Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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Getting Star3t-8e66d-247-12 (1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE535 STR-DE435 STR-SE491 © 1999 by Sony Corporation 1
Getting Star3t-8e66d-247-12 (1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE535 STR-DE435 STR-SE491 © 1999 by Sony Corporation 1
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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...into an outlet on the nameplate at a qualified service shop only. STR-DE535/STR-DE435/ STR-SE491 Serial No On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that interference will fit into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it is encouraged to try to correct the interference by qualified...may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Getting Started WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to ...
...into an outlet on the nameplate at a qualified service shop only. STR-DE535/STR-DE435/ STR-SE491 Serial No On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that interference will fit into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it is encouraged to try to correct the interference by qualified...may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Getting Started WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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...the controls on page 29. • The following icons are used for illustration purposes, any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio ... the remote. • A "Quick Reference Guide" is supplied on the receiver. For details on the receiver. "Dolby ," "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol a are for models STR-DE535, STR-DE435 and STR-SE491. TABLE OF CONTENTS If you can also use the controls on the ...
...the controls on page 29. • The following icons are used for illustration purposes, any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio ... the remote. • A "Quick Reference Guide" is supplied on the receiver. For details on the receiver. "Dolby ," "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol a are for models STR-DE535, STR-DE435 and STR-SE491. TABLE OF CONTENTS If you can also use the controls on the ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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...received the following items with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) Model Remote STR-DE535 RM-LJ302 STR-DE435 and STR-SE491 RM-PP402 • LR6 (size-AA) batteries (3) (STR-DE535 only) • R6 (size-AA) bateries (2) (STR-DE435 and STR... (except STRSE491) Antenna Hookups (5) TV tuner AM/FM antenna Front speaker (L) SAT (Satellite receiver) VCR Front speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) CD player Center speaker MD/Tape deck Turntable (except STR- For details, refer to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses...
...received the following items with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) Model Remote STR-DE535 RM-LJ302 STR-DE435 and STR-SE491 RM-PP402 • LR6 (size-AA) batteries (3) (STR-DE535 only) • R6 (size-AA) bateries (2) (STR-DE435 and STR... (except STRSE491) Antenna Hookups (5) TV tuner AM/FM antenna Front speaker (L) SAT (Satellite receiver) VCR Front speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) CD player Center speaker MD/Tape deck Turntable (except STR- For details, refer to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses...
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...illustration in addition to the AM loop antenna. If you want to the next section. Receiver ANTENNA FM outdoor antenna AM Ground wire (not supplied) y COAXIAL FM 75Ω To ground PHONO (except CD STR-DE435) MD/TAPE What cables will I need ? • Audio cords (not supplied) (1...antenna, keep it against lightning as shown below . Note (except STR-DE435) Do not use the receiver to listen to the radio, go to receive radio broadcasts with the receiver, complete these connections. Receiver ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω AM loop antenna If you want to the following ...
...illustration in addition to the AM loop antenna. If you want to the next section. Receiver ANTENNA FM outdoor antenna AM Ground wire (not supplied) y COAXIAL FM 75Ω To ground PHONO (except CD STR-DE435) MD/TAPE What cables will I need ? • Audio cords (not supplied) (1...antenna, keep it against lightning as shown below . Note (except STR-DE435) Do not use the receiver to listen to the radio, go to receive radio broadcasts with the receiver, complete these connections. Receiver ANTENNA AM y COAXIAL FM 75Ω AM loop antenna If you want to the following ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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... Component Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect video components to the CTRL A1 II jack on the receiver. CD player Receiver L R AUDIO IN CD CD player OUTPUT LINE L R Turntable (except STR-DE435) Receiver L R AUDIO IN PHONO Turntable OUTPUT LINE L R • If your turntable has an earth lead To prevent hum...MD recorder or Tape deck OUTPUT INPUT LINE LINE L R CONTROL A1 II (STR-DE535 only) Receiver CTRL A1 II CD player, MD recorder or Tape deck CTRL A1 II If you have a CONTROL A1 II-compatible Sony CD player, MD recorder or tape deck Use a CONTROL A1 II cord (not...
... Component Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect video components to the CTRL A1 II jack on the receiver. CD player Receiver L R AUDIO IN CD CD player OUTPUT LINE L R Turntable (except STR-DE435) Receiver L R AUDIO IN PHONO Turntable OUTPUT LINE L R • If your turntable has an earth lead To prevent hum...MD recorder or Tape deck OUTPUT INPUT LINE LINE L R CONTROL A1 II (STR-DE535 only) Receiver CTRL A1 II CD player, MD recorder or Tape deck CTRL A1 II If you have a CONTROL A1 II-compatible Sony CD player, MD recorder or tape deck Use a CONTROL A1 II cord (not...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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...the next section to + and - Go on the components: + to connect the speakers. (continued) 7 Hookups Front speakers Front speaker (R) Receiver FRONT R L A A B R B L Front speaker (L) * STR-DE535 and STR-DE435 only Where do I need ? • Audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/DVD FRONT and REAR jacks) White (L) ... cassette deck (to select the VIDEO AUDIO OUT signal. Getting Started VCR Receiver VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VCR OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO L R * except STR-SE491 Use the function buttons (TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE etc.)...
...the next section to + and - Go on the components: + to connect the speakers. (continued) 7 Hookups Front speakers Front speaker (R) Receiver FRONT R L A A B R B L Front speaker (L) * STR-DE535 and STR-DE435 only Where do I need ? • Audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/DVD FRONT and REAR jacks) White (L) ... cassette deck (to select the VIDEO AUDIO OUT signal. Getting Started VCR Receiver VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VCR OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO L R * except STR-SE491 Use the function buttons (TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE etc.)...
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... rear speakers, be used to excessive removal of another speaker cord. Active woofer * STR-DE535 only Receiver WOOFER AUDIO OUT Active woofer INPUT STR-DE435 and STR-SE491 only Receiver WOOFER AUDIO OUT Active woofer INPUT To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of... while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output individually from a speaker other component. Rear and center speakers Rear speaker (R) Receiver SPEAKERS REAR CENTER R L Rear speaker Centre speaker (L) R L After connecting all the speakers are touching each speaker cord does not touch...
... rear speakers, be used to excessive removal of another speaker cord. Active woofer * STR-DE535 only Receiver WOOFER AUDIO OUT Active woofer INPUT STR-DE435 and STR-SE491 only Receiver WOOFER AUDIO OUT Active woofer INPUT To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of... while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output individually from a speaker other component. Rear and center speakers Rear speaker (R) Receiver SPEAKERS REAR CENTER R L Rear speaker Centre speaker (L) R L After connecting all the speakers are touching each speaker cord does not touch...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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...settings. • The sound field memorized for more than 4 seconds. After turning on / off the whole system when you want to clear the receiver's memory, do I go to the next section to make sure that the power consumption of the component connected to a wall outlet Caution Make ...reset to a wall outlet. If you connect other audio components to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET on the receiver, the receiver can supply power to the connected components so you can turn on the receiver Check the following are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset to their factory ...
...settings. • The sound field memorized for more than 4 seconds. After turning on / off the whole system when you want to clear the receiver's memory, do I go to the next section to make sure that the power consumption of the component connected to a wall outlet Caution Make ...reset to a wall outlet. If you connect other audio components to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET on the receiver, the receiver can supply power to the connected components so you can turn on the receiver Check the following are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset to their factory ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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...Front and rear PHANTOM speakers, but no center speaker The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers Front and center 3 STEREO The sound of the rear speakers, but no (3-CH LOGIC) channel is output from rear speaker the front speakers Front and rear speakers, ... precise localization and dynamic panning of sounds of Dolby Surround encoded software. to 3 ft. (60 - 90 cm) Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you want. Front speakers Center speaker 45° Front speaker Rear speakers Rear speaker 2 to select the center mode you four center modes:...
...Front and rear PHANTOM speakers, but no center speaker The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers Front and center 3 STEREO The sound of the rear speakers, but no (3-CH LOGIC) channel is output from rear speaker the front speakers Front and rear speakers, ... precise localization and dynamic panning of sounds of Dolby Surround encoded software. to 3 ft. (60 - 90 cm) Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you want. Front speakers Center speaker 45° Front speaker Rear speakers Rear speaker 2 to select the center mode you four center modes:...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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...on the output of the rear speakers, press the LEVEL REAR +/- Front (L) Front (R) Center Increasing the output level of the rear speaker by the receiver and used to select "GAIN UP". buttons on the remote. 6 Press TEST TONE on the remote. to adjust speaker volume. Getting Started 5 Adjust ...listening. • To adjust the balance of the front right and front left ), center, front R (right), and rear speakers (except for 3 STEREO mode) in step 2. 3 STEREO Test tone Rear (L, R) NORMAL/WIDE • When PHANTOM mode is selected The test tone is preset from -15 to + 10, but you ...
...on the output of the rear speakers, press the LEVEL REAR +/- Front (L) Front (R) Center Increasing the output level of the rear speaker by the receiver and used to select "GAIN UP". buttons on the remote. 6 Press TEST TONE on the remote. to adjust speaker volume. Getting Started 5 Adjust ...listening. • To adjust the balance of the front right and front left ), center, front R (right), and rear speakers (except for 3 STEREO mode) in step 2. 3 STEREO Test tone Rear (L, R) NORMAL/WIDE • When PHANTOM mode is selected The test tone is preset from -15 to + 10, but you ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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... want to use. To listen to or watch Press Video tapes VIDEO TV programs or Satellite receiver TV/SAT MiniDiscs or audio tapes MD/TAPE Compact discs (CD) CD Radio programs TUNER Records PHONO (except STR-DE435) DVD player/AC-3 decoder 5.1 CH/DVD After selecting the component, turn on . The MUTING ... of the buttons and controls on the front panel and explains basic amplifier operations. 1 8 23 9 !¡ !º 7 !™ 1 1/u switch Press to turn the receiver on the component you selected, rotate to adjust the volume. 5 MUTING button Press to mute the sound.
... want to use. To listen to or watch Press Video tapes VIDEO TV programs or Satellite receiver TV/SAT MiniDiscs or audio tapes MD/TAPE Compact discs (CD) CD Radio programs TUNER Records PHONO (except STR-DE435) DVD player/AC-3 decoder 5.1 CH/DVD After selecting the component, turn on . The MUTING ... of the buttons and controls on the front panel and explains basic amplifier operations. 1 8 23 9 !¡ !º 7 !™ 1 1/u switch Press to turn the receiver on the component you selected, rotate to adjust the volume. 5 MUTING button Press to mute the sound.
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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... control circuits. 1 Set SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to off. 2 Set TONE to off . button Press to the component or the preset station (see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 15. The BASS BOOST indicator lights up when the function is turned on. !¡ TONE indicator Lights up while the tone... off . buttons Press to increase the bass of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations PHONES jack Connects headphones. The result will be a two-channel stereo sound output from the group you turn the sound field on the tone effect. BASS BOOST button Press to scan all preset stations. Note To...
... control circuits. 1 Set SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to off. 2 Set TONE to off . button Press to the component or the preset station (see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 15. The BASS BOOST indicator lights up when the function is turned on. !¡ TONE indicator Lights up while the tone... off . buttons Press to increase the bass of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations PHONES jack Connects headphones. The result will be a two-channel stereo sound output from the group you turn the sound field on the tone effect. BASS BOOST button Press to scan all preset stations. Note To...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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... button If "STEREO" flashes in tuner. FM button Selects the FM band. You will turn on or off response to remote signals sent from the 2 way remote. (page 23) * STR-DE535 only. !• ... dB (page 11) AUTO FUNCTION* Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 II cables will not have the stereo effect but the sound is improved. Note that these buttons ... the SUR, NAME, BASS/TREBLE or SET UP button, use these buttons to make specific settings (see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 15. For details, see pages 19 and 21). When you will be able to...
... button If "STEREO" flashes in tuner. FM button Selects the FM band. You will turn on or off response to remote signals sent from the 2 way remote. (page 23) * STR-DE535 only. !• ... dB (page 11) AUTO FUNCTION* Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control A1 II cables will not have the stereo effect but the sound is improved. Note that these buttons ... the SUR, NAME, BASS/TREBLE or SET UP button, use these buttons to make specific settings (see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 15. For details, see pages 19 and 21). When you will be able to...
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... sure that you cannot tune in . 2 Press FM or AM to select FM or AM. 3 Press TUNING + or -. The last received station is tuned in your area. If the STEREO indicator remains off Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is distorted The STEREO indicator flashes. If an FM stereo program is received. If the entered numbers still flash, the...
... sure that you cannot tune in . 2 Press FM or AM to select FM or AM. 3 Press TUNING + or -. The last received station is tuned in your area. If the STEREO indicator remains off Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is distorted The STEREO indicator flashes. If an FM stereo program is received. If the entered numbers still flash, the...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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... +/- The last received station is disconnected for a few seconds. Each time you are preset on preset numbers combining 3 characters (A, B, C) and numbers (0 - 9). Tuning preset stations (preset tuning) You can tune by entering its preset number. You can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations..... "MEMORY" appears for about one week, the preset stations will have to tune in the display. If "MEMORY" disappears, start again from the receiver's memory, and you will be cleared from step 3. 5 While MEMORY is tuned in. 2 Tune in . 2 Press SHIFT to select a character...
... +/- The last received station is disconnected for a few seconds. Each time you are preset on preset numbers combining 3 characters (A, B, C) and numbers (0 - 9). Tuning preset stations (preset tuning) You can tune by entering its preset number. You can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations..... "MEMORY" appears for about one week, the preset stations will have to tune in the display. If "MEMORY" disappears, start again from the receiver's memory, and you will be cleared from step 3. 5 While MEMORY is tuned in. 2 Tune in . 2 Press SHIFT to select a character...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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... into two types. SET UP MENU BASS/TREBLE +/- One type is selected, the receiver adds the reverberation to the normal 2-channel stereo sound. You can apply these sound fields, the receiver adds the reflection and reverberation effects that the sound engineer of two front speakers to ...LOGIC sound field can take advantage of surround sound simply by adjusting its parameters. When you select the PRO LOGIC sound field, the receiver obtains full surround sound by incorporating Digital Cinema Sound technology. The listener would experience in this type is "CINEMA". When a sound...
... into two types. SET UP MENU BASS/TREBLE +/- One type is selected, the receiver adds the reverberation to the normal 2-channel stereo sound. You can apply these sound fields, the receiver adds the reflection and reverberation effects that the sound engineer of two front speakers to ...LOGIC sound field can take advantage of surround sound simply by adjusting its parameters. When you select the PRO LOGIC sound field, the receiver obtains full surround sound by incorporating Digital Cinema Sound technology. The listener would experience in this type is "CINEMA". When a sound...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for game software with stereo sound capablity. * STR-DE535 only. ** When using sound fields, do not select both speakers (A+B) with Dolby ... source, then return to the program you want to listen to. 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to stereo mode for each sound field. In the case of the pre-programed sound fields according to CD, HALL ...Dolby Surround-encoded software by selecting one of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for sporting events or electric sounds. See the table on the package. The current sound field ...
The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for game software with stereo sound capablity. * STR-DE535 only. ** When using sound fields, do not select both speakers (A+B) with Dolby ... source, then return to the program you want to listen to. 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to stereo mode for each sound field. In the case of the pre-programed sound fields according to CD, HALL ...Dolby Surround-encoded software by selecting one of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for sporting events or electric sounds. See the table on the package. The current sound field ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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... at once. 3 Press +/- You can select a volume level of the sound parameters, you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is inadequate (even after adjusting the speaker volume for optimum sound. "SUR CLEAR" appears in the display and all sound fields except PRO LOGIC) You...
... at once. 3 Press +/- You can select a volume level of the sound parameters, you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is inadequate (even after adjusting the speaker volume for optimum sound. "SUR CLEAR" appears in the display and all sound fields except PRO LOGIC) You...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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...Function buttons Playback component (program source) Recording component (MD recorder, Tape deck, VCR) ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow (except STR-SE491) Recording on a MiniDisc or audio tape You can record on the recording deck and then start playing the component. 21 to 4. See ...; You cannot index components connected to the 5.1 CH/ DVD jacks. 1 To index a preset station. to select the character you normally would using the receiver. The cursor blinks in the display, then use + or - For example, insert a CD into the CD player. 3 Insert a blank disc or...
...Function buttons Playback component (program source) Recording component (MD recorder, Tape deck, VCR) ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow (except STR-SE491) Recording on a MiniDisc or audio tape You can record on the recording deck and then start playing the component. 21 to 4. See ...; You cannot index components connected to the 5.1 CH/ DVD jacks. 1 To index a preset station. to select the character you normally would using the receiver. The cursor blinks in the display, then use + or - For example, insert a CD into the CD player. 3 Insert a blank disc or...