Sony STR-GA9ESG User Manual

© 1996 by Sony Corporation3-856-159-11(1)Operating InstructionsSTR-GA9ESGFM StereoFM-AM Receiver

10HookupsThe arrow ç indicates signal flow.CD playerTape deckDAT/MDTurntable• If your turntable has an earth leadTo prevent hum, connect the earth lea

11Getting StartedRear and center speakersActive wooferNoteSet the LOW FILTER switch to ON when you connect anactive woofer. This cuts low frequency ou

124 Connect the second amplifier to SURROUNDOUT CENTER, and connect the center speaker tothis amplifier.The center signal is output from the SURROUNDO

13VCR (via the VIDEO 1 jacks)If you have two VCRs connect the second one to the VIDEO2 jacks. If one of them has a StarSight tuner, be sure toconnect

14Preparing and Using the RemoteInserting Batteries Into theRemote1 Open the cover on the bottom of the remote.2 Insert two size -AA (R6) batteries wi

15Preparing and Using the RemoteHow to Use the RemoteThe supplied remote lets you perform almost all of thereceiver operations. Operation is simple, j

16Preparing and Using the RemoteRegistering a TV or MonitorRegistering a Sony TV or monitorIf your Sony TV can be controlled by an infraredremote, and

17Preparing and Using the RemoteWhen programing the IR code, point the remoteat the IR sensor on the receiver from a distance nogreater than 4 inches

18Preparing and Using the RemoteRegistering Audio/VideoEquipmentRegistering Sony audio/video equipmentIf your Sony audio and video equipment can becon

19Preparing and Using the Remote4 Click “Sony” for a Sony product or OTHER for anon-Sony product.If the program source is a Sony productThe IR codes a

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

20Preparing and Using the Remote7Repeat steps 3 to 6 to program IR codes fromother program sources.To exit to the main menuClick EXIT.To return to a p

21Preparing and Using the RemoteProgramming Other Infrared(IR) Codes (USER IR setting)Use the USER IR CODE SETTING menu to programany IR codes that co

22Preparing and Using the RemoteKeep the remote pointed horizontally at the IRsensor until the code is programed.If you tilt or move the remote during

23Basic OperationsTo listen to decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 programsourcesSelect a visual source (TV, LD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, orVIDEO 3) then click 5.1CH

24Basic OperationsControlling a Sony DBS receiverBefore you can control the DBS receiver, the IR codes for thefunction representing the DBS receiver m

25Basic OperationsTuning and Presetting RadioStationsThis receiver lets you tune and preset radio stationsfrom the on-screen display. You can store up

26Basic Operations4 Click the + or – icon next to the frequency to tunein a station. Press the + icon for a higher stationnumber; press the – icon fo

27Basic Operations5Click the component you want to record to(“VIDEO 1” for example).The control panels for both components appearon the TV screen. “PL

28Basic OperationsTo control the recorder (when not recording)Click RECORDER. “RECORDER” becomes the sourcecomponent and you can use the RECORDER cont

29Using Surround SoundIntroductionThe STR-GA9ESG is provided with a variety ofsurround features which allow you to listen to a widerange sources in su

3For the customers in the USAFor detailed safety precautions, see the“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leaflet.If you have any question or problemconcerning your

30Using Surround SoundTo return to the main menu.Click EXIT.To play without surround effectsSelect “ACOUSTIC” from MUSIC 2. The surround effects arede

31Using Surround SoundGetting the Most Out of DolbyPro Logic Surround SoundTo obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surroundsound, first select the

32Using Surround SoundAdjusting the speaker volumeThe test tone feature lets you set the volume of yourspeakers to the same level. (If all of your spe

33Using Surround SoundReverberation time (REVERB)This parameter adjusts the length of time required forthe reverberation (echoes) generated from a giv

34Using Surround Sound4 Click EQ.The EQ EDIT menu appears.5 Click SLOPE to select the type of adjustment youwant: NARROW (to adjust a specific frequen

35Using Surround Sound6 Click an adjustment icon (+ / – , UP/DOWN,SHORT, LONG, etc.,) to adjust the parameter.The changes are saved automatically.To r

36Advanced OperationsUsing the INDEX functionsThe index functions let you customize the functionmenu, tuner preset list, and CD list. You can specifyt

37Advanced Operations2 Spell out the name by clicking each character inorder. The name is stored automatically.To enter a spaceClick the space bar.To

38Advanced Operations2 • To name a discClick TITLE. Display the number of the disc tobe named by clicking the > or . icon on theright side of scree

39Advanced Operations• To display the discs in numeric orderClick DISC NUMBER, after a few seconds,discs are displayed in numeric order.Click the >

4FeaturesOn-screen control of Audio/Video componentsThe STR-GA9ESG FM Stereo/FM-AM receiver is an audio/video control center with a unique interface.

40Advanced OperationsOperating Several Componentsin Sequence Automatically(macro play)The macro functions (1 and 2) let you link up to eightIR command

41Settings and AdjustmentsRemote Operation of AudioSources Without the TV(illuminated control flasher)The Illuminated Control Flasher (or flasher) fun

42Settings and AdjustmentsPlaying Sources Automatically(auto play)The AUTO PLAY function lets you set the receiver tostart playing the program sources

43Settings and AdjustmentsAdjusting the Sensitivity of theRemoteYou can select from five different sensitivity levels thatdetermine the speed at which

44Settings and AdjustmentsAUTO OSD ERASE:This display mode is useful during laser disc operationssince it allows you to see chapter numbers thatotherw

45Using the Controls on the Front PanelUsing the Controls on the Front Panel1Front Panel Descriptions5 67890!¡!™!£!¢ ! !§!¶ !•!ª@º@¡@™@£@¢@@§@¶@•@ª#º#

46Using the Controls on the Front PanelSelecting a Component1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver.2 Turn FUNCTION to select the component youwant to u

47Using the Controls on the Front PanelIf you enter a frequency not covered by the tuningintervalThe entered value is automatically rounded up or down

48Using the Controls on the Front PanelUsing Sound FieldsSelecting a Pre-Programmed Sound Field1Press GENRE repeatedly to select the type ofsound fiel

49Using the Controls on the Front PanelAdjusting the equalizer1 Start playing a program source, then press SOUNDFIELD ON/OFF so the name of the previo

5IntroductionA wide variety of sound fields including Dolby Pro Logic surroundSince the receiver comes preset with 24 different sound fields (like HAL

50Using the Controls on the Front PanelScanning indexed stations (index tuning)Once you select a station index, you can scan all thestations with that

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52Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties whileusing the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide toh

53Additional InformationSurround effect cannot be obtained./ Turn on the sound field function./ Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is setto the appr

54Additional InformationSpecificationsAudio power specificationsPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTIONWith 8-ohm load, bothchannels driven, from 20

55Additional Information• 3 CH LOGIC modeSelect 3 CH LOGIC mode if you have frontand center speakers but no rear speaker.The sound of the rear channel

56Additional InformationTest toneSignal given out by the receiver for adjustingthe speaker volume. The test tone will comeout as follows:• In a system

57Additional InformationIndexA, BAdjustingdelay time 32, 48equalizer 33, 49on-screen display 43, 44parameter 34, 49sensitivity of remote 43s

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6Getting StartedIntroductionUnderstanding How the Receiver WorksBefore you can use the remote to control the receiver, you must connect the remote con

7UnpackingCheck that you received the following items with thereceiver:• FM wire antenna (1)• AM loop antenna (1)• Remote commander RM-VP1 (remote)

8RC Antenna HookupsOverviewThis section describes how to connect the supplied RCantenna to the receiver. Since the remote controls theunit using radio

9Antenna HookupsOverviewThis section describes how to connect AM and FMantennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radiobroadcasts with the recei