Sony DA1500ES User Manual

FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver

4-129-743-11(1)

Operating Instructions

STR-DA1500ES

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

For customers in the United States and Canada

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal operation.

ENERGY STAR mark. As an ENERGY STAR Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

is a U.S. registered

partner, Sony

For customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.

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.

Serial No.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE:

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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions.

1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS.

2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord.

3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core of speaker cord by hand. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the apparatus and the speakers.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA1500ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, models of area code UC is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code UC only”.

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower right 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”.

On Copyrights

Table of Contents

Description and location of parts .................. 6

Getting Started

1: Installing the speakers............................. 13

2: Connecting the speakers ......................... 13

3a: Connecting the audio components ........ 14

3b: Connecting the video components........ 15

4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ........... 19

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 19

6: Selecting the speaker system .................. 21

Playback

Enjoying sound/images from the component

connected to the receiver........................ 22

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus.......................... 24

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) ............ 26

Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu) ............ 26

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu)........ 27

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)... 28

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments...................... 51

Additional Information

Precautions .................................................. 52

Troubleshooting...........................................53

Specifications .............................................. 56

Index............................................................ 58

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 29

Presetting radio stations .............................. 31

Listening to Satellite Radio......................... 33

Connecting a satellite radio tuner................ 34

Preparing to listen to a satellite radio.......... 34

Selecting a channel of the satellite radio..... 37

Presetting satellite radio channels............... 38

Restricting access to specific channels

(Parental Lock) (SIRIUS only) .............. 40

Other Operations

Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

(DMPORT) ............................................ 44

Changing the display................................... 46

Using the Sleep Timer................................. 47

Recording using the receiver....................... 47

Using multi-zone features ........................... 48

Description and location of parts

Front panel

About the indicators on the display

Name Function

A ?/1

(on/standby)

B SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/ A+B)

C TONE MODE Adjust the bass and treble

TONE +/ –

D TUNING

MODE

TUNING +/–

E Remote

sensor

F Display

window

G DISPLAY Press repeatedly to select

H MUTING Press to turn off the sound

I MASTER

VOLUM E

J INPUT

SELECTOR

K DIMMER Press repeatedly to adjust the

L SLEEP Press to activate the sleep

M TONE ON/OFF Press to turn the bass and

N MEMORY/

ENTER

Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 20, 30).

Switch to OFF, A, B, A+B of the front speakers (page 21).

level of the speakers. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select bass or treble, then turn TONE +/– to adjust the level (page 25).

Press to operate a tuner (FM/ AM) and satellite radio (XM/ SIRIUS) (page 29, 36, 37).

Receives signals from remote commander.

The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 6).

information displayed on the display (page 46).

temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound (page 23).

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 22).

Turn to select the input source to play back (page 22, 23, 46, 47, 48).

brightness of the display.

timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page

47).

treble on or off.

Press to store a station or enter the selection when selecting the settings (page 20, 31, 39).

Name Function

O FM MODE Press to select the FM

P FM/AM Press to select FM or AM

Q PHONES jack Connects to headphones

R SP A/SP B Lights up according to the

S SLEEP Lights up when the sleep

T ZONE 2 Lights up when operation in

U Tuning

indicators

CAT Lights up when the category

SAT Lights up when the satellite

MEMORY Lights up when a memory

MONO Monaural broadcast ST Stereo broadcast

monaural or stereo reception (page 29).

station.

(page 53).

speaker system used (page

21). However, these indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned off or if headphones are connected.

timer is activated.

zone 2 is being enabled.

Lights up when the receiver tunes in radio stations, or satellite radio stations.

mode is set to “ONE CAT” during the satellite radio operation.

radio is connected and “XM RADIO” or “SIRIUS” is selected.

function, such as Preset Memory (page 31), etc., is activated.

A preset station number appears when the preset radio station is selected.

Note

The preset station number will change accordingly to the preset station you select. For details on presetting radio station, see page 31.

Rear panel

A ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA jack

XM jack Connects to the XM

SIRIUS jack Connects to a

B DMPORT

DMPORT jack

C RS232C port

Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page 19).

Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 19).

Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 34).

SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 34).

Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 45).

Used for maintenance and service.

D Control jacks for Sony equipment

and other external components

IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

TRIGGER OUT jack

Connect an IR repeater (page 48).

Connects to an interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant components, or the amplifier/receiver of zone 2 (page 28).

E SPEAKERS section

Connects to the speakers (page 13).

F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

Connects to a tape deck or MD deck, etc. (page 14).

G VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 16–18).

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks

AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack

Connects to a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 16–18).

Connects to the component in zone 2 (page 49).

Remote commander

You can use the supplied RM-AAU056 Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 51).

RM-AAU056

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Name Function

A TV ?/1

(on/standby)

AV ?/1 (on/standby)

B ?/1

(on/standby)

C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

D TONE ON/OFF Press to turn the bass and

E DIMMER Press repeatedly to adjust the

Press TV ?/1 and TV (P) at the same time to turn the TV on or off.

Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 51). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C).

Press to turn the receiver on or off. If zone 2 is selected, only the main receiver is turned on or off with this button. To turn off all components including an amplifier in zone 2, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Saving the power in standby mode.

When “RS232C” (page 28) is set to “OFF”.

select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components. You can change the button assignments following the steps in “Changing button assignments” on page 51.

treble on or off.

brightness of the display.

Name Function

F BD/DVD

G DISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when

H D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

I ENTER Press to enter the value after

MEMORY Press to store a station during

J AMP MENU Press to display the menu of

K TOOLS/

OPTIONS

L MUTING Press to turn off the sound

M TV VOL

/–

MASTER

VOL +

N MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of

Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. Then, use V, v, B, b and (qk) to perform menu operations.

using a multi-disc changer.

mode.

selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons of the TV, VCR, CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder or satellite tuner.

tuner operation.

the receiver. Then, use V, v, B, b and (qk) to perform menu operations.

Press to display and select the options of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (P) at the same time to display the options applicable to the Sony TV.

temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound. Press MUTING and TV (P) at the same time to activate the TV’s muting function.

Press TV VOL +/– and TV (P) at the same time to adjust the volume level of the TV.

Press to adjust the volume

/–

level of all speakers at the same time.

the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc player on the TV screen. Press MENU/HOME and TV (P) at the same time to display the TV’s menu. Then, use V, v, B, b and (qk) to perform menu operations.

Name Function

O ./>

REPLAY / ADVANCE

m/M

TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV (P)

CATEGORY +/–

PRESET +/– Press to select

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

CATEGORY MODE

FM MODE Press to select the FM

Press to skip a track of the CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, MD deck, tape deck or Blu-ray disc player.

Press to replay the previous

scene or fast forward the current scene of the VCR, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

Press to – search tracks in the forward/

reverse direction of the DVD player.

– start fast forward/rewind of

the VCR, CD player, DVD recorder, MD deck, tape deck or Blu-ray disc player.

a)b)

Press to start playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, MD deck or Blu-ray disc player.

Press to pause playback or recording of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, MD deck, tape deck or Blu-ray disc player. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.)

Press to stop playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, MD deck, tape deck or Blu-ray disc player.

at the same time to select preset TV channels.

Press to select a category for satellite tuner (page 37).

– preset stations. – preset channels of the VCR

or satellite tuner.

Press to select the category mode for satellite tuner (page

37).

monaural or stereo reception.

Name Function

P TV Press TV and the button with

Q RETURN/

EXIT O

V/v/B/b

S DISPLAY Press to select information

orange printing at the same time to enable TV operation.

Press to – return to the previous menu. – exit the menu while the

menu or on-screen guide of the DVD recorder, DVD player, satellite tuner or Bluray disc player is displayed on the TV screen.

Press RETURN/EXIT O and TV (P) at the same time to return to the previous menu or exit the TV’s menu while the menu is displayed on the TV screen.

After pressing BD/DVD MENU (F), AMP MENU (0), or MENU/HOME (N), press V, v, B or b to select the settings. Then, press to enter the selection if you have pressed BD/DVD MENU or MENU/HOME previously. Press also to enter the selection of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder or Blu-ray disc player.

displayed on the TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, MD deck or Blu-ray disc player. Press DISPLAY and TV (P) at the same time to display TV’s information on the TV screen.

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Name Function

T -/-- Press to select the channel

>10/

CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when

U Numeric

buttons (number 5

V SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

W TV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV (P)

X ZONE ?/1 Press ZONE ?/1 to turn the

ZONE INPUT Press ZONE INPUT

entry mode, either one or two digit of the VCR, satellite tuner, etc. Press -/-- and TV (P) at the same time to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the TV.

Press to select – track numbers over 10 of the

VCR, satellite tuner, MD deck or CD player.

– channel numbers of the

Digital CATV terminal.

you press the incorrect numeric button.

Press to – preset/tune to preset

)

stations.

– select track numbers of the

CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, MD deck or Blu-ray disc player. Press 0/10 to select track number

10.

– select channel numbers of

the VCR or satellite tuner.

Press the numeric buttons and TV (P) at the same time to select the TV channels.

Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.

at the same time to select the input signal (TV input or video input).

zone 2 on or off.

repeatedly to select the input source for zone 2.

The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. For details on the function of the button, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model.

• 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.

Getting Started

1: Installing the speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 2.0 channel system.

Example of the speaker system configuration

Right speakerLeft speaker

2: Connecting the speakers

Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Left speakerRight speaker

Getting Started

SPEAKERS B terminals*

A Speaker cords (not supplied)

If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS B terminals. You can select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the front panel (page 21).

3a: Connecting the audio components

Connecting a Super Audio CD player, CD player, MD deck, Tape deck or Turntable

The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck or turntable. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). After connecting your audio component, proceed to “3b: Connecting the video components”(page 15).

MD deck, Tape deck

Super Audio

Turntable

CD player, CD player

A Audio cord (not supplied)

Note

If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.

3b: Connecting the video components

How to connect your components

This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). After connecting all your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 19).

Component to be connected Page

Blu-ray disc player, DVD player 16

Satellite tuner, Set-top box 17

DVD recorder, VCR 18

Getting Started

Connecting a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player

The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu-ray disc player or a DVD player. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

If you connect a DVD player

• Be sure to change the factory setting of the

BD/DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD player. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 51).

• You can also rename the BD/DVD input so

that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 23).

Blu-ray disc player, DVD player

Audio signals Video signals

Video signals

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied)

Connecting a satellite tuner, Set-top box

The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or a Set-top box. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Getting Started

Satellite tuner, Set-top box

Audio signals Video signals

Video signals

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied)

Connecting components with analog video and audio jack

The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a DVD recorder, VCR, etc. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

DVD recorder, VCR

Video signals Audio signals

Video signals

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied)

Notes

• Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page

51).

• You can also rename the VIDEO input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 23).

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