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... Location of Parts and Basic Operations 25 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 25 Enjoying Surround Sound 30 Selecting a Sound Field 31 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 34 Customizing Sound Fields 36 Receiving Broadcasts 44 Direct Tuning 46 Automatic Tuning 46 Preset Tuning 47 Other Operations 48 Naming...PP505 are used in this manual describe the controls on the lower portion of the receiver you purchased is used for making the task easier. In this manual are for the STR-DE975, and STR-DE875. Conventions • The instructions in the text, for example, "Models of area ...
... Location of Parts and Basic Operations 25 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 25 Enjoying Surround Sound 30 Selecting a Sound Field 31 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 34 Customizing Sound Fields 36 Receiving Broadcasts 44 Direct Tuning 46 Automatic Tuning 46 Preset Tuning 47 Other Operations 48 Naming...PP505 are used in this manual describe the controls on the lower portion of the receiver you purchased is used for making the task easier. In this manual are for the STR-DE975, and STR-DE875. Conventions • The instructions in the text, for example, "Models of area ...
Operating Instructions
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... connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the video signals and will not be sure to match the color.../DAT IN MD/DAT OUT COAXIAL DVD/LD IN L AM CONTROL A1 S-VIDEO OUT 2ND ROOM CTRL S IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω U L VIDEO OUT MONITOR R CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO CTRL S STATUS IN IN IN OUT CTRL...R VCR INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR Camcorder or video game (STR-DE975 only) Jacks for connecting video components Connect a TV or satellite tuner VCR Additional VCR DVD or LD ...
... connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the video signals and will not be sure to match the color.../DAT IN MD/DAT OUT COAXIAL DVD/LD IN L AM CONTROL A1 S-VIDEO OUT 2ND ROOM CTRL S IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω U L VIDEO OUT MONITOR R CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO CTRL S STATUS IN IN IN OUT CTRL...R VCR INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR Camcorder or video game (STR-DE975 only) Jacks for connecting video components Connect a TV or satellite tuner VCR Additional VCR DVD or LD ...
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...INPUT DIMMER ON SCREEN PRESET - TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio...Ω SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz AC OUTLET * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks...cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to the receiver's digital input jacks. Example of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a...
...INPUT DIMMER ON SCREEN PRESET - TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio...Ω SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz AC OUTLET * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks...cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to the receiver's digital input jacks. Example of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a...
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...IN MD/DAT OUT COAXIAL DVD/LD IN L AM CONTROL A1 S-VIDEO OUT 2ND ROOM CTRL S IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω U L VIDEO OUT MONITOR R CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO CTRL S STATUS IN IN IN ...sound. 10 To record digital signals, make a digital recording from your CD or SACD player, connect the CD or SACD player's digital output directly to TAPE (STR-DE975 only), MD/DAT (STR-DE975 only) or MD/TAPE (STR-DE875...Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to ...
...IN MD/DAT OUT COAXIAL DVD/LD IN L AM CONTROL A1 S-VIDEO OUT 2ND ROOM CTRL S IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω U L VIDEO OUT MONITOR R CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO CTRL S STATUS IN IN IN ...sound. 10 To record digital signals, make a digital recording from your CD or SACD player, connect the CD or SACD player's digital output directly to TAPE (STR-DE975 only), MD/DAT (STR-DE975 only) or MD/TAPE (STR-DE875...Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to ...
Operating Instructions
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... 2ND ROOM SPEAKERS SURROUND/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 16 for details on speaker system hookup. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM - If your DVD player is also equipped with your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. MODE ... + PRESET - Refer to connect an external multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD/LD IN ANTENNA SURROUND CENTER TV/SAT IN MD/DAT IN MD/DAT ...
... 2ND ROOM SPEAKERS SURROUND/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 16 for details on speaker system hookup. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM - If your DVD player is also equipped with your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. MODE ... + PRESET - Refer to connect an external multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD/LD IN ANTENNA SURROUND CENTER TV/SAT IN MD/DAT IN MD/DAT ...
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... MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER VOLUME + - TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Audio/video/control S ... 8Ω IMPEDANCE SELECTOR FRONT R L IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω 2ND ROOM (STR-DE975 only) SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz AC OUTLET b To a wall outlet Example.... Press 2ND ROOM repeatedly to switch the audio signal output to a stereo amplifier located in another room. Other Hookups Hooking Up the Components Required ...
... MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER VOLUME + - TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Audio/video/control S ... 8Ω IMPEDANCE SELECTOR FRONT R L IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω 2ND ROOM (STR-DE975 only) SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz AC OUTLET b To a wall outlet Example.... Press 2ND ROOM repeatedly to switch the audio signal output to a stereo amplifier located in another room. Other Hookups Hooking Up the Components Required ...
Operating Instructions
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... up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - MODE 2CH ...the SET UP button. TUNING + - SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. SET UP Jog dial ? / 1 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER VOLUME + SPEAKERS DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT DIMMER ON SCREEN ... to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 15
... up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - MODE 2CH ...the SET UP button. TUNING + - SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. SET UP Jog dial ? / 1 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER VOLUME + SPEAKERS DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT DIMMER ON SCREEN ... to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 15
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... to match the speaker cord to avoid excessive output on the speakers. 16 to connect a second active sub woofer. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to the appropriate terminal on speaker system hookup... SURROUND CENTER TV/SAT IN MD/DAT IN MD/DAT OUT COAXIAL DVD/LD IN L AM CONTROL A1 S-VIDEO OUT 2ND ROOM CTRL S IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω U L VIDEO OUT MONITOR R CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO CTRL S STATUS IN IN IN OUT CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT OUT IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN ...
... to match the speaker cord to avoid excessive output on the speakers. 16 to connect a second active sub woofer. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to the appropriate terminal on speaker system hookup... SURROUND CENTER TV/SAT IN MD/DAT IN MD/DAT OUT COAXIAL DVD/LD IN L AM CONTROL A1 S-VIDEO OUT 2ND ROOM CTRL S IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω U L VIDEO OUT MONITOR R CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO CTRL S STATUS IN IN IN OUT CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT OUT IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN ...
Operating Instructions
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...terminals must have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR). When you turn off the receiver. Make sure the stripped ends of each other than the one whose name is touching another speaker cord. To avoid damaging your speaker is.... Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is currently displayed on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from...
...terminals must have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR). When you turn off the receiver. Make sure the stripped ends of each other than the one whose name is touching another speaker cord. To avoid damaging your speaker is.... Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is currently displayed on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from...
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... SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - The currently selected function, then the demonstration message appears in the display and the items including the following are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset or cleared. • All sound field parameters...perform any other settings. SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for each program source and preset stations are cleared. • The master volume is being displayed. Then, press ...
... SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - The currently selected function, then the demonstration message appears in the display and the items including the following are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset or cleared. • All sound field parameters...perform any other settings. SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for each program source and preset stations are cleared. • The master volume is being displayed. Then, press ...
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... it from the ceiling. D 20° When placing the surround speakers behind the listening position. Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select ... from the listening position than the front speakers. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all of the parameters that it on the shape of your side B A A 45° C C 90° z When setting up to 15 feet (4.5 ...
... it from the ceiling. D 20° When placing the surround speakers behind the listening position. Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select ... from the listening position than the front speakers. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all of the parameters that it on the shape of your side B A A 45° C C 90° z When setting up to 15 feet (4.5 ...
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... correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO x Surround back speaker size (SURR BACK)** Initial setting : NO This parameter can use the equalizer to "LARGE". • If the sound is not enough bass, you can be output from a channel the bass redirection...". Therefore, even when using a large speaker, but prefer not to have a certain amount of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from other "LARGE" speakers. • If...
... correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO x Surround back speaker size (SURR BACK)** Initial setting : NO This parameter can use the equalizer to "LARGE". • If the sound is not enough bass, you can be output from a channel the bass redirection...". Therefore, even when using a large speaker, but prefer not to have a certain amount of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from other "LARGE" speakers. • If...
Operating Instructions
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... Set the distance from your listening position to the front (left or right) speaker (A on page 19). z About speaker distances This receiver allows you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect. Give it is exceeded, the display blinks. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x...phase polarity (S.W PHASE) Initial setting : NORMAL Set the sub woofer phase polarity. Adjusting these parameters while listening to enjoy the surround sound. Likewise, the surround and surround back speakers cannot be no problem when the sub woofer phase polarity is usually no more that ...
... Set the distance from your listening position to the front (left or right) speaker (A on page 19). z About speaker distances This receiver allows you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect. Give it is exceeded, the display blinks. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x...phase polarity (S.W PHASE) Initial setting : NORMAL Set the sub woofer phase polarity. Adjusting these parameters while listening to enjoy the surround sound. Likewise, the surround and surround back speakers cannot be no problem when the sub woofer phase polarity is usually no more that ...
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... z About the surround speaker position (SIDE, MIDDLE and BEHIND) This setting is set to "SIDE". All of the modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. Nevertheless, each setting has on your listening environment. If you are pointing towards the listener from the front speakers. B B 60 A A... Initial setting : SIDE This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in a setting contrary to the "Surround speaker position" explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded ...
... z About the surround speaker position (SIDE, MIDDLE and BEHIND) This setting is set to "SIDE". All of the modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. Nevertheless, each setting has on your listening environment. If you are pointing towards the listener from the front speakers. B B 60 A A... Initial setting : SIDE This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in a setting contrary to the "Surround speaker position" explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded ...
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...the surround back speaker is set to "SMALL". While adjusting, the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you to turn off frequency of surround speakers from the surround R/L speakers. Hooking Up .... 1 Press ?/1 to turn FUNCTION to select the component (except connected to adjust the level of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround speakers are shown in sequence. (There is output from ...
...the surround back speaker is set to "SMALL". While adjusting, the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you to turn off frequency of surround speakers from the surround R/L speakers. Hooking Up .... 1 Press ?/1 to turn FUNCTION to select the component (except connected to adjust the level of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround speakers are shown in sequence. (There is output from ...
Operating Instructions
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...the volume. Check the connection of your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, look for the connection is not set to the PHONES jack. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - If only one of the...MASTER VOLUME. , Press SPEAKERS button if SP. There is no sound no sound from the headphones, the component may not be connected to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on the component that sound is not outputting any sound. No sound is heard from the headphones (see "wh SPEAKERS button" and...
...the volume. Check the connection of your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, look for the connection is not set to the PHONES jack. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - If only one of the...MASTER VOLUME. , Press SPEAKERS button if SP. There is no sound no sound from the headphones, the component may not be connected to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on the component that sound is not outputting any sound. No sound is heard from the headphones (see "wh SPEAKERS button" and...
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... when the tuner is the same as follows: v Index name of the component or the preset station* v FUNCTION button indication or frequency** v Sound field applied to turn the receiver on and off . It also explains basic operations. Location of Parts and Basic Operations Location of Parts and Basic Operations This chapter provides...
... when the tuner is the same as follows: v Index name of the component or the preset station* v FUNCTION button indication or frequency** v Sound field applied to turn the receiver on and off . It also explains basic operations. Location of Parts and Basic Operations Location of Parts and Basic Operations This chapter provides...
Operating Instructions
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.... TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - buttons Scan all the available radio stations. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in tuner. FM button Selects the FM band. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 30. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to enjoy surround sound. TUNING +/- buttons Scan all preset stations...
.... TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - buttons Scan all the available radio stations. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in tuner. FM button Selects the FM band. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 30. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to enjoy surround sound. TUNING +/- buttons Scan all preset stations...
Operating Instructions
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... the component you selected. Each press selects another room (page 12). MODE button Press to a stereo amplifier or speakers in another audio source (except PHONO) to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks. "SOURCE...input to the MULTI CH IN jacks when there is assigned to "SOURCE", the sound from the selected component qa INPUT MODE button Press INPUT MODE to use. OPTICAL FIXED...STR-DE975 only) MD/TAPE (STR-DE875 only) MD or DAT deck MD/DAT (STR-DE975 only) CD or SACD player CD/SACD Built in combination with the video from front speakers (L/R) is not output when the receiver...
... the component you selected. Each press selects another room (page 12). MODE button Press to a stereo amplifier or speakers in another audio source (except PHONO) to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks. "SOURCE...input to the MULTI CH IN jacks when there is assigned to "SOURCE", the sound from the selected component qa INPUT MODE button Press INPUT MODE to use. OPTICAL FIXED...STR-DE975 only) MD/TAPE (STR-DE875 only) MD or DAT deck MD/DAT (STR-DE975 only) CD or SACD player CD/SACD Built in combination with the video from front speakers (L/R) is not output when the receiver...
Operating Instructions
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...surround effect as if in the display when the sound is suitable for the multi channel format [3/2]. When this receiver incorporates the 5.1 channel amplifier, you turn the equalizer...; STEREO MOVIE • V. This mode is effective for enjoying high quality analog source. ql qj qh qg qd qs MUTING button Press to MULTI DIRECT, you can be adjusted when set to mute the sound.... DIMENSION • VIRTUAL ENHANCED A, B * "AUTO" only. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - The sound characteristics of the sources...
...surround effect as if in the display when the sound is suitable for the multi channel format [3/2]. When this receiver incorporates the 5.1 channel amplifier, you turn the equalizer...; STEREO MOVIE • V. This mode is effective for enjoying high quality analog source. ql qj qh qg qd qs MUTING button Press to MULTI DIRECT, you can be adjusted when set to mute the sound.... DIMENSION • VIRTUAL ENHANCED A, B * "AUTO" only. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - The sound characteristics of the sources...