Sony STR-DE705 Operating Manual

FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver

3-856-169-31(1)

Operating Instructions

Manual de Instrucciones

STR-DE705

WARNING

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

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 AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

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

On placement

• Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup 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.

About This Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 29.

• The “Remote Button Descriptions” section on page 27 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 incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Getting Started

Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 5 Speaker System Hookups 6 TV/VCR Hookups 7 AC Hookups 8 Before You Use Your Receiver 8

Receiver Operations

Selecting a Component 9 Receiving Broadcasts 10 Presetting Radio Stations 11 Indexing 12 Recording 13 Using the Sleep Timer 14

Using Sound Fields

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 15 Taking Advantage of the Sound Fields 16 Customizing Sound Fields 16 Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 18

Advanced Remote Operations

Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation) 20 Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 20 Programming the Remote

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 23 Glossary 24

Rear Panel Descriptions 26

Remote Button Descriptions 27

Index 28

Quick Reference Guide 29

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)

• Audio/Video cable (1)

• Control S cord (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

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

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 jacks, see “Rear Panel Descriptions” on page 26.

Antenna Hookups (5)

Speaker System Hookups (6, 7)

Front

speaker

(L)

TV/VCR Hookups (7, 8)

VCR

LD player

AM/FM antenna

Front

speaker

Active

woofer

(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.

Center

speaker

Rear

speaker

(R)

Rear

speaker

(L)

CD player

Tape deck

DAT/MD deck

Turntable

Audio Component Hookups (5, 6)

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

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)

Getting Started

Connecting a ground wire

To prevent hum, connect a ground wire (not supplied) to the y ground terminal. If you’ve connected an outdoor antenna, be sure to connect the ground for lightning protection.

Receiver

to ground

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 6 and 7.

Audio Component Hookups

Hookups

FM wire antenna

After connecting the wire antenna,

Receiver

ANTENNA

75Ω

COAXIAL

keep it as horizontal as possible.

If you have poor FM reception

Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM outdoor antenna.

FM outdoor antenna

Receiver

ANTENNA

FM 75Ω

COAXIAL

AM loop antenna

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.

S-LINK CTRL A1 jack TAPE

PHONO DAT/MD

What cords will I need?

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

White (L)

Red (R)Red (R)

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Getting Started

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

Speaker System Hookups

CD player

Receiver

CD player

OUTPUT

LINE

Tape deck

Tape deckReceiver

OUTPUT

TAPE MONITOR

INREC OUT

INPUT

LINELINE

DAT/MD

DAT/MDReceiver

OUTPUT

LINE

INPUT

LINELINE

Turntable

INREC OUT

DAT/MD

Receiver Turntable

PHONO

• If your turntable has an earth lead

To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y ground terminal on the receiver.

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.

IMPEDANCE

FRONT SPEAKERS AMIX OUT

SURROUND SPEAKERS REAR

For optimum surround sound effect, place your speakers as shown below.

60 - 90 cm

45°

Front speaker

SELECTOR

SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER

Rear speaker

CONTROL A1 Hookups

What cords will I need?

• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player or tape deck

Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the CD player or tape deck to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the receiver. Refer the separate manual “CONTROL-A1 Control System” and the Operating Instructions supplied with your CD player or tape deck for details.

• If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector

If the CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be switched between CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to the CD terminals on the receiver. However, if you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT terminals, set the command mode to “CD 2” and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 terminals on the receiver.

Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.

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

(+)

(–)

(+)

(–)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 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.

Hookups

Front speakers

Front speaker

(R)

} ]} ]

Receiver

FRONT SPEAKERS

R L

IMPEDANCE USE 4-16 Ω

Front speaker

(L)

Getting Started

TV/DBS

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

CTRL S

STATUS IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

Rear and center speakers

Rear speaker

(R)

Receiver

SURROUND SPEAKERS

REAR LR CENTER

} ]} ]

IMPEDANCE USE 8-16 Ω

Rear speaker

} ]

Active woofer

Receiver Active woofer

MIX

AUDIO

OUT

INPUT

If you have an additional front speaker system

Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.

If your TV monitor uses separate speakers

You can connect one of them to the SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER terminals for use with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (see page 18).

Where do I go next?

(L)Center speaker

To complete your system, go to “AC Hookups” on page 8. If you want to connect video components to enjoy surround sound when watching TV programs or video tapes, go on to the next section.

TV/VCR Hookups

Overview

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

TVMONITOR VIDEO 2

Selecting the impedance

Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. Check the instruction manual of your speakers if you’re not sure of the impedance. (This information is usually printed on a label on the back of the speaker.)

if nominal impedance of

Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to

your speaker is

Between 4 and 8 ohms

8 ohms or higher

4 Ω 8 Ω

Selecting the speaker system

If you connect only one set of front speakers, set the SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to A. If you connect two sets of front speakers, see the following:

To drive

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

Set SPEAKERS selector to

VIDEO 1

What cables will I need?

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

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

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

Yellow

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

TV or Digital Broadcasting System (DBS) tuner

Receiver TV

DBS tuner

Speaker system B (connected

B to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals)

Both speaker systems A and

A+B*

B (parallel connection)

*Do not use A+B with SOUND FIELD set to ON.

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Getting Started

TV monitor

If you use a TV monitor, do not connect anything to the TV/DBS VIDEO IN jack.

Receiver

MONITOR

CTRL S

VIDEO

OUT

VCR (via the VIDEO 1 jacks)

If you have two VCRs connect the second one to the VIDEO 2 jacks.

Receiver

VIDEO 1

CTRL S

OUT

S-LINK

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

TV monitor

INPUT

VIDEO

VCR

OUTPUT

INPUT

VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO AUDIO

AC Hookups

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 OUTLETs on the receiver, the receiver can supply power to the connected components so you can turn on/off whole system when you turn on/off the receiver.

SWITCHED AC OUTLETs

LD player (via the VIDEO 2 jacks)

Receiver

VIDEO 2

CTRL S

OUT

S-LINK

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

• If you have a CONTROL S compatible Sony TV, DBS tuner, monitor, VCR or LD player

Use a CONTROL S cord (supplied) to connect the S-LINK CTRL S IN (for TV, DBS tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for VCR or LD player) jack on the receiver to the appropriate S-LINK jack on the respective component. Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your TV, DBS tuner, monitor, VCR, or LD player for details.

Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect an AC plug and complete your home theater system.

to a wall outlet

Caution

Make sure that the power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC outlet(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect highwattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this 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.

Before You Use Your Receiver

Before you start using your receiver, make sure that you have:

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

• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (For details, see “Selecting the speaker system” on page 7.)

• Set BALANCE to the center position.

Turn on the receiver and check the following indicator.

• Press MUTING on the remote if MUTING appears in the display.

Receiver Operations

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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 8.

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

POWER MASTER VOLUME

Receiver Operations

When you listen with headphones

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

Watching video programs

When you watch 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 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 TV programs, turn on both the TV and the receiver and press the TV button on the receiver.

Function buttons

1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver.

2 Press a function button to select the component

you want to use:

To listen to or watch Press

Records PHONO

Radio programs TUNER

Compact Discs (CD) CD

Digital Audio Tapes (DAT) DAT/MD or MiniDiscs (MD)

Audio tapes TAPE MONITOR

TV programs TV/DBS

Video tapes VIDEO 1 or

VIDEO 2

Laser discs VIDEO 2

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 10.

To watch videos or laser discs, do the following:

1 Press a function button to select the component

(for example, VIDEO 1).

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

match your video component.

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 OFF

SYSTEM CONTROL/

TV CONTROL ON

FUNCTION

4 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.

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

To Do This

Mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote.

Reinforce the bass Press BASS BOOST to turn on

Adjust the balance Turn the BALANCE control left

Press again to restore the sound.

the BASS BOOST indicator

or right.

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Receiver Operations

1 0 2 5 0

1 Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION

buttons to select the component you want to use. The receiver and the selected component turn on. The SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons on the remote are factory-set as follows:

To listen to or watch Press

Records PHONO

Radio programs TUNER

Compact Discs (CD) CD

Digital Audio Tapes (DAT) DAT/MD or MiniDiscs (MD)

Audio tapes TAPE

TV programs TV/DBS

Video tapes VIDEO 1 (VTR 1*),

VIDEO 2 (VTR 2*) or VIDEO 3** (VTR 3*)

Laser discs LD**

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 antenna to the receiver as indicated on page 5.

• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (For details, see “Selecting the speaker system” on page 7.)

POWER MASTER VOLUMENumeric buttons

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

that correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS, respectively.

** VIDEO 3 and LD set the remote to operate the

respective Sony video component but do not switch the function of the receiver. For example, to watch Sony LD player connected to the VIDEO 2 terminals (as shown on page 8): Press VIDEO 2 to switch the function, then press LD to set the remote control to operate the LD player.

If you want to change the factory setting of a button

See page 20.

If the component does not turn on

Press the power switch on the component.

2 Start playing.

Refer to “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 27 for details.

To turn off the components

Press SYSTEM OFF. This will also turn off the video and audio components connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETs on the back of this unit at the same time.

If you use a Sony TV

When you press TV to watch a TV program, the TV turns on and switches to the TV input. The TV also turns on automatically and switches to the appropriate video input when you press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2. If the TV does not switch to the appropriate input automatically, press TV/VIDEO on the remote.

TUNERDIRECT

– INDEX SELECT +

FM/AM

TUNING/

1 Press 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 1350kHz

(You don’t have to enter the last “0.”)

1 3 5

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.

Watching TV without the receiver (for Sony TVs only)

Press TV CONTROL ON to set the remote to operate TV functions only (see “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 27 for details). When you press this button, the TV turns on and switches to the TV input. If the TV does not automatically switch to the TV input, press TV/ VIDEO.

If the STEREO indicator remains off

Press FM MODE even 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 the auto 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 reenter 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 on both the TV (or VCR) and the receiver.

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: 10 kHz intervals (to change to 9 kHz intervals, see

page 23)

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.

Receiver Operations

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 and C) and numbers (0-9). For example, you can store a station as preset number A1, B6, or C9.

Numeric buttons SHIFT

TUNER MEMORY

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 memory page (A, B or C).

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

2 Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in

the display.

3 Press FM/AM to select FM or AM.

4 Press TUNING/INDEX SELECT + or –.

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

If scanning stops too frequently (for FM band only)

Skip the stations with weak signals. Press LEVEL. “HIGH” appears in the display and the receiver scans only stations with strong signals.

5 Press the number you want to use (0 to 9).

If “MEMORY” goes out before you specify the preset number, start again from step 3.

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 AC power cord 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.

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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 memory page (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

Press TUNER and then DISPLAY so that the frequency display appears. Then press PRESET TUNING + or – to select the station you want. Each time you press the buttons, the preset numbers change as follows:

nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N

nC0˜...C2˜C1N

Indexing

You can index preset stations and then use the index names to scan specific stations in the preset memory. You can also use the index feature to label program sources so that the receiver displays the names of the components you connected, for example, “VHS”.

PRESET TUNING +/–DPC MODE

1 Press TUNER.

The last station you received is tuned in.

2 Tune in the preset station you want to create an

index for. If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations, see “Tuning preset stations (preset tuning)” above.

3 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX

indicator lights up.

4 Create a station index name by using the digital

processing control buttons as follows: Press press

To insert a space, press or until a blank space appears in the display (the space is between “}” and “!”).

The station index is stored automatically.

If you’ve made a mistake

Press or repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes. Then select the right character.

or to select a character, and then

to move the cursor to the next position.

5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to assign index names to other

stations.

You can display either the index name or frequency

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches between the frequency and the index name.

Scanning indexed stations (index tuning)

Once you select a station index, you can scan all the stations with that station index.

Digital

processing

control buttons

TUNER MEMORY

DISPLAYTUNING/

INDEX SELECT +/–

Indexing preset stations

You might find that too many preset stations make it hard to find the station you want. This receiver includes a feature that lets you group preset stations by name (station index) using up to 8 characters. For example, if you label all of your preset jazz stations “JAZZ,” selecting “JAZZ” lets you skip other presets and scan only the stations labeled “JAZZ.” Note that you cannot assign more than one station index name to each preset station.

1 Press TUNER.

The last station you received is tuned in.

2 Press DISPLAY so that the index mode appears in

the display. The station index for the last station you received appears in the display.

If “_ _ _ _ ” appears

The station does not have a station index.

3 Press TUNING/INDEX SELECT + or – to select

the station index you want to scan.

4 Press PRESET TUNING + or – to select the station

you want receive.

To select different station indexes

Press TUNING/INDEX SELECT + or – to select the one you want, then press PRESET TUNING + or – to select a station.

Indexing program sources

This feature is useful when, for example, you have more than one VCR: you can label one VCR as “VHS” and label the other as “8MM.” Then, you can have the receiver display the index names so you can tell which VCR you are using. This feature also comes in handy if you connect a component to jacks designed for another component (for example, connecting a second CD player to the DAT/MD jacks).

1 Press the FUNCTION button you want to label.

2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX

indicator lights up.

3 Create a name by using the digital processing

control buttons as follows: Press press

To insert a space, press or until a blank space appears in the display (the space is between “}” and “!”).

The name you created is stored automatically.

or to select a character, and then

to move the cursor to the next position.

Receiver Operations

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 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 (tape deck, DAT deck, MD deck, VCR)

If you’ve made a mistake

Press or repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes. Then select the right character.

You can display either the index or function name

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches between the function name and the index name.

Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc

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

1 Press one of the function buttons to select the

component to be recorded.

2 Set the component to be ready for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

3 Insert a blank 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.

You can monitor the sound being recorded

If you connected a 3-head tape deck to the TAPE MONITOR jacks, press TAPE MONITOR. The TAPE MONITOR indicator lights up and you can hear the sound being recorded.

Note

When you record on a DAT or MD connected to the DAT/ MD REC OUT jacks, sound adjustments do not effect the recording.

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Receiver Operations

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Recording on a video tape

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

Using the Sleep Timer

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

1 Press one of the function buttons to select the

program source to be recorded.

2 Set the component to be ready for playing.

For example, insert the laser disc you want to record from into the LD player.

3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1

or VIDEO 2) for recording.

4 Start recording on the recording VCR and then

start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record.

You can replace audio while copying a video tape or laser disc

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 sound of the original playback source, press the function button for that component.

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 1:30:00n 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 first, then specify the time you want using the digital processing control ( or ) buttons. The sleep time changes in 1 minute intervals. You can specify up to 5 hours.

You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off

Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display.

Using Surround Sound

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to play.

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

GENRE

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the

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

2 Press GENRE to select the type of sound field you

desire.

3 Press MODE to select the mode you desire from

the respective genre. Select the appropriate sound field according to the chart shown at right.

To play without surround effects

Select “Acoustic” from MUSIC 2. The surround effects are defeated but you can still adjust the tone parameter (see page 16).

To turn off the sound fields

Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF.

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 both speakers (A+B) with the SPEAKERS selector when you use two sets of speakers; otherwise, you will not obtain the full surround effect.

MODE

Using Surround Sound

Sound Fields

GENRE MODE To

PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC Decode programs

processed with Dolby Surround.

ENHANCED Provide additional

output to the rear speakers after decoding the Dolby Surround program

MOVIE SMALL THEATER Add the acoustic

reflections of a small theater to decoded Dolby Surround signals.

LARGE THEATER Add the reflections of

a larger theater.

MONO THEATER Create a theater-like

environment from movies with monaural soundtracks.

MUSIC 1 SMALL HALL Reproduce the

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

LARGE HALL Reproduce the

acoustics of a larger hall.

MUSIC 2 KARAOKE Reduce the vocals of a

stereo music source.

ACOUSTIC Reproduce normal 2

channel stereo. (No surround effects)

SPORTS ARENA Reproduce the feeling

of being in the front row of a large concert arena. Great for Rock and Roll.

STADIUM Reproduce the feeling

of a large open-air stadium. Great for electric sounds.

GAME – Obtain maximum

audio impact from video game software.

Using Surround Sound

Taking Advantage of the Sound Fields

How can you customize the sound fields?

Each sound field is composed of sound parameters — variables of sound that create sound image. You can customize the sound fields by adjusting some of the sound parameters to best suit your listening situation. See the following chart for the adjustable sound parameters.

Before you get started

To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, go to “Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound” on page 18. This section describes how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and customize the DOLBY SUR sound field.

Customizing Sound Fields

Once you customize the sound fields, they are stored in memory unless the receiver is unplugged for about 1 week.

The adjustable parameters for each sound field are shown on the charts below.

GENRE

PRO LOGIC

MOVIE

MUSIC 1

MUSIC 2

SPORTS

GAME

MODE

PRO LOGIC

ENHANCED

SMALL THEATER

LARGE THEATER

MONO MOVIE

SMALL HALL

LARGE HALL

KARAOKE

ACOUSTIC

ARENA

STADIUM

GAME

TONE

EFFECT

REAR

CENTER

DELAY

You can customize the sound fields by adjusting the tone (bass or treble) and surround sound parameters while listening to a program source. The adjusted parameters are stored in memory automatically and you can use your custom sound fields just as you would use the pre-programmed ones. Before you start, select the sound field you want to customize and start playing a program.

TONE ON/OFF

Digital processing

control buttons

DPC MODE

SUR indicator

TONE indicator

Adjusting the tone parameter

Adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front, center and rear speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the tone of all sounds fields, including Dolby Surround.

Note

The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall presence of the sound field.

1 Press TONE ON/OFF so that TONE ON appears

in the display.

2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE

indicator lights up.

3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /

) to select BASS or TREBLE.

4 Use the digital processing control buttons ( / )

to adjust the tone level. The adjusted tone level is stored automatically.

You can turn off the tone adjustments without erasing them

The tone adjustments and on/off setting are stored in each sound field. Press TONE ON/OFF to turn the tone parameter off or on.

Adjusting surround sound parameters

Change the surround parameters to fit your listening situation. Refer to the chart on the previous page for parameters you can adjust in each sound field.

To adjust the parameters of the DOLBY SUR sound field, see “Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound” on page 18.

1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR

indicator lights up.

2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /

) to select the parameter you want.

3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( / )

to adjust the level of the parameter. The adjusted parameters are stored automatically.

Note

If you make new adjustments to a sound field, the previous settings are replaced by the new ones.

Using Surround Sound

Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings

If the power is on, press POWER to turn off the

power.

2 Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and press

POWER. “SURR CLEAR!” appears in the display and all the sound fields are reset at once.

Using Surround Sound

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 your speaker system. Then, adjust the sound parameters of the PRO LOGIC sound field.

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

Selecting the center mode

The receiver offers you four center modes: PHANTOM, 3 CHANNEL LOGIC, NORMAL, and WIDE. Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the mode that best suits your speaker system configuration.

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the

sound fields.

2 Press GENRE to select the PRO LOGIC sound

field.

SOUND FIELD

GENRE MODE

TONE

ON/OFF

Digital processing

control buttons

Remote

GENRE

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

MODE

DPC MODE

ON/OFF

DPC

MODE

CENTER MODE

SUR indicator

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TEST TONE

REAR LEVEL (+/–)

CENTER LEVEL (+/–)

3 Press CENTER MODE repeatedly until the center

mode you want appears in the display. Select the center mode by referring to the following chart.

If you have

Front and rear speakers, no center speaker

Front and center speakers, no rear speaker

Front and rear speakers, and a small center speaker

Front and rear speakers, and a center speaker equivalent to your front speakers

Select

PHANTOM

3 CH LOGIC (3 Channel Logic)

NORMAL

WIDE

So that

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

The sound of the rear 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.

DIGITAL

PROCESSING

CONTROL

Using Surround Sound

Adjusting the speaker volume

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 adjust the volume level from your listening position.

1 Press TEST TONE on the remote.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker sequentially.

2 Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test

tone from each speaker at the same volume level when you are in your listening position:

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

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

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

Adjusting the tone

You can adjust the tone of the speakers.

Follow the procedure described in “Adjusting the tone parameter” an page 16..

3 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the

test tone.

You can adjust all speakers at one time

Adjust MASTER VOLUME

Adjusting the delay time

You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay time). You can adjust the delay time in 5 ms steps within the range of 15 to 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 DPC MODE until the SUR indicator lights

up.

3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /

) to select the delay time.

The current delay time appears in the display.

4 Use the digital processing control buttons ( / )

to adjust the delay time.

Advanced Remote Operations

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Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation)

You can temporality operate other components while listening to or watching a program.

Numeric buttons

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BACKGROUND

1 Hold down BACKGROUND.

2 Press both the corresponding numeric button of

the component you’re going to use (see the table below) and one of the following buttons at the same time; VISUAL POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH PRESET +/–, ANT TV/VTR, D.SKIP, (, 9, p,

0/), =/+, P, r.

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Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button

If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons (page

10) don’t match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you connect a Sony LD player to the VIDEO 2 jacks, you can assign the VIDEO 2 button to set the remote to control the LD player.

Note that the settings of the TUNER and PHONO buttons cannot be changed.

SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION

Numeric buttons

1 Holding down the SYSTEM CONTROL/

FUNCTION button whose function you want to change (VIDEO 2, for example).

Example:To start recording on a tape deck while

listening to a CD While holding down BACKGROUND, press 4 (or 5) and press r + ( at the same time.

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

Numeric button Operates

1 CD player

2 DAT deck

3 MD deck

4 Tape deck A

5 Tape deck B

6 LD player

7 VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*)

8 VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*)

9 VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*)

0TV

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

These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively.

2 Press the corresponding numeric button of the

component you want to assign to the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button (6 - LD player, for example).

For the numeric buttons, see the table in “Operating One Component While Using Another.” Now you can use the VIDEO 2 button to control your Sony LD player.

To reset the setting to the factory setting

Repeat the above procedure.

Programming the Remote

Advanced Remote Operations

If the LEARN indicator flashes rapidly

You cannot use the button you’ve pressed.

The remote can control non-Sony components by “learning” the control signals from their remotes. Once this remote learns the other components signals, you can use these components as part of your system. Additionally, if you have any Sony components that fail to operate with this remote, use this programming function. This remote can “learn” signals only from other infrared wireless remotes. Before you program signals, make sure that the two remotes:

• Face straight at each other (see Step 3 below)

• Are placed at a distance of about 5 cm

• Are not moved during programming

LEARN

indicator

BACKGROUND

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LEARN

SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION

1 Press the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION

button of the component you want to program. For example, if you want to program a CD player’s remote, press CD.

2 Press LEARN to turn on the LEARN indicator.

3 Press the button on this unit’s remote that is to

“learn” the signal from the other remote. The LEARN indicator flashes slowly. Use only the shaded buttons shown above (see “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 27 for the buttons you can use to operate each component).

Other remote

4 On the other remote, select the function that the

receiver’s remote is to “learn” and hold down its button until the LEARN indicator lights steadily.

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to program other buttons.

Note that each button can only “learn” one signal from another remote.

6 Press LEARN.

After the LEARN indicator turns off, you can control the other component with the programmed buttons.

When you program the recording signal

While holding down the r button on the receiver’s remote and press the record button on the other remote.

If you cannot successfully program signals, check the following:

• If the LEARN indicator does not light up at all, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.

• If the LEARN indicator does not flash or light up in Step 3 or 4, there is interference. Clear the signal as described in “Clearing the programmed signal” below and program again from the beginning.

• The two remotes are placed too far apart. Make sure they are only 5cm apart.

• If you don’t proceed to the following steps within about 1 minute during Steps 2 and 3, the remote automatically exits learning mode. Start again from Step 2.

• If the memory in the remote has become full, (If you program signals of Sony components, you can store about 60 signals.) you can program a new signal on a previously programmed button, but the new signal will replace the previously programmed one.

Notes

• You cannot turn on programmed components by pressing a SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button. You have to turn on the component's power switch.

• Do not program remote signals of air conditioners or other household appliances.

About 5 cm

Receiver’s remote

Clearing the programmed signal

To clear the programmed signals, do the following. The button’s functions are reset to the factory-preset.

1 Press LEARN to turn on the LEARN indicator.

2 While holding down BACKGROUND, hold down

the button to be cleared until the LEARN indicator turns off.

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.

/ Press MUTING on the remote if MUTING is

shown in the display.

/ 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.

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

/ Turn on the sound field function. / Select the appropriate center mode

(see page 18).

/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately

(see page 19).

/ Make sure you turned on the sound field

function.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

/ Check that the antennas are connected

securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external 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 11 and 23).

/ 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 11).

/ Make sure to set the display mode to

“NORMAL MODE” (when you tune with automatic tuning).

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 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 a PRO LOGIC or MOVIE (except Mono

movie) sound field (see page 15).

/ Select the appropriate center mode

(see page 18).

/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately

(see page 19).

Recording cannot be made.

/ Check that the components are connected

correctly.

/ Select the source component with the

function buttons.

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

/ Turn on the sound field function. / Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set

to A+B when you use two sets of front speakers.

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

/ Select the appropriate function on the

receiver.

/ Set your TV to the appropriate input mode

(press TV/VIDEO on the remote for Sony TVs).

/ Place your TV away from the audio

components.

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.

/ Pressing TV CONTROL ON sets the remote

to operate the TV only. In this case, press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons before operating the receiver (etc.).

Additional information

Additional Information

Specifications

Audio power specifications

Amplifier section

POWER OUTPUT Stereo mode

Surround mode

Front

Center (only in the DOLBY SUR and THEATER modes)

Rear

Dynamic power output

Harmonic distortion at rated output

Frequency response

Inputs

Sensitivity

PHONO (MM)

TAPE, DAT/MD, VIDEO 1, 2, TV

8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz,

120 W + 120 W

8 ohms at 1 kHz,

THD 0.8 %

120 W/ch

120 W

50 W/ch

160 W + 160 W, 8 ohms 225 W + 225 W, 4 ohms

Less than 0.3 %

PHONO: RIAA

equalization curve ±0.5 dB

CD, TAPE, DAT/MD,

VIDEO 1, 2: 10 Hz - 50 kHz dB

Impedance

2.5 mV kilohms

200 mV

150 mV

kilohms

–1

S/N

(weighting

network,

input level)

75 dB**

(A, 2.5 mV)

82 dB**

(A, 250 mV)

** ‘78 IHF

Outputs

Muting

BASS BOOST

TONE

FM tuner section

Tuning range

Antenna terminals

Sensitivity

Usable sensitivity

S/N

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Separation

Frequency response

Selectivity

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Antenna

Usable sensitivity

REC OUT VIDEO 1, 2

(AUDIO) OUT: Voltage 150 mV, Impedance 10 kilohms

MIX OUT

Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohms

PHONES: Accepts low

and high impedance headphones

– 20 dB

+10 dB at 70 Hz

±8 dB at 100 Hz and

10 kHz

87.5 - 108.0 MHz

75 ohms, unbalanced

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

11.2 dBf, 2 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

With 10 kHz interval*:

530 - 1710 kHz

With 9 kHz interval:

531 - 1710 kHz

Loop antenna

50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or

999 kHz)

+0.5

–2

S/N

Harmonic distortion

Selectivity

You can change the AM tuning interval to 9 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Hold down the PRESET TUNING + button and press the POWER button. All preset stations will be erased when you change the interval. To reset the interval to 10 kHz, repeat the procedure.

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

Outputs

VIDEO 1, 2, TV:

1 Vp-p 75 ohms

VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR:

1 Vp-p 75 ohms

General

System

Power requirements

Power consumption

AC outlets

Dimensions

Mass (Approx.)

Supplied accessories

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

120 V AC, 60 Hz

230 W

2 switched, total 120 W

430 x 157 x 355 mm

(17 x 6

/4 x 14 inches)

10.0 kg (22 lb 1 oz)

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

(remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/Video cable (1) Control S cord (1)

Additional Information

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)

Center

speaker

Rear

• 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)

Center

speaker

Rear

speaker (L)

• 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)

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

• 3 CH LOGIC mode

Select 3 CH LOGIC 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

Decoding system of Dolby Surround sound standardized in TV programs and movies. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound image by using four separate channels: off-screen audio effects, on-screen dialog, left-to-right panning, and music. These channels manipulate the sound to be heard and enhance the action as it happens on the screen. To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic, you should have at least one pair of rear speakers and/or one center speaker. You also need to select the appropriate center mode to enjoy a full effect.

Dolby Surround

Encoding and decoding system of Dolby Surround sound for consumer use. Dolby Surround decodes the extra channels on the Dolby Surround-encoded sound tracks of movie videos and TV programs and produces sound effects and echoes that make the action seem to envelop you.

The receiver offers Dolby Surround (PRO LOGIC) as one of the pre-programmed sound fields. If you have rear or center speaker(s), we recommend that you customize the Dolby Surround sound field by selecting the appropriate center mode to take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

Effect level

Combination of the level of early reflections and reverberation. You can adjust the effect level in 6 levels. As you select higher levels, the room becomes “live,” and as you select lower levels, the room becomes “dead.”

Memory page

Internal memory to store preset radio stations. This receiver provides 3 “pages” (A, B, and C). Each memory page lets you store 10 FM or AM stations; therefore, you can store a total of 30 stations.

Parameter

Variable of sound that composes sound image, such as tone or delay time. You can customize the pre-programmed sound fields by adjusting parameters to suit your listening situation.

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.

Programmable remote

Remote control with “learning” capability. You can control not only Sony components but non-Sony components by programming the control signals of these components.

Sound field

Sound pattern produced by a sounding source or sources in a given environment due to direct and reflected sounds and the acoustics of the environment. The receiver offers 6 pre-programmed sound fields (PRO LOGIC, MOVIE, MUSIC 1, MUSIC 2, SPORTS and GAME) to let you enjoy surround sound easily.

Station index

Index name given to preset radio stations. You can group preset stations by assigning the same station index to them.

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 Time

Early

reflections

Reverberation

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 CH LOGIC modes)

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

Front (R)Front (L)

Center

3 CH LOGIC

Rear (L, R)

NORMAL/WIDE

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

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

Additional information

Front (L, R)

Rear (L, R)

PHANTOM

Rear Panel Descriptions

12345

1 ANTENNA (AM/FM) 2 y ground terminal 3 S-LINK CTRL A1 jack 4 MONITOR 5 TV/DBS 6 VIDEO 2 7 VIDEO 1

67 8

!• !¶ !§ !∞ !™!£!¢

8 MIX OUT 9 FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B) 0 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR !¡ AC power cord !™ SWITCHED AC OUTLETs

(Outlet shape and position varies according to destination)

!£ SURROUND SPEAKERS

(CENTER)

!¡

!¢ SURROUND SPEAKERS

(REAR)

!∞ TAPE MONITOR !§ DAT/MD !¶ CD !• PHONO

Remote Button Descriptions

For buttons not described on previous pages and buttons with names different from the buttons on the main unit.

Remote Button

0-9

CH/PRESET +/–

INDEX

D. SKIP

0/)

=/+

Operates

Receiver

CD player/MD deck/LD player

TV/VCR

Receiver

TV/VCR

Receiver

CD player

Tape deck/MD deck/VCR/LD player

CD player/ MD deck/LD player

CD player/ Tape deck/MD deck/LD player/VCR

Function

Selects preset numbers.

Selects track numbers. 0 selects track 10.

Selects channel numbers.

Scans and selects preset stations.

Selects preset channels.

Selects station index names for index select tuning.

Skips discs (CD player with multi-disc changer only.)

Searches tracks (forward or backward).

Fast forwards or rewinds.

Skips tracks.

Pauses play or record. (Also starts recording with components in record standby.)

Remote Button

RMS DIRECTION

RMS CLEAR

RMS DIRECTION 9/(

ENTER

TV/VIDEO

VISUAL POWER

TV CONTROL ON

-/- -

SUB CH +/–

POSITION

SWAP

Operates

Tape deck

TV/VCR

TV/VCR/ LD player

Function

Selects tape direction (for tape decks with the RMS* function.)

Clears RMS* program (for tape decks with the RMS function.)

Programs tracks (tape deck with the RMS* function only).

Changes channels when used with 0-9.

Selects input signal: TV input or video input.

Turns on or off the power.

Turns on the TV, switches the input to “TV,” and sets the remote to operate the TV.

Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit (in Europe only).

Selects preset channels for the small picture.**

Changes the position of the small picture.**

Swaps the small and the large picture.**

(

r + (

CD player/ Tape deck/MD deck/LD player/VCR

Tape deck

Tape deck/ MD deck/ VCR

Starts play.

Stops play.

Starts play on the reverse side.

Sets tape decks to the record standby mode.

Starts recording when pressed with ( (or 9 on tape deck).

P IN P

JUMP

ANT TV/VTR

MASTER VOL +/–

MUTING

SLOPE

BAND

* RMS: Random Music Sensor ** Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function

VCR

—

Activates the picture-inpicture function.**

Jumps back and forth between the previous and current channels.

Selects output signal from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program.

Normally, adjusts the master volume of the receiver. If TV CONTROL ON was pressed, it adjusts the volume on the TV.

Normally, mutes the sound from the receiver. If TV CONTROL ON was pressed, the sound on the TV itself is muted.

Not applicable.

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