SONY snot FM STEREO/FM-AM RECEIVER STR-AV250/950 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS the unit, please read roughly bes om ‘STRAVESOOWNER’S RECORD ‘Themodel and serial numbers areiocated a the rear. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Referto them whenever youall upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Mode!No,__________ Serial No Con To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex- pose the unit to rain or moisture. 00 NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK) AEFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user {0 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- ying the appliance. This instruction manual covers the STR-AV85O and the STR. ‘AV960. The photos and illustrations used in the manual are of the STR-AV3SO, [Differences between the STR-AV85O and the STR.AV950 ‘sow +80w ‘The remote commander is supplied with the unit. For ‘connections and operations ofthe remote commander, | refer to its instruction manual 2 115 w+ 115 w Bee ee aN Features Precautions Location and function of controls CONNECTIONS ‘System connections ‘Antennalcable connections ‘Speaker connection Power source connection OPERATIONS. To receive FMIAM broadcasts To tune ina station manually To scan a station automatically To tune ina preset station To listen to program sources other than broadcasts To receive a TVICATY program with FM simulcast To memorize the acoustic settings To record on an audio tape Recording “Tape dubbing Torecordona VCR Recording audio programs Recording TV programs Video tape editing Editing Adding new sound on a video tape during editing. GENERAL Specifications Troubleshooting Quick reference ~ 10 16 18 18 #88FEATURES ‘The STR-AVE5Q960 is @ combined receiver and audioNvideo ‘control center. You can enjoy various audiowideo program Sources with this unit General *TV or CATV programs can be enjoyed with FM simulcast. ‘Various Audio program sources can be added on a video tape during tape editing. ‘The supplied remote control aliows you to remotely Control the connected equipment as well as the receiver. Tuner + Precise tuning with a quartzlocked digital synthesizer system: “+A total of 10 FM/AM stations can be preset. ‘The appropriate FM stereo mode and FM IF band is selected automatically according to the signal strength of the station received, Display ‘Receivable FM/AM stations are displayed. ‘+S:band power output display Others + The surround sound system enhances lve atmosphere of the sound. ‘+The volume fade-in function increases the volume gradually from the minimum to a previously set level when the unitis turned on, Lidia Ueda td On safety '* Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz, ‘*Should any liquid or solid object 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, pul it ‘out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itseit. * One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and wil it into the power outlet only one way. Ifyou are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, ‘contact your dealer. On installation ‘Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ucts, orn a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock * Good air circulation is essential to prevent intemal heat build-up in the unit. Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation. Do not place 2 unit on a soft surface, such as arug that would block the ventilation holes on the bottom, ‘Do not place anything on top of the cabinet, The top ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the proper ‘operation of the unit and to prolong the life ofits ‘components. (On operation ‘* Before making program source connections, be sure to turn the power switch off and unplug the unt. “When the unit is not used, turn the power off, to conserve ‘energy and to extend the useful life of your unit. On cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet, panel 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, On repacking Do nat throw away the carton and the packing material. It ‘makes an deal container to transport the unit in For detailed safety precautions, soe the “IMPORTANT ‘SAFEGUARDS" leatle.[Z/SYSTEM POWER switch First tum the MAIN POWER switch on, and then press this switch to turn the receiver and the equipment ‘connected to the AC outlet ofthe receiver on and oft [Z| MAIN POWER switch Depress to turn the main power on, i] RECEIVED/STANDBY indicator Lights when the main power is turned on and the system power is tuned off, Blinks when the unit received the signal from the remote ‘commander 4) Remote contro! sensor §] SURROUND SYSTEM button When listening to stereo source, press to enhance stereophonic effect. Press again to disengage the system. [6] EDIT buttons ‘AUDIO: For recording an audio program source on a Video tape, or for adding sound on a video tape during tape editing VIDEO: For recording TV programs on a video tape, or {or video tape editing (7) METER SELECT button Each time the button is pressed, the power output display Inthe display window changes as follows Power output display 1110 scale power output display ' ‘Signal strength meter (in FM/AM broadcasts only) ‘The ATT (volume attenuator indicator changes to the ‘SIGNAL (signal strength indicator at the same time. LOCATIONS AND FUNCTION OF CONTROL! PERNT | OOOO Display window Tuner saction (See page 6) [8] SPEAKERS selectors Depress to select which speaker system to drive. For both speaker systems, depress A and B, [8] HEADPHONES jack (stereo phone jack) [10| FRONT VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks (phono jack) ‘Connect a portable VOR for playback or TV tuner [il] FR (rontrear) VIDEO 2 INPUT select button ‘When using the VCR other than that connected to the VIDEO 1 inputs, press i to select which VCR to use, atter pressing the VIDEO 2 FUNCTION button. F: VCR connected tothe front VIDEO 2 inputs EVR connected to the rear VIDEO 2 inputs [12] SUBSONIC filter button Press to reduce unwanted subsonic noise components created by warped records, etc. The filter cut off any input signals below 15 Hz at a6 dB per octave rate, To disengage the filter, press it again. {8} ACOUSTIC buttons FLAT: Press to disengage the acoustic setting. SELECT: Press to memorize orto recall the acoustic setting MEMORY: Pross to memorize an acoustic setting [| BASS and TREBLE TONE control buttons Control the prominence of bass and treble response, (15) BALANCE control buttons Fr Pross to decrease the volume of the left channel LL Press to decrease the volume of the right channel 118) MUTING button Press to momentarily mute the sound. Press again to rastore the same sound level as betore.li) VOLUME contro! buttons [lB TAPE 2 MONITOR button and indicator Press the button to listen to taped programs of the tape deck connected to the TAPE 2 inputs. To listen to the ‘other program sources, press it again, (8 FUNCTION buttons PHONO: For record programs FMIAM: For broadcasting programs CDIAUX: For compact aisc or auxiliary program sources, TAPE 1IDAT(TAPE 1 ~ 2}: For taped programs of the tape deck connected to the TAPE 1/DAT input, or for uo tape dubbing TV: For TV programs from the TV tuner connected to the TV inputs. VIDEO 2: For video programs of the VCR connected to the front or rear VIDEO 2 inputs VIDEO 1: For video programs of the VCR connected to the VIDEO 1 inputs, QUCARTRIDGE select button and indicators (STR-AV9S0 only) Set it according to the cartridge type of your turntable system, after pressing the PHONO FUNCTION button. MC: For moving-col type MM: For moving magnet type[TUNER SECTION Hae & 1] SEARCH START button Press to start searching receivable stations, FM MODE button ‘The recelver automatically set the appropriate FM mode: STEREO for a strong signal station, or H-BLEND for a slightly weak station. To change the made manually, press the button, HLBLEND: Press to reduce the noise, Stereo effect will be reduced instead MONO: Press for more stable reception. The stereo effect willbe eliminated, but the noise will be greatly reduced, 31] FMIF (Intermediate trequency) BAND button When an FM station is first tuned in without interference from an agjacent station, the receiver sets the band trom normal ( L) to wide (7) for better sound quality. To ‘change the band manually, press the button, 4] Bandiantenna select buttons FM ANT-A (CATV): For FM broadcasts when the FM ‘antenna is connected to the CATV ANT-A connector, Or for FM simulcast CATV programs when the CATV cable is connected, FM ANT-B: For FM broadcasts when the FM antenna is ‘connected to the FM ANT-B connector AM: For AM broadcasts, S| Number buttons ress to set the frequency of the desired station, or to ‘memorize a station and callit up. FM LEVEL select button Press to select which level of FM stations to tune in LOW: All the FM stations located by station searching, MID: strong and mic:evel stations HIGH: only strong stations 7) STATION SCAN button Press to scan the receivable stations located by station searching [a] MEMORY ERASE button ress to erase the memory ofthe station located by station searching, [5] MEMORY SCAN button Press to scan aulomatically the preset stations, MEMORY PRESET button Press to memorize the frequency of a station.EE 200000 0000 0 o | de eal i \sasowo © Acoustic memory number indicator Shows the number of the acoustic setting memory, [1], [lors © SUBSONIC indicator 2 ‘Appears when the SUBSONIC button is pressed. © Surround system indicator ‘Appears when the SURROUND SYSTEM button is. pressed © Video 2 input indicator Indicates the selected VIDEO 2 input; FRONT or REAR. © Video monitor indicator Indicates what isto be monitored on the connected TV. 1: Picture from the VOR connected to the VIDEO 1 inputs is monitored. 2: Picture from the VCR connected tothe front or rear VIDEO 2 inputs is monitored. TV: TV program is monitored © PROTECTOR indicator ‘Appears when the protection circuit against a short Circuit is activated, © MUTING indicator ‘Appears when the MUTING button is pressed @ ERASE indicator ‘Appears when the MEMORY ERASE button is pressed. © FMIF band indicator The selected FM IF band is graphically displayed; \ (wide) or (normal. © ATT (attenuaton/SIGNAL (signal strength) indicator ‘Normally the volume attenuation level is indicated in oB. When the METER SELECT button is pressed in FMIAM. broadcasts, the signal steength is indicated in 48. © FM level indicator ‘The signal level of FM stations selected by the FM LEVEL select button is displayed © Station spectrum display The frequencies ofthe recelvable stations located by station searching are shown, When a station Is tuned in, the corresponding square flashes. © Power output spectrum display The power output is displayed in wattage in fve frequency bands. When the METER SELECT button is, pressed, it changes to the 1/10 scale power output display. @ SIGNAL strength meter When the METER SELECT button is pressed in FM/AM broadcasts, the received signal strength is indicated in five steps. © TONE indicator Graphically shows the tone control characteristics. A Straight bar graph indicates a flat requency response, @ BALANCE indicator Ingicates the relative strength of the volume at the left ‘and right speakers, @ VOLUME indicator @ FM ANTENNA indicator CATV A: Appears when the FM ANT:A (CATV) button is pressed. CATV B:Appears when the FM ANT:B button is, pressed © FM mode indicator The selected FM mode is displayed. © Bandifrequency display Indicates the tuned FM/AM station. © Function indicator Indicates the selected function. © Preset number indicator Indicates the preset channel of he FM/AM stations. © MEMORY indicator Appears when the MEMORY PRESET button isFor connections, see “Connections [TIANTENNA terminals ‘AM and st (antenna ground): Connect an AM antenna, CATV ANT-A IN (F:type: Connect an FM antenna or CATV cable, CATV ANT-A OUT (Felype): This connector supplies the signals connected to the CATV ANT-A IN connector to a VR, TY tuner or another FM tuner FM ANT-B (F-type): Connect an FM antenna. [Z| CONTROL S VISUAL OUT jack (minijack) Used to extend the utiity of this unit by providing forthe connection of optional video equipment which will be available inthe future. [3] CONTROL $ AUDIO OUT connector (4 pin) Connect to the CONTROL $ IN or REMOTE IN ‘connector of other Sony equipment using a 4pin flat remote control cord in order to control the audio system, using the supplied remote commander sr (phono ground) terminal Connect the ground wire of a turntable system Note Jn some particular MM cartridges, the ground for signal is Connected to the ground for cartridge body. If this type of Cartridge should be installed to a metal cartridge shel, ‘current wil flow through the tonearm ground in a loop and will cause hum noise, In this ease, disconnect the «_ tumtable ground wire trom the xk terminal, or disconnect the ground for cartridge body from the ground for signa. — ground for Cartridge body 8 ground for signal 5] TAPE 1IDAT REC OUT jacks (phono jack) Connect tothe LINE IN Jacks ofthe tape deck 1 or a Jigital audio tape recorder [E] MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack (phono jack) ‘Connect to the video input of a component TV, The video signal selected by the TV, VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 FUNCTION button and the FIR button is output here. T] VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN jacks (phono jack) Connect to the VIDEOIAUDIO OUT jacks of the VOR 2 (for playback only) 8] VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN jacks (phono jack) Connect to the VIDEOIAUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR 1. {1} TAPE 2 IN jacks (phono jack) Connect to the LINE OUT jacks of the tape deck 2. (1 SPEAKER A, B connectors[iN] AC OUTLETS (swiTcHED) ‘These are used to power other audio components whose power consumption is fess than 100 W. ‘These outlets are controlled by the front panel SYSTEM. POWER switeh, {2 PHONO IN jacks (phono jack) ‘Connect to the LINE OUT jacks of the turntable system. [13|CDIAUX (compact disc/auxiliary) IN jacks (phono jack) ‘Connect to the output jacks of a compact disc player ora tape deck for playback, (18) TAPE 1/DAT IN jacks (phono jack) CCaftmect fo the LINE OUT jacks of the tape deck 1 ora digital audio tape recorder. [BTV VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN jacks (phono jack) Connect to the VIDEQ/AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV tuner. [8] VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUTIAUDIO OUT jacks (phono jack) Connect to the VIDEO/AUDIO IN jacks of the VCR 1 [| TAPE 2 REC OUT jacks (phono jack) Connect to the LINE IN jacks of the tape deck 2. [AC power cordSYSTEM CONNECTIONS For each connection, refer to the page indicated in the diagram. Basic connections FM/AM antenna connection [Penta [eatveabiecomecion | Speak conection | 8 Power source conection a8 ‘System connections, Connecting cords For connection, use the optional connecting cords listed below. The numbers in the diagrams are keyed to those in the lst. 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[ativers | + [Component TV] + VORA vor2 recording and playback for playback only toawalloutlet Speaker system Tan AC outlet ~=b of the TV tuner or toa wall outlet ig = to.awall outlet ST-TTV TVtuner eur Mee ‘OUTPUT eaten) L, toa wall outlet 12[HERIVERS] + [ Conventional TV] + [TVtuner | VOR! ~ for recording and playback VCR2~ for playback only 7 ‘Lge? feo | > toawalloutlet toavall outlet Speaker system > toa wall outlet IST7TV TV tuner eT to.awall outlet mp to the outlet of the TV tuner or toawalloutlet[HiiVGR | + [Conventional TV] ‘Conventional TV amp toa wall outlet to.awalloutlet Speaker system = toawalloutletMonaural VOR Connect a component TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT —_Forthoconection ofthe other equipment eer othe Jack of the receiver ora conventional TV tothe VHF OUT —_preceding diagrams. ‘connector of the VCR, Monaural VOR VIDEO (> ca wall outlet SOT crs Speaker system 4 are ojo "OOK mae toawalloutiet lote TNevcomecl amine Yoh hele ran | Poompegetanma Daan aid morauel snsaeosanaoncttepegen secs | imavtred Fontheapece ase Portabie hifi VCR For the connection of other equipment, refer to the preceding diagrams, MONITOR VIDEO OUT Portable VCR. (tor playback) + Component TY wana 15 eaeANTENNAICABLE CONNECTION SCN To get the optimum sound of FM broadcasts install a suitable outdoor FM antenna, The supplied ribbon antenna may be useful until you install a ‘more suitable antenna, Ribbon antenna supplied (or 300.ohm twinlead) ‘connection Connect the ribbon antenna or twinlead to the supplied ‘external antenna connectar and connect it to the FM ANT-B, ‘connector. Fully extend the antenna and fasten the ends to a wall using thumbtacks or adhesive tape. External antenna connector (supplied) Note 7 ~ | The suppl oben antenna ora stancars 300hm "wilead suscepti othe pickup of ertraneas ise 75.ohm coaxial cable connection ‘A T5.ohm coaxial cable is tree from external interference, reduces noise pickup, and is the ideal transmission line for ‘most FM installations. 3C-2V cable is recommended. Connect the 750hm coaxial cable to the supplied antenna ‘connector and connect it to the FM ANT-B connector, @ Remove the ring ‘Keep it in the projection on the lid) ____ @ Loosen he ser SF | SF @ Stitt cable == (Om ra @ stan the coverinto place 16 | Note I you have another FM tuner, connect an FM external antenna to the CATV ANT-A IN connector and connect the CATV ANT-A OUT connector to the FM antenna terminal of the other FM tuner ‘Notes on the FM and TV antennas — When the stereo receiver and video system are connected and both are in use We recommend the use of outdoor antennas to obtain better ualty picture and sound + Use the outdoor FM antenna for FM reception and the TV antenna for TV reception, Do not use one antenna for bath + Use 75.0hm coaxial cables for both antennas. + Locate the two antennas as distant as possible rom each other. FFM signals interfere withthe TV picture and sound, press. any FUNCTION button to change the function made from the tuner to anather.CCE Supplied layout free AM external antenna Torreceive AM programs, always keep the layoutfree AM antenna connected to the AM external antenna terminals Adjust the position of the antenna to abtain optimum reception. This antenna can be placed in various places, such as on a speaker or a desk, or hung on a wall AM tuning interval This is preset to 10 kHz To use the receiver where the frequency allocation system is based on a9 kHz interval, make the following adjustment. 1 Tum off the unit by pressing the SYSTEM POWER switch 2 Press the SYSTEM POWER switch again, while pressing the "+" STATION SCAN button, To.reset the interval to 10 kHz, follow the same precedure Note ] \Wnen the interval is changed, all preset and located stations and acoustic settings wil be erased, After changing the iene memorize the stations andacouste setgsagan. | ROK Nace Connect the CATV 75.hm coaxial cable to the CATV ANT.A, IN connector and the CATV ANT-A OUT connector to the antennalcable input of the TV tuner or VOR, For connection, use a commercially available Ftype connector. CATV 7S0hm to CATV coaxial cable ANT-AIN (= 8 Fa be tocaTy (ehpe OAT Hey our ‘50hm coaxial cable TV tuner or VOR Note to CATV system installat in the U.S.A. This reminder is provided 10 call he cable TV system instlle's altention to Article 820.22 ofthe NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, n particular, specifies that the cable {round shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical 7SPEAKER CONNECTION ‘Two speaker systems can be connected. Select the system to be used, using the SPEAKERS buttons on the front panel. ‘Speaker impedance and power capability ‘This receiver is designed 10 work best with speakers having ‘nominal impedance from 8 to 16 ohms.at rated 60 watts, (STF°AVBSC) or 115 watts (STR-AV9EO) minimum FMS per channel with an 8-ohm load trom 20 20,000 H2, ‘Speaker cord connection ll 2 7) Fight speaker Generally speaker cords are coded with color ar mark, indicating the @ © polarities. Remember the coding and prevent faulty connections. Right speaker: to R SPEAKER connectors, Lot speaker to L SPEAKER connectors ® code: for © connection 18 POWER SOURCE CONNECTION Connect the AG power cord of each equipment as follows so that you can turn on and off the equipment with the SYSTEM POWER switch of the receiver. Receiver toa wall outlet Other equipment - to the AC outlets on the receiver to the AC outlets on the other ‘equipment already connected to the AC outlets on the receiver ‘You cannot turn onioft a equipment directly connected to a ‘wall outlet with the SYSTEM POWER switch of the receiver. Caution {e caretul that the total power consumption of the equipment connected to the AC outlets on the receiver is within 100 watts. Do not connect electrical home appliance such as an electric iron, fan, TV, or other highwattage equipment to these outlets, ‘Note on the polarity of the AC power cord plug ‘The plug ol the AC power cord ean only be Inserted into the polarized AC outa, Inset the lager plug ofthe cord to tne negative potential ofthe outlet. This st operate the receiver ana ‘other components in phase When the connection is complete, insert the plug of the ‘AC power cord to a wall outlet, and turnon the power, | "Now you can operate the unitTO RECEIVE FM/AM BROADCASTS Betore tuning, select the speaker system by depressing SPEAKERS button A ot B If the MONITOR indicators lit, press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to disengage it ORCAS ee aes POWER ON BH - Iz ol ti Yeas ee LE DIin ‘To conect the entered frequency Press the FM ANT.A, FM ANT.B, of AM button again, and enter the correct number. Ifthe frequency figures flashes inthe display window ‘The entered number is outside the ecelver's equency range (FM 87.5 10 108 Miz; AM 530 to 1,610 ka, Press the FM ANT.A, FM ANB, or AM buttén again, and enter tne correct number, When entering an AM broadcast tfequenéy You need not enter the last digit "0". Ifyou have changed the AM tuning interval 0 kHz, however, enter the requency to the last digit 1 Select the desired band, FM or AM. The “0” indicator blinks. 2 Enter the frequency, pressing the appropriate number buttons. ‘The desired station is tuned in. 3 Adjust the volume. 19PERSON ee) \When you do not know the frequency ofthe station, proceed as follows. POWER ON From the second time of, you need not proceed with station searching, Instead, select the desired band, and enter a frequency within the bang, To search fora station quickly Keep the STATION SCAN bution depressed, The stations are consecutively received for several seconds. Release it when the desired station Is received ‘When none or only a few FM stations are located Set the sensitivity lvel to "LOW" with the FM LEVEL button. Tocerase a station rom memory ‘Tune in the station and press the MEMORY ERASE button, The Station willbe erased from memory until you proceed with the station searching again. The station willbe skipped over when the STATION SCAN button is pressea 20 Preparation—station searching (searching for and ‘memorizing the receivable stations} 1 Select the desired band, FM or AM. The “0” indicator blinks, 2 Press SEARCH START. Searching starts. \When the searching is over, lowest frequency station is tuned in, Tuning 3 Press STATION SCAN repeatedly until the desired station is tuned in, +: Fora higher trequency station —: Fora lower frequency station 4 Adjust the volume.SOREN EN aed ESaa ‘You can easily tune in your favorite stations by presetting them, To survey the programs being broadcast on the preset stations Press the MEMORY SCAN button, Each station is tuned in successively for several seconds. To stop scanning, press the appropriate number button, Retention of the memory “The receiver etains the contents of the memory even when the power is off until anew station is memorized on the same preset number, When a new setting is memorized, the previous setting wil be erased Preparation—presetting of the stations {total of 10 stations can be memorized, one to each ‘number, in any desited sequence. Repeat these steps for each number. 1 Tune in the desired station. Change the setting of the FM MODE or EM IF BAND button, if necessary. This setting is also memorized, 2 Press MEMORY PRESET. 140 Twe {M1¢-—}-Memory indicator ee 3 Press the number button, while the memory Indicator is displayed. The number is displayed on the display window. Reception of a preset station Select the preset channel with the number buttons. “The tuned station is indicated on the display window. 21Ee eS TO LISTEN TO PROGRAM SOURCES OTHER THAN Beto‘ listening, select the speaker system by depressing SPEAKERS button A or B It the MONITOR indicators Ii. press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to disengage it TAPE2 3 wonton 1 |] POWERON FIR 1 Select the program source. Button tobe pressed _| Program source Record PHONO Compact disc or ‘eDIAUX | auxiliary program | [Taped programs TAPE 1/DAT or TAPE 2MONITOR according to which i inputs the tape deck is Ta wees ome wae Weegee tw Vie pogarns | VIDED Tor bE2 Tapert | oa oun ‘tape recorder Ll connected to. | Tepe eck? Wiser ier youve ressod DEO 2 set eon 2 Start the program. — —— To enjoy “surround sound” Press the SURROUND SYSTEM button ‘You can obtain such stereo ettect as in movie theaters or concert halls. To disengage the system, press the Button again, Surround system indicator For STR-AV9S0 only When listening to records, set the CARTRIDGE select button according to that of your turntable system, For moving-cil type cartridge For moving magnet type cartridge Set tome. Set to Mi 22 3 Adjust the volume.GM se= Nee. Wa ee aR If the MONITOR indicator is lit, press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to disengage it. 3 2 Component TV TV tuner orvoR Ty, vi0E01 MONTOR ervioeo2in__|vipeo our = Jee s=—Couoot a) FR MONITOR 1 Press TV, VIDEO 1, or VIDEO 2. Tv: \When the VHF antenna or the CATV Cable is connected fo the TY tuner. VIDEO 1: When the VHF antenna or the CATV cable is connected to the VR, connected to the VIDEO 1 inputs. VIDEO 2: When the VHF antenna or the CATV Cable is connected to the VOR connected to the VIDEO 2 inputs, When you have pressed VIDEO 2, select the front Cor ear input with the FIR button, 2 Tum on the TV. 3 Select the desired program. 4 Tune in the FM simulcast TV/CATV program. 5 Adjust the volume. 23TO MEMORIZE THE ACOUSTIC SETTINGS | PRESEN ‘The receiver can store and recall three sets of three different tonal settings (bassitreble control and subsonic filler setting), 1 Press SELECT to set the memory number 1, 2, or3, Memory number appears on the display window. 2 Adjust BASSITREBLE and set SUBSONIC. ‘Memory number disappears, 3 Press MEMORY. The memory number flashes, 4 Press SELECT while the memory number flashes. Repeat these steps for each memory number. Retention of the memory The receiver retains the contents of the memory even when the power is off until new acoustic setting is memorized on the ‘same memory number. When a new setting is memorized, the Previous setting will be erased, oe ses Press the SELECT button to set the desired memory number. ‘To change a part of the setting temporarily ‘Simply change the part of the acoustic setting as you want. To recall the orginal setting later, press the SELECT button and set the desired memory number. Tolisten to the program without any tonal adjustment Press the FLAT button, 24TO RECORD ON AN AUDIO TAPE r i tt i Turn on the recel program sour 3, tape deck and the desired 1 Select the desired program source. For an FM/AM broadcasts, tune in the desired station. 2 start the program source and set the tape deck in the recording mode. 25POSTE 2 2 a_L IOUT | i TDATIN Frape deck Vor data eens audiotape recorder (for recording) 2,4 (for playback) 1,4 ‘To monitor the recorded sound Ifthe tape deck connected tothe TAPE 2IN jacks has separate record and playback heads, you can monitor the cacarding results Pross the TAPE 2 MONITOR bution during recording or dubbing Tolisten tothe source sound again, press the bution again, Note The volume and tonal settings onthe receiver donot have any ctfect on the recording 26 Turn on the receiver and the connected tape decks. 1 Insert a recorded tape into the tape deck 4 (or the digital audio tape recorder, 2 insert a blank tape into the tape deck 2 and adjust the recording level 3 Press TAPE 1/DAT (TAPE 1 ~ 2). 4 start playback on the tape deck 1 (or the digital audio tape recorder) and recording on the tape deck 2. Dubbing will begin, Note ‘You cannot dub an audio tape from the tape deck 2 to the tape deck 1 (or digital audio tape recorden,TO RECORD ON A VCR For operation ofthe VCR, refer to its instruction manual Pees wort 13,4 ‘Tum on the receiver and the equipment to be used, 1 Press EDIT AuDIO. 2 select the desired program source. For an FM/AM broadcast, tune in the desired station, 3 insert a video cassette into the VCR and adjust the recording level. ) Start the program source and set the VCR to the recording mode. i CO player 4 Note You cannot record on a VCR connected to the VIDEO 2 inputs, Tape deck — Turntable system Gece eRAMa GS) ‘To.record the picture and the sound of a TV program, proceed as follows. ‘Turn on the recelver and the equipment to be used, TWiuner or vor2 FTV or VIDEOR VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN 1 Press TV or VIDEO 2. ‘TV: When the VHF antenna is connected to the ‘TV tuner connected to the TV inputs VIDEO 2: When the VHF antenna is connected to the VCR connected to the VIDEO 2 inputs. Ht you have pressed VIDEO 2, select the front or rear input with the FIR button, 2 Press EDIT VIDEO. mebleated) bea) 3 select the desired program. 4 Set the VCR 1 to the recording mode. Note ‘The volume and tone settings on the receiver do not have any effect on the recording 27VIDEO TAPE EDITING POWERON FIR —\ Video signals =X Audio signals 28 4p oe? VIDEO VIDEO INJAUDIO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT vor2 vert (for playback) or recording) 3 4 Turn on the receiver and the equipment to be used 1 Press VIDEO 2. Select the front or rear input with FIR. 2 Press EDIT VIDEO. 3 sot the VCR 2 to the playback mode. 4 Sot the VCR 1 to the recording mode. Editing will begin, You can listen to an audio program source during video tape editing by pressing the FUNCTION button, [Eanaenaee | You cannot edit a video tape from VCR 1 to VCR 2,PSE During video tape editing, you can replace the sound previously recorded on video tape with the desired sound from an audio source, thus making your own personalized video tape, 2,3,6 6 vere ver POWERON Bl aE SO} =o one) 415 Tumtable system CD player Tape deck ‘Turn on the receiver and the equipment to be used. 1 Press viDEO 2. Select the front or ear input with FIR, 2 insert a recorded video tape into the VCR 2 and ‘st it to the playback mode. ‘3 Atthe point where audio dubbing Is to start, press 1e PAUSE button on the VCR 2. 4 Press EDIT AUDIO. 5 Select the audio program source. 6 Release the pause mode of the VCR 2 and set the VCR 1 to the recoreding mode. 7 Start the program source. 29SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8-ohm load, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz, rated 80 watts (STR-AV850) or 115 watts (STR-AV950) per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.006% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS ‘Ample section Dynamic power output ‘STRAVESO 130watts + 190watts@ohms, at 1kHEIHA 16Owatts + 160 watts ohms, at KHeIHA WO watts + 16Owatts ohm, at TkH2 IP) STRAVGSO ‘TOwatts + 17Owatts @ ohms, at 1 kHe IHF) 210 watts + 210 watts 6ohms, at THE IHF) 250watts + 250wats ohms, at 1H HF) Hamonicdlstotion| Less than 0.006% at rated ouput IntermodultionM)storion (ie: The = 4:1) Less than 006% at rated output Frequency response PHONO: RIAA equalization curve +0508 cou VIDEO 5,2 auciey Te(audio) TAPE-VOAT, TAPE2 | steno ntetoe Residual noise Less than 70, ohms, network A) Damping actor 50(Bohms, 1 KH} vats I “T___ | Siiweighting serenty | mpszice | pean [PRR Tog, | sondorne |, | a eee ove) cam | wan [8 Grea) aaim ws | BEB 025m) aa - Wed 200899 | omy | sone | 080 “0 wi | Se soma Reais [tem [ame 30 outputs REC OUT 1,2, VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT Vottage 160 mv Imoedance 10k ohms SPEAKER A,B ‘Accepts speakers of 8 ~ 16 ohms, HEADPHONES ‘Accepts low and high impedance headphones, Tone conttols BASS 26.08 at 100 He TREBLE 6B at 10 ue Subsonic iter 6 dBloct. attenuation below 15 He ‘Video section Inputs TV, VIDEO 1,2:1Vpp., 75 ohms unbalanced Outputs VIDEO 1, MONITOR VIDEO OUT! Vor. 75ohms unbalances FM tuner section Tuning range 87542 108M Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced 2) Intermediate frequency 10.7 M2 Sensitivity at 5048 quieting 16.108 35, ¢mono} 38.308, 45 .V (stereo) Usable sensitivity 103.84, 18,V HP) Signaltonoise ratio 2d8 mond), 7608 (stereo) Harmonedsterion (storeo) at 1 KH, WIDE IMaistonion (steoo), WIDE ‘Separation 500B.at 1 KH, WIDE Frequency response 0Mz- 18k? “2205 Seloctvity 5.8 at 40D kz, NORMAL DoBat d00 KH, WIDE Capture ratio rede AM suppressionratio 548 Imageresponseratio 8008 IFeesponsevalo 9048 Spurious response ratio 0048 RF intermodulation 658 ‘Searching threshold LOW 30d, MID 40 dt, HIGH0 0B! AM tuner section Tuning ange 530-6102 (ath the AM tuning interval setar Oke) S501 = 1602kH2{aith the AM tuning intonal ‘setat 9k) Antenna Layouttree antenna External antenna terminal Intermediate requency ‘as0KH2 Usable sensitivity 50.d8, layout tee antenna at 1.000 2 100, extral antennaterinal at 1000 ke SigneHonoiseratio 54d8at Orv) arinonic distortion 03% (at 0 mV, 0H) ‘Selectivity 4008 1042) Searching testi S8dB4mGeneral system Pow equirments Power consumption ACoutats Dimensions weignt Accessories supplied Tuner section PLL quanocked digtal synthesizer system Preampitie section: low-noise NF type equalizer amp Power amie section: pure ‘complementary SEPP 120V AG, 60H STRAVESO: 150 watts STRAVOS0: 20 watts Two switched 100 watts max) Aopen 20° 145 mm wi) (7s Sex Weincnes) including projecting arts and controls STRAVESO Approx. 82g 181622) net ‘Approx. 95 kg (21 IbO.2|in shiping carton ‘STRAVESO Approx. 86hg(21 Ib Sox) net ‘Approx. 108 kg 4b 1 a2}n shipping carton FM rion antenna(?) ‘AM layout re antenna Extemal antenna connector }) FRM.U70 Remote Commander ‘Sony batteries SUM3 NS) {lortneremote commande) Design and specifications subject to change without nate. 31TROUBLESHOOTING Before proceeding through the checklist below, examine the connections and the procedures outlined in the manual. Should any problem persist after you have checked the following items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. a PROBLEM CAUSE ‘SOLUTION rot appear when recelving stereo | ‘STEREO indicator flickers or does || programs 'No FM station can be located by station searching. 'No AM station can be located by station searching, Broadcast program ‘Avery weak FM station or a noisy FM program is received. Thesignalarengm at esaions | owen The Ad tng ten at inset | | bk 4 ‘The signal strength ofthe stations are too weak for station searching 4 ‘Adjust the antenna. ‘Adjust the antenna or connect an external FM antenna, Press the FM MODE button to set to HIBLEND or MONO mode, Press the FM LEVEL button to set to MID or LOW level (Change the tuning interval according to the AM frequency allocation system of your country. (See page 17) Tune in the stations with the direct access tuning ‘Stations cannot be tuned in correctly when the number button is pressed, Picture does not appear. |Video program] ‘Sound is not heard. | ‘The frequency has not been i memorized correctly. VCR, TV tuner or TV connection is not correct | The function switch on the VOR is | not set conectly The TV is not turned on ‘The speaker or program source equipment is not connected correctly. ‘The SPEAKERS selectors are not set correctly. ‘Memorize the frequency correctly. Connect the equipment correctly, ‘Set the switch appropriately, Tum the TVon._ Connect the equipment correctly, Set the selectors correctly ‘The MONITOR Button has been pressed for a program source other than tape deck 2 The correct FUNCTION button is not pressed, ‘The function switch on the VOR is not set correctly. The volume is set to minimum. Press to disengage i Press the correct FUNCTION button, Check and set the switch ~] appropriately Increase the volume. ‘One channel does not transmit ‘audio, othe volume from the lft and right speakers is unbalanced Amplifier The BALANCE control buttons are | not set appropriately. The speaker or program source is not connected correctly. ‘Adjust the BALANCE control buttons. Check and connect the equipment correctly “There is an abrupt loss of sound from one or both ofthe speakers, and the PROTECTOR indicator flickers in the display window, ‘Sound transmitted from the speakers is reversed ‘A short circuit problem activates the | protective circuit, ‘The speakers are not connected correctly Tum off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the ower again. f there is no short- circuit, consult your nearest Sony dealer Connect the right speaker to the R ‘SPEAKER terminals and the eft speaker to the L SPEAKER terminals, ‘There is lack of bass sound or the _instrument position is obscure, 32 ‘The speaker is connected with the polarities reversed. | Connect ne aposter win the corect | So pousien |Broadcast program [ Prost | Severe hum or nose is heard [Reames connor ioe a [| ‘CAUSE The type cords are not at shielded type. [A transformer, motor, TV or fluorescent ight affects the connecting cords. The audio components are too close toatVset, The receiver is not grounded. “The connections are loose. ‘The plugs and jacks are dity The MAIN POWER switch on the receiver is not depressed. | Pace the coonacing codsin a location away om ¢ransiona of | | ftom a TV set ora fluorescent light. ‘SOLUTION | Use shielded type cords ‘motor, and at least 3 meters (10 feet) I both are used at the same time separate the TV tram the audio components, ‘Connect the ground wire to the antenna ground terminal Make secure connections] ‘Wipe the plugs and jacks with a cloth lightly dampened with alcohol. | Replace the batteries with new ones. | Depress the MAIN POWER switch, 33QUICK REFERENCE eee ‘The following operations are possible when the stereo receiver is connected to the equipment indicated in the connection diagram on page 12, They may not be possible, depending on your video system. Equipment T ee — | coor | tv | vers ver. olor 2 Funorion | eon [eur] 0 | | ‘operation KeyandFim | VIDEO | AUDIO | button | button | button ToviewaVOR1 | VIOEOT | Release | Release | ON | OFF | Payback OFF playback [ToviewavoR2 | VioEO? | Release | Rewase [ON] OFF | OFF Payback | playback + FIRIOREAR | TovewatW |W Foease | Release [ON | Toren | OF OFF | program from av | fhe tuner povan TorecordaTV | VIDEO’ | Release Aoease ON | OFF | TwematV OFF | program program and | record Ww Press | Fatease [ON | Tunoin | Sette nput | OFF | | amv.” | selecorte | Program, | LINE and record | the program. Toview one | TV Release | Raweaso | ON] Tune | Tunointhe | OFF program while atv | otnertv recording | program. | program and srother tocar Torecetvean FM | TV Release | Releass | ON] Toren | OFF OF simuteast + av TWprogrem =| FMAM gen VIDEO 1 | Release Release ON OFF Tune in ‘OFF + | a TV program. WAM TorecordanFM |v Release | Ress [ON | Tunoin | Setthemat | OFF fimuteast1V | 4 ary” | sokcterte program WAM program. | LINE and ecord | the proaram, Torecord audio | Soectine | Release | Press [OFF | OFF | Settheinput | OFF onaven desired selecorto audio LINE and record source. the program Toodita WibEO2 | Press | Release | ON] OFF | Set the input | Playbook video tape 7 seleciorto FIRIO REAR LINE and record | the program, Toaddnew | VIDEO? | Release | Frese | ON | OFF | Sottheinput | Payback found dering t | selectorto video tape FRO REAR | LINE and record eating t the program Solct he | auro source | tobe added | 34QUICK REFERENCE Direct access tuning FM 10430 MHz BROADCAST RECEPTION All receivable stations will be located, Station scan tuning Input any frequency within the band, Tune in the desired station a Select the preset channel ee) e ACOUSTIC PRESETTING Adlust the tonal ‘quality to your preference. | White the acoustic ‘memory number flashes To recall memory Select the memory ) 35‘Sony Corporation Prnesin Japan