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- Page 2 Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Hookup Overview 4 lower right corner of the remote. In this Aerial Hookups 5 manual, the STR-V525 is the model used Audio Component Hookups 5 for illustration purposes, any difference Video Component Hookups 6... -
Page 4: Model
Front speaker speaker Inserting batteries into the remote Insert the LR6 (STR-V525) or R6 (STR-V424) (Size AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor (STR-V525) or g (STR-V424) on the receiver. -
Page 5: Aerial Hookups
For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration the wire aerial, below. keep it as horizontal as y (STR-V525 only) CTRL A1 II (STR-V525 only) possible. COAXIAL 75Ω If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM aerial as shown below. -
Page 6: Video Component Hookups
CTRL VIDEO IN A1 II A1 II AUDIO If you have a CONTROL A1 II-compatible Sony CD player, MD deck or tape deck AUDIO IN TV/LD Use a CONTROL A1 II cord (not supplied) to connect the CTRL A1 II jack on the CD player, MD deck or tape deck to the CTRL A1 II jack on the receiver. -
Page 7: Speaker System Hookups
Getting Started Speaker System Hookups Receiver OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO Overview VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN This section describes how to connect your speakers to the receiver. To enjoy surround effects, centre and rear AUDIO AUDIO speakers and an active woofer are required. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below: AUDIO OUT... - Page 8 8 ohms or higher if you want to select both receiver, the speakers may be short-circuited. If this sets of front speakers (see page 12). happens, check the speaker connection again. Rear and center speakers Active woofer * STR-V525 only STR-V424 only Rear speaker Rear speaker Receiver Centre speaker...
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Page 9: Ac Hookups
Getting Started Before You Use Your Receiver AC Hookups Before turning on the receiver Connecting the mains lead Make sure that you have: Connect the mains lead cord from this receiver and • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost from your audio/video components to a wall outlet. position (0). -
Page 10: Dolby Surround Setup
Getting Started Use + or – to select the centre mode you want. Dolby Surround Setup A description of each centre mode is as follows: If you have So that Select Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a system for decoding Dolby Surround sound that is standardized for TV Front and rear The sound of the centre... - Page 11 Getting Started Increasing the output level of the rear Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same from speaker by 5dB where you are listening. The adjustment range of the rear speakers is preset •...
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Page 12: Location Of Parts And Basic Amplifier Operations
Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Front Panel Parts Description This chapter gives you the information on the location and function of the buttons and controls on the front panel and explains basic amplifier operations. !¡ !º !™ 3 5.1 CH/DVD button 1 1/u switch Press to select the component connected to the 5.1 Press to turn the receiver on and off. - Page 13 Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 0 TONE button PHONES jack Connects headphones. Press to turn the tone effect on or off. The TONE indicator lights up while the tone effect is turned Note To use the headphones, set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF Note that if you have adjusted the tone using the to output sound to the headphones.
- Page 14 You will by 5 dB (page 11) not have the stereo effect but the sound is AUTO FUNCTION* Specify whether or not Sony improved. components connected via Control A1 II cables will turn on or off when selected using the function buttons.
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Page 15: Receiver Operations
Receiver Operations Receiver Operations If the STEREO indicator remains off Receiving Broadcasts Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received. This receiver lets you enter a station’s frequency directly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning). If If an FM stereo programme is distorted you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, The STEREO indicator flashes. -
Page 16: Presetting Radio Stations
Receiver Operations Tuning preset stations (preset tuning) Presetting Radio Stations You can tune directly to a preset station by entering its preset number. If you don’t know which stations are You’ll most likely want to preset the receiver with the preset on which numbers, you can tune by scanning radio stations you listen to often so that you don’t have the preset stations. -
Page 17: Using Surround Sound
Using Surround Sound Using Surround Sound The third type is “MUSIC”. When a sound field in this Enjoying Surround Sound type is selected, the receiver adds the reverberation to the normal 2-channel stereo sound. You can apply these sound fields when playing a CD or watching TV You can take advantage of surround sound simply by programmes to obtain the surround effects of concert selecting one of the pre-programmed “sound fields”... -
Page 18: Selecting A Sound Field
GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. Be sure to set the game machine to stereo mode for game software with stereo sound capablity. * STR-V525 only. ** When using 5.1 CH/DVD only. -
Page 19: Customizing Sound Fields
Using Surround Sound Adjusting the volume of the rear and centre Customizing Sound Fields speakers (REAR/CENTER) If you feel the volume of the rear or centre speaker is By adjusting some of the sound parameters, you can inadequate (even after adjusting the speaker volume customize sound fields to suit your particular listening for Dolby Pro Logic Surround), do the procedure situation. - Page 20 V SURROUND From the front and the centre speakers alternately * STR-V525 only a) Adjustable only when the centre mode is set to PHANTOM, NORMAL or WIDE (see page 10). b) Adjustable only when the centre mode is set to 3 STEREO, NORMAL or WIDE (see page 10).
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Page 21: Other Operations
Other Operations Other Operations Indexing Preset Stations and Recording Programme Sources This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the receiver. You don’t have You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset to connect playback and recording components stations (station index) and programme sources. -
Page 22: Using The Sleep Timer
VCR’s instruction manual if you need help. specify. Press TV/LD to select the programme source. STR-V525 only Set the component to be ready for playing. For example, turn on the TV and TV tuner. Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for recording. -
Page 23: Adjustments Using The Set Up Button
Turning on the Control A1 II auto function parameter lets you to turn Sony components connected via To use with the TA-E9000ES Control A1 II cords (see page 6) on automatically when Perform the following steps to turn OFF this unit’s 2... -
Page 24: Additional Information
/ Make sure you connect a ground wire to the / Point the remote at the remote sensor aerial ground terminal. (STR-V525) or g (STR-V424) on the receiver. / The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them / Remove the obstacles in the path of the with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. -
Page 25: Specifications
* Depending on the sound field setting and ±0.5 dB 45 dB at 1 kHz Separation the source, there may be no sound (STR-V525 only) output. +0.5 Frequency 30 Hz - 15 kHz –2 TV/LD, CD, MD/TAPE,... -
Page 26: Glossary
Additional Information • NORMAL mode • 3 STEREO mode Glossary Select NORMAL mode if you have front Select 3 STEREO mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small centre and centre speakers but no rear speaker. speaker. Since a small speaker cannot The sound of the rear channel is output produce enough bass, the bass sound of from the front speakers to let you... -
Page 27: Index
Index A, B H, I, J, K, L, M Adjusting Hookups Scanning brightness of the display 9 preset stations 16 aerials 5 delay time 19, 25 radio stations 16 audio components 5, 6 effect level 19 mains lead 9 Sleep Timer 22 speaker volume 10 overview 4 Sound field... -
Page 28: Rear Panel Descriptions
8 5.1 CH/DVD !¢ Mains lead (STR-V525 only) 9 MONITOR 3 PHONO (STR-V525 only) !∞ SWITCHED AC OUTLET !º CTRL A1 II (STR-V525 only) 4 CD !§ SPEAKERS FRONT (A/B) !¡ WOOFER 5 MD/TAPE !¶ IMPEDANCE SELECTOR (STR-V525 - 2 pins,... -
Page 29: Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide Receiving Broadcasts Presetting Radio Selecting a Stations Component (direct tuning) Example: Receiving FM Example: Presetting a Example 1: Playing a CD 102.50 MHz station as A7 TUNER TUNER Turn on the CD player. Tune in the station you want. Start playing.