a7eo91922 (1) SONY. FM Stereo/FM-AM Receiver STR-AV700 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please rea this manval thoroughly ‘and retain it for futur reforence Owner's Record “The model and serial numbers are located al the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Referto these numbers whenever you cal upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Node! No.STRAVT00 Serial No.WETealare} To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. ewien ‘CAUTION: To REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTING SHOCK, 'D0 NOT ReMOVE COVER (OR BACK, No USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, ‘This eymbo! fs intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure thal may be of suticient magnitude to —S constitute a risk of lactic shock to persons, the presence of important operating and ‘maintenance (servicing instructions inthe i ‘This symbols intended to alert the usor to . erature accompanying the appliance. For the customers in Canada — 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, Note to CATV system installer. — ‘This reminders provided to call the CATY system | sales ation tari 2022.0 te NEC Bt provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in | particular, specities that the cable ground shall be | Connected to the grounding sysiom of the bulging, as, | cose tothe point of cable entry ax practical mec ‘The STRAV700 is @ combined receiver and audioWvideo Controls in. The unit allows you to switch easily between @ vatiety of audiovideo programs. TVNVideo programs + TV programs can be enjoyed using the FM simulcast += Various audio program sources can be added on avideo tape during tape editing Tuner + Procise tuning withthe quartzJocked digital synthesizor system. ‘ Allof the receivable FMIAM stations can be automatically ‘rosat for easy automatic tuning later. «+The 4 music indexes allow you to classy stations as you ‘reset them for easy access later. General +The tone can be adjusted using the S-band graphic equalizer. «+The supplied remote commander allows you to contro the connected equipment, as well as receiver, trom a distance. «The surtound sound system gives audio programs an alive" feoting meeeleelacy) On safety + Operate the unit only on 120V AC, 6 Hz ‘Should any sold objector liquid fll into the cabinet, ‘unplug the unit and have itchecked by qualified personnel bore operating it any futher. += Unplug the unit fom the wall outlet if it isnot to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pit ‘ut by grasping the plug. Never pul the cord ise ‘One blade ofthe plug is wider than the other fr the ‘purpose of safety and wil fit into the power outlet only one ‘way. you are unable to insert the plug fuly into the outlet, contact your dealer. = (On operation ‘Before making program source connections, be sure to tum the power switch off and unplug the unit. ‘+ When the units not used, turn the power off, to conserve ‘energy and to extend the Useful feof your u (On cleaning the cabinet lean the cabinet, panl and controls with a soft cloth lightiy moistened with mild dotergent solution, Do not use any type (of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as aleohol ‘or borzine For the customers in the United States For detailed safety precautions, see the “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" loafiet, you have any question or problem conceming your uni, please consull your nearest Sony deer.Table of Contents Installation on Connecting the system... : Connection notes : = ‘Audio connection diagram . ~ Connecting the speakers... - Connecting the AM anton me ae ‘Connecting the FM antenna ' Connecting the antenna ground : e Connecting a turntable system. - Connecting @ CD player ann 7 Conneating a tape deck ‘Connecting @ DAT (Digital Audio Tape) deck. ——— ‘Gonneting the system for remote contol oe Connseting the AC Powe nn YOR an TV cannon 9 nm (Connaeting & VOR nner ‘Connecting a monitor TV —— Parts identification Remote commander AMUBD = Audio adjustment .. Receiving FM/AM broadcasts ~ : Direct tuning - ‘Automatic searching stations (Auto-preset “Tuning in a preset station Station scan tuning). ategorizing preset stations using the music ade on -— “Tuning in a station acoording tots music Idx nnn Listening to other sound sources - “TV roception with the FM simuieast a ‘Audio tape £0001dINg een Fecording “Tape dubbing Recording on a VCR Recording audio programs annem : Fecording TV programs. . Video tape editing “Adding new sound on a video tape ding Od ann Specifications — a Troubleshooting guide : — 6 Back cover Quick reference as emevem — : —Installation Reese Pace the unit ina location with adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up inthe unit This way , Do not instal the unit — near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Seresecucsd Install he batteries in the supplied remote commander for remote contol operation. two size AR) batteries ‘Do not throwaway the esrton anc the packing material ‘twa be an Kea canisiner win tsnporting the unl fo vepale To avold damage caused by battery fskago and corrosion {Wen the commend wil ol be used or ong me, remove the batteries Not this way — ina place subject to dect sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shook. Onbattry ite ‘About Ralf 2 yar of normal operation canbe expected when using fe Sony SUM (NS) bats, ‘inane batteries av cun down, the remote commander wil ot ‘Operate the un tn thisease,repiaes both Batteries with Rew«The powor cord should be connected iat ofa isl making sure thatthe SYSTEM POWER switch is tuned of “The cubis comncclore should be fly neerted nto the jacks. Aloose connection may cause hum and noise said ansenna ; ‘ousiles FU snkenra eopiid) hee Lett apeater Lo Helle. ie Ht ieecobveer | outsoarem antenes ‘eptionat posters FS nt me ne cote mas and jacks are for right-channel (Rj and white ones ier waite t en Fact vite winte— 0Toco ators Sa ge anatnogent reo stem ‘pannel ethan Son ga tom 26 ~ 20600 ¥2 7] Rorareas with dicot Ant reception Inafoas wlth toubies recapilon, connec Soe ome siaaicen ea plied Toop antenesBornean cue! ‘supaliedmbon antenna [or 00che twintoad) Kee eee “Toprevent hum, connect the ground wire to ANTENNA ground terminal a) When an outdoor antenna is installed be sure fo coanect the ground wie for lightning protection Esme eM ceo acudonncete on caer tthe 9, conse the CONTHOLS OUT FOL § IN cornector of ah poe iA : neo hs receiver 96 that you nan tum the ten off osing recelver'e SYSTEM. POWER.eer RuceS cu)Rerun acParts Identification eter tothe pages indicated in @ for details, 12 FM TUNING LEVEL button © FM mode button @ ———_——— Display window ® [MUSIC INDEX selector and indicator ® 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER © Remote control sensor a) ‘SYSTEM POWER switch @ — HEADPHONES jack (stereo phone jack) SPEAKERS selectors @ MUSIC INDEX ON/OFF buttons © ‘TAPE 2 MONITOR button and indicator @ MUSIC INDEX MEMORY button @a BAND selectors a TUNING buttons a —~- Nuratic buttons ® ENTER otto © MUTING button and indicator © VOLUME controt knob and indicator @ — BALANCE control knob @® — SUBSONIC filer button © ‘SURROUND button and indicator — STATION SCAN buttons © FUNCTION selectors @ @USM auc ho ed ecko mer[POWER ONIOFF buttons ‘TV: Turns the power of tha TV on and oft VTR: Tums the power of the VCR 1, 2(selected one ofthe \VCR select) on and oft AUDIO: Tums the power of the recever on and oft [)SYSTEM POWER OFF button “Tums off the power ofthe receiver, TV and VCR 1,2. {B)TAPE and VIR solector ‘Select TAPE A To listen toa tape Ina singledock unlt or toa tapein the “A” deck ofa double-deck unit Soloct TAPE B:To listen toa tape in the "B" deck of a ‘double-deck unit SoleotVTR 1,2: your VOR has a command mode selector, set this ealector tothe sama postion as that seton the VOR, Ht your VCR does not have one, st to VCR. Ha Sony & mm VCR is connected, set to VCR 2 {E)PHONO buttons: START: Stats record play. STOP: Stops record play. [lev buttons Starts play fm: Stops play Heeb: AMS (Automatic Music Senson) PG: Program play SELECT: Dise select fora CD playor equipped with disc ‘changed REPEAT: Repeat play SHUFFLE: Shuttle play {BITAPE buttons ¥4: Reverse fast winding “E:Roverse play Forward play Pb: Forward fast winding Stop Pause ‘@: Recording While you press @, press orm) 0: Record muting ‘*Winen the CONTROL $ OUT connector is connected tothe ‘CONTROL SIN connector ofeach piece of equipment, you ‘can contro the connected equipment using this remote commander. ‘= SHUFELE and PEM modes of some GD players cannot be ‘leared ty this remote commander. In such cases, clear the mores using the OD player itselt or ‘with the remote commandor supplied withthe CD player. [EIVTR buttons “#4 Rewind Play bie: Fastforward ‘TVVTRE Solocts the output signal rom the VOR, either a TV signal or VCR programs Stop HE Pause (©: Recording (While you press @, press >) [8] SURROUND button [BIVOLUME control buttons [1] MUTING button [TUNER PRESET buttons 4: Selects a higher proset number Selects a lower preset number. [FUNCTION selectors: [INDEX buttons + Each time you press this button, the music index category changes as follows, ((ROGK--JAz2-~-POPS--CLASSIC Each timo you press this button, the music index category changes 3s follows. [[OLASSIC-*POPS-+JAZZ--HOCK [iV buttons ‘VOL: Adjusts the TV sound level (CH: Selects the TV reception channel. [VTR CHANNEL buttons “+:Selecte a higher-numbered channel =: Selects a lower-numbered channel Note on the TAPE and VTR selector ([Z)) ‘The tape AIB selector on the commanders usable for To- WwROEO. Wyou use another double deck with “conti!” you can ‘operate one side ofthe deck.Audio Adjustm sean ‘GRAPHIC eqUALIZER ‘sound toa low lovel temporarily ( SEI To change the relative strength ofthe right and att 5 speaker ouput ¢ Ny “cust BALANGE to cont store imaging, when the speaker postion inet symmetiea ter NL oot | | | L balance Goce aan To equalize the sound Slide the equalizer controls up or down to aciewe the cesired atfect, ‘To enjoy the surround sound Press SURROUND when listoning toa stereo source. Press again to um of the effect. ‘The equalizer controls and their frequency coverage ‘SusiaSUNO | GBHzcontol —Adjusis the bass, 250Hzcontiol Adjusts the amount of power and ‘warmth ofthe sound TKH2 control Provides mare presence for vocals. ows the soured fooward, onto the background, ‘Acjusts the Lxightnese ofthe sound, ‘Aajusts the treble, + il To reduce unwanted subsonic noise components crested by warped records, etc. Press SUBSONIC. Press again lo disengage the subsonic.Receiving FM/AM Broadcasts Peat) 1 Press TUNER. 2 Select FM or AM. 3 Press DIRECT. g 4 Press the appropriate numeric buttons to enter the frequency. (See examples below 5 Adjust the volume, somasiseraveaes eumcpnaaeine Example FM 10790 ME Example 2: AM SGD Ke ee For entering AM frequencies, you need not enter the act “0. Changing the AM tuning lateral However, fyou have changed tho AM tuning itera to9 KH, The AM toning intervals preset to 1042 To use the receiver enteral theo here the frequency allocation sysom is based on a kHz interal make the folowing adjustments To comet the entered frequency Repeat the above step from the beginning. 1 Turn onthe power sn tune ia any AM station. 2 Tumoft the unt tithe trequaney figures flash in the digpiey window 3. Deprese SYSTEM POWER again who pressing the "+" “Tne enlored number ig outlée the recever’s feauency STATION SCAN Button range (FM 67.510 1079 MHz: AM 590 1610KH2) Entor the comect requoncy. ‘To eset the AM tuning intervah repeat ne above steps Jc all presa stations which you have memovized willbe erased. aftr changing the interval, be sur to preset the stations again.' [Svstepowen-on ] . Te INER. {4 2 select FM or AM. 5 3 Press SEARCH. £ ‘Search wil start and every station wich ‘can be picked up will be memorized. When the search is complete, the station with the highest frequency willbe tuned in 1 Press TUNER. 2 soloct FM or AM. 3 Press “" or “" STATION SCAN. Each time you press “4” of “=”, the receiving station will ange in the ‘memorized order. Select SPEAKERS A ocB. ‘when you know the preset numberof the station you want to tune in Youcan tune the station n dvety. 41) Press TUNER. 2 Select FM or At . 3. Select the preset station number with the numeric buttons 4 Pross ENTER. ‘You can select the strength ofthe FM stations to bo tunedin an FM etereo program is noisy or hard to receive rots TUNING LEVEL to Solel HIGH or LOW. ross FM MODE, The STEREO indicator goes cut (he sound is HIGH: Only sirongsttions wil be pickod un. in enonaural bl the receotion wl be improved, To ret to LOW: All stations val bo picked up. the serso mode, pres again or change the treqvency To stop soarching Press TUNER.RNA AA 1 Press TUNER. 2 Press MEMORY. (The MEMORY indicator noe ee will appear) a £5 8 Press “+” or *-" STATION SCAN until the Q =~ station you want i tuned in 4. Assign the station to the music index which: ‘corresponds to the kind of music being & played on that station. (The indicator of the index you have chosen will blink) 5 Repeat stops 3 and 4 for each of stations you want {0 assign tothe indexes. 6 Press MEMORY again. The MEMORY indicator will disappear) Note ‘This lunetion cannat be used while the untisin ect tuning mode ‘ni reset stations canbe eloredin music indexes.Receiving FWAM Broadcasts ‘As you are assigning proset stations to indoxos ‘Ie sation wil be ascigned a number accoring tots oder nthe Index, Use that number whl the musi index uncon on. ‘The prosat number assigned when you search the stations ae leo soi, These numbers are used while preset tuning {tne music index inleator does not coms on even winen you st a index. No stations have been assigood othe mus octod. indx you have 1 Press TUNER. 2 tt aMUSIC INDEX indicaior is not lt, press MUSIC INDEX ON/OFF. (A MUSIC INDEX indicator will ight up) select the music index you want. (The indicator of the index you have selected will fight up) i ress “4” or “" STATION SCAN. When you know the station number in the musi i the station you want You can toe nthe station dct, 1 Press TUNER. 2 Select the muse index you want. 55 Selec the reset station number wih the numeric butions 4 Pras ireRListening to Other Sound Sources Phone record PHONO. Compact ise o_ Video programs VIDEO 1, 20DV “Taped programs TAPES, TAPE? MONITOR [DAT programs DAT 2 start the program. 1 Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 21CDV. VIDEO 1: When the VHF antenna is ‘connected to the TV tuner or VCR ‘connected to the VIDEO 1 inputs, VIDEO 21CDV: When the VHF antenna is ‘connected fo the TV tuner or VCR. ‘connected to the VIDEO 2/CDV inputs. 2 tum on the TV. 3 selec the desired program with the TV tuner of VCR. 4. Tune in the TV program by FM simulcast with this receiver. 5 Adjust the volume. xAudio Tape Recording Been CD player ‘ATor tape deck ‘[__ ver [erste power-on] 5 exec PEARERS' oe lel othe tatare a nec out, pean peer 2,4) ioitstty BS obit 14 note Note on recording The settngs ofthe VOLUME and equalizer controls do nathave any ettect on recording Tomonitorthe recorded sound Wyourave connected a pe dock having separate record an ack bends tothe TAPE 2jacks, you can moniter he recording reuls. While recocding or dubbing press the TAPE 2 [MONITOR button. To listen tthe eouce sound agai, press he button agahn 1 Select the desited program source. : For an FM/AM broadeast, tune in the desired station, Re 2 Set the DAT deck or tape deck in the recording mode. 3 start the desired program source. 1 insert the recorded tape into either tape dock 1 or the DAT deck. 2 insert a blank tape into tape deck 2 and adjust the recording eve. 3 Press TAPE 1 (or DAT if you are dubbing from a DAT deci. , start playback in tape deck 1 or the DAT deck, and set tape deck 2 to the recording Dubbing will start. Notas on dubbing You cannot dub Wom tape deck 2to tape deck tortothe Dat deck "You cand trom the DAT dec to tape deck tf you Connect the DAT deck fo DATIN and tape deck to TAPE ‘TREC OUT (press OAT alte step? above, ‘You cand rom tape dec} fa DAT dock, it you connect tape deck 1 TAPE 1 and the DAT deck to DAT REC ‘OUT press TAPE 1 aftr step Zabove)Recording on a VCR ‘You cannot record ona VOR connected to the VIDEO 2inuts, Sot ee ao ea rrsawerseteametonae Tum on the receiver and the equipment to be used. 1 select tho desired program source. 2 incor video tape into the VCR and adjust the recording level 3 start the program source and set the VCR eee ‘Tum on the receiver and the equipment to be used, 1 Press vingo cov. 2 Select the desired program. 3 set the VER 1 to the recording mode. Note on recording The VOLUME and equalizer settings on tho recover donot have any eftect onthe recording1 Press vineo 2cbv. 2 sot VER to the rocording mode. 8 set vor 2 in the playback mode. Be You cai listen to an audio program source during video tape editing by pressing the FUNCTION selector. ‘During video taps exiting, you can replace the sound previously recorded ona vdeo tape with sound from another auido source, thus making your own personalized vdeo tape. ; yo | =e ¥iaeo agnas , ‘si sans Turn on the receiver and the equipment to be eee used. 1 Press vinco acov. 2 insert a recorded video tape into VOR 2 andl set the VER inthe playback mode. 3 Arte pin wre aco cing is star, Aes de PAUSE baton on OR 2 A Select the audio program source, 5 Release the pause mode of VOR 2 and sot VCR 1 to the recording mode. 6 siait playing the selected program sourco. Note Yeu earned wae tape from VOR to VOR2.Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8ohm load, both channels driven, from 20-20,000 Hz, rated 70 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion from 250 iwatts to rated output. Other Specifications “Amplifier section ‘Continuous FMS power output TSwatls + 7Swatts ohms, at 1 kHz ess than (0.08% total harmonic dietrtion) Dynamiepower SOW + SOW @ahme at tHe IH) 120W + 120W (ohms at KHZ THF) Harmonie datrtion Loss than 0.08% arated output Frequency response. PHONO: RIAA equalization cure 20548, re ‘VIDEO 1,2;00V 10Hz-70KHe* 948, TAPE 1,2 bar Inputs Senatvity | kebesaroe | SIN walang peter npat eve] BHOND | 2smv | SoKiohms | 7448. reas A.25m) - 10048 conv — | soktohms | 38 comin Tae outputs VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT Rec our Voltage 150 mv Impedance 10kilohe SPEAKER A.B. ‘Accepts speakers of ~ 16 ohms, HEADPHONES ‘Accepts low and high impedance hoadphones.. Mating ~20a8) Graph equalize 410.56 (69 He, 250 Hz, 1 ke, 83k, OH) Raat uae eacOR 7 a75-W79MHz — |590-1piDKKe {eth the AM tring Inert etat | rove | 531 e00kne | cat tie At ning tara stat owe Faigewe | Moots balanced | Extemalaniema 7sohms, terminal tnolonced 07 He one 183 681,45 nV ] ~ “eB guieting {reno} | = ee ‘S23 0B1 45,4 | get toe) 7 | *142484,2,V (HF) | Loop eteon: ‘07 | iat oon Signa. | €0eB enone) | S4B(eSDmVRI| nara | 74a store) a ‘Harmonic, 0.15% (mono), 0.3% (at 50mVim, | atotion | 03% (tere) | ac0 He) ae stile : Toatiay | cousarcoonme | W0oBat ome sopatou Separation —_ | abate 7 a rmaponee | overt System Tuner section: PLL quaneoctes dita ‘yet system Preamp sation: lown0ie NF ype cust ower ample ection: quasicomplementary ‘eer Poweequiements 20 AG,c01H2 Poe consumption 125 watts (USA. model) 195 watts (Canadian model) In stanaby eonation ‘watts ACoutlets Two switched (otal 100 watts) Dimensions Approx 30> 130295 rm (ahi UTGhXAT inches) Including projecting parts and controls Weight ‘Approx. 6949 (15 bs 462 net ‘Approx 8.7 kg (1 ee 3.2 fn shipping carton ‘Acceceoras cupplid FA rsbonantcona 1) ‘AM loop antenna Remote Commander FM-U80 (1) ‘Sony battery SUMSINS) 2 forthe remote ‘commend sein and epactiallons subject to change without notice.Troubleshooting Guide Before proceeding through tha checklist below, examina the ‘connections and the procedures outlined in the manual ‘Should any problem persist after you have checked the following itoms, consult yournearest Sony dealer. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY ‘Broadcast program ‘STEREO indicator fickers or does ot appear wen receiving stereo programs, ‘AM stations cannot be tuned in, ‘Avery weak FM station is received [The AM tuning intervals sot | incorrectly. | Adjust the antenna or connect an | extemal FM antenna. j Press the FM MODE buttonto | | cisengage the stereo mode. | 7 @hange the tuning interval according ‘to the AM frequency allocation system of your country. (See page| 17) Picture doos not appear. ~ | VGR, TV tuner or TV connection is | not correct [mo TV is not tumed on. “Connect the equipment corey | Geepages end 11) | Turn the TV on Ties Ty: program| ‘Sound isnot heard “The speaker or program source equipment is not connected coreaty “The both SPEAKERS selectors are | pressed, 1 The correct FUNCTION selacioris not pressed, “The volume is sa fo minimum. “Connect the equipment correctly. (Gee pages 6~11) i ae ee Press the appropriate SPEAKERS solactor. ress the correct FUNCTION lector. | ‘One channel doas not transmit ‘audio, or the volume from the loft ‘and right speakers Is unbalanced, “There [san abrupt loss of sound from one or both of the speakers, ‘and the PROTECTOR indication | flickers in the display window. Is reversed. | Theres lack of bass sound or the The BALANCE controls not set | appropriately. ‘connected conecty. ‘A short cult problem activates the protective circuit "Sound transmitted fom the speakers | The speakers are not connected | correcty | The speaterisconnoste withthe [incest thovaune | [Ruste BALANCE Conteh | | The speaker or program source isnot | Connect the equipment corecty. | (Gee pages 6-11) | Tum ff te receiver, eliminate tho | shertairoult problem and turn on the | Power again. I there is no shot ‘cult, consult your nearest Sony | sealer. - “Connect the ight speaker tothe [SPEAKER temninals and the elt speaker tothe L SPEAKER terminals ‘Connest the speaker with the corect @O polarities. (See pages) |REE ‘Amplifier connecting co. toaTVset ‘The receiver isnot grounded, “The audio components are 100 close PROBLEM ‘CAUSE ‘Severe hum or noise is heard. ‘The connecting cords are not of ‘Use shielded type cords. | | shielded pe __ ____ | | ‘transformer, motor, TV of Place the connecting cords in a | ° ‘luorescent tight affects the location away from a transformer or ‘motor, anda last 3 meters (10 feet) froma TV set ora fluorescent ight._| i both azo used atthe same time, ‘separate the TV from the audio | components, ‘Connect the ground wire fo the antenna ground terminal ‘The connections are loose Make secure connections. "The plugs and jacks are diy ‘Wipe the plugs and jacks with a cloth ighty dampened with slcohol._| “The remote commander doesnot | Thebalteries ae exhausted. operate. Replace the batteries with now ones. “There is any abject Between the unit _and the commander head, Romnove the objec. 27Quick Reference Ce Pe ees Stop searching > Os =» eo a z oo Tuning the desired Selocl the desired index.