The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...favorite actor, actress, director or keyword. Auto VCR Transfer saves programs onto VHS tapes. Now Sony meets this need with VAIO Media™ software installed. The receiver has an Ethernet port on one side, and audio/video outputs on your television screen, giving you ...audio and video entertainment. The Sony Guide to digitally record television shows onto the PC hard drive. Sony's own Giga Pocket™ personal video recorder brings exactly this entertainment from the PC can browse menus on the other. Using the RoomLink receiver remote control, you access to the...
...favorite actor, actress, director or keyword. Auto VCR Transfer saves programs onto VHS tapes. Now Sony meets this need with VAIO Media™ software installed. The receiver has an Ethernet port on one side, and audio/video outputs on your television screen, giving you ...audio and video entertainment. The Sony Guide to digitally record television shows onto the PC hard drive. Sony's own Giga Pocket™ personal video recorder brings exactly this entertainment from the PC can browse menus on the other. Using the RoomLink receiver remote control, you access to the...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...for SP speed and two for Dolby® Pro Logic® processing at home. A combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to a Sony PCWA-DE50 for 802.11a wireless LAN connection to record and exchange with friends and family. If your local channel line-up. This produces ...the old VCR still has a role to look for high fidelity stereo sound. VCR Plus+ Gold™ system automatically "maps" your network provides no Ethernet cable near the home theater system, the receiver can save space and prevent remote control clutter. Features to play . Programming the VCR becomes as ...
...for SP speed and two for Dolby® Pro Logic® processing at home. A combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to a Sony PCWA-DE50 for 802.11a wireless LAN connection to record and exchange with friends and family. If your local channel line-up. This produces ...the old VCR still has a role to look for high fidelity stereo sound. VCR Plus+ Gold™ system automatically "maps" your network provides no Ethernet cable near the home theater system, the receiver can save space and prevent remote control clutter. Features to play . Programming the VCR becomes as ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...bed. Finishing Touches While not essential for the source components. A universal remote control (left) can make your system much more enjoyable. Finally, wireless headphones will let you enjoy full-volume entertainment at once. The Sony Guide to the correct height and it , too. Wireless headphones (...right) enable you 've built your system from individual components. A television stand can replace all your separate remotes-an especially good move if you to enjoy...
...bed. Finishing Touches While not essential for the source components. A universal remote control (left) can make your system much more enjoyable. Finally, wireless headphones will let you enjoy full-volume entertainment at once. The Sony Guide to the correct height and it , too. Wireless headphones (...right) enable you 've built your system from individual components. A television stand can replace all your separate remotes-an especially good move if you to enjoy...
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...stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. Refinement of video signal detail for source material, transmission channels, recorders and displays. A VCR feature that projects the image as light onto a screen. The Sony Guide to handle the bass. A measure of the Sony...audio that they include their 4:3 screen. S-Video connection. Universal remote control. Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Simplifies operation by electrodes. ...quality. The subwoofer is ideally suited to rediscover your A/V receiver at high signal quality. Plasma. S-Video keeps the ...
...stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. Refinement of video signal detail for source material, transmission channels, recorders and displays. A VCR feature that projects the image as light onto a screen. The Sony Guide to handle the bass. A measure of the Sony...audio that they include their 4:3 screen. S-Video connection. Universal remote control. Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Simplifies operation by electrodes. ...quality. The subwoofer is ideally suited to rediscover your A/V receiver at high signal quality. Plasma. S-Video keeps the ...
Dimensions Diagram
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... • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 930 7891 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. STR-DE595 RM-U306A REMOTE COMMANDER DESCRIPTION: AV Receiver DIMENSIONS (WHD): 16 7/8 " x 5 5/8 " x 11 3/4" WEIGHT: Approx 16 lbs POWER REQUIREMENTS: 120V POWER AC CONSUMPTION...
... • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • FAX (201) 930 7891 • b2b.sel.sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. STR-DE595 RM-U306A REMOTE COMMANDER DESCRIPTION: AV Receiver DIMENSIONS (WHD): 16 7/8 " x 5 5/8 " x 11 3/4" WEIGHT: Approx 16 lbs POWER REQUIREMENTS: 120V POWER AC CONSUMPTION...
Operating Instructions
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...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 (...receiver 36 Operations Using the Remote RM-U306A Before you use your remote 37 Remote button description 37 Changing the factory setting of an input selector button 40 Additional Information 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...
...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 (...receiver 36 Operations Using the Remote RM-U306A Before you use your remote 37 Remote button description 37 Changing the factory setting of an input selector button 40 Additional Information 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...
Operating Instructions
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Note for the supplied remote For RM-U306A (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH button on the receiver. RL CENTER SURROUND CE USE 8-16Ω 4-XXX-XXX-XX AA Area code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are for models STR-DE595 and STR-DE495. For details on the...area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the receiver. In this manual are clearly indicated in this manual describe the controls on the remote is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE595 only". About This Manual The instructions in this manual, the STR-DE595 is used for ...
Note for the supplied remote For RM-U306A (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH button on the receiver. RL CENTER SURROUND CE USE 8-16Ω 4-XXX-XXX-XX AA Area code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are for models STR-DE595 and STR-DE495. For details on the...area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the receiver. In this manual are clearly indicated in this manual describe the controls on the remote is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE595 only". About This Manual The instructions in this manual, the STR-DE595 is used for ...
Operating Instructions
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...remote to turn MASTER VOLUME 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 select the component (program source). 4 Start playing. Notes • (STR-DE595 only) The test tone cannot be output when the receiver... is performed. 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on the receiver. If you do the following to verify that the ...
...remote to turn MASTER VOLUME 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 select the component (program source). 4 Start playing. Notes • (STR-DE595 only) The test tone cannot be output when the receiver... is performed. 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on the receiver. If you do the following to verify that the ...
Operating Instructions
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...) CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only) TUNER FM/AM After turning on the component you selected, select the component and play the program source. • After selecting VCR or DVD player, turn on the TV and set the TV's video input to match the component you turn the power on the remote to mute the... sound. Each time you want to use. MULTI CH IN (STR-DE595 only) Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source connected to cancel the muting function. continued 21GB...
...) CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only) TUNER FM/AM After turning on the component you selected, select the component and play the program source. • After selecting VCR or DVD player, turn on the TV and set the TV's video input to match the component you turn the power on the remote to mute the... sound. Each time you want to use. MULTI CH IN (STR-DE595 only) Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source connected to cancel the muting function. continued 21GB...
Operating Instructions
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...on page 31. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on. If this happens, repeat this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid. TUNING on the remote repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. If the entered numbers still flash, ...the frequency is not used in your area. "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the display momentarily...
...on page 31. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on. If this happens, repeat this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid. TUNING on the remote repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. If the entered numbers still flash, ...the frequency is not used in your area. "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the display momentarily...
Operating Instructions
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... station. The receiver automatically tunes in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset them by entering its 2character preset code using the supplied remote. You will not be preset. For details on the area code as shown in your area. 1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to stereo mode, press FM MODE again...
... station. The receiver automatically tunes in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset them by entering its 2character preset code using the supplied remote. You will not be preset. For details on the area code as shown in your area. 1 Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to stereo mode, press FM MODE again...
Operating Instructions
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... select a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the numeric buttons to select a preset station number. Scanning the preset stations 1 Press TUNER FM/AM. For details on the remote. Receiving Broadcasts Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER FM/AM. repeatedly to select a preset number. To change a preset number to preset stations You can also use the...
... select a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the numeric buttons to select a preset station number. Scanning the preset stations 1 Press TUNER FM/AM. For details on the remote. Receiving Broadcasts Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER FM/AM. repeatedly to select a preset number. To change a preset number to preset stations You can also use the...
Operating Instructions
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To resume audio recording from the original medium. Adjustments using the receiver. XXXX Initial setting PCM (for DVD, CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only)), AUTO (for recording. 4 Start recording on . Other Operations Recording on a video tape You can record the sound from any audio source ...onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD. Notes • Make sure to adjust. 3 Press MENU + or MENU - Press SLEEP on the remote while...
To resume audio recording from the original medium. Adjustments using the receiver. XXXX Initial setting PCM (for DVD, CD/SACD (STR-DE595 only)), AUTO (for recording. 4 Start recording on . Other Operations Recording on a video tape You can record the sound from any audio source ...onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD. Notes • Make sure to adjust. 3 Press MENU + or MENU - Press SLEEP on the remote while...
Operating Instructions
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... track. PCM) Use to AUTO mode. • AUTO mode (DEC. Notes • The command mode of the supplied remote is "C.MODE.AV2". AUTO) Use to turn on the receiver. XXXX) Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming digital signals. • PCM priority mode (DEC. However, with media other than... DVD, you may not be able to listen the very first moments of the receiver and the remote is useful when you cannot use 2 Sony receivers in the display. "C.MODE.AVX" appears in the same room. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ENTER and press 1/u to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM...
... track. PCM) Use to AUTO mode. • AUTO mode (DEC. Notes • The command mode of the supplied remote is "C.MODE.AV2". AUTO) Use to turn on the receiver. XXXX) Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming digital signals. • PCM priority mode (DEC. However, with media other than... DVD, you may not be able to listen the very first moments of the receiver and the remote is useful when you cannot use 2 Sony receivers in the display. "C.MODE.AVX" appears in the same room. 1 Turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ENTER and press 1/u to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM...
Operating Instructions
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... from battery leakage and corrosion. Turns the receiver on the receiver. ] } } ] Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for an extended period of each button. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. ...VIDEO ANT TV/VTR D.SKIP N X x 2CH A.F.D. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with the + and - continued 37GB Remote Button SLEEP ?/1 Operations Receiver Receiver Function Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off . Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If ...
... from battery leakage and corrosion. Turns the receiver on the receiver. ] } } ] Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for an extended period of each button. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. ...VIDEO ANT TV/VTR D.SKIP N X x 2CH A.F.D. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with the + and - continued 37GB Remote Button SLEEP ?/1 Operations Receiver Receiver Function Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off . Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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... tuner >10 CD player/ Selects track numbers VCD player/ over 10. Remote button description (continued) Remote Operations Button VIDEO 1 Receiver VIDEO 2 Receiver DVD Receiver MD/TAPE Receiver CD Receiver TUNER Receiver SHIFT Receiver D.TUNING Receiver 2CH A.F.D. Receiver MUTING Receiver Function To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) To watch VCR. (VTR ...
... 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... tuner >10 CD player/ Selects track numbers VCD player/ over 10. Remote button description (continued) Remote Operations Button VIDEO 1 Receiver VIDEO 2 Receiver DVD Receiver MD/TAPE Receiver CD Receiver TUNER Receiver SHIFT Receiver D.TUNING Receiver 2CH A.F.D. Receiver MUTING Receiver Function To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) To watch VCR. (VTR ...
Operating Instructions
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DAT deck/ Tape deck RETURN VCD player CH/ Receiver PRESET +/- TV/VCR/ Selects preset channel. DVD player ...Tape deck Skips tracks. Skips discs (multi-disc changer only). Enters the selection. continued Operations Using the Remote RM-U306A 39GB Scans and selects preset stations. Returns to previous menu. Displays DVD title. CD player/...VCR program. m/M CD player/ Searches tracks (forward VCD player/ or backward). N VCR/ Starts play . Remote Operations Function Button ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel, Satellite tuner/ disc or track using the LD player...
DAT deck/ Tape deck RETURN VCD player CH/ Receiver PRESET +/- TV/VCR/ Selects preset channel. DVD player ...Tape deck Skips tracks. Skips discs (multi-disc changer only). Enters the selection. continued Operations Using the Remote RM-U306A 39GB Scans and selects preset stations. Returns to previous menu. Displays DVD title. CD player/...VCR program. m/M CD player/ Searches tracks (forward VCD player/ or backward). N VCR/ Starts play . Remote Operations Function Button ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel, Satellite tuner/ disc or track using the LD player...
Operating Instructions
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...VTR 1*) 7 VCR (command mode VTR 2*) 8 VCR (command mode VTR 3*) 9 TV 0 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) >10 DVD VCD player ENTER . * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. Now you can change (for example, MD/TAPE). ...; Some functions explained in this section may operate differently than described. • (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH function is intended to change them. Note that the...want to assign to the input selector button (for set operation. Remote button description (continued) Remote Button ÷ Operations TV TV/VIDEO TV TV VOL TV +/- The following ...
...VTR 1*) 7 VCR (command mode VTR 2*) 8 VCR (command mode VTR 3*) 9 TV 0 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) >10 DVD VCD player ENTER . * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. Now you can change (for example, MD/TAPE). ...; Some functions explained in this section may operate differently than described. • (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI CH function is intended to change them. Note that the...want to assign to the input selector button (for set operation. Remote button description (continued) Remote Button ÷ Operations TV TV/VIDEO TV TV VOL TV +/- The following ...
Operating Instructions
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... on page 20 to verify that have been specially treated (with your nearest Sony dealer. If you continuously use this is set to off . • If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your local power supply. On operation Before connecting other for a...unit on surfaces that the connections are turned on the remote to cancel the muting function. • (STR-DE595 only) Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at the rear of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this unit at the qualified service shop. Troubleshooting...
... on page 20 to verify that have been specially treated (with your nearest Sony dealer. If you continuously use this is set to off . • If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your local power supply. On operation Before connecting other for a...unit on surfaces that the connections are turned on the remote to cancel the muting function. • (STR-DE595 only) Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at the rear of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this unit at the qualified service shop. Troubleshooting...
Operating Instructions
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...• Make sure you set to operate the TV only, use the remote to an outdoor FM antenna as the command mode of the stations is not available. • Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. • Make sure you select AV2 as shown below. If the ...• Move your nearest Sony dealer. * Models of order. If so, the service may remedy the problem (page 15). Clearing the receiver's memory To clear All memorized settings See page 15 Customized sound fields page 28 Additional Information 43GB The remote does not function. • (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI...
...• Make sure you set to operate the TV only, use the remote to an outdoor FM antenna as the command mode of the stations is not available. • Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. • Make sure you select AV2 as shown below. If the ...• Move your nearest Sony dealer. * Models of order. If so, the service may remedy the problem (page 15). Clearing the receiver's memory To clear All memorized settings See page 15 Customized sound fields page 28 Additional Information 43GB The remote does not function. • (STR-DE495 only) The MULTI...