Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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.... Proof of purchase in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within 90 days of...
.... Proof of purchase in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within 90 days of...
Dimensions Diagrams
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... . STR-DE185 RM-U185 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION: Dolby Digital DIMENSIONS Receiver (WHD): 16 7/8" x 5 3/4" x 11 3/4" WEIGHT: 15 lbs 7oz POWER REQUIREMENTS:120VA POWER 60H CONSUMPTION:190 Watts FRONT VIEW 16 7/8" R STUDIO C 5 1/4" 5 3/4" 1/2" 1 7/8 " 12 1/8 " SIDE VIEW 11 3/4 " 1 7/8 " 1/2" 1/2" 1 1/8" 1 7/8 " 4 3/4" BACK VIEW 1 1/8 " ANTENNA AM FM SPEAKERS CD MD/TAPE VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1 + R- - Consumer Integrated Systems • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 930 7891 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject...
... . STR-DE185 RM-U185 REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION: Dolby Digital DIMENSIONS Receiver (WHD): 16 7/8" x 5 3/4" x 11 3/4" WEIGHT: 15 lbs 7oz POWER REQUIREMENTS:120VA POWER 60H CONSUMPTION:190 Watts FRONT VIEW 16 7/8" R STUDIO C 5 1/4" 5 3/4" 1/2" 1 7/8 " 12 1/8 " SIDE VIEW 11 3/4 " 1 7/8 " 1/2" 1/2" 1 1/8" 1 7/8 " 4 3/4" BACK VIEW 1 1/8 " ANTENNA AM FM SPEAKERS CD MD/TAPE VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1 + R- - Consumer Integrated Systems • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 930 7891 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject...
Operating Instructions
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... approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the...
... approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the...
Operating Instructions
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... cords 6 Antenna hookups 7 Audio/Video component hookups ......... 8 Speaker system hookups 9 Other hookups 11 Clearing the receiver's memory .......... 11 Basic Operations Selecting the component 12 Adjusting the sound 12 Changing the display 12 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL 13 Direct tuning 13 Automatic tuning 14 Preset tuning 14 Using the Radio Data System (RDS 16 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources 18 Recording 18 Using the Sleep Timer 19 Additional Information Precautions 20 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications...
... cords 6 Antenna hookups 7 Audio/Video component hookups ......... 8 Speaker system hookups 9 Other hookups 11 Clearing the receiver's memory .......... 11 Basic Operations Selecting the component 12 Adjusting the sound 12 Changing the display 12 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL 13 Direct tuning 13 Automatic tuning 14 Preset tuning 14 Using the Radio Data System (RDS 16 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources 18 Recording 18 Using the Sleep Timer 19 Additional Information Precautions 20 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications...
Operating Instructions
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... the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn on the components: + to + and - to the SPEAKERS B terminals. Hooking Up the Components 9GB When you turn off the receiver. Speaker system hookups Speaker A (R) Speaker A (L) e Ee E B ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL CD IN L MD/TAPE OUT IN R VIDEO 1 AUDIO IN L R B A A B B IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω B B E e Ee Speaker B* (R) Speaker B* (L) * If you turn off the receiver. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. •...
... the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn on the components: + to + and - to the SPEAKERS B terminals. Hooking Up the Components 9GB When you turn off the receiver. Speaker system hookups Speaker A (R) Speaker A (L) e Ee E B ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL CD IN L MD/TAPE OUT IN R VIDEO 1 AUDIO IN L R B A A B B IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω B B E e Ee Speaker B* (R) Speaker B* (L) * If you turn off the receiver. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. •...
Operating Instructions
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... the following items are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset or cleared. • All index names (of the following . 1 Turn off . 11GB "INITIAL" appears in the display and all of preset stations and program sources) are cleared. • The master volume is shipped. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your audio/ video components to this outlet. Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for 5 seconds...
... the following items are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset or cleared. • All index names (of the following . 1 Turn off . 11GB "INITIAL" appears in the display and all of preset stations and program sources) are cleared. • The master volume is shipped. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your audio/ video components to this outlet. Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for 5 seconds...
Operating Instructions
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... function. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of the preset station* or program station name** t Frequency t Program type indication** t Radio text** t Current time** * Index name appears only when you selected, select the component and play the program source. • After selecting VCR, turn on the TV and set the SPEAKERS A and B buttons to +10 dB in tuner Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 MD/TAPE CD TUNER After turning on or turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise to use. y BAL R+8 Press BASS +/- and TREBLE +/-. To Mute the sound...
... function. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of the preset station* or program station name** t Frequency t Program type indication** t Radio text** t Current time** * Index name appears only when you selected, select the component and play the program source. • After selecting VCR, turn on the TV and set the SPEAKERS A and B buttons to +10 dB in tuner Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 MD/TAPE CD TUNER After turning on or turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise to use. y BAL R+8 Press BASS +/- and TREBLE +/-. To Mute the sound...
Operating Instructions
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... • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. • If you want directly by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. If you move the antenna after the RDS station. Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by using the numeric buttons on tuning the stored stations, see "Presetting radio stations" on page 15. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY/ENTER and...
... • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation. • If you want directly by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. If you move the antenna after the RDS station. Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by using the numeric buttons on tuning the stored stations, see "Presetting radio stations" on page 15. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY/ENTER and...
Operating Instructions
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... TUNING/CHAR -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is repeated in an AM station, adjust the direction of the stations directly by performing steps on area codes, see page 4. press TUNING/CHAR - Direct Tuning (continued) 5 If you want. For details on "Presetting radio stations" (page 15). 14GB Before tuning to stereo mode, press FM MODE again. Preset tuning After you can let the receiver scan all the stations that you have tuned...
... TUNING/CHAR -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is repeated in an AM station, adjust the direction of the stations directly by performing steps on area codes, see page 4. press TUNING/CHAR - Direct Tuning (continued) 5 If you want. For details on "Presetting radio stations" (page 15). 14GB Before tuning to stereo mode, press FM MODE again. Preset tuning After you can let the receiver scan all the stations that you have tuned...
Operating Instructions
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..., a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. To resume audio recording from a video tape or laser disc. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2 - 00 - 00 t 1 - 30 - 00 t 1 - 00 - 00 t 0 - 30 - 00 t OFF The display dims after you need help. 1 Select the program source to record. You can also...
..., a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. To resume audio recording from a video tape or laser disc. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2 - 00 - 00 t 1 - 30 - 00 t 1 - 00 - 00 t 0 - 30 - 00 t OFF The display dims after you need help. 1 Select the program source to record. You can also...
Operating Instructions
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... ("PROTECT" flashes). Should any problem persist, consult your local power supply. On operation Before connecting other for the purpose of the receiver. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as alcohol or benzine. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that the cord(s) used...
... ("PROTECT" flashes). Should any problem persist, consult your local power supply. On operation Before connecting other for the purpose of the receiver. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as alcohol or benzine. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that the cord(s) used...
Operating Instructions
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... the jacks on both channels are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that sound is output from the headphones (page 12). Preset the stations (page 15). If so, the service may be connected to the receiver correctly. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to a gas pipe. continued Receiver Outdoor FM antenna ANTENNA Ground wire (not supplied) AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL To ground 21GB Check that the components are connected...
... the jacks on both channels are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that sound is output from the headphones (page 12). Preset the stations (page 15). If so, the service may be connected to the receiver correctly. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to a gas pipe. continued Receiver Outdoor FM antenna ANTENNA Ground wire (not supplied) AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL To ground 21GB Check that the components are connected...
Operating Instructions
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... 22GB Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 40 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) 100 W + 100 W Models of area code U only). Clearing the receiver's memory To clear See All memorized settings page 11 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both batteries in the path between the remote and the receiver. • Replace both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to select a source or component...
... 22GB Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 40 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %) 100 W + 100 W Models of area code U only). Clearing the receiver's memory To clear See All memorized settings page 11 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both batteries in the path between the remote and the receiver. • Replace both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to select a source or component...
Operating Instructions
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...; 116/8 in any AM station, turn off the receiver. All preset stations will be erased when you are subject to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. Design and specifications are using, see page 4. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and press ?/1. After tuning in .) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 7.0 kg (15 lb 7 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-U185 (1) R6...
...; 116/8 in any AM station, turn off the receiver. All preset stations will be erased when you are subject to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. Design and specifications are using, see page 4. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and press ?/1. After tuning in .) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 7.0 kg (15 lb 7 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-U185 (1) R6...
Operating Instructions
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... show the settings of the TV. 24GB Note When you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD), the input mode of the TV might not switch to Minidisc or audio tape. Adjust the treble tone quality. Turns the receiver on or off automatically. CH/PRESET + =+ 0 ) D. To listen to radio programs. Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to switch the input mode of each button. Tuner station direct key-in your system. MUTING Receiver BASS +/- BASS + MUTING MASTER VOL + TV...
... show the settings of the TV. 24GB Note When you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD), the input mode of the TV might not switch to Minidisc or audio tape. Adjust the treble tone quality. Turns the receiver on or off automatically. CH/PRESET + =+ 0 ) D. To listen to radio programs. Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to switch the input mode of each button. Tuner station direct key-in your system. MUTING Receiver BASS +/- BASS + MUTING MASTER VOL + TV...
Operating Instructions
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... LD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck Remote Operations Function Button ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel, Satellite tuner/ disc or track using the LD player/ numeric buttons, press MD deck/ to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode. Adjusts the master volumn of the receiver. AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Turns the audio and video components on or off the receiver and STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press tuner/CD components. player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player...
... LD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck Remote Operations Function Button ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel, Satellite tuner/ disc or track using the LD player/ numeric buttons, press MD deck/ to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode. Adjusts the master volumn of the receiver. AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Turns the audio and video components on or off the receiver and STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video (Press tuner/CD components. player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player...
Operating Instructions
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... player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck VCR D.SKIP TOP MENU DVD MENU ENTER ˆ CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ MD deck DVD player DVD player DVD player DVD player F/f/G/g DVD player Function Pauses play . Return to serve as an example only. Function Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. Adjust the volume of the receiver. • The above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the component the above explanation is not available for set operation. 26GB Remote Button...
... player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck VCR D.SKIP TOP MENU DVD MENU ENTER ˆ CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ MD deck DVD player DVD player DVD player DVD player F/f/G/g DVD player Function Pauses play . Return to serve as an example only. Function Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. Adjust the volume of the receiver. • The above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the component the above explanation is not available for set operation. 26GB Remote Button...
Operating Instructions
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... factory settings of the component you want to change them. Tape deck). To reset a button to Beta, 8MM and VHS respectively. at the same time. 27GB These correspond to its factory setting Repeat the above procedure. To reset all the function buttons to select the functions: To operate CD player Press 1 DAT deck 2 MD deck 3 Tape deck A 4 Tape deck B 5 LD player 6 VCR (command mode VTR 1*) 7 VCR (command mode VTR 2*) 8 VCR (command mode VTR 3*) 9 TV 0 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) >10 DVD VCD player...
... factory settings of the component you want to change them. Tape deck). To reset a button to Beta, 8MM and VHS respectively. at the same time. 27GB These correspond to its factory setting Repeat the above procedure. To reset all the function buttons to select the functions: To operate CD player Press 1 DAT deck 2 MD deck 3 Tape deck A 4 Tape deck B 5 LD player 6 VCR (command mode VTR 1*) 7 VCR (command mode VTR 2*) 8 VCR (command mode VTR 3*) 9 TV 0 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) >10 DVD VCD player...
Marketing Specifications
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... Information STR-DE185 A/V Receivers KEY FEATURES • 100 Watts Per Channel x 2 (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) • A&B Speaker Switching • Direct Access Tuning with 30 Presets • Bass and Treble Front Panel Controls and Bass Boost • Sleep Timer • Push Type Speaker Terminals for Front A and Front B • Discrete Output Transistors • Preprogrammed Remote Control ADDITIONAL FEATURES Amplifer Section • Stereo Power Rating: 100W x 2 (8 ohms, 20Hz 20kHz, THD 0.09%) • 8 ohm...
... Information STR-DE185 A/V Receivers KEY FEATURES • 100 Watts Per Channel x 2 (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) • A&B Speaker Switching • Direct Access Tuning with 30 Presets • Bass and Treble Front Panel Controls and Bass Boost • Sleep Timer • Push Type Speaker Terminals for Front A and Front B • Discrete Output Transistors • Preprogrammed Remote Control ADDITIONAL FEATURES Amplifer Section • Stereo Power Rating: 100W x 2 (8 ohms, 20Hz 20kHz, THD 0.09%) • 8 ohm...
Marketing Specifications
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...; Instruction Manual • FM Wire Antenna • AM Loop Antenna • RM-US185 Remote Commander® Remote Control • Size AA Batteries (2) Weights & Measures* • Dimensions (W x H x D): 167/8" x 56/8" x 116/8" • Weight: 15 lb. 7 oz. *Weights and Measures are property of Sony. dts is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Product Information STR-DE185 A/V Receiver ANTENNA AM y FM 75 COAXIAL CD MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 IN REC OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN...
...; Instruction Manual • FM Wire Antenna • AM Loop Antenna • RM-US185 Remote Commander® Remote Control • Size AA Batteries (2) Weights & Measures* • Dimensions (W x H x D): 167/8" x 56/8" x 116/8" • Weight: 15 lb. 7 oz. *Weights and Measures are property of Sony. dts is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Product Information STR-DE185 A/V Receiver ANTENNA AM y FM 75 COAXIAL CD MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 IN REC OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN...