SONY STRGA7ES - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

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STR-GA8ES

STR-GA7ES

Operating Instructions

Mode d'emploi

FM Stereo

FM-AM Receiver

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 receiver, check

that the operating voltage is identical

with your local power supply. The

operating voltage is indicated on the

nameplate at the rear of the receiver.

· This unit is not disconnected from the

AC power source as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if

the unit itself has been turned off.

· If you are not going to use the

receiver for a long time, be sure to

disconnect the receiver from the wall

outlet. To disconnect the AC power

cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull

the cord.

· One blade of the plug is wider than

the other for the purpose of safety

and will fit into the wall outlet only

one way. If you are unable to insert

the plug fully into the outlet, contact

your dealer.

· AC power cord must be changed

only at the qualified service shop.

On placement

· Do not install the appliance in a

confined space, such as a bookcase or

built-in cabinet.

· Place the receiver in a location with

adequate ventilation to prevent heat

buildup and prolong the life of the

receiver.

· Do not place the receiver near heat

sources, or in a place subject to direct

sunlight, excessive dust or

mechanical shock.

· Do not place anything on top of the

cabinet that might block the

ventilation holes and cause

malfunctions.

On operation

· Before connecting other components,

be sure to turn off and unplug the

receiver.

On cleaning

· Clean the cabinet, panel and controls

with a soft cloth slightly moistened

with a mild detergent solution. Do

not use any type of abrasive pad,

scouring powder or solvent such as

alcohol or benzine.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose

the unit to rain or

moisture.

- Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

- Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or

modifications not expressly approved in

this manual could void your authority

to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the

CATV system installer's attention to

Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides

guidelines for proper grounding and, in

particular, specifies that the cable

ground shall be connected to the

grounding system of the building, as

close to the point of cable entry as

practical.

Owner's record

The model and serial numbers are

located on the rear of the unit. Record

the serial number in the space provided

below. Refer to them whenever you call

upon your Sony dealer regarding this

product.

Model No. STR-GA8ES/STR-GA7ES

Serial No.

For the customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG

WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY

INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE

EXPOSURE.

This symbol is intended to alert the user

to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the

product's

enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user

to the presence of important operating

and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the

following measures:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4

Hookup Overview 4

Antenna Hookups 5

Audio Component Hookups 5

Speaker System Hookups 6

TV/VCR Hookups 8

AC Hookups 9

Before You Use Your Receiver 9

Receiver Operations

Selecting a Component 10

Receiving Broadcasts 11

Presetting Radio Stations 12

Indexing 13

Recording 14

Using the Sleep Timer 15

Using Surround Sound

Introduction 16

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 16

Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 18

Taking Advantage of the Sound fields 19

Customizing the Sound Fields 20

Advanced Remote Operations

Operating One Component While Using Another

(background operation) 23

Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 23

Programming the Remote 24

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 25

Specifications 26

Glossary 27

Rear Panel Descriptions 29

Remote Button Descriptions 30

Index 31

Quick Reference Guide 32

For the customers in the USA

For detailed safety precautions, see the

"IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" leaflet.

If you have any question or problem

concerning your receiver, please

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for

models STR-GA8ES and STR-GA7ES.

Check your model number by looking

at the lower right corner of the front

panel. In this manual, the STR-GA8ES is

the model used for illustration

purposes, any difference in operation is

clearly indicated in the text, for

example, "STR-GA8ES only".

Conventions

· The instructions in this manual

describe the controls on the receiver.

You can also use the controls on the

remote if they have the same or

similar names as those on the

receiver.

· A "Quick Reference Guide" is

supplied on page 32.

· The "Remote Button Descriptions"

section on page 30 provides an

overview of the remote buttons.

· The following icons are used in this

manual:

Indicates that you can use only

the remote to do the task.

Indicates hints and tips for

making the task easier.

This receiver incorporates the Dolby

Pro Logic Surround system.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

"Dolby ," the double-D symbol a and

"Pro Logic" are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Front

speaker

(L)

Front

speaker

(R)

AM/FM antenna

Antenna Hookups (5)

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the

receiver:

· FM wire antenna (1)

· AM loop antenna (1)

· Remote commander (remote) (1)

· Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and on

the battery compartment. When using the remote,

point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.

When to replace batteries

Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6

months. When the remote no longer operates the

receiver, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

· Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid

place.

· Do not use a new battery with an old one.

· Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or

lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

· If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time,

remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from

battery leakage and corrosion.

Active

woofer

VCR

LD player

Speaker

System

Hookups (6, 7)

TV/VCR Hookups (8, 9)

Hookup Overview

The receiver allows you to connect and control the

following audio/video components. Follow the

hookup procedures for the components that you want

to connect to the receiver on the pages specified. To

learn the locations and names of each jacks, see "Rear

Panel Descriptions" on page 29.

Getting Started

Rear

speaker

(L)

Rear

speaker

(R)

Before you get started

· Turn off the power to all components before making

any connections.

· Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the

connections are completed.

· Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum

and noise.

· When connecting an audio/video cable, be sure to

match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks

on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow; White

(left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red.

CD player

Tape deck

DAT/MD deck

Turntable

Audio Component

Hookups (5, 6)

Center

speaker

Antenna Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect AM and FM

antennas 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.

What antennas will I need?

ANTENNA

Getting Started

Note

To prevent noise pick-up, keep the AM loop antenna away

from the unit and TV set.

Connecting a ground wire

To prevent hum, connect a ground wire (not supplied)

to the y ground terminal. If you've connected an

outdoor antenna, be sure to connect the ground for

lightning protection.

Where do I go next?

If you want to connect other components, go on to the next

section. If you're only planning to use the receiver to listen

to the radio, go to "Speaker System Hookups" on pages 6

and 7.

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.

What cords will I need?

Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player and

turntable; 2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck)

· FM wire antenna

(supplied) (1)

· AM loop antenna

(supplied) (1)

After connecting

the wire antenna,

keep it as horizontal

as possible.

If AM reception is poor

We reccomed that you purchase and connect the

optional Sony antenna to the unit if reception is

weakened by ferroconcrete used in the construction of

your apartment or buiding.

If you have poor FM reception

Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM

outdoor antenna.

AM loop antenna

Hookups

FM wire antenna

Receiver

FM outdoor antenna

Receiver

to ground

Red (R)

White (L)

(continued)

PHONO CD

DAT/MD

TAPE

Adjust the

direction.

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

Receiver

ANTENNA

COAXIAL