Page 2 - Getting Started; Precautions
2 Getting Started - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help...
Page 3 - About This Manual; ABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Getting Started If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, pleaseconsult your nearest Sony dealer. About This Manual The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You canalso use the controls on the remote ifthey have the same or similar names asthose on...
Page 4 - Unpacking; Inserting batteries into the remote; When to replace batteries; Hookup Overview; Before you get started; • Turn off the power to all components before making
4 Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items with thereceiver: • FM wire antenna (1)• AM loop antenna (1)• Remote controller (remote) (1)• Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in accordance withthe + and – marking...
Page 5 - Antenna Hookups; Connecting a ground wire; Overview; Hookups
5 Getting Started Antenna Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect AM and FMantennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radiobroadcasts with the receiver, complete theseconnections first, then go to the following pages.For specific locations of the terminals, see theillustration b...
Page 6 - Speaker System Hookups; The arrow; Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.
6 Getting Started FRONT SPEAKERS A L R A B B Speaker System Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect your speakers tothe receiver.For specific locations of the terminals, see theillustration below. What cords will I need? Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker) Twist the strip...
Page 7 - Selecting the speaker system; Note; Go on to the next section to connect the AC power cord.; To drive; AC Hookups; Connecting the AC power cord; Caution; Before You Use Your Receiver; “Selecting the speaker system” on this page.)
7 Getting Started Selecting the speaker system To drive the speakers, select the speaker system asfollows: Note No sound is heard when you press SPEAKERS A+B withoutconnecting speaker system B. Where do I go next? Go on to the next section to connect the AC power cord. To drive Speaker system A (con...
Page 8 - Receiver Operations; Selecting a Component
8 Receiver Operations Selecting a Component To listen to a connected component, first select thefunction on the receiver or with the remote.Before you begin, make sure you have: • Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 5 to 7. • Turned VOLUME to the leftmost position (...
Page 9 - Receiving Broadcasts; • Selected the appropriate speaker system. (See
9 Receiver Operations Receiving Broadcasts This receiver lets you enter a station’s frequencydirectly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning). Ifyou don’t know the frequency of the station you want,see “Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations(automatic tuning)” on this page. Before you begin,...
Page 10 - Presetting Radio Stations; “C” appears in the display.; If “MEMORY” disappears, start again from step 3.; While MEMORY is displayed, press the number; To change a preset station; You can tune by scanning the preset stations
10 Receiver Operations Presetting Radio Stations You’ll most likely want to preset the receiver with theradio stations you listen to often so that you don’t haveto tune in the station every time. The receiver can storea total of 30 FM or AM stations. You can store thestations on preset numbers combi...
Page 11 - Recording
11 Receiver Operations Recording This receiver makes it easy to record to and from thecomponents connected to the receiver. You don’t haveto connect playback and recording componentsdirectly: once you select a program source on thereceiver, you can record and edit as you normallywould using the cont...
Page 12 - Troubleshooting; Adjust the BALANCE control.; Additional Information; Point the remote at the remote sensor
12 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties whileusing the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide tohelp you remedy the problem. Should any problempersist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. ...
Page 13 - Specifications; Audio power specifications; FM tuner section; AM tuner section
13 Additional Information Specifications Audio power specifications POWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTION With 8-ohm load, bothchannels driven, from 20 -20,000 Hz, rated 100 wattsper channel minimum RMSpower, with no more than0.1 % total harmonicdistortion from 250milliwatts to rated output. Amp...
Page 15 - Remote Button Descriptions; Function; Operates
15 Remote Button Descriptions For buttons not described on previous pages andbuttons with names different from the buttons on themain unit. Function Scans and selects presetstations. Skips discs (CD playerwith multi-disc changeronly.) Fastforwards or rewinds. Skips tracks. Pauses play or record.(Als...
Page 16 - Quick Reference Guide; Tune in the station you want.
16 Receiving Broadcasts (direct tuning) Example: Receiving FM 102.50 MHz Presetting RadioStations Example: Presetting a station as A7 Selecting aComponent Example: Playing a CD Quick Reference Guide v Select FM. Display MHz DIRECT v v 1 0 2 5 0 FM/AM v Tune in the station you want. TUNER TUNER v MEM...