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Sony STR-DA777ES Primary Operating Instructions Manual

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STR-DA777ES
1999 by Sony Corporation
3-866-967-11(1)

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  • Page 1 FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DA777ES 1999 by Sony Corporation 3-866-967-11(1)
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. STR-DA777ES Serial No. For the customers in Canada...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DA777ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the U.S.A./Canada model is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “U.S.A./Canada models only.”...

  • Page 4: Hooking Up The Components

    Hooking Up Components This chapter describes how to connect various audio and video components to the receiver. Be sure to read the sections for the components you have before you actually connect them to the receiver. Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the unit: •...

  • Page 5: Antenna Hookups

    Antenna Hookups FM wire antenna (supplied) S-VIDEO VIDEO DVD/LD MONITOR OUT IN COAX R AUDIO IN COAX VIDEO 1 DVD/LD IN OPT TV/SAT IN OPT VIDEO 2 MD/DAT IN OPT MD/DAT DVD/ OUT OPT 2ND AUDIO OUT IN OPT CTRL S CENTER MONITOR CENTER...

  • Page 6: Audio Component Hookups

    Audio Component Hookups Tape deck INPUT OUTPUT LINE LINE Turntable (MM cartridge type only) S-VIDEO VIDEO DVD/LD MONITOR OUT IN COAX R AUDIO IN COAX VIDEO 1 DVD/LD IN OPT TV/SAT IN OPT VIDEO 2 MD/DAT IN OPT MD/DAT DVD/ OUT OPT 2ND AUDIO OUT IN OPT...

  • Page 7: Video Component Hookups

    Video Component Hookups DVD player TV monitor OUTPUT INPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO DVD/LD MONITOR OUT IN COAX R AUDIO IN COAX VIDEO 1 DVD/LD IN OPT TV/SAT IN OPT VIDEO 2 MD/DAT IN OPT MD/DAT DVD/ OUT OPT 2ND AUDIO OUT IN OPT CTRL S...

  • Page 8: Digital Component Hookups

    You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Satellite tuner** or DVD player (etc.)*...

  • Page 9: Required Cords

    Connect the digital output jack of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digital input jack of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These connections allow you to make digital recordings of CDs and TV broadcasts.

  • Page 10: 5.1Ch Input Hookups

    5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to this unit to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel decoder.

  • Page 11: Other Hookups

    Other Hookups S-VIDEO VIDEO DVD/LD MONITOR OUT IN COAX R AUDIO IN COAX VIDEO 1 DVD/LD IN OPT TV/SAT IN OPT VIDEO 2 MD/DAT IN OPT MD/DAT DVD/ OUT OPT 2ND AUDIO OUT IN OPT CTRL S CENTER MONITOR VIDEO 1 CTRL S DVD/ FRONT...
  • Page 12 MD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not operate the receiver while using the “Sony MD Editor” software. This may cause a malfunction. • If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1”...
  • Page 13 Setting a voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the receiver is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

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

    Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. Jog dial 1 / u MULTI CHANNEL DECODING SPEAKERS...

  • Page 15: Speaker System Hookup

    Speaker System Hookup Required cords Speaker cords (not supplied) One for each front, rear, and center speaker (–) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an active sub woofer Black S-VIDEO VIDEO DVD/LD MONITOR OUT IN COAX R AUDIO IN COAX VIDEO 1 DVD/LD IN OPT...
  • Page 16 Speaker System Hookup To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord.

  • Page 17: Performing Initial Setup Operations

    Performing Initial Setup Operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system. Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have: •...

  • Page 18: Multi Channel Surround Setup

    Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position.
  • Page 19 p Rear speaker size REAR SP [LARGE] Initial setting : LARGE • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the rear speakers to “LARGE”.
  • Page 20 Multi Channel Surround Setup p Sub woofer phase polarity S.W PHASE [NORMAL] Initial setting : NORMAL Set the sub woofer phase polarity. There is usually no problem when the sub woofer phase polarity is set to "NORMAL". However, depending on the type of front speakers, the position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase polarity to "REVERSE"...
  • Page 21 p Front speaker roll off frequency FRONT SP > XXXHz Initial setting : > 80 Hz This setting lets you select the roll off frequency for the low cut filter of the front (left and right) speakers when the front speakers are set to “SMALL”. •...

  • Page 22: Before You Use Your Receiver

    Multi Channel Surround Setup Notes • The rear balance, center level, and rear level are shown in the display during adjustment. • Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the parameters in the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the unit switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your...
  • Page 23 There is no sound no matter which component is selected. / Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. / Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at 0. / Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to OFF or to a position for front speakers that are not connected to the receiver (see “@∞...

  • Page 24: Location Of Parts And Basic Operations

    Location of 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. Front Panel Parts Description 1 1/u switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. •...
  • Page 25 1 / u SPEAKERS A +B FM / AM MEMORY PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO 3 AUDIO SPLIT button Press to select and play another audio source in combination with the selected component. 1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select a video component. 2 Press AUDIO SPLIT repeatedly to select a different audio source or press AUDIO SPLIT once to display the current settings and turn the jog dial to select the different audio...
  • Page 26 Front Panel Parts Description 1 / u SPEAKERS A+ B FM / AM MEMORY PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO @∞ 6 IR emitter Emits IR signals to the remote. 7 IR receptor Receives IR signals emitted by the remote. 8 MEMORY button Press to memorize a preset station or preset sound field.
  • Page 27 !£ EQ BANK button Press repeatedly to select an equalizer (EQ PRESET 1~5) or turn the equalizer off (EQ PRESET OFF). To maintain the highest fidelity to the original source Do the following to bypass the sound field and equalizer circuits. 1 Press EQ BANK to turn off the equalizer.

  • Page 28: Enjoying Surround Sound

    The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. They shift the sound away from the actual speaker locations to simulate the presence of several “virtual”...

  • Page 29: Selecting A Sound Field

    MODE +/– A.F.D. 2 CH 1 / u MULTI CHANNEL DECODING SPEAKERS FM / AM TUNER PRESET SOUND FIELD PRESET SOUND FIELD MEMORY – – A.F.D – 2 CH ANALOG DIRECT MODE – PHONES SURR LEVEL TUNER CUSTOM SET UP S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO...
  • Page 30 Software with 2 channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. CINEMA STUDIO EX. A* Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio using the 3D sound imaging of V.
  • Page 31 Sound field Effect 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 single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30°...
  • Page 32 Selecting a Sound Field Sound field Effect 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...

  • Page 33: Understanding The Multi-Channel Surround Displays

    Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays OPTICAL COAXIAL MPEGDTSDUAL !™ !¡ !º 1 OPTICAL Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal. 2 COAXIAL Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal.
  • Page 34 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). When using music sound modes like LARGE HALL or SMALL HALL the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound.

  • Page 35: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments This chapter describes how to use the menu operations to change various settings, adjust the sound fields, and customize various aspects of the receiver’s functionality. Using the Menus LEVEL Jog dial 1 / u MULTI CHANNEL DECODING SPEAKERS FM / AM TUNER PRESET...

  • Page 36: Menu Function Table

    Menu Function Table Menus (Press) Parameters (Press <SP SETUP> (SET UP) FRONT SP [LARGE] CENTER SP [LARGE] REAR SP [LARGE] SUB WOOFER [YES] FRONT 16 feet* (5.0 meter) CENTER 16 feet* (5.0 meter) REAR 11 feet* (3.5 meter) S.W 16 feet* (5.0 meter) S.W PHASE [NORMAL] REAR POSI [BEHIND] REAR HEIGHT [LOW]...
  • Page 37 Menus Parameters (Press) (Press <SURROUND> (SUR) SURR. EFFECT 100% WALL S____|____H REVERB S____|____L SCREEN DEPTH [MID] VIRTUAL SP [ON] REAR ENHANCER [ON] BASS 0 dB ------- BASS 250 Hz ------- MID 0 dB ------- MID 1.0 kHz ------- MID [WIDE] ------- TRE 0 dB ------- TRE 2.5 kHz ------- <LEVEL>...
  • Page 38 Menu Function Table Menus Parameters (Press) (Press <CUSTOMIZE> (CUSTOM) V: (video source) A: (audio source) __ : AUDIO [AUTO] __ : DECODE [AUTO] DISP. DIMMER [100%] ABS PHASE [NORMAL] DF ROLL OFF [STD] NOISE BAND [STD] 2ND AUDIO [SOURCE] S.FIELD LINK [OFF] AUTO FUNCTION [ON] 2-way REMOTE [ON] XXXXXXXX [...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Speaker Settings

    Adjusting the Speaker Settings <SP SETUP> See “Multi-Channel Surround Setup” on page 18 for details on the parameters available in the SET UP menu. p Front speaker size (FRONT SP) Initial setting : LARGE p Center speaker size (CENTER SP) Initial setting : LARGE p Rear speaker size (REAR SP) Initial setting : LARGE...
  • Page 40 Adjusting the Equalization <EQUALIZER> p Front speaker treble adjustment (Level/ Frequency) FRONT TREBL +XX.XdB FRONT TREBL XXXHz Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”. • The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 0.5 dB steps. • The frequency can be adjusted from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps.

  • Page 41: Customizing Sound Fields

    Customizing Sound Fields <SURROUND> The SURROUND menu contains parameters that let you customize various aspects of the current sound field. The settings available in this menu are stored individually for each sound field. p Effect Level SURR.EFFECT XXX% Initial setting : (depends on sound mode) This parameter lets you adjust the “presence”...

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Speaker Levels

    Adjusting the Speaker Levels <LEVEL> The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you modify the output level of each speaker and perform a variety of other adjustments to control the sound mix. The settings available in this menu effect all the sound fields. Most of these settings can also be adjusted directly using the remote.
  • Page 43 p dts LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level dts LFE MIX XX.XdB Initial setting : 0 dB This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or rear channels via the “dts”...
  • Page 44 Adjusting the Speaker Levels <LEVEL> Adjustable parameters for each sound field EFFECT LEVEL A.F.D. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX. A CINEMA STUDIO EX. B CINEMA STUDIO EX. C SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. A SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. B SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE...
  • Page 45 Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) FRONT BAL. A.F.D. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX. A CINEMA STUDIO EX. B CINEMA STUDIO EX. C SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. A SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. B SEMI-CINEMA STUDIO EX. C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE V.

  • Page 46: Other Settings

    Other Settings <CUSTOMIZE> The CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to customize various aspects of the receiver’s operation. p Audio split V:VIDEO3 A:CD Use to switch the audio source. (Same as the AUDIO SPLIT button on the front panel.) See “3 AUDIO SPLIT button”...
  • Page 47 OFF the other component’s 2 way remote control system. For details, refer to the operating instructions suppled with your other components. • To use with Sony CD players CDP-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES, turn OFF the remote control adapter switch on the CDP-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES. For details, refer to the operating instructions suppled with the CDP-CX260 or CDP-CX88ES.

  • Page 48: Receiving Broadcasts

    Receiving Broadcasts This chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to preset selected stations. You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following ways: Automatic/Manual Tuning If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area (see page 49).

  • Page 49: Automatic/Manual Tuning

    FM/AM 1 / u MULTI CHANNEL DECODING SPEAKERS A +B FM / AM TUNER PRESET SOUND FIELD PRESET SOUND FIELD – MEMORY – – A.F.D MODE 2 CH ANALOG DIRECT – PHONES SURR LEVEL TUNER CUSTOM SET UP S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO TUNER MEMORY...

  • Page 50: Preset Tuning

    Preset Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on page 49. Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by performing steps on “Presetting radio stations” below. Presetting radio stations Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select TUNER.

  • Page 51: Direct Tuning Using The Remote

    Direct Tuning Using the Remote Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations. For details on the buttons used in this section, see the operationg instructions for the supplied remote. Touch FUNCTION and SUB on the remote to select TUNER.

  • Page 52: Other Operations

    Other Operations This chapter describes the operations necessary to store your custom equalization and surround settings for instant recall. SOUND FIELD Jog dial PRESET +/– MODE +/– MEMORY 1 / u MULTI CHANNEL DECODING SPEAKERS A + B FM / AM TUNER PRESET SOUND FIELD PRESET SOUND FIELD...

  • Page 53: Presetting Equalizer And Sound Fields

    Presetting Equalizer and Sound Fields Any changes you make to the preset equalizers (EQ PRESET 1~5) are stored automatically. Presetting Equalizer Settings Press EQ BANK repeatedly to select the equalizer you want to adjust (EQ PRESET 1~5). Press EQ. Press the cursor buttons ( ) to select the desired parameter, then turn the jog dial to adjust.

  • Page 54: Recording

    Recording Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to it. You don’t have to connect the playback and recording components directly to each other: once you select a program source on the receiver, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component.

  • Page 55: Control A1 Control System

    The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1 which is the standard system in the SONY 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A1 , and can be connected to each other.
  • Page 56 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...

  • Page 57: Additional Information

    Also, see “Checking the connections” on page 22 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 58 Troubleshooting No sound is heard from the center speaker. / Make sure the sound field function is on (press A.F.D.). / Select a sound field containing the word “cinema” or “virtual” (see page 30~32). / Adjust the speaker volume (see page 21). / Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 18).

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz; rated 120 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.05% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 60 Specifications FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono: 0.3% Stereo: 0.5%...

  • Page 61: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Sound This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology 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.

  • Page 62: Audio Signal Block Diagram

    Audio Signal Block Diagram U.S.A./Canada models only.

  • Page 63: Index

    Index AC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3) Adjusting brightness of the display 46 equalizer 39, 40 speaker volumes 21 surround parameters 41 Basic operations 24~27 Battery 4 Changing effect level 41 Checking the connections 22 Clearing receiver’s memory 17 Connecting. See Hookups Customizing sound fields 46, 47 Digital Cinema Sound 61 Dolby Digital (AC-3) 61...
  • Page 64 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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