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... of Parts and Basic 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...they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. • The following icon is shown on the receiver. Conventions • The instructions in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for models STR-DE475 and STR-K402. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under license from Digital...
... of Parts and Basic 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...they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. • The following icon is shown on the receiver. Conventions • The instructions in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for models STR-DE475 and STR-K402. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under license from Digital...
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... Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the receiver as shown above. 7 In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the audio from the...(R/audio) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA ANTENNA L DIGITAL TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN OPTICAL CENTER L COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO ... jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the components.
... Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the receiver as shown above. 7 In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the audio from the...(R/audio) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA ANTENNA L DIGITAL TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN OPTICAL CENTER L COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO ... jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the components.
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...that you cannot connect an LD player's AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to the receiver's COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack. MUTING Note When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA ANTENNA L DIGITAL TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN OPTICAL...(L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) Notes • The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on the components. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. TREBLE + - MODE 2CH - TUNING + SET UP - BASS + VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER ...
...that you cannot connect an LD player's AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to the receiver's COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack. MUTING Note When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA ANTENNA L DIGITAL TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN OPTICAL...(L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) Notes • The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on the components. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. TREBLE + - MODE 2CH - TUNING + SET UP - BASS + VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER ...
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...DVD player hookup using the connections described below, adjust the level of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. MODE 2CH - DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc. TUNING + SET UP - TREBLE + - If your DVD... input hookups. Hooking Up the Components MULTI CH IN Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to enjoy the sound of your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on ...
...DVD player hookup using the connections described below, adjust the level of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. MODE 2CH - DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc. TUNING + SET UP - TREBLE + - If your DVD... input hookups. Hooking Up the Components MULTI CH IN Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, you can be used to enjoy the sound of your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on ...
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TREBLE + - TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. MUTING MENU I /i buttons: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up the speaker system SET UP button: Press ... the SET UP button. TUNING + SET UP - MENU I /i Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker...
TREBLE + - TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. MUTING MENU I /i buttons: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up the speaker system SET UP button: Press ... the SET UP button. TUNING + SET UP - MENU I /i Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker...
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Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the speakers. 12 If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. • If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid ... One for each front, surround, and center speaker (+) (+) (-) (-) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an active woofer Black Black } }] Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA ANTENNA L DIGITAL TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN OPTICAL CENTER L COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN...
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the speakers. 12 If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. • If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid ... One for each front, surround, and center speaker (+) (+) (-) (-) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an active woofer Black Black } }] Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA ANTENNA L DIGITAL TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN OPTICAL CENTER L COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN...
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... all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to excessive removal of another speaker terminal. For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is currently displayed on outputting a test tone, see page 18...
... all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to excessive removal of another speaker terminal. For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is currently displayed on outputting a test tone, see page 18...
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...activate the demonstration again. MUTING 1 Turn off or not when you want to your system. 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 VOLUME + - When the demonstration ...did not press ?/1 while the above message appears, press ?/1 twice to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for each setting, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on the power. You can set the following are reset or cleared: • All preset stations...
...activate the demonstration again. MUTING 1 Turn off or not when you want to your system. 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 VOLUME + - When the demonstration ...did not press ?/1 while the above message appears, press ?/1 twice to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for each setting, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on the power. You can set the following are reset or cleared: • All preset stations...
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... receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press MENU I/i to the listening position. The speaker may not obtain the correct soundstage. SP. 15 If you change the configuration if you 're using Micro Satellite speakers. For STR-DE475, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to optimize the sound ... is set all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position than the front speakers. to select the setting you use Sony's Micro Satellite speakers, select MICRO SP. SP. However, if you use Micro Satellite speaker and the speaker size is applicable for Micro...
... receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press MENU I/i to the listening position. The speaker may not obtain the correct soundstage. SP. 15 If you change the configuration if you 're using Micro Satellite speakers. For STR-DE475, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to optimize the sound ... is set all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position than the front speakers. to select the setting you use Sony's Micro Satellite speakers, select MICRO SP. SP. However, if you use Micro Satellite speaker and the speaker size is applicable for Micro...
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...If you do not connect surround speakers, select "NO".*3 z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for proper implementation of your surround speakers corresponds to cut the bass... frequencies, select "LARGE". However, if the front speakers are set to section B. Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from a channel the bass redirection...
...If you do not connect surround speakers, select "NO".*3 z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for proper implementation of your surround speakers corresponds to cut the bass... frequencies, select "LARGE". However, if the front speakers are set to section B. Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from a channel the bass redirection...
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...: DIST. 5.0 m (5.0 meter) 16 feet Set the distance from your listening position to the front (left and right. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is set the distance to "PL. and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to your listening position (B ... • Do not place the center speaker farther away from your listening position than the front speakers. • If both speakers are not sure which sounds best, select "PL. x Center speaker distance ( C ) Initial setting : DIST. 5.0 m (5.0 meter) 16 feet Set the distance from your ...
...: DIST. 5.0 m (5.0 meter) 16 feet Set the distance from your listening position to the front (left and right. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is set the distance to "PL. and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to your listening position (B ... • Do not place the center speaker farther away from your listening position than the front speakers. • If both speakers are not sure which sounds best, select "PL. x Center speaker distance ( C ) Initial setting : DIST. 5.0 m (5.0 meter) 16 feet Set the distance from your ...
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...+/- Use MENU +/- Note The test tone cannot be no more that speaker. z You can be output when the receiver is not conducive to enjoy the surround sound. Also, the center speaker can not be set the center speaker farther away than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer. If...corresponds to a 1 ms difference.) Adjusting these parameters while listening to the sound often results 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 LEVEL menu (see page...
...+/- Use MENU +/- Note The test tone cannot be no more that speaker. z You can be output when the receiver is not conducive to enjoy the surround sound. Also, the center speaker can not be set the center speaker farther away than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer. If...corresponds to a 1 ms difference.) Adjusting these parameters while listening to the sound often results 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 LEVEL menu (see page...
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... can make a huge difference in multi channel surround, you will come from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this lays the foundation for the reason in "Demonstration Mode" (see page 14...receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure previously described in order to create a more cohesive soundstage with balanced dialog, we recommend that you do the following checklist and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND...
... can make a huge difference in multi channel surround, you will come from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this lays the foundation for the reason in "Demonstration Mode" (see page 14...receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure previously described in order to create a more cohesive soundstage with balanced dialog, we recommend that you do the following checklist and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND...
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... output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. No sound is heard from one channel is output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify ...component. , Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Before You Use Your Receiver There's no sound from a specific component. , Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input...
... output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. No sound is heard from one channel is output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify ...component. , Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Before You Use Your Receiver There's no sound from a specific component. , Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input...
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... details, see page 39). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have assigned one to the component or preset station (see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 34. MEMORY button Press to adjust the brightness of Parts and Basic Operations Location of Parts and Basic Operations This ...: v Index name of the component or the preset station* v FUNCTION button indication or frequency** v Sound field applied to the program source * Index name appears only when you want to turn the receiver on and off the display, set in the "DIM.RANGE" parameter in the SET UP menu (page...
... details, see page 39). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have assigned one to the component or preset station (see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 34. MEMORY button Press to adjust the brightness of Parts and Basic Operations Location of Parts and Basic Operations This ...: v Index name of the component or the preset station* v FUNCTION button indication or frequency** v Sound field applied to the program source * Index name appears only when you want to turn the receiver on and off the display, set in the "DIM.RANGE" parameter in the SET UP menu (page...
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TREBLE + - MUTING Location of the following indications. You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is selected, the tone, sound field and surround parameters do not function. 0 Tone buttons TREBLE +/- FM button Selects the FM band. button Press this button to cancel MULTI CH IN. • When the...enjoy the audio source connected to activate the surround parameters (page 30). ql qk qj qh qg qf qd FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is decoding signals recorded in a Multi Channel format. 7 LEVEL button / indicator Press to be used...
TREBLE + - MUTING Location of the following indications. You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is selected, the tone, sound field and surround parameters do not function. 0 Tone buttons TREBLE +/- FM button Selects the FM band. button Press this button to cancel MULTI CH IN. • When the...enjoy the audio source connected to activate the surround parameters (page 30). ql qk qj qh qg qf qd FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is decoding signals recorded in a Multi Channel format. 7 LEVEL button / indicator Press to be used...
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..., or LD player, turn on the TV and set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the buttons to select the component you selected. buttons Turn to mute the sound. ql MENU / buttons Press to output sound from only the front (left and right) speakers. qh NAME...analog audio signals input to enter individual characters for preset stations and program sources (page 39). MODE button / indicator Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page 25). 2CH button / indicator Press to select various speaker level and surround parameters (etc.). PHONES jack Connects headphones....
..., or LD player, turn on the TV and set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the buttons to select the component you selected. buttons Turn to mute the sound. ql MENU / buttons Press to output sound from only the front (left and right) speakers. qh NAME...analog audio signals input to enter individual characters for preset stations and program sources (page 39). MODE button / indicator Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page 25). 2CH button / indicator Press to select various speaker level and surround parameters (etc.). PHONES jack Connects headphones....
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... encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of these sound modes with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. For more information about the sound modes, see pages 26 - 27. To fully enjoy surround sound, you were in movie theaters. You can ...parameters. The "Auto Format Decoding" sound mode prÂsents the sound exactly as if you must register the number and location of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of different sound modes. The receiver contains a variety of movie theaters ...
... encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of these sound modes with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. For more information about the sound modes, see pages 26 - 27. To fully enjoy surround sound, you were in movie theaters. You can ...parameters. The "Auto Format Decoding" sound mode prÂsents the sound exactly as if you must register the number and location of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of different sound modes. The receiver contains a variety of movie theaters ...
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... INPUT MODE PRESET - MENU / buttons: Use to output sound from only the front (left and right) speakers. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for AM, FM, and all preset stations. buttons: Press to select the sound field you listen to . 1 Press MODE. buttons to ...adjust the tone (treble). SOUND FIELD buttons Brief descriptions of audio signal being...
... INPUT MODE PRESET - MENU / buttons: Use to output sound from only the front (left and right) speakers. z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for AM, FM, and all preset stations. buttons: Press to select the sound field you listen to . 1 Press MODE. buttons to ...adjust the tone (treble). SOUND FIELD buttons Brief descriptions of audio signal being...
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...-date facilities in the soundtrack. L C R SIDE** SL SR LS LS RS RS L C R BEHIND** LS RS V. Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's BGM recording studio. SURR. (NORMAL SURROUND) STUDIO A (CINEMA STUDIO A) STUDIO B (CINEMA STUDIO B) STUDIO C (CINEMA STUDIO ...C) Effect Software with virtual speakers. Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's classic editing studio. LS SL RS SR ** See page 16 L C R LS RS LS LS RS RS 26 V.M....
...-date facilities in the soundtrack. L C R SIDE** SL SR LS LS RS RS L C R BEHIND** LS RS V. Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's BGM recording studio. SURR. (NORMAL SURROUND) STUDIO A (CINEMA STUDIO A) STUDIO B (CINEMA STUDIO B) STUDIO C (CINEMA STUDIO ...C) Effect Software with virtual speakers. Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's classic editing studio. LS SL RS SR ** See page 16 L C R LS RS LS LS RS RS 26 V.M....