About This Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS
The instructions in this inanual are R)r models
STR V444ES and STR V333ES. Check your model number
by looking at the lower right corner of the fi'ont panel. In
this manual, tile STR-V444ES is used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
"STR V444ES only"
Typeof differences
F_ V444ES V333ES
Component video
inputs/outputs •
2 coaxial audio
inputs
1 coaxial audio
inputs •
2ND AV
outputs
2ND AUDIO
outputs •
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar nai-nes
as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your
remote, refbr to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote.
• The tbllowing icon is used in this manual:
*_"Indicates hints and tips for making the task
easier.
This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround Systeln.
* ManuS_ctured under]icense from Dolb3,'Laboratolqes.
"Ddt)y", "AC 3 ", "Pro Logic" and the doubJeD svmbd BE]are
trademarks of Dollar gaboratolles.
Confidential unpublished Works. _" !992 !997 Doll)v Laboratories.
All right_ reserved.
**Manufi_ct_u'ed under license f1"omDigital Theater S_:stems, Inc. [IS
PaL No. 5,45!,942 and other worhlwide patents issued and pendin&
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surrozmd" are trademarks of Digitai
Theater S>stems, Inc. (c !996 Digital Theater S25tems, Inc. All
rights reserved.
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 7
Digital Component Hookups 8
5.1CH Input Hookups 10
Other Hookups 11
HookingUpand Setting Up the
Speaker System 14
Speaker System Hookup 15
Performing Initial Setup Operations 17
Multi Channel Surround Setup 18
Before You Use Your Receiver 23
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Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 24
Front Panel Parts Description 24
Enjoying Surround Sound 29
Selecting a Sound Field 30
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 35
Customizing Sound Fields 36
Receiving Broadcasts 45
Direct Tuning 46
Automatic Tuning 47
Preset Tuning 47
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Other Operations 49
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 50
Recording 50
Using the Sleep Timer 51
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 52
CONTROLA1 n Control System 54
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Additional Information 56
Troubleshooting 56
Specifications 58
Glossary 61
Tables of Settings Using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ,
and SET UP buttons 62
Index 65
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