Sony STR-D365 User manual

SONY.
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating instructions
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STR-D365
STR-D265

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built in
cabinet.
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Precautions
If you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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 receiver is not disconnected from
the AC power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the receiver 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. To
disconnect the mains lead, grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
Should the AC power cord (mains
lead) need to be changed, have it done
at a qualified service shop only.
¢ The mains switch is located on the
front exterior.
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On placement
¢ Place the receiver in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
build-up and prolong the life of the
receiver.
* Do not place the receiver near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
shock.
* Do not place anything on top of the
cabinet that might block the ventilation
holes and cause malfunctions.
On operation
¢ Before connecting other components,
be sure to turn off and unplug the
receiver.
On cleaning
* Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.

About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models STR-D365 and STR-D265. Check
your model number by looking at the
lower right corner of the front panel
describe the controls on the receiver. In
this manual the STR-D365 is used for
illustration purposes, any difference is
clearly indicated in the text, for example:
“STR-D365 only.”
Type of Differences
Model D365 D265
Feature :
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Preset station e
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Switched AC bd
outlet
Conventions
¢ The instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the receiver.
You can also use the controls on the
remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver.
A “Quick Reference Guide” is supplied
on page 18.
* The “Remote Button Descriptions”
section on page 17 provides an
overview of the remote buttons.
¢ The following icons are used in this
manual:
“=| Indicates that you can use the
hi remote to do the task.
sX- Indicates hints and tips for making
fe) the task easier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hookup Overview 4
Aerial Hookups 5
Audio/Video Component Hookups 5
Speaker System Hookups 6
AC Hookups 7
Before You Use Your Receiver 7
Receiver Operations
Selecting a Component 8
Receiving Broadcasts 9
Presetting Radio Stations 10
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) 11
Recording 13
Additional information
Troubleshooting 14
Specifications 15
Index 16
Rear Panel Descriptions 16
Remote Button Descriptions 17
Quick Reference Guide 13
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items with the
receiver:
¢ FM wire aerial (1)
¢ AM loop aerial (1)
¢ Remote controller (remote) (1)
° Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and —- on
the battery compartment. When using the remote,
point it at the remote sensor & on the receiver.
“S when to replace batteries
Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver,
replace both batteries with new ones.
Notes
* Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
* Do not use a new battery with an old one.
¢ Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
¢ If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
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Hookup Overview
The receiver allows you to connect and control the
following audio components. Follow the hookup
procedures for the components that you want to
_ connect to the receiver on the pages specified. To learn
the locations and names of each jack, see “Rear Panel
Descriptions” on page 16.
Audio/Video
Component Hookups (5)
VCR
Aerial Hookups (5)
AM/FM aerial
Speaker System| ‘0 player
Hookups (6)
CD player
ape/MD deck
Turntable
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Before you get started
¢ Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
¢ Do not connect the mains leads until all of the
connections are completed.
* Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum
and noise.
¢ When connecting an audio cable, be sure to match
the colour-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components: White (left, audio) to White; and Red
(right, audio) to Red.

Getting Started
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Aerial Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect AM and FM
aerials to the receiver. If you want to receive radio ~~
broadcasts with the receiver, complete these
connections first, then go to the following pages.
For specific locations of the terminals, see the
illustration below.
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What aerials will | need?
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(supplied) (1)
AM Ioop aerial
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(supplied) (1)
Hookups
Receiver
ANTENNA
FM wire aerial
After connecting
the wire aerial,
keep it as
horizontal as
possible.
Key If you have poor FM reception
Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM
outdoor aerial. Pull back the mesh portion surrounding
the inner cable and connect it to the earth terminal (right
side). Connect the inner cable to the FM terminal (left
side).
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Connect a 20 to 50 ft. (6 to 15-meter) insulated wire (not
supplied) to the AM aerial terminal in addition to the AM
loop aerial. Try to extend the wire outdoors and keep it
horizontal.
Connecting an ground wire
To prevent hum, connect a ground wire (not supplied)
to the # earth terminal. If you’ve connected an outdoor
aerial, be sure to connect the earth for lightning
protection.
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to ground
Where do I go next?
If you want to connect other components, go on to the next
section. If you’re only planning to use the receiver to listen
to the radio, go to “Speaker System Hookups” on pages 6
and 7.
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Audio/Video Component
Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect your audio, and
video (audio signal only) components to the receiver. If
you want to use the receiver as an amplifier, complete
these connections.
For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration
below.
CD TV/LD VIDEO
PHONO = TAPE/MD
What cords will | need?
Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player and
turntable; 2 for each tape deck, MD recorder, or VCR)
White (L)
Red (R)
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Getting Started
Hookups
The arrow => indicates signal flow.
CD player
Receiver CD player
Turntable
Receiver Turntable
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To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the - earth
terminal on the receiver.
Tape deck or MD recorder
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TV/LD
VCR
Where do !| go next?
Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.
Speaker System Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect your speakers to
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For specific locations of the terminals, see the
illustration below.
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Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)
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Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Be
sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on
the components: + to + and - to -. If the cords are reversed, the
sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
Hookups
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Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.

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Selecting the speaker system
To drive the speakers, select the speaker system as
follows:
To drive Depress SPEAKERS button
Speaker system A (connected A
to the FRONT SPEAKERS A
terminals)
Speaker system B (connected 8B
to the FRONT SPEAKERS B
terminals)
Both speaker systems AandB A+B
(series connection)
Where do | go next?
Go on to the next section to connect an AC plug and
complete your home theatre system.
AC Hookups
Connecting the mains lead
Connect the mains lead from this receiver and from
your audio/video components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio components to the
SWITCHED AC OUTLET on the receiver (STR-D365
only), the receiver can supply power to the connected
components so you can turn on/off the whole system
when you turn on/off the receiver.
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to a wall outlet
Caution
Make sure that the power consumption of the component
connected to the receiver's AC outlet does not exceed 100
watts. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances
such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.
Where do | go next?
Before you use the receiver, go to the next section to make
sure that all the controls are set to the appropriate positions.
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Before You Use Your Receiver
Before you start using your receiver, make sure that
you have:
¢ Turned VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).
* Selected the appropriate speaker system. (See
“Selecting the speaker system” .)
¢ Set BALANCE to the centre position.
Turn on the receiver and check the following indicator.
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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.
POWER VOLUME
Function buttons
1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver.
Using SYSTEM OFF on the remote puts the receiver
in STANDBY mode. Press POWER while holding
down the TUNER button to turn on the power using
the receiver when it is in STANDBY mode.
2 Press a function button to select the component you
want to use:
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Radio programmes TUNER
Compact discs (CD) CD
Audio tapes or MiniDiscs (MD) TAPE/MD
Video tapes VIDEO
TV programmes or Laser discs TV/LD
3 Turon 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 Tum VOLUME to adjust the volume.
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To Do this
Mute the sound Press MUTING. Press again to
restore the sound
Reinforce the bass Press BASS BOOST to turn on
the BASS BOOST indicator.
Adjust
the
balance
Turn
the
BALANCE
control
left
or
right.
Adjust
the
tone
quality
Adjust
the
BASS
and
TREBLE
controls.
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Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set the
SPEAKERS buttons to OFF.
Using the remote
The remote lets you operate the receiver and the Sony
components that are connected to it.
SYSTEM OFF
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Press
one
of
the
FUNCTION
buttons
to
select
the
component
you
want
to
use.
The
FUNCTION
buttons
on
the
remote
are
factory-
set
as
follows:
To listen to Press
Radio programmes TUNER
Compact discs (CD) cD
Audio tapes TAPE/MD
VHS Video tapes VIDEO
(VTR-3 mode)
TV programmes TV/LD
If you want to change the factory setting of a button,
see page 9.
The receiver and the selected component turn on.
if the component does not turn on
Press the power switch on the component.
2 = Start playing.
Refer to “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 17
for details.
To turn off the components
Press SYSTEM OFF. You can turn off the video and audio
components connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET at the
same time. (STR-D365 only)
Key if you use a Sony TV
When you press TV to watch a TV programme, the TV
turns on and switches to the TV input. The TV also turns
on when you press VIDEO or TV/LD and switches to the
appropriate video input.
If the TV does not switch to the appropriate input
automatically, press TV/VIDEO on the remote supplied
with TV.

Changing the factory setting of a function
button
If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons (page
8) don’t match your system components, you can
change them. For example, if you have two CD players
and you don’t have a tape deck or an MD recorder, you
can assign the TAPE/MD button to your second CD
player.
Note that the setting for the TUNER button cannot be
changed.
FUNCTION
Numeric buttons
1 Holding down the FUNCTION button whose
function you want to change (TAPE/MD, for
example).
2 Press the corresponding numeric button of the
component you want to assign to the FUNCTION
button (1 - CD player, for example). For the numeric
buttons, see the table below.
Now you can use the TAPE/MD button to control a
second CD player.
The numeric buttons are assigned to select the
functions as follows:
Numeric button Operates
1 CD player
2 DAT deck
3 MD deck
4 Tape deck A
5 Tape deck B
6 LD player
7 VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*)
8 VCR (remote control mode VTR 2")
9 VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*)
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* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting.
These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively.
Receiver Operations
To reset the setting to the factory setting
Repeat the above procedure.
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Receiving
Broadcasts
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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 page 10.
Before you begin, make sure you have:
* Connected an FM/AM aerial to the receiver as
indicated on page 5.
¢ Selected the appropriate speaker system. (See
“Selecting the speaker system” on page 7.)
POWER
Function buttons
1. Press POWER to turn on the receiver.
2 = Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
Press BAND to select FM or AM stations.
4 Press DIRECT.
Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Example 2: AM 1350 kHz
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6 When you tune in AM stations, adjust the direction
of the AM loop aerial for optimum reception.
To receive other stations
Repeat Steps 3 to 5.
Key If the STEREO indicator remains off
Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received.
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Receiver Operations
Key If an FM stereo programme 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.
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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.
Key To watch FM simulcast TV programmes
Make sure that you tune in the simulcast programme both
on the TV (or the VCR) and on the receiver.
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"@ 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: 9 kHz intervals
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 BAND to select FM or AM.
3 Press TUNING/CHARACTER + or — (or TUNING
+ or — for STR-D265).
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.
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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.
TUNING/
CHARACTER
Numeric buttons CHARACTER MEMORY (TUNING)
TUNER SHIFT
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, Bor C).
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A,” “B” or
“C” appears in the display.
if “MEMORY” disappears, start again from step 3.
3 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 mains lead is disconnected for more than one month, the
preset stations will be cleared from the receiver's memory, and
you will have to preset the stations again.