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You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 3GB This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. For details on...front panel. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the area code, are for model STR-DE598. In this manual, the models of area code U is provided to call CATV system installer's ...
You can also use of your model number by looking at the lower right corner of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 3GB This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. For details on...front panel. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the area code, are for model STR-DE598. In this manual, the models of area code U is provided to call CATV system installer's ...
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...speaker levels and balance 21 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input .. 36 - AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Presetting radio stations 25 Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 26 (Models of button locations and reference pages 55 ... description 44 Changing the factory setting of an input button 47 Additional Information Precautions 48 Troubleshooting 49 Specifications 51 List of area code CEL, CEK only) Changing the display 27 About the indications in the display...... 28 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front...
...speaker levels and balance 21 - SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input .. 36 - AUTOBETICAL (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) Presetting radio stations 25 Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 26 (Models of button locations and reference pages 55 ... description 44 Changing the factory setting of an input button 47 Additional Information Precautions 48 Troubleshooting 49 Specifications 51 List of area code CEL, CEK only) Changing the display 27 About the indications in the display...... 28 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front...
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Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of area code CEL, CEK) Green Blue Red Notes • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. • Be sure to make connections firmly ...) Red (R/audio) C Video cord Yellow D Optical digital cord E Coaxial digital cord F Monaural audio cord Black Tip Audio cord A can be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to G) (not supplied). G Component video cord (Except for models of the following optional connection cords...
Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of area code CEL, CEK) Green Blue Red Notes • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. • Be sure to make connections firmly ...) Red (R/audio) C Video cord Yellow D Optical digital cord E Coaxial digital cord F Monaural audio cord Black Tip Audio cord A can be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to G) (not supplied). G Component video cord (Except for models of the following optional connection cords...
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...DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER C OUTPUT VIDEO G OUTPUT COMPONENT PR/CR/R-Y PB/CB/B-Y Y DVD player Note On this receiver, the standard video signals cannot be converted to enjoy higher quality video. 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area... code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with component video input jacks allows you to ...
...DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER C OUTPUT VIDEO G OUTPUT COMPONENT PR/CR/R-Y PB/CB/B-Y Y DVD player Note On this receiver, the standard video signals cannot be converted to enjoy higher quality video. 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area... code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with component video input jacks allows you to ...
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... R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER Note On this receiver, the standard video signals cannot be converted to enjoy higher quality video. Getting Started 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area... code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with component video input jacks allows you to component video signals (or vice...
... R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER Note On this receiver, the standard video signals cannot be converted to enjoy higher quality video. Getting Started 2 Connect the video jacks. (Except for models of area... code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with component video input jacks allows you to component video signals (or vice...
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... FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER * * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes • 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...
... FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER * * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes • 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...
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...Press MULTI CH IN. Press again to monaural (MONO). Tip The tuning scale differs depending on area codes, see page 14). For details on the area code as DVD or Super Audio CD. The last received station is tuned in tuner. Tip If "STEREO" flashes in the following table. This enables you... select 2CH STEREO mode. press TUNING - The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is selected, the tone and sound ...
...Press MULTI CH IN. Press again to monaural (MONO). Tip The tuning scale differs depending on area codes, see page 14). For details on the area code as DVD or Super Audio CD. The last received station is tuned in tuner. Tip If "STEREO" flashes in the following table. This enables you... select 2CH STEREO mode. press TUNING - The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is selected, the tone and sound ...
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... the buttons on RDS, see "Presetting radio stations" (page 25) . The selected RDS stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after storing stations with the clearest signal. For more details on the receiver for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one , see page 26. If this happens, repeat...
... the buttons on RDS, see "Presetting radio stations" (page 25) . The selected RDS stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after storing stations with the clearest signal. For more details on the receiver for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one , see page 26. If this happens, repeat...
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... If there is an emergency announcement by the RDS station. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly... Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time indication (in the display. Music that affect them 26GB Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the display changes cyclically as "NO TEXT") appears in 24hour system) t Sound field currently applied a) Type of ...
... If there is an emergency announcement by the RDS station. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly... Program Service name t Frequency t Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time indication (in the display. Music that affect them 26GB Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the display changes cyclically as "NO TEXT") appears in 24hour system) t Sound field currently applied a) Type of ...
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..., fishing, cooking, etc. Each time you have been entered, or it is the same as the input name. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have assigned one to the input or preset station (page 41). Jazz programs...
..., fishing, cooking, etc. Each time you have been entered, or it is the same as the input name. ** During RDS reception only. (Models of area code CEL, CEK only. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have assigned one to the input or preset station (page 41). Jazz programs...
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... a DTS format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the receiver to tune in accordance with a sampling frequency of area code CEL, CEK only. K OPT: Lights up when using the A.F.D. C SP A/SP B: Lights up when the receiver is a digital signal being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel... is activated. PRO LOGIC IIx DTS-ES SP B SLEEP OPT COAX 96/24 LCR SL S SR SB qs qa q; DIGITAL" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in the display 12 3 4 5 67 SW LFE SP A ; PRO LOGIC" lights up when the...
... a DTS format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the receiver to tune in accordance with a sampling frequency of area code CEL, CEK only. K OPT: Lights up when using the A.F.D. C SP A/SP B: Lights up when the receiver is a digital signal being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel... is activated. PRO LOGIC IIx DTS-ES SP B SLEEP OPT COAX 96/24 LCR SL S SR SB qs qa q; DIGITAL" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in the display 12 3 4 5 67 SW LFE SP A ; PRO LOGIC" lights up when the...
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... a component video input for each input". 6 Press ENTER. The selected audio input mode appears in step 4. Notes • When signals with a sampling frequency of area code CEL, CEK) You can assign varies for each component video input. Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input - A.". 3 Press ENTER. 4 Press or repeatedly...
... a component video input for each input". 6 Press ENTER. The selected audio input mode appears in step 4. Notes • When signals with a sampling frequency of area code CEL, CEK) You can assign varies for each component video input. Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input - A.". 3 Press ENTER. 4 Press or repeatedly...
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... (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to another visual input. This feature only functions for models of area code CEL, CEK) Lets you set the name of both the main and sub languages will be output. • M+S (Main + Sub) Mixed sound of preset stations...
... (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to another visual input. This feature only functions for models of area code CEL, CEK) Lets you set the name of both the main and sub languages will be output. • M+S (Main + Sub) Mixed sound of preset stations...
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...display. • If you made a mistake, press < or > repeatedly until the character you want to select "NAME IN". 4 Press ENTER. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) When you name an RDS station and tune in the station, the Program Service name appears instead of up to 8 characters for... preset stations and inputs You can enter a name of the name you entered. (You cannot change flashes, then press + or - Use the buttons on the receiver for . 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOM ". 3 Press or repeatedly to change the name of a Program Service name. to the next position. ...
...display. • If you made a mistake, press < or > repeatedly until the character you want to select "NAME IN". 4 Press ENTER. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) When you name an RDS station and tune in the station, the Program Service name appears instead of up to 8 characters for... preset stations and inputs You can enter a name of the name you entered. (You cannot change flashes, then press + or - Use the buttons on the receiver for . 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOM ". 3 Press or repeatedly to change the name of a Program Service name. to the next position. ...
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... cord, grasp the plug itself has been turned off and unplug the receiver. 48GB On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with your nearest Sony dealer. never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other...
... cord, grasp the plug itself has been turned off and unplug the receiver. 48GB On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with your nearest Sony dealer. never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other...
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... direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Radio stations cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is too weak (when...in question. is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as the one used to the receiver using the same type of area code CEL, CEK only. The FM reception is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When ...
... direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Radio stations cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is too weak (when...in question. is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as the one used to the receiver using the same type of area code CEL, CEK only. The FM reception is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When ...
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... and you are unable to rated output. PROTECT Irregular current is input when "DEC. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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 ... may remedy the problem (page 17). DEC. If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The receiver will have to "DEC. You can check the condition of area code CEL, CEK 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%) ...
... and you are unable to rated output. PROTECT Irregular current is input when "DEC. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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 ... may remedy the problem (page 17). DEC. If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The receiver will have to "DEC. You can check the condition of area code CEL, CEK 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%) ...
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...120 W SURR2): 120 W/ch SURR BACK2): 120 W (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT2): 150 W/ch CENTER2): 150 W SURR2): 150 W/ch SURR BACK2): 150 W Models of area code E2/E3, TW, AU Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 80 W + 80 W1) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 100 W +...120 W SURR2): 120 W/ch SURR BACK2): 120 W (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT2): 150 W/ch CENTER2): 150 W SURR2): 150 W/ch SURR BACK2): 150 W Models of area code AR, KR Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 80 W + 80 W1) 70 W + 70 W3) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)...
...120 W SURR2): 120 W/ch SURR BACK2): 120 W (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT2): 150 W/ch CENTER2): 150 W SURR2): 150 W/ch SURR BACK2): 150 W Models of area code E2/E3, TW, AU Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 80 W + 80 W1) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 100 W +...120 W SURR2): 120 W/ch SURR BACK2): 120 W (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) FRONT2): 150 W/ch CENTER2): 150 W SURR2): 150 W/ch SURR BACK2): 150 W Models of area code AR, KR Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 80 W + 80 W1) 70 W + 70 W3) (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)...
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... when you change the AM tuning scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. Impedance: - After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING + or TUNING +, press ?/1. Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) VIDEO 2, SA-CD/CD (Optical) Sensitivity: - S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 ... the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: (Except for models of area code AR With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1,610 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or...
... when you change the AM tuning scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. Impedance: - After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING + or TUNING +, press ?/1. Inputs (Digital) DVD (Coaxial) VIDEO 2, SA-CD/CD (Optical) Sensitivity: - S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 ... the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: (Except for models of area code AR With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1,610 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or...
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Design and specifications are using, see page 3. General Power requirements Area code U, CA CEL, CEK AU AR, KR E2/E3 TW Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50...AC, 50 Hz 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Area code U, CEL, CEK, AU, KR, AR, E2/E3 CA TW Power consumption 220 W 300 VA 500 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.2 W Dimensions... (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAU001 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For details on the area code of the component you are subject to change without notice. 54GB
Design and specifications are using, see page 3. General Power requirements Area code U, CA CEL, CEK AU AR, KR E2/E3 TW Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50...AC, 50 Hz 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Area code U, CEL, CEK, AU, KR, AR, E2/E3 CA TW Power consumption 220 W 300 VA 500 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.2 W Dimensions... (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAU001 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For details on the area code of the component you are subject to change without notice. 54GB