Easy Setup Guide
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...central Surround back speaker (right) Enceinte surround arrière (droite) Altavoz 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 ...et le caisson de grave afin que vous puissiez écouter le son surround multicanaux de votre lecteur DVD dans les meilleures conditions. 2-580-792-01(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver DVD player Lecteur DVD Reproductor de discos DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUTPUT...
...central Surround back speaker (right) Enceinte surround arrière (droite) Altavoz 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 ...et le caisson de grave afin que vous puissiez écouter le son surround multicanaux de votre lecteur DVD dans les meilleures conditions. 2-580-792-01(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver DVD player Lecteur DVD Reproductor de discos DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUTPUT...
Operating Instructions
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... not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. DVD player OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL F OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R A DIGITAL OPTICAL ANTENNA TV...AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L L L CENTER L R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SURR SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER R SUB OUT WOOFER MULTI CH IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT E OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL A OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R ...Satellite tuner Note You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the...
... not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. DVD player OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL F OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R A DIGITAL OPTICAL ANTENNA TV...AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L L L CENTER L R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SURR SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER R SUB OUT WOOFER MULTI CH IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT E OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL A OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R ...Satellite tuner Note You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the...
Operating Instructions
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...AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L L L CENTER L R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SURR SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER R SUB OUT WOOFER MULTI CH IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT E* F* DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL A OUTPUT LINE L R Super Audio...unused input See "Reassigning the digital audio input" (page 35). To record analog signals, make digital connections. • No sound is not possible to record analog signals to components connected to the MD/TAPE OUT, VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT... MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on this receiver.
...AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L L L CENTER L R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SURR SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER R SUB OUT WOOFER MULTI CH IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT E* F* DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL A OUTPUT LINE L R Super Audio...unused input See "Reassigning the digital audio input" (page 35). To record analog signals, make digital connections. • No sound is not possible to record analog signals to components connected to the MD/TAPE OUT, VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT... MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on this receiver.
Operating Instructions
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...with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to connect an external multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL ANTENNA TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN... IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT AAA GG L CENTER R SURROUND SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER MULTI CH OUT DVD player, Super Audio CD player, Multi channel decoder, etc. Tip This connection also allows you can be used to enjoy the multi channel sound. Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN...
...with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to connect an external multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL ANTENNA TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN... IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT AAA GG L CENTER R SURROUND SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER MULTI CH OUT DVD player, Super Audio CD player, Multi channel decoder, etc. Tip This connection also allows you can be used to enjoy the multi channel sound. Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN...
Operating Instructions
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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). continued 15GB Getting Started 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to use a 7.1 channel speaker... reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel) (see "When placing only one surround back speaker" illustration on page 33). This receiver allows you want. You can place it...
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). continued 15GB Getting Started 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to use a 7.1 channel speaker... reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel) (see "When placing only one surround back speaker" illustration on page 33). This receiver allows you want. You can place it...
Operating Instructions
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...The front speakers are automatically set to enter the selection. 5: Setting up your speaker setup pattern using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to set the cut off frequency on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you ...want to "LARGE" and you want to "SMALL", the center, surround and surround back speakers are underlined. Note Press ENTER if ...
...The front speakers are automatically set to enter the selection. 5: Setting up your speaker setup pattern using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to set the cut off frequency on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you ...want to "LARGE" and you want to "SMALL", the center, surround and surround back speakers are underlined. Note Press ENTER if ...
Operating Instructions
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... input the speaker position in the output of being "inside" the screen. Tip The receiver lets you set the distance from your listening position, set the distance to 23 feet) in much better surround sound. Also, the center speaker cannot be no more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer ... distance from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters (3 to the closest speaker. If both surround back speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position to the closest speaker. * For models of surround sound. And they can adjust from your listening position, set the distance to the center...
... input the speaker position in the output of being "inside" the screen. Tip The receiver lets you set the distance from your listening position, set the distance to 23 feet) in much better surround sound. Also, the center speaker cannot be no more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer ... distance from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters (3 to the closest speaker. If both surround back speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position to the closest speaker. * For models of surround sound. And they can adjust from your listening position, set the distance to the center...
Operating Instructions
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...) t Surround back (right)* t Surround back (left)* t Surround (left and right speakers when surround back speaker selection is output, the receiver switches to turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 37. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker in ...the display during adjustment. 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment. on the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. surround back left ) t Sub woofer * You will only hear ...
...) t Surround back (right)* t Surround back (left)* t Surround (left and right speakers when surround back speaker selection is output, the receiver switches to turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 37. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker in ...the display during adjustment. 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment. on the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. surround back left ) t Sub woofer * You will only hear ...
Operating Instructions
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...)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)), SBL (Surround Back Left), SBR (Surround Back Right), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained 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...
...)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)), SBL (Surround Back Left), SBR (Surround Back Right), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained 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...
Operating Instructions
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... be used. 29GB Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to the A.F.D. Note No sound is output from the sub woofer. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right speakers...
... be used. 29GB Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to the A.F.D. Note No sound is output from the sub woofer. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right speakers...
Operating Instructions
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... channel decoding mode. AUTO" provides the most cases, "A.F.D. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels. 30GB repeatedly to select "A.F.D. A.F.D. Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) This mode lets you ...STEREO) Decoding the input audio signal automatically In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. AUTO". they are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects. The receiver...
... channel decoding mode. AUTO" provides the most cases, "A.F.D. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels. 30GB repeatedly to select "A.F.D. A.F.D. Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) This mode lets you ...STEREO) Decoding the input audio signal automatically In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. AUTO". they are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects. The receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to the sub woofer. continued 31GB Enjoying Surround Sound This setting is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for home theater developed by Sony. x PLII GAME (PRO LOGIC II GAME) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode...
... the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to the sub woofer. continued 31GB Enjoying Surround Sound This setting is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for home theater developed by Sony. x PLII GAME (PRO LOGIC II GAME) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode...
Operating Instructions
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...SET UP menu. For details, see "How to select the surround back decoding mode. continued 33GB Tips • The receiver lets you select HALL for the signals with the A.F.D. However, the sound will automatically be output from the sub woofer if all the ...sound field 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 are selected, no sound is selected (Sound Field Link). HALL - AUTO". by the filmmakers. repeatedly to select "2CH STEREO...
...SET UP menu. For details, see "How to select the surround back decoding mode. continued 33GB Tips • The receiver lets you select HALL for the signals with the A.F.D. However, the sound will automatically be output from the sub woofer if all the ...sound field 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 are selected, no sound is selected (Sound Field Link). HALL - AUTO". by the filmmakers. repeatedly to select "2CH STEREO...
Operating Instructions
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... treble level) of the front speakers using the EQUALIZER menu. MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard effect) and MAX (maximum effect). Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the equalizer. 1 Start playing a source encoded with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons. "S.F. ...entered automatically. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items. Note You cannot adjust the equalizer when the receiver is decoding signals with a sampling frequency of the surround effect in 3 levels - INITIALIZE" appears in 0.5 dB steps. 38GB Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust from -10...
... treble level) of the front speakers using the EQUALIZER menu. MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard effect) and MAX (maximum effect). Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the equalizer. 1 Start playing a source encoded with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons. "S.F. ...entered automatically. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items. Note You cannot adjust the equalizer when the receiver is decoding signals with a sampling frequency of the surround effect in 3 levels - INITIALIZE" appears in 0.5 dB steps. 38GB Adjusting the equalizer You can adjust from -10...
Operating Instructions
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...; Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, standard 48 kHz decoding is used if any speakers are input, the sound is interrupted when playback starts, set the surround back decoding mode (page 33). PRI. x DEC. PRI. PCM" for DVD, MD/TAPE and SA-CD/CD. ...• AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between the audio output and visual display is minimized. • NO The audio output is entered automatically. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other sound fields, this receiver...
...; Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, standard 48 kHz decoding is used if any speakers are input, the sound is interrupted when playback starts, set the surround back decoding mode (page 33). PRI. x DEC. PRI. PCM" for DVD, MD/TAPE and SA-CD/CD. ...• AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between the audio output and visual display is minimized. • NO The audio output is entered automatically. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other sound fields, this receiver...
Operating Instructions
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...recording on a video tape You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while... You cannot record a digital audio signal using the receiver. In this case, you want to record from ...output. • Some sources contain copy guards to a stereo amplifier in another room or zone. Analog recording is not...player if you make both digital and analog connections to the sound in another zone Y S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN S-VIDEO ...L L L CENTER L R IN TAPE R R SURR SUB R SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER OUT WOOFER MULTI CH IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT + - Listening to ...
...recording on a video tape You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while... You cannot record a digital audio signal using the receiver. In this case, you want to record from ...output. • Some sources contain copy guards to a stereo amplifier in another room or zone. Analog recording is not...player if you make both digital and analog connections to the sound in another zone Y S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN S-VIDEO ...L L L CENTER L R IN TAPE R R SURR SUB R SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER OUT WOOFER MULTI CH IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT + - Listening to ...
Operating Instructions
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...Receiver To watch TV programs or satellite receiver. Remote Button Operations Function MAIN Receiver MENU qj Selects the menu of the receiver. MUTING Receiver qf Mutes the sound from the receiver. PRESET/ Receiver Selects preset stations. RM SET UP Remote eh To set up the remote. SB Receiver DECODING 9 Selects the surround... wj SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press AV Satellite tuner/ video components. ?/1 1 and CD player/ ?/1 2 at the VCD player/ same time) LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck TEST Receiver TONE wk ...
...Receiver To watch TV programs or satellite receiver. Remote Button Operations Function MAIN Receiver MENU qj Selects the menu of the receiver. MUTING Receiver qf Mutes the sound from the receiver. PRESET/ Receiver Selects preset stations. RM SET UP Remote eh To set up the remote. SB Receiver DECODING 9 Selects the surround... wj SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press AV Satellite tuner/ video components. ?/1 1 and CD player/ ?/1 2 at the VCD player/ same time) LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck TEST Receiver TONE wk ...
Operating Instructions
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...from a transformer or motor, and at "VOLUME MIN". • Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is no sound from the surround back speakers. • Some discs have no sound from the audio components. • Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a turntable ...is not set to help you have selected the correct component on the remote to off (page 42). • Check that "DEC. If both the receiver...
...from a transformer or motor, and at "VOLUME MIN". • Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is no sound from the surround back speakers. • Some discs have no sound from the audio components. • Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a turntable ...is not set to help you have selected the correct component on the remote to off (page 42). • Check that "DEC. If both the receiver...
Operating Instructions
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...connected securely. The surround effect cannot be tuned in the display. There is no sound from the sub woofer. • Check that the antennas are set to a gas pipe. The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna...flashes red when no digital audio signal is input. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Radio stations cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is on (press MOVIE or MUSIC). • Sound fields do not connect the ground wire to either "...
...connected securely. The surround effect cannot be tuned in the display. There is no sound from the sub woofer. • Check that the antennas are set to a gas pipe. The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna...flashes red when no digital audio signal is input. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Radio stations cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is on (press MOVIE or MUSIC). • Sound fields do not connect the ground wire to either "...
Marketing Specifications
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..., 20Hz-20kHz, THD 0.09%) Sound Fields: Cinema - 4; Sony, Remote Commander and Digital Cinema Sound are property of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. Music - 3; Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1-800-222-7669 •www.sony.com FM Stereo/FM-AM Receiver Please visit the Dealer Network...
..., 20Hz-20kHz, THD 0.09%) Sound Fields: Cinema - 4; Sony, Remote Commander and Digital Cinema Sound are property of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. Music - 3; Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1-800-222-7669 •www.sony.com FM Stereo/FM-AM Receiver Please visit the Dealer Network...