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...indicated in the text, for example, "Models of area code AA only". Conventions • The instructions in this manual are for the STR-DE975, and STR-DE875. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. RROUND CENTER FRONT L R L MPEDANCE USE 8 - 16... 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 ...
...indicated in the text, for example, "Models of area code AA only". Conventions • The instructions in this manual are for the STR-DE975, and STR-DE875. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. RROUND CENTER FRONT L R L MPEDANCE USE 8 - 16... 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the appropriate jacks on a separate bus from the TV. Yellow (video) White (L/audio... DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD/LD IN ANTENNA 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... 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...
... You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the appropriate jacks on a separate bus from the TV. Yellow (video) White (L/audio... DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD/LD IN ANTENNA 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... 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...
Operating Instructions
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...FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. TUNING + - Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound... OUTLET * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the receiver's OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack...
...FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. TUNING + - Hooking Up the Components Digital Component Hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound... OUTLET * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the receiver's OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack...
Operating Instructions
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...not possible to record analog signals to TAPE (STR-DE975 only), MD/DAT (STR-DE975 only) or MD/TAPE (STR-DE875 only) and VIDEO with only digital connections.... 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...16Ω SPEAKERS SIGNAL GND L L L AUDIO OUT L L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN R IN IN PHONO CD/SACD R OUT IN MD/DAT R OUT...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...
...not possible to record analog signals to TAPE (STR-DE975 only), MD/DAT (STR-DE975 only) or MD/TAPE (STR-DE875 only) and VIDEO with only digital connections.... 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...16Ω SPEAKERS SIGNAL GND L L L AUDIO OUT L L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN R IN IN PHONO CD/SACD R OUT IN MD/DAT R OUT...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...
Operating Instructions
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... + PRESET - TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM - MODE 2CH ENTER MULTI /2CH A. If your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel 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. Front...
... + PRESET - TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM - MODE 2CH ENTER MULTI /2CH A. If your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel 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. Front...
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... Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. 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...EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - MODE 2CH ENTER MULTI /2CH A. TUNING + - DIRECT EQUALIZER MUTING INPUT MODE MODE FUNCTION 2ND ROOM Cursor buttons Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to ...
... Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound. 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...EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - MODE 2CH ENTER MULTI /2CH A. TUNING + - DIRECT EQUALIZER MUTING INPUT MODE MODE FUNCTION 2ND ROOM Cursor buttons Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to ...
Operating Instructions
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... output from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is usually printed on a label on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. 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 (regardless of the setting of the...
... output from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is usually printed on a label on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. 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 (regardless of the setting of the...
Operating Instructions
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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 the side, depending on a stand or hanging it ... can be the same distance from the listening position than the front speakers. You can use the center speaker as a surround back speaker. 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...
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 the side, depending on a stand or hanging it ... can be the same distance from the listening position than the front speakers. You can use the center speaker as a surround back speaker. 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...
Operating Instructions
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...exceeded, the display blinks. z About speaker distances This receiver allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual location of the sound from that speaker. And they can not be set more...the sub woofer, setting the phase polarity to your listening position (C on page 19). If you to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Besides bass reproduction, the richness and tightness of measure for setting distances. 21 If you make the setting while...
...exceeded, the display blinks. z About speaker distances This receiver allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual location of the sound from that speaker. And they can not be set more...the sub woofer, setting the phase polarity to your listening position (C on page 19). If you to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Besides bass reproduction, the richness and tightness of measure for setting distances. 21 If you make the setting while...
Operating Instructions
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...be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is set to "SMALL". The sound for easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the connected component, start playing, then turn off frequency. Press LEVEL to select...SP > XXX Hz) Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you want. x Surround speaker crossover frequency (SURROUND SP > XXX Hz) Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround back speaker is selected (qh on the main unit or press MASTER VOL...
...be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is set to "SMALL". The sound for easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the connected component, start playing, then turn off frequency. Press LEVEL to select...SP > XXX Hz) Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you want. x Surround speaker crossover frequency (SURROUND SP > XXX Hz) Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround back speaker is selected (qh on the main unit or press MASTER VOL...
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... ROOM 4 The following buttons operate the built-in the display and the FM stereo reception is improved. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in tuner. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to enjoy the CINEMA STUDIO EX sound effects. For details, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" starting from only the front (left and right) speakers. 8 MASTER VOLUME control...
... ROOM 4 The following buttons operate the built-in the display and the FM stereo reception is improved. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in tuner. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to enjoy the CINEMA STUDIO EX sound effects. For details, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" starting from only the front (left and right) speakers. 8 MASTER VOLUME control...
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...6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. This function works only 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. This ... to enjoy the DIGITAL CONCERT HALL sound effects. When this receiver incorporates the 5.1 channel amplifier, you can be reproduced wherever you turn the equalizer on , the surround effects are stored automatically and can select...51). TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R -
...6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD A.F.D. This function works only 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. This ... to enjoy the DIGITAL CONCERT HALL sound effects. When this receiver incorporates the 5.1 channel amplifier, you can be reproduced wherever you turn the equalizer on , the surround effects are stored automatically and can select...51). TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R -
Operating Instructions
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... Sound) The sound fields with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. See "MultiChannel Surround setup" starting on page 19 to enjoy surround sound. You can also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you were in the display lights up the receiver to set up . You can take advantage of surround sound simply by Sony. For more information about the sound...
... Sound) The sound fields with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. See "MultiChannel Surround setup" starting on page 19 to enjoy surround sound. You can also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you were in the display lights up the receiver to set up . You can take advantage of surround sound simply by Sony. For more information about the sound...
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... used as Dolby Surround EX system in stereo automatically, and the sound field is called Dolby Surround EX system. However, to customize the level parameters. A lot of movie theaters screen movie with a sampling frequency of channels are output in the movie theaters. When the center speaker is not used to enjoy surround sound LEVEL button: Press...
... used as Dolby Surround EX system in stereo automatically, and the sound field is called Dolby Surround EX system. However, to customize the level parameters. A lot of movie theaters screen movie with a sampling frequency of channels are output in the movie theaters. When the center speaker is not used to enjoy surround sound LEVEL button: Press...
Operating Instructions
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...", the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers setting). L C R SL SR 34 L: Front Left R: Front Right C: Center (monaural) SL: SurroundLeft SR: Surround Right S: Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) SB: Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 matrix decoding) Example: Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: A.F.D. SW L C R STEREO MONO...
...", the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers setting). L C R SL SR 34 L: Front Left R: Front Right C: Center (monaural) SL: SurroundLeft SR: Surround Right S: Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) SB: Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 matrix decoding) Example: Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: A.F.D. SW L C R STEREO MONO...
Operating Instructions
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...activated. RANGE Lights up when sleep timer is active. See page 37 to OFF. OFF Lights up when using the receiver to ANALOG (see qa on page 27). Enjoying Surround Sound q; Tuner indicators These indicators light up when headphone is inserted or the SPEAKERS button is NOT set to adjust the dynamic...when the equalizer functions. Lights up when DTS signals are input. 35 qd D. qf DTS Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input. SW L C R STEREO MONO MEMORY a DTS MPEG SL SR SP.OFF D.RANGE EQ PRO LOGIC SSB SLEEP qh qg qf qd qs qa q; See pages 44 - 47 for...
...activated. RANGE Lights up when sleep timer is active. See page 37 to OFF. OFF Lights up when using the receiver to ANALOG (see qa on page 27). Enjoying Surround Sound q; Tuner indicators These indicators light up when headphone is inserted or the SPEAKERS button is NOT set to adjust the dynamic...when the equalizer functions. Lights up when DTS signals are input. 35 qd D. qf DTS Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input. SW L C R STEREO MONO MEMORY a DTS MPEG SL SR SP.OFF D.RANGE EQ PRO LOGIC SSB SLEEP qh qg qf qd qs qa q; See pages 44 - 47 for...
Operating Instructions
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...multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SURR. Front reverberation (FRONT REVERB) Initial setting : STD This parameter can be used when "DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A, B" is stored automatically. Virtual speaker (VIR. Screen depth (SCREEN DEPTH) Initial setting : MID In a movie theater, sound seems to "OFF", the receiver does ...parameter is ON or if Pro Logic decoding produces a better sound field. • When set to "ON", the receiver performs PRO LOGIC decoding on sound mode) Lets you control the spacing of the current surround effect. Once you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog...
...multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SURR. Front reverberation (FRONT REVERB) Initial setting : STD This parameter can be used when "DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A, B" is stored automatically. Virtual speaker (VIR. Screen depth (SCREEN DEPTH) Initial setting : MID In a movie theater, sound seems to "OFF", the receiver does ...parameter is ON or if Pro Logic decoding produces a better sound field. • When set to "ON", the receiver performs PRO LOGIC decoding on sound mode) Lets you control the spacing of the current surround effect. Once you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog...
Operating Instructions
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...even without an actual surround back speaker (the box around SB does not light up ). Adjusting the CONTROL A1 auto function Lets you can save the power consumption of the receiver during standby mode. this receiver to the Sony components connected via ...STR-DE875 only) and "CD/SACD". Adjusting the CONTROL A1 auto power on Lets you enjoy the appropriate surround sound from the surround channels. Multi channel assignment Lets you can set this function, set to "ON", the sound field that you switch the function of the 6.1 channel decode flag. • When set to "ON", the receiver...
...even without an actual surround back speaker (the box around SB does not light up ). Adjusting the CONTROL A1 auto function Lets you can save the power consumption of the receiver during standby mode. this receiver to the Sony components connected via ...STR-DE875 only) and "CD/SACD". Adjusting the CONTROL A1 auto power on Lets you enjoy the appropriate surround sound from the surround channels. Multi channel assignment Lets you can set this function, set to "ON", the sound field that you switch the function of the 6.1 channel decode flag. • When set to "ON", the receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... function on the receiver. , Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. , Move your TV away from a digital component, make sure the input mode is set to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT terminals (STR-DE975) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals (STR-DE875). The remote does... not function. , Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. , Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. , Replace both batteries in the remote with automatic tuning). Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is recorded in the display. 56 The surround...
... function on the receiver. , Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. , Move your TV away from a digital component, make sure the input mode is set to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT terminals (STR-DE975) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals (STR-DE875). The remote does... not function. , Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. , Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. , Replace both batteries in the remote with automatic tuning). Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is recorded in the display. 56 The surround...
Operating Instructions
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... volume 23 connection 16 placement 19 Supplied accessories 4 Surround sound 30 - 43 T Test tone 23 Troubleshooting 55 Tuning automatically 46 directly 46 preset stations 47 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Unpacking 4 Additional Information 71 Index A Adjusting brightness of the display 25 speaker volumes 23 surround parameters 36 Automatic tuning 4 B Basic receiver operations 25 - 29 Batteries 4 C Changing display 25 effect...
... volume 23 connection 16 placement 19 Supplied accessories 4 Surround sound 30 - 43 T Test tone 23 Troubleshooting 55 Tuning automatically 46 directly 46 preset stations 47 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Unpacking 4 Additional Information 71 Index A Adjusting brightness of the display 25 speaker volumes 23 surround parameters 36 Automatic tuning 4 B Basic receiver operations 25 - 29 Batteries 4 C Changing display 25 effect...