Sony STR-AV1000 User's Manual
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1. Select SPEAKERS or B DAT deck s L s c ma ODIO 34 the STR AV900 1 Press VIDEO2 CDV Insert a recorded video tape into VCR 2 and set the VCR to the playback mode At the point where audio dubbing is to start press the PAUSE button on VCR 2 Press EDIT AUDIO Select the audio program source with the appropriate function selector Release the PAUSE mode of VCR 2 and set VCR 1 to the recording mode O W Start the selected audio program source Audio dubbing will start Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm load both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 120 watts STR AV1000 or 100 watts STR AV900 per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 008 STR AV1000 or 0 03 STR AV900 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Other Specifications Amplifier section Dynamic power output STR AV1000 195 watts 195 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz IHF 250 watts 250 watts 4 ohms at 1 kHz IHF STR AV900 140 watts 140 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz IHF 190 watts 190 watts 4 ohms at 1 kHz IHF Harmonic distortion STR AV1000 Less than 0 008 at rated output STR AV900 Less than 0 03 at rated output Intermodulation IM distortion STR AV1000 Less than 0 008 at rated output STR AV900 Less than 0 03 96 at rated output Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve 02. Press the button to disengage One channel does not transmit audio or the volume from the left and right speakers is unbalanced 4 The BALANCE control is not set appropriately Adjust the BALANCE control The speaker or program source is not connected correctly Check and properly connect the equipment There is an abrupt loss of sound from one or both of the speakers and the PROTECTOR indicator flickers in the display window A short circuit problem activates the protective circuit Sound transmitted from the speakers is reversed The speakers are not connected correctly Turn off the unit eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again If there is no short circuit problem consult your nearest Sony dealer Connect the right speaker to the R SPEAKER terminals and the left speaker to the L SPEAKER terminals There is lack of bass sound or the instrument position is obscure reversed The connection of the speaker is Connect the speaker with the correct phase Severe hum or noise is heard type The connecting cords are not shielded Use shielded type cords A transformer motor TV or fluorescent light affects the connecting cords Place the connecting cords in a location away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters 10 feet from a TV set or a fluorescent light The audio components are too close to a
3. blink in the frequency display area and reception does not take place If this condition occurs press TUNING DIRECT again and enter the correct frequency the frequency range of the receiver is 87 50 to 10790 MHz for FM and 530 to 1610 kHz for AM Correcting the entered frequency Repeat Steps 3 to 5 of Direct Tuning For entering AM frequencies you need not enter the last 70 However if you have changed the AM tuning interval to 9 kHz enter all the digits If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval The entered value is automatically rounded up or down to the closest value covered by the tuning interval When an FM stereo program is noisy When the unit receives an FM stereo program the STEREO indicator goes on in the display window If the Stereo program is noisy press FM MODE to change the mode over to MONO This eliminates the stereo effect but the noise will be greatly reduced To return to the stereo mode press FM MODE again 23 Receiving Radio Broadcast Programs Presetting Broadcast Stations Auto preset SEM POWER ON TUNING LEVEL 1 Select the function TUNER 2 Select or AM 3 Press TUNING SEARCH Frequency search starts from the minimum m wm Ses frequency the selected band Each time 7 station is caught its frequency is automatically that is the station is preset When this operation is complete the l
4. 1 i oono uyana 2 1 Select the program source FUNCTION selector to be pressed Phono record PHONO Compact disc CD DAT programs L DAT oS Taped Programs TAPE 1 T TAPE 2 MONITOR _ Video programs VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 CDV i VIDEO 3 STR AV1000 Select SPEAKERS A or B Turntable system 2 Start the selected program prayer 3 Adjust the volume 2 Receiving FM Simulcast TV Programs Monitor TV VIDEO 1 pe gS Lu Cc EJ c JC ae es ese MONITOR VIDEO OUT cr Select SPEAKERS A or B 1 a gt WN Select VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 STR AV1000 according to video inputs connected to an equipment to which the VHF antenna is connected Turn on the TV Select the desired program on the TV tuner or the VCR Select TUNER and tune in the FM simulcast TV program on the Receiver Adjust the volume 30 Recording on an Audio Tape or DAT SYSTEM POWER ON 1 Select the desired program source 1 For an FM AM broadcast tune in the desired ES station lect SPEAKERS or dos CD 2 Set the tape DAT deck in the recording mode 3 Start the selected program source to DAT or Tape 1 2 REC OUT Turntable syste
5. EQ LINK to put the unit in the LINK ON state The LINK and the INDEX indicators will light up and the Music Index of the present station will be indicated by the box shaped indicator 3 Press the EQ MUSIC INDEX CATEGORY button for the category you want to listen to 4 Select the desired station with the STATION SCAN buttons or by entering its channel number with numeric and ENTER buttons You cannot put the unit in the LINK ON state when the unit is in the direct tuning mode To cancel the mode change the receiving band or press a STATION SCAN button To listen to the station without any euqalization Press DEFEAT To use another equalization curve you have to set the receiver to LINK OFF by pressing the PRESET EQ LINK When the unit is in the LINK ON state You cannot tune in any station that has not been memorized under the Music Index Category selected at Step 3 27 Using the Graphic Equalizer You can enjoy a music with a different equalization curve than the ones preset at the factory Creating a New Equalization Curve Select SPEAKERS A or B 1 Press RTA EQ This switches the display to the equalizer setting 2 Press the frequency select button for the frequency of which the level you want to raise or lower 3 Press the LEVEL or button to raise or _lower the level of the selected frequency The MANUAL indicator will light up 4 Repeat Step
6. channel number is tuned in If you keep pressing or preset stations are successively tuned in in the increasing or decreasing order of channel number Release the button when the desired station is tuned in Scanning of the preset stations takes place cyclically from AM to FM and vice versa Method B 1 Select the function TUNER Select FM or AM 3 Enter the channel number of the desired preset station by using numeric buttons Establish the channel number entry by pressing the ENTER button Notes on Method A When the receiver is in the LINK OFF state all preset stations can be scanned When the receiver is in the LINK ON state only those preset stations which belong to the music index category that is displayed at present For LINK ON OFF selection use the PRESET EQ LINK button For details see Using the Graphic Equalizer page 28 25 Receiving Radio Broadcast Programs Categorizing Preset Stations by Music Index You can divide preset stations under up to eight Music Index categories ROCK JAZZ using the Music Index function When the unit is in the LINK ON state only the stations belonging to the selected category can be scanned by STATION SCAN Refer to Method of Tuning Preset Stations 25 and in Categorized Station page 27 Also the sound is equalized according to the equalization curve assigned to the selected cat
7. 5 dB CD DAT TAPE 1 2 25 VIDEO 1 2 CDv 3 5 Hz 80 kHz dB Residual noise Less than 704V 8 ohms network A Damping factor 50 8 ohms 1 kHz Inputs Sensitivity Impedance SN PHONO MM 25 mV 50 kilohms 87 dB 79dB 2 5mV DAT CD VIDEO 1 2 3 105 12 OmV 50 kilohms g6 A 150mV 78 Outputs DAT OUT REC OUT 1 2 VIDEO 1 Voltage 150 mV Impedance 10 kilohms SPEAKER d Accepts speakers of 8 16 ohms HEADPHONES Accepts high and low immpedance headphones 6 dB oct attenuation below 15 Hz 20 dB Subsonic filter Muting Graphic Equalizer 10 dB at 63 Hz 150 Hz 400 Hz 1 kHz 2 4 kHz 6 kHz and 14 kHz Video section Inputs VIDEO 1 2 3 1Vp p 75 ohms Outputs VIDEO 1 MONITOR 1Vp p 75 ohms FM tuner section Frequency range 87 5 MHz 1079 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms coaxial Sensitivity at 50 dB 183 dBf 45 V mono 38 3 dBf 45 nV stereo Usable sensitivity 11 2 dBf 2 V IHF Single to noise ratio 82 dB mono 76 dB stereo Harmonic distortion 0 1 mono 0 2 stereo at 1 kHz IM distortion 0 1 mono 0 2 stereo Seperation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kHz 02 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz Capture ratio 1 2 dB AM suppression ratio 54 dB image response ratio 80 dB IF response ratio 90 dB Spurious response ratio 100 dB RF intermodulation 65 dB 800 kHz Auto tuning threshold LOW 30 dBf
8. HIGH 50 AM tuning section Frequency range 530 1 610 kHz with 10 kHz interval 531 1 602 kHz with 9 kHz interval Antenna Loop antenna Usable sensitivity 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz or 999 kHz Signal to noise ratio 54 dB at 50 mV m Harmonic distortion 0 3 50 mV m 400 Hz Selectivity 35 dB 9 kHz 40 dB 10 kHz Auto tuning threshold 55 dB General System Tuner section PLL quartz locked digital synthesizer system Preamplifier section low noise NF type equalizer Power amplifier section pure complementary SEPP Power requirements 120 AC 60Hz Power consumption USA model STR AV1000 210 watts STR AV900 170 watts Canadian model STR AV1000 450 VA STR AV900 380 VA AC outlets Two switched total 100W Dimensions Approx 430x130x356mm w h d 17x5 gx14 g inches Including projecting parts and controls Weight STR AV1000 Approx 83 kg 18 Ib 5 oz net STR AV900 Approx 73 kg 16 Ib 2 oz net Accessories supplied FM ribbon antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote Commander 1 RM P101 for STR AV1000 RM U80 for STR AV 900 External antenna connector 1 Sony Batteries SUM 3 NS 4 for RM P101 Remote Commander and 2 for RM U80 Remote Commander Design and specifications subject to change without notice 35 Before proceeding through the chek list below examine the connections and the procedures outlined in the manual Radio Broadcast Reception Problem Troubleshooting Guide Cause Shou
9. equalization curve or the last memorized one under the selected Before beginning the operation below make sure that neither DEFEAT indicator nor LINK indicator is lit If lit press the DEFEAT and or PRESET EQ LINK button 1 Create an equalization curve you want to store 2 Press MEMORY EQ The MEMORY indicator will light up for a few seconds 3 Press while the MEMORY indicator is displayed the EQ MUSIC INDEX CATEGORY button for the category under which you want to store the equalization curve 28 Listening to a Music with a Memorized Equalization Curve SYSTEM POWER gt ON 1 Press the desired EQ MUSIC INDEX CATEGORY button If you have not stored a curve under that category the factory preset curve will be called in Note This operation cannot be performed while DEFEAT or LINK indicator is lit Press DEFEAT or PRESET EQ LINK to make the indicator go out 1 Press DEFEAT The Graphic Equalizer control buttons will become ineffective To restore the graphic equalizer effect Press again the DEFEAT button ac ML Select SPEAKERS or To accurately check the highest input STR AV1000 only Press the PEAK HOLD button The real time analyzer display will hold the highest input of each frequency range for several seconds 29 SYSTEM POWER ON
10. indicator lights up 4 Release the button The LEARNED indicator goes out and the READY indicator lights up to indicate that the next learning is ready to start When learning is finished Set the mode selector to USER STD to use learned functions Set the mode selector to SONY STD to use Sony standard functions The memorization will be remained For two or three days without installing the batteries Caution Be s re to check if the functions have been Stored because a few of the functions of other manufacturer s commanders are not Storable on this commander 20 If the RM P101 cannot control other Sony audio video equipments Make it learn functions of the remote commander for each equipment following the above steps After learning operation be sure to use it with the mode selector set to USER STD in this case too if both LEARNED and READY indicators light up The batteries are becoming exhausted Replace all four batteries with new ones Making the commander learn the recording function Be sure to press the 4 or P button while keeping the button pressed The learning may not be performed if you press amp only To activate recording using the learned function press 4 or p while keeping pressed When the mode selector is set to USER STD Pressing a button on which no function has been learned will always activate the Sony standard function assigned to that button No functi
11. level For lower level 17 Music Index select buttons Each time you press this button a different Music Index is selected in the following order fee 2 JAZZ gt POPS OPTION 14 COUNTRY CLASSIC lt TALK A different Music Index is selected in the order reverse to 17 Parts Identification Remote Commander 080 supplied with STR AV900 Ed Notes When the CONTROL S OUT connector is connected to the GONTROL S IN connector of each equipment you can control the connected equipment using this remote commander SHUFFLE and PGM modes of some CD players cannot be cleared by this remote commander In such case clear the modes using the CD player itself or with the remote commander supplied with the CD player When the system is in the LINK ON state those index categories under which no broadcasting stations have been preset cannot be selected 18 Note on the recording button under 7 VTR operation buttons If your VCR is of such type as pressing 6 puts it in REC PAUSE mode first press on this commander and then II gt POWER ON OFF buttons TV Turns on off the TV VTR Turns on off the VCR 1 or 2 AUDIO Turns on off the receiver 2 SYSTEM POWER OFF button Turns off the receiver TV VCR 1 and 2 3 an
12. the commander will not be used for a long time remove the batteries Battery life About a half year of normal operation can be expected when using the Sony SUM 3 NS batteries When the batteries are run down the remote commander will not operate the unit In this case replace the batteries with new ones Connections Do not connect the power cord to an AC outlet nor Cord plugs and jacks are color coded Red plugs and press the SYSTEM POWER switch before accomplishing jacks are for right channel R and white ones for left all other connections channel L The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks Loose connection may cause hum and noise Overall Connection Diagram l The numbers placed in a circle correspond to those of the individual connecting diagrams given on the following pages Speaker FM antenna AM antenna Monitor TV system ae 4 eyes Turntable system N A s STR AV1000 only i ha ISP m m u Connecting the FM Antenna STR AV1000 900 15 COAXIAL Ribbon antenna supplied or 300 ohm twinlead connection FM ante
13. wh E To categorize other MEMORY Tuning categorized station Adjusting sound quality Creating a new equalization curve Memorizing a new equalization curve Listening with a memorized equalization curve Listening without using the graphic equalizer Ex Tuning in a station memorized under ROCK STATION SCAN ji T Select channel No Ex Adjusting the level of 1 FREQUENCY S Play the iul gt p 1 kHz source D jh Blinks Create a new equalization MEMORY Power curve to be memorized p gt CEO i See above T GRAPHIC Select the desired EQUALIZER MUSIC INDEX ON before the MEMORY disappears MEMORY 14 kHz RANGE Ex Listening with the equalization curve memorized under ROCK Tune in a station in LINK OFF SYSTEM mode or go through the POWER operating steps to listen to other program source 221 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER SYSTEM Power DEFEAT J 14 kHz RANGE Quick Reference Video Operations with the STR AV1000 Ex When the VHF antenna or CATV cable is connected to the TV tuner or VCR M connected to the VIDEO 2 inputs tape if the AUDIO Select the input indicator is lit video source for Make 2 1 appear pus Turn on the EDIT montor EDIT We equipmen
14. ED i ai ce Q EAP OOF Ty Aa Yi aA E to S VIDEO IN eom to S VIDEO OUT to S VIDEO IN Connecting a Portable VCR etc This connection IS possible only with the STR AV1000 STR AV1000 to audio outputs Portable VCR etc 12 Q9 Connecting the Remote Control System To control the equipment connected to the receiver with the remote commander connect the CONTROL S OUT connector and the CONTROL S IN connector of each equipment as illustrated below Example of audio connection Tape deck IN OUT to the AC outlet of the receiver CONTROL S AUDIO connection Turntable system to the AC outlet of the receiver to a wall outlet to a wall outlet 120V SWITCHED 100W to a wall outlet audio equipment Caution Be careful that the total power consumption of each equipment connected to the outlets on the receiver does not exceed 100 watts Do not connect electrical home appliance such as an electric iron fan TV or other high wattage equipment to these outlets Identification Front Panel Display window T MEMORY EQ INDEX buttons PRESET EQ LINK button Graphic equalizer control buttons SYSTEM POWER switch R
15. SONY 3 769 912 24 1 ECCE FM STEREO FM AM RECEIVER Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference STR AV1000 1988 by Sony Corporation OWNER S RECORD The model and serial numbers are located at the rear Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you cal upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not ex pose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the prod uct s enclosure that may be of suffi cient 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 accompa nying the appliance r Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 22 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system o
16. T 31 Video Operations Recording a TV Program on a Video Tape with the STR AV1000 SYSTEM POWER ON Preparation Turn on the unit and the equipment to be used 4 If the AUDIO indicator is lit in the VIDEO EDIT display press the EDIT AUDIO button to make the indicator go out VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 1 Press the function selector VIDEO 2 CDV or VIDEO 3 according to the video inputs connected to an equipment to which the TV antenna is connected 2 Make 2 1 or 1 appear in the VIDEO EDIT display area using the EDIT VIDEO button 2 1 When you have selected VIDEO 2 CDV at step 1 1 When you have selected VIDEO 3 at step 1 3 Select the desired TV program on the TV tuner VCR 2 or 3 4 Set VCR 1 to the recording mode Preparation Turn on the unit and the equipment to be used If the AUDIO indicator is lit in the display window press the EDIT AUDIO button to make the indicator go out e DEO 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 1 Press the function selector VIDEO 2 CDV 2 Select the desired TV program on the VCR 2 Bo00253 t E 3999 THe 3 Set VCR 1 to the recording mode Select SPEAKERS A or B Note The VOLUME BALANCE SURROUND SUBSONIC and graphic equalizer settings do not have any effect on the
17. TV set If both are used at the same time separate the TV from the audio components The unit is not grounded Connect the ground wire to the antenna ground terminal The connections are loose The plugs and jacks are dirty Make secure connections t Wipe the plugs and jacks with a cloth lightly dampened with alcohol Problem Cause Remote Commander Solution The remote commander will not operate The batteries are exhausted T n Replace the batteries with new ones The commander head is not pointed toward the unit s front Point the commander head toward the receiver There is an object between the commander and the receiver Remove the object 37 Quick Reference When you operate the unit consulting this Quick Reference make sure that the unit and the various audio video equipments are properly connected Refer to the Overall Connection Diagram given on page 6 Directly tuning in an FM or AM station Presetting broadcast stations Auto preset Tuning in a preset station Categorizing preset stations by Music Index Tuning in the FM station of 10250 MHz So TUNER gt S Method A SYSTEM Method B Se Ex Categorizing preset stations under ROCK E gt POWER STATION SCAN gt L orka STATION SCAN iE an d
18. VOLUME ER TW en T rach se a lt Temporarily reducing the sound to a low level 20 dB attenuation MUTING Press MUTING 2 Press again to restore the previous level Balance Adjustment Changing the relative output strength of the right and left speakers 7 Adjust BALANCE to correct stereo imaging when the speaker position is not symmetrical LEFT e RIGHT BALANCE Sound Quality Adjustment Selecting a standard equalization curve for each music music If you are to listen to a rock music for example You can readily enjoy a music with a standard press the EQ MUSIC INDEX CATEGORY button marked equalization curve factory preset for the category of that ROCK EQ MUSIC INDEX CATEGORY m COUNTRY c e oPrioN 2 Creating and or Memorizing a New Equalization Curve Note This operation cannot be performed while the DEFEAT or the LINK indicator is lit Press the DEFEAT or the Using the Graphic Equalizer PRESET EQ LINK button to make the indicator go out pee Heng he Graphis Equalizer pagecen L PIE Enjoying the surround sound Reducing unwanted subsonic noise components Press SURROUND when listening SURROUND created by warped records etc co to a stereo source Press SUBSONIC SUBSONIC Press again to turn off the effect V Press again to disengage the L ET 2 subsonic filter d 22 Receiving R
19. adio Broadcast Pros rams Direct Tuning SYSTEM POWER gt ON Select SPEAKERS A or B Tuning intervals for direct tuning FM 50 kHz interval AM 10 kHz interval changeable to the 9 kHz interval Select the function TUNER Select FM or AM Press TUNING DIRECT gt Enter the frequency of the desired station by pressing the appropriate numeric buttons The entered frequency is displayed 5 Adjust the volume LA 1 FM 102 50 MHz Example 2 AM 1350 kHz 1 1 oy c pee J is e Lc Lf fr kHz e 5 Changing the AM tuning interval Resetting the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval is preset to 10 kHz To use Follow the procedure for changing the AM the receiver where the frequency allocation system tuning interval is based on the 9 kHz interval make the following adjustments Caution When the interval is changed all preset AM stations 1 Turn on the power and tune in any AM station which you have memorized will be erased After changing the interval be sure to newly preset 2 Press SYSTEM POWER to turn off the receiver stations See Presetting Broadcast Stations page 24 3 Press again SYSTEM POWER to turn on the receiver while pressing STATION SCAN 22 When the entered number is the receivable frequency range The entered digits up to 5 digits for FM or up to 4 digits for AM
20. aker to the second speaker system Speaker impedance and power capability This receiver is designed to work best with speakers having nominal impedance from 8 to 16 ohms at rated 120 watts STR AV1000 or 100 watts STR AV900 minimum RMS per channel with an 8 ohm load from 20 20 000 Hz Connecting Tape Decks STR AV1000 900 Tape deck 2 to line outputs Tape deck 1 RK C74 to line inputs to line outputs RK C74 axem gt n o D SGS CJ a Connecting a Turntable System STR AV1000 900 Turntable system EE to line outputs DAT deck 10 diee player to the second VCR TV tuner or video AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN Connecting VCRs STR AV1000 900 to video input VMC 1S D lt C Zm Y to video output to audio outputs VCR EU RK C74 a am to audio inputs Monitor TV to video input 11 cting VCR Monitor TV etc Equipped with the Connectors for Component Video Signal of the Luminance and the Chrominance Thus connection is possible only with the STR AV1000 p ea SWO VID
21. ast memorized station is tuned in Select SPEAKERS A or B Selecting the signal level of the station to be preset You can select high or as the FM tuning level by FM TUNING LEVEL Each time you press this button the characters HIGH or LOW are displayed in the display window HIGH The frequencies of strong signal stations only will be memorized LOW The frequencies of all receivable stations will be memorized How many stations have been preset Music index automatically assigned to the stations preset by The total number of preset stations are displayed in the PRESET search operation CH area of the display window However if more than 99 stations All stations preset by search operation are memorized under have been preset is displayed instead of the number category OPTION 2 For the procedure of assigning the desired index to any preset station refer to Categorizing Preset Stations by Music Index page 26 24 1 Es age cra eric gt LT yO ee Select SPEAKERS A or B SYSTEM POWER ON Select SPEAKERS A or B Method A 1 Select the function TUNER 2 Select FM or AM 3 Select the desired preset station by the STATION SCAN or button Each time you press STATION SCAN or a preset station of next higher or lower
22. be sure to unplug the unit On cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet pane and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine For the customers in U S A For detailed safety precautions see the IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS leaflet If you have any question or problem concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer Notes on Installation Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up in the unit This way Do not install this unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Do not place anything on top of the cabinet The top vent of the unit and to prolong the life of its components Loading the Batteries into the Remote RM P101 Programmable System Commander supplied with STR AV1000 four size AA R6 batteries in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Not this way ilation holes must be unobstructed for the proper operation mmander RM U80 Remote Commander supplied with STR AV900 two size AA R6 batteries Do not throw away the carton and packing material It will be an ideal container when transporting the unit for repair work etc To avoid damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion When
23. d VTR selector TAPE A Selects the tape in a single deck unit or the tape in the deck of a double deck unit TABE B Selects the tape in the deck of a double deck unit VTR1 2 If your VCR has a command mode selector set this switch to the same position as that of the command mode selector If not set this switch to VTR1 Notice The TAPE selector is usable for TC WR950 If you use another double deck with control S you can operate one side of the deck 4 PHONO buttons START Starts record play STOP Stops record play en 5 CD player operation buttons P Starts play Stops play 44 gt gt AMS Automatic Music Sensor D SELECT Effective only when the connected CD player is equipped with a disc changer REPEAT Repeat play SHUFFLE Shuffle play PGM Program play 6 TAPE deck operation buttons 444 Reverse fast winding 4 Reverse play gt Forward play Forward fast winding Stop M Pause Recording While you press press gt Q Record muting 7 VTR operation buttons Rewind y Play lt q Fast forward TV VTR Select the output signal from the VCR either a TV signal or VCR programs m Stop II Pause Recording While you press press 8 SURROUND ON OFF button 8 VOLUME contro buttons 10 MUTING button 11 TUNER PRESET buttons Selects a higher preset channel number Selec
24. e Memorization of equalization curve is possible as well as curve adjustment Combined use of the graphic equalizer and the Music Index system allows you to very quickly tune in a preset broadcast station and immediately enjoy the sound with the memorized equalization curve Precautions Remote control The supplied remote commander allows you to remotely control both the unit and the equipment connected to the unit The commander supplied with the STR AV1000 can learn various functions of other remote commanders of the infrared type Display The frequency of each tuned in broadcast station is displayed The current selection operation is displayed to clearly indicate what is taking place General The surround sound system enhances live atmosphere of the sound On safety Operate the unit only on 120 V AC 60 Hz Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be _ used for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by grasping the plug Never pull the cord itself One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer On operation Before making program source connections
25. e remote commander supplied with the CD player When the system is in the LINK ON state those index categories under which no broadcasting stations have been preset cannot be selected 16 Note on the recording button under 12 buttons If your VCR is of such type as pressing puts it in REC PAUSE mode first press on this commander and then VTR operation POWER ON OFF button Turns on off the receiver 2 jPOWER ON OFF buttons TV Turns on off the TV Turns on off the VCR 1 2 or 3 s TV operation buttons TV CH Channel select buttons TV VOL Volume control buttons gt Spare buttons Functions of other remote commanders can be learned on these buttons See Using the Learning Function page 20 cn PHONO buttons START Starts record play STOP Stops record play en TUNER PRESET buttons Selects a higher preset channel number Selects a lower preset channel number 7 VOLUME control buttons MUTING button 9 SURROUND ON OFF button I0 LEARNED and READY indicators LEARNED Lights up when learning of a function of other commander is complete READY Lights up when the commander is ready to learn a function of other commander 11 Mode selector LEARN To perform learnin
26. egory mE SYSTEM POWER ON 1 select the function TUNER 2 Press MEMORY INDEX The LINK and the MEMORY indicators will appear 3 Tune in the desired preset station with STATION SCAN or 4 Assign Music Index to the tuned in station by pressing the corresponding EQ MUSIC INDEX CATEGORY button ERS Aor B 8 The box shaped indicator for the selected Music index will blink 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for all other stations you want to assign a Music Index to 6 Press again MEMORY INDEX The MEMORY indicator will disappear and the box shaped indicator will stop blinking All preset stations will remain under category 2 Until you perform the above operation Each station can be stored under only one category If you Store an already categorized station under any other category only the last selected category will be valid Channel numbers to be assigned to categorized stations Serial numbers 1 2 will be assigned to the stations by category 26 The Music Index function cannot be used if no stations have been preset see Presetting Broadcast Stations page 24 when the unit is in the direct tuning mode Select SPEAKERS or B a Select the function TUNER 2 If the LINK and the INDEX indicators are not displayed in the display window press PRESET
27. emote control sensor SPEAKERS selectors HEADPHONES jack VIDEO 3 connectors EDIT buttons TAPE 2 MONITOR button and indicator 14 EJ 9819 I Epp AUDIO EDIT button TAPE 2 MONITOR button meee epum nva km GK ae RR STR AV900 didi FUNCTION selectors EQ MUSIC INDEX CATEGORY selectors BAND selectors FM TUNING LEVEL MODE buttons TUNING SEARCH DIRECT buttons Numeric buttons ENTER button STATION SCAN buttons VOLUME control knob MUTING button and indicator BALANCE control SUBSONIC filter button SURROUND button and indicator FUNCTION selectors 15 Parts Identification Programmable System Commander RM P101 supplied with the STR AV1000 The Programmable System Commander RM P101 supplied with the STR AV1000 can learn various functions of other remote commanders emitting infrared rays When it is set to SONY STD Sony Standard by the mode selector its buttons can be used to perform the functions below Notes When the CONTROL S OUT connector is connected to the CONTROL S IN connector of each equipment you can control the connected equipment using this remote commander SHUFFLE and PGM modes of some CD players cannot be Cleared by this remote commander In such case clear the modes using the CD player itself or with th
28. f the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical INFORMATION This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause 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 Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver Move the equipment away from the receiver Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available fr
29. g function SONY STD To operate the commander on Sony Standard USER STD To use the learned functions 12 VTR operation buttons 4 Rewind gt Play pP Fast forward TV VTR Select the output signal from the VCR either a TV signal or VCR programs VTR CH VCR channel select buttons Stop Pause Recording While you press press Notice If your VCR has a command mode selector and it is set to VTR 1 these buttons will operate only when the mode selector of this commander is set to SONY STD the VCR s selector is set to VCR 2 the mode selector must be set to USER STD I3 TAPE deck operation buttons lt q Reverse fast winding lt lt Reverse play Forward play gt gt Forward fast winding B Stop II Pause Recording While you press press 4 O Record muting Note f your tape deck is a double deck type refer to its instruction manual concerning the deck which can be controlled with this commander 14 player operation buttons gt Starts play Stops play kea gt AMS Automatic Music Sensor DISC SELECT Effective only when the connected CD player is equipped with a disc changer REPEAT Repeat play SHUFFLE Shuffle play PGM Program play 15 Function selectors 16 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER control buttons FREQ Frequency select buttons Selects a higher frequency Selects a lower frequency LEVEL Level select buttons For higher
30. ld any problem persist after you have checked the following items consult your nearest Sony dealer Solution be performed Automatic SEARCH operation cannnot The unit is in the PRESET EQ LINK mode The LINK indicator is lit t Press PRESET EQ LINK to make the LINK indicator go out No FM station can be located by automatic SEARCH operation The signal strength of the stations is too weak Press FM TUNING LEVEL to set to LOW level The STEREO indicator flickers or does when receiving stereo programs program is received es A very weak FM station or a noisy FM Adjust the antenna or connect an external FM antenna Press the FM MODE button to set to MONO mode No AM station can be located by automatic SEARCH operation The AM tuning interval is set incorrectly T S Change the tuning interval according to the AM frequency allocation system of your country See page 23 The signal strength of the stations is too weak for automatic SEARCH Adjust the antenna Directly tune in the stations See page 23 No stations can be tuned in by STATION SCAN operation No stations have been preset Preset the stations by automatic SEARCH operation See page 24 Graphic Equalizer and Music Index Functions Problem a Cause Solution When the function TUNER is selected you cannot call in a factory p
31. m a 3 2 DAT or Tape deck cP player Dubbing SYSTEM POWER ON 1 Insert the recorded tape into tape deck 1 or en SPEAKERS A or B the DAT deck i 2 Insert a blank tape into tape deck 2 and adjust the recording level 3 Press TAPE 1 or DAT 4 Start the playback of the tape or the DAT in tape deck 1 or the DAT deck and set tape deck 2 in the recording mode Dubbing will start To TAPE 2 REC OUT 4 To 1 or DAT IN Tape deck 2 2 for recording STR AV900 VOU mom Tape deck 1 or DAT deck for playback Note on recording Note on tape dubbing The settings of the VOLUME SURROUND BALANCE Tape dubbing is possible only in the following directions SOBSONIC and graphic equalizer do not have any effect on recording From To FUNCTION playback side recording side selector Monitoring the recorded sound to be pressed If you have connected a tape deck having separate record and Tape deck connected Tape deck connected TAPE 1 playback heads to the TAPE 2 jacks you can monitor the to TAPE 1 IN to TAPE 2 REC OUT dba press the DAT deck connected E2 utton listen to the source sound again to DAT OUT press the button again vA DAT deck connected Tape deck connected to DAT to DAT IN i TAPE 1 or 2 REC OU
32. ng source Start video At the desired point set the tape editing Playback side VCR and VCR 1 wi apo 7 Select the desired audio program to pause b 4 Start the audio Release pause on both program source lt playback side VCR and VCR 1 41 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
33. ning to a music with memorized equalization curve 29 Listening to a music without using the graphic equalizer function 29 Listening to program sources other than radio broadcasts 30 Receiving FM simulcast TV programs eere 30 Recording on an audio tape DAT 31 Vid o op rations EN RR ea 32 Recording a TV program on a video tape 32 Video tape editing m a S SS e i 33 Adding new sound on a video tape during video editing 34 Specifications Lu u e et ye aches errato de ec 35 Troubleshooting guide 36 Quick referenten crece 38 Outline of the STR AV1000 and STR AV900 The STR AV1000 900 is a combined receiver and audio video control center You can enjoy various audio video program sources with this unit TV Video Programs You can enjoy TV or CATV programs with FM simulcast Sounds from various audio program sources can be added on video tapes during editing Tuner Precise tuning is ensured by a quartz lock digital synthesizer receivable stations can be preset automatically Electronic graphic equalizer and Music Index system You can enjoy audio program sources with an appropriate equalization curv
34. nna External antenna connector supplied e 75 ohm coaxial cable connection A 75 ohm coaxial cable is free from external interference reduces noise pickup and is the ideal transmission line for most FM installations 3C 2V cable is recommended Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the supplied antenna connector and connect it to the FM antenna connector Open the lid 6 Strip the cable 3 5 8 32 10 13 32 mm in Remove the ring Keep it in the projection on the lid Loosen the screws and insert the cable Coil the center conductor Q Snap the cover into place Connecting the AM Antenna STR AV1000 900 antenna Supplied layout free For areas with difficult AM reception In areas with troubled reception connect a 6 to 15 meter 20 to 50 foot insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal Extend this out of doors if possible keeping the greater portion horizontal There is no need to disconnect the supplied antenna Adjust the direction N j Connections Connecting the Antenna Ground To prevent connect the ground wire to ANTENNA ground terminal 7r When an outdoor antenna is installed be sure to connect the ground wire for lightning protection STR AV1000 900 Connecting a Speaker System STR AV1000 900 Right spe
35. om the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 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 Table Getting Started Using Your Receiver Getting into the Details Troubleshooting Quick Reference of Contents Outline STR AV1000 and STR AV900 4 iz Vc EN Sese wanton Shute 4 Installation ELE 5 CONNECTIONS ui u ES iiri Ere ec Ne oe ee Seta 6 Notes on connections 6 Overall connection diagram 6 Connecting the FM antenna 7 Connecting the AM antennas s edt ei e e eov ebat nds 7 Connecting the antenna ground 8 Connecting a speaker system 8 Connecting tape decks cese ier ce pede titles gei e gai 9 Connecting a CD player 9 Connecting a turntable system tete tede gt raa sene reet qua ge 10 Connecting a DAT deck ose haha ts fae vigas 10 CONMECHING seeds te etr deae ese i ee mt Ei ea itae sede etia 11 Connecting a monitor TV a e ee er DR ER ue A need acts aud 11 Connecting a VCR monitor TV etc equipped with the connectors for c
36. omponent video signal of the luminance and the chrominance 12 Connecting a portable VCR etc 12 Connecting the remote control system 13 Connecting the AC power eene eee 13 identification dae a vana Den LEAVE yaoa sa 14 FIOM panel u de vty tm duka EN 14 Programmable System Commander RM P101 supplied with the STR AV1000 16 Remote commander RM U80 supplied with the STR AV900 18 Using the remote commander there desee naa nhe sla 20 Audio adjustment 22 Receiving radio broadcast programs 23 Direct tuning contact pip a lop ddr ede a REPRE ORE ct 23 Presetting broadcast stations Auto preset 24 Tuning in preset stations Station scan 25 Categorizing preset stations by Music Index 26 Tuning in a categorized station 27 Using the graphic equalizer 28 Creating a new equalization curve 28 Memorizing new equalization Curve 28 Liste
37. on will be activated if the pressed button has tearned unrelated signals such as noise from fluorescent light The TV VTR buttons control VCR 2 such as Sony 8 mm VCR Avoiding memorization of noise or useless signals When using the learning function be sure to handle both commanders away from a noise source and put the commanders themselves close to each other If the READY indicator doesn t light up at step 1 or 4 The learning function will not work well This may occur when you handle the commanders close to a noise source such as a fluorescent light or an equipment emitting infrared rays Remove both commanders away from the noise source If the LEARNED indicator flickers at step 3 The RM P101 s memory has been occupied by noise or useless signals to it s all capacity If this situation occurs you cannot use the learning function any more before once erasing all contents of the memory Erasing the contents of the memory 1 Set the mode selector to LEARN 2 While keeping the 44 the VCR operation buttons pressed press the MUTING button 21 Audio Adjustment You can enjoy superb sounds using the audio adjustment functions as shown below 7 BAND E VOLUME GRAPHIC EQUALIZER p p MUTING Lese OTT BALANCE i SUBSONIC EQ MUSIC INDEX CATEGORY SURROUND Volume Adjustment Adjust the VOLUME control ih rdase
38. recording 32 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Preparation Turn on the unit and the equipment to be used If the AUDIO indicator is lit in the VIDEO EDIT display press the EDIT AUDIO button to make the indicator go out 1 Select the palyback side VCR using the EDIT VIDEO button 2 1 for VCR 2 3 1 for VCR 2 1 or 3 1 will be indicated in the VIDEO EDIT display area 2 Select the input video signal source for the monitor TV with the function selectors VIDEO 1 for VCR 1 VIDEO 2 CDV for VCR 2 VIDEO 3 for VCR 3 3 Set the playback side VCR to the playback mode 4 Set VCR 1 to the recording mode Editing will begin SYSTEM POWER VCR 2 3 4 VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN I cap VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Select SPEAKERS A or B Preparation Turn on the unit and the equipment to be used If the AUDIO indicator is lit in the display window press the EDIT AUDIO button to make the indicator go out 1 Press VIDEO 2 CDV 2 Set VCR 1 to the recording mode 3 Set VCR 2 to the playback mode To switch the playback side VCR during editing with the STR AV1000 Press EDIT VIDEO Each time you press the button the playback side VCR switches from VCR 2 or 3 to VCR 3 or 2 To view the other video source s on the monitor TV during editing Press
39. reset or user memorized equalization curve by pressing the corresponding EQ MUSIC INDEX CATEGORY button Although no stations have been stored under that category the unit is in the LINK ON state the LINK indicator is lit Press PRESET EQ LINK to make the LINK indicator disappear Store at least one station under that category Equalization curve adjustment is impossible The graphic equalizer is in the DEFEAT mode the DEFEAT indicator is lit 4 Press DEFEAT to make the DEFEAT indicator disappear The unit is in the LINK ON state the LINK indicator is lit Press PRESET EQ LINK to the LINK indicator disappear Cause Solution No sound is heard even if you adjust VOLUME 4j The speaker or program source equipment is not connected correctly Connect the equipment correctly The SPEAKERS selectors are not set correctly Set the selectors correctly 4 The TAPE 2 MONITOR button has been pressed for a program source other than tape deck 2 The indicator is lit Press the button to disengage A wrong FUNCTION selector has been pressed Check the FREQUENCY FUNCTION display area and press the correct FUNCTION selector The function switch on the VCR is not Set correctly Check and set it correctly Sound is heard only at a very low volume The MUTING button has been pressed The MUTING indicator is lit
40. s 2 and 3 for other frequencies until you obtain the desired equalization curve To restore the RTA real time analyzer display press RTA EQ Adjustable frequency bands and the effect of level adjustment 63 Hz Lowering the level will cut the ventilation noise of a music hall hum of electronic instruments boomy bass etc Raising the level will reinforce the heavy bass part of a pipe organ or add depth to the bass sound 150 Hz Boosting or cutting the normal bass 400 Hz Increasing or decreasing the power spaciousness and warmth of the sound 1 kHz Providing more presence for vocals and moving the sound forward or into the background Memorizing a New Equalization Curve Music Index Category sues SYSTEM POWER gt ON 123 2 4 kHz Lowering the level will reduce stridency and raising will make the base sound brighter 6 kHz Increasing or decreasing the brightness of the sound for example raising the level will make the violin sound silky smooth 14 kHz Changing the general atmosphere rather than the sound itself Raising the level will highlight the delicate quality of instrumental sound and lowering will reduce high frequency noise such as the resonant peak of a cartridge tape hiss etc You can store a created equalization curve into memory under any Music Index Category you select However note that this operation will erase the factory preset
41. t P CAC wp voro cov M 750 to be used 4 y Eu MONITOR VIDEO EDIT alee VIDEO C VIDEO IT V 1 LI L Set VCR 1 to the Select the desired recording mode TV program Video tape editing If the AUDIO Select the monitor TV input indicator is lit video signal source EDIT POWER gt Tur nate equipmem wp 70 0 12 voro 2750 or ee 3 to be used 5 E 2 Select the playback side VCR 2 1 1 Set the playback side EDIT Set VCR 1 to the lt vcn to the playback recording mode mode Audio dubbing during video tape editing Select the desired audio program source At the desired point EDIT Start video a set the playback side COUP i 3 4 75 tape editing VCR and VCR 1 to pause Release pause on both Start the audio program playback side VCR source and VCR 1 Video Operations with the STR AV900 Recording a TV If the AUDIO program on a video indicator is lit Turn on the tape or equipment to sje Lo ae p Select the desired ju E abs i be used TV program 1 Set VCR 1 to the recording mode Video tape editing If the AUDIO indicator is lit SYSTEM Turn on the gt EDIT A06 Set VCR 1 to the Set 2 to the equipment recording mode playback mode to be used gt M Audio dubbing during video tape editi
42. the appropriate FUNCTION selector VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 CDV or VIDEO 3 with the STR AV1000 VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 CDV with the STR AV900 Listening to an audio program during video tape editing 1 Press the appropriate FUNCTION selector 2 Start the selected audio program source 33 Adding the Desired Sound on a Video Tape during Editing During video tape editing you can add the desired sound on the recording side video tape from various audio program sources m Video signals Audio signals SYSTEM POWER VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Select SPEAKERS A B Audio Dubbing during Video Tape Editing with the STR AV1000 1 Select the playback side VCR with the EDIT VIDEO button 2 1 or 3 1 will appear in the VIDEO EDIT display area 2 1 for VOR 2 3 1 for VCR 3 2 Insert a recorded video tape into the playback side VCR and set the VCR to the playback mode 3 At the point where audio dubbing is to start press the PAUSE button on the playback side VCR A Press EDIT AUDIO Select the audio program source with the appropriate function selector 6 Release the PAUSE mode of the playback side VCR and set VCR 1 to the recording mode 7 Start the selected audio program source Audio dubbing will start wim Video signals SYSTEM POWER ON Audio signals 2 3 6 6 1 54
43. ts a lower preset channel number 12 FUNCTION selectors 13 Music Index select buttons Each time you press this button a different Music Index is selected in the following order OPTION 2 ROCK gt JAZZ POPS OPTION 1 COUNTRY lt CLASSIC TALK A different Music Index is selected in the order reverse to 14 TV operation buttons TV CH Channel select buttons TV VOL Volume control buttons 15 VTR VCR channel select buttons 19 the Remote Commander When you manipulate a switch or button on the commander be sure to point the head of the commander toward the remote control sensor on the front of the receiver If there is an obstacle between the receiver and the head of the commander the receiver may not be controlled remotely Using the Learning Function of the Programmable System Commander RM P101 for STR AV1000 5 2 inches 1 Set the mode selector to LEARN The READY indicator lights up 2 Turn this commander towards another commander and press any button in the programmable area on which you want a function of the other commander to be memorized If the selected button is inoperative the READY indicator flickers 3 While keeping the button pressed press the desired function button on the other commander The function is memorized by this unit When the memorization is complete the READY indicator goes out and the LEARNED
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