Table Of Contents - Sony ST-RV555ES Operating Instructions Manual

About This Manual
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on
the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration
below).
SPEAKERS
AC OUTLET
R B L FRONT R A L
+
R L R L
-
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16
REAR CENTER
R L
+
R L
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
- 4 8
REAR CENTER
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are
clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of area
code AA only".
Conventions
• 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. For details on the use of your
remote, refer to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates Dolby
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
*
"Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol ; are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
**
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved.
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
*
Digital and Pro Logic
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 7
Digital Component Hookups 8
5.1CH Input Hookups 10
Other Hookups 11
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 14
Speaker System Hookup 15
Performing Initial Setup Operations 17
Multi Channel Surround Setup 18
Before You Use Your Receiver 23
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 24
Front Panel Parts Description 24
Enjoying Surround Sound 29
Selecting a Sound Field 30
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 35
Customizing Sound Fields 36
Receiving Broadcasts 45
Storing FM Stations Automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)*** 46
Direct Tuning 47
Automatic Tuning 47
Preset Tuning 48
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*** 49
*** Models of area code CED only.
Other Operations 52
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 53
Recording 53
Using the Sleep Timer 54
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 55
CONTROL A1 Control System 57
Additional Information 59
Troubleshooting 59
Specifications 61
Glossary 64
Tables of Settings Using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ,
and SET UP buttons 65
Index (Back cover)
3