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... Changing the display 22 Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal 23 Selecting a sound field 23 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 25 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic II 25 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 26 Customizing sound fields 27 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically ...49 Specifications 52 Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, SET UP, BASS and TREBLE buttons 54 Adjustable parameters for each sound field 55 1) STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only 2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3) For...
... Changing the display 22 Enjoying Surround Sound Automatically decoding the input audio signal 23 Selecting a sound field 23 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 25 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic II 25 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 26 Customizing sound fields 27 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically ...49 Specifications 52 Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, SET UP, BASS and TREBLE buttons 54 Adjustable parameters for each sound field 55 1) STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only 2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3) For...
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...VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER E OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL B OUTPUT VIDEO OUT DVD or LD player (etc.)* AUDIO OUT L R * Make either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see "Troubleshooting" on page 49. • All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are required. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker...) and a sub woofer are compatible with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1...
...VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER E OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL B OUTPUT VIDEO OUT DVD or LD player (etc.)* AUDIO OUT L R * Make either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see "Troubleshooting" on page 49. • All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are required. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker...) and a sub woofer are compatible with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1...
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... DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER AA F F L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH OUT DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc. 11GB Hooking Up the Components Multi channel input hookups STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub...
... DVD/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER AA F F L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH OUT DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc. 11GB Hooking Up the Components Multi channel input hookups STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub...
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...240V 220V AC power cord b To a wall outlet Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set the selector to the correct position before ... AC power cord to a wall outlet. Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 13). Other hookups SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L Setting the voltage selector If your audio/ video components to a wall outlet. 12GB
...240V 220V AC power cord b To a wall outlet Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set the selector to the correct position before ... AC power cord to a wall outlet. Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 13). Other hookups SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L Setting the voltage selector If your audio/ video components to a wall outlet. 12GB
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e Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (+) (-) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black (+) (-) Black Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO IN Front speaker (R) E B A Ee Front speaker (L) A MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L A A A E Ee Ee Surround speaker Surround speaker Center speaker (R) (L) e continued 13GB
e Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (+) (-) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black (+) (-) Black Active sub woofer INPUT AUDIO IN Front speaker (R) E B A Ee Front speaker (L) A MONITOR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L A A A E Ee Ee Surround speaker Surround speaker Center speaker (R) (L) e continued 13GB
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... terminal on the components: + to avoid excessive output on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you turn on the speakers. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is currently displayed...
... terminal on the components: + to avoid excessive output on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you turn on the speakers. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is currently displayed...
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...position (A). However, the receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to your system. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all of the following . When placing surround speakers to the side, ... so that the receiver correspond to the listening position. See pages 16-20 for speaker settings and pages 36-37 for other initial setup operations necessary for your system. Tip To check the audio output during settings (to clear the receiver's memory, do ...
...position (A). However, the receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to your system. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all of the following . When placing surround speakers to the side, ... so that the receiver correspond to the listening position. See pages 16-20 for speaker settings and pages 36-37 for other initial setup operations necessary for your system. Tip To check the audio output during settings (to clear the receiver's memory, do ...
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... or MENU to select the parameter you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. Initial settings Parameter L R (FRONT) Initial setting LARGE* C (CENTER) LARGE* SL SR (SURROUND) LARGE* SW (SUB WOOFER) S.W. to NORM. You can set this parameter only when you have set to optimize the sound balance. If you select MICRO SP. SP...
... or MENU to select the parameter you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select MICRO SP. Initial settings Parameter L R (FRONT) Initial setting LARGE* C (CENTER) LARGE* SL SR (SURROUND) LARGE* SW (SUB WOOFER) S.W. to NORM. You can set this parameter only when you have set to optimize the sound balance. If you select MICRO SP. SP...
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....*1 • If you connect a large speaker that speaker, set to "LARGE". • If the sound is cut from that will cut them to "LARGE" if you want to have a certain amount of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to "LARGE". x Center speaker size ( C ) • If you do not connect surround speakers, select "NO".*3 Tip *1-*3 correspond...
....*1 • If you connect a large speaker that speaker, set to "LARGE". • If the sound is cut from that will cut them to "LARGE" if you want to have a certain amount of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to "LARGE". x Center speaker size ( C ) • If you do not connect surround speakers, select "NO".*3 Tip *1-*3 correspond...
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... it is not possible to the sound often results in the output of being "inside" the screen. Center speaker distance should be set from the listening position than the front speakers. Likewise, the surround speakers can be no more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer. Tip The receiver allows you do not connect...
... it is not possible to the sound often results in the output of being "inside" the screen. Center speaker distance should be set from the listening position than the front speakers. Likewise, the surround speakers can be no more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer. Tip The receiver allows you do not connect...
Operating Instructions
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...the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. SIDE". If you may result in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the immediate left and right. All modes with virtual ...elements were designed under the premise that the surround speaker would be effective unless the surround speaker position parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the...
...the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. SIDE". If you may result in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the immediate left and right. All modes with virtual ...elements were designed under the premise that the surround speaker would be effective unless the surround speaker position parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the...
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...receiver is set to MULTI CH IN (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only). • The adjusted value are in your main listening position. TONE" appears in the display and you will hear the test tone from each speaker... and adjust the speaker levels from the speaker whose adjustment is output, the receiver switches to turn off the test tone. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the... TONE again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on page 49 and take the appropriate measures to adjust the level of each speaker sounds the same when you connected (e.g., CD...
...receiver is set to MULTI CH IN (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only). • The adjusted value are in your main listening position. TONE" appears in the display and you will hear the test tone from each speaker... and adjust the speaker levels from the speaker whose adjustment is output, the receiver switches to turn off the test tone. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the... TONE again to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on page 49 and take the appropriate measures to adjust the level of each speaker sounds the same when you connected (e.g., CD...
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... CHANNEL DECODING Indicator (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only) This indicator lights up when the unit is canceled when you want to use. The muting function is decoding signals recorded in the display. 21GB PHONES Use to digital signals when there are connected, speaker output is input, the tone, sound field and surround parameters do not...
... CHANNEL DECODING Indicator (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only) This indicator lights up when the unit is canceled when you want to use. The muting function is decoding signals recorded in the display. 21GB PHONES Use to digital signals when there are connected, speaker output is input, the tone, sound field and surround parameters do not...
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... and powerful sound of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of movie theaters and concert halls into your speakers. See "Multi channel surround setup" starting from page 15 to the sub woofer. Sound field Normal Surround Cinema Studio EX... detects the type of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. When these sound fields are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of audio signal being input (Dolby...
... and powerful sound of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of movie theaters and concert halls into your speakers. See "Multi channel surround setup" starting from page 15 to the sub woofer. Sound field Normal Surround Cinema Studio EX... detects the type of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. When these sound fields are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of audio signal being input (Dolby...
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...(Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of sound effects. x GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from the surround speakers. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is ideal for watching most any sound coming directly from video game software. About Cinema Studio EX... the acoustics of the front speakers "into" the screen. • Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to hear any type of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. The current sound field is played back according to select the sound field you will not be ...
...(Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of sound effects. x GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from the surround speakers. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is ideal for watching most any sound coming directly from video game software. About Cinema Studio EX... the acoustics of the front speakers "into" the screen. • Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to hear any type of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. The current sound field is played back according to select the sound field you will not be ...
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...a different program source, then return to CD, "JAZZ" will automatically redirect bass sound to sub woofer. Enjoying Surround Sound Tips • The receiver lets you select "Micro Satellite Speaker" (page 16), internal sound processor will be applied again. • You can take advantage of your sub woofer...STR-DE585 only) The receiver can activate the decoder using the front left and right speakers only. For example, if you listen to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the SET UP menu. This mode outputs the sound from the sub woofer when "2CH ST." Multi channel surround ...
...a different program source, then return to CD, "JAZZ" will automatically redirect bass sound to sub woofer. Enjoying Surround Sound Tips • The receiver lets you select "Micro Satellite Speaker" (page 16), internal sound processor will be applied again. • You can take advantage of your sub woofer...STR-DE585 only) The receiver can activate the decoder using the front left and right speakers only. For example, if you listen to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the SET UP menu. This mode outputs the sound from the sub woofer when "2CH ST." Multi channel surround ...
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... up when using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DEC. However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. is decoding signals...
... up when using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DEC. However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the source sound. is decoding signals...
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... to suit your speakers and do the procedures described in each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press LEVEL. You can customize the sound fields to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SURR...you customize a sound field. Once you adjust the "presence" of the current sound field. to "YES" (page 18) and the audio signal is actually being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and when the sound of each speaker. Adjusting the level...
... to suit your speakers and do the procedures described in each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press LEVEL. You can customize the sound fields to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SURR...you customize a sound field. Once you adjust the "presence" of the current sound field. to "YES" (page 18) and the audio signal is actually being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and when the sound of each speaker. Adjusting the level...
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...) Initial settings Parameter L R BAL. RANGE COMP. Surround left speaker. However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer, select "OFF". This may be adjusted separately for each speaker in small steps to the settings made for MULTI CH IN (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only). We recommend using the "MAX...
...) Initial settings Parameter L R BAL. RANGE COMP. Surround left speaker. However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer, select "OFF". This may be adjusted separately for each speaker in small steps to the settings made for MULTI CH IN (STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only). We recommend using the "MAX...
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...appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once. 29GB Enjoying Surround Sound You can adjust the tone for optimum sound. TREB. (Treble) Lets you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers for each separate sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press BASS +/- or... 0 dB BASS (Bass) Lets you adjust the bass tone. CLR." and TREBLE +/- "SF. Adjusting the bass and treble The BASS +/- Resetting customized sound fields to adjust the tone. to the factory settings 1 If the power is stored automatically.
...appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once. 29GB Enjoying Surround Sound You can adjust the tone for optimum sound. TREB. (Treble) Lets you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers for each separate sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press BASS +/- or... 0 dB BASS (Bass) Lets you adjust the bass tone. CLR." and TREBLE +/- "SF. Adjusting the bass and treble The BASS +/- Resetting customized sound fields to adjust the tone. to the factory settings 1 If the power is stored automatically.