Sony STR-DA90ESG Operations Instructions

© 1997 by Sony Corporation3-860-901-11(1)Operating InstructionsSTR-DA90ESGFM StereoFM-AM Receiver

10Hooking Up the SystemSelecting the speaker systemYou can connect one set or two sets of speakers. Set theSPEAKERS selector on the front panel accord

11Getting StartedHooking Up the SystemTV-VCR HookupsYou must connect a TV to control the receiver using theon-screen display. Also, to enjoy the Dolb

12Hooking Up the SystemDigital Component HookupsYou can connect the optical digital output jack of aDVD player, DAT/MD deck, CD player (etc.) to there

13Getting StartedHooking Up the Systemb DVD/LD COAXIAL (to DVD player)c LD/DVD AC-3 RF (to LD player)If you connect an LD player to the analog LD/DVD

Hooking Up the System14AC HookupsConnecting the AC power cordConnect the AC power cord from this receiver andfrom your audio/video components to a wal

15Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen ControlPUSHENTERº‚¢¢¢¢≠±·∏π¢¢¢¢Using the RemoteInserting batteries into the remote (USAand Canada)Insert two s

16Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen ControlFUNCTIONUSERSUBINPUTSOUND()0pP=+PUSHENTERMmµº‚¢¢¢¢≠±·∏π¢¢¢¢MmµSETUPBlankareaIR emitterHow to use the

17Getting StartedSetting Up the Remote for On-Screen ControlRegistering a TV (or Monitor)You must register the IR code of your TV (or monitor)in order

18Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control7 When “PUSH YOUR REMOTE” appears in theon-screen display, press the button on the TV'sremote that c

19Getting StartedSetting Up the Remote for On-Screen ControlRegistering IR codes1 Click SETUP in the main menu.2 Click IR SET.3 Click the name of the

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.For customers in the U.S.A.This symbol is intended to alert the user

20Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control5 Click the respective component.• If the component is not a VCR or laser discplayer1 Cover the IR senso

21Getting StartedSetting Up the Remote for On-Screen ControlTo return to the main menuClick EXIT.To return to a previous menuClick RETURN.To register

22Dolby Digital (AC-3) Surround SetupSpecifying the Speaker TypeTo obtain the best possible surround sound, firstspecify the type of speakers you have

23Dolby Digital (AC-3) Surround SetupAdjusting the speaker volumeUse the remote while seated in your listening positionto adjust the volume of each sp

24Playback/RecordingSelecting a ComponentYou can listen to or watch a connected component byclicking on the component in the on-screen display.Before

25Playback/RecordingTo turn off all componentsPress SYSTEM OFF (for USA and Canadian models) or ALLOFF (for Australia) on the remote control.To mute t

26Playback/RecordingTo watch TV programs using a Sony TV with TV OUT jacksWhen connecting a Sony TV with TV OUT jacks, connect theTV OUT jacks to this

27Getting StartedPlayback/RecordingTuning and Presetting RadioStationsThe receiver lets you directly enter a station'sfrequency using the number

28Playback/RecordingTo change a preset stationPreset a new station at the number you want to change.NoteIf the AC power cord is disconnected for about

29Getting StartedPlayback/RecordingRecordingYou can control both playback and recordingcomponents using the receiver's on-screen display. Ifnece

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

30Playback/Recordingp Recording other components to videotape1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu.2 Click the video playback component you want(VCR 1, VC

31Sound AdjustmentSound fieldsGenre Mode Surround effectDOLBY*1NORMAL SURROUND Decodes programs processed with Dolby Surround.ENHANCED SURROUND Additi

32Sound Adjustment*1If you select DOLBY, be sure to adjust the volume level of the center and/or rear speakers to get the most out of the DolbyDigital

33Getting StartedSound AdjustmentSelecting the sound fields1 While playing a component, click SOUND in themain menu.2 Click a sound field genre, then

34Sound AdjustmentAdjustable sound parametersEFFECT : Effect levelWALL : Wall typeSEAT (F-R/L-R) : Seat (Front-Rear/Left-Right)REV : Reverberation tim

35Getting StartedSound Adjustment EXITMODEO NO NO NSOUND FIELDBASS BOOSTDIRECT PASSOFFOFFOFFSUREQTHEATEREQUALIZER EDITLEVEL :CHANNELdB RETURN

36Sound AdjustmentSURROUND EDITWALLEFFECTLEVELSEAT RETURN STANDARD EXITOTHERREVERBTESTTYPE : SOFT1FRONTHARDSOFT EXITMODEO NO NO NSOUND FIELDBAS

37Getting StartedSound Adjustmentz Hints for adjusting the parameters•Wall material simulation (WALL)When sound is reflected off soft material, such a

38Additional Operations and SettingsRegistering DesiredComponents (User IR setting)Use the USER IR CODE SETTING menu to register anyIR codes that coul

39Additional Operations and SettingsNotes• If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks,the registered IR codes will be cleared. “ALL CLE

4Welcome!31FUNCTIONUSERSUBINPUTSETUPSOUND()0pP=+2µMmº‚¢¢¢¢≠±·∏πVideo signalThank you for purchasing the STR-DA90ESG Sony FMStereo/FM-AM Receiver.Yo

40Additional Operations and SettingsStarting a ComponentAutomatically at Power On(Auto Start)The Auto Start function lets you set the receiver to star

41Additional Operations and SettingsStarting Several Componentsin Sequence Automatically(Macro Play)The Macro Play function lets you link several IR c

42Additional Operations and SettingsChanging the Display SettingsSelecting the display parametersYou can select the display modes (AUTO OSD ERASE,POIN

43Additional Operations and Settings• To select the display type, click SEE–THROUGH (ON or OFF) and LANGUAGE(ENGLISH, FRENCH or GERMAN). SEE-THROUGH

44Additional Operations and SettingsUsing the Sleep TimerYou can set the receiver to turn off automatically at atime you specify.1 Click SETUP in the

45Additional Operations and SettingsIndexing a CDYou can specify the names up to 12 characters for eachCD (up to 200 discs) or group of discs in a CD

46Additional Operations and SettingsSearching for a CD quickly1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu, then clickCD.2 Click LIST.3 • To search in alphabetic

47Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)Front Panel DescriptionsYou can control the receiver using the front panelinstead of

48Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)Remote Descriptionsp USA and CanadaAlthough the direction control button lets you per

49Getting StartedFront Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)Selecting a ComponentFor the on-screen operations, see page 24.1 Press

5Hooking Up the SystemDIGITALPHONOANTENNATV/DBS LD/DVDVIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITORCD DAT/MD TAPEPRE OUTIR OUT S-LINKIMPEDANCESELECTORFRONT SPEAKERSCENTER

50Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)Selecting a component directly from theremote control (USA and Canada only)1 Press on

51Getting StartedFront Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)RecordingFor the on-screen operations, see page 29.1 Turn FUNCTION to

52Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)Adjusting the SoundThe adjusted sounds are stored automatically.To select the sound f

53Getting StartedFront Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)Front to rear seat positionInitial setting is : SEAT F___1___RIt lets

54Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)Set up parametersp SPEAKER SETUP (see pages 22 to 23 for details)Front speakerInitial

55Getting StartedFront Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)IndexingUsing the index functions, you can specify names up to8 charac

Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)56Playing Components Withoutthe TV (Flasher)(except for USA and Canada)Using the flashe

57Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using this receiver, usethe following list.First, check that the power cord is con

58Additional InformationSevere hum or noise is heard./ Check that the speakers and components areconnected securely./ Check that the connecting cords

59Getting StartedSetting Up the Remote for On-Screen ControlSetting Up the Remote for On-Screen ControlAdditional InformationEqualizerDigital signal p

6Hooking Up the SystemIR OUTAntenna HookupsYou can receive radio broadcasts by connecting FMand AM antennas.Connecting an outdoor antennaWe recommend

60Additional InformationAM tuner sectionTuning rangeAntennaUsable sensitivityS/NHarmonicdistortionSelectivityWith 10 kHz interval*(except for Australi

61Getting StartedSetting Up the Remote for On-Screen ControlSetting Up the Remote for On-Screen ControlAdditional InformationGlossaryCenter modeSettin

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Sony Corporation Printed in MalaysiaIndexA, BAC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3)Adjustingdelay time 36, 55equalizer 35, 52position of the on-screend

7Getting StartedHooking Up the SystemImportantIf you connect an outdoor antenna, ground it againstlightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not conne

8Hooking Up the SystemIMPEDAMCE USE 4-16ΩRLREAR SPEAKERS–+–+IMPEDAMCE USE 4-16ΩCENTER SPEAKERIMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω–FRONT SPEAKERSBARLRL+–+S

9Getting StartedHooking Up the SystemSpeaker placementNormally, to obtain the best possible surround soundall speakers should be placed the same dista