Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product STR-VA555ES Sony
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FM Ster eo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions 4-235-283- 13 (3) STR-V A555ES © 2001 Sony Corporation.
2 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.
3 T able of Contents Features ................................................. 4 Parts Identification Main unit ............................................... 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ....................................... 6 Antenna hookups .
4 Features 7.1 channel mode This receiver incorporates a 6 channel amplifier. It can reproduce the sound of movies (etc.) encoded in 6.1 channel audio through front (L/R), center, surround (L/R), surround back, and sub woofer speakers. This receiver also lets you enjoy a 7.
Parts Identification 5 2CH qg (30, 32) 2ND ROOM eh (29) 6.1CH indicator ql 6.1CH DECODING qk (33, 50) A.F.D. q; (30, 32) AUDIO SPLIT wf (26) CINEMA STUDIO EX qa (30) Cursor buttons ( / ) wk (19, 37, 3.
6 Required cords Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. • Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed. • Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
7 Hooking Up the Component Antenna hookups FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna* (supplied) Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
8 Audio component hookups Turntable Tape deck MD or DAT deck CD/SACD player Note on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
9 Hooking Up the Component Video component hookups To the front panel Camcorder or video game TV monitor* TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player Note on video component hookups You can connect your TV ’ s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV.
10 Digital component hookups DVD or LD player (etc.)* Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver ’ s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home.
11 Hooking Up the Component Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver ’ s digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver ’ s digital output jack. These connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc.
12 Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS.
13 Hooking Up the Component Other hookups CONTROL A1 hookup • If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player, SACD player, tape deck, or MD deck Use a CONTROL A1 cord (mini jack) (not supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1 jack on the CD player, SACD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver.
14 2ND ROOM hookup You can use the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks to output the audio/video signals of the selected component to a stereo amplifier located in another room (see page 29). Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage.
15 Hooking Up the Component Notes • (Models of area code E only) Two AC power cords are supplied. Use either AC power cord that fits your wall outlet.
16 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker* Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) Active sub woofer Surround back speaker* IMPEDANCE SELECTO.
17 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Tips • You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks. The remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer. As the active sub woofer does not have the directivity, you can place it wherever you want.
18 Speaker system hookup (continued) Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver ’ s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system.
19 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System continued Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to your system. For the adjustable parameters, see the table on page 84.
20 x Center speaker size (CENTER) • 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 ” .
21 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Surround back speaker size (SURR BACK) • 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 surround back speaker to “ LARGE ” .
22 Tip The receiver allows 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 1.5 meters closer than the front speakers.
23 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Surround speaker position (SURR POSI.)* This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the “ VIRTUAL ” sound fields.
24 x Surround back speaker crossover frequency (SURR BACK SP >) Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround back speaker is set to “ SMALL ” . Note You can set the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURR BACK parameters when the speaker size is set to “ SMALL ” .
25 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment.
26 Basic Operations Selecting the component FUNCTION control Turn FUNCTION control to select the component you want to use. To select Rotate to light VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or VIDEO 3 video .
27 Basic Operations MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT Press MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks or analog 2 channel input jacks. Only volume control and the front speaker balance can be adjusted when set to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT.
28 PHONES Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, selectable sound fields are HEADPHONE (2CH), HEADPHONE (DIRECT), and HEADPHONE THEATER (see page 32).
29 Basic Operations Listening to the sound in another room You can select the analog audio signals for output to a stereo amplifier in another room. For details on the connection, see page 13. 1 Press 2ND ROOM. 2 Turn the jog dial to select the analog audio signals.
30 Enjoying Surround Sound 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.
31 Enjoying Surround Sound x SEMI C.STUDIO EX A – C 1) (Semi Cinema Studio EX A – C) D C S Uses 3D sound imaging of V. SEMI M. DIMENSION to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front speakers (without using actual surround speakers).
32 Selecting a sound field (continued) x CHURCH Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church. x OPERA HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house. x JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. x DISCO/CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/ dance club.
33 Enjoying Surround Sound continued NIGHT MODE Allows you to retain a theater like environment, at low volume levels even late at night. Even at a low volume level, you can clearly hear the dialogues and adjust the volume in small steps. This function can be used with other sound field (pages 30 – 32).
34 About 6.1 channel decoding mode 6.1CH Input Output Applied 6.1 channel DECODING stream channel decoder OFF Dolby Digital 5.1 NO Dolby Digital EX 1) 5.1 NO DTS 5.1 5.1 NO DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 2) 5.1 NO DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 3) 5.1 NO AUTO Dolby Digital 5.
35 Enjoying Surround Sound 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “ YES ” and the receiver detects that the disc being played back does not contain the LFE channel signal. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the low frequency components of the front channels.
36 qa 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.
37 Enjoying Surround Sound Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front, center, surround, and surround back speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely.
38 Customizing sound fields (continued) 2ch decode mode (2CH MODE) Lets you specify the type of decoding for the 2 channel source. This receiver incorporates with Dolby Surround Pro Logic II, and DTS Neo:6. Each of these has movie mode and music mode, and the receiver can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5.
39 Enjoying Surround Sound Front reverberation (FRONT REVERB) This parameter can be used when “ D.CONCERT HALL A, B ” is selected. This parameter lets you adjust the amount of reverberations to add to the front signals according to the original reverberations in the source.
40 Initial settings Parameter Initial setting TEST TONE* OFF PHASE NOISE* OFF PHASE AUDIO* OFF FRONT L__I__R Center SURROUND L__I__R Center SUR.BACK L__I__R Center CENTER LEVEL 0 dB SURROUND LEVEL 0 dB SUR.BACK LEVEL 0 dB S.WOOFER LEVEL 0 dB LFE MIX LEVEL 0 dB D.
41 Enjoying Surround Sound Gain (dB) Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Bandwidth BASS MID TREBLE Adjusting the equalizer The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization of the front, center, surround and surround back speakers individually. The equalizer bank lets you store up to 5 different equalizer settings.
42 Surround speaker bass adjustment (Gain/Frequency) Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass. Surround speaker treble adjustment (Gain/Frequency) Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble. Surround back speaker bass adjustment (Gain/Frequency) Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass.
43 Receiving Broadcasts Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 7). Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy.
44 Direct tuning (continued) 5 If you ’ ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another station. Tips • If you do not remember the precise frequency, press TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value close to the frequency you want.
45 Receiving Broadcasts Presetting radio stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning (page 43) or Automatic Tuning (page 44). 3 Press MEMORY. “ MEMORY ” appears in the display for a few seconds.
46 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal.
47 Receiving Broadcasts Description of program types Program type Description indication News News programs Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on current news Information Programs offering i.
48 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources. These names (for example, “ VHS ” ) appear in the receiver ’ s display when a station or program source is selected.
49 Other Operations Notes • You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT jacks. • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks.
50 Adjustments using the SET UP button The SET UP button allows you to make the following adjustments. 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want. The setting is entered automatically.
51 Other Operations x Digital power management (D.POWER) Lets you enjoy the analog source without the influence of digital circuits. •“ AUTO OFF ” turns off the power of the unnecessary digital circuits automatically when you use analog inputs or functions that bypass digital processing when MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT function is used.
52 x 2-way remote (2 WAY REMOTE) This receiver is shipped from the factory with the 2 way remote control system set to “ON”. Normally, you can use the receiver as is.
53 Other Operations CONTROL A1 control 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.
54 CONTROL A1 Jacks and connection examples CONTROL A1 CD player MD deck On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 jacks. For details regarding particular connections or set up options, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component(s).
55 Operations using the remote Operations using the remote Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert three LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver.
56 Before you use your remote (continued) Setting up the remote At the time of shipping, the remote has not been customized to your receiver yet. Before you use the remote for the first time, do the procedure below to set up the remote so that it can control your receiver properly.
57 Operations using the remote 6 Tape/disc operation buttons The following table shows what components are operated by each button and the function of the buttons. Button(s) Function H Starts play of the playback medium. h Starts play on the reverse side of the cassette.
58 Location of parts and basic remote operations (continued) qa DIMMER button The function of this button is same as the DIMMER button on the receiver. See page 29. qs AUDIO SPLIT button The function of this button is same as the AUDIO SPLIT button on the receiver.
59 Operations using the remote w; SHIFT >10 button If you have selected tuner: Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations. If you selected VCR, TV, tape deck, LD player, video CD player, MD deck, or CD player: Press before inputting a channel, disc, or track number of eleven or higher.
60 Location of parts and basic remote operations (continued) Table of buttons used to control each component When you program the remote to control the following Sony or non-Sony components, you can use the buttons on the remote that are marked with circles.
61 Operations using the remote Table of operations that appear when you press the SUB button Press SUB to display a list of operations that the corresponding buttons are not found on the remote. The contents of the lists will vary according to the currently selected component.
62 Location of parts and basic remote operations (continued) Component Item(s) Function VIDEO CD TIME Changes the time player information. INDEX + Selects a index. INDEX – CD Player DISC Selects a disc. d) TRACK Selects a track. d) CONTINUE Selects Continuous Play.
63 Operations using the remote a) “ SIDE A/B ” appears for non-Sony LD players. b) Only with Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. c) Only with Sony TVs that supports the wide-picture mode.
64 FUNCTION VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD/LD TV/SA T TA P E MD/DA T CD/SACD TUNER PHONO USER1 USER2 MACRO1 MACRO2 2ND ROOM 3RD ROOM 2) IR SET RECEIVER BACK LIGHT CONTRAST COMMAND MODE ALL CLEAR SOUND FIELD.
65 Operations using the remote Selecting a component Basic procedure for selecting a component Do the procedure below to select a component from the function list. 1 Press FUNCTION. The function list appears. The items in the list correspond with the jacks on the receiver.
66 If you selected a Sony CD changer 1 Move the easy scroll key. The DISC MEMO list appears. 2 Move the easy scroll key to select a disc, then press the key to enter the selection.
67 Operations using the remote 1 Press SET UP. The set up list appears. p RECEIVER IR SET LEARNING DOWNLOAD 2 Move the easy scroll key to select “ IR SET ” , then press the key to enter the selection.
68 Using the lists (continued) 3 Move the easy scroll key to select “ MACRO1 ” (or “ MACRO2 ” ), then press the key to enter the selection. The program list appears.
69 Operations using the remote To erase a programmed IR code 1 In step 4, move the easy scroll key to select “ Common ” , then press the key to enter selection. 2 Move the easy scroll key to select “ NO SET ” , then press the key to enter selection.
70 Using the lists (continued) Learning the commands of your components By using the Learning function, it is possible for this commander to perform learned operations.
71 Operations using the remote To enter a name for SUB 1 – 5 1 In step 5, move the easy scroll key to select “ Name ” , then press the key to enter selection.
72 Using the lists (continued) To download CD disc names (memos) and information on the presence or absence of a CD in each slot of a CD changer This function is available only when the category for the CD function in the IR SET list is set to “ CD2 ” or “ CD3 ” .
73 Operations using the remote Other Operations Sorting the menu You can arrange the order of sound field list. 1 Press SET UP. The set up list appears. IR SET LEARNING DOWNLOAD p MENU SORT 2 Move the easy scroll key to select “ MENU SORT ” , then press the key to enter the selection.
74 Using the lists (continued) Using the auto power function With the auto power function turned on, the commander sends numerous codes to the appropriate Sony AV components when you select a video function. Automatically, the components and the TV you have done IR setting turn on and the TV switches to the selected input mode.
75 Operations using the remote Switching the COMMAND MODE You can switch the command mode (AV SYSTEM1 or AV SYSTEM2) of the remote. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver. 1 Press SET UP.
76 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.
77 Additional Information There is no sound from one of the front speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones (see page 28). If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly.
78 Troubleshooting (continued) Recording cannot be done. • Check that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component with FUNCTION control.
79 Additional Information Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak.
80 Specifications (continued) Outputs TAPE, MD/DAT (REC OUT), VIDEO 1, 2 (AUDIO OUT) FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK, SUB WOOFER EQ BASS: 99 Hz~1.0 kHz (21 steps) MID (FRONT L/R, CENTER only): 198 Hz~10 kHz (36 steps) TREBLE: 1.0 kHz~10 kHz (23 steps) Gain levels: ±10 dB, 1 dB step FM tuner section Tuning range 87.
81 Additional Information AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code E With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1610 kHz 6) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz 6) Models of area code CN, CEL Wit.
82 T ables of settings using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURROUND, EQ, SET UP buttons, jog dial, and cursor buttons.
83 Additional Information continued Press Press or to select Turn jog dial to select Page EQ FRONT BASS GAIN – 10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) 41 FRONT BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1.
84 1) When the speakers are set to SMALL only. Press Press or to select Turn jog dial to select Page SET UP FRONT SP LARGE, SMALL 19 CENTER SP LARGE, SMALL, NO SURROUND SP LARGE, SMALL, NO SURR BACK SP LARGE, SMALL, NO SURR BACK L/R YES, NO SUB WOOFER YES, NO FRONT 1.
85 Additional Information Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted SURROUND parameters are stored in each sound field. The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields. continued < SURROUND > 2CH 2CH EFFECT WALL REVERB FRONT SCREEN VIRTUAL SUR.
86 Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) < LEVEL > FRONT SURR SURR BACK CENTER SURR SURR BACK S. WOOFER LFE D.RANGE BAL BAL BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX 1) COMP 1) 2CH zz z A.F.D. zzzzzz z zz NORMAL SURROUND zzzzzz zzz CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzz zz z zz CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzzzz z zz CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzzzz z zz SEMI C.
87 Additional Information continued <E Q > < FRONT > BASS BASS MID MID MID TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ SLOPE GAIN FREQ 2CH zzzzzz z A.F.D. zzzzzz z NORMAL SURROUND zzzzzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz zzzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzzzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzzzzz SEMI C.
88 Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) <E Q > < CENTER > BASS BASS MID MID MID TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ SLOPE GAIN FREQ 2CH A.F.D. zzzzzz z NORMAL SURROUND zzzzzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz zzzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzzzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzzzzz SEMI C.
89 Additional Information <E Q> < SURROUND/SURROUND BACK > BASS BASS TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ 2CH A.F.D. zzzz NORMAL SURROUND zzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzz SEMI C.STUDIO EX A SEMI C.STUDIO EX B SEMI C.
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