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...Models of area code AA only". 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. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is used for energy efficiency. SURROUND... "DTS", "DTS-ES", "Neo:6" and "DTS 96/24" are for model STR-DE598. For customers in this manual are trademarks of the rear panel (see pages 44-47. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for illustration purposes...
...Models of area code AA only". 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. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is used for energy efficiency. SURROUND... "DTS", "DTS-ES", "Neo:6" and "DTS 96/24" are for model STR-DE598. For customers in this manual are trademarks of the rear panel (see pages 44-47. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for illustration purposes...
Operating Instructions
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... Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 41 Using the Sleep Timer 42 Selecting the speaker system 42 Recording 43 Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU001 Before you use your components 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 7 1b: Connecting components with multi...FM/AM radio 23 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 24 - Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your remote 44 Remote button description 44 Changing the factory setting of an input button 47 Additional Information Precautions 48 Troubleshooting 49 Specifications 51 List ...
... Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 41 Using the Sleep Timer 42 Selecting the speaker system 42 Recording 43 Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU001 Before you use your components 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 7 1b: Connecting components with multi...FM/AM radio 23 Storing FM stations automatically ........ 24 - Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your remote 44 Remote button description 44 Changing the factory setting of an input button 47 Additional Information Precautions 48 Troubleshooting 49 Specifications 51 List ...
Operating Instructions
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...many variables, such as wall reflections, and you adjust the bass crossover frequency of the front speakers. Use the remote for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with the surround speakers positioned at 800 Hz. 1 Press ?/1 to turn MASTER VOLUME ... these adjustments can adjust the bass crossover frequency from 40 Hz to 160 Hz in 9 steps. * This setup item is output, the receiver switches to obtain proper balance. TONE" appears in sequence. Tips • To adjust the level of the listening position, the surround effects becomes...
...many variables, such as wall reflections, and you adjust the bass crossover frequency of the front speakers. Use the remote for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with the surround speakers positioned at 800 Hz. 1 Press ?/1 to turn MASTER VOLUME ... these adjustments can adjust the bass crossover frequency from 40 Hz to 160 Hz in 9 steps. * This setup item is output, the receiver switches to obtain proper balance. TONE" appears in sequence. Tips • To adjust the level of the listening position, the surround effects becomes...
Operating Instructions
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.... • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and "SP A" and "SP B" do not light up in the display. 2 Turn on the remote. To use the headphones Connect the headphones to select the input. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 22GB To select the Press VCR VIDEO 1 Satellite tuner VIDEO... do the following sound fields (page 33). - The muting function will be canceled when you can select only the following . • Press MUTING on the remote again. • Turn the power off the receiver.
.... • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and "SP A" and "SP B" do not light up in the display. 2 Turn on the remote. To use the headphones Connect the headphones to select the input. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 22GB To select the Press VCR VIDEO 1 Satellite tuner VIDEO... do the following sound fields (page 33). - The muting function will be canceled when you can select only the following . • Press MUTING on the remote again. • Turn the power off the receiver.
Operating Instructions
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...2character preset codes and stored after storing stations with the clearest signals. Use the remote for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one with the clearest signal. The last received station is not used in alphabetical order without redundancy. If you cannot tune in... are sorted alphabetically by one, see "Presetting radio stations" (page 25) . Notes • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. • If you move the antenna after the RDS station. Tip You can enter the frequency of the...
...2character preset codes and stored after storing stations with the clearest signals. Use the remote for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one with the clearest signal. The last received station is not used in alphabetical order without redundancy. If you cannot tune in... are sorted alphabetically by one, see "Presetting radio stations" (page 25) . Notes • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. • If you move the antenna after the RDS station. Tip You can enter the frequency of the...
Operating Instructions
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.... Tuning to preset stations 1 Press FM or AM to select a preset station number. To select the preset station directly Press the numeric buttons on the remote to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET - Presetting radio stations 1 Press FM or AM to select a preset number.... using automatic tuning (page 23) or direct tuning (page 24). 3 Press MEMORY. The last received station is tuned in . The station is tuned in . 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the stations you want . Press SHIFT repeatedly to select ...
.... Tuning to preset stations 1 Press FM or AM to select a preset station number. To select the preset station directly Press the numeric buttons on the remote to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET - Presetting radio stations 1 Press FM or AM to select a preset number.... using automatic tuning (page 23) or direct tuning (page 24). 3 Press MEMORY. The last received station is tuned in . The station is tuned in . 2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the stations you want . Press SHIFT repeatedly to select ...
Operating Instructions
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... SP B The speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals (parallel connection). 42GB Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will be canceled. The selected speaker system appears in the...repeatedly while the power is on. Selecting the speaker system You can set the receiver to turn off. Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use . Use the remote for the operation. To turn off the speaker output, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) ...
... SP B The speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals (parallel connection). 42GB Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will be canceled. The selected speaker system appears in the...repeatedly while the power is on. Selecting the speaker system You can set the receiver to turn off. Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use . Use the remote for the operation. To turn off the speaker output, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) ...
Operating Instructions
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... damage from battery leakage and corrosion. m TUNING + H M TV X x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you use your system. properly oriented in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do...not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones. Remote button description eg ef ed es ea e; REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING...
... damage from battery leakage and corrosion. m TUNING + H M TV X x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you use your system. properly oriented in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do...not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones. Remote button description eg ef ed es ea e; REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING...
Operating Instructions
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... and Satellite tuner/ video components on the TV Satellite tuner/ screen. Remote Button Operations Function ENTER wg Receiver/ Enters the selection. MASTER Receiver/ VOL +/- MUTING Receiver qf Mutes the sound from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program. Remote Button Operations Function A.F.D. wl Receiver Selects the decoding mode for presetting radio stations or tuning to...
... and Satellite tuner/ video components on the TV Satellite tuner/ screen. Remote Button Operations Function ENTER wg Receiver/ Enters the selection. MASTER Receiver/ VOL +/- MUTING Receiver qf Mutes the sound from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program. Remote Button Operations Function A.F.D. wl Receiver Selects the decoding mode for presetting radio stations or tuning to...
Operating Instructions
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...player Returns to radio programs. TUNING -/+ wd qk Receiver Scans radio stations. V/v wg Receiver Selects a menu item. H ql VCR/ CD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck Starts playback. Satellite tuner/ DVD player 46GB Remote Button Operations Function SUBTITLE qa DVD player Changes the subtitles... 2CH STEREO mode. wh TV Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. ?/1 2 Receiver Turns the receiver on or off the receiver VCR/ and other Sony Satellite tuner/ audio/video CD player/ components. VCR/ CD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck ...
...player Returns to radio programs. TUNING -/+ wd qk Receiver Scans radio stations. V/v wg Receiver Selects a menu item. H ql VCR/ CD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck Starts playback. Satellite tuner/ DVD player 46GB Remote Button Operations Function SUBTITLE qa DVD player Changes the subtitles... 2CH STEREO mode. wh TV Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. ?/1 2 Receiver Turns the receiver on or off the receiver VCR/ and other Sony Satellite tuner/ audio/video CD player/ components. VCR/ CD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck ...
Operating Instructions
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...switch to the corresponding input mode that you use the button to change them. at the same time. 47GB Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU001 The following buttons are operated with orange printing, press TV and the button you want simultaneously. • Before you...described. These correspond to their factory setting Press ?/1, TEST TONE and MASTER VOL - 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 (...
...switch to the corresponding input mode that you use the button to change them. at the same time. 47GB Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU001 The following buttons are operated with orange printing, press TV and the button you want simultaneously. • Before you...described. These correspond to their factory setting Press ?/1, TEST TONE and MASTER VOL - 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 (...
Operating Instructions
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... The plugs and jacks are connected securely. • Check that the INPUT MODE is set to the receiver correctly. The left and right sounds are not connected. • Press MUTING on the remote to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN... function. In this troubleshooting guide to "COAX IN" or "OPT IN" (page 36). • Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver. • Check ...
... The plugs and jacks are connected securely. • Check that the INPUT MODE is set to the receiver correctly. The left and right sounds are not connected. • Press MUTING on the remote to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN... function. In this troubleshooting guide to "COAX IN" or "OPT IN" (page 36). • Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver. • Check ...
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...so, the service may be temporarily out of the connected component. Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in Dolby Digital or DTS...are weak. • Make sure you select the correct input on the remote. • You need to assign a function to the VIDEO 3 button before you want simultaneously. • Before you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. The RDS information that ...
...so, the service may be temporarily out of the connected component. Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in Dolby Digital or DTS...are weak. • Make sure you select the correct input on the remote. • You need to assign a function to the VIDEO 3 button before you want simultaneously. • Before you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. The RDS information that ...
Operating Instructions
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... (16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 12 2/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 8.0 kg (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...
... (16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 12 2/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 8.0 kg (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...
Operating Instructions
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...37 SET UP parameters 18 speaker levels and balance 21 TONE parameters 38 Automatic tuning 23 C Changing display 27 Clearing receiver's memory 17 CUSTOMIZE menu 39 D Digital Cinema Sound 32 Direct tuning 24 Dual Mono 40 Dubbing. See Naming L...25 how to tune 25 R RDS 26 Recording on a video tape 43 on an audio tape or MD 43 Remote commander 44-47 S Selecting component 22 sound field 32-33 speaker system 42 SET UP menu 18 Sleep Timer ...TONE menu 38 Tuning automatically 23 directly 24 to preset stations 25 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia See Recording I Indexing. See Recording E Editing.
...37 SET UP parameters 18 speaker levels and balance 21 TONE parameters 38 Automatic tuning 23 C Changing display 27 Clearing receiver's memory 17 CUSTOMIZE menu 39 D Digital Cinema Sound 32 Direct tuning 24 Dual Mono 40 Dubbing. See Naming L...25 how to tune 25 R RDS 26 Recording on a video tape 43 on an audio tape or MD 43 Remote commander 44-47 S Selecting component 22 sound field 32-33 speaker system 42 SET UP menu 18 Sleep Timer ...TONE menu 38 Tuning automatically 23 directly 24 to preset stations 25 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia See Recording I Indexing. See Recording E Editing.
Marketing Specifications
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... Headphone Output(s): 1 (Front) Power Power Requirements: AC120V, 60 Hz Power Consumption (in Operation): 220W Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.2W Hardware Remote Control: Yes Speaker Front Speaker Terminal: Yes (A & B) Center Speaker Terminal: Yes Surround Back Speakers: Yes Surround Speaker Terminal: Yes Color: Black...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 Dolby, Dolby Digital, ProLogic are subject to change without notice. dts is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. STR-DE598 ...
... Headphone Output(s): 1 (Front) Power Power Requirements: AC120V, 60 Hz Power Consumption (in Operation): 220W Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.2W Hardware Remote Control: Yes Speaker Front Speaker Terminal: Yes (A & B) Center Speaker Terminal: Yes Surround Back Speakers: Yes Surround Speaker Terminal: Yes Color: Black...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 Dolby, Dolby Digital, ProLogic are subject to change without notice. dts is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. STR-DE598 ...