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
antenna O antenna O
Turntable system
Speaker
system O
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DAT deck
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Tape deck 1
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AUDIO CABLE: RK-C74
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IN
VCR1
VCR 2
To VIDEOS INPUT I
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f STR-AV1010only
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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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to S VIDEO OUT
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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
IN
OUT
CD player
Receiver
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to the AC outlet of
the receiver
to a wall outlet
a wall outlet
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AC 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
CDac
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STR'AV910/710
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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