Sony STR-D790 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview........................................... ;.......................4
Precautions.......................................... ,..................... 4
IChapter 1 Getting Started
Unpacking............................................ i..................... 5
Choosing a good location..................................... 5
Checking the supplied accessories...;.................... 5
Selecting the AM tuning interval............................. 5
Inserting the batteries into the renxjte commander. 5
Hooking up the system............................................... 6
Connecting audio equipment..........
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Connecting video equipment......... ........................7
Connecting an FM antenna............. .;..................... 7
Connecting an AM antenna.................................... 7
Connecting the antenna ground.............................7
Connecting speaker systems.......... ;......................
8
Connecting to the AC power outlet.......................... 9
Parts identification...................................................... 10
Front panel......................................|......................10
I Remote commander (except for U.K. rhodel)........ 12
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Operating with the remote commander......................13
I Changing the settings of the FUNCTION buttons.......13
Adjusting basic audio controls..............
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Adjusting volume................................................. 14
Adjusting left and right sound baiance..................14
Adjusting tone from the front speakers;................. 14
Reinforcing the bass........................^...................14
Selecting the speaker system............................... 14
Selecting a program source..................................... 15
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To turn off the power at the desired time (The sleep
timer function)............................... 1.................. 15
Labeling the program source............;...................16
deceiving broadcasts............................ 1 ...................17
Tuning in a station directly (Direct tuning).............. 17
Scanning stations automatically (Auto tuning)..... 18
Presetting stations (Station preset)....................... 19
Tuning in a preset station (Preset tuning).............. 20
Labeling the preset stations (Station index)............ 21
Selecting a station among the preset stations in the
I index (Index tuning) ..................................... i ........................ 22
! Receiving FM simulcast TV programs ,....................22
jlecording an audio source.................... ,...................23
! Recording onto an audio tape deck or DAT deck..... 23
Tape dubbing................................... !...................23
Editing a video source.............................................. 24
Video tape dubbing.......................... ;................... 24
Adding new sound on a video tape during video
editing................................................................ 25
Chpater 3 Advanced Operations
Getting ready for Dolby surround sound....................27
Placement of speakers and selecting the
PRO LOGIC MODE............................................. 27
Adjusting the speaker volume.............................. 28
Adjusting the surround sound................................... 29
Adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers........29
Sound field settings................................................... 30
Available type of effects........................................ 30
Adjusting the tone controls.................................. 31
Adjusting the sound field porgrams..................... 31
Calling up the sound field setting.......................... 32
Linking the sound field memory to preset
stations or program source.................................32
Chapter 4 Other information
Troubleshooting guide.............................................. 33
Specifications............................................................ 35
Quick reference..........................................................37