Easy Setup Guide
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...For details, refer to select "SP. You can enjoy multi channel surround sound from the DVD player. You can use the flow...Receiver DVD player Lecteur DVD Reproductor de DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUTPUT TV Téléviseur Televisor ཥൖዚ INPUT VIDEO Surround back speaker Enceinte arrière surround Altavoz posterior envolvente G Center speaker Enceinte centrale Altavoz central C STR-DE598...enceinte Cables de altavoces AUDIO INPUT ʕ˖ eཥൖዚe f f Sony Corporation © 2005 Printed in Malaysia 4, 5 4, 6 D Sub woofer ...
...For details, refer to select "SP. You can enjoy multi channel surround sound from the DVD player. You can use the flow...Receiver DVD player Lecteur DVD Reproductor de DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUTPUT TV Téléviseur Televisor ཥൖዚ INPUT VIDEO Surround back speaker Enceinte arrière surround Altavoz posterior envolvente G Center speaker Enceinte centrale Altavoz central C STR-DE598...enceinte Cables de altavoces AUDIO INPUT ʕ˖ eཥൖዚe f f Sony Corporation © 2005 Printed in Malaysia 4, 5 4, 6 D Sub woofer ...
Operating Instructions
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... OUT L/R jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the 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. continued 5GB Before you...
... OUT L/R jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the 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. continued 5GB Before you...
Operating Instructions
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Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to connect an external multi channel decoder. 1b: Connecting components with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS. For details on the connected component. 10GB Tip This connection... and sub woofer using the controls on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy software with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD...
Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to connect an external multi channel decoder. 1b: Connecting components with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS. For details on the connected component. 10GB Tip This connection... and sub woofer using the controls on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy software with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see "Selecting the surround back decoding mode" on page 34). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers ... speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker (Right) Front speaker ...Right) Surround speaker (Left) Surround back speaker Tips • When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position. • Since...
... additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see "Selecting the surround back decoding mode" on page 34). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers ... speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker (Right) Front speaker ...Right) Surround speaker (Left) Surround back speaker Tips • When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position. • Since...
Operating Instructions
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...When the front speakers are set to adjust. repeatedly to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers.b) Note Press ENTER on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter... you want to adjust the settings of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to select the setting ...
...When the front speakers are set to adjust. repeatedly to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers.b) Note Press ENTER on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter... you want to adjust the settings of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to select the setting ...
Operating Instructions
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...speaker levels and balance - Use the remote for implementation of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. For details on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. Getting Started Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for the operation. Nevertheless, each speaker in the display...Press TEST TONE again after adjustment. x SP > XXX Hz (Speaker crossover frequency)* Initial setting: 100 Hz Lets you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that the level of the Cinema Studio EX modes....
...speaker levels and balance - Use the remote for implementation of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. For details on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. Getting Started Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for the operation. Nevertheless, each speaker in the display...Press TEST TONE again after adjustment. x SP > XXX Hz (Speaker crossover frequency)* Initial setting: 100 Hz Lets you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that the level of the Cinema Studio EX modes....
Operating Instructions
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... built-in tuner. When MULTI CH IN is decoding multi channel sources. When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up if you to the MULTI CH IN jacks. Listening to FM/AM radio You can let the receiver scan all available stations in the display and the FM... If you do not know the frequency of the station you want, you have connected the FM and AM antennas to low. The last received station is received. You will be changed (see page 53). To return to monaural (MONO). Press MULTI CH IN. Tip The tuning scale differs depending on ...
... built-in tuner. When MULTI CH IN is decoding multi channel sources. When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up if you to the MULTI CH IN jacks. Listening to FM/AM radio You can let the receiver scan all available stations in the display and the FM... If you do not know the frequency of the station you want, you have connected the FM and AM antennas to low. The last received station is received. You will be changed (see page 53). To return to monaural (MONO). Press MULTI CH IN. Tip The tuning scale differs depending on ...
Operating Instructions
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...INPUT MODE is actually being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is not set to "NO" and you have made digital connections and that you select a sound field using the receiver to "ANALOG" (page 36). DIGITAL EX ; Turns off when speaker output... DTS-ES signals are connected. "DTS-ES" lights up when sub woofer selection is set to output the center and surround channel signals. PRO LOGIC" lights up when the receiver is turned off or when headphones are input. "; See pages 23-27 for tuner operations. E ; DIGITAL" lights up ...
...INPUT MODE is actually being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is not set to "NO" and you have made digital connections and that you select a sound field using the receiver to "ANALOG" (page 36). DIGITAL EX ; Turns off when speaker output... DTS-ES signals are connected. "DTS-ES" lights up when sub woofer selection is set to output the center and surround channel signals. PRO LOGIC" lights up when the receiver is turned off or when headphones are input. "; See pages 23-27 for tuner operations. E ; DIGITAL" lights up ...
Operating Instructions
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... components obtained by Pro Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding)) Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: When the surround speakers size parameter is set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). AUTO LCR SL SR 29GB The boxes...
... components obtained by Pro Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding)) Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: When the surround speakers size parameter is set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). AUTO LCR SL SR 29GB The boxes...
Operating Instructions
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Press 2CH. "2CH ST." Note No sound is no sound from the sub woofer in the display and the receiver switches to select the decoding mode you to the 2CH STEREO mode. mode. AUTO (A.F.D. There is output from the sub woofer. appears in the 2CH ...) MULTI STEREO (MULTI ST.) 30GB Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right speakers and a sub woofer, set to 2 channel. mode (Display) Decoding mode A.F.D. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left /right speakers only. Listening to...
Press 2CH. "2CH ST." Note No sound is no sound from the sub woofer in the display and the receiver switches to select the decoding mode you to the 2CH STEREO mode. mode. AUTO (A.F.D. There is output from the sub woofer. appears in the 2CH ...) MULTI STEREO (MULTI ST.) 30GB Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right speakers and a sub woofer, set to 2 channel. mode (Display) Decoding mode A.F.D. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left /right speakers only. Listening to...
Operating Instructions
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... Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. The sound of more than 48 kHz. AUTO". This receiver can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. The source recorded in 2 channel is ideal for "NEO6 CIN" or "NEO6 MUS" when all speakers are no low frequency...signal is ideal for output to "LARGE". 31GB However, DTS 2CH sources are output in 2 channels. This setting is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for video game softwares. This mode presents the sound as CDs....
... Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. The sound of more than 48 kHz. AUTO". This receiver can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. The source recorded in 2 channel is ideal for "NEO6 CIN" or "NEO6 MUS" when all speakers are no low frequency...signal is ideal for output to "LARGE". 31GB However, DTS 2CH sources are output in 2 channels. This setting is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for video game softwares. This mode presents the sound as CDs....
Operating Instructions
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.... x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these ...simultaneously. Selecting a sound field for home theater developed by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode is ideal for watching most any sound coming from...A C.ST.EX B C.ST.EX C About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) Sound fields with multi channel surround effects. This is coming directly from inside the screen like in theaters. • Cinema Studio...
.... x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these ...simultaneously. Selecting a sound field for home theater developed by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode is ideal for watching most any sound coming from...A C.ST.EX B C.ST.EX C About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) Sound fields with multi channel surround effects. This is coming directly from inside the screen like in theaters. • Cinema Studio...
Operating Instructions
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... jazz club. or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select "2CH ST." The selected sound field appears in 2 channel (stereo). When the headphones are downmixed to 2 channels. x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) Outputs the front analog signal from the sub woofer if the digital ...input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers are set to HEADPHONE 2CH if using a sound field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. Tips • The receiver...
... jazz club. or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select "2CH ST." The selected sound field appears in 2 channel (stereo). When the headphones are downmixed to 2 channels. x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) Outputs the front analog signal from the sub woofer if the digital ...input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers are set to HEADPHONE 2CH if using a sound field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. Tips • The receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... applied. CLR." Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to adjust the other items. Note You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is decoding signals with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " TONE ". 3 Press or repeatedly...
... applied. CLR." Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to adjust the other items. Note You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is decoding signals with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " TONE ". 3 Press or repeatedly...
Operating Instructions
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... stereo reception. MAIN Receiver MENU 6 Selects the menu of the receiver. MD/TAPE Receiver e; MUSIC 8 Receiver Selects the preprogrammed sound fields for movie. continued 45GB SLEEP ef Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off . JUMP qs Satellite tuner Toggles between the previous and current channels. MPX q; MUTING Receiver qf Mutes the sound...
... stereo reception. MAIN Receiver MENU 6 Selects the menu of the receiver. MD/TAPE Receiver e; MUSIC 8 Receiver Selects the preprogrammed sound fields for movie. continued 45GB SLEEP ef Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off . JUMP qs Satellite tuner Toggles between the previous and current channels. MPX q; MUTING Receiver qf Mutes the sound...
Operating Instructions
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.... qg Adjusts the volume of the TV. VIDEO 1 es Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 ed Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 1) VIDEO 3 3 Receiver To watch TV programs. TV CH TV -/+ wf qj Selects preset TV channels. VCR/ CD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck Fastforwards or rewinds... direction. TV ?/1 TV 2 Turns the TV on or off the receiver VCR/ and other Sony Satellite tuner/ audio/video CD player/ components. MD deck 0/10 selects track 10. TV/VCR/ Selects channel Satellite tuner numbers. 2CH wk Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO mode. CD player/ MD deck -/-- O wg DVD...
.... qg Adjusts the volume of the TV. VIDEO 1 es Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 ed Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 1) VIDEO 3 3 Receiver To watch TV programs. TV CH TV -/+ wf qj Selects preset TV channels. VCR/ CD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck Fastforwards or rewinds... direction. TV ?/1 TV 2 Turns the TV on or off the receiver VCR/ and other Sony Satellite tuner/ audio/video CD player/ components. MD deck 0/10 selects track 10. TV/VCR/ Selects channel Satellite tuner numbers. 2CH wk Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO mode. CD player/ MD deck -/-- O wg DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... selection parameter is output from a specific component. • Check that the component is (are not connected. • Press MUTING on the receiver. The left and right sounds are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. continued 49GB There is no sound from digital ... components away from the sub woofer depending on your sub woofer. • Check that you have selected the correct component on both channels are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu. There is no Dolby Digital EX flag even though...
... selection parameter is output from a specific component. • Check that the component is (are not connected. • Press MUTING on the receiver. The left and right sounds are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. continued 49GB There is no sound from digital ... components away from the sub woofer depending on your sub woofer. • Check that you have selected the correct component on both channels are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu. There is no Dolby Digital EX flag even though...
Operating Instructions
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... with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is on the receiver. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your audio components away from the TV. • Connect your audio/video... equipment. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is recorded in AM stations with automatic tuning). If you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in Dolby Digital or DTS format. ...
... with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is on the receiver. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your audio components away from the TV. • Connect your audio/video... equipment. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is recorded in AM stations with automatic tuning). If you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in Dolby Digital or DTS format. ...
Operating Instructions
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EROR Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot decode (ex. AUTO". If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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; Refer to the following table to "DEC. PCM". The receiver will automatically turn on the receiver. Reference sections for clearing the receiver's memory...
EROR Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot decode (ex. AUTO". If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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; Refer to the following table to "DEC. PCM". The receiver will automatically turn on the receiver. Reference sections for clearing the receiver's memory...
Marketing Specifications
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...Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name Convenience AM/FM Memory Presets: 20 FM - 10 AM Inputs and Outputs Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 2 (Rear) Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear) Optical Audio Input(s): 2 (Rear) Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 2 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 (Rear) Composite Video Input(s):...;San Diego, CA 92127 •1-800-222-7669 •www.sony.com FM Stereo/FM-AM Receiver Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 12/17/2008 STR-DE598 Features Audio dts® Decoding: Yes Dolby® Digital Decoding:...
...Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name Convenience AM/FM Memory Presets: 20 FM - 10 AM Inputs and Outputs Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 2 (Rear) Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear) Optical Audio Input(s): 2 (Rear) Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 2 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 (Rear) Composite Video Input(s):...;San Diego, CA 92127 •1-800-222-7669 •www.sony.com FM Stereo/FM-AM Receiver Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 12/17/2008 STR-DE598 Features Audio dts® Decoding: Yes Dolby® Digital Decoding:...