Sony STR-GX900ES User Manual

3-798-615-22 (1)FM Stereo FM-AM ReceiverOperating InstructionsSTR-GX900ESSTR-GX800ES1994 by Sony Corporation

Hookups (continued)Connecting External AmplifiersTo obtain more powerful sound, connect an external power amplifier or a pre-amplifier.ANTENNA AUDè.©(

IConnecting the AC PowerConnect the power cord from this receiver to a wall outlet. If you connect other audio components to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET on

Listening to/Watching a Program SourceSelecting a Program SourceSelecting the Speaker SystemPOWER ONoc , _ ; j...!..1 1 i[ ____1TurntableTAPECD player

Using the Remote ControlThe remote lets you operate the connected components as well as the receiver. Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION button

Listening toAA/atching a Program Source (continued)Operative buttonsFM/AM tunerTV/VCR/LD playerToPressSelect memory pages for preset tuningSHIFTDesign

Background operationYou can temporarily operate other components while listening to/watching a program source.1 Hold down the BACKGROUND button.2 Hol

Receiving BroadcastsYou can tune in a radio station directly or you can have the receiver scan all the stations until it finds the one you want. Once

Automatic TuningPresetting StationsIn automatic tuning, the receiver scans all the stations to locate the one you want. If you do not know the frequen

Receiving Broadcasts (Continued)Receiving Preset StationsBy scanning preset stationsYou can tune in a preset station either by entering the preset sta

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

WarningWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of

Using Pre-programmed Sound FieldsThis receiver comes with 10 (STR-GX900ES) or 6 (STR-GX800ES) pre-programmed sound fields. You can use these sound fie

l^hapteT^A^WWona^^RecordingThis receiver makes audio/video recording and editing easier. Before you get started, make sure all the AV components are c

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

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 the recording VCR

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 a Program SourceScanning the Indexed StationsYou can easily find the station you want by scanning the indexed stations.Rotate the FUNCTION kn

Indexing a Program Source (continued)Using the Sleep TimerTo change the index nameStore a new name to replace it.Usable letters and symbolsYou can use

Programming the Remote ControlThis remote can operate other components that are connected to the receiver. In addition, the remote can literally "

Programirimg the Remote ControlAfter programmingBe sure to test that the component really works with the programmed signals.How many signals can you s

Obtaining More Powerful SoundIf you would like to create an even more powerful system, you can expand the total power output by using the Power Swap F

Table of ContentsIntroductionOverview...4Precautions...

rChapter 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)Adjusting the Delay Time of the Rear Speakers— for Dolby surround modeSound from the front and rear speakers is not ou

ICreating Custom Sound FieldsIn addition to using the pre-programmed sound fields (page 20), you can create your own customized sound field setting

Creating Custom Sound Fields (continued)Understanding the Surround Sound Parameters for the STR-GX 900ESThis receiver uses digital signal processin

Wall Material Simulation (WALL TYPE)When sound is reflected off a wall made of soft material, such as wood or a wall covered with a curtain, the high

Creating Custom Sound Fields (continued)Effect Level (EFFECT)Effect level is the combination of the level of early reflections and reverberation. The

Tips for adjusting the parameters (STR-GX900ES only)The following procedure allows you to set up the desired sound field more effectively.1 Select the

Creating Custom Sound Fields (continued)8To adjust the equalizer slope of the middle range, press EQUALIZER SLOPE.Each time you press EQUALIZER SLOPE,

Selecting the Sound Field SettingTo recall the settings stored at the factoryTurn off the power of the receiver once. Press the POWER switch while hol

OverviewWelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony FM stereo/FM-AM receiver !This manual describes two models: models STR-GX900ES and STR-GX

TroubleshootingBefore proceeding through the list below, first check the connections and the procedures outlined in the manual.Should any problem pers

ProblemCauseSolutionSound transmitted from the speakers is reversed.The speakers are not connected correctly.Connect the right speaker to the R SPEAKE

ISpecificationsAudio Power Specifications(For U.S.A. and Canadian models)POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTIONWith 8-ohm load, both channels driv

Digital signal processor sectionAM tuner sectionModulation (A/D conversion)**’High Density Linear ConverterDemonstration (D/A conversion)***High Densi

Identifying the Parts and ControlsFront PanelSTR-GX900ESSTR-GX800ES44

Refer to the pages indicated in ( ) for details.[U POWER switchLow cut filter indicator (10)(U.S.A. and Canadian model)Standby indicator (Australian m

Identifying the Parts and Controls (continued)Remote ControlRefer to the pages indicated in ( ) for details.[U LEARN button (27)^ SYSTEM OFF button (1

A,BAdjustable parameters 33 Adjusting audio 12 delay time 32digital parametric equalizer 37 parameters 36 speaker volume 31 tone controls 38 volume 12

Quick ReferenceDirectly tuning in an FM or AM stationEx. Tuning in FM station 102.50 MHz Select TUNERFUNCTION□ VIDEO 1□ VIDEO 2□ VIDEOS□ LD□ TV□

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PrecautionsjjjiChapter 1 Getting StartedUnpackingOn safety• For USA and Canadian models, operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. For the Australian

Quick Reference (continued)Adjusting the surround effectSelect the SOUND FIELD program you want.MODEAdjust the level.LEVELFREQUENCY*POSITON* STR-GX800

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

Connecting Audio ComponentsMake sure that you connect red plugs to the right channel (R) jacks and white plugs to the left channel (L) jacks.Tape deck

Hookups (continued)Connecting Video ComponentsMake sure that you connect each plug correctly: red plugs to the right channel (R) jacks of audio signal

Connecting Speaker SystemsMake sure you match the + and - of the speaker cord to the +/- diagram on the speaker terminals. If the cords are reversed,