Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... accessory or part not available from the Product. To obtain warranty service, you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within the Warranty period must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). 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...
... accessory or part not available from the Product. To obtain warranty service, you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within the Warranty period must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). 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...
Operating Instructions
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...cords 6 Antenna hookups 7 Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Multi channel input hookups1 11 Other hookups 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 13 Performing initial setup operations ..... 15 Multi channel surround setup 15 Checking the connections 20 Basic Operations Selecting the component 21 Changing the display 22 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 23 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 23 Selecting a sound field 24 Understanding the multi channel surround displays...
...cords 6 Antenna hookups 7 Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Multi channel input hookups1 11 Other hookups 12 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 13 Performing initial setup operations ..... 15 Multi channel surround setup 15 Checking the connections 20 Basic Operations Selecting the component 21 Changing the display 22 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 23 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 23 Selecting a sound field 24 Understanding the multi channel surround displays...
Operating Instructions
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... R AUDIO IN SUB DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER RL FRONT B R FRONT SPEAKERS IM IN B Satellite tuner or VCR OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R Ç OUT IN B B INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR C INPUT VIDEO IN TV monitor * STR-DE595 only, except for models of area code CEL, CEK. Note on video component hookups You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the audio from the TV. If you have a DVD player, TV or satellite tuner with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks and a monitor with COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks, use a component video cord...
... R AUDIO IN SUB DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER RL FRONT B R FRONT SPEAKERS IM IN B Satellite tuner or VCR OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R Ç OUT IN B B INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R VCR C INPUT VIDEO IN TV monitor * STR-DE595 only, except for models of area code CEL, CEK. Note on video component hookups You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the audio from the TV. If you have a DVD player, TV or satellite tuner with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks and a monitor with COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks, use a component video cord...
Operating Instructions
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...channel surround sound of optical connections. 10GB Connect to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your home. Satellite tuner or DVD player* OUTPUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER IN R OUT R IN CD/SACD MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN SUB DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER E OUTPUT DIGITAL...
...channel surround sound of optical connections. 10GB Connect to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your home. Satellite tuner or DVD player* OUTPUT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R D B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER IN R OUT R IN CD/SACD MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN SUB DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER E OUTPUT DIGITAL...
Operating Instructions
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...multi channel output jacks, you to the operating instructions supplied with multi channel input jacks. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y CENTER L L MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L L AUDIO OUT R FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER IN R OUT R IN CD/SACD MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN SUB DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER AAF F L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH OUT DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc. 11GB Notes • When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the DVD...
...multi channel output jacks, you to the operating instructions supplied with multi channel input jacks. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y CENTER L L MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT L L AUDIO OUT R FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER IN R OUT R IN CD/SACD MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN SUB DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER AAF F L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH OUT DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc. 11GB Notes • When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... level you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. If the cords are touching the rear panel of the receiver. After connecting all the speakers are touching each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of insulation. When you turn off the receiver. Stripped cords are connected correctly. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone...
... level you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. If the cords are touching the rear panel of the receiver. After connecting all the speakers are touching each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of insulation. When you turn off the receiver. Stripped cords are connected correctly. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone...
Operating Instructions
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... their factory settings. • All settings in the display. The following . 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for input selectors and preset stations. • The master volume is set up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. You can be the same distance from the listening position (A). Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up while outputting the sound), check the connection...
... their factory settings. • All settings in the display. The following . 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for input selectors and preset stations. • The master volume is set up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory. You can be the same distance from the listening position (A). Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up while outputting the sound), check the connection...
Operating Instructions
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... at high volume position. The setting is set all of other area code is "ft.". Initial settings Parameter Initial setting SW (SUB WOOFER) S.W. X.X m (XX ft.)** 3.0 m (10 ft.)** SL SR PL. X.X m (XX ft.)** 3.0 m (10 ft.)** SL SR DIST. XXXX LOW * You can adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection when you have set to "NORM. to "NORM. SP.". Multi channel surround setup (continued) When placing surround speakers behind you select "MICRO SP...
... at high volume position. The setting is set all of other area code is "ft.". Initial settings Parameter Initial setting SW (SUB WOOFER) S.W. X.X m (XX ft.)** 3.0 m (10 ft.)** SL SR PL. X.X m (XX ft.)** 3.0 m (10 ft.)** SL SR DIST. XXXX LOW * You can adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection when you have set to "NORM. to "NORM. SP.". Multi channel surround setup (continued) When placing surround speakers behind you select "MICRO SP...
Operating Instructions
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... the remote to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on the receiver. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. For details on the LEVEL menu, see "Troubleshooting" on the remote or turn off the test tone. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in sequence. If you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Press the input selector button (e.g., CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only) / CD (STR-DE495 only) or MD/TAPE) to correct the problem. 20GB TONE...
... the remote to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on the receiver. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. For details on the LEVEL menu, see "Troubleshooting" on the remote or turn off the test tone. Multi channel surround setup (continued) Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in sequence. If you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Press the input selector button (e.g., CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only) / CD (STR-DE495 only) or MD/TAPE) to correct the problem. 20GB TONE...
Operating Instructions
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... both digital and analog connections. continued 21GB INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to cancel the muting function. Select OPT IN ANALOG To Specify the digital audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. When this function is decoding signals recorded in tuner Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 DVD MD/TAPE CD (STR-DE495 only) CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only) TUNER FM/AM After turning on the remote to mute the sound. MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator (STR-DE595 only) This indicator lights up . Specify the analog audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. MULTI...
... both digital and analog connections. continued 21GB INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to cancel the muting function. Select OPT IN ANALOG To Specify the digital audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. When this function is decoding signals recorded in tuner Press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 DVD MD/TAPE CD (STR-DE495 only) CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only) TUNER FM/AM After turning on the remote to mute the sound. MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator (STR-DE595 only) This indicator lights up . Specify the analog audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. MULTI...
Operating Instructions
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... of the component* t Selected component t Sound field applied to the program source When the tuner is selected Index name of the preset station* or program station name** t Frequency t Program type indication** t Radio text** t Current time** t Sound field applied to the band or the preset station * Index name appears only when you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary. Selecting the component (continued) PHONES Use to connect headphones. • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is...
... of the component* t Selected component t Sound field applied to the program source When the tuner is selected Index name of the preset station* or program station name** t Frequency t Program type indication** t Radio text** t Current time** t Sound field applied to the band or the preset station * Index name appears only when you press any button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary. Selecting the component (continued) PHONES Use to connect headphones. • When the headphones are connected, speaker output is...
Operating Instructions
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... to 2 channel. The 2CH indicator lights up . Multi channel surround formats are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. Notes • No sound is selected. To listen to select the decoding mode you to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers only. Enjoying higher fidelity sound The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you want for output to obtain the correct bass signal. indicator lights up and...
... to 2 channel. The 2CH indicator lights up . Multi channel surround formats are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. Notes • No sound is selected. To listen to select the decoding mode you to 2 channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers only. Enjoying higher fidelity sound The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you want for output to obtain the correct bass signal. indicator lights up and...
Operating Instructions
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... DTS format signals. 7 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are set to output the center and surround channel signals. DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is applied (page 24). PRO LOGIC II: "; Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that INPUT MODE is NOT set to "ANALOG" (page 21). 8 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to adjust the dynamic range compression. See page 27 to tune in radio stations, etc. However, both indicators do not light up if the center and surround speakers...
... DTS format signals. 7 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are set to output the center and surround channel signals. DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is applied (page 24). PRO LOGIC II: "; Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that INPUT MODE is NOT set to "ANALOG" (page 21). 8 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to adjust the dynamic range compression. See page 27 to tune in radio stations, etc. However, both indicators do not light up if the center and surround speakers...
Operating Instructions
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... format (Front/Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: A.F.D. You can customize the sound fields to all sound fields except for each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " LEVEL ". 3 Press MENU or MENU to select the parameter you can change a customized sound field any time by Pro Logic processing)). You can be adjusted separately for the parameters available in "Multi channel surround setup" starting from multi channel surround sound Position your particular...
... format (Front/Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: A.F.D. You can customize the sound fields to all sound fields except for each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " LEVEL ". 3 Press MENU or MENU to select the parameter you can change a customized sound field any time by Pro Logic processing)). You can be adjusted separately for the parameters available in "Multi channel surround setup" starting from multi channel surround sound Position your particular...
Operating Instructions
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... clearest signals. TUNING on the buttons used in . 2 Press D. Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you want directly by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz 1 b0 b2 b5b 0 Example 2: AM 1350 kHz (You don't have connected FM and AM antennas to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in your area. The selected RDS stations are assigned 2-character preset codes and...
... clearest signals. TUNING on the buttons used in . 2 Press D. Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you want directly by their Program Service name, then assigned a 2-character preset code. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz 1 b0 b2 b5b 0 Example 2: AM 1350 kHz (You don't have connected FM and AM antennas to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in your area. The selected RDS stations are assigned 2-character preset codes and...
Operating Instructions
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... room. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ENTER and press 1/u to operate the receiver. 36GB Adjustments using the SET UP menu (continued) x Decode priority (DEC. PCM) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM) and DVD. AUTO) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM), DVD, DTS-CD and DTS-LD sources. Each time you repeat the procedure above, the display changes as -is "C.MODE.AV2". XXXX) Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming digital signals. • PCM priority mode (DEC...
... room. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ENTER and press 1/u to operate the receiver. 36GB Adjustments using the SET UP menu (continued) x Decode priority (DEC. PCM) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM) and DVD. AUTO) Use to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM), DVD, DTS-CD and DTS-LD sources. Each time you repeat the procedure above, the display changes as -is "C.MODE.AV2". XXXX) Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming digital signals. • PCM priority mode (DEC...
Operating Instructions
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... MUSIC TEST TONE MAIN MENU Receiver Receiver MULTI CH Receiver MENU Receiver MENU +/- Remote Operations Function Button MASTER Receiver VOL +/- TV/VCR/ Selects channel numbers. LD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck 38GB Tuner station direct keyin-mode. 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 AV tuner/ components. ?/1 and CD player/ ?/1 at VCD player/ the same LD player/ time) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck 0-9 Receiver Use...
... MUSIC TEST TONE MAIN MENU Receiver Receiver MULTI CH Receiver MENU Receiver MENU +/- Remote Operations Function Button MASTER Receiver VOL +/- TV/VCR/ Selects channel numbers. LD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck 38GB Tuner station direct keyin-mode. 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 AV tuner/ components. ?/1 and CD player/ ?/1 at VCD player/ the same LD player/ time) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck 0-9 Receiver Use...
Operating Instructions
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Function Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Changing the factory setting of an input selector button If the factory settings of the TUNER button cannot be possible or may operate differently than described. • (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH function is intended to select the input source: To operate CD player Press 1 DAT deck MD deck Tape deck A Tape deck B LD player VCR (command mode VTR 1*) VCR (command mode VTR 2*) VCR (command mode VTR 3*) TV DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DVD VCD...
Function Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Changing the factory setting of an input selector button If the factory settings of the TUNER button cannot be possible or may operate differently than described. • (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH function is intended to select the input source: To operate CD player Press 1 DAT deck MD deck Tape deck A Tape deck B LD player VCR (command mode VTR 1*) VCR (command mode VTR 2*) VCR (command mode VTR 3*) TV DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DVD VCD...
Operating Instructions
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... set to verify that sound is output from the headphones (page 22). The surround effect cannot be connected to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the connection is recorded in the LEVEL menu. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not outputting any sound. Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the analog MD/TAPE terminals. 42GB is (are connected correctly. • Select the source component...
... set to verify that sound is output from the headphones (page 22). The surround effect cannot be connected to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the connection is recorded in the LEVEL menu. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not outputting any sound. Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the analog MD/TAPE terminals. 42GB is (are connected correctly. • Select the source component...
Operating Instructions
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..., use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component. The FM reception is not available. • Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your nearest Sony dealer. * Models of order. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may be tuned...
..., use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component. The FM reception is not available. • Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your nearest Sony dealer. * Models of order. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may be tuned...