Sony STR-GA7ES Stereo Receiver User Manual


 
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Getting Started
VCR (via the VIDEO 1 jacks)
If you have two VCRs connect the second one to the VIDEO
2 jacks.
LD player
You can play decoded AC-3 soundtracks through the
speakers connected to the receiver.
If you have an AC-3 decoder you can use the receiver to
listen to decoded AC-3 soundtrack with the following
connections (see page 10 for details regarding
operation).
Where do I go next?
Go on to the next section to connect an AC plug and
complete your home theater system.
AC Hookups
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel
Your receiver operates on either 120, 220 or 240 V AC. Before
connecting the unit to a wall outlet, be sure to set the voltage
selector on the rear of the unit to the appropriate position
according to your local power supply.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and
from your audio/video components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio components to the
SWITCHED AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the
receiver can supply power to the connected
components so you can turn on/off whole system
when you turn on/off the receiver.
Caution
Make sure that the power consumption of the component(s)
connected to the receiver’s AC outlet(s) does not exceed the
wattage indicated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-
wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons,
fans, or TVs to this outlet.
Where do I go next?
Before you use the␣ receiver, go to the next section to make
sure that all the controls are set to the appropriate positions.
Before You Use Your Receiver
Before you start using your receiver, make sure that
you have:
Turned MASTER VOL to the leftmost position (0).
Selected the appropriate speaker system. (For
details, see “Selecting the speaker system” on
page 7.)
Set BALANCE to the center position.
Turn on the receiver and check the following indicator.
Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING
indicator turns on.
5.1 INPUT
CENTER
WOOFER
REAR
FRONT
CENTER
WOOFER
REAR FRONT
PRE OUT
Receiver
AC-3 decoder
(etc.)
120V
220V
240V
x
SWITCHED AC OUTLET(s)
/
to a wall
outlet
Receiver
VCR
OUTPUT
VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO AUDIO
VIDEO 1
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
L
R
INPUT
INOUT
Receiver
L
R
L
R
LD
OUTPUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
LD