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STR-DE995 STR-DE895 © 2003 Sony Corporation Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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 Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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.
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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...
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... if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. Any difference in the text, for the supplied remote For RM-PP412 (STR-DE895 models of area code U only). Tip The instructions in this manual, the STR-DE995 is clearly indicated in operation is used for illustration purposes unless ...AC OUTLET 4-XXX-XXX-XX AA Area code Any differences in the text, for models STR-DE995 and STR-DE895. For RM-LG112 (STR-DE995 models of area code U only) The AAC BI-LING and 12 button on the receiver. You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner...
... if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. Any difference in the text, for the supplied remote For RM-PP412 (STR-DE895 models of area code U only). Tip The instructions in this manual, the STR-DE995 is clearly indicated in operation is used for illustration purposes unless ...AC OUTLET 4-XXX-XXX-XX AA Area code Any differences in the text, for models STR-DE995 and STR-DE895. For RM-LG112 (STR-DE995 models of area code U only) The AAC BI-LING and 12 button on the receiver. You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner...
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...) DIMMER 5 (27) DISPLAY 4 (27, 69) Display qf (27) DVD (indicator) q; (25) ENTER ws (19, 40, 43) FM MODE eg (37) I - ql 6GB Main unit (continued) STR-DE895 only ALPHABETICAL ORDER A -
...) DIMMER 5 (27) DISPLAY 4 (27, 69) Display qf (27) DVD (indicator) q; (25) ENTER ws (19, 40, 43) FM MODE eg (37) I - ql 6GB Main unit (continued) STR-DE895 only ALPHABETICAL ORDER A -
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...multi channel decoder, etc., for 6.1 channel surround sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player is also equipped with multi channel output jacks, you to enjoy multi channel ...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 connect an external multi channel decoder. Notes • When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the DVD player's multi ...
...multi channel decoder, etc., for 6.1 channel surround sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player is also equipped with multi channel output jacks, you to enjoy multi channel ...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 connect an external multi channel decoder. Notes • When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the DVD player's multi ...
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... speaker (R)** Surround back speaker (L)** Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) * If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals. For STR-DE995, if you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals. You can select the front speakers you want...
... speaker (R)** Surround back speaker (L)** Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) * If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals. For STR-DE995, if you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals. You can select the front speakers you want...
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... SB X.X meter (XX feet)2) 3.0 meter (10 feet)2) PL. [XXXXXXXXX] SIDE/LOW 1) STR-DE995 only. 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 select the setting you want to adjust. The default unit for models of...set the speaker at an equal distance from the ceiling. Note Some speaker settings may not be adjustable. 3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you do not connect a sub woofer, select "NO". This means that you set up the ...
... SB X.X meter (XX feet)2) 3.0 meter (10 feet)2) PL. [XXXXXXXXX] SIDE/LOW 1) STR-DE995 only. 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 select the setting you want to adjust. The default unit for models of...set the speaker at an equal distance from the ceiling. Note Some speaker settings may not be adjustable. 3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you do not connect a sub woofer, select "NO". This means that you set up the ...
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...LEVEL menu so that the connections were made via the front panel using the remote. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. For STR-DE895, you will only hear the test tone from the surround back speaker when "Surround back speaker selection... (SB SP [XXX])" is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure...
...LEVEL menu so that the connections were made via the front panel using the remote. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. For STR-DE895, you will only hear the test tone from the surround back speaker when "Surround back speaker selection... (SB SP [XXX])" is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure...
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...35GB Surround right level (SURR R XXX.X dB) Lets you adjust the level of the surround back left level (SB LEFT XXX.X dB) (STR-DE995 only) Lets you adjust the level of the surround right speaker. Surround back left speaker. Surround left speaker. The settings are stored individually ... 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 to adjust. 4 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the setting you want. The setting is set to "YES". You ...
...35GB Surround right level (SURR R XXX.X dB) Lets you adjust the level of the surround back left level (SB LEFT XXX.X dB) (STR-DE995 only) Lets you adjust the level of the surround right speaker. Surround back left speaker. Surround left speaker. The settings are stored individually ... 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 to adjust. 4 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the setting you want. The setting is set to "YES". You ...
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...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 adjust. 4 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the setting you adjust the gain of bass. Bass (BASS...off the 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 want . Customizing sound ...
...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 adjust. 4 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the setting you adjust the gain of bass. Bass (BASS...off the 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 want . Customizing sound ...
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... Select the program source (component) to be named. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOMIZE ". 3 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to select "NAME? [XXXXXXXX]". 4 Create an index name by using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help. 1 Select the...
... Select the program source (component) to be named. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOMIZE ". 3 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to select "NAME? [XXXXXXXX]". 4 Create an index name by using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help. 1 Select the...
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... AUTO mode. • AUTO mode (DECODE [AUTO]) Use to "ON". When used 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. Normally, use as-is started. x Decode ... until you have set to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM), DVD and MD. For details, see page 14) is turned on the receiver automatically when the component connected via monaural miniplug cord (see page 31. This means that follow. However, with the initial settings above. Adjustments using...
... AUTO mode. • AUTO mode (DECODE [AUTO]) Use to "ON". When used 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. Normally, use as-is started. x Decode ... until you have set to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM), DVD and MD. For details, see page 14) is turned on the receiver automatically when the component connected via monaural miniplug cord (see page 31. This means that follow. However, with the initial settings above. Adjustments using...
Operating Instructions
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... function and the duration which the receiver turns off . Operations Using the Remote RM-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 the battery compartment. Remote button description RM-PP412 RM-PG412 Before you don't use the remote for about 6 months. Remote Button ?/1 SLEEP Operations Function Receiver Receiver Turns the receiver on the receiver. When the ...
... function and the duration which the receiver turns off . Operations Using the Remote RM-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 the battery compartment. Remote button description RM-PP412 RM-PG412 Before you don't use the remote for about 6 months. Remote Button ?/1 SLEEP Operations Function Receiver Receiver Turns the receiver on the receiver. When the ...
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... Minidisc or DAT deck. 2ND Remote M1 and M2 Remote Select 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 remote... AV2 while pressing down USE MODE. You can switch the command mode (AV1 or AV2) of the receiver and the remote is intended to control the satellite tuner, VCR and DVD player. • RM-PP412 - (STR-DE895) The AUX, AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available...
... Minidisc or DAT deck. 2ND Remote M1 and M2 Remote Select 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 remote... AV2 while pressing down USE MODE. You can switch the command mode (AV1 or AV2) of the receiver and the remote is intended to control the satellite tuner, VCR and DVD player. • RM-PP412 - (STR-DE895) The AUX, AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available...
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... you set to operate the TV only, use the remote to operate the receiver (pages 43, 50 and 61). • Press MAIN MENU on the receiver. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your nearest Sony dealer. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. • The... AUX, AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available. • RM-PG412 - (STR-DE995) The AAC BI-LING and 12 buttons on the remote are not available. - (STR-DE895) The AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available. • RM-LG112...
... you set to operate the TV only, use the remote to operate the receiver (pages 43, 50 and 61). • Press MAIN MENU on the receiver. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your nearest Sony dealer. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. • The... AUX, AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available. • RM-PG412 - (STR-DE995) The AAC BI-LING and 12 buttons on the remote are not available. - (STR-DE895) The AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available. • RM-LG112...
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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. S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Outputs (Analog) MD/TAPE (OUT), VIDEO 1, 2 (AUDIO OUT) SUB WOOFER Voltage: 500 mV Impedance: 10 kilohms Voltage: 2 V Impedance...
... 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. S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Outputs (Analog) MD/TAPE (OUT), VIDEO 1, 2 (AUDIO OUT) SUB WOOFER Voltage: 500 mV Impedance: 10 kilohms Voltage: 2 V Impedance...
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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. After tuning in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to "ON") (page...
.../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. After tuning in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to "ON") (page...
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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) ...
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... select BAL. Tables 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). COMP. L I R CENTER XXX.X dB SURR L XXX.X dB SURR R XXX.X dB SB XXX.X dB SB ... XX feet and 15 feet (1 foot steps) continued Additional Information 73GB 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 area...
... select BAL. Tables 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). COMP. L I R CENTER XXX.X dB SURR L XXX.X dB SURR R XXX.X dB SB XXX.X dB SB ... XX feet and 15 feet (1 foot steps) continued Additional Information 73GB 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 area...
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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. 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? Page 42 74GB
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. 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? Page 42 74GB