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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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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