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Sony STR-V555ES Operating Instructions Manual

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4-230-063-12(1)
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STR-V555ES
,:_, 2 000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-230-063-12(1) FM Stereo FM.AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-V555ES ,:_, 2 000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 INFORMATION ENERGY STAR' is a U.S. registered mark. adequate ventilation to prevent heat As an ENERGY STAR" partner; Sony This equipment has been tested and found to htfildup and prolong the life of the Corporation has determined that this comply with the limits for a Class B digital receiver.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual About area codes Hooking Up the Components The area rode of the rereiver you purrhased is shown on Unpacking the lower portion of the rear panel (see tile illustration Antenna Hookups below). Audio Component Hookups Video Component...

  • Page 4: Unpacking

    Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the unit: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote commander RM-TP504 (remote) (1) • LR(; (size-AA) alkaline batteries (4) • Coin shaped lithium battery (CR-2032) (1) Models of area code UC only •...

  • Page 5: Antenna Hookups

    Antenna Hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) "0 FM wire antenna (supplied) --@@@@- IMPEDANCE USE 4-16_ REAR CENTER REAR • To prevent noise pickup, keet) the AM loop antenna Connectthe To the away from the receiver and other components. AM loop antenna AM terminals •...

  • Page 6: Hookups

    Audio Component Hookups "T- Audio cords (not supplied) deck MDIDAT _Vhen connecting a cord, be sure to match the color coded pins the appropriate jacks Oil tile components. "o White (L) White (L) ¢ Red (R) Red (R) Turntable "o Tape deck CD player Connect...

  • Page 7: Hookups

    Video Component Hookups ¸¸¸¸¸ Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sine to match the color coded pins to tile appropriate jacks oil the components. Yellow (video) Yellow (video) "a White (L/audio) White (L/audio) TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
  • Page 8 RF OUT jack via an RF dem@dulato_; like Audio/video cords (not supplied) the Sony MOD RFI (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
  • Page 9 Connect the digital outt)ut jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital Optical digital cords (not supplied) input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital output jack. These connections allow you to make Black Black...
  • Page 10 5.1CH Input Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a nmlti channel decodel, it is also equipped with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. Audio cords (not supplied) These connections allow to enjoy imfltichannel %vo for the 5.1CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks software encoded in f_rTnats other than...

  • Page 11: Other Hookups

    Other Hookups "o Red (R) Red (R) Audio/video/control S connecting cord (1)** "a Yellow (video) O _ED::_\ Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Q _\_/_mZ]_ White (L/audio) Q Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) Black (control S) _ _ Black (control S) Control S connecting cord (1)*_ Black _ ._zll,,, ,,_1_{_3::::_...
  • Page 12 "Sony the receiver to TV whenever you operate your TV. soflwm e. This may cause a malt\ruction. • If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If' your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector can...
  • Page 13 If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, Beff)re connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet: check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the receiver is set to the local power supply voltage.
  • Page 14 Cursor buttons © Jog dial SET UP SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. Cursor buttons (_I_): Use to select paralneters after pressing the SET UP button. Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.

  • Page 15: Speaker System

    Speaker System Hookup This receiver corresponds with 6. l channel decoding. you do not place a center speaker, you can place a rear center speaker. For details, see page 18. Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Speaker cords (not supplied) COne fbr each fiont, reai.

  • Page 16: Speaker System Hookup

    Speaker System Hookup Short circuiting of the speakers inay damage the receiver. To enjoy inulti channel surrotn-ld, connect front, center, To prevent this, make sure to take the following and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or highei, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to...
  • Page 17 Performing Initial Setup Operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memm_. Then specif,/the Beff_re using your receiver fbr the first time, use the SET speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perfbml UP button to adjust the setup parameters so that they other initial setup operations...

  • Page 18: Surround Setup

    Multi Channel Surround Setup "_"_When setting upthe rear center speaker For the best possible surround sound all speakers should Set the speaker at least one meter bebind the listening position. It be the same distance the listening position (O). is recommended to place the speaker at an equal distance from However, this unit lets you...
  • Page 19 • Rear center speaker size (REAR CTR)* • Center speaker size (CENTER) Initial Initial setting : LARGE setting This parameter ean be set when the eenter speaker is set to • ffyou eonneet a large speaker that will eftbctively "NO" and the rear speakers are set to "LARGE" or reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE".
  • Page 20 Multi Channel Surround Setup • Sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) • Rear center speaker distance (REAR CTR) Initial setting : YES Initial setting : 11 fleet* (3.5 meter) • If you connect a sub woot_r, select "YES". Set the distance f'rom your listening position...
  • Page 21 • Rear L/R speaker position (REAR L/R PLACE)* • Rear L/R speaker height (REAR L/R HGT.)* Initial setting : BEHIND Initial setting : LOW This parameter lets you speeifk/tile location of your rear This parameter lets you speeii_y the height of your rear L/R speakers fbr proper implementation of the Digital...
  • Page 22 Multi Channel Surround Setup • Front speaker crossover frequency (FRONT SP >) Use the remote while seated in your listening position Initial setting : ST[) (=120 Hz) adjust tile volume of each speaker. Lets you adjust the fl'ont speaker bass crossover frequency when tile ti'ont speakers are set to "SMALL".

  • Page 23: Before You Use Your Receiver

    Before You Use Your Receiver There is no sound no matter which component selected. Make sure that you have: Check that both the receiver and all components • Turned MASTER VOLUME to the M'tmost position (0). are turned • Selected tile appropriate front speakers (see "[] Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not SPEAKERS selector"...

  • Page 24: Parts Description

    Front Panel Parts Description [] I/_ switch Press to turn the receiver on and off. • Before turn on the receiver, make sore that have turned MASTER VOLUME control to the lef_n-lost position to avoid dan-laging your speakers. MASTER VOLUME control After turning on the component you selected, rotate to...
  • Page 25 M_3_E_ _OLUME ....... J% ° I I" P_O_ES "111 "1 FUNCTION control AUDIO SPLIT button Rotate to select the component you want to use. Press to assign the audio input for each flmction. This flmction is convenient when you are using a To select Rotate to light nuinber...
  • Page 26 Front Panel Parts Description , ° M_STSR _OLUMS __':_ ..II10 ii(( ))/ 0 _HONSS "o "R ¢0 [_]IR receptor Use these buttons to enjoy surround sound. Receives IR signals emittedby the remote. details, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" starting from "R page 29.
  • Page 27 (page 55). Sound Field Link Set the automatic application of the sound field to a program somce (page 55). Auto Function Specify whether or not Sony components connected via control A1 cords will turn on or offwhen selected usii'_g the...

  • Page 28: Operations

    Front Panel Parts Description Models of other area codes Jog dial SLEEP button Turn to adjust the selected speaker level, surround, and equalizer parameters (etc.). Press to activate tire sleep timer. LEVEL button DIMMER button Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page...

  • Page 29: Enjoying Surround Sound

    You can take advantage ofsurround sound s imply by selecting one oftilereceiver's pre-programmed sound modes. They bring tileexciting a nd powerfifl sound o f movie theaters andconcert halls intoyourhome. Y ou can also customize tilesound m odes t oobtain t ilesoui-ld you desire b ychanging tilevarious s urround p aralneters.
  • Page 30 Selecting a Sound Field MODE +/- ANALOG DIRECT CINEMA STUDIO EX. I 2CH ICursor buttons You can enjoy surrormd sound simply by selecting one of tire pre programmed sound fields according to the prograin you want to listen to. Press MODE repeatedly to select the sound...

  • Page 31: Sound Field

    Software with 2 channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround eftects. CINEMA STUDIO EX. A I/2/ Reproduces the sound characteristics of tile Sony Pictures This is a standard mode, great fior (Press CINEMA STUDIO EX Entertainment "Ca W Grant Theater"...

  • Page 32: Selecting A Sound Field

    Selecting a Sound Field Notes Sound field Effect MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear (Vh tual Multi Dimension) speakers positioned higher than tile listener fl'om a SIDE* i:!:_;i?, single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates sets of virtual speakers surrounding...
  • Page 33 Sound field Effect Notes VIRTUAL ENHANCED A I) Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets ofvirtnal rear (Virtnal Enhanced Snrround A) speakers from tile sound of the flont speakers withont :::: :::: :::: nsing actual rear speakers. Q )" ':,).
  • Page 34 Selecting a Sound Field Use the buttons on the front panel to operate following modes AUTO FORMAT DECODING Automatically detects tbe type of audio signal being You can use this mode as a reference. (Press the A.ED. button) input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic,...
  • Page 35 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays [] PRO LOGIC [] Playback channel indicators The letters light to indicate the channels being played Lights when this unit applies Pro Logic processing back. two channel signals in order to output the center and L: Front Left R: Front Right surround...

  • Page 36: Sound Fields

    Customizing Sound Fields 6.1ch Matrix (6.1 MATRIX) By adjusting the surround paraineters Initial setting : AUTO equalization of the front, rear and center speakers, This parameter can be used when NORMAL SURROUND can customize the sound fields to suit your particular is selected.
  • Page 37 Reverberation time (REVERB) Bass adjustment (Gain/Frequency) Unlike the equalizer in the equalizer menu (which allows Initial setting : midpoint Before sound reaches our ears, it is reflected you to individually adjust the overall sound quality of each set of speakers) these parameters allow you to (reverberated) i-flany times between he left and right...

  • Page 38: Customizing Sound Fields

    Customizing Sound Fields Rear L/R level (REAR L/R) hfitial setting : 0 dB The LEVEL inenu contains parameters that let you adjust Lets you adjust level of the rear (left and right) speakers. the balance and speaker vohnnes of each speaker. The level can even be adjusted during 5.1 CH input.
  • Page 39 dts LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level Initial setting : 0 dB The EQ nlenu lets you adjust tile equalization (bass, mid, This paralneter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE and treble fl'equencies) of the front, center, rear L/R and (Low Frequency Eftect) channel output fl'om the sub...
  • Page 40 Customizing Sound Fields Front speaker treble adjustment (Gain/ Rear L/R speaker midrange bandwidth Frequency) This parammeter lets you adjust tile width of the Adjust as described in "Front speaker bass adjustment". midrange band. • Tile gain call be adjusted _+10dB in 1 dB steps. •...
  • Page 41 < SURROUND > 6.1 PRO EFFECT W ALLREVERB FRONTSCREEN VIRTUAL REAR BASS BASS MID MID TREBLE TREBLE MATRIX LOGICLEVELTYPE TIME REVERB DEPTHSPEAKER ENHANCER GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ SLOPEGAIN FREQ AI ITO FORMAT DECODING ANALOG DIRECT NORMAL SURROUND • • • •...
  • Page 42 Customizing Sound Fields < LEVEL > FRONT REAR CENTER REAR LIR REAR WOOFER tits L FE DRANGE BALANCEBALANCE LEVEL LEVEL CENTER LEVEL MIX* COMP* • • • • • • • • • • • • AIITO FORMAT DECODING ANALOG DIRECT •...
  • Page 43 ii iiii i i i iiiiiiiiiiii aii iaii!ii!ii!ii!i iii iiiiiai! < EQUALIZER (BANK) > < FRONT > < CENTER > B.GAINB.FREQ M.GAIN M.FREQ M,SLOPE T .GAIN T.FREQ B.GAIN B.FREQM.GAINM.FREQM,SLOPE T .GAIN T.FREQ • • • • • • AIITO FORMAT DECODING •...
  • Page 44 Customizing Sound Fields < EQUALIZER (BANK) > < REAR L/R > < REAR CENTER > B.GAIN B .FREQ M.GAIN M.FREQ rvl,SLOPE T.GAIN T.FREQ B.GAIN B.FREQ M.GAINM.FREQrvl,SLOPE T.GAIN T.FREQ AIITO FORMAT DECODING • • • • • • • ANALOG DIRECT NORMAL SURROUND •...

  • Page 45: Direct Tuning

    You can tune ill stations on this receiver in tile following ways: Automatic FM Memory (AUTOBETICAL) -Models of area code CED only You can have the receiver automatically store up to 30 of tile clearest FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order (see page 46).

  • Page 46: Storing Fm Stations Automatically (Autobetical)

    Storing FM Stations PRESET TUNING +/- TUNING/PTY SELECT* Automatically (AUTOBETICAL) DISPLAY FM/AM TUNING +/-** This flmction lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally. it only stores the stations with the clearest signals (This function is for models of area code CED only).

  • Page 47: Tuning

    Direct Tuning Automatic Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see "Brief Use the supplied remote to perform the following descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts" operations. For details on tile buttons used in this section, page 46.
  • Page 48 Preset Tuning For details on the buttons used in this section, see "Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts" You can tune the preset stations either of the following page 46. two ways. Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset theln by Scanning the preset stations performing...

  • Page 49: Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (This function is for models of area code CED only.) You can ttme in preset stations according to a program type that you specif,,/. The receiver scans for stations in its preset memo W currently broadcasting the specified Simply select a station on the FM band using direct program type.

  • Page 50: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Tune in a preset FM RDS station so that the RDS indicator lights up. Program type indication Description Press RDS/EON repeatedly to select the type of the News News programs program to be tuned in. Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on Each time you press the RDS/EON...
  • Page 51 Program type indication Description Weather & Metr Weather infbrmation Finance Stock market reports and trading, etc. Children's Progs Programs fbr childlen Social Afthirs Programs about people and the tbings that affect tbem Religion Programs of religious content Phone In Programs where members of the...
  • Page 52 Cursor buttons SET UP L===-=J SLEEP NAME ENTER FUNCTION Jog dial NAME button: Press to name preset stations or program sotlrees. Jog dial: Use to select characters when naming preset stations or prograin sources. Cursor buttons (_/_): Use to move the cursor when naming...
  • Page 53 Naming Preset Stations Recording Program Sources Your receiver makes it easy to record to and fi'om the components connected to it. You don't have to connect You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset the playback and recording components directly...

  • Page 54: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer Recording You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. You can record fi'om a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of Press SLEEP on the front panel (except for models of audio sources when editing a video tape.

  • Page 55: Using The Set Up Button

    Turn thejog dial to select "ON" or "OFF". ON". Turning on tile CONTROL A1 II auto f\mction paraineter lets you turn Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (see page 12) on automatically when you press tile corresponding function button.

  • Page 56: Control System

    UC only). operation to limit response to signals sent from the remote • When you want to use 2 Sony receivers in the same controls. room with the remote. Press SET UP. To use with TA-E9000ES...
  • Page 57 CONTROL The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the and CONTROL A1 II jacks. For details regarding CONTROL A1 I1 which is the standard system in the SONY particular connections or setup options, refer 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components.
  • Page 58 Operating Instructions supplied with the recorder Automatic function selection coi_lponent. When you connect a CONTROL AIII compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using monaural mini plug cords, the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    23 to verify that the connections correct. Shoukt 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 connected securely. Make sure that you've selected tile correct receiver.
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting RDS does not work.* No sound is heard from the center speaker. -_ Make sure the sound field function is on (press Make sure that you're tuned to an FM RDS station. MODE +/ ). Select a stronger FM station. Select a sound field containing the word "cinenm"...

  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications Models of other area code Frequency response PHONO: RIAA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) equalization curve POWER OUTPUT AND 120W+120W _+0.5dB TOTAL HARMONIC 110 W + 110 W :3) CD, TAPE, MD/DAT, DISTORTION: DVD/LD, TV/SAT,...
  • Page 62 Specifications Inputs (Digital) DVD/LD IN, CD IN Tuning range 87.5 108.0 MHz Tuning range (Coaxial): Models of area code UC Sensitivity: Antenna terminals With 10 kHz tuning h-npedance: 75 ohms unbalanced scale: 75 ohI'lls, S/N: 100 dB 1710 kHz 6) (A, 20 kHz LPF) Sensitivity Mono:...
  • Page 63 AC outlets Models of area code UC Triller section: Video: 1 Vp p 75 ohms Inputs System 2 switched, S video: PLL quartz locked total 120 W/1A Y: 1 Vp p 75 ohms digital synthesizer Models of area code C: 0.286 Vp-p systeln 75 ohlns Preamplifier...

  • Page 64: Glossary

    This is the generic name of the surround sotmd produced by digital Level Early signal processing technology reflections Reverberation developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround strand fields inainly directed at the reproduction of nmsic, Digital Cineina Sound is designed specifically for tile enjoyment inovies. Time...
  • Page 65 Tables of Settings Using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURROUND, EQ, SET UP buttons,jog dial, and cursor buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press _ or _ to select Pressand light Turnjog dial to select...
  • Page 66 Tables of Settings Using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons Pressand light Press_ or _ to select Turnjog dial to select See page EQ button FRONT BASS XXXdB between -10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps) FRONT BASS XXX Hz betxveen 99 Hz and 1.0 kHz (in 21 steps) FRONT MID XXX dB between -10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)
  • Page 67 Press Press _ or _ to select Turnjog dial to select See page FRONT IXXXXXXl SET UP button LARGE, SMALL CENTER IXXXXXX] LARGE, SMALL, NO REAR L/R IXXXXXXl LARGE, SMALL, NO REAR CTR IXXXXXXl LARGE, SMALL, NO SUB WOOFER IXXXXXX] YES, NO FRONT XX.X FEET2)(METER) between...
  • Page 68 E, F, G U, V, W, X, Y, Z 49-51 Editing. See Recording Effect level Unpacking Receiving broadcasts autobetical EQ 39 automatically directly preset stations Recording on an audio tape or MD on a video tape Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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