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...® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as those on the receiver. In this manual, the models of the rear panel (see pages 44-47. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is ... "Models of area code AA only". Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that this manual are for model STR-DE598. For customers in the...
...® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as those on the receiver. In this manual, the models of the rear panel (see pages 44-47. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is ... "Models of area code AA only". Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that this manual are for model STR-DE598. For customers in the...
Operating Instructions
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..., 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 the front speakers 30...
..., 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 the front speakers 30...
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... cord E Coaxial digital cord F Monaural audio cord Black Tip Audio cord A can be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the subsequent pages assume the use of area code CEL, CEK) Green Blue Red Notes • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections...
... cord E Coaxial digital cord F Monaural audio cord Black Tip Audio cord A can be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the subsequent pages assume the use of area code CEL, CEK) Green Blue Red Notes • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections...
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... TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to enjoy higher quality video. Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT PR/CR/R-Y PB/CB/B-Y Y TV monitor INPUT... VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI 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 component video signals (or vice versa). 8GB
... TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to enjoy higher quality video. Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT PR/CR/R-Y PB/CB/B-Y Y TV monitor INPUT... VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI 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 component video signals (or vice versa). 8GB
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Getting Started 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to component video signals (or vice versa). 11GB DVD player OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT PR/CR/R-Y PB/CB/B-Y Y C G ... CENTER OUT R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 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 connect a DVD player with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. Connecting a TV...
Getting Started 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to component video signals (or vice versa). 11GB DVD player OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT PR/CR/R-Y PB/CB/B-Y Y C G ... CENTER OUT R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 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 connect a DVD player with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video. Connecting a TV...
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... FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER * * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM...
... FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER * * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM...
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... To return to high; Press MULTI CH IN. However, this indicator does not light up when the receiver is decoding multi channel sources. Tip The tuning scale differs depending on area codes, see page 14). Area code U, CA CEL, CEK, TW, KR, AU E2/E3 AR FM 100 kHz 50 kHz AM 10... stereo reception is selected, the tone and sound field cannot be used. You will be changed (see page 53). continued 23GB The last received station is received. When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up if you have connected the FM and AM antennas to...
... To return to high; Press MULTI CH IN. However, this indicator does not light up when the receiver is decoding multi channel sources. Tip The tuning scale differs depending on area codes, see page 14). Area code U, CA CEL, CEK, TW, KR, AU E2/E3 AR FM 100 kHz 50 kHz AM 10... stereo reception is selected, the tone and sound field cannot be used. You will be changed (see page 53). continued 23GB The last received station is received. When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up if you have connected the FM and AM antennas to...
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...of the AM loop antenna for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on tuning the stored stations, see page 26. The selected RDS stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after storing stations with the clearest signals. When done, "FINISH"... in your area. Use the remote for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one , see "Presetting radio stations" (page 25) . The last received station is not used in alphabetical order without redundancy. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Press 1...
...of the AM loop antenna for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on tuning the stored stations, see page 26. The selected RDS stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after storing stations with the clearest signals. When done, "FINISH"... in your area. Use the remote for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one , see "Presetting radio stations" (page 25) . The last received station is not used in alphabetical order without redundancy. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Press 1...
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...or regional culture, such as language and social concerns Programs about people and the things that affect them 26GB Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly. You can also display RDS information. Music that provides RDS services, the RDS indicator lights ...Notes • RDS is an emergency announcement by the RDS station. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with your local ...
...or regional culture, such as language and social concerns Programs about people and the things that affect them 26GB Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly. You can also display RDS information. Music that provides RDS services, the RDS indicator lights ...Notes • RDS is an emergency announcement by the RDS station. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with your local ...
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.... Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA Programs on recreational activities such as the input name. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. Jazz programs Country music programs Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region Programs featuring oldies music Folk music programs...
.... Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA Programs on recreational activities such as the input name. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. Jazz programs Country music programs Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region Programs featuring oldies music Folk music programs...
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...: Lights up in radio stations, etc. C SP A/SP B: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to tune in accordance with a sampling frequency of area code CEL, CEK only. DIGITAL" lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/Game decoder is activated. PRO LOGIC II" lights up when the... receiver is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. F DTS-ES 96/24: "DTS" lights up when DTS-ES signals are input. G NEO:6: Lights up when the ...
...: Lights up in radio stations, etc. C SP A/SP B: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to tune in accordance with a sampling frequency of area code CEL, CEK only. DIGITAL" lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/Game decoder is activated. PRO LOGIC II" lights up when the... receiver is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. F DTS-ES 96/24: "DTS" lights up when DTS-ES signals are input. G NEO:6: Lights up when the ...
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... you want to select the audio input mode. The selected audio input mode appears in step 4. Notes • When signals with a sampling frequency of area code CEL, CEK) You can switch the audio input mode for each input". 6 Press ENTER. A.". 3 Press ENTER. 4 Press or repeatedly to select "COMP. For details, see...
... you want to select the audio input mode. The selected audio input mode appears in step 4. Notes • When signals with a sampling frequency of area code CEL, CEK) You can switch the audio input mode for each input". 6 Press ENTER. A.". 3 Press ENTER. 4 Press or repeatedly to select "COMP. For details, see...
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This feature only functions for models of area code CEL, CEK) Lets you assign the component video input to during digital broadcast. For details, see "Naming preset stations and inputs" on page 36. V. x NAME ...
This feature only functions for models of area code CEL, CEK) Lets you assign the component video input to during digital broadcast. For details, see "Naming preset stations and inputs" on page 36. V. x NAME ...
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... < or > repeatedly until the character you want to select "NAME IN". 4 Press ENTER. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) When you name an RDS station and tune in the receiver's display. repeatedly. repeatedly to select the correct character. 6 Press ENTER to create an index name. Use the buttons on... the receiver for the operation. 1 To index a preset station Press FM or AM to change the name of a Program Service name. repeatedly to select a character, then press...
... < or > repeatedly until the character you want to select "NAME IN". 4 Press ENTER. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) When you name an RDS station and tune in the receiver's display. repeatedly. repeatedly to select the correct character. 6 Press ENTER to create an index name. Use the buttons on... the receiver for the operation. 1 To index a preset station Press FM or AM to change the name of a Program Service name. repeatedly to select a character, then press...
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... Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is indicated on surfaces that have been...
... Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is indicated on surfaces that have been...
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...the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). The RDS information that the components are tuned to the receiver using the same type of area code CEL, CEK only. Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the... receiver. • Set your TV to connect the receiver and video component (pages 8 and 11). * Models of connecting cord as shown below. is poor. •...
...the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). The RDS information that the components are tuned to the receiver using the same type of area code CEL, CEK only. Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the... receiver. • Set your TV to connect the receiver and video component (pages 8 and 11). * Models of connecting cord as shown below. is poor. •...
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...with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from the speakers. If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. XXXX" in the CUSTOMIZE menu is a malfunction, the display shows a message. Check the speaker connection ...SURR2): 125 W/ch SURR BACK2): 125 W Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz; Set to solve the problem. AUTO". Reference sections for clearing the receiver's memory To clear All memorized settings Customized sound fields See page ...
...with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from the speakers. If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. XXXX" in the CUSTOMIZE menu is a malfunction, the display shows a message. Check the speaker connection ...SURR2): 125 W/ch SURR BACK2): 125 W Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz; Set to solve the problem. AUTO". Reference sections for clearing the receiver's memory To clear All memorized settings Customized sound fields See page ...
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...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, THD 0.7%) 100 W +...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 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)...
...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, THD 0.7%) 100 W +...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 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)...
Operating Instructions
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... - After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING + or TUNING +, press ?/1. To reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. 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... With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1,610 kHz6) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1,602 kHz6) Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, KR With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1,602 kHz Models of area code CEL, CEK) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms PB/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms 80...
... - After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING + or TUNING +, press ?/1. To reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. 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... With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1,610 kHz6) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1,602 kHz6) Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW, KR With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1,602 kHz Models of area code CEL, CEK) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms PB/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms 80...
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... 240 V AC, 50 Hz 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Area code U, CEL, CEK, AU, KR, AR, E2/E3 CA TW Power consumption 220 W 300 VA 500 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.2 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 430 × 157... (17 lb 11 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAU001 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For details on the area code of the component you are subject to change without notice. 54GB Design and specifications are using, see page 3.
... 240 V AC, 50 Hz 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Area code U, CEL, CEK, AU, KR, AR, E2/E3 CA TW Power consumption 220 W 300 VA 500 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.2 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 430 × 157... (17 lb 11 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAU001 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For details on the area code of the component you are subject to change without notice. 54GB Design and specifications are using, see page 3.