Operating Instructions
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... instructions in the text, for the STR-DE575 and STR-K502. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are for example, "STR-DE575 only". Any difference in this manual describe the controls on the lower portion of area code AA only". This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic ... of Parts and 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 Tuning 39 Other Operations ...
... instructions in the text, for the STR-DE575 and STR-K502. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are for example, "STR-DE575 only". Any difference in this manual describe the controls on the lower portion of area code AA only". This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic ... of Parts and 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 Tuning 39 Other Operations ...
Operating Instructions
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... apply sound effects to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. Jacks for connecting a TV monitor (not 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... 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L ç IN OUT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR * STR-DE575 only. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the appropriate jacks on...
... apply sound effects to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. Jacks for connecting a TV monitor (not 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... 8 - 16Ω SURROUND R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L ç IN OUT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR * STR-DE575 only. S-video signals are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the appropriate jacks on...
Operating Instructions
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...R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Refer to the appropriate jacks on the receiver are compatible with sampling frequencies of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and ...a sub woofer are required. TUNING + - 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. DVD or LD player (etc.)* OUTPUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT...
...R L CENTER FRONT R L R L R L * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Refer to the appropriate jacks on the receiver are compatible with sampling frequencies of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and ...a sub woofer are required. TUNING + - 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. DVD or LD player (etc.)* OUTPUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT...
Operating Instructions
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... channel decoder, etc., for details on speaker system hookup. 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. MODE 2CH EQUALIZER MULTI CH IN - These connections allow you will need five speakers (...two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. Hooking Up the Components MULTI CH IN Hookups Although this receiver...
... channel decoder, etc., for details on speaker system hookup. 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. MODE 2CH EQUALIZER MULTI CH IN - These connections allow you will need five speakers (...two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. Hooking Up the Components MULTI CH IN Hookups Although this receiver...
Operating Instructions
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Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to a wall outlet. 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...connect the LINE OUT jacks on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to stereo sources in surround sound. Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, the receiver's entire memory will start. 10 Hooking Up the Components Other Hookups Required cords Audio cords ...
Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet: • Connect the speaker system to a wall outlet. 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...connect the LINE OUT jacks on the CD player, tape deck, or MD deck to stereo sources in surround sound. Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, the receiver's entire memory will start. 10 Hooking Up the Components Other Hookups Required cords Audio cords ...
Operating Instructions
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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. Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up the speaker system SET UP button: Press to enter .... MODE 2CH EQUALIZER MULTI CH IN - TUNING + - MUTING Cursor buttons Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 11 Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button. SET UP Jog dial ? / 1 SPEAKERS PHONES DISPLAY...
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. Jog dial: Use to adjust the setting of buttons and control used to set up the speaker system SET UP button: Press to enter .... MODE 2CH EQUALIZER MULTI CH IN - TUNING + - MUTING Cursor buttons Brief descriptions of each speaker, and how to set up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 11 Cursor buttons ( / ): Use to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button. SET UP Jog dial ? / 1 SPEAKERS PHONES DISPLAY...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 ... SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals SPEAKERS CENTER terminals SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack Notes on the components: + to + and - 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 -. to avoid...
... 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 ... SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals SPEAKERS CENTER terminals SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack Notes on the components: + to + and - 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 -. to avoid...
Operating Instructions
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... sure to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. 13 For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Examples of poor conditions of another speaker terminal. If no sound is heard from a speaker other due to excessive removal of the speakers may... end of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker cord. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System ...
... sure to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. 13 For details on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. Examples of poor conditions of another speaker terminal. If no sound is heard from a speaker other due to excessive removal of the speakers may... end of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker cord. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System ...
Operating Instructions
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...message is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you want to your system. 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. MUTING 1 Turn off or not when you did not press ?/1 while the above message is activated. ... parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your receiver for each program source and preset stations are reset to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for the first time or when you turn the power on how to adjust...
...message is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you want to your system. 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. MUTING 1 Turn off or not when you did not press ?/1 while the above message is activated. ... parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your receiver for each program source and preset stations are reset to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for the first time or when you turn the power on how to adjust...
Operating Instructions
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... system, choose NORM. SP. to MICRO SP. When you use Sony's Micro Satellite speakers, select MICRO SP. The following speaker size setup...sound all of your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° When placing the surround speakers behind you B A A 45° C C 90° 20° Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. For STR-K502...sound balance. The front speakers can place the surround speakers either behind you want . When placing surround speakers to the side, depending on the receiver....
... system, choose NORM. SP. to MICRO SP. When you use Sony's Micro Satellite speakers, select MICRO SP. The following speaker size setup...sound all of your side B A A 45° C C 90° 20° When placing the surround speakers behind you B A A 45° C C 90° 20° Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. For STR-K502...sound balance. The front speakers can place the surround speakers either behind you want . When placing surround speakers to the side, depending on the receiver....
Operating Instructions
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...sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.*2 p Surround speaker size ( SL SR ) Initial setting : LARGE • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO...sub woofer. *1 • If you specify the location 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 ...
...sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.*2 p Surround speaker size ( SL SR ) Initial setting : LARGE • If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO...sub woofer. *1 • If you specify the location 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...woofer selection Initial setting : S.W. NO". LOW" if the location of your surround speakers for implementation of the modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields were designed under the premise that best succeeds in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps from your listening environment. Therefore, although it may ... is set to your listening position (C on your listening position than the front speakers. All of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to the illustration below. • Select ...
...woofer selection Initial setting : S.W. NO". LOW" if the location of your surround speakers for implementation of the modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields were designed under the premise that best succeeds in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps from your listening environment. Therefore, although it may ... is set to your listening position (C on your listening position than the front speakers. All of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to the illustration below. • Select ...
Operating Instructions
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...Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup z About speaker distances This receiver allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker sounds the same when you are too close, setting the surround ... 33). • To adjust the balance of the surround right and surround left speakers, use the surround balance parameter in much better surround sound. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer. Note The test tone cannot be no more that ...
...Speaker System Multi Channel Surround Setup z About speaker distances This receiver allows you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker sounds the same when you are too close, setting the surround ... 33). • To adjust the balance of the surround right and surround left speakers, use the surround balance parameter in much better surround sound. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer. Note The test tone cannot be no more that ...
Operating Instructions
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...Check that the SPEAKERS button is not set to correct the problem. z When setting the volume levels for high quality surround sound, it . 4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to turn up the volume. This is likely to playback of the center speaker about 1 ... not connected to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this lays the foundation for each speaker Let's assume that you make some adjustments while playing your listening position using the test tone. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME...
...Check that the SPEAKERS button is not set to correct the problem. z When setting the volume levels for high quality surround sound, it . 4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to turn up the volume. This is likely to playback of the center speaker about 1 ... not connected to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this lays the foundation for each speaker Let's assume that you make some adjustments while playing your listening position using the test tone. TUNING + LEVEL SURR EQ MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM SET UP NAME...
Operating Instructions
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.... If you encounter a problem that all the cords are ) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. No sound is heard from one channel is output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the audio input jacks for that component. , ...component. , Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is not outputting any sound. If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair of the front speaker which is (are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Before You...
.... If you encounter a problem that all the cords are ) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. No sound is heard from one channel is output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the audio input jacks for that component. , ...component. , Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is not outputting any sound. If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair of the front speaker which is (are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Before You...
Operating Instructions
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... to change the information on the display window as follows: v Index name 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 the component or preset station (see page 41). Location of Parts...provides information about the locations and functions of the display. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have assigned one to turn the receiver on and off the display, set in the "DIM.RANGE" parameter in the SET UP menu (page 43). 21 It also explains basic ...
... to change the information on the display window as follows: v Index name 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 the component or preset station (see page 41). Location of Parts...provides information about the locations and functions of the display. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have assigned one to turn the receiver on and off the display, set in the "DIM.RANGE" parameter in the SET UP menu (page 43). 21 It also explains basic ...
Operating Instructions
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... 4 The following buttons operate the built-in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button. PRESET TUNING +/- qd qs qa 0 6 Use the CINEMA STUDIO EX buttons to output sound from page 25. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of Parts and Basic Operations Front...
... 4 The following buttons operate the built-in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button. PRESET TUNING +/- qd qs qa 0 6 Use the CINEMA STUDIO EX buttons to output sound from page 25. button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of Parts and Basic Operations Front...
Operating Instructions
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... of the buttons to select the component you want to listen to an analog source without any digital processing Do the following to bypass the sound field and equalizer circuits. 1 Press 2CH. 2 Press EQ to turn the equalizer on the component you selected, rotate to digital signals when ...When you want to match the component you adjust the equalizer using the EQ parameters (page 34) the settings are stored automatically and can be a sound that is not compatible with the video from the speakers. 23 Select To AUTO Give priority to adjust the volume. When you selected. 0 MASTER ...
... of the buttons to select the component you want to listen to an analog source without any digital processing Do the following to bypass the sound field and equalizer circuits. 1 Press 2CH. 2 Press EQ to turn the equalizer on the component you selected, rotate to digital signals when ...When you want to match the component you adjust the equalizer using the EQ parameters (page 34) the settings are stored automatically and can be a sound that is not compatible with the video from the speakers. 23 Select To AUTO Give priority to adjust the volume. When you selected. 0 MASTER ...
Operating Instructions
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... VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX MASTER VOLUME + PRESET - TUNING + - 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 can Speaker type Specify the type of the following indications. The...
... VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER AUX MASTER VOLUME + PRESET - TUNING + - 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 can Speaker type Specify the type of the following indications. The...
Operating Instructions
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... The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of different sound modes. Use these modes also provide sound effects commonly found in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). For more information about the sound modes, ...the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of several "virtual" speakers. They shift the sound away from the actual speaker ...
... The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of different sound modes. Use these modes also provide sound effects commonly found in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). For more information about the sound modes, ...the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of several "virtual" speakers. They shift the sound away from the actual speaker ...
