Operating Instructions
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... clearly indicated in the text, for models STR-DE475 and STR-K402. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. • The following icon is shown on the receiver. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc...Operations 21 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 21 Enjoying Surround Sound 24 Selecting a Sound Field 25 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 28 Customizing Sound Fields 30 Receiving Broadcasts 34 Direct Tuning 36 Automatic Tuning 36 Preset Tuning 37 Other Operations 38 Naming Preset Stations and ...
... clearly indicated in the text, for models STR-DE475 and STR-K402. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. • The following icon is shown on the receiver. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc...Operations 21 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 21 Enjoying Surround Sound 24 Selecting a Sound Field 25 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 28 Customizing Sound Fields 30 Receiving Broadcasts 34 Direct Tuning 36 Automatic Tuning 36 Preset Tuning 37 Other Operations 38 Naming Preset Stations and ...
Operating Instructions
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... the RF demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator's coaxial digital output to "AUTO." 8 TUNING + SET UP - TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. TREBLE + - Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output ...When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). VIDEO OUT LD player AC-3 RF OUT RF demodulator DIGITAL DVD/LD IN (COAXIAL) ? / 1 PHONES DVD/LD VIDEO IN DISPLAY DIMMER MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE PRESET - The receiver may not operate correctly ...
... the RF demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator's coaxial digital output to "AUTO." 8 TUNING + SET UP - TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. TREBLE + - Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output ...When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). VIDEO OUT LD player AC-3 RF OUT RF demodulator DIGITAL DVD/LD IN (COAXIAL) ? / 1 PHONES DVD/LD VIDEO IN DISPLAY DIMMER MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE PRESET - The receiver may not operate correctly ...
Operating Instructions
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...IN etc. MODE 2CH - TREBLE + - Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to connect an external multi channel decoder. MULTI CH OUTPUT SURROUND FRONT CENTER SUB WOOFER Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) Two for the MULTI ...FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. MUTING SPEAKERS SURROUND/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 12 for details on the Multi Channel input hookups. BASS + VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MASTER VOLUME + - Hooking Up the Components MULTI CH IN Hookups Although this receiver...
...IN etc. MODE 2CH - TREBLE + - Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to connect an external multi channel decoder. MULTI CH OUTPUT SURROUND FRONT CENTER SUB WOOFER Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) Two for the MULTI ...FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. MUTING SPEAKERS SURROUND/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 12 for details on the Multi Channel input hookups. BASS + VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MASTER VOLUME + - Hooking Up the Components MULTI CH IN Hookups Although this receiver...
Operating Instructions
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buttons: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 11 TREBLE + - MENU +/- MENU I /i Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up the speaker system SET UP button... Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. BASS + VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MASTER...
buttons: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 11 TREBLE + - MENU +/- MENU I /i Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up the speaker system SET UP button... Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. BASS + VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MASTER...
Operating Instructions
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...the power on. ?/1 ? / 1 PHONES DISPLAY DIMMER MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE PRESET - TREBLE + - When the demonstration starts, the following items. For details on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Clearing the receiver's memory Before you did not press ?/1 while the above ... to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for the first time, use your system. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. To view the demonstration Hold down ?/1 for four seconds. Then specify...
...the power on. ?/1 ? / 1 PHONES DISPLAY DIMMER MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE PRESET - TREBLE + - When the demonstration starts, the following items. For details on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Clearing the receiver's memory Before you did not press ?/1 while the above ... to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for the first time, use your system. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. To view the demonstration Hold down ?/1 for four seconds. Then specify...
Operating Instructions
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...SP. The speaker may not obtain the correct soundstage. For STR-DE475, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to... Choose NORM. However, if you want to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press MENU I/i to LARGE, you may also... than the front speakers. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all of your side B A...C 90° 20° When placing the surround speakers behind you use Sony's Micro Satellite speakers, select MICRO SP. The front speakers can place the surround...
...SP. The speaker may not obtain the correct soundstage. For STR-DE475, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to... Choose NORM. However, if you want to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press MENU I/i to LARGE, you may also... than the front speakers. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all of your side B A...C 90° 20° When placing the surround speakers behind you use Sony's Micro Satellite speakers, select MICRO SP. The front speakers can place the surround...
Operating Instructions
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...on the remote to adjust the level. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote. 18 on the remote again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the receiver or press MASTER VOL +/- In other words, the speaker will create a fairly realistic sensation of being "inside" the screen. Adjusting...surround effect because the surround speakers are in much better surround sound. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup z About speaker distances This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in the output of the sound from that speaker. on the remote to ...
...on the remote to adjust the level. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote. 18 on the remote again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the receiver or press MASTER VOL +/- In other words, the speaker will create a fairly realistic sensation of being "inside" the screen. Adjusting...surround effect because the surround speakers are in much better surround sound. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup z About speaker distances This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in the output of the sound from that speaker. on the remote to ...
Operating Instructions
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... CD TUNER MASTER VOLUME + - When you actually play back software recorded in multi channel surround, you will come from your listening position using the test tone. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. TREBLE + - There... to create a more cohesive soundstage with balanced dialog, we recommend you make some adjustments while playing your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this section and adjust the speaker levels from the speakers if the headphones are...
... CD TUNER MASTER VOLUME + - When you actually play back software recorded in multi channel surround, you will come from your listening position using the test tone. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. TREBLE + - There... to create a more cohesive soundstage with balanced dialog, we recommend you make some adjustments while playing your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this section and adjust the speaker levels from the speakers if the headphones are...
Operating Instructions
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...is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If you encounter a problem that sound is output from the headphones (see "Troubleshooting" on page 42. 20 No sound is heard from one channel is output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be... that all the cords are output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. PHONES jack" on both channels are fully inserted into the jacks on page 23). If both the receiver and the component. Check the connection of headphones to the PHONES jack to the...
...is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If you encounter a problem that sound is output from the headphones (see "Troubleshooting" on page 42. 20 No sound is heard from one channel is output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be... that all the cords are output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. PHONES jack" on both channels are fully inserted into the jacks on page 23). If both the receiver and the component. Check the connection of headphones to the PHONES jack to the...
Operating Instructions
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... about the sound modes, see pages 26 - 27. See "MultiChannel Surround setup" starting on page 15 to set up the receiver to enjoy surround sound. Enjoying Surround Sound This chapter describes how to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. 24 They shift...(etc.) sound modes are designed for use when playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. Use these modes also provide sound effects commonly found in a concert hall ...
... about the sound modes, see pages 26 - 27. See "MultiChannel Surround setup" starting on page 15 to set up the receiver to enjoy surround sound. Enjoying Surround Sound This chapter describes how to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. 24 They shift...(etc.) sound modes are designed for use when playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. Use these modes also provide sound effects commonly found in a concert hall ...
Operating Instructions
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SURR ? / 1 PHONES DISPLAY DIMMER MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE PRESET - TREBLE +/- The current sound field is automatically applied again. TUNING + SET UP - TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. MUTING MENU +/- BASS +/- MENU...LEVEL, SURR or SET UP buttons. To turn the sound field off Press A.F.D. MODE 2CH - SOUND FIELD buttons: A.F.D. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each sound field. SURR button: Press to . 1 Press MODE. See the table starting on ...
SURR ? / 1 PHONES DISPLAY DIMMER MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE PRESET - TREBLE +/- The current sound field is automatically applied again. TUNING + SET UP - TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. MUTING MENU +/- BASS +/- MENU...LEVEL, SURR or SET UP buttons. To turn the sound field off Press A.F.D. MODE 2CH - SOUND FIELD buttons: A.F.D. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each sound field. SURR button: Press to . 1 Press MODE. See the table starting on ...
Operating Instructions
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...digital connections and that INPUT ÕODE is a digital signal being played back. q; Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 0 1 2 3 4 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS STEREO MONO SP. or NORMAL SURROUND sound fields are selected. 3 DTS Lights up to indicate the speakers used to "NO...to ANALOG (see qa on page 23). 4 Tuner indicators These indicators light up when using the receiver to adjust the dynamic range compression. 8 Play back channel indicators The letters light up when the source signal is actually being input through the COAX terminal. ...
...digital connections and that INPUT ÕODE is a digital signal being played back. q; Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 0 1 2 3 4 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS STEREO MONO SP. or NORMAL SURROUND sound fields are selected. 3 DTS Lights up to indicate the speakers used to "NO...to ANALOG (see qa on page 23). 4 Tuner indicators These indicators light up when using the receiver to adjust the dynamic range compression. 8 Play back channel indicators The letters light up when the source signal is actually being input through the COAX terminal. ...
Operating Instructions
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... SL SR dts SL SR dts SL SR ; Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound. The following movie sound modes with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (STUDIO A, B, C, V.M.DIMENS. DIGITAL C ; DIGITAL L R S LCR dts ; DIGITAL L C R S L R dts S a DIGITAL L C R S L R dts S a DIGITAL...with standard audio formats e.g., PCM, the receiver creates surround signals from the surround speakers, but output channel indicators for the surround speakers do not light. 29 Notes • The receiver performs Pro Logic decoding and the display ...
... SL SR dts SL SR dts SL SR ; Source sound displays The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound. The following movie sound modes with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (STUDIO A, B, C, V.M.DIMENS. DIGITAL C ; DIGITAL L R S LCR dts ; DIGITAL L C R S L R dts S a DIGITAL L C R S L R dts S a DIGITAL...with standard audio formats e.g., PCM, the receiver creates surround signals from the surround speakers, but output channel indicators for the surround speakers do not light. 29 Notes • The receiver performs Pro Logic decoding and the display ...
Operating Instructions
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... WALL MID When sound is reflected off soft material, such as a curtain, the high frequency elements are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is displayed. 3 Press MENU / to select the parameter you want . This parameter lets you control the level of the high frequencies to ...steps. • The midpoint WALL MID designates a nÂutral wall (made of wood). S. 8 (short) to WALL H. 1 ~ WALL H. 8 (hard) in "Multi Channel Surround Setup" starting on sound field mode) This parameter lets you customize a sound field, the changes are reduced. To get the most from multi...
... WALL MID When sound is reflected off soft material, such as a curtain, the high frequency elements are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is displayed. 3 Press MENU / to select the parameter you want . This parameter lets you control the level of the high frequencies to ...steps. • The midpoint WALL MID designates a nÂutral wall (made of wood). S. 8 (short) to WALL H. 1 ~ WALL H. 8 (hard) in "Multi Channel Surround Setup" starting on sound field mode) This parameter lets you customize a sound field, the changes are reduced. To get the most from multi...
Operating Instructions
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... 7 F 23 ENTER g 56 f 89 SHIFT >10 - /- - Note If "STEREO" does not appear at all preset radio stations. On the remote: D. FM MODE: If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is received normally, press this button to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for memorizing preset... receive broadcasts PRESET TUNING +/-: Press to enter a frequency directly using the numeric buttons. TUNING: Press this button to scan all even when the FM broadcast is poor, press this button to preset stations. TUNING +/- ? / 1 PHONES DISPLAY DIMMER MULTI CHANNEL ...
... 7 F 23 ENTER g 56 f 89 SHIFT >10 - /- - Note If "STEREO" does not appear at all preset radio stations. On the remote: D. FM MODE: If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is received normally, press this button to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for memorizing preset... receive broadcasts PRESET TUNING +/-: Press to enter a frequency directly using the numeric buttons. TUNING: Press this button to scan all even when the FM broadcast is poor, press this button to preset stations. TUNING +/- ? / 1 PHONES DISPLAY DIMMER MULTI CHANNEL ...
Operating Instructions
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...not familiar with how to tune in the preset station you normally would using the receiver. until the character to 8 characters for example, a second CD player connected to ... the controls on the playback component. 39 Function buttons ? / 1 PHONES DISPLAY DIMMER MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE PRESET - MODE 2CH - TREBLE + - These names (... recorded. 2 Prepare the component for playing. This function is selected. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. For example, insert a CD ...
...not familiar with how to tune in the preset station you normally would using the receiver. until the character to 8 characters for example, a second CD player connected to ... the controls on the playback component. 39 Function buttons ? / 1 PHONES DISPLAY DIMMER MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE PRESET - MODE 2CH - TREBLE + - These names (... recorded. 2 Prepare the component for playing. This function is selected. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. For example, insert a CD ...
Operating Instructions
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... switch to preset stations. To watch VCR (VTR mode 3) To watch VCR (VTR mode 1) To watch VCR (VTR mode 2) To watch TV programs or satellite receiver. Selects channel numbers. Remote Button Description You can use the remote to operate the components in record standby.) * VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, PHONO and MD/TAPE function...
... switch to preset stations. To watch VCR (VTR mode 3) To watch VCR (VTR mode 1) To watch VCR (VTR mode 2) To watch TV programs or satellite receiver. Selects channel numbers. Remote Button Description You can use the remote to operate the components in record standby.) * VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, PHONO and MD/TAPE function...
Operating Instructions
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... Scans and selects preset stations. Selects preset channels. Selects information displayed on the model of the FUNCTION buttons don't match your system components, you can change the setting. Press to the previous menu or exits the menu. MENU Receiver Selects a menu item. ENTER DVD Enters ... aerial terminal: TV signal or VCR program. RETURN DVD Returns to output test tone. TITLE DVD Displays DVD title. ** Only for Sony TVs with multi-disc changer only). Notes • Some functions explained in -picture function. Additional Information 49 Skips discs (CD player ...
... Scans and selects preset stations. Selects preset channels. Selects information displayed on the model of the FUNCTION buttons don't match your system components, you can change the setting. Press to the previous menu or exits the menu. MENU Receiver Selects a menu item. ENTER DVD Enters ... aerial terminal: TV signal or VCR program. RETURN DVD Returns to output test tone. TITLE DVD Displays DVD title. ** Only for Sony TVs with multi-disc changer only). Notes • Some functions explained in -picture function. Additional Information 49 Skips discs (CD player ...
Service Manual
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...% total harmonic distortion from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. FM STEREO FM-AM RECEIVER 9-929-587-11 2001B1600-1 © 2001.2 Sony Corporation Audio Entertainment Group General Engineering Dept. SERVICE MANUAL Ver 1.0 2001. 02 STR-DE475 US Model Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model Australian... V Impedance : 1 kilohms PHONES: Accepts low- SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 40 20,000 Hz; Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) TV/SAT (Optical): Sensitivity: - Outputs...
...% total harmonic distortion from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. FM STEREO FM-AM RECEIVER 9-929-587-11 2001B1600-1 © 2001.2 Sony Corporation Audio Entertainment Group General Engineering Dept. SERVICE MANUAL Ver 1.0 2001. 02 STR-DE475 US Model Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model Australian... V Impedance : 1 kilohms PHONES: Accepts low- SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 40 20,000 Hz; Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) TV/SAT (Optical): Sensitivity: - Outputs...