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FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
4-237-333-
14(2)
STR-DA5ES
STR-DA3ES
© 2001 Sony Corporation
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. 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.


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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 a battery, dispose it as
the injurious wastes.
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.
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.
If you have any questions about this product, you may
call; Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-488-
7669.
The Number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade name: SONY
Model No.: STR-DA5ES/STR-DA3ES
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell
NJ 07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.


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Table of Contents
Features ................................................. 4
Parts Identification
Main unit ............................................... 5
Hooking Up the Components
Required cords ....................................... 6
Antenna hookups ................................... 7
Audio component hookups .................... 8
Video component hookups .................... 9
Digital component hookups ................. 10
Multi channel input hookups ............... 12
Other hookups ..................................... 13
Hooking Up and Setting Up
the Speaker System
Speaker system hookup ....................... 16
Performing initial setup operations ..... 19
Multi channel surround setup .............. 19
Checking the connections .................... 25
Basic Operations
Selecting the component ..................... 26
Setting to the 7.1 channel mode .......... 28
Listening to the sound
in another room ............................. 29
Changing the display ........................... 30
Enjoying Surround Sound
Selecting a sound field ........................ 31
Understanding the multi channel
surround displays .......................... 36
Customizing sound fields .................... 38
Adjusting the equalizer ........................ 42
Receiving Broadcasts
Direct tuning ........................................ 44
Automatic tuning ................................. 44
Preset tuning ........................................ 45
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program
sources ........................................... 46
Recording ............................................ 46
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 47
Adjustments using
the SET UP button ........................ 48
CONTROL A1
control system ......... 51
Operations using the remote*
Before you use your remote ................ 53
Location of parts and basic remote
operations ...................................... 54
Using the lists ...................................... 62
Using the remote RM-US105 .............. 75
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 82
Troubleshooting ................................... 82
Specifications ...................................... 85
Tables of settings using SURROUND,
LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons .. 87
Adjustable parameters for each sound
field ............................................... 90
* STR-DA5ES only.
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", "ES", "DTS Digital Surround", "DTS-ES
Extended Surround", and "Neo: 6" are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.


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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-DA5ES and STR-DA3ES. Check your model
number by looking at the lower right corner of the
front panel. In this manual, the STR-DA5ES (area
code U) is used for illustration purposes unless stated
otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DA5ES
only".
Tip
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, see pages 53­81 (STR-DA5ES) or
refer to the separate operating instructions supplied
with the remote (STR-DA3ES).
Area code
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
AC OUTLET
L
R
+
­
SURROUND
SURR
BACK
R
CENTER
SURR BACK
L
R
SURROUND
CENTER
SURR BACK
SURR
BACK
L
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
4
8
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the upper 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".
Features
7.1 channel mode
This receiver incorporates a 6 channel amplifier. It can reproduce the sound of movies (etc.)
encoded in 6.1 channel audio through front (L/R), center, surround (L/R), surround back, and sub
woofer speakers. This receiver also lets you enjoy a 7.1 channel mode. The 7.1 channel mode
uses DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the Surround Back channel in stereo
(L/R) (page 28).
Compatible with a variety of audio formats and modes
This receiver is compatible with the following audio formats.
STR-DA5ES
STR-DA3ES
Page
Dolby Digital EX
aa
35
Dolby Pro Logic II
a
39
DTS Neo:6
a
39
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
aa*35
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
a
35
* DTS-ES compatible


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Parts
Identification
5
2CH qg (31, 33)
2ND ROOM (STR-DA3ES only)
eh (29, 30)
2ND/3RD ROOM (STR-DA5ES
only) eh (29, 30)
6.1CH indicator ql
6.1CH DECODING qk (34)
A.F.D. q; (31, 33)
AUDIO SPLIT wf (26)
CINEMA STUDIO EX qa (31)
Cursor buttons (
/
) wk (20,
25, 38, 40, 46, 48)
Digital Cinema Sound indicator
qh (31)
DIGITAL CONCERT HALL qd
(32)
DIMMER rs (30)
Display 9 (36)
DISPLAY 4 (30)
Parts Identification
Main unit
The items are arranged in alphabetical order.
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
DOOR OPEN wg
ENTER wj (46)
EQ ea (43)
EQUALIZER eg (43)
FM/AM 7 (44)
FM MODE r; (44)
FUNCTION wd (25, 26, 44­46)
INPUT MODE ws (27)
IR emitter (STR-DA5ES only) 3
IR receptor 2
Jog dial wl (20, 29, 38, 40, 42,
46, 48)
LEVEL e; (25, 40)
MASTER VOLUME w; (25, 27)
MEMORY el (45)
MODE +/­ qf (31, 42)
MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT
qj (27, 31, 33, 47)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
indicator qs
MUTING wa (27)
NAME ed (46)
NIGHT MODE 6 (35)
NIGHT MODE indicator 5
ON SCREEN ef (9)
PHONES jack rf (28)
PRESET TUNING +/­ 8 (42)
SET UP wh (20, 48)
SLEEP ej (47)
SPEAKERS switch rd (27, 29,
30)
SURROUND es (38)
TUNING +/­ ek (44)
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks ra
?/1 (power) 1 (19, 25, 42)
+
­
wf
wh wg
wk
es
ef
wl
e;
ed
eg
wd
wj
123
qkql
4
qd
6
5q; qaqs
qf
qgqhqj
9
w;
wa
ws
7
8
ea
eh
ej
ra
rs
ek
el
r;
rd
rf