Sony STR-V919 User Manual

3-864-483-61(1)FM StereoFM-AM ReceiverOperating Instructions 1998 by Sony CorporationSTR-V919STR-V818GBC2C1

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12GBBALANCESOUND FIELD ON/OFFSET UPEQON/OFFINPUTMODEVIDEO 1DIRECTTUNINGBASSBOOSTSOUND FIELDGENRE MODEVIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVDMUTINGVIDEO 3 INPUTBALANCELR50

13GBHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemWIRELESSREARSPEAKER4 Ω 8 Ω+++––+––ARRLLBABSPEAKERSFRONTREAR CENTERWOOFERAUDIOOUTVIDEOOUTOUTVIDEOINVIDE

14GBHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemSpeaker impedanceTo enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center,and rear speakers with a nomin

15GBHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemDepending on the shape of your room (etc.), you maywish to place the rear speakers behind you instead

16GBHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemzAbout speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speakerdetermi

17GBHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker Systemp Sub woofer selection (WOOFER)Initial setting : YES• If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.• If y

18GBHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemAdjusting the speaker volumeUse the remote while seated in your listening position toadjust the volume

19GBHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemMASTER VOLUME1/uEQON/OFFINPUTMODEVIDEO 1DIRECTTUNINGBASSBOOSTSOUND FIELDGENRE MODEVIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVDM

2GBWARNINGTo prevent fire or shockhazard, do not expose theunit to rain or moisture.PrecautionsOn safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall intothe

20GBHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemThere’s no sound from a specific component./ Check that the component is connected correctly tothe aud

21GBHooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

22GBFront Panel PartsDescriptionLocation ofParts and BasicOperationsThis chapter provides informationabout the locations and functions ofthe buttons a

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25GBLocation of Parts and Basic Operations!£ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. Fordetails, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from p

26GBEQ ON/OFFMODESOUND FIELD ON/OFFGENRECURSOR MODEEQON/OFFINPUTMODEVIDEO 1DIRECTTUNINGBASSBOOSTSOUND FIELDGENRE MODEVIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVDMUTINGVIDEO 3

27GBEnjoying Surround SoundSelecting a Sound FieldYou can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one ofthe pre-programmed sound fields according to

28GBEnjoying Surround SoundGENRE : CINEMASelecting a Sound FieldSound field Effect NotesSoftware with multi channel surround audio signals isplayed ac

29GBEnjoying Surround SoundGENRE : VIRTUAL 3D (continued)Sound field Effect NotesUses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rearspeakers posi

3GBAbout This ManualThe instructions in this manual are for models STR-V919and STR-V818. Check your model number by looking atthe upper right corner

30GBEnjoying Surround SoundGENRE : VIRTUAL 3D (continued)GENRE : A.F.D.Automatically detects the type of audio signal beinginput (Dolby Digital, DTS,

31GBEnjoying Surround SoundUnderstanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays1 OPTICALLights up when the source signal is a digital signalbeing input t

32GBEnjoying Surround Sound1/02/0*3/02/13/12/23/22/0** DOLBY DIGITAL [1/0]dts [1/0]DOLBY PRO LOGICSTEREO PCM**DIGITALaCDTSCDOLBY DIGITAL [2/0]dts [2/

33GBEnjoying Surround SoundCustomizing Sound FieldsBy adjusting the surround parameters and theequalization of the front and center speakers, you canc

34GBEnjoying Surround SoundCENTER LEVEL (CENTER)Initial setting : 0 dBLets you adjust the level of the center speaker.• The level can be adjusted in 1

35GBEnjoying Surround SoundFront speaker bass adjustment (Level/Frequency)1 Use / to select the level (dB) or frequency (Hz).2 Use / to adjust.Repea

36GBEnjoying Surround SoundCustomizing Sound FieldsAdjustable parameters for each sound fieldSound EFFECT WALL REVERB LFE D.RANGE REAR REAR CENTER WOO

37GBReceiving BroadcastsPRESET TUNING +/TUNING +/FM/AMFM MODEMEMORYDIRECT TUNINGSHIFTTUNERVIDEO 1DIRECTTUNINGVIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVDPHONESSPEAKERSSET UPSU

38GBReceiving BroadcastsBrief descriptions of buttons used toreceive broadcastsPRESET TUNING +/– buttons: Press to scan all presetradio stations.DIRE

39GBReceiving BroadcastsAutomatic TuningFor details on the buttons used in this section, see “Briefdescriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts”

4GBHooking UptheComponentsThis chapter describes how to connectvarious audio and video componentsto the receiver. Be sure to read thesections for the

40GBReceiving BroadcastsTuning to preset stationsYou can tune the preset stations either of the followingtwo ways.Scanning the preset stations1 Press

41GBOther OperationsSET UPTUNERCURSOR MODESLEEPEQON/OFFINPUTMODEVIDEO 1DIRECTTUNINGBASSBOOSTSOUND FIELDGENRE MODEVIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVDMUTINGVIDEO 3 INPU

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43GBOther OperationsRecording on a video tapeYou can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player usingthe receiver. You can also add audio from a variet

44GBOther OperationsThe SET UP button allows you to make followingadjustments.Adjusting the brightness of the display1 Press SET UP repeatedly until “

45GBAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties whileusing the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide t

46GBAdditional InformationNo sound or only a very low-level sound is heardfrom the rear speakers./ Make sure the sound field function is on (pressSOUN

47GBAdditional InformationSpecificationsAmplifier sectionPOWER OUTPUTStereo mode (DIN 1 kHz, 8 ohms)STR-V919:110 W + 110 WSTR-V818:100 W + 100 WSurrou

48GBAdditional InformationFM tuner sectionTuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHzAntenna terminals75 ohms, unbalancedSensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf,2.2 µV/75 ohmsS

49GBAdditional InformationGlossarySurround soundSound that consists of three elements:direct sound, early reflected sound(early reflections) and rever

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50GBAdditional InformationPress CURSOR MODE repeatedlyto light upPress or to select Then or to select See pageSURROUND indicatorEFFECT LEVEL d

51GBAdditional InformationPress SET UP repeatedly todisplayPress or to select Then or to select See pageSPEAKER SETUPFRONT SPEAKER LARGE or SM

52GBAdditional InformationIndexAAC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3)Adjustingbrightness of the display 44equalizer 34speaker volumes 18surround param

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9GBHooking Up the ComponentsTV/LDVIDEO INDIGITALDVD/LD IN(COAXIAL)(OPTICAL)AC-3 RFOUTVIDEO OUTEQON/OFFINPUTMODEVIDEO 1DIRECTTUNINGBASSBOOSTSOUND FIELD