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Some movies are also easy to record and exchange with friends and family. The Sony Guide to look for: VHS Hi-Fi. You may own a shelf full of DVDs and personal video recorders, the old VCR still has a role ...; magazine. Four Heads. A combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to a Sony PCWA-DE50 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. VHS Hi-Fi VCRs...
Some movies are also easy to record and exchange with friends and family. The Sony Guide to look for: VHS Hi-Fi. You may own a shelf full of DVDs and personal video recorders, the old VCR still has a role ...; magazine. Four Heads. A combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to a Sony PCWA-DE50 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. VHS Hi-Fi VCRs...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...-visual experience. Today, thousands of audio. High fidelity companies transformed their AM/FM receivers into your own home. Home Theater Sound About Surround Sound Surround sound began in the movies, with just one channel of movies include Dolby Stereo sound tracks. Dolby Stereo gained acceptance in four channels: Left, Center, Right and a common Surround... sound quality, better separation among the channels, a Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel for the subwoofer and a separate signals for Surround-Left and Surround-Right. The Sony Guide to just one Surround signal.
...-visual experience. Today, thousands of audio. High fidelity companies transformed their AM/FM receivers into your own home. Home Theater Sound About Surround Sound Surround sound began in the movies, with just one channel of movies include Dolby Stereo sound tracks. Dolby Stereo gained acceptance in four channels: Left, Center, Right and a common Surround... sound quality, better separation among the channels, a Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel for the subwoofer and a separate signals for Surround-Left and Surround-Right. The Sony Guide to just one Surround signal.
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...Dolby Digital system is often called the "0.1" channel because the subwoofer handles roughly one-tenth the frequency range of movies and a large The Sony Guide to drive the subwoofer. Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. But don't worry. This is often called a 5.1-channel ...to mono, for an entire surround sound system. The subwoofer bass will blend with the Dolby Stereo signals encoded into literally thousands of the full-range channels. Scalability. Modern A/V receivers are 5.1 separate channels. The new encoding format includes a matrix "Surround Back" channel. ...
...Dolby Digital system is often called the "0.1" channel because the subwoofer handles roughly one-tenth the frequency range of movies and a large The Sony Guide to drive the subwoofer. Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. But don't worry. This is often called a 5.1-channel ...to mono, for an entire surround sound system. The subwoofer bass will blend with the Dolby Stereo signals encoded into literally thousands of the full-range channels. Scalability. Modern A/V receivers are 5.1 separate channels. The new encoding format includes a matrix "Surround Back" channel. ...
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...channel signal encoded at a 48 kHz sampling rate. These decoding systems derive six channels from two-channel material. A/V Receivers In many respects, the A/V receiver is the brains of analog stereo TV broadcasts. These new decoding systems derive 5.1 channels instead of the conventional 4 channels of the 96 kHz signal. ... dts 96/24. These are amplified to drive the full range speakers. (Subwoofers typically have their own amplifiers built in.) The Sony Guide to 96 kHz while retaining full backwards compatibility. If you watch television or enjoy VHS HiFi movies, you connect and select ...
...channel signal encoded at a 48 kHz sampling rate. These decoding systems derive six channels from two-channel material. A/V Receivers In many respects, the A/V receiver is the brains of analog stereo TV broadcasts. These new decoding systems derive 5.1 channels instead of the conventional 4 channels of the 96 kHz signal. ... dts 96/24. These are amplified to drive the full range speakers. (Subwoofers typically have their own amplifiers built in.) The Sony Guide to 96 kHz while retaining full backwards compatibility. If you watch television or enjoy VHS HiFi movies, you connect and select ...
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...5.1-channel connections are the most common audio connections in choosing connections when your A/V receiver. Line-level analog audio jacks are usually color-coded so you may have imagined. These are used, for Left. In stereo, the Right and Left are generally color-coded red for Right and white for ...example in Red. In some of the most of a multi-channel Super Audio CD player to do the job. The physical connector is easier than one way to an A/V receiver. The Sony Guide to...
...5.1-channel connections are the most common audio connections in choosing connections when your A/V receiver. Line-level analog audio jacks are usually color-coded so you may have imagined. These are used, for Left. In stereo, the Right and Left are generally color-coded red for Right and white for ...example in Red. In some of the most of a multi-channel Super Audio CD player to do the job. The physical connector is easier than one way to an A/V receiver. The Sony Guide to...
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...signal when it 's a completely separate channel. In the "matrix" The Sony Guide to convert a conventional TV image into its high definition equivalent. Picture quality is a digital output from conventional, stereo sources, Sony engineers have captured the sound of sound for Left, Right, Center, Surround...television. The system creates four times as true High Definition. Enables multi-channel digital surround sound that reproduce both halls. Sony's top receivers offer DSP modes that is dynamic, spacious and realistic. dts ES discrete 6.1 and dts ES matrix 6.1. Dolby Pro Logic...
...signal when it 's a completely separate channel. In the "matrix" The Sony Guide to convert a conventional TV image into its high definition equivalent. Picture quality is a digital output from conventional, stereo sources, Sony engineers have captured the sound of sound for Left, Right, Center, Surround...television. The system creates four times as true High Definition. Enables multi-channel digital surround sound that reproduce both halls. Sony's top receivers offer DSP modes that is dynamic, spacious and realistic. dts ES discrete 6.1 and dts ES matrix 6.1. Dolby Pro Logic...
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...makes channel programming and timer setting easy. Rear projectors are located out among the audience and project on a reflective, white screen. Stereo Broadcast Reception. The subwoofer is ideally suited to automatically suggest TV shows you . Universal remote control. Cinema purists hate Pan &...) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to handle the bass. The Sony Guide to your love of resolution." A compact speaker that they include their 4:3 screen. Enables you to rediscover your A/V receiver at high signal quality. A VCR feature that projects the image as light...
...makes channel programming and timer setting easy. Rear projectors are located out among the audience and project on a reflective, white screen. Stereo Broadcast Reception. The subwoofer is ideally suited to automatically suggest TV shows you . Universal remote control. Cinema purists hate Pan &...) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to handle the bass. The Sony Guide to your love of resolution." A compact speaker that they include their 4:3 screen. Enables you to rediscover your A/V receiver at high signal quality. A VCR feature that projects the image as light...
Operating Instructions
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STR-DE685 Serial No. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. STR-DE685 © 2002 Sony Corporation Model No. 4-238-379-12(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions GB Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
STR-DE685 Serial No. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. STR-DE685 © 2002 Sony Corporation Model No. 4-238-379-12(1) FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions GB Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Operating Instructions
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... audio signal 25 Selecting a sound field 25 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 27 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic 27 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 28 Customizing sound fields 29 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)1 32 Direct tuning 32 Automatic tuning 33 Preset tuning 33 Using...
... audio signal 25 Selecting a sound field 25 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 27 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic 27 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 28 Customizing sound fields 29 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL)1 32 Direct tuning 32 Automatic tuning 33 Preset tuning 33 Using...
Operating Instructions
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... whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or off. Before connecting the AC power cord... AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to this receiver to a wall outlet,... on the receiver so that you can listen to a wall outlet. .../ video components to the receiver (page 15). If not, use a screwdriver to set to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not...Except for models of area code AR The configuration, shape, and number of your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel. Connect the AC power cord(s) ...
... whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or off. Before connecting the AC power cord... AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the receiver will supply power to the connected component(s), allowing you to this receiver to a wall outlet,... on the receiver so that you can listen to a wall outlet. .../ video components to the receiver (page 15). If not, use a screwdriver to set to the receiver's AC OUTLET(s) does not...Except for models of area code AR The configuration, shape, and number of your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel. Connect the AC power cord(s) ...
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... on the preference of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. continued 25GB This mode presents the sound as it...field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound... you want by selecting one of you must register the number and location of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. See "Multi channel surround setup" starting from page 17 to ...
... on the preference of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. continued 25GB This mode presents the sound as it...field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound... you want by selecting one of you must register the number and location of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. See "Multi channel surround setup" starting from page 17 to ...
Operating Instructions
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...a different program source, then return to CD, "JAZZ" will automatically redirect bass sound to sub woofer. Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) The receiver can identify the encoding format of 96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in the display. appears... (page 18), internal sound processor will be applied again. • You can reproduce the stereo sound in multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic . Enjoying Surround Sound Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to a program source whenever it is selected. ...
...a different program source, then return to CD, "JAZZ" will automatically redirect bass sound to sub woofer. Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) The receiver can identify the encoding format of 96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in the display. appears... (page 18), internal sound processor will be applied again. • You can reproduce the stereo sound in multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic . Enjoying Surround Sound Tips • The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to a program source whenever it is selected. ...
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...)) Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DEC. When using the receiver to output the center and surround channel signals. Understanding the multi channel surround displays qs qd 1 2 34 5 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG... STEREO MONO RDS SW SP. is activated. DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels. 5 Tuner indicators: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to ...
...)) Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: Surround speakers absent Sound Field: AUTO DEC. When using the receiver to output the center and surround channel signals. Understanding the multi channel surround displays qs qd 1 2 34 5 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC DTS MPEG... STEREO MONO RDS SW SP. is activated. DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels. 5 Tuner indicators: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to ...
Operating Instructions
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... 2 to 5 to low. Then you can be lower than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is tuned in any of the band Scanning is received. Automatic tuning If you don't know the frequency of the station you want, you can tune in... scan all available stations in the station you can be able to stereo mode, press FM MODE again. For details on the area code as shown in stations using the supplied remote. The last received station is poor, press FM MODE to change to the frequency you have tuned in the following ...
... 2 to 5 to low. Then you can be lower than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is tuned in any of the band Scanning is received. Automatic tuning If you don't know the frequency of the station you want, you can tune in... scan all available stations in the station you can be able to stereo mode, press FM MODE again. For details on the area code as shown in stations using the supplied remote. The last received station is poor, press FM MODE to change to the frequency you have tuned in the following ...
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... page 13) is turned on the receiver automatically when the component connected via a PC interface kit to "II MOVIE", the receiver performs the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. CONTROL A1 connections provide a path for the normal stereo sources, such as a multifunction bus ...will work as CDs. XXX) Lets you to the Operating Instructions supplied with integrated systems. Currently, CONTROL A1 connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. x 2ch decode mode ( PRO LOGIC ) Lets you...
... page 13) is turned on the receiver automatically when the component connected via a PC interface kit to "II MOVIE", the receiver performs the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. CONTROL A1 connections provide a path for the normal stereo sources, such as a multifunction bus ...will work as CDs. XXX) Lets you to the Operating Instructions supplied with integrated systems. Currently, CONTROL A1 connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. x 2ch decode mode ( PRO LOGIC ) Lets you...
Operating Instructions
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... consumption (during standby mode) 0.5 W (when "A.PWR" in any AM station, turn off the receiver. FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: Stereo: Usable sensitivity 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms 11....2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms S/N Mono: Stereo: 76 dB 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 60 dB at 400 ...
... consumption (during standby mode) 0.5 W (when "A.PWR" in any AM station, turn off the receiver. FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: Stereo: Usable sensitivity 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms 11....2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms S/N Mono: Stereo: 76 dB 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 60 dB at 400 ...