Sony STR-V323 User Manual
Getting Started
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
Precautions
On safety
• Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the receiver
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check
that the operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply. The
operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the receiver.
• The receiver is not disconnected from
the AC power source (MAINS) as
long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the receiver 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.
• Should the AC power cord need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified
service shop only.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
build-up and prolong the life of the
receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the
cabinet that might block the
ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.
On operation
• Before connecting other components,
be sure to turn off and unplug the
receiver.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as
alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual is for
model STR-V323. Check your model
number by looking at the upper right
corner of the front panel.
Conventions
The instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the receiver. You can
also use the controls on the remote if
they have the same or similar names as
those on the receiver.
• A “Quick Reference Guide” is
supplied on page 25.
• The “Remote Button Descriptions”
section on page 24 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 has the Dolby Surround
system.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“Dolby , “Pro Logic” and the double-D
a symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hookup Overview 4
Aerial Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 6
Speaker System Hookups 7
AC Hookups 9
Before You Use Your Receiver 9
Receiver Operations
Selecting a Component 10
Receiving Broadcasts 12
Presetting Radio Stations 13
Recording 14
Using the Sleep Timer 14
Using Surround Sound
Choosing a Sound Field 15
Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 16
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 19
Specifications 20
Glossary 21
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Index 22
Rear Panel Descriptions 23
Remote Button Descriptions 24
Quick Reference Guide 25
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items with the
receiver:
• FM wire aerial (1)
• AM loop aerial (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in accordance with
the + and – markings on the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g
on the receiver.
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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 jack, see “Rear
Panel Descriptions” on page 23.
DVD player/AC-3
decoder
Aerial Hookups (5)
AM/FM aerial
Front
speaker
(R)
Speaker
System
Hookups (7)
Front
speaker
(L)
Video Component
Hookups (6)
TV monitor
TV tuner
LD player
VCR
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.
Rear
speaker
(L)
CD player
MD/Tape deck
Audio Component
Hookups (6)
Center
speaker
Active
woofer
Rear
speaker
(R)
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.
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Aerial Hookups
Overview
Getting Started
If you have poor AM reception
Connect a 6 to 15-meter (20 to 50 ft.) insulated wire (not
supplied) to the AM aerial terminal in addition to the
AM loop aerial. Try to extend the wire outdoors and
keep it horizontal.
This section describes how to connect AM and FM
aerials to the receiver. If you want to receive radio
broadcasts with the receiver, complete these
connections first, then go to the following pages.
For specific locations of the terminals, see the
illustration below.
AERIAL
What aerials will I need?
• FM wire aerial
(supplied) (1)
• AM loop aerial
(supplied) (1)
Hookups
FM wire aerial
Receiver
Connecting a ground wire
If you connect the receiver to an outdoor aerial, ground
it against lightning as shown in the illustration in the
left column. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect
the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Where do I go next?
If you want to connect other components, go on to the next
section. If you’re only planning to use the receiver to listen
to the radio, go to “Speaker System Hookups” on page 7.
After connecting
the wire aerial,
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
AM loop aerial
keep it as
horizontal as
possible.
AM
ANTENNA
If you have poor FM reception
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the
receiver to an outdoor FM aerial as shown below.
FM outdoor aerial
Receiver
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
AM
ANTENNA
Ground wire
(not supplied)
to ground
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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.
For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration
below.
CD
MD/TAPE
What cords will I need?
Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for CD player; 2 for each MD
recorder or tape deck)
White (L)
Red (R)
White (L)
Red (R)
Video Component Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect video
components to the receiver. For specific locations of the
jacks, see the illustration below.
5.1 CH/DVD
TV/LD
VIDEO
What cables will I need?
• Audio/video cable (not supplied) (1 for each TV tuner or
LD player; 2 for the VCR)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for a TV monitor)
MONITOR
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
CD player
Receiver
CD
IN
L
R
CD player
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
MD deck or Tape deck
Receiver MD deck or Tape deck
MD/TAPE
IN
REC OUT
L
R
OUTPUT
LINE
INPUT
LINE
L
R
Where do I go next?
Go on to the next section to connect video components to
enjoy surround sound when watching/listening to TV
programmes or video tapes.
Yellow Yellow
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
You can listen to the sound from VCR or TV/LD by
connecting the audio signal from VCR or TV/LD to the
receiver.
TV/LD
TV tuner or LD player
L
R
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
VIDEO
L
R
MONITOR
Receiver
TV/LD
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Receiver TV monitor
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
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VCR
Receiver
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
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Speaker System Hookups
VCR
OUTPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
Overview
This section describes how to connect your speakers to
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
R
L
R
the receiver. Although front (left and right) speakers
are required, centre and rear speakers are optional.
Adding centre 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.
Use the function buttons (TV/LD, CD, MD/TAPE etc)
to select the VIDEO AUDIO OUT signal. You can record
this audio signal by connecting a recording component
such as a cassette deck (to the VIDEO AUDIO OUT
jack).
DVD player/AC-3 decoder
What cables will I need?
• Audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/DVD
FRONT and REAR jacks)
White (L)
Red (R)
White (L)
Red (R)
• Monaural audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1
CH/DVD CENTER and WOOFER jacks)
Black Black
• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for the 5.1 CH/DVD
VIDEO IN jack)
Yellow Yellow
You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtracks
through the speakers connected to the amplifier.
If you have a Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder you can
amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtrack with
the following connections.
Receiver
5.1 CH/DVD
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
VIDEO
WOOFER
Dolby Digital AC-3
decoder, etc.
WOOFER
VIDEO
PRE OUT
FRONTREARCENTER
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS REAR
WOOFER
FRONT A
SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKERS
FRONT B
For optimum surround sound effect, place your
speakers as shown below.
Rear speaker
60 - 90 cm
45°
What cords will I need?
Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)
(+)(+)
(–)
Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 15 mm (2/3 inch).
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate
terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
(–)
Where do I go next?
Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.
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B
Hookups
Front speakers
Front speaker
(R)
A
Receiver
SPEAKERS
FRONT
R
L
Rear and centre speakers
Rear speaker
(R)
Receiver
SPEAKERS
REAR
R
L
Center speaker
CENTER
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the
receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the
following precautions when connecting the speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does
not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end
of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord:
SPEAKERS
FRONT
+
R
–
A
B
Front speaker
(L)
A
BB
Rear speaker
(L)
After connecting all the components, speakers and AC
power cord, output a test tone to check that all the
speakers are connected correctly. For details on
outputting a test tone, refer to ”Adjusting the speaker
volume”, on page 17.
If you have connected rear speakers, be sure to press
the 5.1 CH/DVD button and turn off sound filed on
the receiver before outputting a test tone so that the
tone is output individually from the left and right rear
speakers.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a
test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other
than the one whose name is currently displayed on the
receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this
happens, check the speaker connection again.
Active woofer
Receiver Active Woofer
WOOFER
AUDIO OUT
INPUT
Note
Do not connect any other componet.
If you have an additional front speaker system
Connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals.
If your TV monitor uses separate speakers
You can connect one of them to the SPEAKERS
CENTER terminals for use with Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound (see page 16).
Selecting the speaker system
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker
terminal.
SPEAKERS
FRONT
+
R
–
A
Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive
removal of insulation
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To drive the speakers, select the speaker system as
follows:
To drive
Speaker system A (connected
to the SPEAKERS FRONT A
terminals)
Speaker system B (connected
to the SPEAKERS FRONT B
terminals)
Both speaker systems A and
B (series connection)
Depress SPEAKERS button
A
B
A+B
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