The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... If you're buying a new television, this will match. At Sony, we realize that you 're probably best served by an all of interest. The Sony Guide to start. Determine what building blocks you already have a television, A/V receiver or DVD player that not everyone shares an equal passion for buying ...; STEP 2. Decide whether you 'll want to put it All Back Home We've completed our tour of a Sony DVD Dream System, showing color-coded cables and color-coded speaker terminals. Consult the charts on page 18 for more information. If you're after the highest possible performance or ...
... If you're buying a new television, this will match. At Sony, we realize that you 're probably best served by an all of interest. The Sony Guide to start. Determine what building blocks you already have a television, A/V receiver or DVD player that not everyone shares an equal passion for buying ...; STEP 2. Decide whether you 'll want to put it All Back Home We've completed our tour of a Sony DVD Dream System, showing color-coded cables and color-coded speaker terminals. Consult the charts on page 18 for more information. If you're after the highest possible performance or ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... the most of a multi-channel Super Audio CD player to your source components to an A/V receiver. Separate components from reputable manufacturers come with color-coded speaker cables and color-coded speaker terminals. This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections are the most common audio connections...Connections Connecting a home theater is called either an "RCA" or "pin" plug. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 40 In stereo, the Right and Left are generally color-coded red for Right and white for example in choosing connections when your equipment offers more than ...
... the most of a multi-channel Super Audio CD player to your source components to an A/V receiver. Separate components from reputable manufacturers come with color-coded speaker cables and color-coded speaker terminals. This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections are the most common audio connections...Connections Connecting a home theater is called either an "RCA" or "pin" plug. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 40 In stereo, the Right and Left are generally color-coded red for Right and white for example in choosing connections when your equipment offers more than ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...; Speaker Connections. Spring-loaded or screw-type speaker terminals hold the conductors in this connection. Speaker cables are usually coded to an A/V receiver. Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-...Dedicated speaker wires are immune from electromagnetic interference. For the best sound, observe the "polarity" by side. The Sony Guide to the corresponding terminal on the A/V receiver to Home Theater 41 Digital audio connections generally do a better job of maintaining the sound quality of two multi...
...; Speaker Connections. Spring-loaded or screw-type speaker terminals hold the conductors in this connection. Speaker cables are usually coded to an A/V receiver. Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-...Dedicated speaker wires are immune from electromagnetic interference. For the best sound, observe the "polarity" by side. The Sony Guide to the corresponding terminal on the A/V receiver to Home Theater 41 Digital audio connections generally do a better job of maintaining the sound quality of two multi...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... cables with three sets of plugs on each end: Video (yellow), Right Audio (red) and Left Audio (white). These connections are typically color-coded yellow. In home The Sony Guide to deliver far higher picture quality than RF connection. Because composite video requires a separate connection for other equipment. Composite video connections have...
... cables with three sets of plugs on each end: Video (yellow), Right Audio (red) and Left Audio (white). These connections are typically color-coded yellow. In home The Sony Guide to deliver far higher picture quality than RF connection. Because composite video requires a separate connection for other equipment. Composite video connections have...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... Another way of connecting a component video signal of exquisite quality is includes a pair of thumbscrews for line-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). The Sony Guide to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. This is also secured by HDCP ... are the best way to convey the full quality of the signal from the DVD player to protect the signal from an HDTV receiver to Home Theater 44 The connection is most often used for secure mating. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals...
... Another way of connecting a component video signal of exquisite quality is includes a pair of thumbscrews for line-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). The Sony Guide to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. This is also secured by HDCP ... are the best way to convey the full quality of the signal from the DVD player to protect the signal from an HDTV receiver to Home Theater 44 The connection is most often used for secure mating. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals...
Operating Instructions
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...27 Changing the display 27 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 28 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 28 Selecting a sound field 29 Selecting the surround back ...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 ... 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. 4) STR-DE995 models of area code U only...
...27 Changing the display 27 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 28 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 28 Selecting a sound field 29 Selecting the surround back ...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 ... 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. 4) STR-DE995 models of area code U only...
Operating Instructions
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For RM-PG412 (STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only) - (STR-DE995 only) The 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 receiver. L L - + R R FRONT B SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE ...the same or similar names as those on the remote are not available. 4GB For RM-LG112 (STR-DE995 models of area code U only) The AAC BI-LING and 12 button on the receiver. In this manual describe the controls on the remote are not available. About This Manual The ...
For RM-PG412 (STR-DE995 models of area code CA only and STR-DE895 models of area code U, E2/E3, MX only) - (STR-DE995 only) The 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 receiver. L L - + R R FRONT B SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE ...the same or similar names as those on the remote are not available. 4GB For RM-LG112 (STR-DE995 models of area code U only) The AAC BI-LING and 12 button on the receiver. In this manual describe the controls on the remote are not available. About This Manual The ...
Operating Instructions
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...) C Video cord (not supplied) Yellow D S-video cord (not supplied) G Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black Tip Audio cord A can be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to avoid hum and noise. • When connecting an audio/video cord, be torn into...
...) C Video cord (not supplied) Yellow D S-video cord (not supplied) G Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black Tip Audio cord A can be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to avoid hum and noise. • When connecting an audio/video cord, be torn into...
Operating Instructions
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Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE...S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN AM VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN y L L L y SIGNAL GND L FM 75Ω COAXIAL SUB WOOFER R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN PRE OUT TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 L L L R...To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. • Do...
Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE...S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN AM VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN y L L L y SIGNAL GND L FM 75Ω COAXIAL SUB WOOFER R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN PRE OUT TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 L L L R...To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. • Do...
Operating Instructions
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...remote sensor on this receiver receives remote codes the same way as the remote sensor on the CONTROL S IN component. This is useful if you connect the CONTROL S OUT jack on another component to the CTRL S STATUS IN jack on this receiver. 2ND ZONE hookup (STR-DE995 only) You can... use a monaural mini-plug cord (not supplied). If not, use a screwdriver to set to the local power supply voltage. Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is an original Sony...
...remote sensor on this receiver receives remote codes the same way as the remote sensor on the CONTROL S IN component. This is useful if you connect the CONTROL S OUT jack on another component to the CTRL S STATUS IN jack on this receiver. 2ND ZONE hookup (STR-DE995 only) You can... use a monaural mini-plug cord (not supplied). If not, use a screwdriver to set to the local power supply voltage. Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is an original Sony...
Operating Instructions
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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 parameter you want . The default unit for models of the Dolby...appear dimmed in the display. Note Some speaker settings may not be adjustable. 3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to take full advantage of area code U, CA is "feet". Note Do not place the center speaker further away from other speakers. •...
... 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 parameter you want . The default unit for models of the Dolby...appear dimmed in the display. Note Some speaker settings may not be adjustable. 3 Turn the +/- (STR-DE995 only) or jog dial (STR-DE895 only) to take full advantage of area code U, CA is "feet". Note Do not place the center speaker further away from other speakers. •...
Operating Instructions
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...cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you 've tuned in the display and the FM stereo reception is tuned in this section, see page 4. Area code U, CA E2/E3 MX FM 100 kHz 50 kHz 50 kHz AM 10 kHz* 9 kHz* 10 kHz * The AM tuning scale can ... still flash, the frequency is not used in . 2 Press D. For details on the area code as shown in the station you want . The receiver automatically tunes in the following table. The last received station is poor, press FM MODE to change to the frequency you want . For details on the remote repeatedly to...
...cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you 've tuned in the display and the FM stereo reception is tuned in this section, see page 4. Area code U, CA E2/E3 MX FM 100 kHz 50 kHz 50 kHz AM 10 kHz* 9 kHz* 10 kHz * The AM tuning scale can ... still flash, the frequency is not used in . 2 Press D. For details on the area code as shown in the station you want . The receiver automatically tunes in the following table. The last received station is poor, press FM MODE to change to the frequency you want . For details on the remote repeatedly to...
Operating Instructions
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... Automatic tuning If you don't know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all the stations that you want to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the station that you have tuned in stations using the supplied...TUNING + or TUNING -. Preset tuning After you can preset them by entering its 2-character preset code using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can also use the remote to select the FM or AM band. The receiver will also scan all available stations in your area. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select a ...
... Automatic tuning If you don't know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all the stations that you want to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the station that you have tuned in stations using the supplied...TUNING + or TUNING -. Preset tuning After you can preset them by entering its 2-character preset code using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can also use the remote to select the FM or AM band. The receiver will also scan all available stations in your area. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select a ...
Operating Instructions
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...B0N nC0˜...C2˜C1N Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to perform the following two ways. Each time you want using the numeric buttons. 39GB Receiving Broadcasts repeatedly to select the preset station you press ... Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of the following operations. The last received station is tuned in this section, see pages 57-66 for remote RM-LG112, pages 46-56 for remote RM-PG412 and...PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Scanning the preset stations 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band.
...B0N nC0˜...C2˜C1N Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to perform the following two ways. Each time you want using the numeric buttons. 39GB Receiving Broadcasts repeatedly to select the preset station you press ... Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of the following operations. The last received station is tuned in this section, see pages 57-66 for remote RM-LG112, pages 46-56 for remote RM-PG412 and...PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Scanning the preset stations 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band.
Operating Instructions
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... batteries should last for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Remote Button ?/1 SLEEP Operations Function Receiver Receiver Turns the receiver on the receiver. MOVIE MUSIC 1 2 3 TEST AAC SB TONE DIRECT BI-LING DECODING 4 5 6 SWAP/ JUMP/ PRESET/ AUDIO ANGLE TIME CH/D.SKIP...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 an extremely hot or ...
... batteries should last for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Remote Button ?/1 SLEEP Operations Function Receiver Receiver Turns the receiver on the receiver. MOVIE MUSIC 1 2 3 TEST AAC SB TONE DIRECT BI-LING DECODING 4 5 6 SWAP/ JUMP/ PRESET/ AUDIO ANGLE TIME CH/D.SKIP...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 an extremely hot or ...
Operating Instructions
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.... See the tables on pages 52-53 for Sony components that accept infrared wireless control signals. 1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE MODE. The remote automatically exits the programming mode. To clear the memory of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker's code respectively.) 4 Press ENTER. Operations Using the Remote...
.... See the tables on pages 52-53 for Sony components that accept infrared wireless control signals. 1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE MODE. The remote automatically exits the programming mode. To clear the memory of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker's code respectively.) 4 Press ENTER. Operations Using the Remote...
Operating Instructions
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...116 117 115, 118, 119 120, 121, 122 To control a DAT deck Maker SONY PIONEER Code(s) 203 219 To control an MD deck Maker SONY DENON JVC KENWOOD Code(s) 301 302 303 304 To control a tape deck Maker SONY Code(s) 201, 202 DENON KENWOOD NAKAMICHI PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TECHNICS 204, 205 206, 207, ... 214 215, 216 YAMAHA 217, 218 To control an LD player Maker SONY PIONEER Code(s) 601, 602, 603 606 To control a video CD player Maker SONY Code(s) 605 52GB If you fail to control. Notes • The numeric codes are based on the model and year of the component, more than one ...
...116 117 115, 118, 119 120, 121, 122 To control a DAT deck Maker SONY PIONEER Code(s) 203 219 To control an MD deck Maker SONY DENON JVC KENWOOD Code(s) 301 302 303 304 To control a tape deck Maker SONY Code(s) 201, 202 DENON KENWOOD NAKAMICHI PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TECHNICS 204, 205 206, 207, ... 214 215, 216 YAMAHA 217, 218 To control an LD player Maker SONY PIONEER Code(s) 601, 602, 603 606 To control a video CD player Maker SONY Code(s) 605 52GB If you fail to control. Notes • The numeric codes are based on the model and year of the component, more than one ...
Operating Instructions
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... 717, 720, 746 748, 749 751, 752 747, 755, 756 754 To control a DVD player Maker SONY PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TOSHIBA DENON Code(s) 401, 402, 403 406, 408 407 409 404 405 To control a TV Maker SONY DAEWOO FISHER GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT/NOKIA JVC MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI/MGA NEC PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA... 508, 545, 546, 547 535 523, 536, 537, 538 530, 537, 539 535, 540, 541 542, 543 To control a satellite tuner or cable box Maker SONY Code(s) 801, 802, 803, 804 JERROLD/G.I. ATLANTA 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814 818 805, 819 815, 816, 817 To control a tuner Maker...
... 717, 720, 746 748, 749 751, 752 747, 755, 756 754 To control a DVD player Maker SONY PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TOSHIBA DENON Code(s) 401, 402, 403 406, 408 407 409 404 405 To control a TV Maker SONY DAEWOO FISHER GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT/NOKIA JVC MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI/MGA NEC PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA... 508, 545, 546, 547 535 523, 536, 537, 538 530, 537, 539 535, 540, 541 542, 543 To control a satellite tuner or cable box Maker SONY Code(s) 801, 802, 803, 804 JERROLD/G.I. ATLANTA 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814 818 805, 819 815, 816, 817 To control a tuner Maker...
Operating Instructions
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...and the remote automatically exits the learning mode. For example, if you may not be sufficient. If the memory of the remote towards the receiver/transmitter on the remote control to be learned. 5-10 cm 5 Press the appropriate button on the remote control to be learned to step ...5. If learning is pressed, then blinks slowly. 4 Point the remote control code receiver section of the remote is not completed successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in the remote When a remote control code is not one of step 5. 54GB Notes • You can program more than 80 ...
...and the remote automatically exits the learning mode. For example, if you may not be sufficient. If the memory of the remote towards the receiver/transmitter on the remote control to be learned. 5-10 cm 5 Press the appropriate button on the remote control to be learned to step ...5. If learning is pressed, then blinks slowly. 4 Point the remote control code receiver section of the remote is not completed successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in the remote When a remote control code is not one of step 5. 54GB Notes • You can program more than 80 ...
Operating Instructions
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...number. If learning is cleared. After step 3, press TV ?/1 for that input selector. The indicator lights twice slowly and the learned code is completed successfully, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the learning mode. To clear the memory of the remote towards...be learned. 4 Press the appropriate button on the remote control to be learned to send the remote button code. The indicator blinks slowly. 3 Point the remote control code receiver section of the remote To clear all programmed and learned signals, do the following to reset the remote to...
...number. If learning is cleared. After step 3, press TV ?/1 for that input selector. The indicator lights twice slowly and the learned code is completed successfully, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the learning mode. To clear the memory of the remote towards...be learned. 4 Press the appropriate button on the remote control to be learned to send the remote button code. The indicator blinks slowly. 3 Point the remote control code receiver section of the remote To clear all programmed and learned signals, do the following to reset the remote to...