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Model No. Serial No. STR-DE995 STR-DE895 © 2003 Sony Corporation 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.
Model No. Serial No. STR-DE995 STR-DE895 © 2003 Sony Corporation 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.
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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... AAC BI-LING and 12 button on the remote are not available. - (STR-DE895 only) The AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN button on the remote are not available. 4GB About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the use the controls on the supplied remote... in operation, according to the area code, are for models STR-DE995 and STR-DE895. You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual describe the controls on the receiver. Any difference in operation is used for illustration purposes unless stated...
... AAC BI-LING and 12 button on the remote are not available. - (STR-DE895 only) The AAC BI-LING, 12 and ON SCREEN button on the remote are not available. 4GB About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the use the controls on the supplied remote... in operation, according to the area code, are for models STR-DE995 and STR-DE895. You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual describe the controls on the receiver. Any difference in operation is used for illustration purposes unless stated...
Operating Instructions
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... wa w; 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 - Main unit (continued) STR-DE895 only ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - ed (38) TV/SAT (indicator) qa (25) VIDEO 1 (indicator) 7 (25) VIDEO 2 (indicator) 8 (25) VIDEO 3 (indicator) 9 (25) VIDEO 3 DIGITAL INPUT (OPT) (jack) ej...
... wa w; 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 - Main unit (continued) STR-DE895 only ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - ed (38) TV/SAT (indicator) qa (25) VIDEO 1 (indicator) 7 (25) VIDEO 2 (indicator) 8 (25) VIDEO 3 (indicator) 9 (25) VIDEO 3 DIGITAL INPUT (OPT) (jack) ej...
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...MULTI CH IN 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 multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is also equipped with multi channel...8226; See page 17 for details on the multi channel hookups. Hooking Up the Components Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on speaker system hookup.
...MULTI CH IN 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 multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is also equipped with multi channel...8226; See page 17 for details on the multi channel hookups. Hooking Up the Components Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on speaker system hookup.
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... SURROUND BACK terminals. You can select the front speakers you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals. 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 FRONT B terminals.
... SURROUND BACK terminals. You can select the front speakers you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals. 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 FRONT B terminals.
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...If there is set to select the setting you want. Note Some speaker settings may not be adjustable. 3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to "NO". 2) The default unit for models of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that it wherever ...damage or injury in the display. 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 parameter you want . Initial settings Parameter Initial setting SUB WOOFER [XXX] YES FRONT SP [XXXXX] LARGE CTR SP...
...If there is set to select the setting you want. Note Some speaker settings may not be adjustable. 3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to "NO". 2) The default unit for models of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend that it wherever ...damage or injury in the display. 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 parameter you want . Initial settings Parameter Initial setting SUB WOOFER [XXX] YES FRONT SP [XXXXX] LARGE CTR SP...
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...the remote or turn off the test tone. For STR-DE895, you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing. Tip You can also be made correctly. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. Notes...were made via the front panel using the remote. surround back left speaker when "Surround back left ) t Sub woofer * STR-DE995 only. on the receiver. While adjusting, the test tone is output from each speaker. Checking the connections After connecting all speakers at 800 Hz for easier...
...the remote or turn off the test tone. For STR-DE895, you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing. Tip You can also be made correctly. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. Notes...were made via the front panel using the remote. surround back left speaker when "Surround back left ) t Sub woofer * STR-DE995 only. on the receiver. While adjusting, the test tone is output from each speaker. Checking the connections After connecting all speakers at 800 Hz for easier...
Operating Instructions
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...all sound fields except for each speaker. Initial settings Parameter BAL. Front balance (BAL. Surround back right level (SB RIGHT XXX.X dB) (STR-DE995 only) Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer. L I R) Lets you adjust the level of the surround back speaker. You...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 to adjust. 4 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the setting you want. The setting is entered automatically. L I R ...
...all sound fields except for each speaker. Initial settings Parameter BAL. Front balance (BAL. Surround back right level (SB RIGHT XXX.X dB) (STR-DE995 only) Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer. L I R) Lets you adjust the level of the surround back speaker. You...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 to adjust. 4 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the setting you want. The setting is entered automatically. L I R ...
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... 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 setting you compress the dynamic range of the front speakers for optimum sound. The setting is turned...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. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with Dolby Digital ...
... 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 setting you compress the dynamic range of the front speakers for optimum sound. The setting is turned...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. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with Dolby Digital ...
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...can 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. To name a program source Select the program source (component) to be entered for preset ...tape or MiniDisc using the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STRDE895 only) and MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only): Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select a character, then turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the character you...
...can 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. To name a program source Select the program source (component) to be entered for preset ...tape or MiniDisc using the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STRDE895 only) and MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only): Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select a character, then turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to select the character you...
Operating Instructions
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...]) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM), DVD and MD. 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 adjust. When set to "ON". If this parameter using the CUSTOMIZE menu The CUSTOMIZE .... 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOMIZE ". 2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you want . However, the receiver will not be able to listen the very first moments of the receiver during standby mode. 42GB Initial setting AUTO PCM (for DVD, CD/SACD,...
...]) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM), DVD and MD. 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 adjust. When set to "ON". If this parameter using the CUSTOMIZE menu The CUSTOMIZE .... 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOMIZE ". 2 Turn MENU (STR-DE995 only) or press / (STR-DE895 only) to select the parameter you want . However, the receiver will not be able to listen the very first moments of the receiver during standby mode. 42GB Initial setting AUTO PCM (for DVD, CD/SACD,...
Operating Instructions
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... all batteries with the + and - Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off . Remote Button ?/1 SLEEP Operations Function Receiver Receiver Turns the receiver on the receiver. Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for an extended period of each button. MOVIE MUSIC 1 2 3 TEST ...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 direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. When using the remote...
... all batteries with the + and - Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off . Remote Button ?/1 SLEEP Operations Function Receiver Receiver Turns the receiver on the receiver. Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for an extended period of each button. MOVIE MUSIC 1 2 3 TEST ...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 direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. When using the remote...
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... 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. • The above explanation is different, you use the remote 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...
... 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. • The above explanation is different, you use the remote 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...
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...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...outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you are not available. • Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. • Set your nearest Sony dealer. Clearing the receiver's memory To clear All memorized settings See page 19 Customized sound fields page 36 69GB Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not ...
...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...outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you are not available. • Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. • Set your nearest Sony dealer. Clearing the receiver's memory To clear All memorized settings See page 19 Customized sound fields page 36 69GB Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not ...
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. rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with sound field and equalizer bypassed). 6) Weighted network, input level. EQUALIZER Gain levels: ±10...
... 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. rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with sound field and equalizer bypassed). 6) Weighted network, input level. EQUALIZER Gain levels: ±10...
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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. FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75...
.../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. FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75...
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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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... below show each of the settings that these buttons can make . 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 ... Information 73GB 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). L I R CENTER XXX.X dB SURR L XXX.X dB SURR R XXX.X dB SB XXX.X dB SB LEFT XXX.X...
... below show each of the settings that these buttons can make . 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 ... Information 73GB 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). L I R CENTER XXX.X dB SURR L XXX.X dB SURR R XXX.X dB SB XXX.X dB SB LEFT XXX.X...
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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 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.