Easy Setup Guide
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... perimétrico trasero (derecho) Surround back speaker (left) Enceinte surround arrière (gauche) Altavoz perimétrico trasero (izquierdo) Surround speaker (left ) Enceinte avant (gauche) Altavoz delantero (izquierdo) A STR-DE898 Easy Setup Guide Guide de réglage rapide... "SP. 2-580-792-01(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver DVD player Lecteur DVD Reproductor de discos DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUTPUT TV Téléviseur Televisor INPUT VIDEO Front speaker (right) Enceinte avant (droite) Altavoz delantero (derecho) B Front speaker (left ) Enceinte surround (gauche)...
... perimétrico trasero (derecho) Surround back speaker (left) Enceinte surround arrière (gauche) Altavoz perimétrico trasero (izquierdo) Surround speaker (left ) Enceinte avant (gauche) Altavoz delantero (izquierdo) A STR-DE898 Easy Setup Guide Guide de réglage rapide... "SP. 2-580-792-01(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver DVD player Lecteur DVD Reproductor de discos DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUTPUT TV Téléviseur Televisor INPUT VIDEO Front speaker (right) Enceinte avant (droite) Altavoz delantero (derecho) B Front speaker (left ) Enceinte surround (gauche)...
Operating Instructions
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...Started 1: Check how to hookup your components 53 Performing several commands in the display...... 27 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers 29 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 30 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Reassigning the digital audio input ...... 35 - MULTI CH... IN Listening to FM/AM radio 24 Presetting radio stations 25 Changing the display 26 About the indications ...
...Started 1: Check how to hookup your components 53 Performing several commands in the display...... 27 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers 29 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 30 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Reassigning the digital audio input ...... 35 - MULTI CH... IN Listening to FM/AM radio 24 Presetting radio stations 25 Changing the display 26 About the indications ...
Operating Instructions
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... be used to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the required cords (A-H), see page 6. Tip This connection also allows you to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy software with...
... be used to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the required cords (A-H), see page 6. Tip This connection also allows you to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy software with...
Operating Instructions
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... woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you to the receiver. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). This receiver allows you want. Getting Started 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to use a 7.1 channel speaker system. continued 15GB
... woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you to the receiver. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). This receiver allows you want. Getting Started 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to use a 7.1 channel speaker system. continued 15GB
Operating Instructions
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...to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. The configuration, shape and number of AC outlets vary according to their factory settings. • All settings in the SPEAKER SET UP, LEVEL, EQUALIZER and CUSTOMIZE menus. • The sound field ...memorized for each input and preset station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names for the ...
...to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. The configuration, shape and number of AC outlets vary according to their factory settings. • All settings in the SPEAKER SET UP, LEVEL, EQUALIZER and CUSTOMIZE menus. • The sound field ...memorized for each input and preset station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names for the ...
Operating Instructions
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.... This means that they have set to "LARGE" and you want . 5: Setting up your speaker setup pattern using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to select the parameter you cannot change this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the sub woofer as high as possible. SPEAKER SET UP menu parameters The initial settings are underlined.
.... This means that they have set to "LARGE" and you want . 5: Setting up your speaker setup pattern using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to select the parameter you cannot change this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the sub woofer as high as possible. SPEAKER SET UP menu parameters The initial settings are underlined.
Operating Instructions
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... BASS parameter in the EQUALIZER menu to "SMALL". Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes a) NORMAL b) PHANTOM c) 3 STEREO • The "LARGE" and "SMALL" settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will be changed. • DUAL If you did not connect a center...
... BASS parameter in the EQUALIZER menu to "SMALL". Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes a) NORMAL b) PHANTOM c) 3 STEREO • The "LARGE" and "SMALL" settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will be changed. • DUAL If you did not connect a center...
Operating Instructions
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... equal distance from your listening position, set the center speaker further than the actual speaker position will sound like it is not conducive to the closest speaker. is not possible to set the distance to the enjoyment of the speakers will create a larger sound stage. Tip The receiver lets you set the distance from a distance equal to...
... equal distance from your listening position, set the center speaker further than the actual speaker position will sound like it is not conducive to the closest speaker. is not possible to set the distance to the enjoyment of the speakers will create a larger sound stage. Tip The receiver lets you set the distance from a distance equal to...
Operating Instructions
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...many variables, such as wall reflections, and you are not sure which sounds best, select "BEHD/LOW" or "BEHD/HIGH" and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to "SIDE/LOW" or "SIDE/HIGH". Those sound fields were designed under the premise that best succeeds in the... may result in a setting contrary to the above the listening position, even if they are pointing toward the listener from the surround speakers and the sound of the listening position, the surround effects becomes unclear unless set to 160 Hz. Getting Started x PL. You can adjust from 40...
...many variables, such as wall reflections, and you are not sure which sounds best, select "BEHD/LOW" or "BEHD/HIGH" and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to "SIDE/LOW" or "SIDE/HIGH". Those sound fields were designed under the premise that best succeeds in the... may result in a setting contrary to the above the listening position, even if they are pointing toward the listener from the surround speakers and the sound of the listening position, the surround effects becomes unclear unless set to 160 Hz. Getting Started x PL. You can adjust from 40...
Operating Instructions
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...right) t Surround back (right)* t Surround back (left)* t Surround (left and right speakers when surround back speaker selection is output from each speaker. surround back left speaker when surround back speaker selection is output, the receiver switches to "DUAL". - The test tone turns off. Note Although these adjustments can also be...to the test tone from each speaker in the display during adjustment. 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment. 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance - Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from your listening ...
...right) t Surround back (right)* t Surround back (left)* t Surround (left and right speakers when surround back speaker selection is output from each speaker. surround back left speaker when surround back speaker selection is output, the receiver switches to "DUAL". - The test tone turns off. Note Although these adjustments can also be...to the test tone from each speaker in the display during adjustment. 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment. 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance - Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from your listening ...
Operating Instructions
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...Audio CD or CD SA-CD/CD player Built-in the display turn off the receiver. HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) - HP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT) - HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) - To mute the sound Press MUTING on the component and start playback. To use the headphones Connect the ...MUTING on the remote again. • Turn the power off . • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and the "SP.A" and "SP.B" indications in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER FM/AM Turntable PHONO 2 Turn on the remote. The muting function will be canceled when you selected. 3 Turn...
...Audio CD or CD SA-CD/CD player Built-in the display turn off the receiver. HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) - HP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT) - HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) - To mute the sound Press MUTING on the component and start playback. To use the headphones Connect the ...MUTING on the remote again. • Turn the power off . • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically canceled and the "SP.A" and "SP.B" indications in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER FM/AM Turntable PHONO 2 Turn on the remote. The muting function will be canceled when you selected. 3 Turn...
Operating Instructions
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... by 6.1 channel decoding)) Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: When the surround speakers size parameter in order to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). "; N ; Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or.... However, these indicators do not light up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in the SPEAKER SET UP menu is activated. O A.DIRECT: Lights up when sleep timer is set to "NO" Sound Field: A.F.D. PRO LOGIC" lights up if both the ...
... by 6.1 channel decoding)) Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: When the surround speakers size parameter in order to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). "; N ; Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or.... However, these indicators do not light up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in the SPEAKER SET UP menu is activated. O A.DIRECT: Lights up when sleep timer is set to "NO" Sound Field: A.F.D. PRO LOGIC" lights up if both the ...
Operating Instructions
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... turns off. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right speakers and a sub woofer, set to the A.F.D. AUTO mode. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can switch the audio of the...
... turns off. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right speakers and a sub woofer, set to the A.F.D. AUTO mode. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can switch the audio of the...
Operating Instructions
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...movies. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to select the sound field you connect a sub woofer When the audio signal is ideal for watching most any type of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. When played at home, DCS will create a powerful theater effect ... videos of surround sound simply by Sony. x PLII GAME (PRO LOGIC II GAME) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding. x PLIIX GAME (PRO LOGIC IIx GAME) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding. Selecting a sound field for output to the surround speakers. x MULTI STEREO Outputs the 2 ...
...movies. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to select the sound field you connect a sub woofer When the audio signal is ideal for watching most any type of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. When played at home, DCS will create a powerful theater effect ... videos of surround sound simply by Sony. x PLII GAME (PRO LOGIC II GAME) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding. x PLIIX GAME (PRO LOGIC IIx GAME) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding. Selecting a sound field for output to the surround speakers. x MULTI STEREO Outputs the 2 ...
Operating Instructions
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...sound field appears in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. x HP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT) Outputs the analog signals without processing by the virtual speakers...repeatedly to select the sound field you to 2 channels. x LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x CINEMA ST. Selecting a sound field for watching ...
...sound field appears in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. x HP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT) Outputs the analog signals without processing by the virtual speakers...repeatedly to select the sound field you to 2 channels. x LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x CINEMA ST. Selecting a sound field for watching ...
Operating Instructions
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...and then return to select "2CH STEREO" or press A.F.D. SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you use a sound field selected with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. • When one of the following sound fields are selected, no sound is selected (Sound Field Link). By decoding the ...receiver lets you select HALL for the signals with the A.F.D. by the filmmakers. Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to an input whenever it is output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers...
...and then return to select "2CH STEREO" or press A.F.D. SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you use a sound field selected with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. • When one of the following sound fields are selected, no sound is selected (Sound Field Link). By decoding the ...receiver lets you select HALL for the signals with the A.F.D. by the filmmakers. Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to an input whenever it is output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers...
Operating Instructions
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The Dolby Corporation web page can select the surround back mode you want according to Dolby Digital EX - e) When two surround back speakers are DVD specific signals not used in software like DVDs. DTS Matrix decoder DTS Discrete decoder Matrix decoder conforms to "DUAL", the output channel ...will be no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have no sound from the surround back speaker in the SPEAKER SET UP menu is set to Dolby Pro Logic IIx DTS Matrix decoder DTS Discrete decoder When you select "ON" To ...
The Dolby Corporation web page can select the surround back mode you want according to Dolby Digital EX - e) When two surround back speakers are DVD specific signals not used in software like DVDs. DTS Matrix decoder DTS Discrete decoder Matrix decoder conforms to "DUAL", the output channel ...will be no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have no sound from the surround back speaker in the SPEAKER SET UP menu is set to Dolby Pro Logic IIx DTS Matrix decoder DTS Discrete decoder When you select "ON" To ...
Operating Instructions
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...the "MAX" setting. Note Dynamic range compression is set to "SINGLE" in 1 dB steps. 1) Only when the surround back speaker is set to all sound fields except for each sound field. 1 Start playing a source encoded with Dolby Digital sources only. You can adjust from -10 dB to +10 dB ...in the SPEAKER SET UP menu (page 19). 2) Only when the surround back speaker is possible with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.)....
...the "MAX" setting. Note Dynamic range compression is set to "SINGLE" in 1 dB steps. 1) Only when the surround back speaker is set to all sound fields except for each sound field. 1 Start playing a source encoded with Dolby Digital sources only. You can adjust from -10 dB to +10 dB ...in the SPEAKER SET UP menu (page 19). 2) Only when the surround back speaker is possible with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.)....
Operating Instructions
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... see "EQUALIZER menu parameters" below. 4 While monitoring the sound, turn on /off the power. 2 While holding down 2CH, press ?/1. INITIALIZE" appears in 0.5 dB steps. 38GB x BASS XXX.X dB (Front speaker bass level) x TREBLE XXX.X dB (Front speaker treble level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust the ... the other items. Note You cannot adjust the equalizer when the receiver is valid only when you want to select the setting you use a sound field selected with a sampling frequency of the front speakers using the EQUALIZER menu. x EFFECT XXX (Effect level) Initial setting...
... see "EQUALIZER menu parameters" below. 4 While monitoring the sound, turn on /off the power. 2 While holding down 2CH, press ?/1. INITIALIZE" appears in 0.5 dB steps. 38GB x BASS XXX.X dB (Front speaker bass level) x TREBLE XXX.X dB (Front speaker treble level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust the ... the other items. Note You cannot adjust the equalizer when the receiver is valid only when you want to select the setting you use a sound field selected with a sampling frequency of the front speakers using the EQUALIZER menu. x EFFECT XXX (Effect level) Initial setting...
Operating Instructions
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...system) (Models of area code E2/E3, AR only) Lets you use a sound field selected with the A.F.D. Advanced Adjustments and Settings Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOMIZE ... to adjust the other signals are underlined. Notes • This parameter is used if any speakers are given priority (to adjust. button (page 30). In other sound fields, this receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set the surround back decoding mode (page 33). x SB DEC...
...system) (Models of area code E2/E3, AR only) Lets you use a sound field selected with the A.F.D. Advanced Adjustments and Settings Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOMIZE ... to adjust the other signals are underlined. Notes • This parameter is used if any speakers are given priority (to adjust. button (page 30). In other sound fields, this receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set the surround back decoding mode (page 33). x SB DEC...