Sony STR- D915 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview.............................................j.............................. 4
Precautions....................................................................... 4
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Unpacking...........................................;.............................. 5
Checking the Supplied Accessories.............................. 5
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Commander.......... 5
Hooking Up the System......................................................6
Notes on Connections................................................... 6
Connecting Audio Equipment...................................... 6
Coimecting Video Equipment.......................................6
Connecting an FM Antenna.......................................... 7
Connecting the Antenna Ground ................................. 7
Connecting an AM Antenna..........................................7
Connecting Speaker Systems........................................ 8
Connecting to the AC Power Outlet............................. 8
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Listening to/Watching a Program Source...........................9
Selecting a Program Source........... ...............................9
Selecting the Speaker System........ ...............................9
Adjusting the Audio.................................................... 9
Labeling the Program Source.......................................10
To Turn Off the Power at the Desired Time
(The Sleep Timer Function)......................................10
Receiving Broadcasts....................................................... 11
Tuning in a Station Directly (Direct Tuning)............. 11
Automatic Tuning...................................................... 12
Presetting Stations.......................................................12
Tuning in a Preset Station (Preset Tuning)................ 13
Labeling the Preset Stations (Statioq Index)................14
Selecting a Station among the Preset Stations in the
Index (Index Tuning)................................................. 15
Receiving FM Simulcast TV Programs...................... 15
Remote Controls............................................................... 16
Using the Remote...........................;............................. 16
Changing the Settings of the FUNCTION Buttons...... 17
Chapter 3 Advanced Operations
Recording an Audio Source............................................... 18
Recording on a Tape.................................................... 18
Editing a Video Source..................................................... 18
Recording on a Video Tape........................................ 18
Adding New Sound on a Video Tape during Video
Editing.......................................................................19
Obtaining the Surround Soimd......................................... 20
Placement of Speakers and Selecting the
CENTER MODE for Dolby Surround Sound.......... 20
Adjusting the Speaker Volume...................................21
Adjusting the E)elay Time of the Rear Speakers........22
Sound Field Settings......................................................... 23
Available Type of Effects........................................... 23
Adjusting the Sound Field Programs.......................... 24
Calling up the Sound Field Setting............................. 25
Chapter 4 Other Information
Troubleshooting Guide.................................................... 26
Specifications....................................................................28
Identif)dng the Parts and Controls....................................31
Front Panel..................................................................31
Remote Commander
(Except for the STR-D915 for Canadian Model)..... 32
Quick Reference............................................................... 33