Sony 3-753-022-22 User Manual
3-753-022-22(1) A15
FM Steiw/FM-AM
Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-AV23
1991 by Sony Corporation
Connections
System Connections
Before connection, be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF.
LINE
OUT
Notes on system connection
• The red jacks of the receiver are for right-channel (R)
connections and the white jacks for left-channel (L).
• The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks.
A loose connection may cause hum and noise.
to a wail outlet LINE IN
LINE
OUT
Connecting FM Antenna
For normal use
Supplied wired antenna
For higher quality sound
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75-ohm coaxial cable
(optional)
Connecting AM Antenna
to a wall outlet
Note on power source connection
e The plug of the AC power cord can only be inserted into a
polarized AC outlet.
a Do not connect an electrical home appliance such as an
electric iron, fan, TV, or other high-wattage equipment
exceeding 120, watts in total power consumption to the AC
OUTLET on the receiver.
AUDIO
LINE IN
AUDIO
LINE OUT
to a wall outlet
Connecting Antenna Ground
To prevent hum, connect the ground wire to ANTENNA
ground terminal (At). When an outdoor antenna is
installed, be sure to connect the ground wire for
lightning protection.
Connecting Speakers
Right Speaker
Left Speaker
Supplied loop
antenna
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Adjust the
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Speaker impedance and power capability
Use only the speakers having nominal impedance from 8 to 16
ohms, and adequate power handling capability.
Note
As the speakers A and B are connected in series, the sound
volume will be slightly decreased with both of the SPEAKERS
selectors deore.sseri.
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Receiving FM/AM Broadcasts
How to receive a broadcast
When you know the
frequency
When you do not know
the frequency
Tuning in a preset
frequency
Direct Access Tuning
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See "Direct Access Tuning".
FM: See "Automatic Tuning".
AM: See "Manual Tuning".
See "Preset Tuning".
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Select
SPEAKERS '
A or B.
1 Press TUNER.
2 Select FM or AM. 3 Press DIRECT TUNING. 4 Press the appropriate numeric buttons to enter
the frequency. (See examples below.)
5 Adjust the volume.
Automatic Tuning (for FM reception)
Select SPEAKERS
A or B.
1 Press TUNER. 2 Select FM. 3 Press + or-TUNING.
When a station is received, automatic tuning stops
automatically. To change the station, press + or again.
4 Adjust the volume.
When sweeping does not stop at the desired station
The signal strength is weak. Tune in the station as described in
“Direct Access Tuning”.
Example 1: FM 108.00 MHz Example 2: AM 1350 kHz
For entering AM frequencies
You do not need to enter the last "0".
Correcting the entered frequency
Repeat the above steps from the beginning.
If the frequency figures flash in the display window
The entered number is outside the receiver's frequency range (FM
87.5 to 108 MHz; AM 530 to 1710 kHz).
Enter the correct frequency.
Manual Tuning (for AM reception)
Preset Tuning
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Select SPEAKERS
A or B.
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1 Press TUNER. 2 Select AM. 3 Press + or-TUNING.
Each time + or - is pressed, the frequency will
change by 10 kHz. To change the frequency
continuously, keep the button pressed.
4 Adjust the volume.
Quickly tuning in a roughly known frequency
Proceed as the following example.
Example: The station between AM 700 and AM 800 kHz.
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A total of 30 FM/AM stations can be memorized in any
desired sequence.
Select SPEAKERS A or B.
1 Tune in the desired station. (See "Automatic
Tuning", "Manual Tuning" or "Direct Access Tuning".)
2 Press SHIFT to select the memory page (A, B or
C).
3 Press MEMORY.
Memory indicator appears for a few seconds.
4 Press the desired numeric button (1 to 0), while
the MEMORY indicator is displayed.
Repeat above steps for presetting other desired stations.
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Use of memory pages
The memory pages (A, B and C) can be used to classify stations
according to the music category, station band, etc.
Replacing a preset station
Preset another station on the number of the station to be replaced.
The previously preset station will be erased.
Tuning in a Preset Station
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Method A: Direct
1 Press TUNER. 2 Press SHIFT to select memory page (A, B or C). 3 Press the preset numeric button.
4 Adjust the volume.
Method B; Scan
1 Press TUNER.
2 Press + or-PRESET.
Each time you press + or -, the preset station of the next
higher or lower number is tuned in.
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• If you keep pressing + or -, preset stations are
successively tuned in. Release the button when the
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