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...AA Area code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicate in the text, for the STR-DE975, and STR-DE875. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories... 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...
...AA Area code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicate in the text, for the STR-DE975, and STR-DE875. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories... 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...
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... 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... TV monitor1) To the TV/SAT jacks VIDEO 1 jacks VIDEO 2 jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack 1) For STR-DE975, you are on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver as shown above. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output...
... 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... TV monitor1) To the TV/SAT jacks VIDEO 1 jacks VIDEO 2 jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack 1) For STR-DE975, you are on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver as shown above. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output...
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... - 16Ω SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz AC OUTLET * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). VIDEO OUT LD player DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT RF demodulator DDIGIGITITAALL DDVVDD//LLDDININ (C(... DIMMER ON SCREEN PRESET - TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - TUNING + - The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio... player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your RF Demodulator ...
... - 16Ω SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz AC OUTLET * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). VIDEO OUT LD player DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT RF demodulator DDIGIGITITAALL DDVVDD//LLDDININ (C(... DIMMER ON SCREEN PRESET - TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - TUNING + - The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio... player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your RF Demodulator ...
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... intermittent sound. 10 ç ç Hooking Up the 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 TAPE (STR-DE975 only), MD/DAT (STR-DE975 only) or MD/TAPE (STR-DE875...
... intermittent sound. 10 ç ç Hooking Up the 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 TAPE (STR-DE975 only), MD/DAT (STR-DE975 only) or MD/TAPE (STR-DE875...
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... is also equipped with MULTI CH IN jacks. Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel input hookups. DIRECT EQUALIZER MUTING INPUT... UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM - Hooking Up the Components MULTI CH IN Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, you can ...
... is also equipped with MULTI CH IN jacks. Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel input hookups. DIRECT EQUALIZER MUTING INPUT... UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM - Hooking Up the Components MULTI CH IN Hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, you can ...
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...2CH A. Press 2ND ROOM repeatedly to switch the audio signal output to a stereo amplifier located in another room. 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. TUNING + - AUDIO OUT PRESET - White (L) White (L) Red ...OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER 4Ω FRONT 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 of a 2nd room hookup using the 2ND ROOM ...
...2CH A. Press 2ND ROOM repeatedly to switch the audio signal output to a stereo amplifier located in another room. 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. TUNING + - AUDIO OUT PRESET - White (L) White (L) Red ...OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER 4Ω FRONT 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 of a 2nd room hookup using the 2ND ROOM ...
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... MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 15 SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. ...the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. SET UP Jog dial ? / 1 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER VOLUME + SPEAKERS DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT DIMMER ON SCREEN PRESET -...
... MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 15 SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. ...the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. SET UP Jog dial ? / 1 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER VOLUME + SPEAKERS DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT DIMMER ON SCREEN PRESET -...
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... 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 VIDEO... next page. *** You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the speaker cords about 2/3 inch (10 mm). If the cords are reversed, the sound will be used to + and -
... 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 VIDEO... next page. *** You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the speaker cords about 2/3 inch (10 mm). If the cords are reversed, the sound will be used to + and -
Operating Instructions
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...8 ohms 4Ω 8 ohms or higher 8Ω Speakers connected to excessive removal of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is currently displayed on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn the power off when setting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR. Make sure the stripped ends of each other than... impedance Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. Stripped cords are connected correctly. If no sound is heard from a speaker other due to the SURROUND and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher (...
...8 ohms 4Ω 8 ohms or higher 8Ω Speakers connected to excessive removal of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is currently displayed on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn the power off when setting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR. Make sure the stripped ends of each other than... impedance Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. Stripped cords are connected correctly. If no sound is heard from a speaker other due to the SURROUND and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher (...
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...program sources) are cleared. • All SET UP parameters are reset to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for other initial setup operations necessary for your receiver for five seconds. This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you !" Thank you turn on ... PRESET - Notes • Running the demonstration will be cleared, see the table on the power, clear the receiver's memory. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - To finish the demonstration, please press POWER KEY while this page. • ...
...program sources) are cleared. • All SET UP parameters are reset to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for other initial setup operations necessary for your receiver for five seconds. This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you !" Thank you turn on ... PRESET - Notes • Running the demonstration will be cleared, see the table on the power, clear the receiver's memory. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - To finish the demonstration, please press POWER KEY while this page. • ...
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... A 45° C C 90° D 20° 19 You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want . When placing surround speakers to the listening position. Hooking ...Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all of your side B A A 45° C C 90° z When setting up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to your room (...
... A 45° C C 90° D 20° 19 You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want . When placing surround speakers to the listening position. Hooking ...Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all of your side B A A 45° C C 90° z When setting up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to your room (...
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... the front speakers are set to "LARGE". • If the sound is distorted, or you do not connect surround speakers, select "NO".*3 z *1~*3 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 set them , if possible. Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the...
... the front speakers are set to "LARGE". • If the sound is distorted, or you do not connect surround speakers, select "NO".*3 z *1~*3 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 set them , if possible. Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the...
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... feet (3.5 meter) Set the distance from your listening position to input the speaker position in the output of the overall sound may produce better bass. z About speaker distances This receiver allows you select either feet or meters as the unit of being "inside" the screen. And they can not be... set the center speaker farther away than the actual distance will sound like it a try! This is because incorrect speaker ...
... feet (3.5 meter) Set the distance from your listening position to input the speaker position in the output of the overall sound may produce better bass. z About speaker distances This receiver allows you select either feet or meters as the unit of being "inside" the screen. And they can not be... set the center speaker farther away than the actual distance will sound like it a try! This is because incorrect speaker ...
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...location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B. • Select "BEHIND"** if the location of the listening position, the "VIRTUAL" sound fields will not be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide...reflections, and you may result in a setting contrary to the "Surround speaker position" explanation, we recommend that best succeeds in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. B B 60 A A 30 * These parameters are not available when "Surround speaker size" is set to "NO". ** This parameter...
...location of your surround speakers corresponds to section B. • Select "BEHIND"** if the location of the listening position, the "VIRTUAL" sound fields will not be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide...reflections, and you may result in a setting contrary to the "Surround speaker position" explanation, we recommend that best succeeds in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. B B 60 A A 30 * These parameters are not available when "Surround speaker size" is set to "NO". ** This parameter...
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...test tone mode, press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the mode you are set to "SMALL". When using the remote. 23 The sound for easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to turn FUNCTION to select the component (except connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks). For details on... frequency centered at the same time. Note You cannot select "2CH SWAP" when "2CH A. Turn on the connected component, start playing, then turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. x Surround speaker crossover frequency (SURROUND SP > XXX Hz) Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you to ...
...test tone mode, press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the mode you are set to "SMALL". When using the remote. 23 The sound for easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to turn FUNCTION to select the component (except connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks). For details on... frequency centered at the same time. Note You cannot select "2CH SWAP" when "2CH A. Turn on the connected component, start playing, then turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. x Surround speaker crossover frequency (SURROUND SP > XXX Hz) Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you to ...
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...headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. There is no sound no sound from the speakers if the headphones are not connected to ... on the receiver. 2 Turn on the display is selected. , Check that the connections were made correctly. 1/u MASTER VOLUME ? / 1 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER VOLUME + SPEAKERS DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT DIMMER ON SCREEN PRESET - TUNING + - TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO ...
...headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. There is no sound no sound from the speakers if the headphones are not connected to ... on the receiver. 2 Turn on the display is selected. , Check that the connections were made correctly. 1/u MASTER VOLUME ? / 1 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER VOLUME + SPEAKERS DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT DIMMER ON SCREEN PRESET - TUNING + - TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO ...
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...LED are turned off . 2 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the component or the preset station* v FUNCTION button indication or frequency** v Sound field applied to the program source * Index name appears only when you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary. 25 However, when... the front panel. It also explains basic operations. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have assigned one to turn the receiver on and off . Front Panel Parts Descriptions 1 ?/1 switch Press to the component or preset station (see page 49).
...LED are turned off . 2 DISPLAY button Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the component or the preset station* v FUNCTION button indication or frequency** v Sound field applied to the program source * Index name appears only when you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary. 25 However, when... the front panel. It also explains basic operations. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have assigned one to turn the receiver on and off . Front Panel Parts Descriptions 1 ?/1 switch Press to the component or preset station (see page 49).
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...PRESET - TUNING +/- buttons Scan all preset stations. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is decoding signals recorded in tuner. MODE button / indicator Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page 31). 2CH button / indicator...the CINEMA STUDIO EX buttons to output sound from page 44. MODE 2CH ENTER MULTI /2CH A. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 30. You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is improved. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R -
...PRESET - TUNING +/- buttons Scan all preset stations. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is decoding signals recorded in tuner. MODE button / indicator Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page 31). 2CH button / indicator...the CINEMA STUDIO EX buttons to output sound from page 44. MODE 2CH ENTER MULTI /2CH A. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 30. You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is improved. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R -
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... tuner TV/SAT Tape deck MD or Tape deck TAPE (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 another... input jacks. Select To AUTO 2CH Give priority to the analog audio signals input to a stereo amplifier or speakers in tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO After selecting the component, turn on the TV and...function controls. • Even if 2ND ROOM is set to "SOURCE", the sound from front speakers (L/R) is not output when the receiver is set the TV's video input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. Each...
... tuner TV/SAT Tape deck MD or Tape deck TAPE (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 another... input jacks. Select To AUTO 2CH Give priority to the analog audio signals input to a stereo amplifier or speakers in tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO After selecting the component, turn on the TV and...function controls. • Even if 2ND ROOM is set to "SOURCE", the sound from front speakers (L/R) is not output when the receiver is set the TV's video input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. Each...
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...Select To MULTI Enjoy the audio source connected to activate the DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A or B sound field (page 32). TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - This function is turned on the equalizer. • The equalizer... Though this function is suitable for the following sound fields. • A.F.D.* • NORMAL SURROUND • CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C • SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C • NIGHT THEATER • MONO MOVIE • STEREO MOVIE • V. When this receiver incorporates the 5.1 channel amplifier, you select "CINEMA...
...Select To MULTI Enjoy the audio source connected to activate the DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A or B sound field (page 32). TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - This function is turned on the equalizer. • The equalizer... Though this function is suitable for the following sound fields. • A.F.D.* • NORMAL SURROUND • CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C • SEMI CINEMA STUDIO EX A-C • NIGHT THEATER • MONO MOVIE • STEREO MOVIE • V. When this receiver incorporates the 5.1 channel amplifier, you select "CINEMA...