Sony STR-GX59ES User's Manual
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1. STR GXSQ9ES 115 watts 115 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz IHF 170 watts 170 watts 4 ohms at 1 kHz IHF 220 watts 220 watts 2 ohms at 1 kHz IHF Power output of center amplifier STR GX69ES 50 watts 25 watts 25 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz STR GX59ES 30 watts 15 watts 15 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz Power output of rear amplifier STR GX69ES 25 watts 25 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz STR GX59ES 15 watts 15 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz Inputs Sensitivity Impedance S N weighting network input level 2 5 mV 87 dB 79 dB A 2 5 mV 105 dB 86 dB A 150 mV 78 IHF Outputs VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT REC OUT Voltage 250 mV Impedance 10 kiloohms SPEAKER A B Accepts speakers of 4 16 ohms HEADPHONES Accepts low and high impedance headphones CENTER OUT REAR OUT 2 5 V 1 kilohm PRE OUT 1V ikilohm VIDEO 1 2 1 Vp p 75 ohms VIDEO 1 MONITOR 1 Vp p 75 ohms BASS 8 dB at 100 Hz TREBLE 8 dB at 10 kHz 20 dB Video inputs Video outputs Tone controls Muting 530 1 710 kHz with the AM tuning interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the AM tuning interval set at 9 kHz 300 ohms balanced External antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 18 3 dBf 4 5 pV mono 38 3 dBf 45 pV stereo 11 2 dBf 2 uV IHF Loop antenna 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz External antenna 100pV at 1 000 kHz 82 dB mono 54 dB at 50 mV m 76 dB stereo 0 1 mono 0 2 0 3 at 52. RM P321only Mode selector and indicator page 24 SONY STD To controt Sony equipment USER STD To contro equipment whose remote control functions are stored LEARN To store functions of other remote commanders emitting infrared rays PROGRAM CLEAR Clears the stored functions Receiver control section FUNCTION DAT CD TUNER PHONO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE DIGITAL 1 2 The each function is selected and the each unit enters its operating mode automatically VIDEO 3 DIGITAL 1 2 cannot be used 12 SYSTEM OFF Turns off the power of the whole system POWER Turns on the power of the receiver SOUND FIELD buttons U P This button does not function MODE Selects the surround mode ON OFF Turns on off the surround system BAND This button does not function EQ This button does not function T test TONE Generates a pink noise signal that is sent in succession to each speaker CURSOR MODE This button does not function CURSOR operating buttons These buttons do not function REAR LEVEL buttons Control the volume of rear speakers surround level CENTER LEVEL buttons Control the volume of center speaker surround level DBFB button This button does not function MUTING button Mutes the sound MASTER VOL buttons Control the receiver volume SLEEP This button does not function RESET Resets to the initial state 3 Other equipment control section Numeric buttons 1
3. 004 000 00345 4 For the customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations This instruction manual covers the STR GX69ES and STR GXS59ES The following functions are equipped only with the STR GX69ES e FRONT PRE OUT POWER IN jacks e CONTROL S AUDIO IN OUT jacks The illustrations used in the manual are mainly the STR GX69ES introduction Features EEEN goat cbenstesroseeteveesesterss 4 Precautions RR Chapter 1 Getting Started i Installing EITTEN POIA E 5 Notes on installation re EENT 5 Installing batteries RR eee 5 Changing the AM tuning interval NEOA 5 Connecting the system 6 Notes on connection E EE EES 6 Audio connection diagram 6 VCR and TV connection diagram 7 Connecting the AM antenna 8 Connecting the FM antenna RR 8 Connecting the antenna ground 8 Connecting speaker systems cscccsscsserssrsssssseeeesons 9 Connecting the remote control system STR GX69ES only EEEE 10 USING AC oullsssssss
4. For getting the optimum sound you can adjust volume and sound quality using the functions below LOUDNESS BALANCE SOURCE DIRECT BASS and TREBLE Volume Adjustment To adjust volume Turn ATTENUATOR ATTENUATOR To reduce the sound to a low level temporarily 20 dB attenuation Press MUTING Press again to restore the same listening level as before Balance Adjustment To change the relative strength of the right and left speaker output Adjust BALANCE to correct stereo imaging when the speaker position is not symmetrical BALANCE ZS Sound Quality Adjustment To adjust the tone quality Adjust BASS or TREBLE for the optimum sound BASS TONE TREBLE To reinforce the bass frequency response Press LOUDNESS The lower the speaker output level is the more bass frequency sound is emphasized LOUDNESS To bypass the tone contro and surround circuit Press SOURCE DIRECT BASS and TREBLE tone controls and surround are bypassed SOURCE DIRECT 1 Tuning in an FM Station Automatically Automatic Tuning 2 Select FM FM BAND AM 3 Press FM TUNE MODE For FM only FM TUNE MODE AUT The AUTO indicator appears Receiving FM AM Broadcasts 4 Press TUNING or TUNING For lower For higher frequency frequency When a station is received automatic tuning stops 5 Adjust the volume ATTENUATOR When a station is received automatic tuning stops
5. The signal strength is weak To stop sweeping press FM TUNE MODE again AUTO indicator disappears and automatic tuning stops Then tune in the station as described in Manual Tuning When an FM stereo program is noisy or hard to receive Press FM MODE The MONO indicator appears the sound is heard in monaural but the reception will be improved To return to the stereo mode press the button again 15 Receiving FM AM Broadcasts Tuning in an FM AM Station Manual Memorizing a Station Manual Tuning y SE I ASEET PALER TARU Magt memoriz any i PGES SPE ot a POWER ON Select SPEAKERS D aiei REE AAT OLR SM BE PERT SF SPEAKERS 1 Press TUNER 1 Press TUNER TUNER 2 Select FM Tune in the desired station FM BANO AM h TUNING For lower For higher frequency frequency 3 Press FM TUNE MODE For FM only FM TUNE MODE m Select the memory page A B and C The AUTO indicator disappears Press TUNING or Press MEMORY so that the MEMORY indicator TUNING lights up MEMORY MEMORY For lower For higher frequency frequency While the MEMORY indicator is on press the 5 Adjust the volume desired number fk ee 0 dB 16 Tuning in a Preset Station Method A Direct tuning POWER ON 1 Press TUNER 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING For lower For higher preset number preset number lt lt lt Al g
6. power again If there is no short circuit consult your nearest Sony dealer Set the SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR correctly Connect the right speaker to the R SPEAKER terminals and the left speaker to the L SPEAKER terminals Connect the speaker with the correct phase Problem Cause Remedy Severe hum or noise is heard The connecting cords are not of Use shielded type cords shielded type A transformer motor TV or Place the connecting cords in a fluorescent light affects the location away from a transformer or _ Connecting cord motor and at least 3 meters 10 feet i from a TV set or a fluorescent light The audio components are too close if both are used at the same time toa TV set separate the TV from the audio components l The receiver is not grounded Connect the ground wire to the antenna ground terminal The connections are loose Secure the connections The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe the plugs and jacks with a cloth lightly dampened with alcohol STEREO indicator flickers or does Avery weak FM station or a noisy FM Adjust the antenna or connect an 1 not appear when receiving stereo program is received external FM antenna programs Press the FM MODE button to disengage the stereo mode Ba The desired station cannot be The signal strength is too weak for Adjust the antenna found during Automatic Tuning Automatic Tuning Tune in the station with the Manual Tuning s
7. three head system is connected to TAPE MONITOR jacks recorded sound can be monitored Select recording tape recorder using the TAPE MONITOR button The recorded sound is immediately fed back to the amplifier and output to the speakers Note on recording The setting of the volume BASS TREBLE BALANCE and surround effect controls do not have any effect on recording Tape Dubbing 00 020 to DAT IN or TAPE IN to DAT REC OUT or TAPE REC OUT 72 5 1 Turn on the receiver and the equipment to be used 2 Insert the recorded tape into deck connected to the TAPE jacks or DAT jacks 3 Insert a blank tape into the DAT deck or the tape deck for recording and adjust the recording level 4 Press TAPE or DAT to be played 5 Start the playback of the tape deck or the DAT deck 6 Set the DAT deck or the tape deck for recording in the recording mode Recording on a VCR Recording TV Programs Video Tape Editing ARELES AT ERE L ET e EREE to VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN to VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 4 Audio signals Video signals rm To record the picture and the sound of a TV program proceed as follows 1 Turn on the receiver and the equipment to be used 2 Press VIDEO 2 LD 3 Select the desired program on the TV tuner 4 Set the VCR 1 to the recording mode ote yu Cannot record on a VCR connected to VIDEO 2 inputs to VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN gt Audio signal
8. 0 mV m stereo at 1 kHz 400 Hz 60 dB at 400 kHz 40 dB at 10 kHz 35 dB at 9 kHz 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 Hz 15 kHz 05 dB in 0 1 mono 0 2 stereo M auppressiony 54 dB to SM ew at wage respo to i rasponse 90 dB o flous yponsp ratio 100 dB 65 dB 800 kHz sibiocuiation iuning _ f30dBf General System NF Power requirements Power consumption AC outlets Dimensions Weight Accessories supplied Tuner section PLL quartz locked digital synthesizer system Preamplifier section low noise type equalizer amp Power amplifier section pure complementary SEPP 120 V AC 60 Hz STR GX69ES USA model 250 watts Canadian model 540 VA STR GXS59ES USA model 230 watts Canadian model 310 VA Two switched total 120 W 1 A Approx 430 x 150 x 375 mm w h d 17x5 7 x 14 inches including projecting parts and controls STR GX69ES Approx 13 5kg 29 Ib 13 oz STR GX59ES Approx 12 5kg 27 Ib 9 oz FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote Commander 1 RM P321 STR GX69ES RM U221 STR GX59ES Sony batteries SUM 3 NS for the remote commander 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Quick Reference Tuning in an FM AM station manuaily Tuning In an FM station automatically MEMORY fw 13 Js ie Tuning in the R w_104 3Dn A2 Tuning in a preset station 30
9. DOLBY 3 if you select DOLBY on step 2 press PRO LOGIC MODE button and select the desired mode 4 Adjust delay time by pressing the DELAY button 5 Adjust the surround speaker level by pressing the SURROUND LEVEL CENTER or REAR buttons To turn off the surround effect Press SURROUND ON OFF again The normal sound without surround effect will resume DA Storing Other Manufacture s Operating Codes onto the Supplied Remote Commander Programming Signals of Other Audio Video Equipment RM P321 only The RM P321 learns various functions of other remote commanders emitting infrared rays and allows you to control most of audio and video equipment from a distance When you manipulate a switch or button on the commander be sure to point the head of the commander toward the remote control sensor on the front of the receiver If there is an obstacle between the receiver and the head of the commander the receiver may not be controlled remotely Press and hold the button which shall learn the remote control signal until the LEARN indicator lights up 1 Set the mode selector to LEARN A s USER STD Programmable commander RM P321 a Press and hold the Remove your finger s button of other from the button s after manufacturer s remote the LEARN indicator 2 Program a signal commander whose goes off The programmable buttons are changed according signal is to be learned All buttons of enclosed as num
10. Remote Commander Operations TA ET Press the desired button to operate other unit Press the number 1 to 9 31
11. SONY FIM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR GX69ES STR GX59ES 1992 by Sony Comoration Warning WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture 7 NCREIO N AN M DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol in intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Owner s Record The model number is located on the rear exterior and serial number is on the rear Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No STR GX69ES Model No STR GX59ES Serial No Serial N
12. ations can be preset in 3 memory pages A B and C that allow you to classify stations Surround sound system This unit incorporalos all of 3 types of surround effect 220 The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder has the same functions for playback as movie theaters and gives a theater like experience in your listening room naturally reproducing the audio sound field Hall Surround provides reverberation effect that is produced in a large concert hall Simulated Surround gives the feeling of width and thickness to monaural sound of old movie program etc e The INPUT BALANCE control is employed to adjust the input balance of Dolby surround program sources Remote commander The remote commander allows you to control most of Sony s audio equipment from a distance e The programmable remote commander supplied with the STR GX6Q9ES is also equipped with an infrared ray transmitter receiver which allows it to read and store control information from other remote commanders including non Sony commanders Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Additionally licensed under one or more of the following patents U S numbers 3 632 886 3 746 792 and 3 959 590 Canadian numbers 1 004 603 and 1 037 877 DOLBY and the double D symbol 00 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation On safety e Operate the unit only on 120 V AC 60 Hz Should any sol
13. ber 2 on the left to the function mode See the list of operative umn buttons on page 13 illustration can be programmable 3 Repeat operation for each button to be programmed 4 Set the mode selector to USER STD or SONY STD USER STD STD LEARN 24 The two remote commanders must face straight each other e be placed at a distance of approx 5cm 2 inches not be moved during programming operation After programming Be sure to test if the equipment really works with the programmed signals Number of signals that the commander can learn It depends on the format of the signal If you program signals of Sony equipment approximately 50 60 signals can be programmed i Memory capacity If the LEARN indicator flashes or does not go out in step 2 the memory capacity has become full This occurs when other signals stronger than the remote control signals have been stored because the signals were programmed in a noisy environment or the remote commanders were placed too far apart from each other In this case clear all the signals following the procedure described below and program again from the beginning under the proper conditions Notes on programming e Remote control signals of equipment of manufacturers other than Sony can be programmed only when they are compatible with the infrared wireless remote control system Since the programmable commander can learn only the signals output from an
14. dance from 4 to 16 ohms at rated 80 watts STR GXS9ES or 100 watts STR GX69ES RMS per channe with an 8 ohms load from 20 20 000 Hz Connecting the System O Connecting the Remote Control System STR GX69ES only To contro the equipment connected to the receiver with the remote commander Connect the CONTROL S OUT connector and the CONTROL S IN connector of each piece of equipment as illustrated Connection example CONTROL S connection AG to the AC outlet of the receiver tO the AC outlet of the receiver to a wall outlet Receiver 0000 m Seco m To control this receiver with the remote commander of the other equipment e Control center Note on the CONTROL S IN connection To remote control this unit used as a tuner through another component connect the CONTROL S IN on this unit to the CONTROL S OUT on a Sony equipment with a CONTROL S cable When this connection is made only remote commands sent through the CONTROL S IN connector will be executed Note that the remote sensor on this unit will not function STR GX69ES Connect the AC power cord of each piece of equipment to Receiver the AC outlet on the receiver so that you can turn the O0 C000 m equipment on and off using the receiver s POWER switch Caution Be careful that the total power consumption of each piece of equipment connected to the outlets on the receiver does not exce
15. ed 120 watts 1 A Max Do not connect electrical home appliances such as an electric iron fan TV or other high wattage equipment to these outlets Audio equipment T TA C Parts Identification Front Panel j aama Aa A T POWER switch 2 Remote control sensor 3 Surround DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE and TAPE MONITOR indicators Display window E SURROUND ON OFF button page 22 and 23 6 SURROUND MODE button page 22 and 23 PRO LOGIC MODE button page 21 22 and 23 TAPE MONITOR switch page 18 B Function selectors MUTING button and indicator page 14 ATTENUATOR and indicator page 14 IE SPEAKERS selector page 9 B HEADPHONES jack SHIFT button page 16 and 17 FM MODE button page 15 2g ei 22 B R4 Raie 27 28 BI 6 FM TUNE MODE switch page 15 and 16 BAND selectors page 15 and 16 MEMORY button page 16 TUNING buttons page 15 and 16 PRESET TUNING buttons page 17 a Numeric buttons page 16 and 17 A INPUT BALANCE control and AUTO INPUT BALANCE indicator page 22 23 DELAY button page 23 TONE controls page 14 25 SURROUND LEVEL CENTER buttons page 22 and 23 SURROUND LEVEL REAR buttons page 22 and 23 SOURCE DIRECT button page 14 LOUDNESS switch page 14 BALANCE control page 14 Parts Identification Remote Commander RM P321 supplied with STR GX69ES RM U221 supplied with STR GX59ES Program control section
16. excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock l Do not place anything on top of the cabinet The top ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the proper operation of the unit and to prolong the life of its components i DECURS ELGAGE Before operating remote commander install the batteries as shown 1 Open the cover Wit thin ES 2 Insert two size AA R6 batteries with correct polarity Do not throw away the carton and packing material It will be an ideal container when transporting the system for repair work etc To avoid damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion When the commander will not be used for a long time remove the batteries Normal operation can be expected about a half year using Sony SUM 3 NS and a year using Sony AM 3 NW alkaline batteries When the batteries are run down the remote commander will not operate the unit In this case replace batteries with new ones Changing the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval is preset to 10 kHz To use the receiver where the frequency allocation system is based on a 9 kHz interval make the following adjustments 1 Turn on the power and tune in any AM station 2 Turn off the power 3 Press the POWER switch while pressing the TUNING button To reset the AM tuning interval repeat the above steps Caution When the interval is changed all preset stations which you have memorized will be erased After c
17. hanging the interval be sure to preset the stations again Connecting the System Notes on Connection The power cord should be connected last of all after making sure that the POWER switch is turned off The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks A loose connection may cause hum and noise e Cord plugs and jacks are color coded The red plugs and jacks are to be connected to the right channel R and white ones to the left channel L Audio Connection Diagram The numbers in the illustration correspond to those on the following pages O Monitor TV or an Speaker system Rear speaker i A speakers Eid antenna amplifier for A power amplifier system center speakers for front speakers ak POE a ji ii ii j we amplifer amplifier fo y M J for rear T rak Right Left Right Left li main mj speakers Center speaker AM antenna sysiom Right Left E to a wall outiet jE a Speaker system RA RA B speakers Record player a t llit ellit qiie q CD player DAT deck Tape deck Tape deck Graphic equalizer etc White White OL E parts equipped only with STR GX69ES oO acs go ay hates Maa 52 Tah deeg Ta cieti a me aiaa ee le ge Bala ple iets mayi VCR and TV Connection Diagram Monitor TV VIDEO MONITOR e toa wall outlet parts equipped only with STR GX69ES Connecting the System Connecting the AM Antenna Connecting t
18. he FM Antenna Receiver TNE FEFFE For normal use Adjust the direction Supplied wire antenna For higher quatity sound Supplied loop antenna 75 ohm coaxial cable optional For areas with difficult AM reception In areas with troubled reception connect a 6 to 15 meter 20 to 50 foot insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal Extend this out of doors if possible keeping the greater portion horizontal Connecting the ale There is no need to disconnect the supplied antenna To prevent hum connect the ground wire to ANTENNA ground terminal When an outdoor antenna is installed be sure to connect the ground wire for lightning protection Connecting Speaker Systems Monitor TV or an amplifier for center to the second speaker system 0000 EE Set the FRONT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR according to the impedance of the used speakers using a screwdriver CAUTION When you operate two speaker systems simultaneously be sure to use the speakers with the impedance of more than 8 ohms and set the FRONT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 4 69 Note Once the speakers have been connected move SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to A B or A B setting When using the headphones set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF Lente speaker speaker Speaker impedance and power capability FRONT SPEAKER A or B This receiver is designed to work best with speakers having nominal impe
19. he Input Level for Dolby Surround System 5 When the INPUT BALANCE control is set to the center position and the AUTO INPUT BALANCE indicator lights the input balance is adjusted automatically but if you want to adjust it manually turn the INPUT BALANCE control until the monaural sound such as a dialogue heard from the surround speakers is minimized Select the DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE according to your speaker system with the PRO LOGIC MODE button Press the T Test TONE button on the remote commander A test tone pink noise signal is sent in succession to each speaker Adjust the level of rear speakers with the SURROUND LEVEL REAR buttons and the center speaker volume with the SURROUND LEVEL CENTER buttons so that sound from each speaker is heard in the same volume level at the listening position When adjusting the VOLUME control on the receiver all speakers is adjusted simultaneously 1 Press SURROUND ON OFF to ON 2 Press SURROUND MODE so that the HALL or SIMULATED indicator disappears from the display 3 Select a program source with the FUNCTION selector and start playback 4 Press the PRO LOGIC MODE button so that no indicator of DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode lights up 22 Listening with Surround Effect o aa uo aa a am COED O CE co 1 Press SURROUND ON OFF so at SURROUND ON appears in the display window 2 Press SURROUND MODE and select the desired mode HALL SIMULATED
20. id object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord puli it out by grasping the plug Never pull the cord itself e One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer On operation e Before making program source connections be sure to turn the power switch off and unplug the unit When the unit is not used turn the power off to conserve energy and to extend the useful life of your unit On cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcoho or benzine For the customers in the U S A For detailed safety precautions see the IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS leaflet if you have any question or problem concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer Wafa A MVL WE COM Notes on Installation To prevent internal heat buildup in the unit place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts in a place subject to direct sunlight
21. ng a new signal onto a previously programmed button Controlling equipment Chapter 4 Other Information Troubleshooting EAE EAER 100 26 Specifications i i ii Quick reference Features Precautions The STR GX69ES or STR GX59ES is a receiver which controls audio and video sources The unit allows you to switch easily among a variety of audio video programs Amplifier Optical Legato Linear A System allows the receiver to operate automatically as a class A amplifier when the level is low and as a class B amplifier when the level is high without disturbing the sound signal This minimizes total harmonic distortion at every sound stage These receivers have a spontaneous twin drive power circuit Condensers having large capacity are used independently for the voltage amplification drive stage of class A and power output stage of class B Thus a stable output and high quality sound are obtained resulting in exclusion of power interferences The class A stage realizes a stable operation free from interference of the power stage even when an instantaneous or strong output is received e A source direct switch is employed to reproduce high fidelity sound Any source can be reproduced without passing through the circuits of tone control and surround decoder Tuner e Precise tuning is obtained thanks to the quartz locked digital synthesizer system e A total of 30 FM AM st
22. o INFORMATION This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver Move the equipment away from the receiver Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No
23. other remote commander it cannot control equipment that does not use a remote commander e Do not attempt to use the programmable commander with an air conditioner or other household appliances e Note that there are some special remote control signals that cannot be programmed Programming a new signal onto a previously programmed button Follow the programming procedure The previously programmed signal is cleared and replaced by the new signal To clear all programmed signals 1 Set the mode selector to LEARN 2 Press and hold any button of the programmable area until the LEARN indicator lights up 3 Press PROGRAM CLEAR until the LEARN indicator flashes and goes off Note It is not possible to clear the programmed content of just one button To program a signal onto the REC button It is not possible to operate any equipment with only the REC button To program a signal under the REC button press and hold the following buttons at the same time in step 2 0 Controlling Equipment By switching the mode selector as shown below a single button alternately controls Sony equipment and another manufacturer equipment To control Sony equipment USER STD SONY STD LEARN To controli equipment with programmed signals USER STD STD LEARN When Sony equipment cannot be remote controlled Program the signal in the same way as for equipment from other manufacturers in this case even with Sony equipmen
24. s Video signals 1 Turn on the receiver and the equipment to be used 2 Press VIDEO 2 LD 3 Set the VCR 1 to the recording mode 4 Set the VCR 2 to the playback mode Note You cannot record on a VCR connected to VIDEO 2 inputs Chapter 3 Advanced Operation Available Types of Effects How to place speakers Front speakers HALL Provides reverberation effect that is produced in a concert hall SIMULATED Gives a simulated stereo effect to monaural sound DOLBY PRO LOGIC The STR GX69ES and STR GX59ES incorporate the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder which has the same functions for playback such as movie theaters and gives a theater like experience in your listening room naturally reproducing the audio sound field Obtaining the Surround Effect Placement of Speakers for DOLBY PRO LOGIC Mode NORMAL mode When connecting smaller speaker than front speakers such as that of TV for a center speaker WIDE mode When connecting the same size of speaker as front speakers for a center speaker PHANTOM mode When connecting only front and rear speakers 3CH mode When connecting front speakers and a center speaker Center off mode when no indicator of DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode lights up Set the receiver to this mode when adjusting INPUT BALANCE to obtain the best Dolby surround effect with defeating the sound from a center speaker 91 Obtaining the Surround Effect Adjusting t
25. s 10 Parts Identification 11 Front Panlinis erino nears 11 Remote commander 12 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Operating with the remote commander 13 Changing the settings of the FUNCTION buttons 13 Audio adjustment EE EE 14 Volume adjustment Balance adjustment 14 Sound quality adjustment 4 Receiving FM AM broadcasts 000 OTE ane tS Tuning in an FM station automatically Automatic TUNING 15 Tuning in an FM AM station manually Manual Tuning PA seer eaesvedecs 16 Memorizing a station ay Tuning in a preset station Listening to program source other than broadcasts 18 Recording on an audio tape R 19 Recording R a EEEREN 19 Tape dubbing 19 Recording on a VOR 20 Recording TV programs 20 Video tape editing POEA 20 Chapter 3 Advanced Operation Obtaining the surround effect 21 Available types of effects Placement of speakers for DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode 21 Adjusting the input level for Dolby surrround system 22 Listening with Surround effect 23 Storing other manufacture s operating codes onto the Supplied remote commander 24 Programming signals of other audio video equipment R32ny 24 Programmi
26. t AO B1 gt BO 2 Select the page 3 Select the number with the numeric button IIAACCAICC 3 Adjust the volume ATTENUATOR 4 Adjust the volume ATTENUATOR Replacing a preset station Preset another station on the number of the station to be replaced The previously preset station will be erased IMPORTANT The memorized station is maintained for approximately one month even if the power cord is disconnected from the AC power source lf they are erased store the stations again Listening to Program Source other than Broadcasts 1 Select the program source Oooo po programs TAPE or TAPE MONITOR ont pore 2 Start the program 18 TE 3 Adjust the volume ATTENUATOR Note on TAPE MONITOR button The TAPE MONITOR button has priority over other function selectors Be sure to release the TAPE MONITOR button except when listening to taped program Otherwise the program source selected with the function selector cannot be heard Recording on an Audio Tape POWER ON REC OUT 4 5 L0 Payo _ DAT or tape deck 1 Turn on the receiver and the equipment to be used i 2 Select the desired program source 3 For an FM AM broadcast tune in the desired station 4 Set the DAT or tape deck in the recording mode 5 Start the desired program source To monitor recorded sound while recording If a tape recorder with
27. t set the mode selector to USER STD Notes on Battery If the LEARN indicator does not light when a button is pressed the batteries are almost exhausted When the batteries are exhausted the remote commander can no longer operate the unit or programming becomes impossible If this happens replace both batteries with new ones We recommend the use of alkaline batteries for prolonged use If no signal has been programmed The programmable commander can control Sony equipment even when the mode selector is set to USER STD if the equipment works incorrectly Press RESET The programmed contents of the buttons are not cleared by pressing RESET OBR Chapter 4 Other information Troubleshooting Before proceeding through the check list below examine the connections and the procedures outlined the manual Should any problem persist after you have checked the following items consult your nearest Sony dealer Problem Sound is not heard Surround effect cannot be obtained Surround effect cannot be adjusted One channel does not transmit audio or the volume from the left and right speakers is unbalanced There is an abrupt loss of sound from one or both of the speakers and the PROTECTOR indicator flickers in the display window Sound transmitted from the speakers is reversed There is lack of bass sound or the instrument position is obscure 26 Cause The TAPE MONITOR jacks are not in
28. t playback Changing the settings of the FUNCTION Buttons With the SELECT button you can replace the functions stored in the FUNCTION buttons To change the settings of the FUNCTION buttons 1 Press one of the FUNCTION buttons to be stored 2 Press SELECT 3 Press the 1 to 9 button to select the desired function within 30 seconds 4 Press ENTER To operate other unit temporarily without changing the settings of FUNCTION 1 Press SELECT 2 Press the 1 to 9 button to select the function 3 Press the desired button After operating the unit the receiver enters the previous mode Operative buttons POWER lt gt lt gt Pi B lt gt iI REC D SKIP TVVIDEO ANT TVVTR CH PRESET SHIFT INDEX Example To record the program source in DECK A in the CD mode 1 Press SELECT 2 Press 3 DECK A 3 While pressing press REV or FWD After operating DECK A the receiver enters the CD mode automatically Operating with the Remote Commander List of operative buttons in SYSTEM mode When setting the SYSTEM TV selector to SYSTEM cl CA PC e The button is operative The button is not operative x The button can operate TV and the VCR connected to TV Note To operate the unit correctly the function mode of the receiver should be same with that of the remote commander So be sure to press the desired FUNCTION button at first and then the operative button Audio Adjustment
29. to 0 Designate the number ENTER Press after designating the TV VCR channel SHIFT Select the memory page A B or C TVNIDEO selector Selects the program to see TV or VIDEO ANT TV VTR button Selects the output signal from the antenna terminal on the VCR either a TV signal or VCR programs CH PRESET buttons Select a preset channel INDEX Set to the index tuning mode lt gt fast winding Manual search Recording lt gt Play m Stop 8 Pause lt t lt m1 Locates a desired selection REV FWD Press and REV or FWD at the same time D disc SKIP Disc skip for a CD player equipped with a multi disc changer SELECT Changes the settings of the FUNCTION buttons Note The button which has no name does not function 4 SYSTEM TV mode switch in TV mode When setting the SYSTEM TV selector to TV Only MUTING MASTER VOL and the operative buttons in TV section on the list described on the next page can be used Chapter 2 Basic Operations Before operating the equipments with the remote commander be sure to set the receiver to the desired mode by pressing one of the FUNCTION buttons The FUNCTION buttons are factory set in the following list eee a cas 7 l CO e When VIDEO 1 2 or 3 is pressed the power of the selected video equipment and TV is turned on Operating the equipment 1 Press the desired FUNCTION 2 Press only for tape deck or amp to star
30. use and the TAPE MONITOR button is pressed to ON The ADAPTOR jacks or the FRONT jacks are not in use and the short plugs are not inserted The PRE OUT and POWER IN jacks are not in use and the short plugs are not inserted The speaker or program source equipment is not connected correctly The correct speakers are not selected with SPEAKERS selector The correct function selector is not pressed The volume is set to minimum The SURROUND ON OFF button is set to OFF The SOURCE DIRECT button is set on The BALANCE control is not set appropriately The speaker or program source is not connected correctly A short circuit problem activates the protective circuit The SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR on the rear is not set correctly The speakers are not connected correctly The connection of the speaker is reversed Remedy Press the TAPE MONITOR button to set to OFF Insert the short plugs to the ADAPTOR jacks or the FRONT jacks Insert the short plugs to the PRE OUT and POWER IN jacks Connect the equipment correctly See pages 6 and 7 Set the SPEAKERS selector correctly Press the correct function selector Increase the volume Press the SURROUND ON OFF button to set to ON Set the SOURCE DIRECT button off Adjust the BALANCE control Connect the equipment correctly See pages 6 and 7 Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the
31. ystem See page 16 Preset stations cannot be tuned The stations have not been Memorize the stations See page in memorized 16 J AM station cannot be tuned in _ The AM tuning interval is set Change the tuning interval according incorrectly to the AM frequency allocation system of your country See page 5 Picture does not appear VCR TV tuner or TV connection is not Connect the equipment correctly correct See page 7 The TV is not turned on Turn the TV on The remote commander does not The batteries are exhausted Replace the batteries with new ones amp Operate i There is any object between the unit Remove the object and the commander head 2 Audio Power Specifications POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm load both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 100 watts STR GX69ES or 80 watts STR GX59ES per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output With 4 ohm load both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 100 watts STR GX69ES or 80 watts STR GX59ES per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Other Specifications Amplifier section Dynamic power output STR GX69ES 155 watts 155 watts 8 ohms at 1 kHz IHF 240 watts 240 watts 4 ohms at 1 kHz IHF 275 watts 275 watts 2 ohms at 1 kHz IHF
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