Sony STR-D1011 User Manual

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3-757-058-23(1)

FM Stereo/FM-AM
Receiver

Operating Instructions

STR-D1011

© 1993 by Sony Corporation

Warning

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK),

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIEIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presenoe 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.

Owner's Record

The model number is located on the rear exterior and serial
number is on 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.

INFORMATION
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 mat 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.

For the customers in Canada

CAUTION :

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.

This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.

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Model No.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and. in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Serial No,

2

CAUTION

Use of this appliance with some systems may present a
shock or fire hazard. Do not use with any units which have
the following marking located near output, WARNING:
HAZARDOUS ENERGY !.

Table of Contents

introduction

Overview

Precautions........................................................................5

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Unpacking......................................................................... 5

Hooking up the system.......................................................6

identifying the parts and controls

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Operating with the remote commander

Adjusting basic audio controls .........................................14

Selecting a program source

Receiving broadcasts.......................................................17

Selecting a factory-preset sound effects
Recording an audio source

Editing a video source..................................................... 25

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Checking the supplied accessories
Inserting the batteries into the remote commander
Selecting the AM tuning interval

Connecting an FM antenna
Connecting an AM antenna

Connecting audio equipment........................................7

Connecting video equipment....................................... 7

Connecting speaker systems

Connecting to the power outlet.....................................9

Selecting the mode of the FUNCTION/

SOUND FIELD/PRESET TUNING buttons

Front panel
Remote commander (U.S.A, model only)

Changing the settings of the FUNCTION buttons

Adjusting volume
Adjusting left and right sound balance

Reinforcing the bass...................................................14

Selecting the speaker system.....................................14

To turn off the power at the desired time (The sleep

timer function)

Labeling the program source......................................16

Tuning in a station directly (Direct tuning)

Automatic tuning........................................................ 18

Presetting stations (Station preset)

Tuning in a preset station (Preset tuning).................. 20

Labeling the preset stations (Station index)
Selecting a station among the preset stations in the

index (Index tuning)................................................. 22

Receiving FM simulcast TV programs

Recording onto an audio tape deck or DAT deck

Tape dubbing..............................................................24

Video tape dubbing ....................................................25

Adding new sound on a video tape during video

editing.......................................................................26

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Chapter 3 Advanced Operations

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What is the digital signal processor ?

Sound field setting............................................................28

Table of adjustable parameters

Getting ready for Dolby surround sound...........................29

Placement of speakers and selecting the

PRO LOGIC MODE

Adjusting the speaker volume.....................................30

Adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers

Adjusting the SOUND FIELD program

Understanding the digital surround processor

Characteristics of the SOUND FIELD program...........32

Adjusting the surround effect
Understanding the digital parametric equalizer
How to adjust the digital parametric equalizer

Enjoying with your private setting.....................................37

Calling up the sound field setting
Linking the sound field memory to preset stations

or program sources

Chapter 4 Other Information

Troubleshooting guide
Specifications

Quick reference............................................................... 42

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introauciion

Overview

The STR-D1011 is an 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 locked digital
synthesizer,

• Station index system allows you to tune into a station

quickly.

Digital surround processor

• The STR-D1011 electronically reproduces the reflected
sound (early reflection) and reverberation sound
(reverberation) by using its digital signal processor, and
allows you to obtain the acoustics of various situations.

• DOLBY* PRO LOGIC: The STR-D1011 incorporates the

Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder which has the same
functions for playback as movie theaters and gives a
theater-like experience in your listening room, naturally
reproducing the audio sound field.

’ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing

Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or more of the following
patents; U.S. number 3,959.590; Canadian numbers 1,004.603 and

1.037,877. ‘'DOLBY", ‘Pro Logic", and the doubie-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation

Digital parametric equalizer

You can enjoy audio program sources with appropriate
equalization curve by controlling the level of the desired 3
frequency bands.

Sound field

• 10 recommended sound field programs (combination of
surround and parametric equalizer settings) are preset in
the factory for easy use. You can also store up to 10
settings you created in the memory.

• Combined use of the sound field programs and the preset
stations allow you to enjoy broadcast listening
immediately with the memorized sound field settings.

The FUNCTION/SOUND FIELD/PRESET TUNING buttons

There are two kinds of modes for the FUNCTION/SOUND
FIELD/PRESET TUNING buttons. One is the "Auto mode"
and the other is the "Manual mode". V\/ith these modes, you
can conveniently operate this receiver.
This manual describes the operations in the auto mode.

Remote commander supplied

This unit is supplied with the remote commander.
For the instruction of the remote commander for Canada
model, see the operating Instructions of the separate
volume.

4

I Chapter 1 Getting Started

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 exfended 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 vi/iil fit into the power outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into tlie
outlet, contact your dealer.

To prevent internal heat buildup in the unit,

place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation.

Do not install the 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 Iroles must be unobstructed for the
proper operation of the unit and to prolong the life of its
components.

Unpacking

Checking the Supplied Accessories

After unpacking, check that the following accessories are

present,

• FM wire antenna

• AM loop antenna ......................................-

• Remote commander......................................................(1)

• Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS)...........................................(2)

inserting the Batteries into the Remote Commander

Before operating remote comimander, install the batteries as
shown.

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(1)

(1)

Do not throw away the carton and packing material!

It will be an ideal container when transporting the system for
repair work, etc.

On operation

Before making program source.connections, be sure to turn

the power switch off and unplug the unit.

On cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls vv/ith a soft cloth lightly
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 the U.S.A.

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.

To avoid damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion

When tlie comiTiander will not be used for a long time,
remove the batteries.

Battery life

Normal operation can be expected about a halt 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, in this case, replace batteries with
new ones.

Selecting the AM Tuning Interval

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

1 Turn on the power and tune In any AM station.
2 Turn off the power,
3 Press the POWER button while pressing the INDEX

SELECTATUNING + button.

To reset the AM tuning interval, repeat the above steps.

Caution

When the interval is changed, all preset stations which you
have memorized will be erased. After changing the interval,
be sure to preset the stations again.

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Hooking Up the System

At first, this section describes about the antenna connection and then the connection
with the other equipment. After that, it shows about the speaker connection and about
the AC outlet.

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

• The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the
jacks. Loose connection may cause hum and noise.

• Jacks and plugs of the connecting cord are color-coded
as follows:
Red jacks and plugs: For the right channel of audio
signals
White jacks and plugs: For the left channel of audio
signals
Yellow jacks and plugs: For video signals

Connecting an FM Antenna

Though the wire antenna is supplied with this unit, the higher
quality sound will be obtained with the 75-ohm coaxial
cable.

Connecting an AM Antenna

The AM broadcast is enough received with the supplied AM
loop antenna. However, the connection of insulated wire is
also available for areas with difficult AM reception.

For areas with difficult AM reception

In areas with troubled reception, connect a 6 to 15-meter
(20 to 50-feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.
Extend this out of doors if possible, keeping the greater
portion horizontal.
(There is no need to disconnect the supplied antenna.)

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To prevent hum

Connect the ground wire to ANTENNA ground terminal (rP).
When an outdoor antenna is installed, be sure to connect
the ground wire for lightning protection.

Connecting Audio Equipment

Receiver other equipment

White

White

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Red

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Red

Connecting Video Equipment

VIDEO OUT

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Hooking Up the System

Connecting Speaker Systems

Front, center and rear speakers can be connected to this unit.

Front Front

speaker (R) speaker (L)

On the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

The STR-D1011 has the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for front
speakers.
When using the front speakers having nominal impedance
from.,4 ohms or higher, set to the 4 Q. position.
When using the front speakers having nominal impedance
from 8 ohms or higher, set to the 8 Q position.

Note

Use the front speakers having nominal impedance of more
than 8 ohms in the SURROUND mode.

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Note

When connecting the speaker cord to the speaker terminal,
make sure that the polarity (+ and -) of the speaker cord is
correct. If the polarity is reversed at either speaker, the
sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

Connecting to the Power Outlet

By connecting the power cord of the other audio equipment
to SWITCHED AC OUTLET, this unit can supply the power
source to the other audio equipment.

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Selecting the Mode of the FUNCTION/SOUND FIELD/PRESET TUNING Buttons

There are two kinds of modes for the FUNCTION/SOUND
FIELD/PRESET TUNING buttons. One is the "Auto mode"
and the other is the "Manual mode".

• Auto mode

The FUNCTiON/SOUND FIELD/PRESET TUNING buttons
are factory preset to the auto mode:

After one of the FUNCTION buttons, SOUND FIELD LINK,

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF or SOUND FIELD USER/PRESET is
pressed, the FUNCTION/SOUND FIELD/PRESET TUNING
buttons change to the SOUND FIELD mode automatically.

When TUNER is pressed, these buttons function as

numeric buttons.

• Manual mode

When you press the POWER switch while pressing MODE
SELECT, the FUNCTION/SOUND FIELD/PRESET TUNING
buttons are set to the manual mode.
With MODE SELECT, you can select the desired mode.
To return to the auto mode, perform the same procedure
again.

Caution

Be careful that the total power consumption of each
equipment connected to the outlets on the receiver does not
exceed 120 watts.
Do not connect electrical home appliances such as an
electric iron, fan, TV, or other high-wattage equipment to
these outlets.

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Identifying the Parts and Controis

Front Panel

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[n POWER switch

d] DISPLAY INDEX button (See pages 18, 22.)

[U EDIT VIDEO/AUDIO buttons (See pages 25, 26

¡A1 Remote sensor

[4] Display

[5] CURSOR MODE indicators

(See pages 16, 21,30, 31,33, 36.)

[s] Cursor mode operation buttons

(See pages 16, 21,30. 31. 33, 36.)

Iz] CURSOR MODE button

(See pages 16, 21, 30, 31, 33, 36.)

[s] DBFB button and indicator (See page 14 )

[U MASTER VOLUME control (See page 14 )

|T0| SPEAKERS selector (See page 14.)

lH] HEADPHONES jack

¡H] MUTING button and indicator (See page 14 )

[H VIDEO 3/INPUT jacks

[it] index SELECT/TUNING -/+ buttons

(See pages 18, 22.)

d PRESET TUNING -/+ buttons (See page 22.

[d TUNING LEVEL button (See page 18.)

d MEMORY button (See pages 16, 19, 21.)

[2T] DIRECT TUNING button (See page 17.)

id FM MODE button (See page 17.)

[23] FM/AM button (See pages 17, 18.)

[24] SOUND FIELD LINK button (See page 37.)

d SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button (See pages 30, 31.)

d SOUND FIELD USER/PRESET button

(See pages 33, 36, 37.)

d DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE button

(See pages 29, 30.)

d EQUALIZER FLAT button (See page 36.)

iH] BALANCE control (See page 14.)

[m DISPLAY GRAPHIC button (See page 36.)

d EQUALIZER SLOPE button (See page 36 )

d EQUALIZER BAND button (See page 36.)

d TAPE 2 MONITOR button and indicator

(See page 24.)

d SHIFT button (See pages 19, 20, 21.)

d FUNCTION/SOUND FIELD/PRESET TUNING buttons

(See page 9.)

d MODE SELECT button (See page 9.)

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Identifying the Parts and Controls

I Other equipment control section

Numeric buttons (1 to 0): Designate the number.
ENTER: Press after designating the TV/VCR channel.
SHIFT: Select the memory page (A, B or C).
TV/VIDEO selector: Selects the program to see : TV or

VIDEO,

ANT TV/VTR button: Selects the output signal from the

antenna terminal on the VCR, either a TV signal or

VCR programs.
CH/PRESET +/-buttons: Select a preset channel,
INDEX: Set to the index tuning mode.
◄◄/►►: Fast winding/manual search

• : Recording
◄/►: Play

■: Stop

II: Pause

!◄◄/►►!: Locates a desired selection.
REV/FWD: Press • and REV or FWD at the same time,
D (disc) SKIP: Disc skip (for a CD player equipped

with a multi-disc changer)
SELECT: Changes the settings of the FUNCTION

buttons.

rn Receiver control section

FUNCTION:
DAT, CD, TUNER, PHONO, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO
3, TAPE, DIGITAL 1,2: The each function Is selected

and the each unit enters its operating mode

automatically. (DIGITAL 1 and 2 do not function.)
SYSTEM OFF; Turns off the power of the whole system.
POWER: Turns on the power of the receiver
SOUND FIELD buttons

U/P (user/preset): Selects the USER or PRESET mode.
MODE: Selects the sound field mode.

ON/OFF: Turns on/off the sound field system.
BAND: Selects the frequency band of the equalizer,
EO: Turns on/off the setting of TONE controls.

T. (test) TONE: Generates a pink noise signal that is

sent in succession to each speaker.
CURSOR MODE: Select CURSOR MODE.
CURSOR operating buttons
REAR LEVEL +/- buttons: Control the volume of rear

speakers (surround level).
CENTER LEVEL +/- buttons : Control the volume of

center speaker (surround level).
DBFB button: Turns on/off the DBEB (Dynamic Bass

Feedback).
MUTING button: Mutes the sound.
MASTER VOL +/- buttons: Control the reoeiver

volume.

' SLEEP: Set to the SLEEP timer mode. In this mode, the

unit is automatically turned off after the designated
time.

Notes

• The button which has no name does not function.

• When designating the selection number which is more
than 10 in the CD, DAT or LD mode, press after
pressing the appropriate numeric buttons.

1 SYSTEM/TV mode switch

In TV mode (When setting the SYSTEM/TV selector
to TV)

Only MUTING, MASTER VOL +!- and the operative
buttons in TV section on the list described on the next
page can be used.

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Operating with the Remote Commander

Before operating the equipments with the remote commander, be sure to set the
receiver to the desired mode by pressing one of the FUNCTION buttons.

The FUNCTION buttons are factory set in the following list.

FUNCTION to be

Operating equipment

pressed

DAT

CD CD player

TUNER

PHONO

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2 LD player

VIDEOS

TAPE Tape deck A

DAT deck

Tuner

(The receiver enters the PHONO mode.)

Betamax VCR (VCR 1)

8 mm VCR (VCR 2)

• When VIDEO 1, 2 or 3 is pressed, the power of the
selected video equipment and TV is turned on.

Operating the equipment
1 Press the desired FUNCTION,

2 Press ◄ (only for tape deck) or ► to start playback.

Changing the Settings of the FUNCTION Buttons

With the SELEOT button, you can replace the functions
stored in the FUNCTION buttons.

To change the settings of the FUNCTION buttons

1 Press one of the FUNCTION buttons to be stored.
2 Press SELECT.

3 Press 1 to 9 button to select the desired function within 30

seconds.
To reset to the initial state, press the blank button left next
to the 0 button.

4 Press ENTER.
To operate other unit temporarily without changing the

settings of FUNCTION
1 Press SELECT.
2 Press the 1 to 9 button to select the function.
3 Press the desired button.

After operating the unit, the receiver enters the previous

mode.

Operative buttons: POWER, ◄◄/►►, !◄◄/►►!, ■, ◄/►, ii,

•REC, D.SKIP, TVA/IDEO, ANT TVAfTR, CH/PRESET+/­SHIFT, INDEX.

Example:

To record the program source on DECK A in the CD mode

1 Press SELECT.
2 Press 3 (DECK A),
3 While pressing •, press REV or FWD.

After operating DECK A, the receiver enters the CD mode
automatically.

List of operative buttons in SYSTEM mode (When setting

the SYSTEM/TV selector to SYSTEM)

Operating

equipment

ENTER

SHIFT

TVA/IDEO

ANT TV/

PRESET

INDEX

D.SKIP

REV^,

FWD^,

VTR

CH

+/-

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II

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TUNER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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CD DAT DECK

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•: The button is operative.

—: The button is not operative.

•*; The button can operate TV.

Note

To operate the unit correctly, the function mode of the
receiver should be same with that of the remote
commander. So, be sure to press the desired FUNCTION
button at first and then the operative button.

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Adjusting Basic Audio Controis

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

MASTER

SPEAKERS

Adjusting Volume

To adjust volume

Turn MASTER VOLUME.

DBFB VOLUME

To reduce the sound to a low level temporarily (- 20 dB attenuation)

Press MUTING. The indicator lights up.
Press again to restore the same listening level as before.

Adjusting Left and Right Sound Balance

Adjust BALANCE to correct stereo imaging, when the
speaker position is not symmetrical.

Reinforcing the Bass

Press DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) so that the DBFB
indicator lights up. Press again to turn off the effect so that
the indicator goes off.

Selecting the Speaker System

To drive speaker system A: Set SPEAKERS to A.
To drive speaker system B: Set SPEAKERS to B.
To drive both speaker systems A and B (series connection):

Set SPEAKERS to A + B.

For headphone listening: Connect headphones to

HEADPHONES and set SPEAKERS to OFF.

IMPORTANT

Speaker systems A and B are series connected. When only
one speaker system is connected, no sound can be heard
at the A + B position.

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Selecting a Program Source

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CD player

Tape deck

DAT

VCR

LD player

To Turn Off the Power at the Desired Time (The Sleep Timer Function)

This receiver has the sleep timer function. With this
function, you can turn off the power automatically at the
desired time by designating the turn-off time.
Press SLEEP on the remote commander when the power is
on. Each time SLEEP is pressed, the designating time is
displayed in the following order:
2 hours -► 1 hour and 30 minutes -► 1 hour -* 30 minutes
— SLEEP OFF.

Select the progam source.

What you select

Phono record

Radio Broadcast

Compact disc
DAT program DAT

Taped program TAPE 1, TAPE 2 MONITOR

Video program

When one of the FUNCTION buttons is pressed, the

indicator of the funotion you have selected appears on
the display. Select the function with the remote
commander, the power switches of both this receiver and
the selected equipment are turned on.

Start playback of the selected program.

Pressed

PHONO
TUNER
CD '

VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2/LD,
VIDEO 3

To change the turn-off time

1 Press SLEEP and the remaining time is displayed.

2 Press A or V to change the sleep time. The sleep time is

changed by 1 minute. It can be changed up to 6 hours
and 00 minute (and 00 second).

To check the remaining time of the sleep timer

Press SLEEP. The remaining time is displayed.

Note

When the remaining time display returns to the function
display, the function display is dimly lit on the display.

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Selecting a Program Source

Labeling the Program Source

You can input program sources except TUNER under index
names you create (up to 9 characters): for example,
PHONO, CD etc.

Press MEMORY.

The MEMORY indicator appears on the display and
goes off when the memory is finished.

Repeat steps 1 to 4 for all other program sources you want to assign an index name to.

If you input an already stored source under any other index name

Only the last selected index name will be valid. Each
program source can be stored under only one index name.

To clear the index name

Turn off the POWER switch or select another program

source.

Usable letters and symbols

!(space)—#-^7o&'( )*+,-./0123456789::<=>?tABODE
FGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVV\/XYZ[\]ll_iabcdefghijklm
nopqrstuvwxyz

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Receiving Broadcasts

Tuning in a Station Directly (Direct Tuning)

Enter the frequency with the numeric buttons.

The entered frequency is displayed.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

1 0 2 5 0

III II II

FM

1 U L . J U

Example 2: AM 1350 kHz

1 3 5

1 11 1 1

AM

1 J J U

kHz

To correct the entered frequency

Repeat steps 3 to 4.

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 automaticaliy rounded up or down to
the closest value covered by the tuning interval.
Tuning intervals for direct tuning are the followings:
FM: 50 kHz interval
AM: 10 kHz interval (changeable to the 9 kHz interval)

(See page 5)

When the entered frequency does not exist in the receivable frequency range

The entered digits (up to 5 digits for FM or up to 3 digits tor
AM) blink in the frequency display area, and reception does
not take place.
If this occurs, press DIRECT TUNING 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).

When an FM stereo program is noisy

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

17

Receiving Broadcasts

Automatic Tuning

When you do not know the frequency of the station to be
received, proceed as follows.

POWER

— ON

Press TUNER.

о ;

О !

24

0.0 _

Tj i G

zi'CQ.QIS I

Press INDEX SELECT/TUNING - or + until the desired station is received..

INDEX SELECT/TUNING

For a lower
frequency

When a station is received, automatic tuning stops.

If the automatic scan stops frequently (for FM reception only)

You can receive only the strong stations by pressing
TUNING LEVEL. HIGH appears on the display.

To receive all receivable stations again

Press TUNING LEVEL so that HIGH goes off.

For a higher
frequency

Frequency or the station index name you created is
displayed.

The FUNCTION buttons change to the numeric

buttons.

When the index name is displayed, press

DISPLAY INDEX to set to the FREQ mode.

DISPLAY

The frequency appears on the display.

Select FM or AM.

18

Presetting Stations (Station Preset)

A total of 30 FM/AM stations can be memorized in any
desired sequence.

4 While MEMORY appears, select the memory page

(A, B or C).

|~ SH^ j

Each time SHIFT is pressed, A, B or C is indicated

cyclically.

5 While MEMORY appears, press the desired

number.

2 fa A I [5

Repeat above steps for presetting other desired

stations.

Replacing a preset station

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

19

Labeling the Preset Stations (Station Index)

You can divide preset stations under index names you
create (up to 5 characters)^ If you want to categorize the
preset stations by kinds of music, for example, create
indexes such as ROCK, JAZZ, etc.

Press MEMORY.

MEMORY appears on the display.

0 While MEMORY appears, select memory page (A,

B or C). ^^

SHiFT

7 While MEMORY appears, press the desired

number.

8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 for all other stations you

want to assign an index name.

To clear the index name

Press TUNER in step 4.

When pressing TUNER in step 3 or 4

• The index name blinks and the index name you already
created is displayed cyclically by pressing a or v.

• To designate the same index name as the one you already
created, select the desired name by pressing a or v and
then follow step 6.

If you store an already categorized station under any
other index name

Only the last selected category will be valid. Each station
can be stored under only one index name

To display the frequency and index name of preset

stations

Each time DISPLAY INDEX is pressed, frequency and index
name of the preset station are alternately displayed.

Usable letters and symbols

!(space)-*#-^%&'( )*+,-/0123456789::<=>?tABODE
FGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]ll_iabcdefghijklm
nopqrstuvwxyz

21

Receiving Broadcasts

Tuning in a Preset Station (Preset Tuning)

There are two ways to perform the preset tuning.

In the method A, the direct tuning, select by designating the
desired preset station number directly with the numeric
button. In the method B, the scan tuning, select the preset
station with the PRESET -/+ button.

Method B: Scan tuning

1

Press TUNER.

Frequency or the station index name you created is
displayed.
The FUNCTION buttons change to the numeric
buttons.

Select the desired preset station with PRESET TUNING -or+.

PRESET TUNING

For a lower —
preset number

◄

A1 r AO

+

---

t .

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

IMPORTANT

The memorized station is maintained for approximately one
month even if the power cord is disconnected from the AC
power outlet. If they are erased, store the stations again.

►

CO

—I—For a higher

preset number

B1 ^ ^ BO

+

-► C1

+

+ I

|A

20

Receiving Broadcasts

Selecting a Station among the Preset Stations in the Index (Index Tuning)

POWER

— ON

G

O i I " :

Press TUNER.

TUNER

ST AD UM

Frequency or the station index name you created is
displayed.

The FUNCTION buttons change to the numeric

buttons.

ib o'o^

Receiving FM Simulcast TV Programs

Press DISPLAY INDEX to set to the INDEX mode.

DISPLAY

INDEX

3

When the no index name is
memorized,"
on the display.

Select the desired station.

• To select a station in the same index;
For lower

channnel
index station .

To select a index station other than the displayed
index station:

INDEX SELECT/TUNING

PRESET TUNING

For lower For higher

channnel channel index

index station station

PRESET TUNING

7

-------

--------

" appears

For higher

-channel
index station

--------T

22

Selecting a Factory-preset Sound Effects

SOUND FIELD

DOLBY SUR

THEATER

LIVE

HALL

DANCE

JAZZ

OPERA

CHURCH

STADIUM

ACOUSTIC

Applications

For Dolby surround encoded video
programs

For movie programs on video tapes or
laser discs

For music programs on video tapes or
laser discs

For orchestral music, chamber music or
an instrumental solo

For dance music
For jazz
For operas or musicals
For church music or the pipe organ
For live concert in an open-air stadium

The surround effect is defeated and

only the equalizer effect can be
obtained.

Refer to page 28 for the characteristic of each mode.

23

Recording an Audio Source

Recording onto an Audio Tape Deck or DAT Deck

! V »a V-

Audio signals

1 Select the desired program with the FUNCTION

buttons.

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

Tape Dubbing

O Audio signals

POWER ON

I

]
(D “

to TAPE 2 OUT

4,2

Tape deck 2

(for recording)

....: : :h]

Tape deck 1 or

I

■ 0 i

to TAPE 1
(or DAT) IN

DAT deck

(for playback)

o

9S> '

1,4

1 Insert the recorded tape into tape deck 1 (or the

DAT deck).

Set the tape (DAT) deck in the recording mode.

Start playback of the selected program source.

Monitoring the recorded sound

If you have connected a 3-head tape deck to the TAPE 2

jacks, you can monitor the recording results. While

recording or dubbing, press TAPE 2 MONITOR so that the
TAPE 2 MONITOR indicator lights up. To listen to the source
sound again, press the button again so that the indicator
goes off.

2 Insert a blank tape into tape deck 2 and adjust the

recording level.

3 Press TAPE 1 or DAT to select the deck for

playback.

4 Start the playback of the tape (or the DAT) in tape

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

Dubbing will start.

Note on tape dubbing

Tape dubbing is possible only in the following directions:

From

(playback deck)

Tape deck
connected to

TAPE 1 IN
DAT deck

connected to
DAT IN

Tape deck connected to TAPE 2 OUT
DAT deck connected to DAT OUT
Tape deck connected to TAPE 1 or 2

OUT

To

(Recording deck)

24

Press the FUNCTION buttons according to the playback
deck.

Editing a Video Source

Video Tape Dubbing

If the AUDIO indicator is lit on the display, press the EDIT

AUDIO button to make the indicator go out.

Video signals

— Video Tape Editing —
To switch the playback VCR during dubbing

Press EDIT VIDEO. Each time you press the button, the
playback VCR switches from the VCR 2 to the VCR 3 (or the

VCR 3 to the VCR 2).

To view the other video source(s) on the monitor TV during dubbing

Press the appropriate function selector, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,

or VIDEOS.

To listen to an audio program during video tape dubbing

t Press the appropriate function selector.

2 Start the selected audio program source.

Select the playback VCR with EDIT VIDEO.

To select VCR 2, press EDIT VIDEO so that "2i> 1"

appears on the display.
To select VCR 3, press EDIT VIDEO so that "3i> 1"
appears on the display. '

Press VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 to select the video
signal to monitor on the monitor TV according to

the VCR to be played.

VIDEO 2: for the VCR 2
VIDEOS: for the VCRS

Set the playback VCR to the playback mode.

4 Set the VCR 1 to the recording mode.

Dubbing will start.

25

Editing a Video Source

Adding New Sound on a Video Tape during Video Editing

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

^ Video signals

POWER — ON

VCR 2 12, 3, 6 5

to VIDEO 2
VIDEO IN

WD|~

>=> Audio signals

VCR 1 6

to VIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT/
AUDIO OUT

■nr

trtriitr

2, 3,6

Turntable
CD player

Tape deck

DAT deck

Release the pause mode of the playback VCR and set the VCR 1 to the recording mode.

Start playback of the selected audio program source.

Video dubbing starts and the audio program source
is also recorded on the VCR 1 simultaneously.

1 Select the playback. VCR with EDIT VIDEO.

To select VCR 2, press EDIT VIDEO so that ”2i> 1"
appears on the display.
To select VCR 3, press EDIT VIDEO so that "3o 1”
appears on the display.

Set the playback VCR to the playback mode.

At the point where audio dubbing starts, press the pause button on the playback VCR.

Press EDIT AUDIO.

AUDIO appears on the display.

Select the audio program source.

26

What Is the Digital Signal Processor

TheSTR-D1011 incorporates digital signal processing
circuitry which consists of a digital surround processor and
a digital parametric equalizer.

• The digital surround processor electronically reproduces
the acoustics of various listening situations.

• The digital parametric equalizer controls the output level
of specific frequencies to finely adjust the frequency
responses.

These 2 digital sound effects allow you to create the
optimum sound quality and sound atmosphere in your room.

10 recommended sound field programs (combination of

settings of the surround and parametric equalizer have been

preset in the factory. Since these programs are appropriate
for the most types of music and listening situations, you cari
enjoy the digital sound effects by just selecting the sound
field programs according to the program source. And you
can also manipulate various parameters to finely tune the
factory-preset settings to your room, or create original sound
effects as you like. (Pages 32 to 37)

This manual described aoout the sound field program in the
following order:
Surround effect

Digital parametric equalizer

Storing your private sound field program

27

Sound Field Setting

Table of Adjustable Parameters

The surround sound and digital parametric equalizer have
each adjustable parameter.

SOUND

Parameter

Equalizer

Room size

Wall

Seat position front/rear

Seat position ieft/right

*o

c

Effect level

o

(A

T3

Reverb time

c
3

o

u.

Delay time

3

CO

Rear level
Center level

FIELD

DOLBY

SUR

0
X
X
X
X
X
X
0
0
0

THE

ATER

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
X
0
0

Refer to pages 30 to 361or adjusting these parameter.

LIVE HALL DANCE

0 0 0
0

0 0 0
0 o 0 0
0 0
0 0

0 0

0
0 0 0
0 0 0
X X X

o 0 0

0

X X

JAZZ

0

0
0
0
X
0
X

OPERA CHURCH STADIUM ACOUS

TIC

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
X
0
X

0
0
0
0
0 0
0
0 0
X X
0 0
X

0
0
0
0

0

X

o

X
X

X

X

X
X
X
X
X

28

Getting Ready for Dolby Surround Sound

This section describes about selecting the speaker
configuration and then adjusting the speaker volume and
the delay time of the rear speakers so that you can enjoy the
Dolby surround sound.

Placement of Speakers and Selecting the PRO LOGIC MODE

The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder has the same
functions for playback, such as movie theaters and gives a
theater-like experience in your listening room, naturally
reproducing the audio sound field.

The STR-D1011 incorporates a decoder which reproduces

the specially encoded surround sound of Dolby surround

video programs.

In the Dolby surround mode, select the speaker operation
mode according to your speaker configuration by pressing
the DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE button. Each time the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE button is pressed, the DOLBY
PRO LOGIC MODE is changed in the following order:

NORMAL — WIDE — PHANTOM ^ 3 CH, LOGIC

l:

3

WIDE mode

Select this mode if you use a medium to big center speaker.

PHANTOM mode

Select this mode when you play back a Dolby surround
program source without using a center speaker. The sound
of the center channel is output from the fmnt (L and R)
speakers.

Front speaker (L)

ront speaker (R)

NORMAL mode

Select this mode it you use a small center speaker. The
bass sound of the center channel is output from the front
speakers, as a small speaker cannot produce enough bass.

Rear speaker (L) Rear speaker (R)

3CH. (Channel) LOGIC mode

Select this mode when you play back a Dolby surround
program source only with the front and center speakers.

The sound of the rear channel is output from the front (L and

R) speakers.

Some commercially available software may have Dolby
surround processed sound tracks even though it is not so
indicated on the package.

29

Getting Ready for Dolby Surround Sound

Adjusting the Speaker Volume

5 Press CURSOR MODE.

To enjoy the surround sound to the maximum on playing
any program sources, adjust the front, center, and rear (if
connected ) speakers to the same volume level. The
adjustment must be done with a test tone in the DOLBY
SUR mode, but the level once adjusted can be used for all
surround modes.
You can adjust the volume level from your listening position
by using the remote commander.

The SUR (surround) indicator lights up.

To adjust the level of center speakers

Press A or V to select the center level mode and
then adjust the level with <i or t> or CENTER LEVEL
+/- on the remote commander so that sound from
each speaker is heard in the same volume level at
the listening position, (When adjusting the VOLUME
control on the receiver, all speakers are adjusted
simultaneously.)

To adjust the level of rear speakers

Press A or V to select the rear level mode and then
adjust the level with o or > or REAR LEVEL +/- on
the remote commander.

4,6

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to ON.

The indicator of the last selected sound fieldlights
up.

2 Press DOLBY SUR.

DOLBY SUR appears on the display.

3 Select the Dolby pro logic mode with the DOLBY

PRO LOGIC MODE button according to your
speaker system.

Sequence of the test tone

In a system with a center speaker:
The test tone will be output automatically from the front L,
center, front R, and the rear speakers in succession.

In a system without a center speaker:
The test tone will be output automatically from the front left
and right speakers and the rear speakers alternately.

4 Press T. TONE on the remote commander to set

to on.

30

Adjusting the Delay Time of the Rear Speakers

— for Dolby surround mode

The delay time is a time between the surround sound from
the front and that from rear speakers. The delay time is
adjustable from 15 ms to 30 ms.

POWER — ON

L

/d

\

LO

_ G ;

-, !'0~Q~0j i

■­j

b

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

©

Q IcDt-J'

To memorize the speaker volume and the delay time of the rear speakers

Press USER/PRESET to set to the USER mode and then
adjust the speaker volume and delay time with the cursor
operation buttons.

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to ON.

The last selected sound field Is displayed in box.

2 Press DOLBY SUR.

DOLBY SUR appears on t-he display.

3 Press CURSOR MODE.

The SUR (surround) indicator lights up.

Press A or V to select the delay time mode and

adjust the delay time with < or >.

To turn off the surround effect

Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to OFF.
The normal sound without surround and equalizer effect will
resume.

31

Adjusting the SOUND FIELD program

Understanding the Digital Surround Processor

The sound heard in a place such as a concert hall or a
movie theater consists of direct sound, and early reflected
sound (early reflections) and a reverberative sound
(reverberation). The acoustics of the room affect the way
these three sounds are heard. We can estimate the size or
the type of a hall by listening to and differentiating these
three kinds of sound.

The STR-D1011 reproduces the early reflections and the
reverberation using its digital signal processor and allows
you to design a variety of sound field in your own room.
The unit incorporates 10 types of the SOUND FIELD
program, and you can select the desired SOUND FIELD

mode by pressing the SOUND FIELD button. Also you can
adjust several parameters within each mode to maximize
the effect in your listening room.

Characteristics of the SOUND FIELD program

SOUND FIELD

DOLBY SUR

THEATER

LIVE

HAlL

Characteristics

Decodes programs
processed with the Dolby
surround.

Adds the reflection of a
theater to decoded

signals of the Dolby
prologic decoder.

Adds the reflection of a

large concert hall to
decoded signals of the
Dolby prologic decoder.

Reproduces the acoustics

of a rectangular concert

hall with soft sound. It is

effective for playing a

program source with hard

sound.

Appropriate
music
source

Dolby

surround

processed

software

Dolby

surround

processed
movie
software

Doiby
surround
processed
music
software

Solo,
medium-size
orchestra or
classic

The sound transition of the direct sound, early reflections
and reberveration can be illustrated as below:

Note

Each surround mode has several internal (fixed) parameters

in addition to the adjustable parameters explained in this
section. Therefore, surround modes will not become the
same even if you set all adjustable parameters the same.

DANCE

JAZZ

OPERA

CHURCH

STADIUM

ACOUSTIC

The equalizer boosts high
and low frequencies, and
the dynamic sounds are
reproduced.

Reproduces the acoustics
of a live house. The
equalizer boosts high
frequencies, adding
sharpness to sounds.

Reproduces the acoustics
of an opera house,
keeping the clearness of
the vocal music.

Reproduces the acoustics
of a church made of wood

Reproduces the acoustics
of an outdoor stadium with
a long pre-delay time. It is
effective for playing a
program source recorded
in a stadium.

The surround effect is
defeated.

Pops or

dance music

Jazz

Opera

Baroque
music, string
orchestra or
choral group

Pops or rock
music

32

Adjusting the Surround Effect

Before adjusting parameters, play back the program
source. You can adjust parameters while listening to the
actual sound.

When you store a new SOUND FIELD effect

The previous SOUND FIELD effect is erased and the new
one will be replaced.

Even if AC power cord is disconnected

The stored data is maintained for approximately 1 month.

When selecting ACOUSTIC

ACOUSTIC does not have the surround effect and only the
equalizer effect can be available. So when selecting
ACOUSTIC, only the setting of parametric equalizer can be
adjusted.

Press USER/PRESET to set to the USER mode
when you store your private setting or to set to
the PRESET mode when you do not store your
setting.

Press the desired SOUND FIELD program.

3 Press CURSOR MODE to select the SUR

(surround) mode.

The SUR (surround! indicator lights up.

Press Л or V to select the desired parameter.

Adjust the parameter by pressing <a or i>.

Tips for adjusting the main parameters

The following procedure allows you to make the desired
sound field more effectively.

1 Select the desired factory-preset sound field program.

2 Adjust the effect level.
3 Adjust the reverberation time.
4 Adjust other parameters, it necessary.

33

Adjusting the SOUND FIELD program

1

Room Size Simulation

The sound emitted from a sound souroe is reflected many
times between the left and right walls, ceiling, and floor

before it reaches our ears. In a large room, the sound takes
more time to bounce from one surface to another than in a

smaller room.
The ROOM parameter controls the spacing of early

reflections to simulate the room size. The S indicator on the
display signifies a small room, the L indicator signifies a

large room and the middle point designates the standard

room size.

Room Size S

Room Size L

I Wall Material Simulation

When sound is reflected by a wall made of soft material
such as wood or a wall covered with a curtain, the high
frequency components are reduced. A hard wall is highly
retlective and does not significantly effect the frequency
response of the reflected sound.

The WALL parameter controls the level of high frequencies

to simulate the wall material. The S indicator on the display
signifies a soft wall, the H indicator signifies a hard wall, the
middle point designates the standard wall made of wood.

Wall S

Wall H

Early reflections and reverberation

Low

Frequency

High

34

I Seat Position Simulation

I Effect Level

When you sit in the front of a room, you will hear more direct
sound from the front speakers, and the component of
reflected sounds from the front speakers grows as you
move to the rear. Similarly, the component of reflected

sound changes when you move from left to right, and vice
versa. The F/R and L/R parameters control the balance of
the direct and reflected sound and other components of

sound to simulate your listening position.
When adjusting the F/R parameter, the F indicator on the

display signifies the front position of the room, the R

indicator signifies the rear position, the middle point of the

indicator designates the center position. When adjusting

the L/R-parameter, the L indicator signifies the left position

of the room, the R indicator signifies the right position, and

the middle point of the indicator designates the center

position.

Effect level is the combination of the level of early reflections
and reverberation. The L indioator on the display signifies
the lowest level and the H indicator signifies the highest
level. The adjustable level is divided into 20 segments. As
you select higher level, the room becomes more “live", and
as you select lower level, the room becomes‘"dead".

■ Reverberation Time

This parameter adjusts the length of the reverberation — the
time required for reverberative sound to decrease to -60 dB.
The S indicator on the display signifies the shortest
reverberation time, the L indicator signifies the longest
reverberation time.

Adjusting the SOUND FIELD program

Understanding the Digital Parametric Equalizer

The parametric equalizer is a tone control system with
adjustable center frequency and slope (Q).
The STR-D1011 provides flexible equalization using one­band parametric equalizer with center frequency and
slope, and 2-band shelving equalizers with adjustable
turnover points.
The equalization curve appearing on the display allows you
to accurately adjust the sound quality. The parametric
equalizer effects all line output signals including
SURROUND (REAR. CENTER).

How to Adjust the Digital Parametric Equalizer

Before adjusting the digital parametric equalizers, play back
the program source. You can adjust the equalizer while
listening to the actual sound.

4 Press EQUALIZER BAND to select a frequency

band.
B: Bass
M: Middle

T: Treble

5 Press <3 or i> to select the frequency you want to

adjust.

Press A or V to raise or lower the level of the

selected frequency.

Adjust the frequency level of the mid range by
pressing EQUALIZER SLOPE if necessary.

8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 for other frequency

bands until you obtain the desired equalization

To make the equalization curve flat

Press EQUALIZER FLAT,

You can create a new equalization curve.

........''___

Press USER/PRESET to set to the USER mode
when you store your private setting or to set to
the PRESET mode when you do not store your
setting.

Press the desired SOUND FIELD program.

Press CURSOR MODE to select the EQ
(equalizer) mode.

The EQ (equalizer) indicator lights up.

'

_______________■ .c - ■ '

On the function of DISPLAY GRAPHIC

Every time you press DISPLAY GRAPHIC, the display of
equalizer eurve, real lime analyzer and peak hold is
cyclically switched. Each display shows as followings.

In the DOLBY SUR, LIVE or THEATER mode, the levels of
each channel are graphically displayed except Vi/hen the
equalizer curve is displayed.
— Equalizer curve shows the settings of the equalizer

controls.

— Real time analyzer (RTA type-1) shows the level of each

frequency range.
In the DOLBY SUR, LIVE or THEATER mode, the levels

of each channel are displayed.

— Peak hold mode (RTA type-2) shows that this mode

holds the highest input of each frequency range for
several seconds.
In the DOLBY SUR, LIVE-or THEATER mode, peak levels

of each channel are held for several seconds.

— Real time analyzer (RTA type-3) shows the highest level

of each frequency range.

In the DOLBY SUR, LIVE or THEATER mode, the highest
levels of each channel are displayed.

When the center frequency band overlaps the bass or

treble frequency band during adjustment

The setting level of each band will accumulate.
The equalization curve appears only between ±10 dB.

36

Enjoying with Your Private Setting

Calling up the Sound Field Setting

c#» J,• •'; i JV■ II»“’!t .A,;;;^**: S»*Si5'i'

POWER — ON

iV-7i

©

ro 6\

1 Press USER/PRESET to set to the USER mode

when you call up your private setting or to set to
the PRESET mode when you call up the factory
preset setting.

Press the desired SOUND FIELD program.

Linking the Sound Field Memory to Preset

Stations or Program Sources

POWER — ON

O

I

3

1,

Tune in a station or select the program source to

be linked with sound field data.

Press SOUND FIELD LINK.

Press the desired SOUND FIELD program.

Notes

• When other sound field is selected in the LINK mode, the
previous sound field setting linked with the preset station

or program source is replaced with the newly selected
one. Therefore, if you want to select other sound tield
without changing the sound field setting in memory, press

LINK to turn off the LINK mode and then select other
sound field.

• When the sound field setting is adjusted, the sound field

setting linked with the preset station or program source is
also changed.

37

1 Troubleshooting Guide

Before proceeding through the check list below, examine the connections and the
procedures outlined in the manual.
Should any problem persist after you have checked the following items, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Problem

No FM station can be located by
Automatic tuning operation.

The STEREO indicator flickers or does not
appear when receiving stereo programs.

No station can be tuned in by Automatic
tuning operation.

No stations can be tuned in by pressing
PRESET TUNING +/-.

No sound is heard oven if you adjust
VOLUME.

Cause Solution

The signal strength ot the stations is too
weak.

A very weak FM station or a noisy FM
program is received.

The AM tuning interval is set incorrectly.

The signal strength ot the station is too
weak for Automatic tuning.

No stations have been preset.

The speaker or program source equipment
is not connected correctly.

The SPEAKERS selector is not set correctly.

TAPE 2 has been pressed for a program
source other than tape dock 2. (The
indicator Is lit.)

Press TUNING LEVEL to set the receiving
signal level low.

Check the antenna connection.

Adjust the antenna or connect an external
FM antenna.

Press FM MODE to set to MONO mode.

Change the tuning interval according to the
AM frequency allocation system of your
country. (See page 5)

Adjust the antenna.

Directly tune in the stations.

(See page 17)

Preset the stations. (See page 19)

Connect the equipment correctly.

Set the selector correctly. (See page 14)

Press the button to disengage.

-

No sound or sound at very low level is
heard from rear speakers.

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 on the
display.

A wrong function selector has been
pressed.

The function switch on the VCR is not set
correctly.

SOUND FIELD function is turned off.

Monaural program source is played back in
Dolby surround mode.

MUTING 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.

Press the correct function selector.

Check and set it correctly.

Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the
function.

Select the other modes.

Press the button to disengage.

Adjust the BALANCE control.

Check and properly connect the
equipment.

Turn oft the unit, eliminate the short- circuit
problem and turn on the power again. If
there is no short-circuit problem, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

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Problem

Cause

Solution

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. The connecting cords are not shielded

--

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

The speakers are not oonnected correctly.

The ©/© connection of the speaker is

reversed.

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.

The unit is in a wrong mode.

Surround circuit IS turned off.

Connect the right speaker to the R
SPEAKER terminals 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.

Press CURSOR MODE to set the SUR

(surround) mode.

Set the FUNCTION/SOUND FIELD/PRESET
TUNING buttons to the SOUND FIELD

mode and select an appropriate SOUND
FIELD.

Equalization curve adjustment is
impossible.

The FUNCTION buttons do not change to
the SOUND FIELD buttons even after
pressing one of the FUNCTION buttons
except TUNER or these buttons do not
change to the numeric buttons even after

pressing TUNER.

The remote commander will not operate.

The equipment cannot be operated by
using the remote commander.

The unit is in a wrong mode.

Equalization circuit is turned off.

The FUNCTION/SOUND FIELD/PRESET
TUNING buttons are set to the manual
mode.

The batteries are exhausted.

The commander head is not pointed
toward the unit's front.

There is an object between the commander
and the receiver.

The mode of the receiver is not same with
that of the remote commander.

Press CURSOR MODE to set the EQ
(equalizer) mode.

Set the FUNCTION/SOUND FIELD/PRESET
TUNING buttons to the SOUND FIELD
mode and select an appropriate SOUND
FIELD.

Set to the auto mode. (See page 9)

Replace the batteries with new ones.

Point the commander head toward the
receiver.

Remove the object.

Press the desired FUNCTION button again.

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Specifications

Audio Power Specifications

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION

With 8-ohm load, both channels driven,

from 20 - 20,000 Hz, rated 120 watts per

channel minimum RMS power, with no
more than 0.04 % total harmonic
distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated
output.

Surround mode

(8 ohms)

FRONT (at 1 kHz)

CENTER* (at 1 kHz) 80 W

REAR (at 1 kHz)

■ (only in the DOLBY SUR, THEATER and LIVE modes)

Other Specifications

80 W/ch

30 W/ch

Output sensitivity/
impedance

MUTING

DBFB

DAT OUT,
TAPE OUT 1,2
VIDEO 1

HEADPHONES

250 mV

10 kilohms

Accepts headphones of high
and low impedance

-20dB

-rio dB at 70Hz

Digital signal processor section

Modulation (A/D conversion)

Demonstration (D/A conversion)

Sampling frequency

Equalizer Band

Turnover
frequency

Center
frequency

Level ±10 dB, 1 dB step

Slope (Q)

High Density Linear Converter

High Density Linear Converter
(Pulse D/A Converter)

48 kHz

3-band, Bass/Treble/Mid

Bass: 125 Hz- 1 kHz
Treble: 1 kHz - 8 kHz

Mid: 54 Hz-8 kHz

3-step selectable. Wide, Mid,
Narrow

** 78IHF

Amplifier section (Front)

Continuous RMS power output (8 ohms, at 20 Hz-20 kHz)

130 W-r 130 W

Dynamic power
output (in the
stereo mode)

Frequency
response

Damping factor

(8 ohms, at 1kHz)

Input sensitivity/
impedance

S/N

8 ohms,
at 1 kHz IHF

4 ohms,
at 1 kHz IHF

PHONO

CD, DAT,
TAPE 1,2
VIDEO 1,2,3

PHONO MM 2.5 mV, 50 kilohms

CD,DAT,
TAPE 1,2
VIDEO 1,2,3

PHONO MM 83 dB

CD, DAT
TAPE 1,2
VIDEO 1,2,3

185 W+ 185 W

235 W + 235 W

RIAA equalization curve ±0.5
dB

10 Hz-20kHz:“dB

50

250 mV

50 kilohms

76 dB" (A,2.5mV)

85 dB
78 dB” (A,150mV)

Surround ROOM SIZE

WALL 16-step adjustable

SEAT
POSITION F/R

SEAT
POSITION L/R

EFFECT
LEVEL

REVERB TIME 16-step adjustable

DELAY TIME" 15.0 ms-30.0 ms, 0.1 ms step

REAR LEVEL -1-10

CENTER
LEVEL***

INPUT
BALANCE

— (only in the DOLBY SUR, THEATER and LIVE modes)

16-step adjustable

16-step adjustable

16-step adjustable

20-step adjustable

-------

50 dB, 1 dB step

±10 —-50dB, 1 dBstep

Automatic

'* (only in the DOLBY SUR mode)

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FM tuner section

AM tuner section

Frequency range

Antenna terminals

Sensitivity at 50 dB

Usable sensitivity

S/N

Harmonic
distortfon at

1 kHz

IM distortion Mono

Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response

Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz

Capture ratio

AM suppression ratio

Image response ratio 70 dB

IF response ratio

Mono 80 dB

Stereo

Mono 0,3 %

Stereo 0.5 %

Stereo

87.5 - 108.0 MHz

75 ohms, unbalanced

18.3 dBf, 4.5 |uV (mono)

38.3 dBf, 45 pV (stereo)

11,2dBf,2pV(IHF)

74 dB

0.3 °/b

0.5 %

30 Hz - 15 kHz '^dB

1.2 dB

54 dB

70 dB

Frequency range

Antenna

Usable sensitivity

S/N

Harmonic distortion

Selectivity

Auto tuning threshold

Video section

Inputs

Outputs

General

Tuner section

System

Power requirements

Preamplifier
section

Power amplifier
section

530 - 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz interval)
531 - 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz interval)

Loop antenna

50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz)

54 dB (at 50 mV/m)

0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)

35 dB (9 kHz), 40 dB (10 kHz)

55 dB/m

VIDEO 1,2,3: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

VIDEO 1, MONITOR: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer
system

Low-noise NF type equalizer

Pure-complimentary SEPP

120 V AC,60 Hz

Spurious response ratio

RF intermodulation at 800

kHz

Auto tuning
threshold

80 dB ■

60 dB

Low 30 dBf

High 50 dBf

Power consumption USA model: 260 W

AC outlets

Dimensions (including
projecting parts and
controls)

Mass

Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Canada model: 320 VA

Two switched, total 120 W/1 A max.

Approx. 430 X 148 X 385 mm (w/h/d)

(17 X 5 ''V,5 X 15 ’/,j. inches)

Approx. 13.2 kg
(29 lb 2 oz)

AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander (1)
Sony Batteries SUM-3(NS) (2)

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Quick Reference

When operate the unit consulting this Quick Reference, make sure that the unit and
the various audio/video equipment are properly connected.

42

Labeling the preset

stations

Select channel No.

3 I f4 j fs I [T

Tune in a desired
station with the

preset tuning.

Select
memory
page.

iNp^X

-o'~

CURSOR MODE —

Create an Index name.

MEMOF

Selecting a station

among the preset

stations in the index

DISPLAY

INDEX

INDEX SELECT/TUNING

Select the station memorized
under the same index name.

PRESET TUNING

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+

/

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Quick Reference

Linking the sound

field memory to

preset stations or

program source

Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

Tune in a station
or seleot the
program source
to be linked with
sound field data.

SOUND FIELD

Press the desired SOUND
FIELD program.