Sony STR-DA5ES User Manual

FM StereoFM-AM ReceiverOperating Instructions4-237-333-14(2)STR-DA5ESSTR-DA3ES© 2001 Sony CorporationOwner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are lo

10Digital component hookupsDVD or LD player(etc.)*Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s dig

11Hooking Up the ComponentConnect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital input jack andconnect the digital input ja

12Multi channel input hookupsAlthough this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channelinput jacks. These con

13Hooking Up the ComponentOther hookupsCONTROL A1 hookup• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatibleSony CD player, SACD player, tapedeck, or MD deckUse a

14Other hookups (continued)S-LINK CONTROL S hookupIf you have a S-LINK CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor,DVD player or VCR, use a

15Hooking Up the ComponentIf you connect other audio/video components tothe AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, thereceiver will supply power to the connect

16IMPEDANCESELECTOREeEeEeEeEeINPUTAUDIOINAAEeABAAAAC OUTLETLRLR+–+–FRONTSURROUNDCENTERSURR BACKLRLRFRONTSURROUNDCENTERSURR BACKLR+–LRSPEAKERSSPEAKERS

17Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemTips• You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks. The remaining jack can be used to

18Another room hookupsYou can connect the speakers to use in another room to the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks(STR-DA5ES) or the SPEAKERS 2ND ROOM jacks (ST

19Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemPerforming initial setupoperationsOnce you have hooked up the speakers andturned on the power, clear the

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of theapparatus with

20Multi channel surround setup(continued)When placing surround speakers behind youNoteDo not place the center speaker farther away from thelistening p

21Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker Systemx Center speaker size (CENTER)• If you connect a large speaker that willeffectively reproduce bass frequ

22Multi channel surround setup(continued)x Surround back speaker single ordouble (SURR BACK L/R) • When the center speaker is set to “NO” and youuse t

23Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System6030ABABx Surround speaker position (SURRPOSI.)*This parameter lets you specify the location ofyour surr

24Multi channel surround setup(continued)* These parameters are not available when“Surround speaker size (SURROUND)” is set to“NO”.** This parameter i

25Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker SystemAdjusting the speaker levelUse the remote while seated in your listeningposition to adjust the level of

26Basic OperationsSelecting the componentFUNCTION controlTurn FUNCTION control to select thecomponent you want to use.To select Rotate to lightVCR VID

27Basic OperationsMULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECTPress MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT toenjoy the audio source connected to theMULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks or analog 2 c

28PHONESUse to connect headphones.When the headphones are connected, selectablesound fields are HEADPHONE (2CH),HEADPHONE (DIRECT), and HEADPHONETHEAT

29Basic OperationsListening to the sound inanother roomYou can select the analog audio signals foroutput to a stereo amplifier or speakers inanother r

3Table of ContentsFeatures ... 4Parts IdentificationMain unit ...

30(For STR-DA3ES)The same source is output to the 2nd and the3rd room.1 Set the SPEAKER switch to “MAIN +2ND ROOM”.The indicator lights up.2 Press 2ND

31Enjoying Surround SoundEnjoying Surround SoundYou can take advantage of surround soundsimply by selecting one of the receiver’spre-programmed sound

32Selecting a sound field (continued)x SEMI C.STUDIO EX A–C1) (Semi CinemaStudio EX A–C) DCSUses 3D sound imaging of V. SEMI M.DIMENSION to create 5 s

33Enjoying Surround Soundx CHURCHReproduces the acoustics of a stone church.x OPERA HOUSEReproduces the acoustics of an opera house.x JAZZ CLUBReprodu

34Selecting a sound field (continued)NIGHT MODEAllows you to retain a theater like environment,at low volume levels even late at night. Even ata low v

35Enjoying Surround SoundAbout 6.1 channel decoding mode6.1CH Input Output Applied 6.1 channelDECODING stream channel decoderOFF Dolby Digital 5.1 NOD

361 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection isset to “YES” and the receiver detects that thedisc being played back does not contain theLFE channel sig

37Enjoying Surround Soundqa MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals areinput.NoteOnly the front 2 channels are compatible withMPEG format. Multi channel sur

38Customizing sound fieldsBy adjusting the surround parameters and theequalization of the front, center, surround, andsurround back speakers, you can

39Enjoying Surround Sound2ch decode mode (2CH MODE)(STR-DA5ES only) Lets you specify the typeof decoding for the 2 channel source. Thisreceiver incorp

4About This ManualThe instructions in this manual are for modelsSTR-DA5ES and STR-DA3ES. Check your modelnumber by looking at the lower right corner o

40Customizing sound fields (continued)Surround reflection enhancer (SUR.ENHANCER)This is a setup that adds the effect of a broadersound obtained from

41Enjoying Surround SoundInitial settingsParameter Initial settingTEST TONE* OFFPHASE NOISE* OFFPHASE AUDIO* OFFFRONT L__I__R CenterSURROUND L__I__R C

42Customizing sound fields (continued)Dynamic range compressor (D.RANGE COMP.)Lets you compress the dynamic range of thesound track. This may be usefu

43Enjoying Surround SoundFront speaker bass adjustment(Gain/Frequency)Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.Front speaker midrange adjustment

44Receiving BroadcastsBefore receiving broadcasts, make sure youhave connected FM and AM antennas to thereceiver (see page 7).Direct tuningYou can ent

45Receiving BroadcastsnA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0NnC0˜...C2˜C1NPreset tuningAfter you have tuned in stations using DirectTuning or Automatic Tuning, yo

46Other OperationsNaming preset stationsand program sourcesYou can enter a name of up to 8 characters forpreset stations and program sources. Thesenam

47Other OperationsNotes• You cannot record a digital audio signal using acomponent connected to the analog TAPE OUT orMD/DAT OUT jacks. To record a di

48Adjustments using theSET UP buttonThe SET UP button allows you to make thefollowing adjustments.1 Press SET UP.2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) t

49Other Operationsx Digital power management (D.POWER)Lets you enjoy the analog source without theinfluence of digital circuits.•“AUTO OFF” turns off

Parts Identification52CH qg (31, 33)2ND ROOM (STR-DA3ES only)eh (29, 30)2ND/3RD ROOM (STR-DA5ESonly) eh (29, 30)6.1CH indicator ql6.1CH DECODING qk (3

50x 2-way remote (2 WAY REMOTE)(STR-DA5ES only) This receiver is shippedfrom the factory with the 2 way remote controlsystem set to “ON”. Normally, yo

51Other OperationsCONTROL A1 controlsystemGetting StartedThis section explains the basic functionsof the CONTROL A1 Control System.Certain component

52CONTROL A1Jacks and connection examplesCONTROL A1CD playerMD deckOn CONTROL A1 jacks andconnectionsIt is possible to make connections betweenCONTROL

53Operations using the remoteOperations using the remote(STR-DA5ES only)Two remotes are supplied with STR-DA5ES(RM-LJ305, RM-US105). For details, refe

54Setting up the remoteAt the time of shipping, the remote has notbeen customized to your receiver yet. Beforeyou use the remote for the first time,

55Operations using the remote6 Tape/disc operation buttonsThe following table shows whatcomponents are operated by each button andthe function of the

56Location of parts and basic reniteoperations (continued)qa DIMMER buttonThe function of this button is same as theDIMMER button on the receiver. See

57Operations using the remotew; SHIFT >10 buttonIf you have selected tuner:Press repeatedly to select a memory pagefor presetting radio stations or

58Location of parts and basic reniteoperations (continued)Table of buttons used to control each componentWhen you program the remote to control the fo

59Operations using the remoteTable of operations thatappear when you press theSUB buttonPress SUB to display a list of operations thatthe correspondin

6Required cordsBefore you get started• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.• Do not connect the AC power cord until all

60Location of parts and basic reniteoperations (continued)ComponentItem(s) FunctionVIDEO CD TIME Changes the timeplayer information.INDEX +Selects a i

61Operations using the remotea) “SIDE A/B” appears for non-Sony LD players.b) Only with Sony TVs with the picture-in-picturefunction.c) Only with Sony

62FUNCTION2)VIDEO1VIDEO2VIDEO3DVD/LDTV/SATTAPEMD/DATCD/SACDTUNERPHONOUSER1USER2MACRO1MACRO22ND ROOM3RD ROOMIR SETRECEIVERBACK LIGHTCONTRASTCOMMAND MOD

63Operations using the remoteSelecting a componentBasic procedure for selecting acomponentDo the procedure below to select a componentfrom the functio

64Using the lists (continued)If you selected a Sony CD changer1 Move the easy scroll key.The DISC MEMO list appears.2 Move the easy scroll key to sele

65Operations using the remote1 Press SET UP.The set up list appears.p RECEIVERIR SETLEARNINGDOWNLOAD2 Move the easy scroll key to select “IRSET”, then

66Using the lists (continued)3 Move the easy scroll key to select“MACRO1” (or “MACRO2”), then pressthe key to enter the selection.The program list app

67Operations using the remoteTo erase a programmed IR code1 In step 4, move the easy scroll key to select“Common”, then press the key to enterselectio

68Using the lists (continued)Learning the commands ofyour componentsBy using the Learning function, it is possiblefor this commander to perform learne

69Operations using the remoteTo enter a name for SUB 1–51 In step 5, move the easy scroll key to select“Name”, then press the key to enter selection.2

7Hooking Up the ComponentAntenna hookupsFM wire antenna(supplied)AM loop antenna(supplied)Notes on antenna hookups• To prevent noise pickup, keep the

70Using the lists (continued)To download CD disc names (memos)and information on the presence orabsence of a CD in each slot of a CDchangerThis functi

71Operations using the remoteOther OperationsSorting the menuYou can arrange the order of sound field list.1 Press SET UP.The set up list appears.IR S

72Using the lists (continued)Using the auto power functionWith the auto power function turned on, thecommander sends numerous codes to theappropriate

73Operations using the remoteSwitching the COMMAND MODEYou can switch the command mode (AVSYSTEM1 or AV SYSTEM2) of the remote. Ifthe command mode of

74To operate the tuner of the receiverin the main roomTo operate the tuner built in the receiver in themain room in the 3rd room mode, select thesame

75Operations using the remoteAudio/Video componentsUsing the remote RM-US105This remote can be used in the following 3 ways.x When using as a simplifi

76Using the RM-US105 remote (continued)2NDROOMOUTSTR-DA5ESRM-LJ305RM-US105987+–Mm+–+–>.xXNn••AV ?/1FUNCTIONSET UPSOUND FIELD?/1PUSH ENTERSUBBASSBOO

77Operations using the remoteUsing the optional IR repeater as shown aboveYou can turn on/off the sound output from SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks, switch th

78Using the RM-US105 remote(continued)Location of parts1 ?/1 switch*Press to turn the receiver on or off.2 Remote mode buttonsPress to select the remo

79Operations using the remote4 SHIFT buttonWhen the tuner is selected, press repeatedlyto select a memory page for presetting radiostations or tuning

8Audio component hookupsTurntableTape deckMD or DAT deckCD/SACD playerNote on audio componenthookupsIf your turntable has a ground wire, connect itto

80Using the RM-US105 remote(continued)To set to the 2nd room mode1 Press USE MODE.The current remote mode button slowlylights up 5 times.2 Press 2ND R

81Operations using the remoteTo change the buttonassignmentsYou can change the factory settings of thefunction buttons to suit the components in yours

82Additional InformationPrecautionsOn safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualifi

83Additional InformationThere is no sound or only a very low-level soundis heard.• Check that the speakers and components areconnected securely.• Chec

84Troubleshooting (continued)To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator• Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator,then connect the RF demodulato

85Additional InformationReference sections for clearing thememoryTo clear SeeAll memorized settings page 19Customized sound fields page 42All the sett

86Remote control RM-LJ305Remote control systemInfrared controlPower requirements 4.5 V DC with three LR6(size-AA) alkalinebatteriesDimensions 175 × 62

87Additional InformationTables of settings using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ, and SETUP buttonsYou can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURROUND, EQ, SE

88Tables of settings using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons(continued)Press Press or to select Turn jog dial to select PageEQ FRONT BASS GA

89Additional Information1)When the speakers are set to SMALL only.2)When the SPEAKER switch is set to “MAIN+2ND ROOM” only. (STR-DA3ES only)3)When the

9Hooking Up the ComponentVideo component hookupsTo the frontpanelCamcorderor videogameTV monitor*TV or satellite tunerDVD or LD playerNote on video co

90Adjustable parameters for each sound fieldThe adjusted SURROUND parameters are stored in each sound field.The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied

91Additional Information< LEVEL >FRONT SURR SURR BACK CENTER SURR SURR BACK S. WOOFER LFE D.RANGEBAL BAL BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX1)COMP1)

92Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued)<EQ >< FRONT >BASS BASS MID MID MID TREBLE TREBLEGAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ SLOPE GAIN FR

93Additional Information<EQ >< CENTER >BASS BASS MID MID MID TREBLE TREBLEGAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ SLOPE GAIN FREQ2CHA.F.D. zzzzzzzNORMAL SURRO

94<EQ>< SURROUND/SURROUND BACK >BASS BASS TREBLE TREBLEGAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ2CHA.F.D. zzzzNORMAL SURROUND zzzzCINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzzCINEMA

95Additional Information

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