital component, make (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
sure the INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG 2CH direct tuning.
FIXED (see page 26) before recording with a l Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
component connected to the analog MD/DAT or (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
TAPE terminals (STR-DB 1070) or the analog l No stations have been preset or the preset
MD/TAPE terminals (STR-DB870). stations have been cleared (when tuning by
l When recording from a digital component, make scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (see
sure the INPUT MODE is set to COAXIAL page 40).
FIXED or OPTICAL FIXED (see page 26) l Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
before recording with the component connected the display.
to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT terminals
(STR-DB 1070) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE RDS does not work.’
OUT terminals (STR-DB870). l Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS
station.
To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator.
l Select a stronger FM station.
l Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator,
then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or The RDS information that you want does not
coaxial digital output to the receiver’s DVDiLD appear.*
OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jack. When making l Contact the radio station and find out whether or
this connection, be sure to set INPUT MODE not they actually provide the service in question.
manually (see page 26). The receiver may not If so, the service may be temporarily out of
operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to 5Ia
order.
AUTO 2CH.
For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups, There is no picture or an unclear picture appears
t
see the operating instructions supplied with your on the TV screen or monitor.
RF demodulator. l Select the appropriate function on the receiver. 5
l Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. a
The FM reception is poor.
l Move your TV away from the audio components. 3
l Use a 75ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to P)
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as The remote does not function. f:
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an l (For STR-DB870 area code U, CA) :
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To The 2ND ROOM button and the ON SCREEN
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the button on the remote are not available.
ground wire to a gas pipe. l Point the remote at the remote sensor q on the
receiver.
Receiver
Outdo0 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.
Ground wire l Make sure you select the correct function on the
(not supplied) remote.
l If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use
the remote to select a source or component other
+ than TV before operating the receiver or other
To ground
component.
* Models of area code CEL only

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Troubleshooting (continued) Reference Power OutpuV
(8 ohms 1 IcHz, THD 0.7 %)
STR-DB1070: FRONT? 100 W + 100 W
CENTER? 100 W
Reference sections for clearing the SURR? 100 W + 100 W
receiver’s memory SURR BACK”: 100 W
To clear See STR-DB870: FRONT? 100 W + 100 W
CENTER? 100 W
All memorized settings page 18 SURR? 100 W + 100 W
Customized sound fields naae 37 (4 ohms 1 kHz. THD 0.7 %)
STR-DB 1070: FRONT? 90 w + 90 w
CENTER? 90 W
SURR”: 90 W + 90 W
SURR BACK”: 90 W
STR-DB870: FRONT? 100 W + 100 W
,.. CENTER? 100 W
SURR? 100 w + 100 w
(8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS STR-DB 1070: FRONT? 90 W + 90 W
CENTER? 90 W
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL SURR? 90 w + 90 w
HARMONIC DISTORTION: SURR BACK? 90 W
SIR-DB870: FRONT? 90 W + 90 W
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from CENTER? 90 W
20 - 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel SURR? 90 W + 90 W
(4 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
minimum RMS power, with no more than STR-DB 1070: FRONT? 80 W + 80 W
0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250 CENTER? 80 W
milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code SURR? 80 W + 80 W
U only). SURR BACK”: 80 W
STR-DB870: FRONT? 90 W + 90 W
CENTER? 90 W
Amplifier section SURR? 90 W + 90 W
POWER OUTPUT
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
Models of area code U, CA
source, there may be no sound output.
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) 2) Measured under the following conditions:
1OOw+1oow Area code Power requirements
(4 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
9nw+9nw E 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Reference Power Outp& CN, SP, CEL 230 V AC, 50 Hz
(8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
STR-DB 1070: FRONT? 100 W + 100 W l-w llOVAC,60Hz
CENTER? 100 W 3) Measured under the following conditions:
SURR? 100 W + 100 W
SURR BACK? 100 W Area code Power requirements
STR-DB870: FRONT? 100 W + 100 W CN 220 V AC, 50 Hz
CENTER? 100 W
SURR? 100 w + 100 w
(4 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz. THD 0.09 %)
STR-DB 1070: FRONT&OW+90W
CENTER? 90 W
SURR? 90 w + 90 w
SURR BACK? 90 W
STR-DB870: FRONT?90 W + 90 W
CENTER? 90 W
SURR? 90 w + 90 w
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’
Frequency response FM tuner section
PHONO RIAA equalization curve Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
*OS dB
CDISACD, TAPE, Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
lOHz- 1OOkHz
MD/DAT, MD/TAPE, +3 dB (with sound field, Sensitivity
TV/SAT, DVDILD, equalizer, and bass boost Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 pV/75 ohms
VIDEO 1,2,3 bypassed) Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 pV/75 ohms
Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 pV/75 ohms

Inputs (Analog)
PHONO Sensitivity: 2.5 mV SIN
Impedance: 50 kilohms Mono: 76 dB
SiiP: 86 dB (A 1 2 .5 mVS’) Stereo: 70 dB
MULTICHIN(l, 2), Sensitivity: 150 mV Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
CDISACD, TAPE, Impedance: 50 kilohms Mono: 0.3%
MD/DAT, MD/TAPE, S/N? 96 dB Stereo: 0.5%
DVDILD, TV/SAT, (A, 150 mVs))
VIDEO 1,2,3 Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 Hz - 15 kHz,

4) INPUT SHORT. +0.5/-2 dB
5) Weighted network, input level.
Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz
Inputs (Digital)
DVDiLD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: - AM tuner section
Impedance: 75 ohms Tuning range
S/N: 100 dB Models of area code U, CA
(A, 20 kHz LPF) With lo-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1.710 kHz@
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1.710 kHz6’
DVDiLD, TV/SAT, Sensitivity: -
Models of area code E
MD/DAT, MD/TAPE Impedance: - With lo&Hz tuning scale: 530 - 1.610 kH#
(Optical) S/N: 100 dB With Y-l&z tuning scale: 531 - 1.602 kHz6’
(A, 20 kHz LPF) Models of area code CN, SP, CEL, TW
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 53 1 - 1.602 kHz
outputs Antenna Loop antenna
TAPE, MD/DAT, MD/ Voltage: 150 mV
TAPE (REC OUT), Impedance: 1 kilohms Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
VIDEO 112 (AUDIO 999 kHz)
OUT)
SIN 54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
FRONT L/R, Voltage: 2 V
CENTER, Impedance: 1 kilohms Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m,
SURROUND L/R, 400 kHz)
SURROUND BACK,
SUB WOOFER Selectivity
At 9 kHz: 35 dB
At 10 kHz: 4odB
EQ
BASS: 99 Hz-l.OkHz 6) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or
(21 steps) 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off
MID: 198 Hz-10 kHz the receiver. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and
(37 steps) press I/&. All preset stations will be erased when
TREBLE: 1.0 kHz-10 kHz you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to
(23 steps) 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
Gain levels: r10 dB, 1 dB step
continued
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Specifications (continued) Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
l Models of area code U, CA
Video section Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)
Inputs Control S connecting cord (1)
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms l STR-DB 1070 only
S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Models of area code U, CA
l
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms Remote commander RM-PP505L (1)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
outputs Models of other area codes
l
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Remote commander RM-LP205 (1)

S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms R6 (size-AA) batteries (3)
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms l STR-DB870 only
Models of area code U, CA
l
General Remote commander RM-PP505 (1)

Power requirements Models of area code CEL
l
Area code Power requirements Remote commander RMU305 (1)

U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz
CEL 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz For details on the area code of the component you
CN, SP 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz are using, see page 4.
E 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Design and specifications are subject to change
TW llOVAC,60Hz without notice.
Power consumption
Area code Power consumption
U STR-DB 1070: 300 W
STR-DB870: 300 W
CA SIR-DB1070: 420 VA
STR-DB870: 390 VA
CEL STR-DB1070: 240 W
STRDB870: 230 W
CN, SP, E, TW STR-DB 1070: 240 W
Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.8 W (when “Al AUTO POWER” in the SET UP
menu is set to “ON”)/05 W (“OFF’)
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
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You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SUM, 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 deDends on the sound field (21 steps)
WALL S-1-H -8 to +8 (1 increment steps)
REVERB S-1-L -8 to +8 (1 increment steps)
FRONT REVERB DRY. WET, STD
SCREEN DEPTH DEEP, MID, OFF
VIR. SPEAKERS ON, OFF
LEVEL FRONT L-1-R -8 dB to 8 dB (1 dB steps) 35
SURROUND L-1-R -8 dB to 8 dB (1 dB steps)
SUR.BACK L-1-R” -8 dB to 8 dB (1 dl3 steps)
CENTER LEVEL XXX dB -10 dB to +lO dB (1 dB steps)
SURROUND LEVEL XXX dB -10 dB to +lO dB (1 dB stem)
SURR BACK LEVEL XXX dB -10 dB to +lO dB (1 dB steps)
S. WOOFER LEVEL XXX dB -10 dB to +lO dB (1 dB steps)
LFE MIX XXX dB OFF, -20 dB to 0 dB (1 dB steps)
D.RANGE COMP. OFF, 0.1 to 0.9 (0.1 steps), STD, MAX
-
‘1 STR-DB1070 only.
continued

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Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons (continued)

EQ FRONT BASS GAIN -10 dB to +lO dB (1 dB steps) 36
FRONT BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
FRONT MID GAIN -10 dB to +lO dB (1 dB stem)
FRONT MID FREQUENCY 198 Hz to 10 kHz (37 steps)
FRONT TREBLE GAIN -10 dB to +lO dB (1 dB steps)
FRONT TREBLE FREQUENCY 1 .O kHz to 10 kHz (23 stem)
CENTER BASS GAIN -10 dB to +lO dB (1 dB stem)
CENTER BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps)
CENTER MID GAIN -10 dB to +lO dB (1 dB steps)
CENTER MID FREOUENCY 198 Hz to 10 kHz (37 stem)
CENTER TREBLE GAIN -10 dB to +lO dB (1 dB steps)
CENTER TREBLE FREQUENCY 1.0 !cHz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
SURROUND BASS GAIN -10 dB to +lO dB (1 dB SteDS)
SURROUND BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1.O !&z (21 steps)

SURROUND TREBLE GAIN -10 dB to +lO dB (1 dB steps)
SURROUND TREBLE FREQUENCY 1.O !&Iz to 10 kHz (23 steps)
SURROUND BACK BASS GAIN -10 dB to +lO dB (1 dB stem)
SURROUND BACK BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1.O kHz (2 1 steps)
SURROUND BACK TREBLE GAIN -10 dB to +lO dB (1 dB steps)
SURROUND BACK TREBLE FREOUENCY 1.O lcHz to 10 kHz (23 SteDS)
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SET UP FRONT LARGE, SMALL 19
CENTER LARGE, SMALL, NO, 2ND ROOM
SURROUND LARGE. SMALL. NO
SURR BACK LARGE, SMALL, NO, 2ND ROOM
SURR BACK L/R’) YES, NO
SUB WOOFER YES. NO
FRONT Xx.X meter 1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (0.1 meter steps)5)
CENTER Xx.X meter 1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (0.1 meter steps)5)
SURROUND XX.X meter 1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (0.1 meter steosY)
SURR BACK Xx.X meter 1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (0.1 meter steps)5)
SUB WOOFER xX.X meter 1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (0.1 meter steps)s)
S.W PHASE NORMAL. REVERSE
DISTANCE UNIT METER, FEET
SURR POSI. SIDE, MIDDLE, BEHIND
SURR HEIGHT HIGH, LOW
SURR BACK HGT. 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) :
r
6.1 CH DECODING AUTO, ON, OFF 45
s
MULTI CH (l/2) NONE, Every functions (except for TUNER and PHONO)
0”
D.POWER AUTO OFF, ALWAYS ON
i
V.POWER AUTO OFF, ALWAYS ON u
C
S.FIELD LINK ON, OFF
!
Al AUTO POWER ON. OFF
AUTO FUNCTION ON, OFF
2ND ROOM SP-” ON, OFF
COMMAND MODE AVl, AV2
COLOR SYSTEM4’ NTSC. PAL
OSD” COLOR, MONOCHROME
OSD H.POSITION” 0 to 64 (1 steps)
OSD V.POSITION” 0 to 32 (1 steps)
1) STKDB1070 only.
2) When the speakers are set to SMALL only.
3) STR-DB 1070 area code U, CA only.
4) STR-DB 1070 area code other than U, CA only.
5) For models of area code U, CA: 3 feet to 40 feet (1 foot steps)
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The adjusted SURR and EQ parameters are stored in each sound field. The adjusted LEVEL
parameters are applied to all the sound fields.
< SURR >

PRO EFFECT WALL REVERB FRONT SCREEN VIRTUAL
LOGIC LEVEL TYPE TIME REVERB DEPTH SPEAKERS
2CH
A.F.D. AUTO
NORMAL SURROUND 0
CINEMA STUDIO EX A 0 0 0 0
CINEMA STUDIO EX B l 0 0 0
CINEMA STUDIO EX C 0 0 0 0
SEMI 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 0 0 0
ARENA l l 0 l
STADIUM 0 0 0 0
GAME 0 0 0 0
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE THEATER 0 0
MULTI CH IN (l/2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
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< LEVEL >
FRONT SURR SURRBACK CENTER SURR SURRBACK S. WOOFER LFE DMNGE
BAL BAL BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX” COMP”
2CH 0 0 0
A.F.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NORMAL SURROUND 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CINEMA STUDIO EX A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CINEMA STUDIO EX B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CINEMA STUDIO EX C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A 0 0 0 0 0
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B 0 0 0 0 0
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C 0 0 0 0 0
NIGHT THEATER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MONO MOVIE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
STEREO MOVIE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
V. MULTI DIMENSION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR 0 0 0 0 l 0 0 0 0
V. SEMI M. DIMENSION 0 0 0 0 0
VIRTUAL ENHANCED A 0 0 0 0 0
VIRTUAL ENHANCED 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
MULTI CH IN 2 0 0 0 0 0
2CH ANALOG DIRECT 0
PCM96K 0
‘1 These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in
“Adjusting the level parameters” (page 35).
2, When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set
to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E.
signals.
continued
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)
< EQ >
< FRGNT 1
BASS BASS MID MID TREBLE TREBLE
GAIN PREO GAIN FREO GAIN FREO
2CH 0 0 0 0 0 0
A.F.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0
NORMAL SURROUND 0 0 0 0 0 0
CINEMA STUDIO EX A 0 0 0 0 0 0
CINEMA STUDIO EX B 0 0 0 0 0 0
CINEMA STUDIO EX C 0 0 0 0 0 0
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A 0 0 0 0 0 0
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B 0 0 0 0 0 0
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C 0 0 0 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 HOUSE 0 0 0 0 0 0
ARENA 0 0 0 0 0 0
STADIUM 0 0 0 0 0 0
GAME 0 l 0 0 0 l
HEADPHONE (2CH) 0 0 0 0 0 0
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONETHEATER 0 0 0 0 0 0
MULTI CH IN (l/2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
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< EQ 5
< CENTER >
BASS BASS MID MID TREBLE TREBLE
GAIN FEQ GAIN l=EQ GAIN F=Q
2CH
A.F.D. l l l l l l
NORMAL SURROUND 0 0 0 l 0 0
CINEMA STUDIO EX A 0 0 0 0 0 0
CINEMA STUDIO EX B 0 0 0 0 0 l
CINEMA STUDIO EX C 0 0 l 0 l l
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A 0 0 0 0 0 0
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX B @ 0 0 0 l 0
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX C 0 0 0 0 0 0
NIGHT THEATER 0 0 0 0 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 0 0 0 0 0 l
JAZZ CLUB 0 0 0 0 0 l
DISCO/CLUB 0 0 0 0 0 l
LIVE HOUSE l 0 0 l 0 l
ARENA 0 0 0 0 0 0
STADIUM 0 0 0 0 0 0
GAME 0 0 0 0 0 l
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN (l/2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
continued
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)
< EQ >
< SURROUND/SURROUND BACK >
BASS BASS TREBLE TREBLE
GAIN F=Q GAIN FmQ
2CH
A.F.D. l 0 0 0
NORMAL SURROUND 0 0 0 0
CINEMA STUDIO EX A 0 0 0 0
CINEMA STUDIO EX B 0 0 0 0
CINEMA STUDIO EX C 0 0 0 0
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A
SEMI CINEMA STUDIO 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
HEADPHONE (2CH)
HEADPHONE (DIRECT)
HEADPHONE THEATER
MULTI CH IN (l/2)
2CH ANALOG DIRECT
PCM96K
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For STR-DB870 area code CEL
You can use the remote RM-U305 to operate the components in your system. The tables below show
the settings of each button.
Remote Operations Remote Operations Function

Button Button
SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep o-9 Receiver Use with “SHIFT” button
function and the duration to select tuner preset
which the receiver turns station numeric input
off automatically. during DIRECT
AV I/& TVNCRI Turns the audio and TUNING or MEMORY
CD player/ video components on or mode.
DVD player/ off. CD played Selects track numbers.
MD deck/ MD deck/ 0 selects track 10.
VCD player/ VCD player/
LD player/ LD player/
DAT deck DAT deck
I/O Receiver Turns the receiver on or TVNCRISAT Selects channel numbers.
off. >lO CD player/ Selects tracks numbers
VIDEO/ Receiver To watch VCR. MD deck/ over 10.
VIDEO 1 (VTR mode 3) Tane deck/
VIDEO 2 Receiver To watch VCR. Ld player/
(VTR mode 1) VCD player
VIDEO 3 Receiver To watch VCR. ENTER TVNCRISATI After selecting a channel,
(VTR mode 2) Tape deck/ disc or track using the
LD player/ numeric buttons, press
DVD/LD Receiver To watch DVD or laser VCD player/ to enter the value.
disc. MD deck/
TV/SAT Receiver To watch TV programs DAT deck
or satellite receiver.
MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or * VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, PHONO and MD/
audio taue. TAPE function is a 2.key operation. To select the
above function, press FN SHIFT (function shift)
CDISACD Receiver To listen to compact disc.
and the function key you want simultaneously.
TUNER Receiver To listen to radio For examule, mess FN SHIFT and CD/SACD to
I .
programs. select MDRAPE function.

PHONO Receiver To listen to turn table.
AUX Receiver To listen to an audio continued
equipment.
FN SHIFf* Remote Use simultaneously to
select other function.
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Remote button description Remote Operations Function
(continued) Button
n CD player/ Stops play.
Remote Operations Function MD deck/Tape
Button deck/VCR/
SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select DVD player/
a memory page for VCD player/
presetting radio stations LD player/
or tuning to preset DAT deck
stations. POSITION** TV Changes the position of
-I-- TV Selects the channel entry the small oicture.
mode, either one or two SWAP** TV Swaps the small and the
digit. large uicture.
D.TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key- DISC CD player Select discs (Mega
in mode. storage CD plaver onlv).
I44 /HI CD player/ Skips tracks. SUBCH TV Selects preset channels
MD deck/ i-1-** for the small picture.
DVD player/
D. SKIP/CW Receiver Scans and selects preset
LD player/
PRESET t/- stations.
VCD player/
Tape deck/VCR/ TVNCRISAT Selects preset channels.
DAT deck CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc
44/H CD player/ Searches tracks MD deck/ changer only).
DVD player/ (forward or backward) DVD player/
VCD player VCD player
MD deck/ Fastforwards or DISPLAY TVNCRI Selects information
Tape deck/ rewinds. LD player/ displayed on the TV
VCR/ DVD player/ screen.
LD player/ VCD ulaver
DAT deck PINP** TV Activates the picture-in-
4 Tape deck Starts play on the reverse uicture function.
side. JUMP TV Toggles between the
b CD player/ Starts play previous and the current
MD deck/Tape channels.
deck/VCR/ WIDE TV Selects the wide picture
DVD player/ mode
VCD player/
LD player/
** Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
DAT deck
function.
II CD player/ Pauses play or record.
Notes
MD deck/Tape (Also starts recording
deck/VCR/ with components in l Some functions explained in this section may not
DVD player/ record standby.) work depending on the model of the receiver.
VCD player/ l The above explanation is intended to serve as an
LD player/ example only.
DAT deck Therefore, depending on the component the above
operation may not be possible or may operate
differently than described.
l The VIDEO I, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and PHONO
functions are not available for set operation.
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Remote Operations Function
Button
ANT VCR Selects output signal
TVNTR from the aerial terminal:
TV signal or VCR
DTO~MIll.
TVNIDEO TVNCR Selects input signal: TV
innut or video inwt.
A. F. D. Receiver Auto Format Decoding.
2CIWOFF Receiver Turns off sound field or
selects 2CH mode.
MODE +I- Receiver Selects sound field mode.
MIJLTU2CH Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN
A. DIRECT source.
MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the
receiver.
TEST Receiver Press to output test tone.
TONE
MAIN Receiver Press this button
MENU repeatedly to select one
of the two cursor modes:
LEVEL and SURROUND.
MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master
VOL +/- 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 ulaver Selects a menu item.
ENTER DVD olaver Enters the selection
RETURN DVD player Returns to the previous
menu or exits the menu.
<
TITLE DVD player Displays DVD title.
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1 Hold down the Function button whose
function you want to change (for
example, CDBACD).
2 Press the corresponding button of the
If the factory settings of the FUNCTION component you want to assign to the
buttons do not match your system components, Function button (for example, 4 - Tape
deck).
you can change them. For example, if you have
an MD player and a tape deck and you do not The following buttons are assigned to select
have a CD player, you can assign the CD/ the functions:
SACD button to your tape deck. To onerate Press
Note that the settings of the TUNER and FN CD Dlaver 1

SHIFT functions (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO DAT deck 2
3, PHONO and MD/TAPE) button cannot be MD deck 3
changed. TaDe deck A 4
AV I/& Taoe deck B 5

LD player 6
l/O
VCR (command mode VTR 1 *) I
Function VCR (command mode VTR 2*1 8

bunons VCR (command mode VTR 3*) 9
TV 0
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) >lO
Numeric
buttons DVD ENTER
VCD player I44
ENTER
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1.2 or 3
setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and
VHS respectively.
Now you can use the CDBACD button to

control the tape deck.
To reset a button to its factory

setting
MASTER VOL - Repeat the above procedure.
To reset all the function buttons to
their factory setting
SONI? I
Press I/&, AV I/6 and MASTER VOL - at
the same time.
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Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

SONY 4-236-328-l l(2)
Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
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
On safety The instructions in this manual are for model
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, RM-PP505L. Check your model number by
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified looking at the lower right comer of the front
personnel before operating it any further. 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 remote, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
2
, , ” . , . _ 1 . , , “ , I _ , . , , . . . , . ” .
Check that you received the following item Location of Parts and Basic
with the remote: Remote Operations
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Parts description . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . . . .. 4
Table of buttons that you can use to
Inserting batteries into the control each component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
remote
,. ^ ,, ^,,,_,, _... “^
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + Advanced Remote Operations
and - properly oriented in the battery
compartment. When using the remote, point it Programming the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
at the remote sensor q on the receiver. Learning the commands of your
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Performing several commands in
sequence automatically
(Macro Play) . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . 14
Selecting the mode of the remote .. . . . . . . 15
Additional Information
Troubleshooting .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
Tip
Specifications .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates
the receiver, replace both batteries with new ones.
Notes
l Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
l Do not use 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.
3
q Function buttons
This chapter provides information on the Press one of the buttons to select the
location of buttons and how to use them to component you want to use. When you
perform basic operations. press a button, the receiver turns on. The
‘However, some functions explained in this components are factory assigned to the
section may not work depending on the model buttons as follows. When you want to
of the receiver. assign other components, program the
For the functions of the receiver you purchased, remote following the steps on page 10.
refer to the Operating Instructions supplied Button(s) Assigned
with the receiver. component(s)
VIDEO1 VCR (VTR mode 3)
DVDLD DVD player
TV/SAT TV tuner
TAPE Tape deck
MD/DAT MD deck
CDISACD CD player
TUNER Built-in tuner
-El PHONO Turntable
-El See the table on page 9 for information on

the buttons that you can use to control each
-El component.
Note that the function buttons are factory-

set as described in the table above. If you
want to change the factory setting of the
buttons to match your particular
components, do the procedure
“Programming the remote” on page 10.
4
q Remote mode buttons q EQTONE button
Press to select the mode of the remote (page Press to turn the tone effect on or off.
15). Note that if you have adjusted the tone
q MACRO 1,2 buttons
using the MAIN MENU button and cursor
buttons, the adjusted tone will be produced
Press to use Macro Play function (page 14). whenever you turn on the tone effect.
q SOUND FIELD buttons
q MUTING button
A.F.D. button Press to mute the sound.
Press to set the receiver to automatically q ON SCREEN button
select the appropriate sound field for the :
input signal. Press to display the menus of the receiver
on the TV screen. 0,
This button can be used only with receivers
that have digital inputs. q MASTER VOLUME +I- buttons 3
Press to adjust the volume level of all 8
MODE +I- button
speakers at the same time. !
Press to select sound fields. P
q MAIN MENU button
!f
2CH button
Press to select the cursor mode of the ;a
Press to turn the sound field off and listen to receiver (LEVEL, SURROUND, or EQ).
2 channel stereo sound. F
Multi channnel source is also downmixed to q NIGHT MODE button 3
a 2 channel stereo sound. Press to select NIGHT MODE.
PRESET button q TEST TONE button
Press to select CINEMA STUDIO A, B, or Press to output a test tone.
C, etc.
q SLEEP button
q MULTW2CH A. DIRECT button Press repeatedly to activate the sleep 2
Press to select the multi channel input function and the duration which the receiver
sources. turns off automatically.
continued
5
Parts description (continued) q AV I/& switch
Press to turn the selected audio and video
components under the function button, on or
off.
If you press the I/& switch at the same
time, it will turn off the main component
and other Sony audio/video components
(SYSTEM STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV I/C!) switch changes
automatically each time you press the function
buttons (m). Depending on the component, the
above operation may not be be possible or may
operate differently than described.
q ANT TVNTR I DISC button*
Press repeatedly to select the signal to be
output from the antenna terminal of the
VCR (TV signal or video signal). With a
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,
satellite tuner, or DVD.
q EXIT/RETURN button
After pressing the MAIN MENU, AV
MENU, or TITLE GUIDE button, press to
return to the previous menu or exit the
menu.
* The function of these buttons switch automatically

each time you press the function buttons (0). The
above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component, the above operation may not be
possible or may operate differently than described.

q Cursor buttons (A/V/</>), ENTEW q SHIFT I >lO
button*
EXEC button If you selected tuner:
After pressing the MAIN MENU, AV Press repeatedly to select a memory page
MENU, or TITLE/GUIDE button, use the for presetting radio stations or tuning to
cursor buttons to make specific settings, preset stations.
then press the ENTEFUEXEC button to If you selected VCR, TV, LD player, tape
enter the selection. deck, MD deck, or CD player:
q TITLE/GUIDE button* Press before inputting a channel or track
Press to display DVD titles or guide menus. number of eleven or higher.
•j AV DISPLAY button q CLEAR I -I- I D.TUNING button*

Press to select the information displayed on If you selected DVD player:
the TV screen. Press if you made a mistake when you press
the numeric buttons.
q Operation buttons*
If you selected TV or VCR:
The following table describes the
Press to select the channel entry mode,
component operated by each button and the
function of the buttons. See the table on either one or two digit.
page 10 for information on the buttons that q SEARCH MODE button
you can use to control each component. Press to select the search mode of DVD
Button(s) Function player.
l44/b+l Skips tracks. q Indicator*
U/H Fast forwards or rewinds. Lights up whenever any button on the
Searches tracks in the forward or remote is pressed.
backward direction.
kj USE MODE button
4 Starts play on the reverse side of
the cassette. Use to program the remote.
b Starts play. (Starts play on the
front side of the cassette.) * The function of these buttons switch automatically
each time you press the function buttons (0). The
II Pauses play or recording or starts above explanation is intended to serve as an
recording when the component is example only. Therefore, depending on the
in recording standby. component, the above operation may not be
n Stops play. possible or may operate differently than described.
continued

Parts description (continued) q Numeric buttons (1 to 0)
Press to select channel numbers.
TV operation q JUMP button

Press to toggle between the previous and the
After pressing the MONITOR button, the current channels.
button lights up and you can use the following
buttons to operate TV. q POSITION button
Press to change the position of the small
picture* *
q SWAP button
Press to swap the small and large
pictures**.
q P IN P button
Press to activate the picture-in-picture
function**.
q MUTING button
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 automatically

each time you press the function buttons (m). The
above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component, the above operation may not be
possible or may operate differently than described.
**Only with Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.
a
Component CD DAT MD Tape LD VCR TV Satellite Video DVD
player deck deck deck player tuner/ CD player
(A and 6) Cable box player
AV I/&
Numeric buttons
0
l
0 0
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0 0 0 0 0 0
6
SHIFI. >lO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C
4 0 s
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
r
MUTING 0 g.
n 0.00.. 0 0
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
E
ANT TVNTR 0 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 deck only.
9
4 Press ENTER.
This chapter describes how to change the Once the numeric code has been verified,
factory setting of a function button and how to the indicator slowly lights twice and the
set the remote to control non-Sony remote automatically exits the programming
components. mode.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other
components.
To cancel programming
You can program the remote to control non- Press USE MODE during any step. The remote
Sony components by changing the code. Once automatically exits the programming mode.
the control signals have been memorized, you
Tips
can use those components as part of your
l If programming is unsuccessful, check the
system. following:
Furthermore, you can also program the remote - If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
for Sony components that the remote is unable batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
to control. Note that the remote can only -If the indicator lights 4 times in quick succession
while entering the numeric code, an error has
control components that accept infrared occurred. Start again from step 1.
wireless control signals. l To activate the function after programming, press
the programmed button to activate the function you
Note want.
When you assign a component to the MONITOR
button, you can operate the programmed component Notes
without changing the function of the receiver. l The indicator turns off while a valid button is
pressed.
l In step 2, if several function buttons are pressed,
1 Press AV I/& while pressing down USE only the last pressed button is valid.
MODE. l In step 3, if a function button is pressed, the new
The indicator lights. function is selected and the programming procedure
returns to the beginning of step 3.
2 Press the function button (including l For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
MONITOR) for the component you want entered are valid.
to control. To clear the memory of the remote
For example, if you are going to control a To clear all programmed and learned signals,
CD player, press CD.
do the following to reset the remote to factory
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the settings.
numeric code (or one of the codes if
more than one code exists) Press I/&, AV I/& and MASTER VOL - at
corresponding to the component and the same time.
the maker of the component you want The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off.
to control.
See the tables on pages 11 and 12 for
information on the numeric code(s)
corresponding to the component and the
maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the maker’s
code respectively.)
10
The numeric codes To control a DAT deck
corresponding to the Maker Code(s)
component and the maker of SONY 203
the component PIONEER 219
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to

control non-Sony conponents and also Sony To control an MD deck
components that the remote is normally unable Maker Code(s)
to control. Since the remote signal that a
SONY 301
component accepts differs depending on the
DENON 302
model and year of the component, more than
JVC 303
one numeric code may be assigned to a
component. If you fail to program your remote KENWOOD 304
using one of the codes, try using other codes.
Notes To control a tape deck
l The numeric codes are based on the latest Maker Code(s)
information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not SONY 201,202
respond to some or all of the codes. DENON 204,205
- All of the functions on this remote may not be KENWOOD 206.207.208.209
available when used with your particular
component. NAKAMICHI 210
To control a CD player PANASONIC 216

PHILIPS 211,212
Maker Code(s)
PIONEER 213.214
SONY 101,102,103
TECHNICS 215,216
DENON 104, 123
YAMAHA 217,218
JVC 105, 106, 107
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110
MAGNAVOX 111, 116 To control an LD player
MARANTZ 116 Maker CodeW . ,
ONKYO 112,113,114 SONY 601.602.603
PANASONIC 115 PIONEER 606
PHILIPS 116
PIONEER 117 To control a video CD player
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119 Maker Code(s)
YAMAHA 120,121,122 SONY 605
continued

11
Programming the remote (continued) To control a TV
Maker Code(s)
To control a VCR SONY 501
DAEWOO .504,505,506,507,515,544
Maker Cadelsl
SONY FISHER 508
701,702,703,704,705,706
AIWA GOLDSTAR 503.511.512.515.534.544
710,750,757,758
AKAI GRUNDIG 517,534
707.708.709.759
HITACHI 513,514,515,544
BLAUPUNKT 740
IT’DNOKIA 521.522
EMERSON 711,712,713,714,715,
716,750 JVC 516
FISHER 717,718,719,720 MAGNAVOX 503,5 18,544
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721.722.730 MITSUBISHIMGA 503.519.544
GOLDSTAR 723.753 NEC 503.520.544
GRUNDIG 724 PANASONIC 509,524
HITACHI 722,725,729,741 PHILIPS 515,518
ITT/NOKJA 717 PIONEER 509.525.526.540
JVC 726,727,728,736 RCA/PROSCAN 5 10,527,528,529,544
MAGNAVOX 730,731,738 SAMSUNG 503,515, 531,532,533,
MITSUBISHIiMGA 732.733.734.735 534,544
SANYO 508,545
NEC 736
SHARP 535
PANASONIC 729,730,737,738,739,740
TELEFUNKEN 523,536,537,538
PHILIPS 729.730.731
THOMSON 530,537,539
PIONEER 729
TOSHIBA 535,540,541
RCAIPROSCAN 722,729,730,731,741,747
SAMSUNG ZENITH 542,543
742,743,744,745
SANYO 7 17.720.746
SHARP 748,749 To control a satellite tuner or cable
TELEFUNKEN 751,752 box
TOSHIBA 747,755,756 Maker Code(s)
ZENITH 754 SONY 801.802.803
JERROLDlG.1. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811.812.813.814
To control a DVD player
PANASONIC 818
Maker Code(s) RCA 804,805
SONY 401
S. ATLANTA 815.816.817
PANASONIC 402,406
PHILIPS 407
PIONEER 403
TOSHIBA 404
DENON 405
12
5 Press the appropriate button on the
remote control to be learned to send
the remote button code.
Lightly pressing the button once should be
sufficient.
By using the Learning function, it is possible
If learning is completed successfully, the
for this remote to perform learned commands.
indicator slowly lights twice and the remote
automatically exits the learning mode.
Setting remote control codes :
If the memory of the remote is already full, s
that are not stored in the the indicator flashes 8 times in quick
a
remote succession and the remote automatically
il
exits the learning mode.
When a remote control code is not one of the F
When learning is not completed
presets stored in the remote, it is possible for
successfully, the indicator lights 4 times in
3
the remote to learn the code using the Learning 2
quick succession and the procedure returns (D
function.
to step 5.
8
1 Press SLEEP while pressing down USE Notes 4
MODE. !L
b
l You can program up to 80 buttons for the Learning
The indicator lights. function. In some cases, you may not be able to
program even if you have not programmed 80 1
2 Press the function button for the buttons.
component you want to learn functions l In steps 2 and 3, the indicator turns off while a valid
for. button is pressed.
For example, if you are going to learn an l In step 3, if several buttons that can be used for
operation for a CD player, press CD. learning are pressed, only the last pressed button is
valid.
3 Press the button you want to use for l In step 5, if a button that can be used for learning is
the Learning function. pressed, the new button is selected and the learning
The indicator turns off while a valid button procedure returns to the beginning of step 5.
l You can use TV/VIDEO only for the MONITOR
is pressed, then blinks slowly. function.
4 Point the remote control code receiver To cancel learning
section of the remote toward the
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote
receiver/transmitter on the remote
automatically exits the learning mode.
control to Be learned.
To clear the learned codes
Start over from step 1. After step 3, press
SLEEP for more than 2 seconds. The indicator
lights twice slowly and the learned code is
cleared.
When a learned code is cleared, if the button
was previously programmed for another
function, the programmed code for that button
can be used.
13
Learning the commands of your 3 Press the button you want to program.
components (continued) To program the operation (IR
code) of a component connected
To clear the memory of the remote
to the receiver, press the function
To clear all programmed and learned signals, button (including MONITOR) first,
do the following to reset the remote to factory then press the button for the
settings. operation.
Press I/& AV I/& and MASTER VOL - at For example, to play the CD player, press
the same time. CD, then press D.
The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off. When programmed successfully, the
indicator lights twice slowly, then the
To use a command that has been remote automatically exits the macro setting
learned mode.
When selecting a learned function, press the To program the operation (IR
learned button for that function. code) of the receiver, press the
button for the operation.
Buttons that can be programmed:
SLEEP, I/& 2ND ROOM, A.F.D., MODE
+/-, 2CH, PRESET, TEST TONE, NIGHT
MODE, EQ, MULTY2CH A. DIRECT, ON
SCREEN, MUTING, MAIN MENU,
MASTER VOL +/-
The Macro Play function lets you link several When programmed successfully, the
IR codes in a sequential order as a single indicator lights twice slowly, then the
command. The remote provides 2 macro lists remote automatically exits the macro setting
(MACRO1 and 2). You can specify up to 10 IR mode.
codes for each macro list. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to program
up to 10 IR codes.
Setting the sequence of IR Tip
codes l To program a function switch, press the same
function button twice in step 3.
1 Press MACRO1 (or MACR02) while . If programming is unsuccessful, check the
pressing down USE MODE. following:
- If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
The indicator lights. batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
2 Press the numeric buttons to select the - If the indicator lights 4 times in quick succession
macro step number. in step 3, an error has occurred. Start again from
step 1.
For example, to program step 1, press 1.
Note
The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed.
14
To cancel programming Setting to the 2nd room mode.
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote You can use the remote to select the function
automatically exits the macro setting mode. for the 2nd room (2nd room mode). You can
use the function buttons only for the 2nd room.
To delay the output of an IR code
Start over from step 1. In step 3, press VIDEO Press 2ND ROOM while pressing down
1, then MACRO1 or MACR02. This allows USE MODE.
you to specify 1 second delay before output the The indicator lights for a while, then the mode
next IR code. Be sure not to press MACRO1 or switches to the 2nd room mode.
MACRO2 for more than 2 seconds. Tips
To clear the programmed IR codes l If you press a function button while pressing down
2ND ROOM, you can select the function for the
Clear each macro step individually. 2nd room even though the mode is not set to the
2nd room mode.
1 Press MACRO1 or MACRO2 (in which l If you press 2ND ROOM only, you can output the
the IR code you want to clear is source signal of the current function of the receiver
programmed) while pressing down USE to the amplifier in the 2nd room.
MODE.
Setting to the 3rd room mode.
2 Press the numeric button to select the You can use the remote to select the function
macro step number you want to clear. for the 3rd room and adjust the volume in the
3 Press VIDEO 1. 3rd room (3rd room mode). During 3rd room
mode, you can adjust the volume of speakers in
4 Hold down MACRO1 or MACRO2 for another room when you set the receiver to
more than 2 seconds. output the sound using SPEAKER terminals.
The IR code is cleared. The indicator lights You can use.the function buttons and
twice slowly, then the remote automatically MASTER VOL +/-buttons only.
exits the macro setting mode.
Press 3 (3RD) while pressing down USE
To start macro play
MODE.
Press MACRO1 (or MACR02). The indicator lights 3 times, then the mode
Note
switches to the 3rd room mode.
If the Macro Play function does not work properly, To check the mode of the remote
program a delay between each operation. See “To
delay the output of an IR code”. Press USE MDOE. You can check the remote
by the indicator.
Mode Indicator lights
AVl once
AV2 twce
2nd room once (for a while)
Set the remote mode using the USE MODE 3rd room 3 times
button (m) and the remote mode buttons (n).
Selecting the command mode
You can switch the command mode (AVl or
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
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.
15
If you experience any of the following General
difficulties while using the receiver, use this Remote control system
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the Infrared control
problem. Should any problem persist, consult
Power requirements 3 V DC with two R6
your nearest Sony dealer. (size-AA) batteries
Dimensions 21Ox68x25mm
The remote does not function.
Mass (approx.) 1.50 g excluding batteries
lCheck the mode of the remote (page 15).
lPoint the remote at the remote sensor q on the Design and specifications are subject to change
receiver. without notice.
Remove any obstacles in the path between the
l
remote and the receiver.

lReplace both batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
lMake sure you select the correct function on the
remote.
Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

SONY@
For the customers of STR-DBI 070/DB870
About Analog Pureness Control
You can set the receiver to turn off the digital and video circuits to enjoy the analog source without
the influence of these circuits when you select analog input with MULTY2CH A. DIRECT button.
For details about the settings, refer to “Digital power management” and “Video power management”
of the “Adjustments using the SET UP button” in the Operating Instructions.
About MULTI CH IN jacks

You can use these input jacks to connect the multi channel output jacks of the DVD player or the
multi channel decoder,etc., to enjoy the high quality analog source without digital process.
For the customers of STR-DB1070
When you set the center and surround back speakers to use as the 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 settings, the
signal input at the MULTI CH IN CENTER jack is directly output from the surround back speaker.
For details about the speaker settings, refer to “Multi channel surround setup” in the Operating
Instructions.
About 2ND ROOM SPEAKERS (For the customers of STR-DB1070

area code U, CA)
The 2nd room speaker setting is automatically set to “OFF” whenever you turn off the receiver. For
details, refer to “2nd room speaker” of the “Adjustments using the SET UP button” in the Operating
Instructions.
Sony Corporation 0 2001 Printed in Malaysia 4-236-895-l l(1)

4-557-173-01 (Tl) I
General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks

SONY@ CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems
LIMITED WARRANTY mmia

Sony Electronics Inc. (“Sony”) warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or
workmanship as follows:
1. LABOR: For a period of two (2) year from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective,
Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho-
rized service facility. After the Warranty Period, you must pay for all labor charges.
2. PARTS: In addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective
parts for a period of two (2) year. After the warranty period, you must pay for all parts costs.
3. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for one (I) year.
To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its original
packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any authorized Sony service facility.
This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception prob-
lems.
This warrano/ does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negli-
gence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty
does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or
attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product. This warranty does
not cover Products sold AS IS or 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 REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB-
ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-
LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition,
if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on
how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may have other rights which vary from state to state.
For your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions:
To locate the servicer or dealer nearest You, or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for
product information or operation, call:
Sony Direct Response Center

l-(800)-222-7669
or write to:
Sony Direct Response Center
12451 Gateway Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33913
For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call:
I-(800).488SONY (7669)
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CorrectlCorrectlCorrecto/Correcto/ To avoid short-circuiting the speaker Per evitare di cortocircuitare i cavi diff usori
Corretto/Richtig/Juist/Rltt cords Un cortocircuito nei cavi diffusori silenzia l’emissione
A short-circuit in the speaker cords will mute the de1 suono dai diffusori, e potrebbe persino danneggiare
speakers, and may even damage the receiver (or il ricevitore (0 I’amplificatore). Per evitare cib, fare
amplifier). To prevent this, refer to the left riferimento all’illustrazione a sinistra e collegare i cavi
illustration and comwct the cords correctly. correttamente.
When connecting the stripped ends of the Quando si collegano i capi denudati dei cavi
speaker cords, make sure the ends do not diffusori, accertarsi the le estremita non si tocchino
touch each other or neighboring terminals. l’una con l’altra e the non tocchino i ‘terminali vicini.
Pour 6viter un court-circuit des Urn ein Kunschliegen der lautsprecher zu

cordons d’enceintes vermeiden
Un court-circuit des cordons d’enceintes aura pour Ein Kurzschlie&n der Lautsprecherkabel kann die
effet de couper le son des enceintes et peut Lautsprecher stummschalten und sogar den Receiver
endommager l’ampli-tuner (ou l’amplificateur). Coder Verstirker) beschidigen. Urn dies zu vermeiden,
Pour 6viter de ce probl$me, consultez l’illustration beachten Sie bitte beim Anschliel3en der Lautsprecher
Remove about 10 mm (‘116 in.) of insulation at the end of the cord, de gauche et raccordez correctement les cordons. die Abbildung links.
then twist the exposed wires. Lorsque vousins6rez les extr6mit6s dCnud6es Sicherstellen, da8 die abisolierten Enden der
Connect the stripped ends of the cords to the terminals, taking care des cordons d’enceintes, assurez-vous qu’elles Lautsprecherkabel nicht mit den abisolierten Enden
to avoid mutual contact between the cords. ne se touchent pas et qu’elles ne sont pas en anderer Lautsprecherkabel oder der falschen
contact avec les bornes voisines. Lautsprezherklemme in Betihrung kommen.
IncorrecWncorrect/
Incorrecto/lncorrecto/Errato/ Para evitar el cortocircuito de 10s Om kotisluiting ip de
altavoces luidsprekeraanskitingen te voorkomen
Falsch/OniuistlFel Un cortociwuito de 10s cables de altavoces puede Kortsltiting in de Iuidsprekeraansltitingen kan
apagar el sonido de 10s altavoces y puede incluso resulteren in wegvallend geluid en eventueel zelfs
daiiar el sintoamplificador (o amplificador). Para schade aan de tuner/versterker (of wrsterker)
evitarlo, consulte la figura de la izquierda y toebrengen. Om dit te voorkomen,.volgt u de links
conecte correctamente 10s cables. getoonde aanwijzingen voor het aansltien van de
Cuando con&e larpuntas despeladas de 10s luidsprekersnoeren.
cables de altavoz, asegtirese de que las puntas Let op dat de gestripte uiteinden van de
no se tocan entre si u otros terminales vecinos. luidsprekerdraden elkaar niet raken; laat ze niet
zover uitsteken dat ze kortsluiting met andere
Para evitar que OScabos de altifalante aansluitpunten kunnen maken.
entrem em curto-circuit0 F6r &t undvika att hiigtalarkablarna kortsluts
Urn curto-circuito dos caboshe altifalante
Om hijgtalarkablarna kortsluts f&tier ljudet ur
Stripped sb&ker’iord touching emudeceria OS altifalantes e ainda poderia causar
Stripped ends of speakers cords
danos ao receptor (ou amplificador). Para evitar h6gtalarna och det firms risk att receivem teller
another speaker terminal. in contact with other due to f6rstirkaren) skadas. Var noga med att ansluta
isso, observe a ilustra@o B esquerda e efectue a
excessive removal of insulation.
liga@o dos cabos correctamente. hijgtalarkablama p6 Citt s$tt enligt figuren till vinster
fijr att @rhindra detta.
Make sure the cords are firmly connected to the speak9 and receiver Ao conectar a extremidade descascada dos
Kontrollera nar du titter i de avskalade Bndarna av
(or amplifier) terminals. cabos de altiialante, certifique-se de que cada
h6gtalarkablarna att Sndarna inte kommer i kontakt
uma delas n6o toque na outra nem nos
med varandm eller med n&got annat h@talaruttag.
terminais pr6ximos.
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MI rl
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SONY@ 4-235-985-ll( 1)

Model No. Serial No.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* . .. 41

About area codes

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2CH q (30) ENTER q (43) NAME q (43)

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0 Audio cord (not supplied)

q Audio/video cord (not supplied)

q Video cord (not supplied)

q Optical digital cord (not supplied)

q Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

q Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

q Audio/video/control S cord (1 for models of area code U, CA)

q Control S cord (mini jack) (1 for models of area code U, CA)

Note on audio component

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* Models of area code U, CA only.

Note on video component Tip

* STR-DB 1070 only.

CONTROL Al n hookup l If you have a Sony CD changer with a

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* The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets

Before connecting the AC power cord of this

If you connect other audio/video components to

q Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Front speaker (R)

1 Center speaker’ 1) Su;;;rr;ck )

* For STR-DB870, you can connect a surround back speaker.

W Front speaker crossover frequency

* These parameters are not available when

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4 Press AUDIO SPLIT.

Even if 2ND ROOM is set to “SOURCE”, the

1) “VIRTUAL” sound field: Sound field with virtual

4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting

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SCREEN DEPTH MID Screen depth (SCREEN DEPTH)

SURROUND L-1-R Center

Resetting customized sound

(Models of area code CEL only)

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Recording on a video tape

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unnecessary digital circuits automatically when (STR-DBlO70 area code U, CA only)

The CONTROL Al II Control System was

Basic Functions Notes

qualified service shop. correctly.

* Models of area code CEL only

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Models of other area code

Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 pV/75 ohms

Frequency response 30 Hz - 15 kHz,

C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms Remote commander RM-PP505L (1)

Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Remote commander RM-LP205 (1)

General Remote commander RM-PP505 (1)