Sony STR-DA1200ES User Manual

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents

• Getting Started
  • Description and location of parts
  • 1: Installing speakers
  • 2: Connecting speakers
  • 3a: Connecting the audio components
  • 3b: Connecting the video components
  • 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)
  • 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote
  • 6: Setting the speakers
  • 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)

• Playback
  • Selecting a component
  • Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD
  • Watching a DVD
  • Enjoying video games
  • Watching video

• Amplifier Operations
  • Navigating through menus
  • Adjusting the level (Level Settings menu)
  • Adjusting the equalizer (EQ Settings menu)
  • Settings for the surround sound (Sur Settings menu)
  • Settings for the tuner (Tuner Settings menu)
  • Settings for the audio (Audio Settings menu)
  • Settings for the video (Video Settings menu)
  • Settings for the speakers (Speaker Settings menu)
  • Settings for the system (System Settings menu)
  • Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (Auto Calibration menu)

• Enjoying Surround Sound
  • Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (A.F.D. mode)
  • Selecting a pre- programmed sound field (DCS)
  • Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO)
  • Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE)
  • Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT)
  • Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)
  • Resetting sound fields to the initial settings

• Tuner Operations
  • Listening to FM/AM radio
  • Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)
  • Presetting radio stations
  • Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

• Other Operations
  • Displaying menus of the receiver on the TV screen
  • Naming inputs
  • Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE)
  • Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN)
  • Watching HDMI images from other inputs (HDMI ASSIGN)
  • Watching component images from other inputs (COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN)
  • Changing the display
  • Using the Sleep Timer
  • Recording using the receiver
  • Using a bi-amplifier connection

• Using the Remote
  • Operating each component using the remote
  • Programming the remote
  • Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory

• Additional Information
  • Glossary
  • Precautions
  • Troubleshooting
  • Specifications
  • Index