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...receiver. About This Manual • The instructions in the text, for example, "Models of area code AA only". "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** "DTS", "DTS-ES", "Neo:6" and "DTS 96/24" are for model STR-DE598. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony...controls on the lower portion of the rear panel (see pages 44-47. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. SURROUND BACK RL - + CENTER SPEAKERS R FRONT A L RL FRONT ...
...receiver. About This Manual • The instructions in the text, for example, "Models of area code AA only". "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** "DTS", "DTS-ES", "Neo:6" and "DTS 96/24" are for model STR-DE598. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony...controls on the lower portion of the rear panel (see pages 44-47. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. SURROUND BACK RL - + CENTER SPEAKERS R FRONT A L RL FRONT ...
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If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO ... the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. For details on the connected component. 10GB
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO ... the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. For details on the connected component. 10GB
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... PAT. Normally, select "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is entered automatically. This means that they have set all of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that you set to "LARGE" and you have been adjusted automatically due to other speakers. • In ... take full advantage of the items that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". X -X". 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you cannot change this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to adjust the settings of the center channel will be adjustable. 4 Press + or - x XXXX SET (Speaker easy setup) •...
... PAT. Normally, select "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is entered automatically. This means that they have set all of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that you set to "LARGE" and you have been adjusted automatically due to other speakers. • In ... take full advantage of the items that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". X -X". 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you cannot change this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to adjust the settings of the center channel will be adjustable. 4 Press + or - x XXXX SET (Speaker easy setup) •...
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...signals with the speaker system being input through the COAXIAL terminal. K OPT: Lights up when the receiver is turned off when speaker output is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital EX format. C SP A/SP B: Lights up if both the center and surround speakers are ...function for DTS format signals or for tuner operations. G NEO:6: Lights up when the receiver is activated. DIGITAL EX" lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music mode decoding is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. E ; "; button. "DTS 96/24" lights up when sub woofer selection...
...signals with the speaker system being input through the COAXIAL terminal. K OPT: Lights up when the receiver is turned off when speaker output is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital EX format. C SP A/SP B: Lights up if both the center and surround speakers are ...function for DTS format signals or for tuner operations. G NEO:6: Lights up when the receiver is activated. DIGITAL EX" lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music mode decoding is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. E ; "; button. "DTS 96/24" lights up when sub woofer selection...
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... or old movies. This setting is ideal for "NEO6 CIN" or "NEO6 MUS" when all speakers are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects. This setting delivers full-impact special effect signals panned to discrete... for DTS format signals or for 2 channel audio sources. Press A.F.D. AUTO". In addition, this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. x PLIIX MV (PRO LOGIC...
... or old movies. This setting is ideal for "NEO6 CIN" or "NEO6 MUS" when all speakers are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects. This setting delivers full-impact special effect signals panned to discrete... for DTS format signals or for 2 channel audio sources. Press A.F.D. AUTO". In addition, this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. x PLIIX MV (PRO LOGIC...
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... are downmixed to select "2CH ST." button, or to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to HEADPHONE THEATER if using a sound field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. x JAZZ (...then change to a different input and then return to select "A.F.D. AUTO". by looking at the logo on the package. - : Dolby Digital discs - : Dolby Surround encoded programs - : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs Notes • Sound fields do not function for the signals with the MOVIE or MUSIC button. HALL - x...
... are downmixed to select "2CH ST." button, or to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field Link). Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to HEADPHONE THEATER if using a sound field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. x JAZZ (...then change to a different input and then return to select "A.F.D. AUTO". by looking at the logo on the package. - : Dolby Digital discs - : Dolby Surround encoded programs - : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs Notes • Sound fields do not function for the signals with the MOVIE or MUSIC button. HALL - x...
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..."DEC. However, this parameter is always set to "96 OFF". • DTS 96/24 decoding is delayed so that the time gap between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. • PCM PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the interruption when playback starts). PCM". mode except for VIDEO 2 and "DEC..... • OFF • AUTO • ON Note This parameter is entered automatically. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other sound fields, this receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to "DEC. The setting is valid only in the A.F.D. mode (page 30). Notes • This parameter is set to...
..."DEC. However, this parameter is always set to "96 OFF". • DTS 96/24 decoding is delayed so that the time gap between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. • PCM PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the interruption when playback starts). PCM". mode except for VIDEO 2 and "DEC..... • OFF • AUTO • ON Note This parameter is entered automatically. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other sound fields, this receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to "DEC. The setting is valid only in the A.F.D. mode (page 30). Notes • This parameter is set to...
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... 19). • Make sure the surround back speaker selection parameter is no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have selected the correct component on both the receiver and the component. There is set to help you remedy the problem. There... • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly. • Check that both the receiver and all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both channels are output from the headphones, the ... which is no sound output from a specific component. • Check that you have Dolby Digital EX logos.
... 19). • Make sure the surround back speaker selection parameter is no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have selected the correct component on both the receiver and the component. There is set to help you remedy the problem. There... • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly. • Check that both the receiver and all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both channels are output from the headphones, the ... which is no sound output from a specific component. • Check that you have Dolby Digital EX logos.
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...). Use direct tuning. • Make sure you connect the receiver to the receiver using the same type of connecting cord as shown below. RDS does not work.* • Make sure that the playing DVD, etc. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player...
...). Use direct tuning. • Make sure you connect the receiver to the receiver using the same type of connecting cord as shown below. RDS does not work.* • Make sure that the playing DVD, etc. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player...
Marketing Specifications
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..., THD 0.09%) Sound Fields: Cinema - 4; Dolby, Dolby Digital, ProLogic are trademarks of their respective owners. dts is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Features and specifications are property of Sony. Sony Electronics 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...
..., THD 0.09%) Sound Fields: Cinema - 4; Dolby, Dolby Digital, ProLogic are trademarks of their respective owners. dts is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Features and specifications are property of Sony. Sony Electronics 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...