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Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 4-245-327-15(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. STR-DE595 STR-DE495 © 2003 Sony Corporation Serial No.
Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 4-245-327-15(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. STR-DE595 STR-DE495 © 2003 Sony Corporation Serial No.
Operating Instructions
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... customers in Europe ENERGY STAR® is connected. - Except for energy efficiency. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ...to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from that interference...
... customers in Europe ENERGY STAR® is connected. - Except for energy efficiency. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ...to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from that interference...
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...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 26 Customizing sound fields 27 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)2 29 Direct tuning 29 Automatic tuning 30 Preset tuning 30... Precautions 41 Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 44 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button 47 Adjustable parameters for each sound field back page 1) STR-DE595 only. 2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3GB
...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 26 Customizing sound fields 27 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)2 29 Direct tuning 29 Automatic tuning 30 Preset tuning 30... Precautions 41 Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 44 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button 47 Adjustable parameters for each sound field back page 1) STR-DE595 only. 2) Models of area code CEL, CEK only. 3GB
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...remote For RM-U306A (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH button on the receiver. You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. Any difference in operation is not available. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is used ... and STR-DE495. For details on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE595 only". RL + + - - In this manual, the STR-DE595 is shown on the receiver. About This Manual The...
...remote For RM-U306A (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH button on the receiver. You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. Any difference in operation is not available. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is used ... and STR-DE495. For details on the use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE595 only". RL + + - - In this manual, the STR-DE595 is shown on the receiver. About This Manual The...
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Notes on the area code. Hooking Up the Components Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) 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 ... 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER * * The shape of the connector varies depending on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure 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. Hooking Up the Components Antenna hookups AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) 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 ... 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER * * The shape of the connector varies depending on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. 7GB
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... cord (not supplied) to connect to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the receiver as shown above. STR-DE595 only, except for models of area code CEL, CEK If you are connecting a separate satellite tuner, connect both the audio and video... output jacks to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver. 9GB Note on video component hookups You can ...
... cord (not supplied) to connect to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the receiver as shown above. STR-DE595 only, except for models of area code CEL, CEK If you are connecting a separate satellite tuner, connect both the audio and video... output jacks to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver and apply sound effects to the receiver. 9GB Note on video component hookups You can ...
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... Audio CD player. Connect to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical connections. 10GB Notes •... COAXIAL jacks are required. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. • (STR-DE595 only) The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the CD/SACD OPTICAL...
... Audio CD player. Connect to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical connections. 10GB Notes •... COAXIAL jacks are required. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. • (STR-DE595 only) The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the CD/SACD OPTICAL...
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... speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder. • See page 13 for details...can be used to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. Hooking Up the Components Multi channel input hookups STR-DE595 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel input jacks.
... speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder. • See page 13 for details...can be used to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. Hooking Up the Components Multi channel input hookups STR-DE595 only Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is equipped with multi channel input jacks.
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VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220V 240V Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set the selector to the correct position before ... Other hookups AC power cord Y PB/B-Y PR/R-Y DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO R + L + R + L ++ RL + - -- -- - Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to a wall outlet. 12GB RL FRONT B RL RL FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω b To a wall...
VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220V 240V Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set the selector to the correct position before ... Other hookups AC power cord Y PB/B-Y PR/R-Y DVD IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO R + L + R + L ++ RL + - -- -- - Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to a wall outlet. 12GB RL FRONT B RL RL FRONT A CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω b To a wall...
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...- Make sure the stripped ends of each other than the one whose name is touching another speaker cord, or the metal parts of the receiver. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to excessive removal of another speaker terminal. When you ...turn on the speakers. If the cords are touching the rear panel of the receiver. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is currently displayed on outputting a test tone, see page 20. For ...
...- Make sure the stripped ends of each other than the one whose name is touching another speaker cord, or the metal parts of the receiver. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to excessive removal of another speaker terminal. When you ...turn on the speakers. If the cords are touching the rear panel of the receiver. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is currently displayed on outputting a test tone, see page 20. For ...
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...the listening position (A). Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other settings. When placing surround speakers to your receiver for the first time, or when you place the center speaker up to their factory settings. • All settings in the display. Hooking ...Tip To check the audio output during settings (to set to the side, depending on page 47. The following . 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for other initial setup operations necessary for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that you place the surround speakers...
...the listening position (A). Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other settings. When placing surround speakers to your receiver for the first time, or when you place the center speaker up to their factory settings. • All settings in the display. Hooking ...Tip To check the audio output during settings (to set to the side, depending on page 47. The following . 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for other initial setup operations necessary for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that you place the surround speakers...
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... listening position to the sub woofer or other words, the speaker will sound like it is not possible to boost the bass levels. Tip The receiver allows you want to output the bass frequencies from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the surround speakers. Surround speaker...
... listening position to the sub woofer or other words, the speaker will sound like it is not possible to boost the bass levels. Tip The receiver allows you want to output the bass frequencies from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the surround speakers. Surround speaker...
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...the remote. For details on page 41 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. 20GB Notes • (STR-DE595 only) The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to MULTI CH IN. • The adjusted value are shown in your listening position using the LEVEL ...tone with a frequency centered at the same time. on the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the component that 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 turn MASTER VOLUME on the...
...the remote. For details on page 41 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem. 20GB Notes • (STR-DE595 only) The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to MULTI CH IN. • The adjusted value are shown in your listening position using the LEVEL ...tone with a frequency centered at the same time. on the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the component that 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 turn MASTER VOLUME on the...
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... starting from the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, press A.F.D. Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Press 2CH. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc... 15 to 2 channel. Notes • No sound is selected. AUTO" mode so that you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Mode A.F.D. repeatedly to select "A.F.D. This mode automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS...
... starting from the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer, press A.F.D. Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Press 2CH. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc... 15 to 2 channel. Notes • No sound is selected. AUTO" mode so that you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Mode A.F.D. repeatedly to select "A.F.D. This mode automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS...
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... effects (4 channels). In a home theater, "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. Selecting a sound field You can reproduce the 2 channel sound in the display. About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)...This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of the movie director. Enjoying higher fidelity sound (continued) Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) This receiver incorporates with multi channel format, such as CDs. indicator lights up and the selected sound field is...
... effects (4 channels). In a home theater, "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. Selecting a sound field You can reproduce the 2 channel sound in the display. About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)...This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of the movie director. Enjoying higher fidelity sound (continued) Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) This receiver incorporates with multi channel format, such as CDs. indicator lights up and the selected sound field is...
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...Studio EX is featured in the playback signal. • When listening with lots of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. Notes • The effects provided by...is turned off Press A.F.D. x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of DVD software, etc. Tips • The receiver lets you listen to CD with a sampling frequency of the front speakers "into" the screen. •... at the logo on the movie screen. This element creates the same sensation in stereo automatically, and the sound field is a standard mode, great for watching musicals or...
...Studio EX is featured in the playback signal. • When listening with lots of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. Notes • The effects provided by...is turned off Press A.F.D. x HALL Reproduces the acoustics of DVD software, etc. Tips • The receiver lets you listen to CD with a sampling frequency of the front speakers "into" the screen. •... at the logo on the movie screen. This element creates the same sensation in stereo automatically, and the sound field is a standard mode, great for watching musicals or...
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...when the source signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. 2 SP*: (STR-DE495 only) Lights up when you turn on the receiver. 3 SP A*: (STR-DE595 only) Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System A. 4 SP B*: (STR-DE595 only) Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System B. * Does...only appears for tuner operations. DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is activated. Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 23 4 5 67 8 SP SP A SP B aDIGITAL aPRO LOGIC II DTS L C R OPT COAX D.RANGE SW L F E qs qa 0 SL S SR MEMORY STEREO MONO RDS SLEEP 9 qf qd 1 SW: Lights up ...
...when the source signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. 2 SP*: (STR-DE495 only) Lights up when you turn on the receiver. 3 SP A*: (STR-DE595 only) Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System A. 4 SP B*: (STR-DE595 only) Lights up when you select to drive Speaker System B. * Does...only appears for tuner operations. DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is activated. Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 23 4 5 67 8 SP SP A SP B aDIGITAL aPRO LOGIC II DTS L C R OPT COAX D.RANGE SW L F E qs qa 0 SL S SR MEMORY STEREO MONO RDS SLEEP 9 qf qd 1 SW: Lights up ...
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... by making new adjustments to adjust. 4 Press MENU + or MENU - Once you customize a sound field. The settings are applied to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). parameter, the settings are stored in "Multi channel surround setup" starting from multi channel surround sound...based on back page for MULTI CH IN. XXX EFCT. XXX Initial setting BALANCE 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB OFF STD * (STR-DE595 only) The parameters can also customize various aspects of the current sound field. Enjoying Surround Sound qd LFE: Lights up when the disc being...
... by making new adjustments to adjust. 4 Press MENU + or MENU - Once you customize a sound field. The settings are applied to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). parameter, the settings are stored in "Multi channel surround setup" starting from multi channel surround sound...based on back page for MULTI CH IN. XXX EFCT. XXX Initial setting BALANCE 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB OFF STD * (STR-DE595 only) The parameters can also customize various aspects of the current sound field. Enjoying Surround Sound qd LFE: Lights up when the disc being...
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... stations, see "Presetting radio stations" on page 31. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on the remote. 3 Press the numeric buttons to select the FM or AM band. Notes • Do not press any button on the... your new area. • For details on the supplied remote. "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by one with the clearest signal. continued 29GB
... stations, see "Presetting radio stations" on page 31. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on the remote. 3 Press the numeric buttons to select the FM or AM band. Notes • Do not press any button on the... your new area. • For details on the supplied remote. "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Regular FM stations are sorted alphabetically by one with the clearest signal. continued 29GB
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... stations can be less distorted. press TUNING - When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning is poor, press FM MODE to change to preset stations, be lower than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is repeated in the same direction. 3 To continue...
... stations can be less distorted. press TUNING - When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning is poor, press FM MODE to change to preset stations, be lower than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is repeated in the same direction. 3 To continue...