Easy Setup Guide
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...Stereo FM-AM Receiver DVD player Lecteur DVD Reproductor de DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUTPUT TV Téléviseur Televisor ཥൖዚ INPUT VIDEO Surround back speaker Enceinte arrière surround Altavoz posterior envolvente G Center speaker Enceinte centrale Altavoz central C STR-DE598... mono Cable de audio monoaural Speaker cord Cordon d'enceinte Cables de altavoces AUDIO INPUT ʕ˖ eཥൖዚe f f Sony Corporation © 2005 Printed in Malaysia 4, 5 4, 6 D Sub woofer Caisson de grave Altavoz potenciador de graves B F E...
...Stereo FM-AM Receiver DVD player Lecteur DVD Reproductor de DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUTPUT TV Téléviseur Televisor ཥൖዚ INPUT VIDEO Surround back speaker Enceinte arrière surround Altavoz posterior envolvente G Center speaker Enceinte centrale Altavoz central C STR-DE598... mono Cable de audio monoaural Speaker cord Cordon d'enceinte Cables de altavoces AUDIO INPUT ʕ˖ eཥൖዚe f f Sony Corporation © 2005 Printed in Malaysia 4, 5 4, 6 D Sub woofer Caisson de grave Altavoz potenciador de graves B F E...
Operating Instructions
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Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. STR-DE598 ©2005 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. 2-549-732-14(1) FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. STR-DE598 ©2005 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. 2-549-732-14(1) FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
Operating Instructions
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... IN You can be changed (see page 53). When MULTI CH IN is poor, press FM MODE to change to the receiver (see page 3. Before operation, make sure you select 2CH STEREO mode. Area code U, CA CEL, CEK, TW, KR, AU E2/E3 AR FM 100 kHz 50 kHz AM 10 kHz... 50 kHz 9 kHz* 10 kHz * The AM tuning scale can select the audio directly from the components connected to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be used. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is decoding multi channel sources. You will not be able to the MULTI CH IN jacks. However...
... IN You can be changed (see page 53). When MULTI CH IN is poor, press FM MODE to change to the receiver (see page 3. Before operation, make sure you select 2CH STEREO mode. Area code U, CA CEL, CEK, TW, KR, AU E2/E3 AR FM 100 kHz 50 kHz AM 10 kHz... 50 kHz 9 kHz* 10 kHz * The AM tuning scale can select the audio directly from the components connected to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be used. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is decoding multi channel sources. You will not be able to the MULTI CH IN jacks. However...
Operating Instructions
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... in order to "YES" (page 18) and the audio signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal. NEO:6 D.RANGE 9 RDS MEMORY STEREO MONO 8 qd A SW: Lights up when the source signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. DIGITAL EX" lights up when DTS-ES signals are... output is decoding signals recorded in the display 12 3 4 5 67 SW LFE SP A ; D ; PRO LOGIC IIx: "; "; PRO LOGIC II" lights up when the receiver is turned off or when headphones are input. Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for tuner operations...
... in order to "YES" (page 18) and the audio signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal. NEO:6 D.RANGE 9 RDS MEMORY STEREO MONO 8 qd A SW: Lights up when the source signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. DIGITAL EX" lights up when DTS-ES signals are... output is decoding signals recorded in the display 12 3 4 5 67 SW LFE SP A ; D ; PRO LOGIC IIx: "; "; PRO LOGIC II" lights up when the receiver is turned off or when headphones are input. Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for tuner operations...
Operating Instructions
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There is output from the sub woofer in the display and the receiver switches to select the decoding mode you to the 2CH STEREO mode. appears in the 2CH STEREO mode. Enjoying higher fidelity sound - AUTO (A.F.D. mode. AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you want for your audio ...front left /right speakers and a sub woofer, set to 2 channel. Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub woofer. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left /right speakers only.
There is output from the sub woofer in the display and the receiver switches to select the decoding mode you to the 2CH STEREO mode. appears in the 2CH STEREO mode. Enjoying higher fidelity sound - AUTO (A.F.D. mode. AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you want for your audio ...front left /right speakers and a sub woofer, set to 2 channel. Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub woofer. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left /right speakers only.
Operating Instructions
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...the sound as CDs. repeatedly to the sub woofer. The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Enjoying stereo sound in 2 channels. repeatedly to the sub woofer. x...PL (PRO LOGIC) Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. This setting is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for normal stereo sources such as it will generate a low frequency signal for video game softwares....
...the sound as CDs. repeatedly to the sub woofer. The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. Enjoying stereo sound in 2 channels. repeatedly to the sub woofer. x...PL (PRO LOGIC) Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. This setting is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for normal stereo sources such as it will generate a low frequency signal for video game softwares....
Operating Instructions
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...UP menu. When the headphones are connected You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. or press A.F.D. Tips • The receiver lets you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field is output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low.... x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) Outputs the front analog signal from the following sound fields are set to SA-CD/CD, HALL will automatically switch to...
...UP menu. When the headphones are connected You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. or press A.F.D. Tips • The receiver lets you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field is output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low.... x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) Outputs the front analog signal from the following sound fields are set to SA-CD/CD, HALL will automatically switch to...
Operating Instructions
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...numeric buttons, press to preset stations. Selects FM monaural or stereo reception. Satellite tuner Exits the menu. Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU001 The tables below show the settings of the receiver. To listen to the previous EXIT wg menu. Remote Button ...tape. continued 45GB MPX q; VCR Selects Main/Sub language. Remote Button Operations Function A.F.D. AUDIO q; MAIN Receiver MENU 6 Selects the menu of the receiver. wl Receiver Selects the decoding mode for presetting radio stations or tuning to enter the value. Satellite tuner/ Changes ...
...numeric buttons, press to preset stations. Selects FM monaural or stereo reception. Satellite tuner Exits the menu. Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU001 The tables below show the settings of the receiver. To listen to the previous EXIT wg menu. Remote Button ...tape. continued 45GB MPX q; VCR Selects Main/Sub language. Remote Button Operations Function A.F.D. AUDIO q; MAIN Receiver MENU 6 Selects the menu of the receiver. wl Receiver Selects the decoding mode for presetting radio stations or tuning to enter the value. Satellite tuner/ Changes ...
Operating Instructions
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... 2 Turns the TV on or off . CD player/ Selects track DVD player/ numbers. TV/VCR/ Selects channel Satellite tuner numbers. 2CH wk Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO mode. VCR/ CD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck Fastforwards or rewinds. VCR/ CD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck Stops playback.... the subtitles. SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV ?/1 1 and ?/1 2 at the same time) Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver VCR/ and other Sony Satellite tuner/ audio/video CD player/ components. TUNER 5 Receiver To listen to the previous menu or exits the menu. qg Adjusts the volume of the TV...
... 2 Turns the TV on or off . CD player/ Selects track DVD player/ numbers. TV/VCR/ Selects channel Satellite tuner numbers. 2CH wk Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO mode. VCR/ CD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck Fastforwards or rewinds. VCR/ CD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck Stops playback.... the subtitles. SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV ?/1 1 and ?/1 2 at the same time) Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver VCR/ and other Sony Satellite tuner/ audio/video CD player/ components. TUNER 5 Receiver To listen to the previous menu or exits the menu. qg Adjusts the volume of the TV...
Operating Instructions
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... factory settings and you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 17). If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Check the speaker connection and turn off after a few seconds. Reference sections for ... no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 20 - 20,000 Hz; Amplifier section Power Output Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 90 W + 90 W1) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 100 W + 100 W1) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) 125...
... factory settings and you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 17). If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Check the speaker connection and turn off after a few seconds. Reference sections for ... no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 20 - 20,000 Hz; Amplifier section Power Output Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 90 W + 90 W1) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 100 W + 100 W1) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) 125...
Operating Instructions
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... 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms S/N Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono: 0.3% Stereo: 0.5% Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz - 15 kHz, +0.5/-2 dB Selectivity...) Selectivity At 9 kHz: 35 dB At 10 kHz: 40 dB 6) You can change the tuning scale. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Impedance: -
... 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms S/N Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono: 0.3% Stereo: 0.5% Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz - 15 kHz, +0.5/-2 dB Selectivity...) Selectivity At 9 kHz: 35 dB At 10 kHz: 40 dB 6) You can change the tuning scale. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Impedance: -
Marketing Specifications
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...16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1-800-222-7669 •www.sony.com FM Stereo/FM-AM Receiver Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 12/17/2008 dts is a trademark of their respective owners....Terminal: Yes Color: Black UPC Code: 027242667150 ©2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Music - 3; Sony, Remote Controler, and Digital Cinema Sound are registered trademarks of Sony. Features and specifications are property of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. STR-DE598 Features Audio dts® Decoding: Yes Dolby® Digital...
...16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1-800-222-7669 •www.sony.com FM Stereo/FM-AM Receiver Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 12/17/2008 dts is a trademark of their respective owners....Terminal: Yes Color: Black UPC Code: 027242667150 ©2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Music - 3; Sony, Remote Controler, and Digital Cinema Sound are registered trademarks of Sony. Features and specifications are property of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. STR-DE598 Features Audio dts® Decoding: Yes Dolby® Digital...