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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... Information Precautions 20 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 22 Remote button description 24 Changing the factory setting of a function button 27 GB * Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3GB
...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... Information Precautions 20 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 22 Remote button description 24 Changing the factory setting of a function button 27 GB * Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3GB
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... used for model STR-DE185. When using the remote, point it at the lower right corner of the rear panel (see pages 24-27. Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for an extended period of your model number by looking at the remote sensor g on the receiver. ] } }... humid place. • Do not use of time, remove the batteries to the area code, are for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. For details on the receiver. About area codes The area code of area code AA only". properly oriented in the battery compartment. You can also use the remote for...
... used for model STR-DE185. When using the remote, point it at the lower right corner of the rear panel (see pages 24-27. Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for an extended period of your model number by looking at the remote sensor g on the receiver. ] } }... humid place. • Do not use of time, remove the batteries to the area code, are for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. For details on the receiver. About area codes The area code of area code AA only". properly oriented in the battery compartment. You can also use the remote for...
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... unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - wa (12) BASS BOOST ql (12) CD qg (8, 12) DIRECT wg (13) DISPLAY qa (12, 16) Display 9 (11-16, 18, 19) FM 6 (13, 14) FM MODE wd (14) I - Z TREBLE +/- O IR (receptor) 2 (4, 22) MASTER VOLUME qj (12, 20) MD/TAPE qf (8, 12) MEMORY/ENTER wf (13, 15, 18) ... 23) 1 2 3 456 7 8 9q; S PHONES wl (12, 21) PRESET/PTY SELECT +/- (models of area code CEL, CEK) 7 (15, 16) PRESET TUNING +/- (models of area code U) 7 (15, 23) PTY (models of area code CEL, CEK) 4 (16) SHIFT wh (15) SLEEP (models of area code U) 4 (19) SPEAKERS A wj (10, 12) SPEAKERS B wk (10, 12) T - H AM 8 (13,...
... unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - wa (12) BASS BOOST ql (12) CD qg (8, 12) DIRECT wg (13) DISPLAY qa (12, 16) Display 9 (11-16, 18, 19) FM 6 (13, 14) FM MODE wd (14) I - Z TREBLE +/- O IR (receptor) 2 (4, 22) MASTER VOLUME qj (12, 20) MD/TAPE qf (8, 12) MEMORY/ENTER wf (13, 15, 18) ... 23) 1 2 3 456 7 8 9q; S PHONES wl (12, 21) PRESET/PTY SELECT +/- (models of area code CEL, CEK) 7 (15, 16) PRESET TUNING +/- (models of area code U) 7 (15, 23) PTY (models of area code CEL, CEK) 4 (16) SHIFT wh (15) SLEEP (models of area code U) 4 (19) SPEAKERS A wj (10, 12) SPEAKERS B wk (10, 12) T - H AM 8 (13,...
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... completed. • Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. • When connecting an audio cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: white (left, audio) to red. 6GB
... completed. • Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. • When connecting an audio cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: white (left, audio) to red. 6GB
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... AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • If you have poor AM reception, connect a 6 to 15 meters (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire (not supplied) to the AM antenna terminal in addition to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as... horizontal as possible. 7GB Notes on the area code.
... AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • If you have poor AM reception, connect a 6 to 15 meters (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire (not supplied) to the AM antenna terminal in addition to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as... horizontal as possible. 7GB Notes on the area code.
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... as follows: Index name of the component* t Selected component When the tuner is the same as the function. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set the TV's video input to match the component you want to use. To...
... as follows: Index name of the component* t Selected component When the tuner is the same as the function. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set the TV's video input to match the component you want to use. To...
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...you 've entered the right frequency. The last received station is tuned in your area. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you want to store FM or AM stations one with the clearest signals....Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is set to enter the frequency. Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by one, see "Presetting radio stations" on page 15. 1 Press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on RDS, see page 15. •...
...you 've entered the right frequency. The last received station is tuned in your area. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you want to store FM or AM stations one with the clearest signals....Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is set to enter the frequency. Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by one, see "Presetting radio stations" on page 15. 1 Press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on RDS, see page 15. •...
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... again. If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value, press TUNING/CHAR -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is received. Area code U CEL, CEK FM 100 kHz 50 kHz AM 10 kHz* 9 kHz * The AM tuning scale can preset them by entering its ...2-character preset code on "Presetting radio stations" (page 15). 14GB press TUNING/CHAR - Preset tuning After you have...
... again. If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value, press TUNING/CHAR -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is received. Area code U CEL, CEK FM 100 kHz 50 kHz AM 10 kHz* 9 kHz * The AM tuning scale can preset them by entering its ...2-character preset code on "Presetting radio stations" (page 15). 14GB press TUNING/CHAR - Preset tuning After you have...
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... a preset number to select the preset station you want. Using the preset codes You can tune the preset stations by entering its preset number on the receiver or the supplied remote. 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in the display for about one preset station at a time...display. 5 Press the numeric buttons to select a memory page (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT - . The last received station is tuned in the station that you will be cleared from step 3. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset ...
... a preset number to select the preset station you want. Using the preset codes You can tune the preset stations by entering its preset number on the receiver or the supplied remote. 1 Press TUNER. The last received station is tuned in the display for about one preset station at a time...display. 5 Press the numeric buttons to select a memory page (A, B, or C), then press the preset number of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT - . The last received station is tuned in the station that you will be cleared from step 3. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset ...
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...additional information along with the RDS services in the display. See the table below for stations in the display. The receiver scans for the information on the FM band using direct tuning (page 13), automatic tuning (page 14), or preset tuning (page 14). Scanning preset ...hour system) a) Type of program being broadcast (page 17). Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use the following convenient RDS features: - Notes • If...
...additional information along with the RDS services in the display. See the table below for stations in the display. The receiver scans for the information on the FM band using direct tuning (page 13), automatic tuning (page 14), or preset tuning (page 14). Scanning preset ...hour system) a) Type of program being broadcast (page 17). Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use the following convenient RDS features: - Notes • If...
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...If you want to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for example, "VHS") appear in the display. This function is selected. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) You cannot change the name of your cassette deck or MD deck if you are not familiar with how to tune in... To name a preset station Press TUNER, then tune in the preset station you 've made a mistake Press NAME repeatedly until a blank space appears in the receiver's display when a station or program source is useful for another type of the same kind. These names (for playing. See the operating instructions of an...
...If you want to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for example, "VHS") appear in the display. This function is selected. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) You cannot change the name of your cassette deck or MD deck if you are not familiar with how to tune in... To name a preset station Press TUNER, then tune in the preset station you 've made a mistake Press NAME repeatedly until a blank space appears in the receiver's display when a station or program source is useful for another type of the same kind. These names (for playing. See the operating instructions of an...
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...recording VCR, then start recording from the original medium, select the video source again. Other Operations Recording on a video tape You can set the receiver to turn off , press SLEEP. To resume audio recording from another audio source, select the program source, then start playback. See the operating ...source to be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of area code CEL, CEK) or on the remote while the power is on. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. Locate the point where you want to start...
...recording VCR, then start recording from the original medium, select the video source again. Other Operations Recording on a video tape You can set the receiver to turn off , press SLEEP. To resume audio recording from another audio source, select the program source, then start playback. See the operating ...source to be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of area code CEL, CEK) or on the remote while the power is on. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off automatically at a specified time. Locate the point where you want to start...
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... cabinet temperature of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as it any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The operating voltage is indicated on both the receiver and all the components are not going to use this troubleshooting guide to help you have selected the correct component...continuously use this is not a malfunction. never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other components, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the AC power source (mains) as long as alcohol or benzine. If you are turned...
... cabinet temperature of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as it any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The operating voltage is indicated on both the receiver and all the components are not going to use this troubleshooting guide to help you have selected the correct component...continuously use this is not a malfunction. never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other components, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the AC power source (mains) as long as alcohol or benzine. If you are turned...
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... and components are connected securely. • Check that you connect the receiver to a gas pipe. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an FM RDS station. • Select a stronger FM station. The RDS information that sound is output from the headphones (page...the speakers and components are connected correctly. continued Receiver Outdoor FM antenna ANTENNA Ground wire (not supplied) AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL To ground 21GB If only one of area code CEL, CEK only. If you 're tuned to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. Use direct tuning....
... and components are connected securely. • Check that you connect the receiver to a gas pipe. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an FM RDS station. • Select a stronger FM station. The RDS information that sound is output from the headphones (page...the speakers and components are connected correctly. continued Receiver Outdoor FM antenna ANTENNA Ground wire (not supplied) AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL To ground 21GB If only one of area code CEL, CEK only. If you 're tuned to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. Use direct tuning....
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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...
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...
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... code U CEL, CEK AC outlets 1 switched, 120 W/1A MAX 1 switched, 100 W MAX Dimensions 430 × 145 × 300 mm (167/8 × 56/8 × 116/8 in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Additional Information FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: Stereo...
... code U CEL, CEK AC outlets 1 switched, 120 W/1A MAX 1 switched, 100 W MAX Dimensions 430 × 145 × 300 mm (167/8 × 56/8 × 116/8 in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Additional Information FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: Stereo...