SONY. FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-GX900ES STR-GX800ESEn To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not to rain or moisture. expose the u ) on ‘This yo intended tale the user to ine preenee of unused ngerus 4 Winget th produ roar that Tikka lac chok pesos This symbol is intended! to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servieing) instructions inthe Titeratu accompanying the appliance, ‘Owner's Record The model number is located on the rear exterior and serial number ison the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding, this product. Model No, Serial No. Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers 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 10 the grounding system of the building, as close tothe point of cable entry as practical INFORMATION 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 couse 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 oF more ‘of the following measures — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, Increase the separation between the equipment and — 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 changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority toup te this equipment, 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.Br lelC Meme Introduction Overview Precautions Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking ‘Checking the Supplied Accessories Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control Hookups. Connecting an FM Antenna Connecting an AM Antenna Connecting Audio Components Connecting Video Components. Connecting Speaker Systems Connecting External Amplifiers Connecting the AC Power Chapter 2 Basic Operations Listening to/Watching a Program Source. Selecting a Program Source Selecting the Speaker System ‘Adjusting the Audio Using the Remote Control Changing the Settings of the FUNCTION Buttons Receiving Broadcasts Direct Tuning Automatic Tuning Presetting Stations. Watching Video Programs Watching Video Programs. Combining the Video Image with the Sound from Another Program Source Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields Chapter 3 Additional Operations Recording, Recording on a Tape, DAT or an MD Recorder Recording from Another Tape (Dubbing) Recording on a Video Tape Adding New Sound on a Video Tape during Video Faiting, Indexing the Preset Stations Creating an Index Name for a Preset Station Scanning the Indexed Stations Indexing 2 Program Source Using Sleep Timer Programming the Remote Control Programming Signals for Non-Sony Components Programming New Signals onto a Previously Programmed Button Obtaining More Powerful So wv 9 20 21 21 2 2 24 24 25 26 7 7 28 2» Chapter 4 Digital Sound Effects Dolby Surround Sound ‘Selecting the Center Mode Adjusting the Speaker Volume ‘Adjusting the Delay Time of the Rear Speakers Creating Custom Sound Field ‘Adjustable Parameters Understanding the Surround Sound Parameters for the STR-GX900ES, Adjusting Parameters Selecting the Sound Field Setting, Chapter 5 Other Information Troubleshooting Specifications Identifying the Parts and Controls Front Panel Remote Control Index. Quick Reference 31 32 33 33 36 39 40 2 46 a7 48