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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. 2-549-732-14(1) FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. STR-DE598 ©2005 Sony Corporation
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. 2-549-732-14(1) FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. STR-DE598 ©2005 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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Check your remote, see the illustration below). You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby ...receiver. registered mark. In this manual, the models of cable entry as those on the receiver. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the area code, are for model STR-DE598...
Check your remote, see the illustration below). You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby ...receiver. registered mark. In this manual, the models of cable entry as those on the receiver. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the area code, are for model STR-DE598...
Operating Instructions
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...21 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input .. 36 - COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN (Except for digital components 36 - AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Presetting radio stations 25 Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 26... (Models of area code CEL, CEK) Switching the audio input mode for models of area code CEL, CEK only) Changing the display 27 About the indications in the display...... 28 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only...
...21 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input .. 36 - COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN (Except for digital components 36 - AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Presetting radio stations 25 Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 26... (Models of area code CEL, CEK) Switching the audio input mode for models of area code CEL, CEK only) Changing the display 27 About the indications in the display...... 28 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. continued 5GB Page 7-8 10-11 7-8 8 or 11 13 7-8 7-8 9 10 12 12 10 13 a) Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. After hooking up your components, proceed to output the audio decoded by...component's internal multi channel decoder through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up all your components to this receiver. c) Model equipped only with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. This connection is used to "2: Connecting the antennas" (...
Getting Started Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. continued 5GB Page 7-8 10-11 7-8 8 or 11 13 7-8 7-8 9 10 12 12 10 13 a) Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. After hooking up your components, proceed to output the audio decoded by...component's internal multi channel decoder through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up all your components to this receiver. c) Model equipped only with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. This connection is used to "2: Connecting the antennas" (...
Operating Instructions
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...; When connecting an audio/video cord, be torn into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. 6GB G Component video cord (Except for models of the following optional connection cords (A to white; A Audio cord White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord Yellow D Optical...
...; When connecting an audio/video cord, be torn into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. 6GB G Component video cord (Except for models of the following optional connection cords (A to white; A Audio cord White (L) Red (R) B Audio/video cord Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) C Video cord Yellow D Optical...
Operating Instructions
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... CH IN WOOFER C OUTPUT VIDEO G OUTPUT COMPONENT PR/CR/R-Y PB/CB/B-Y Y DVD player Note On this receiver, the standard video signals cannot be converted to enjoy higher quality video. 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner...
... CH IN WOOFER C OUTPUT VIDEO G OUTPUT COMPONENT PR/CR/R-Y PB/CB/B-Y Y DVD player Note On this receiver, the standard video signals cannot be converted to enjoy higher quality video. 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner...
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... DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER Note On this receiver, the standard video signals cannot be converted to enjoy higher quality video. Getting Started 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with...
... DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER Note On this receiver, the standard video signals cannot be converted to enjoy higher quality video. Getting Started 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with...
Operating Instructions
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AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to store the stations again. 24GB "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in . Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by ...Storing FM stations automatically - Additionally, it only stores the stations with this procedure to store stations in your area. Use the buttons on the receiver for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one , see page 26. For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for the operation...
AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to store the stations again. 24GB "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in . Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by ...Storing FM stations automatically - Additionally, it only stores the stations with this procedure to store stations in your area. Use the buttons on the receiver for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one , see page 26. For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for the operation...
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...the signal strength is operable only for children Programs about the natural sciences and technology Other types of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you are not familiar with the RDS services in the display. b) Text messages sent by government authorities, "ALARM" flashes ... display changes cyclically as "NO TEXT") appears in your area, check with the regular program signal. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of programs such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae Weather information Stock market reports and trading, etc. Programs for FM stations. • Not...
...the signal strength is operable only for children Programs about the natural sciences and technology Other types of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you are not familiar with the RDS services in the display. b) Text messages sent by government authorities, "ALARM" flashes ... display changes cyclically as "NO TEXT") appears in your area, check with the regular program signal. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of programs such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae Weather information Stock market reports and trading, etc. Programs for FM stations. • Not...
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...)** t Sound field currently applied * Index name appears only when you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as the input name. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. The brightness of the display will change in 3 steps. 27GB Amplifier Operation Program type indication RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL...
...)** t Sound field currently applied * Index name appears only when you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as the input name. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. The brightness of the display will change in 3 steps. 27GB Amplifier Operation Program type indication RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL...
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...J COAX: Lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/Game decoder is activated. 28GB D ; button. "DTS-ES" lights up when the receiver is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal. DIGITAL" lights up when DTS-ES signals are set to "ANALOG" (page 36). DIGITAL EX...signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. See pages 23-27 for signals with the speaker system being used (A or B). Note "RDS" appears for models of more than 48 kHz. E ; "; About the indications in accordance with a sampling frequency of area code CEL, CEK only. NEO:6 D....
...J COAX: Lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/Game decoder is activated. 28GB D ; button. "DTS-ES" lights up when the receiver is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal. DIGITAL" lights up when DTS-ES signals are set to "ANALOG" (page 36). DIGITAL EX...signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. See pages 23-27 for signals with the speaker system being used (A or B). Note "RDS" appears for models of more than 48 kHz. E ; "; About the indications in accordance with a sampling frequency of area code CEL, CEK only. NEO:6 D....
Operating Instructions
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... switch the audio input mode for each component video input. The input you want to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. Switching the audio input mode for models of more than 48 kHz is unavailable. 36GB INPUT MODE You can assign varies for components which have digital audio input jacks. 1 Press input buttons...
... switch the audio input mode for each component video input. The input you want to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. Switching the audio input mode for models of more than 48 kHz is unavailable. 36GB INPUT MODE You can assign varies for components which have digital audio input jacks. 1 Press input buttons...
Operating Instructions
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For details, see "Assigning the component video input" on page 41. 40GB This feature only functions for models of area code CEL, CEK) Lets you assign the component video input to during digital broadcast. A. (Component video input assignment) (Except for Dolby Digital sources. ...
For details, see "Assigning the component video input" on page 41. 40GB This feature only functions for models of area code CEL, CEK) Lets you assign the component video input to during digital broadcast. A. (Component video input assignment) (Except for Dolby Digital sources. ...
Operating Instructions
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... select the correct character. 6 Press ENTER to create an index name. The name you made a mistake, press < or > repeatedly until a blank space appears in the receiver's display. To index an input Press the input button to select the input you entered. (You cannot change flashes, then press + or - to store the...to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the station, the Program Service name appears instead of a Program Service name. Press + or - Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) When you name an RDS station and tune in the preset station you can enter a name of up to...
... select the correct character. 6 Press ENTER to create an index name. The name you made a mistake, press < or > repeatedly until a blank space appears in the receiver's display. To index an input Press the input button to select the input you entered. (You cannot change flashes, then press + or - to store the...to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the station, the Program Service name appears instead of a Program Service name. Press + or - Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) When you name an RDS station and tune in the preset station you can enter a name of up to...
Operating Instructions
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...VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD), the input mode of the TV. • Some functions explained in this receiver) DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DCS (Digital CS Tuner) BSD (Digital BS Tuner) Press 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0/10 -/-- *Sony VCRs are assigned to select the input: To operate VCR (command mode VTR 3*) VCR (command mode VTR 2*)... the TV might not switch to the input button (for example, MD/TAPE). 2 Press the corresponding button of an input button" on the model. • The above procedure. For example, if you have a tape deck and you do not match your tape deck. 1 Hold down ...
...VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD), the input mode of the TV. • Some functions explained in this receiver) DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DCS (Digital CS Tuner) BSD (Digital BS Tuner) Press 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0/10 -/-- *Sony VCRs are assigned to select the input: To operate VCR (command mode VTR 3*) VCR (command mode VTR 2*)... the TV might not switch to the input button (for example, MD/TAPE). 2 Press the corresponding button of an input button" on the model. • The above procedure. For example, if you have a tape deck and you do not match your tape deck. 1 Hold down ...
Operating Instructions
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... rear of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. If you are not going to use the receiver for the purpose of the surface may result. never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other components,... be changed only at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the receiver. • The receiver is not disconnected from the wall outlet. Do not use any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall...
... rear of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. If you are not going to use the receiver for the purpose of the surface may result. never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other components,... be changed only at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the receiver. • The receiver is not disconnected from the wall outlet. Do not use any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall...
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...reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as the one used to connect the receiver and video component (pages 8 and 11). * Models of the stations is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or... monitor. • Select the appropriate input on the remote. • You need to assign a function to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for receiver operation, press MAIN...
...reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as the one used to connect the receiver and video component (pages 8 and 11). * Models of the stations is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or... monitor. • Select the appropriate input on the remote. • You need to assign a function to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for receiver operation, press MAIN...
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... may remedy the problem (page 17). If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you will automatically turn on the receiver. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. rated 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09...% total harmonic distortion from 20 - 20,000 Hz; EROR Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot decode (ex. Check the speaker connection and turn off after a few seconds. Amplifier section Power Output Models...
... may remedy the problem (page 17). If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you will automatically turn on the receiver. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. rated 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09...% total harmonic distortion from 20 - 20,000 Hz; EROR Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot decode (ex. Check the speaker connection and turn off after a few seconds. Amplifier section Power Output Models...
Operating Instructions
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... W/ch CENTER2): 120 W SURR2): 120 W/ch SURR BACK2): 120 W (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT2): 150 W/ch CENTER2): 150 W SURR2): 150 W/ch SURR BACK2): 150 W Models of area code E2/E3, TW, AU Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 80 W + 80 W1) (8 ohms 1 kHz... W/ch CENTER2): 120 W SURR2): 120 W/ch SURR BACK2): 120 W (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT2): 150 W/ch CENTER2): 150 W SURR2): 150 W/ch SURR BACK2): 150 W Models of area code AR, KR Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 80 W + 80 W1) 70 W + 70 W3) (8 ohms...
... W/ch CENTER2): 120 W SURR2): 120 W/ch SURR BACK2): 120 W (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT2): 150 W/ch CENTER2): 150 W SURR2): 150 W/ch SURR BACK2): 150 W Models of area code E2/E3, TW, AU Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 80 W + 80 W1) (8 ohms 1 kHz... W/ch CENTER2): 120 W SURR2): 120 W/ch SURR BACK2): 120 W (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT2): 150 W/ch CENTER2): 150 W SURR2): 150 W/ch SURR BACK2): 150 W Models of area code AR, KR Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 80 W + 80 W1) 70 W + 70 W3) (8 ohms...
Operating Instructions
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... erased when you change the AM tuning scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Outputs (Analog) MD/TAPE (OUT), Voltage: 500 mV VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT) Impedance: 10 k ohms SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V Impedance... 10 kHz: 40 dB 6) You can change the tuning scale. Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: (Except for models of area code AR With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1,610 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at...
... erased when you change the AM tuning scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Outputs (Analog) MD/TAPE (OUT), Voltage: 500 mV VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT) Impedance: 10 k ohms SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V Impedance... 10 kHz: 40 dB 6) You can change the tuning scale. Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: (Except for models of area code AR With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1,610 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at...