Easy Setup Guide
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...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... 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...
Operating Instructions
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Model No. Serial No. 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. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No. 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. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Operating Instructions
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... materials will not occur in cabinet. By ensuring this manual could otherwise be treated as household waste. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the environment and human health, which could ...don't place lighted candles on its packaging indicates that this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to the presence of electrical and electronic equipment. However, there is connected. - ...
... materials will not occur in cabinet. By ensuring this manual could otherwise be treated as household waste. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the environment and human health, which could ...don't place lighted candles on its packaging indicates that this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to the presence of electrical and electronic equipment. However, there is connected. - ...
Operating Instructions
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...code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are trademarks of area code AA only". As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry... as those on the receiver. About This Manual • The instructions in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. For customers in this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for model STR-DE598. Note to CATV system installer: ...
...code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are trademarks of area code AA only". As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry... as those on the receiver. About This Manual • The instructions in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. For customers in this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for model STR-DE598. Note to CATV system installer: ...
Operating Instructions
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.../CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) input jacks. d) Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. Getting Started Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. Before you begin, refer to "Connectable components" below for the pages which describe how to be connected DVD player With digital audio outputa) With multi... 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.
.../CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) input jacks. d) Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. Getting Started Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. Before you begin, refer to "Connectable components" below for the pages which describe how to be connected DVD player With digital audio outputa) With multi... 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.
Operating Instructions
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... this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. continued 7GB 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 ...
... this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. continued 7GB 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 ...
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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 enjoy higher quality video. 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The...
... 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 enjoy higher quality video. 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The...
Operating Instructions
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... with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Getting Started Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on this receiver.
... with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Getting Started Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on this receiver.
Operating Instructions
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... MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to connect an external multi channel decoder. 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. Tip This connection also allows you can be used...
... MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to connect an external multi channel decoder. 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. Tip This connection also allows you can be used...
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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...EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see "Selecting the surround back decoding mode" on page 34). continued 15GB This receiver allows you want. You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Sub woofer... the listening position. • Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you to the receiver. Getting Started 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to use a 6.1 channel speaker system.
...EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see "Selecting the surround back decoding mode" on page 34). continued 15GB This receiver allows you want. You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Sub woofer... the listening position. • Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you to the receiver. Getting Started 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to use a 6.1 channel speaker system.
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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 turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following are reset to a wall outlet. "PUSH" and "ENTER" appears in the display for... to the local power supply voltage. "CLEARING" appears in the display alternatingly. 3 Press ENTER. R L R L FRONT B b To a wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for 5 seconds.
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 turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following are reset to a wall outlet. "PUSH" and "ENTER" appears in the display for... to the local power supply voltage. "CLEARING" appears in the display alternatingly. 3 Press ENTER. R L R L FRONT B b To a wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for 5 seconds.
Operating Instructions
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...speaker setup items may not be output from other speakers. • In order to enter the selection. 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 activate the... center channel will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". The front speakers are underlined. repeatedly to "LARGE" and you cannot change this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver if you select the setting for "SP. x L R XXXXX (Front speakers size) • LARGE If you connect a large speaker...
...speaker setup items may not be output from other speakers. • In order to enter the selection. 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 activate the... center channel will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". The front speakers are underlined. repeatedly to "LARGE" and you cannot change this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver if you select the setting for "SP. x L R XXXXX (Front speakers size) • LARGE If you connect a large speaker...
Operating Instructions
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... no more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the actual speaker position will sound like it is not conducive to set to "NO". 20GB Tip The receiver lets you to the sound often results in much better surround sound. This is because incorrect speaker placement is further away. However, it a try! In...
... no more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the actual speaker position will sound like it is not conducive to set to "NO". 20GB Tip The receiver lets you to the sound often results in much better surround sound. This is because incorrect speaker placement is further away. However, it a try! In...
Operating Instructions
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... immediate left ) t Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using "BEHD/HI" if your listening position. For details on the receiver. • The adjusted value are to "SMALL" and the corresponding speaker segment flashes in the display. 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance... Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround back t Surround (left and right. on the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. Nevertheless, each speaker in SET UP menu. Use the remote for implementation of speakers in sequence. "T. Tips • To adjust the...
... immediate left ) t Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using "BEHD/HI" if your listening position. For details on the receiver. • The adjusted value are to "SMALL" and the corresponding speaker segment flashes in the display. 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance... Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround back t Surround (left and right. on the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. Nevertheless, each speaker in SET UP menu. Use the remote for implementation of speakers in sequence. "T. Tips • To adjust the...
Operating Instructions
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... the display. 2 Turn on the component and start playback. To mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote again. • Turn the power off the receiver. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 22GB The muting function will be canceled when you can select only the following . • Press MUTING on the remote. To...
... the display. 2 Turn on the component and start playback. To mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote again. • Turn the power off the receiver. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 22GB The muting function will be canceled when you can select only the following . • Press MUTING on the remote. To...
Operating Instructions
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... scan from high to high; press TUNING - When MULTI CH IN is decoding multi channel sources. However, this indicator does not light up when the receiver is selected, the tone and sound field cannot be less distorted. to scan from low to low. Tip The tuning scale differs depending on area... quality analog inputs such as shown in . 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. Before operation, make sure you select 2CH STEREO mode. You will be used. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is poor, press FM MODE to change to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.
... scan from high to high; press TUNING - When MULTI CH IN is decoding multi channel sources. However, this indicator does not light up when the receiver is selected, the tone and sound field cannot be less distorted. to scan from low to low. Tip The tuning scale differs depending on area... quality analog inputs such as shown in . 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. Before operation, make sure you select 2CH STEREO mode. You will be used. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is poor, press FM MODE to change to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.
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...to select the FM or AM band. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is tuned in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to store the stations again. 24GB Storing FM stations automatically - Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by one, see "Presetting radio... stations" (page 25) . Direct tuning You can also use FM or AM button on the receiver. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. The selected RDS stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored ...
...to select the FM or AM band. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is tuned in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to store the stations again. 24GB Storing FM stations automatically - Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by one, see "Presetting radio... stations" (page 25) . Direct tuning You can also use FM or AM button on the receiver. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency. The selected RDS stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored ...
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.... Presetting radio stations 1 Press FM or AM to preset using automatic tuning (page 23) or direct tuning (page 24). 3 Press MEMORY. The last received station is stored to 5 before the display goes out. 4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Do steps 4 to the selected preset number. ...TUNING - Tuning to preset stations 1 Press FM or AM to change the memory page. 25GB Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote. The last received station is tuned in the display for a few seconds. Then you can select the preset station number as follows: tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T tC0y......
.... Presetting radio stations 1 Press FM or AM to preset using automatic tuning (page 23) or direct tuning (page 24). 3 Press MEMORY. The last received station is stored to 5 before the display goes out. 4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Do steps 4 to the selected preset number. ...TUNING - Tuning to preset stations 1 Press FM or AM to change the memory page. 25GB Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote. The last received station is tuned in the display for a few seconds. Then you can select the preset station number as follows: tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T tC0y......