Sony STR-D711 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview................................................................. 4
Precautions.............................................................. 4
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Unpacking................................................................ 5
Choosing a good location.......................................5
Checking the supplied accessories...........................5
Selecting the AM tuning interval
(except for Australian model)............................... 5
Inserting the batteries into the remote commander.. 5
Hooking up the system...............................................6
Connecting audio equipment................................. 6
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......................... 8
Identifying the parts and controls................................ 9
Front panel.......................................................... 9
Remote commander
(except for the STR-D911 for Canadian model)....... 10
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Operating with the remote commander.....................11
Changing the settings of the FUNCTION buttons....... 11
Adjusting basic audio controls................................... 12
Adjusting volume................................................12
Adjusting left and right sound balance................... 12
Adjusting tone from the front speakers..................12
Reinforcing the bass............................................ 12
Selecting the speaker system................................12
Selecting a program source....................................... 12
Labeling the program source................................ 13
To turn off the power at the desired time
(The sleep timer function).................................. 13
Receiving broadcasts................................................14
Tuning in a station directly (Direct tuning)...............14
Scanning stations automatically (Automatic tuning).. 15
Presetting stations (Station preset)........................16
Tuning in a preset station (Preset tuning).................17
Labeling the preset stations (Station index)..............18
Selecting a station among the preset stations in the
index (Index tuning)............................................19
Receiving FM simulcast TV programs.....................19
Recording an audio source......................................... 20
Recording onto an audio tape deck or DAT deck...... 20
Tape dubbing..................................................... 20
Editing a video source.............................................. 21
Video tape dubbing............................................ 21
Adding new sound on a video tape during video
editing.............................................................22
Chapter 3 Advanced Operations
Getting ready for Dolby surround sound..................... 24
Placement of speakers and selecting the
PRO LOGIC MODE.............................................24
Adjusting the speaker volume.............................. 25
Adjusting the surround sound....................................26
Adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers..........26
Adjusting the surround effect............................... 26
Sound field settings.................................................. 27
Available type of effects..................................... 27
Adjusting the tone controls.................................. 28
Adjusting the sound field programs....................... 28
Calling up the sound field setting........................... 29
Linking the sound field memory to preset
stations or program source.................................29
Chapter 4 Other Information
Troubleshooting guide............................................. 30
Specifications.......................................................... 32
Quick reference....................................................... 34