STRDE305 - Receiver SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL STRDE305 SONY

Receiver Operations Selecting a Component To listen to a connected component, first select the function 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 (0) to avoid damaging your speakers. 1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select the component you want to use: 3 Turn on the component, for example, a CD player, and then start playing. To tune in radio stations on this receiver, see “Receiving Broadcasts” on page 9. 4 Turn VOLUME or press VOL +/– on the remote to adjust the volume. POWER VOLUME Function buttons

VIDEO To listen to or watch Records Radio programs Compact discs (CD) Audio tapes or MiniDiscs (MD) TV programs or Cable TV Video tapes Do this Press MUTING on the remote. Press again to restore the sound Press BASS BOOST to turn on the BASS BOOST indicator. Turn the BALANCE control left or right. Adjust the BASS and TREBLE controls.

Mute the sound Reinforce the bass Adjust the balance Adjust the tone quality When you listen with headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS buttons to OFF. To turn off the components Press POWER. You can turn off the video and audio components connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET at the same time.9

Receiver Operations Receiving Broadcasts This receiver lets you enter a station’s frequency directly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning). If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, see “Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning)” on this page. Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected an FM/AM antenna to the receiver as indicated on page 5.

• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (See “Selecting the speaker system” on page 7.) 1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 3 Press FM/AM to select FM or AM stations. 4 Press DIRECT. 5 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Example 2: AM 1350 kHz (You don’t have to enter the last “0.”) 6 When you tune in AM stations, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. To receive other stations Repeat Steps 3 to 5. If the STEREO indicator remains off Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received. If an FM stereo program is distorted The STEREO indicator flashes. Press FM MODE to change to monaural (MONO). You will not have the stereo effect but the distortion will be reduced. To return to stereo mode, press this button again. If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers are flashing Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If not, press DIRECT and re-enter the frequency you want. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area. To watch FM simulcast TV programs Make sure that you tune in the simulcast program both on the TV (or the VCR) and on the receiver. If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval The entered value is automatically rounded up or down to the closest covered value. Tuning intervals for direct tuning are: FM: 50 kHz intervals AM: 10 kHz intervals (to change to 9 kHz intervals, see page 13) Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations (automatic tuning) If you don’t know the frequency of the radio station you want, you can have the receiver scan all the receivable stations to locate the one you want. 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press FM/AM to select FM or AM. 3 Press TUNING + or –. Press the + button for a higher station number; press the – button for a lower one. When you tune past either end of the band, the receiver automatically jumps to the opposite end. Every time a station is received, the receiver stops scanning. To continue scanning, press the button again. VOLUMEPOWER Numeric buttons

Receiver Operations Presetting Radio Stations You’ll most likely want to preset the receiver with the radio stations you listen to often so that you don’t have to tune in the station every time. The receiver can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations. You can store the stations on preset numbers combining 3 characters (A, B, C) and numbers (0 - 9). For example, you can store a station as preset number A1, B6 or C9, etc. 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the station you want. If you are not familiar with how to tune in a station, see “Receiving Broadcasts” on the previous page. 3 Press MEMORY. “MEMORY” appears for a few seconds. Do steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out. 4 Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C). Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A,” “B” or “C” appears in the display. If “MEMORY” disappears, start again from step 3. 5 While MEMORY is displayed, press the number you want to use (0 to 9). 6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations. To change a preset station Preset a new station on the number you want to change. Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, the preset stations will be cleared from the receiver’s memory, and you will have to preset the stations again. Numeric buttons SHIFT MEMORYTUNER Tuning preset stations (preset tuning) You can tune directly to a preset station by entering its preset number. If you don’t know which stations are preset on which numbers, you can tune by scanning the preset stations. 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C), then press the number. For example, select A and then press 7 to tune in the station preset as A7. You can tune by scanning the preset stations First press TUNER and then press PRESET TUNING + or – to select the station you want. Each time you press the buttons, the preset numbers change as follows: n A1 ˜ A2 ˜ … ˜ A0 ˜ B1 ˜ B2 ˜ … ˜ B0 N n C0 ˜ … ˜ C2 ˜ C1N11

Receiver Operations Recording This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the receiver. You don’t have to connect playback and recording components directly: once you select a program source on the receiver, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component. Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly. ç: Audio signal flow Recording on an audio tape, MiniDisc or video tape You can record audio on a cassette tape, MiniDisc or video tape using the receiver. See the instruction manual of your tape deck, MD deck or VCR if you need help. 1 Press one of the function buttons to select the program source. 2 Set the component to be ready for playing. For example, insert a CD into the CD player. 3 Insert a blank tape or disc into the recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary. 4 Start recording on the recording deck and then start playing the component. Playback component (program source) Recording component (Tape deck, MD deck, VCR) Function buttons

Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. 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. / Make sure you select the correct component on the receiver. / Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector correctly. / Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator turns on. / The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit. (“PROTECT” flashes.) Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. / Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. / Adjust the BALANCE control. Severe hum or noise is heard. / Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. / Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light. / Place your TV away from the audio components. / Make sure you connect a ground wire to the antenna ground terminal. / The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. Radio stations cannot be tuned in. / Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an outdoor antenna if necessary. / The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when you tune in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning. / Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when you tune in AM stations with automatic tuning) (see pages 9 and 13). / No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when you tune in with scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (see page 10). Additional Information No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen. / Place your TV away from the audio components. Recording cannot be made. / Check that the components are connected correctly. The remote does not function. / Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. / Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the receiver. / Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak. / Make sure you select the correct function on the remote.13

Presetting radio stations 10 Preset tuning 10 Program source selecting 8

Rear panel 5, 6, 7, 14 Receiving broadcasts directly 9 using preset stations 10 Recording on a tape, MiniDisc or video tape 11 Remote buttons 8, 15 A, B Adjusting tone 8 volume 8 Antenna hookups 5 Audio/video component hookups 5, 6 Automatic tuning 9

Connecting. See Hookups

Scanning preset stations 10 radio stations 9 Selecting a program source 8 Speakers connection 6, 7 impedance 13 selecting speaker system 7 Storing radio stations. See Presetting

Troubleshooting 12 Tuning. See Receiving broadcasts U, V, W, X, Y, Z Unpacking 4 Rear Panel Descriptions 1 ANTENNA (AM/FM) 2y ground terminal 3 PHONO 4 CD 5 TAPE/MD 6 TV 7 VIDEO 8 AC power cord

Remote Button Descriptions For buttons not described on previous pages and buttons with names different from the buttons on the main unit. Function Scans and selects preset stations. Skips discs (CD player with multi-disc changer only.) Fastforwards or rewinds. Skips tracks. Pauses play or record. (Also starts recording with components in record standby.) Starts play. Stops play. Starts play on the reverse side. Operates Receiver CD player Tape deck CD player/ MD deck CD player/ MD deck CD player/ Tape deck/ MD deck CD player/ Tape deck/ MD deck Tape deck Remote Button PRESET +/– D. SKIP 0 / )

Receiving Broadcasts (direct tuning) Example: Receiving FM

Presetting Radio Stations Example: Presetting a station as A7 Selecting a Component Example: Playing a CD Quick Reference Guide

Turn on the CD player. Start playing.FM/AM Receiving Preset Stations Example: Receiving the station number A7 Scanning Radio Stations (automatic tuning) Example: Scanning FM stations TUNER Select FM. – TUNING + – TUNING +TUNER