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4-237-333-14(2)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
STR-DA5ES
STR-DA3ES
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. WARNING – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit expose the unit to rain or moisture. different from that to which the receiver is connected. To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, technician for help. etc. And don’t place ligh
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Table of Contents Features ................................................. 4 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning ........................................ 44 Parts Identification Automatic tuning ................................. 44 Preset tuning ........................................ 45 Main unit ............................................... 5 Hooking Up the Components Other Operations Required cords ....................................... 6 Naming preset stations and program sources ......
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Features 7.1 channel mode This receiver incorporates a 6 channel amplifier. It can reproduce the sound of movies (etc.) encoded in 6.1 channel audio through front (L/R), center, surround (L/R), surround back, and sub woofer speakers. This receiver also lets you enjoy a 7.1 channel mode. The 7.1 channel mode uses DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the Surround Back channel in stereo (L/R) (page 28). Compatible with a variety of audio formats and modes This receiver is compati
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Parts Identification Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Main unit 12345q 6 7 89;qaqsqdqfqgqhqj qkql w; – + rfrd rs ra r; ekeh ef ese; wlwk whwgwfwdwswa el ejeg edea wj 2CH qg (31, 33) DOOR OPEN wg MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator qs 2ND ROOM (STR-DA3ES only) ENTER wj (46) eh (29, 30) MUTING wa (27) EQ ea (43) 2ND/3RD ROOM (STR-DA5ES NAME ed (46) EQUALIZER eg (43) only) eh (29, 30) NIGHT MODE 6 (35) FM/AM
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Hooking Up the Components Required cords Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. • Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed. • Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. • When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red. • When connecting
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Hooking Up the Component Antenna hookups FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 IN STATUS IN OUT OUT FM U AM CONTROL S DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO CTRL S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO A1 TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN IN CD/SACD OUT IN OUT IN OPTICAL Y IN ND/DAT OPTICAL PB/B-Y OUT 2ND VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN IN ROOM MD/DAT OUT IN OUT IN OPTICAL IN PR/R-Y TV/SAT VIDEO OUT OPTICAL PHONO CD/S
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ç ç Audio component hookups For details on the required cords (A – H), see page 6. MD or DAT deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE L R Turntable A A A OUT IN ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 IN STATUS IN OUT OUT FM U AM CONTROL S DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO CTRL A1 TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN MONITOR OUT S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO OUT IN IN OUT IN OUT IN CD/SACD OPTICAL Y IN ND/DAT OPTICAL PB/B-Y OUT 2ND VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN IN ROOM MD/DAT OUT IN OUT IN O
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Hooking Up the Component Ç Ç Video component hookups TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player OUTPUT OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT VIDEO L R L OUT R OUT BB COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 IN STATUS IN OUT OUT FM U AM CONTROL S DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO CTRL A1 S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN IN OUT IN OUT IN CD/SACD OPTICAL Y IN ND/DAT OPTICAL PB/B-Y 2ND OUT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN IN RO
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Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. For 6.1 channel surround sound, you will also need a surround back speaker. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT
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Hooking Up the Component ç ç Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc. MD or DAT deck DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL IN LINE LINE L OUT R DD A A OUT IN OUT IN ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 IN STATUS IN OUT OUT FM U AM CONTROL S DIGITAL COMPONENT V
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Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an ext
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Hooking Up the Component Other hookups CTRL S (STATUS) IN/OUT CONTROL A1 HH ANTENNA 75Ω COAXIAL MONITOR TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 IN STATUS IN OUT OUT FM U AM CONTROL S DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO CTRL A1 S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN IN OUT IN OUT IN CD/SACD OPTICAL Y IN ND/DAT OPTICAL OUT PB/B-Y 2ND VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN IN ROOM MD/DAT OUT IN OUT IN OPTICAL IN PR/R-Y TV/SAT VIDEO OUT OPTICAL PHONO CD/SACD MD/DAT TAPE AUD
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* Pull the video cord away from the supplied audio/ Other hookups (continued) video/control S cable. Note S-LINK CONTROL S hookup Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV for details regarding the operations you can If you have a S-LINK CONTROL S- control from your TV. compatible Sony TV, satellite tuner, monitor, DVD player or VCR, use an audio/video/ 2ND ROOM hookup control S connecting cord (supplied) or a You can use the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks to control S connecting cord (suppl
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Hooking Up the Component If you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or off. Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of the component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, f
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookup Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (+) (+) (–)(–) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black Black C Audio cord (not supplied) White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Surround speaker Surround speaker Active sub woofer Surround back (R) (L) speaker* INPUT AUDIO IN A B A A IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SPEAKERS AC OUTLET OUT RL FRONT L R SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK CONTROL S CTRL S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO A1 + + OUT IN OUT
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Tips • You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks. The remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer. As the active sub woofer does not have the directivity, you can place it wherever you want. • To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS jacks and the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to connect just the front speakers to
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Speaker system hookup (continued) Another room hookups You can connect the speakers to use in another room to the SPEAKERS 3RD ROOM jacks (STR-DA5ES) or the SPEAKERS 2ND ROOM jacks (STR-DA3ES). Make sure to connect correctly as indicated on the rear panel. IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 AC OUTLET SPEAKERS OUT RL FRONT L R SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK CONTROL S CTRL A1 S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO + + OUT IN OUT IN SURR SURR BACK BACK R L 2ND VIDEO VIDEO ROOM OUT IN OUT IN – – RL FRONT L R SURRO
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Performing initial setup Performing initial setup operations operations Before using your receiver for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver Once you have hooked up the speakers and correspond to your system. For the adjustable turned on the power, clear the receiver’s parameters, see the table on page 90. See pages memory. Then specify the speaker parameters 19–25 for speaker settings and pages 48–50 for (size, position, etc.)
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Multi channel surround setup Initial settings (continued) Parameter Initial setting FRONT SP LARGE When placing surround speakers behind you CENTER SP LARGE B SURROUND SP LARGE A A SURR BACK SP LARGE 45° SURR BACK L/R NO SUB WOOFER YES C C FRONT 16 feet 90° CENTER 16 feet SURROUND 11 feet D 20° SURR BACK 11 feet SUB WOOFER 16 feet Note S.W PHASE NORMAL Do not place the center speaker farther away from the DISTANCE UNIT feet listening position than the front speakers. SURR POSI. SIDE Tip SURR HEI
