Transcript
OWN ERS MAN UAL
About
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Manual
The instructions and DE525.
in this manual
are for models
Check your n_ode[ number
STR-DE625
by looking
at the
upper right comer of the front panel. In this manual USA and Canadian STR-DE625 is used for illustration p_ operation
unless
stated othewise.
is clearly
"STR-DE625
indicated
Arty difference
the
Hooking
Hookups
Audio
in the text, for example,
only."
Mode{
0E625
Other
0E525
Hookups
Component
5.1 Input
Type of differences
5
Component
Video
4
4
Antenna
in
Up the Components
Unpacking
6
Hookups
Hookups
7
9
Hookups
10
Feature "rhine videoinputs Control A1/Control
S
IMPEDANCESELECTORfor the front speakers Conventions • The instructions the receiver.
•
Hooking
Up and Setting
@
Speaker
System
@
in this manual
Speaker
desc_be
the controls
You can also use the controls
System
Dolby
Surround
Before
You
Location Operations
remote,
refer to the separate
Front
supplied
with the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual: "_: Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
Panel
incorporates
the Dolby*
Pro Logic
Surround
Receiver
17
20
Parts
Enjoying Selecting
This receiver
Your
15
of Parts and Basic Amplifier
remote if they have the same or similar names on the receiver. For details on the use of your instructions
14
Setup
on
on the
supplied as those
operating
13
Hookup
Use
Up the
Description
20
Surround a Sound
Customizing
Sound
Field
Sound
24
25
Fields
27
system. * Manufartured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol Eli, "PRO LOGIC." and Dolby Digital (AC-3) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Receiving Direct
Tuning
31
31
Other Operations Indexing
29
30
Tuning
Automatic Preset
Broadcasts
Tuning
Preset
Stations
33 and
Program
Sources
34
Recording 34 Using
the
Sleep
Adjustments
Tuner
Using
Additional Specifications Glossary
and
Index
35 SET UP
Information
TroubleShooting
Tables
the
Button
36
37
37 39
41 of Settings SET
43
Made
UP Buttons
Using 42
the CURSOR
MODE
WARNING
Precautions
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do rmt expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
On safety
You ate cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Should any solid object ot liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
Note to CAW system installer. This reminder is provided to call CATV
On power sources
system insta]ler's attention to Article 82040 of the NEC,that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cableground shallbe connectedto thegroundingsystem of the bnilding, as dose to the point of cable
A
entry as practical. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to oons_ttae a risk of electric shock to persons.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B . digj.taldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limi_ are designed
to provide
reasonai_e protection against harmful interfe_sl_ in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fiequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instru_ons, inteffenmce
may cause harmful to radio communications.
_esn_ there is no guarantee that in_-ngessm_ will not occur in a pa_dcular installation, ff this equipment does cause ha_rmfu/blterference to radio or television which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is enaxuaged to try to correct the in/aerk_mes_by o_e or mo_e of the fo.owing measuRs: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antemla. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuR different from that to which the recewef is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
• ff you axe not going to use the receiver for a long t_ne, be sure to disconnect the receiver _rom th_ wall. oufleL To
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
disconnect the AC power cord, plug itself; never pull the cord. • One blade of the plug is wider other for the purpose of saiety fit into the wall outlet only one
For the customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
INFORMArION
technician for help.
power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Owner's Record The mode! and serial numbers are located on the rear of the u.niL Record the serial
Model No. STR-DE625/DES25 Serial No.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
• Before operating the reoeiver_ check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply'. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver. • The unit is not discormected from the AC
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
grasp the than the and will way. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. • AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. On placement • Place the receiver in a locauon
with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subj_zt to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. On operation Before connecting other componentS, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver. On deaning Clean the cabinet,
panel and controls with
a suit doth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad. scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you
have
any question
or problem
concerning your receiver, please consult \'our nearest Sony dealer.
Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the re_ve_. • FM wireantenna(1) • AM loopantenna(1) • Remote commander (rmnote) (1) Model
Remote"
STR-DE625
RM-LJ301
STR-DE525
(except
5TR-D]5-25
(_da)
Canada)
RM-U401 RM-PP401
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • R6 (size-AA) batteries (3) (STR-DE625 only) • Operating Instructions of the remote • Audio/video/control only)
S connecting
• Control S connecting
Insert
two size-AA
properly oriented using the remote, receiver..
cord (1) (STR-DE625
cord (1) (STR-DE625 only)
(R6) batteries
with
the + and -
in the battery comp_ent. point it at the remote sensor
For details, refer to the operating with your remote.
instructions
When _ on the
supplied
"i_r When to replace batteries Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates replace both batteries with new ones.
the receiver,
Notes • Do notleave the remote in an extremely hotor humid place. • Do not use a new battery with an otd one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you don't use fiat remote for an extended period of time, nmmve the batteriesto avoid possible damage from battery leakageand corrosion.
_you
ge_started
• Turn off the power
,
to all components
".... before
making
any connections. • Do not connect
the AC power
connections are completed. • Be sure to make connections noise.
cords firmly
until a[I of the to avoid
hum and
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match
the color-coded
the components: audio) to white;
pins to the appropriate
yellow (video) and red (right,
jacks on
to yellow; white audio) to red.
(left,
Antenna
Hookups FM wire
AM loop antenna (supplied)
antenna
(supplied)
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.-m
l
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660 6
li-_
-
N @O@
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.
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I
Important Connect the
To the
If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning as shown in the illustration in the left
AM'loop antenna
AM terminals
column.
FM wire antenna
FM 75£2COAXIAL
terminal
ground
To prevent a gas explosion,
do not connect the
wire to a gas pipe.
Note Do not use the SIGNAL GND ,6 terminal for grounding receiver.
i:__enna_hookups_ • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop away from the receiver and TV. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, horizontal as possible.
keep
antenna it as
If you havepoor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. Receiver
Ground wire (not supplied)
_
& To ground
FM outdoor antenna
T
the
Audio
Component
Hookups
CD player
o o
Audio cords (not supplied)
X"
When conne_ a cord, be sure to match the coIor-coded pins to the appropriate iacks on the components.
io c
o
White (L}
I
_
White (L)
Red (R)
i
o Q
I
===
Red (R)
i %
I_-- _
_---
m
oX-
__..
8_e II
III +x-
III
II III -L.
/
1
Tape/MD
Connect a
To the
Turntable
PHONO
CD player
CD jacks
Tape deck or MD deck
TAPE / lvlD jacks
deck
jacks
If your ttu'ntable has a ground wire, cormect SIGNAL GND i/, terminal on the receiver.
it to d-re
Video
Component
Hookups
STR-DE625
Required
cords.
Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded the appropriate jacks on the components.
pins to
VCR
TV or DBS tuner
Yellow
(video)
White
(l!audio)_
-
Red (R/audio)
_
Yellow
(video)
White
(l/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow
_
_
Yellow
OUT
/
or video
TV
monitor
game
VCR or LD player
_Jacks
for
connecting
Connect a
video
components
To the
Note
on video
You can connect DBS AUDIO
TV or DBS tur_r
TV/DBS lacks
VCR
VIDEO 1 jacks VCR or LD player
VIDEO 2 jacks
TV monitor
MONITOR VIDEO OUT iack
Camcorder or video game
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel
your TV's audio
IN jacks
hookups output
on the _-'eiver
jacks
to the TV/
to apply
Dolby
pro
Logic Surround effects on the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the video output jack on the TV to the TV/DBS
Additional
component
connect
VIDEO
a TV tuner
and video
output
IN jack on the receiver. (or a DBS tuner),
jacks to the receiver
connect
If you the audio
as shown
above.
Video
Component
Hookups
STR-DE525_
Required
X" 0 0
cords
Audio/videocords(not supplied)
:1 *12 €
Yellow (video) VCR"
o
Yellow (video)
White (Uaudio)_,'_-_/_
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Red (R/audio)
_
Video cord for connecting a "IVmonitor (not supplied)
o a 3
Yellow
_
_
Yellow
OUT
i
++++-+ ! + + n -
+ k
+
t=_.,-..+'+'_+-::'_ ::=:
I TV monitor
TV or DBS tuner (TV or LD player)
* TVIDBS (Direct B_ting Satellite): USA. Canada, and Australia TVILD: aIl countries e_cept USA, Canada, and Australia
_
_r_€onn_ng-video
components
Note
on
video
You can connect your
component
hookups
TV's audio output jacks to the TV/
Connect a
To the
TV or DBS tuner O-V or LD player)
"IV/DBS or TV/LD jacks
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
VCR
VIDEO jacks
TV. In this case, do not connect the video output jack on the "IV to the TV/DBS (or TV/LD) VIDEO IN jack on the
TV monitor
MONITOR jack
DBS (or TV/LD)
AUDIO
IN jacks on the receiver to apply effects on the audio from the
receiver. If you connect a TV tuner (or a DBS tuner), connect the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
5.1 Input This receiver connecting through
Hookups
is equipped'_th your
DVD
5.1 / DVD
player
a multi-channel
or other
decoder
INPUT jacks.
digital
video
(e.g., Dolby
By
source
Digital
.a.
Audio cords (not supplied) Two for the 5.1 / DVD INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks
(AC-
o o
3) decoder) to these jacks, you can enjoy theater-quality Multi-Channel Surround sound in your own home. To enjoy
Multi-Channel
you will need
Surround
five speakers
sound
(two
speakers, and a center speaker) the instruction manual supplied (AC-3)
decoder
etc., for details
_2
White
to its full extent,
front speakers,
on the 5.1-channel
_
White
Red (R)
two rear
and a subwoofer. with your Dolby
(L)
Refer to Digital input
Red (R)
o
Two for the 5,1/DVD
3
INPUT CENTER and WOOFER jacks
o Black _
Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder etc.
_
Black
t0
Video cord (not supplied) One for the 5.1 / DVD INPUT VIDEO IN jacks
lm mm_r_
Yellow
_'.
i_=t_ '
_
I_- I
_
Yellow
i@ ! i .,-
mo, t -
L •
fl-'nT"lTl--m-'n
t=.,'r:'.-'_'"" .=.::
J
II
=::l
II
!_&_p[e!;c_f-]_lby'D!gital
_h_i(iJp
using the
5.1/DVD
INPUT jacks
VIDEO OUT I
_
Front speaker (L)
DVD player or LD player -_
5.1/DVO INPUT D.IGrrAL
Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder etc.
* DVD players receiver.
with a built-in
S.1/DVD INPUT
_---_l _l.
Dolby
Digital
_ VIDEO IN
_(_1 _ °'::_1:::::-_
(AC-3)
t-"o
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)
hookups. DVD player or LD player, etc.
(L)
decoder
SPF-AKERS FRONT
._
Front speaker (R) Rear speaker (L)
_
Rear speaker (R)
F[Qt s_c_ffsm_R .._.°1"_o I WOOFE R
can be connected
directly
{_]
to the 5.1/DVD
Center
INPUT
speaker
jacks
on the
Other
Hookups
-p O O
Audio/videolcontro| S connecting cord (1) (supplied with STRDE625 only) Yellow (video)
C
_
/_
White (Uaudio) _ Red (R/audio) _ Black (control S) _
Yellow (video) ----_
White (Uaudio) - Red OUaudio) Blade(control S)
0
3
Control S connecting cord (1) (supplied with STR-OE625 only)
0 ¢D
Black
CTRL S (STATUS)
IN/OUT
S-UNK
_
._
AC power
CTRL A1
cord
i
I
Black
AC OUTLET*
!
+I+ -
R
To a wall * The configuration, varies according shipped.
shape, and number to the model
of AC outlets
and country
to which
on the rear panel the recei_er
is
outlet
Other
Hookups
¢.onnectihg.the-'AC
..
0
o
x"
F c Q
o 3
.Q 0
power,
cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet:. • • Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 14). • Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the lePanost position (0). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video component(s) to a wall outlet.
@ 3
Ifyou connect other audio/video components to AC OLrrLETon the receiver, the receiverwill supply power to theconnected component(s), allowing you to turn on or off the whole system when you turn on/off the receiver. Caution Make su_
that the total power
connected
to the receiver's
wattage
stated
electrical this outlet.
home
on the rear panel. appliances
consumption
AC OUTLET
such
of the component(s)
does
not exceed
the
Do not corune__-t high-wattage as electric
irons,
fans, or TVs to
If you have a CONTROL S-compatible Sony TV, DBS tuner, monitor, or VCR, use an audio/video/control S
connecting cord (supplied) or a control S connecting cord (supplied) to connect the CTRLS (STATUS)IN (for "IV, DBS tuner,or monitor) or OUT (for VCRetc.)jack on the receiver to the appropriate S-LINKjack on the respective component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV,DES tuner, monitor, VCR,etc., for details.
",r" If you
have
player,
tape
When your TV is connected to the receiver as shown below, the TV input mode will change to video input whenever you turn on the receiver. When you connect the VCR to the receiver as shown below, the input mode of the _eceiver changes to video 1 (or 2) whenever you turn on the VCIL
deck,
Use a CONTROL S-LINK
connected
to connect
your CD player, If you have COMMAND
tape
deck.
status
manual
"CONTROL-A1 instructions
tape deck, or MD deck
a Sony CD changer MODE selector
Control
supplied
with
for details.
with
mode
to "CD 1" and connect
a
can
the changer
to
the CD jacks on the receiver. If, however, "Iv
OUT jacks, connect receiver.
setting
Check receiver
VCR
" Audio/video/control$connectingcord " Control S connecting cord
the changer
the
models _eceiver
you have
a Sony CD changer
set the command
to the VIDEO
voltage
supplied
that the voltage
selector
is set to the local power
on the
on
to set the selector
before
the AC power
cord
....
selector)
on the rear panel supply
VIDEO
2" and
{only
a voltage
use a screwdriver connecting
2 jacks
:seiector with
with
mx:Kle to "CD
voltage.
to the correct
of the If riot, position
to a wall outlet.
"_ €0
t_
36 and
If your CD changer's COMMAND MODE selector be set to CD I, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set the command
or
of the component
CTRL A1 jack" on page
the operating
o°
the
CTRL A1 jack on the receiver.
the operating
to the separate
CD
x"
A1 cord (not supplied)
to the S-LINK and
Sony
or MD deck
to the S-LINK
See "Displaying
System"
Al_compatible
CTRL A1 jack on the CD player,
ME) deck
refer
An example of a CONTROL S hookup between the receiver and TV or VCR is shown below.
a CONTROL
_Hooking Up and_:Setting_Up ith_S "_. i_a-__ -_ ,_,
SET UP GENRE SOUND
FIELD ON/OFF
J Cursor
o o
buttons
-°
MODE
_D BALANCE "I0 m
.' ;'. '.,,"_-". ......'.?'77.7.7-7:_,_i_ of butt_:and:.contro_ _
Brief:descriptions
SET UP button: Used to display "CTR MODE" when selecting the center mode. GENRE button: adjusting SOUND
Used
the speaker FIELD ON/OFF
mode
on or off.
Cursor
buttons
to select
"CINEMA"
when
-o
"o tO
volume. button:
Turns
the sound field
tO
3 after pressing MODE adjusting
button:
(<_/>):
Used
to select
the center
the SET UP button. Used to select
the speaker
"PRO
LOGIC"
when
volume.
BALANCE control: Used to adjust the front speaker balance while outputting a test tone.
mode
Speaker
System
Hookup
4
Speaker cords (not supplie(I) One for each front, rear, and center speaker
(+) ,_. o o
© (-)
(-)
I _,
_iO
i JemIMa! Rear
speaker
(L)
Monaural audio cord (not supplied) One for an aOSve woofer
c "o .q Q. ul
i:
_
_
I
A SELECTOR
Blad(
WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER
Black
!
c
PI°="_
IZ'I
"o
i i
•
@@@
o
i<
.oo
3
' ,_-A,_,i II
1 FRONT B
@
SPEAKERS
Active woofer
Terminals for connecting Connect the
Front
speaker
the speakers
Front
(R)
Notes • Twist
To the
on
SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals
Additional pair of front speakers
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals
Rear speakers
SPEAKERS REAR terminals
Center speaker
SPEAKERS C'_N'I']_ terminals
Active woofer
WOOFER AUDIO OUT iack*
Wireless rear speaker transmitter
WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER iack
•
You can connect remaminc
the active
jack ca.
woo!er
to either
be used to comwct
of the two jack-¢. The
a second
active
woq[t'r.
speaker
(L)
speakersystem!hookup
the stripped
inch (15 mm). Front speakers
0
ends
of the speaker
Be sure to match
cords
the speaker
appropriate terminal on the components: to -. If the cords are reversed, the sound distorted and wil! lack bass. • If you use front speakers ra_mg, adjust output
the volume
about
+ to + and will be
with low
maximum
input
carefully
to avoid
excessive
on the speakers.
• If you are not using a Sony wireless rear speaker system, do not connect any other component to the WIRELESS
REAR SPEAKER
iack.
2/3
cord to the
IIII
Dolby
Selectingthe.
impedance
Set the IMPEDANCE indicated in the table manual
of your
impedance.
if you're
information
not sure
is usually
Dolby Dolby
only)
SELECTOR for the front speakers below. Check the instruction
speakers
(This
(STR-DE625
as
of the
printed
on a
Surround
Setup
Pro Logic Surround is a system for decoding Surround sound that is standardized for TV
programs
and movies.
By selecting
the proper
center
mode and adjusting the speaker volume (see page you can reproduce highly precise localization and
label on the back of the speaker.)
dynarmc encoded
panning software.
If tile nominal impedance of your speaker is
To obtain
of sounds
of Dolby
16),
Pro Logic Surroundo o
Set IMPEDANCE SELECTORto
Between 4 and 8 ohms
4.Q
8 ohms or higher
8_
require center
the best possible
surround
at least one additional
effect,
pair of speakers
and/or
speaker.
a
c lu *1 o,. vI
Note Be su_ to connect the front speakers with nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets of front speakers (see page 21).
--°
you will
For optimum your speakers
Dolby Pro Logic Surround as shown below.
sound,
locate
qlQ "0
Front speakers
Center speaker 45°
-
¢D
/ Rear speakers
Rear speaker
21/z to 31/2 in. -_ (60 - 90 ram)
_L
Front speaker
Dolby
Surround
Setup
_Serecting:_cen1_er_ The _:eiver 3CH LOGIC, designed mode
g _r C
1
m_:le
offers you four center modes: PHANTOM, NORMAL, and WIDE. Each mode is
for a different
that best
speaker
2
configuration.
suits the speakers
Press SET UP repeatedly mode)
_
appears
you
Select
Press the cursor
A description
(_
of each center
the
speaker
sequentially.
(center
Adjust
the volume
or _)
to select the
is as follows:
Front and rear
PHANTOM
The sound of the center
speakers, but no center speaker
I lit "o
Front and center speakers, but no rear speaker
3CH LOGIC (3-STEREO)
The sound of the rear channel is output from front speakers
Front and rear speakers, and a small center speaker
NORMAL
The bass sound of the center _l is output from the front speakers (because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass)
-'Adj_ing.:_.
the balance
of the
level
control
of the center +/-
front left
on the front of speaker,
buttons
on the
• To adjust the volume level of the rear speakers, the LEVEL REAR +/- buttons on the remote,
charmel is output from the front speakers
Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound is fully reproduced
the volume
sounds the same from
of the front right and
press the LEVEL CENTER remote.
So that
WIDE
from each
you are listening.
• To adjust the volume
Select
Front and rear speakers,.and a center speaker that is equivalent to your front " spezke'rs
level so that
speakers, use the BALANCE the main unit.
ffyouhave
3
remote.
(see this page)
test tone from each speaker where
mode
to select "PRO LOGIC."
You will hear a test tone
€ "O
@
Press TEST TONE on the supplied
repeatedly
use.
until "CTR MODE"
buttons
center mode you want.
U_
5
• To adjust
a. i/t o
x"
Press MODE
in the display.
m
Q Ill
4
7
Press TEST TONE on the remote the test tone.
_'
You can adjust
the volume
again
press
to turn off
level of all speakers
at the same
time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on VOLUME'+/on the remote.
the main
unit
or press
MASTER
"_" What is a test tone? A test tone is a signal that is produced by the receiver and used to adjust speaker volume. The test tone is output from speakers in the following two ways: • When NORMAL,WIDE, or 3CH LOGICmode is selected The test tone is output from the front L (]eft), center, front R (right), and rear speakers (except for 3CH LOGIC mode) in succession.
spea_ker:volurne
....
The test tone featurelets you set the volume of your rearspeakers and/or centerspeaker to the same level as thatof the frontspeakers to maximize the Dolby Pro LogicSurroundeffect. (Ifall of your speakers are equal in performance, you don't have to adjust the speaker volume.)
--
Using the controls on the remote, you can adjust the volume level from wherever you're listening.
-- --
L.I
NORMAL/WIDE • When PHANTOMmode is selected
1
Make sure that the center
mode is correctly
(see the table on this page).
2
press SOUND sound
3
FIELD ON/OFF
set
The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers _temately. Front (L. R)
to turn on the
field.
Press GENRE repeatedly
I (,.o,ooo
to select "CINEMA."
PHANTOM See the table
on
page
28 for information
on
the output
of the test
Before
You Use Your Receiver
_.(:hen:k|ng After
Make sure that you have: * Turned MASTER VOLUME • Selected
the appropriate
SPEAKERS
selector"
• Set BALANCE
to the leftrnost
front speakers
on page
to the center
position
(0).
the,€_nn_'ti_r_
connecting
were correctly
(see "[_
all of your components
do the procedure
21).
below
to verify
that
to the receiver, the connections
made.
I/(_)
position.
FUNCTION
buttons MASTER
:_CIeanncthe-
ter.elver's
Before you use your you want below.
memory;,
receiver
-r 0 0
i_;_-_ _:"0
for the first time or when
to clear the receiver's
memory,
do the procedure
Q. UI
" . o...... I/(_
VOLUME
m_
VIDEO 1 (STR-DE625) VIDEO (STR-DE525)
I..
TV/DI]S (STR-OE625) TAPE/MD (STR-DE525)
1
Press I/(_
2
Press a FUNCTION
C
to turn on the receiver. ®
(program player
1
source)
Turn on the component
4
Rotate
I/(_) to turn
on the receiver.
"ALL CLEAR" includLng
appears
the following
in the display
not obtain
stations
• All sound
field parameters
sources)
are reset to their
factory
factory
and preset
station
(e.g., CD
to turn up the volume.
sound above,
and
it.
output
after
look for the reason
take
in
the appropriate
the problem. no matter the receiver
that the MASTER
which
component
and
all components
VOLUME
control
is
is not
set at 0. (of preset
stations
and program
• All adjustments made with the SET UP button reset to their factory settings. field
to correct
Check Check
are cleared.
• The sound
check-list
Check that both are turned on.
settings.
are reset to their
normal
the procedure
There is no sound selected.
are reset or cleared:
• All preset
setiLngs. • All index names
and the items
measures
have connected
and start playing
MASTER VOLUME
the following While pressing down VIDEO 1 and TV/DBS (STRDE625) or VIDEO and TAPE/MD (STR-DES25), press
that you
3
performing 2
to select a component
or tape deck).
If you did
Turn off the receiver.
button
memorized is cleared.
for each
program
are
selector" source
that the SPEAKERS
selector
is not set at
OFF or at a Position for front speakers that are not connected to the receiver (see "[-_ SPEAKERS
.._
on page
21).
Check that all the speaker correct, lv. Press the MUTING button to the left of the button.
cords to turn
are connected off the indicator
I
Before
You
There's
Use
Your
no sound
Receiver
_a'om a specific
•_ Check that the component
component.
is connected correctlym
the audio input jacks for that component. Check that the cord(s) used for the connection (are) inserted receiver .sO 0
c 3 Q,. ID
c 'u ID 8 w Q
No sound
•_
and the component.
is heard
speakers. "_ Check
from
one
of the
front
that the BALANCE
control
is set at center
,_
position
(see "_
Connect
a pair of headphones
BALANCE
and set the SPEAKERS that sound
output
headphones,
3
on page
to the PHONES
selector
21). jack
to OFF to verify (see "[-_
and "PHONES jack # on page are output from the
the front speaker
connected
to the receiver
connection
for the front
may
correctly. speaker
not be Check
from
which
the no
is output.
If only one channel
is output
headphones, the component not be connected correctly. Q
control"
is from the headphones
SPEAKERS selector" 21). If both channels
sound
is
fully into the jacks on both the
are fully inserted
from the connected and the receiver may Check that all the cords
into the jacks on both
the receiver
and the component. If you encotmter "Troubleshooting"
a problem on page
that 37.
is not included
above,
see
Location of pa sandi Basnc
Front
Panel
Parts
Description
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O erat[ons _._._._._'_:_-_._ .....;i
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,__Onon =_rr._Ot
me_on
an _._!_
hh_ buttons and controls
_ . _ ._-_.
[]
I/_)
switch
Press
to turn
the receiver
on and
off.
Note Before
you
turned position
[]
turn
to avoid
FUNCTION Press want
on
the receiver,
make
VOLUME
control
the ,MASTER
damagmg
you
sure
that
you
have
to the leftmost
speakers.
buttons
one of the buttons to use.
to select
the component
you
To select
Press
VCR
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 (STRDE625) VIDEO (STR-DE525)
Camcorder or video game
VIDEO 3 (STR-DE625 only)
TV, DBS tuner*, player
TV/DBS (USA. Canada, and Australia) TV/LD (all countries except USA. Canada, and Australia)
or LD
Tape deck or MD deck
TAPE/MD
CD player
CD
Built-in
TUNER
tuner
Turntable * DBS
PHONO
tuners
can be used in the USA,
Canada,
and Australia
only.
After
selecting
you selected
the component, and
,+urn on the component
play the program
source.
Notes • After
you
LD player, match • Press
have turn
selected
VCIL
on the TV
the component the 5.1 /DVD
you IN PUT
and
camcorder, set the TV's
video video
game,
or
input
selected. button
to select
the component
to
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INPUT button
Press to select the component DVD INPUT
jacks.
lights up when
connected
The 5.1iDVD
the component
to the 3.1 /
INPUT
indicator
When the 5.1/DVD INPUT indicator lights up, the following buttons do not function: • TONE ON/OFF button • BASS BOOST button
[]
MASTER VOLUME After turning
button
on the component
you selected, rotate to
[]
lights up when
the sound
to the left of is muted.
of the front speakers.
SLEEP button Press to select the time after which off automatically
g
A
o
Speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals
B
Speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B ternunals (parallel connection)
A+B*
No front speaker output
OFF
==
PHONES jack headphones.
(see page
35)
the receiver
To use the headphones,
set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to
output sound tOthe headphones.
BALANCE control Rotate to adjust the balance
[]
The indicator
turns
o "o
Speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals
Note
to mute the sound.
the button
you want to drive. Set to
Connects
MUTING button Press
to the front speakers
To select
* Do not set to A+B when a sound_zeld is turned on.
control
adjust the volume. []
Set according
is selected.
Note
• SOUND FIELD ON/OFF • GENRE button • MODE button
SPEAKERS selector
Front Panel
Parts
Description
r-
o
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3 a. W
= 3
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[]
DISPLAY button Press repeatedly
to change
display
as follows:
window
the information
Index name of the component
BASS BOOST button Press to increase the bass of the front speakers. The BASS'BOOST indicator lights up when the function is turned on.
on the
or the preset station* TONE ON/OFF
&
o
FUNCTION
button
indication
button
Press to turn the tone effect on or off. The TONE or frequency'**
indicator
lights
while
the tone effect
is turned
on.
Note that if you have adjusted the tone using the CURSOR MODE button and cursor buttons, the Sound field applied to the program source
adjusted the tone
! • Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or the preset station (see page 34). "Fr_at_ncy aFt_rs
"_
When you want
Set the SOUND
only when the tuner is selected.
ON/OFF
[]
Use the following For details,
buttons
see "Enjoying
to enjoy Surround
surround Sound"
tone will be produced effect.
sound. starting
to enjoy
FIELD
buttons
high quality
ON/OFF,
to OFF
whenever
to bypass the sound
circuit.
stereo sound
from the front speakers
to the program
The result
on
sound
BASS BOOST, and
and the bass booster output
you turn
field,
the TONE tone effect,
will be a two-channel that is highly
faith!'ul
source.
from page 24. GENRE button Press repeatedly sound
to select
"CINEMA"
or "MUSIC"
[] The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts" starting from page 29.
field group. •DIRECT TUNING
button
MODE button Press to select selected.
a sound
field from the group
you
Enables Direct
Tuning (see page 30).
SHIFT button
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF
button
Press to turn
field on or off.
the sound
Selects
a memory
Numeric Inputs
buttons
the numeric
page for preset (1 to 0) value.
stations.
[] The following buttons operate the built-in ttmen For details, see "Receiving Broadcasts* starting from page 29.
[]
SET UP button " Press this button repeatedly following three indications. appears
TUNING
+/-
buttons
various
Scans all the available radio stations.
in the display settings
using
to select any of the The selected indication
and you will be able to make the cursor
buttons.
When you've displayed
You can
Scans all preset stations.
CTR MODE
Select any one of the four center modes (page 16)
FM MODE button
DSPL SET UP
Set the display at any of four levels of brightness and display operating status of the component connected to the S-LINK CONTROL A1 jack (page 36)
PRESET TUNING
+l-
buttons
If "STEREO" flashes in the display and theFM stereo reception is poor, press tius button. You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is improved. FM/AM
REAR GAIN
button
ln(measethe range of rear speake_ by 5 dB (page 36)
I-
o o
£
Selects the FM or AM band. MEMORY
_t
button
Press to memorize
a preset station. ea €%
[]
CURSOR MODE
button
Press d-dsbutton repeatedly following
[]
three
cursor
modes.
to select any of the The indicator
x_ m
for the
selected cursor mode lights up to the left of the display window. The indicator turns off when you press the SET UP button.
o "o
When the cursor mode is You can
o
SURROI_D
Change the delay time, effect level and the volume of the rear and center speakers (page 27)
BASS/TREBLE
Adjust the tone (bass/treble) for the front speakers (page 2_. Pz_-_s the TONE ON / OFF button to activate the tone effect.
INDEX
Enter an index name for pt_=set stations and program sources (page 34)
Cursor buttons (,_V/) After pressing the CURSOR MODE or SET UP button, use these buttons to make specific settings (see pages 16, 27, and 34 to 36).
E :oyihg Surro.un
You can take advantage selecting your
receiver
movie even
of surround
provides.
theater
or concert a sound
fields
hall in your
are classified
into
to _o]Esurrotm_,_
•xotr,_n,:.er_oy_P._y_urroun_.y_:_-_]
_._._
surround sound. field, the receiver
home.
You can
its parameters.
The CINEMA-genre
genre and they
that
of a
two genres.
fields are designed for enjoying videos or laser discs. Six sound
PRO LOGIC sound
own
by
fields"
the sound
field by adjusting
One genre is "CINEMA."
CINEMA
simply
"sound
You can enjoy
customize
Sound
me zec_ver
sound
one of the pre-programmed
sound
movies recorded on fields are included in the
are grouped
into two types.
field can be used to reproduce
plain
When you select the PRO LOGIC sound decodes the software that is encoded
using the Dolby Pro Logic system to obtain surround sound. The surround sound is reproduced in the exact way that
the sound
Other sound
fields
engineer
add more reverberation Cinema fields,
Sound that
Dolby
Pro Logic
are typical
sound
that you would genre
genre
When
in movie
Surround
you select
these
sound
to the decoded
You can enjoy in the movie
When
a sound
the
theater.
field in this
genre is selected, the receiver adds the reverberation the normal 2-channel stereo sound. You can apply sound
fields
programs a stadium.
To enjoy
when
to obtain
Dolby
playing
a CD or watching
the surround
Pro Logic
effects
Surround
to
Digital
and reverberation
theaters
sound.
experience
is "MUSIC."
intended. are designed
by incorporating
adds the reflection
effects
Another
effects
technology.
the receiver
of the software
in the CINEMA
TV
of concert
sound
procedure on "Dolby Surround Setup" 15 to select the center mode and adjust
to these
fully,
hall or
do the
starting from the speaker
page
volume.
CURSOR MODE Cursor buttons
GENRE
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF
TONE ON/OFF
] MODE
_enjo_isu_und_undE
Selecting
i .........
CURSOR MODE buttonNPress repeatedly to lightup the SURROUND indicatoror BASS/TREBLE indicatorto customize a sound field.
Cursor buttons (A/VI): After pressing the CURSOR MODE button or SET UP button, use these
You can enjoy
Press to select the sound
1
Press SOUND field. The current
field group
(genre) that youwant.
2
button: Press toselectthe sound fieldfrom the
group you selected.
sound
simply
FIELD ON/OFF
sound
Field by selecting
according
field is indicated
Press GENRE repeatedly
one of
to the
to turn on the sound
in the display.
to select the sound field
group (genre), then press MODE select the sound field you want.
SOUND REID ON/OFF button: Turns the sound field on or off. MODE
surround
the pre-programmed sound fields program you want to listen to.
buttons to make the actualsetting. GENRE button:
a Sound
repeatedly
to
See the tableon page 26 forinformation on each sound field. "_" The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source (Sound Field Unk) m
TONE ON/OFF
button:
Turns the tone effect on or off.
Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was
2.
last appliedisautomatically appliedagain.For example,ifyou listen to CD with STADIUM as the sound field, change to different program source, then return to CD, STADIUM will be applied again. In the case of the tuner, the sound fields for AM or
O ._" _._ u_ e-
FM band and for all the preset statiorts are memorized
separately.
"_" You can identify Oolby Surround-e_coded software by looking at the packaging Some videos and laser discs, however, may be encoded Dolby Surround sound even if it's not indicated
with
using
sound
the SPEAKERS
• Sound connected
fields
fields,
do not select
both
o with
on the package°
speakers
(A+B)
selector.
are turned
off whenever
to the 5.1 INPUT
jacks
the program
is selected.
e_ ul
Notes • When
O C
source
_.
Selecting
Description
a Sound
Field
of sound
fields
iI
GENRE (type)
MODE (sound field)
Effects
GENRE (type)
MODE (sound field)
Effects
CINEMA
PRO LOGIC
Decodes programs processed with Dolby Pro
MUSIC
HALL
Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.
JAZZ CLUB
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club
DISCO*
Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque
CHURCH*
Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church
LIVE HOUSE
Reproduces the acoustics of a 3(X)-_at live house
ARENA*
Adjusts the tone for watching a movie at low volume at nighttime
Reproduces the acoustics of a 1,0(_-seat concert hall. Great for rock or pop music.
STADIUM
Creates a theater-like envu-onment when watching movies with monaural soundtracks
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium. Great for sporting events or electric sounds.
GAME
Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. Be sure to set the game machine to stereo mode for game software with stereo sound
LogicSum)un. d C(inema) STUDIO A
Reproduces the sound chaxacteris_cs of a movie • theater. Good for watching standard movies.
C.(inema) STUDIO B Reproduces the sound characteristics of a movie theater. Great for SFX or action movies with lots of sound effects.
o
C(inema) STUDIO C Reproduces the sound characteristics of a theate_ Ideal for musicals and classical music concerts.
5"
N(ight) THEATER
i11
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MONO MOVIE
capability. * STR-DE625
only
Customizing By adjusting customize situation.
Sound
some
of $jhe sound
sound
fields
Fields
parameters,
::_dju._r_ng the_volum_of
you can
to suit your particular
listening
center
speakers
If you feel the volume Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the _ceiver is unplugged for about one week).
You can change
field any time by making
new
a customized
adjustments
sound
d
+
of the rea r or center
speaker
inadequate (even after adjusting the speaker Dolby Pro Logic Surround), do the procedure
is
volume below
for to
adjust the volume. Note that the speaker sound fields.
to the
the ma_n
(REAR/CENTER)
volume
adjustment
is applied
to all
parameters. See the table on page each sound field.
28 for adjustable
parameters
for
1
SURROUND
2 _To get
the
m__mDoiby
Do the procedures "Adjusting customize
Press CURSOR
Pro
"Selecting
the center
the speaker volume" a sound field.
on page
repeatedly lights
use the cursor buttons
until
the
up.
(A/V)
to select "REAR
xxdB" or "CENTER xxdB."
Logic
mode"
MODE
indicator
and
16 before
you
Use the cursor buttons
(_1_)
speaker volume. You can select a volume
to adjust
the
level of -15 dB to +10 dB in l-
dB steps.
"Changing
the
You can enhance even more
de!aYi'_mel the Dolby
by delaying
(DELAY)
Adjusting
Pro Logac Surround
the sound
output
sound
from the rear
speakers (delay time). You can select a delay time 20, or 30 ms. Set a short delay time when the rear speakers
are located
in a large
room
of 15,
or far from where
Adjust optimum separate
1
you are listening.
1
"Start
tone
playing
a program
source encoded
with
2
Press CURSOR
MODE
repeatedly lights
indicator
until the
3
up.
Use the cursor level. You can select
Use the cursor buttons
(/VV)
to select "DELAY
front speakers
the tone
repeatedly
lights
xxdB" or _rREBLE
SURROUND
S/I"REBLE) tff-the
sound. You can adjus'I sound field.
for
for each
until the BASS/
up.
Use the cursor buttons
sound.
Press CURSOR MODE
(B__
or treble)
TREBLE indicator
Oolby Surround 2
the
the tone (bass
(/_/V)
to select "BASS
(_/_)
to adjust
xxdB."
buttons a tone
level of-10
the tone
dB to +10 dB in 2-dB
steps.
xxms. w The current
4
delay
time appears
4
in the display.
Press TONE ON/OFF
so that
the TONE indicator
lights up. Use the cursor buttons time.
(_/_)
to change the delay "_" You can turn off the tone adjustments without erasing them The tone adjustments are stored separately for each sound field. Press the TONE ON/OFF button to turn the TONE indicator off.
Changing
the
You can specify overall
1
2
of
the amount
presence)
effect
of the surround
effect
(i.e., its
MODE
repeatedly
indicator
lights up.
Use the cursor buttons
Use the cursor level.
buttons
Resetting factory
(A/V)
The current effect level appears
3
(EFFECT)
in six levels.
Press CURSOR SURROUND
level
(_/_>)
customized
sound
fields
to the
settings
until the
to select "EFFECT." in the display. to change the effect
1
If the power
2
Hold down
is on, press I/(_) to turn off the power. SOUND
"SUR CLEAR" fields are reset
FIELD ON/OFF
appears at once.
in the display
and press I/(_. and all :_ound
Customizing
Sound
Fields
Parameters Sound field mode
GENRE
MODE
Test tone output DELAY
Off
__
--
On
CINEMA
PRO LOGIC
EFFECT REARb) CENTER_1
•
CSTUDZO^
_
From the front speakers
•
•
•
Depends on center mode (see page 16)
•
•
•
•
C STUDIO B
•
•
•
•
C STUDIO C
•
•
•
•
N THEATER
•
•
•
MONO MOVIE
•
•
•
HALL
•
•
•
JAZZ CLUB
•
•
•
ID
DISCO')
•
•
•
C
CHURCH "_
•
•
•
O C
LIVE HOUSE
•
•
•
ARENA =)
•
•
•
STADIUM
•
•
•
GAME
•
•
•
m
MUSIC
o
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Ch O £ O.
a) STR-DE625 only b)'Adjusta_le only when NORMAL, er WIDE c) Adjustable only when NORMAL, or WIDE "_" Test tone output DVD INPUT jacks
the center mode is set to PHANTOM, {see page 16). the center mode is set to 3CH LOGIC., (see page 16).
when
the component
volume
order:, level
connected
to the 5.11
is selected
The test tone is successiveJy following
.'.
TONE
front
output
(L), center,
of the center
and
from the speakers front
in the
(R), rear (R), rear
rear speakers
cannot
(L).
The
be adjusted
at this time.
Note To adjust the speaker volume using a test tone as described on page 16, select the PRO LOGIC sound field. The test tone output in all other sound fields is used for verifying whether there is output from speakers or not.
From the front and the rear speakers alternately "
Receiving Broadcasts
You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following ways: Direct
Tuning
You can enter a frequency, of the station by using the numeric buttons (see page Automatic
_:chap_d_
how_to recelve_:s.:
you want directly 30).
Tuning
If you don't know the frequency of the station you want, you
can let the receiver
area
(see page
scan all available
stations
in your
31).
Preset Tuning After tuning in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset them in the receiver (see page 31). Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2-character code (see page 32). You can preset up to 30 stations (FM and AM). The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset (see page 32).
Beforeyou begin,make sure you have: • Connected an FM and AM antenna to the receiver(see page 5). • Selected the appropriate speaker system (see page 21). Numeric
buttons /D
DIRECT TUNING
<
PRESETTUNING +/-
t_
TUNER
FM/AM FM MODE TUNING +/-
Brief descriptions receive broadcasts
PRESET TUNING stations.
+/-: "_
of: buttons
used to
Direct
Press to scan all preset radio
Tuning
For details
on the buttons
descriptions
of buttons
used
used
in this section,
to receive
see "Brief
broadcasts"
on this
page. DIRECT TUNING: directly
Press this button
to enter a f_quency
using the numeric buttons.
1
Press TUNER
to light
the button
up.
The last received station is tuned in. Numeric
buttons:
Press to enter a numeric
inputt_g
the frequency
or tuning
to preset
TUNING
+/-:
Press
directly,
presetting
value when radio
stations,
2
Press FM/AM
3
Press DIRECT TUNING.
4
Press the numeric
to scan all available
radio
stations.
FM MODE: If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button to improve the sound. You will not be able €o enjoy stexeo effect but the sound will be less distorted.
If you cannot tune in a station entered numbers flash
O
FM/AM: Press to select the FM DrAM band.
Make sure
<
repeat MEMORY:
to enter
the frequency.
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz (You don't have to enter the last "0.')
If "STEREO" does not appear at all even when the FM broadcast is received normally, press this button to turn on the "STEREO" indication.
q_ u_
buttons
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Note
_J
to select the FM or AM band.
stations.
Uses
for memorizing
preset
stations.
you've
Steps
If the entered used
in your
entered
3 and
the right
and the
frequency.
If not,
4.
numbers
still flash, the frequency
is not
area.
SHIFT: Press to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for a.
presetting' radio stations or tuning to preset stations. TUNER:
Selects
5
the tuner.
If you've
tuned
direction
of the AM
in an AM station, loop antenna
adjust
the
for optimum
reception.
6
Repeat
Steps 2 to 5 to receive
another
station.
"_" To watch an FM simulcast TV program Tune in the simulcast receiver. "_'lf
program on both the "IV (or VCR) and the
you try to enter a frequency that is too precise for the
tuning scale The entered value is automatically rounded up or down.
Tuning scale for direct tuning is: FM: 50 kHz AM: 10 kHz (USA and Canada only; to change to 9 kHz, see page 40.) 9 kHz (Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia only) 9 kHz (all countries except USA, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia; to change to 10 kHz, see page 40)
Automatic For details descriptions page
Tuning
on the butt_ of buttons
used used
Preset
m this section,
to receive
see "Brief
broadcasts"
on
30.
For details
on the buttons
descriptions
of buttons
page
1
Press TUNER to light the button up. The last received station is tuned in.
2
Press FM/AM
to select the
FM or AM band.
3
Press TUNING
+ or TUNING
-.
Tuning
button
to scan from high to low.
When
the
receiver
reaches
low to high; press the -
1
either
2
4
whenever
end
of the
a station
again.
radio
Direct Tuning page).
3
is
Press
press TUNING
+ or TUNING
(page
that you want
to preset using
30), or Automatic
Tuning
(this
MEMORY.
"MEMORY" scanning,
statiorL_',_?_
Tune in the station
Do Steps To continue
on
Press TUNER to light the button up. The last received station is tuned in.
Scanning is repeated in the same direction. stops scanning
see "Brief
broadcasts"
Before you can tune in a preset station, first do the procedure "Presetting radio stations" below.
band
The receiver received.
in this section,
to receive
30.
Presetting
Press the + button to scan from
used
used
appears
in the display
4 and 5 before
"MEMORY"
for a few seconds. goes
out.
V-"
¢z
4
Press SHIFT to select a memory
page (A0 B or C).
Each time you press SHIFT, t_ke letter appears
". ........
€
in the display. G
Select a preset If "MEMORY" number,
6
Repeat
To change
number
by pressing
it (0 to 9).
goes out before you press the preset
start again from
Step 3.
a preset
number
n
u_
Steps 2 to 5 to preset another to another
Do Steps I to 5 to preset the new station
_u
station. station
to the number.
Note If the AC power cord is discotmected for about one week, all the preset stations will be cleared from the receiver's memory, and you will have to preset the stations again.
Preset Tuning
Tuning
to
preset_statio_
_-
Press TUNER to light the button up. The last received station is tuned i_
2
Press SHIFT to select a memory then press the preset number want.
page (A, B or C), of the
station
you
.-S nn,ng 1
Press TUNER to light the button
up.
The last received station is tuned in.
2
Press PRESET TUNING repeatedly
Each time you p_s :." Q
g m
a
Iu
g
]
+or
PRESET TUNING-
to select the preset station the button,
one preset station at a time, and direction as follows:
you want.
the receiver
tunes
in the corresponding
in order
Other
CURSOR
MODE
Cursor
buttons
Ooerations ?:_::
- - .o O"
._J SET UP TUNER
SLEEP
S,1/DVD INPUT
_Bd_
:_
de_ptions
ofbuttons
thatappear
ch_:
CURSOR
MODE button:
Used
indicator
to index preset
stations
to light up the INDEX or program
sources.
Cursor buttons (AIVI_I_): After pressing the SET UP button or CURSOR MODE button, use these buttons to make the actual setting. SET UP button: "CTRL.AI," adjustment.
Used
or "REAR
to display GAIN"
"DIMMER," inorder _
to make
respective 0
SLEEP button: TUNER button:
5.1/DVD
Used to set the sleep timer. Press
to select
INPUT button:
connected to the 5.1/DVD
the tuner.
¢D
o "o
Press to select the component INPUT
jacks.
w
i
Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources
Recording Your re.vet components
You can enter a name statiam
(station
names(for
of up to 8 characters
index) and program
example,
"VHS")
for preset
sources.
appear
These
index
in the receiver's
display when a station or program source is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset
station
or program
source.
This Erection is useful for distinguishing components of the smae kind. For example, two VCRs can be specified as "VHS" and "8MM,"
respectively.
It is also handy
1
to the TAPE/MD
to index a preset Floss TUNER.
O "12
are not familiar
stations,
:e
3
O
'4
see "Tuning
is tuned
with how
you've
connected
all
f
to be
to create
I Playback component I (program source) j
an
-=_: --_:
on page
until the INDEX
a character,
The index
is stored
You can record on a cassette receiver. See the instruction
then
press _
to
if you
need
tape or MiniDisc using the manual of your cassette deck
help.
1
Select the component
2
Prepare
position.
to be recorded.
the component
For example,
for playing.
insert a CD into the CD player.
automatically.
TOinsert a space PressA or V until a blank space appears in the display (the space character is between "1" and "A").
3
Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary.
4
Start recording playback
on the recording
on the playback
deck, then
start
component.
If you've made a mistake Press < or > repeatedly until the character to be flashes, then select the right character. TO assign index
names
gepea_ Steps 2 to 4.
J
32.
by using the cursor buttons
to the next
(tape deck. MD deck, VCR) Recording component
Audio signal flow Video signal flow
or ME) deck
move the cursor
Fu ,oNbo ons
to tune in preset
stations"
repeatedly
name
[hess A or V to select name
sure
Q tt
lights up.
Gn_ate an index as follows:
make
properly.
in.
you want
to preset
I_ess CURSOR MODE indicator
you begin,
for CD
go to Step 3.
Tune in the preset station index name for. l{you
o
Before
components
jacks.
To index a program source Setect the program source (component)
2
controls on each component.
station
last station you received
named, then
the playback and recording components directly to each other, once you select a program source on the receiver, you can record and edit as you normally would using the
fo_"
identifying components connected to jacks meant anodaer type of component, for example, a second player connected
makes it easy to record to and from the connected to it. You don't have to connect
to other
stations
Notes • You cannot record an analog audio signal from a component connected to the 5.1/DVD INPUT jacks. • Sound adiuslanents do not affect the signal output from the " TAPE / MD REC OUT jacks.
Using
the
Sleep
Timer
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically specified time. You can record the receiver.
from a VCK
audio sources
when
or LD player's
editing
a video
instruction
1
Select the program
2
Prepare
manual
using
from a variety tape.
of
See your
if you need
VCR
help.
Press SLEEPwhile the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below. ff 24X1-00_ 1-30-00--*1-.00-00-- 0-30-0o _ OFF "7
source to be recorded.
the component
For example,
3
a TV, or an LD player
You can also add audio
at a
The display dims after you have specified
for playing.
the time.
insert the laser disc you want to record
into the LD player.
"_r You can freely specify the time
Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for
Press SLEEP first, then specify the t_ne you want using the cursor buttons (/% or _/). The sleep time changes in I minute intervals. You can specify up to 5 hours.
recording.
,_° °
4
You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns start recording playing record.
on the recording
the video
VCR, then
start
tape or laser disc you want
to
"_" You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio souroe, select the program source, then start playback. The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium. To resume video
audi o recording
source
again.
cannot
record
from
the original
medium,
select
*.he
Notes ¥o_
to the 5.1/DVD - Sound
adjustments
TAPE/MD
the audio
INPUT
from a program
source
connected
jacks.
do not affect
REC OUT-jacks.
the signal
output
from
the
off Press SLEEP. The remaining
time appears
m the display.
Adjustments The SET UP button adjustments.
1
allows
the SET UP Button
you to make following
Press SET UP repeatedly appears
2
Using
until "DSPL SET UP"
in the display.
Press the cursor buttons
(AJV)
to select
(<_/_)
to select the
"DIMMER."
3
eress the cursor buttons brightness
level.
You can select
any of four brighmess
Increasingthe:oumut
1
2
level_ofthe
Press SET UP repeatedly in the display.
until
Press the cursor UR"
(_/_)
buttons
levels.
.rear..:
"REAR GAIN"
appears
to select "GAIN
o To restore o
Step 2. -°
o
the
normal
Repeat the procedure
output
level
above, selecting "GAIN
NORM"
in
AdditiOnal information
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There's no sound is heard.
or only
a very
Check
the speakers
and
that
connected securely. Make sure that you've component Make
low-level
sound
components
selected
are
the correct
on the receiver.
sure that you've
set the SPEAKERS
correctly (see page 21). Press the MUTING button to the left of the button.
to turn
selector
off the indicator
The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the receiver,
eliminate
the short--circuit
turn on the power No sound
is heard
problem
from
the
center
speaker.
-I_ Select a sound field in the CINEMA page
and
again.
genre (see
26).
•'_ If the PHANTOM no center center "_
Adjust 16).
-_
After
center
speaker
mode
(see page
the speaker taking
speaker
is selected,
there
is
the appropriate
16).
volume
appropriately
all the measures
volume
and verify
_:Kie
output.-- Select
with
above,
a test tone
that test tone
(see page adjust
the
(see page 16)
is output
from the
EL EL
center speaker.
O No sound from
or only
a very
the rear speakers. If the 3CH LOGIC center no rear speaker center
mode
Adjust 16).
output.
(see page
the speaker
In normal
-_
low-level mode Select
volume
two-channel
stereo
measures
all the
and verify that speakers.
there
with
is
3
output,
(see page
there
sure the sound above,
is no field
adjust
the
a test tone (see page 16)
test tone
m
o
After
volume
is selected, the appropriate
appropriately
Make
taking
is heard
16).
rear speaker output. function is on.
speaker
sound
is output
from
the rear
Troubleshooting
The left and righ_ reversed.
sounds
are unbalanced
or
Check that the speakers and components connected correctly and securely. -I_ Adjust
the BALANCE
No picture or an unclear TV soreen or monitor.
are
,,_ Select
the appropriate
m_ Press
the "I'V/VIDEO
control.
remote mode.
Severe hum or noise is heard.
,,_
Check that the speakersand components are connected securely. -i_ Oteck that the connecting cords are away from ;" transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light. Move your TV away from the audio components. "_ Make sure you've grounded SIGNAL GND fin terminal
Move
picture
appears
function button
on the receiver. on the suppLied
to set your TV to the appropriate your
The remote
does
TV away from
on the
the audio
input
components.
not function.
Point the remote
at the remote
sensor
[] on the
receiver. • "_ Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. •-b Replace both batteries in the remote ones, ff they are weak. Make sure you select the correct remote.
,-_ The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a doth slightly moistened with alcohol.
,,.€" Pressing
Recording cannot be done. ,,_ Check that the components are connected correctly. Select the source component with a FUNCTION button.
the TV CONTROL
with new
function
button
on the
sets the remote
to operate the TV only. If this mode is on, press one of the FUNCTION buttons on the receiver or a function
button
receiver
or another
on the remote
before
operating
component.
"$ You cannot record audio from a program source connected to the 5.1/DVD INPUT jacks. Refer_n_ Radio
stations
cannot
be tuned
in.
-,l, Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. •"_ The signal es o.
(when
tuning
direct 0
strength
of the stations
in with automatic
is too weak tuning).
Use
_ning.
•._ Make sure you set the tuning (when
tuning
in AM stations
interval with
correctly
direct
tuning)
m
-s
(see pages 30 and •"_ No stations
3 0
have been stations).
40).
have
been
cleared Preset
button
by scanning
(see page so that
stations preset
31).
the frequency
in the display.
The surround
effect
cannot
Turn on the sound •,_ Make
or the preset
tuning
the stations
•"_ Press the DISPLAY appears
preset
(when
sure that
or B when
be obtained.
field function.
the SPEAKERS
you use two
pages,for
clearing
the
memory-!
selector
is set to A
sets of front speakers.
To clear
See page
All the contents of memory
17
Custormzed
27
sound fields
receiver's
the
Specifications AUDIO
POWER;
_-._,.'_._.,:
_-_ .
Frequency response PHONCk
equalization :t-0.5 dB
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
10 Hz - 50 kHz
Inputs
S/NS): 82 dB (A, 150 mV*)) TAPE/ME), VIDEO 1, 2, VIDEO 3 (STRDE625), VIDEO
THD
(STR-DE525), TV/ DBS (TVILD): Sensitivity: 150 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms S/Nb_: 82 dB (A, 150 mV _)) 5 1/ DVD INPUT
0.8%) 100 W/ch
Centera): Rear=):
the source,
100 W 100 W/c_&
on the souncl field
settings
there may be no sound
and
output.
Sensitivity: 150 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms S/l_): 82 dB (A,
5.1/DVD mode (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD
0.8%) Front: 100 W/ch Centez:. 100 W Rear:
150 mV_))
108 W/ch b) 78"IHF
Dynamic power output 155 W + 155 W, 8 ohms
Accepts
PHONO:
S/Nb): 75 dB (A, 2.5 mV_)) CD:
Surround mode
Front:
PHONES:
bypassed)
Sensitivity: 1.5 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms
(8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz,
at 1 kHz,
Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohm
+0.5/
low-
and
high-impedance
THD 0.09%) 108 W + 100 W
a) Depending
10 kilohms
Sensitivity:. 150 mV Impedance: 50 kilohn'ts
{8 ohms
150 mV
WOOFER:
VIDEO
-2 dB (with sound field, tone, and bass booster
OUT:
Impedance:
curve
1, 2,:
OUTPUT
Stereo mode
AUDIO
Voltage:
CD, TAPE/IvtO,
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
POWER
Outputs RIAA
c) Weighted network, input level
headphones BASS BOOST
+10 dB at 70 Hz
TONE
±10 dB at 108 Hz and 10 kHz
FM
tunersection_
Tuning range
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, Sensitivity
unbalanced
Mono:
18.3 dBf, 4.5 FV
Stereo:
38.3 dBf, 45 f_V
Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 2 _V (tHF) SIN
Mono:
76 dB
Stereo:
70 dB
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Separation
Mono:
0.3%
Stereo:
0.5%
45 dB at I kHz
Frequency response 30 Hz - 15 kHz
+0.5/
-2 dB
220 W + 220 W, 4 ohms Selectivity
60 dB at 400 kHz
bpeclTiCauons
Tuning range
With_10-kI-Iz scale:
tuning
System
Tuner
section:
PLL quartz-locked
530 - 1710 kHz (USA
digital
and Canada
system
only d})
53O- 1610 kHz (all other
Preamplifier
countries
section:
Low-noise NF type
except Singapore, Malaysia, and '
equalizer • Power
,-
Australia) With 9-kHz scale:
synthesizer
tuning
amplifier
section: Pure-complementary SEPP
531 - 1710 kHz (USA and Canada
only)
531 - 1602 kHz (all other
Antenna
COUrtt_eS
Power requirements USA and Canada: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Australia:
d))
240 V AC, 50 Hz
Loop antenna
Singapore
Usablesensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000kHz
and
Malaysia: 230 V AC, 50/60 All other
or 999 kHz)
120/240/220
SIN
Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m,
4OOkHz)
:] o.
Selectivity
selectable,
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
At 10 kHz: 40 dB At 9 kHz: 35dB
V AC 50/60
Hz
Power consumption Canada: 400 VA All other countries: 250W AC outlets
Australia,
o
Singapore,
and Malaysia: 1 switched, d) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz (USA and Canada only) or to 10 kHz (all countries except USA. Canada, Singapore. Malaysia, and Australia). Alter
o
Hz
countries:
tuning in any AM station, turn aff the receiver. Press doam the TUNING + or PRESET TUNING + button and gress the I/(_ button. AU preset stations will be reset
maximum
2 switched, 120 W Dimensions
(17x61/4x 145/8 inches) including
projecting
parts and controls
Mass(approx.) 9.1 kg (20 lid I oz)
Inputs
1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Outputs
1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Supplied accessories Design
See page
and specifications
to change
zt¢3
total
430 x 157.5 x 370 mm
to their factory settings when you change the tuning scale. To reset the scahe to lO kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
_Vid_on_:_:: ...........
100 W
All other countries:
without
notice.
4.
are subject
Glossary Surround
sound
•
Sound that consists of tl_ee elements:
Dolby Digital (AC-3) This sound format for movie theaters
direct
sound, early reflected sound
is more advanced than Dolby Pro
(early
reflections)
Logic Surround.
sound
(reverberation).
and reverberafive The acoustics
of the surrounding
space
affect the
way these three sound elements are heard. Surround sound combines these that
sound
elements
you actually
the venue,
in such a way
can sense
the size of
as well as its type.
rear speakers
in this format,
output
with an expanded
stereo
frequency
and a subwoofer
channel
bass is ind_denfly format is also called subwoofer channel
channel (since
the
sound range
for deep
provided. This "5.1" because the is counted
it functions
as 0.1
only when
a deep bass effect is needed). All six channels in this format are recorded
• Types of sound
separately
Reverberation
to realize
separation. signals F.a_,.
-
?
superior
Furthermore,
are processed
channel
since all the
digitall_
less
signal degradation occurs. The name "AC-3" comes from the fact that it is the third audio developed Licensing
coding
method
by the Dolby
to be
Laboratories
Corporation.
• Transition of sound from rear speakers Direct
Digital
sound
Cinema
Sound
This is the generic Level
/
surround
Early
/
reflections
sound
signal processing
Reverberation
developed surround
Cinema
specifically movies.
Doiby
time
Pro Logic
As one method
•
.
Unlike
fields
previous
mainly
Sound
of music,
is designed
for the enjoyment
of
Time
of decoding
Dolby
INPUT
jacks
These
jacks are used
Dolby
Digital
(AC-3)
to input audio
decoded signals,
allowing
you to enjoy 5.1 channel
channel
surround
sound.
Dolby
sound. Dolby
Compared Surround
and localizes
the
system,
Pro Logic Surround
left-to-fight
with
reproduces
panning
more naturally
sounds
more precisely.
To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should have one pair of rear speakers speaker. monaural
and a center
The rear speakers sound.
output
r_ O
5.1/DVD
Su_ound
Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from two-
former -:.
by digital
at the reproduction
Digital
Early reflection
of the
technology
by Sony. sound
directed
name produced
connect
a Dolby
Use these Digital
decoder or a DVD player in AC-3 decoder.
jacks to
(AC-3) with a built-
3
ladles ot Settings UP Buttons A variety These
of settings
settings
can be made
are shown
Made
using
the CURSOR
in the following
Press CURSOR MOOE repeatedly
Using
MODE
the
CURSOR
and SET UP buttons,
MODE
in conjunction
with
and
SET
the cursor
buttons.
tables.
Press/_
or _/to
select
Then <_ or _
to select
See page
to light up SURROUND
indicator
DELAY
15, 20, or 30 ms
EFFECT ,b.
REAR LEVEL CENTER LEVEL BAS_/TREBLE
indicator
INDEX indicator
Press SET UP repeatedly display
to
between
TREBLE LEVEL
steps)
a character
cursor position
Press/%
Then _ or _
"CTR MODE
DSPL SET UP
--
eL eL
_2." o
m
o
o
-I0 dB to +10 dB (in 2-rib
PHANTOM, or WIDE
DIMMER
34
to select
3C.H LOGIC, NORMAL,
among four levels of brightness
CTRL.A1 (USA, Canada, Australia only) REAR GAIN
among six levels of amount of effect , . between -15 dB to +10 dB (in 1..dB steps)
BASS LEVEL
or V to select
27
--
and
ON or OFF
GAIN UP or GAIN NORM
See page
16
36
Index A
I,J,K Adjusting
_-
brightness of the display rear and center speaker volume 27 speaker volume tone 27 Automatic
36
preset stations program sources
Labeling. me
impedance
operations
20-22
27, 28
preset
number
presetting mode
locating 15 selecting center mode
Q
16
31
stations
scanning
preset
31
stations
32
Changing delay
time
T
27
display 22 effect level 27 Checking Clearing
Receiving
receiver's
17
memory
Automatic 17
directly.
See Hookups
using
Test tone Tone 27
broadcasts
by scanning
the connections
Connecting.
stations.
See
Tuning.
tuning See Direct
tuning
pn_set stations.
tuning
Unpac]cing
Delay
lime
27
Cinema
Direct
tuning
Dolby
Digital
41
on a video
(AC-3)
tape or MD tape
setup
15,
15, 16
S __
Scanning preset
stations.
tuning radio stations.
E,F,G
Selecting center
See Automatzc
12
audio compOnents CONTROL A1 11
Sleep timer Sound field 6
20, 21
components
adjustable
parameters 27, 28
pre-programmed 14 7, 8
o
35
customizing link 25
11
5.1 input 9 speaker system
o ,.n
8'
16
front speakers 21 sound field 25
Hookups
t_ e,J
5" mode
component
H
video
See Preset
tuning
Editing. See Recording Effect level 27
AC pOwer cord antennas 5
34
35
41
See Recording
CONTROLS
4
30, 40
on an audio
30
Surround
Dubbing.
See Receiving broadcasts
Recording Sound
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 16, 24, 26, 27, 41 Dolby
scale
16, 28
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
See
Preset tuning
D Digital
16
selecting front speakers 21 Station index. See Indexing Supplied accessories 4 Surround sound 15, 16, 24, 25, 41
Preset tuning how to 32
C
15
increasing rear speaker output level 36
See Indexing
Parameter
Center
34
31
B Basic amplifier Battery 4
34
L, M, N, 0
16
tuning
Speakers adjusting rear and center speaker volume 27 adjusting volume 16, 27 connection 14
Indexing
resetting
27
selecting
25
24-26
28
