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©2003 Sony Corporation
4-247-241-11(1)
FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. 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-DA2000ES
STR-DB2000
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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.
For customers in the United States
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
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.
If you have any questions about this product, you may
call; Sony Customer Information Services Center
1-800-222-7669.
The Number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade name: SONY
Model No.: STR-DA2000ES
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell NJ
07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
For customer in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Except for European model
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered
mark. As an ENERGY STAR®
partner, Sony Corporation has
determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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About This Manual
· The instructions in this manual are for model STR-
DA2000ES and STR-DB2000. Check your model
number by looking at the lower right corner of the
front panel. In this manual, STR-DB2000 (area code
CEL) is used for illustration purposes unless stated
otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DA2000ES
only".
· 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 the separate operating
instructions supplied with the remote.
STR-DA2000ES
RM-LG112
STR-DB2000
RM-PP412
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.
** "DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround", and
"Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.
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).
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
SPEAKERS
L
L
A
B
SUB
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
AC OUTLET
Area code
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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components ....................................... 6
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ........... 8
1b: Connecting components with
multi channel output jacks........ 11
1c: Connecting components with only
analog audio jacks .................... 13
2: Connecting the antennas ................... 15
3: Connecting speakers ......................... 16
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 19
5: Setting up the speakers ..................... 20
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance ............................................ 23
-- TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component ....................... 24
Listening to multi channel sound.......... 25
-- MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio.................... 25
Storing FM stations automatically ........ 26
-- AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL only)
Presetting radio stations ........................ 27
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 28
(Models of area code CEL only)
Changing the display............................. 29
About the indications in the display...... 30
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ............... 32
Enjoying higher fidelity sound.............. 32
-- AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field .......................... 33
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ............................................... 35
-- SURR BACK DECODING
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Assigning the audio input ..................... 37
-- DIGITAL ASSIGN
Switching the audio input mode for digital
components..................................... 38
-- INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields ..................... 38
Adjusting the equalizer......................... 40
Advanced settings................................. 40
Custom install mode ............................. 44
(Models of area code U, CA only)
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 45
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 46
Selecting the speaker system ................ 46
Recording ............................................. 47
Listening to the sound in another zone. 48
(Models of area code U, CA only)
CONTROL A1II Control System ........ 49
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 51
Troubleshooting.................................... 52
Specifications ....................................... 55
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 58
Index ........................................ back cover
Table of Contents
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