About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-DB940 and STR-DB840. Check your model number
by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In
this manual, the STR-DB940 is used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
"STR-DB940 only."
Type of differences
Model
DB940
Feature
5 audio inputs
4 audio inputs
About area codes
The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the
lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).
B
A
FRONT
REAR
SUB WOOFER CENTER
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
PRE OUT
IMPEDANCE
4
8
SELECTOR
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16
AC OUTLET
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are
clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of area
code AA only".
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names
as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your
remote, refer to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates Dolby
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
*
"Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol ; are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
**
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved.
DB840
z
z
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
*
Digital and Pro Logic
T
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Index (Back cover)
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