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Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. STR-DE995 STR-DE895 © 2003 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Serial No. 4-244-963-12(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. STR-DE995 STR-DE895 © 2003 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Serial No. 4-244-963-12(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Operating Instructions
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... 29 Selecting the surround back decoding mode (SURR BACK DECODING 31 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 33 Customizing sound fields 34 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning 37 Automatic tuning 38 Preset tuning 38 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources 40 Recording 40 Using the... 67 Specifications 70 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button 73 Adjustable parameters for each sound field 75 1) STR-DE895 models of area code CA only. 2) STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only. 3) RM-PG412 only...
... 29 Selecting the surround back decoding mode (SURR BACK DECODING 31 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 33 Customizing sound fields 34 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning 37 Automatic tuning 38 Preset tuning 38 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources 40 Recording 40 Using the... 67 Specifications 70 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button 73 Adjustable parameters for each sound field 75 1) STR-DE895 models of area code CA only. 2) STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only. 3) RM-PG412 only...
Operating Instructions
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... area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only). • pages 57-66 for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. About area codes The area code of area code CA only) The AUX, AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN button on the receiver. L L - + R R FRONT B...the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for the supplied remote For RM-PP412 (STR-DE895 models of the receiver you purchased is clearly indicated in the text, for models STR-DE995 and STR-DE895. In this manual describe the controls on the remote are not available. About This Manual The ...
... area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only). • pages 57-66 for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. About area codes The area code of area code CA only) The AUX, AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN button on the receiver. L L - + R R FRONT B...the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for the supplied remote For RM-PP412 (STR-DE895 models of the receiver you purchased is clearly indicated in the text, for models STR-DE995 and STR-DE895. In this manual describe the controls on the remote are not available. About This Manual The ...
Operating Instructions
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Main unit (continued) STR-DE895 only ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - es (38, 39, 71) SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2 (17, 26, 67) SURR BACK DECODING ea (31, 42) SURR BACK DECODING (indicator) qj (31) T - wl ...
Main unit (continued) STR-DE895 only ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - es (38, 39, 71) SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2 (17, 26, 67) SURR BACK DECODING ea (31, 42) SURR BACK DECODING (indicator) qj (31) T - wl ...
Operating Instructions
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... 1 2ND ZONE A A A* G G L CENTER R SURR FRONT SURROUND BACK SUB WOOFER MULTI CH OUT DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc. * For STR-DE895, use G to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder. • See page 17 for...multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel hookups. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to make the connections for 6.1 channel surround sound. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound (5.1 channel), five speakers (two front speakers...
... 1 2ND ZONE A A A* G G L CENTER R SURR FRONT SURROUND BACK SUB WOOFER MULTI CH OUT DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc. * For STR-DE895, use G to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder. • See page 17 for...multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel hookups. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to make the connections for 6.1 channel surround sound. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound (5.1 channel), five speakers (two front speakers...
Operating Instructions
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... FRONT B* CTRL S CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO STATUS STATUS IN IN OUT IN S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN OUT Y P B/B-Y L - For STR-DE995, if you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button (page 26). ** For STR-DE895, connect your surround back speaker to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals. continued 17GB You can select the front...
... FRONT B* CTRL S CTRL S S-VIDEO S-VIDEO STATUS STATUS IN IN OUT IN S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN OUT Y P B/B-Y L - For STR-DE995, if you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button (page 26). ** For STR-DE895, connect your surround back speaker to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals. continued 17GB You can select the front...
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...a sub woofer, select "NO". Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to adjust. This parameter is not available when "Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])" is set to "NO". 2)... SB X.X meter (XX feet)2) 3.0 meter (10 feet)2) PL. [XXXXXXXXX] SIDE/LOW 1) STR-DE995 only. Note Some speaker settings may not be adjustable. 3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to place the speaker at least 1 meter behind the listening position. Multi channel surround setup...
...a sub woofer, select "NO". Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to adjust. This parameter is not available when "Surround back speaker selection (SB SP [XXX])" is set to "NO". 2)... SB X.X meter (XX feet)2) 3.0 meter (10 feet)2) PL. [XXXXXXXXX] SIDE/LOW 1) STR-DE995 only. Note Some speaker settings may not be adjustable. 3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to place the speaker at least 1 meter behind the listening position. Multi channel surround setup...
Operating Instructions
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...adjusting, the test tone is performed. 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on page 67 and take the appropriate measures to turn off the test tone. For STR-DE895, you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from the - For ...left speaker when "Surround back left/right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])" is output, the receiver switches to "YES". - surround back left and right speakers when "Surround back left ) t Sub woofer * STR-DE995 only. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated...
...adjusting, the test tone is performed. 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on page 67 and take the appropriate measures to turn off the test tone. For STR-DE895, you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from the - For ...left speaker when "Surround back left/right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])" is output, the receiver switches to "YES". - surround back left and right speakers when "Surround back left ) t Sub woofer * STR-DE995 only. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated...
Operating Instructions
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.... 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " LEVEL ". 3 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you want . You can only adjust this parameter if "Surround back left and right speakers. Enjoying Surround Sound... "YES". COMP. You can also customize various aspects of the surround right speaker. Surround back right level (SB RIGHT XXX.X dB) (STR-DE995 only) Lets you want to adjust. 4 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to "YES".
.... 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " LEVEL ". 3 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you want . You can only adjust this parameter if "Surround back left and right speakers. Enjoying Surround Sound... "YES". COMP. You can also customize various aspects of the surround right speaker. Surround back right level (SB RIGHT XXX.X dB) (STR-DE995 only) Lets you want to adjust. 4 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to "YES".
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... If the power is possible with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " EQUALIZER ". 3 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you want to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with Dolby Digital sources only.... equalizer 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " EQUALIZER ". 2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) repeatedly to select "EQUALIZER [XXX]". 3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to all sound fields and can be useful when you adjust the equalizer ...
... If the power is possible with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " EQUALIZER ". 3 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you want to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with Dolby Digital sources only.... equalizer 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " EQUALIZER ". 2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) repeatedly to select "EQUALIZER [XXX]". 3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to all sound fields and can be useful when you adjust the equalizer ...
Operating Instructions
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... preset stations and program sources. If you want to tune in the preset station you 've made a mistake Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) until a blank space appears in the receiver's display when a station or program source is selected. These names (for each preset station or program source. Note that...
... preset stations and program sources. If you want to tune in the preset station you 've made a mistake Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) until a blank space appears in the receiver's display when a station or program source is selected. These names (for each preset station or program source. Note that...
Operating Instructions
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Normally, use as-is with media other settings. 3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the setting you want to listen the very first moments of each track. However, the receiver will not be able to adjust. This means that follow. The setting is entered ... menu The CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to make the following adjustments. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOMIZE ". 2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM), DVD, DTS-CD and DTS-LD sources. For details, see page 14) is turned...
Normally, use as-is with media other settings. 3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the setting you want to listen the very first moments of each track. However, the receiver will not be able to adjust. This means that follow. The setting is entered ... menu The CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to make the following adjustments. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOMIZE ". 2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM), DVD, DTS-CD and DTS-LD sources. For details, see page 14) is turned...
Operating Instructions
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... oriented in the battery compartment. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you use your system. Remote Button ?/1 SLEEP Operations Function Receiver Receiver Turns the receiver on the receiver. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for about 6...PP412 and RM-PG412 You can use the remote RM-PP412 (STRDE895 models of area code CA only) and RMPG412 (STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only) to operate the components in your remote Inserting batteries into the ...
... oriented in the battery compartment. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you use your system. Remote Button ?/1 SLEEP Operations Function Receiver Receiver Turns the receiver on the receiver. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for about 6...PP412 and RM-PG412 You can use the remote RM-PP412 (STRDE895 models of area code CA only) and RMPG412 (STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only) to operate the components in your remote Inserting batteries into the ...
Operating Instructions
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... using the USE MODE button and the remote command mode buttons. If the command mode of the receiver. • The above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the remote are not available. - (STR-DE895) The AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the model of the... receiver and the remote is intended to Minidisc or DAT deck. 2ND Remote M1 and M2 Remote Select the...
... using the USE MODE button and the remote command mode buttons. If the command mode of the receiver. • The above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the remote are not available. - (STR-DE895) The AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the model of the... receiver and the remote is intended to Minidisc or DAT deck. 2ND Remote M1 and M2 Remote Select the...
Operating Instructions
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...- (STR-DE895) The AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available. • RM-LG112 - (STR-DE995) The AAC BI-LING and 12 buttons on the remote are connected securely. If the problem persist Consult your TV away from the audio components. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA ... unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. • Select the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your nearest Sony dealer. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to an outdoor FM antenna as...
...- (STR-DE895) The AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available. • RM-LG112 - (STR-DE995) The AAC BI-LING and 12 buttons on the remote are connected securely. If the problem persist Consult your TV away from the audio components. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA ... unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. • Select the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your nearest Sony dealer. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to an outdoor FM antenna as...
Operating Instructions
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... dB (A, 500 mV6)) 5) INPUT SHORT (with no sound output. 2) Measured under the following conditions: Area code Power requirements E2/E3 240 V AC, 50 Hz 3) STR-DE995 only. 4) STR-DE895 only. Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Sensitivity: - rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with sound field and equalizer bypassed...
... dB (A, 500 mV6)) 5) INPUT SHORT (with no sound output. 2) Measured under the following conditions: Area code Power requirements E2/E3 240 V AC, 50 Hz 3) STR-DE995 only. 4) STR-DE895 only. Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Sensitivity: - rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with sound field and equalizer bypassed...
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.../240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption U STR-DE995: 300 W STR-DE895: 265 W CA STR-DE995: 410 VA STR-DE895: 365 VA MX, E2/E3 STR-DE895: 265 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W (when "POWER SAVE" in any AM station, turn off the receiver. continued Additional Information 71GB After tuning in the CUSTOMIZE menu is...
.../240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption U STR-DE995: 300 W STR-DE895: 265 W CA STR-DE995: 410 VA STR-DE895: 365 VA MX, E2/E3 STR-DE895: 265 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W (when "POWER SAVE" in any AM station, turn off the receiver. continued Additional Information 71GB After tuning in the CUSTOMIZE menu is...
Operating Instructions
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..., 100 W MAX Dimensions 430 × 159 × 324 mm (16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 12 6/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) STR-DE995: 10.6 kg (23 lb 6 oz) STR-DE895: 9.7 kg (21 lb 7 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander (1) • RM-PP412... (STR-DE895 models of area code CA only) • RM-PG412 (STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only) • RM-LG112 (STR-DE995 models of area code U only) R6 (size-AA) ...
..., 100 W MAX Dimensions 430 × 159 × 324 mm (16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 12 6/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) STR-DE995: 10.6 kg (23 lb 6 oz) STR-DE895: 9.7 kg (21 lb 7 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander (1) • RM-PP412... (STR-DE895 models of area code CA only) • RM-PG412 (STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only) • RM-LG112 (STR-DE995 models of area code U only) R6 (size-AA) ...
Operating Instructions
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... left/right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])" is set to select BAL. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select LEVEL EQUALIZER SET UP Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to "NO". 4) For models of area code U, CA: between 3 feet and 23 feet (1 foot steps) 5) For models of ... For models of settings using the MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, MENU (STR-DE995 only) or / buttons (STR-DE895 only) and +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only). Tables of area code U, CA: between FRONT XX feet and 15 feet (1 foot steps) continued Additional...
... left/right speaker selection (SB L/R [XXX])" is set to select BAL. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select LEVEL EQUALIZER SET UP Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to "NO". 4) For models of area code U, CA: between 3 feet and 23 feet (1 foot steps) 5) For models of ... For models of settings using the MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU, MENU (STR-DE995 only) or / buttons (STR-DE895 only) and +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only). Tables of area code U, CA: between FRONT XX feet and 15 feet (1 foot steps) continued Additional...
Operating Instructions
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Page 42 74GB Turn +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select SB DEC [XXXXXX] DECODE [XXX] POWER SAVE [XXX] OSD H.POSI [XX]1) OSD V.POSI [XX]1) DIGITAL ASSIGN? Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button (continued) Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select CUSTOMIZE Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to select MATRIX, AUTO, OFF AUTO, PCM ON, OFF 0-64 0-32 depends on the digital input 1) STR-DE995 only.
Page 42 74GB Turn +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select SB DEC [XXXXXX] DECODE [XXX] POWER SAVE [XXX] OSD H.POSI [XX]1) OSD V.POSI [XX]1) DIGITAL ASSIGN? Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button (continued) Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select CUSTOMIZE Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to select MATRIX, AUTO, OFF AUTO, PCM ON, OFF 0-64 0-32 depends on the digital input 1) STR-DE995 only.