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What are the general specifications of the SONY STR-V5?
| Power Requirements: |
US, Canadian model: 120V ac, 60 Hz AEP, UK, E model: 110, 120, 220 or 240V ac adjustable, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption: |
US model: 135W Canadian model: 310VA AEP, E model: 500W UK model: 430W |
| AC Outlets: |
US, Canadian model: 1 switched, 100W 1 unswitched, 300W |
| Dimensions: | Approx. 525 (w) x 195 (h) x 450 (d) mm (20 3/4 (w) x 7 3/4 (h) x 17 3/4 (d) inches) including projecting parts and controls |
| Weight: |
US, Canadian model Approx. 20.2 kg, 44 lb 10 oz (net) Approx. 22.4 kg, 49 lb 6 oz (in shipping carton) AEP, UK model Approx. 18.7 kg, 41 lb 4 oz (net) Approx. 22.2 kg, 48 lb 15 oz (in shipping carton) E model Approx. 20.0 kg, 44 lb 1 oz (net) Approx. 23.4 kg, 51 lb 10 oz (in shipping carton) |
What are the FM Section specifications for the SONY STR-V5?
| Antenna: | 300Ω balanced, 75Ω unbalanced | ||||||||||||
| Tuning Range: | 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz | ||||||||||||
| Intermediate Frequency: | 10.7 MHz | ||||||||||||
| Sensitivity at 50 dB Quieting: |
US, Canadian, E model: 14.5 dBf, 2.9µV (MONO) 37.3 dBf, 40µV (STEREO) |
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| Sensitivity at 46 dB Quieting (40 kHz deviation): |
AEP, UK model: 17.1 dBf, 3.9µV (MONO) 38.3 dBf, 45µV (STEREO) |
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| Usable Sensitivity: |
US, Canadian, E model: 9.8 dBf, 1.7µV AEP, UK model: 1.4µV, S/N = 26 dB (40 kHz deviation), 10.3 dBf, 1.8µV, IHF |
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| Limiting Threshold: | 1µV (AEP, UK model) | ||||||||||||
| S/N Ratio: |
US, Canadian, E model: 75 dB (MONO), 70 dB (STEREO) AEP, UK model (40 kHz deviation): 67 dB (MONO), 63 dB (STEREO) |
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| Harmonic Distortion: |
US, Canadian, E model & AEP, UK model (40 kHz deviation)
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| IM Distortion: |
US, Canadian, E model & AEP, UK model (40 kHz deviation)
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| Separation: | 40 dB at 100 Hz, 48 dB at 1 kHz, 43 dB at 10 kHz | ||||||||||||
| Frequency Response: |
US, Canadian, E model: 30 Hz – 15 kHz +0.2/-1.5 dB AEP, UK model: 40 Hz – 12.5 kHz ±0.8 dB, 30 Hz – 15 kHz +0.2/-1.5 dB |
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| Selectivity: |
US, Canadian, E model: 75 dB at 400 kHz AEP, UK model: 50 dB at 300 kHz, 85 dB at 400 kHz |
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| Capture Ratio: | 1.0 dB | ||||||||||||
| AM Suppression Ratio: | 60 dB | ||||||||||||
| Image Response Ratio: | 80 dB | ||||||||||||
| IF Response Ratio: | 100 dB | ||||||||||||
| Spurious Response Ratio: | 100 dB | ||||||||||||
| RF Intermodulation: | 70 dB | ||||||||||||
| Sub-carrier Product Ratio: | 60 dB | ||||||||||||
| SCA Rejection Ratio: | 60 dB (US, Canadian model) | ||||||||||||
| Muting Threshold: | Approx. 5µV |
What are the AM Section specifications for the SONY STR-V5?
| Antenna: | Built-in ferrite-rod antenna, External antenna terminal |
| Tuning Range: | 530 kHz – 1,605 kHz |
| Intermediate Frequency: | 455 kHz (US, Canadian model), 468 kHz (AEP, UK, E model) |
| Usable Sensitivity: | 200µV/m, built-in antenna; 100µV, external antenna at 1,000 kHz |
| S/N Ratio: | 50 dB at 50 mV/m |
| Harmonic Distortion: | 0.5% at 50 mV/m, 400 Hz |
| Selectivity: | 40 dB at 10 kHz (US, Canadian model), 35 dB at 10 kHz (AEP, UK, E model) |
| Image Response Ratio: | 40 dB at 1,000 kHz |
| IF Response Ratio: | 40 dB at 1,000 kHz |
What are the Audio Amplifier Section specifications for the SONY STR-V5?
| Power Output and Total Harmonic Distortion: | With 8Ω loads, both channels driven, from 20-20,000 Hz; rated 85W per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.07% total harmonic distortion from 250 mW to rated output. (US, Canadian model) | |||||||||||||||
| Continuous RMS Power Output: | Less than 0.07% THD, both channels driven simultaneously. at 20 Hz-20 kHz: 85+85W (8Ω) (AEP, UK, E model), 80+80W (4Ω) (AEP, E model) at 1 kHz: 90+90W (8Ω) (AEP, UK, E model), 80+80W (4Ω) (AEP, E model) according to DIN 45500: 85+85W (8Ω) (AEP, UK, E model) |
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| Dynamic Power Output (IHF constant power supply method): | 264W (8Ω) (AEP, UK, E model) | |||||||||||||||
| Power Bandwidth (IHF): | 10 Hz – 35 kHz (AEP, UK, E model) | |||||||||||||||
| Damping Factor: | 40 at 1 kHz, 8Ω | |||||||||||||||
| Harmonic Distortion: | Less than 0.07% at rated output, Less than 0.05% at 1W output (AEP, UK, E model) | |||||||||||||||
| IM Distortion (60 Hz : 7 kHz = 4 : 1): | Less than 0.07% at rated output, Less than 0.05% at 1W output | |||||||||||||||
| Residual Noise: | Less than 0.3 mV (A-network) | |||||||||||||||
| Frequency Response: | PHONO: RIAA equalization curve ±0.5 dB AUX, TAPE 1, 2: 5 Hz – 50 kHz ±2 dB REC/PB: 5 Hz – 50 kHz ±2 dB (AEP, UK, E model) |
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| Input Sensitivity, Impedance and S/N Ratio: | Measured with rated output power into 8Ω loads (both channels driven simultaneously) at 1 kHz.
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| Output and Impedance: | With rated input, FM 30% modulation, speaker rated output.
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| Headphones: | Accepts 8Ω to 10 kΩ headphones | |||||||||||||||
| Speaker: | 4Ω to 16Ω speakers are suitable (AEP, E model). 8Ω to 16Ω speakers are suitable (US, Canadian, UK model). | |||||||||||||||
| Tone Controls: | BASS: ±10 dB at 100 Hz, TREBLE: ±10 dB at 10 kHz | |||||||||||||||
| Filters: | HIGH 6 dB/oct. above 9 kHz, LOW 6 dB/oct. below 50 Hz | |||||||||||||||
| Loudness Control (att. 30 dB): | +10 dB at 50 Hz, +3 dB at 10 kHz |
How do I install a control knob assembly on the SONY STR-V5?
When replacing the SPEAKERS, TAPE, FUNCTION, BASS, TREBLE, and BALANCE control knobs, prepare the knob cap and knob mold together using part number X-4857-434-1.
1. Set the switches and controls to the following positions:
SPEAKERS: A
BASS: DEFEAT
TREBLE: DEFEAT
BALANCE: center detent position
TAPE: SOURCE
FUNCTION: FM
2. If necessary, widen the slit on the knob mold with a screwdriver and install the knob mold on the shaft.
3. Apply a drop of contact cement in the knob cap and match its slit with the position of the control shaft. Press the cap onto the mold.
How do I disassemble the SONY STR-V5?
Top Cover Removal:
1. Remove the two screws from the sides of the top cover.
2. Lift the top cover up and off the unit.
Bottom Plate Removal:
1. Remove the ten screws from the bottom of the unit.
2. Remove the two BVTT3x6 screws securing the bottom plate.
3. Lift the bottom plate off.
Front Panel Removal:
1. Remove all thirteen control knobs by pulling them straight off. For the two knobs with set screws, loosen the screws with a 2 mm L-shaped wrench before removing.
2. Remove the two BVTT3x6 screws from the top edge of the front panel.
3. Remove the four BVTT3x6 screws from the bottom edge of the front panel.
4. Carefully pull the front panel away from the chassis.
Heat Sink Removal:
1. Remove the single BVTT4x6 screw from the top of the heat sink assembly.
2. Remove the two BVTT4x6 screws from the rear of the unit that secure the heat sink.
3. Lift the heat sink (C) assembly out of the unit.
How do I perform a dial cord stringing on the SONY STR-V5?
The required dial cord is 0.3 mm in diameter and 2116 mm (83 5/16 inches) long, with a small 4 mm loop on one end and a large 18 mm loop on the other.
Dial Cord Stringing Procedure:
1. Start by hooking the small loop of the dial cord onto the hook on the dial drum.
2. Wrap the cord around the dial drum for three turns in a counter-clockwise direction.
3. Route the cord around the various pulleys as shown in the diagram, ensuring it passes through the dial pointer.
4. Wrap the cord around the flywheel (dial drum at fully counter-clockwise position) for two turns.
5. Continue routing the cord around the remaining pulleys.
6. Hook the large loop of the dial cord onto the spring.
7. Hook the other end of the spring onto the designated anchor point.
8. Unhook the temporary attachment of the spring, clamp the end of the spring wire, and apply a drop of contact cement to secure it.
How do I set the dial pointer on the SONY STR-V5?
1. Tune the receiver to a station of a known frequency.
2. Physically move the dial pointer along the cord until it aligns with the correct frequency on the dial scale.
3. Apply a drop of contact cement to the dial pointer to secure it to the cord.
How do I perform a DC Bias Adjustment on the SONY STR-V5?
Note:
1. Turn on the POWER switch and wait for a few minutes for the unit to warm up.
2. With no input signal, set the SPEAKER switch to A.
Procedure:
1. Connect a VOM (Voltmeter) to the L-CH check points on the SPEAKER A terminals.
2. Adjust RT501 until the VOM reads 10 mV DC.
3. Connect the VOM to the R-CH check points on the SPEAKER A terminals.
4. Adjust RT551 until the VOM reads 10 mV DC.
How do I adjust the Meter Level on the SONY STR-V5?
Setting:
Set the VOLUME control to maximum.
Procedure:
1. Connect an AF oscillator set to 1 kHz through a 100 kΩ attenuator to the AUX input. Connect a VTVM across an 8Ω load connected to the SPEAKER terminals.
2. Adjust the attenuator for a 2.83 V reading on the VTVM.
3. Adjust RT401 (L-CH) and RT451 (R-CH) so that the POWER meter on the unit indicates 1 W.
How do I perform FM Frequency Coverage and Tracking Adjustment on the SONY STR-V5?
Note: Repeat the procedures in each adjustment several times. The frequency coverage and tracking adjustments should be finally done by the trimmer capacitors.
Test Setup:
Set the FUNCTION selector to FM. Connect an FM RF signal generator to the FM ANT terminals. The signal should have a ±22.5 kHz frequency deviation by a 400 Hz signal. Connect a VTVM to the REC OUT-1 jacks.
FM FREQUENCY COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT:
Adjust for a maximum reading on the VTVM.
1. At 87.2 MHz (87.5 MHz in West Germany), adjust L105.
2. At 108.4 MHz (108.0 MHz in West Germany), adjust CT104.
FM TRACKING ADJUSTMENT:
Adjust for a maximum reading on the VTVM.
1. At 87.2 MHz (87.5 MHz in West Germany), adjust L101-103.
2. At 108.4 MHz (108.0 MHz in West Germany), adjust CT101-103.
How do I perform AM Frequency Coverage and Tracking Adjustment on the SONY STR-V5?
Test Setup:
Set the FUNCTION selector to AM. Connect an AM signal generator via a lead-wire antenna. The signal should be modulated at 400 Hz, 30%. Connect a VTVM to the REC OUT-1 jacks. Adjust the core of the L801 AM Ferrite-rod antenna for maximum reading.
AM FREQUENCY COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT:
| Step | Adjustment Point | Frequency |
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| 1 | T201 | 520 kHz |
| 2 | CT202 | 1,680 kHz |
AM TRACKING ADJUSTMENT:
| Step | Adjustment Point | Frequency |
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| 1 | L801 | 600 kHz |
| 2 | CT201 | 1,400 kHz |
Note on AM IF Alignment: IFT202 has been carefully adjusted at the factory, so adjustment is unnecessary in the field.
How do I perform an FM IF Alignment on the SONY STR-V5?
Setup:
Set the FUNCTION selector to FM. Connect an FM signal generator to the FM ANT terminals and a VTVM to the REC OUT-1 jacks.
FM Signal Generator Setting:
Carrier frequency: 98 MHz
Modulation: 400 Hz, 75 kHz deviation (100%)
Output level: 12µV (23 dB)
Procedure:
Tune the set to 98 MHz and adjust IFT101 for the maximum reading on the VTVM.
How do I perform a Signal Meter Adjustment on the SONY STR-V5?
Setup:
Set the FUNCTION selector to FM. Connect an FM signal generator to the FM ANT terminals.
FM Signal Generator Setting:
Carrier frequency: 98 MHz
Modulation: no modulation
Output level: 1 mV (60 dB)
Procedure:
Tune the set to 98 MHz and adjust RT201 so the pointer on the front panel SIGNAL meter is between 4.5 and 4.8 on the scale.
How do I perform an FM Output Level Adjustment on the SONY STR-V5?
Setup:
Set the FUNCTION selector to FM. Connect an FM signal generator to the FM ANT terminals and a VTVM to the REC OUT-1 jacks.
FM Signal Generator Setting:
Carrier frequency: 98 MHz
Modulation: 400 Hz, 75 kHz deviation (100%)
Output level: 1 mV (60 dB)
Procedure:
Adjust RT202 for an output of 0.5V (-4 dB) on the VTVM.
How do I perform an MPX Adjustment on the SONY STR-V5?
Setup:
Set the FUNCTION selector to FM. Connect a frequency counter to the test point (T.P.) via a buffer amp.
FM Signal Generator Setting:
Carrier frequency: 98 MHz
Modulation: no modulation
Output level: 1 mV (60 dB)
Procedure:
Adjust RT203 for a reading of 76 kHz ±100 Hz on the counter. Note: Perform this adjustment after the power switch has been ON for one minute.
How do I perform an FM Stereo Separation Adjustment on the SONY STR-V5?
Setup:
Set the FUNCTION selector to FM. Connect an FM stereo signal generator to the FM ANT terminals and a VTVM to the REC OUT-1 jacks.
FM Stereo Signal Generator Setting:
Carrier frequency: 98 MHz
Output level: 1 mV (60 dB)
Mode: Stereo
Audio (400 Hz) mod.: 67.5 kHz (90%)
Pilot (19 kHz) mod.: 7.5 kHz (10%)
Procedure:
Adjust RT204 for minimum reading in the following conditions. The final stereo separation should be such that the difference between readings A – B and C – D is within 3 dB.
| Generator Modulated Channel | VTVM Connection | VTVM Reading |
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| L-CH | L-CH | A |
| R-CH | L-CH | B |
| R-CH | R-CH | C |
| L-CH | R-CH | D |
How do I perform a Discriminator Adjustment on the SONY STR-V5?
Note: Repeat the secondary-side and primary-side adjustments several times.
Secondary-side Adjustment
Setup:
Set the FUNCTION selector to FM. Connect an FM signal generator to the FM ANT terminals and a distortion meter to the REC OUT jacks.
FM Signal Generator Setting:
Carrier frequency: 98 MHz
Output level: 1 mV (60 dB)
Modulation: 400 Hz, 75 kHz deviation (100%)
Procedure:
1. Tune the set to 98 MHz.
2. Adjust the secondary-side core (black) of IFT201 for a minimum reading on the distortion meter.
Primary-side Adjustment
Procedure:
1. Detune the set.
2. Adjust the primary-side core (blue) of IFT201 for the center position on the TUNING meter.
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