Table Of Contents - Sony STR-GA9ESG Operating Instructions Manual

For the customers in the USA
For detailed safety precautions, see the
"IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" leaflet.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
model STR-GA9ESG.
The following icon is used in this
manual:
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
The instructions in this manual
mainly describe how to operate the
receiver by using the supplied
remote to manipulate the on-screen
display on your TV screen.
For explanations of how to operate
the receiver using the controls on its
front panel, refer to the chapter titled
"Using the Controls on the Front
Panel".
This receiver incorporates the Dolby Pro
Logic Surround system.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"Dolby ," the double-D symbol a,
"AC-3" and "Pro Logic" are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Features 4
Understanding How the Receiver Works 6
Getting Started
Unpacking 7
Hookup Overview 7
RC Antenna Hookups 8
IR Repeater Hookups 8
Antenna Hookups 9
Audio Component Hookups 9
Speaker System Hookups 10
TV/VCR Hookups 12
AC Hookups 13
Before You Use Your Receiver 13
Preparing and Using the Remote
Inserting Batteries into the Remote 14
Preventing Interference Between Multiple Remotes 14
How to Use the Remote 15
Registering a TV or Monitor 16
Registering Audio/Video Equipment 18
Programming Infrared (IR) codes from other remotes
(USER IR setting) 21
Basic Operations
Selecting a Component 23
Tuning and Presetting Radio Stations 25
Recording 27
Using the Sleep Timer 28
Using Sound Fields
Introduction 29
Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 29
Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 31
Taking Advantage of the Sound Fields 33
Customizing the Sound Fields 33
Advanced Operations
Using the Index functions 36
Operating a CD Changer 38
Enjoying Two Components at the Same Time 39
Operating Several Components in Sequence Automatically
(macro play) 40
Settings and Adjustments
Remote Operation of Audio Sources Without the TV
(illuminated control flasher) 41
Playing Sources Automatically (auto play) 42
Starting a Source Automatically at Power On (auto start) 42
Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Remote 43
Selecting the Display Parameters 43
Adjusting the Position of the On-Screen Display 44
Using the Controls on the Front Panel
Front Panel Descriptions 45
Selecting a Component 46
Receiving Broadcasts 46
Recording 47
Using Sound Fields 48
Indexing 49
Enjoying Two Components at the Same Time 50
Additional Information
Rear Panel Descriptions 51
Troubleshooting 52
Specifications 54
Glossary 55
Index 57
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