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FM Ster eo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions 4-241-666- 11 (1) STR-D A7ES STR-D A4ES © 2002 Sony Corporation Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rearof the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
2 GB WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
3 GB This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
4 GB T able of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ............................................... 6 Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components ..................................... 8 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks .
5 GB Operations using the remote (STR-DA7ES only) Using the remote RM-US105A ........... 66 Listening to the sound in another room ................................. 67 Additional Information Precautions .......................................... 75 Troubleshooting .
6 GB List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
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8 GB Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 10 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “ Connectable components ” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.
Getting Started 9 GB A Audio cord White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord Yellow D S-video cord E Optical digital cord F Coaxial digital cord Notes • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
10 GB 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player, LD player, TV, or satellite tuner For details on the required cords ( A – H ), see page 9. 1 Connect the audio jacks. DVD/LD player Satellite tuner * Connect to either the COAXIAL IN or the OPTICAL IN jack.
Getting Started 11 GB 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD/LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
12 GB Hooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player and MD/DAT deck For details on the required cords ( A – H ), see page 9. MD/DAT deck CD/Super Audio CD player * Connect to either the COAXIAL IN or the OPTICAL IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAXIAL IN jack.
Getting Started 13 GB 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. If your DVD/LD and CD/Super Audio CD players are equipped with multi channel decoder, you can connect them to this receiver ’ s MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks to enjoy the sound of the connected component ’ s multi channel decoder.
14 GB 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks (continued) 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
Getting Started 15 GB MD/DAT TAPE PHONO IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN SIGNAL GND U FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER L L R L R L R R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO AUD.
16 GB MD/DAT TAPE PHONO IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN SIGNAL GND U FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER L L R L R L R R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO AUDI.
Getting Started 17 GB 2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
18 GB 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver alows you to use a 7.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.
Getting Started 19 GB E e E e E e E e E e INPUT AUDIO IN A E e A A B A A A IMPEDANCE SELECTOR E e A SPEAKERS FRONT B * 1 AC OUTLET IMPEDANCE USE 4-16 Ω OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN L R VIDEO VIDEO AU.
20 GB 4: Connecting the AC power cord Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Getting Started 21 GB 5: Setting up the speakers Use the SET UP menu to set the types and sizes of the speakers connected to the receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. The SET UP button lights up and the first SET UP parameter appears in the display.
22 GB 5: Setting up the speakers (continued) x CENTER SP (Center speaker size) • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “ LARGE ” . Normally, select “ LARGE ” . However, if the front speakers are set to “ SMALL ” , you cannot set the center speaker to “ LARGE ” .
Getting Started 23 GB x SURR BACK SP (Surround back speaker size) When the surround speakers are set to “ NO ” , the surround back speakers are also automatically set to “ NO ” and the setting cannot be changed. • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “ LARGE ” .
24 GB x CENTER XX feet (Center speaker distance) Initial setting: 16 feet Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. You can adjust from a distance equal to the front speaker distance ( A ) to a distance 5 feet closer to your listening position ( B ) in 1 foot steps.
Getting Started 25 GB Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more that 5 feet closer than the front speakers.
26 GB To output the test tone only from a specific speaker Set “ TEST TONE ” in the LEVEL menu to “ FIX ” (page 44). The test tone is output only from the selected speaker. For more precise adjustment You can output the test tone or sound source from two adjacent speakers to adjust their balance and level.
Amplifier/Tuner Operation 27 GB Amplifier/Tuner Operation Selecting the component 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the function. The selected function appears in the display.
28 GB Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 17). Tip The tuning scale is: FM: 100 kHz AM: 10 kHz* * The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 79).
Amplifier/Tuner Operation 29 GB Direct tuning Enter a frequency of the station directly by using the remote. For details on the supplied remote, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. STR-DA7ES Use the supplied remote RM-TP1. 1 Touch RM SELECT.
30 GB n A1 ˜ A2 ˜ ... ˜ A0 ˜ B1 ˜ B2 ˜ ... ˜ B0 N n C0 ˜ ...C2 ˜ C1 N Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to TUNER.
Amplifier/Tuner Operation 31 GB Changing the display Changing the information in the display You can check the volume, sound field, or the decoding information by changing the information in the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. The displayed information varies according to the selected function.
32 GB DIGITAL a PRO LOGIC MULTI CH IN 1 2 D.RANGE COAX SLEEP MONO DTS EQ MPEG STEREO OPT L.F.E. L SW SL SR C S R SB MEMORY 12 34 7 5 6 qf 8 qa 9 qs qd q; 3 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals.
Amplifier/Tuner Operation 33 GB 0 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are input. Note Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels. qa DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.
34 GB Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal (AUTO DECODING) In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc) and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
Enjoying Surround Sound 35 GB Selecting a sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver ’ s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.
36 GB About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimention Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters.
Enjoying Surround Sound 37 GB continued Selecting other sound fields Press MODE +/ – repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The selected sound field appears in the display. x NORMAL SURROUND Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded.
38 GB Enjoying the surround effect at low volume level (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level.
Enjoying Surround Sound 39 GB Tips • When “ PLII MUSIC ” is selected, you can make further adjustments using “ CENTER WIDTH ” , “ DIMENSION ” , “ PANORAMA ” in the SURROUND menu. • You can select the 2 channel decoding mode using “ 2CH MODE ” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 47).
40 GB How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream. When you select “ AUTO ” When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag* 1 , the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal.
Advanced adjustments and settings 41 GB Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio input (AUDIO SPLIT) You can assign the audio input for each function. This function is convenient in the following cases. (Example) When you have two DVD players and no digital audio input jack is available for the second DVD player.
42 GB When the multi channel audio input is assigned to a specific function (page 45) The following is displayed instead of “ AUTO 2CH ” and “ ANALOG 2CH FIXED ” . • AUTO MULTI CH 1/2 Gives priority to the analog audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN 1/2 jacks when there is no digital audio signals.
Advanced adjustments and settings 43 GB Customizing sound fields By adjusting the SURROUND menu and LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field.
44 GB Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press LEVEL. The LEVEL button lights up and the LEVEL menu appears in the display.
Advanced adjustments and settings 45 GB For advanced LEVEL menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “ MENU EXPAND ” to “ ON ” to enable advanced adjustments. For details on “ MENU EXPAND ” , see page 47. For details on how to set the items, see page 54.
46 GB Setup items for the EQ menu x FRONT BASS XXX.X dB (Front speaker bass level) x FRONT MID XXX.X dB (Front speaker midrange level) x FRONT TREBLE XXX.X dB (Front speaker treble level) x CENTER BASS XXX.X dB (Center speaker bass level) x CENTER MID XXX.
Advanced adjustments and settings 47 GB Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. 1 Press CUSTOMIZE. The CUSTOMIZE button lights up and the CUSTOMIZE menu appears in the display.
48 GB x V.POWER (Video power management) • AUTO OFF Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary video circuits automatically. You can enjoy high quality audio without the influence of video circuits. • ALWAYS ON Lets you keep the power of video circuits on.
Advanced adjustments and settings 49 GB x OSD COLOR (Color of the on-screen display) Lets you select the color of the on-screen display. • COLOR The on-screen display is displayed in color. • MONOCHROME The on-screen display is displayed in monochrome.
50 GB Advanced settings (continued) x S.W PHASE (Sub woofer phase polarity) Lets you set the sub woofer phase polarity. • NORMAL Normally, select “ NORMAL ” .
Advanced adjustments and settings 51 GB Tip “ SURR POSI. ” (Surround speaker position) is designed specifically for implementation of the sound fields of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
52 GB x SURROUND SP > XXX Hz (Surround speaker crossover frequency) Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover frequency when “ SURROUND SP ” (surround speaker size) is set to “ SMALL ” . You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.
Advanced adjustments and settings 53 GB x C WIDTH (Center width control) Initial setting: (3) Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You can set this parameter only when “ 2CH MODE ” is set to “ PLII MUSIC ” (page 38) and NORMAL SURROUND is selected.
54 GB x VIR.SPEAKERS (Virtual speakers) This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 35). • ON The virtual speakers are created. • OFF The virtual speakers are not created. x SURR ENHANCER (Surround reflection enhancer) This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 35).
Advanced adjustments and settings 55 GB x D.RANGE COMP (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. • OFF The dynamic range is not compressed.
56 GB x FRONT BASS XXX.X Hz (Front speaker bass frequency) Initial setting: 250 Hz You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps. x FRONT MID XXX.X Hz (Front speaker midrange frequency) Initial setting: 1.0 kHz You can adjust from 198 Hz to 10 kHz in 37 steps.
Advanced adjustments and settings 57 GB Custom install mode This receiver features the custom install modes described below. Depending on how you intend to use these features, use of these modes may require additional equipment (available separately) or modification of your listening environment.
58 GB Other Operations Naming preset stations and functions You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and functions and display it in the receiver ’ s display. 1 To index a preset station Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 30).
Other Operations 59 GB Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time by using the remote. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. STR-DA7ES Use the supplied remote RM-TP1.
60 GB Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR or LD player if you need help.
Other Operations 61 GB Using the CONTROL A1 system Getting Started This section explains the basic functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System. Certain components have special functions, like “ CD Synchro Dubbing ” on cassette decks, that require CONTROL A1 connections.
62 GB CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control system (continued) • If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer ’ s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to “ CD 1 ” and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver.
Other Operations 63 GB Basic Functions The CONTROL A1 functions will operate as long as the component you want to operate is turned on, even if all of the other connected components are not turned on.
64 GB CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control system (continued) x Synchronized recording This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the selected source and recorder components. 1 Set the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) to the source component.
Other Operations 65 GB * 1 Audio/video/control S cord (supplied). Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio/ video/control S cable. * 2 Control S cord (supplied). * 3 Audio/video cord (not supplied). * 4 Control S cord (not supplied). Use a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord less than 2 meters long.
66 GB Audio/Video components For STR-DA7ES, two remotes are supplied (RM-TP1 and RM-US105A). For details on RM-TP1, refer to the separate operating instructions.
Operations using the remote (STR-DA7ES only) 67 GB For 3RD ROOM (STR-DA7ES only) (Analog audio signals only) The sources change cyclically as follows: SOURCE* t VIDEO 1 t VIDEO 2 t VIDEO 3 t DVD/LD t TV/SAT t TAPE t MD/DAT t CD/SACD t TUNER * The signals of the current function is output.
68 GB Listening to the sound in another room (continued) 2ND ROOM OUT STR-DA7ES RM-US105A + – M m + – + – > . x X N n + – + – Amplifier Monitor Speaker Speaker IR repeater (not supplied) .
Operations using the remote (STR-DA7ES only) 69 GB x 3rd room operation 3rd room Main room 3RD ROOM OUT STR-DA7ES RM-US105A + – M m + – + – > .
70 GB Location of parts 1 ?/1 switch* Press to turn the receiver on or off, or to turn the 2nd (or 3rd) room output on or off. 2 Command mode buttons Press to select the command mode. Tips • Each time you press a function button or other operation buttons on the remote, the current command mode button lights up.
Operations using the remote (STR-DA7ES only) 71 GB 3 Function buttons The function changes according to the mode of the remote. AV SYSTEM 1/2: Press to select the source of the receiver. 2ND ROOM: Press to select the source you want to output from the 2ND ROOM jacks.
72 GB Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the function buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a LD player to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver, you can set the VIDEO2 button on this remote to control the LD player.
Operations using the remote (STR-DA7ES only) 73 GB Notes • If you do not press a button during step 2 through 4 within thirty seconds, the remote automatically exits the button assignment mode.
74 GB Receiver (STR-XXXX) Monitor Speaker Speaker Audio/Video components 2nd (or 3rd) room AV SYSTEM 1 Main room AV SYSTEM 2 To change button assignments for the 2nd room mode When the remote is set to the 2nd room mode, you can set the remote to turn the receiver on/off or adjust the volume.
Additional Information 75 GB Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
76 GB Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver. • Check that the SPEAKERS switch is not set to OFF (page 59).
Additional Information 77 GB To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator • Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator ’ s optical or coaxial digital output to the receiver ’ s DVD/LD OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jack.
78 GB Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: STR-DA7ES With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 120 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.05 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Additional Information 79 GB Remote control RM-US105A (STR-DA7ES only) Remote control system Infrared control Power requirements 3 V DC with two R6 (size-AA) batteries Dimensions 210 × 45 × 25 mm Mass (approx.
80 GB Index A, B Adjusting brightness of the display 31 CUSTOMIZE parameters 47, 58 EQ parameters 45, 55 LEVEL parameters 44, 54 speaker volumes 26 SET UP parameters 21, 49 SURROUND parameters 43, 52 .
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