Sony STR-GX700ES User Manual

3-798-949-21(2)FM Stereo FM-AM ReceiverOperating InstructionsSTR-GX700ES© 1995 by Sony Corporation

Listening toAAfatching a Program Source (continued)Using the Remote ControlThe remote lets you operate the receiver and the Sony components that are c

Remote Button DescriptionsFor buttons not described on previous pages and buttons with names different from the buttons on the main unit.RemoteButtonO

Listening toAA/atching a Program Source (continued)Operating One Component While Using AnotherChanging the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION ButtonYou can

Receiving BroadcastsYou can txine in a radio station directly or you can have the receiver scan all the stations until it finds the one you rvant. Onc

Indexing Preset Stations(continued)Indexing a Program SourceScanning the Indexed StationsYou can easily find the station you want by scanning the in

Receiving Preset StationsBy scanning preset stationsYou can tune in a preset station either by entering the preset station number or by scanning the p

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

Using Pre-programmed Sound FieldsThis receiver comes with 6 pre-programmed sound fields. You can use these sound fields to simulate the sound you woul

I Chapter 3 Additional OperationsRecordingThis receiver makes audio/video recording and editing easier. Before you get started, make sure all the AV c

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

WarnitigWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOV

Recording (continued)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

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

Indexing Preset Stations(continued)Indexing a Program SourceScanning the Indexed StationsYou can easily find the station you want by scanning the in

Using the Sleep TimerYou can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a time that you specify.To check the remaining time of the sleep timerPress

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

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

Dolby Surround Sound (continued)You can increase the output level of the rear speakersThe adjustment range of the rear speakers is preset from -15 to

Creating Custom Sound FieldsIn addition to using the pre-programmed sound fields (page 17), you can create your own customized sound field settings.

Creating Custom Sound Fields (continued)Understanding the Surround Sound ParametersThis receiver uses digital signal processing to reproduce the sound

If you select ACOUSTICACOUSTIC does not have the surround ellect and onl\' the equalizer effect Is awailable. If vou select ACXdUSTK’, \'ou

Table of ContentsIntroductionOverview...4Precautions...

Chapter 5 Other InformationTroubleshootingBefore proceeding “through the list below, first check the connections and the procedures outlined in the

ProblenfCause SolutionSound transmitted from the speakers is reversed.The speakers are not connected correctly.Connect the right speaker to the R SPEA

SpecificationsAudio Power SpecificationsOther SpecificationsPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTIONWith 8-ohm load, both channels driven, from 20 -

FM tuner sectionGeneralFrequency range 87.5 -108.0 MHzAntenna terminals75 ohms, unbalancedSensitivity at 50 dB18.3 dBf, 4.5 pV (mono)38.3 dBf, 45 pV (

Identifying the Parts and ControlsFront PanelRefer to the pages indicated in ( ) for details.[H POWER switch Remote sensor Display[4] DPC (Digital

Refer to the pages indicated in ( ) for details.Q] SYSTEM OFF button (10)[D SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTIONTAPE, DAT/MD, CD. TUNER, PHONO, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, V

A, BAdjustable parameters 27 Adjusting audio 9 delay time 26 parameters 27 speaker volume 25 tone controls 29 volume 9Automatic tuning 14 Background o

IQuick ReferenceDirectly tuning in an FM or AM stationEx. Tuning in FM station 102.50 MHz Select TUNERFUNCTIONFM/AMDIRECT□ VIDEO 1□ VIDEO 2□ VIDEO

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Adjusting the surround effectSelect the SOUND FIELD program you want.Adjust the level.Select the desired parameter you want to adjust.LEVELBASSn-RE

rIntroductionOverviewFeatures of this receiver include:Dolby *Pro Logic Surround Sound Decoder• Provides four channels of sound information (front lef

PrecautionsrChapter 1 Getting StartedUnpackingOn safety• For USA and Canadian models, operate the unit only on120 V AC, 60 Hz.• Should any solid objec

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

Connecting AudioAAideo ComponentsMake sure that you connect encli plug correctiv: red plugs to the right channel (R) jacks of audio signals; white plu

Hookups (continued)Connecting Speaker SystemsMake sure you match the + and - of the speaker cord to the +/- diagram on the speaker terminals. If the c

IChapter 2 Basic OperationsListening to/Watching a Program SourceSelecting a Program Source Selecting the Speaker SystemPOWER -► ON"" 0]0