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FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
3-866-100-11(1)
operating Instructions
STR-V220
1998 by Sony Corporation
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Warning
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
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DO NOT REMOVE COVER <OR SACK)
MO USER-SERVKEASLE PARTS iNSlOE
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—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.
A
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.
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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
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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
Receiver
ANTENNA
AM loop antenna
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FM
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_FM .
75t)'
Ground wire
(not supplied)
To ground
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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=
=c3ffn= Black
(+)
(-)
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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
r#
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
TV or Satellite (SAT) tuner
VCR
White (L)
Red (R)
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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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Receiver Operations
Selecting a Component
To listen to or watch a connected component, first
select the function on the receiver or with the remote.
Before you begin, make sure you have:
• Connected all components securely and correctly as
indicated on pages 4 to 8.
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position
(0) tcTavoid damaging your speakers.
Function buttons
1 Press 1/(1) to turn on the receiver.
2 Press one of the function buttons to select the
component you want to use:
To watch or listen to
Video tapes
TV programs TV/SAT
Audio tapes or MiniDiscs (MD) TAPE/MD
Compact Discs (CD)
Radio programs
Note
The PHONO button on the remote does not operate.
Press
VIDEO
CD
TUNER
To
Mute the sound j
Reinforce the bass [X] Press BASS BOOST on the remote
Adjust the balance of
front speakers
Adjust the tone quality Turn BASS or TREBLE
Do this
Press MUTING on the remote.
Press again to restore the sound.
to turn on the BASS BOOST
indicator
Turn BALANCE left or right
Q' When you listen with headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.
Playing the audio portion of TV/video
programs
To enjoy Do this
TV programs
Videos 1 Press VIDEO to select the VCR.
'Q* When you watch TV or video programs
We recommend you play audio portion through the
receiver instead of your TV's speakers. This lets you
take advantage of the receiver's surround sound effects,
like Dolby Pro Logic Surround, and lets you use the
receiver's remote to control the audio.
Turn off the speakers on your TV before you start so
you can enjoy the surround sound from your receiver.
Turn on both the TV and the receiver
and press TV/SAT
2 Turn on the TV and set the TV's
video input to match your video
component,
3 Turn on the VCR and start
playback.
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 11.
Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.
To adjust the volume of the TV's speakers, use the
volume control on the TV.
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Receiver Operations
Using the remote [J]
The remote lets you operate the receiver and the Sony
components that are connected to it.
TV CONTROL
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
To play Press
VHS video tapes (VTR-3 mode)
TV programs TV
Audio tapes or MiiiiDiscs (MD)
Compact Discs (CD)
Radio programs TUNER
Note
The PHONO button on the remote does not operate.
SYSTEM
STANDBY
SYSTEM
CONTROL/
FUNCTION
VIDEO
TAPE/MD
CD
Q" 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 when you press VIDEO and switch to the
appropriate video input. If the TV does not switch to
the appropriate input automatically, press TV/VIDEO
on the remote.
Watching TV without the receiver (for Sony TVs only)
Press TV CONTROL to set the remote to operate TV
functions only. 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.
Changing the factory setting of a SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button \f\
If the factory settings of the SYSTEM CONTROL/
FUNCTION buttons don't match your system
components, you can change them. For example, if
you have two CD players and you don't have a tape
deck or an MD deck, you can assign the TAPE/MD
button to your second CD player.
Note that the settings of the TUNER and PHONO
buttons cannot be changed.
SYSTEM
CONTROL/
Numeric _
and ENTER
buttons
FUNCTION
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If you want to change the factory setting of a button
See "Changing the factory setting of a SYSTEM
CONTROL/FUNCTION button" on this page.
If the component does not turn on
Press the power switch on the component.
Start playing.
See "Remote Button Descriptions" on page 22 for
details.
To turn off the components
Press SYSTEM STANDBY. This will also turn off the
video/audio component connected to AC OUTLET on
the back of the receiver at the same time.
1 Hold down the SYSTEM CONTROL/EUNCTION
button whose function you want to change
(TAPE/MD, for example).
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Press the corresponding numeric button of the
component you want to assign to the SYSTEM
CONTROL/FUNCTION button {1 - CD player,
for example).
The following buttons correspond to the
components.
The button
1 ..
2
3 MD deck
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
>10
ENTER
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting
that corresponds to Beta, 8mm, and VHS,
respectively.
Corresponds to
CD player
DAT deck
Tape deck A
Tape deck B
LD player
VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*)
VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*)
VCR (remote control mode VTR 3"*^)
TV
Satellite tuner
DVD player
Receiver Operations
Receiving Broadcasts
This receiver lets you enter a station's frequency
directly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning).
If you don't know the frequency of the station you
want, see "Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations
(automatic tuning)" on page 12.
Before you begin, make sure you have connected an
FM/AM antenna to the receiver as indicated on page 5.
1/(1) TUNING +/- TUNER
1 Press 1/(1) to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
3 Press FM or AM to select FM or AM stations.
Now you can use the TAPE/MD button to control
your second CD player.
To reset the setting to the factory setting
Repeat the above procedure.
4 Press DIRECT.
5 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.
Example!; FM 102.50 MHz
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz
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.
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Receiver Operations
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.
Q' To watch FM simulcast TV programs
Make sure that you tune in the simulcast program on
both the TV (or VCR) and the receiver.
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 to 9). For example, you can
store a station as preset number Al, B6, or C9.
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 18.)
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 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.
SHIFT TUNER
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 page 11.
3 Press MEMORY.
"MEMORY" appears for a few seconds.
Do Steps 4 and 5 before "MEMORY" goes oiit.
4 Press SHIET to select a memory page (A, B or C).
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter "A," "B," or
"C" appear in the display.
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.
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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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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.
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
Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the
receiver. See the instruction manual of your tape 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 or an MD into the recording
deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary.
4 Start recording on the recording deck and then
start playing the component.
Note
Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the
TAPE/MD REC OUT jacks.
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Receiver Operations
Recording on a video tape
You can record the audio portion of TV programs or
DBS programs 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/SAT.
2 Turn on the TV (and the Satellite tuner).
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for
recording.
4 Start recording on the VCR.
'Q' You can replace the audio while recording on a
video tape
At the point where you want to start recording from
another audio source, press another function button (for
example, CD) then start playback. The audio from that
source will be recorded onto the audio track of the
video tape instead of the audio from the original.
Selecting a Surround Mode
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by
selecting one of the three pre-programmed surround
modes according to the type of music you want to
play.
SURROUND MODE SURROUND ON/OFF
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CD
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To resume audio recording from the original, press the
TV/SAT button again.
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EFFECT/DELAY
S S
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SURROUND
ON/OFF
MODE
1 Press SURROUND ON / OFF to turn on the
surround sound.
One of the indicators lights up in the display.
2 Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until the
indicator for the surround mode you want
appears in the display.
Select the appropriate surround mode according to
the table below.
Select
PRO LOGIC* Decode programs processed with
MOVIE Add cinema-like ambience to the
HALL Reproduce the acoustics of a
To
Dolby Surround and create the
atmosphere of a movie theater
decoded Dolby Surround signals.
Ideal for movie sound.
rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft
acoustic sounds.
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* "DOLBY" appears in the display.
To turn off the surround mode
Press SURROUND ON/OFF.
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*Q* 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.
Adjusting the effect level (MOVIE and HALL mo.de only)
You can boost the surround sound by increasing the
effect level. The surround effect can be six different
levels (steps 1 to 6).
Receiver Operations
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 volume of each
speaker and delay time.
Note that you must have at least one additional pair of
speakers and/or one center speaker to do the following
adjustments.
1 Start playing the program source.
2 Press EFFECT DELAY TIME repeatedly to select
the effect level you want.
The effect level ("EFFECT 1" to "EFFECT 6")
appears in the display.
Note
Depending on the playback source, changing the effect level
may not produce significant variations in the reproduced
sound.
SURROUND MODE MASTER VOLUME
Selecting the center mode
The receiver offers you four center modes:
PHANTOM, 3 STEREO, NORMAL, and WIDE. Each
mode is designed for a different speaker configuration.
Select the mode that best suits your speaker system
configuration.
1 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to turn on the
surround sound.
2 Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly to select the
PRO LOGIC or MOVIE mode.
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Receiver Operations
3 Press CENTER MODE repeatedly to select the
center mode you want by referring to the
following table.
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
Adjusting the speaker volume [T1
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.
Select So that
PHANTOM The sound of the
3 STEREO
NORMAL The bass sound of
WIDE
center channel is
output from the
front speakers
The sound of the
rear channel is
output from the
front speakers
the center channel
is output from the
front speakers
(because a small
speaker cannot
produce enough
bass)
You can obtain
"complete" Dolby
Pro Logic Surround
sound
You can adjust all the speakers at one time
Press MASTER VOL +/- on the remote or turn
MASTER VOLUME on the main unit.
Q' You can increase the output range of the rear
speakers
The volume output range of rear speaker is factory set
at -15 to +10 dB. You can, however, extend the range at
each end by 5 dB (-10 to +15 dB). To do this, press
down SURROUND MODE on the main unit while
turning on the receiver to display "GAIN UP."
Although the display will still show a range of -15 to
+10, the actual volume output will be higher.
To return the rear speaker volume output range back to
the factory setting, repeat the procedure above to
display "NORMAL" instead.
Adjusting the delay time
You can make the surround sound more effective by
delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay
time). You can select a delay time of 15 (S), 20 (M), and
30 (L) ms. Set a short delay time when the rear
speakers are located in a large room or far from your
listening position.
1 Start playing a program source encoded with
Dolby surround sound.
2 Press EFFECT DELAY TIME on the main unit or
EFFECT/DELAY on the remote repeatedly to
select "DELAY S," "DELAY M," or "DELAY L."
Ifi
1 Do Steps 1 and 2 of "Selecting a Surround Mode"
on page 14 to select the PRO LOGIC mode.
2 Make sure the center mode setting is correctly
made (see the table on this page).
3 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker
sequentially.
4 Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test
tone from each speaker at the sime volume level
when you are in your listening position:
• 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 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.
5 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the
test tone.
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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.
headphones are connected, disconnect them.
^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 ("PROTECT"
flashes in the display). 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 10 feet (3 meters)
away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
^ Place your TV away from the audio components.
“^Make sure you connect a ground wire to the
ANTENNA ground terminal,
“^The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth
slightly moistened with alcohol.
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 12 and 18).
Surround effect cannot be obtained.
^Turn on the surround mode function.
No picture or an unclear picture appears 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 li 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 sets the remote to operate the
TV only. In this case, press one of the SYSTEM
CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons before operating the
receiver (etc.).
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
^Select the PRO LOGIC or MOVIE mode (see page 14).
^Select the appropriate center mode (see page 15).
^Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 16).
No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from
the rear speakers.
^Select the appropriate center mode (see page 15).
^Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 16).
■ ♦ Make sure you turned on the surround mode function.
Recording cannot be made.
^Check that the components are connected correctly.
^Select the source component with the function button.
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Additional Information
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 8 ohm loads, both
channels driven, from 20 -
20,000 Hz; rated 60 watts
per channel minimum RMS
power, with no more than
0.3% total harmonic
distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
stereo mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz,
Surround mode (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD
Frequency response
Inputs
Sensitivity Impedance S/N
CD
TAPE/MD, 150 mV
TV/SAT,
VIDEO
THD 0.3%)
60 W + 60 W
0.08%)
Front: 60W/ch
Center*: 60 W
Rear*: 60W/ch
* Depending on the
surround mode and the
source, sound will not be
output.
CD, TAPE/MD, TV/SAT,
VIDEO:
10 Hz - 50 kHz ±1 dB
200 mV
50 kilohms (A, 150
(weighting network, input level)
82 dB
mV)
Outputs TAPE/MD REC OUT:
Voltage: 150 mV,
Impedance: 10 kilohms
VIDEO AUDIO OUT:
Voltage: 150 mV,
Impedance: 10 kilohms
MIX AUDIO OUT:
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 10 kilohms
PHONES:
Accepts low and high
impedance headphones
MUTING Full mute
BASS BOOST +10 dB at 70 Hz
TONE ±8 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 -108.0 MHz
Antenna terminals
300 ohms, balanced
75 ohms, unbalanced
Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 4.5 pV
Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 45 pV
Usable sensitivity
11.2 dBf,2pV (IHF)
S/N Mono: 76 dB
Stereo: 70 dB
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono: 0.3%
Stereo: 0.5%
Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response
30 Hz -15 kHz dB
Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range With 10 kHz interv'al: 530 -
1710 kHz**
Antenna Loop antenna
Usable sensitivity
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz)
S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
Harmonic distortion
0.5% (50 mV/m,
400 Hz)
Selectivity At 10 kHz: 40 dB
** You can change the AM tuning
interval to 9 kHz or to 10 kHz. After
tuning in any AM station, turn off
the receiver. Hold down the
TUNING + button and press the 1/(1)
button. All preset stations will be
erased when you change the
interval. To reset the interval to 10
kHz, repeat the procedure.
General
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
130 w
AC outlets 1 switched, 120 W/1 A
maximum
Dimensions 355 x 120 x 325 mm
(14 X 4 ^/4 X 12 ^/4 inches)
including projecting parts
and controls
Mass (Approx.)
5.7 kg (12 lb 10 oz)
Supplied accessories
See page 4.
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
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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 four center modes (pages 15
and 16) 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 Front
speaker (L) *P«aker speaker (R)
Gii) (110
Rear Rear
speaker (L) speaker (R)
WIDE mode
Select WIDE mode if you have front
and rear speakers and a large center
speaker. With the WIDE mode, you
can take full advantage of Dolby Pro
Logic Surround sound.
Front Center pront
speaker (L) ®'' speaker (R)
gd));
Rear
speaker (L)
;(i0
Rear
speaker(R)
PHANTOM mode
Select PHANTOM mode if you have
front and rear speakers and no center
speaker. The sound of the center
channel is output from the front
speakers.
Front Front
speaker (L) speaker (R)
Qi)
Rear
speaker (L)
[\Q
Rear
speaker(R)
3 STEREO mode
Select 3 STEREO mode if you have
fronf and center speakers but no rear
speakers. 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 Front
speaker (L) speaker 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.
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.
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 those stations. Each
preset station is assigned its own preset
number, which lets you tune in quickly.
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.
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Additional Information
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
Reverberation
• Transition of sound from rear
speakers
In a system without a center speaker (PHANTOM mode)
The test tone is output from the front
and the rear speakers alternately.
Front (L, R)
PHANTOM
[o Rear(L,R) Q
Direct sound
Test tone
Signal given out by the receiver for
adjusting the speaker volume. The test
tone will come out as follows:
In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/3 STEREO modes)
The test tone is output from the front
L (left), center, front R (right), and
rear speakers in succession.
Front (R) Front (L)
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Rear Panel Descriptions
Additional Information
Q] ANTENNA
H] CD
[I! TAPE/MD
g] TV/SAT
[5] VIDEO
\6\ MIX AUDIO OUT
[7] REAR
[S CENTER
[9] ERONT
53 AC OUTLET
53] AC power cord
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Additional Information
Remote Button Descriptions
Refer to the table below for an explanation of remote buttons not described on previous pages or for remote buttons
without a corresponding button on the main unit.
Remote
Button
0-9, >10
CH/PRESET
+/-
DISC
D, SKIP
«◄/►►I
II
►
■
•
Operates Function
Receiver
CD player/MD Selects track numbers,
deck 0 selects track 10.
TV/VCR Selects channel numbers
Receiver Scans and selects preset
TV/VCR Selects preset channels
CD player Selects discs (CD player
CD player
CD player
Tapedeck/MD Fast forwards or rewinds
deck/VCR
CD player/
MD deck
CD player/
Tape deck/
MD deck/
VCR
CD player/
Tape deck/MD
deck/VCR
CD player/
Tape deck/MD
deck/VCR
Tape deck
Tape deck
Tape deck/MD Starts recording when
deck/VCR pressed with ► (or ^ on
Selects preset numbers
stations
with multi-disc changer
only)
Skips discs (CD player with
multi-disc changer only)
Searches tracks (forward or
backward)
Skips tracks
Pauses play or record (also
starts recording with
components in record
standby)
Starts play
Stops play
Starts play on the reverse
side
Sets tape deck to the record
standby mode
tape deck)
Remote
Operates
Function
Button
ENTER TV/VCR/
VISUAL 1/(1)
TV CONTROL
POSITION
SWAP
PINP
JUMP
ANTTV/VTR
MASTER VOL
+/-
MUTING
5.1 INPUT
Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function
Satellite tuner/
CD player
TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner
TV
TV Changes the position of the
TV Swaps the small and the
TV Activates the picture-in-
TV Jumps back and forth
VCR Selects output signal from
TV Normally, adjusts the
TV Normally, mutes the sound
—
—
Changes channels/discs
when used with 0-9
Turns on or off the power
Turns on the TV, switches
the input to "TV," and sets
the remote to operate the TV
small picture^
large picture’*'
picture function’*'
between the previous and
current channels
the anterma terminal; TV
signal or VCR program
master volume of the
receiver.
If TV CONTROL was
pressed, it adjusts the
volume on the TV,
from the receiver.
If TV CONTROL was
pressed, the sound on the
'TV itself is muted.
Not applicable
Not applicable
Note
The PHONO button on the remote does not operate.
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Adjusting
delay time 16
effect level 15
speaker volume 16
Automatic tuning 12
B
Battery 4
Center mode 15,19
Clearing the memory 8
Connecting. See Hookups
Scanning radio stations. See
Automatic tuning
Selecting a component
on the main unit 9
using the remote 10
Selecting
center mode 15
surround mode 14
Speakers
connection 6, 7
placement 6
Supplied accessories 4
Surround mode 14
Surround sound 14-16, 20
Delay time 16,19
Direct tuning 11,19
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
16, 20
Dubbing. See Recording
E, F. G
Editing. See Recording
Effect level 15
H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O
Hookups
AC power cord 8
antennas 5
audio components 6
overview 4
speakers 6
video components 7
P,Q
Playing the audio portion of
TV/video programs 9
Preset number 12
Preset station 12,13,19
Preset tuning 13
Receiving broadcasts
by scanning stations. See
Automatic tuning
directly. See Direct tuning
using preset stations. See
Preset tuning
Recording
on an audio tape or MD 13
on a video tape 14
Remote
changing the factory setting
10
Test tone 16, 20
15,
Tuning. See Receiving
broadcasts
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Unpacking 4
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Receiving Broadcasts
(direct tuning)
Selecting a Component
Example 1: Playing a CD
TUNER \
FM
□
=0-II
Display
FM 102.50_
Scanning Radio Stations
(automatic tuning)
Example: Scanning FM stations
TUNER
CD
•
Turn on the CD player.
♦
♦
Start playing.
Example 2: Watching a video tape
VIDEO
L
Turn on the VCR.
♦
Start playing.
Using Pre-programmed Surround Modes
FM
□
- TUNING +
□ □
♦
- TUNING +
□ □
Receiving Preset Stations
Example: Receiving station number A7
TUNER
♦
SHIFT
□
♦
(To continue scanning.)
Select A.
Example: Watching a video tape of a Dolby
Surround-encoded movie
VIDEO
L
♦
SURROUND
♦
SURROUND
I MODE~~|
♦
Turn on the VCR.
♦
Start playing.
Press repeatedly to select MOVIE
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