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STR-DE435

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 build-in cabinet.

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 unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit 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 mains lead, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

• The mains switch is located on the front exterior.

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.

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About This Manual

This instructions in this manual is for model STR-DE435. 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. For details on the use of your remote, refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote.

• A “Quick Reference Guide” is supplied on page 32.

• 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 contains a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. 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 Aerial Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 5 Video Component Hookups 6 Speaker System Hookups 7 AC Hookups 9 Before You Use Your Receiver 9 Dolby Surround Setup 10

Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations

Front Panel Parts Description 12

Receiver Operations

Receiving Broadcasts 16 Presetting Radio Stations 17 Storing FM Stations Automatically in Alphabetical Order

(“Auto-betical”) 18

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) 18

Using Surround Sound

Enjoying Surround Sound 21 Selecting a Sound Field 22 Customizing Sound Fields 23

Other Operations

Indexing Preset Stations and Programme Sources 25 Recording 25 Using the Sleep Timer 26

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 27 Specifications 28 Glossary 29

Index 30

Rear Panel Descriptions 31

Quick Reference Guide 32

Getting Started

Unpacking Hookup Overview

Check that you received the following items with the receiver:

• FM wire aerial (1)

• AM loop aerial (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Operating instruction for remote commander (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. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your remote.

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.

You cannot operate the following buttons on the

RM-PP402 remote

• VIDEO2

• VIDEO3

• DVD

• PHONO

• SOUND FIELD A.F.D.

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.

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 31.

DVD player/AC-3 decoder

Aerial Hookups (5)

AM/FM aerial

Front

speaker

(R)

Active

woofer

Rear

speaker

(R)

Speaker System Hookups (7)

Front

speaker

(L)

Rear

speaker

(L)

Video Component Hookups (6)

TV monitor

TV tuner

LD player

VCR

CD player

MD/TAPE deck

Audio Component Hookups (5)

Centre

speaker

Before you get started

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

• Do not connect the mains lead 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.

Aerial Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect AM and FM aerials 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

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Connecting a ground wire

If you connect the receiver to an outdoor aerial, 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

What aerials will I need?

• FM wire aerial (supplied) (1)

• AM loop aerial (supplied) (1)

Hookups

FM wire aerial

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

If you have poor FM reception

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

Receiver

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

FM 75Ω

Receiver

ANTENNA

AM loop aerial

FM outdoor aerial

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

What cords will I need?

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

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L) Red (R)

Ground wire (not supplied)

COAXIAL

FM 75Ω

To ground

If you have poor AM reception

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

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AUDIO IN

TV/LD

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

MONITOR VIDEO

OUT

INPUT VIDEO

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

CD player

Receiver

AUDIO IN

CD player

OUTPUT

LINE

MD deck or Tape deck

Receiver

REC OUT

MD/TAPE

MD deck or Tape deck

OUTPUT

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 programmes or video tapes.

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

Yellow Yellow

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow. You can listen to the sound from VCR or TV/LD by connecting the audio signal from VCR or TV/LD to the receiver.

TV/LD

Receiver

MONITOR

Receiver TV monitor

TV tuner or 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.

5.1 CH/DVD

TV/LD

What cables will I need?

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

Yellow (video)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

MONITOR

VIDEO

Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)

VCR

Receiver VCR

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT VIDEO

AUDIO

Use the function buttons (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)

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Speaker System Hookups

Overview

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) White (L)

Red (R) 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 FRONTREAR REARCENTER

WOOFER

VIDEO IN

Dolby Digital AC-3

decoder, etc.

CENTER

WOOFER

VIDEO

PRE OUT

This section describes how to connect your speakers to the receiver. To enjoy surround effects, centre and rear speakers and an active woofer are required. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below.

WOOFER

SPEAKERS FRONT B

SPEAKERS

REAR

SPEAKERS CENTER

SPEAKERS FRONT A

What cords will I need?

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

(+)

(–)

(+)

(–)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 15 mm (2/3 inch). 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.

Hookups

Front speakers

Front speaker

(R)

Receiver

FRONT

Front speaker

(L)

Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.

Rear and centre speakers

Rear speaker

(R)

Receiver

SPEAKERS

REAR

Centre speaker

CENTER

Rear speaker

(L)

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REAR

+ –

–

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.

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord:

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal

REAR

Active woofer

Receiver

WOOFER

AUDIO

OUT

Active woofer

INPUT

Note

Do not connect any other component.

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 10).

Where do I go next?

To complete your system, go to “AC Hookups” on page 9.

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

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 10.

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 speakers may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.

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AC Hookups

Connecting the mains lead

Connect the mains lead 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.

SWITCHED AC OUTLET

to a wall outlet

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.

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 front speakers (see “Front Panel Parts Description” on page 12).

• Set BALANCE to the centre position.

Clearing the receiver's memory

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)

DIMMER

MUTING

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.

1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Press 1/u (power) for more than 4 seconds.

“ALL CLEAR” 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.

After turning on the receiver

Check the following indicator:

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

• Press DIMMER to set the display at any of four levels of brightness.

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Dolby Surround Setup

Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a system for decoding Dolby Surround sound that is standardized for TV programmes and movies. By selecting the proper centre mode and adjusting the speaker volume, you can reproduce highly precise localization and dynamic panning of sounds of Dolby Surround encoded software.

To obtain the best possible surround effect, you will require at least one additional pair of speakers and/or a centre speaker.

Locating the speakers

For optimum Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, locate your speakers as shown below.

Front speakers

Centre speaker

45°

1 Press SET UP. 2 Press MENU < or > repeatedly until “CTR

MODE” (centre mode) appears in the display.

3 Use + or – to select the centre mode you want.

A description of each centre mode is as follows:

If you have

Front and rear speakers, but no centre speaker

Front and centre speakers, but no rear speaker

Front and rear speakers, and a small centre speaker

Front and rear speakers, and a centre speaker that is equivalent to your front speakers

Select

PHANTOM

3 STEREO (3-CH LOGIC)

NORMAL

WIDE

So that

The sound of the centre channel is output from the front speakers

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

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

The centre channel fully reproduces the entire audio spectrum

Rear speakers

Rear speaker

2 to 3 ft.

(60 - 90 cm)

Front speaker

Selecting the centre mode

The receiver offers you four centre modes: PHANTOM, 3 STEREO, NORMAL, and WIDE. Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the mode that best suits the speakers you use.

Adjusting the speaker volume

The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your rear speakers and/or centre speaker to the same level as that of the front speakers to maximize the Dolby Pro Logic Surround effect. (If all of your speakers are equal in performance, you don't have to adjust the speaker volume.)

Using the controls on the remote, you can adjust the volume level from wherever you're listening.

1 Make sure that the centre mode is correctly set

(see the table on this page).

2 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the

sound field.

3 Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/– repeatedly to

select “PRO LOGIC”.

4 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote.

You will hear a test tone (see next page) from each speaker sequentially.

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5 Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the

test tone from each speaker sounds the same from where you are listening.

• To adjust the balance of the front right and front left speakers, use the BALANCE control on the front of the main unit.

• To adjust the volume level of the centre speaker, press the LEVEL CENTER +/– buttons on the remote.

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

6 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn off

the test tone.

You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time

Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOL(UME) +/– on the remote.

What is a test tone?

A test tone is a signal that is produced by the receiver and used to adjust speaker volume. The test tone is output from speakers in the following two ways:

• When NORMAL, WIDE, or 3 STEREO mode is selected The test tone is output from the front L (left), centre, front R (right), and rear speakers (except for 3 STEREO mode) in succession.

Increasing the output level of the rear speaker by 5dB

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).

1 Press SET UP. 2 Press MENU < or > repeatedly until “REAR

GAIN” appears in the display.

3 Press + or – to select “GAIN UP”.

Note

The value 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.

To restore the normal output level

Repeat the procedure above, selecting “GAIN NORM” in step 2.

Front (L) Front (R)

Centre

3 STEREO

Rear (L, R)

NORMAL/WIDE

• When PHANTOM mode is selected

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

Front (L, R)

Test tone

Rear (L, R)

PHANTOM

See the table on page 24 for information on the output of the test tone for sound fields other than PRO LOGIC.

Test tone

Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations

Front Panel Parts Description

This chapter gives you the information on the location and function of the buttons and controls on the front panel and explains basic amplifier operations.

823 !º

1 1/u switch

Press to turn the receiver on and off.

Note

Before you turn on the receiver, make sure that you have turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position to avoid damaging your speakers.

2 Function buttons

Press to select the component you want to use.

To listen to or watch

Video tapes TV programmes or

Laser discs MiniDiscs or audio tapes Compact discs (CD) Radio programmes DVD player/AC-3 decoder

Press

VIDEO TV/LD

MD/TAPE CD TUNER

5.1 CH/DVD

After selecting the component, turn on the component you selected and play the program source.

3 5.1 CH/DVD button

Press to select the component connected to the 5.1 CH/DVD jacks. The 5.1 CH/DVD indicator lights up when the component is selected.

4 MASTER VOLUME control

After turning on the component you selected, rotate to adjust the volume.

5 MUTING button

Press to mute the sound. The MUTING indicator lights up when the sound is muted.

6 BALANCE control

Rotate to adjust the balance of the front speakers.

7 SPEAKERS selector

Set according to the front speakers you want to drive.

To select

Speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals

Speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals

Speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals (parallel connection)

No front speaker output

Set to

A + B*

OFF

Do not set to A+B when a sound field is turned on.

Be sure to connect the front speakers with nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets of front speakers.

Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations

PHONES jack

Connects headphones.

Note

To use the headphones, set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to output sound to the headphones.

8 DISPLAY button

Press repeatedly to change the information on the display window as follows:

When a component other than tuner is selected

Index name of the component*

Selected component

Sound field applied to the component

When the tuner is selected

Index name of the preset station* or

programme station name**

Frequency

Programme type indication**

Radio text**

Current time**

Sound field applied to the band or the preset

station

9 Use the following buttons to enjoy surround sound.

For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” starting from page 21.

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button

Press to turn the sound field on or off.

SOUND FIELD MODE +/– button

Press to select a sound field from the group you selected.

0 TONE button

Press to turn the tone effect on or off. The TONE indicator lights up while the tone effect is turned on. Note that if you have adjusted the tone using the MENU </> and +/– buttons, the adjusted tone will be produced whenever you turn on the tone effect.

BASS BOOST button

Press to increase the bass of the front speakers. The BASS BOOST indicator lights up when the function is turned on.

!¡ TONE indicator

Lights up while the tone effect is turned on.

BASS BOOST indicator

Lights up while the bass boost is turned on.

When you want to enjoy high quality sound

Do the procedure below to bypass the sound control circuits.

1 Set SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to off.

2 Set TONE to off.

3 Set BASS BOOST to off.

Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the

component or the preset station (see page 25). These indications appear only during RDS reception (see page

18).

The result will be a two-channel stereo sound output from the front speakers that is highly faithful to the programme source.

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Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations

!™ !£ !ª!∞ !¶

!¢ @º !§ !•

!™ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner.

For details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page 16. Note that these buttons are operable only when the tuner is selected.

PRESET/PTY SELECT +/– buttons

Press to scan the stations by programme type or to scan all preset stations.

TUNING +/– buttons

Press to scan all the available radio stations.

!£ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner.

For details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page 16. Note that the PTY button is operable only when the tuner is selected.

RDS PTY button

Press to start or to scan stations by programme type.

RDS EON button

Press to automatically switch to a station currently broadcasting traffic announcements, news, or information programme. The RDS EON button does not function during AM reception.

!¢ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner.

For details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page 16. Note that these buttons are operable only when the tuner is selected.

Numeric buttons (1 to 0)

Inputs the numeric value.

SHIFT button

Selects a memory page for preset stations.

DIRECT button

Press to enter a station's frequency directly.

!∞ MENU buttons (

After pressing the SUR, NAME, BASS/TREBLE or SET UP button, use these buttons to make specific settings (see pages 11, 23 and 25).

!§ +/– buttons

After pressing MENU buttons, use these buttons to make specific settings (see pages 11, 23 and 25).

/ )

FM/AM button

Selects the FM or AM band.

FM MODE button

If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button. You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is improved.

MEMORY button

Press to perform Auto-betical Select (see page 18) or to memorize a preset station.

Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations

!¶ SET UP button

Press this button repeatedly to select any of the following two indications. The selected indication appears in the display and you will be able to make various settings using the cursor buttons.

When you've displayed

CTR MODE

REAR GAIN

!• Press the following buttons to name preset stations

or programme sources. For details, see “Indexing Preset Stations and Programme Sources” on page

25.

NAME button

Press to enter a name for preset stations and programme sources (except 5.1 CH/DVD).

ENTER button

Press to store the names.

!ª SUR button

Press this button to adjust sound parameters (see page 23).

@º BASS/TREBLE button

Press this button to adjust the tone (see page 23).

You can

Select any one of the four centre modes (page 10)

Increase the range of rear speakers by 5 dB (page 11)

@¡ DIMMER button

Press this button to set the display at any of four levels of brightness.

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)”.

Before you begin, make sure you have:

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

• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (See “Front Panel Parts Description” on page 12.)

1/u (power)

TUNING +/–

FM/AM

MASTER VOLUME

If the STEREO indicator remains off

Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received.

If an FM stereo programme 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 programmes

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

Numeric

buttons

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/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 aerial 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

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/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

button

SHIFT TUNER

1 Press TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

PRESET/PTY

SELECT +/–

MEMORY

MENU </>

NAME

ENTER+/–

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/PTY SELECT + 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

n C0 ˜ … ˜ C2 ˜ C1 N

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.

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.

Receiver Operations

Storing FM Stations Automatically in Alphabetical Order (“Auto-betical”)

With “Auto-betical select” you can automatically store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, “Auto-betical select” only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM (MW) stations one by one, see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 17. FM RDS stations are stored first, in alphabetical order by their Station Name, followed by regular FM stations in order of frequency.

1 Press 1/u (power) to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press 1/u (power) to

turn the receiver on. ”AUTOBETICAL SELECT” appears and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area. “FINISH” appears when the receiver has finished storing the FM and FM RDS stations.

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

What you can do with the Radio Data System

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular radio programme signal. This receiver offers you three convenient RDS features: Displaying the RDS information; Monitoring of traffic, news, or information programmes; and Locating a station by programme type. RDS is available only on FM stations.*

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they

provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.

To change a preset code to another station

See “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 17.

To stop Auto-betical before storing all the stations

Press 1/u (power) to turn the receiver off.

Stations currently stored in the preset memory are shifted to the rear (toward C0) and may be erased, depending on the number of stations received by Auto-betical select.

Notes

• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area.

• For details on tuning to the preset stations, see page 17.

• Once “FINISH” appears, all the previous preset memories are cleared. Preset AM stations again if necessary.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the RDS indicator lights up and the station name appears in the display.

Displaying the RDS Information

Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the information on the display window as follows:

PS (Programme Station name)

PTY (Programme Type) indication

RT (Radio Text) indication

CT (Current Time) indication (in 24-hours system)

Sound field currently applied

Frequency

a) This information also appears for non-RDS FM stations. b) Type of programme being broadcast (See page 20). c) Text messages sent by the RDS station.

Receiver Operations

Notes

• If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, ALARM flashes in the display.

• The following messages appear if a station is not providing a particular RDS service: “NO PTY” (the selected programme type is not available) “NO TEXT” (text data is not available) “NO TIME” (clock time data is not available)

• Depending on the method used by the radio station to send the text, some text messages may be incomplete.

Monitoring traffic, news, or information programmes (EON)

The EON (Enchanced Other Network) function allows the receiver to switch automatically to a station broadcasting traffic annoucements, news or information programmes. When such a programme starts on a station networking with the preset FM RDS station, the receiver automatically tunes in the station. After the programme ends, the receiver switches back to the original preset station or the programme source you were originally listening to.

1 Tune to an FM station.

To stop monitoring the programme

Press RDS EON once.

Turn off the EON feature when you want to record a programme without interruptions, especially when you want to do timer recording.

Notes

• To use this function, be sure to store the RDS stations beforehand.

• When the selected station has a weak signal, “WEAK SIG” appears and then, the receiver returns to the previous station or programme source.

2 Press RDS EON to select the programme you

want to monitor. Each time you press RDS EON, the indicators light as follows:

TA (Traffic Announcement) . NEWS . INFO (information) . OFF (No indication lights up)

The receiver enters EON standby mode. “NO TA”, “NO NEWS”, or “NO INFO” appears if you press RDS EON before tuning to an RDS station.

When a station starts broadcasting the programme you selected, the receiver switches to the station, a message (e.g., “NOW TA”) appears and the respective indicator (e.g.,“TA”) flashes. After the programme ends, the receiver switches back to the station you were listening to (or the function you were using).

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Receiver Operations

Locating a station by programme type (PTY)

You can locate a station you want by selecting a programme type. The receiver tunes in the type of programmes currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the receiver's preset memory.

1 Press RDS PTY to display the current PTY type.

Press PRESET/PTY SELECT + or – until the programme type you want appears in the display. See the following table for the programme types you can select.

2 Press RDS PTY while the programme type

appears in the display. The tuner starts searching the preset RDS stations for the programme (“SEARCH” and the programme type are displayed alternately). When the receiver finds the programme you are looking for, it stops searching. The preset number of the preset station currently broadcasting the selected programme type flashes, and the receiver receives the station.

Note

“NO PTY” appears when the programme type that you've selected is not being broadcast and the receiver returns to the original station.

You can select the following programme types: Programme

type

NONE NEWS AFFAIRS

INFO

SPORT EDUCATION

DRAMA CULTURES

SCIENCE VARIED

POP MUSIC ROCK MUSIC EASY MUSIC

What you hear

Any programmes not defined below. News programmes. Topical programmes that expand on

current news. Programmes about consumer affairs and

professional advice (eg. medical advice). Sports programmes. Educational programmes, such as a “how-

to” programme and advice. Radio plays and serials. Programmes about national or regional

culture, such as religion, language, and societal concerns.

Programmes about the natural sciences. Programmes containing celebrity

interviews, panel games, and comedy. Popular music programmes. Rock music programmes. Easy listening (middle of the road music).

Programme type

LIGHT M

CLASSICS

OTHER M

WEATHER FINANCE

CHILDREN

SOCIAL AFF

RELIGION PHONE IN

TRAVEL

LEISURE

JAZZ MUSIC COUNTRY M

NATIONAL M

OLDIES M FOLK MUSIC

DOCUMENT

What you hear

Classical music, such as instrumental, vocal, and choral.

Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.

Music that does not fit into any of the above categories, such as rhythm & blues and reggae.

Programmes about the weather report. Stock Market reports, commerce, trading

etc. Programmes targeted at young audience

for entertainment and interest. Programmes on sociology, history,

geography, psychology and society. Aspect of beliefs and faiths. Expression of views by phone or at a

public forum. Programmes on package tours,

destinations, travel ideas and opportunity. Programmes on recreational activities

which listeners might participate. Polyphonic, syncopated music. Songs originating from American

Southern States. Current popular music of the Nation or

Region. “Golden age” music. Music which has roots in the musical

culture of a particular nation. Programme concerning factual matters.

Using Surround Sound

Enjoying Surround Sound

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed “sound fields” that your receiver provides. You can enjoy the sound of a movie theatre or concert hall in your own home. You can even customize a sound field by adjusting its parameters.

Sound field are classified into three types.

Using Surround Sound

Using Surround SoundUsing Surround Sound

The third type is “MUSIC”. When a sound field in this type is selected, the receiver adds the reverberation to the normal 2-channel stereo sound. You can apply these sound fields when playing a CD or watching TV programmes to obtain the surround effects of concert hall or a jazz club.

To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound fully, do the procedure on “Dolby Surround Setup” starting from page 10 to select the centre mode and adjust the speaker volume.

One type is “CINEMA”. The CINEMA type sound fields are designed for enjoying movies recorded on videos or laser discs. Four sound fields are included in the CINEMA type and they are grouped into two types. PRO LOGIC sound field can be used to reproduce plain surround sound. When you select the PRO LOGIC sound field, the receiver obtains full surround sound by using Dolby Pro Logic to decode Dolby Surround encoded software. The surround sound is reproduced in the exact way that the sound engineer of the software intended. Other sound fields in the CINEMA type are designed to add more reverberation effects by incorporating Digital Cinema Sound technology. When you select these sound fields, the receiver adds the reflection and reverberation effects that are typical in movie theatres to the decoded Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. You can enjoy the sound that you would experience in the movie theatre.

Another type is “VIRTUAL”. Virtual mode allows you to enjoy the surround sound environment using a minimum of two front speakers to create non-existent ‘virtual’ speakers. The listener would be able to feel the surround effects using only front speakers.

SOUND FIELD

MODE +/–

SUR

MENU </>

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

SET UP

+/–

ENTERBASS/TREBLE

TONE

Using Surround Sound

Selecting a Sound Field

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the programme you want to listen to.

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the

sound field. The current sound field is indicated in the display.

2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/– repeatedly to

select the sound field you want. See the table on this page for information on each sound field.

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

Whenever you select a programme 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 programme 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 identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging

Some videos and laser discs, however, may be encoded with Dolby Surround sound even if it’s not indicated on the package.

Note

When using sound fields, do not select both speakers (A+B) with the SPEAKERS selector.

Description of sound fields

Type MODE (sound field) Effects

CINEMA PRO LOGIC Decodes programmes

processed with Dolby Pro Logic Surround.

C(inema) STUDIO Reproduces the sound

characteristics of a movie theatre. Good for watching standard movies.

N(ight) THEATER Adjust the tone for

watching a movie at low volume at nighttime.

MONO MOVIE Creates a theatre-like

environment when watching movies with monaural soundtracks.

VIRTUAL V DOLBY Uses front speakers to

create surround sound effects.

V SURROUND* Uses front speakers and

centre speaker to create surround sound effects.

MUSIC HALL Reproduces the

acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.

JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the

acoustics of a jazz club.

LIVE HOUSE Reproduces the

acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

GAME Obtains maximum

audio impact from video game software. Be sure to set the game machine to stereo mode for game software with stereo sound capablity.

* When using 5.1 CH/DVD only.

Customizing Sound Fields

Using Surround Sound

Using Surround SoundUsing Surround Sound

Adjusting the volume of the rear and centre speakers (REAR/CENTER)

By adjusting some of the sound parameters, you can customize sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.

Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is unplugged for about one week). You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters.

See the table on page 24 for adjustable parameters for each sound field.

To get the most from Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound

Do the procedures “Selecting the centre mode” and “Adjusting the speaker volume” on page 10 before you customize a sound field.

Changing the delay time (DELAY) (PRO LOGIC Sound Field only)

If you feel the volume of the rear or centre speaker is inadequate (even after adjusting the speaker volume for Dolby Pro Logic Surround), do the procedure below to adjust the volume. Note that the speaker volume adjustment is applied to all sound fields.

1 Press SUR. 2 Press MENU </> to select “REAR xxdB” or

“CENTER xxdB.”

3 Press +/– to adjust the speaker volume.

You can select a volume level of –15 dB to +10 dB in 1-dB steps.

Adjusting the tone (BASS/TREBLE)

Adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the tone for each separate sound field.

1 Press BASS/TREBLE.

You can enhance the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound even more by delaying the sound output from the rear speakers (delay time). You can select a delay time of 15, 20, or 30 ms. Set a short delay time when the rear speakers are located in a large room or far from where you are listening.

1 Start playing a programme source encoded with

Dolby Surround sound.

2 Press SUR. 3 Press MENU </> to select “DELAY xxms.”

The current delay time appears in the display.

4 Press +/– to change the delay time.

Changing the level of effect (EFFECT) (all sound fields except PRO LOGIC)

You can specify the amount of the surround effect (i.e., its overall presence) in six levels.

1 Press SUR. 2 Press MENU </> to select “EFFECT xx.”

The current effect level appears in the display.

2 Press MENU </> to select “BASS xxdB” or

“TREBLE xxdB.”

3 Press +/– to adjust the tone level.

You can select a tone level of –10 dB to +10 dB in 2-dB steps.

4 Press TONE so that the TONE indicator lights up.

You can turn off the tone adjustments without erasing them

The tone adjustments are stored separately for each sound field. Press the TONE button to turn the TONE indicator off.

Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings

1 If the power is on, press 1/u (power) to turn off

the power.

2 Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and press

1/u (power). “SUR CLEAR” appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once.

3 Press +/– to change the effect level.

Using Surround Sound

Adjustable parameters for each sound field when selecting programme source

Sound field mode

Off On

Type

–– CINEMA

VIRTUAL MUSIC

MODE

–– PRO LOGIC C STUDIO N THEATRE MONO MOVIE V DOLBY HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE HOUSE GAME

DELAY EFFECT REAR CENTER TONE

Parameters

rra)r

rr r

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

Sound field mode

Off On

Type

–– CINEMA

VIRTUAL

MODE

–– C STUDIO N THEATRE MONO MOVIE V SURROUND

DELAY EFFECT REAR CENTER TONE

Parameters

rrr

rr rr

rrr

Test tone output

No sound Depends on centre mode (see

page 10)

From the front and the rear speakers alternately

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 centre speakers alternately

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

NORMAL, or WIDE (see page 10).

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

NORMAL, or WIDE (see page 10).

Note

To adjust the speaker volume using a test tone as described on page 10, 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.

Receiver OperationsOther Operations

Indexing Preset Stations and Programme Sources

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations (station index) and programme sources. These index names (for example, “VHS”) appear in the receiver's display when a station or programme source is selected. This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind. It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component, for example, a second CD player connected to the MD/TAPE jacks.

Notes

• Not more than one name can be entered for each preset station or programme source.

• You cannot index FM RDS stations or components connected to the 5.1 CH/DVD jacks.

1 To index a preset station.

Tune to the preset station you want to name. To index a programme source.

Select the programme source (component) to be named, then go to Step 2.

Recording

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 programme 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

(programme source)

ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow

Recording component (MD deck, Tape deck, VCR)

2 Press NAME.

The cursor blinks in the display.

3 Use + or – to select the character you desire. 4 Press MENU < or > to move the cursor into

position for the next character or previous character.

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

If you make a mistake

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

To assign index names to other stations

Repeat Steps 2 to 4.

To clear programme source name

Press NAME and then press the same programme source button. Press ENTER to delete the name (except TUNER).

Recording on a MiniDisc or audio tape

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

programme 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.

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Receiver Operations

Other Operations

Recording on a video tape

You can record from a TV or a 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.

1 Press TV/LD to select the programme source. 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.

Using the Sleep Timer

Using the controls on the remote, you can set the amplifier to turn off automatically at a time you specify.

SLEEP

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/ LD function button.

Note

You cannot record the audio and video signal during

5.1 CH/DVD mode.

>/.

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 freely specify the time

Press SLEEP on the remote first, then specify the time you want using the cursor buttons (> or .). The sleep time changes in 1 minute intervals. You can specify up to 5 hours.

You can check the time remaining before the

amplifier turns off

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

Additional Information

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 12).

/ 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 (“PROTECTOR” flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

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 3 meters (10 feet) 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

aerial ground terminal.

/ The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them

with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

RDS isn’t working.

/ Make sure you're tuning an FM station. / Select a stronger FM station.

The appropriate display or information does not appear.

/ Contact the radio station and find out

whether or not they actually provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of service.

The station, or programme source, was interrupted by another station / the tuner automatically starts searching stations.

/ The EON function is working. Turn off EON

when you don't want the current programme interrupted.

Additional Information

The station name does not appear in the display.

/ Press DISPLAY until the station name

appears.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

/ Check that the aerials are connected securely.

Adjust the aerials and connect an outdoor aerial if necessary.

/ The signal strength of the stations is too weak

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

/ 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 17).

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

/ Select the appropriate centre mode (see page

10).

/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see

page 10).

/ Make sure you turn on the sound field

surround mode function.

No sound is heard from the centre speaker.

/ Select the appropriate centre mode (see page

10).

/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see

page 10).

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.

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

/ Select the approriate 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 programme

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.

Additional Information

Specifications

Amplifier section

Power output Stereo mode

Surround mode

5.1 CH/DVD mode

Frequency response

Inputs

CD,

5.1 CH/ DVD, MD/TAPE, TV/LD, VIDEO

Outputs

(DIN 1 kHz, 4 ohms) 100 W + 100 W

(DIN 1 kHz, 4 ohms) Front: 100 W/ch Centre*: 100 W

(only in PRO LOGIC

Rear*: 100 W/ch

(DIN 1 kHz, 4 ohms) Front: 100 W/ch Centre*: 100 W Rear*: 100 W/ch

TV/LD, CD, MD/TAPE, VIDEO, 5.1 CH/DVD:

10 Hz - 50 kHz ±1 dB

Sensitivity

150 mV

MD/TAPE REC OUT:

Voltage: 150 mV, Impedance: 10 kilohms

VIDEO AUDIO OUT:

Voltage: 150 mV, Impedance: 10 kilohms

WOOFER:

Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohms

PHONES: Accepts low

and high impedance headphones

mode)

Impedance

kilohms

S/N

96 dB

Muting

BASS BOOST

TONE

Full mute

+8 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

Aerial 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,

2.2 µV/75 ohms

Stereo: 38.3 dBf,

22.5 µV/75 ohms

11.2 dBf, 1 µV /75 ohms (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

Aerial

Intermediate frequency

Usable sensitivity

531 - 1602 kHz

Loop aerial

450 kHz

50 dB/m (at 999 kHz)

Video section

Inputs

Outputs

VIDEO, TV/LD, 5.1 CH/ DVD:

1 Vp-p 75 ohms

VIDEO, MONITOR:

1 Vp-p 75 ohms

General

System

Power requirements

Power consumption

AC outlets

Dimensions

Mass (Approx.)

Supplied accessories

Specifications indicated are measured at 230 VAC, 50 Hz.

* Depending on the sound field setting

and the source, there may be no sound output.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Tuner section: PLL

quartz-locked digital synthesizer system

Preamplifier section:

Low-noise NF type equalizer

Power amplifier section:

Pure-complimentary SEPP

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

195 W

Switched 100 W max

430 x 157 x 366 mm

10.8 kg

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

(remote) (1)

Operating instruction for

remote commander (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

S/N

Harmonic distortion

Selectivity

54 dB (at 50 mV/m)

0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)

35 dB

Additional Information

Glossary

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

• Transition of sound from rear speakers

Direct sound

Level

Early reflection time

Early

reflections

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-toright 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 centre speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound.

Centre mode

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

Reverberation

Time

• WIDE mode

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

Front

speaker (L)

Rear

speaker (L)

Centre

speaker

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

• PHANTOM mode

Select PHANTOM mode if you have front and rear speakers but no centre speaker. The sound of the centre 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 centre 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)

Centre

speaker

Front

speaker (R)

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

This sound format for movie theatres is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. In this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided. This format is also called “5.1” because the subwoofer channel is counted as 0.1 channel (since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six channels in this format are recorded separately to realize superior channel separation. Furthermore, since all the signals are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs. The name “AC-3” comes from the fact that it is the third audio coding method to be developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

5.1 CH/DVD jacks

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.

• NORMAL mode

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

Front

speaker (L)

Rear

speaker (L)

Centre

speaker

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

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.

Index

A, B

Adjusting

brightness of the display 9 delay time 23, 29 effect level 23 speaker volume 10

volume 12 Aerial hookups 5 Audio component hookups 5 Auto-betical select 18 Automatic tuning 16

Centre mode 10, 29

NORMAL mode 10, 29

PHANTOM mode 10, 29

3 STEREO mode 10, 29

WIDE mode 10, 29 Connecting. See Hookups

Delay time 23, 29 Direct tuning 16 Display 13 Dolby Pro Logic

Surround 10, 21

centre mode 10, 29 Dubbing. See Recording

E, F, G

Editing. See Recording Effect level 23 EON 19

H, I, J, K, L, M

Hookups

aerials 5 audio components 5 mains lead 9 overview 4 speakers 7 video component 6

N, O

Naming preset stations 25 NORMAL mode 10, 29

PHANTOM mode 10, 29 Preset station 17 Presetting

radio stations 17 Preset tuning 17 Programme source

selecting 12 PTY 20

Quick reference guide 32

RDS 18 Rear panel 5, 6, 7, 9, 31 Receiving broadcasts

directly 16

using preset stations 17 Recording on a tape 25

Scanning

preset stations 17 radio stations 16

Selecting a programme source

Sound field

Customizing 23 Selecting 22

Speakers

connection 7 placement 10 selecting speaker system 12

Storing radio stations. See

Presetting

Surround sound 21

Test tone 10 3 STEREO mode 10, 29 Troubleshooting 27 Tuning. See Receiving

broadcasts

Unpacking 4

Video component hookups 6

W, X, Y, Z

WIDE mode 10, 29

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