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- Page 1 4-241-667-14(2) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-VA333ES © 2002 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: About This Manual
NERGY About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-VA333ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ... 4 Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components ... 6 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ... 8 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks ... -
Page 4: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – L ANALOG DIRECT ql (34) AUDIO SPLIT qf (41) AUTO DEC ws (34) - Page 5 1 23 4 5 w; ql Open the front door e; ea es ed – – –...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 8 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. -
Page 7: Required Cords
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. If you have a Sony components with CONTROL A1 jack See “CONTROL A1 control system” on page 60. -
Page 8: 1A: Connecting Components With Digital Audio Output Jacks
1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player, LD player, TV, or satellite tuner For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 7. 1 Connect the audio jacks. ANTENNA DIGITAL /SACD OPTICAL MD/DAT OPTICAL MD/DAT OPTICAL TV/SAT... - Page 9 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD/LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. Notes •...
- Page 10 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks (continued) Hooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player and MD/DAT deck For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 7. CD/Super Audio CD player OUTPUT AUDIO * Connect to either the COAXIAL IN or the OPTICAL IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAXIAL IN jack.
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Page 11: 1B: Connecting Components With Multi Channel Output Jacks
1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. If your DVD/LD and CD/Super Audio CD players are equipped with multi channel decoder, you can connect them to this receiver’s MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks to enjoy the sound of the connected component’s multi channel decoder. - Page 12 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks (continued) 2 Connect the video jacks. The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
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Page 13: 1C: Connecting Components With Only Analog Audio Jacks
1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 7. Turntable ANTENNA DIGITAL /SACD OPTICAL MD/DAT OPTICAL MD/DAT OPTICAL TV/SAT OPTICAL DVD/LD OPTICAL /SACD COAXIAL DVD/LD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE CD/Super Audio CD Note If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal. - Page 14 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks (continued) Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input (function) (page 25). In addition, you can display the SURROUND, EQ, SET UP, CUSTOMIZE, LEVEL parameters and the selected sound field by pressing ON SCREEN.
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Page 15: 2: Connecting The Antennas
2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. ANTENNA COAXIAL DIGITAL TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN MONITOR OUT /SACD OPTICAL MD/DAT OPTICAL /B-Y MD/DAT /R-Y OPTICAL PHONO /SACD TV/SAT OPTICAL DVD/LD OPTICAL /SACD COAXIAL FRONT SURROUND CENTER SIGNAL GND DVD/LD COAXIAL... -
Page 16: 3: Connecting Speakers
3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver alows you to use a 7.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two additional surround back speakers (7.1 channel). - Page 17 Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (–) Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO SPEAKERS FRONT B* VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 CTRL S2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO FRONT SURROUND SURR BACK CENTER SUB WOOFER PRE OUT Surround back Surround back speaker (R)* speaker (L)*...
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Page 18: 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord
4: Connecting the AC power cord Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. You can connect up to one component to the AC OUTLET on the receiver. SPEAKERS CENTER –... -
Page 19: 5: Setting Up The Speakers
Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. - Page 20 5: Setting up the speakers (continued) x CENTER SP (Center speaker size) • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.
- Page 21 x SURR BACK SP (Surround back speaker size) When the surround speakers are set to “NO”, the surround back speakers are also automatically set to “NO” and the setting cannot be changed. • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”.
- Page 22 5: Setting up the speakers (continued) sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible. x FRONT XX.X meter (Front speaker distance) Initial setting: 5.0 meter Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 12.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps.
- Page 23 The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more that 1.5 meters closer than the front speakers. Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
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Page 24: 6: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote for the operation. Tips • The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. -
Page 25: Amplifier/Tuner Operation
Amplifier/Tuner Operation Selecting the component Rotate FUNCTION to select the function. The selected function appears in the display. To select the Display VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or VIDEO 3 TV game DVD or LD player DVD/LD Satellite tuner TV/SAT Tape deck TAPE... -
Page 26: Listening To Multi Channel Sound (Multi Ch Direct)
Listening to multi channel sound (MULTI CH DIRECT) You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources like DVD or Super Audio CD. Also see “D.POWER”... -
Page 27: Storing Fm Stations Automatically (Autobetical)
Direct tuning Enter a frequency of the station directly by using the NUM menu on the remote. For details on the supplied remote, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. Select “TUNER” from the FUNCTION list to switch the function to TUNER. You can also use the FUNCTION control on the receiver. -
Page 28: Presetting Radio Stations
Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to TUNER. Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 26) or Direct Tuning (page 27). -
Page 29: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can use the following convenient RDS features: –... - Page 30 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Description of program types Program type Description indication News News programs Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on current news Information Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice Sport Sports programs...
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Page 31: Changing The Display
Changing the display Changing the information in the display You can check the volume, sound field, or the decoding information by changing the information in the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. The displayed information varies according to the selected function. All functions except TUNER t Function name and volume level Function name and decoding information Function name and sound field name... -
Page 32: About The Indications In The Display
About the indications in the display L.F.E. 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 21) and the receiver detects that the disc being played back does not contain the LFE channel signal. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the low frequency components of the front channels. - Page 33 0 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are input. Note Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels. qa DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG 2CH...
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Page 34: Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal (AUTO DECODING) In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any surround effects. -
Page 35: Selecting A Sound Field
Sound fields with D C S marks use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood. - Page 36 Selecting a sound field (continued) About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters.
- Page 37 Selecting other sound fields Press MODE +/– repeatedly to select the sound field you want. The selected sound field appears in the display. x NORMAL SURROUND Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded.
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Page 38: Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Ii And Dts Neo:6 (2Ch Mode)
Selecting a sound field (continued) Enjoying the surround effect at low volume level (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. -
Page 39: Selecting The Surround Back Decoding Mode (Sb Decoding)
Tips • When “PLII MUSIC” is selected, you can make further adjustments using “CENTER WIDTH”, “DIMENSION”, “PANORAMA” in the SURROUND menu (page 53). • You can select the 2 channel decoding mode using “2CH MODE” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 47). - Page 40 Selecting the surround back decoding mode (continued) How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream. When you select “AUTO” When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag* decode the surround back signal.
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Page 41: Advanced Adjustments And Settings
Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the audio input (AUDIO SPLIT) You can assign the audio input for each function. This function is convenient in the following cases. (Example) When you have two DVD players and no digital audio input jack is available for the second DVD player. -
Page 42: Switching The Audio Input Mode For Digital Components (Input Mode)
Switching the audio input mode for digital components (INPUT MODE) You can switch the audio input mode for functions which have digital audio input jacks. You can also select the COAXIAL or OPTICAL audio inputs of other functions using the AUDIO SPLIT (page 41). Rotate FUNCTION to select the function whose audio input mode you want to switch. -
Page 43: Customizing Sound Fields
Customizing sound fields By adjusting the SURROUND menu and LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. - Page 44 Customizing sound fields (continued) Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). Press LEVEL. The LEVEL button lights up and “<<<LEVEL>>>”...
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Page 45: Adjusting The Equalizer
For advanced LEVEL menu adjustments Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU EXPAND” to “ON” to enable advanced adjustments. For details on “MENU EXPAND”, see page For details on how to set the items, see page 54. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Press ?/1 to turn off the power. - Page 46 Adjusting the equalizer (continued) EQ menu parameters x FRONT BASS XXX.X dB (Front speaker bass level) x FRONT MID XXX.X dB (Front speaker midrange level) x FRONT TREBLE XXX.X dB (Front speaker treble level) x CENTER BASS XXX.X dB (Center speaker bass level) x CENTER MID XXX.X dB (Center speaker midrange level) x CENTER TREBLE XXX.X dB...
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Page 47: Advanced Settings
Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. Press CUSTOMIZE. The CUSTOMIZE button lights up and “<<<CUSTOMIZE>>>” appears in the display. Press the cursor buttons ( select the parameter. For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu parameters”... - Page 48 AUTO FUNCTION (Control A1: Function link) • ON Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (page 60) automatically when the playback on the component is started. • OFF Function link is not activated.
- Page 49 x COLOR SYSTEM (OSD color system) (Models of area code CEL only) Lets you select the color system. • NTSC • PAL x OSD COLOR (Color of the on-screen display) Lets you select the color of the on-screen display. • COLOR The on-screen display is displayed in color.
- Page 50 Advanced settings (continued) x S.W PHASE (Sub woofer phase polarity) Lets you set the sub woofer phase polarity. • NORMAL Normally, select “NORMAL”. • REVERSE 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 51 “SURR POSI.” (Surround speaker position) is designed specifically for implementation of the sound fields of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle.
- Page 52 Advanced settings (continued) x SURROUND SP > XXX Hz (Surround speaker crossover frequency) Initial setting: STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover frequency when “SURROUND SP” (surround speaker size) is set to “SMALL”. You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.
- Page 53 x C.WIDTH (Center width control) Initial setting: (3) Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You can set this parameter only when “2CH MODE” is set to “PLII MUSIC” (page 38) and NORMAL SURROUND is selected.
- Page 54 Advanced settings (continued) x VIR.SPEAKERS (Virtual speakers) This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 35). • ON The virtual speakers are created. • OFF The virtual speakers are not created. x SURR ENHANCER (Surround reflection enhancer) This parameter is especially for the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 35).
- Page 55 x D.RANGE COMP. (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. • OFF The dynamic range is not compressed. •...
- Page 56 Advanced settings (continued) x FRONT BASS XXX Hz (Front speaker bass frequency) Initial setting: 250 Hz You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps. x FRONT MID XXX Hz (Front speaker midrange frequency) Initial setting: 1.0 kHz You can adjust from 198 Hz to 10 kHz in 37 steps.
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Page 57: Other Operations
Other Operations Naming preset stations and functions You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and functions and display it in the receiver’s display. To index a preset station Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 28). -
Page 58: Using The Sleep Timer
Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time by using the remote. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. Select SLEEP from the RECEIVER menu repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you select SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 0:30:00 t... -
Page 59: Recording
Recording Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help. -
Page 60: Control A1 Control System
SUB WOOFER RS232C MULTI CHANNEL IN 2 MULTI CHANNEL IN 1 Currently, CONTROL A1 between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. In the future, the CONTROL A1 Control System. - Page 61 “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 62 Automatic function selection When you connect a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using monaural mini- CD player plug cords, the function selector on the...
- Page 63 x Synchronized recording This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the selected source and recorder components. 1 Set the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) to the source component. 2 Set the source component to pause mode (make sure both the N and X indicators light together).
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Page 64: Additional Information
If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following... - Page 65 There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver. • Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to OFF (page 58).
- Page 66 (page 49). • Make sure you select the correct function on the remote. • When you operate a programmed non-Sony component, the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the make of the component.
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Page 67: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier section Models of area code TW POWER OUTPUT (8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.05 %) 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) 90 W + 90 W Reference Power Output (8 ohms 20 Hz –... - Page 68 Specifications (continued) BASS: MID (FRONT L/R, CENTER only): TREBLE: Gain levels: FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals Sensitivity Mono: Stereo: Usable sensitivity Mono: Stereo: Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono: Stereo: Separation Frequency response Selectivity AM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Usable sensitivity Harmonic distortion...
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Page 69: Index
Index A, B Adjusting brightness of the display CUSTOMIZE parameters 47, 57 EQ parameters 45, 55 LEVEL parameters 44, 54 speaker volumes 24 SET UP parameters 19, 49 SURROUND parameters 43, 52 Automatic tuning 26 Changing display 31 effect level 43 Clearing receiver’s memory 19 Crossover frequency 51–52 CUSTOMIZE menu 47, 57... - Page 72 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...