4-255-065-11(2)
FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
©2004 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
STR-DB900
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw away batteries with
general house waste; dispose of
them correctly as chemical waste.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual describe using the
controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the
controls on the receiver if they are of the same or
similar name as those on the remote.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
“DTS”, “DTS-ES Extended Surround” and “Neo:6”
are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the right portion of the rear panel (see the
illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
SUB WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
Ω
+
–
FRONT R
+–
FRONT L
Area code
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Hooking up Components
Required cords ........................................4
Connecting analog components..............5
Connecting digital components...............6
Connecting the antennas.........................7
Placing speakers......................................8
Connecting speakers ...............................9
Before performing the initial setup.......11
Setting up and adjusting the speakers...12
Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance............................................15
— TEST TONE
Checking the connections.....................16
Basic Operations
Selecting a component..........................17
Enjoying multichannel audio................17
Receiving broadcasts ............................18
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....20
(Models of area code CEK, CEL
only)
Changing information in the display.....21
About the indications in the display......22
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ...............23
Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............23
Selecting a sound field..........................24
Customizing sound fields......................26
Other Operations/Settings
Switching the audio input mode for
DVD playback................................28
Selecting the digital audio input
decoding priority.............................28
Selecting a bilingual play mode (Dual
Mono) .............................................29
Using the Sleep Timer ..........................29
Selecting a DTS 96/24 decoding
mode ...............................................30
Selecting a surround back decoding
mode ...............................................30
Using the supplied remote
Parts description ................................... 32
Table of buttons used to control each
component...................................... 36
Programming the remote ......................38
Selecting the mode of the remote......... 41
Additional Information
Precautions............................................42
Troubleshooting.................................... 43
Specifications........................................ 45
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 47
Index..................................................... 49
Table of Contents
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Before you get started
The hookup diagrams in this chapter assume the use of the following optional connection cords ((a) to
(f), not supplied).
(a) Audio/video cord
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
(b) Audio cord
White (L)
Red (R)
(c) Video cord
Yellow
(d) Optical digital cord
(e) Coaxial digital cord
(f) Monaural audio cord
Black
Tip
The audio cord (b) can be split into two monaural
audio cords (f).
Notes
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid humming and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jack on the
components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs in straight until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
Hooking up Components
Required cords
Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
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If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jack, you can watch video images from the selected input
source (page 17).
For details on the required cords ((a) to (f)), see page 4.
* Use digital connections for audio signals. Connect the digital output jack of your satellite tuner to this
system’s TV/SAT OPT IN jack (see page 6).
**If you have the sound of the DVD player, VCR or satellite tuner going through the TV monitor, connect
the analog audio output jacks of the TV monitor to the ANALOG VIDEO IN L/R jacks. The sound of the
DVD player, VCR or satellite tuner will output to the speakers connected to the receiver.
Connecting analog components
INPUT
MONITOR IN
(a)
(a)
(a)
(c)
(c)
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
OUTPUT
L
R
VIDEO OUT
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
OUTPUT
L
R
L
R
MULTI CH OUT
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
(b)
(b) (f)
(a)
AUDIO OUT
OUTPUT
L
R
(a)**
MONITOR
IN
DVD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
HDD/MD
OUT
HDD/MD
COAXIALOPTICAL
SURROUND CENTER
DVD DVDTV/SATVIDEO VIDEO
SUB WOOFER
IN IN
INININOUT
FRONT
R
L
R
L
MULTI CH IN
DIGITAL SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4-16 Ω
COAXIAL
75Ω
AM
FM
U
+–
SURROUND BACK
+–
SURROUND R
+–
SURROUND L
+–
CENTER
–
FRONT R
VIDEO
ANALOGANTENNA
TV monitor
DVD player
Satellite tuner*
VCR
**
To the ANALOG VIDEO
IN L/R jacks
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.
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player (etc.) to this system’s digital input jacks to bring
the multichannel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. This receiver allows you to use a
speaker system with up to 6.1 channels. To fully enjoy multichannel surround sound, five speakers (two
front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a subwoofer are required.
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Dolby Digital EX or DTS-
ES format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (for a total of 6.1 channels).
For details on the required cords ((a) to (f)), see page 4.
* Connect this cord to either the COAX IN or the OPT IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAX
IN jack.
Notes
• All of the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
• To play back multichannel surround sound through this receiver, you may have to change the digital output setting
on the connected component. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the connected component.
Connecting digital components
MONITOR
IN
DVD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
HDD/MD
OUT
HDD/MD
COAXIALOPTICAL
SURROUND CENTER
DVD DVDTV/SATVIDEO VIDEO
SUB WOOFER
IN IN
INININOUT
FRONT
R
L
R
L
MULTI CH IN
DIGITAL SPEAKERS
COAXIAL
75Ω
AM
FM
U
+–
SURROUND BACK
+–
SURROUND R
+–
SURROUND L
VIDEO
ANALOGANTENNA
l
l
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
(d) (d)
(d)
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUT
(e)
*
(d)
*
Satellite tuner
DVD player
MD deck, Hard disc
IN
OUT
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Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna as shown below.
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
• When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna, connect the black cord (A) to the
U terminal, and the white cord
(B) to the other terminal.
Connecting the antennas
MONITOR
IN
DVD
IN
DVD
IN
TV/SAT
IN
HDD/MD
OUT
HDD/MD
COAXIALOPTICAL
SURROUND CENTER
DVD DVDTV/SATVIDEO VIDEO
SUB WOOFER
IN IN
INININOUT
FRONT
R
L
R
L
MULTI CH IN
DIGITAL SPEAKER
S
COAXIAL
75Ω
AM
FM
U
+–
SURROUND BACK
+–
SURROUND R
+–
SURROUND L
VIDEO
ANALOGANTENNA
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
A
B
AM
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To fully enjoy surround sound, configure your speakers as follows.
• Place the front speakers in a location 1 to 7 meters from the listening position (A).
• You can enjoy improved sound effects if you place the center speaker from a distance equal to the
front speaker distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B).
• You can enjoy improved sound effects if you place the surround speakers from a distance equal to
front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C).
• You can enjoy improved sound effects if you place the surround back speakers from a distance equal
to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (D).
• You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side of your listening position,
depending on the shape of your room (etc.).
• You can place one surround back speaker immediately behind the listening position.
• Place the subwoofer at the same distance from the listening position as the front speakers (left or
right).
Note
Do not place the center speaker and surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front
speakers.
Placing speakers
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90
20
A A
B
CC
D
Place the speakers as illustrated below.
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When connecting speaker cords, make sure to attach the supplied speaker plugs to the speaker cords.
For details on how to attach the speaker plugs, see the supplied flysheet.
Before connecting the
speaker cords, be sure to turn off the receiver.
Required cords
(a) Speaker cords (not supplied)
( + )
(b) Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black
( – )
Connecting speakers
MONITOR
E
R
DVD DVDTV/SATVIDEO VIDEO
ER
SUB WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
IN IN
INININOUT
R
L
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16 Ω
+–
SURROUND BACK
+–
SURROUND R
+–
SURROUND L
+–
CENTER
+–
FRONT R
+–
FRONT L
VIDEO
ANALOG
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
(b)
(a)
Ee
(a) (a)
Ee
E
e
(a)
E
e
(a)
b
E
e
(a)
E
e
Surround speaker
(L)
Front speaker
(R)
Subwoofer
Center speaker
Front speaker
(L)
Surround speaker
(R)
To a wall outlet
(Switch the power
(POWER) to off before
connecting the power
cord.)
Surround back
speaker
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Note for connecting the
speaker cords to the receiver
If the speaker cords are not properly connected,
the receiver may be fatally damaged.
To avoid the possibility of damage, follow the
instructions below.
1 Do not hook up the speaker cords while the
receiver power is turned on.
Be sure to turn off the power first. After
turning off the power, it is recommended that
you disconnect the power cord for greater
safety.
2 Do not allow the stripped end of a speaker
cord to come into contact with any part of the
rear panel or the adjacent speaker terminal.
Before inserting a stripped speaker cord into a
speaker terminal, twist the wires tightly
together to prevent contact between any
single strand from the cord and the rear panel
or the adjacent speaker terminal on the
receiver.
Remove about 10 mm of insulation at the end of
the cord, then twist the exposed wires.
Connect the stripped ends of the cords to the
terminals, taking care to avoid contact between
the cords.
Make sure the cords are firmly connected to the
speaker and receiver terminals.
To avoid short-circuiting the
speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the
receiver. To prevent this, be sure to follow these
precautions when connecting the speakers.
Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord
does not touch another speaker terminal or the
bare wire of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor speaker cord
connections
10 mm
Stripped cords are not fully
attached and are touching the rear
panel of the receiver.
Stripped speaker cord is touching
another speaker terminal.
Stripped cords are touching each
other due to excessive removal of
insulation
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Before performing the initial setup procedure,
be sure to perform the following operations.
Connecting the AC power
cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Before you use your remote
Inserting batteries into the
remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with the
polarity (+ and –) properly oriented in the
battery compartment.
Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates
the control center, replace both batteries with new
ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor of the control
center to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• When not using the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid
humming and noise.
About the remote operation
• The instructions in this manual are described
using the controls on the remote. You may
also use the controls on the receiver if they are
of the same or similar name as those on the
remote.
• The initial settings are underlined.
Performing initial setup
operations
Before using the receiver for the first time,
perform the initialization procedure as follows.
This procedure can also be used to return
settings you have made to their factory defaults.
Press ?/1 while pressing 2CH. When
“CONFIRM” appears, press 2CH again.
The following items are reset or cleared:
• All sound field parameters
• All parameters in the SET UP, LEVEL and
TONE menus
• Sound fields memorized for each program
source
•Preset stations
Further, the master volume is set to the
minimum value.
Before performing the
initial setup
b
To a wall outlet
AC power cord
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You can perform setup and adjustment of the
speakers connected to the receiver by following
the procedures below.
1 Select the speaker impedance.
For more information, see “Setting up the
speaker impedance” (page 12).
2 Select the speaker size and distance.
For more information, see “Setting up the
speaker size and distance” (page 12).
3 Adjust the speaker level.
For more information, see “Adjusting the
speaker levels and balance” (page 15).
4 Check the connections of the
connected component.
For more information, see “Checking the
connections” (page 16).
Setting up the speaker
impedance
Set up the impedance value in the SET UP menu
depending on the speakers you connected.
The initial setting is 8 ohms.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“<SET UP>”.
3 Press F/f repeatedly to select “SP
IMP”.
4 Use G/g to select “4” or “8” according
to the impedance value of the
connected speakers.
Speaker impedance
To enjoy the best possible multi channel
surround, connect speakers with a nominal
impedance of 8 ohms or higher to the FRONT,
CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND
BACK terminals, and set the speaker impedance
to “8” in the SET UP menu. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your
speakers if you are not sure of their impedance.
(This information is often on the back of the
speaker.)
Alternatively, you may connect speakers with
nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms to
any or all of the speaker terminals. However, be
sure to set the speaker impedance to “4” in the
SET UP menu, if you connect even one speaker
with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8
ohms.
Setting up the speaker size
and distance
Use the SET UP menu to set the size and
distance of the speakers connected to the
receiver. You can select “EASY” (automatic) or
“NORM.” (manual) for the speaker size and
distance settings.
The initial setting is “EASY”.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“<SET UP>”.
3 Press F/f repeatedly to select “XXXX
SET”.
4 Use G/g to select “EASY” or “NORM.”.
•EASY
Selecting “EASY” allows you to set up your
speakers automatically by selecting a pre-
defined speaker pattern. Check your speaker
pattern and perform speaker setup, referring
to the supplied “Installation Guide”.
• NORM.
Selecting “NORM.” allows you to adjust the
settings of each speaker manually. You can
set up the size or the distance of each speaker
in the SET UP menu. For more information,
see “Speaker setup parameters” below.
Speaker setup parameters
x (SUB WOOFER) (Subwoofer)
•YES
If you connect a subwoofer, select “YES”.
•NO
If you did not connect a subwoofer, select “NO”.
This activates the bass redirection circuitry and
outputs the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals
from other speakers.
Setting up and adjusting
the speakers
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When “NO” is selected, the front speakers are
automatically set to “LARGE”.
x (FRONT) (Front speakers)
• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.
Normally, select “LARGE”.
•SMALL
If sound seems distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multichannel surround
sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass
redirection circuitry and output the front channel
bass frequencies from the subwoofer. When the front
speakers are set to “SMALL”, the center and
surround speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
x (CENTER) (Center speaker)
• LARGE
If you connect a large speaker that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.
Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front
speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the
center speaker to “LARGE”.
•SMALL
If sound seems distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multichannel 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 subwoofer.
•NO
If you did not connect a center speaker, select “NO”.
The sound of the center channel will be output from
the front speakers.
x (SURROUND)
(Surround speakers)
• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will effectively
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.
Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front
speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the
surround speakers to “LARGE”.
•SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multichannel surround
sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass
redirection circuitry and output the surround channel
bass frequencies from the subwoofer or other
“LARGE” speakers.
•NO
If you did not connect surround speakers, select
“NO”.
If the surround speakers are set to “NO”, the
surround back speakers are automatically set to
“NO”.
x (SURR BACK)
(Surround back speaker)
•YES
If you connect a surround back speaker, select
“YES”.
•NO
If you do not connect a surround back speaker, select
“NO”.
Tip
The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each
speaker determine whether or not the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the subwoofer or other “LARGE”
speakers. However, it is best not to cut them, if
possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers,
you can set speaker settings to “LARGE” if you want
to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On
the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but
prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that
speaker, set it to “SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you would
prefer, set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not
enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the
bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page 27.
x DIST. XX m
(Front speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the front speakers (A on page 8). You can adjust
from 1.0 m to 7.0 m in 0.1 meter steps.
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set this distance to the
closest speaker.
x DIST. XX m
(Center speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the center speaker. You can adjust from 1.0 m to 7.0
m in 0.1 meter steps.
x DIST. XX m
(Surround speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m
L
R
C
SL
SR
SB
L
R
C
SL
SR
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Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround speakers. You can adjust from 1.0 m to
7.0 m in 0.1 meter steps.
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set this distance
to the closest speaker.
x DIST. XX m
(Surround back speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround back speaker. You can adjust from 1.0
m to 7.0 m in 0.1 meter steps.
x PL.
(Surround speaker placement)
*
Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers
for proper implementation of surround effects in the
Cinema Studio EX modes (page 24).
•LOW
Select if the height of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
•HIGH
Select if the height of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B.
* This setup item is not available when the surround
speaker parameter is set to “NO”.
Tip
The receiver lets you input speaker positions in terms
of distance. However, it is not possible to set the
distance of the center speaker further than the front
speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more
that 1.5 m closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set farther
away from the listening position than the front
speakers, and can be no more than 4.5 meters closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than
the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in
the output of sound from that speaker. In other words,
the speaker will sound like it is farther away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1–2
meters closer than the actual speaker position will
create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the
screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround
effect because the surround speakers are too close,
setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter)
than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound
often results in much better surround sound. Give it a
try!
SB
SL
SR
60
30
A
B
A
B
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— TEST TONE
Use the remote while seated in your listening
position to adjust the level of each speaker.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE.
“T.TONE” appears in the display and a test
tone is output from each speaker in the
following sequence:
3 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that
the level of the test tone from each
speaker sounds the same when you
are in your main listening position.
To adjust the balance and level of speakers,
press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
LEVEL menu, then press F/f to select the
parameter you want to adjust (page 26).
Next, press G/g to select a setting.
4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the
test tone.
Tip
You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time. Press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or rotate
VOLUME on the receiver.
Notes
• The front balance, center level, surround level,
surround back level and subwoofer level are shown
in the display during adjustment.
• To enjoy better sound quality, do not turn up the
volume of the subwoofer too high.
Adjusting the speaker
levels and balance
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r
r
r
r
r
r
Center
Front (left)
Front (right)
Surround (right)
Surround (back)
Surround (left)
Subwoofer
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After connecting all of your components to the
receiver, check that the connections were made
correctly as follows.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press the button for the component
(VIDEO, DVD, TV/SAT, HDD/MD, MULTI
CH) that you want to check.
Or rotate INPUT SELECTOR on the
receiver.
3 Turn on the component and start
playback.
4 Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the
volume.
Or rotate VOLUME on the receiver.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after
performing this procedure, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 43 and take the
appropriate measures to correct the problem.
Checking the connections
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1 Press the button for the component
(VIDEO, DVD, TV/SAT, HDD/MD,
TUNER) that you want to enjoy.
Or rotate INPUT SELECTOR on the
receiver.
The selected input source appears in the
display.
2 Turn on the component and start
playback.
3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the
volume.
Or rotate VOLUME on the receiver.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING to mute the sound. “MUTING”
appears on the display when the sound is muted.
To cancel muting, press MUTING again or turn
up the volume.
You can select an audio source from the
components connected to the MULTI CH IN
jacks of the receiver. This enables you to enjoy
high quality analog output from sources like
Super Audio CD.
Surround effects are not activated when using
this input method.
Press MULTI CH repeatedly to select
“MULTI CH IN”.
Basic Operations
Selecting a component
To select the Display
VCR VIDEO
DVD player DVD
TV or Satellite tuner TV/SAT
Hard disc or MD deck HDD/MD
Built-in tuner TUNER
Enjoying multichannel
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Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you
have connected the supplied FM and AM
antennas to the receiver (page 7).
Automatic tuning
If you do not know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.
1 Press TUNER to select the FM or AM
band.
Or rotate INPUT SELECTOR on the
receiver to select “TUNER FM” or
“TUNER AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to
select “AUTO T.”.
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from a low
frequency to a high one; press TUNING –
to scan from a high frequency to a low one.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
When the receiver reaches either end
of the band
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.
4 To continue scanning, press TUNING +
or TUNING – again.
Manual tuning
You can tune in the station in 50 kHz steps for
the FM band and 9 kHz steps for the AM band.
1 Press TUNER to select the FM or AM
band.
Or rotate INPUT SELECTOR on the
receiver to select “TUNER FM” or
“TUNER AM”.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to
select “MANUAL T.”.
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –
repeatedly to tune in the station you
want.
Press TUNING + to change the frequency
from low to high.
Press TUNING – to change the frequency
from high to low.
Tip
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and FM stereo
reception is poor, press FM MODE to improve the
sound. In this case, the sound switches to monaural
reception and you will be unable to enjoy the effects of
stereo sound, but the overall sound will be less
distorted.
If the system is forced to go into monaural mode by
pressing FM MODE, “MONO” appears in the display.
Note
If “STEREO” does not appear at all when an FM
broadcast is received normally, press FM MODE to
turn on the “STEREO” indication. If the FM reception
is weak, “STEREO” will not light up.
Preset tuning
You can preset your favorite FM or AM stations
to the receiver. This enables you to tune in the
stations directly. Up to 30 FM or AM stations
can be preset, and the receiver will scan all of the
stations you have preset.
Before tuning in preset stations, be sure to preset
them using the steps in “Presetting radio
stations”.
Presetting radio stations
1 Press TUNER to select FM or AM band.
Or rotate INPUT SELECTOR on the
receiver. The last received station is tuned
in.
2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Automatic tuning
(page 18) or Manual tuning (page 18).
3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds.
Perform steps 4 to 5 before “MEMORY”
goes out.
Note
If the ALT key lights up during the above procedure,
press ALT to turn it off (deactivate ALT).
Receiving broadcasts
Basic Operations
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4 Press SHIFT to select the memory page
and press PRESET/CH + or PRESET/
CH – to select a preset number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
the preset number, start again from step 3.
5 Press MEMORY again to store the
station.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can
store the station, start again from step 3.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.
Tuning to preset stations
1 Press TUNER to select the FM or AM
band.
Or rotate INPUT SELECTOR on the
receiver to select “TUNER FM” or
“TUNER AM”.
2 Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a
memory page (A, B, C).
3 Press the number button to select a
preset station you want.
The selected preset station in the current
memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT to change
the memory page.
Direct tuning
You can tune in a station by selecting the
frequency directly with the number buttons.
1 Press TUNER to select the FM or AM
band.
Or rotate INPUT SELECTOR on the
receiver to select “TUNER FM” or
“TUNER AM”.
2 Press D.TUNING.
The cursor blinks on the first digit of the
frequency.
3 Press the number buttons to enter the
frequency you want.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
You do not have to enter the last “0” when
the tuning step is set to 100 kHz for FM, and
10 kHz for AM.
If you cannot tune in a station
and the entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If
not, repeat step 3. If the entered numbers still
flash, the frequency is not used in your area.
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(Models of area code CEK, CEL only)
RDS enables radio stations to send additional
information along with regular program signals.
This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio
Data System) and display RDS information.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM band.
Use “Automatic tuning” (page 18), “Manual
tuning” (page 18), or “Preset tuning” (page 18)
or “Direct tuning” (page 19).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
data services, the RDS indicator lights up and
the program station name appears in the display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to
is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal strength is weak.
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically as
follows:
PS (Program Service name) or preset station
name
a)
t Frequency
b)
t PTY (Program
Type) indication
c)
t RT (Radio Text)
indication
d)
t CT (Current Time) indication
(in 24-hour system) t Sound field currently
applied t Volume level
a)
This information appears only when PS data is
received or the preset station is indexed.
b)
This information also appears for non-RDS FM
stations.
c)
Type of program being broadcast (see page 20).
d)
Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes
• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
display.
• If the message consists of 9 characters or more, the
message scrolls across the display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service,
“NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears in the
display.
Description of program types
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
Program type
indication
Description
NEWS News programs
AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on
current news
INFO Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
SPORT Sports programs
EDUCATE Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
CULTURE Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
SCIENCE Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
VARIED Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
POP M Popular music programs
ROCK M Rock music programs
EASY M Easy listening
LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
OTHER M Music that does not fit into any of
the above categories, such as
Rhythm & Blues and Reggae
WEATHER Weather information
FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
CHILDREN Programs for children
SOCIAL 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 via
phone or public forum
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