Sony STR-DA80ES User Manual

3-860-902-11(1) 1997 by Sony CorporationFM StereoFM-AM ReceiverOperating InstructionsSTR-DA80ES

10Getting StartedDigital Component HookupsOverviewThis section describes how to connect a LD/DVDplayer, TV, DBS tuner, DAT/MD deck, and CD playerequip

11Getting StartedGetting StartedCD playerReceiver CD playerÇDIGITALOUTLDDVDAC-3 RF INLDDVDCOAXIAL INLDDVDOPTICAL INTVDBSOPTICAL INCDOPTICAL INDATMD

12Getting StartedAC HookupsSetting the voltage selector (only on themodels supplied with the voltage selector)Check that the voltage selector on the r

13Getting StartedReceiver OperationsSelecting a ComponentTo listen to or watch a connected component, firstselect the function on the receiver or with

14Receiver OperationsTV programs Turn on both the TV and the receiverand rotate FUNCTION repeatedlyuntil the TV/DBS indicator lights upVideos, laser d

15Getting StartedReceiver OperationsIf the component does not turn onPress the power switch on the component.2 Start playing.See “Remote Button Descri

16Receiver Operationsz If the STEREO indicator remains offPress FM MODE even when an FM stereo broadcast isreceived.z If an FM stereo program is disto

17Getting StartedReceiver OperationsTo change a preset stationPreset a new station on the number you want tochange.NoteIf the AC power cord is disconn

18Receiver OperationsPlayback component(program source)cççcRecording component(tape deck, DAT deck,MD deck, VCR)To insert a spacePress V or v until a

19Getting StartedReceiver OperationsRecording on a video tapeYou can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD playerusing the receiver. You can also add audi

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shockhazard, do not exposethe unit to rain ormoisture.This symbol is intended to alert the userto the presence of uninsulat

20Dolby Surround SetupDolby Surround SetupDolby DigitalTo obtain the best possible surround sound, firstspecify the type of speakers you have connecte

21Getting StartedDolby Surround Setupz If you feel the surround effect is inadequateDo the procedure below to adjust the delay time for thecenter and

22Sound AdjustmentSound AdjustmentGENRE MODE ToDOLBY1)MOVIENORMALSURROUNDENHANCEDSURROUNDCINEMA STUDIOACINEMA STUDIOBCINEMA STUDIOCSMALL THEATERMEDIUM

23Getting StartedSound AdjustmentSPORTSGAMEVIRTUAL MULTIREARSMALL HALLLARGE HALLSMALL OPERAHOUSELARGE OPERAHOUSESMALL JAZZCLUBLARGE JAZZCLUBCHURCHLIVE

24Sound AdjustmentCustomizing the Sound FieldsEach sound field is composed of a tone parameter(bass/treble) and surround sound parameters —variables o

25Getting StartedSound AdjustmentNotes• All the sound fields can be used with Dolby Digital (AC-3)sound sources.• The EFFECT parameter allows you to a

26Sound AdjustmentAdjusting the effect and surround soundparametersChange the surround parameters to fit your listeningsituation. See the chart on pa

27Getting StartedSound Adjustment2)The adjustment of this parameter does not affect thelevel of the bass frequencies sent to the subwooferfrom the fro

28Advanced Remote OperationsOperating One ComponentWhile Using Another(background operation)You can temporarily operate other components whilelistenin

29Getting StartedAdvanced Remote OperationsProgramming the RemoteThe RM-P501 remote included with the receiver cancontrol non-Sony components by “lear

3TABLE OF CONTENTSGetting StartedUnpacking 4Hookup Overview 4Antenna Hookups 5Audio Component Hookups 6Speaker System Hookups 7TV/VCR Hookup

30Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of thefollowing difficulties while usingthe receiver, use thistroub

31Getting StartedAdditional InformationSpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTIONWith 8-ohm load, bothchannels

32Additional InformationAM tuner sectionTuning range With 10 kHz interval:530 - 1710 kHz (USA andCanadian model only3))530 - 1610 kHz (models forall o

33Getting StartedAdditional InformationDolby Digital (AC-3)This is a new digital surround systemproposed to reproduce Dolby SR-D (the3 dimensional sou

34Additional InformationTable of Functions of the SET UP ButtonYou can make various settings using the SET UP button on the main unit and the digital

35Getting StartedAdditional InformationRear Panel DescriptionsAC OUTLETIMPEDANCESELECTOR4 Ω 8 ΩCTRL A1INFM75ΩCOAXIALS-LINKFRONT SPEAKERS+RLRBAL–+–I

36Additional InformationRemote Button DescriptionsPage numbers in parentheses refer to procedures that use the remote button. In these procedures, th

37Getting StartedAdditional InformationRemoteButtonOperates Function RemoteButtonOperates Function0-9, >10 Receiver Selects preset numbers.CH/PRESE

38Advanced Remote OperationsIndexAAdjustingdelay time 21effect and surround soundparameters 26equalizer parameters 26speaker volume 21Automati

39Getting StartedAdvanced Remote OperationsQuick Reference GuideReceiving Broadcasts(direct tuning)Example: Receiving FM102.50 MHzFUNCTIONRotate until

4Getting StartedVideo camerarecorderVideo gameFrontspeaker(L)Frontspeaker(R)AM/FM antennaAntenna Hookups (5)Rearspeaker(L)Rearspeaker(R)CD playerTape

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5Getting StartedGetting StartedAntenna HookupsOverviewThis section describes how to connect AM and FMantennas to the receiver. If you want to receive

6Getting StartedAudio Component HookupsOverviewThis section describes how to connect your audiocomponents to the receiver. If you want to use therecei

7Getting StartedGetting StartedNotes• This setting is effective only when the receiver is setto TAPE, DAT/MD, VIDEO 2, or CD (see page 13).For VIDEO

8Getting StartedSpeaker placementFor the best possible surround sound, we recommend:• The best quality speakers possible• Front, center, and rear spea

9Getting StartedGetting StartedTV/VCR HookupsOverviewThis section describes how to connect videocomponents to the receiver.For digital connections, se