Easy Setup Guide
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... L - + R FRONT B Monaural audio cord Cordon audio mono Cable de audio monoaural Speaker cord Cordon d'enceinte Cables de altavoces AUDIO INPUT Sony Corporation © 2005 Printed in Malaysia 4, 5 4, 6 D Sub woofer Caisson de grave Altavoz potenciador de graves B F E A Front...STR-DE698 Easy Setup Guide Guide de réglage rapide Guía de configuración fácil English This Easy Setup Guide explains how to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver. For details, refer to connect the DVD player, TV, speakers, and sub woofer so you can enjoy multi channel...
... L - + R FRONT B Monaural audio cord Cordon audio mono Cable de audio monoaural Speaker cord Cordon d'enceinte Cables de altavoces AUDIO INPUT Sony Corporation © 2005 Printed in Malaysia 4, 5 4, 6 D Sub woofer Caisson de grave Altavoz potenciador de graves B F E A Front...STR-DE698 Easy Setup Guide Guide de réglage rapide Guía de configuración fácil English This Easy Setup Guide explains how to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver. For details, refer to connect the DVD player, TV, speakers, and sub woofer so you can enjoy multi channel...
Operating Instructions
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... with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. After hooking up your components, proceed to connect each component. Connectable components Component to this receiver. Page 7-8 10-11 7-8 8 or 11 13 7-8 7-8 9 10 12 9 12 10 13 a) Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. b) ... Getting Started Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component's internal multi channel decoder through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up all your components ...
... with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. After hooking up your components, proceed to connect each component. Connectable components Component to this receiver. Page 7-8 10-11 7-8 8 or 11 13 7-8 7-8 9 10 12 9 12 10 13 a) Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. b) ... Getting Started Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through this receiver. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component's internal multi channel decoder through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up all your components ...
Operating Instructions
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... or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can be used to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to connect an external multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE ...L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH OUT DVD player, Super Audio CD player, Multi channel decoder, etc. Tip This connection also allows you will need to enjoy software with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN ...
... or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can be used to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to connect an external multi channel decoder. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE ...L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH OUT DVD player, Super Audio CD player, Multi channel decoder, etc. Tip This connection also allows you will need to enjoy software with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks. Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN ...
Operating Instructions
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... fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you to the receiver. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) ...and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Getting Started 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to use a 7.1 channel speaker system. This receiver allows you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel) (see "When placing only one surround back speaker"...
... fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you to the receiver. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) ...and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Getting Started 3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to use a 7.1 channel speaker system. This receiver allows you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel) (see "When placing only one surround back speaker"...
Operating Instructions
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...level of all speakers at 800 Hz. 1 Press ?/1 to turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ on the receiver. • The adjusted value are to the above explanation, we recommend you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that the surround...crossover frequency from each speaker in 9 steps. * This setup item is only available when at a rather wide angle. For details on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. on the remote or turn on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 38. Tip Surround speaker position is designed ...
...level of all speakers at 800 Hz. 1 Press ?/1 to turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ on the receiver. • The adjusted value are to the above explanation, we recommend you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that the surround...crossover frequency from each speaker in 9 steps. * This setup item is only available when at a rather wide angle. For details on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. on the remote or turn on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 38. Tip Surround speaker position is designed ...
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...Before operation, make sure you select 2CH STEREO mode. press TUNING - The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is decoding multi channel sources. To return to low. When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up if you have connected the FM and AM antennas ...directly from low to the MULTI CH IN jacks. Press again to multi channel sound - Press MULTI CH IN. Tip The tuning scale differs depending on area codes, see page 14). The last received station is tuned in the display and the FM stereo reception is selected...
...Before operation, make sure you select 2CH STEREO mode. press TUNING - The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is decoding multi channel sources. To return to low. When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up if you have connected the FM and AM antennas ...directly from low to the MULTI CH IN jacks. Press again to multi channel sound - Press MULTI CH IN. Tip The tuning scale differs depending on area codes, see page 14). The last received station is tuned in the display and the FM stereo reception is selected...
Operating Instructions
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...DTS-ES signals are connected. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the receiver to output the center and surround channel signals. Amplifier Operation About the indications in the display 123 4 5 67 SW LFE SP A ;DIGITAL EX ;PRO LOGIC ... kHz. G NEO:6: Lights up when sleep timer is activated. continued 29GB B LFE: Lights up when the receiver is actually being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is decoding DTS 96 kHz/ 24 bit signals. E ; PRO LOGIC IIx: "; F DTS-ES 96...
...DTS-ES signals are connected. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the receiver to output the center and surround channel signals. Amplifier Operation About the indications in the display 123 4 5 67 SW LFE SP A ;DIGITAL EX ;PRO LOGIC ... kHz. G NEO:6: Lights up when sleep timer is activated. continued 29GB B LFE: Lights up when the receiver is actually being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is decoding DTS 96 kHz/ 24 bit signals. E ; PRO LOGIC IIx: "; F DTS-ES 96...
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...: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to "NO" Sound Field: A.F.D. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S... processing)), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding)), SBL (Surround Back Left), SBR (Surround Back Right) Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: When the surround speakers size parameter is set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). AUTO LCR SL...
...: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to "NO" Sound Field: A.F.D. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S... processing)), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding)), SBL (Surround Back Left), SBR (Surround Back Right) Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Output channel: When the surround speakers size parameter is set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). AUTO LCR SL...
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... mode (Display) Decoding mode A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Press 2CH. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right speakers and a sub woofer, set to the A.F.D. "2CH ST." appears in the 2CH STEREO mode. ... the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left /right speakers only. mode. Note No sound is no sound from the sub woofer in the display and the receiver switches to select the decoding mode ...
... mode (Display) Decoding mode A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Press 2CH. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right speakers and a sub woofer, set to the A.F.D. "2CH ST." appears in the 2CH STEREO mode. ... the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left /right speakers only. mode. Note No sound is no sound from the sub woofer in the display and the receiver switches to select the decoding mode ...
Operating Instructions
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...Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding. x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO) Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. However, if there are not decoded by DTS Neo:6; The receiver automatically detects the type of speakers may not output depending on the speakers settings. The selected...Movie mode decoding. The sound of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This receiver can reproduce sound in 2 channels. Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals ...
...Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding. x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO) Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. However, if there are not decoded by DTS Neo:6; The receiver automatically detects the type of speakers may not output depending on the speakers settings. The selected...Movie mode decoding. The sound of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This receiver can reproduce sound in 2 channels. Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals ...
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...A C.ST.EX B C.ST.EX C About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) Sound fields with multi channel surround effects. x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. Notes • The effects provided by the ...8226; When listening with sound fields that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This is coming directly from inside the screen like in theaters. • Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces ...
...A C.ST.EX B C.ST.EX C About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) Sound fields with multi channel surround effects. x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. Notes • The effects provided by the ...8226; When listening with sound fields that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This is coming directly from inside the screen like in theaters. • Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces ...
Operating Instructions
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...- : Dolby Surround encoded programs - : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs Notes • Sound fields do not function for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to 2 channels. JAZZ CLUB - x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. Note If you select HALL for the SA-CD/CD input, ...Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers are downmixed to select the sound field you want. Tips • The receiver lets you to "SMALL". - However, the sound will automatically switch to HEADPHONE THEATER if using a sound field selected with the MOVIE ...
...- : Dolby Surround encoded programs - : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs Notes • Sound fields do not function for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to 2 channels. JAZZ CLUB - x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. Note If you select HALL for the SA-CD/CD input, ...Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or surround speakers are downmixed to select the sound field you want. Tips • The receiver lets you to "SMALL". - However, the sound will automatically switch to HEADPHONE THEATER if using a sound field selected with the MOVIE ...
Operating Instructions
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... 48 kHz, or when DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix or DTS Neo:6 decoding is valid only when you use a sound field selected with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " EQ ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you adjust the equalizer using ... or MUSIC buttons. The setting is entered automatically. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to +6 dB in the display lights up when the equalizer is turned on the receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to adjust. When you want to turn on /off the power. 2 While holding down 2CH, press ?/1. XX dB (Front speaker...
... 48 kHz, or when DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix or DTS Neo:6 decoding is valid only when you use a sound field selected with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " EQ ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you adjust the equalizer using ... or MUSIC buttons. The setting is entered automatically. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to +6 dB in the display lights up when the equalizer is turned on the receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to adjust. When you want to turn on /off the power. 2 While holding down 2CH, press ?/1. XX dB (Front speaker...
Operating Instructions
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.../ MD deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX D.TUNING Receiver 9 Enters direct tuning mode. Receiver To listen to Satellite tuner/ Multiplex, Bilingual or DVD player/ Multi channel TV Blu-ray disc Sound. DISPLAY qa Receiver/ Selects information TV/VCR/ displayed on or CD player/ off. Tape ...deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX ENTER qa Receiver/ Enters the selection. ENTER wf TV/VCR/ After selecting a Satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track LD player/ using the numeric MD deck/ buttons, press to activate those buttons with...
.../ MD deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX D.TUNING Receiver 9 Enters direct tuning mode. Receiver To listen to Satellite tuner/ Multiplex, Bilingual or DVD player/ Multi channel TV Blu-ray disc Sound. DISPLAY qa Receiver/ Selects information TV/VCR/ displayed on or CD player/ off. Tape ...deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX ENTER qa Receiver/ Enters the selection. ENTER wf TV/VCR/ After selecting a Satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track LD player/ using the numeric MD deck/ buttons, press to activate those buttons with...
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...Satellite tuner/ channels. RM SET UP Remote 2 To set up the remote. Remote Button Operations Function SLEEP ef Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off the receiver TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ Satellite tuner/ video components. VIDEO1 3 Receiver To watch VCR...DVD player Displays DVD title. TV qd Selects preset TV channels. qs Adjusts the volume of the receiver. PRESET/ CH/ Receiver Selects preset stations. Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX TUNER wl Receiver To listen to the LD player/ previous menu. TV ...
...Satellite tuner/ channels. RM SET UP Remote 2 To set up the remote. Remote Button Operations Function SLEEP ef Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off the receiver TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ Satellite tuner/ video components. VIDEO1 3 Receiver To watch VCR...DVD player Displays DVD title. TV qd Selects preset TV channels. qs Adjusts the volume of the receiver. PRESET/ CH/ Receiver Selects preset stations. Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX TUNER wl Receiver To listen to the LD player/ previous menu. TV ...
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... player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX Skips tracks. recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX Receiver Turns the receiver on or off. Remote Button ./> 8 m/M 9 N q; CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc... selects track 10. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX TV/ Selects the channel Satellite tuner/ entry mode, either one Blu-ray disc or two digit. VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT...
... player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX Skips tracks. recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX Receiver Turns the receiver on or off. Remote Button ./> 8 m/M 9 N q; CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc... selects track 10. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ Tape deck/ Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX TV/ Selects the channel Satellite tuner/ entry mode, either one Blu-ray disc or two digit. VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT...
Operating Instructions
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...the cord(s) used for the sources from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to help you remedy the problem. If both the receiver and all the cords are not connected. • Press MUTING on the sound field. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. Additional...speakers and components are output from OPTICAL input jack, or set to "ANALOG" (page 37). There is no sound from digital sources (from one channel is not set to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that all components are turned on. • Check that you ...
...the cord(s) used for the sources from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to help you remedy the problem. If both the receiver and all the cords are not connected. • Press MUTING on the sound field. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. Additional...speakers and components are output from OPTICAL input jack, or set to "ANALOG" (page 37). There is no sound from digital sources (from one channel is not set to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that all components are turned on. • Check that you ...
Operating Instructions
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Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is on (press MOVIE or MUSIC). • Sound fields do ...with input buttons. • Make sure that INPUT MODE is recorded in AM stations with automatic tuning). Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground wire (not supplied) Radio stations cannot be done. • Check that the components are connected securely....DVD player, etc. The RDS information that INPUT MODE is too weak (when tuning in question. This depends on the receiver. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your audio components away from the TV....
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is on (press MOVIE or MUSIC). • Sound fields do ...with input buttons. • Make sure that INPUT MODE is recorded in AM stations with automatic tuning). Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground wire (not supplied) Radio stations cannot be done. • Check that the components are connected securely....DVD player, etc. The RDS information that INPUT MODE is too weak (when tuning in question. This depends on the receiver. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your audio components away from the TV....