Sony STR-V220 User Manual

FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver

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operating Instructions

STR-V220

1998 by Sony Corporation

Warning

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

CAimON TO REDUCE THE RISK Of ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REfER SERVICING TO OUAUFIEO SERVICE PERSONNEL

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DO NOT REMOVE COVER <OR SACK) MO USER-SERVKEASLE PARTS iNSlOE

—Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

—Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

• 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.

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Note to CATV system installer:

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

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial nutflber in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon, your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. STR-V220 Serial No.__________________

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.

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

The instructions in this manual are for model STR-V220.

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. 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 CD and "PRO LOGIC" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Getting Started

Unpacking 4

Hookup Overview 4

Antenna Hookups 5

Audio Component Hookups f 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 Specifications 18 Glossary 19 Rear Panel Descriptions 21 Remote Button Descriptions 22

Index 23

Quick Reference Guide Back cover

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.

ANTENNA

What antennas will I need?

• FM wire antenna (supplied) (1)

AM loop antenna (supplied) (1)

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.

y 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.

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.

FM outdoor antenna

Receiver

ANTENNA

AM loop antenna

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Ground wire (not supplied)

To ground

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)

White (L)

Red (R)

Speaker System Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to cormect 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.

REAR FRONT

MIX CENTER

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

Rear speaker

Hookups

The arrow

CD player

Tape deck or MD deck

indicates signal flow.

Receiver

Receiver Tape deck or MD deck

CD player

What cords will I need?

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

(+)

(-)

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

Monaural audio cord (not supplied) (1 for an active woofer)

Black =CZ3jIiZD=

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(+)

(-)

Hookups

Front speakers

Front speaker

(R)

Note

If you use front speakers with low maximum power input, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.

Receiver

Rear and center speakers

Rear speaker

(R) Receiver

Center speaker (L)

Front speaker

Rear speaker

(L)

Getting Started

Video Component Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect video components to the receiver.

TV/SAT VIDEO

What cords will I need?

Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for a TV or SAT 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 Active woofer

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 Satellite (SAT) tuner

VCR

White (L)

Red (R)

Getting Started

AC Hookups

Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and from your audio/video components 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

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.

VIDEO CD

1 Turn off the receiver. 2 While pressing down VIDEO, TAPE/MD,

and CD, press l/(!) 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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