Easy Setup Guide
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...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...select "EASY SET". 2-549-781-01(1) FM Stereo FM-AM 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...
...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...select "EASY SET". 2-549-781-01(1) FM Stereo FM-AM 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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...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 channel output jacks........ 10 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 12 2: Connecting the antennas 14 3: ...levels and balance 21 - AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 32 Selecting the surround back decoding mode 34 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input .. 36 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 22 Listening to FM/AM ...
...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 channel output jacks........ 10 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 12 2: Connecting the antennas 14 3: ...levels and balance 21 - AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 32 Selecting the surround back decoding mode 34 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input .. 36 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 22 Listening to FM/AM ...
Operating Instructions
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... video from the selected input (page 22). For details on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R B TV monitor INPUT VIDEO C DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN To the VIDEO 3 COAXIAL IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks (Front panel) ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO...
... video from the selected input (page 22). For details on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. Satellite tuner OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R B TV monitor INPUT VIDEO C DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN To the VIDEO 3 COAXIAL IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks (Front panel) ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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Note If you select any video components, set the TV's video input to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and "SP A" and "SP B" do the following sound fields (page 33). - Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press input ... MUTING on the remote again. • Turn the power off the receiver. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 22GB HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) - To select the Press VCR VIDEO 1 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 DVD player DVD MD or tape deck MD/TAPE Super Audio CD...
Note If you select any video components, set the TV's video input to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and "SP A" and "SP B" do the following sound fields (page 33). - Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press input ... MUTING on the remote again. • Turn the power off the receiver. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 22GB HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) - To select the Press VCR VIDEO 1 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 DVD player DVD MD or tape deck MD/TAPE Super Audio CD...
Operating Instructions
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... for 2 channel audio sources. x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema) Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO) Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all surround speakers. Enjoying Surround Sound Decoding the input audio signal automatically In this mode can reproduce 2 ...delivers full-impact special effect signals panned to select the 2 channel decoding mode. However the low frequency signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for video game softwares. If you specify the type...
... for 2 channel audio sources. x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema) Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO) Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all surround speakers. Enjoying Surround Sound Decoding the input audio signal automatically In this mode can reproduce 2 ...delivers full-impact special effect signals panned to select the 2 channel decoding mode. However the low frequency signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for video game softwares. If you specify the type...
Operating Instructions
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...mode) You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOM ". 2 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. X (Time alignment) • Y (Yes) (Delay time: 68 ms) The audio output is delayed so that the time...8226; AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between the audio output and visual display is minimized. • N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms) The audio output is selected. PCM". continued 39GB Advanced Adjustments and Settings mode except for VIDEO 2 and "DEC. buttons. • This parameter is...
...mode) You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOM ". 2 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. X (Time alignment) • Y (Yes) (Delay time: 68 ms) The audio output is delayed so that the time...8226; AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between the audio output and visual display is minimized. • N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms) The audio output is selected. PCM". continued 39GB Advanced Adjustments and Settings mode except for VIDEO 2 and "DEC. buttons. • This parameter is...
Operating Instructions
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...and inputs selected with input buttons. This feature only functions for models of both the main and sub languages will be output. • M+S (Main + Sub) Mixed sound of area code CEL, CEK) Lets you assign the component video input to during digital broadcast. A. (Component video input assignment...) (Except for Dolby Digital sources. • M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language ...
...and inputs selected with input buttons. This feature only functions for models of both the main and sub languages will be output. • M+S (Main + Sub) Mixed sound of area code CEL, CEK) Lets you assign the component video input to during digital broadcast. A. (Component video input assignment...) (Except for Dolby Digital sources. • M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language ...
Operating Instructions
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... on the playback component. Notes • You cannot record a digital audio signal using the receiver. Locate the point where you want to be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of your cassette deck or MD deck if you want to start recording from...you need help . 1 Select the program source to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs. See the operating instructions of the current or previously used input are not output from another audio source, select the program source, then start playing the video tape or DVD you need help . 1 Select the component to record....
... on the playback component. Notes • You cannot record a digital audio signal using the receiver. Locate the point where you want to be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of your cassette deck or MD deck if you want to start recording from...you need help . 1 Select the program source to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs. See the operating instructions of the current or previously used input are not output from another audio source, select the program source, then start playing the video tape or DVD you need help . 1 Select the component to record....
Operating Instructions
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... the angles. wf qj TV/VCR/ Selects preset channel. Satellite tuner RETURN/ DVD player Returns to continuous playback etc. ANT qa VCR/ Selects output signal Satellite tuner from the receiver. Remote Button Operations Function A.F.D. wg Satellite tuner/ DVD player AV ?/1 1 VCR/ Turns the audio and Satellite tuner/ video components on the TV Satellite tuner/ screen...
... the angles. wf qj TV/VCR/ Selects preset channel. Satellite tuner RETURN/ DVD player Returns to continuous playback etc. ANT qa VCR/ Selects output signal Satellite tuner from the receiver. Remote Button Operations Function A.F.D. wg Satellite tuner/ DVD player AV ?/1 1 VCR/ Turns the audio and Satellite tuner/ video components on the TV Satellite tuner/ screen...
Operating Instructions
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... TV on or off the receiver VCR/ and other Sony Satellite tuner/ audio/video CD player/ components. Remote Button Operations Function SUBTITLE qa DVD player Changes the subtitles. SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV ?/1 1 and ?/1 2 at the same time) Receiver/TV/ Turns off . TV/VCR/ Selects channel Satellite tuner numbers. 2CH wk Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO mode. MD deck...
... TV on or off the receiver VCR/ and other Sony Satellite tuner/ audio/video CD player/ components. Remote Button Operations Function SUBTITLE qa DVD player Changes the subtitles. SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV ?/1 1 and ?/1 2 at the same time) Receiver/TV/ Turns off . TV/VCR/ Selects channel Satellite tuner numbers. 2CH wk Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO mode. MD deck...
Operating Instructions
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...no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. • Select the appropriate input on the receiver. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your ...; Check that you 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 use... for the audio output) of connecting cord as shown below. To operate other components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the input button. 50GB to the receiver using the same ...
...no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. • Select the appropriate input on the receiver. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your ...; Check that you 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 use... for the audio output) of connecting cord as shown below. To operate other components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the input button. 50GB to the receiver using the same ...
Operating Instructions
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...LPF) Sensitivity: - To reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) VIDEO 2, SA-CD/CD (Optical) Sensitivity: - While holding down PRESET TUNING + or TUNING +, press ?/1. Impedance: - All ...Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: (Except for models of area code AR With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1,610 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Harmonic distortion 0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz) Selectivity...
...LPF) Sensitivity: - To reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) VIDEO 2, SA-CD/CD (Optical) Sensitivity: - While holding down PRESET TUNING + or TUNING +, press ?/1. Impedance: - All ...Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: (Except for models of area code AR With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1,610 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Harmonic distortion 0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz) Selectivity...