Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product STR-V323 Sony
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2 GB Getting Started WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
3 GB Getting Started T ABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Aerial Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 6 Speaker System Hookups 7 AC Hookups 9 Before .
4 GB Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver: • FM wire aerial (1) • AM loop aerial (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in accordance with the + and – markings on the battery compartment.
5 GB Getting Started Aerial Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect AM and FM aerials to the receiver. If you want to receive radio broadcasts with the receiver, complete these connections first, then go to the following pages. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below.
6 GB Getting Started MONITOR VIDEO OUT INPUT VIDEO Audio Component Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect your audio components to the receiver. If you want to use the receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below.
7 GB Getting Started VCR Use the function buttons (TV/LD, CD, MD/TAPE etc) to select the VIDEO AUDIO OUT signal. You can record this audio signal by connecting a recording component such as a cassette deck (to the VIDEO AUDIO OUT jack). DVD player/AC-3 decoder What cables will I need? • Audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.
8 GB Getting Started SPEAKERS FRONT A L R A B B Hookups Front speakers Rear and centre speakers To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers.
9 GB Getting Started Notes • If you want to enjoy the surround sound, be sure to connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminal. • No sound is heard when you press SPEAKERS A+B without connecting speaker system B. Where do I go next? To complete your system, go to “AC Hookups” on this page.
Receiver Operations 10 GB To Mute the sound Reinforce the bass Adjust the balance Adjust the tone quality When you listen with headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS buttons to OFF.
Receiver Operations 11 GB Changing the factory setting of a function button If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons don’t match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you have two CD players and you don’t have a tape deck or an MD recorder, you can assign the MD/TAPE button to your second CD player.
Receiver Operations 12 GB Receiving Br oadcasts This receiver lets you enter a station’s frequency directly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning). If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, see “Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning)” on this page.
Receiver Operations 13 GB 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C), then press the number.
Receiver Operations 14 GB 1 Press TV/LD to select the programme source. 2 Set the component to be ready for playing. For example, turn on the TV and TV tuner.
Using Surround sound 15 GB When you use the remote Each time you press SOUND FIELD MODE +/–, sound field changes as follows: When selecting programme source When using 5.1 CH/DVD C. STUDIO ˜ V SURR * “DOLBY” appears in the display. To turn off sound field Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF.
Using Surround sound 16 GB Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pr o Logic Surr ound Sound To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, first select the centre mode according to the speaker system you have. Then, adjust each speaker volume and delay time.
Using Surround sound 17 GB Adjusting the delay time You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay time).
Using Surround sound 18 GB Adjustable parameters for each sound field when selecting programme source a) Adjustable only when the centre mode is set to PHANTOM, NORMAL or WIDE (see page 16). b) Adjustable only when the centre mode is set to 3 STEREO, NORMAL or WIDE (see page 16).
Additional Information 19 GB Additional Information T roubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Additional Information 20 GB Specifications Amplifier section Power output Rated power: (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 80 W + 80 W Reference power: (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, less than 0.09% total harmonic distortion) 70 W + 70 W Rated power: (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.
Additional Information 21 GB Centre speaker Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) • 3 STEREO mode Select 3 STEREO mode if you have front and centre speakers but no rear speaker.
22 GB Index H, I, J, K, L, M Hookups aerials 5 audio components 6 mains lead 9 overview 4 speakers 7 video component 6 N, O Naming preset stations 13 NORMAL mode 16, 21 P PHANTOM mode 16, 21 Preset st.
23 GB Rear Panel Descriptions 1 45 6 7 !º !™ 8 3 2 !£ !¡ 9 1 ANTENNA (AM or FM) 2 CD 3 MD/TAPE 4 5.1 CH/DVD 5 TV/LD 6 VIDEO 7 MONITOR 8 WOOFER 9 SWITCHED AC OUTLET 0 Mains lead !¡ SPEAKERS F.
24 GB For buttons not described on previous pages and buttons with names different from the buttons on the main unit. Remote Button Descriptions Remote Button 0-9 >10 CH/PRESET +/– D.
25 GB Receiving Br oadcasts (direct tuning) Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz Pr esetting Radio Stations Example: Presetting a station as A7 Selecting a Component Example 1: Playing a CD Example 2: Wat.
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