Sony STR-V555ES Operating Instructions - Page 3

About This Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below). SPEAKERS R B L FRONT R A L + R L R L - IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω R REAR L CENTER + R L REAR - CENTER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 4 Ω 8 Ω AC OUTLET 4-XXX-XXX-XX AA Area code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of area code AA only". Conventions • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote. • The following icon is used in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Hooking Up the Components 4 Unpacking 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 7 Digital Component Hookups 8 5.1CH Input Hookups 10 Other Hookups 11 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System 14 Speaker System Hookup 15 Performing Initial Setup Operations 17 Multi Channel Surround Setup 18 Before You Use Your Receiver 23 Location of Parts and Basic Operations 24 Front Panel Parts Description 24 Enjoying Surround Sound 29 Selecting a Sound Field 30 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 35 Customizing Sound Fields 36 Receiving Broadcasts 45 Storing FM Stations Automatically (AUTOBETICAL)*** 46 Direct Tuning 47 Automatic Tuning 47 Preset Tuning 48 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*** 49 *** Models of area code CED only. Other Operations 52 Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 53 Recording 53 Using the Sleep Timer 54 Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 55 CONTROL A1 Control System 57 Additional Information 59 Troubleshooting 59 Specifications 61 Glossary 64 Tables of Settings Using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons 65 Index (Back cover) 3