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Sony ST-RV444ES Operating Instructions Manual

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4-230-072-12(1)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-V444ES
STR-V333ES
2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-230-072-12(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-V444ES STR-V333ES 2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Refer to them whenever you call upon plug itself; never pull the cord. electric shock to persons. your Sony dealer regarding this product. • One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will Model No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models Hooking Up the Components 4 STR-V444ES and STR-V333ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In Unpacking 4 this manual, the STR-V444ES is used for illustration Antenna Hookups 5 purposes unless stated otherwise.

  • Page 4: Hooking Up The Components

    Hooking Up Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the unit: • FM wire antenna (1) Components • AM loop antenna (1) • Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1) • Control S connecting cord (1) • Remote commander RM-LJ304 (remote) (1) •...

  • Page 5: Antenna Hookups

    Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) CONTROL A1 SPEAKERS AC OUTLET TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN MONITOR OUT FRONT DIGITAL OPTICAL...

  • Page 6: Audio Component Hookups

    Audio Component Hookups Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) MD/DAT deck When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to INPUT OUTPUT the appropriate jacks on the components. LINE LINE White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Turntable CONTROL A1 SPEAKERS...

  • Page 7: Video Component Hookups

    Video Component Hookups Required cords Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) OUTPUT...

  • Page 8: Digital Component Hookups

    You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like Audio/video cords (not supplied) the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.

  • Page 9: Required Cords

    Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck Required cords to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital Optical digital cords (not supplied) input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These connections allow you to make Black Black digital recordings of a CDs and TV broadcasts.

  • Page 10: 5.1Ch Input Hookups

    5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel Required cords decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. Audio cords (not supplied) These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel Two for the 5.1CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS.

  • Page 11: Other Hookups

    Other Hookups Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1) Yellow (video) A Yellow (video) A White (L/audio) B White (L/audio) B...
  • Page 12 TV whenever you operate your TV. operate the receiver while using the “Sony MD Editor” software. This may cause a malfunction. S-LINK • If you have a Sony CD changer with a AUDIO COMMAND MODE selector VIDEO If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can...
  • Page 13 Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 15). • Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position (0). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video components to a wall outlet.

  • Page 14: Hooking Up And Setting Up The Speaker System

    Hooking Up Cursor buttons and Setting Up 1 / u the Speaker A + B – – System – SET UP Jog dial This chapter describes how to hook Brief descriptions of buttons and control up your speaker system to the used to set up the speaker system receiver, how to position each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to...

  • Page 15: Speaker System Hookup

    Speaker System Hookup This receiver corresponds with 6.1 channel decording. If you do not place a center speaker, you can place a rear center speaker. For details, see page 18. Required cords Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Speaker cords (not supplied) One for each front, rear, and center speaker (–) (–)
  • Page 16 Speaker System Hookup To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Speaker impedance Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center, To prevent this, make sure to take the following and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or precautions when connecting the speakers.

  • Page 17: Performing Initial Setup Operations

    Performing Initial Setup Operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the Performing initial setup operations power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the Before using your receiver for the first time, use the SET speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any UP button to adjust the setup parameters so that they other initial setup operations necessary for your system.

  • Page 18: Multi Channel Surround Setup

    Multi Channel Surround Setup When setting up the rear center speaker For the best possible surround sound all speakers should Set the speaker at least one meter behind the listening position. It be the same distance from the listening position (A). is recommended to place the speaker at an equal distance from However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up the rear L/R speakers.
  • Page 19 x Center speaker size (CENTER) x Rear center speaker size (REAR CTR)* Initial setting : LARGE Initial setting : NO • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively This parameter can be set when the center speaker is set to reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.
  • Page 20 Multi Channel Surround Setup x Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) x Rear center speaker distance (REAR CTR) Initial setting : YES Initial setting : 11 feet (3.5 meter) • If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”. Set the distance from your listening position to the rear •...
  • Page 21 x Rear L/R speaker position (REAR L/R PLACE)* x Rear L/R speaker height (REAR L/R HGT.)* Initial setting : BEHIND Initial setting : LOW This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear L/R speakers for proper implementation of the Digital L/R speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL”...
  • Page 22 Multi Channel Surround Setup x Front speaker crossover frequency Adjusting the speaker volume (FRONT SP >) Use the remote while seated in your listening position to Initial setting : STD (=120 Hz) adjust the volume of each speaker. Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover frequency when the front speakers are set to “SMALL”.

  • Page 23: Before You Use Your Receiver

    Before You Use Your Receiver There is no sound no matter which component is Before turning on the receiver selected. Make sure that you have: , Check that both the receiver and all components • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0). are turned on.

  • Page 24: Location Of Parts And Basic Operations

    Location of Front Panel Parts Description Parts and Basic Operations This chapter provides information about the locations and functions of the buttons and controls on the front panel. It also explains basic operations. 1 ?/1 switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. •...
  • Page 25 MASTER VOLUME 1 / u MULTI CHANNEL DECODING SPEAKERS AUDIO SPLIT FUNCTION INPUT MODE A+ B PRESET CINEMA ANALOG DISPLAY FM / AM – TUNING A.F.D. STUDIO EX. – MODE 2 CH DIRECT 5.1CH INPUT DOOR OPEN MUTING – – TUNING SLEEP ON SCREEN...
  • Page 26 Front Panel Parts Description !¡ !™ !£ !¢ !∞ MASTER VOLUME 1 / u MULTI CHANNEL DECODING SPEAKERS AUDIO SPLIT FUNCTION INPUT MODE A+ B PRESET CINEMA ANALOG DISPLAY FM / AM – A.F.D. – MODE 2 CH 5.1CH INPUT TUNING STUDIO EX.
  • Page 27 Set the automatic application of the sound field to a program source (page 52). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via control A1 cords will turn on or off when selected using the function buttons (page 52).
  • Page 28 Front Panel Parts Description ql Jog dial wh SLEEP button Turn to adjust the selected speaker level, surround, Press to activate the sleep timer. and equalizer parameters (etc.). wj DIMMER button w; LEVEL button Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display. Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page 38).

  • Page 29: Enjoying Surround Sound

    The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications You can enjoy multi channel surround of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal when playing back software encoded processing technology. They shift the sound away from with Dolby Digital or DTS.

  • Page 30: Selecting A Sound Field

    Selecting a Sound Field MODE +/– ANALOG DIRECT Cursor buttons CINEMA STUDIO EX. You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of 1 / u the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to. – –...
  • Page 31 Software with 2 channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. 1)2) CINEMA STUDIO EX. A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures This is a standard mode, great for (Press CINEMA STUDIO EX Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio watching most any type of movie.
  • Page 32 Selecting a Sound Field Sound field Effect Notes V. MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear (Virtual Multi Dimension) speakers positioned higher than the listener from a SIDE* single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30°...
  • Page 33 Sound field Effect Notes VIRTUAL ENHANCED A Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear (Virtual Enhanced Surround A) speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. VIRTUAL ENHANCED B Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual rear (Virtual Enhanced Surround B) speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers.
  • Page 34 Selecting a Sound Field Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes AUTO FORMAT DECODING Automatically detects the type of audio signal being You can use this mode as a reference. Set (Press the A.F.D. button) input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard the equalizer to OFF while using this mode 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if...

  • Page 35: Understanding The Multi-Channel Surround Displays

    Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays DIGITAL MONO STEREO COAX MEMORY L F E PRO LOGIC LS S RS D.RANGE TA NEWS INFO 1 Playback channel indicators 7 PRO LOGIC The letters light to indicate the channels being played Lights when this unit applies Pro Logic processing to back.

  • Page 36: Customizing Sound Fields

    Customizing Sound Fields 6.1ch Matrix (6.1 MATRIX) By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front, rear and center speakers, you Initial setting : AUTO can customize the sound fields to suit your particular This parameter can be used when NORMAL SURROUND listening situation.
  • Page 37 Reverberation time (REVERB) Bass adjustment (Gain/Frequency) Initial setting : midpoint Unlike the equalizer in the equalizer menu (which allows Before sound reaches our ears, it is reflected you to individually adjust the overall sound quality of (reverberated) many times between he left and right each set of speakers) these parameters allow you to walls, ceiling, and floor.
  • Page 38 Customizing Sound Fields Rear L/R level (REAR L/R) Adjusting the level parameters Initial setting : 0 dB The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust Lets you adjust level of the rear (left and right) speakers. the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker. The The level can even be adjusted during 5.1 CH input.
  • Page 39 dts LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level Adjusting the equalizer Initial setting : 0 dB The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization (bass, mid, This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE and treble frequencies) of the front, center, rear L/R and (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub rear center speakers individually.
  • Page 40 Customizing Sound Fields Front speaker treble adjustment (Gain/ Rear L/R speaker midrange bandwidth Frequency) This parammeter lets you adjust the width of the Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”. midrange band. • The gain can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps. •...

  • Page 41: Adjustable Parameters For Each Sound Field

    Adjustable parameters for each sound field < SURROUND > PRO EFFECT WALL REVERB FRONT SCREEN VIRTUAL REAR BASS BASS MID MID TREBLE TREBLE MATRIX LOGIC LEVEL TYPE TIME REVERB DEPTH SPEAKER ENHANCER GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ SLOPE GAIN FREQ AUTO FORMAT DECODING ANALOG DIRECT NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX.
  • Page 42 Customizing Sound Fields Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) < LEVEL > FRONT REAR CENTER REAR L/R REAR WOOFER dts LFE DRANGE BALANCE BALANCE LEVEL LEVEL CENTER LEVEL MIX* COMP* AUTO FORMAT DECODING ANALOG DIRECT NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX. A CINEMA STUDIO EX.
  • Page 43 Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) < EQUALIZER (BANK) > < FRONT > < CENTER > B.GAIN B.FREQ M.GAIN M.FREQ M.SLOPE T.GAIN T.FREQ B.GAIN B.FREQ M.GAIN M.FREQ M.SLOPE T.GAIN T.FREQ AUTO FORMAT DECODING ANALOG DIRECT NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX. A CINEMA STUDIO EX.
  • Page 44 Customizing Sound Fields Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) < EQUALIZER (BANK) > < REAR L/R > < REAR CENTER > B.GAIN B.FREQ M.GAIN M.FREQ M.SLOPE T.GAIN T.FREQ B.GAIN B.FREQ M.GAIN M.FREQ M.SLOPE T.GAIN T.FREQ AUTO FORMAT DECODING ANALOG DIRECT NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX.

  • Page 45: Receiving Broadcasts

    Receiving You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following ways: Broadcasts Direct Tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote (see page 46). This chapter describes how to receive Automatic Tuning If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, FM or AM broadcasts and how to...

  • Page 46: Direct Tuning

    Direct Tuning PRESET TUNING +/– DISPLAY FM/AM TUNING +/– Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations. For details on the buttons used in this section, 1 / u see the operating instructions for the supplied remote. Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner. –...

  • Page 47: Automatic Tuning

    Automatic Tuning Preset Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on page 46.
  • Page 48 Preset Tuning Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations either of the following two ways. Scanning the preset stations Rotate FUNCTION to select the tuner. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

  • Page 49: Other Operations

    Other Cursor buttons SET UP Operations 1 / u A + B – – – SLEEP NAME ENTER FUNCTION Jog dial Brief descriptions of buttons that appear in this chapter NAME button: Press to name preset stations or program sources. Jog dial: Use to select characters when naming preset stations or program sources.

  • Page 50: Naming Preset Stations And Program Sources

    Naming Preset Stations and Recording Program Sources You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the stations and program sources. These names (for example, components connected to it. You don’t have to connect “VHS”) appear in the receiver’s display when a station or the playback and recording components directly to each program source is selected.

  • Page 51: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a Recording on a video tape specified time. You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of Press SLEEP on the front panel or on the remote while audio sources when editing a video tape.

  • Page 52: Adjustments Using The Set Up Button

    Turning on the CONTROL A1 auto function parameter lets you turn Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (see page 12) on automatically when you press the corresponding function button. Auto function is set to ON by default.
  • Page 53 • When you want to use 2 Sony receivers in the same controls. room with the remote. To use with the TA-E9000ES Press SET UP.

  • Page 54: Control A1 Control System

    CONTROL A1 which is the standard system in the SONY particular connections or setup options, refer to the 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components. Operating Instructions supplied with the component(s). Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with...
  • Page 55 Operating Instructions supplied with the recorder component. Automatic function selection When you connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using monaural mini-plug cords, the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components.

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    Also, see “Checking the connections” on page 23 to verify that the connections are correct. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. , Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
  • Page 57 No sound is heard from the center speaker. No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. , Make sure the sound field function is on (press MODE +/–). , Select the appropriate function on the receiver. , Select a sound field containing the word “cinema”...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Specifications Frequency response Inputs (Digital) AUDIO POWER PHONO: RIAA DVD/LD IN, CD IN SPECIFICATIONS equalization curve (STR-V444ES) POWER OUTPUT AND ±0.5 dB (Coaxial): TOTAL HARMONIC CD, TAPE, MD/DAT, Sensitivity: – DISTORTION: DVD/LD, TV/SAT, Impedance: 75 ohms VIDEO 1, 2, and S/N: 100 dB With 8 ohm loads, both VIDEO 3:...
  • Page 59 FM tuner section AM tuner section Video section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Tuning range With 10-kHz tuning Inputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms scale: S-video: Antenna terminals 530 – 1710 kHz Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms 75 ohms, unbalanced With 9-kHz tuning C: 0.286 Vp-p scale:...
  • Page 60 Specifications General System Tuner section: PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system Preamplifier section: Low-noise NF type equalizer Power amplifier section: Pure-complementary SEPP Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption STR-V444ES 420 W STR-V333ES 410 W AC outlets 2 switched, total 120 W/1A Dimensions 430 175 405 mm...

  • Page 61: Glossary

    This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital Level Early signal processing technology reflections Reverberation developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies. Time...

  • Page 62: Tables Of Settings Using Surround, Level, Eq, And Set Up Buttons

    Tables of Settings Using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURROUND, EQ, SET UP buttons, jog dial, and cursor buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press and light Press to select...
  • Page 63 Press and light Press to select Turn jog dial to select See page EQ button FRONT BASS XXX dB between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps) FRONT BASS XXX Hz between 99 Hz and 1.0 kHz (in 21 steps) FRONT MID XXX dB between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps) FRONT MID XXX Hz...
  • Page 64 Tables of Settings Using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons Press Press to select Turn jog dial to select See page SET UP button FRONT [XXXXXX] LARGE, SMALL CENTER [XXXXXX] LARGE, SMALL, NO REAR L/R [XXXXXX] LARGE, SMALL, NO REAR CTR [XXXXXX] LARGE, SMALL, NO SUB WOOFER [XXXXXX]...

  • Page 65: Index

    Index AC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3) Hookups Scanning Adjusting 5.1 CH input 10 preset stations. See Preset brightness of the display 28 AC power cord 13 tuning equalizer 39 antennas 5 radio stations. See Automatic speaker volumes 22 audio components 6 tuning surround parameters 36 digital components 8, 9...
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