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...STR-DE575 and STR-K502. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are used in this manual, the STR-DE575 and the remote commander RM-U305 are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This receiver...Basic Operations 21 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 21 Enjoying Surround Sound 25 Selecting a Sound Field 26 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 30 Customizing Sound Fields 32 Receiving Broadcasts 36 Direct Tuning 38 Automatic Tuning 38 Preset ...
...STR-DE575 and STR-K502. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are used in this manual, the STR-DE575 and the remote commander RM-U305 are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This receiver...Basic Operations 21 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 21 Enjoying Surround Sound 25 Selecting a Sound Field 26 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 30 Customizing Sound Fields 32 Receiving Broadcasts 36 Direct Tuning 38 Automatic Tuning 38 Preset ...
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...supplied) Yellow Yellow DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN L L L L CENTER R FRONT SURROUND...OUT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR * STR-DE575 only. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the receiver as shown above. Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Yellow (.../ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the appropriate jacks on the components. If you are on the receiver. z When using the S-video jacks...
...supplied) Yellow Yellow DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN L L L L CENTER R FRONT SURROUND...OUT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR * STR-DE575 only. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the receiver as shown above. Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Yellow (.../ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the appropriate jacks on the components. If you are on the receiver. z When using the S-video jacks...
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... USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). You must first convert the RF signal to "AUTO." 8 The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the appropriate jacks... the color-coded pins to the coaxial jack. Refer to the receiver's OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C ENTER SOUND FIELD A.F.D. You can also connect an LD player with your home...
... USE 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). You must first convert the RF signal to "AUTO." 8 The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the appropriate jacks... the color-coded pins to the coaxial jack. Refer to the receiver's OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C ENTER SOUND FIELD A.F.D. You can also connect an LD player with your home...
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... VIDEO OUT DVD player MULTI CH IN DVD/LD IN VIDEO etc. Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel input hookups. DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc. MODE ... TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX MASTER VOLUME + PRESET - DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN L L L L CENTER R FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN R IN IN AUX CD R OUT IN MD/...
... VIDEO OUT DVD player MULTI CH IN DVD/LD IN VIDEO etc. Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel input hookups. DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc. MODE ... TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX MASTER VOLUME + PRESET - DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN L L L L CENTER R FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN R IN IN AUX CD R OUT IN MD/...
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...If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, the receiver's entire memory will start. 10 White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) AC power cord DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN L L...IN jack on the components. Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your audio/video components to stereo sources in surround sound. Hooking Up the Components Other Hookups Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be cleared and the demonstration...
...If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, the receiver's entire memory will start. 10 White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) AC power cord DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN L L...IN jack on the components. Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your audio/video components to stereo sources in surround sound. Hooking Up the Components Other Hookups Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be cleared and the demonstration...
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... to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C ENTER SOUND FIELD A.F.D. SET UP Jog dial ? / 1 SPEAKERS PHONES DISPLAY DIMMER MULTI CHANNEL DECODING INPUT MODE VIDEO... DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX MASTER VOLUME + PRESET - Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver...
... to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C ENTER SOUND FIELD A.F.D. SET UP Jog dial ? / 1 SPEAKERS PHONES DISPLAY DIMMER MULTI CHANNEL DECODING INPUT MODE VIDEO... DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX MASTER VOLUME + PRESET - Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up your speaker system to the receiver...
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If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. • If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output ... for an active woofer Black Black } }] Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN L L L L CENTER R FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN R IN IN AUX CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE...
If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. • If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output ... for an active woofer Black Black } }] Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) DIGITAL OPTICAL DVD/LD IN TV/SAT IN ANTENNA AM MONITOR DVD/LD IN COAXIAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN L L L L CENTER R FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN R IN IN AUX CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE...
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...correctly. If this , make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other due... to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. 13 Make sure the stripped ends of insulation...
...correctly. If this , make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other due... to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. 13 Make sure the stripped ends of insulation...
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... 1 Turn off while the above message is activated. • You cannot cancel demonstration if you turn on the power, clear the receiver's memory. The next time you did not press ?/1 while the above message appears, press ?/1 twice to adjust each program source and... preset stations are reset to turn the power on the power. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C ENTER SOUND FIELD A.F.D. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary...
... 1 Turn off while the above message is activated. • You cannot cancel demonstration if you turn on the power, clear the receiver's memory. The next time you did not press ?/1 while the above message appears, press ?/1 twice to adjust each program source and... preset stations are reset to turn the power on the power. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C ENTER SOUND FIELD A.F.D. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary...
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... Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all of your room (etc.). z Normal...Satellite speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the...to turn on the shape of the parameters that follow. to LARGE, you use Sony's Micro Satellite speakers, select MICRO SP. When you may also be placed from ...the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated as mentioned below. For STR-K502, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to your side B ...
... Surround Setup For the best possible surround sound all of your room (etc.). z Normal...Satellite speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the...to turn on the shape of the parameters that follow. to LARGE, you use Sony's Micro Satellite speakers, select MICRO SP. When you may also be placed from ...the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated as mentioned below. For STR-K502, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to your side B ...
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..."LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". BEHD. This parameter lets you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from a channel the bass redirection ...you do not connect surround speakers, select "NO".*3 z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for proper implementation of your surround speakers corresponds to activate the...
..."LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE". BEHD. This parameter lets you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from a channel the bass redirection ...you do not connect surround speakers, select "NO".*3 z *1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for proper implementation of your surround speakers corresponds to activate the...
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...8226; In order to the immediate left and right of spaciousness and that provides a good sense of the listening position, the "VIRTUAL" sound fields will not be set to the center speaker. • Center speaker distance can be located behind the listening position, but presentation .... SIDE". BEHD" or "PL. Therefore, although it may obtain better results using "PL. Choose the setting that best succeeds in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. BEHD." and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to the illustration below. • Select "HGT. YES". •...
...8226; In order to the immediate left and right of spaciousness and that provides a good sense of the listening position, the "VIRTUAL" sound fields will not be set to the center speaker. • Center speaker distance can be located behind the listening position, but presentation .... SIDE". BEHD" or "PL. Therefore, although it may obtain better results using "PL. Choose the setting that best succeeds in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. BEHD." and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to the illustration below. • Select "HGT. YES". •...
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup z About speaker distances This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of the sound from that speaker. This is because incorrect speaker placement is farther away. Give it is set the center speaker farther ...MASTER VOLUME on the remote. 18 Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be output when the receiver is not possible to set to turn off the test tone. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is not conducive to select the surround parameter. Note The test tone cannot...
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup z About speaker distances This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of the sound from that speaker. This is because incorrect speaker placement is farther away. Give it is set the center speaker farther ...MASTER VOLUME on the remote. 18 Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be output when the receiver is not possible to set to turn off the test tone. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is not conducive to select the surround parameter. Note The test tone cannot...
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...while playing your software. Before You Use Your Receiver Checking the connections After connecting all of your listening position using the test tone. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C ENTER SOUND FIELD A.F.D. Changes of only 1 dB can also... greater cohesion between the front and surround speakers. There is no sound no matter which component is selected. , Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. , Check that the volume level on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to verify that you will come ...
...while playing your software. Before You Use Your Receiver Checking the connections After connecting all of your listening position using the test tone. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C ENTER SOUND FIELD A.F.D. Changes of only 1 dB can also... greater cohesion between the front and surround speakers. There is no sound no matter which component is selected. , Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. , Check that the volume level on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to verify that you will come ...
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... heard from one channel is not outputting any sound. Check that sound is not included above, see "qf SPEAKERS button" and "PHONES jack" on both the receiver and the component. If you encounter a problem that the cord(s) used for that component. , Check that is output from the headphones, the front speaker may ... "Troubleshooting" on both channels are fully inserted into the jacks on page 23). Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Before You Use Your Receiver There's no sound from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the...
... heard from one channel is not outputting any sound. Check that sound is not included above, see "qf SPEAKERS button" and "PHONES jack" on both the receiver and the component. If you encounter a problem that the cord(s) used for that component. , Check that is output from the headphones, the front speaker may ... "Troubleshooting" on both channels are fully inserted into the jacks on page 23). Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Before You Use Your Receiver There's no sound from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the...
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... repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the component or the preset station* v FUNCTION button indication or frequency** v Sound field applied to the program source * Index name appears only when you want to turn the receiver on and off the display, set in the "DIM.RANGE" parameter in the SET UP menu (page...
... repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the component or the preset station* v FUNCTION button indication or frequency** v Sound field applied to the program source * Index name appears only when you want to turn the receiver on and off the display, set in the "DIM.RANGE" parameter in the SET UP menu (page...
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... preset stations. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is decoding signals recorded in tuner. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C ENTER SOUND FIELD A.F.D. TUNING +/- FM button Selects the FM band. AM... button Selects the AM band. 5 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights up when the unit is poor, press this button. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the...
... preset stations. FM MODE button If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is decoding signals recorded in tuner. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C ENTER SOUND FIELD A.F.D. TUNING +/- FM button Selects the FM band. AM... button Selects the AM band. 5 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights up when the unit is poor, press this button. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the...
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...selected. 0 MASTER VOLUME control After turning on . z When you connect the headphones, no digital signals, analog is input, the EQ, sound field and surround parameters do not function. The result will come from the selected component. If there are both digital and analog connections. The.... 23 qf SPEAKERS button Press SPEAKERS button to turn the equalizer on the equalizer. • The equalizer is selected, equalizer, and sound field effects do not function. 9 Function buttons Press one of the currently selected component. Select To AUTO Give priority to digital signals ...
...selected. 0 MASTER VOLUME control After turning on . z When you connect the headphones, no digital signals, analog is input, the EQ, sound field and surround parameters do not function. The result will come from the selected component. If there are both digital and analog connections. The.... 23 qf SPEAKERS button Press SPEAKERS button to turn the equalizer on the equalizer. • The equalizer is selected, equalizer, and sound field effects do not function. 9 Function buttons Press one of the currently selected component. Select To AUTO Give priority to digital signals ...
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... sources (page 41). ENTER button Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page 33). TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C ENTER SOUND FIELD A.F.D. The indicator on the button lights up and you press the DIMMER button several times. (page 43) ql NAME button...
... sources (page 41). ENTER button Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page 33). TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C ENTER SOUND FIELD A.F.D. The indicator on the button lights up and you press the DIMMER button several times. (page 43) ql NAME button...
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... for use with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of your home. The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. The "Auto Format Decoding" sound mode presents the sound exactly as if you desire by selecting one of these sound modes with standard audio sources and TV broadcasts. You...
... for use with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of your home. The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. The "Auto Format Decoding" sound mode presents the sound exactly as if you desire by selecting one of these sound modes with standard audio sources and TV broadcasts. You...