Sony STR-GX808ES Operating Instructions - Page 3

Table of Contents Introduction Overview 4 Precautions 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking 5 Checking the supplied accessories 5 Inserting the batteries Into the remote commander 5 Selecting the AM tuning interval 5 Hooking up the system 6 Connecting an FM antenna 6 Connecting an AM antenna 6 Connecting audio equipment 7 Connecting video equipment 8 Connecting speaker systems 9 Connecting the external power amplifiers and a pre-amplifier 10 Connecting to the power outlet 11 Selecting the mode of the FUNCTION/ SOUND FIELD/PRESET TUNING buttons 11 Identifying the parts and controls 12 Front panel 12 Remote commander 14 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Operating with the remote commander 15 Changing the settings of the FUNCTION buttons 15 The on-screen-display (STR-GX909ES only) 16 Adjusting basic audio controls 16 Adjusting volume 16 Adjusting left and right sound balance 16 Reinforcing the bass 16 Selecting the speaker system 16 Selecting a program source 17 To turn off the power at the desired time (The sleep timer function) 17 Labeling the program source 18 Receiving broadcasts 19 Tuning in a station directly (Direct tuning) 19 Automatic tuning 20 Presetting stations (Station preset) 21 Tuning in a preset station (Preset tuning) 22 Labeling the preset stations (Station index) 23 Selecting a station among the preset stations in the index (Index tuning) 24 Receiving FM simulcast TV programs 24 Selecting a factory-preset sound effects 25 Recording an audio source 26 Recording onto an audio tape deck or DAT deck 26 Tape dubbing 26 Editing a video source 27 Video tape dubbing 27 Adding new sound on a video tape during video editing 28 Chapter 3 Advanced Operations What is the digital signal processor ? 29 Sound field setting 30 Table of adjustable parameters 30 Getting ready for Dolby surround sound 31 Placement of speakers and selecting the PRO LOGIC MODE 31 Adjusting the speaker volume 32 Adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers 33 Adjusting the SOUND FIELD program 34 Understanding the digital surround processor 34 Characteristics of the SOUND FIELD program 34 Adjusting the surround effect 35 Understanding the digital parametric equalizer 38 How to adjust the digital parametric equalizer 38 Enjoying with your private setting 39 Calling up the sound field setting 39 Linking the sound field memory to preset stations or program sources 39 Chapter 4 Other Operations Superimposing the title and illustration (STR-GX909ES only) 40 How to use the titter function 40 Storing other manufacturer's operating codes onto the remote commander RM-P331 42 Programming signals of other audio/video equipment 42 Programming a new signal onto a previously programmed button 43 Controlling equipment 43 Chapter 5 Other Information Troubleshooting guide 44 Specifications 46 Quick reference 48 3