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• FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver
  • Warning
    • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
      • Owner's Record
        • Note to CATV system installer
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    • INFORMATION
    • CAUTION
    • For the customers in Canada CAUTION :
    • Table of Contents
    • Overview
      • Welcome
      • Features of this receiver include:
        • Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
        • Sound Field Settings
        • Digital Synthesis FM/AM Tuning
        • Parametric Graphic Equalizer (STR-GX900ES)
        • 30 random FM/AM Station presets
        • Programmable Remote Control
        • 9 Audio/Video Inputs
        • Center Channel and Surround Amps.
        • 4/8-Ohm Impedance Switch
        • Station Index
        • About Dolby Surround Sound
        • Independent 3-Channel Amplifier
        • Full Bandwidth Center Channel
        • Power Swap
        • Low Filter (Models for U.S.A. and Canada)
    • Precautions
      • Chapter 1 Getting Started
    • Unpacking
      • On safety
      • Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation
      • Do not install the unit:
      • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet
      • Do not throw away the carton and packing material!
      • Checking the Supplied Accessories
      • Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control
        • Notes
        • For customers in the U.S.A.
    • Hookups
      • Notes
      • Connecting an AM Antenna
      • Connecting an FM Antenna
        • If you have poor AM reception
        • To prevent hum
      • Connecting Audio Components
        • Tape deck
        • to LINE IN
        • DAT deck or MD recorder
        • to LINE OUT
        • to LINE IN
        • to LINE OUT
        • to OUTPUT
        • CD player
        • to OUTPUT
        • Turntable
        • Note
      • Connecting Video Components
      • Connecting Speaker Systems
        • Front Front
        • speaker (R) speaker (L)
        • to the second front speaker system
        • IMPEDANCE
        • SELECT
        • Rear
        • Rear
        • speaker (R) speaker (L)
        • Selecting the impedance
        • Deciding where to place your speakers
      • Connecting External Amplifiers
      • Connecting the AC Power
        • Caution
    • Listening to/Watching a Program Source
      • Selecting a Program Source
      • Selecting the Speaker System
        • Turntable
        • Start playback of the selected program, for example, a CD.
        • To adjust volume
        • To mute the sound
        • To adjust the balance
        • To reinforce the bass
        • To listen to the sound without sound effect
      • Using the Remote Control
        • If you use Sony TVs
        • If you use TV most of the time (Only for Sony TVs)
        • Turning on power of each component
        • Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROUFUNCTION buttons.
        • Press the button for the function you want to use.
        • Turning off the power of components
    • Listening toAA/atching a Program Source (continued)
      • Operative buttons
      • Background operation
      • Note
      • Changing the Settings of the FUNCTION Buttons
        • To change the settings of the FUNCTION buttons
        • 1 Hold down CD.
        • ■ 2 Press 2 (DAT).
        • Note
    • Receiving Broadcasts
      • Direct Tuning
        • Rotate the FUNCTION knob to select TUNER.
        • Press FM/AM to select FM or AM.
        • Press DIRECT.
        • To change the frequency
        • If you enter a non-receivable frequency
        • If an FM stereo program is distorted
      • Automatic Tuning
      • Presetting Stations
    • Receiving Broadcasts (Continued)
      • Receiving Preset Stations
    • Watching Vídeo Programs
      • Watching Video Programs
      • Combining a Video Image with the Sound from Another Program Source
        • Note on the FUNCTION MODE button
    • Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields
      • Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to ON.
    • Recording
      • Recording on a Tape, DAT or an MD Recorder
      • Recording from Another Tape (Dubbing)
      • Recording on a Video Tape
      • Adding New Sound on a Video Tape during Video Editing
        • 5 Set the video recording source to be ready for playback.
        • 6 Insert a blank video tape into the recording VCR.
        • 7 Start recording on the recording VCR and then start playing the both video and audio recording source.
        • Note on the FUNCTION MODE button
        • To record other audio on a desired part of video
    • Indexing Preset Stations
      • Creating an Index Name for a Preset Station
    • Indexing a Program Source
      • Scanning the Indexed Stations
        • Rotate the FUNCTION knob to select TUNER.
        • Rotate the FUNCTION knob to select a program source that you want to create an index name for.
        • Press DPC MODE until the INDEX indicator lights up.
    • Indexing a Program Source (continued)
    • Using the Sleep Timer
      • To change the index name
      • Usable letters and symbols
      • Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.
      • Press A or V to precisely specify the sleep time, if necessary.
      • To check the remaining time of the sleep timer
      • Note
    • Programming the Remote Control
      • Programming Signals for Non-Sony Components
        • Press the FUNCTION button of the component to be programmed.
        • Press the LEARN button with a ball-point pen, etc., so that the indicator lights up.
        • Program a signal.
        • Note
        • Repeat step 3 for other buttons that you want to program.
        • Press the LEARN button with a ball-point pen, etc.
        • Note
    • Programirimg the Remote Control
      • After programming
      • How many signals can you store in memory?
      • Memory capacity
      • Programming a New Signal onto a Previously Programmed Button
        • To clear a programmed signal
        • To program a signal onto the • button for recording
        • Notes on batteries
    • Obtaining More Powerful Sound
      • Chapter 4 Digital Sound Effects
    • Dolby Surround Sound
      • Selecting the Center Mode
        • If you do not have a center speaker Select PHANTOM mode.
        • If you have only front speakers and a center speaker
        • Note
        • Adjusting the Speaker Volume
          • Sequence of the test tone
        • Adjusting the Delay Time of the Rear Speakers
          • — for Dolby surround mode
        • To turn off the surround effect
          • Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to ON.
          • Press SOUND FIELD MODE until the DOLBY SUR indicator lights up.
          • Press DPC MODE so that the SUR (surround) indicator lights.
          • Rotate the LEVEL/FREQUENCY/POSITION knob** to adjust the delay time.
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    • Creating Custom Sound Fields
      • Adjustable Parameters
      • Understanding the Surround Sound Parameters for the STR-GX 900ES
        • Room Size Simulation (ROOM SIZE)
          • Wall Material Simulation (WALL TYPE)
          • Seat Position Simulation (SEAT F/L, L/R)
      • Adjusting Parameters
        • Tips for adjusting the parameters (STR-GX900ES only)
        • If you store a new SOUND FIELD effect
        • Even if the AC power cord is disconnected
        • If you select ACOUSTIC
        • To adjust the equalizer slope of the middle range, press EQUALIZER SLOPE.
        • Repeat steps 4 through 7 for other frequency bands until you obtain the equalization curve that you want.
        • Adjusting the tone controls (STR-GX800ES)
        • When the middle frequency band overlaps the bass or treble frequency band during adjustment
        • To cancel the equalizer effect
        • To cancel the tone effect
      • Selecting the Sound Field Setting
        • To recall the settings stored at the factory
    • Troubleshooting
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    • Specifications
      • Audio Power Specifications
        • (For U.S.A. and Canadian models)
        • (For Australian model)
      • Digital signal processor section
      • AM tuner section
        • FM tuner section
      • Video section
        • General
    • Identifying the Parts and Controls
    • Identifying the Parts and Controls (continued)
      • Remote Control
      • A,B
      • E, F, G, H
      • I, J, K
      • P.Q
      • U, V. W, X, Y, Z
    • Quick Reference
      • Directly tuning in an FM or AM station
    • Quick Reference (continued)
      • Adjusting the surround effect
      • Adjusting the tone (STR-GX800ES only)