Sony STR-AV910 User Manual

SONY

3-750-436-41 (2)

FM Stemo/FM-AM

Receiver

operating Instructions

STR-AV1010
STR-AV910
STR-AV710

® 1989 by Sony Corporation

OWNER’S RECORD

For the customers in Canada

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.

Model No..

Serial No.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex
pose the unit to rain or moisture.

- 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.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the prod

uct’s enclosure that may be of suffi

cient 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 accompa
nying the appliance.

|— Note to CATV system installer-------------------------------------

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-22 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.

Table of Contents

Outline

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Precautions___________________________________________________________________ 4
lns|tallation___________________________________________________________________ 5
Cohnections__________________________________________________________________ 6

Notes on connections
Overall connection diagram
Connecting the FM antenna
Connecting the AM antenna

Getting Started

Parts identification

Using the remote commander_____________________________________________________16

AuUio adjustment---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18

Receiving radio broadcast programs

Using the graphic equalizer.____________________________________________________________ 24

Using Your Receiver

Listening to program sources other than radio broadcasts

Recording on an audio tape or DAT

Video operations____________________________________________________________________ 30

Adding new sound on a video tape during video editing

Connecting a speaker system___________________________________________________ 8
Connecting a VCR, monitor TV, etc. equipped with the connectors for

component video signal of the luminance and the chrominance________________________ 8
Connecting the remote control system
Connecting the AC power------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9

Front panel
Programmable System Commander RM-P201 (supplied with the STR-AV1010)
Remote commander RM-U100 (supplied with the STR-AV9KV710)

Direct tuning

Auto-tuning________________________________________________________________ 20

Presetting stations without index name—Station preset
Presetting stations with index name—Index input____________________________________21

Tuning in preset stations—Preset tuning___________________________________________22

Index tuning________________________________________________________________23

Creating a new equalization curve________________________________________________24

Memorizing a new equalization curve
Enjoying surround sound______________________________________________________26

Receiving FM simulcast TV programs_____________________________________________28

Recording a TV program on a video tape___________________________________________30

Video tape editing---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31

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Getting into the

Detaiis

Troubleshooting

Quick Reference

Specifications

Troubleshooting guide________________________________________________________________ 34

Quick reference_____________________________________________________________________ 36

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Outline

The STR-AV1010rai(V710 is a FM Stereo/FM-AM receiver and audio/video control center.
You can enjoy various audio/video program sources with this unit.

TV/VIDEO Programs

• You can enjoy TV or CATV programs with FM

simulcast.

• Sounds from various audio program sources can be

added on video tapes during editing.

Tuner

• Precise tuning is ensured by a quartz lock digital

synthesizer.

• Station Index system allows you to tune into a station

quickly.

Electronic graphic equalizer and Music Index system

• You can enjoy audio program sources with an appropriate

equalization curve.

• Memorization of equaiization curve is possible as well as

curve adjustment.

• Combined use of the graphic equalizer and the preset
EQ Link system allows you to very quickly tune in a
preset broadcast station and immediately enjoy the
sound with the memorized equalization curve.

Remote control

•The supplied remote commander allows you to remotely
control both the unit and the equipment connected to the
unit.

• The commander supplied with the STR-AV1010 can team
various functions of other remote commanders of the

infrared type.

Sunound sound system

This unit incorporates all of five types of surround effect.

• nPiPowBuiiwouiiiDi ♦ —expands sound just like listening

to it in a movie theater.

• Hall Surround—provides reverberation effect that is

produced in a large concert hall.

• Live surround—provides the sound effect just like listening

a real live performance.

• Stadium surround—provides the sound effect just like

being in a stadium.

•Simulated Surround—gives the feeling of width and

thickness to monaural sound of old movie program, etc.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Additionally licensed under one or more of the following patents; U.S numbers

3.632S86. ^745,792, and 3,969,590; Canadian numbers 1.004,903 and 1C37S77.
"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol QQ are trademarfrs of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

Display

• The frequency of each tuned-in broadcast station is

displayed.

• The current selection/operation is displayed to clearly

indicate what is taking place.

Precautions

On safety

• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall Into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for

an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it
out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will f it into the power outlet only one
way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,

contact your dealer.

On operation

Before making program source connections, be sure to
unplug the unit.

On cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use

any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such

as alcohol or benzine.

For the customers in U.SA

For detailed safety precautions, see the “IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS” leaflet.

If you have any question or problem concerning your unit,

please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Installation

Notes on Installation

Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation to
prevent intenal heat build-up in the unit.

Do not install this unit:

• near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts.

• in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

Do not place anything on top of the cabinet. The top ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the proper operation of the
unit and to prolong the life of its components.

Loading the Batteries into the Remote Commander

RM-P201 and RM'UlOO Remote Commander

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Do not throw away the carton and packing material.
It will be an ideal container when transporting the unit for repair
work, etc.

To avoid damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion

When the commander will not be used for a long time, remove the

batteries.

Battery life

Normal operation can be expected about a half year using Sony
SUM-3 (NS), and a year using Sony AM-3 (NW) alkaline batteries.
When the batteries are run down, the remote commander will not
operate the unit, tn this case, replace the batteries with new ones.

Connections

Notes on Connections

• Do not connect the power cord to an AC outlet nor press
the SYSTEM POWER switch before accomplishing all other
connections.

• The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the

jacks. Loose connection may cause hum and noise.

• Cord plugs and jacks are color coded. Red plugs and jacks

are for right channel (R) and white ones for left channel (L).

Overall Connection Diagram

The numbers placed in a circle • correspond to those of the individual connecting diagrams given on the following

pages.

FM AM

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Turntable system

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Connecting the FM Antenna

STR-AV910/710

For normal use

For higher quality sound

75<ohm coaxial cable connection

A 7S^hm coaxial cable is free from external Interference,
reduces noise pickup, and is the ideal transmission line for
most FM installations. 3C-2V cable is recommended.
Connect the 75^hm coaxial cable to the supplied antenna
connector and connect it to the FM antenna connector.

O Open the lid. 9 Strip the cable.

STRAV1010

0 Connecting the AM Antenna

8{“/n)10(“/j2)mm(in.)

O Bemove the ring.

(Keep it in the projection on the lid.)

o Loosen the screws

and insert the cable

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Coil the center conductor

O Snap the cover into place.

For areas «with difficult AM reception

In areas with troubled reception, connect a 6- to 15-meter
(20- to SO-foot) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.

Extend this out of doors if possible, keeping the geater
portion horizontal.

(There Is no need to disconnect the supplied antenna)

STR-AV910f710

Supplied AM antenna

To prevent hum, connect the ground wire to ANTENNA ground terminal (j,).

When an outdoor antenna is installed, be sure to connect the ground wire for lightning protection.

O Connecting a Speaker System

A

Surround speaker system
(for STR-AV1010/910 only)

A

Right speaker

SPEAKER

to the second speaker system

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Speaker impedance and power capability

This receiver is designed to work best with speakers having
nominal impedance from 8 to 16 ohms, at rated 120 watts (STR­AV1O10), 100 watts (STRAV910) or 55 watts (STR-AV710) minimum
RMS per channel with an 8ohm load from 20 - 20,000 Hz.
For surround speakers, connect speakers having nominal
inpedance from 8 to 16 ohms and rated over 20 watts RMS.

(STR-AV1010/910only)

O Connecting a VCR, Monitor TV, etc. Equipped with the Connectors for Component

Video Signal of the Luminance and the Chrominance

This connection is possible only with the STR-AV1010.

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0 Connecting the Remote Control System

To control the equipment connected to the receiver with the remote commander, connect the CONTROL S OUT connector

and the CONTROL S IN connector of each equipment as illustrated below.

Example of audio connection

CONTROLS
AUDIO
connection

O Connecting the AC Power

Tape deck

IN

OUT

to the AC outlet of
the receiver

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Turntable system

IN
OUT

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OUT

CD player

Receiver

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to the AC outlet of
the receiver

to a wall outlet

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Caution

Be careful that the total power consumption of each
equipment connected to the outlets on the receiver does not
exceed 100 watts.

Do not connect electrical home appliance such as an electric

iron, fan, TV, or other high-wattage equipment to these outlets,

Parts Identification

Front Panel

PRESET EQ LINK ON/OFF button-

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Tuner function buttons

■MEMORY button

•Numeric buttons

• EQ PGM SET (equalizer program set) button

DIRECT TUNING button

SHIFT button

CURSOR MODE selection buttons

DBFS (Dynamic Bass Feed Back)
button and indicator

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VOLUME control knob

MUTING button and indicator

BALANCE control

VIDEOS INPUT jacks
(for STRAV1010 only)

'CURSOR MODE operation buttons

-TUNING buttons (PRESET/INDEX)

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arts (dentification

Programmable System Commander RM-P201 (supplied with the STR-AV1010)

The Programmable System Commander RM-P201 supplied with the STR-AV1010 can learn various functions of other remote

commanders emitting infrared rays.

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When it is set to SONY STD (Sony Standard) by the mode selector, its buttons can be used to perform the functions below.

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dl PROGRAM CLEAR button

m POWER button

Turns on/off the receiver.

d] ÖECK and VTR selectors

DECK A, B; Selects deck A or B.
VTR 1,2,3: Selects VCR 1,2 or 3.

1: BetamaxVCRs
2:8 mm VCRs

3:VHSVCRs

[U PHONO buttons

START: Starts record play.
STOR Stops record play.

[D TV operation buttons

TVA/IDEO: Selects the Input signal to the TV set, either a

TV signal or VCR programs.

VOL (volume) +/- buttons
CH (channel) +!- buttons

m FUNCTION selectors

Note

DIGITAL button does not function for STR-AV1010.

m SURROUND buttons

ON/OFF: Turns on/off the surround mode.
MODE: Selects the surround mode.

m DBFB/DDS ON/OFF switch

Turns on/off DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feed Back)

[|] VOL (volume) control buttons

H MUTING button

Ql] TUNER operation buttons

INDEX: Preset station index select |buttons

+/-: Selects a next/previous preset station under
the same index.
SELECT: Index select button

PRESET: Preset station select buttons

+/-: Selects a higher/lower preset channel
number.
EQ LINK: Turns on/off the equalizer link.

QH CD player operation buttons

Starts play.

■: Stops play.
AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

PGM: Program play
SHUFFLE: Shuffle play
CONTINUE: Continuous play
DISC SKIR Disc skip

QH TAPE deck operation buttons

Reverse fast winding
Reverse play
Forward play

Fonward fast winding

■: Stop

II: Pause

•: Recording (While you press #, press REV for reverse

recording or FWD for forward recording.)

IE VTR operation buttons

Rewind

►: Play

Fast forward

■: Stop

II: Pause

•: Recording buttons (Press both buttons for recording.)
ANT TV/VTR: Selects the output signal from the antenna

terminal from the VCR, either TV or VCR.

CH +/-: Channel select buttons

mi EQUALIZER operation buttons

ON/OFF: Turns on/off the equalizer.
MODE Selects the equalizer mode (A through F).
BAND: Selects the equalizer band.
(This button does not function for STR-AV101Q.

01] CURSOR MODE operation buttons

H RESET button

Notes

•When the CONTROL S OUT connector is connected to the
CONTROL S IN connector of each equipment, you can
control the connected equipment using this remote
commander.

QH LEARN indicator

Qll Mode selector

SONY STD: To operate the commander on Sony standard.
USER STD: To use the learned functions.
LEARN: To perform learning function.

IE TV and VTR POWER buttons

TV: Turns on/off the TV.
VTR: Turns on/off the VCR.

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Parts Identification

Remote Commander RM-U100 (supplied with STR-AV910A710)

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(H POWER button

Turns on/off the receiver.

[T| DECK and VTR selectors

DECK A, B: Selects deck A or B.
VTR 1,2,3: Selects VCR 1,2 or 3.

1; Betamax VCRs
2:8 mm VCRs
3: VMS VCRs

(HI TUNER operation buttons

INDE)C Preset station index select buttons

+I-: Selects a next/previous preset station under

the same index.
SELECCT: Index select button

PRESET; Preset station select buttons

+/-: Selects a higher lower preset channel
number.

EQ LINK: Turns on/off the equalizer link.

[T| CD player operation buttons

►:Play

■: Stop

AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
PGM; Program play
SHUFFLE Shuffle play
CONTINUE (Continuous play
DISC SKIR Disc skip

Q] TV operation buttons

TVA/IDEO: Selects the input signal to the TV set, either a

TV signal or VCR programs.

VOL (volume)+/-buttons

CH (channel) +/- buttons

d] TAPE deck operation buttons

<«; Reverse fast winding

Reverse play
Forward play

Forward fast winding

■: Stop

II: Pause

O'. Record muting

•; Recording (While you press •, press M or ^.)

[S VTR operation buttons

Rewind

►: Play

Fast forward

■'.Stop

II; Pause

•: Recording (While you press •. press ►)
ANT TVAfTR; Selects the output signal from the antenna
terminal from the VCR, either TV dr VCR.
CH +/-: Channel select buttons

[gl TV and VTR POWER buttons

TV: Turns on/off TV.
VTR: Turns on/off VCR.

(ni PHONO buttons

START: Starts record play.
STOR Stops record play.

QD FUNCTION selectors

(gl EQUALIZER operation buttons

ON/OFF: Turns on/off the equalizer.
MODE Selects the equalizer mode (A through F).

|]|] CURSOR MODE operation buttons

Notes

• When the CONTROL S OUT connector is connected to the
(DONTROL S IN connector of each equipment, you can control

the connected equipment using this remote commander.

Note on the • (recording) button under [T)VTR operation buttons

If your VCR is of such type as pressing • puts it in REC PAUSE
mode, first press • on this commander and then ll.

d] SURROUND buttons

ON/OFF; Turns on/off the surround mode.
MODE: Selects the surround mode (except for STR*

AV71Q).

d] DBFB button

Turns on/off the DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feed Bacl^.

[T| VOL (volume) control buttons

H MUTING button

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Using the Remote Commander

• When you manipulate a switch or button on the commander, be sure to point the head of the commander toward the remote

control sensor on the front of the receiver.

• If there is an obstacle between the receiver and the head of the commander, the receiver may not be controlled remotely.

Programming Signals of Other Audio/Video Equipment with Programmable System

Commander RM-P201

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After programming

Be sure to test if the equipment really works with the programmed
signals.

If the LEARN indicator flashes or does not go out In step 2> r, i

The memory capacity has become fuii. This occurs when other

signals stronger than the remote-control signals have been stored
because the signals were programmed in a noisy environment or
the remote commanders were placed too for apart from each
other.

Clear all the signals following the procedure on the right and
program again from the begining under the proper conditions.

Notes on programming

• Remote-control signals of equipment of manufactures other
than Sony can be programmed only when they are compatible

with the infrated wireless remote control system. Since the
programmable commander can “learn" only the signals output

from another remote commander, it cannot control equipment

that do not use a remote commander. Also, note that there are

some special remote-control signals that cannot be

programmed.

• Do not attempt to use the programmable commander with an air
conditioner or other household appliances.

To program a new signal onto a previously programmed
button

Follow the programming procedure.

The previously programmed signal is cleared and replaced by

the new signal.

To clear all programmed signals

1 Set the mode selector to LEARN.
2 Press and hold any button of the programmable area until

the LEARN indicator lights up.

3 Press PROGRAM CLEAR until the LEARN indicator flashes

and goes off.

It is not possible to clear the programmed content of just one
button.

To program a signal onto the • REC button in the TAPE or
VTR section

It is not possible to operate any equipment with only the •
REC button. To program a signal under the • REC button,
press and hold the following buttons at the same time in step

2-1.

TAPE

VTR

Controlling Equipment

By switching the mode seiector as shown below, a single button alternately controls Sony equipment and another

manufacturer equipment.

To control Sony equipment.

SONY

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When Sony equipment cannot be remote-controlled

Program the signal in the same way as for equipment from other
manufacturers. In this case, even with Sony equipment, set the
mode selector to USER STD.

Battery life

Normal operation can be expected about a half year using Sony
SUM-3 (NS), and a year using Sony AM-3 (NW) alkaline batteries.
If the LEARN indicator does not light when a button is pressed,
the batteries are almost exhausted.

When the batteries are exhausted, the remote commander can no

longer operate the unit or programming becomes impossible.

W this happens, replace both batteries with new ones. We strongly

recommend the use of alkaline batteries.

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If no signal has been programmed

The programmable commander can control Sony equipment even
when the mode selector is set to USER STD.

If the equipment works incorrectly

Press RESET and start again. The programmed contents of the
buttons are not cleared by pressing RESET.

To control equipment with

programmed signals

USER STD

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Audio Adjustment

You can enjoy superb sounds using the audio adjustment functions as shown beiow.

Volume Adjustment

Adjust the VOLUME control.

Temporarily reducing the sound to a low level (-20 dB
attenuation)
Press MUTING.
Press again to restore the previous level.

Balance Adjustment

Changing the relative output strength of the right and
left speakers
Adjust BALANCE to correct stereo imaging, when the
speaker position is not symmetricai.

Sound Quality Adjustment

Selecting a factory-preset equalization curve

Press EQUALIZER ON/OFF.

Select a desired equalization mode by pressing the EQUALIZER MODE V or a.

Press EQUALIZER ON/OFF again to turn off the effect.

• EQUALIZER-

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EQUALIZER MODE

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Creating and/or Memorizing a New Equalization Curve
See “Using the Graphic Equalizer," pages 24,25.

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EOMODE

To reinforce the bass sound

Press DBFS (Dynamic Bass Feed Bacl^ to

obtain powerful bass sound at small
output levels.
Indicator lights up.
Press again to turn off the effect.

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Enjoying the surround sound
Press SURROUND.
Press again to turn off the effect.

SURROUND

Receiving Radio Broadcast Programs

Direct Tuning

1 Select the function TUNER. 2 Select FM or AM.

3 Press TUNING DIRECT.

4 Enter the frequency of the desired station by

pressing the appropriate numeric buttons.

The entered frequency is displayed.
Example 1-.FM 102.50 MHz Example2: AM ISSOkHz

Tuning intenrals for direct tuning

FM: 50 kHz interval

AM; 10 kHz interval (changeable to the 9 kHz interval)

Changing the AM tuning intental

The AM tuning inten/al is preset to 10 kHz. To use the
receiver where the frequency allocation system is based
on the 9 kHz interval, make the following adjustments:

1 Turn on the power and tune in any AM station.

2 Press SYSTEM POWER to turn off the receiver.

3 Press again SYSTEM POWER to turn on the receiver

while pressing PRESET TUNING +.

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5 Adjust the volume.

Resetting the AM tuning intetvai

Follow the procedure for changing the AM tuning inten/al.

Caution

When the interval is changed, all preset stations which you
have memorized will be erased. After changing the inten/al,
be sure to newly preset stations. (See “Presetting Stations...,”
pages 20,21.)

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kHz

When the entered number is not in the receivable frequency

range
The entered digits (up to 5 digits for FM or up to 3 digits for AM)
biink in the frequency display area, and reception does not take
place.
If this condition occurs, press TUNING DIRECT again, and enter
the correct frequency (the frequency range of the receiver is 87.50
to 108.0 MHz for FM, and 530 to 1710 kHz for AM).

Correcting the entered frequency
Repeat Steps 3 to 4 of Direct Tuning.

For entering AM frequencies, you need not enter the last “0”.
However, if you have changed the AM tuning interval to 9 kHz,
enter all the digits.

If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval
The entered value is automatically rounded up or down to the

closest value covered by the tuning interval.

When an FM stereo program is noisy
When the unit receives an FM stereo program, the STEREO
indicator goes on in the display window. If the stereo program is
noisy, press FM MODE to change the mode over to MONO. This
eliminates the stereo effect, but the noise will be greatly reduced.
To return to the stereo mode, press FM MODE again.

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Selecting the signal level of the station to be tuned

You can select “high” or “low” as the FM tuning level by

TUNING LEVEL on CUFISOR MODE

Press A to select high; HIGH displayed in the display
window.
Press V to select low; HIGH display disappears.
HIGH: The frequencies of strong signal stations only will be

tuned.

LOW: The frequencies of all receivable stations will be

tuned.

Replacing a preset station

Preset another station on the number of the station to be
replaced. The previously preset station will be erased.

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Presetting Stations with Index Name—Index Input

You can divide preset stations under Index Names you create (up to 4 digits). If you want to categorize the preset stations by

kinds of music, for example, create indexes such as ROCK, JA^ etc. Also, a EQUALIZATION MODE can be assigned to preset

stations at the same time.

1 Select the function TUNER.
2 Tune in the desired station with Direct. Auto

or Preset Tuning.

3 Select INDEX on the CURSOR MODE.
4 Create a index name.

To select a letter or a number (1 - 4), press A or

V.

To change the position, press < or >.

5 Press EQ PGM SET to assign a equalization

curve.

G Select a equalization mode which you want

to assign to the selected station.

7 Press MEMORY.

The MEMORY indicator appears.

8 Preset SHIFT to select memory page. (A, B

orC)

S Press the numeric button.

10 Repeat Steps 4 to 9 for all other stations you

want to assign a Index Name to.

If you want to assign a station under the same
Index Name, press A or v to skip the steps 3
to 6.

• Pressing CURSOR MODE INDEX twice make
all 4 digits of the Index flash. Then, all
previously memorized Index can be called up
by pressing A or V. This allows you to
change only one digit of a previously
memorized Index to create a Index Name.
To return to the previous mode, press
CURSOR MODE INDEX again.

Each station can be stored under only one Index Name

If you store an already categorized station under any other Index
Name, only the last selected category will be valid.

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Receiving Radio Broadcast Programs

Tuning in Preset Stations—Preset Tuning

Method A

1 Select the function TUNER.
2 Select the desired preset station by the

PRESET TUNING + or - button.

• Each lime you press PRESET TUNING + (or -). a
preset station of next higher (or lower) channel
number is tuned in.

• If you keep pressing+(or -), preset stations are
successively tuned in the increasing (or
decreasing) order of channel number. Release
the button when the desired station is tuned in.

• Scanning of the preset stations takes place

cyclically from AM to FM and vice versa.

Index Tuning

Method B

1 Select the function TUNER.
2 Press SHIFT to select memory page (A, B or C)
3 Press the preset numeric button.

1 Select the function TUNER.
2 Select the Index Name by pressing INDEX

SELECT.

3 Select the desired station by pressing INDEX

TUNING+/-

When you want to tune into a station memorized

under a different Index Name, press INDEX
SELECT as many times until the desired Index
Name appears.

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Listening to Programs with Preset Equalizer Link

1 Select the function TUNER.

2 Press PRESET EQ LINK ON/OFF to put the

unit in the Link On state.

3 Tune into a station by Preset Tuning or index

Tuning.

Equalizer Mode assigned to the Preset station is

iinked and the sound is processed accordingiy.

To listen to the station without any equalization

Press EQUALIZER ON/OFF to set it to off.

Note

Always turn off the EQ Link function by pressing PRESET EQ
LINK ON/OFF button before selecting other program sources from
TUNER function.

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Using the Graphic Equalizer

You can enjoy a music with a different equalization curve than the ones preset at the factory.

Creating a New Equalization Curve

1 Press RTA/EQ.

This switches the display to the equalizer setting.

2 Select CURSOR MODE EQUALIZER.

3 Press the frequency select button (.1 and'?)

for the frequency of which the level you want

to raise or lower.

4 Press the Level J. (or t ) button to raise (or

lower) the level of the selected frequency. (The
arrow points MANUAL)

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for other frequencies

until you obtain the desired equalization curve.

To restore the RTA (real time analyzer) display, press
RTA/EQ.

Adjustable fiequenq/ bands and the effect of level
adjustment (STR-AV1010/910)

63 Hz: Lowering the level will cut the ventilation noise of a

music hall, hum of electronic instruments, boomy bass,
etc.

Raising the level will reinforce the heavy bass part of a
pipe organ or add depth to the bass sound.

150 Hz: Boosting or cutting the normal bass.

400 Hz: Increasing or decreasing the power, spaciousness

and warmth of the sound.

1 kHz: Providing more presence for vocals, and moving the

sound forward or into the background.

Adjustable frequency bands and the effect of level
adjustment (STR-AV7K))

63 Hz: Lowering the level will cut the ventilation noise of a

music hall, hum of electronic instruments, boomy bass,
etc.

Raising the levei wili reinforce the heavy bass part of a
pipe organ or add depth to the bass sound.

250 Hz: Boosting or cutting the normal bass.

1 kHr Providing more presence for vocals, and moving the

sound forward or into the background.

2.4 kHz: Lowering the level will reduce stridency, and raising

will make the base sound brighter.

6 kHz: Increasing or decreasing the brightness of the sound;

for example, raising the level will make the violin sound
siiky smooth.

14 kHz: Changing the generai atmosphere rather than

the sound itseif.
Raising the levei will highlight the delicate quaiity of
instrumental sound, and lowering will reduce high­frequency noise such as the resonant peak of a cartridge,
tape hiss, etc.

3.3 kHz: Lowering the level will reduce stridency, and raising

will make the base sound brighter.

10 kHz: Increasing or decreasing the brightness of the

sound; for example, raising the levei wili make the violin
sound silky smooth.

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Memorizing a New Equalization Curve

You can store a created equalization curve into memory under any EQUALIZE MODE you select. However, note that this

operation will alter the factory-preset equalization cun« or the last memorized one under the selected EQUALIZER
MODE.

1

Create an equalization curve you want to store.

2

Press EQ MEMORY SET. The MEMORY
indicator will light up for a few seconds.

3

Select a equalizer mode under which you want
to store the equalization curve.

4

Press EQ MEMORY WRITE.

To return to the factory preset equalization curve
Select CURSOR MODE SURROUND and turn the
SYSTEM POWER off.
Turn on the SYSTEM POWER while pressing
SURROUND MODE A.
Surround Mode returns to the factory preset also.

To listen to a music with a memorized
equalization curve

Select the desired equalizer mode.

If you have not stored a curve under that MODE, the

factory-preset curve will be called in.

Note
Graphic equalizer and surround do not have any effect on the
program source connected to the TAPE 2 MONiTOR.

To listen to a music without graphic equalizer effect

Press EQUALIZER ON/OFF button to set it to off.

To accurately check the highest input

Press the PEAK HOLD button.

The real time analyzer display will hold the highest input of each

frequency range for several seconds.

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Enjoying the Surround Sound

Listening to the Surround Sound with the STR-AV1010/910

Select SPEAKERS A when listening to the surround sound with rear speakers. SPEAKERS B circuitry does not activate the
rear speakers.

1

Press SURROUND ON/OFF.

2

Select SURROUND MODE.

Select SURROUND on the CURSOR MODE.

3
4

Adjust DELAY TIME S, M or L by pressing <3 or
>. (for DOLBY and SIMULATED only)

Adjust the surround speaker level by pressing
LEVEL J-(+) or

To turn off the surround effect.

Press SURROUND ON/OFF again.

The normal sound without surround effect will

resume.

• Both Level and Delay Time of the surround is
memorized in the Surround Mode each time after
adjusting with Cursor.

•To return to the factory preset Surround adjustment,
select CURSOR MODE SURROUND and turn the
SYSTEM POWER off. Then, turn on the SYSTEM
POWER while pressing SURROUND MODE J..
Equalizer Mode returns to the factory preset also.

How to place speakers:

BALANCE

•®iLd

Selecting sunound modes

HALL: Provides reverberation effect that is produced in a

concert hall.

LIVE: Provides the sound effect just like listening a real live
performance.

STADIUM: Provides the sound effect just like being in a
stadium.
SIMULATED: Gives a simulated stereo effect to monaural

sound.
DOLBY: Expands sound just like listening it in a movie
theater.

About the input balance control (on the rear panel)

When selecting the Dolby surround mode, adjust the input

balance as follows:
Using a portion of the surround encoded video source which
contains dialogue, turn down the front speaker volume and
increase the surround speaker volume by pressing LEVEL .1
Adjust the input balance control until any dialogue heard
from the surround speakers is minimized. Once this is
achieved, restore the front and rear speaker volume settings
to their original levels.
In other modes, set this control to the center position.

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Listening to the Surround Sound with the STR-AV710

Although STR-AV710 is not equipped for the surround
speaker connection, surround effect can be obtained from
the main speakers. (Monaural sound would not become
the surround sound.)

1 Press SURROUND ON/OFF.

To turn off the surround effect

Press SURROUND ON/OFF again.

Note

Surround and graphic equalizer do not have any effect on the

program source connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR.

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Listening to Program Sources Radio Broadcasts

Select the program source.

Phono record PHONO
Compact disc
DAT programs

Taped programs

Video programs

2

start the selected program.

Adjust the volume.

3

FUNCTION selector to

be pressed

CD

DAT

TAPE 1,
TAPE 2 MONITOR

VIDE01, VIDEO 2/CDV.
VIDEO 3(STRAV1010)

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Recording on an Audio Tape or DAT

SYSTEM POWER-ON

Select SPEAKERS A or B

QD
a

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re e e) db

1 Select the desired program source.

For an FM/AM broadcast, tune in the desired
station.

2 Set the tape (DAT) deck in the recording mode. 3 Start the selected program source.

to DAT or
Tape1,2RECOUT

2 I DAT Of Tape deck

Tape Dubbing

Turritable system

! CD player

VCR

1 Insert the recorded tape into tape deck 1 (or

the OAT deck).

2 Insert a blank tape into tape deck 2 and adjust

the recording level.

3 Press TAPE 1 (or DAT). 4 Start the playback of the tape (or the OAT) in

tape deck 1 (or the DAT deck),and set tape
deck 2 in the recording mode.

Dubbing will start.

Note on recording
Use TAPE 2 REC OUT for the recording with the equalizer and
SURROUND effects.

For other REC OUT jacks, the settings of the VOLUME,

SURROUND, BALANCE, and graphic equalizer do not have any
effect on recording.

Monitoring the recorded sound

If you have connected a tape deck having separate record and
playback heads to the TAPE 2 jacks, you can monitor the
recording results. While recording or dubbing, press the TAPE 2
MONITOR button. To listen to the source sound again, press the
button again.

Note on tape dubbing

Tape dubbing is possible only in the following directions:

From

(playback side)

Tape deck connected
to TAPE 11N

DAT deck connected

to DAT IN

Tape deck connected to
TAPE 2 REC OUT

DAT deck connected
to DAT REC OUT

Tape deck connected to
TAPE 1 or 2 REC OUT

To

(recording side)

FUNCTION

selector
to be pressed

TAPE1

DAT

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Note

The VOLUME, BAUNCE, SURROUND and graphic equalizer
settings do not have any effect on the recording except for TAPE 2
RECOUT.

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Video Tape Editing with the STR-AV1010

Preparation

• Turn on the unit and the equipment to be used.

• If the AUDIO indicator is lit in the VIDEO EDIT
display, press the EDIT AUDIO button to make the
Indicator go out.

1 Select the playback*side VCR using the EDIT

VIDEO button.

1.^: for VCR Z

1.4- 3: for VCR 3.

1.4- 2 or 1 ^2 will be indicated in the VIDEO
EDIT display area.

2 Select the input video signal source for the

monitor TV with the function selectors.
VIDE02/CDV:forVCR2.
VIDEOS: for VCR a

3

Set the playback-side VCR to the playback

mode.

4

Set VCR 1 to the recording mode.

Editing will begin.

Video Tape Editing with the STR-AV910/710

To switch the playback-side VCR during editing with the STR­AV1010
Press EDIT VIDEO. Each time you press the button, the playback­side VCR switches from VCR 2 or 3 to VCR 3 or 2.

To view the other video sourcefs) on the monitor TV during
editing
Press the appropriate FUNCTION selector.

• VIDE01, VIDEO 2/CDV, or VIDEO 3 with the STR-AV1010.

• VIDE01 or VIDEO 2«DDV With the STR-AV910/710.

Pr^ration

• Turn on the unit and the equipment to be used.

• if the AUDIO indicator is iit in the dispiay window,
press the EDIT AUDIO button to make the indicator

go out.

1 Press VIDEO 2/CDV.
2 Set VCR 2 to the playback mode.
3 Set VCR 1 to the recording mode.

Listening to an audio program during video tape editing
I.Press the appropriate FUNCTION selector.

2.Start the selected audio program source.

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Vídeo Operations

Adding the Desired Sound on a Video Tape during Editing

During video tape editing, you can add the desired sound on the recording-side video tape from various audio program sources.

Audio Dubbing during Video Tape Editing with the STR-AV1010

1 Select the playback side VCR with the EDIT

VIDEO button.

1 Ami or 1 Am3 will appear In the VIDEO EDIT

display area

1.a-2:forVCR2

1.a-3:forVCR3

2 Insert a recorded video tape into the playback-

side VCR and set the VCR to the playback
mode.

3 At the point where audio dubbing is to start, press

the PAUSE button on the playback-side VCR.

4 Press EDIT AUDIO.

5 Select the audio program source with the

appropriate function selector.

G Release the PAUSE mode of the playback-side

VCR and set VCR 1 to the recording mode.

7 Start the selected audio program source.

Audio dubbing wiil start.

Audio Dubbing during Video Tape Editing with the STR-AV910/710

1 Press VIDEO 2/CDV.
2 Insert a recorded video tape into VCR 2 and

set the VCR to the playback mode.

3 At the point where audio dubbing is to start,

press the PAUSE button on VCR 2.

4 Press EDIT AUDIO.

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5 Select the audio program source with the

appropriate function selector.

6 Release the PAUSE mode of VCR 2 and set

VCR 1 to the recording mode.

7 Start the selected audio program source.

Audio dubbing will start.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:

With 8K>hm load, both chaiiinels driven, from
20 - 20,000 Hz, rated 120 watts (STR­AV1010), 100 watts (STR-AV910) or 55 watts

(STR-AV710) per channel minimum RMS

power, with no more than 0.008% (STR*
AV1010), 0.03% (STR-AV910) or 0.08% (STR*

AV710) total harmonic distortion from 250

milliwatts to rated output.

Other Specifications

Amplifier section

STR-AV1010 àTR-AVOIO 8TR.AV710

Dynamic
power output

Power output of surround

ampllflerpohms.at 1 kHz)

Harmonic distortion at

rated output

IntermodulationflM)

distortion at rated output

Fr«qu6(Ky
rasponse

Residual noise
Damping factor

9 ohms, at 1kHz)

Input
eensltlvlty/
tnpedance

SM

Output
sensltlvltyf
Impedance

MUTING
DBFS
Graphic Equalizer 7*band. «10 dB at 63 Hz. ISO Hz.

8ohms.at
IkHzIHF

4 ohms, at
IkHzIHF

PHONO niAA
equalization
curve

CD. DAT.
TAPE 1,2
VIDEO 1,2; 3*

PHONO MM
DAT. CD,

VIDEO 1,2.3*
TAPE 1.2

PHONO MM 87 dB

OAT, CO,
VIDE01,2,3*
TAPE 1,2

DATOUT
TAPE OUT 1,2
VIDEO t

SPEAKERS

HEAD

PHONES

195 + 195

watts
2S0 + 250

watts

Less than 0.008% Less than 0.03% Less than 0.08%

Less than 0.006% Less than 0.03% Less than 0.06%

10 Hz 70 kHz
*®dB

Less than 70 nV Less than 80 liV

ZSmV.SOkilohms
ISO mV

SOkllohms

79dB** (A.25mV)

105 dB

86dB** (A. 150mV)

150 mV

10 kilohms
Accepts speakers of 8 16ohms
Accepts headphones of high and low impedance

-20 dB

+ 10dB(70Hz)

400 Hz. 1 kHz. 2.4 kHz. 6 kHz. arKf

14 kHz

Video section

STR-AV1010 $TRAV910 1 8TRVLV710

inputs

Outputs

Vìdeo 1,2,3;

1 Vp-p75ohms

140 rf 140
watts

190+ 190

watts

20 watts

fio+10 watts)

50

VIDE01. MONITOR:
1 VpvTSohms

x0.SdB

VIDE01,2:

1Vi>p75ohm$

70 + 70
watts

90 + 90
watts

10 Hz SO kHz

74 dB
72 dB**

(A. 2.5 mV)

too dB

80dB**
(A, 150 mV)

54>and,s10dB
at63Hz,2S0Hz,

1 kHz, аз kHz.

and 10 kHz

•STR-AVIOIOonly

FM tuner section

STRULV1010 1 STR-AV910 1 STftAVTIO

Frequency range 875 1080 MHz

Antenna terminals

Sensitivity at 50 dB 183dBf.45t<V(mono)

Usable sensitivity
SIN

Harmonic
distortion at
tkHz

IM distortion

Separation 45dBat1kHz
Frequency response 30Hz 15KHZ

Selectivity
Capture ratio
AM suppression ratio 60 dB 54 dB
Image response ratio 80 dB 70 dB
IF response ratio
Sprious response ratio
RF intermoduiation at

800 kHz
Auto tuning

threshold

Mono
Stereo
Mono 02% 0.3%
Stereo

Mono
Stereo

Low
Htoh SOdBf

75 ohms coaxial

385 dBf. 45 vV (stereo)

115dBf.2MV(IHF>
84 dB 80 dB
78 dB 7408

0.4%
02% 05%

0.4%

•«jdB

65 dB at 300 kHz 60 dB at 400 kHz

12 dB

90 dB 70 dB

100 dB 80 dB

65 dB 60 dB

30dBf

300 ohms, balanced

75 ohms, unbalanced

05%

05%

30 Hz 15 kHz

r?dB

AM tuning section

STRAV1010 1 STR-AV910 1 STRAV710

Frequency range

Antenna
Usable sensitivity

SfN
Harmonic distoitlon
SelecUvily
Auto tuning threshold

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Generai

System

Power requirements
Power consumption

AC outlets
Dimensions

Weight

SuppKed aocMsories

FM ribbon antenna (1). AM loop antenna (1)
Remote Commander (1). (RM P201 for STR AV1010. RM4J100 for STR-AV910f710)
External antenna connector (1) (STBAV1010 only).
Sony Batteries SUM^NS) (2)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Tuner section PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system

Preamplifier

section

Power
amplifier
section

530 1710 kHz (with 10 kHz intentai)
531 -1710 kHz (with 9 kHz interval)

Loop antenna
50 dB/m (at 1.000 kHz or 999 кНИ
S4dB(atS0mV/m)
05%(50mVim.400Hz)
35 dB (9 kHz), 40 dB (10 kHz)
S5dB(m

STRAV1010 t STRAV910 I STR-AV710

Low-noise NF type equalizer

Purecomplimentary SEPP

120VAC.60HZ
USA model:

250 watts

Canada model;

520 VA

Two switched, total 100 watts

430«1X«3S0mm
(17 X 5*Л X 14'Л inches)

9.6 kg
(21 lb3oz)

USA model:

210 watts

Canada model:

450 VA

9.5 kg
(2tlb)

Quasi­complimentary
SEPP

120 watts

430x1Wx
296 mm (17k9Ax
11V> inches)

87 kg
(t4lb13oz)

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Sound

Problem

No sound is heard even if you adjust

VOLUME

Sound is heard only at a very low
volume.

One channel does not transmit audio,
or the volume from the left and right

speakers is unbalanced.

There is an abrupt loss of sound from

one or both of the speakers, and the
PROTECTOR indicator flickers in the
display window.

Sound transmitted from the speakers
is reversed.

There is lack of bass sound or the

instrument position is obscure.
Severe hum or noise is heard.

Cause Solution

The speaker or program source

equipment is not connected correctly.
The SPEAKERS selectors are not set

correctly.
The TAPE 2 MONITOR button has

been pressed for a program source
other than tape deck Z (The indicator is

lit.)

A wrong FUNCTION selector has been
pressed.

The function switch on the VCR is not
set correctly.

The MUTING button has been pressed.
(The MUTING indicator is lit.)

The BALANCE control is not set
appropriately.

The speaker or program source is not
connected correctly.

A short-circuit problem activates the

protective circuit.

The speakers are not connected

correctly.

The +1- connection of the speaker is

reversed.

The connecting cords are not shielded

type.
A transformer, motor, TV or fluorescent

light affects the connecting cords.

The audio components are too close to

a TV set.

The unit is not grounded.

The connections are loose.
The plugs and jacks are dirty.

Connect the equipment correctly.

Set the selectors correctly.

Press the button to disengage.

Check the FREQUENCY/FUNCTiON
display area, and press the correct

FUNCTION selector.

Check and set it correctly.

Press the button to disengage.

Adjust the BALANCE control.

Check and property connect the
equipment.

Turn off the unit, eliminate the short­circuit problem and turn on the power
again. If there is no short-circuit

problem, consult your nearest Sony

dealer.
Connect the right speaker to the R

SPEAKER terminais and the left

speaker to the L SPEAKER terminals.
Connect the speaker with the correct

phase.
Use shielded type cords.

Place the connecting cords in a
location away from a transformer or
motor, and at least 3 meters (10 feet)
from a TV set or a fluorescent light.

If both are used at the same time,
separate the TV from the audio
components.

Connect the ground wire to the
antenna ground terminal.

Make secure connections.
Wipe the plugs and jacks with a cloth

lightly dampened with alcohol.

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Quick Reference

When you operate the unit consulting this Quick Reference, make sure that the unit and the various audiofvideo equipments are

property connected. (Refer to the Overall Connection Diagram given on page 6.)

Presetting

stations

Tune in

desired

station

Select
memory select

channel No.

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Tuning In a
Categorized

Station-Index Tuning

Ex.) Tuning in a station memorized under an index name.

Seiect

SYSTEM
POWER

TUNER

an index name index tuning

hoKseiiCTi ai^ | - | 4- 1

b

Adjusting sound
quality (Creating a
new equalization
curve)

Memorizing a new
equalization curve

Ex.) Adjusting the ievei of 1 kHz.

'oNj

Play the cunsoR mode

Uf program

source.

RSOR MODE I

--------------

FREQUENCY

\ /

-------

b ^

RTNGflAPMC EQUALIZER

Blinks-

ON') EQUALIZER MODE

SYSTEM
POWER

15

Create a new equalization eo memory equalizer mode eq memory

■T curve to be memorized. I I | V | Д |

(See above.)

\ “ OFF

I 3 MANUAL

: - ►A

I - ® (memory!

I

- 0

' E

I

- F

14K(HZ)

1

LEVEL

rv~\

b

RTM3RAPHC EOUN.IZER

Select the desired

ГУ1(Й1ТЕ I

b

Listening with a
memorized
equalization curve

Ex.) Listening with the.equalization cun/e memorized under an EQUALIZER MODE.

SYSTEM
POWER

EQUALIZER MODE

► I V I A I

b b

Quick Reference

Video Operations with the STR-AV1010

Recording a TV
program on a video
tape

Video tape editing

Ex.) When the VHP antenna or CATV cable is connected to the TV tuner or VCR connected to the VIDEO 2
inputs.

If the AUDIO video source for
indicator is lit monitor TV. Make appear.

V| Turn on the

I equipment

to be used.

Select the input

^lOEOMONiTOA €OiT

(2

Iwoeoi*

ECHT

lOIAuCHOi

l/T 11 l_ II

1/ 1 U L U

Select the desired
TV program.

Turn on the equipment
to be used.

Set VCR 1 to the
recording mode.

If the AUDIO
indicator is lit

EDIT

a Ivoeoi

Select the monitor TV input
video signal source.

Audio dubbing during
video tape editing

Set VCR 1 to the
recording mode.

start video ^ At tne OeSireO point, JQIT
tape editing.

VCR and VCR 1 to pause. \mN

Start the audio program ^ Release pause on both ^ |
source. ^ playback-side VCR

Select the playback-side
VCR (1.^2 or 1.^.

Set the playback-side ept
VCR to the playback ^ iwgco|Auow|

mode.

Select the desired
audio program source.

CO

—1

0

1

and VCR 1.

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Video Operations with the STR-AV910/710

Recording a TV

program on a video
tape

Video tape editing

Turn on the
equipment to

be used.

Turn on the edit
equipment
to be used.

If the AUDIO
indicator is lit

iftheAUDiO
indicator is lit

EDIT ^

Set VCR 1 to the
recording mode.

Select the desired
TV program.

Set VCR 1 to the
recording mode.

Set VCR 2 to the
piayback mode.

Audio dubbing during video tape editing

Start video
tape editing.

At the desired point, set the

playback-side VCR and VCR 1

to pause.

Start the audio
program source.

Seiect the desired
audio program
source.

EDIT

Reiease pause on both
piayback-side VCR and VCR 1.

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