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Record the serial number in the space provided below. STR-DE185 Serial No. STR-DE185 © 2002 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. 4-238-304-11(2) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions GB Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. STR-DE185 Serial No. STR-DE185 © 2002 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. 4-238-304-11(2) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions GB Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel.
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... Antenna hookups 7 Audio/Video component hookups ......... 8 Speaker system hookups 9 Other hookups 11 Clearing the receiver's memory .......... 11 Basic Operations Selecting the component 12 Adjusting the sound 12 Changing the display 12 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL 13 Direct tuning 13 Automatic tuning 14 Preset tuning 14 Using the Radio... 19 Additional Information Precautions 20 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 22 Remote button description 24 Changing the factory setting of a function button 27 GB * Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3GB
... Antenna hookups 7 Audio/Video component hookups ......... 8 Speaker system hookups 9 Other hookups 11 Clearing the receiver's memory .......... 11 Basic Operations Selecting the component 12 Adjusting the sound 12 Changing the display 12 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL 13 Direct tuning 13 Automatic tuning 14 Preset tuning 14 Using the Radio... 19 Additional Information Precautions 20 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 22 Remote button description 24 Changing the factory setting of a function button 27 GB * Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3GB
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..., are for about 6 months. properly oriented in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use of your model number by looking at the remote sensor g on the receiver. ] } } ] Tip The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the use a new battery with an old one... panel. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with the + and - Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with new ones. Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for model STR-DE185. About This Manual The instructions in this manual ...
..., are for about 6 months. properly oriented in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use of your model number by looking at the remote sensor g on the receiver. ] } } ] Tip The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the use a new battery with an old one... panel. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with the + and - Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with new ones. Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for model STR-DE185. About This Manual The instructions in this manual ...
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wa (12) BASS BOOST ql (12) CD qg (8, 12) DIRECT wg (13) DISPLAY qa (12, 16) Display 9 (11-16, 18, 19) FM 6 (13, 14) FM MODE wd (14) I - Z TREBLE +/- w; (12) TUNER qh (8, 12-15, 18) TUNING/CHAR +/- Illustration number r NAME 5 (18) R R Name of area code U) 4 (19) ...SPEAKERS A wj (10, 12) SPEAKERS B wk (10, 12) T - S PHONES wl (12, 21) PRESET/PTY SELECT +/- (models of area code CEL, CEK) 7 (15, 16) PRESET TUNING +/- (models of ...
wa (12) BASS BOOST ql (12) CD qg (8, 12) DIRECT wg (13) DISPLAY qa (12, 16) Display 9 (11-16, 18, 19) FM 6 (13, 14) FM MODE wd (14) I - Z TREBLE +/- w; (12) TUNER qh (8, 12-15, 18) TUNING/CHAR +/- Illustration number r NAME 5 (18) R R Name of area code U) 4 (19) ...SPEAKERS A wj (10, 12) SPEAKERS B wk (10, 12) T - S PHONES wl (12, 21) PRESET/PTY SELECT +/- (models of area code CEL, CEK) 7 (15, 16) PRESET TUNING +/- (models of ...
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... Other hookups AC OUTLET* AC OUTLET AC power cord To a wall outlet * The configuration and shape of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to the receiver's AC OUTLET does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of the following... when you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET on or off. 11GB If you turn the whole system on or off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to turn the...
... Other hookups AC OUTLET* AC OUTLET AC power cord To a wall outlet * The configuration and shape of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to the receiver's AC OUTLET does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of the following... when you connect other audio/video components to the AC OUTLET on or off. 11GB If you turn the whole system on or off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to turn the...
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... canceled when you turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise to use. Every time you press BALANCE L/R, the display changes as the function. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of the preset station* or program station name** t Frequency t Program type indication** t Radio text** t Current time** * Index name appears only when you have been entered...
... canceled when you turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise to use. Every time you press BALANCE L/R, the display changes as the function. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of the preset station* or program station name** t Frequency t Program type indication** t Radio text** t Current time** * Index name appears only when you have been entered...
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... still flash, the frequency is not used in your new area. • For details on the receiver or the supplied remote. 1 Press TUNER. Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of the station you want to store FM or AM stations one by one with the clearest signals. If you want directly by their Program...
... still flash, the frequency is not used in your new area. • For details on the receiver or the supplied remote. 1 Press TUNER. Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of the station you want to store FM or AM stations one by one with the clearest signals. If you want directly by their Program...
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... buttons. 15GB If "MEMORY" goes out before "MEMORY" goes out. 4 Press SHIFT to 6 before you press the preset number, start again from the receiver's memory, and you want . Note If the AC power cord is tuned in the corresponding order and direction as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜...;A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N nC0˜...C2˜C1N * For models of the following two ways. Do steps 4 to select a memory page (A, B or C). Each time you want using Direct Tuning (page 13) or Automatic...
... buttons. 15GB If "MEMORY" goes out before "MEMORY" goes out. 4 Press SHIFT to 6 before you press the preset number, start again from the receiver's memory, and you want . Note If the AC power cord is tuned in the corresponding order and direction as follows: nA1˜A2˜...˜...;A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N nC0˜...C2˜C1N * For models of the following two ways. Do steps 4 to select a memory page (A, B or C). Each time you want using Direct Tuning (page 13) or Automatic...
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... additional information along with your local radio stations for FM stations.* * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. When the receiver finds a station, the receiver stops scanning. See the table below for stations in... the display. 16GB Displaying RDS information - Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver...
... additional information along with your local radio stations for FM stations.* * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. When the receiver finds a station, the receiver stops scanning. See the table below for stations in... the display. 16GB Displaying RDS information - Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver...
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...press NAME to move the cursor to create an index name for preset stations and program sources. until the character to 8 characters for . Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) You cannot change the name of up to be changed flashes, then press TUNING/ CHAR + or TUNING/CHAR ...) to the MD/TAPE jacks. 1 To name a preset station Press TUNER, then tune in . These names (for example, "VHS") appear in the receiver's display when a station or program source is useful for distinguishing components of component, for example, a second CD player connected to be entered for another type...
...press NAME to move the cursor to create an index name for preset stations and program sources. until the character to 8 characters for . Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) You cannot change the name of up to be changed flashes, then press TUNING/ CHAR + or TUNING/CHAR ...) to the MD/TAPE jacks. 1 To name a preset station Press TUNER, then tune in . These names (for example, "VHS") appear in the receiver's display when a station or program source is useful for distinguishing components of component, for example, a second CD player connected to be entered for another type...
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...- 30 - 00 t OFF The display dims after you want to record into the LD player. 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1) for models of the audio from the original medium, select the video source again. To resume audio recording from the original medium. For example, insert the laser... disc you want to turn off , press SLEEP. Other Operations Recording on a video tape You can set the receiver to record. The audio from that source will be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for playing. Press SLEEP on the front panel (except for recording...
...- 30 - 00 t OFF The display dims after you want to record into the LD player. 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1) for models of the audio from the original medium, select the video source again. To resume audio recording from the original medium. For example, insert the laser... disc you want to turn off , press SLEEP. Other Operations Recording on a video tape You can set the receiver to record. The audio from that source will be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for playing. Press SLEEP on the front panel (except for recording...
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Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On power sources • Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage is ... that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly. • Check that both the receiver and the component. • Check that you remedy the problem. never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other components...
Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On power sources • Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage is ... that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly. • Check that both the receiver and the component. • Check that you remedy the problem. never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other components...
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...are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust the balance (page 12). To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. There is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the ...8226; The plugs and jacks are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order. * Models of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both...
...are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust the balance (page 12). To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. There is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the ...8226; The plugs and jacks are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order. * Models of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both...
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... path between the remote and the receiver. • Replace both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to select a source or component other than 0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 40 - 20,000 Hz; Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 40 Hz - ...sensor g on the remote. • If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use the remote to rated output (Models of area code CEL, CEK Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) 100 W + 100 W1) 1) Measured under the following conditions: Area code Power requirements ...
... path between the remote and the receiver. • Replace both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to select a source or component other than 0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 40 - 20,000 Hz; Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 40 Hz - ...sensor g on the remote. • If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use the remote to rated output (Models of area code CEL, CEK Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %) 100 W + 100 W1) 1) Measured under the following conditions: Area code Power requirements ...
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...; 300 mm (167/8 × 56/8 × 116/8 in any AM station, turn off the receiver. After tuning in .) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 7.0 kg (15 lb 7 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-U185 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For ...Mono: 0.5% Stereo: 0.8% Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz - 15 kHz, +0.5/-2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1710 kHz4) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1710 kHz4) Models of area code...
...; 300 mm (167/8 × 56/8 × 116/8 in any AM station, turn off the receiver. After tuning in .) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 7.0 kg (15 lb 7 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-U185 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For ...Mono: 0.5% Stereo: 0.8% Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz - 15 kHz, +0.5/-2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1710 kHz4) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1710 kHz4) Models of area code...
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...DVD player Function Pauses play . Displays DVD menu. Enters the selection. Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Therefore, depending on the model of the TV. Selects output signal from the aerial terminal: TV signal or VCR program. Operations TV TV/ TV VIDEO TV TV VOL +/- ...exits the menu. Skips discs (multi-disc changer only). Notes • Some functions explained in record standby. Adjust the volume of the receiver. • The above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the component the above explanation is not available for set...
...DVD player Function Pauses play . Displays DVD menu. Enters the selection. Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Therefore, depending on the model of the TV. Selects output signal from the aerial terminal: TV signal or VCR program. Operations TV TV/ TV VIDEO TV TV VOL +/- ...exits the menu. Skips discs (multi-disc changer only). Notes • Some functions explained in record standby. Adjust the volume of the receiver. • The above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the component the above explanation is not available for set...