User manual SONY ST-RV55

[. . . ] 3-864-512-51(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions GB C1 C2 STR-V55ES © 1998 by Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources · Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver. · The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. · If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. [. . . ] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie. CINEMA STUDIO A CINEMA STUDIO B This mode is ideal for watching sciencefiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack. CINEMA STUDIO C Enjoying Surround Sound NIGHT THEATER Allows you to retain a theater like environment while listening at low volume levels, such as late at night. Creates a theater like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks. Creates a theater like environment from movies recorded with stereo soundtracks MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE GENRE : VIRTUAL 3D VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers. SIDE* LS RS L C R LS LS RS RS L C R MIDDLE* LS RS LS LS RS RS L C R BEHIND* LS RS LS LS RS RS * See page 16 28GB Sound field Effect Notes GENRE : VIRTUAL 3D (continued) VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation. L C R SIDE* LS RS LS RS LS RS VIRTUAL THEATER A Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO A. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the "Cary Grant Theater" and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener (at approximately a 30° angle of elevation) from a single pair of actual rear speakers. Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO B. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the "Kim Novak Theater" and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener (at approximately a 30° angle of elevation) from a single pair of actual rear speakers. Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO C. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the scoring stage and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener (at approximately a 30° angle of elevation) from a single pair of actual rear speakers. Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. L C R MIDDLE* LS RS VIRTUAL THEATER B LS LS RS RS Enjoying Surround Sound L C R VIRTUAL THEATER C BEHIND* LS RS LS LS RS RS * See page 16 R VIRTUAL ENHANCED A L C LS RS VIRTUAL ENHANCED B Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. L C R LS RS LS LS RS RS VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation. LS L C R RS VIRTUAL SEMI-THEATER A Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO A. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the "Cary Grant Theater" and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. LS LS RS RS 29GB Selecting a Sound Field Sound field Effect Notes GENRE : VIRTUAL 3D (continued) VIRTUAL SEMI-THEATER B Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO B. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the "Kim Novak Theater" and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI DIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO C. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the scoring stage and creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. L C R LS RS VIRTUAL SEMI-THEATER C LS LS RS RS GENRE : MUSIC ETC. SMALL HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall. LARGE HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a large rectangular concert hall. Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house. Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/dance club. [. . . ] / If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component. Additional Information Reference sections for clearing the receiver's memory To clear All memorized settings Customized sound fields See page 19 page 35 45GB Specifications Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Stereo mode (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) 120 W + 120 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) 100 W + 100 W Surround mode (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Front: 120 W + 120 W Centera): 120W Reara): 120 W + 120 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Front: 100 W + 100 W Centera): 100W Reara): 100 W + 100 W a) Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Inputs (Analog) PHONO: Sensitivity: 2. 5 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms S/Nb): 75 dB (A, 2. 5 mVc)) CD, DVD, TAPE, MD/ DAT, TV/LD, VIDEO 1, 2, and VIDEO 3: Sensitivity: 150 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms S/Nb): 82 dB (A, 150 mVc)) b) 78' IHF c) Weighted network, input level Outputs (Analog) TAPE, MD/DAT (REC OUT); VIDEO 1, 2 (AUDIO OUT): Voltage: 150 mV, Impedance: 10 kilohms FRONT L/R, CENTER, REAR L/R, WOOFER: Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohms PHONES: Accepts low- and high-impedance headphones Outputs (Digital) MD/DAT (Optical): Sensitivity: ­ Impedance: ­ BASS BOOST +6 dB at 70 Hz Inputs (Digital) Total harmonic distortion at 10 watts Less than 0. 05% (with sound field, tone, and bass booster bypassed) Frequency response PHONO: RIAA equalization curve ±0. 5 dB CD, TAPE, MD/DAT, DVD, TV/LD, VIDEO 1, 2, and VIDEO 3: 10 Hz - 50 kHz +0. 5/­2 dB (with sound field, tone, and bass booster bypassed) DVD (coaxial): Sensitivity: 0. 5 Vp-p Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) CD, DVD, TV/LD, MD/DAT (Optical): Sensitivity: ­ Impedance: ­ S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Sampling Frequency 48 kHz EQ BASS: 100 Hz~1. 0kHz (21 steps) MID: 500 Hz~5. 0kHz (21 steps) TREBLE: 1. 0 kHz~10kHz (21 steps) Gain levels: ±10 dB, 1 dB step Additional Information 46GB FM tuner section Tuning range 87. 5 - 108. 0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Sensitivity Mono: 18. 3 dBf, 2. 2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38. 3 dBf, 22. 5 µV/75 ohms AM tuner section Tuning range 531 - 1602 kHz (with 9-kHz tuning scale) Antenna Loop antenna General System Tuner section: PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system Preamplifier section: Low-noise NF type equalizer Power amplifier section: Pure-complementary SEPP Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 999 kHz) S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Usable sensitivity 11. 2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms (IHF) S/N Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB Harmonic distortion 0. 5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz) Selectivity 35 dB Power requirements 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 420 W AC outlets Dimensions 2 switched, total 100 W 430 × 160 × 410 mm including projecting parts and controls Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono: 0. 3% Stereo: 0. 5% Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Video section Inputs VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms S-VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms C: 0. 286 Vp-p 75 ohms VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms S-VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms C: 0. 286 Vp-p 75 ohms Frequency response 30 Hz - 15 kHz +0. 5/­2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz Outputs Mass (Approx. ) 15 kg (33 lb 03 oz) Additional Information Supplied accessories See page 4. These values were measured using a supply voltage of 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 47GB Glossary Surround sound Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics of the surrounding space affect the way these three sound elements are heard. [. . . ]