FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
4-241-669-
11(2)
STR-DA2ES
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
2GB
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don't throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For customers in the United States
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered
mark.
As an
ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
3GB
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** "DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and
"Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
About This Manual
· The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DA2ES. Check your model number by
looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.
In this manual, the Models of area code U is used
for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in
the text, for example, "Models of area code U
only".
· 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:
Models of area code U, CA
RM-PG411
Models of other area codes
RM-LP211
See the separate operating instructions supplied
with the remote.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the
area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, "Models of area code AA only".
Area code
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
SUB
WOOFER
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16
L
R
+
FRONT B
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
OUT
R
L
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4
8
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
4GB
Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 6
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components ..................................... 8
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks .......... 10
1b: Connecting components with multi
channel output jacks .................. 13
1c: Connecting components with only
analog audio jacks ..................... 15
2: Connecting the antennas .................. 17
3: Connecting speakers ........................ 18
4: Connecting the AC power cord ....... 20
5: Setting up the speakers .................... 21
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance (TEST TONE) .................. 23
Amplifier/Tuner Operation
Selecting the component ..................... 24
Listening to multi channel sound
(MULTI CH DIRECT) ................. 25
Listening to FM/AM radio .................. 25
Storing FM stations automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)*1 ..................................... 27
Presetting radio stations ....................... 27
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*1 .... 29
Changing the display ........................... 31
About the indications in the display .... 32
Enjoying Surround Sound
Automatically decoding the input audio
signal (AUTO DECODING) ......... 34
Using only the front speakers .............. 34
Selecting a sound field ........................ 35
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS
Neo:6 (2CH MODE) ..................... 38
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode (SB DECODING) ............... 39
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Assigning the audio input
(AUDIO SPLIT) ............................ 41
Switching the audio input mode for
digital components
(INPUT MODE) ............................ 42
Customizing sound fields .................... 43
Adjusting the equalizer ........................ 45
Advanced settings ................................ 46
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and functions .. 56
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 57
Selecting the speaker system ............... 57
Listening to the sound in
another room*2 ..................................................... 58
Recording ............................................ 60
CONTROL A1 /S-LINK control
system ............................................ 61
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 66
Troubleshooting ................................... 66
Specifications ...................................... 69
Index ...................................... Back cover
*1 Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
*2 Models of area code U, CA only.
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