About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model STR- DA50ES. Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the USA and Canadian model is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “USA/Canada only.”

Type of differences

Model

USA/Canada

Others

Feature

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/LD inputs and selector

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DVD inputs and selector

 

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TV/DBS inputs and selector

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TV/LD inputs and selector

 

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Conventions

•The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote.

•The following icon is used in this manual:

zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This receiver incorporates the Dolby* Pro Logic Surround system and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, “PRO LOGIC,”

and Dolby Digital (AC-3) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

**Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. “DTS” and “Digital Surround”, and “coherent acoustics” are trademarks of DTS, Inc. All rights reserved.

To view the demonstration

Hold down SET UP and press 1/uto turn on the power. The following message appears in the display twice:

“Now Demonstration Mode!! If you finish demonstration, please press POWER KEY while this message appears in the display. Thank you!!”

To cancel the demonstration

Press 1/uto turn the receiver off during the previous message. The next time you turn the receiver on, the demonstration will not appear.

Note

Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing the receiver's memory” on page 19.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hooking Up the Components 4

Unpacking 4

 

Antenna Hookups 5

 

Audio Component Hookups

6

Video Component Hookups

7

Digital Component Hookups

8

Other Hookups 10

 

 

 

 

 

Hooking Up and Setting Up the

Speaker System

12

 

Speaker System Hookup

13

 

Multi-Channel Surround Setup

14

Before You Use Your Receiver

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 22

Front Panel Parts Description 22

Enjoying Surround Sound 26

Selecting a Sound Field 27

Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround

Displays 31

Customizing Sound Fields 33

Receiving Broadcasts 37

Direct Tuning 38

Automatic Tuning 39

Preset Tuning 39

Other Operations 41

Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 42 Recording 42

Using the Sleep Timer 43

Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 43

Additional Information 44

Troubleshooting 44

Specifications 46

Glossary 48

Tables of Settings Using the CURSOR MODE and

SET UP buttons 49

Index 51

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