Sony STR-GX900ES User Manual

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Page 1 - FM-AM Receiver

3-798-615-22 (1)FM Stereo FM-AM ReceiverOperating InstructionsSTR-GX900ESSTR-GX800ES1994 by Sony Corporation

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Hookups (continued)Connecting External AmplifiersTo obtain more powerful sound, connect an external power amplifier or a pre-amplifier.ANTENNA AUDè.©(

Page 3 - Table of Contents

IConnecting the AC PowerConnect the power cord from this receiver to a wall outlet. If you connect other audio components to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET on

Page 4 - Overview

Listening to/Watching a Program SourceSelecting a Program SourceSelecting the Speaker SystemPOWER ONoc , _ ; j...!..1 1 i[ ____1TurntableTAPECD player

Page 5 - Unpacking

Using the Remote ControlThe remote lets you operate the connected components as well as the receiver. Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION button

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Listening toAA/atching a Program Source (continued)Operative buttonsFM/AM tunerTV/VCR/LD playerToPressSelect memory pages for preset tuningSHIFTDesign

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Background operationYou can temporarily operate other components while listening to/watching a program source.1 Hold down the BACKGROUND button.2 Hol

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Receiving BroadcastsYou can tune in a radio station directly or you can have the receiver scan all the stations until it finds the one you want. Once

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Automatic TuningPresetting StationsIn automatic tuning, the receiver scans all the stations to locate the one you want. If you do not know the frequen

Page 10 - Hookups (continued)

Receiving Broadcasts (Continued)Receiving Preset StationsBy scanning preset stationsYou can tune in a preset station either by entering the preset sta

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Watching Vídeo ProgramsWatching Video ProgramsWhen you watch video programs on your TV, VCR or LD player, we recommend that you play the audio portion

Page 12 - Adjusting the Audio

WarningWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of

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Using Pre-programmed Sound FieldsThis receiver comes with 10 (STR-GX900ES) or 6 (STR-GX800ES) pre-programmed sound fields. You can use these sound fie

Page 14 - (continued)

l^hapteT^A^WWona^^RecordingThis receiver makes audio/video recording and editing easier. Before you get started, make sure all the AV components are c

Page 15 - ■ 2 Press 2

Recording (Continued)Recording on a Video TapeYou can record and make copies of programs from other VCR, LD player or TV using the receiver. See your

Page 16 - Receiving Broadcasts

5 Set the video recording source to be ready for playback.6 Insert a blank video tape into the recording VCR.7 Start recording on the recording VCR

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Indexing Preset StationsYou might find that too many preset stations make it hard to find the one you want to listen to. This receiver includes a feat

Page 18 - (Continued)

Indexing a Program SourceScanning the Indexed StationsYou can easily find the station you want by scanning the indexed stations.Rotate the FUNCTION kn

Page 19 - Watching Vídeo Programs

Indexing a Program Source (continued)Using the Sleep TimerTo change the index nameStore a new name to replace it.Usable letters and symbolsYou can use

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Programming the Remote ControlThis remote can operate other components that are connected to the receiver. In addition, the remote can literally "

Page 21 - Recording

Programirimg the Remote ControlAfter programmingBe sure to test that the component really works with the programmed signals.How many signals can you s

Page 22 - Recording (Continued)

Obtaining More Powerful SoundIf you would like to create an even more powerful system, you can expand the total power output by using the Power Swap F

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Table of ContentsIntroductionOverview...4Precautions...

Page 24 - Indexing Preset Stations

rChapter 4 Digital Sound EffectsDolby Surround SoundMany video tapes and laser discs available today are encoded with Dolby surround sound, which add

Page 25 - Indexing a Program

Adjusting the Speaker VolumeTo obtain the best possible surround sound, set the volume of the front, center, and rear speakers to the same level. A Te

Page 26 - Using the Sleep Timer

Dolby Surround Sound (continued)Adjusting the Delay Time of the Rear Speakers— for Dolby surround modeSound from the front and rear speakers is not ou

Page 27 - (operative buttons)

ICreating Custom Sound FieldsIn addition to using the pre-programmed sound fields (page 20), you can create your own customized sound field setting

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Creating Custom Sound Fields (continued)Understanding the Surround Sound Parameters for the STR-GX 900ESThis receiver uses digital signal processin

Page 29 - Obtaining More Powerful Sound

Wall Material Simulation (WALL TYPE)When sound is reflected off a wall made of soft material, such as wood or a wall covered with a curtain, the high

Page 30 - Dolby Surround Sound

Creating Custom Sound Fields (continued)Effect Level (EFFECT)Effect level is the combination of the level of early reflections and reverberation. The

Page 31 - Sequence of the test tone

Tips for adjusting the parameters (STR-GX900ES only)The following procedure allows you to set up the desired sound field more effectively.1 Select the

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Creating Custom Sound Fields (continued)8To adjust the equalizer slope of the middle range, press EQUALIZER SLOPE.Each time you press EQUALIZER SLOPE,

Page 33 - Creating Custom Sound Fields

Selecting the Sound Field SettingTo recall the settings stored at the factoryTurn off the power of the receiver once. Press the POWER switch while hol

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OverviewWelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony FM stereo/FM-AM receiver !This manual describes two models: models STR-GX900ES and STR-GX

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TroubleshootingBefore proceeding through the list below, first check the connections and the procedures outlined in the manual.Should any problem pers

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ProblemCauseSolutionSound transmitted from the speakers is reversed.The speakers are not connected correctly.Connect the right speaker to the R SPEAKE

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ISpecificationsAudio Power Specifications(For U.S.A. and Canadian models)POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTIONWith 8-ohm load, both channels driv

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Digital signal processor sectionAM tuner sectionModulation (A/D conversion)**’High Density Linear ConverterDemonstration (D/A conversion)***High Densi

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Identifying the Parts and ControlsFront PanelSTR-GX900ESSTR-GX800ES44

Page 40 - Troubleshooting

Refer to the pages indicated in ( ) for details.[U POWER switchLow cut filter indicator (10)(U.S.A. and Canadian model)Standby indicator (Australian m

Page 41 - Solution

Identifying the Parts and Controls (continued)Remote ControlRefer to the pages indicated in ( ) for details.[U LEARN button (27)^ SYSTEM OFF button (1

Page 42 - Specifications

A,BAdjustable parameters 33 Adjusting audio 12 delay time 32digital parametric equalizer 37 parameters 36 speaker volume 31 tone controls 38 volume 12

Page 43 - Video section

Quick ReferenceDirectly tuning in an FM or AM stationEx. Tuning in FM station 102.50 MHz Select TUNERFUNCTION□ VIDEO 1□ VIDEO 2□ VIDEOS□ LD□ TV□

Page 45 - FM/AM button (16,17)

PrecautionsjjjiChapter 1 Getting StartedUnpackingOn safety• For USA and Canadian models, operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. For the Australian

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Quick Reference (continued)Adjusting the surround effectSelect the SOUND FIELD program you want.MODEAdjust the level.LEVELFREQUENCY*POSITON* STR-GX800

Page 47 - U, V. W, X, Y, Z

HookupsThis section describes how to hookup antennas, audio components, TV /VCRs, speaker systems, and external amplifiers.Notes• Do not connect the

Page 48 - Quick Reference

Connecting Audio ComponentsMake sure that you connect red plugs to the right channel (R) jacks and white plugs to the left channel (L) jacks.Tape deck

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Hookups (continued)Connecting Video ComponentsMake sure that you connect each plug correctly: red plugs to the right channel (R) jacks of audio signal

Page 50 - Quick Reference (continued)

Connecting Speaker SystemsMake sure you match the + and - of the speaker cord to the +/- diagram on the speaker terminals. If the cords are reversed,

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