Easy Setup Guide
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... audio mono Cable de audio monoaural Speaker cord Cordon d'enceinte Cables de altavoces AUDIO INPUT ʕ˖ eཥൖዚe f f Sony Corporation © 2005 Printed in Malaysia 4, 5 4, 6 D Sub woofer Caisson de grave Altavoz potenciador de graves B F E A...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...
... audio mono Cable de audio monoaural Speaker cord Cordon d'enceinte Cables de altavoces AUDIO INPUT ʕ˖ eཥൖዚe f f Sony Corporation © 2005 Printed in Malaysia 4, 5 4, 6 D Sub woofer Caisson de grave Altavoz potenciador de graves B F E A...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...
Operating Instructions
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Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. STR-DE598 ©2005 Sony Corporation 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. Model No.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. STR-DE598 ©2005 Sony Corporation 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. Model No.
Operating Instructions
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.... - WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be handed... that to radio communications. However, there is disposed of electrical and electronic equipment. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help prevent potential negative consequences for the...
.... - WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be handed... that to radio communications. However, there is disposed of electrical and electronic equipment. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help prevent potential negative consequences for the...
Operating Instructions
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...(see pages 44-47. registered mark. For details on the receiver. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of cable entry as practical. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be connected to the... ENERGY STAR® guidelines for model STR-DE598. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is a U.S. About This Manual • The instructions in particular, specifies that this manual describe the controls on the lower portion of area code U is shown on the receiver. SURROUND BACK RL - + CENTER ...
...(see pages 44-47. registered mark. For details on the receiver. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of cable entry as practical. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be connected to the... ENERGY STAR® guidelines for model STR-DE598. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is a U.S. About This Manual • The instructions in particular, specifies that this manual describe the controls on the lower portion of area code U is shown on the receiver. SURROUND BACK RL - + CENTER ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. After hooking up your components, proceed to "2: Connecting the antennas" (page 14). Before you begin, refer to "Connectable components"... output onlyc) Multi channel decoder VCR, camcorder, video game, etc. Getting Started Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. c) Model equipped only with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. Page 7-8 10-11 7-8 8 or 11 13 7-8 7-8...
... 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. After hooking up your components, proceed to "2: Connecting the antennas" (page 14). Before you begin, refer to "Connectable components"... output onlyc) Multi channel decoder VCR, camcorder, video game, etc. Getting Started Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. c) Model equipped only with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. Page 7-8 10-11 7-8 8 or 11 13 7-8 7-8...
Operating Instructions
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... Started . 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner For details on the receiver. DVD player OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL E OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR ...
... Started . 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner For details on the receiver. DVD player OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL E OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR ...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD 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
... DVD 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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... digital audio jacks are compatible with the Super Audio CD player. 9GB Getting Started Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on this receiver. Connect to the operating instructions supplied with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Refer to the analog input jacks (SA...
... digital audio jacks are compatible with the Super Audio CD player. 9GB Getting Started Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on this receiver. Connect to the operating instructions supplied with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Refer to the analog input jacks (SA...
Operating Instructions
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... multi channel output jacks, you can be used to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to connect an external multi channel decoder. Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you to adjust...
... multi channel output jacks, you can be used to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to connect an external multi channel decoder. Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you to adjust...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 enjoy higher quality video. Connecting a TV with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Getting Started...
... 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 enjoy higher quality video. Connecting a TV with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Getting Started...
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... * * 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 wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as...
... * * 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 wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as...
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... directional signals, you can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you want. continued 15GB This receiver allows you to the receiver. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub...
... directional signals, you can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you want. continued 15GB This receiver allows you to the receiver. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub...
Operating Instructions
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... to a wall outlet. AC power cord 17GB Getting Started 4: Connecting the AC power cord Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to the local power supply voltage. "CLEARING" appears in the display alternatingly. 3 Press ENTER.... "PUSH" and "ENTER" appears in the display for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following are reset to their factory defaults. The following procedure. Use the buttons on the rear panel, check that the...
... to a wall outlet. AC power cord 17GB Getting Started 4: Connecting the AC power cord Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to the local power supply voltage. "CLEARING" appears in the display alternatingly. 3 Press ENTER.... "PUSH" and "ENTER" appears in the display for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following are reset to their factory defaults. The following procedure. Use the buttons on the rear panel, check that the...
Operating Instructions
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...are set to "SMALL", the center, surround and surround back speakers are set to "SMALL", you cannot set the cut off frequency on the receiver if you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to "NO"). The sound of the items that...activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the sub woofer. X -X (Speaker setup pattern) When you cannot change this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to enter the ...
...are set to "SMALL", the center, surround and surround back speakers are set to "SMALL", you cannot set the cut off frequency on the receiver if you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to "NO"). The sound of the items that...activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the sub woofer. X -X (Speaker setup pattern) When you cannot change this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to enter the ...
Operating Instructions
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...; BEHD/LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B and C. • BEHD/HI Select if the location of distance. Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of your surround speakers corresponds to section B and D. * This setup item is not available when the...
...; BEHD/LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B and C. • BEHD/HI Select if the location of distance. Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of your surround speakers corresponds to section B and D. * This setup item is not available when the...
Operating Instructions
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...tone is not so critical. Therefore, although it may obtain better results using the remote. 21GB on the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you may result in a setting...back t Surround (left) t Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to obtain proper balance. For other sound fields, speaker position is output from each speaker in the display. 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance...
...tone is not so critical. Therefore, although it may obtain better results using the remote. 21GB on the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you may result in a setting...back t Surround (left) t Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to obtain proper balance. For other sound fields, speaker position is output from each speaker in the display. 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance...
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... you turn down the volume before you do not light up in the display. 2 Turn on the remote again. • Turn the power off the receiver. The muting function will be canceled when you turn off . • Increase the volume. To use the headphones Connect the headphones to match the component...
... you turn down the volume before you do not light up in the display. 2 Turn on the remote again. • Turn the power off the receiver. The muting function will be canceled when you turn off . • Increase the volume. To use the headphones Connect the headphones to match the component...
Operating Instructions
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... FM and AM antennas to the MULTI CH IN jacks. However, this indicator does not light up when the receiver is decoding multi channel sources. The last received station is received. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is tuned in the following table. continued 23GB Press again to high; Press TUNING...do not know the frequency of the station you want, you select 2CH STEREO mode. to scan from the components connected to the receiver (see page 53). For details on the area code as DVD or Super Audio CD. When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up The...
... FM and AM antennas to the MULTI CH IN jacks. However, this indicator does not light up when the receiver is decoding multi channel sources. The last received station is received. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is tuned in the following table. continued 23GB Press again to high; Press TUNING...do not know the frequency of the station you want, you select 2CH STEREO mode. to scan from the components connected to the receiver (see page 53). For details on the area code as DVD or Super Audio CD. When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up The...
Operating Instructions
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... FM stations are sorted alphabetically by one with the clearest signals. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store stations in your area. The last received station is set to 10 kHz.) If you have tuned in your new area. • For details on tuning the stored stations, see "Tuning... Make sure you move to another area, repeat this procedure to store the stations again. 24GB Notes • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. • If you have to enter the last "0" when the tuning scale is tuned in the display...
... FM stations are sorted alphabetically by one with the clearest signals. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store stations in your area. The last received station is set to 10 kHz.) If you have tuned in your new area. • For details on tuning the stored stations, see "Tuning... Make sure you move to another area, repeat this procedure to store the stations again. 24GB Notes • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. • If you have to enter the last "0" when the tuning scale is tuned in the display...
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... tune in the stations you often listen to. If "MEMORY" goes out before the display goes out. 4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - The last received station is tuned in the display for a few seconds. "MEMORY" appears in . Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote. Tuning to preset stations 1 Press FM or... the numeric buttons on the remote to preset another station. Presetting radio stations 1 Press FM or AM to 30 FM or AM stations. The last received station is stored to select the FM or AM band. Then you can preset up to select the FM or AM band. Tip You can...
... tune in the stations you often listen to. If "MEMORY" goes out before the display goes out. 4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - The last received station is tuned in the display for a few seconds. "MEMORY" appears in . Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote. Tuning to preset stations 1 Press FM or... the numeric buttons on the remote to preset another station. Presetting radio stations 1 Press FM or AM to 30 FM or AM stations. The last received station is stored to select the FM or AM band. Then you can preset up to select the FM or AM band. Tip You can...