The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... your source components to an A/V receiver. These Sony systems go even further with clear directions and easy-to Home Theater 40 Left plugs and jacks are coded in a home theater system, hooking up most common home theater connections, and help guide you don't mix them up. In stereo, the Right and Left are the most common audio connections in Red. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver...
... your source components to an A/V receiver. These Sony systems go even further with clear directions and easy-to Home Theater 40 Left plugs and jacks are coded in a home theater system, hooking up most common home theater connections, and help guide you don't mix them up. In stereo, the Right and Left are the most common audio connections in Red. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... the antenna. 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for a period of protection, to state. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer...
... the antenna. 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for a period of protection, to state. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer...
Dimensions Diagram
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... BACK VIEW DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L L L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER FRONT R SURROUND SUB WOOFER IN R OUT R IN CD/SACD MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN SUB DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER Y PB/B-Y PR/R-Y DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO R + L + R + L ++ R L + R L FRONT B -- - SONY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INACCURACIES IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF ENCLOSURES . RL R L FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16...
... BACK VIEW DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L L L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER FRONT R SURROUND SUB WOOFER IN R OUT R IN CD/SACD MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN SUB DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER Y PB/B-Y PR/R-Y DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO R + L + R + L ++ R L + R L FRONT B -- - SONY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INACCURACIES IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF ENCLOSURES . RL R L FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16...
Operating Instructions
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...cords 6 Antenna hookups 7 Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Multi channel input hookups1 11 Other hookups 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 13 Performing initial setup operations ..... 15 Multi channel surround setup 15 Checking the connections 20 Basic Operations Selecting the component 21 Changing the display 22 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 23 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 23 Selecting a sound field 24 Understanding the multi channel surround displays...
...cords 6 Antenna hookups 7 Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Multi channel input hookups1 11 Other hookups 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 13 Performing initial setup operations ..... 15 Multi channel surround setup 15 Checking the connections 20 Basic Operations Selecting the component 21 Changing the display 22 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 23 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 23 Selecting a sound field 24 Understanding the multi channel surround displays...
Operating Instructions
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... coaxial connections instead of a movie theater into your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). 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 the Super Audio CD player. Satellite tuner or DVD player* OUTPUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y CENTER L L MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO...
... coaxial connections instead of a movie theater into your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). 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 the Super Audio CD player. Satellite tuner or DVD player* OUTPUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y CENTER L L MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN SUB DVD 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-DE595 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers...
... MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN SUB DVD 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-DE595 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers...
Operating Instructions
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... the receiver. Stripped cords are not fully attached and are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to -. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is touching another speaker cord...
... the receiver. Stripped cords are not fully attached and are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to -. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is touching another speaker cord...
Operating Instructions
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... preset stations. • All index names for input selectors and preset stations. • The master volume is set up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to the listening position. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Performing initial setup operations Once you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 20). Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should...
... preset stations. • All index names for input selectors and preset stations. • The master volume is set up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to the listening position. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Performing initial setup operations Once you place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up while outputting the sound), check the connection (page 20). Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should...
Operating Instructions
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... LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Press the input selector button (e.g., CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only) / CD (STR-DE495 only) or MD/TAPE) to correct the problem. 20GB Press MASTER VOL +/- Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround (left) t Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker level and balance using the LEVEL menu so that you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output...
... LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Press the input selector button (e.g., CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only) / CD (STR-DE495 only) or MD/TAPE) to correct the problem. 20GB Press MASTER VOL +/- Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround (left) t Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker level and balance using the LEVEL menu so that you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output...
Operating Instructions
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... VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 DVD MD/TAPE CD (STR-DE495 only) CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only) TUNER FM/AM After turning on the remote to mute the sound. INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. Select OPT IN ANALOG To Specify the digital audio signals input to cancel the muting function. Press again to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. Specify the digital audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks. MULTI CH IN (STR-DE595 only) Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source connected to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks. Each time...
... VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 DVD MD/TAPE CD (STR-DE495 only) CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only) TUNER FM/AM After turning on the remote to mute the sound. INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. Select OPT IN ANALOG To Specify the digital audio signals input to cancel the muting function. Press again to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. Specify the digital audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks. MULTI CH IN (STR-DE595 only) Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source connected to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks. Each time...
Operating Instructions
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... repeatedly to adjust the brightness of area code CEL, CEK only. SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) (STR-DE595 only) Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) to output the sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT terminals. DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows: Index name of the component* t Selected component t Sound field applied to the program source When the tuner is selected Index name of the preset station* or program station name** t Frequency t Program type indication** t Radio text** t Current time** t Sound field...
... repeatedly to adjust the brightness of area code CEL, CEK only. SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) (STR-DE595 only) Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) to output the sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT terminals. DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows: Index name of the component* t Selected component t Sound field applied to the program source When the tuner is selected Index name of the preset station* or program station name** t Frequency t Program type indication** t Radio text** t Current time** t Sound field...
Operating Instructions
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... the sub woofer. Multi channel surround formats are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. Enjoying higher fidelity sound The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you want for output to 2 channel. repeatedly to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers only. continued 23GB The 2CH indicator lights up . This mode automatically detects the type of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode presents the sound as...
... the sub woofer. Multi channel surround formats are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. Enjoying higher fidelity sound The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you want for output to 2 channel. repeatedly to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers only. continued 23GB The 2CH indicator lights up . This mode automatically detects the type of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode presents the sound as...
Operating Instructions
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PRO LOGIC II: "; Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does not function for DTS format signals. 7 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are set to "ANALOG" (page 21). 8 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to output the center and surround channel signals. Note "RDS" only appears for tuner operations. PRO LOGIC II" lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. qa COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal. Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 23...
PRO LOGIC II: "; Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does not function for DTS format signals. 7 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are set to "ANALOG" (page 21). 8 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to output the center and surround channel signals. Note "RDS" only appears for tuner operations. PRO LOGIC II" lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. qa COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal. Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 23...
Operating Instructions
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... * (STR-DE595 only) The parameters can change a customized sound field any time by Pro Logic processing)). qf Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being reproduced. Once you want to suit your speakers and do the procedures described in each speaker. For EFCT. XXX dB* SUR.R. RANGE COMP. Enjoying Surround Sound qd LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and...
... * (STR-DE595 only) The parameters can change a customized sound field any time by Pro Logic processing)). qf Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being reproduced. Once you want to suit your speakers and do the procedures described in each speaker. For EFCT. XXX dB* SUR.R. RANGE COMP. Enjoying Surround Sound qd LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and...
Operating Instructions
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... frequency. Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by using the numeric buttons on the remote. 3 Press the numeric buttons to store the stations again. The last received station is not used in your new area. • For details on . If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is tuned in the broadcast area. Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of the station you want directly by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code...
... frequency. Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by using the numeric buttons on the remote. 3 Press the numeric buttons to store the stations again. The last received station is not used in your new area. • For details on . If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is tuned in the broadcast area. Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of the station you want directly by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code...
Operating Instructions
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... moments of the receiver and the remote is "C.MODE.AV2". PCM) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM) and DVD. Adjustments using the SET UP menu (continued) x Decode priority (DEC. However, with audio CDs, you may not be able to turn on the receiver. Changing the command mode of the receiver This function is with media other than CD or DVD, you may experience noise. Each time you repeat the...
... moments of the receiver and the remote is "C.MODE.AV2". PCM) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM) and DVD. Adjustments using the SET UP menu (continued) x Decode priority (DEC. However, with audio CDs, you may not be able to turn on the receiver. Changing the command mode of the receiver This function is with media other than CD or DVD, you may experience noise. Each time you repeat the...
Operating Instructions
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... and VHS respectively. Adjusts the volume of the TV Selects preset TV channels Notes • When you press the input selector buttons (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD), the input mode of the TV. • Some functions explained in this section may operate differently than described. • (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH function is intended to the input selector button (for set operation. Therefore, depending on the model of the component you want . Tape deck). Note that...
... and VHS respectively. Adjusts the volume of the TV Selects preset TV channels Notes • When you press the input selector buttons (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD), the input mode of the TV. • Some functions explained in this section may operate differently than described. • (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH function is intended to the input selector button (for set operation. Therefore, depending on the model of the component you want . Tape deck). Note that...
Operating Instructions
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... the receiver and the component. Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the connection is set to the analog MD/TAPE terminals. 42GB to verify that sound is output from the headphones (page 22). Check the connection of the front speakers. The surround effect cannot be connected to the receiver correctly. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is recorded in the LEVEL menu. There...
... the receiver and the component. Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the connection is set to the analog MD/TAPE terminals. 42GB to verify that sound is output from the headphones (page 22). Check the connection of the front speakers. The surround effect cannot be connected to the receiver correctly. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is recorded in the LEVEL menu. There...
Operating Instructions
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Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in the display. If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may be reset to their factory settings and you set to operate the TV only, use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an...
Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in the display. If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may be reset to their factory settings and you set to operate the TV only, use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an...
Marketing Specifications
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... DVD IN COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT PR/RÐY DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO L L L L L + AUDIO OUT CENTER FRONT R SURROUND SUB WOOFER IN R OUT R IN CD/SACD MD/TAPE AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MULTI CH IN MANUFA CTURED UNDER LICENSEOMFRDOLBY ALBORATORIES SUB WOOFER "DOLBY","PROGILC" ANDTHE DOUBLE-D SYMBOL ATRREADEMARKS OF DOLBYABLORATORIES RL RL FRONT B R ++ L ++ RL + ÐÐ Ð RL RL FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16½ MODEL NO.STR-DE595 FM STEREO/FM...
... DVD IN COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT PR/RÐY DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO L L L L L + AUDIO OUT CENTER FRONT R SURROUND SUB WOOFER IN R OUT R IN CD/SACD MD/TAPE AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MULTI CH IN MANUFA CTURED UNDER LICENSEOMFRDOLBY ALBORATORIES SUB WOOFER "DOLBY","PROGILC" ANDTHE DOUBLE-D SYMBOL ATRREADEMARKS OF DOLBYABLORATORIES RL RL FRONT B R ++ L ++ RL + ÐÐ Ð RL RL FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16½ MODEL NO.STR-DE595 FM STEREO/FM...
