Sony STR-DA1200ES 32

Connecting components with analog video and audio jack

The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc.

It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

VCR

Audio signals			Video signals

		To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE
		AV IN jacks (Front panel)
	Camcorder,	C
	Camcorder,	D
	video game	D
	AAudio cord (not supplied)	CS video cord (not supplied)
	BVideo cord (not supplied)	DAudio/video cord (not supplied)

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Contents

Page Page About This Manual Table of Contents Getting Started Amplifier Operations Enjoying Surround Sound Tuner Operations Using the Remote Additional Information Description and location of parts Front panel Page About the indicators on the display Page Page Rear panel Page Remote commander RM-AAP015 Page Page 1: Installing speakers Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration 2: Connecting speakers Page 3a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components Audio input/output jacks to be connected Page Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player Page Connecting components with analog audio jacks 3b: Connecting the video components Video input/output jacks to be connected Connecting components with HDMI jacks Notes on HDMI connections Connecting a TV monitor Page Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder Connecting a DVD player Connecting a DVD recorder Connecting a satellite tuner Page Function for conversion of video signals In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver Closed Caption display To connect a recording component 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) 5:Preparing the receiver and the remote Inserting batteries into the remote About the command mode To switch the command mode of the RM-AAP015remote 6: Setting the speakers Setting the speaker impedance 3,7 Selecting the front speaker 7:Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO Using the receiver as a pre- amplifier Performing auto calibration To cancel auto calibration When error codes appear When you select “WRN CHECK” When you select “PHASE INFO” Auto Calibration menu parameters Page Selecting a component To activate the muting function To avoid damaging your speakers Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD Watching a DVD Enjoying video games Watching video Navigating through menus To return to the previous display To exit the menu Overview of the menus Page Page Adjusting the level (Level Settings menu) Level Settings menu parameters Adjusting the equalizer (EQ Settings menu) EQ Settings menu parameters To apply the stored equalizer To turn off the equalizer Clearing stored equalizer settings Settings for the surround Page Settings for the tuner (Tuner Settings menu) Tuner Settings menu parameters Settings for the audio (Audio Settings menu) Audio Settings menu parameters Settings for the video (Video Settings menu) Video Settings menu parameters Settings for the speakers (Speaker Settings menu) Page Page Page Settings for the system (System Settings menu) System Settings menu parameters Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (Auto Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (A.F.D. mode) If you connect a sub woofer Type of A.F.D. mode Selecting a preprogrammed sound field (DCS) To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE/MUSIC Types of sound field available Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) Listening to the sound without any adjustment Adjusting the speaker levels and balance When a test tone is not output from the speakers For more precise adjustment Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Listening to FM/AM radio Storing FM stations automatically Presetting radio stations Presetting radio stations Tuning to preset stations Naming preset stations Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Description of program types Displaying menus of the receiver on the TV screen Naming inputs Switching between digital and analog audio Listening to digital sound from other inputs Watching HDMI images from other inputs Watching component images from other inputs Assignable inputs for component video input Changing the display FM and AM band Using the Sleep Timer Recording using the receiver Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape To record digital sound Recording onto recording media Using a bi-amplifierconnection To connect speakers To set up speakers Page Operating each component using the remote Table of buttons used to control each component Programming the remote To control an MD deck To control a CD player To control a DAT deck To control a tape deck To control an LD player To control a VCR To control a DVD player To control a DVD recorder To control a TV Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory Glossary Page Precautions On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement Troubleshooting Audio Page Video Tuner Remote control Error message Reference sections for clearing the memory Specifications Page Page Index Symbols Numerics