Sony STR-AV850 User manual
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FM
STEREO/FM-AM
RECEIVER
3-765-933-21
(1)
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Before
operating
the
unit,
please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
and
retain
it
for
future
reference.
STR-AV850
STR-AV950
©
1987
by
Sony
Corporation
-OWNER’S
RECORD
The
model
and
serial
numbers
are
located
at
the
rear.
Record
these
numbers
in
the
space
provided
below.
Refer
to
them
whenever
you
call
upon
your
Sony
dealer
regarding
this
product.
Model
No.
WARNING
To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
ex-
pose
the
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
Serial
No.
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
OC
NOT
OPEN
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK)
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
JN
/\
This
symbol
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
uninsulated
“dangerous
voltage”
within
the
prod-
uct’s
enclosure
that
may
be
of
suffi-
cient
magnitude
to-constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons.
This
symbol
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompa-
nying
the
appliance.
This
instruction
manual
covers
the
STR-AV850
and
the
STR-
AV950.
The
photos
and
illustrations
used
in
the
manual
are
of
the
STR-AV950.
[
Differences
between
the
STR-AV850
and
the
STR-AV950
STR-AV850
STR-AV950
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equipped
equipped
Power
output
80W+80W
115w+115
Ww
The
remote
commander
is
supplied
with
the
unit.
For
connections
and
operations
of
the
remote
commander,
refer
to
its
instruction
manual.
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Precautions
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Location
and
function
of
controls
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CONNECTIONS
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OPERATIONS
To
receive
FM/AM
broadcasts
.............
To
tune
in
a
station
manually
To
scan
a
station
automatically
To
tune
in
a
preset
Station
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To
listen
to
program
sources
other
than
broadcasts
............
22
To
receive
a
TV/ICATV
program
with
FM
simulcast
......
23
To
memorize
the
acoustic
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TO
reCOFd
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Adding
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sound
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a
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tape
during
editing
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GENERAL
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Troubleshooting
Quick
reference
FEATURES
The
STR-AV850/950
is
a
combined
receiver
and
audio/video
control
center.
You
can
enjoy
various
audio/video
program
sources
with
this
unit.
General
¢
TV
or
CATV
programs
can
be
enjoyed
with
FM
simulcast.
*
Various
Audio
program
sources
can
be
added
ona
video
tape
during
tape
editing.
¢
The
supplied
remote
control
allows
you
to
remotely
control
the
connected
equipment
as
well
as
the
receiver.
Tuner
°
Precise
tuning
with
a
quartz-locked
digital
synthesizer
system.
*
A
total
of
10
FM/AM
stations
can
be
preset.
¢
The
appropriate
FM
stereo
mode
and
FM
IF
band
is
selected
automatically
according
to
the
signal
strength
of
the
station
received.
Display
¢
Receivable
FM/AM
stations
are
displayed.
¢
§-band
power
output
display
Others
¢
The
surround
sound
system
enhances
live
atmosphere
of
the
sound.
¢
The
volume
fade-in
function
increases
the
volume
gradually
from
the
minimum
to
a
previously
set
level
when
the
unit
is
turned
on.
:
PRECAUTIONS
On
safety
©
Operate
the
unit
only
on
120
V
AC,
60
Hz.
¢
Should
any
liquid
or
solid
object
fall
into
the
cabinet,
unplug
the
unit
and
have
it
checked
by
qualified
personnel
before
operating
it
any
further.
¢
Unplug
the
unit
from
the
wail
outlet
if
it
is
not
to
be
used
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
To
disconnect
the
cord,
pull
it
out
by
grasping
the
plug.
Never
pull
the
cord
itself.
*
One
blade
of
the
plug
is
wider
than
the
other
for
the
purpose
of
safety
and
will
fit
into
the
power
outlet
only
one
way.
If
you
are
unable
to
insert
the
plug
fully
into
the
outlet,
contact
your
dealer.
On
installation
*
Do
not
install
the
unit
in
a
location
near
heat
sources
such
as
radiators
or
air
ducts,
or
in
a
place
subject
to
direct
sunlight,
excessive
dust,
mechanical
vibration
or
shock.
©
Good
air
circulation
is
essential
to
prevent
internal
heat
build-up
in
the
unit.
Place
the
unit
in
a
location
with
adequate
air
circulation.
Do
not
place
ie
unit
on
a
soft
surface,
such
as
a
rug
that
would
block
the
ventilation
holes
on
the
bottom.
¢
Do
not
place
anything
on
top
of
the
cabinet.
The
top
ventilation
holes
must
be
unobstructed
for
the
proper
operation
of
the
unit
and
to
prolong
the
life
of
its
components.
On
operation
¢
Before
making
program
source
connections,
be
sure
to
turn
the
power
switch
off
and
unplug
the
unit.
¢
When
the
unit
is
not
used,
turn
the
power
off,
to
conserve
energy
and
to
extend
the
useful
life
of
your
unit.
On
cleaning
the
cabinet
Clean
the
cabinet,
panel
and
controls
with
a
soft
cloth
slightly
moistened
with
mild
detergent
solution.
Do
not
use
any
type
of
abrasive
pad,
scouring
powder,
or
solvent
such
as
alcohol
or
benzine.
On
repacking
Do
not
throw
away
the
carton
and
the
packing
material.
It
makes
an
ideal
container
to
transport
the
unit
in.
For
detailed
safety
precautions,
see
the
“IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS?”
leaflet.
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—_
(8}
[3]
[1]
SYSTEM
POWER
switch
First
turn
the
MAIN
POWER
switch
on,
and
then
press
this
switch
to
turn
the
receiver
and
the
equipment
connected
to
the
AC
outlet
of
the
receiver
on
and
off.
[2]
MAIN
POWER
switch
Depress
to
turn
the
main
power
on.
[3]
RECEIVED/STANDBY
indicator
Lights
when
the
main
power
is
turned
on
and
the
system
power
is
turned
off.
Blinks
when
the
unit
received
the
signal
from
the
remote
commander.
Remote
control
sensor
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SURROUND
SYSTEM
button
When
listening
to
a
stereo
source,
press
to
enhance
stereophonic
effect.
Press
again
to
disengage
the
system.
(=)
[6]
EDIT
buttons
AUDIO:
For
recording
an
audio
program
source
on
a
video
tape,
or
for
adding
sound
on
a
video
tape
during
tape
editing
VIDEO:
For
recording
TV
programs
on
a
video
tape,
or
for
video
tape
editting
(7]
METER
SELECT
button
Each
time
the
button
is
pressed,
the
power
output
display
in
the
display
window
changes
as
follows.
Power
output
display
1/10
scale
satel
output
display
Signal
strength
meter
(In
FM/AM
broadcasts
only)
The
ATT
(volume
attenuator)
indicator
changes
to
the
SIGNAL
(signal
strength)
indicator
at
the
same
time.
4
LOCATIONS
AND
FUNCTION
OF
CONTROLS
Display
window
(See
page
7.)
(6}
(7)
Tuner
section
(See
page
6.)
AUDIO/VIDEO
CODNTROL
CENTER
[8]
SPEAKERS
selectors
Depress
to
select
which
speaker
system
to
drive.
For
both
speaker
systems,
depress
A
and
B.
[9]
HEADPHONES
jack
(stereo
phone
jack)
110}
FRONT
VIDEO
2
INPUT
jacks
(phono
jack)
Connect
a
portable
VCR
for
playback
or
TV
tuner.
11)
F/R
(front/rear)
VIDEO
2
INPUT
select
button
When
using
the
VCR
other
than
that
connected
to
the
VIDEO
1
inputs,
press
it
to
select
which
VCR
to
use,
after
pressing
the
VIDEO
2
FUNCTION
button.
F:
VCR
connected
to
the
front
VIDEO
2
inputs
R:
VCR
connected
to
the
rear
VIDEO
2
inputs
12]
SUBSONIC
filter
button
Press
to
reduce
unwanted
subsonic
noise
components
created
by
warped
records,
etc.
The
filter
cut
off
any
input
signals
below
15
Hz
at
a
6
dB
per
octave
rate.
To
disengage
the
filter,
press
it
again.
[13]
ACOUSTIC
buttons
FLAT:
Press
to
disengage
the
acoustic
setting.
SELECT:
Press
to
memorize
or
to
recall
the
acoustic
setting.
MEMORY:
Press
to
memorize
an
acoustic
setting.
14]
BASS
and
TREBLE
TONE
control
buttons
Control
the
prominence
of
bass
and
treble
response.
BALANCE
control
buttons
R:
Press
to
decrease
the
volume
of
the
left
channel.
L:
Press
to
decrease
the
volume
of
the
right
channel.
la
(16)
MUTING
button
Press
to
momentarily
mute
the
sound.
Press
again
to
restore
the
same
sound
level
as
before.
[17]
VOLUME
control
buttons
[18]
TAPE
2
MONITOR
button
and
indicator
Press
the
button
to
listen
to
taped
programs
of
the
tape
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE
2
inputs.
To
listen
to
the
other
program
sources,
press
it
again.
FUNCTION
buttons
PHONO:
For
record
programs
FM/AM:
For
broadcasting
programs
CD/AUX:
For
compact
disc
or
auxiliary
program
sources.
TAPE
1/DAT(TAPE
1
-
2):
For
taped
programs
of
the
tape
deck
connected
to
the
TAPE
1/DAT
inputs,
or
for
audio
tape
dubbing
TV:
For
TV
programs
from
the
TV
tuner
connected
to
the
TV
inputs
VIDEO
2:
For
video
programs
of
the
VCR
connected
to
the
front
or
rear
VIDEO
2
inputs
VIDEO
1:
For
video
programs
of
the
VCR
connected
to
the
VIDEO
1
inputs
CARTRIDGE
select
button
and
indicators
(STR-AV950
only)
Set
it
according
to
the
cartridge
type
of
your
turntable
system,
after
pressing
the
PHONO
FUNCTION
button.
MC:
For
moving-coil
type
MM:
For
moving-magnet
type
[1]
SEARCH
START
button
Press
to
start
searching
receivable
stations.
_
[2]
FM
MODE
button
The
receiver
automatically
set
the
appropriate
FM
mode:
STEREO
for
a
strong
signal
station,
or
HI-BLEND
for
a
slightly
weak
station.
To
change
the
mode
manually,
press
the
button.
Hi-BLEND:
Press
to
reduce
the
noise.
Stereo
effect
will
be
reduced
instead.
MONO:
Press
for
more
stable
reception.
The
stereo
effect
will
be
eliminated,
but
the
noise
will
be
greatly
reduced.
RO
[3]
FM
IF
(intermediate
frequency)
BAND
button
When
an
FM
station
is
first
tuned
in
without
interference
from
an
adjacent
station,
the
receiver
sets
the
band
from
normal
(_/\_)
to
wide
(7)
for
better
sound
quality.
To
change
the
band
manually,
press
the
button.
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Band/antenna
select
buttons
FM
ANT-A
(CATV):
For
FM
broadcasts
when
the
FM
antenna
is
connected
to
the
CATV
ANT-A
connector,
or
for
FM
simulcast
CATV
programs
when
the
CATV
cable
is
connected.
FM
ANT-B:
For
FM
broadcasts
when
the
FM
antenna
is
connected
to
the
FM
ANT-B
connector
AM:
For
AM
broadcasts
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[5]
Number
buttons
Press
to
set
the
frequency
of
the
desired
station,
or
to
memorize
a
Station
and
call
it
up.
(6]
FM
LEVEL
select
button
Press
to
select
which
level
of
FM
stations
to
tune
in.
LOW:
All
the
FM
stations
located
by
station
searching.
MID:
strong
and
mid-level
stations
HIGH:
only
strong
stations
[7]
STATION
SCAN
button
Press
to
scan
the
receivable
stations
located
by
station
searching.
MEMORY
ERASE
button
Press
to
erase
the
memory
of
the
station
located
by
station
searching.
[3]
MEMORY
SCAN
button
|
Press
to
scan
automatically
the
preset
stations.
(7)
{10}
MEMORY
PRESET
button
Press
to
memorize
the
frequency
of
a
station.
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Acoustic
memory
number
indicator
Shows
the
number
of
the
acoustic
setting
memory,
[1],
(2]or(3].
SUBSONIC
indicator
:
-
Appears
when
the
SUBSONIC
button
is
pressed.
Surround
system
indicator
Appears
when
the
SURROUND
SYSTEM
button
is
pressed.
Video
2
input
indicator
Indicates
the
selected
VIDEO
2
input
;
FRONT
or
REAR.
©
Video
monitor
indicator
Indicates
what
is
to
be
monitored
on
the
connected
TV.
1:
Picture
from
the
VCR
connected
to
the
VIDEO
1
-
inputs
is
monitored.
2:
Picture
from
the
VCR
connected
to
the
front
or
rear
VIDEO
2
inputs
is
monitored.
TV:
TV
program
is
monitored.
PROTECTOR
indicator
Appears
when
the
protection
circuit
against
a
short-
circuit
is
activated.
©
MUTING
indicator
Appears
when
the
MUTING
button
is
pressed.
@
ERASE
indicator
Appears
when
the
MEMORY
ERASE
button
is
pressed.
@
FM
IF
band
indicator
The
selected
FM
IF
band
is
graphically
displayed;
7~\
(wide)
or
/\_
(normal).
©
ATT
(attenuator)/SIGNAL
(signal
strength)
indicator
Normally
the
volume
attenuation
level
is
indicated
in
dB.
When
the
METER
SELECT
button
is
pressed
in
FM/AM
broadcasts,
the
signal
strength
is
indicated
in
dB.
@
FM
level
indicator
The
signal
level
of
FM
stations
selected
by
the
FM
LEVEL
select
button
is
displayed.
©
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id)
0
©
Station
spectrum
display
The
frequencies
of
the
receivable
stations
located
by
station
searching
are
shown.
When
a
station
is
tuned
in,
the
corresponding
square
flashes.
Power
output
spectrum
display
The
power
output
is
displayed
in
wattage
in
five
frequency
bands.
When
the
METER
SELECT
button
is
pressed,
it
changes
to
the
1/10
scale
power
output
display.
SIGNAL
strength
meter
When
the
METER
SELECT
button
is
pressed
in
FM/AM
broadcasts,
the
received
signal
strength
is
indicated
in
five
steps.
©
TONE
indicator
Graphically
shows
the
tone
contro!
characteristics.
A
straight
bar
graph
indicates
a
flat
frequency
response.
@
BALANCE
indicator
Indicates
the
relative
strength
of
the
volume
at
the
left
and
right
speakers.
©
VOLUME
indicator
|
@
FM
ANTENNA
indicator
CATV
A:
Appears
when
the
FM
ANT-A
(CATV)
button
is
pressed.
CATV
B:Appears
when
the
FM
ANT-B
button
is
pressed.
©
FM
mode
indicator
The
selected
FM
mode
is
displayed.
@
Band/frequency
display
Indicates
the
tuned
FM/AM
station.
©
Function
indicator
Indicates
the
selected
function.
@
Preset
number
indicator
Indicates
the
preset
channel
of
the
FM/AM
stations.
©
MEMORY
indicator
Appears
when
the
MEMORY
PRESET
button
is
nraccad
7
Rear
For
connections,
see
“Connections”.
(2
~~
(4)
8
[1]
ANTENNA
terminals
AM
and
7};
(antenna
ground):
Connect
an
AM
antenna.
CATV
ANT-A
IN
(F-type):
Connect
an
FM
antenna
or
CATV
cable.
;
CATV
ANT-A
OUT
(F-type):
This
connector
supplies
the
signals
connected
to
the
CATV
ANT-A
IN
connector
to
a
VCR,
TY
tuner
or
another
FM
tuner.
FM
ANT-B
(F-type):
Connect
an
FM
antenna.
CONTROL
S
VISUAL
OUT
jack
(¢minijack)
Used
to
extend
the
utility
of
this
unit
by
providing
for
the
connection
of
optional
video
equipment
which
will
be
available
in
the
future.
CONTROL
S
AUDIO
OUT
connector
(4
pin)
Connect
to
the
CONTROL
S
IN
or
[
REMOTE
IN
connector
of
other
Sony
equipment
using
a
4-pin
flat
remote
control
cord
in
order
to
control
the
audio
system
using
the
supplied
remote
commander.
tr
(phono
ground)
terminal
Connect
the
ground
wire
of
a
turntable
system.
Note
In
some
particular
MM
cartridges,
the
ground
for
signal
is
connected
to
the
ground
for
cartridge
body.
If
this
type
of
cartridge
should
be
installed
to
a
metal
cartridge
shell,
current
will
flow
through
the
tonearm
ground
in
a
loop
and
will
cause
hum
noise.
In
this
case,
disconnect
the
turntable
ground
wire
from
the
7,
terminal,
or
disconnect
the
ground
for
cartridge
body
from
the
ground
for
signal.
ground
for
cartridge
body
ground
for
signal
[5]
TAPE
1/DAT
REC
OUT
jacks
(phono
jack)
Connect
to
the
LINE
IN
jacks
of
the
tape
deck
1
ora
digital
audio
tape
recorder.
[6]
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
jack
(phono
jack)
Connect
to
the
video
input
of
a
component
TV.
The
video
signal
selected
by
the
TV,
VIDEO
1
or
VIDEO
2
FUNCTION
button
and
the
F/R
button
is
output
here.
~
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
IN/AUDIO
IN
jacks
(phono
jack)
Connect
to
the
VIDEO/AUDIO
OUT
jacks
of
the
VCR
2
(for
playback
only)
[=
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
IN/AUDIO
IN
jacks
(phono
jack)
Connect
to
the
VIDEO/AUDIO
OUT
jacks
of
the
VCR
1.
[wo
TAPE
2
IN
jacks
(phono
jack)
Connect
to
the
LINE
OUT
jacks
of
the
tape
deck
2.
0}
SPEAKER
A,
B
connectors
[11]
AC
OUTLETS
(SWITCHED)
These
are
used
to
power
other
audio
components
whose
power
consumption
is
less
than
100
W.
These
outlets
are
controlled
by
the
front
panel
SYSTEM
POWER
switch.
iS)
PHONO
IN
jacks
(phono
jack)
Connect
to
the
LINE
OUT
jacks
of
the
turntable
system.
13}
CD/AUX
(compact
disc/auxiliary)
IN
jacks
(phono
jack)
Connect
to
the
output
jacks
of
a
compact
disc
player
ora
tape
deck
for
playback.
14]
TAPE
1/DAT
IN
jacks
(phono
jack)
Connect
to
the
LINE
OUT
jacks
of
the
tape
deck
1
ora
digital
audio
tape
recorder.
[el]
TV
VIDEO
IN/AUDIO
IN
jacks
(phono
jack)
Connect
to
the
VIDEO/AUDIO
OUT
jacks
of
the
TV
tuner.
pars
a
[16]
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
OUT/AUDIO
OUT
jacks
(phono
jack)
Connect
to
the
VIDEO/AUDIO
IN
jacks
of
the
VCR
1.
17}
TAPE
2
REC
OUT
jacks
(phono
jack)
Connect
to
the
LINE
IN
jacks
of
the
tape
deck
2.
18]
AC
power
cord
SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS
For
each
connection,
refer
to
the
page
indicated
in
the
diagram.
Basic
connections
FM/AM
antenna
connection
|
Page
16,
17
CATV
cable
connection
17
Speaker
connection
18
Power
source
connection
|
18
System
connections
Program
|
Equipment
to
be
Page
|
Purpose
source
connected
Audio
Turntable
system
+
11
¢Playback
Tape
deck
(1
and/or
2)
+
Recording
CD
player,
etc.
¢Tape
dubbing
VCRITV
|
Hi-fi
Component
12
|
¢Playback
VCRs
TV
+
TV
tuner
*Recording
Conventional
13
ae
TV
+
TV
tuner
sie
ape
editing
Hi-fi
VCR
+
14
|
Playback
Conventional
TV
Recording
TV
programs
Monaural
VCR
15
|
ePlayback
*Recording
TV
programs
*Video
tape
editing
Portable
hi-fi
VCR
¢Playback
>
;
°Video
tape
editing
Audio
Both
audio
and
VCR/TV
Recording
and
connections
above
audio
program
VCRITV
sources
ona
video
tape,
or
vice
versa
*Adding
audio
sound
ona
a
video
tape
|_during
editing
Notes
on
connection
¢
The
power
cord
should
be
connected
last
of
all.
¢
Before
connection,
be
sure
to
set
the
MAIN
POWER
switch
to
OFF
(a).
¢
Connector
jacks
are
color
coded
as
follows:
|
Jack
color
|
Connection
Red
|
for
right-channel
audio
White
|
for
left-channel
audio
|
Yellow
|
for
video
¢
The
cable
connectors
should
be
fully
inserted
into
the
jacks.
A
loose
connection
may
cause
hum
and
noise.
10
Connecting
cords
For
connection,
use
the
optional
connecting
cords
listed
below.
The
numbers
in
the
diagrams
are
keyed
to
those
in
the
list.
Sony
RK-74A
White
oF
Red
(2
phono
plugs
<>
2
phono
plugs)
Sony
VMC-1P3
or
VMC-2P3
Red
fm,
White
a
Yellow
(3
phono
plugs
<>
3
phono
plugs)
or
Sony
RK-74A
+
VMC-1S
+
ol
Yellow
(phono
plug
«>
phono
plug)
Sony
VMC-1S
Yellow
dpa
umf
(phono
plug
«>
phono
plug)
Sony
VMC-1MP3
or
VMC-2MP3
Yellow
or
Sony
VMC-608MS
or
VMC-609MS
Yellow
AUDIO
SYSTEM
CONNECTION
USK
Caen
&
KRine-7o
to
Efrrate
—
Turntable
system
|
+
|
Tape
decks
|
+
|
CD
player
|
.
nae
zs
ik
Pes
Low
Cp
tik
poet
paacew
aes
ts
tc
Tape
|
At
7
ra
AS
xb
Turntable
system
cy
are
to
an
AC
outlet
Speaker
system
Sa
; .
CD
player
amp
toan
Right
Left
AC
outlet
STR-AV850/AV950
to
a
wall
outlet
Tape
deck
2
Dp
©
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
(
==>
to
an
AC
outlet
Tape
deck
1
(or
digital
audio
tape
recorder)
O
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
—t-
=p
to
an
AC
outlet
va
z=
VCRITV
SYSTEM
CONNECTION
Before
making
connections,
refer
to
the
instruction
manual
of
the
VCR.
Hi-fi
VCRs
|
+
|
Component
TV
|
+
|
TV
tuner
VCR1
>
for
recording
and
playback
VCR2
>
for
playback
only
AUDIO
LINE
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VCR
1
a
VIDEO
IN
NUN
|
Sanan
z
VCR
2
——>
:
to
a
wall
outlet
AUDIO
LINE
OUT
OOO
o
Oh
ae
i
tp
to
a
wall
outlet
4
Component
TV
Speaker
system
to
an
AC
outlet
‘===>
of
the
TV
tuner
or
to
a
wail
outlet
STR-AV850/950
to
a
wail
outlet
ST-7TV
TV
tuner
OUTPUT
=i
VIDEO
to
a
wall
outlet
12
|
Hi-fi
VCRs
|
+
Conventional
TV
|
+
TV
tuner
VCR1
>
for
recording
and
playback
VCR2
>
for
playback
only
VIDEO
IN
|
to
a
wall
outlet
STR-AV850/950
O
go
AUDIO
LINE
IN
VCR
1
VIDEO
OUT
CEL
|
[3
Gs
[|
|
“fi
Weekes
to
a
wall
outlet
Speaker
system
OUTPUT
RISAP,
L/MAIN
OUTPUT
VIDEO
Conventional
TV
f
to
a
wall
outlet
VIDEO
IN
JEL
ST-7TV
TV
tuner
s
é
{
a=
tO
a
wall
outlet
ase
to
the
outlet
of
the
TV
tuner
or
to
a
wall
outlet
13
Hi-fi
VCR
|
+
|
Conventional
TV
14
Conventional
TV
r
vHFin
==>
{0a
wall
outlet
Coaxial
cable
supplied
with
the
VCR
AUDIO
IN
to
a
wall
outlet
Speaker
system
STR-AV850/950
|
lola
OQ
|
‘ole
JOloloo
1O|Oloolo
{Ti
aT)
to
a
wall
outlet
z=
*
Monaural
VCR
Connect
a
component
TV
to
the
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
For
the
connection
of
the
other
equipment,
refer
to
the
jack
of
the
receiver
or
a
conventional
TV
to
the
VHF
OUT
preceding diagrams.
connector
of
the
VCR.
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
Monaural
VCR
OO
—e
to
a
wall
outlet
Oo
AUDIO
OUT
:
Speaker
system
STR-AV850/950
:
to
a
wall
outlet
Note
lf
you
connect
a
monaural
VCR
to
the
receiver
and
record
a
stereo
program
source,
the
recorded
sound
will
be
monaural,
and
stereo
separation
of
the
program
source
monitored
from
the
speakers
may
be
worsened.
[
Portable
hi-fi
VCR
|
For
the
connection
of
other
equipment,
refer
to
the
preceding
diagrams.
-
i
Se
|
Coesooo
C000
—_
_
|
rors
ee
cess
LIT
JOLNI
LIL
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
ia)
Portable
VCR
(for
playback)
7
_<~
Component
TV
Gap
tua
.7,,,
15
outlet
|
ANTENNA/CABLE
CONNECTION
TO
CONNECT
FM
ANTENNA
To
get
the
optimum
sound
of
FM
broadcasts,
install
a
suitable
outdoor
FM
antenna.
The
supplied
ribbon
antenna
may
be
useful
until
you
install
a
more
suitable
antenna.
Ribbon
antenna
supplied
(or
300-ohm
twinlead)
connection
Connect
the
ribbon
antenna
or
twiniead
to
the
supplied
external
antenna
connector
and
connect
it
to
the
FM
ANT-B
connector.
Fully
extend
the
antenna
and
fasten
the
ends
toa
wail
using
thumbtacks
or
adhesive
tape.
(
7)
far
kh
1S
a7
_
External
antenna
connector
(supplied)
Note
‘
.
The
supplied
ribbon
antenna
or
a
standard
300-ohm
twinlead
is
susceptible
to
the
pickup
of
extraneous
noise.
—
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
connection
A
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
is
free
from
external
interference,
reduces
noise
pickup,
and
is
the
ideal
transmission
line
for
most
FM
installations.
3C-2V
cable
is
recommended.
Connect
the
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
to
the
supplied
antenna
connector
and
connect
it
to
the
FM
ANT-B
connector.
Remove
the
ring.
(Keep
it
in
the
projection
on
the
lid.)
Loosen
the
serew
and
insert
the
cable.
@
Open
the
lid.
fa
2}
Strip
the
cable.
5
)
Coil
the
center
==.
=
conductor
wy
©
Snap
the
cover
into
place.
16
Note
If
you
have
another
FM
tuner,
connect
an
FM
external
antenna
to
the
CATV
ANT-A
IN
connector
and
connect
the
CATV
ANT-A
OUT
connector
to
the
FM
antenna
terminal
of
the
other
FM
tuner.
Notes
on
the
FM
and
TV
antennas
—
When
the
stereo
receiver
and
video
system
are
connected
and
both
are
in
use
We
recommend
the
use
of
outdoor
antennas
to
obtain
better
quality
picture
and
sound.
¢
Use
the
outdoor
FM
antenna
for
FM
reception
and
the
TV
antenna
for
TV
reception.
Do
not
use
one
antenna
for
both.
e
Use
75-ohm
coaxial
cables
for
both
antennas.
¢
Locate
the
two
antennas
as
distant
as
possible
from
each
other.
If
FM
signals
interfere
with
the
TV
picture
and
sound,
press
any
FUNCTION
button
to
change
the
function
mode
from
the
tuner
to
another.
TO
CONNECT
AM
ANTENNA
Supplied
layout-free
AM
external
antenna
To
receive
AM
programs,
always
keep
the
layout-free
AM
antenna
connected
to
the
AM
external
antenna
terminals.
Adjust
the
position
of
the
antenna
to
obtain
optimum
reception.
mr
(ground
terminal)
/
AM
/
2
This
antenna
can
be
placed
in
various
places,
such
as
ona
speaker
or
a
desk,
or
hung
on
a
wall.
AM
tuning
interval
This
is
preset
to
10
kHz.
To
use
the
receiver
where
the
frequency
allocation
system
is
based
on
a9
kHz
interval,
make
the
following
adjustment.
1
Turn
off
the
unit
by
pressing
the
SYSTEM
POWER
switch.
;
2
Press
the
SYSTEM
POWER
switch
again,
while
pressing
the
“+”
STATION
SCAN
button.
To
reset
the
interval
to
10
kHz,
follow
the
same
precedure.
Note
When
the
interval
is
changed,
all
preset
and
located
stations
and
acoustic
settings
will
be
erased.
After
changing
the
interval,
memorize
the
stations
and
acoustic
settings
again.
TO
CONNECT
CATV
CABLE
Connect
the
CATV
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
to
the
CATV
ANT-A
IN
connector
and
the
CATV
ANT-A
OUT
connector
to
the
antenna/cable
input
of
the
TV
tuner
or
VCR.
For
connection,
use
a
commercially
available
F-type
connector.
CATV
75-ohm
to
CATV
coaxial
cable
ANT-A
IN
—_S=>
to
CATV
ANT-A
OUT
Lara,
.
7
OOC0C0000
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
TV
tuner
or
VCR
Note
to
CATV
system
installer
in
the
U.S.A.
This
reminder
is
provided
to
call
the
cable
TV
system
installer’s
attention
to
Article
820-22
of
the
NEC
that
provides
guidelines
for
proper
grounding
and,
in
particular,
specifies
that
the
cable
ground
sha!l
be
connected
to
the
grounding
system
of
the
building,
as
close
to
the
point
of
cable
entry
as
practical.
17
SPEAKER
CONNECTION
Two
speaker
systems
can
be
connected.
Select
the
system
to
be
used,
using
the
SPEAKERS
buttons
on
the
front
panel.
Speaker
impedance
and
power
capability
This
receiver
is
designed
to
work
best
with
speakers
having
nominal
impedance
from
8
to
16
ohms,at
rated
80
watts
(STR-AV850)
or
115
watts
(STR-AV950)
minimum
RMS
per
channel!
with
an
8-ohm
load
from
20
-
20,000
Hz.
Speaker
cord
connection
X
Right
speaker
Generally
speaker
cords
are
coded
with
color
or
mark,
indicating
the
®
©
polarities.
Remember
the
coding
and
prevent
faulty
connections.
Right
speaker:
to
R
SPEAKER
connectors
Left
speaker:
to
L
SPEAKER
connectors
®
code:
for
©
connection
©
code:
for
©
connection
18
POWER
SOURCE
CONNECTION
Connect
the
AC
power
cord
of
each
equipment
as
follows
so
that
you
can
turn
on
and
off
the
equipment
with
the
SYSTEM
POWER
switch
of
the
receiver.
Receiver
>
to
a
wall
outlet
Other
equipment
—
to
the
AC
outlets
on
the
receiver
or
to
the
AC
outlets
on
the
other
equipment
already
connected
to
the
AC
outlets
on
the
receiver
You
cannot
turn
on/off
a
equipment
directly
connected
to
a
wall
outlet
with
the
SYSTEM
POWER
switch
of
the
receiver.
Caution
Be
careful
that
the
total
power
consumption
of
the
equipment
connected
to
the
AC
outiets
on
the
receiver
is
within
100
watts.
Do
not
connect
electrical
home
appliance
such
as
an
electric
iron,
fan,
TV,
or
other
high-wattage
equipment
to
these
outlets.
Note
on
the
polarity
of
the
AC
power
cord
plug
The
plug
of
the
AC
power
cord
can
only
be
inserted
into
the
polarized
AC
outlet.
Insert
the
larger
plug
of
the
cord
to
the
negative
potential
of
the
outlet.
This
is
to
operate
the
receiver
and
other
components
“in
phase”.
When
the
connection
is
complete,
insert
the
plug
of
the
AC
power
cord
to
a
wall
outlet,
and
turn
on
the
power.
Now
you
can
operate
the
unit.
TO
RECEIVE
FM/AM
BROADCASTS
Before
tuning,
select
the
speaker
system
by
depressing
SPEAKERS
button
A
or
B.
If
the
MONITOR
indicator
is
lit,
press
the
TAPE
2
MONITOR
button
to
disengage
it.
Oo000
00
onoaga
oa
To
correct
the
entered
frequency
Press
the
FM
ANT-A,
FM
ANT-B,
or
AM
button
again,
and
enter
the
correct
number.
If
the
frequency
figures
flashes
in
the
display
window
The
entered
number
is
outside
the
receiver’s
frequency
range
(FM
87.5
to
108
MHz;
AM
530
to
1,610
kHz).
Press
the
FM
ANT-A,
FM
ANT-B,
or
AM
buttcn
again,
and
enter
the
correct
number.
When
entering
an
AM
broadcast
frequency
You
need
not
enter
the
last
digit
“0”.
If
you
have
changed
the
AM
tuning
interval
to
9kHz,
however,
enter
the
frequency
to
the
last
digit.
:
TO
TUNE
IN
A
STATION
MANUALLY
—
DIRECT
ACCESS
TUNING
1
Select
the
desired
band,
FM
or
AM.
The
“0”
indicator
blinks.
2
Enter
the
frequency,
pressing
the
appropriate
number
buttons.
The
desired
station
is
tuned
in.
3
Adjust
the
volume.
1
TO
SCAN
A
STATION
AUTOMATICALLY
—
STATION
SCAN
TUNING
When
you
do
not
know
the
frequency
of
the
station,
proceed
as
follows.
From
the
second
time
on,
you
need
not
proceed
with
station
searching.
Instead,
select
the
desired
band,
and
enter
a
frequency
within
the
band.
To
search
for
a
station
quickly
Keep
the
STATION
SCAN
button
depressed.
The
stations
are
consecutively
received
for
several
seconds.
Release
it
when
the
desired
station
is
received.
When
none
or
only
a
few
FM
stations
are
located
Set
the
sensitivity
level
to
“LOW”
with
the
FM
LEVEL
button.
To
erase
a
station
from
memory
Tune
in
the
station
and
press
the
MEMORY
ERASE
button.
The
station
will
be
erased
from
memory
until
you
proceed
with
the
station
searching
again.
The
station
will
be
skipped
over
when
the
STATION
SCAN
button
is
pressed.
20
Preparation—station
searching
(searching
for
and
memorizing
the
receivable
stations.)
1
Select
the
desired
band,
FM
or
AM.
The
“0”
indicator
blinks.
2
Press
SEARCH
START.
Searching
starts.
When
the
searching
is
over,
lowest
frequency
Station
is
tuned
in.
Tuning
3
Press
STATION
SCAN
repeatedly
until
the
desired
station
is
tuned
in.
+:
For
a
higher
frequency
station
—:
For
a
lower
frequency
station
4
Adjust
the
volume.
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