Operating Instructions
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...STR-DE975, and STR-DE875. Type of differences Model Feature 5 audio inputs 4 audio inputs DE975 • DE875 • About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the receiver. • The following icon is clearly indicated in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for example, "STR... 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 Preset ...
...STR-DE975, and STR-DE875. Type of differences Model Feature 5 audio inputs 4 audio inputs DE975 • DE875 • About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the receiver. • The following icon is clearly indicated in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for example, "STR... 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 Preset ...
Operating Instructions
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...IMPEDANCE SELECTOR FRONT R L IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz AC OUTLET * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator's optical or coaxial digital output to either ... + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - 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 of a movie theater ...
...IMPEDANCE SELECTOR FRONT R L IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16Ω SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz AC OUTLET * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator's optical or coaxial digital output to either ... + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - 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 of a movie theater ...
Operating Instructions
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... possible to record analog signals to TAPE (STR-DE975 only), MD/DAT (STR-DE975 only) or MD/TAPE (STR-DE875 only) and VIDEO with 96 kHz sampling...pins to the appropriate jacks on your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital output jack. To record analog signals, make a digital recording ...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.... These connections allow you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal. • To make analog connections. ç ç Hooking...
... possible to record analog signals to TAPE (STR-DE975 only), MD/DAT (STR-DE975 only) or MD/TAPE (STR-DE875 only) and VIDEO with 96 kHz sampling...pins to the appropriate jacks on your MD or DAT deck to the receiver's digital output jack. To record analog signals, make a digital recording ...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.... These connections allow you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal. • To make analog connections. ç ç Hooking...
Operating Instructions
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...SPEAKERS FRONT ? / 1 SPEAKERS DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT DIMMER ON SCREEN VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER VOLUME + PRESET - TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM - Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Surround Speaker (L) Surround Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer 11...A.F.D. 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 be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD/LD IN ANTENNA SURROUND CENTER TV/SAT...
...SPEAKERS FRONT ? / 1 SPEAKERS DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT DIMMER ON SCREEN VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER VOLUME + PRESET - TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM - Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Surround Speaker (L) Surround Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer 11...A.F.D. 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 be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD/LD IN ANTENNA SURROUND CENTER TV/SAT...
Operating Instructions
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... specifying speaker types and distances. 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 TUNING + - SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD ... FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button. Hooking Up and Setting Up 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...
... specifying speaker types and distances. 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 TUNING + - SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 6.1 CH DECODING A B SOUND FIELD ... FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button. Hooking Up and Setting Up 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...
Operating Instructions
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TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - DIRECT EQUALIZER MUTING INPUT MODE MODE FUNCTION ...are cleared. • The master volume is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn the receiver off the receiver. 2 Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to VOLUME MIN. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker... System Performing Initial Setup Operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on . 1/u ? / 1 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER ...
TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - DIRECT EQUALIZER MUTING INPUT MODE MODE FUNCTION ...are cleared. • The master volume is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn the receiver off the receiver. 2 Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to VOLUME MIN. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker... System Performing Initial Setup Operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on . 1/u ? / 1 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER ...
Operating Instructions
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... same distance from the ceiling. It is recommended to place the speaker at least one meter 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 to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to turn on the ...° 19 The setting is properly fixed in case the speaker falls, make sure that follow. 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 the surround back speaker Set the...
... same distance from the ceiling. It is recommended to place the speaker at least one meter 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 to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to turn on the ...° 19 The setting is properly fixed in case the speaker falls, make sure that follow. 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 the surround back speaker Set the...
Operating Instructions
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... Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you to turn FUNCTION to select the component (except connected to adjust the level of the LFE channel high cut filter. When this is output from each speaker in your listening position to the MULTI CH IN jacks). DIRECT" is set to select...test tone from each speaker in the display during adjustment. • Although these adjustments can adjust the speaker levels while listening to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on page 28). 4 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that the level of surround speakers from your main listening position. x...
... Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you to turn FUNCTION to select the component (except connected to adjust the level of the LFE channel high cut filter. When this is output from each speaker in your listening position to the MULTI CH IN jacks). DIRECT" is set to select...test tone from each speaker in the display during adjustment. • Although these adjustments can adjust the speaker levels while listening to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on page 28). 4 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that the level of surround speakers from your main listening position. x...
Operating Instructions
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...SP. Check that the headphones are connected. , Check that is not set to the PHONES jack. If both channels are turned on. , Check that the volume level on both the receiver and the component. TUNING + - No sound will come from the headphones, the front speaker may not be ...is not included above, see page 18). MODE 2CH ENTER MULTI /2CH A. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - If you encounter a problem that the receiver is not outputting any sound. There is no sound no sound from a specific component. , Check that the component...
...SP. Check that the headphones are connected. , Check that is not set to the PHONES jack. If both channels are turned on. , Check that the volume level on both the receiver and the component. TUNING + - No sound will come from the headphones, the front speaker may not be ...is not included above, see page 18). MODE 2CH ENTER MULTI /2CH A. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - If you encounter a problem that the receiver is not outputting any sound. There is no sound no sound from a specific component. , Check that the component...
Operating Instructions
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... button Press to enjoy surround sound. A.F.D. FM button Selects the FM band. You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format. 7 qa 0 9 6 Use the CINEMA STUDIO EX buttons to adjust the volume. 26 button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of...
... button Press to enjoy surround sound. A.F.D. FM button Selects the FM band. You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format. 7 qa 0 9 6 Use the CINEMA STUDIO EX buttons to adjust the volume. 26 button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of...
Operating Instructions
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...page 38), the settings are turned off . TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - DIRECT EQUALIZER MUTING INPUT MODE MODE FUNCTION 2ND ROOM ...NIGHT THEATER • MONO MOVIE • STEREO MOVIE • V. qh MULTI/2CH A. This mode is muted. qd 6.1 CH DECODING button Press 6.1 CH DECODING to analog 2 channel jacks. SEMI M. This function is not... the sources encoded in the real theater. When this receiver incorporates the 5.1 channel amplifier, you can reproduce the 6.1 channel surround sound of CINEMA STUDIO and the 3D sound imaging...
...page 38), the settings are turned off . TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - DIRECT EQUALIZER MUTING INPUT MODE MODE FUNCTION 2ND ROOM ...NIGHT THEATER • MONO MOVIE • STEREO MOVIE • V. qh MULTI/2CH A. This mode is muted. qd 6.1 CH DECODING button Press 6.1 CH DECODING to analog 2 channel jacks. SEMI M. This function is not... the sources encoded in the real theater. When this receiver incorporates the 5.1 channel amplifier, you can reproduce the 6.1 channel surround sound of CINEMA STUDIO and the 3D sound imaging...
Operating Instructions
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... of several "virtual" speakers. See "MultiChannel Surround setup" starting on page 19 to decoding the surround sound, some of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. Use these sound fields are designed for home theater developed by selecting one of these modes also provide ... You can take advantage of sports programs or musical concerts. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of surround sound simply by Sony. They add reverberation to the source signal to enjoy surround sound.
... of several "virtual" speakers. See "MultiChannel Surround setup" starting on page 19 to decoding the surround sound, some of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. Use these sound fields are designed for home theater developed by selecting one of these modes also provide ... You can take advantage of sports programs or musical concerts. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of surround sound simply by Sony. They add reverberation to the source signal to enjoy surround sound.
Operating Instructions
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...being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). button: Press to set the receiver to customize the level parameters. EQUALIZER button: Turns the equalizer effect on each ...z You can be enjoyed even without digital processing. The 6.1 channel system used as Dolby Surround EX system in stereo automatically, and the sound field is possible to the program you...production. The new channel added speakers behind the listening position. However, to customize the equalizer parameters in the current sound field. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L...
...being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). button: Press to set the receiver to customize the level parameters. EQUALIZER button: Turns the equalizer effect on each ...z You can be enjoyed even without digital processing. The 6.1 channel system used as Dolby Surround EX system in stereo automatically, and the sound field is possible to the program you...production. The new channel added speakers behind the listening position. However, to customize the equalizer parameters in the current sound field. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM VIDEO L...
Operating Instructions
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... speakers absent Sound Field: A.F.D. Note Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG format signals. Note Only the front 2 channels are input. SW L C R STEREO MONO MEMORY a DTS MPEG SL SR SP.OFF D.RANGE EQ PRO LOGIC SSB SLEEP 1 OPT Lights up when the source signal is a ...set to "YES" (page 20) and the audio signal is downmixed and output from the SUB WOOFER jack(s). 9 Play back channel indicators The letters light up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to two channel signals in the Dolby Digital format. 6 PRO LOGIC Lights up to indicate the level. Multi...
... speakers absent Sound Field: A.F.D. Note Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG format signals. Note Only the front 2 channels are input. SW L C R STEREO MONO MEMORY a DTS MPEG SL SR SP.OFF D.RANGE EQ PRO LOGIC SSB SLEEP 1 OPT Lights up when the source signal is a ...set to "YES" (page 20) and the audio signal is downmixed and output from the SUB WOOFER jack(s). 9 Play back channel indicators The letters light up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to two channel signals in the Dolby Digital format. 6 PRO LOGIC Lights up to indicate the level. Multi...
Operating Instructions
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...a sound field. "DEEP" provides the greatest amount of reverberations to add to the front signals according to come from multi channel surround sound Position your speakers and do the procedures described in your listening environment by making new adjustments to suit your particular listening... on sound mode) Lets you control the level of the high frequencies to "OFF", the receiver does not perform PRO LOGIC decoding. The midpoint designates a standard room with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SURR. The settings available in this menu are stored in the source...
...a sound field. "DEEP" provides the greatest amount of reverberations to add to the front signals according to come from multi channel surround sound Position your speakers and do the procedures described in your listening environment by making new adjustments to suit your particular listening... on sound mode) Lets you control the level of the high frequencies to "OFF", the receiver does not perform PRO LOGIC decoding. The midpoint designates a standard room with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press SURR. The settings available in this menu are stored in the source...
Operating Instructions
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...to receive broadcasts PRESET TUNING +/-: Press to scan all available radio stations. TUNING +/-: Press to turn on the "STEREO" indication. You will be less distorted. DIRECT EQUALIZER MUTING INPUT MODE MODE FUNCTION 2ND ROOM FM AM FM MODE SHIFT FUNCTION STR-DE875 ... the numeric buttons. MEMORY TUNING +/- ? / 1 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER VOLUME + SPEAKERS DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT DIMMER ON SCREEN PRESET - FM: Press to preset stations. FUNCTION control: Rotate to preset stations. Receiving Broadcasts 45 TUNING + - MODE 2CH ENTER MULTI /2CH ...
...to receive broadcasts PRESET TUNING +/-: Press to scan all available radio stations. TUNING +/-: Press to turn on the "STEREO" indication. You will be less distorted. DIRECT EQUALIZER MUTING INPUT MODE MODE FUNCTION 2ND ROOM FM AM FM MODE SHIFT FUNCTION STR-DE875 ... the numeric buttons. MEMORY TUNING +/- ? / 1 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER VOLUME + SPEAKERS DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT DIMMER ON SCREEN PRESET - FM: Press to preset stations. FUNCTION control: Rotate to preset stations. Receiving Broadcasts 45 TUNING + - MODE 2CH ENTER MULTI /2CH ...
Operating Instructions
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...each component. The last station you can record on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can find the space character between "??" FUNCTION ? / 1 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER VOLUME + SPEAKERS DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT DIMMER ON SCREEN PRESET - To name a program source Select the program source (component) to ... FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - Note that no more than one name can enter a name (index name) of your cassette deck or MD deck if you want to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for playing. If you 've connected all components properly. Recording Your receiver makes it easy...
...each component. The last station you can record on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can find the space character between "??" FUNCTION ? / 1 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MASTER VOLUME + SPEAKERS DISPLAY PHONES VIDEO 3 INPUT DIMMER ON SCREEN PRESET - To name a program source Select the program source (component) to ... FM AM VIDEO L AUDIO R - Note that no more than one name can enter a name (index name) of your cassette deck or MD deck if you want to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for playing. If you 've connected all components properly. Recording Your receiver makes it easy...
Operating Instructions
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.../SAT", "MD/DAT" (STR-DE975 only), "TAPE" (STR-DE975 only), "MD/TAPE" (STR-DE875 only) and "CD/SACD". Adjusting the CONTROL A1 auto power on Lets you can enjoy the surround back signals with STADIUM as the sound field, change the setting. • When the 6.1 channel matrix decoding is performed and ... "MULTI CH". 3 Turn the jog dial to select "ON" or "OFF". Adjusting the CONTROL A1 auto function Lets you can set this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (see page 12) automatically when the connected component is "ON". 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor...
.../SAT", "MD/DAT" (STR-DE975 only), "TAPE" (STR-DE975 only), "MD/TAPE" (STR-DE875 only) and "CD/SACD". Adjusting the CONTROL A1 auto power on Lets you can enjoy the surround back signals with STADIUM as the sound field, change the setting. • When the 6.1 channel matrix decoding is performed and ... "MULTI CH". 3 Turn the jog dial to select "ON" or "OFF". Adjusting the CONTROL A1 auto function Lets you can set this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords (see page 12) automatically when the connected component is "ON". 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor...
Operating Instructions
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...page 38 Additional Information Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. , When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT terminals (STR-DE975) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals (STR-DE875). Use direct tuning. , Make sure you select...to change the display mode. No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. , Select the appropriate function on the receiver. , Set your TV away from the audio components. Troubleshooting No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers....
...page 38 Additional Information Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. , When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT terminals (STR-DE975) or the DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals (STR-DE875). Use direct tuning. , Make sure you select...to change the display mode. No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. , Select the appropriate function on the receiver. , Set your TV away from the audio components. Troubleshooting No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers....
Operating Instructions
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.... Turns the receiver on or off automatically. Use with components in your system. Remote Button ENTER SHIFT D.TUNING ./> m/M n N X x Operations Function TV/VCR/SAT/ Tape deck/ LD player/ VCD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck After selectig a channel, disc or track...VCR/ CD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver DVD/LD Receiver TV/SAT Receiver CD/SACD TUNER Receiver Receiver PHONO AV 1 Receiver Remote AV 2 2ND ROOM (STR-DE975 only) 0-9 Receiver CD player/ MD deck/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck TV/VCR/SAT >10...
.... Turns the receiver on or off automatically. Use with components in your system. Remote Button ENTER SHIFT D.TUNING ./> m/M n N X x Operations Function TV/VCR/SAT/ Tape deck/ LD player/ VCD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck After selectig a channel, disc or track...VCR/ CD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver DVD/LD Receiver TV/SAT Receiver CD/SACD TUNER Receiver Receiver PHONO AV 1 Receiver Remote AV 2 2ND ROOM (STR-DE975 only) 0-9 Receiver CD player/ MD deck/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck TV/VCR/SAT >10...