Sony STR-VA333ES manual

FM Ster eo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions 4-241-667- 14 (2) STR-V A333ES © 2002 Sony Corporation[...]

2 GB WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the a[...]

3 GB T able of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ............................................... 4 Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components ..................................... 6 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ............ 8 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output j[...]

4 GB List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Illustration number r PLAY MODE qg (9, 13, 14) RR Name of button/part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – L ANALOG DIRECT ql (34) AUDIO SPLIT qf (41) AUTO DE[...]

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages 5 GB Open the front door + – + – + – 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk w; ql wa ws wd wf wg wh wj wk v wl e; ea es ed eg ef ej el r; eh ek ra rf rs rd[...]

6 GB Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 8 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the [...]

Getting Started 7 GB A Audio cord White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord Yellow D S-video cord E Optical digital cord F Coaxial digital cord Notes • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. • Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. • When con[...]

8 GB 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player, LD player, TV, or satellite tuner For details on the required cords ( A – H ), see page 7. 1 Connect the audio jacks. DVD/LD player Satellite tuner * Connect to either the COAXIAL IN or the OPTICAL IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAXIAL IN jac[...]

Getting Started 9 GB 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD/LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. Notes • On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be conv[...]

10 GB Hooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player and MD/DAT deck For details on the required cords ( A – H ), see page 7. MD/DAT deck CD/Super Audio CD player * Connect to either the COAXIAL IN or the OPTICAL IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAXIAL IN jack. If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused in[...]

Getting Started 11 GB 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. If your DVD/LD and CD/Super Audio CD players are equipped with multi channel decoder, you can connect them to this receiver’s MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks to enjoy the sound of the connected component’s multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the [...]

12 GB 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks (continued) 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. Notes • On this receiver, the componen[...]

Getting Started 13 GB MD/DAT TAPE PHONO IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN SIGNAL GND U FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER L L R L R L R R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO AUDIO FRONT SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER SUB WOOFER CENTER VIDEO OUT PRE OUT FRONT SURROUND SURR BACK TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN MONITOR OUT COMPONE[...]

14 GB MD/DAT TAPE PHONO IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN SIGNAL GND U FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER L L R L R L R R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO AUDIO FRONT SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER SUB WOOFER CENTER VIDEO OUT PRE OUT FRONT SURROUND SURR BACK TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y 75 ?[...]

Getting Started 15 GB 2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) * This jack is for future use. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • [...]

16 GB 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver alows you to use a 7.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of[...]

Getting Started 17 GB E e E e E e E e E e INPUT AUDIO IN A E e A A B A A A IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SPEAKERS FRONT B * 1 E e A AC OUTLET IMPEDANCE USE 4-16 Ω OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN L R VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO SUB WOOFER CENTER PRE OUT FRONT SURROUND SURR BACK CTRL A1 OUT IN OUT IN S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L R A B L R L R – + – + – +[...]

18 GB 4: Connecting the AC power cord Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. You can connect up to one component to the AC OUTLET on the receiver. AC IN terminal * The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which th[...]

Getting Started 19 GB 5: Setting up the speakers Use the SET UP menu to set the types and sizes of the speakers connected to the receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. The SET UP button lights up and “<<<SET UP>>>” appears in the display. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the speaker. For deta[...]

20 GB 5: Setting up the speakers (continued) x CENTER SP (Center speaker size) • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”. • SMALL If the sound is[...]

Getting Started 21 GB x SURR BACK SP (Surround back speaker size) When the surround speakers are set to “NO”, the surround back speakers are also automatically set to “NO” and the setting cannot be changed. • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARG[...]

22 GB sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible. x FRONT XX.X meter (Front speaker distance) Initial setting: 5.0 meter Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers ( A ). You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 12.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps. If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your list[...]

Getting Started 23 GB Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more that 1.5 meters closer than the front speakers. Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther away from the li[...]

24 GB 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote for the operation. Tips • The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. • Although these adjustments can also be made via the LEVEL button on the f[...]

Amplifier/Tuner Operation 25 GB Amplifier/Tuner Operation Selecting the component 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the function. The selected function appears in the display. To select the Display VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or VIDEO 3 TV game DVD or LD player DVD/LD Satellite tuner TV/SAT Tape deck TAPE MD or DAT deck MD/DAT CD or Super Audio CD/S[...]

26 GB Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 15). Tip The tuning scale is: FM: 50 kHz AM: 9 kHz Automatic tuning 1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to TUNER. 2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM [...]

Amplifier/Tuner Operation 27 GB Direct tuning Enter a frequency of the station directly by using the NUM menu on the remote. For details on the supplied remote, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. 1 Select “TUNER” from the FUNCTION list to switch the function to TUNER. You can also use the FUNCTION control on the recei[...]

28 GB n A1 ˜ A2 ˜ ... ˜ A0 ˜ B1 ˜ B2 ˜ ... ˜ B0 N n C0 ˜ ...C2 ˜ C1 N Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to TUNER. 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic T[...]

Amplifier/Tuner Operation 29 GB Lower level Frequency a) t PTY (Program TYpe) indication b) t RT (Radio Text) indication c) t CT (Time) indication (in 24-hour system level) t Sound field currectly applied t Volume level t Decoding information a) This information also appears for non-RDS FM stations. b) Type of program being broadcast (see page 30).[...]

30 GB Description of program types Program type Description indication News News programs Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on current news Information Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice Sport Sports programs Education Educational programs, such as “how-to” and [...]

Amplifier/Tuner Operation 31 GB Changing the display Changing the information in the display You can check the volume, sound field, or the decoding information by changing the information in the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. The displayed information varies according to the selected function. All functions except TUNER t Function name and volu[...]

32 GB DIGITAL a PRO LOGIC MULTI CH IN 1 2 D.RANGE RDS COAX SLEEP MONO DTS EQ MPEG STEREO OPT L.F.E. L SW SL SR C S R SB MEMORY 12 34 7 5 6 qf 8 qa 9 qs qd q; 3 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. However, this indicator also lights when [...]

Amplifier/Tuner Operation 33 GB 0 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are input. Note Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels. qa DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections an[...]

34 GB Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal (AUTO DECODING) In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding [...]

Enjoying Surround Sound 35 GB Selecting a sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. Sound field list NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A D C S CINEMA STUDIO EX B D C S CINE[...]

36 GB Selecting a sound field (continued) About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like[...]

Enjoying Surround Sound 37 GB continued Selecting other sound fields Press MODE +/– repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The selected sound field appears in the display. x NORMAL SURROUND Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded. This sound field reproduces the acoustics of a[...]

38 GB Enjoying the surround effect at low volume level (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. Press NIGHT MODE. The “NIGHT MODE”[...]

Enjoying Surround Sound 39 GB Tips • When “PLII MUSIC” is selected, you can make further adjustments using “CENTER WIDTH”, “DIMENSION”, “PANORAMA” in the SURROUND menu (page 53). • You can select the 2 channel decoding mode using “2CH MODE” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 47). Selecting the surround back decoding mode (SB DECODI[...]

40 GB Selecting the surround back decoding mode (continued) How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream. When you select “AUTO” When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag* 1 , the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal. For [...]

Advanced Adjustments and Settings 41 GB Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio input (AUDIO SPLIT) You can assign the audio input for each function. This function is convenient in the following cases. (Example) When you have two DVD players and no digital audio input jack is available for the second DVD player. Connect the first DVD [...]

42 GB When the multi channel audio input is assigned to a specific function (page 47) The following is displayed instead of “AUTO 2CH” and “ANALOG 2CH FIXED”. • AUTO MULTI CH 1 AUTO MULTI CH 2 Gives priority to the analog audio signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 or MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 jacks when there is no digital audio signals. • [...]

Advanced Adjustments and Settings 43 GB Customizing sound fields By adjusting the SURROUND menu and LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the displ[...]

44 GB Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press LEVEL. The LEVEL button lights up and “<<<LEVEL>>>” appears in the display. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( [...]

Advanced Adjustments and Settings 45 GB For advanced LEVEL menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU EXPAND” to “ON” to enable advanced adjustments. For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page 47. For details on how to set the items, see page 54. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power. 2 [...]

46 GB EQ menu parameters x FRONT BASS XXX.X dB (Front speaker bass level) x FRONT MID XXX.X dB (Front speaker midrange level) x FRONT TREBLE XXX.X dB (Front speaker treble level) x CENTER BASS XXX.X dB (Center speaker bass level) x CENTER MID XXX.X dB (Center speaker midrange level) x CENTER TREBLE XXX.X dB (Center speaker treble level) x SURROUND [...]

Advanced Adjustments and Settings 47 GB Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. 1 Press CUSTOMIZE. The CUSTOMIZE button lights up and “<<<CUSTOMIZE>>>” appears in the display. 2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter. [...]

48 GB x V.POWER (Video power management) • AUTO OFF Lets you turn off the power of the unnecessary video circuits automatically. You can enjoy high quality audio without the influence of video circuits. • ALWAYS ON Lets you keep the power of video circuits on. Depending on the monitor, noise may be produced or the picture may be distorted when [...]

Advanced Adjustments and Settings 49 GB x COLOR SYSTEM (OSD color system) (Models of area code CEL only) Lets you select the color system. • NTSC • PAL x OSD COLOR (Color of the on-screen display) Lets you select the color of the on-screen display. • COLOR The on-screen display is displayed in color. • MONOCHROME The on-screen display is di[...]

50 GB Advanced settings (continued) x S.W PHASE (Sub woofer phase polarity) Lets you set the sub woofer phase polarity. • NORMAL Normally, select “NORMAL”. • REVERSE Depending on the type of front speakers, the position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase polarity to “REVERSE” (reverse) may [...]

Advanced Adjustments and Settings 51 GB Tip “SURR POSI.” (Surround speaker position) is designed specifically for implementation of the sound fields of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the[...]

52 GB x SURROUND SP > XXX Hz (Surround speaker crossover frequency) Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover frequency when “SURROUND SP” (surround speaker size) is set to “SMALL”. You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps. x SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz (Surround back speaker crossover frequ[...]

Advanced Adjustments and Settings 53 GB x C.WIDTH (Center width control) Initial setting: (3) Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You can set this parameter only when “2CH MODE” is set to “PLII MUSIC” (page 38) and NORMAL SURROUND is selected. You can adjust the distribution of the c[...]

54 GB x VIR.SPEAKERS (Virtual speakers) This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 35). • ON The virtual speakers are created. • OFF The virtual speakers are not created. x SURR ENHANCER (Surround reflection enhancer) This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 35). This parameter lets you add the ef[...]

Advanced Adjustments and Settings 55 GB x D.RANGE COMP. (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. • OFF The dynamic range is not compressed. • 0.1–0.9 The dynamic range is compressed in small steps to achieve the sound you d[...]

56 GB x FRONT BASS XXX Hz (Front speaker bass frequency) Initial setting: 250 Hz You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps. x FRONT MID XXX Hz (Front speaker midrange frequency) Initial setting: 1.0 kHz You can adjust from 198 Hz to 10 kHz in 37 steps. x FRONT MID (Front speaker midrange bandwidth) • WIDE Provides a wide band centered on t[...]

Other Operations 57 GB Other Operations Naming preset stations and functions You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and functions and display it in the receiver’s display. 1 To index a preset station Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 28). To index a [...]

58 GB Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time by using the remote. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. Select SLEEP from the RECEIVER menu repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you select SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2:00:00 t 1:30[...]

Other Operations 59 GB Recording Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help. 1 Select the component to be recorded. 2 Prepare the compo[...]

60 GB Using the CONTROL A1 system Getting Started This section explains the basic functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System. Certain components have special functions, like “CD Synchro Dubbing” on cassette decks, that require CONTROL A1 connections. For detailed information regarding specific operations, be sure to also refer to the Operating [...]

Other Operations 61 GB • If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver. If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mod[...]

62 GB CONTROL A1 control system (continued) Basic Functions The CONTROL A1 functions will operate as long as the component you want to operate is turned on, even if all of the other connected components are not turned on. x Automatic function selection When you connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components us[...]

Other Operations 63 GB x Synchronized recording This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the selected source and recorder components. 1 Set the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) to the source component. 2 Set the source component to pause mode (make sure both the N and X indicators light together). 3 Set the reco[...]

64 GB Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage [...]

Additional Information 65 GB There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver. • Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to OFF (page 58). • Check that the headphones are not connected. • Pres[...]

66 GB Recording cannot be done. • Check that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component with FUNCTION control. • When recording from a digital component, make sure the INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED (page 42) before recording with a component connected to the analog MD/DAT or TAPE terminals. • When recordin[...]

Additional Information 67 GB Specifications Amplifier section Models of area code TW POWER OUTPUT (8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.05 %) 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) 90 W + 90 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.05 %) FRONT 1) : 100 W + 100 W CENTER 1) : 100 W SURR 1) : 100 W / 100 W SURR BACK 1) : 100 W /[...]

68 GB EQ BASS: 99 Hz~1.0 kHz MID (FRONT L/R, CENTER only): 198 Hz~10 kHz TREBLE: 1.0 kHz~10 kHz Gain levels: ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms S/N Mono: 76 [...]

Additional Information 69 GB Index A, B Adjusting brightness of the display 31 CUSTOMIZE parameters 47, 57 EQ parameters 45, 55 LEVEL parameters 44, 54 speaker volumes 24 SET UP parameters 19, 49 SURROUND parameters 43, 52 Automatic tuning 26 C Changing display 31 effect level 43 Clearing receiver’s memory 19 Crossover frequency 51–52 CUSTOMIZE[...]

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