SONY STR-DE235 User Manual

Getting Started

WARNING

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

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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

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.

Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

• Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver.

• The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power source (MAINS) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• Should the AC power cord need to be changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.

On placement

• Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up and prolong the life of the receiver.

• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

On operation

• Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaning

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Getting Started

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models STR-DE335. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel.

Conventions

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

• A “Quick Reference Guide” is supplied on page 25.

• The “Remote Button Descriptions” section on page 24 provides an overview of the remote buttons.

• The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This receiver has the Dolby Surround system. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby ,” “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 5 Video Component Hookups 6 Speaker System Hookups 7 AC Hookups 9 Before You Use Your Receiver 9

Receiver Operations

Selecting a Component 10 Receiving Broadcasts 12 Presetting Radio Stations 13 Recording 14 Using the Sleep Timer 14

Using Surround Sound

Choosing a Sound Field 15 Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 16

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 19 Specifications 20 Glossary 21

Index 22

Rear Panel Descriptions 23

Remote Button Descriptions 24

Quick Reference Guide 25

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the receiver:

• FM wire antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in accordance with the + and – markings on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.

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Hookup Overview

The receiver allows you to connect and control the following audio/video components. Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you want to connect to the receiver on the pages specified. To learn the locations and names of each jack, see “Rear Panel Descriptions” on page 23.

Video Component

Speaker System Hookups (7)

Front

speaker

(L)

Hookups (6)

TV monitor

TV tuner

SAT (Satellite receiver) / LD

player

VCR

DVD player/AC-3 decoder

Antenna Hookups (5)

AM/FM antenna

Front

speaker

(R)

When to replace batteries

Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Rear

speaker

(L)

CD player

MD/Tape deck

Audio Component Hookups (5)

Center

speaker

Active

woofer

Rear

speaker

(R)

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

• When connecting an audio/video cable, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow; White (left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red.

Antenna Hookups

Overview

Getting Started

If you have poor AM reception

Connect a 20 to 50 ft. (6 to 15-meter) insulated wire (not supplied) to the AM antenna terminal in addition to the AM loop antenna. Try to extend the wire outdoors and keep it horizontal.

This section describes how to connect AM and FM antennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radio broadcasts with the receiver, complete these connections first, then go to the following pages. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below.

ANTENNA

What antennas will I need?

• FM wire antenna (supplied) (1)

• AM loop antenna (supplied) (1)

Hookups

FM wire antenna

After connecting the wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.

Receiver

FM 75Ω

COAXIAL

AM loop antenna

Connecting a ground wire

If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning as shown in the illustration in the left column. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Where do I go next?

If you want to connect other components, go on to the next section. If you’re only planning to use the receiver to listen to the radio, go to “Speaker System Hookups” on pages 7 and 8.

Audio Component Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect your audio components to the receiver. If you want to use the receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below.

MD/TAPE

ANTENNA

If you have poor FM reception

Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.

FM outdoor antenna

Receiver

75Ω

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

Ground wire (not supplied)

to ground

What cables will I need?

Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for CD player; 2 for each MD recorder or tape deck)

White (L)

White (L) Red (R)Red (R)

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AUDIO IN

TV/SAT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

INPUT VIDEO

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

CD player

Receiver CD player

OUTPUT

LINE

MD recorder or Tape deck

Receiver

MD/TAPE

REC OUT

MD recorder or Tape deck

OUTPUT

LINE

INPUT

LINE

Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect video components to enjoy surround sound when watching/listening to TV programs or video tapes.

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

TV/SAT (TV/LD)

TV tuner or Satellite receiver or

Receiver

MONITOR

Receiver

VCR

TV monitor

LD player

Video Component Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect video components to the receiver. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below.

TV/SAT

5.1 CH/DVD

(TV/LD)

VIDEO

What cables will I need?

• Audio/video cable (not supplied) (1 for each TV tuner or Satellite receiver or LD player; 2 for the VCR)

MONITOR

Receiver VCR

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT VIDEO

AUDIO

Use the function buttons [TV/SAT (TV/LD), CD, MD/ TAPE etc] to select the VIDEO AUDIO OUT signal. You can record this audio signal by connecting a recording component such as a cassette deck (to the VIDEO AUDIO OUT jack).

White (L)

Yellow

Red (R)

Yellow White (L) Red (R)

• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for a TV monitor)

Yellow

DVD player/AC-3 decoder

What cables will I need?

• Audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/DVD FRONT and REAR jacks)

White (L) Red (R)

• Monaural audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/DVD CENTER and WOOFER jacks)

Black Black

• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for the 5.1 CH/DVD VIDEO IN jack)

Yellow Yellow

You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtracks through the speakers connected to the amplifier.

If you have a Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder you can amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtrack with the following connections.

Receiver

5.1 CH/DVD

FRONT REAR CENTER

VIDEO

WOOFER

Dolby Digital AC-3

decoder, etc.

WOOFER

VIDEO

PRE OUT

Getting Started

Speaker System Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect your speakers to the receiver. Although front (left and right) speakers are required, center and rear speakers are optional. Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will increase bass response. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below.

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS REAR

WOOFER

For optimum surround sound effect, place your

FRONTREARCENTER

speakers as shown below.

45°

FRONT A

SPEAKERS

CENTER

60 - 90 cm

SPEAKERS

FRONT B

Rear speaker

Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.

What cords will I need?

Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)

(+)(+)

(–)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

(–)

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Hookups

Front Speakers

Front speaker

(R)

Receiver

SPEAKERS

FRONT

Rear and center speakers

Rear speaker

(R)

Receiver

SPEAKERS

REAR

CENTER

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord.

Front speaker

(L)

Rear speaker

(L)Center speaker

After connecting all the components, speakers and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, refer to ”Adjusting the speaker volume”, on page 17.

If you have connected rear speakers, be sure to press the 5.1 CH/DVD button and turn off sound field on the receiver before outputting a test tone so that the tone is output individually from the left and right rear speakers.

If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.

Active woofer

Receiver Active Woofer

WOOFER

AUDIO OUT

INPUT

Note

Do not connect any other componet.

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord:

SPEAKERS

FRONT

–

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation

SPEAKERS

FRONT

–

If you have an additional front speaker system

Connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals.

If your TV monitor uses separate speakers

You can connect one of them to the SPEAKERS CENTER terminals for use with Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound (see page 16).

Selecting the speaker system

To drive the speakers, select the speaker system as follows:

To drive

Speaker system A (connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals)

Speaker system B (connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals)

Both speaker systems A and B (series connection)

Notes

• If you want to enjoy the surround sound, be sure to connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals.

• No sound is heard when you press SPEAKERS A + B without connecting speaker system B.

Depress SPEAKERS button

A+B

Where do I go next?

To complete your system, go to “AC Hookups” on next page.

Getting Started

AC Hookups

Setting the voltage selector (except for Singapore, Malaysia, Canada and Australia models)

Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the player is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

120 V 240 V 220 V

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and from your audio/video components to a wall outlet. If you connect other audio components to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET on the receiver, the receiver can supply power to the connected components so you can turn on/off the whole system when you turn on/ off the receiver.

Before You Use Your Receiver

Before turning on the receiver, make sure that you have:

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).

• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (See “Selecting the speaker system” on page 8.)

• Set BALANCE to the center position.

Before you use your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the procedure below:

1/u (power)

MUTING

1 Turn off the receiver.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR (except Singapore, Malaysia, Canada and Australia models)

SWITCHED AC OUTLET (other countries)

Caution

Make sure that the power consumption of the component connected to the receiver’s AC outlet does not exceed 100 watts. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.

SWITCHED AC OUTLET (Singapore, Malaysia and Australia models only)

to a wall outlet

Where do I go next?

Before you use the receiver, go to the next section to make sure that all the controls are set to the appropriate positions.

2 Press 1/u (power) for more than 4 seconds.

“INITIAL” appears in the display and the items including the following are reset or cleared:

• All preset stations are reset to their factory settings.

• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings.

• All index names (of preset stations and programme sources) are cleared.

• All adjustments made with the SET UP button are reset to their factory settings.

• The sound field memorized for each programme source and preset station is cleared.

Turn on the receiver and check the following indicator.

• Press MUTING or MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator turns on.

Receiver Operations

Selecting a Component

To listen to or watch a connected component, first select the function on the receiver or with the remote. Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 5 to 9.

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0) to avoid damaging your speakers.

TREBLE

1/u (power)

Function buttons

MASTER VOLUME

5.1 CH/DVD

1 Press 1/u (power) to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select the component

you want to use:

To listen to or watch

Radio programs Compact discs (CD) MiniDisc (MD) or audio

Tapes TV programs or Satellite

receiver or Laser discs Video tapes DVD player/AC-3 decoder

BASS

BOOST

MUTING

BALANCE

Press

TUNER CD MD/TAPE

TV/SAT (TV/LD)

VIDEO

5.1 CH/DVD

BASS

Mute the sound

Reinforce the bass

Adjust the balance

Adjust the tone quality

Do this

Press MUTING or MUTING on the remote. Press again to restore the sound.

Press BASS BOOST or BASS BOOST on the remote to turn on the BASS BOOST indicator.

Turn the BALANCE control left or right.

Adjust the BASS and TREBLE controls.

When you listen with headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS buttons to OFF.

Watching/listening to video programs

When you watch/listen to TV or video programs, we recommend you play audio portion through the receiver instead of your TV’s speaker. This lets you take advantage of the receiver’s surround sound effects, like Dolby Pro Logic Surround and lets you use the receiver’s remote to control the audio. Turn off the speakers on your TV before you start so you can enjoy the surround sound from your receiver.

To watch/listen to TV programs, turn on the TV, TV tuner and the receiver and press TV/SAT (TV/LD) on the receiver.

To watch videos or laser discs, do the following:

1 Press a function button to select the component

(for example, VIDEO).

2 Turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input to

match your video component.

3 Turn on the component, for example, a CD player,

and then start playing. To tune in radio stations on this receiver, see “Receiving Broadcasts” on page 12.

4 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.

To adjust the volume of the TV’s speakers, use the volume control on the TV.

3 Turn on the component (VCR or LD player), and

start playback.

Using the remote

The remote lets you operate the receiver and the Sony components that are connected to it.

SYSTEM STANDBY

Function buttons

Receiver Operations

1 Press one of the Function buttons to select the

component you want to use. The Function buttons on the remote are factoryset as follows:

To listen to

Radio programs Compact discs (CD) MiniDisc (MD) or audio

Tapes TV programs VHS Video tapes

(VTR-3 mode) DVD player/

AC-3 decoder

Press

TUNER CD MD/TAPE

(INITIAL-MD MODE) TV VIDEO

5.1 CH

If you want to change the factory setting of a button, see the next section. The receiver and the selected component turn on.

If the component does not turn on

Press the power switch on the component.

2 Start playing.

Refer to “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 24 for details.

Changing the factory setting of a function button

If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons don’t match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you have two CD players and you don’t have a tape deck or an MD deck, you can assign the MD/TAPE button to your second CD player.

Note that the settings of the TUNER button cannot be changed.

Function buttons

Numeric buttons

1 Hold down the Function button whose function

you want to change (MD/TAPE, for example).

2 Press the corresponding numeric button of the

component you want to assign to the Function button (1 - CD player, for example).

To turn off the components

Press SYSTEM STANDBY. You can turn off the video and audio components connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET at the same time.

Note

Press SYSTEM STANDBY together with the TUNER button to set SYSTEM STANDBY switch to turn only the receiver on or off. Press SYSTEM STANDBY together with the 5.1 CH button to return the SYSTEM STANDBY switch to normal operation.

The numeric buttons are assigned to select the functions as follows:

Numeric button

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

>10

ENTER

* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting.

These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively.

Operates

CD player DAT deck MD deck Tape deck A Tape deck B LD player VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*) TV SAT DVD

Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to control a second CD player.

To reset the setting to the factory setting

Repeat the above procedure.

Receiver Operations

Receiving Broadcasts

This receiver lets you enter a station’s frequency directly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning). If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, see “Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning)” on this page.

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected an FM/AM antenna to the receiver as indicated on page 5.

• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (See “Selecting the speaker system” on page 8.)

Numeric

1/u

(power)

buttons

MASTER VOLUME

If the STEREO indicator remains off

Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received.

If an FM stereo program is distorted

The STEREO indicator flashes. Press FM MODE to change to monaural (MONO). You will not have the stereo effect but the distortion will be reduced. To return to stereo mode, press this button again.

If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers are flashing

Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If not, press DIRECT and re-enter the frequency you want. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area.

To watch FM simulcast TV programs

Make sure that you tune in the simulcast program both on the TV (or the VCR) and on the receiver.

TUNING +/–

DIRECT

MODE

TUNER

1 Press 1/u (power) to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

3 Press FM or AM to select FM or AM stations. 4 Press DIRECT. 5 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Example 2: AM 1350 kHz

1 0 2 5 0

1 3 5 0

6 When you tune in AM stations, adjust the

direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.

To receive other stations

Repeat Steps 3 to 5.

If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval

The entered value is automatically rounded up or down to the closest covered value.

Tuning intervals for direct tuning are: FM: 50 kHz intervals AM: 9 kHz intervals [to change to 10 kHz intervals

(except Singapore, Malaysia and Australia models) see page 20]

Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning)

If you don’t know the frequency of the radio station you want, you can have the receiver scan all the receivable stations to locate the one you want.

1 Press TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press FM or AM to select FM or AM. 3 Press TUNING + or –.

Press the + button for a higher frequency; press the – button for a lower one. When you tune past either end of the band, the receiver automatically jumps to the opposite end. Every time a station is received, the receiver stops scanning. To continue scanning, press the button again.

Presetting Radio Stations

You’ll most likely want to preset the receiver with the radio stations you listen to often so that you don’t have to tune in the station every time. The receiver can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations. You can store the stations on preset numbers combining 3 characters (A, B, C) and numbers (0 - 9). For example, you can store a station as preset number A1, B6 or C9, etc.

Numeric

buttons

MEMORY ENTERSHIFT TUNER

PRESET

TUNING +/–

NAME

+/–

Receiver Operations

Tuning preset stations (preset tuning)

You can tune directly to a preset station by entering its preset number. If you don’t know which stations are preset on which numbers, you can tune by scanning the preset stations.

1 Press TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C), then

press the number. For example, select A and then press 7 to tune in the station preset as A7.

You can tune by scanning the preset stations

First press TUNER and then press PRESET TUNING + or – to select the station you want. Each time you press the buttons, the preset numbers change as follows:

n A1 ˜ A2 ˜… ˜ A0 ˜ B1 ˜ B2 ˜ … ˜ B0 N

1 Press TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Tune in the station you want.

If you are not familiar with how to tune in a station, see “Receiving Broadcasts” on the previous page.

3 Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” appears for a few seconds. Do steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out.

4 Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C).

Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A,” “B” or “C” appears in the display.

If “MEMORY” disappears, start again from step 3.

5 While MEMORY is displayed, press the number

you want to use (0 to 9).

6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations.

To change a preset station

Preset a new station on the number you want to change.

n C0 ˜ … ˜ C2 ˜ C1 N

Naming preset stations

You can store names, up to 8 characters long, for your preset stations. Once you name a preset station, the name appears in the display instead of the frequency when you tune to that preset. The characters you can use include letters, numbers and symbols.

1 Tune to the preset station you want to name. 2 Press NAME.

The cursor blinks in the display.

3 Use + or – to select the character you desire. 4 Press NAME to move the cursor into position for

the next character.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 characters. 6 Press ENTER to store the names.

Note

If the mains lead is disconnected for about one week, the preset stations will be cleared from the receiver’s memory, and you will have to preset the stations again.

If you make a mistake

Press NAME repeatedly so that the character you want to change blinks in the display, then use + or – to select the desired character.

Notes

• You can also enter a name of up to 8 characters for program sources. Select the program source you want and repeat steps 2 to 6.

• To clear program source name, press NAME and then press the same program source button. Press ENTER to delete the name (except TUNER).

Receiver Operations

Recording

1 Press TV/SAT (TV/LD) to select the program

source.

This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the receiver. You don’t have to connect playback and recording components directly: once you select a program source on the receiver, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component. Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly.

Function buttons

Playback component

(program source)

ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow

Recording component (MD recorder, Tape deck, VCR)

Recording on a MiniDisc or audio tape

2 Set the component to be ready for playing.

For example, turn on the TV and TV tuner.

3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for

recording.

4 Start recording on the VCR.

You can replace audio while editing a video tape

At the point you want to start adding different sound, press another function button (for example, CD) and start playback. The sound from the selected component will be recorded over the original audio.

To resume recording the original sound, press the TV/ SAT (TV/LD) function button.

Note

You cannot record the audio and video signal during

5.1 CH/DVD mode.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. See the instruction manual of your MD deck or tape deck if you need help.

1 Press one of the function buttons to select the

program source.

2 Set the component to be ready for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

3 Insert a blank disc or tape into the recording deck

and adjust the recording level, if necessary.

4 Start recording on the recording deck and then

start playing the component.

Recording on a video tape

You can record from a TV, satellite receiver or LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR’s instruction manual if you need help.

You can set the amplifier to turn off automatically at a time you specify.

SLEEP

Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below.

n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00 n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF

The display dims after you specify the time.

You can check the time remaining before the

amplifier turns off

Press SLEEP on the remote. The remaining time appears in the display.

Using Surround Sound

Choosing a Sound Field

Using Surround Sound

When you use the remote

Each time you press SOUND FIELD MODE +/–, sound field changes as follows:

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programed sound field according to the type of music you wish to play.

SOUND FIELD

MODE +/–

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF

EFFECT/

DELAY

SOUND FIELD

EFFECT/

DELAY

ON/OFF

+/–

Sound field

indicators

SET UP

SOUND FIELD MODE +/–

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the

sound field. One of the sound field indicators lights up.

2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/– repeatedly until

the sound field you want appears on the display. Select the appropriate sound field as follows:

Type

CINEMA

VIRTUAL

MUSIC

MODE (Sound field)

PRO LOGIC*

C(inema) STUDIO

V DOLBY

V SURR**

HALL

Effects

Decodes programs processed with Dolby Pro Logic Surround.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of a movie theater. Good for watching standard movies.

Uses front speakers to create surround sound effects.

Uses front speakers and center speaker to create surround sound effects.

Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Great for soft acoustic sounds.

When selecting program source

n PRO LOGIC* ˜ C. STUDIO N

n N

HALL ˜ V DOLBY

When using 5.1 CH/DVD

C. STUDIO ˜ V SURR

* “DOLBY” appears in the display.

To turn off sound field

Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF.

The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source (Sound Field Link)

Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you listen to CD with HALL as the sound field, change to different program source, then return to CD, HALL will be applied again. In the case of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for all the preset stations are memorized separately.

You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging

However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it’s not indicated on the package.

Note

Make sure to select speaker A with the SPEAKERS A button, otherwise, you can’t obtain the surround effect.

* “DOLBY” appears in the display. ** When using 5.1 CH/DVD only.

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Using Surround Sound

Adjusting the Effect Level (except PRO

LOGIC)

You can make the surround sound more prominent by increasing the EFFECT level. This control lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in six steps (1-6).

1 Start playing a program source.

Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, first select the center mode according to the speaker system you have. Then, adjust each speaker volume and delay time.

2 Press EFFECT/DELAY. The effect level (“EFFECT

1” … “EFFECT 6”) appears on the display.

3 Press +/– to select the level you prefer.

When you use the remote

Each time you press EFFECT/DELAY, the effect level changes as follows:

n EFFECT 1 n EFFECT 2 n ....

EFFECT 6 N EFFECT 5 N

Note

Changing the effect level may not produce major variations in the surround effect when used with certain playback sources.

Note that you must have at least one additional pair of speakers and/or one center speaker to do the following adjustments.

SOUND FIELD

MODE +/–

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF

EFFECT/

DELAY

LEVEL REAR +/–

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

CENTEREFFECT/DELAY

+/–

ENTER

SET UP

REAR

TEST TONE

SOUND FIELD MODE +/–

LEVEL CENTER +/–

Selecting the center mode

The receiver offers you four center modes: Phantom, Normal, Wide and 3 STEREO. Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the mode that best suits your speaker’s system configuration:

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on sound

field.

2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/– repeatedly to

select the Dolby surround sound field (PRO LOGIC or C.STUDIO mode).

3 Press SET UP repeatedly until “CTR MODE”

appears on the display.

Using Surround Sound

4 Press +/– repeatedly until the center mode you

want appears on the display. Select the center mode as follows:

If you have

Front and rear speakers, no center speaker

Front and rear speakers, and a small center speaker

Front and rear speakers, and a large center speaker

Front and center speakers, no rear speaker

Select

PHANTOM

NORMAL

WIDE

3 STEREO (3 Channel Logic)

So that

The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

The bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers (because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass).

For “complete” Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers.

Adjusting the speaker volume

You can adjust all speakers at one time

Adjust MASTER VOL on the remote or MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

You can also adjust the volume level with the controls on the receiver

After pressing TEST TONE on the remote:

• Press CENTER to select the center speaker. Press +/– to adjust the level.

• Press REAR to select the rear speaker. Press +/– to adjust the level.

You can increase the output level of the rear speakers

The adjustment range of the rear speakers is preset from –15 to +10, but you can shift the range up 5 levels (–10 to +15).

• Press SET UP repeatedly until “REAR SET UP” appears on the display.

• Press +/– repeatedly until “GAIN UP” appears on the display.

The values for the rear level remain fixed at –15 to +10 in the display, but you will be able to hear the difference in the actual output level.

To reset the rear level adjustment range, repeat this procedure to display “NORMAL”.

The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have equal performance, you don’t have to adjust the speaker volume.)

Using the controls on the remote lets you test the speaker connection and adjust the volume level from your listening position.

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the

sound field. Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/– repeatedly to select “PRO LOGIC”.

2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker sequentially.

3 Adjust the volume level so that the test tone from

each speaker is at the same level from your listening position.

• To adjust the level of center speaker, press LEVEL CENTER + or – on the remote.

• To adjust the level of rear speakers, press LEVEL REAR + or – on the remote.

Adjusting the delay time

You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay time). You can select from three delay times, S (15 mS), M (20 mS), and L (30 mS). For example, if you’ve placed the rear speakers in a large room or apart from your listening position, set the delay time shorter.

1 Start playing a program source encoded with

Dolby Surround sound.

2 Press EFFECT/DELAY or EFFECT/DELAY on

the remote repeatedly to choose the delay time parameter. The current delay time appears in the display, such as “DELAY S,” “DELAY M” or “DELAY L.”

Note

Select the PRO LOGIC mode when you adjust the delay time using EFFECT/DELAY on the receiver.

4 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the

test tone.

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Using Surround Sound

Adjustable parameters for each sound field when selecting program source

Sound field mode

Off

Type

–– CINEMA

VIRTUAL MUSIC

MODE

–– PRO LOGIC C STUDIO V DOLBY HALL

DELAY EFFECT REAR CENTER

Parameters

rra)r

Adjustable parameters for each sound field when using 5.1 CH/DVD

Sound field mode

Off On

a) Adjustable only when the center mode is set to PHANTOM,

NORMAL or WIDE (see page 16).

b) Adjustable only when the center mode is set to 3 STEREO,

NORMAL or WIDE (see page 16).

Type

–– CINEMA VIRTUAL

MODE

–– C STUDIO V SURR

DELAY EFFECT REAR CENTER

Parameters

rrr

Test tone output

No sound Depends on center mode (see page

16)

No sound From the front and the rear

speakers alternately

Test tone output

In the following order: front (L), centre, front (R), rear (R) and rear (L)

From the front and the center speakers alternately

Note

To adjust the speaker volume using a test tone as described on page 17, select the PRO LOGIC sound field. The test tone output in all other sound fields is used for verifying whether there is output from speakers or not.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

/ Check that the speakers and components are

connected securely.

/ Make sure you select the correct component

on the receiver.

/ Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector

correctly (see page 8).

/ Press MUTING or MUTING on the remote if

the MUTING indicator turns on.

/ The protective device on the receiver has been

activated because of a short circuit (“PROTECT” flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

Additional InformationAdditional Information

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

/ Check that the antennas are connected

securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an outdoor antenna if necessary.

/ The signal strength of the stations is too weak

(when you tune in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.

/ Make sure you set the tuning interval

correctly (when you tune in AM stations with automatic tuning) (see pages 12 and 20).

/ No stations have been preset or the preset

stations have been cleared (when you tune in with scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (see page 13).

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

/ Make sure you turn on the sound field

function.

/ Make sure that the front speakers are

connected to the SPEAKERS A terminal.

/ Make sure that SPEAKERS A and B buttons

are depressed when two sets of front speakers are used.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

/ Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely.

/ Adjust the BALANCE control.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

/ Check that the speakers and components are

connected securely.

/ Check that the connecting cords are away

from a transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

/ Place your TV away from the audio

components.

/ Make sure you connect a ground wire to the

antenna ground terminal.

/ The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them

with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

No sound is heard from the center speaker.

/ Select the appropriate center mode (see page

16).

/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see

page 17).

No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen.

/ Select the appropriate function on the

receiver.

/ Place your TV away from the audio

components.

Recording cannot be made.

/ Check that the components are connected

correctly.

/ You cannot record audio from a program

source connected to the 5.1 CH/DVD jacks.

The remote does not function.

/ Point the remote at the remote sensor g on

the receiver.

/ Remove the obstacles in the path of the

remote and the receiver.

/ Replace both batteries in the remote with new

ones if they are weak.

/ Make sure you select the correct function on

the remote.

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers.

/ Select the appropriate center mode (see page

16).

/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see

page 17).

/ Make sure you turn on the sound field

surround mode function.

Additional Information

Specifications

Amplifier section

Power output

Stereo mode

Surround mode and 5.1 CH/DVD

(Reference)

Frequency response

Canada model: (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, less than 0.09% total harmonic distortion)

100 W + 100 W

Australia, Singapore and Malaysia models: Rated power: (8 ohms at

1 kHz, THD 0.7%)

80 W + 80 W Reference power: (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz,

less than 0.09% total

harmonic distortion)

70 W + 70 W

Other countries: Rated power: (8 ohms at

1 kHz, THD 0.7%)

100 W + 100 W Reference power: (8 ohms

20 Hz - 20 kHz, less

than 0.09% total

harmonic distortion)

95 W + 95 W

Canada model: (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD

0.8%) Front: 80 W/ch Center: (Pro Logic mode)

80 W

Rear: 80 W/ch

Other countries: Rated power: (8 ohms at

1 kHz, THD 0.7%) Front: 80 W/ch Center: (Pro Logic mode)

80 W Rear: 80 W/ch Reference power: (8 ohms

20 Hz - 20 kHz, less

than 0.09% total

harmonic distortion) Front: 70 W/ch Center: (Pro Logic mode)

70 W Rear: 70 W/ch RMS power: (8 ohms at

1 kHz, THD 10%) Front: 100 W/ch Center: (Pro Logic mode)

100 W Rear: 100 W/ch

TV/SAT (TV/LD), CD, MD/TAPE, VIDEO,

5.1 CH/DVD:

10 Hz - 50 kHz ±1 dB

Inputs

Sensitivity

Impedance

CD,

5.1 CH/ DVD, MD/TAPE, TV/SAT

250 mV

kilohms

80 dB

(TV/LD), VIDEO

Outputs

Muting

BASS BOOST

TONE

MD/TAPE REC OUT:

Voltage: 250 mV, Impedance: 10 kilohms

VIDEO AUDIO OUT:

Voltage: 250 mV, Impedance: 10 kilohms

WOOFER:

Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohms

PHONES: Accepts low

and high impedance headphones

Full mute

+10 dB at 70 Hz

±8 dB at 100 Hz and

10 kHz

Tuner section

FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner

FM tuner section

Tuning range

Antenna terminals

Intermediate frequency

Sensitivity

Usable sensitivity

S/N

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Separation

Frequency response

Selectivity

87.5 - 108.0 MHz

75 ohms, unbalanced

10.7 MHz

Mono: 18.3 dBf, 4.5 µV Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 45 µV

11.2 dBf, 1 µV (IHF)

Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB

Mono: 0.3 % Stereo: 0.5 %

45 dB at 1 kHz

30 Hz - 15 kHz dB

60 dB at 400 kHz

+0.5 –2

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Singapore, Malaysia and Australia models: 531 - 1602 kHz (9 kHz

step)

S/N

Canada and other countries: 530 - 1610 kHz (10 kHz

step)**

531 - 1602 kHz (9 kHz

step)

Antenna

Intermediate frequency

Usable sensitivity

S/N

Harmonic distortion

Selectivity

**You can change the AM tuning interval

between 9 kHz and 10 kHz. Turn off the receiver and press 1/u (power) for more than 4 seconds until “INITIAL” appears.

1) After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver.

2) Hold down PRESET TUNING + button and press the 1/u (power) button. “9k STEP” appears.

To change to 10k Step, repeat step 1 and 2 until “10k STEP” appears. Note that all preset stations, index names and sound field are cleared after you make the procedure above.

Loop aerial

450 kHz

50 dB/m (at 999 kHz)

54 dB (at 50 mV/m)

0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)

At 9 kHz: 35 dB At 10 kHz: 40 dB

Video section

Inputs

Output

VIDEO, TV/SAT (TV/ LD), 5.1 CH/DVD:

1 Vp-p 75 ohms

VIDEO, MONITOR:

1 Vp-p 75 ohms

General

System

Power requirements

Tuner section: PLL

quartz-locked digital synthesizer system

Preamplifier section:

Low-noise NF type equalizer

Power amplifier section:

Pure-complementary SEPP

Canada model:

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Australia model:

240 V AC, 50 Hz

Singapore and Malaysia

models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Additional Information

Other countries: 120/220/240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Canada model:

325 VA

Australia, Singapore and Malaysia models:

235 W

Other countries:

245 W

AC outlets

Canada model:

1 switched 120 W/1A max

Australia, Singapore and Malaysia models:

1 switched 100 W max

Other coutries:

1 switched 100 W max

Dimensions

Mass (Approx.)

Supplied accessories

430 x 144 x 306 mm

8.8 kg (19 lb 6 oz)

FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander

(remote) (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

The specification measured is under

• 230 AC 50 Hz condition (Singapore and Malaysia models)

• 240 AC 50 Hz condition (Australia model).

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Glossary

Center mode

Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. To obtain the best possible surround sound, select one of the following four center modes according to your speaker system.

• NORMAL mode

Select NORMAL mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small center speaker. Since a small speaker cannot produce enough bass, the bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

Front

speaker (L)

Rear

speaker (L)

Center

speaker

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

• WIDE mode

Select WIDE mode if you have front and rear speakers and a large center speaker. With the WIDE mode, you can take full advantage of Dolby Surround sound.

Front

speaker (L)

Rear

speaker (L)

Center

speaker

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

• PHANTOM mode

Select PHANTOM mode if you have front and rear speakers but no center speaker. The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

Front

speaker (L)

Rear

speaker (L)

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

• 3 STEREO mode

Select 3 STEREO mode if you have front and center speakers but no rear speaker. The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers to let you experience some of the surround sound without using rear speakers.

Front

speaker (L)

Center

speaker

Front

speaker (R)

Delay time

Time lag between the surround sound output from front speakers and rear speakers. By adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers, you can obtain the feeling of presence. Make the delay time longer when you have placed the rear speakers in a small room or close to your listening position, and make it shorter when you have placed them in a large room or apart from your listening position.

Direct tuning

Tuning method to let you directly enter a station’s frequency using the numeric buttons. Use this method if you know the frequency of the station you want.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from two channel sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should have one pair of rear speakers and a center speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound.

5.1 CH/DVD

These jacks are used to input decoded Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio signals, allowing you to enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Use these jacks to connect a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder or a DVD player with a built-in AC-3 decoder.

Preset station

A radio broadcasting station that is stored in memory of the receiver. Once you “preset” stations, you no longer have to tune in the stations. Each preset station is assigned its own preset number, which lets you tune them in quickly.

Surround sound

Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics where you hear the sound affect the way these three sound elements are heard. These sound elements are combined in such a way that you can actually feel the size and the type of a concert hall.

• Types of sound

Early reflections

Direct sound

Reverberation

• Transition of sound from rear speakers

Direct sound

Level

Early reflection time

Early

reflections

Reverberation

Time

Test tone

Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting the speaker volume. The test tone will come out as follows:

• In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/3 STEREO modes)

The test tone is output from the front L (left), center, front R (right), and rear speakers in succession.

Front (L)

3 STEREO

Rear (L, R)

NORMAL/WIDE

Front (R)

Center

• In a system without a center speaker (PHANTOM mode)

The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers alternately.

Front (L, R)

PHANTOM

Rear (L, R)

Index

A, B

Adjusting

delay time 17 effect level 16 speaker volume 17 tone 10

volume 10 Antenna hookups 5 Audio component hookups

5 Automatic tuning 12

Center mode 16, 21

NORMAL mode 16, 21

PHANTOM mode 16, 21

3 STEREO mode 16, 21

WIDE mode 16, 21 Connecting. See Hookups

Delay time 17, 21 Direct tuning 12, 21 Dolby Pro Logic

Surround 16, 21

center mode 16, 21 Dubbing. See Recording

E, F, G

Editing. See Recording Effect level 16

H, I, J, K, L, M

Hookups

AC power cord 9 antennas 5 audio components 5 overview 4 speakers 7 video component 6

N, O

NORMAL mode 16, 21

PHANTOM mode 16, 21 Preset station 13 Presetting

radio stations 13 Preset tuning 13 Program source

selecting 10

Quick reference guide 25

Rear panel 5, 6, 7, 9, 23 Receiving broadcasts

directly 12

using preset stations 13 Recording

on a minidisc 14

on a tape 14

on a video tape 14 Remote buttons 10, 14, 24

Scanning

preset stations 13 radio stations 12

Selecting a program source 10

using the remote 10

Speakers

connection 7 placement 7 selecting speaker system 8

Storing radio stations. See

Presetting

Surround sound 16, 21

Test tone 17, 21 3 STEREO mode 16, 21 Troubleshooting 19 Tuning. See Receiving

broadcasts

Unpacking 4

Video component hookups 6

W, X, Y, Z

Watching/listening to video

programs 10

WIDE mode 16, 21

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