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1. SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 162 The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code Notes on antenna hookups To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components e Ifyou have poor AM reception connect a 6 to 15 meters 20 to 50 feet insulated wire not supplied to the AM antenna terminal in addition to the AM loop antenna Try to extend the wire outdoors and keep it horizontal e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna e After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible s usuodu09 y dN BuryooH 78 ge Audio Video component hookups Video Component Hookups VCR VCR ANTENNA 0 o WO 1O WO IMPEDANCE USE 8 162 CD player MD or Tape deck Audio Component Hookups Note on video component hookups Use the function buttons VIDEO 2 MD TAPE CD TUNER to select the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT signal You can record this audio signal by connecting a recording component such as a cassette deck to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jack Speaker system hookups Speaker A R ANTENNA Speaker A L IMPEDANCE USE 8H16Q Speaker B R Speaker B L Tf you have an additional front speaker system connect them to the SPEAKERS2. 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander RM U185 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 4 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 9308 249 Remote button description You can use the remote RM U185 to operate the components in your system vo vo o m m oO SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 2 U U cD UJ UJ DVD TUNER amp i 0 0 0 A a 2 CHIPRESET 2 m o CH Ca gt bse m w L BALANCE R BASS BOOST TREBLE BASS VOL eekly The tables below show the settings of each button Remote Operations Function Button SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically V4 Receiver Turns the receiver on or off VIDEO 1 Receiver To watch VCR VTR mode 3 VIDEO 2 Receiver To watch VCR VTR mode 1 DVD Receiver To watch DVD MD TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or audio tape CD Receiver To listen to compact disc TUNER Receiver To listen to radio programs SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations D TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key in mode BALANCE Receiver Adjust the balance L R BASS Receiver Reinforce the bass BOOST TREBLE Receiver Adju
3. Mute the sound Listen with headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS A and B buttons to OFF Changing the display DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically as follows Index name of the component Selected component When the tuner is selected Index name of the preset station or program station name Frequency Program type indication Radio text Current time Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or preset station page 18 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the function During RDS reception only Models of area code CEL CEK only See page 16 Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver page 7 Storing FM stations automatically AUTOBETICAL Models of area code CEL CEK only This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy Additionally it only stores the stations with the clearest signals If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one see Presetting radio stations on page 15 1 Press I to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down MEMORY ENTER and press 1 to turn the receiver back on AUTO BETICAL SELECT appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM an
4. B terminals Tips Twist the stripped ends of the cords about 15 mm 2 3 inch Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components to and to If the cords are reversed the sound will be distorted and will lack bass To avoid damaging your speakers make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver When you turn on the receiver the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver s usuodu09 y dN BuryooH go To avoid short circuiting the speakers Short circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver To prevent this make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal the stripped end of another speaker cord or the metal parts of the receiver Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation Selecting the speaker system To drive the speakers select the speaker system as follows The SPEAKERS indicator s light s up To drive Press SPEAKERS button Speaker System A A connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals Speaker System B B connected to the SPEAKERS B terminals Both speaker systems A and B parallel connection A and B Tips e Press SPEAKERS A or B b
5. C appears in the display 5 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press the preset number start again from step 3 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station To change a preset number to another station Do steps 1 to 5 to preset a new station to the number Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week the preset stations will be cleared from the receiver s memory and you will have to preset the stations again Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways Scanning the preset stations 1 Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time in the corresponding order and direction as follows ii gt A2 lt gt lt A0 gt B1 lt gt B2 gt _ C0 lt gt C2 lt 9C1 For models of area code CEL CEK PRESET PTY SELECT or PRESET PTY SELECT Using the preset codes You can tune directly to a preset station by entering its preset number on the receiver or the supplied remote 1 Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page A B or C then press the preset number of the station you want using the numeric buttons s seopeoig bul
6. Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source 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 audio recording from the original medium select the video source again Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP on the front panel except for models of area code CEL CEK or on the remote while the power is on Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 gt 1 0 30 00 OFF The display dims after you have specified the time 00 00 gt Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display suoneado 19410 199 20 Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e Before operating the unit 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 disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the rece
7. Notes If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities ALARM flashes in the display e When the message consists of 9 characters or more the message scrolls across the display If a station does not provide a particular RDS service NO XXX such as NO PTY appears in the display Scanning preset stations by program type You can tune in preset stations according to a program type that you specify The receiver scans for stations in its preset memory currently broadcasting the specified program type 1 Press PTY 2 Press PRESET PTY SELECT or PRESET PTY SELECT to select the program type See the table below for the information on each program type 3 Press PTY When the receiver is scanning stations SEARCH and the program type are displayed alternately When the receiver finds a station the receiver stops scanning When the receiver could not find any preset stations currently broadcasting the specified program type NO PTY appears in the display Description of program types Program type Description indication Program type Description LEISURE Programs on recreational activities indication such as gardening fishing NEWS News programs cooking etc AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on JAZZ Jazz programs Current news COUNTRY Country music programs INFO Programs offering informa
8. alcohol or benzine If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer 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 is no sound or only a very low level sound no matter which component is selected e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly Check that both the receiver and all the components are turned on Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at VOL MIN Press MUTING to cancel the muting function Check that the headphones are not connected The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit PROTECT flashes Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again There is no sound from a specific component e Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component e Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component e Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver There is no sound from one of the front speakers Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones page 12 If only on
9. to assign index name for another station or program source Note Models of area code CEL CEK only You cannot change the name of an RDS station Recording Before you begin make sure you ve connected all components properly Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help 1 Select the component to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary 4 Start recording on the recording deck then start playback on the playback component Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR a TV or an LD player using the receiver You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape See the operating instructions of your VCR or LD player if you need help 1 Select the program source to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert the laser disc you want to record into the LD player 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR VIDEO 1 for recording 4 start recording on the recording VCR then start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record Tip You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc
10. CT VCD player forward or backward TUNING or MEMORY DND player mode VCR LD Fastforwards or CD player Selects track numbers player rewinds VCD player 0 selects track 10 MD deck LD player DAT deck MD deck Tape deck DAT deck p VCR CD Starts play TV VCR Selects channel numbers player Satellite tuner VCD player LD player gt 10 CD player Selects track numbers DVD player VCD player over 10 MD deck LD player DAT deck MD deck Tape deck Tape deck continued 9508 uonewnojuj euClIppy 96 Remote button description continued Remote Operations Function Button i VCR CD Pauses play or record player Also starts recording VCD player with components in LD player record standby DVD player MD deck DAT deck Tape deck E VCR CD Stops play player VCD player LD player DVD player MD deck DAT deck Tape deck ANT VCR Selects output signal TV VTR from the aerial terminal TV signal or VCR program D SKIP CD player Skips discs multi disc VCD player changer only DVD player MD deck TOP DVD player Displays DVD title MENU DVD DVD player Displays DVD menu MENU ENTER DVD player Enters the selection ce DVD player Return to the previous menu or exits the menu 4 lt gt DVD player Selects a menu item Remote Operations Function Button TV Selects the channel entry mode either one or two digit TV TV Selects input sig
11. NAME 5 18 Numeric buttons 3 13 T Z TREBLE 20 12 P S TUNER 16 8 12 15 18 PHONES 29 12 21 TUNING CHAR 22 14 18 PRESET PTY SELECT VIDEO 1 12 12 models of area code CEL VIDEO 2 13 8 12 CEK 7 15 16 PRESET TUNING models of area code U 7 15 23 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS PTY models of area code CEL CEK 4 16 1 power 1 11 13 23 F 29 28 27 26 2 A o N 8 9jn0 11 1 2 13 14 15 16 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 sobeg 9U 19 4 y pue suo1 e 207 UO Ng Jo 1SIq 508 608 Hooking Up the Components Required cords Audio cord not supplied White L LED oft White L Red R E gt Ss Red R E Speaker cords not supplied Before you get started Turn off the power to all components before making any connections Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed e Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise When connecting an audio cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components white left audio to white and red right audio to red Antenna hookups AM loop antenna supplied FM wire antenna supplied _I ANTENNA
12. S O N Y 4 238 304 11 2 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 Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No STR DE185 Serial No STR DE185 2002 Sony Corporation 2GB To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet For customers in the United States RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN H CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to th
13. an let the receiver scan all available stations in your area 1 Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band 3 Press TUNING CHAR or TUNING CHAR Press TUNING CHAR to scan from low to high press TUNING CHAR to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning is repeated in the same direction 4 To continue scanning press TUNING CHAR or TUNING CHAR again Preset tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning you can preset them to the receiver Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2 character preset code on the receiver or the supplied remote Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset Before tuning to preset stations be sure to preset them by performing steps on Presetting radio stations page 15 Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning page 13 or Automatic Tuning page 14 3 Press MEMORY ENTER MEMORY appears in the display for a few seconds Do steps 4 to 6 before MEMORY goes out 4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page A B or C Each time you press SHIFT the letter A B or
14. d FM RDS stations in the broadcast area For RDS stations the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program then stores only the one with the clearest signal The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name then assigned a 2 character preset code For more details on RDS see page 16 Regular FM stations are assigned 2 character preset codes and stored after the RDS station When done FINISH appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation Notes e Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation e If you move to another area repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area e For details on tuning the stored stations see page 15 e If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure the stored settings may no longer be valid If this happens repeat this procedure to store the stations again Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the receiver or the supplied remote 1 Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band 3 Press DIRECT 4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz 1 o 2 5 0 sn a a SSS Example 2 AM 1350 kHz You don t have to enter the last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 10 kH
15. e channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Adjust the balance page 12 There is severe hum or noise e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light e Move your TV away from the audio components The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol Recording cannot be done Check that the components are connected correctly The FM reception is poor Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Receiver Outdoor FM antenna ANTENNA 9 Ground wire _ not supplied To ground Radio s
16. e presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s a
17. ion at 1 kHz Mono 0 5 Stereo 0 8 Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kHz 0 5 2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1710 kHz Models of area code CEL CEK With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz or 999 kHz S N 45 dB at 50 mV m Harmonic distortion 1 0 50 mV m 400 Hz Selectivity At 9 kHz 35 dB At 10 kHz 40 dB 4 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver Hold down PRESET TUNING and press 1 All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U 120 V AC 60 Hz CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption U 190 W CEL CEK 210 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 5 W for models of all area code uon ewnojuj jeuoppY AC outlets Area code AC outlets U 1 switched 120 W 1A MAX CEL CEK 1 switched 100 W MAX Dimensions 430 x 145 x 300 mm 167 s x 5 s x 11 s in including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 7 0 kg 15 Ib 7 oz Supplied accessories FM wire antenna
18. is set to VOL MIN All adjustments made BALANCE speaker system etc are reset to factory settings syu uodwo y dN BuryooH 11 Basic Operations Selecting the component Press a function button to select the component you want to use To select Press VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 MD or Tape deck MD TAPE CD player CD Built in tuner TUNER After turning on the component you selected select the component and play the program source After selecting VCR turn on the TV and set the TV s video input to match the component you selected Adjusting the sound The default settings are underlined To Do this Adjust the volume Turn MASTER VOLUME VOL MIN Every time you turn the MASTER VOLUME the display changes as follows VOL MIN gt VOL 1 gt lt VOL MAX Adjust the balance Press BALANCE L R Every BALANCE time you press BALANCE L R the display changes as follows BAL L 8 BAL L 1 lt gt BALANCE gt BAL R 1 BAL R 8 Adjust the tone quality BASS 0 dB TREB 0 dB Press BASS and TREBLE You can select a tone level of 10 dB to 10 dB in 2 dB steps Reinforce the bass Off Press BASS BOOST The BASS BOOST indicator lights up To Do this Press MUTING Press again to restore the sound The muting function is canceled when you turn the power on or turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise to turn the volume up
19. iver itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord Models of area code U only One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer e AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the unit heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this unit at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet On placement e Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver e Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock e 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 cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as
20. l memorized settings page 11 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 40 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 Models of area code U only Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 40 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 100 W 100 W Models of area code CEL CEK Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 100 W 100 W 1 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 Hz Frequency response CD MD TAPE 20 Hz 50 kHz VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 0 0 5 dB with bass boost bypassed Inputs Analog CD MD TAPE Sensitivity 250 mV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Impedance 50 kilohms S N 85 dB A 250 mV 2 INPUT SHORT 3 Weighted network input level Outputs MD TAPE VIDEO 1 Voltage 250 mV Impedance 10 kilohms Bass Boost 8 dB at 70 Hz 10 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz Tone FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz Sensitivity Mono 18 3 dBf 2 2 1 V 75 ohms Stereo 38 3 dBf 22 5 pV 75 ohms Usable sensitivity 11 2 dBf 1 uV 75 ohms S N Mono 76 dB Stereo 70 dB Harmonic distort
21. nal TV VIDEO input or video input TV TV Adjust the volume of VOL the TV TV TV Selects preset TV CH channels Notes e Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver e The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described The DVD function is not available for set operation Changing the factory setting of a function button If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons do not match your system components you can change them For example if you have a tape deck and you do not have an MD deck you can assign the MD TAPE button to your tape deck Note that the settings of the TUNER button cannot be changed 1 Hold down the Function button whose function you want to change for example MD TAPE 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign to the Function button for example 4 Tape deck The following buttons are assigned to select the functions To operate Press CD player 1 DAT deck MD deck Tape deck A Tape deck B LD player VCR command mode VTR 1 VCR command mode VTR 2 VCR command mode VTR 3 SO Slo ALD nm HR WwW bv TV DSS Digital Satellite Receiver gt 10 DVD ENTER VCD player Haa Sony VCRs are o
22. ndex name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources These names for example VHS appear 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 function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind For example two VCRs can be specified as VHS and 8MM respectively It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component for example a second CD player connected to the MD TAPE jacks 1 To name a preset station Press TUNER then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for The last station you received is tuned in If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations see Tuning to preset stations on page 15 To name a program source Select the program source component to be named 2 Press NAME 3 Create an index name by using the TUNING CHAR and NAME Press TUNING CHAR or TUNING CHAR to select a character then press NAME to move the cursor to the next position To insert a space Press TUNING CHAR or TUNING CHAR until a blank space appears in the display If you ve made a mistake Press NAME repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes then press TUNING CHAR or TUNING CHAR to select the right character 4 Press MEMORY ENTER 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4
23. ng 20 Specifications n essione 22 Remote button description 0 24 Changing the factory setting of a function button 0 eee 27 Models of area code CEL CEK only 308 498 About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model STR DE185 Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual the illustration for area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 4 XXX XXX XX AA Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only Tip The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver For details on the use of your remote see pages 24 27 Note for the supplied remote The DVD button on the remote is not available Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 size AA batteries with the and properly oriented in the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor E on the receiver N Tip Under normal conditions the batteries should last for about 6 months When the remote no longer ope
24. nlio 0y4 15 Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL CEK only This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal You can use the following convenient RDS features Displaying RDS information Scanning preset stations by program type Note that RDS is operable only for FM stations Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning page 13 automatic tuning page 14 or preset tuning page 14 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the program station name normally appears in the display Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY Each time you press the button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows Program Station name Frequency gt Program Type indication Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system a Type of program being broadcast page 17 b Text messages sent by the RDS station
25. perated with a VTR 1 2 or 3 setting These correspond to Beta 8MM and VHS respectively Now you can use the MD TAPE button to control the tape deck To reset a button to its factory setting Repeat the above procedure To reset all the function buttons to their factory setting Press 1 0 AV I and MASTER VOL at the same time uonewnojuj euClIppy 978 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia http Awww sony net
26. rates the receiver replace all batteries with new ones Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are NAME 5 18 mentioned in the text Illustration number t t Name of button part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A H AM 8 13 14 BALANCE L R iQ 12 BASS 21 12 BASS BOOST 9 12 CD 15 8 12 DIR ECT 25 13 DISPLAY 11 12 16 Display 9 11 16 18 19 FM 6 13 14 FM MODE BJ 14 o IR receptor 2 4 22 MASTER VOLUME 17 12 20 SHIFT 26 15 MD TAPE 14 8 12 SLEEP models of area code U MEMORY ENTER 24 13 15 4 19 18 SPEAKERS A 27 10 12 MUTING 18 12 20 SPEAKERS B 28 10 12
27. st the treble tone quality MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the receiver BASS Receiver Adjust the bass tone quality Note When you press the function buttons VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD the input mode of the TV might not switch to the corresponding input mode that you want In this case press the TV VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master ENTER TV VCR After selecting a channel VOL volumn of the receiver Satellite tuner disc or track using the AVI TV VCR Turns the audio and LD player numeric buttons press CD player video components on or MD deck to enter the value VCD player off DAT deck LD player Tape deck DVD player RETURN VCD player Go back to previous MD deck menu DAT deck CH Receiver Scans and selects preset SYSTEM Receiver TV Turns off the receiver and PRESET stations STANDBY VCR Satellite other Sony audio video TV VCR Selects preset channels Press tuner CD components Satellite tuner AVI _ player VCD and 1 player LD k lt PPI VCR CD Skips tracks at the same player DVD player time player MD VCD player deck DAT LD player deck Tape DVD player deck MD deck 7 DAT deck 0 9 Receiver Use with SHIFT button Tape deck to select tuner preset station numeric input lt lt PP CD player Searches tracks during DIRE
28. tations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning e Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 15 RDS does not work e Make sure that you re tuned to an FM RDS station e Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order Models of area code CEL CEK only continued 21 uonewnojuj euCHIppy 9268 Troubleshooting continued The remote does not function e Point the remote at the remote sensor if on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Make sure you select the correct function on the remote If the remote is set to operate the TV only use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component Clearing the receiver s memory To clear See Al
29. tion ona NATION M Programs featuring the popular wide spectrum of subjects music of the country or region including consumer affairs and z medical advice OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music SPORT Sports programs FOLK M Folk music programs EDUCATE Educational programs such as DOCUMENT Investigative features how to and advice programs NONE Any programs not defined above DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental vocal and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading etc CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them RELIGION Programs of religious content PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA s seopeoig bulnio20y4 17 18 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name i
30. ttention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical ENERGY STAR is a U S registered aS mark Groreyy As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main UNit a e Aa aoran 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cordSaascssesiindestas 6 Antenna hookups esssseesesseseeseses oai Audio Video component hookups 8 Speaker system hookups ou 9 Other hookups sseseseeeeseseseeserrereseees 11 Clearing the receiver s Memory 11 Basic Operations Selecting the component eee 12 Adjusting the sound cesses 12 Changing the display 0 cece 12 Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automatically AUTOBETICAL oaeee 13 Direct tuning s enisinia t 13 Automatic tuning s sseesseeseeeeerererrereee 14 Preset tuning nae nienia taaa 14 Using the Radio Data System RDSE secscsscesesssgceetes concsecoseazes iag 16 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program SOULCES ree E E EEA EE 18 Recording orere nia en 18 Using the Sleep Timer oo ee 19 Additional Information PrecautiOnse Aie ease aan 20 Troubleshooti
31. utton again to deselect the speakers e The default speaker system is Speaker System A Other hookups AC OUTLET AC OUTLET AC power cord To a wall outlet The configuration and shape of AC outlets vary according to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord s of your audio video components to a wall outlet If you connect other audio video components to the AC OUTLET on the receiver the receiver will supply power to the connected component allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or off Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of the component connected to the receiver s AC OUTLET does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel Do not connect high wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons fans or TVs to this outlet Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week the receiver s entire memory will be cleared Clearing the receiver s memory Before using your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver s memory do the following 1 Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 for 5 seconds INITIAL appears in the display and all of the following items are reset or cleared All preset stations are reset or cleared All index names of preset stations and program sources are cleared The master volume
32. z 1 3 5 0 ea ea a SS If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you ve entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 3 and 4 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area s seopeoig Bulnala90y4 U01 e190d9 DISeg continued 13 149 Direct Tuning continued 5 If you ve tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another station Tips If you do not remember the precise frequency press TUNING CHAR or TUNING CHAR after entering the value close to the frequency you want The receiver automatically tunes in the station you want If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value press TUNING CHAR and if the frequency seems to be lower than the entered value press TUNING CHAR If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor press FM MODE to change to monaural MONO You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted To return to stereo mode press FM MODE again The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 4 Area code FM AM U 100kHz 10kHz CEL CEK 50 kHz 9 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 23 Automatic tuning If you don t know the frequency of the station you want you c
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