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...as practical. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the receiver. Check your remote, see the illustration below). In this manual, the models...174; partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for example, "Models of area code AA only". For details on the receiver. About This...Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in this manual are for model STR-DE598. For customers in the text, for energy efficiency. SURROUND BACK RL - + CENTER SPEAKERS R FRONT ...
...as practical. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the receiver. Check your remote, see the illustration below). In this manual, the models...174; partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for example, "Models of area code AA only". For details on the receiver. About This...Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in this manual are for model STR-DE598. For customers in the text, for energy efficiency. SURROUND BACK RL - + CENTER SPEAKERS R FRONT ...
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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...the speakers 18 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance 21 - 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 of ...
... 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...the speakers 18 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance 21 - 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 of ...
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...t Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using "BEHD/HI" if your listening position. Use the remote for implementation of the front speakers. For details on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. If you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening ...press MASTER VOL +/- x SP > XXX Hz (Speaker crossover frequency)* Initial setting: 100 Hz Lets you may result in sequence. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with the surround speakers positioned at least one speaker is only available when at a rather wide angle. You can also ...
...t Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using "BEHD/HI" if your listening position. Use the remote for implementation of the front speakers. For details on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. If you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening ...press MASTER VOL +/- x SP > XXX Hz (Speaker crossover frequency)* Initial setting: 100 Hz Lets you may result in sequence. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with the surround speakers positioned at least one speaker is only available when at a rather wide angle. You can also ...
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...33). - The muting function will be canceled when you turn down the volume before you do not light up in the display. 2 Turn on the remote. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 22GB Note To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that you turn off . • Increase the volume. HP 2CH...components, set the TV's video input to match the component you can select only the following . • Press MUTING on the remote again. • Turn the power off the receiver. To use the headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, you selected. 3 ...
...33). - The muting function will be canceled when you turn down the volume before you do not light up in the display. 2 Turn on the remote. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 22GB Note To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that you turn off . • Increase the volume. HP 2CH...components, set the TV's video input to match the component you can select only the following . • Press MUTING on the remote again. • Turn the power off the receiver. To use the headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, you selected. 3 ...
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...b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 (You do not have to turn the receiver back on tuning the stored stations, see page 26. 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. Use... the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to enter...
...b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 (You do not have to turn the receiver back on tuning the stored stations, see page 26. 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. Use... the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to enter...
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... Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 5 before the display goes out. 4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - The last received station is stored to change the memory page. 25GB The station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the station that you want. repeatedly to select...3 Press MEMORY. Then you can select the preset station number as follows: tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T tC0y...yC2yC1T Using the remote 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to preset another station. The last received station is tuned in the stations you can easily tune in . Presetting radio stations 1 Press FM or AM to...
... Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 5 before the display goes out. 4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - The last received station is stored to change the memory page. 25GB The station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the station that you want. repeatedly to select...3 Press MEMORY. Then you can select the preset station number as follows: tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T tC0y...yC2yC1T Using the remote 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to preset another station. The last received station is tuned in the stations you can easily tune in . Presetting radio stations 1 Press FM or AM to...
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... indication turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off . Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use . Each time you press SLEEP again,... speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. • SP A and SP B The speakers connected to turn off , press SLEEP. Use the remote for the operation. Using the Sleep Timer You can select the front speaker system you want to use . The selected speaker system appears in the...
... indication turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off . Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use . Each time you press SLEEP again,... speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. • SP A and SP B The speakers connected to turn off , press SLEEP. Use the remote for the operation. Using the Sleep Timer You can select the front speaker system you want to use . The selected speaker system appears in the...
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... batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< ...4 5 6 7 8 9 q; Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU001 You can use the remote RM-AAU001 to operate the components in your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and - When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver. c STEP C TV CH + PRESET - properly ...
... batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< ...4 5 6 7 8 9 q; Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU001 You can use the remote RM-AAU001 to operate the components in your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and - When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver. c STEP C TV CH + PRESET - properly ...
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...or returns to continuous playback etc. Remote Button Operations Function ENTER wg Receiver/ Enters the selection. VCR/ Satellite tuner/ CD player/ DVD player/ MD deck FM MODE Receiver q; MEMORY Receiver qd Stores the radio stations. MOVIE 7 Receiver Selects the preprogrammed sound fields for... Toggles between the previous and current channels. continued 45GB Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU001 The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Button Operations Function A.F.D. wl Receiver Selects the decoding mode for movie. ENTER qd TV/VCR/ After selecting...
...or returns to continuous playback etc. Remote Button Operations Function ENTER wg Receiver/ Enters the selection. VCR/ Satellite tuner/ CD player/ DVD player/ MD deck FM MODE Receiver q; MEMORY Receiver qd Stores the radio stations. MOVIE 7 Receiver Selects the preprogrammed sound fields for... Toggles between the previous and current channels. continued 45GB Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU001 The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Button Operations Function A.F.D. wl Receiver Selects the decoding mode for movie. ENTER qd TV/VCR/ After selecting...
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... menu item. TV ws TV To watch VCR. (VTR mode 2) 1-9 and 0/10 wj Receiver Use with components in the forward or backward direction. TV ?/1 TV 2 Turns the TV on or off . Remote Button Operations Function >10 wh VCR/ Selects track Satellite tuner/ numbers over 10. X wa ...Selects input signal: TV input or video input. B/b wg Receiver Adjusts or changes the setting. TV VOL TV +/- SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV ?/1 1 and ?/1 2 at the same time) Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver VCR/ and other Sony Satellite tuner/ audio/video CD player/ components. TOP MENU/...
... menu item. TV ws TV To watch VCR. (VTR mode 2) 1-9 and 0/10 wj Receiver Use with components in the forward or backward direction. TV ?/1 TV 2 Turns the TV on or off . Remote Button Operations Function >10 wh VCR/ Selects track Satellite tuner/ numbers over 10. X wa ...Selects input signal: TV input or video input. B/b wg Receiver Adjusts or changes the setting. TV VOL TV +/- SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV ?/1 1 and ?/1 2 at the same time) Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver VCR/ and other Sony Satellite tuner/ audio/video CD player/ components. TOP MENU/...
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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 operated with orange printing, press TV and the button you want . The following buttons are assigned to... your system components, you can use the MD/TAPE button to your audio/ video equipment. at the same time. 47GB Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU001 Now you want to assign to the input button (for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU.
... (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 operated with orange printing, press TV and the button you want . The following buttons are assigned to... your system components, you can use the MD/TAPE button to your audio/ video equipment. at the same time. 47GB Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU001 Now you want to assign to the input button (for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU.
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...is set to off (page 42). • Check that the headphones are turned on. • Check that you have selected the correct component on the remote to "YES" (page 18). • There is no sound from one channel is output from COAXIAL input jack. • Check that the cord(s) ... size parameter are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu. Check the connection of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this case, select "SB ON" (page 39). The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the INPUT MODE...
...is set to off (page 42). • Check that the headphones are turned on. • Check that you have selected the correct component on the remote to "YES" (page 18). • There is no sound from one channel is output from COAXIAL input jack. • Check that the cord(s) ... size parameter are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu. Check the connection of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this case, select "SB ON" (page 39). The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the INPUT MODE...
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... that the components 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 can use the V/v/B/b button for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU. If so, the service may be done. • Check that...in the display. Recording cannot be temporarily out of an input button" on the receiver. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the remote with orange printing, press TV and the button you are connected securely. For details,...
... that the components 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 can use the V/v/B/b button for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU. If so, the service may be done. • Check that...in the display. Recording cannot be temporarily out of an input button" on the receiver. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the remote with orange printing, press TV and the button you are connected securely. For details,...
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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
... (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
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...LEVEL parameters 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 Labeling.... to 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 42 Sound... Test tone 21 TONE menu 38 Tuning automatically 23 directly 24 to preset stations 25 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
...LEVEL parameters 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 Labeling.... to 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 42 Sound... Test tone 21 TONE menu 38 Tuning automatically 23 directly 24 to preset stations 25 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
Marketing Specifications
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Music - 3; Sony, Remote Controler, and Digital Cinema Sound are registered trademarks of Sony. STR-DE598 Features Audio dts® Decoding: Yes Dolby® Digital Decoding: Yes Dolby® Digital EX Decoding: Yes dts®-ES Decoding: Yes dts® 96/... Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •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 dts is a trademark of their respective owners. Dolby, Dolby Digital, ProLogic are...
Music - 3; Sony, Remote Controler, and Digital Cinema Sound are registered trademarks of Sony. STR-DE598 Features Audio dts® Decoding: Yes Dolby® Digital Decoding: Yes Dolby® Digital EX Decoding: Yes dts®-ES Decoding: Yes dts® 96/... Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •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 dts is a trademark of their respective owners. Dolby, Dolby Digital, ProLogic are...