Operating Instructions
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... are clearly indicated in the text, for models STR-DE475 and STR-K402. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. • The following icon is shown on the receiver. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and ...right corner of Parts and Basic Operations 21 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 21 Enjoying Surround Sound 24 Selecting a Sound Field 25 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 28 Customizing Sound Fields 30 Receiving Broadcasts 34 Direct Tuning 36 Automatic Tuning 36 Preset Tuning 37 Other Operations 38 Naming...
... are clearly indicated in the text, for models STR-DE475 and STR-K402. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. • The following icon is shown on the receiver. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic" and ...right corner of Parts and Basic Operations 21 Front Panel Parts Descriptions 21 Enjoying Surround Sound 24 Selecting a Sound Field 25 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 28 Customizing Sound Fields 30 Receiving Broadcasts 34 Direct Tuning 36 Automatic Tuning 36 Preset Tuning 37 Other Operations 38 Naming...
Operating Instructions
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...not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on...Red (R/audio) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA ANTENNA L DIGITAL TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN OPTICAL CENTER L COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO...'s audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver as shown above. 7
...not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on...Red (R/audio) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA ANTENNA L DIGITAL TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN OPTICAL CENTER L COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO...'s audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver as shown above. 7
Operating Instructions
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... DIMMER MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. BASS + VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MASTER ...receiver's digital input jacks. MUTING Note When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) Notes • The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on page 23) manually. TREBLE + - MODE 2CH - To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound...
... DIMMER MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. BASS + VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MASTER ...receiver's digital input jacks. MUTING Note When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). Yellow (video) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio) Notes • The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on page 23) manually. TREBLE + - MODE 2CH - To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound...
Operating Instructions
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...in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. TUNING + SET UP - BASS + VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MASTER VOLUME + - FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA ANTENNA L DIGITAL TV/SAT IN ...allow you to connect an external multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. MULTI CH OUTPUT SURROUND FRONT CENTER SUB WOOFER...
...in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. TUNING + SET UP - BASS + VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER MASTER VOLUME + - FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA ANTENNA L DIGITAL TV/SAT IN ...allow you to connect an external multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multichannel decoder. MULTI CH OUTPUT SURROUND FRONT CENTER SUB WOOFER...
Operating Instructions
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... enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. TREBLE + - MUTING MENU I /i buttons: Use to enjoy multi channel surround sound. MENU I /i Brief descriptions of buttons and control used to set up the speaker...Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 11 MODE 2CH - MENU +/- TUNING + SET UP - BASS + VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT ...
... enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. TREBLE + - MUTING MENU I /i buttons: Use to enjoy multi channel surround sound. MENU I /i Brief descriptions of buttons and control used to set up the speaker...Up the Speaker System Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each parameter. 11 MODE 2CH - MENU +/- TUNING + SET UP - BASS + VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT ...
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...front, surround, and center speaker (+) (+) (-) (-) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an active woofer Black Black } }] Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA ANTENNA L DIGITAL TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN OPTICAL CENTER L COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN... CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUBWOOFER 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 -.
...front, surround, and center speaker (+) (+) (-) (-) Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an active woofer Black Black } }] Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM ANTENNA ANTENNA L DIGITAL TV/SAT IN DVD/LD IN OPTICAL CENTER L COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN... CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUBWOOFER 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 -.
Operating Instructions
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...connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. When you turn on outputting a test tone, see page 18. Hooking Up and Setting Up... the Speaker System To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may be short-circuited. 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 take the following precautions when...
...connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. When you turn on outputting a test tone, see page 18. Hooking Up and Setting Up... the Speaker System To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may be short-circuited. 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 take the following precautions when...
Operating Instructions
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...demonstration activates when you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the following are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset or cleared. • All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for the first time or ...when you turn the receiver off while the above message is being displayed. 14 TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. You can set the following...
...demonstration activates when you want to clear the receiver's memory, do the following are reset or cleared: • All preset stations are reset or cleared. • All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings. • The sound field memorized for the first time or ...when you turn the receiver off while the above message is being displayed. 14 TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. You can set the following...
Operating Instructions
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...on the shape of the parameters that follow. For STR-K402, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to optimize the sound balance. The setting for NORM. The following speaker size... for Micro Satellite speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to MICRO SP. SP. For STR-DE475, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to the supplied speaker system. SP...cannot change the speaker system, choose NORM. If you use Sony's Micro Satellite speakers, select MICRO SP. to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press MENU I/i to select ...
...on the shape of the parameters that follow. For STR-K402, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to optimize the sound balance. The setting for NORM. The following speaker size... for Micro Satellite speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to MICRO SP. SP. For STR-DE475, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to the supplied speaker system. SP...cannot change the speaker system, choose NORM. If you use Sony's Micro Satellite speakers, select MICRO SP. to the side, depending on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press MENU I/i to select ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 directionality it to "NO". 16 When ...NO". to the illustration below. • Select "PL. BEHD. Normally, select "LARGE". Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from that speaker. Refer to boost the ...
... 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 directionality it to "NO". 16 When ...NO". to the illustration below. • Select "PL. BEHD. Normally, select "LARGE". Therefore, even when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from that speaker. Refer to boost the ...
Operating Instructions
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... LFE signals from the immediate left and right. Refer to obtain proper balance. This setting only affects the surround modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. x Center speaker distance ( C ) Initial setting : DIST. 5.0 m (5.0 meter) 16 feet Set the distance from your speakers... NO". z About the surround speaker position (PL. YES • If you specify the height of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. BEHD.) This setting is designed specifically for proper implementation of your surround speakers corresponds to the center speaker. •...
... LFE signals from the immediate left and right. Refer to obtain proper balance. This setting only affects the surround modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. x Center speaker distance ( C ) Initial setting : DIST. 5.0 m (5.0 meter) 16 feet Set the distance from your speakers... NO". z About the surround speaker position (PL. YES • If you specify the height of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the "VIRTUAL" sound fields. BEHD.) This setting is designed specifically for proper implementation of your surround speakers corresponds to the center speaker. •...
Operating Instructions
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...not conducive to enjoy the surround sound. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the supplied remote. Note The test tone cannot be set to MULTI CH IN. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is set more than... the speaker volume Use the remote while seated in the output of the sound from that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer. z You can not be output when the receiver is farther away. on the remote to adjust the level. • To adjust the volume level of the ...
...not conducive to enjoy the surround sound. Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the supplied remote. Note The test tone cannot be set to MULTI CH IN. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is set more than... the speaker volume Use the remote while seated in the output of the sound from that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer. z You can not be output when the receiver is farther away. on the remote to adjust the level. • To adjust the volume level of the ...
Operating Instructions
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...you do the following checklist and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. 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 display is because.... TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. MUTING MASTER VOLUME 1 Press ?/1 to turn up the volume. No sound will notice that you will come from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this lays...
...you do the following checklist and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. 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 display is because.... TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. MUTING MASTER VOLUME 1 Press ?/1 to turn up the volume. No sound will notice that you will come from your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this lays...
Operating Instructions
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...are output from a specific component. , Check that the component is (are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If you encounter a problem that sound is not included above, see "w; PHONES jack" on page 42. 20 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System... Before You Use Your Receiver There's no sound from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. No sound is heard from one channel is not outputting any sound. If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair ...
...are output from a specific component. , Check that the component is (are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If you encounter a problem that sound is not included above, see "w; PHONES jack" on page 42. 20 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System... Before You Use Your Receiver There's no sound from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. No sound is heard from one channel is not outputting any sound. If only one of the front speakers. , Connect a pair ...
Operating Instructions
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...3 DIMMER button Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display. TUNING +/- MEMORY button Press to the component or preset station (see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 34. buttons Scan all the available radio stations. buttons Scan all preset stations. SHIFT button Selects a memory page for... 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 turn the receiver on and off the display, set in the "DIM.RANGE" parameter in the SET UP menu ...
...3 DIMMER button Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display. TUNING +/- MEMORY button Press to the component or preset station (see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 34. buttons Scan all the available radio stations. buttons Scan all preset stations. SHIFT button Selects a memory page for... 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 turn the receiver on and off the display, set in the "DIM.RANGE" parameter in the SET UP menu ...
Operating Instructions
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... MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE PRESET - You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is selected, the tone, sound field and surround parameters do not function. 0 Tone buttons TREBLE +/- FM button Selects the FM band. buttons (qk). Press again to cancel MULTI CH IN. • When ... parameters (page 30). The indicator on the button lights up when the unit is decoding signals recorded in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D.
... MULTI CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE PRESET - You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is selected, the tone, sound field and surround parameters do not function. 0 Tone buttons TREBLE +/- FM button Selects the FM band. buttons (qk). Press again to cancel MULTI CH IN. • When ... parameters (page 30). The indicator on the button lights up when the unit is decoding signals recorded in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button. TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D.
Operating Instructions
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... sources (page 39). w; MUTING appears on the TV and set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the currently selected component. MODE button / indicator Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page 25). 2CH button / indicator Press to output sound from page 24. qk MENU +/- Location of the buttons to select...
... sources (page 39). w; MUTING appears on the TV and set the receiver to automatically detect the type of the currently selected component. MODE button / indicator Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page 25). 2CH button / indicator Press to output sound from page 24. qk MENU +/- Location of the buttons to select...
Operating Instructions
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...the various surround parameters. Use these modes also provide sound effects commonly found in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. For more information about the sound modes, see pages 26 - 27. You can take... 15 to decoding the surround sound, some of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. The music (etc.) sound modes are designed for use when playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of movie theaters and ...
...the various surround parameters. Use these modes also provide sound effects commonly found in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). The receiver contains a variety of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. For more information about the sound modes, see pages 26 - 27. You can take... 15 to decoding the surround sound, some of the receiver's pre-programmed sound modes. The music (etc.) sound modes are designed for use when playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of movie theaters and ...
Operating Instructions
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... CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. TREBLE +/- button: Press to set the receiver to CD, HALL will be applied again. Enjoying Surround Sound MENU / buttons TREBLE +/- Selecting a Sound Field You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by selecting one...
... CHANNEL DECODING MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY SHIFT FM MODE FM AM MENU NAME LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. TREBLE +/- button: Press to set the receiver to CD, HALL will be applied again. Enjoying Surround Sound MENU / buttons TREBLE +/- Selecting a Sound Field You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by selecting one...
Operating Instructions
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...for watching sciencefiction or action movies with virtual speakers. Software with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's mixing studio which is decoded with two channel audio signals, is one of actual surround speakers. This... creates four sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation. * "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with lots of Sony Pictures Entertainment's classic editing studio. This mode is played according to -date facilities in the soundtrack. LS SL RS...
...for watching sciencefiction or action movies with virtual speakers. Software with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's mixing studio which is decoded with two channel audio signals, is one of actual surround speakers. This... creates four sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation. * "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with lots of Sony Pictures Entertainment's classic editing studio. This mode is played according to -date facilities in the soundtrack. LS SL RS...