Sony STR-V200 User Manual
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
3-862-695-11(1)
Operating Instructions
STR-V200
© 1998 by Sony Corporation
About This Manual Table OF CONTENTS
The instructions in this manual are for
model STR-V200.
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 the back cover.
• The "Remote Button Descriptions"
section on page 22 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.
♦A* Indicates hmts 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 □□ and
"PRO LOGIC" are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Lfcensihg
Corporation.
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
- Hookup Overview 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Speaker System Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 7
AC Hookups 8
Before You Use Your Receiver
Receiver Operations
Selecting a Component 9
Receiving Broadcasts 11
Presetting Radio Stations 12
Recording 13
Selecting a Surround Mode 14
Getting the Most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 15
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 17
SpecificatioiK 18
Glossary 19
Rear Panel Descriptions 21
Remote Button Descriptions 22
Index 23
Quick Reference Guide Back cover
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 (R6J 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 I
on the receiver.
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.
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 sp>ecified. To
learn the locations and names of each jacks, see "Rear
Panel Descriptions" on page 21.
Speaker
Audio Component
Hookups (6)
Antenna Hookups (5)
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.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until aU of the
connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum
and noise.
• When cormecting an audio cable, be sure to match
the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components: White (left, audio) to White; and Red
(right, audio) to Red.
Antenna Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect^M 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.
ANTENNA
What antennas will I need?
Getting Started
Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground it against
lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect
the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Note
To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away
from the receiver and TV.
'Q' If you have poor AM reception
Connect a 20 to 50 ft. insulated wire (not supplied) to
the ANTENNA AM terminal in addition to the AM loop
antenna. Try to extend the wire outdoors and keep it
horizontal.
FM wire antenna
(supplied) (1)
• AM loop antenna
(supplied) (1)
Hookups
FM wire antenna
After connecting
the wire antenna,
keep it as
horizontal as
possible.
'Q" If you have poor FM reception
Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM
outdoor antenna.
Receiver - AM loop antenna
Getting Started
Audio Component Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect your audio
components to the receiver. If you want to use the
receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections.
CD TAPE/MD
What cords will I need?
Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for a CD player; 2 for a tape
deck or MD deck)
White (L)
Red(R)
Hookups
The arrow
CD player
indicates signal flow.
Receiver CD player
CO
DumiT
UMC
White (L)
Red (R)
Speaker System Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect your speakers to
the receiver. Although front (left and right) speakers
are required, center and rear speakers are optional.
Adding center and rear sf>eakers will enhance the
surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will
increase bass response.
REAR FRONT
MIX CENTER
For optimum surround sound effect, place your
speakers as shown below.
Rear speaker
Tape deck or MD deck
Receiver Tape deck or MD deck
TAPEMO
M UNE UNE
OUTPUT MPUT
What cords will I need?
• Sp>eaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)
(+)
{-)
Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15
mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate
terminal on the components: + to + and - to -. If the cords
Me reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack
bass.
Monaural audio cord (not supplied) (1 for an active
woofer)
Black cQlt:
(+)
(-)
Hookups
Front speakers
Front speaker
Receiver
SPEAK RS
JEW jCENTBi
Note
If you use front speakers with low maximum power input,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the
speakers.
Rear and center speakers
Rear speaker
(R)
Receiver Center speaker (L)
Front speaker
(L)
Rear speaker
Getting Started
Video Component Hookups
Overview
This sectiort describes how to connect video
components to the receiver.
TV/DBS VIDEO
What cords will I need?
Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for a TV or DBS tuner; 2
for a VCR)
Note
Be sure to connect the both rear speakers (L and R). No
sound is output from the rear speakers if only one rear
speaker is connected. _
Active woofer
Receiver
MIX
Active woofer
r|#
- (
V* If your TV has separate speakers
You can connect one of the speakers to the SPEAKERS
CENTER terminals for use with Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound (see page 15).
White (L)
Red(R)
Hookups
The arrow ■=^ indicates signal flow.
TV or Direct Broadcasting Satellite (DBS) tuner
TV or DBS tuner
XflFUr
Receiver
VCR
Receiver
VID EO
) — [
VCR
MP UT
OUTPUT
WOEO V«EO
AUDIO AUDIO
White (L)
Red (R)
Getting Started
AC Hookups
Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and
from your audio/video com{^nents to a wall outlet.
If you connect a component to AC OUTLET on the
receiver, the receiver can supply power to the
connected component so you can turn on/off whole
system when you turn on/off the receiver.
AC OUTLET
to a wall
outlet
Caution
Make sure that the power consumption of the component
connected to receiver's AC OUTLET does not exceed 120
watts. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home
appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.
Before using the receiver for the first
time
Do the procedure below to set the receiver's stored
parameters (preset stations, etc.) to their factory
settings.
l/(!)
TAPE/MD
VIDEO CD
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 While pressing down VIDEO, TAPE/MD,
and CD, press 1/(1) to turn on the receiver.
"INITIAL" appears in the display and the
stored parameters are set to their factory
settings.
Before You Use Your Receiver
Before you start using your receiver, make sure that
you have:
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position
(0).
• 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.
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