Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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Getting Star3t-8e66d-247-12 (1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE535 STR-DE435 STR-SE491 © 1999 by Sony Corporation 1
Getting Star3t-8e66d-247-12 (1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DE535 STR-DE435 STR-SE491 © 1999 by Sony Corporation 1
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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... in a particular installation. This symbol is indicated on a circuit different from the wall outlet. STR-DE535/STR-DE435/ STR-SE491 Serial No On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that may cause harmful interference to the presence of the following measures: CAUTION You are... alcohol or benzine. 2 Refer to them whenever you are unable to call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your authority to the wall outlet, even if the receiver itself ; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital...
... in a particular installation. This symbol is indicated on a circuit different from the wall outlet. STR-DE535/STR-DE435/ STR-SE491 Serial No On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that may cause harmful interference to the presence of the following measures: CAUTION You are... alcohol or benzine. 2 Refer to them whenever you are unable to call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your authority to the wall outlet, even if the receiver itself ; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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Indicates hints and tips for models STR-DE535, STR-DE435 and STR-SE491. Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 5 Video Component Hookups 6 Speaker System Hookups 7 AC Hookups 9 Before You Use Your Receiver 9 Dolby Surround Setup 10 Location of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. TABLE OF CONTENTS If you can also use of your... SET UP button 23 Additional Information Troubleshooting 24 Specifications 25 Glossary 26 Index 27 Rear Panel Descriptions 28 Quick Reference Guide 29 3 Check your nearest Sony dealer.
Indicates hints and tips for models STR-DE535, STR-DE435 and STR-SE491. Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 5 Video Component Hookups 6 Speaker System Hookups 7 AC Hookups 9 Before You Use Your Receiver 9 Dolby Surround Setup 10 Location of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. TABLE OF CONTENTS If you can also use of your... SET UP button 23 Additional Information Troubleshooting 24 Specifications 25 Glossary 26 Index 27 Rear Panel Descriptions 28 Quick Reference Guide 29 3 Check your nearest Sony dealer.
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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... buttons on the receiver. Hookup Overview The receiver allows you don't use a new battery with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) Model Remote STR-DE535 RM-LJ302 STR-DE435 and STR-SE491 RM-PP402 • LR6 (size-AA) batteries (3) (STR-DE535 only) • R6 (size-AA) bateries (2) (STR-DE435 and STR-SE491 only) •...
... buttons on the receiver. Hookup Overview The receiver allows you don't use a new battery with the receiver: • FM wire antenna (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) Model Remote STR-DE535 RM-LJ302 STR-DE435 and STR-SE491 RM-PP402 • LR6 (size-AA) batteries (3) (STR-DE535 only) • R6 (size-AA) bateries (2) (STR-DE435 and STR-SE491 only) •...
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...on pages 7 and 8. Note (except STR-DE435) Do not use the receiver as shown in the illustration in addition to the radio, go next? Receiver ANTENNA FM outdoor antenna AM Ground wire (not supplied) y COAXIAL FM 75Ω To ground PHONO (except CD STR-DE435) MD/TAPE What cables will I need ... column. If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it horizontal. y (except STR-DE435) CTRL A1 II (STR-DE535 only) If you connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as possible. Connecting a...
...on pages 7 and 8. Note (except STR-DE435) Do not use the receiver as shown in the illustration in addition to the radio, go next? Receiver ANTENNA FM outdoor antenna AM Ground wire (not supplied) y COAXIAL FM 75Ω To ground PHONO (except CD STR-DE435) MD/TAPE What cables will I need ... column. If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it horizontal. y (except STR-DE435) CTRL A1 II (STR-DE535 only) If you connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as possible. Connecting a...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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... the next section to connect video components to enjoy surround sound when watching/listening to the y ground terminal on the receiver. CD player Receiver L R AUDIO IN CD CD player OUTPUT LINE L R Turntable (except STR-DE435) Receiver L R AUDIO IN PHONO Turntable OUTPUT LINE L R • If your CD player, MD recorder or tape deck ...MD recorder or Tape deck OUTPUT INPUT LINE LINE L R CONTROL A1 II (STR-DE535 only) Receiver CTRL A1 II CD player, MD recorder or Tape deck CTRL A1 II If you have a CONTROL A1 II-compatible Sony CD player, MD recorder or tape deck Use a CONTROL A1 II cord (...
... the next section to connect video components to enjoy surround sound when watching/listening to the y ground terminal on the receiver. CD player Receiver L R AUDIO IN CD CD player OUTPUT LINE L R Turntable (except STR-DE435) Receiver L R AUDIO IN PHONO Turntable OUTPUT LINE L R • If your CD player, MD recorder or tape deck ...MD recorder or Tape deck OUTPUT INPUT LINE LINE L R CONTROL A1 II (STR-DE535 only) Receiver CTRL A1 II CD player, MD recorder or Tape deck CTRL A1 II If you have a CONTROL A1 II-compatible Sony CD player, MD recorder or tape deck Use a CONTROL A1 II cord (...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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...speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on to the next section to the VIDEO AUDIO OUT jack). Hookups Front speakers Front speaker (R) Receiver FRONT R L A A B R B L Front speaker (L) * STR-DE535 and STR-DE435 only Where do I need ? • Audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/DVD FRONT and REAR jacks...a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtrack with the following connections. Getting Started VCR Receiver VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VCR OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO L R * except STR-SE491 Use the function buttons (TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE etc.) to ...
...speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on to the next section to the VIDEO AUDIO OUT jack). Hookups Front speakers Front speaker (R) Receiver FRONT R L A A B R B L Front speaker (L) * STR-DE535 and STR-DE435 only Where do I need ? • Audio cable (not supplied) (1 for each 5.1 CH/DVD FRONT and REAR jacks...a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtrack with the following connections. Getting Started VCR Receiver VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VCR OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO L R * except STR-SE491 Use the function buttons (TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE etc.) to ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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...this , make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Active woofer * STR-DE535 only Receiver WOOFER AUDIO OUT Active woofer INPUT STR-DE435 and STR-SE491 only Receiver WOOFER AUDIO OUT Active woofer INPUT To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the...sure of the impedance. (This information is output individually from the left and right rear speakers. Rear and center speakers Rear speaker (R) Receiver SPEAKERS REAR CENTER R L Rear speaker Centre speaker (L) R L After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output...
...this , make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Active woofer * STR-DE535 only Receiver WOOFER AUDIO OUT Active woofer INPUT STR-DE435 and STR-SE491 only Receiver WOOFER AUDIO OUT Active woofer INPUT To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the...sure of the impedance. (This information is output individually from the left and right rear speakers. Rear and center speakers Rear speaker (R) Receiver SPEAKERS REAR CENTER R L Rear speaker Centre speaker (L) R L After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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... jacks. To listen to or watch Press Video tapes VIDEO TV programs or Satellite receiver TV/SAT MiniDiscs or audio tapes MD/TAPE Compact discs (CD) CD Radio programs TUNER Records PHONO (except STR-DE435) DVD player/AC-3 decoder 5.1 CH/DVD After selecting the component, turn on ...the receiver, make sure that you have turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position to avoid damaging...
... jacks. To listen to or watch Press Video tapes VIDEO TV programs or Satellite receiver TV/SAT MiniDiscs or audio tapes MD/TAPE Compact discs (CD) CD Radio programs TUNER Records PHONO (except STR-DE435) DVD player/AC-3 decoder 5.1 CH/DVD After selecting the component, turn on ...the receiver, make sure that you have turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position to avoid damaging...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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...FM stereo reception is improved. The selected indication appears in the display and you 've displayed You can CTR MODE Select any one of the four center modes (page 10) REAR GAIN Increase the range of rear speakers by 5 dB (page 11) AUTO FUNCTION* Specify whether or not Sony... this button to enter a name for preset stations. When you will be able to adjust sound parameters (see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from the 2 way remote. (page 23) * STR-DE535 only. !• Press the following indications. buttons After pressing MENU buttons, use these buttons to memorize a ...
...FM stereo reception is improved. The selected indication appears in the display and you 've displayed You can CTR MODE Select any one of the four center modes (page 10) REAR GAIN Increase the range of rear speakers by 5 dB (page 11) AUTO FUNCTION* Specify whether or not Sony... this button to enter a name for preset stations. When you will be able to adjust sound parameters (see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from the 2 way remote. (page 23) * STR-DE535 only. !• Press the following indications. buttons After pressing MENU buttons, use these buttons to memorize a ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for all the preset stations are memorized ...300-seat live house. C(inema) STUDIO Reproduces the sound characteristics of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for each sound field. N(ight) THEATER Adjust the tone for information on the package. MONO MOVIE Creates ...for game software with HALL as the sound field, change to different program source, then return to CD with stereo sound capablity. * STR-DE535 only. ** When using sound fields, do not select both speakers (A+B) with Dolby Pro Logic Surround. ...
The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for all the preset stations are memorized ...300-seat live house. C(inema) STUDIO Reproduces the sound characteristics of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or FM band and for each sound field. N(ight) THEATER Adjust the tone for information on the package. MONO MOVIE Creates ...for game software with HALL as the sound field, change to different program source, then return to CD with stereo sound capablity. * STR-DE535 only. ** When using sound fields, do not select both speakers (A+B) with Dolby Pro Logic Surround. ...
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... Function buttons Playback component (program source) Recording component (MD recorder, Tape deck, VCR) ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow (except STR-SE491) Recording on a MiniDisc or audio tape You can be entered for example, a second CD player connected to select the character you 've ... Stations and Program Sources You can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. Select the program source (component) to store the names. Press ENTER to select the desired character. It is selected. If you ...
... Function buttons Playback component (program source) Recording component (MD recorder, Tape deck, VCR) ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow (except STR-SE491) Recording on a MiniDisc or audio tape You can be entered for example, a second CD player connected to select the character you 've ... Stations and Program Sources You can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. Select the program source (component) to store the names. Press ENTER to select the desired character. It is selected. If you ...
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.... You can specify up to start playback. You can check the time remaining before the amplifier turns off automatically at a time you want using the receiver. The sound from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00 n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n ... playing. Using the Sleep Timer Using the controls on . Each time you specify the time. The sleep time changes in the display. >/. STR-DE535 only STR-DE435/SE491 only SLEEP >/. See your VCR's instruction manual if you want to 5 hours. Other Operations Recording on a video tape You can record...
.... You can specify up to start playback. You can check the time remaining before the amplifier turns off automatically at a time you want using the receiver. The sound from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00 n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n ... playing. Using the Sleep Timer Using the controls on . Each time you specify the time. The sleep time changes in the display. >/. STR-DE535 only STR-DE435/SE491 only SLEEP >/. See your VCR's instruction manual if you want to 5 hours. Other Operations Recording on a video tape You can record...
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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...(when you tune in . / Check that the front speakers are away from a transformer or motor, and at the remote sensor (STR-DE535) or g (STR-DE435 and STRSE491) on the sound field surround mode function. 24 Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with new ones if they are connected... securely. Recording cannot be obtained. / Make sure you turn on the receiver. / Place your nearest Sony dealer. There's no sound or only a ...
...(when you tune in . / Check that the front speakers are away from a transformer or motor, and at the remote sensor (STR-DE535) or g (STR-DE435 and STRSE491) on the sound field surround mode function. 24 Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with new ones if they are connected... securely. Recording cannot be obtained. / Make sure you turn on the receiver. / Place your nearest Sony dealer. There's no sound or only a ...
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... tuning interval between 9 kHz and 10 kHz. STR-SE491: a) 40 Hz b) 0.5% Amplifier section Stereo mode STR-DE535/DE435: (8 ohms at 20 Hz - 20 kHz less than 0.09% total harmonic distortion) 100 W + 100 W STR-SE491: (8 ohms at 40 Hz - 20 kHz... impedance headphones Full mute +8 dB at 70 Hz ±8 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz Tuner section FM Stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: ...repeat the procedure. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver.
... tuning interval between 9 kHz and 10 kHz. STR-SE491: a) 40 Hz b) 0.5% Amplifier section Stereo mode STR-DE535/DE435: (8 ohms at 20 Hz - 20 kHz less than 0.09% total harmonic distortion) 100 W + 100 W STR-SE491: (8 ohms at 40 Hz - 20 kHz... impedance headphones Full mute +8 dB at 70 Hz ±8 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz Tuner section FM Stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: ...repeat the procedure. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver.
Operating Instructions (Receiver Component)
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...small center speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound. • 3 STEREO mode Select 3 STEREO mode if you should have one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro...Additional Information Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) (see page 4) LR6 (size-AA) batteries (3) (STR-DE535 only) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) (STR-DE435/SE491 only) ... • PHANTOM mode Select PHANTOM mode if you can take full advantage of the receiver. By adjusting the delay time of Dolby Surround sound. Furthermore, since it shorter when ...
...small center speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound. • 3 STEREO mode Select 3 STEREO mode if you should have one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro...Additional Information Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) (see page 4) LR6 (size-AA) batteries (3) (STR-DE535 only) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) (STR-DE435/SE491 only) ... • PHANTOM mode Select PHANTOM mode if you can take full advantage of the receiver. By adjusting the delay time of Dolby Surround sound. Furthermore, since it shorter when ...