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Sony STR-DA90ESG User Manual

Sony STR-DA90ESG
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© 1997 by Sony Corporation
3-860-901-11(1)
Operating Instructions
STR-DA90ESG
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver

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Sony STR-DA90ESG Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels5.1
Tuning rangeFM: 87.5 - 108 MHz, AM: 530 - 1710 kHz
Speaker load impedance8 ohms
Frequency Response10Hz to 100kHz
Input sensitivity2.5mV (MM), 200mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio100 dB
Dimensions430 x 160 x 435mm
Power Output100W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.09% THD)

Summary

WARNING

CAUTION

Precautions

On safety

Instructions to prevent harm from objects or liquids falling into the unit.

On power sources

Guidelines for safe electrical connection and usage.

On placement

Advice on where to place the receiver for optimal performance and safety.

On operation

Instructions for operating the receiver safely with other components.

On cleaning

Proper methods for cleaning the receiver's exterior.

About This Manual

Getting Started

On-Screen Operations

Front Panel Operations

Additional Information

Welcome!

About the color system for video input

Understanding How the Receiver Works

Hooking Up the System

Hookup Overview

Summary of connection types for various components.

Before you get started

Checklist of items and initial setup steps before connecting.

Infrared (IR) Repeater Hookups

Antenna Hookups

Connecting an outdoor antenna

Details on connecting an optional outdoor antenna for better reception.

Audio Component Hookups

DAT/MD (to DAT/MD deck)

✔ PHONO (to a turntable)*

To use Sony components with a CONTROL A1 terminal

To use a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector

Speaker System Hookups

Speaker placement

You can connect an active woofer

If you want to use your TV monitor's speakers as the center speaker

Selecting the speaker system

Selecting the impedance

TV-VCR Hookups

Digital Component Hookups

AC Hookups

Before using for the first time

Procedure to clear the receiver's memory before initial use.

Setting Up the Remote for On-Screen Control

Using the Remote

Instructions for inserting batteries and basic remote operation.

How to use the remote

Registering a TV (or Monitor)

Registering IR codes

Step-by-step guide to registering IR codes for TVs.

To exchange from a non-Sony TV to a Sony TV

For Australian models

Erasing TV IR codes

Registering Audio and Video Components

Registering IR codes

Step-by-step guide to registering IR codes for components.

Erasing IR codes

Dolby Digital (AC-3) Surround Setup

Specifying the Speaker Type

Setting speaker sizes (Large/Small/No) for optimal surround sound.

Adjusting the speaker volume

Playback/Recording

Selecting a Component

How to choose and play connected audio/video components.

To turn off all components

To mute the sound

To listen to digital program sources

You can play video and audio components at the same time

Watching TV or Video Programs

To watch TV programs using a Sony TV with TV OUT jacks

Connecting and controlling a Sony TV with TV OUT jacks.

To change the video input of a Sony VCR

How to change the video input selection on a Sony VCR.

To switch the screen size when using a wide TV monitor

Adjusting the screen size for wide TV monitors.

To control a Sony DBS receiver

Controlling a Sony DBS receiver via the receiver's interface.

To control StarSight functions of a Sony VCR (USA and Canada only)

Controlling StarSight functions of a Sony VCR.

Tuning and Presetting Radio Stations

To watch FM simulcast TV programs

How to watch FM simulcast TV programs on the receiver.

Tuning radio stations by scanning stations (Automatic Tuning)

How to tune radio stations using automatic scanning.

Presetting the radio stations

Tuning preset stations (Preset Tuning)

Method to tune and store radio stations using preset memory.

Recording

Recording to audio tape or MD

Step-by-step instructions for recording to audio tape or MD.

Digital recording

How to perform digital recordings from CD to DAT/MD.

Notes

Important notes regarding digital input jacks and tape deck recording.

Recording other components to video tape

Recording TV programs to video tape

Sound Adjustment

Using the Pre-programmed Sound Fields

Selecting and understanding various sound field modes.

III.A VIRTUAL ENHANCED (SURROUND) A

III. VIRTUAL ENHANCED (SURROUND) B

III. VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

III. VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

Selecting the sound fields

Notes on the output of Dolby Digital (AC-3) source signals

Explains how the unit handles Dolby Digital signals with different sound fields.

Customizing the Sound Fields

Adjustable sound parameters

Chart showing adjustable parameters for different sound fields.

Adjusting the equalizer parameter

Adjusting the delay time

Adjusting surround sound parameters (except for delay time)

Hints for adjusting the parameters

Additional Operations and Settings

Registering Desired Components (User IR setting)

How to register custom IR codes for various appliances.

Indexing

Playing Components Automatically (Auto Play)

Starting a Component Automatically at Power On (Auto Start)

Starting Several Components in Sequence Automatically (Macro Play)

Setting the sequence of IR codes

Step-by-step guide to defining Macro Play sequences.

Starting a Macro Play

Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Remote

Changing the Display Settings

Adjusting the position of the on-screen display

Using the Sleep Timer

Operating a CD Changer

Indexing a CD

Grouping CDs

Searching for a CD quickly

Notes

Notes on CD changer compatibility and operation.

Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)

Front Panel Descriptions

Identifies and describes the receiver's front panel controls.

Remote Descriptions

Identifies and describes the buttons on the remote control.

Selecting a Component

When you listen with headphones

Instructions for listening with headphones connected to the receiver.

To listen to digital program sources

How to select digital audio input modes via front panel.

Playing audio and video components at the same time

How to play video and audio components simultaneously using front panel.

Selecting a component directly from the remote control (USA and Canada only)

Tuning and Presetting the Radio Stations

Presetting the radio stations

How to store and recall radio stations using front panel controls.

Tuning preset stations (Preset Tuning)

Recording

Replacing audio while recording a video component (Front panel only)

How to replace audio while recording a video component.

Digital Recording

Adjusting the Sound

To select the sound fields

How to select sound field modes using front panel buttons.

To adjust the equalizer parameters

How to adjust equalizer settings using front panel controls.

To adjust the surround sound parameters

Customizing the Receiver Operations

Set up parameters

Overview of adjustable parameters for speaker setup and function hookup.

Indexing

Playing Components Without the TV (Flasher) (except for USA and Canada)

Troubleshooting

Power

Troubleshooting steps for power-related issues.

On-screen control

Troubleshooting steps for on-screen display issues.

Sound

Troubleshooting steps for sound-related issues.

Tuner

Others

Specifications

Glossary

• Types of sound

Explains the elements of surround sound: direct, early reflections, reverb.

• Transition of sound from rear speakers

Describes how sound transitions from rear speakers.

Index

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