Front Panel Operations (Remote Short-cuts: USA and Canada only)

Customizing the Receiver Operations

Set up parameters

pSPEAKER SETUP (see pages 22 to 23 for details)

Front speaker

Initial setting is : FRONT SP [LARGE]

The menu operations allow you to customize various aspects of the receiver to suit your listening environment, your speakers, your components, and your personal preferences.

For the on-screen speaker setup operations, see page 22.

Center speaker

Initial setting is : CENTER SP [LARGE]

Rear speaker

Initial setting is : REAR SP [LARGE]

1Open the control panel and press SET UP. “SET UP” appears in the display.

2Press SET UP repeatedly to display one of the following menus:

SPEAKER SETUP FUNCTION HOOKUP OTHER SETUP

3Use digital processing control buttons (V/v) to select the parameter you want.

4Use digital processing control buttons (B/b) to adjust the parameter.

5Repeat steps 2 and 4 to make all necessary adjustments.

6Press SET UP twice to exit the set up mode.

Rear speaker place

Initial setting is : REAR SP [SIDE]

Sub woofer

Initial setting is : SUB WOOFER [ YES ]

pFUNCTION HOOKUP

VIDEO1, VIDEO2, LD/DVD, TV/DBS, TAPE, DAT/MD, CD,

PHONO

Initial setting is : CONNECT

These settings let you delete the names of unconnected components from the function lists.

•CONNECT displays the name of the respective component (jacks).

•NO deletes the name of the respective component (jacks).

Notes

•When a function is set to “NO”, it cannot be selected.

•If an S-LINK signal (Control A1, Control-S) is input to the S-LINK jack from a component whose function was set to “NO”, the function will automatically switch to “CONNECT” and that function will be selected.

•When using the remote, “NO CONNECTION” is displayed if you select a function that was set to “NO”.

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STR-DA90ESG specifications

The Sony STR-DA90ESG is a high-performance A/V receiver that made waves in the late 1990s, becoming a favorite among audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. This 5.1-channel receiver is recognized for its robust build quality and an impressive array of features that elevate the home entertainment experience.

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