Sony STR-DA333ES - Manual (Page 3)

About This Manual T
able of contents
Tlu' instructions in this manual are tor models STR-DA555
and STR-DA333. Check your model number b\‘ looking at
the upper right corner ot the front panel.
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names
as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your
remote, refer to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
V Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
• Mnnufaclureii tunier hcnise from Dolby Laboratories.
'‘Dolby".. "AC-3", "Pro Logic," atui the liouble-D symbol CE are
trailemarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.
"DTS", and “DTS Digital Surround", are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Ail
rights reserved.
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 3
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 7
Digital Component Hookups 8
5.1CH Input Hookups 10
Other Hookups 11
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 13
Speaker System Hookup 14
Multi Channel Surround Setup 16
Before You Use Your Receiver 20
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 22
Front Panel Parts Description 22
Enjoying Surround Sound 26
Selecting a Sound Field 27
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 31
Customizing Sound Fields 33
Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on
the power. When the demonstration starts, the following
message appears in the display twice:
"Now Demonstration Mode!! If you finish
demonstration, please press POWER KEY while
this message appears in the display. Thank you!"
To cancel the demonstration
Press l/(!) to turn the receiver off during the previous
message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the
demonstration will not appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press l/(!) to turn on the power.
Note
Rurming the demonstration will clear the receiver's
memory. For details on what will be cleared, see "Clearing
the receiver's memory" on page 20.
Receiving Broadcasts 37
Direct Tuning 38
Automatic Tuning 39
Preset Tuning 39
Other Operations 41
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 42
Recording 42
Using the Sleep Timer 43
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 44
Additional Information 45
Troubleshooting 45
Specifications 47
Glossary 49
Tables of Settings Using the CURSOR MODE and
SET UP buttons 50
Index (Back cover)