SONY FM. STEREO/FM-AM RECEIVER CT Al, Operating Instructions ‘ead this manual thoroughly Betore oper STR-AV1000OWNER’S RECORD The model and serial numbers are located at the 1 Record the serial number in the space provided below Rofer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Mode! No, Serial No Ton To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex- pose the unit to rain or moisture. (D0 NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK) REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 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 suff: 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 rnying the appliance - Note to CATV system installer: ‘This reminder is provides to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-22 af the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be Connected to the grounding system of the building, as, ‘lose to the point of cable entry as practical INFORMATION ‘This equipment gonerates and uses radio frequency energy and i not installed and used propery, that is in strict ‘accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Ciass 8 ‘computing device in accordance with the specifications in ‘Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that Interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this ‘equipment does cause interference to radio o television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by ane or more of the fllowing Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate tne equipment with respect to the receiver Move the equipment away trom the receiver Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radiatelevision technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful ‘How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the US, Government Printing Otfice, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No, 004-000-0045. For the customers in Canada - CAUTION: ‘TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORO, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE |Be el Mec) Getting Started Using Your Receiver Getting into the Details Troubleshooting Quick Reference Outline of STR-AVI000 and STR-AV900 Precautions Installation Connections Notes on connections ‘Overall connection diagrarn Connecting the FM antenna Connecting the AM antenna Connecting the antenna ground Connecting a speaker system Connecting tape decks Connecting a CD player Connecting a turntable system Connecting a DAT deck Connecting VCRs Connecting a monitor TV Connecting a VCR, monitor TV. etc. equipped with the connectors for ‘component video signal of the luminance and the chrominance Connecting a portable VCR, etc Connecting the remote control system Connecting the AC power Parts identification Front panel Programmable System Commander FIN-PI0% (supplied with the STR-AVIOOQ) Remote commander RM-U80 (supplied with the STR-AVG00) Using the remote commander ‘Audio adjustment Receiving radio broadcast programs Direct tuning Presetting broadcast stations — Autopreset Tuning in preset stations ~ Station scan tuning Categorizing preset stations by Music Index ‘Tuning in a categorized station Using the graphic equalizer ‘Creating a new equalization curve ‘Memorizing anew equalization curve Listening to a music with a memorized equalization curve Listening to a music without using the graphic equalizer function Listening to program sources other than radio broadcasts ..... Receiving FM simulcast TV programs Recording on an audio tape or DAT Video operations Recording @ TV program on a video tape Video tape editing ‘Adding new sound on a video tape during video eating ‘Specifications. Troubleshooting guide ... ‘Quick reference 38Outline of the STR-AV1000 and STR-AV900 The STA-AV1000/900 is & combined receiver and audioivideo control center You can enjoy various audioivideo program sources with this unit ‘TVIVideo Programs *# You can enjoy TV or CATV programs with Fat simulcast. + Sounds from various audio program sources can be added on video tapes during editing Tuner + Precise tuning is ensured by a quartz lock digital synthesizer + All receivable stations can be preset automatically Electronic graphic equalizer and Music Index system You can enjoy audio program sources with an appropriate equalization curve. + Memorization of equalization curve is possible as well as curve adjustment + Combined use of the graphic equalizer and the Music Index system allows you to very quickly tune in a preset broadcast station and immediately enjoy the ‘sound with the memorized equalization curve, abet) On safety ‘Operate the unit only on 120 V AC. 60 Hz ‘Should any solid object or liquid fall inta the cabinet, Unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further “Unplug the unit rom the wal outlet if itis not 10 be used far an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord ise. + One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only fone way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer On operation Belore making program source connections, be sure to Unplug the unit Remote contro! + The supplied remote commander allows you to remotely control both the unit and the eq connected fo the unt. +The commander supplied with the STA-AV1000 can learn various functions of other remote commanders of the infrared type Display * The frequency of each tunedin broadcast station is displayed + The current selection/operation is displayed to clearly indicate what is taking place General + The surround sound system enhances live almosphere of the sound (On cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet, pane! and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do nat Use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as aleohol ar benzine. For the customers in U.S.A For detailed safety precautions, see the “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leatiet Ht you have any question or problem concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealerSeely) Sere a Place the unit in a location with adequate air citculation to prevent internal heat build-up in the unit, Do not install this unit * near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Not this way ie + im a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. | Bo not place anything on top of the cabinet. The top ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the proper operation [ofthe unit and to prolong the lite ofits components, EU Runa ua eR cmc RM-P101 Programmable System Commander (supplied with STR-AV1000) tour size AIRE) batteries Do not throw away the carton and packing material. Iewil be an teal container when transporting the unt for To avoid damage caused by bat the battenes: leakage and corrosion for long time, remove RM-U80 Remote Commander | (supplied with STR-AV900) sl wo size AIRE) Battery ite ‘About a hal year of norms! operation can be expected when using the Sony SUMING) battees, When ihe battens are tun down, he remote commander wil notDEeeukocue ord 10 an AC outlet nor * Cord plugs and jacks are colar coded. Red plugs and witch belore accomplishing jacks are for right channel (R) and write ones for left STEM POWER all ather connections. channel (L) + The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the Jacks. Loose conection may cause hum and noise. Rousse ad le @ correspond to those of the individual connecting diagrams given on the following ‘The numbers placed in ac pages. | AM antenna @ Monitor TY system © Ld Ou J Ftd antenna @ | fea Res Roa STR-AVI000 onlyCY Ruckaiucune) stay 75-ohm coaxial cable connection | {875.0 coaxial cable's tee fom extetnalinterorence, | reduces noise pickup, and isthe ideal transmission ine for most FM installations, 3C-2V cable is recommenced | Connect the 75.0hm coaxial cable to tne upped antenna | Connector and connect tothe FM antenna connector © open ine ta @ sie 00 adie iboon antenna supplied FM antenna {or 0ahm twinleae) connection © remove the ing (rans mn pectin on he 4) © Loosen he screws | | | Excemal antenna \ connector (supplied) | © snap the cover ino place —— - - | @ Connecting the AM Antenna stRAnc00R00 | For areas with difficult AM reception It areas with troubled reception. connect a 6: 10 ‘S:meter (20- to 50-oo! insulated wie to the AM Extend this out of doors it possible, Keeping the great Porton horizontal (here 1s ro need to disconnect the supplied antenna.) ‘Agjst the en By NUPeau @ Connecting the Antenna Ground “To prevent hum. connect the ground wie to ANTENNA ground terminal (3) Wren an outdoor antenna 's installed, be sure fo connec! the ground wife for ighning protection STR-AV0001900 lols Slo alo Fight speaker Sea WN Te Lett speaker Speaker impedance and power capability This receiver is designed fo work Dest with speakers having nominal impedance vom 8 16 ohms, at ralod 120 walls (ST-AVI000) oF 100 watts (STR-AVSOO} minimum FMS per thannel with an Bohm load fom 2020000 He |© Connecting Tape Decks sTR-AVIN00"900 Tape deck 2 | Bg SE | WT. 78 — > cao to line inputs © Connecting a CD Player CO player | Tw 10 ine outputs << Kore > i —Led icacitiada @ Connecting a Turntable System STR-AV0001900 f Cierra | TH maT STA.41000/900 Tuntabio system DAT ack 10 to ine inputsConnecting VCRs ‘STA-Av1000/900 fo ihe second VOR, TVituner or video ee player Ta [ WT Taare] Fina | 10 video input | \7® Sho { oar | syn |) ea ano] | to video output | tp auaio outputs vor — — kor — — | we au nga I Monitor TV =e al ro . wes are | 1Ths Ins 12 va OS mu LOM a nT ped eae kore naa ile only with the STR-AVI000, | oetion is pos stRavi000 SWE] SE SVC] wa mW rection is possible only with the STR-AVI000 STRLAVIO09 to video outputCY ka ke To control the equipment connected to the receiver with the remote commander, connect the CONTROL $ OUT ‘connector and the CONTROL $ IN connector of each equipment as illustrated below. Example of audio connection to the AC outet of the recover to the AC outlet of | the recener 0 player Receiver xem] | TE 100 6 STEED OW MA | | oo} | | 10 a wall otet rt) aucio equipment caution Be careful thatthe total power consumption of eae | connected o the outlets on the receiver does no exc | Do'not connec tecnica! ome appliance such a8 an elect | ron. fan, TY, or other ngh-wattage equipment to these culls ‘pment 100 13acl Identification [Front Pan Display window — MEMORY (EQ/INDEX) buttons PRESET EQ LINK button Graphic equalizer ——___ - control buttons SYSTEM POWER switch — Remote control sensor SPEAKERS selectors HEADPHONES jack VIDEO 3 connectors EDIT buttons ———______ ‘TAPE 2 MONITOR button ——— and indicator | auoio eorr button | tape 2 monrron J [Land indicator 14- ——-~ EQ/MUSIC INDEX CATEGORY selectors BAND selectors — FM TUNING LEVEL/MODE buttons TUNING SEARCH/DIRECT buttons — Numeric buttons | Z ENTER button STATION SCAN buttons (a STR-AV1000 VOLUME control knob — MUTING button and indicator BALANCE control LO SUBSONIC fitter button ~ SURROUND button and indicator FUNCTION selectors ____STR-Avg00 | L FUNCTION selectors 15q | UR ation uu CURSE Lom el with the STR-AV1000) The Programmable System Commander RM-P101 supplied with the STR-AV1000 can learn various functions of ather remote commanders emitting infrared rays. When itis sot to SONY STD (Sony Standard) by the made selector its buttons can be used to perform the functions beiow io {1} 12| 4 —{6| 15 ~ {7} {16} Notes ‘Wnen the CONTROL S OUT connector is connected to the CONTROL $ IN connector of each equipment, you can contol (© puts it in REC PAUSE Connected equipment using his remote commander Imsdet ear peesa ew aolirafenernarsesoealinee lUFFLE and PGM modes of some CD players cannot be eonm " ‘learod by ths remote commander In such case, clear the ‘modes using ine CD player tsa or withthe remote ‘commander supplied wih the CD player. + When the sym i in the LINK ON state, those index categories under which no breadcasing siatons have been preset cannot be selocieg 16 Note on the @ (recording) button under [iZ]VTR operation buttons If your VOR is of such type as pre[T]POWER ON/OFF button Tums oniolf the receiver. 2|POWER ONIOFF buttons TV: Turns onioft the TV. VTA: Turns oniotf the VCR 1. 2 or 3. [31TV operation buttons TV CH: Channal select buttons TV VOL: Volume contro! buttons Spare buttons Functions of other remote commanders can be learned Of these buttons. (See “Using the Learning Function, page 20) [E]PHONO buttons START. Starts record play STOP: Stops record play, [E]TUNER PRESET buttons +: Selects a higher preset channel number. = Selects a lower preset channel number [7|VOLUME contro! buttons )MUTING button [S]SURROUND ON/OFF button [WLEARNED and READY indicators LEARNED: Lights up when learning of a function of other commander is complete, READY. Lights up when the commander is ready t0 learn a function of other commander. [fl]Mode selector LEARN: To perform learning function, SONY STD. To operate the commander on Sony Standard, USER STD: To use the learned functions. {2]VTR operation buttons #4: Rewind > Play be Fast forward TVIVTR: Select the output signal from the VCR, either a TV signal or VCR programs \VTR CH: VCR channel select buttons & Stop 1H Pause @ Recording (While you press @. press m } Notice: If your VOR has a command mode selector and it is set to VIR 1, these buttons will operate aniy when the mode selector ofthis commander is set to SONY STO. | the VCR's selectoris set to VOR2. the mode selector must be set to USER STO. [ISITAPE deck operation buttons “¢4: Reverse fast winding <<: Reverse play > Forward play De Forward fast winding Stop U1 Pause © Recording (While you press @, press - or ®) 0: Record muting "Note: If your tape deck is a double deck type, refer to its instruction manual concerning the deck which can be controlled with this commander. {i]CD player operation buttons >: Starts play : Stops play. Het! Pe AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) DISC SELECT. Effective only when the connected CD player is equipped with a disc changer. REPEAT. Repeat play SHUFFLE: Shull play PGM: Program play i]Function selectors {6]GRAPHIC EQUALIZER contro! buttons FREQ: Frequency select buttons # Selects a higher frequency Selects a lower requency LEVEL: Level solect buttons “+: For higher level For ower level fT] Music Index select buttons +: Each time you press this button, a different Music Index is selected in the following order: [TOPTION 2-+ Rock —euazz —sroPs — OPTION 1 COUNTRY*-CLASSIC + TALK <— A different Music Index is se reverse to" + ted in the order 17q | Dee Maal liacsobta call GEOeReru cai ee ners scm uncuae ra) l=) 12) el 8 is) ia) {10} 6 fn] Notes Note onthe @ recording) button under[7] VIR operation tien the CONTROL S OUT connector is connect © tho —_—uttona oon mes, you can corel typur VCR is of such ype as pressing @ puts tin REC PAUSE (© on this commander and then tH fe commander mode, test 12 CD players cannot be Cleared by this remote commander In such caso, clear the ‘modes using the CO player ise or with the remote Commande’ supplied mih the CD player ‘When the systom i mn the LINK ON stale, these index categones under which no broadcasting stations have been preset cannot be selectes 18[T)POWER ON/OFF buttons ‘TV: Tums onioff the TV. VTR: Turns oniotf the VOR 1 o¢ 2 AUDIO: Turns onloff the receiver [Z)SYSTEM POWER OFF button Tums off the receiver, TV, VCR 1 and 2. [Z]TAPE and VTA selector TAPE A: Solecs the fae n a single-deck unit or the tape in the “A deck of a double-deck unit TABE B: Selects the tape in the "B” deck of a double-deck unit VTi: If your VCR has a command mode selector et this switch fo the same position as that of the command mode selector AX not, set this switch to VTA Notice: The TAPE AB selectors usable for TC-WR950 if you use another double deck with “conttolS", you can operate one side ofthe deck |PHONO buttons START: Starts record play. STOP: Stops record play. [5]CO player operation buttons > Starts play @: Stops play. f¢4) Pmt AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) D. SELECT: Effective only when the connected CD player is equipped with a disc changer REPEAT. Repeal play ~ SHUFFLE: Shute play PGM: Program play [BJTAPE deck operation buttons “4: Reverse fast winding <<: Reverse play >: Forward play De : Forward tast winding Stop TE: Pause ©: Recording (While you press @, press or) O: Record muting T|VTR operation buttons #4: Rowind Play 4: Fast forward TVIVTR: Select the output signal from the VCR. either a TV signal or VCR programs, ©: Stop Pause © Recording (While you press @, press ®) [a]SURROUND ON/OFF button [S]VOLUME controt buttons. {|MUTING button {i|TUNER PRESET buttons ++: Selects a higher preset channel number. =! Selects a lower preset channel number [RIFUNCTION selectors [13)Music Index select buttons +: Each time you press this button, a different Music Index is selected in the following order: * OPTION 2+ ROCK ——»JAzz —+ POPS “OPTION 1--COUNTRY*-CLASSIC-+-TALK —= A different Music Index is selected in the order reverse to "+" {@JTV operation buttons pe TV CH: Channel select buttons TV VOL: Volume control buttons ZS]VTR CH: VCR channel select buttons 19Using the Remote Commander ‘+ When you manipulate @ switch or button on the commander, be sure to point the head of the commander toward the remote control sensor on the front of the receiver ‘It there is an obstacle between the receiver and the head o! the commander, the receiver may not be controlled remotely ST eR se area a eT] (tor STR-AV1000) Al ote rota enue often ( 2 turn this commander towards another | 1 commander and preteen utente programmable area on which you want a function of the other commander to be memorized. | I he selected button is inoperative, the READY indicator fickers 3 wnite keeping the button pressed, press the | desired function button on the other | commander. | The function is memorized by this unit. When the memorization is complete, the READY indicator goes out and the LEARNED indicator | lights up. 4 retease the button The LEARNED indicator goes out and the | : next learning is ready to stat. | When learning is finished * Set the mode selector fo USER STD to use learned functions * Set the mode selector to SONY STD. to use Sony standard functions ‘The memorization will be remained the RM-P101 cannot control other Sony audioivideo For to or three days without intaing the batteries, equipments Make i earn functions ofthe remote commande, for each Caution {equipment following the above steps. Attar learning operation, be Be seo check if the functions nave been stored, because a sure to use it with the mode selector get to USER STD. in this few of the functions of other manutacturer's commanders are not ase, 100, storable on iis commander Ut both LEARNED and READY indicators fight up The batteries are becoming exhausied. Replace 20Making the commander learn the recording function Be sure to press the 4 or P button while keeping the @ button pressed. The learning may not be Performed if you press @ only To activate recording using the leatned function, Press 4 or P while keeping @ pressed. When the mode selector is set to USER STD. ‘Pressing a button on which no function has been eared will always activate the Sony standard function assigned 10 that button. * No function will be activated if the pressed button has tearned unrelated signals such as noise from fluorescent light +The TVIVIR butions control VOR 2 such as Sony & mm ver, Avoiding memorization of noise of useless signals When using the learning function, be sure to handle both commanders away trom a noise source and put the commanders themselves close to each other I the READY indicator doesn’t light up at step 1 or 4 ‘The learning function will not work well. This may occur when you handle the commanders close to a noise source ‘such a8 a fluorescent light or an equipment emitting infrared rays Remove both commanders away from the noise It the LEARNED indicator flickers at step 3 The RM-P1O1's memory has been ‘occupied by ‘noise oF useless signals to i's all capacity W this situation occurs, you cannot use the learning function any more before once erasing all contents of the memory. Erasing the contents of the memory 1. Set the made selector to LEARN 2. While keeping the 44 of the VCR operation buttons pressed, press the MUTING button, 21PUT Toe Ga You can enjoy superb sounds using the audio adjustment functions as shown below Bano GRAPHIC EQUALIZER VOLUME MUTING BALANCE suBsONIC Eomusic INDEX CATEGORY Corre a ‘Adjust the VOLUME control. ‘Temporarily reducing the sound to a low level (~20 dB attenuation) | Press MUTING. | Press again to restore the previous level ee Ee ns Changing the relative output strength of the right, and lett speakers ‘Adjust BALANCE to correct siereo imaging, when the speaker position is not symmetrical Petr kerno me ers Selecting a standard equalization curve for each music You can readily enjoy a music with a standard equalization curve factory:preset for the category of that —£Q/MUSIC INDEX CATEGORY — SURROUND inevease OLUME QO BALANCE music. If you are to listen to a rock music for example, press the EQIMUSIC INDEX CATEGORY button marked ROCK I waz) ma] | Pors_]| ‘COUNTRY orion [orion ay This operation cannot be performed while the DEFEAT fr the LINK indicator is lit. Press the OEFEAT or the PRESET EQ LINK button to make the indicator go out Enjoying the surround sound | Press SURROUND when listening toa stereo source. Press again to turn off the effect oom SURROUND ) Creating and/or Memorizing a New Equalization Curve See 'Using the Graphic Equalizer” page 28 Reducing unwanted subsonic noise components created by warped records, etc = Press SUBSONIC. SUBSONIC Press again to disengage the \ subsonic filterReceiving Radio Broadcast Pro: ey ([SVSiew Power TON Sei SPEAKERS A or 8 Tuning intervals for direct tuning FM: 80 kHz interval AM: 10 kHz interval (changeable to the 9 kHz interval) Changing the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval is preset to 10 kH2. To use the recelver where the frequency allocation system | is based on the 9 kHz interval, make the following adjustments: 1 tum onthe power an tune n any AM tation, | 2 pros sysreM POWER to turn of th recover 3 Press again SYSTEM POWER to turn on the receiver while pressing STATION SCAN + When the entered number is not inthe receivable frequency range The entored dls (up ta 5 digs for FM oF up to 4 cigs for AM) blink in the tequency display area, and reception does not ake place. this condition occurs. press TUNING DIRECT again, and enter the correct frequency (he Hequency range of the receiver £8750 fo 10780 MHz for FM. and 590 10 1610 aH for AM) Correcting the entered trequency Fepoat Steps 3 10 § of Direct Tuning For entering AM frequencies, you need nat enter the last © fall the aigts fe changed the AM tuning interval to 9 KH Select the function TUNER, Select FM or AM Press TUNING DIRECT. PON Enter the frequency of the desired station by pressing the appropriate numeric buttons. The entered frequency is displayed 5 adjust the volume. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Example 2: AM 1350 kHz Resetting the AM tuning interval Follow the procedure for changing the AM tuning interval Caution When the interval is changed, all preset AM stations | wich you have memorized will be erased. After changing the interval, bo sure to newly preset stations. (See "Presetting Broadcast Stations.” page 24) you enter a interval Tho entered value is automatieally rounded up oF down to tho closest value covered By the tuning interval When an FM stereo program is noisy When the unit receives an FM stereo program, the STEREO indicator oes on in the display window If the stereo program is nosy, press FM MODE to change the ‘made over lo MONO, This elmminates the steweo elec, bul te nose will be greatly teduced. To return tothe stereo made, press FM MODE again 23Receiving Radio Broadcast Programs Presetting Broadcast Stations — Auto-preset 1 setect the tunction TUNER, 2 select FM or AM. 3 Press TUNING SEARCH. Frequency search stars fiom the minimum frequency of the selected band, Each time a station 1s caught, its frequency is automaticaly memorized (tha i, the station is preset) | When this operation is complote the last | momorized siation is tuned in Select SPEAKERS A or 8 Selecting the signal level of the station to be preset You can select “high” or “low” as the FM tuning level by FM TUNING LEVEL. Each time you press this button, the characters HIGH of LOW are: displayed in the display window. HIGH: The frequencies of strong signal stations only will be memorized. LOW: The frequencies of all receivable stations will be memorized How many stations have been preset? ‘Music index automatically assigned to the stations preset by The total number of preset stations are displayed in the PRESET search operation, CC area of the display window. However, f moco than 99 stations Al stations preset by search operation are memorized under 's displayed instead of the number category OPTION:2 For the procedure of assigning the desited index to any preset siaton, eer 10 "Categoriaing Prasat Stations by Music Index page 26 have Been preset, "— 24SYSTEM POWER» ON [Sere PORE — On [___ Sele SPEAKERS Aor 8 Notes on Method A ‘When the receiver i in the LINK OFF state, all preset stations + When the receiver i in the LINK ON state, only those preset siavons which belong to the music index eategory that ‘splayed at present ‘For LINK ONIOFF selection, use the PRESET EQ LINK button (For details, see “Using the Graphic Equalizec’ page 28) AT Mule eee seu ad Method A 1 select the function TUNER. 2 select FM or AM 3 setect the desired preset station by the STATION SCAN + or ~ button, * Each time you press STATION SCAN + (or =), a preset station of next higher (or lower) channel number is tuned in ‘it you keep pressing + (or —), preset stations ate successively tuned in in the Increasing (or decreasing) order of channel number. Release the button when the desired station is tuned + Scanning of the preset stations takes place cyclically from AM to FM and vice versa Method B 1 select the function TUNER. 2 Select FM or AM 3 enter the channel! number of the desired preset station by using numeric buttons. 4 establish the chennel number entry by pressing the ENTER button. 25Receiving Radio Broadcast Programs Categorizing Preset Stations by Music Index ‘You can divide preset stations under up to eight Musie Index categories (ROCK. JAZZ. unction. When the unit's in the LINK ON state, only the stations belonging to the selected category can be scanned by STATION SCAN. (Refer to "Method A of Tuning Preset Stations. Categorized Station, selected category, Select SPEAKERS & or 8 | | L_ gory OPTION-2 Al preset stations will remain under c Unt you perform the above operation Each station can be stored under only one category IW you Sire an already categorizes sation under any ether category, only the last selected category will be val Channel numbers to be assigned to categorized stations Serial numbers (1, 2, _) wll B assigned to the slalions by category 26 ) using the Music Index page 25 and ‘Tuning in @ page 27) Also the sound is equalized according to the equalization curve assigned to the 1 select the function TUNER. 2 Press MEMORY INDEX The LINK and the MEMORY indicators will appear B tune in the desired preset station with STATION SCAN + oF assign a Music index to the tuned in station by pressing the corresponding EQ/MUSIC INDEX CATEGORY button The box-shaped indicator for the selected Music Index will ink S repeat Steps 3 and 4 for al other stations You want to assign @ Musie Index to G Press again MEMORY INDEX The MEMORY indicator wil disappear and the box shaped indicator will stop blinking | _ ‘The Music Index function cannot be used ‘if no stations have been presat (see "Prasetting Broadcast Stations.” page 24), or ‘nen the Uniti in the dec tuning modeTuning in a Categorized Station | Select SPEAKERS A oF 8 You cannot put the unit in the LINK ON state when the unt isin the atect tuning mode Te cancel the mode, change the receiving band er press STATION SCAN button Yo listen to the station without any eugalization Press DEFEAT To use another equalization curve, you have to set the receiver to LINK OFF. by pressing the PRESET EQ LINK 1 select the function TUNER. 2 sit tme LINK and the INDEX indicators are not displayed in the display window, press PRESET EQ LINK to put the unit in the LINK ON state. The LINK and the INDEX indicators wil light up dnd the Music index of the present station wil be indicated by the box-shaped incicator 4 select the desired station wih the STATION bred te rages pl ad purmber wih mere and ENTER batons —___| When the unit s in the LINK ON state Under the Music Index Category selected at Step 3 27Using the Graphic Equalizer You can enjoy a music with a different equalization curve than the ones preset at the factory Creating a New Equalization Curve 1 press aTAIEO. This switches the display to the equalizer setting 2 ress the frequency select button for the frequency of which the level you want to raise or lower, lower) the level of tho selected frequency MANUAL indicator will ight up.) 3 Press the LEVEL + (or ~) button to raise (or | Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for other frequencies Lntil you obtain the desired equalization oe | Adjustable frequency bands and the effect of level adjustment 63 Hz: Lowering the level will cut the ventilation 2.4 kHz: Lowering the level will educe stridency, noise of a music hall, hum of electronic and raising will make the base sound brighter instruments, boomy bass, ete 6 kHz: Increasing or decreasing the brightness of Raising the level will reinforce the heavy bass the sound; for example, raising the level will make part of a pipe organ or add depth to the bass the violin sound silky smooth sound 14 kHz: Changing the general atmosphere rather 180 Hz: Boosting or cutting the normal bass than the sound itselt 400 Hz: Increasing or decreasing the power, Raising the love! will highlight the delicate quality spaciousness and warmth of the sound of instrumental sound, and lowering will reduce 1 kHz: Providing more presence for vocals, and high-requency noise Such as the resonant peak maving the sound forward or into the background of a cartridge, tape hiss, etc. CER rekon) You can store a created equalization curve into memory under any Music Index Category you select, However, note that this operation will erase the factory-preset equalization curve or the last memorized one under the selected | _ Music index category, | Bofore beginning the operation below, make sure that neither DEFEAT indicator nor LINK indicator is lit I it, press the OEFEAT andlor PRESET EQ LINK button, 1 create an equalization curve you wart to store 2 Press MEMORY EO. The MEMORY incator will ight up fora few seconds. 3 Press, while the MEMORY indicator is displayed, the EQIMUSIC INDEX CATEGORY Button for the category under which you want Select SPEAKERS & or 10 store the equalization curve. 28Listening to a Music with a Memorized Equalization Curve | seme oH] a 1 Press the desired EQ/MUSIC INDEX CATEGORY button. If you have not stored a curve under that ‘category. the factory-preset curve will be called L Note This operation cannot be performed while DEFEAT or LINK indicator is lit Press DEFEAT or PRESET EQ LINK to make the indicator go out Select SPEAKERS A oF 8 | 1 press verear. The Graphic Equalizer control buttons wi become ineffective. Press again the DEFEAT button To restore the graphic equalizer effect | | Select SPEAKERS A or B To accurately check the highest input (STR-AV1000 oni), Press the PEAK HOLD button The realtime analyzer cispay wil hold the highest input of each requency, range for several seconds. 29on 1 setect the program source. [ FUNCTION selector to be | | prossed | [Phono record — | | | | [Dar prams — ar | Taped Programs | TAPE 1. __| TAPE 2 MONITOR 2 start the setected program | 3 Acust ine votume. | uowerty 1 Selet VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or vIDEO 3 | | (StR-Av1000) | | according to video inpuls connected to an | equipment fo whieh the VHF antenna is | connected. | | \ | 2 turn on the Tv. | 3 setect the desires program on the TV tunes or | woe + outro the VER. | 4 [onvibgo 2 vibe9 our 4 select TUNER and tune in the FM simulcast TV program on the Receive: 5 Aaiust the votume. | a i} 30to DAT or Vv Tape 1, 2REC OUT | D [oat or Tave sec 1 select the desired program source. | For an FMIAM broadcast, tune in tho desired station 2 set tne tape (DAT) deck in the recording | mode. | 3 start the selected program source. | | - —_—___] oy (se on Ta tare 2 nec our [}] | 4] To TAPE 1 (or DAT) IN sTAAva00 Note on recording The sotings of the VOLUME, SURROUND, BALANCE, SOBSONIC, and graphic equalizer do net have any effect on cording Monitoring the recorded sound you nave connected a tape deck having separate record and playback neads tothe TAPE 2 jacks. you can monitor the recording results While recording or dubbing, press the TAPE 2 MONITOR bution To ston ta the source sound 9 1 insert the recorded tape into tape deck 1 (or the DAT deck). 2 insert @ blank tape into tape deck 2 and adjust the recording level 3 press TAPE 1 (or DAN). | 4 start the playback of the tape (or the DAT) in tape deck 1 (or the DAT deck), and set tape deck 2 in the recording mode, Dubbing wil start ae FUNCTION | ceconng se) sone [tobe presea From (layback side) Tape deck connected | Tape deck conned io TAPE TIN to TAPE 2 REC OUT DAT dock connected | to DAT REC OUT DAT eck connected | Tape to DATIN TAPE ck connected ta) OAT | 2 REC OUT 31‘SYSTEW POWER ~ ON Preparation ‘Turn on the unit and the equipment to be used MC cri] 4 If the AUDIO indicator is It in the VIDEO EDIT | WOR] display, press the EDIT AUDIO bution to make the | indicator go out WES NAUOIO W 4] VIDE GuTAUOI cur 1 Press the function selector VIDEO 2/CDV or VIDEO 3 according to the video inputs connected to an equipment to which the TV antenna is connected 2 Make 2*1 oF 3» appear in the VIDEO EDIT splay area using the EDIT VIDEO button, 2=1: When you have selected VIDEO 2/CDV al step 1 a1: When you nave selected VIDEO 9 at step 1 3 setect the desired TV program on the TV tuner (VOR 2 oF 3) | 4 set voR 1 t0 the recording mode. 1g a TV Program on a Video Tape with the STR-AV900 [SieTewpowER - On] (vag ‘If the AUDIO indicator is lit in the display window, | H8Sivnssor EES brrauoocur 1 ress ietiston acer vogo eon. | = | lan 2 select tne desired TV program on the VOR 2. =1@) | | “3 3 set voR 1 t0 the recording mode. | ‘Solect SPEAKERS A or 8 | Note Tho VOLUME, BALANCE, SURROUND, SUBSONIC and graphic equalizer setings do net have any ettect on the recording 32Video Tape Editing with the STR-AV1000 ‘SYSTEM POWER» ON Preparation + Turn on the unit and the equipment to be used ‘+1 the AUDIO indicator is lit in the VIDEO EDIT display, press the EDIT AUDIO button to make the indicator go out vR2)Q VIDEO 2 =~ |. [ Moeo insauoio 1 select the palyback-side VCR using the EDIT VIDEO button 2et: for VOR 2. aes: for VOR 3 21 of 31 willbe indicated in the VIDEO EDIT display area | 3 ser the playback-side VCR to the pl mode, 4 set ver 1 10 the recording mode. Eaiting wil begin Preparation | |& ven] 2 sun one unt and the enupmont to be uses , q +#1f the AUDIO indicator is lit in the display window, vibe 2 VIDEO 1 press the EDIT AUDIO button to make the VIDEO INJAUDIO IN} VIDEO CUT/AUDIO. OUT Indicator go out 1 Press vineo zicov. 2 set vor 1 to the recording mode. 3 set vor 2 to the playback mode. | ‘Select SPEAKERS A or 8 —— To switch the playback-side VCR during editing with the Listening to an audio program during video tape editing sTR-Avi000 1 Press the appropeate FUNCTION select Press EDU VIDEO. Each tme you press the buon, the 2. Start the selected aucio program source playback-side VCR switches ftom VOR 2 oF 3 10 VCR 9 or 2 To view the other video source(s) on the monitor TV during editing Press the appropriate FUNGTION selector + VIDEO 1. VIDEO 2/COV or VIDEO 3 with the STR:AV1000 VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2ICDV with he STA-AV900 33Video Operations ee le) During video tape editing. you can add the desired sound on the recording-side video tape from various audio program sources. Audio Dubbing during Video Tape Editing with the STR-AV1000 wea Video signals EM POWER “= ON | audio signals 1 select the playback side VCR with the EDIT | VIDEO button 116 21 oF Ge wll appear inthe VIDEO EDIT VIDEO + display area Video our Bei: for VOR 2 | AUDIO OUT 364: for VOR 3 2 insert a recorded video tape into the playback-side VCR and set the VCR to the playback mode. 3 Avtne point where audio dubbing is to start, press the PAUSE button on the playback-side ver 4 Press EDIT AUDIO. 5 select the audio program source with the appropriate function selector. | 6 Release the PAUSE mode of the playback- Solect SPEAKERS A ot 8 — side VCR and set VCR 1 to the recording \ mode. 7 start the selected audio program source. | ‘Audio dubbing will start —___| Video signals ‘Ausio signals fen) 154° 1 press viveozicov, 2 ince recorded videotape into veR 2 and | 3 Ar tne point where audio dubbing is to start press the PAUSE button on VCR 2. 4 Press EDIT AUDIO. 44 5 select the audio program source with the 7 appropriate function selector. [rarmabte system] Release the PAUSE mode of VCR 2 and set (ogmrane eye | VCR 1 to the recording mode, ayer rape Te ]| 7 7 stan me seectea auto program source [DAT deckSy eed tele} AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC. DISTORTION: h 8-ohm load, both channels driven, from 20-20,000 Hz, rated 120 watts (STR-AV1000) or 100 watts (STR-AV900) per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.008% (STR- AV1000) or 0.03% (STR-AV900) total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. eS cou ‘Amplifier section Dynamic power output STR-AVI000 595 watts + 195 watts (8 ohms, at 1 KHE IHF) 250 walls + 250 watts (4 ohms, at 1 KHZ IHF) STRLAVGOO 140 watts + 140 watts (@ ohms, att KHe IHF) 190 walts + 190 watts ($ ohms, al 1 KH IHF) SSTR-AV1000: Less than 0008 9% at ratéa output SSTR-AV800: Loss than 003 8 at fated output Intermodutation (IM) distortion SSTR-AVI000: Less than 0.008% at rated output STR.AVBOO: Less than 003 9 at rated output Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve +05 48 (0b, DAT, TAPE 1.2 | i VIDEO 1, arepv.3 | § HF ~ 60 KHe Less tnan 70,4 (@ ohms, network A) 50 (8 ohms, 1 KH) we Residual noise Damping factor Inout — ——— Senstvny | impedance | sn [| at [PHONO Wd) 25 ov 50 kilohms | 67 0B 7948 (A, 2570) | | oar. co. video 123], 50 tithe | 10508 Tare 12 | SOY | SOM | B6 aos cAzom) | eee 7 Oo 76 IHF Outputs DAT OUT. REC OUT 1.2, VIDEO voltage 150 mv Impedance 70 kiohms SPEAKER AB + Accepts speakers of 8-16 ohms HEADPHONES ‘Accepts high and low immpedance headphones Subsonic titer 6 act, altenuaton below 15 Hz Iauting 20 083 Graphic Equalize 10.08 at 63 Hz, 150 He, 400 He, 1 kHz 244 kite, @kie, and 14 a2 Video section Inputs VIDEO 1, 2, 3: WWp-p. 75 ohms Outputs VIDEO 1, MONITOR: tVp-p. 75 ohms FM tuner section Frequency range 675 MHz — 1079 Mitz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, coaxial Sensiwty at 50.48 783 dB, 45 nV (mono) 3891, 45 AV (stereo) Usable seasitvty 112 dB, 2 WV (HF) Singletenise ratio 82 0B (mone). 76 lB (stereo) Hatmonie disionion 018 (mono), 0.2% (stereo) alt KH IM distortion 0.1% (mono), 02% (stereo) Seperation 45 d8 at 1 KH2 Froquency response 30 He ~ 15 kz “97 a Selectivity 60 d& at 400 kHz Capture ratio. 1.2 48 [AM suppression rao S4 0 Image response ratio 80 48 IF responce ratio 90 dB Spurous response ratio 100 a RF Intermodulation 65 dB (800 kHz) Auto turing threshold LOW 20 dB, HIGH 50 481 AM tuning section Frequency range $30 ~ 1610 KH (with 10 KH interval Sat — 1602 KHz (with @ KHz interval) Antenna Loop antenna Usable sensitivity 50 Fa> Cae je Ae AeA ) ) J ) 29 O90 9 Presetting broadcast stations (Auto-preset) on | Tuning in a preset station | k wo] sect jel o Gece! J QO O90 | | 7 Categorizing preset] Ex) Caogorzing reset stations under ROCK stations by Music Index maton San — roman me Peo Co , r , t 38Tuning in a categorized station Ex) Tuning i a sialon memorzed under ROCK G q| a a Select clo d+ wy ) | ‘Adjusting sound | ©) Adjusting he level ot Te quality (Creating a new eauatanion come) | [a op Se ap + orto \ t ) Blinks, 9 0 Memorizing a new ‘equalization curve aa > (See above ) > > w] Select the desited MUSIC INDEX before the MEMORY aisappears Listening with a memorized equalization curve | Ex) Listening with the equalization curve memorized under ROCK “Tune in a station i LINK OFF > Ove 0° 99 through the 2 \ ther program source L Listening without using the graphic equalizer 39Ce aad eek Recording a TV program on a video tape B tobe used time AUDIO Set VCR 1 to Select the input Make 2» appear TV program Video tape editing / | | set vor recording mado, the equipment tobe uses > tothe aq, Set the playbe ‘tthe AUDIO YOR to the playbac Select the moni video signal TV input ‘Audio dubbing during video tape editing Stan waco ‘ape editing AM the desired point set the pleyoack side VCR and VCR 7 to pause Sta te ate Broa Gy Bo _ oi Seloct the desired ‘audio program source > 25 +o S) 40PEEK nuke) Recording aTV | program on a video | tape } ole al a) Turn on the equipment 10 =e bbe used the AUDIO « CD > a) > } a set vo 1 the desired TV program Video tape editing [eae > ) Turn on he ay equipment to be used, Hime AUDIO indicators it cay w) Set VOR 1 t0 the recording mode Set VOR 210 the playback mode > Audio dubbing | Guring video tape eating tae ng A the desired point, set the playbackeside VCR and VCR 1 Slant the audio program source FRlease pause on both playbackside VCR and VCR 1 a " RE ) Select the desivea audio program cA 2) 4Sony Corporation Pritasin Japan