SONY FM Stereo/FM-AM Receiver Operati STR-AV1070X STR-AV970XTn For the customers in Canada CAUTION : a To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the iE CAUlCn L=-aaeaocRDONOTUSE TAS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, unit to rain or moisture. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNU SS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT AT \ BLADE EXPOSURE. CAUTION: TO REOUCE THE A 100 Nor remove cov! REFER SERVICING TO This symbol is intended to alert the presence of uninsulated “cange voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitu arigk of electric shock to persons. This symbol in intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and ‘maintenance (servicing) instructions in the iterature accompanying the applian Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installe’s attention to Article 820-22 of the NEC that | provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in panicular, specities that the cable graund shall be Connected fo the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical Owner's Record The madel numiber is located on the rear exterior and serial number is on the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Rafer to these numbers whene\ you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this Serial No,Table of Contents Getting Started Basic operation ‘Advanced Operation ‘Appendix Quick Reterence Warning Outline Precautions. Installing ‘Notes on installation Loading tne remate commander with batteries Connections Notes on connections Connecting audio equipment onnecting video equipment onnecting the FM antenn necting the AM an nnecling speaker systoms Connecting tne AC power Parts identification Front panel Remote commander Audio adjustment ‘Adjusting volume ‘Adjusting left and right sound bs Reinforcing the bass Selecting the speaker system Selecting a program source Labeling the program Radio reception Tuning in a station directly — Direct tuning Scanning stations automaticaly — Auto tuning Presatting stations — Station prese! Tuning in a preset station — Presel tuning Labeling the preset stations — Index input Selecting a slation among the preset stations having the same index = Index tuning Receiving FM sir icast TV programs: Audio recording Recording on an audio tape deck or DAT deck. Tape dubbing Video recording Video tape editing Agging new sound on a video tape during video editing Using the graphic equalizer Creating a equalization curve Obtaining the surround effect, Availabe types of effects ‘of speakers far DOLBY PAO LOGIC mode Aglusting the speaker level for Dolby surround system Listening with surround effect ‘Storing sound effect — Sound field memory Storing the sound field setting Calling up the sound field setting Storing the sound field memory top Receiving the preset station stored Enjoying sound in another room Connections Operation. How to use the tearing funciton (STR-AV1070X only) Programming signals of other audiojvideo equipment ‘commander AM-P311 ntroling equipment stations th the linked sound field setting ith programmable system Troubleshooting guide Specifications Quick reference 2 4 4 5 5 5 6 8 6 7 8 8 9 9 10 28 “0‘The STR-AV107OX/AV97OX is an FM Stereo/FM-AM receiver and audio/video control center You can enjoy various auclo/video program sources with this unit ‘TWivideo programs You can enjay TV or CATY programs with FM simulcast ‘¢ Sounds ‘rom various audio program sources can be added on video tapes during editing Tuner ‘© Pracise tuning is ens, synthesizer Station index system allows you to tune into a station quickly d by a quartz lock digital Remote control ‘©The supplied remote commander allows you fo remotely control bath the unit and the equipment connected to the uni ‘© The commander supplied with the STR-AVIO7OX can learn various functions of other remote commanders of tne infrared type. Display ‘© The frequency of each tunedin broadca: cisplayed, ‘© The current selection/operation is displ indicate what is taking place tation is fed to clearly Electronic graphic equalizer © You can enjoy audio program sources with an appropriate equalization curve. aren on safety © Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz ‘© Should any solid object or liquid fal into the cabin unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. ‘@ Unplug the unit from the wall outlet ifitis not to be used for an extended period of ime. To disconnect the cord, pul it ut by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord sett © One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the pur satety and wil tito the power outlet only fone way, If you are unable to insert the plug fully nto the outlet, contact your dealer ‘Surround sound system This unt incorporates alt of types of surround elfect. ‘# DOLBY PRO LOGIC: The STR-AV1070X and the STR. 7OX incorporate the Dolby Pro Logi Decoder whic has the same functions for playback, as movie theaters and gives a theater-Ike experience in your listening rcom, naturally reproducing the audio ‘sound field f¢ Hal Surround-provides reverberation etfect produced in a large concert hall Simulated Surrouna-gives the feeling of width an thickness to monaural sound of old movie program, etc. The input balance of Dolby surround program sources is automatically adjusted. hats Sound field ‘The sound field function has 11 combinations of surround effect, equalizer curve, and DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feed Back), With an appropriate sound field setting, you can enjoy audio program sources as your preference, ‘@ Combined use of the sound field function and the preset station index system allows you to enjoy broadcast Istening immediately with the memorized sound field setting Dual room link control (DRLC) ‘© The DALC function allows you to lik a second room to your main or primary listening room, You can enjoy listening to elther the same program source being played in the main room or a different program source inthe second room, (On operation Before making program source connections, be sure to turn the power switch off and unplug the unit ‘On cleaning the cabinet, Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine For the customers in the U.S.A. For detailed safety precautions, see the SAFEGUARDS” leafle ORTANT It you have any question or problem concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer. ne rom Dalby Laboratories Licensing 3,746,732, ane 04,608 and 1,087,877 no ate trademarks of Daiby Laboratories LicensingPECs en To prevent internal heat buildup in the unit, Place the unit ina location with adequate air circulation o not install the unit: — near heal sources such as radiators or air ducts. in aplace supject to Do not place anything on top of the cabinet. The top ventiation holes must be unobstructed for Do not throw away the carton and packing material! It will be an ideal cor [proper operation of the unit and to proto rect Sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock: 9 the lite ofits components, iner when transporting the system for repair work, ete Before operating remote commander, install the batteries as shown, To avoid damage caused by battery leakage and When the commander will not be used for along time, remove the batteries, Battery lite Normal operator Sony SUM.3 (N alkaline batteries \When the batteries are run down, the remote commander will ot operate the unit. In this case, replace batteries with d about a half year using ig Sony AM (NW) | To reset the AM tuning interval, repeat 2 Two size AA (RE) batteries The AM tuning interval is preset to 10 kHz, To use the receiver where the frequency allocation system is based on a 9 kHz interval, make the following adjust ‘Changing the AM tuning interval a iments, Turn on the power anc 2. Tum off the power. 3. Press the POWER button while pressing the “+ PRESET TUNING button, ein any AM station, above steps Caution ven the interval is changed, all orese momorizee wil be erased. Ate again tations which you have ie interval, be sure to |Connections Pema © Donot conne: press the POV © Te cat ower card to an AC outlet nor ‘switch before accomplishing all other Jacks and plugs of the connecting cord are color- ‘odd as follows: Fed jacks and plugs: For the right channe! of audio signals White jacks and pl signals Yellow jacks and plugs: For video nectors should be fully inserted into the jacks, Loose connection may cause hum and noise For the lett ch t reed | Monitor TV or an ampitier Front speaker system | for center speakers (A speakers) @FMantenna (rspearer) y FZ © center speaker © Rear speaker (STR-AV1070X only) [ & ” & gy @AMantenna « - Ty CI ° wireless remot | Ore ara ocak ais 38 $2 2833 (Seepage 32) Front speaker| system I ( speakers) our Record player Jour___Equatizer et a Tape deck 2 @0RLC speaker ==): system (See page 32.)Com Reed _—Connections For normal use Supplied wie antenna For higher quality sound Cnn Reed ze) Bs &sS wb For areas with difficult AM reception ih roubled reception, connect a 6 to 15- insulated wiee to the AM antenna terminal Ad this out of doors if possible, keeping the greater horizon @ 18 99 need to disconnect the supplied antenna.) To prevent hum ‘ground wire to ANTENNA ground an autdoor antenna is installed, be sure the ground wire for lightning protectioni ek nd adoqute nomial impedance ane power hanaieg tothe second ker system audio equipmentParts Identification ‘Amplifier and general section : : EDIT AUDIO button (CURSOR MODE indicators jemote control sensor (STR-AVO7OX) re : (STR-Avi070%) | MUTING switch and incicator li7™\ | voume | ALC! contol | Power switch cor | = é : HEADPHONES jack CURSOR mode | operation buttons | BAL ANCE control SPEAKERS Function selectors and TAPE 2 MONITOR | | selector button and indicat VIDEO SMNPUT jack (STR-AV1070x only) Tuner section DISPLAY FREQ/INDEX button | PRESET TUNING +/- buttons TUNING LEVEL button | PRESET SF LINK POM button TUNING DIRECT button PRESET SF LINK INDEX SELECT/TUNING ONIOFF button += buttons | CURSOR, MODE = ] GSD | wo» J mode operation buttons FMAM button CUR! buton’ | FM mop} JEMORY button 10‘Sound field control section IR MODE button SOUND FIELD RECALL button SOUND FIELD +/- buttons DBFB (Dynamic Bass Numeric buttons Feed Back) button | | odtey PAC LOGIC selector] CJ SURROUND MODE selector URROUND ON/OFF button EQUALIZER GRAPHIC button EQUALIZER FLAT button EQUALIZER ON/OFF button CURSOR mode ‘operation buttons 11eek cues cu) Oe lIasaq) el lpcjecia Spoedad ooo lo5o0qgqq oo0a looooar RM-U211 RM-P311 | (supplied with the STR-AV970x) (supplied with the STR-AV1070X) 2Program control section (RM-P311 only) Mode selector and indicator (page 34) SONY STD: To control Sony equioment USER STD: To control equipment whose romote Control functions are stored LEARN. To store functions of other remote ‘commanders emiting infrared rays. PROGRAM CLEAR bulton: Clears functions 5 MODE selector 1 To select the functions indicated in ight ¢ {as DECK, DAT, CD player and CURSOR/ SURROUND mode of the receiver 2. Tagelect the functions indicated in blue such as VIR, LOP (Laser disc playor) and TY. fay such Cursor control section CURSOR operation buttons MODE button: Selects cursor mode. ‘Sound control section ‘SURROUND buttons ON/OFF: Tums onftf the surround made, MODE: Selects the surround mode. T. (test) TONE: Generates a pink noise signal that is sent in succession to each speaker EQ (equalizer) ON/OFF button: Turns oniott the equalizer. S (sound) FIELD buttons MODE: Selects sound field mode, USER/PRESET button (RM-P31 1 only): This button {does nat operate. . FB button (RW-LU211 only): Tums onjotf the OBFB. (Dynamic Bass Feed Back), DDSIDBFB button (RM-P311 only): Turns on/off the DBF8 (Dynamic Bass Feed Back). (DDS function is not available with this receiver.) ‘Amplifier section FUNCTION selectors: Select an input source of the receiver. (The VIDEO 3 button does not operate on STR-AVO7OX.) DIGITAL button (RM-P311 only): This button does nat ‘operate, REAR LEVEL +/- buttons: Control the volume of tear ‘speakers (surround level) MUTING button: Mutes the sound MASTER VOL +/- buttons: Control the receiver volume. “ENTER LEVEL +/- buttons : Control the volume of ‘center speaker (surraund level). (ON SCREEN buttons (RM-P31 1 only) ON/OFF button: This button does not operate. TITLER ON/OFF button: This button does not operate! a Note on the @ (recording) button under [5] TAPEIDATIVTR buttons is o! such type as pres buttons Control for other equipment Power control block SYSTEM OFF button: Turns off the power of the system: LDP, VIR, TV and AUDIO. TVIAUDIO POWER buttons: Control the each unit CDPILDP control block D {disc} SKIP: Disc skip (for a CD player equipped with a multi-dise changer) > Stats play, Heim Locates a desired selection (tor a CD player only with RM-U211) 1m St098 play. s¢4im>: Manual search (lor a laser cise player only U211) ‘TAPE/DATIVTR control block ANT TVIVTR button: Selects the output signal rom the antenna terminal on the VOR, either a TV signal or VOR programs. \VTR CH +/- butlons: Select channel on the VCR staip> fast winding © Sop <: Play Peuse. ‘©: Recording (RM-U211: While pressing @, press ») FEC MODE REV/FWD buttons (AN-P311 only) For reverse recording, press REV and e together. For forward recording, press FWD and @ together DECKIVTA selector (RN-U211 only) MODE 1(DECK A,B and DAT): Selects DECK A, B or DAT. MODE 2(VTR 1, 2 and 3) Selects VIR 1, 2073, VIR +. Betamax VCRs VR. 8mm VCRs VIR 3. VHS VERS TV control block TVNIDEO selector: Selects the program to see : TV or VIDEO, VOL +(- buttons: Control the TV volume. CH +/- buttons: Select a preset channel Program number (1 to 0) and ENTER buttons: Select the channel SLEEP button Set fo the SLEEP timer mode. In this mod, the unit is automatically turned off after 60 minutes. Tuner section INDEX SELECT and INDEX bultons: Select an indexed preset station TUNER SHIFT and PRESET 4/- buttons: Selec preset station RESET button (RM-P311 only) Fesel the commander to the intial state [iJ can function without pressing one of the FUNCTION yer fs connected fo the CD jacks, the ks and ine vdeo deck To tho VIDEO 1 13Audio Adjustment ¥y superb sounds using the eke! = - To adjust volume [ VOLUME Turn VOLUME, To reduce the sound to @ low level temporarily (~ 20 4B attenuation) Press MUTING, Press again to restore the same listening lavel as before. Adjust BALANCE to correct stare speaker position is not symmetric ‘aging, when the Press DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feed B. appears on ine display. Press again to tur off ihe etfect 1 | appears on the display ) s0 that DBFB ON. 0 that DBFB OFF ESE ae —— five speaker system A: -EAKERS to A. em 8, Sot SPEAKERS to B bot spacer Ses and Set SPEAKERS 0 5 ee HeADenone AKERS fo — TPORTANT | @ series connected, No sound. AKERS selector is set to A + B 14Selecting a Program Source Cea) 5 Tpayer | pressed | Phono record [PHONO Pst ee Radio Broadcast | TUNER. [Compact dise DAT programs | DAT Taped programs | TAPE 1, TAPE 2MONITOR | nD. | (0.3 (STR-AV1070X) |video programs | ¥iDEO 1, VIDEO | 2 start the setectes program | Lo _ 3 Adjust the volume. VOLUME, } _ To sample the Receiver's Functions, Keep pressing the FREQJINDEX button for more than 3 seconds. ‘The receiver enters the demonstration mode in which the receiver demonstrates its functions in the following order. ‘The circled numbers indicate the page where the operation ofthe functions is explained, ‘+ Equalizer control (Page 27) + Sound field setings (Page 30) ‘= Surround effect (Pago 28) + Station index (Page 21) ‘= Dual room link control. (Page 32) To stop the demonstration Press any button other than FREQ/INDEX. The ceceiver enters the mode corresponding to the pressed button, 15Pee ea uscd Peace You can input program sources under index names you | 1. Select the program source. | 2. solect the INDEX mode. cursor wope — ©) Tr Sf 3 Create an index name. @ a | v | In | I To select a letter or number (1-9), prass A oF ¥. To change the position, press 4 Repeat Steps 1 to 3for all other program sources ‘you want to assign an index name to. 16 Each program soure: index name if you input an alee .n be stored under only one dy stored soure name, only the last selected sour sider any other index wil be vali. ‘To display the selected function an create Each time the FRE function and t ame you INDEX button is 2 creat essed, the selected ame are alternately displayed.Radio Reception To correct the entered frequency epeat Stops 310 4 For entering AM frequencies, you need not enter the: last 1anged the AM tuning interval to 9 you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning, interval ‘The entered value is automatically sounded up or down 10 the closest value covered by the tuning interval ning intervals for direct tuning are the followings FM 50 kee inter AW: 10 kH2 intetvat (chan able to e 9 kHz interval) ‘When the entered number is not in the receivable frequency range The entered digits (up to 5 digits for FM or up to 3 digits fo AM) Dlink in the frequency display area, and, does nat take place. | irthis occurs, press TUNING DIRECT agai irequency (the trequency range of the receiver is 87.50 to 108.0 MHz for FM, and 530 to 1710 kHz for AM) When an FM stereo program is noisy When the unt ceceives an FM stereo program, the STEREK indicator goes on in the display window, Ifthe stereo program is noisy, press FM MODE to change the mace over the MONO. This eliminates the stereo effect, out the noise will be greally reduced | | | | | 7 | 4 Enter the frequency. The entered frequency is displayed. | Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Example 2: AM 1350 kHz 17fees SE ee ee) When you do not know 2 Select FM or AM. TUNER For lower ™ For higher frequency frequency hen a station is received, automatic tuning stops | 4 Repeat step 3 until the desired station is received. 18 faquency of the station, proceed as follows, IW the automatic scan 21Gerad Rrra) ee estas 2 Select the INDEX mode. . | 3. Select he desire station (Same index) | errs Index Tuning foe a eA A es cd POWER — ON DISPLAY er) AU {hen the no Index are is mererized the NO INDEX e display, | VIDEO 1 of VIDEO 2 IN, 1. Select VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2/LD or VIDEO 3 (STR-AV1070x only). According to video inputs connected to an equipment to which the VHF antenna is cone 2 Turn on the monitor TV. 3 Select the desired program on the TV tuner or the ver. ; . —__ 4 Solect TUNER and tune in the FM simulcast TV program on the receiver. TUNER Z Nn 7 O CJ Fortower channel. |") r channel number (index number | 4 To select another index station,Audio Recording FE ukue ke red TAPE 1, 20uT]5. ql 2[DAToriape deck] © [CO player] 3 Cer Select the desired program source with the FUNCTION selector. For an FM/AM broadcast, tune in the desired station Set the tape (DAT) deck in the recording mode, on! Insert a blank tape into tape deck 2 and adjust the | to TAPE 20UT re FB er oar) Tape deck Tor DAT deck (for playback) Tape deok 2 (for recording) 4,2 Insert the recorded tape into tape deck 1 (or the DAT deck). recording level. 3. Start the selected program source. Notes on recording Use ADAPTOR ‘equalizer and SUI the settings of the VOLUME, ‘and graphic equalizer do not on recording. Monitoring the recorded sound i ca tape deck having separate record the cing & cubbing, pe gain, press the button again, Press TAPE 1 or DAT to select the deck for playback. Note on tape dubbing rape dubbing is poss ‘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 will start fe only in the following directions: From To FUNCTION (playback side) | (Recording side) | selector to be Pressed Tape deck Tape deck connected nected to APE 20U TAPE TIN : TAPE 1 DAT deck | to DAT OU DAT deck pe deck connected | par connected toto TAPE 1 or 20UT IN 23Video Recording CES) Preparation. It the AUDIO indicator is it in the display window. press the El IT ALIDIO button to make the indicator go out [withthe STA-Av1070x | With the STRAVETOR PERSIA eae om POWER OW VERT] 4 |) Pome on [eaT] 3 fy T ‘ ly T sy | “| 3[ivinenvene 2[Winentae] | : oe afteoeo 1vioc0 | fy = gf'ovioeo 1 vine vino? Hvuaubiocun |B levine? tI Sctiaubioour A vioEo ny a ok 4 vi0E0 Ny AUDIO IN + | AUDIO IN | Leary © Te aeoud | sep *| avoio mn : 1 2 | Fvtuneever] 3 4 : a 1 Pross VIDEO 2/LD. Be 1 or 3-1 appears on he VIDEO CDM ceplay — Ss * 2 Set VCR 210 the playback mode | bet torvore Set torVORS 3. Set VCR 1 to the recording mode. Press VIDEO 2/LD or VIDEO 3 to select the video signal to monitor on the monitor TV. —— a VIBEO2ILD : for VOR 2 VIDEO 3: for VOR 3 Listening to an audio program during video tape editing | _ 1 Press the appropriate FUNCTION selector. 3 Set the playback-side VCR to the playback mode. 2. Start the selected audio program source, 4 Set VER 1 to the recording mode. iwi begin Recording a TV program To switch the playback-side VCR during editing Prass EDIT VIDEO. Each timo you press the button, the playback-side VCR switches from VCR 2 oF 3 to VCR 3 or 2. To view the other video source(s) on the monitor TV during editing Press the appropriate FU VIDEO 2D, or VIDEO 3 ION selector, VIDEO 1, Listening to an audio program during video tape editing +. Press the appropriate FUNCTION sel‘Adding New Sound on a Video Tape during Video Editing During video tape ding, you can adc the desired sound on the recording-side video tape from various audio program [thine STA-AVIOTOX ] | 6 Release the pause mode of the playback-side | VCR and set VCR 1 tothe recording mode. signs © Audio signals, VORA] 6 7 Start the selected audio program source. tifiovincos 4 Audio dubbing wil start VIDEO OUT/ AUDIO OUT _— [2 Insert recorded video tape into the playback-side | Vontand set the VOR tothe playback mode. | 3 At the point where audio dubbing is to start, press, the PAUSE button on the playback-side VCR. | i ———— | 4 Press Eorr Audio. | | 5 select the audio program source with the | FUNCTION selectors 25Reese) ‘Adding New Sound on a Video Tape during Video Edi During the STR-AVST = Video signals => Audio signals DAT deck 1 Press VIDEO 21LD. | inser a recorded videotape into VOR 2 and sot the VOR tothe playback mods. | 3. Atthe point where audio dubbing is to start, press. the PAUSE button on VCR 2. 4 Press EDIT AUDIO. AUDIO ind appears. } | 5. Select the audio program source with FUNCTION selectors. | 6 Release the pause mode of VCR 2 and set VCR 1 to the recording mode. 7 Start the selected audio program source. Audio dubbing wl st 26 ideo tape editing, you can add the desired sound on the recording, side video tae ‘om various audio programUsing the Graphic Equalizer EE eek) You can enjoy a music wih a desired equalization curve a Adjustable frequency bands and the effect of level adjustment 663 Hz: Lowering the tevel will cut the ventilation noise of a ‘music hall, hum of electronic instruments, boomy bass, atc, Raising the level will enforce the heavy bass part of a pipe organ or add dept to the bass sound, 1160 Hz: Boosting or cutting tte nortal bass. 4400 Hz: Increasing or decreasing the power, spaciousness ‘and ware of the sound, 1 ktiz: Providing more presence for vocals, and moving the Sound forward or into the background 2.5 kHz: Lowering the level will reduce stridency, and raising wil make the base sound brighter 6.3 kiiz: Increasing or decreasing tne brightness of tne sound; for example, raising the level will make the vilin sound silky smooth 16 kHz: Changing the general almosphere rather than the ‘sound itsett Raising the level will highlight the delicate quality of insttumental sound, and lowering will reduce high- frequency noise such as the resonant peak of a cartridge, tape hiss, etc Press EQUALIZER ONJOFF, go thal EQUALIZER ON. appears in the display window. Press CURSOR MODE to set the EQUALIZER mode Press or > to selec the level you want to raise or lower frequency of w ress.4 oF W tise (or lover) he level ofthe selected | requ Repeat steps 3 and 4 for other frequencies until you | obtain the desired aq) To defeat the equalizer effect Pross EQUALIZER ON/OFF The EQUALIZER OFF appears in the display window and the equalizer crcuit is bypassed, To restore the previous effect, press the EQUALIZER ONY OFF again. To make the equalization curve flat Press FLAT. Spectrum analyzer display ] Every time you press the EQUALIZER GRAPHIC button, the display of equalizer curve, real time analyzer and peak hold is cyclically switched | «Equalizer curve shows controls | +Feal ime analyzer shows the le range ‘*Peak hold mode holds the highest input of each frequency range for several seconds e settings of the equalizer each frequency 27Obtaining the Surround Effect Ree HALL: Provides reverberation elfect that is produced in a How to place speakers © | SIMULATED: Gives a seilate stereo ctfect to | listening room, naturally reproducing the audio sound field Pe gare ting smaller speakers than the front speakers, Of TV for a center speaker WIDE mode When connecting the same size speaker as the fron speakers for a center speaker PHANTOM mode When connecting only front an speakers 3CH mode necting front speakers and a speaker Center off mode Set the receiver 4 this made to turn off the center speaker. Note © Tho ammount of tne OBFB ellect varies accoring fo the Dalby Pro Logic mode. e For STRAVIO7OX only ‘hon stoning foe er it 28| 124 ‘| BE ay me of the surround is mernor bbe restored when the surrou DOLBY PRO LO your speaker system IC MODE ak 3 the CURSOR MODE button to sel he SURROUND To agust he ave of oar speakers press 4 or @ 10| Select the ear vel mode and then acs the eve vth Gr oF REAR VOL +/-on he emote commande To ads the level of center speakers, press A or V fo select the erlvel mode and then adjust ho eve wt or CENTER VOL +/-on he remote commander so hat sound from each speakers Rardin the sare volume level at th fstenng poston (When adjusting the VOLUME contol on | the receiver. all speakers are ajusted simultaneously o-ajust the level with atest tone signal | Press th T (es) TONE but on Ih remote commander ater sep 4A ea fone pink nls) signa is aent in succession Soeake Adal the evel ef rear speaker with tor or mor V of CENTER VOL #/- on he emote Fi center speaker To stop the test tone signal | Press the T TONE button again, LOGIC MODE t -p2, press DOLEY lon, and select the desired mode | DR MODE to set the SURROUND m 4.0r¥ to select the delay timer delay time with To turn off the surround effect OUND ONIOF}Storing the Sound Effect — Sound Field Memory Sound field memory can memorize 10 types of the soun eles Effects that can be stored into the memory Surround eifec ‘¢.DBFE (Dynamic Bass Feed Back) setting 11 types of sound field setting Is already stored at the fac ‘You can replace them with your desired settings. tect setings, that allows you to easily call up the des sound first press th of the 10 settings equalizer curve and set surrou ie Bass Fead Back) effects as you lke. fess the MEMORY button, numeric button to be stored (1 to 0) Restoring to the setting stored at 1 POWER while pressing the "+ re then restored nd and DBFB ALL button (when the receiver isin a mode UNER, skip this step). D PRESET +/- buttons or the factory OUND FIELD PRESESee hace oa 1 2. Press the SOUND FIELD Tune in a station to be preset with sound field data PGM SET button Press the numeric buttons (1 to 0} ort PRES 3 eive the pres 2. Press the PRESET SF LINK ON (ON appears in the display w To change sound field setting Press the PRESET SF LINK ON/OFF button to OFF, ani fect as you desire SOUND FIELD desired sound field offect utton go that LINK then 31Enjoying Sound in Another Room main oF primary listening room TV are properly connected 10 18 program source being played in the main room fl Roorn Link Control allows you to “link” a second roorn to ye When the FIM your audio or a different pro ‘Second room Extension cable speater(ty OL | speskertay | O° MONITOR .) iY viOEO OUT2 SJ, ww Ea] | DLC remo command ‘Speaker cord Monitor TV 32Cro 1. Press DRLC POWER, (The POWER switch on the receiver does not need to be turned on 2 Tolisten 10 CD or tape in the second room, press CD & F DECK A or B im. oniral the system with th second room smote commander for the The following examples ilustrate for the main and second room TAP a found from TV Same sound trom 1V ow ‘Sound from video source | Second room system (with suround effect) | defeated FM broadcast on Notes ‘© The surround gystem in the main room and DALC function cannot be operated simutaneo ‘© Winen the receiver receives a remate control signal rom the second room, the DRLG POWER switch flashes. During this flashing, the receiver cannot caceive the remote contro! signal from the main room. © You cannot use the following functions t Surround effect Equalizer conto! DBFB effect Mating TAPE 2 MONITOR, the second Please refer to the operating instructions details RM. 70K for 33Sein eee “8 USER STD | sony FT eae = manufacturer's remote LEARN indicator Approx. (inches) 1 EARN | he AIM-P311 learns various functions of other remote commanders emiting infrared rays and allows you to 1udio and video equipment from a distance. 1 Set the mode selector fo LEARN, 2 Programa signal © Press and hold the button which shal “learn” the femate-contrel signal until the LEARN indi ights up. @® Press and hold the button of other manutacture's emote commander whose signals to be learned ® Remove your fingers) from the button(s) after the ‘The two remote commanders must: «© face straight each othe placed at a distance of approx, © nol be moved during programming operation. 3 Repeat operation for each button to be programmed. 4 Sot the mode selector to USER STD or SONY STD. After programming Be sure to test f the equipment really works with the programmed signals, Number of signals that the commander can learn it depends on the format ofthe signal. you program signals of Sony equipment, approximately 50 - 60 signals can be programmedprogrammed button Ifthe LEARIN indicator tas — = he memory capacity has become full. This 0 other signals stronger than the cemote-contol signals have been stored because the signals were programmed in a | noisy enwvigonment or the remate commanders ware placed too far apart rom each other = Clear all hesignats folowing tne procedure on the right | rogramming procedure. To clear all programmed signals 1. Set the made selector to LEARN Press and hold any button ofthe programmable untl the LEARN indicator lights up. 3. Press PROGRAM CLEAR until the LEARN indicator | shes and goes off and program again trom the beginning undor the proper conditions, Notes on programming ‘© Réinote-contro! signals of equipment of manufacturers Note | other than Sony can be programmed only when they are | f snot possibie to clea the pr content of compatible with the infrared wireless remote control eae system. Since the programmable commander can arn” only the signals output from another remote ‘commander, it cannot contro! equipment that does not ‘use a remote commander. Aiso, note that there are To program a signal onto the @ REC button in the TAPE or VTR section Itis not possible to operate any equipment with only the some special remote-control signals that cannot be ‘© REC button. To program a signal under the @ REC programmed. bution, gress and hold the folowing bultons at the same Not attempt to use the programmable commander time instep 2. @ sith an air conditioner or other household appliances, _ [wae | [=| | v= | Can BBy switching the mode selector as shown bolow, a single button alternately controls Sony equipment and another manufacturer equipment | To control equipment with programmed signals To control Sony equipment feet) | | USER STD sow TT} veamw | sow TTF tear | | “ When Sony equement cannot be remate-conrlied_ ‘tno aignal hasbeen programmed caper sl mode selector USER STD 0 Notes on Battery ine equipment works incorrectly oressed, the bat in the batterie can no longer eperat vast exha he programm ne bullons are not cleared by pressing AES IW this happens, replace bath batte fecornmend the use of alkaline b 35Troubleshooting Guide Before proceeding through the check lst below, examine the connections and the procedures outlined in the manual. Should any proclem persist alter you have checked the following items, consult your nearest Sony dealer Radio Broadcast Reception ee _ Problem Cause Solution No FM station can be located by The signal strength of the stations is too | Press the TUNING LEVEL button to set Auto-Tuning operation. weak |inerecehing etna evel iow The STEREO indicator fickers or does | very weak FM station or a noisy FM | Adjust the antenna or connect an Inot appear when receiving stereo program is received. ‘external FM antenna, programs eee | Prass the FM MODE button to eet to MONO mode. No station can be tuned in by Auto- |The AM tuning interval is set incorrectly. | Change the tuning interval according to Tuning operation the AM frequency allocation system of | | vour country. (See page 5) The signal strength ofthe station is too antenna | weak for Auto-Tuning, — a Directly tune in the stations, (See page 14) No stations can be tuned in by pressing | No stations have been preset. the stations. (See page 16) PRESET TUNING +) | | | Graphic Equalizer Function Problem ‘Cause Solution Equalization curve adjustment is The units in a wrong mode, Press CURSOR MODE to set the impossible equalizer mode Equalization ciccut is turned of Press EQUALIZER ON/OFF. Surround Function — Problem Cause Solution | Surround ettect cannot be obtained. | The unit isin a wrong mode, Press CURSOR MODE to set the surround mode [Suround effect cannot be adjusted. | Surround circuits turned off. Press SURROUND ONJOF Romote Commander ee Problem Cause Solution “The remote commander wil net operate |The batteries are exhausted eplace the batteries with new ones | [eee eee . |The commander head isnot pointed | Point the cornander j toward the unt font receiver There is an object betwoen the ] Remove the object. icommandar and the receiverProblem No sound is heard even if you less Cause The speaker yam source lequipment is not connected correctly The SPEAKERS selector isnot se correctly The TAPE 2 MONITOR button ha [pressed for 2 program source othe! tape deck 2. (The indicator is It.) [A wrong FUNCTION selector has be: pressed, been | Solution Con ct the equipment correctly et the selector co ectly to disengage. Sound's heard only at a very low volume. The MUTING button has been pressed (Te MUTING indicator is it.) Press the button to disengage. ‘One channe! does not transmit audi, or the volume from the left and right speakers is unbalanced jappropriatly The BALANCE control is not set The speaker or program source is nat connected coreclly [Adjust the BALANCE contral (Check and ps equipment, erly connect the There is an abrupt loss of sound from ‘one of bath ofthe speakers, and the PROTECTOR indicator flickers in the display window. [Sound transmitted trom the speakers is reversed, There is lack of bass sound or the instrument position is obsc |A short-circuit problem activates the protective circuit, The speakers are not connect correctly, The +/- connection of the speaker is reversed, Turn off the unit, eliminate the short ircuit problem and turn on the power again. If there is no short-circuit problem, insult your nearest Sony dealer. Connect the right speaker to the R ‘SPEAKER terminals and the left speaker fo the L SPEAKER terminals. Connect the speaker with the: phase. [Severe hum or noise is heara. The connecting cords are not shielded ‘ype, Use shielded type cords, A transtoxner, motor, TV or uote ight affects the connecting cords. Place the connecting cords in a location away from a transiormer or motor, and at| least 3 meters (10 feet) trom a TV set oral it light The audio components are too close to 4 TV set he unit is not grounded The connections are loose. The plugs and jacks are dirty If both are used al the same time, separate the TV trom the audio components, Connect the ground wire ground terminal fe connections ks with a cloth coho! the plugs and ja lightly dampened with ak 37Specifications Cros eee POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8-ohm load, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz, rated 120 waits (STR-AV1070X) or 100 watts (STR- ‘AV970X) per channel minimum RMS power, with no ‘more than 0.015% (STR-AV1070X) or 0.03% (STR- ‘AV970X) total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. 38 PIS Amplifier section STRLAVIOi [Dyname pow Ja oms,att [is +105 | {our kee Jas at (dona, at + 18 | ete ne a [Harmonic distortion at rated : output Tntermodulation (iM) dstorion at Less than Power ulput of center apie (STRLAVI070X oni) LC ampli (8 ons, a 2) PHONO [RIAA equaization cuve 205) [e0, Dat. Tare 12 [VIDEO 3.29" Troe - ® Residual noise Less than TOnV | eo EO Damping facior 5 (@ nme, at 1kHe) NOWM [25 mW, SOMlotns Input sensitiv’ [PHOF impedance DAT.CD, | 1s0aw Vine 1:2." |s0 kiarms TAPE 13 {sin PHONO MM |e7 38 \ 9 98" bar,co [105 4 VIDEO 1,2." |e5 6 ) TAPE 13 oaTour, _|150mw |taPe out 1.2] 10 Ktonms vi SPEAKERS HEADPHONES] ‘opis headphones ct high | and iow ip | NTER OUT|25.v, thiobm AR OUT | PRE ourFM tuner section ‘AM tuner section Frequency range Antenna terminals ars 300 ohms, balances 108.0 ME 75 ohms, unbalanced Sensitivity t $0 48 a 45, (mono) 38.3 oI, 25 nV (stereo) Usable sensitviy 11208 2 (HF) {an Setectvaty [Capture rato A suppression ratio ono | stereo [Ramone Tone Sisrion at ie Stereo Inieistotion [Mono siereo Separation a5 8 at we Frequency esponse_[S0Hs— 1S He 28 | [Freavenoyrangs | 50-— TOs wih Owe ened | [S81 — 170 wn de mera) [antenna lopanemaSS™S*™*~*«* Usable sensvy [SO aBim ar boomer we) | sn 4 (ot 50 mim) pe Harmonie distorion | 0.5% (60 mvim Selectivity 135 6B (9 KH), 40 a8 (10 a2) [Auto wring tweshold [65GB SOCSCSCS~*~*S cae | eee Video section [STR-AVI070x [stRAva70x 1 pute video 1.2.3 DEO 1.2: | tvpp7Sonms |i vp-p 7Sohme Outoats VIDEO 1, MONITOR: 1 vp.9 75 ohms Tuner section [PLL quartz locked aigial synhesizer IF response rato ete {auto tuning theshots Image response ratio ae Spurious response rato | iF interocuiaion at 00 Preamplifier | Lownoise NF type equalizer | section Power ampiiier | Pure-compimentary SEPP section Power requirements | 120V AG,60 He | Power consumption [USA mode! USA modet: | \ 255 wats wows | | ‘Canada made: | Canada model: 585A | — | |acowets Twowiched ni t20wats | [asoxva7sastomm + Dimensions 30x 147.53 950 mm (175 13/16 x 14 18 inches) [weit 125k9 10%9 | L e708 @bia) | Suopled accessories FM wie antenna Aw toop antenna (1) rand (8) 2317 (STRAVIO7OX) N.U211 (STR-AVS7OX) IM-SINS) (2) Design and spec ations subject to change w 39q When operate the unit consulting this Quick Reference, make sure that the unit and the various audiolvideo equipment are properly connected Ex. Tuning in the FM station of 102.5 MHz CD Directly tuning in an FM or AM station Select k page _ehannel No mene ED Oo. a ge ~ i ~ & Presetting stations ] methoa a Tuning ina preset station Method B or 7 > ai > qe 4 ey c A Ne \ Presetting stations with index NameTuning ina categorized station-index tuning [Labeling the program sources | Adjusting sound quality (creating anew | equatzstion curve) Create an index name = Je bh & FREQUENCY LeveL 41Coc Creating an eqalizer curve Storing the sound | and set surroud and O8F8 field data et D0 +e +O -G al [im \] ei (Onlyin the | Catfing up the sound | field data (Oniy in the tuner mode.) “7 A © Q > | | Linking the sound field memory to preset stations ee C} meee rs \ 42Set the playback-side VOR ta the playoack mode. Start video | tape Atthe desired p side VC ropa | Audio dubbing during video tape editing set the playback ‘and VCR 1 the audio yam source. elect tne motor TV 7 input video signal sce Video tae editing non the — | Moone eed or [ Th tobe used fm | Set VOR 1 to the ‘ecording mode. | Select the playback-sia VOR (2> tor 2 1) Release pause on both playback-side VCR and VCR 1 = 3 5 tori lit Set VCR 1 to Set VOR 2 => the recording =e the playback | mode. nade. At the desired px playback-side Vi VCR 1 to pause Audio dubbing during video tape editing Start the iat, set the CR and