SONY. FM STEREO/FM-AM RECEIVER | STR-AV550 STR-AV650 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating the nit, please read this mangabthoroughty ‘and retain it fr future reference. OWNER’S RECORD ‘The model and sertal numbers are located atthe rear. Record tho thesa numbers in the space provided below. Rafer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. 2087pCn To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex- pose the unit to rain or moisture. SK OF ELECTR SHO This instruction manual covers the STR-AVSSO and the STR: AVESO, ‘The photos and ilustrations used in the manual ae ofthe STRAVEED. The difference between the two models are shown inthe table below. G00" orem STRAVESO | STAVES Front VIDEOZINPUTIacks | notequlpped | equipped TWVIDEOINAUDIOINacks | notequipped | equipped. ‘CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE AIK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, GTVANTENNA tomninais | “not equipped | “equlpped 100 NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACIG Remote commander supplied |__MSHO | AMUTO NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIOE. Power output a = REFER SERVICING TO GUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert the user to 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, ae iS) ‘The STRAVSQSE0 Is a combined receiver and audionideo contol center. You can listen to various audiaMideo program sources through the amplifir ofthe receiver and the speakers connected to it, *TV or CATV (STR-AV650 only) programs can be enjoyed ith FM simuleast. + Various audio program sources can be added on a video tape during tape editing. ‘+The supplied remote contro! allows you to remotely control the connected equipment as well as the receiver, ‘The remote commander Is supplied withthe unit. For connections and operations ofthe remota commander, refer toils instruction manual. -— 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, Tuner + Precise tuning with the quartzlocked digital synthestzar system *Atotal of 10 FM/AM stations can be preset, Others ‘The surround sound system enhances live atmosphere of theo sound, “The volume fade-in function increases the volume ‘oracally from the minimum toa previously set level when the unt tumed on.TABLE OF.CONTENTS Precautions ———___. Locatlon and function of controls coniigeriOng! 48! ‘System connections Totune in an FM station auiomaticaiy Totuno nan AM station manually ‘Totune Ina preset stalon Toistentoprogum sores ote than beadcasts 23 ‘To ecelve a TV program with FM simulcast... ‘Torecele a TVICATY program with FM simulcast ‘To memorize the acoustic settings. To record on an audiotape na Recording ‘Audio tape dubbing == Torecordona VCR Recording audio programs Recording TV programs Videotape exiting ‘Ading new sound on a ape during editing sovsiAica itis aieumnas On safety + Operate the unit only on 120 AC, 60 Hz. + Should any solid objector liquid fail nto the cabinet, ‘unplug the unit and have it checked by qualifies perconne! before operating it any further, ‘Unplug the unt from the wall outlet it its not tobe used for ‘an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pul it ‘out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itsel. *One blade ofthe plug Is wider than the other forthe ‘purpose of safety and wil ft into the power outiet only one ‘way. Ifyou ae unable to Insert the plug fully ino the outlet, Contact your dealer. On installation ‘*Do not Install tho unit na location near hoat sources such ‘as radiators or alr ductor ina place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. + Good air circulation Is essential to prevent internal heat buildup in the unit. Place the unit in a location with ‘adequate sir circulation, Do not place the unton a soft surface, such as arug that would block the ventilation oles on the bottom. + Do not place anything on top ofthe cabinet. The top ‘entiation holes must be unobstructed forthe proper ‘operation ofthe unit and to protong the life ofits ‘components. On operation * Bofore making program source connections, be Sure to ‘tum the power switch off and unplug tho uit. ‘When the unit isnot used, tun the power of, to conserve ‘energy and to extend the Useful life of your unit. ‘On cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a sot cloth lightly ‘moistened with mild detergent solution. Oo not use any type (of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or beraine. ‘On repacking (Do not throw away the carton and the packing materlal. It ‘makes an ideal container to transport the unit I For the customers in the United States For detaled safety precautions, ee the “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" leafet.LOCATIONS AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS [SYSTEM POWER switch First tum the MAIN POWER switch on, and then press this ewitch to tum the recelver and the equipment ‘connected ta the AC outlet ofthe receiver on and ott [MAIN POWER switch Depress to tur the main power on (G] RECEIVEDISTANBY indicator Lights when the main power is tured on and the system ‘power is tured off Blinks when the recelverrecelved the signal from the remote commander. [Remote control sensor ['sunRoUND SYSTEM button ‘When listening toa stereo source, press to enhance stereophonie effect. Press again to disengage the system. (EDIT buttons ‘AUDIO: For recording an audio program source on a video tape or adding sound on a videotape during video tape editing VIDEO: For recording TV programs on a video tape or video tape exiting. (VOR 2 to VOR 1) (TUNING button Press to scan the frequency coverage. (FM MODE button Press to stabilize the reception and reduce the noise “when receiving a weak FM station ora noisy FM program. Tho MONO indicators displayed and there Isno stereo effect. Press It again to resume the stereo mode. ‘The FM stereo mode will be resumed automatically when tho receiving frequency is changed, ])Bandiantenna sotect buttons (STR-AVESO, FM ANT-A CATV) For FM broadcast when tho FM ‘antenna is connected to the CATV ANT-A connector, (for FM simulcast CATV programs when the CATV cable Is connected, FM ANT-B: For FM broadcast when the FM antenna is ‘connected to the FM ANT-B connector. AM: For AM broadcast Band select buttons (STRAVSEQ FM: For FM broadcast. AM: For AM broadcast. (Number buttons Pross to enter the frequency of the desired station, oF to ‘momoriza a station and calli up. [H]MEMORY PRESET button Press to memorize the frequency of a station,(@ SPEAKERS selectors. ‘Dopross to solect which speaker system to drive, For both speaker systems, depress A and B. For headphones, Keep both buttons released, [DJ HEADPHONES jack (stereo phone jack) {BJ Front VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks (phono jack) (STR-AVESO ‘only Connect a portable VCR for playback or TV tuner. FIR (tronUrea VIDEO 2 INPUT select button (STR- ‘AVEO ont) ‘When using the VCR other than that connected tothe ‘VIDEO 1 inputs, press ito select which VCR to use ater pressing the VIDEO 2 FUNCTION button F:VGR connected tothe front VIDEO 2 inputs VCR connected to the rear VIDEO 2 Inputs [)SUBSONIC fiterbutton Press to reduce unwanted subsonic noise components created by warped records, ete. To disengage the fer, press it again ‘acoustic buttons FLAT: Pross to disengage the acoustic setting, SELECT: Press to memorize orto recall the acoustic setting. MEMORY: Press to memorize an acoustic setting, BASS and TREBLE TONE control buttons CContol the prominence of bass and treble response. rarer ee etry {HBALANCE control buttons Fi Press to decreaso the volume ofthe lft channel orto resume the volume of the right channel. [L Press fo decrease the volume of the right channel or to resume the volume of tha loft channel |MUTING button ress to momentally muta the sound. Press again to restore the same sound level as befor. VOLUME control buttons GB TAPE2 MONITOR button and indicator Press the button to listen fo taped programs ofthe tape ‘deck connected to the TAPE 2 inputs. To listen to tho ‘other program sources, press It again. EBFUNCTION buttons PHONO: For record programs FMIAM: For broadcasting programs CCDIAUX: For compact dise or auxllary program sources. ‘TAPE 1IDAT (TAPE 1~ 2 For taped programs of the tape deck connected tothe TAPE DAT Inputs, or for audio tape dubbing. ‘TV (STR-AV850 only For TV programs from the TV tuner connected to the TV inputs ‘VIDEO 2: For video programs ofthe VCR connected to tho front (STR-AVESO ony) or rear VIDEO 2 inputs VIDEO 1: For video programs of the VCR connected to the VIDEO 1 inputs. MEMORY SCAN button Press to sean automatic ly the preset stations.PORE OLA Uae Keamacnibieree For connections, oo “Connections” on pages 9 to 20 sTnavsso a QBAHOnDHH ww ae etal PRP =@ : a : al Ele a wo I tT i id 04903 fe) GDANTENNA terminals (3) MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack (phono jack) STRASO ‘AM and xf (antenna ground}: Connect an AM antenna. FM: Connect an FM antenna. 'STRAVESO ‘AM and sk (antenna ground): Connect an AM antenna. CATV ANT-AIN (Ftype): Connect an FM antenna or CATV cable, CATV ANT-A OUT (F-type): Ths connector supplies the signals connected tothe CATV ANT:A IN connector fo a VCR, TV tuner or another FM tuner FM ANT-B (Fypa}: Connect an FM antenna. GCONTROL S VISUAL OUT Jack (minijack) ‘Used to extend tho utlty ofthis unit by providing forthe ‘connection of optional Sony video equipment which has CONTROL $ IN Jack. {)CONTROL S AUDIO OUT connector ¢-pin) ‘Connect to the CONTROL SIN or REMOTE IN Connector of othr Sony equipment using pln fat remote conto cord in order to contol the audio system ‘sing the supplied remote commander. [xk (phono ground) terminst Connect the ground wire of a tumtable system. Noto |ingome particular MM (moving magnet) type cartridges, the ‘ground for signal Is connected to the ground for earridge body. It this type of cartridge shouldbe installed to.a metal cartridge shell, current wil low through the tonearm ground In aloop and will cause hum noise. inthis ease, disconnect the turntable ground wire from the rr terminal, or disconnect the ground for cartridge body fromthe ground for signal 6 Connect to the video Input ofa component TV. The video signal selected by the button described below is put out from here. ‘STRAVSS0: VIDEO 1 oF VIDEO 2 button 'STRAVESO: TV, VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 button and FIR button [6}TV VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN jacks (phono Jack) STRAVESO ‘ony ‘Connect to the VIDEOYAUDIO OUT Jacks of the TV tuner [Video 2 VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN jacks (phono jack) ‘Connect tothe VIDEOIAUDIO OUT jacks of tha VCR 2 (tor playback ont. {VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUTIAUDIO OUT jacks (phono jack) ‘Connect tothe VIDEO/AUDIOIN jacks ofthe VCR 1 (for recording).STRAVESO fg) 02) 08) 05) [B)VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN jacks (phone Jack) Connect tothe VIDEQIAUDIO OUT jacks ofthe VCR 1 (lor playback, (SPEAKER A, B connectors {1 Ac OUTLETs (SWITCHED) ‘These are used to power other aucio components whose ower consumption is less than 100W, These outlets are controlled by the front panel SYSTEM POWER switch. [JAC power cord [TAPE 2 IN jacks (phono jack) ‘Connect to the LINE OUT jacks of the tape deck 2. (TAPE 2 REC OUT jacks (phono Jack) Connect to the LINE IN jacks of the tape deck 2. [BTAPE 1IDATIN Jacks (phono jack) ‘Connect tothe LINE OUT jacks ofthe tape deck 1 ora Sigital audio tape recorder, (TAPE 11DAT REC OUT Jacks (phono jack) (Connect to tho LINE IN jacks of the tape deck 1 ora lgital audio tape recorder [ COIAUx (compact disclauxitian) IN Jacks (phono jack) Connect to the output jacks of a compact ise player ora tape deck for playback. (BPHONO IN jacks (phono jack) Connect to the LINE OUT jacks of the turntable system.eRe UR ACOA MA cen ALae oo ESAT i cary [a ne TT (voKoeE IN UL | (Z)surround system indicator ‘Appears when the SURROUND SYSTEM button is pressed. [i}suBsoNtc indicator ‘Appears when the SUBSONIC button Is pressed. [Acoustic memory number indicator ‘Shows the number of the acoustle setting memory 1,20 a [Video monitor indicator ‘Shows the ploture source monitored on the TV connected to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT. 4: VCR connected to the VIDEO 1 Inputs VCR connected tothe front STR-AVE5O only or rear VIDEO 2 inputs ‘TV (STR-AVESO only TV program [Video 2 input indieator STR-AVES0 only) Indicates the selected VIDEO 2 input; FRONT or REAR, (E)PROTECTOR indicator ‘Appears when the protection circu against a shorticcult ts activated, T]MUTING indicator ‘Appears whon the MUTING button is pressed, [5] FM mode indicator Indicates the selected FM modo; STEREO or MONO (monauran, 8 [EFM ANTENNA indicator (STR-AVB50 ony) A-CATV: Appears when the FM ANT-A CATV button is pressed. B: Appears when the FM ANT-B button Is pressed (MEMORY Indicator ‘Appears when the MEMORY PRESET button Is pressed. GHTONE indicator ‘Graphically shows the tone control characteristics. A straight bar graph indicates a flat frequency response [1 BALANCE indicator Indicates tha relative strength ofthe volume atthe lett ‘and right speakers [G] VOLUME indicator [fd Preset number indicator Indicates the preset channel of the FAVAM stations [BBanaitroquency display Indicates the tuned FM/AM station, {Bj Function indicator Indicates the selected function [i] ATT (attenuator ingicator ‘When the VOLUME button is pressed, the attenuation level is displayed in dB,SYSTEM CONNECTIONS For each connection, refer to the page indicated in the iagram. Basic connections MIAM antenna conneation CATV cable connection Speaker connection Power source connection Pages 18 and 19 Page 19 Page 20 Page 20 System connections Connecting cords For connection, use the optional connecting cords listed below. The numbers in the diagrams are keyed to those in the list © | sony RK-748 Wiite oo Fes (2phona plugs —2 phono plugs ‘rognm| Exupmanitobeconeciod | Pane | Purana Pape *Reserng STreeaitbng *Resocng Secor sng ack poten Woes TPaybeck ‘Resorana Toorans | sMewotipe | ting Pape ‘ato ape I ating Taio | Sabra na VOT reco fa” | comecons sme ‘peta veh soucerone Kesing auto l Seca eiing Tapedeek(t andra + ” Oriayee Compress | Tne vers Conventional | 78 Whur nora © Notes on connection ‘+The power cord should be connected last of al * Before connection, be sure to set the MAIN POWER switch to OFF (a). ‘+The connector Jacks ofthe recelver are colorcoded as follows: (ack coo Signal tobe connected [Fea Rightchannel auc | [omits Lottchannel audio [Yetow Viceo +The cable connectors should be fully Inserted into the Jacks. A loose connection may cause hum and noise © | sony vaic-zPaorvmezra {@phone plugs = Sphone plugs) ‘or Sony AKTAA + MCAS winite Feo 72 phono plugs —- 2 phone pugs) Qo Yellow (phono plug > phono plus) © | sonyvmcis: Yellow tree (prone plug — phone pl) © | sony VMC-MP3 or VMC-2MPS Yellow Minptug {@ phono plugs ~= phone plug and misiplug) ‘or Sony VIIC-SOBMS or VIMC-BOBMS “waite Yellow ies es 2 Sah: {@ phone plugs — 2phono pgs) 9Be enna ‘AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTION Turniabie] + [Tape deck] + [CDplayer] Tumtablosysten => toanacoutlet Speaker syst Co player sas ett Receiver toawalloutt Tepe seck2 toan AC outlet toan ACoutot 10PSG Botore making connections, reer to the instruction manual of the VCR. (RVeR) + + [Whiner VCR 1 ..forrecording and playback \VGR2 «for playback only STR-AVS5O — Tea raioutet amponentTV Besskareytem @ a oc] " (semeO, teen = i, lojojoo} lool | OJO|OO O° os qK., e Toawatoutet srr tune — toa walter WPaeEksuuisealensd Pome (Hin veRG)] + [Component TV] + [TWiuner oR... for recording and playback \VCR2 for playback only Cu) GEE Erp Hivert 7 [ =m | /quamo | eae J toawalloutlet — toa wall outlet ‘Speaker systern @ SS aa toawalloutot OUTPUT. Wh ourpur & RISAP, LAIN VIDEO aaa(aavenay) + Conventional TV) + Wisner] VOR 1. for recording and playback VGR2 "for playback only STRAVSSO Hutiver tonwalloutet Speaker system lOO “W — pe > toa walloutet STTIVTV tuner emma |} a Conventional TV => toawoitoutet 13acon Sou Peel WEAVER) + [Conventional TV] + [TVtuner] ‘VOR 1 .. for recording and playback \VCR 2. for playback only AUDIO LINE)IN’ Wises HenVER) - - — toa walt outlet eum Ga CUE (Conventional TV TE > toawatioutet 14iii VER] + [Conventional TV] Conventional TV — toa walloutet ‘Speaker system [° ca] eo | io | toa walloutetBea oC Monaural VCR Fo the connection ofthe other equipment, refer tothe Note preceding diagrams, Ityou connect a monaural VCR tothe receiver and record Connect a component TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT ‘a stereo program source, the recorded sound will be Jack of the receiver or a conventional TV to the VHF OUT ‘monaural, and stereo separation of the program source connector of the VCR. ‘monitored from tho speakers may be worsened. =m CE Monaural VOR > toa walloutet I Speaker system Te rt 16Portable stereo VOR (STR-AVE50 only) For the connection of other equipment, refer tothe proceding diagrams. STRAVOSO oA] Speaker systam FRONT VIDEO) Portable Vor or payback) ess esse eC OC cult + Component TV GD 52.0 anANTENNAICABLE CONNECTION ‘To.got the optimum sound of FM broadcasts, install a suitable outdoor FM antenna. “The supplied iobon antenna may be useful until you installa ‘more sultable antenna, Ribbon antenna supplied (or 300-chm twinlead) connection ‘STRAVESO STRAVESO Connect the ribbon antenna or wine to the supplied extemal antenna connector and connect ito the FM ANT:3 connector. (} | are Ba Exomal antenna connector (supe Fully extend the antenna and fasten the ends to’a wall using thumbtacks or adhesive tape. Note ‘Te supplied tibbon antenna ora standard 200-0hm twinlead Is susceptoe to tho pickup of exrancous rol. Note on FM tuner connection (STR-AVESO only tyouhave another FM tuner, connect an FM extemal antenna tothe CATV ANT-AIN connector and connect the CATV ANT OUT connectar tothe FM antenna teinal of tho other FH 18 75.ohm coaxial eable connection ‘A 750hm coaxial cabe is free from extemal interference, educes noise pickup, and s the ideal transmission line for ‘most FM installations. 302V cable Is recommended. STRAVESO Ei Connect the 75ohmm coaxlat cable tothe supplied antenna ‘connector and connect ito the FM ANT:B connector. O remove ne oo. (Koop tn tha projection on hed, Q Loosentte sion and tnson hecasie ‘Notes onthe FM and TV antennas When the etareocecelver and vdoo syst ara connected and Dotharoin uso Wie recemmand the uso of outdoor antannas to ebtaln beter ually pletue and sound “Use the outdoor FM antenna for FM reception and tho TV ‘antenna for TV reception. Do not use one antenna for both. + Ure 7s0nm coaxial cables for both antennas + Locata te two antannas as cistant as possible from each ether. 1 signals inerter with tho TV plete and sound, pres FUNCTION button to change ine function mado trom another,OSE Supplied layout-free AM external antenna Toreceive AM programs, always keep tho layouttree AM antenna conrected tothe AM external antenna terminals, ‘Adjust the postion ofthe antenna to obtain optimum ‘ception. wf] ‘Ths antenna can be placed In varlous places, such aon a speaker ora desk, or hung on a wall {AM tuning interval ‘This recolveris prot to 10k To us the receher whero tho equonoy aloeation system Isbased ona Sk Interval, ‘pako the fotowing adjustment. 1 Tum off the unt by pressing the SYSTEM POWER switch. 2 Press the SYSTEM POWER suitch agaln while pressing the "+" TUNING button. ‘To resot tho Interval to t0kHz, follow the same procedure. Note When tho intervals changed, ll preset statlons and acoustle sotings willbe erased. After changing the lntevel, memorizo tho stations and seoustle sotings again, caTv750nm coaslaleasle OER ‘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 tho TV tuner or VCR. For connection, use a commercially avaliable Fype connector. tocary Fear of STRAVESD ANTAIN "S000 TVituner or VOR Teonm coaxtal Noto to CATV aystom Installorin tho USA ‘This remindor is provided to call ine cablo TV eystm nstallor's attention to Atlee 82022 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, In particular, species that tha cable, ‘ound shall be coansctedt the grounclng systam of the Bulking, aa close tothe pot of cable ent os practical 19SPEAKER CONNECTION ‘Two speaker systems can be connected. Select the system tobe used using the SPEAKERS buttons on the front panel ‘Speaker Impedance and power capability ‘This rcelver is designed to work best with speakers having ‘nominal impedance from 8 to 16 oly at rated 55 watts {GTRAVSEO) and 65 watts (STR-AVE5D) minimum RMS per ‘channel with an Bohm load from 20~20}000 He. ‘Speaker cord connection Fight speaker Generally speaker cords are coded with color or mark, Indicating the @ © polarities. Remember the coding and ‘rovent faulty connections, Fight speaker: to R SPEAKER connectors Loft speaker: to L SPEAKER connectors @ code: for @ connection © code: for © connection POWER SOURCE CONNECTION ‘Connect the AC power cord of each equipment as follows so that you can tum on and off the equipments with the SYSTEM POWER switch ofthe receiver, Recelvor ‘Other equipment 10.0 wall outlet to the AC outlets on the receiver or to the AC outlets on the other audio equipment alcady ‘connected tothe outlets on the Do not connect a VCR, ‘You cannot tum onl a equlpment connected directly to a ‘wall outlet with the SYSTEM POWER switch of the receiver. Caution ‘Be careful that the total power consumption of each equipment connocted tothe outlets on the receiver does not ‘exceed 100 watts. Donot connect electical home appliance such as an oleciic ton, fan, TV, or other higtrwattago equipment to these outlets, Note on the polarity of the AC power cord plug ‘The plug of the AC power cord can only be Inserad into the polarized AC outlet, Insert the larger plug ofthe cord tothe ‘negative potential ofthe outlet. This Isto operato the recelver {and other components “in phaso". When the connection fs complete, inser ho plug ofthe ‘AC power cord toa wall outlet, and tun on the power, Now you can operate the unitCe eee ea ic TO RECEIVE FM/AM BROADCASTS ty cepressing SPEAKERS button A or B. 1 Select the desired band, FM (STR-AV6S0: FM ANT-A of FM ANT.B) or AM. ‘The“P" Indication blinks. 2 Enter the frequency, pressing the appropriate number buttons. ‘The desired station Is tuned in. Toconeet the entered troquency Press the FM (STR-AVESO: FM ANT-A or FM ANT-),or AM button You need nol enor the last gt "0 If you have changed the AM, ‘2ptin, and enter the comet aumber, tuning Interval 09 kz, however, ear the frequency tothe ast aii. the frequency figures flash Inthe depiay window The entored numbers outside the receiver's requency range (FM {875 10 105 Miz, AN:52D 0 1610 KH. Press the FM (STR-AVESO: FM ANT-A or FM ANT), or AM button pain and enter the corect numbes SORES eT SS RY \Wthen you do not know the frequency of the FM station, proceed as follows: isi a la pea a . = 3 1 STRAVS&0: Press FM. STRAVEEO: Select FM ANT-A or FM ANT.B. ‘The "0" Indication blinks. 2 Press TUNING. *: For a higher frequency station =": For a lower trequency station ‘Scanning begins and stops for seconds when a station ls received. ‘3 Press MEMORY PRESET when the desired ‘tation Is tuned in, Scanning stops. 4 Adjust the volume. ote ithe signal strengu fe weak and te frequency display figures ‘wil not atop at he desired frequency, adjust the antenna for ‘plimum reception 21LC ncacu) ORCS NE \When you do not know the frequency ofthe AM station, proceed as follows: fo Se eee 1 Press AM. ‘The “0” Indication blinks. 2 Press TUNING until the desired station Is tuned In, “4: For higher frequency station For lower trequency station ‘he frequency changes by 10 kHz. 3 Adjust the volume. ae ORNS BESO You can easily tune In your favorit stations by presetting them. PRESETTING OF THE STATION ‘A total of 10 stations can be memorized, one to each number button, in any desired sequence. Repeat these steps for each ‘umber button, 1 Tune in the desired station. ‘Change the setting of the FM MODE button it necessary. This setting Is. also momorizod, 2 Prose MEMORY PRESET. & MEMORY indicator appears for a few seconds. ‘ “o@a@ ese eX 1 JOCLITIIL |i& 3 Presethe number button, while the MEMORY ae a Indicators displayed. ‘The number displayed on the display window ls re Solactthe prot station wlth the number buttons. tha content of th memory even when ‘The tuned station is Indicated on the display window. ower Ist until anew station Is memorized inthe same number Button. when a naw ataton a memalze, the previous station wll stations beerased, ‘To survey the programs belng brosdeast on the pr Press the MEMORY SCAN button, Esch station Ie tunedin euccesshvly for several seconds, Tostop scanning, press the approprtate number button,TO LISTEN TO PROGRAM SOURCES OTHER THAN ee Vle STE) Belo listening, select the speaker system by depressing Ifthe MONITOR indicator it, press the TAPE 2 MONITOR ‘SPEAKERS button Aor B. button to disengage tt. Program source Button tobe pressed Turntable system PHONO, ‘Compact disc oF ‘CDIAUX auntlary source “Taped programs TAPE 1IDAT or ‘TAPE 2MONITOR according to which Inputs the tape deck Is Tape deck Tor connected to cigital audio tape Fs 2 a VIDEO 1 or VIDEO2 according to which Inputs the VCR is connected to ‘On STRLAVG6O, when you have pressed VIDEO 2, seloct the front or rear input with the F/R button. 2 start the program, 3 Adjust the volume. Turntable system Tape deck tor nN oeATU iA hai cause Acie aL eeaM cacao SR Ses Na 1 the MONITOR incicator is it, press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to disengage i, 1 Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2. VIDEO 1: When the VHF antenna is connected to the TV tuner or VCR connected to the VIDEO 1 inputs. VIDEO 2: When the VHF antenna is connected 10 ‘the TV tuner or VOR connected tothe VIDEO 2 Inputs. 2 Tum on the TV. 3 select the desired program. 4 Tune in the FM simulcast TV prog 5 Adjust the volume. PEL ees 1 the MONITOR indicators It, press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to disengage It. seers raters 1 Pross TV, VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2. ‘TV: When the VHF antenna or the CATV cables ‘connected to the TV tuner connected to the TV inputs. VIDEO 1: When the VHF antenna or the CATV cable Is connected to the VCR connected to the VIDEO 1 inputs. VIDEO 2: Wen the VHF antenna or the CATV ‘cablo s connected to the VOR connected tothe VIDEO 2inputs. ‘When you have pressed VIDEO 2, select the front ‘or rear input with the FI button. 2 Tum on the TV. 3 solect the desired program. 4 Tuno in the FM simulcast TVICATY program. 5 Adjust the volume. 24TO MEMORIZE THE ACOUSTIC SETTINGS Ges ‘The reoalver can store and recall three sets of three diferent tonal settings (bassfreble control and subsonic filter setting) 1 Press SELECT repeatedly to set the memory umber 1,2 or 3. ‘Memory number appears Inthe display window. ‘2 Set BASS/TREBLE and SUBSONIC. ‘The memory number wil disappear. ‘3 Press MEMORY. 4 Press SELECT while the memory number flashes. peat these steps for each memory number. SORE Press the SELECT button to set the desired memory number. Retention of the memory “Tho recelverretaln th conten of tho memory even when the powers off until a naw acoustle sting Is memorized the same ‘memory number, When a new setting a memorized, the previous ating wil Be erased Ta change «parol the setting temporety ‘Simply ehange the pat ofthe acouste setting 2s you want. To fecal the cignal setting later, press the SELECT botton of tho ‘same memory number again 0 resume It Totisten tothe program without any tonal ejustment Press the FLAT button, 25Sei ROA AP ema = ‘Tum on the receiver, tape deck and the recording (program) source. 1 Setect the desired program source. Foran FM/AM broadcasts, tune inthe desired eo “Tumtable system co player ver TVtuner 260S cau al N | Yoxtcannot du an aud | eeek ordi! auto tap recone, tape deck 240 the tape Noto ‘Te volume and tone! setings on the receiver donot have any affect on te acoraing, ‘Tum on the recelver and the connected tape docks. 1 Insert a recorded tape into the tape deck 1 (or the digital audio tape recorden. 2 insert a blank tape Into the tape deck 2 and ‘adjust the recording level. 3 Pross TAPE 1/DAT (TAPE 1-+2). 4 stant cording on the tape deck 2 and playback tonto tape deck orth cit uo tape recordon, Dubbing wil begin. Tomonitor the recorded sound Ityounave connected a tape dock having soparto record and playback heads othe TAPE 2 IN jacks, you can monitor tho fecordng esults While recording or dubbing, press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button, To listen tothe source sound again, peas tha button again 27TO RECORD ON A VCR For operation of the VCR, reler to its instruction manual aisten Us eee 1 Press EDIT AUDIO. 2 Select the desired program source. For an FMAM broadcast, tune in the desired station 3 insert a video cassette Into the VCR and adjust the recording lovel. 4 start the program source and set the VCR to the recording mode mene Sree NEEARENTE Note You cannot record on /oF connected tothe VIDEO 2 inputs “To eoord the picture andthe sound of aTV program, proceed asfolows: os 0 ‘Tum on the receiver and the equipment to be used. Mocooumvioou 1 Press TV (STR-AVS50 only) or VIDEO 2. ‘TV: When the VHF antenna Is connected to the TV ‘tuner connected tothe TV inputs. VIDEO 2: When the VHF antennas connected to the VCR connected tothe VIDEO 2 Inputs, (On STR-AVEEO, Ifyou have pressed VIDEO 2, Select the front or rear input withthe FIR button, 2 Pross EDIT VIDEO. 3 Select the desired program. -set the VCR 110 the recording mode. ote ‘Thevolume and tone settings onthe receiver do net have any ‘ottet on te recording,A) ORNs LLIN used, 1 Pross VIDEO 2. ‘On STRYAVEEO, select the front or rear input with FR 2 Qeress EDI vivEo. i dese {ff wibeo2 VREGT Caisn tpn VIDEO INT ‘VIDEO OUT Set the VCR 2 to the playback mode. 4[_ ve {for playback) You can listen to an audio program source during video tape editing by pressing the FUNCTION bution. Rye. ere cera ie ee See Note ‘You cannot edit avideo tape from VCR 110 VCR. 29ADDING NEW SOUND ON A VIDEO TAPE DURING EDITING ‘During video tape editing, you can replace the sound previously recorded on a video tape withthe desired sound from an aucio ‘source, thus making your own personalized video tape mes e aa ee ' x ‘Tum on the recelver and the equipment to bo 1 Press VIDEO 2. ‘On STRLAVEE0, select the front or ear input wth Le FR & Znwetanemnacvteuptetevensina a setit in the playback mode 4 “} 866] caco cl 3 At the point where audio dubbing is to start, press, the PAUSE button onthe VOR 2. G 3 A Press EDIT AUDIO. #5 select the audio program source. q 6 Release the pause mode of the VCR 2 and sot H the VCR 1 to the recording mode. PAE) 7 stan playing sted program source. 30SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With ohm load, both channels driven, from 20—20,000 Hz, rated 55 watts (STR-AV550) or 65 watts (STR-AV650) per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.03% (STR-AVS50) or 0.008% (STR-AV650) total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Amplitior section Samesonecouut Towats 4 TOwats@ con, HA) Saata + Do watts orm HA) ‘waits + 100 mat etn IHF) rR AVOEe. ‘Soyats + 90 watts @ ohms at HzIHF) rows +120 STRAVESE Lats han 008% stated output Intamodulaton 0M stort (Gone: ants = 4: WSTRAVESE Las than 003% a ated ouput SUAVE: Lessthan 00069 al rated output Froqiney response PHONG: LAA equalization eure 20500 conux w0E0%,24u8 | soe ronse foe Wiese) emeoeet TAPE DAT, TAPE? Reskustnoso _Lessthan Tx¥@ ohms, network A) Damping factor 40 fons, 1H tepats ‘enaiiniy | tmpedance | Sw (valghing | atwork Inout I toe 7a. PHONO 2snv | sontonms | 7500 A250 con ‘woo: (i) 048 TaPe wos, ssomv | sonterms | e0ea ape2 Aion Teaudo, Staves ont) outputs REcOUT 1,2 ¥i0E0 1 AtDio OUT ‘otape 150m Impedance 1k tera SPEAKERS ‘copia spakers of8~ 16 ohm HEADPHONES ‘ecopt low and high impedance headphones, Tonmcenols ASS reebLe Subsonititer _edoctatenution bow 15 Hz Video section tnpute TVESTRLAVEED oni, VIDED 1,2:1 V9.0, 75h ‘ViGEO 1 MONTTOR VIDEOOUT:§ Vow Wsodmasnbnanced ouputs FMttuner section ‘Tuningrange a7 She 108A Detemateminals STRAYS ‘0 os, balanced ‘ora, valances sTaavest: T5ohms unbalanced Intermediate equency 107 Mie Seratty 215008 qultng 17348, 4y¥ (more) 3.58 45,0 tree), aati sansaty 11.2681 240 (HF) ‘Signationcte rao €0 8 frond 73.9 (saree) Hamenlc tetion 0.15% fond 0259 (stare) at 1 WHE IMasterion 018% (nono, 025% (sarc) Separation Saale Frequency response a sore ssi? $e0 Selecwty eB atACOI Captor 1508 Ailzoppesion aa mapa response ton Ireaspenserato $048 Sputous response ratio Re ntemedulaton (240 ‘Aatotuning tesole “Apeon 30 ‘AM tuner section Tunlrorange 2 ‘01 6024 the AM ning nara ‘otek ‘Exemal antenna trios tntaectatetequeney ‘eon esbiesanstly 50d ayout ree antnna at 1000} {os ertmal anton aia a 000) Slono-ols to 548 50min} Furor aston 03% at 0 mV 00 Ho) Selctiy «0a OK Antenna 31Baan General Preampiier sector lowncice NF type equalizer amp Power amir ston ‘uasicomplementary SEPP Powerconsumption STRAVSEO: HO watts USA ede ‘eo wats Cannas made STAVES: 170 watts {USAodey 105 mats Canada mode Dimensions Two swtcnes (100 walls mae SRavssn ‘opens 420130280 en wal) 7 =o0 inane, Tuna section: PLL quaraioene aga sTRAYSt0: DAopros 7.149 08181 es net ‘ppios 844g 1B Set inshgpig carton ‘Aopion 784918168 1 et ‘eros 8949 {19168 Wad inshpgngcaion AM taoutiew antnna strat antenna cormeto), STRAVESO en) Sony balay SUMSINS) othe remote commanded Inctuting projecting pat and conte StRaveen ‘Appa 10030. 288 mm Gresieciteinenes) ‘nelaing reacting parts ae controls BES ere) Betore proceeding through the checkiist 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. PROBLEM CAUSE, = ‘SOLUTION ‘STEREO indicator flickers or does ‘ot appear when receiving stereo ‘Avery weak FM siation ora noisy | FFM program is received ‘Adjust the antenna or connect an exloral FM antenna, Pot stop atthe desired station during ‘sweep tuning. Programs. ‘Press the FM MODE button to disengage the stereo mode | Tho figures inthe display window do_| The signal stength s too weak for | Adjust the antenna, ‘sweep tuning, “Tune Inthe station with the direct ‘access tuning system. (See page 21) ‘Stations cannot be tuned in corectly Broadcast program The frequency has not been ‘Memorize the frequency conectly. When the numberbutton's pressed. _| memerizedconety __| ee page 22) __| 'AM stations eannot be tuned in. | Thw AM tuning intoval ie sot ‘Change the tuning interval according Inconecty. tothe AM frequency alocation system of your county. (See page 19) Picture does not appear. “The function ewitch on the VCR is VCR, TV tuner or TV connection is not correct. ot set coneetly. The TV isnot tumed on ‘Connect the equipment correctly. ‘Set the switch appropriatly Tum the TV on,eeu PROBLEM 2 = S[sotionsages ‘Ampliior ‘Sound is not head. ‘The speaker or program source ‘equipment Is not connected coneetly. [Connect the equipment correctly. “The SPEAKERS selectors are not set comectl. [Set the seloctora covectl. (Soe page 5) ‘The MONITOA button has been pressed fora program source other than tape deck 2. Press to disengagelt “The correct FUNCTION button is not pressed. Press the correct FUNCTION bution. “The function switch on the VGA is not set corocty Set the switch appropriately ‘The volume Is set to minimum, Increase the volume. ‘One channel does not transmit ‘audio, otha volume from the eft ‘and ight speakers is unbalanced. “The BALANCE control butions are not set appropriately. [Adjust the BALANCE control buttons. “The speaker or program courco Is not ‘connected comectly. [Connect the equipment corectly. ‘Thereis an abrupt iss of sound from one or both ofthe speakers, ‘and the PROTECTOR indication flickers in the display window. ‘A shortrcuit problem activates the protective circuit Turn off the receive, eliminate the shortclreult problem and tum on the power agaln If there sno short- circuit, consull your nearest Sony dealer, ‘Sound Wanted from the speakers Is reversed. "The speakers are not connected conectly, [Connect the right speaker to the F [SPEAKER terminals and the left speakor to the L SPEAKER terminals. “There Is lack of bass sound or the Instrument position is obscure. "The speaker is connected with the __| potanties reversed, ‘Connect the speaker withthe correct [ee polarities. ‘Severe hum or noise is heard. ‘The connecting cords are not of shielded type, [Use shielded type cords. ‘A ansforer, motor, TV or fluorescent light aects the ‘connecting cord, Prace the connecting cords ina location away from a transtomer or moter, and at least 3 moters (10 feet) rom a TV set ora fluorescent light. “The audio components are too close toaTV set. i both are used atthe sametime, separate the TV from the audio |components, ‘The receivers nt grounded. [Connect the ground wire tothe antenna ground terminal. “The connections are 0080. Make secure connections. “The pluge and acks are diy. Wipe the plugs and jacks with a cloth lightly dampened with alcohol. “The Remote Commander does not operat. ‘The batteries are exhausted Replace the battores with new ones. “The MAIN POWER switch on tho recaiveris not depressed. Depress the MAIN POWER switch 33QUICK REFERENCE ‘VIDEO OPERATION ‘The following operations are possible when the stereo receiver is connected tothe equipment indicated in the connection lagram on page 11 to 16. ‘Thay may not be possible, depending on your video system. STRAVSSO Equipment ‘Stereo receiver {obeused FUNCTION | EDIT EDIT Ww Color button VIDEO AUDIO tuner | monitor | YO* ‘or MONITOR | button button Operation button Toviewa VCR | VIDEOT Release Release ore | oN Playback mode playback [To viewa Tv ViDEOR Release Release Tunein | ON OFF pprogram through | av [the TVtuner | rogram. - TorecordaTV | VIDEOT Release Rotease ofr | ON Tuneina | rogram | Program and | record it i | VIDEO? Press: Release Turein | ON ‘Sel the Input selector of | av the VOR to LINE and i rogram record the program. [Toviewonetv | ViDEO2 Release Release Tunain | ON Tune in the other TV | program while av program and record i fecording another _| program. | Toroceive an FM | VIDEO Release Release corr | ON Tune ina TV | simulcastty | program, program | FMAM | viozo2 Release Release Tunein | ON OFF + av FMAM program. TorocordanFM | VIOEO2 Release Press, Tunein | ON ‘Set the input simulcast TV + av selector of the VOR, program FM/AM Program, to LINE and record the rogram. Torecord Selectthe | Release Press ‘OFF | OFF | Set the input selector of audioonVCR | desired the VCR to LINE and program ‘record the program, 34STRAVESO Equipment Stereo recalver os tobe used eae le . FuNcTION [Eom | eon {Sr | TY | vons ver2 buttonand | vipeo | auDIo Operation Fimbutton | button | button = TovlewaVER’ | VIDEO? | Roleaso | Release | ON | OFF | Playback OFF ] playback | ToviewaVGR2 | VIDEO? | Release | Release | ON | OFF | OFF Playback playback + FIR to REAR Toviewaty | 1V Feiease | Releaso | ON | Tunein | OFF OFF program trom av the TV tuner rogram 7 TorecordaTv | VIDEOT | Raleaco | Release | ON | OFF | Tuneinatv | OFF program program and fecordit v Press| Release | ON | Tunoln | Settheinpat | OFF atv | selectorto program. | LINE and record theprogram. ToviewonoTV |TV Fieicase | Release | ON | Tuneln | Tune inthe OFF | program while aw | ottev | recording program, | program and | another _ record it Torecelwwan | TV Release | Release | ON | Tunein | OFF OFF FM simulcast 4 av Tprogram | FMAM program. VIDEO | Release | Release [ON | OFF | Tunein OFF + TV program. | FAIA I TorecordanFM | TV Release | Press [ON | Tuneln | Setiheinput | OFF simulcast TV 4 atv | salectorto program FMAM program, | LINE and record | the program. Torecordaudio | Selectthe | Release | Press | OFF | OFF | Settheinput | OFF ona VCR osirod selector to audio | LUNE and cord source the program. Tocditavideo | VIDEO2 | Press | Release | ON | OFF | Settheinput | Playback tape + sector to FIR 10 REAR LINE and ecocd the program Toaddnow | VIDEO2 | Release | Press | ON ‘Set the input | Playback sound during 7 selector to Video tape FIR tO REAR LUNE and record editing : the program. Select the audio source tobe adeQUICK REFERENCE ee DD lee ee ae He ao O,,0) feo} Direct accosstuning | Swooptuning Fay | Manualtuning(any | rect accoss and swoop tuning (FM) FM 104.20 Mite Fai AM kee Fu aMite fh s s 4 ~ 8750.) | [-__530~ a aaseseoescon Gel 5 Le 3 T ai | x] 6