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The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-V444ES and STR-V333ES. Check your model number
by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In
this manual, the STR-V444ES is used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“STR-V444ES only.”
Type of differences
Model
Feature
Component video
inputs/outputs
2 coaxial audio
inputs
1 coaxial audio
inputs
2ND AV
outputs
2ND AUDIO
outputs

About This Manual 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
5.1CH Input Hookups 10
Other Hookups 11

Hooking Up and Setting Up the

Speaker System 14

Speaker System Hookup 15
Performing Initial Setup Operations 17
Multi Channel Surround Setup 18
Before You Use Your Receiver 23

Location of Parts and Basic

Operations 24

Front Panel Parts Description 24

Enjoying Surround Sound 29

Selecting a Sound Field 30
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 35
Customizing Sound Fields 36

Receiving Br oadcasts 45

Direct Tuning 46
Automatic Tuning 47
Preset Tuning 47

Other Operations 49

Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 50
Recording 50
Using the Sleep Timer 51
Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 52
CONTROL A1 Control System 54

Additional Information 56

Troubleshooting 56
Specifications 58
Glossary 61
Tables of Settings Using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ,
and SET UP buttons 62
Index 65
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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 Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol ; are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved.