Sony Stereo Receiver STR V323 User Manual

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WARNING  
Precautions  
On safety  
To prevent fire or shock  
hazard, do not expose  
the unit to rain or  
moisture.  
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  
To avoid electrical shock, do not open  
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified  
personnel only.  
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.  
Do not install the appliance in a  
confined space, such as a bookcase or  
built-in cabinet.  
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
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.  
Getting Started  
Unpacking 4  
Hookup Overview 4  
Aerial Hookups 5  
Conventions  
Audio Component Hookups 6  
Video Component Hookups 6  
Speaker System Hookups 7  
AC Hookups 9  
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.  
Before You Use Your Receiver 9  
• A “Quick Reference Guide” is  
supplied on page 25.  
Receiver Operations  
• The “Remote Button Descriptions”  
section on page 24 provides an  
overview of the remote buttons.  
• The following icons are used in this  
manual:  
Selecting a Component 10  
Receiving Broadcasts 12  
Presetting Radio Stations 13  
Recording 14  
Using the Sleep Timer 14  
Indicates that you can use only  
the remote to do the task.  
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Indicates hints and tips for  
making the task easier.  
Using Surround Sound  
Choosing a Sound Field 15  
Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 16  
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.  
Additional Information  
Troubleshooting 19  
Specifications 20  
Glossary 21  
Index 22  
Rear Panel Descriptions 23  
Remote Button Descriptions 24  
Quick Reference Guide 25  
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Unpacking  
Hookup Overview  
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)  
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  
Video Component  
Hookups (6)  
Inserting batteries into the remote  
Aerial Hookups (5)  
TV monitor  
Speaker  
System  
Hookups (7)  
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.  
AM/FM aerial  
TV tuner  
LD player  
VCR  
Front  
speaker  
(R)  
Front  
speaker  
(L)  
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When to replace batteries  
CD player  
MD/Tape deck  
Center  
speaker  
Active  
w oofer  
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.  
Rear  
speaker  
(L)  
Rear  
speaker  
(R)  
Audio Component  
Hookups (6)  
Notes  
Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid  
place.  
Before you get started  
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 dont use the remote for an extended period of time,  
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from  
battery leakage and corrosion.  
• 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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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.  
Aerial Hookups  
Overview  
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.  
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.  
AERIAL  
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.  
What aerials will I need?  
FM wire aerial  
(supplied) (1)  
AM loop aerial  
(supplied) (1)  
Hookups  
Receiver  
FM wire aerial  
FM  
75  
AM loop aerial  
After connecting  
the wire aerial,  
keep it as  
COAXIAL  
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  
75  
COAXIAL  
Ground w ire  
(not supplied)  
AM  
to ground  
ANTENNA  
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Video Component Hookups  
Audio Component Hookups  
Overview  
Overview  
This section describes how to connect video  
components to the receiver. For specific locations of the  
jacks, see the illustration below.  
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.  
5.1 CH/DVD  
MONITOR  
TV/LD  
VIDEO  
CD  
MD/TAPE  
What cables will I need?  
What cords will I need?  
Audio/ video cable (not supplied) (1 for each TV tuner or  
Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for CD player; 2 for each MD  
LD player; 2 for the VCR)  
recorder or tape deck)  
Yellow  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
Yellow  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
Video cable (not supplied) (1 for a TV monitor)  
Yellow Yellow  
Hookups  
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.  
CD player  
Hookups  
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.  
Receiver  
CD player  
CD  
IN  
OUTPUT  
LINE  
You can listen to the sound from VCR or TV/ LD by  
connecting the audio signal from VCR or TV/ LD to the  
receiver.  
L
L
R
R
TV/LD  
MD deck or Tape deck  
Receiver  
TV tuner or LD player  
TV/LD  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO  
Receiver  
MD deck or Tape deck  
MD/TAPE  
OUTPUT INPUT  
REC OUT  
IN  
LINE  
LINE  
L
L
AUDIO IN  
L
AUDIO  
R
R
L
R
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.  
MONITOR  
Receiver  
TV monitor  
MONITOR  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO OUT  
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VCR  
Speaker System Hookups  
Receiver  
VIDEO  
VCR  
OUTPUT INPUT  
VIDEO VIDEO  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
Overview  
This section describes how to connect your speakers to  
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.  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
L
L
R
R
SPEAKERS  
FRONT A  
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).  
SPEAKERS REAR  
DVD player/AC-3 decoder  
Wh a t ca b le s w ill I n e e d ?  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT B  
SPEAKERS  
CENTER  
• Audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/ DVD  
FRONT and REAR jacks)  
For optimum surround sound effect, place your  
speakers as shown below.  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
Rear speaker  
• Monaural audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1  
CH/ DVD CENTER and WOOFER jacks)  
60 - 90 cm  
Black  
Black  
45°  
• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for the 5.1 CH/ DVD  
VIDEO IN jack)  
Yellow  
Yellow  
What cords will I need?  
Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)  
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.  
(+)  
(–)  
(+)  
(–)  
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.  
Dolby Digital AC-3  
Receiver  
decoder, etc.  
5.1 CH/DVD  
PRE OUT  
FRONT  
REAR CENTER  
VIDEO  
CENTER  
REAR  
FRONT  
L
WOOFER  
VIDEO  
R
WOOFER  
Where do I go next?  
Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.  
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Hookups  
Front speakers  
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.  
Front speaker  
Front speaker  
(L)  
Receiver  
(R)  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
L
R
A
B
A
B
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.  
Rear and centre 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.  
Rear speaker  
Rear speaker  
Center speaker (L)  
Receiver  
SPEAKERS  
(R)  
REAR CENTER  
R
L
Act ive w o o fe r  
Receiver  
Active Woofer  
WOOFER  
INPUT  
AUDIO OUT  
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.  
Note  
Do not connect any other componet.  
If you have an additional front speaker system  
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord:  
Connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals.  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
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).  
+
R
A
B
Selecting the speaker system  
To drive the speakers, select the speaker system as  
follows:  
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker  
terminal.  
To drive  
Depress SPEAKERS button  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
+
R
Speaker system A (connected  
to the SPEAKERS FRONT A  
terminals)  
A
A
B
Speaker system B (connected  
to the SPEAKERS FRONT B  
terminals)  
B
Both speaker systems A and  
B (series connection)  
A+B  
Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive  
removal of insulation  
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Notes  
If you want to enjoy the surround sound, be sure to  
Before You Use Your Receiver  
connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A  
terminal.  
Before turning on the receiver, make sure that you  
have:  
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost  
position (0).  
No sound is heard when you press SPEAKERS A+B  
without connecting speaker system B.  
• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (See  
“Selecting the speaker system” on previous page.)  
• Set BALANCE to the center position.  
Where do I go next?  
To complete your system, go to “AC Hookups” on this page.  
Before you use your receiver for the first time or when  
you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the  
procedure below:  
AC Hookups  
1/u (pow er)  
Connecting the mains lead  
Connect the mains lead from this receiver and from  
your audio/ video components to a wall outlet. If you  
connect other audio components to the SWITCHED  
AC OUTLET on the receiver, the receiver can supply  
power to the connected components so you can turn  
on/ off the whole system when you turn on/ off the  
receiver.  
MUTING  
SWITCHED AC OUTLET  
1
2
Turn off the receiver.  
Press 1/ u (power) for more than 4 seconds.  
“INITIAL” appears in the display and the items  
including the following are reset or cleared:  
• All preset stations are reset to their factory  
settings.  
• All sound field parameters are reset to their  
factory settings.  
• All index names (of preset stations and  
programme sources) are cleared.  
• All adjustments made with the SET UP button are  
reset to their factory settings.  
• The sound field memorized for each programme  
source and preset station is cleared.  
/
to a w all outlet  
Caution  
Make sure that the power consumption of the component  
connected to the receivers AC outlet does not exceed 100  
watts. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home  
appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.  
Where do I go next?  
Turn on the receiver and check the following indicator.  
• Press MUTING or MUTING on the remote if the  
MUTING indicator turns on.  
Before you use the receiver, go to the next section to make  
sure that all the controls are set to the appropriate positions.  
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To  
Do this  
Selecting a Component  
Mute the sound  
Press MUTING or MUTING  
on the remote. Press again to  
restore the sound.  
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 9.  
Press BASS BOOST or BASS  
BOOST on the remote to turn  
on the BASS BOOST  
indicator.  
Reinforce the bass  
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position  
(0) to avoid damaging your speakers.  
Turn the BALANCE control  
left or right.  
Adjust the balance  
TREBLE  
BASS  
Adjust the BASS and TREBLE  
controls.  
Adjust the tone quality  
1/u (pow er)  
MASTER VOLUME  
BOOST  
BASS  
When you listen with headphones  
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set  
the SPEAKERS buttons to OFF.  
Watching/listening to video programmes  
When you watch/ listen to TV or video programmes,  
we recommend you play audio portion through the  
receiver instead of your TVs speaker. This lets you  
take advantage of the receivers surround sound  
effects, like Dolby Pro Logic Surround and lets you use  
the receivers remote to control the audio.  
Function buttons 5.1 CH/DVD  
MUTING BALANCE  
1
2
Press 1/u (power) to turn on the receiver.  
Press a function button to select the component  
you want to use:  
Turn off the speakers on your TV before you start so  
you can enjoy the surround sound from your receiver.  
To listen to or watch  
Radio programmes  
Compact discs (CD)  
Press  
TUNER  
CD  
To w atch/listen to TV programmes, turn on the TV, TV  
tuner and the receiver and press TV/ LD on the receiver.  
To w atch videos, do the following:  
MD/ TAPE  
MiniDiscs (MD) or  
audio tapes  
1
2
Press VIDEO to select the VCR.  
TV/ LD  
TV programmes or Laserdisc  
Video tapes  
VIDEO  
Turn on the TV and set the TVs video input to  
match your video component.  
5.1 CH/ DVD  
DVD player/ AC-3 decoder  
3
Turn on the VCR, and start playback.  
3
4
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 12.  
Using the remote  
The remote lets you operate the receiver and the Sony  
components that are connected to it.  
Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.  
To adjust the volume of the TVs speakers, use the  
volume control on the TV.  
SYSTEM  
STANDBY  
Function  
buttons  
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Press one of the Function buttons to select the  
component you want to use.  
The Function buttons on the remote are factory-  
set as follows:  
Changing the factory setting of a  
function button  
If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons don’t  
match your system components, you can change them.  
For example, if you have two CD players and you dont  
have a tape deck or an MD recorder, you can assign  
the MD/ TAPE button to your second CD player.  
To listen to or watch  
Radio programmes  
Compact discs (CD)  
Press  
TUNER  
CD  
Note that the settings of the TUNER button cannot be  
changed.  
MD/ TAPE  
(INITIAL-MD MODE)  
MiniDiscs (MD) or  
audio tapes  
TV  
TV programmes  
VHS Video tapes  
(VTR-3 mode)  
VIDEO  
5.1 CH  
Function  
buttons  
DVD Player/ AC-3 decoder  
Numeric buttons  
If you want to change the factory setting of a  
button, see the next section.  
The receiver and the selected component turn on.  
If the component does not turn on  
Press the power switch on the component.  
1
2
Hold down the Function button whose function  
you want to change (MD/ TAPE, for example).  
2
Start playing.  
Refer to “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 24  
for details.  
Press the corresponding numeric button of the  
component you want to assign to the Function  
button (1 - CD player, for example).  
To turn off the components  
The numeric buttons are assigned to select the  
functions as follows:  
Press SYSTEM STANDBY. You can turn off the video and  
audio components connected to the SWITCHED AC  
OUTLET at the same time.  
Numeric button  
Operates  
1
CD player  
Note  
2
DAT deck  
Press SYSTEM STANDBY together with the TUNER button  
to set SYSTEM STANDBY switch to turn only the receiver on  
or off. Press SYSTEM STANDBY together with the 5.1 CH  
button to return the SYSTEM STANDBY switch to normal  
operation.  
3
MD deck  
Tape deck A  
4
Tape deck B  
5
LD player  
6
VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*)  
7
VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*)  
8
9
VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*)  
TV  
0
DVD  
Enter  
*
Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting.  
These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively.  
Now you can use the MD/ TAPE button to control  
a second CD player.  
To reset the setting to the factory setting  
Repeat the above procedure.  
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If the STEREO indicator remains off  
Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is  
received.  
Receiving Broadcasts  
This receiver lets you enter a stations frequency  
directly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning). If  
you dont know the frequency of the station you want,  
see “Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations  
(automatic tuning)” on this page.  
If an FM stereo programme 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 stereo mode, press this button again.  
Before you begin, make sure you have:  
• Connected an FM or AM aerial to the receiver as  
indicated on page 5.  
• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (See  
“Selecting the speaker system” on page 8.)  
If you cannot tune in a station and the entered  
numbers are flashing  
Make sure youve entered the right frequency. If not,  
press DIRECT and re-enter the frequency you want.  
If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not  
used in your area.  
1/u  
Numeric  
AM  
(pow er) buttons  
FM  
MASTER VOLUME  
To watch FM simulcast TV programmes  
Make sure that you tune in the simulcast programme  
both on the TV (or the VCR) and on the receiver.  
If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning  
interval  
The entered value is automatically rounded up or down  
FM  
MODE  
DIRECT  
TUNER  
to the closest covered value.  
TUNING +/–  
Tuning intervals for direct tuning are:  
FM: 50 kHz intervals  
1
2
Press 1/u (power) to turn on the receiver.  
AM: 9 kHz intervals  
Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations  
(automatic tuning)  
3
4
5
Press FM or AM to select FM or AM stations.  
Press DIRECT.  
If you dont 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.  
Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.  
1
Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz  
1
0
2
5
0
1
3
5
0
2
3
Press FM or AM to select FM or AM.  
Press TUNING + or –.  
6
When you tune in AM stations, adjust the  
direction of the AM loop aerial for optimum  
reception.  
Press the + button for a higher frequency; press  
the – button for a lower one. When you tune past  
either end of the band, the receiver automatically  
jumps to the opposite end. Every time a station is  
received, the receiver stops scanning. To continue  
scanning, press the button again.  
To receive other stations  
Repeat Steps 3 to 5.  
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1
2
Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Presetting Radio Stations  
Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C), then  
press the number.  
For example, select A and then press 7 to tune in  
the station preset as A7.  
Youll most likely want to preset the receiver with the  
radio stations you listen to often so that you dont 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, C) and numbers (0 - 9). For example, you can store a  
station as preset number A1, B6 or C9, etc.  
You can tune by scanning the preset stations  
First press TUNER and then press PRESET TUNING +  
or – to select the station you want. Each time you press  
the buttons, the preset numbers change as follows:  
PRESET  
TUNING +/ NAME  
Numeric  
buttons  
DISPLAY  
n A1 ˜ A2 ˜˜ A0 ˜ B1 ˜ B2 ˜ ˜ B0 N  
n C0 ˜ ˜ C2 ˜ C1N  
Naming preset stations  
You can store names, up to 8 characters long, for your  
preset stations. Once you name a preset station, the  
name appears in the display instead of the frequency  
when you tune to that preset.  
The characters you can use include letters, numbers  
and symbols.  
+/–  
SHIFT MEMORY TUNER  
ENTER  
1
2
Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Tune in the station you want.  
1
2
Tune to the preset station you want to name.  
If you are not familiar with how to tune in a  
station, see “Receiving Broadcasts” on the  
previous page.  
Press NAME.  
The cursor blinks in the display.  
3
4
Press MEMORY.  
“MEMORYappears for a few seconds.  
Do steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORYgoes out.  
3
4
Use + or – to select the character you desire.  
Press NAME to move the cursor into position for  
the next character.  
Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C).  
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A,” “Bor  
“C” appears in the display.  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 characters.  
Press ENTER to store the names.  
If MEMORY” disappears, start again from step 3.  
5
6
While MEMORY is displayed, press the number  
you want to use (0 to 9).  
If you make a mistake  
Press NAME repeatedly so that the character you want to  
change blinks in the display, then use + or – to select the  
desired character.  
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.  
To display index names  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display index names and  
program source (or frequency if you select TUNER).  
Note  
If the mains lead is disconnected for about one week, the  
preset stations will be cleared from the receivers memory,  
and you will have to preset the stations again.  
Notes  
• You can also enter a name of up to 8 characters for  
programme sources. Select the programme sources you  
want and repeat steps 2 to 6.  
Tuning preset stations (preset tuning)  
• To clear programme source name, press NAME and then  
press the same programme source button. Press ENTER to  
delete the name (except TUNER).  
You can tune directly to a preset station by entering its  
preset number. If you dont know which stations are  
preset on which numbers, you can tune by scanning  
the preset stations.  
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1
2
Press TV/ LD to select the programme source.  
Recording  
Set the component to be ready for playing.  
For example, turn on the TV and TV tuner.  
This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the  
components connected to the receiver. You dont have  
to connect playback and recording components  
directly: once you select a programme source on the  
receiver, you can record and edit as you normally  
would using the controls on each component.  
Before you begin, make sure youve connected all  
components properly.  
3
4
Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for  
recording.  
Start recording on the VCR.  
You can replace audio while editing a video tape  
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.  
Function buttons  
To resume recording the original sound, press the  
TV/ LD function button.  
Note  
You cannot record the audio and video signal during  
5.1 CH/ DVD mode.  
Recording component  
(MD deck,  
Playback component  
(programme source)  
Tape deck, VCR)  
Using the Sleep Timer  
ç: Audio signal flow  
c: Video signal flow  
You can set the amplifier to turn off automatically at a  
time you specify.  
Recording on a MiniDisc or audio tape  
You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the  
receiver. See the instruction manual of your MD  
recorder or tape deck if you need help.  
SLEEP  
1
2
3
4
Press one of the function buttons to select the  
programme source.  
Set the component to be ready for playing.  
For example, insert a CD into the CD player.  
Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.  
Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown  
below.  
Insert a blank disc or tape into the recording deck  
and adjust the recording level, if necessary.  
Start recording on the recording deck and then  
start playing the component.  
n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00 n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF  
The display dims after you specify the time.  
Recording on a video tape  
You can record from a TV or a LD player 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.  
You can check the time remaining before the  
amplifier turns off  
Press SLEEP on the remote. The remaining time appears  
in the display.  
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When you use the remote  
Each time you press SOUND FIELD MODE +/ –, sound  
Choosing a Sound Field  
field changes as follows:  
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by  
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound field  
according to the type of music you wish to play.  
When selecting programme source  
n PRO LOGIC* ˜ C. STUDIO N  
n HALL ˜ V DOLBY N  
When using 5.1 CH/DVD  
SOUND FIELD SOUND FIELD Sound field  
MODE +/–  
ON/OFF  
indicators  
C. STUDIO ˜ V SURR  
* “DOLBY” appears in the display.  
To turn off sound field  
Press SOUND FIELD ON/ OFF.  
+/–  
EFFECT/DELAY  
SET UP  
The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected  
for each programme source (Sound Field Link)  
Whenever you select a programme source, the sound  
field that was last applied is automatically applied  
again. For example, if you listen to CD with HALL as  
the sound field, change to different programme source,  
then return to CD, HALL will be applied again. In the  
case of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band  
and for all the preset stations are memorized separately.  
SOUND FIELD  
ON/OFF  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE +/–  
EFFECT/  
DELAY  
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 its not indicated on the  
package.  
1
Press SOUND FIELD ON/ OFF to turn on the  
sound field.  
One of the sound field indicators lights up.  
Note  
Make sure to select speaker A with the SPEAKERS A button,  
2
Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/ – repeatedly until  
the sound field you want appears on the display.  
Select the appropriate sound field as follows:  
otherwise, you cant obtain the surround effect.  
Adjusting the Effect Level (except PRO  
LOGIC)  
Type  
MODE (Sound field) Effects  
CINEMA PRO LOGIC*  
Decodes programmes  
processed with Dolby Pro  
Logic Surround.  
You can make the surround sound more prominent by  
increasing the EFFECT level. This control lets you  
adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in six steps  
(1-6).  
C(inema) STUDIO Reproduces the sound  
characteristics of a movie  
theatre. Good for watching  
standard movies.  
1
2
Start playing a programme source.  
Press EFFECT/ DELAY. The effect level (“EFFECT  
1” … “EFFECT 6”) appears on the display.  
VIRTUAL V DOLBY  
Uses front speakers to create  
surround sound effects.  
V SURR**  
HALL  
Uses front speakers and  
centre speaker to create  
surround sound effects.  
3
Press +/ – to select the level you prefer.  
When you use the remote  
Each time you press EFFECT/ DELAY, the effect level  
MUSIC  
Reproduces the acoustics of  
a rectangular concert hall.  
Great for soft acoustic  
sounds.  
changes as follows:  
n EFFECT 1 n EFFECT 2 n ....  
EFFECT 6 N EFFECT 5 N  
*
“DOLBY” appears in the display.  
** When using 5.1 CH/ DVD only.  
Note  
Changing the effect level may not produce major variations  
in the surround effect when used with certain playback  
sources.  
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Selecting the centre mode  
Getting the Most Out of Dolby  
Pro Logic Surround Sound  
The receiver offers you four centre modes: Phantom,  
Normal, Wide and 3 Stereo. Each mode is designed for  
a different speaker configuration. Select the mode that  
best suits your speakers system configuration:  
To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround  
sound, first select the centre mode according to the  
speaker system you have. Then, adjust each speaker  
volume and delay time.  
1
2
Press SOUND FIELD ON/ OFF to turn on sound  
field.  
Note that you must have at least one additional pair of  
speakers and/ or one centre speaker to do the following  
adjustments.  
Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/ – repeatedly to  
select the Dolby surround sound field (PRO  
LOGIC or C.STUDIO mode).  
SOUND FIELD  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE +/–  
3
4
Press SET UP repeatedly until “CTR MODE”  
appears on the display.  
ON/OFF  
SET UP  
Press +/ – repeatedly until the centre mode you  
want appears on the display. Select the centre  
mode as follows:  
If you have  
Select  
So that  
ENTER  
+/–  
EFFECT/DELAY  
CENTER  
REAR  
Front and rear  
speakers, no  
centre speaker  
PHANTOM  
The sound of the  
centre channel is  
output from the front  
speakers.  
TEST TONE  
SOUND FIELD  
ON/OFF  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE +/–  
Front and rear  
speakers, and a  
small centre  
speaker  
NORMAL  
The bass sound of the  
centre channel is  
output from the front  
speakers (because a  
small speaker cannot  
produce enough  
bass).  
EFFECT/  
DELAY  
LEVEL  
REAR +/–  
LEVEL  
CENTRE +/–  
Front and rear  
speakers, and a  
large centre  
speaker  
WIDE  
For “complete”  
Dolby Pro Logic  
Surround sound.  
Front and centre 3 STEREO  
speakers, no rear (3 Channel  
The sound of the rear  
channel is output  
from the front  
speaker  
Logic)  
speakers.  
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Adjusting the speaker volume  
Adjusting the delay time  
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 dont have to adjust the  
speaker volume.)  
You can make the surround sound more effective by  
delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay  
time). You can select from three delay times, S (15 mS),  
M (20 mS), and L (30 mS). For example, if youve  
placed the rear speakers in a large room or apart from  
your listening position, set the delay time shorter.  
Using the controls on the remote lets you test the  
speaker connection and adjust the volume level from  
your listening position.  
1
2
Start playing a programme source encoded with  
Dolby Surround sound.  
1
Press SOUND FIELD ON/ OFF to turn on the  
sound field.  
Press EFFECT/ DELAY or EFFECT/ DELAY on  
the remote repeatedly to choose the delay time  
parameter. The current delay time appears in the  
display, such as “DELAY S,” “DELAY M” or  
“DELAY L.”  
Press SOUND FIELD MODE +/ – repeatedly to  
select “PRO LOGIC”.  
2
3
Press TEST TONE on the remote.  
You will hear the test tone from each speaker  
sequentially.  
Note  
Select the PRO LOGIC mode when you adjust the delay time  
Adjust the volume level so that the test tone from  
each speaker is at the same level from your  
listening position.  
using EFFECT/ DELAY on the receiver.  
To adjust the level of centre speaker, press  
LEVEL CENTER + or – on the remote.  
To adjust the level of rear speakers, press  
LEVEL REAR + or – on the remote.  
4
Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the  
test tone.  
You can adjust all speakers at one time  
Adjust MASTER VOL on the remote or MASTER  
VOLUME on the receiver.  
You can also adjust the volume level with the  
controls on the receiver  
After pressing TEST TONE on the remote:  
Press CENTER to select the centre speaker.  
Press +/ – to adjust the level.  
Press REAR to select the rear speaker.  
Press +/ – to adjust the level.  
You can increase the output level of the rear  
speakers  
The adjustment range of the rear speakers is preset from  
–15 to +10, but you can shift the range up 5 levels (–10  
to +15).  
Press SET UP repeatedly until “REAR SET UP”  
appears on the display.  
Press +/ – repeatedly until “GAIN UP” appears on  
the display.  
The values for the rear level remain fixed at –15 to +10  
in the display, but you will be able to hear the difference  
in the actual output level.  
To reset the rear level adjustment range, repeat this  
procedure to display “NORMAL”.  
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field when selecting programme source  
Parameters  
Test tone output  
Sound field mode  
Type  
MODE  
DELAY  
EFFECT  
REAR  
CENTER  
No sound  
Off  
On  
––  
––  
r
ra)  
ra)  
rb)  
rb)  
Depends on centre mode (see  
page 16)  
CINEMA  
PRO LOGIC  
C STUDIO  
V DOLBY  
HALL  
r
r
r
No sound  
VIRTUAL  
MUSIC  
From the front and the rear  
speakers alternately  
r
w
Adjustable parameters for each sound field when using 5.1 CH/DVD  
Parameters  
Test tone output  
Sound field mode  
Type  
MODE  
DELAY  
EFFECT  
REAR  
CENTER  
r
r
In the following order:  
front (L), centre, front (R),  
rear (R) and rear (L)  
Off  
On  
––  
––  
r
r
r
r
r
CINEMA  
C STUDIO  
VIRTUAL  
V SURR  
From the front and the centre  
speakers alternately  
a) Adjustable only when the centre mode is set to PHANTOM,  
NORMAL or WIDE (see page 16).  
b) Adjustable only when the centre mode is set to 3 STEREO,  
NORMAL or WIDE (see page 16).  
Note  
To adjust the speaker volume using a test tone as described  
on page 17, select the PRO LOGIC sound field. The test tone  
output in all other sound fields is used for verifying whether  
there is output from speakers or not.  
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Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
/ Check that the antennas are connected  
securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an  
outdoor antenna if necessary.  
/ The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when you tune in with automatic tuning).  
Use direct tuning.  
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.  
/ 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 13).  
Theres 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 (see page 8).  
Surround effect cannot be obtained.  
/ Make sure you turn on the sound field  
function.  
/ Make sure that the front speakers are  
connected to the SPEAKERS A terminal.  
/ Make sure that SPEAKERS A and B buttons  
are depressed when two sets of front speakers  
are used.  
/ Press MUTING or MUTING on the remote if  
the MUTING indicator turns on.  
/ The protective device on the receiver has been  
activated because of a short circuit  
(“PROTECT” flashes). Turn off the receiver,  
eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn  
on the power again.  
No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen.  
/ Select the appropriate function on the  
receiver.  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.  
/ Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
/ Place your TV away from the audio  
components.  
/ Adjust the BALANCE control.  
Recording cannot be made.  
/ Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
/ You cannot record audio from a programme  
source connected to the 5.1 CH/ DVD jacks.  
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 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.  
/ The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them  
with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
No sound is heard from the centre speaker.  
/ Select the appropriate centre mode (see page  
16).  
/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see  
page 17).  
No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from  
the rear speakers.  
/ Select the appropriate centre mode (see page  
16).  
/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see  
page 17).  
/ Make sure you turn on the sound field  
surround mode function.  
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Outputs  
MD/ TAPE REC OUT:  
Voltage: 250 mV,  
Impedance: 10 kilohms  
VIDEO AUDIO OUT:  
Voltage: 250 mV,  
Impedance: 10 kilohms  
WOOFER:  
Video section  
Inputs  
VIDEO, TV/ LD,  
5.1 CH/ DVD:  
1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
Specifications  
Amplifier section  
Outputs  
VIDEO, MONITOR :  
1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
Power output  
Voltage: 2 V  
Stereo mode  
Rated power:  
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD  
0.7%)  
Impedance: 1 kilohms  
PHONES: Accepts low  
and high impedance  
headphones  
General  
System  
Tuner section: PLL  
quartz-locked digital  
synthesizer system  
Preamplifier section:  
Low-noise NF type  
equalizer  
Power amplifier section:  
Pure-complementary  
SEPP  
80 W + 80 W  
Reference power:  
(8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz,  
less than 0.09% total  
harmonic distortion)  
70 W + 70 W  
Muting  
Full mute  
BASS BOOST  
TONE  
+10 dB at 70 Hz  
±8 dB at 100 Hz and 10  
kHz  
Surround mode Rated power:  
and 5.1 CH/DVD  
(Reference)  
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,  
Power  
requirements  
220 - 230 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
235 W  
Tuner section  
THD 0.7%)  
Front: 80 W/ ch  
Center: (Pro Logic mode)  
80 W  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
Power  
consumption  
FM tuner section  
Rear: 80 W/ ch  
Tuning range  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
AC outlets  
1 switched 100 W max  
430 x 144 x 306 mm  
8.1 kg (17 lb 13 oz)  
Reference power:  
(8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz,  
less than 0.09% total  
harmonic distortion)  
Front: 70 W/ ch  
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced  
Dimensions  
Mass (Approx.)  
Intermediate  
frequency  
10.7 MHz  
Center: (Pro Logic mode)  
70 W  
Rear: 70 W/ ch  
Sensitivity  
Mono: 18.3 dBf, 4.5 µV  
Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 45 µV  
Supplied  
accessories  
FM wire antenna (1)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
Remote commander  
(remote) (1)  
Size AA (R6) batteries  
(2)  
Usable sensitivity  
S/N  
11.2 dBf, 1 µV (IHF)  
RMS power:  
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD  
10%)  
Front: 100 W/ ch  
Center: (Pro Logic mode)  
100 W  
Mono: 76 dB  
Stereo: 70 dB  
The specification measured is under 230 V  
AC, 50 Hz condition.  
Harmonic  
distortion at  
1 kHz  
Mono: 0.3 %  
Stereo: 0.5 %  
Rear: 100 W/ ch  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
TV/ LD, CD, MD/ TAPE,  
VIDEO, 5.1 CH/ DVD:  
10 Hz - 50 kHz ±1 dB  
Frequency  
response  
Separation  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
+0.5  
Frequency  
response  
30 Hz - 15 kHz  
–2  
dB  
Inputs  
Selectivity  
60 dB at 400 kHz  
S/N  
Sensitivity Impedance  
AM tuner section  
CD,  
5.1 CH/  
DVD,  
MD/TAPE,  
TV/LD,  
VIDEO  
Tuning range  
531 - 1602 kHz (9 kHz  
step)  
50  
kilohms  
250 mV  
80 dB  
Antenna  
Loop aerial  
450 kHz  
Intermediate  
frequency  
Usable sensitivity  
S/N  
50 dB/ m (at 999 kHz)  
54 dB (at 50 mV/ m)  
Harmonic  
distortion  
0.5 % (50 mV/ m, 400 Hz)  
Selectivity  
At 9 kHz: 35 dB  
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3 STEREO mode  
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.  
Select 3 STEREO mode if you have front  
and centre 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.  
Glossary  
Centre mode  
Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro  
Logic Surround mode. To obtain the best  
possible surround sound, select one of the  
following four centre modes according to  
your speaker system.  
Centre  
speaker  
Front  
speaker (R)  
Front  
speaker (L)  
Types of sound  
NORMAL mode  
Reverberation  
Early reflections  
Select NORMAL mode if you have front  
and rear speakers and a small centre  
speaker. Since a small speaker cannot  
produce enough bass, the bass sound of  
the centre channel is output from the front  
speakers.  
Direct sound  
Centre  
speaker  
Front  
speaker (R)  
Delay time  
Front  
speaker (L)  
Transition of sound from rear speakers  
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 sound  
Early  
reflections Reverberation  
Level  
Rear  
speaker (L)  
Rear  
speaker (R)  
Early reflection time  
Time  
Test tone  
Direct tuning  
WIDE mode  
Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting  
the speaker volume. The test tone will come  
out as follows:  
Tuning method to let you directly enter a  
stations frequency using the numeric  
buttons. Use this method if you know the  
frequency of the station you want.  
Select WIDE mode if you have front and  
rear speakers and a large centre speaker.  
With the WIDE mode, you can take full  
advantage of Dolby Surround sound.  
In a system with a centre speaker  
(NORMAL/WIDE/3 STEREO modes)  
The test tone is output from the front L  
(left), centre, front R (right), and rear  
speakers in succession.  
Centre  
speaker  
Dolby Pro Logic Surround  
Front  
speaker (R)  
Front  
speaker (L)  
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,  
Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four  
channels from two channel sound. Compared  
with the former Dolby Surround system,  
Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to  
right panning more naturally and localizes  
sounds more precisely. To take full  
Front (L)  
Front (R)  
Centre  
advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you  
should have one pair of rear speakers and a  
centre speaker. The rear speakers output  
monaural sound.  
3 STEREO  
Rear (L, R)  
Rear  
speaker (L)  
Rear  
speaker (R)  
PHANTOM mode  
5.1 CH/DVD  
Select PHANTOM mode if you have front  
and rear speakers but no centre speaker.  
The sound of the centre channel is output  
from the front speakers.  
NORMAL/WIDE  
These jacks are used to input decoded Dolby  
Digital (AC-3) audio signals, allowing you to  
enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Use these  
jacks to connect a Dolby Digital (AC-3)  
decoder or a DVD player with a built-in AC-3  
decoder.  
In a system without a centre speaker  
(PHANTOM mode)  
The test tone is output from the front and  
the rear speakers alternately.  
Front  
speaker (R)  
Front  
speaker (L)  
Front (L, R)  
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.  
PHANTOM  
Rear (L, R)  
Rear  
speaker (L)  
Rear  
speaker (R)  
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A, B  
S
H, I, J, K, L, M  
Adjusting  
delay time 17  
Scanning  
preset stations 13  
Hookups  
aerials  
5
effect level 15  
speaker volume 17  
tone 10  
audio components  
6
radio stations 12  
Selecting a programme source  
10  
mains lead  
overview  
9
4
volume 10  
using the remote 10  
speakers  
7
Aerial hookups  
5
Speakers  
video component  
6
Audio component hookups  
connection  
placement  
selecting speaker system  
Storing radio stations. See  
Presetting  
7
7
6
N, O  
Automatic tuning 12  
8
Naming preset stations 13  
NORMAL mode 16, 21  
C
D
Surround sound 16, 21  
Center mode 16, 21  
P
NORMAL mode 16, 21  
PHANTOM mode 16, 21  
3 STEREO mode 16, 21  
WIDE mode 16, 21  
PHANTOM mode 16, 21  
Preset station 13  
Presetting  
radio stations 13  
Preset tuning 13  
Programme source  
selecting 10  
T
Test tone 17, 21  
3 STEREO mode 16, 21  
Troubleshooting 19  
Tuning. See Receiving  
broadcasts  
Connecting. See Hookups  
Delay time 16, 21  
Direct tuning 12, 21  
Dolby Pro Logic  
Surround 16, 21  
center mode 16, 21  
Dubbing. See Recording  
U
V
Q
R
Unpacking  
4
Quick reference guide 25  
Video component hookups  
6
Rear panel 5, 6, 7, 9, 23  
Receiving broadcasts  
directly 12  
using preset stations 13  
Recording  
E, F, G  
W, X, Y, Z  
Editing. See Recording  
Effect level 15  
Watching/ listening to video  
programmes 10  
WIDE mode 16, 21  
on a tape 14  
on a video tape 14  
Remote buttons 10, 14, 24  
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1
4
5 6 7  
9
!º  
2 3  
8 !£ !™  
!¡  
1 ANTENNA (AM or FM)  
2 CD  
5 TV/ LD  
6 VIDEO  
9 SWITCHED AC OUTLET  
0 Mains lead  
3 MD/ TAPE  
4 5.1 CH/ DVD  
7 MONITOR  
8 WOOFER  
SPEAKERS FRONT (A/ B)  
!™ SPEAKERS CENTER  
SPEAKERS REAR  
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For buttons not described on previous pages and buttons with names different from the buttons on the main unit.  
Function  
Remote Button Operates  
Remote Button  
Function  
Operates  
Selects preset numbers.  
0-9  
Receiver  
Changes channels when  
used with 0-9.  
ENTER  
TV/ VCR/ LD  
Selects track numbers.  
CD player/ MD  
recorder/ DVD 0 selects track 10.  
player  
TV/ VIDEO  
TV/ VCR  
Selects input signal: TV  
input or video input.  
TV/ VCR/ LD  
Selects channel numbers.  
AV 1/u  
TV/ VCR/  
Turns on or off the power.  
LD Player/  
DVD player  
(power)  
Selects track numbers over  
10.  
CD player/  
Tape deck/  
MD recorder  
>10  
TV  
Selects the channel entry  
mode, either one or two  
digit (in Europe only).  
-/ - -  
Receiver  
Scans and selects preset  
stations.  
CH/ PRESET  
+/ –  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
Changes the position of  
the small picture.*  
POSITION  
SWAP  
TV/ VCR/ LD  
CD player  
Selects preset channels.  
Skips discs (CD player  
with multi-disc changer  
only).  
D. SKIP  
Swaps the small and the  
large picture.*  
Activates the picture-in-  
picture function.*  
P IN P  
CD player  
Select discs (Mega storage  
CD player only).  
DISC  
Normally, adjusts the  
master volume of the  
receiver.  
MASTER VOL  
+/ –  
CD player/  
DVD player  
Searches tracks (forward  
or backward).  
0/)  
Tape deck/ MD Fastforwards or rewinds.  
recorder/ VCR  
TV  
Normally, mutes the  
sound from the receiver.  
MUTING  
CD player/  
MD recorder  
Skips tracks.  
=/+  
P
ANT TV/ VTR  
VCR  
Selects output signal from  
the aerial terminal: TV  
signal or VCR programme.  
Pauses play or record.  
Tape deck/ MD (Also starts recording with  
recorder/ VCR/ components in record  
CD player/  
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function  
DVD player  
standby.)  
CD player/  
Starts play.  
Note  
(
p
Tape deck/ MD  
recorder/ VCR/  
DVD player  
Some Sony equipment cannot be controlled by this remote as  
shown in the table above.  
CD player/  
Stops play.  
Tape deck/ MD  
recorder/ VCR/  
DVD player  
Starts play on the reverse  
side.  
Tape deck  
9
Sets tape decks to the  
record standby mode.  
Tape deck  
r
Starts recording when  
pressed with ( (or 9 on  
tape deck).  
Tape deck/  
MD recorder/  
VCR  
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Presetting Radio  
Stations  
Receiving Broadcasts  
(direct tuning)  
Selecting a  
Component  
Example: Presetting a  
station as A7  
Example: Receiving FM  
102.50 MHz  
Example 1:Playing a CD  
CD  
TUNER  
TUNER  
Turn on the CD player.  
Start playing.  
FM  
Tune in the station you want.  
Select FM.  
DIRECT  
MEMORY  
Example 2: Watching a video  
tape  
SHIFT  
1
0
2
5
0
Select A.  
VIDEO  
7
Display  
Turn on the VCR.  
Start playing.  
MHz  
Scanning Radio  
Stations (automatic tuning)  
Using Pre-  
programmemed Sound  
Fields  
Receiving Preset  
Stations  
Example: Scanning FM  
stations  
Example: Receiving the  
station number A7  
Example: Watching the  
video tape of a  
TUNER  
TUNER  
Dolby Surround-  
encoded movie  
FM  
SHIFT  
VIDEO  
Select FM.  
Select A.  
SOUND FIELD  
ON/ OFF  
7
+
+
TUNING  
TUNING  
To continue  
scanning.  
SOUND FIELD  
Select C  
STUDIO.  
+
MODE  
MODE  
Scanning Preset  
Stations  
Turn on the VCR player.  
Start playing.  
TUNER  
PRESET  
+
TUNING  
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