FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver
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1. to a wall outlet Caution Make sure that the power consumption of the component connected to the receiver s AC outlet does not exceed 120 watts Do not connect high wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons fans or TVs to this outlet Where do I go next Before you use the receiver go to the next section to make sure that all the controls are set to the appropriate positions Getting Started HESCUNUONGNSURTUDON NEG HOS CUAUCACN NON CU Oe cate Pn Before You Use Your Receiver Before turning on the receiver Make sure that you have Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position 0 Selected the appropriate front speakers see Front Panel Parts Description on page 12 Set BALANCE to the center position Clearing the receiver s memory Before you use your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver s memory do the procedure below DIMMER I O power MUTING l Turnoffthe receiver 2 Press 1 00 power for more than 4 seconds ALL CLEAR appears in the display and the items including the following are reset or cleared All preset stations are reset to their factory settings All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings All index names of preset stations and program sources are cleared All adjustments made with the SET UP button are reset to2. Recording component MD recorder Tape deck VCR Playback component program source Audio signal flow Video signal flow except STR SE491 Recording on a MiniDisc or audio tape You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver See the instruction manual of your MD recorder or tape deck if you need help l Pressone of the function buttons to select the program source 2 Setthe component to be ready for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Inserta blank disc or tape into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary 4 Start recording on the recording deck and then start playing the component 21 22 Other Operations Recording on a video tape You can record from a TV or a satellite receiver using the receiver You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape See your VCR s instruction manual if you need help l PressTV SAT to select the program source 2 Setthe component to be ready for playing For example turn on the TV and TV tuner 3 Inserta blank video tape into the VCR for recording 4 Start recording on the VCR You can replace audio while editing a video tape At the point you want to start adding different sound press another function button for example CD and start playback The sound from the selected component will be recorded over the original audio
3. Oe e NE ede 9G di TV SAT VIDEO What cables will need e Audio video cable not supplied 1 for each TV tuner or Satellite receiver 2 for the VCR Yellow rcc Yellow White L lt ED gt White L Red R Red R e Video cable not supplied 1 for a TV monitor Yellow 4 amp 4 E ofa Yellow Hookups The arrow gt indicates signal flow TV SAT TV tuner or Satellite Receiver receiver except STR SE491 MONITOR except STR SE491 Receiver TV monitor VCR Receiver VCR VIDEO except STR SE491 e Use the function buttons TV SAT CD MD TAPE etc to select the VIDEO AUDIO OUT signal You can record this audio signal by connecting a recording component such as a cassette deck to the VIDEO AUDIO OUT jack DVD player AC 3 decoder What cable will need Audio cable not supplied 1 for each 5 1 CH DVD FRONT and REAR jacks White L C8 H gt White L 9r 5 7 Red R Monaural audio cable not supplied 1 for each 5 1 CH DVD CENTER and WOOFER jacks Black T o3 tH Black Video cable not supplied 1 for the 5 1 CH DVD VIDEO IN jack Yellow E H5 Yellow You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC 3 soundtracks through the speakers connected to the amplifier If you have a Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder you can amplify a decoded Dolby
4. Receiving Preset Stations Example Receiving the station number A7 TUNER SHIFT LCL Select A 7 Scanning Preset Stations PRESET TUNING Selecting a Component Example 1 Playing a CD CD Turn on the CD player Start playing Example 2 Watching a video tape VIDEO Turn on the VCR Start playing pu EEE Using Pre programed Sound Fields Example Watching the video tape of a Dolby Surround encoded movie VIDEO SOUND FIELD SOUND FIELD Select C STUDIO Turn on the VCR Start playing 29 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
5. CTRL A1 II STR DE535 only WOOFER STR DE535 2 pins STR DE435 1 pin 12 SPEAKERS REAR 1 8 9 10 1 0000 S 9 looo OOI d OOI w 2 3114115 6 7 15 14 1 ANTENNA AM FM 7 VIDEO 2 ground terminal 8 5 1 CH DVD 3 PHONO 9 WOOFER 4 CD 10 SPEAKERS REAR 5 MD TAPE 11 SPEAKERS CENTER 6 TV SAT 13 SPEAKERS CENTER 14 AC power cord 15 SWITCHED AC OUTLET STR DE535 2 ganged STR DE435 1 ganged 16 SPEAKERS FRONT 17 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR of qm 12 UT 12 AC power cord 13 SWITCHED AC OUTLET 14 SPEAKERS FRONT A B 15 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Quick Reference Guide pa Receiving Broadcasts direct tuning Example Receiving FM 102 50 MHz TUNER FM Select FM Display I ha Irc Pg PU LI Ep SS ij Scanning Radio Stations automatic tuning Example Scanning FM stations TUNER FM C Select FM TUNING To continue scanning TUNING SSE CUNG UA T Presetting Radio Stations Example Presetting a station as A7 TUNER Tune in the station you want MEMORY SHIFT Select A 7 L
6. 4mV 86 4B DE435 CD 5 1 CH DVD 50 MD TAPE 20V juo 5 98 TV SAT VIDEO Outputs MD TAPE REC OUT Voltage 250 mV Impedance 10 kilohms VIDEO AUDIO OUT Voltage 250 mV Impedance 10 kilohms WOOFER Voltage 2 V Impedance 1 kilohms PHONES Accepts low and high impedance headphones Muting Full mute BASS BOOST 8 dB at 70 Hz TONE 8 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz Tuner section FM Stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency Sensitivity Usable sensitivity S N Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Separation Frequency response Selectivity 87 5 108 0 MHz 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz Mono 18 3 dBf 4 5 nV Stereo 38 3 dBf 45 nV 11 2 dBf 2 uV THF Mono 76 dB Stereo 70 dB Mono 0 3 Stereo 0 5 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 Hz 15 kHz dB 60 dB at 400 kHz Additional Information AM tuner section 10 kHz interval 530 1710 kHz 9 kHz interval 531 1710 KHz Tuning range Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate 450 kHz frequency Usable 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz sensitivity S N 54 dB at 50 mV m Harmonic 0 5 50 mV m distortion 400 Hz Selectivity At 10 kHz 40 dB At 9 kHz 35 dB You can change the AM tuning interval between 9 kHz and 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver Hold down the PRESET TUNING button and press the 1 7 power button All preset stations will
7. of the impedance This information is usually printed on a label on the back of the speaker If the nominal impedance of Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR your speaker is to Between 4 and 8 ohms 40 8 ohms or higher 80 Note Be sure 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 12 Rear and center speakers Rear speaker R Receiver SPEAKERS REAR CENTER R L eo s s Rear speaker Centre speaker 99 oo 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 or the stripped end of another speaker cord 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 After connecting all the components speakers and AC power cord output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly For details on outputting a test tone refer to Adjusting the speaker volume on page 10 If you have connected rear speakers be sure to press the 5 1 CH DVD button and turn off sound field on the receiver before outputting a test tone so that the tone is output
8. or R6 STR DE435 and STR SE491 Size AA batteries with the and properly oriented in the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor STR DE535 or STR DE435 and STR SE491 on the receiver For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your remote You cannot operate the following buttons the RM PP402 remote STR DE435 and STR SE491 only VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD PHONO except STR SE491 SOUND FIELD A F D 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 f you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Hookup Overview The receiver allows you to connect and control the following audio video components Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you want to connect to the receiver on the pages specified To learn the locations and names of each jack see Rear Panel Descriptions on page 28 Video Component DVD player 6 AC 3 decoder TV monitor except STR Speaker SE491 Antenna Hookups 5 System AM FM antenna SAT Satellite receiver Hookups 7 Turntable except STR DE435 Audio Component H
9. rear speaker the front speakers NORMAL The bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass Front and rear speakers and a small center speaker Front and rear WIDE speakers and a center speaker that is equivalent to your front speakers The center channel fully reproduces the entire audio spectrum Adjusting the speaker volume Rear speakers 2to 3 ft Rear speaker 60 90 cm The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your rear speakers and or center speaker to the same level as that of the front speakers to maximize the Dolby Pro Logic Surround effect If all of your speakers are equal in performance you don t have to adjust the speaker Front speaker Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you four center modes PHANTOM 3 STEREO NORMAL and WIDE Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration Select the mode that best suits the speakers you use volume Using the controls on the remote you can adjust the volume level from wherever you re listening l Make sure that the centre mode is correctly set see the table on this page 2 Press SOUND FIELD ON OFF to turn on the sound field 3 Press SOUND FIELD MODE repeatedly to select PRO LOGIC 4 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote You will hear a test tone see next page from each speaker sequentially Getting
10. CD player connected to the MD TAPE jacks Notes Not more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source You cannot index components connected to the 5 1 CH DVD jacks l Toindexa preset station Tune to the preset station you want to name To index a program source Select the program source component to be named then go to Step 2 2 Press NAME The cursor blinks in the display Use or to select the character you desire 4 Press MENU lt or gt to move the cursor into position for the next character or previous character 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 characters 6 Press ENTER to store the names If you make a mistake Press MENU or repeatedly so that the character you want to change blinks in the display then use or to select the desired character To assign index names to other stations Repeat Steps 2 to 4 To clear program source name Press NAME and then press the same program source button Press ENTER to delete the name except TUNER Recording This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the receiver You don t have to connect playback and recording components directly once you select a program source on the receiver you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component Before you begin make sure you ve connected all components properly Function buttons
11. CENTER xxdB 3 Press to adjust the speaker volume You can select a volume level of 15 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps Adjusting the tone BASS TREBLE Adjust the tone bass or treble of the front speakers for optimum sound You can adjust the tone for each separate sound field l Press BASS TREBLE 2 Press MENU to select BASS xxdB or TREBLE xxdB Press to adjust the tone level You can select a tone level of 10 dB to 10 dB in 2 dB steps 4 Press TONE so that the TONE indicator lights up You can turn off the tone adjustments without erasing them The tone adjustments are stored separately for each sound field Press the TONE button to turn the TONE indicator off Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings I Ifthe power is on press I power to turn off the power 2 Hold down SOUND FIELD ON OFF and press 1 0 power SUR CLEAR appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once 19 20 Using Surround Sound Adjustable parameters for each sound field when selecting program source Parameter Sound field mode Type MODE zem Test tone output DELAY EFFECT REAR CENTER TONE Off Nosound On CINEMA PRO LOGIC e e Depends on center mode see page 10 C STUDIO e e e e N THEATER e e From the front and the rear speakers alternately MONO MOVIE e e e VIRTUAL V DOLBY e Nosound MUSIC HA
12. COAXIAL To ground Getting Started If you have poor AM reception Connect a 20 to 50 ft 6 to 15 meter 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 Connecting a ground wire If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning as shown in the illustration in the left column To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Note except STR DE435 Do not use the SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver Where do I go next If you want to connect other components go on to the next section If you re only planning to use the receiver to listen to the radio go to Speaker System Hookups on pages 7 and 8 SSS a Audio Component Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect your audio components to the receiver If you want to use the receiver as an amplifier complete these connections For specific locations of the jacks see the illustration below except STR DE435 CTRL 1 II STR DE535 only EE G GG oole PEN WOO Glo JOO GIOIO T PHONO except MD TAPE STR DE435 What cables will need e Audio cords not supplied 1 for e
13. Digital AC 3 soundtrack with the following connections Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder etc PRE OUT e QAE Receiver 5 1 CH DVD FRONT REAR STR DE535 and STR DE435 only Where do I go next Go on to the next section to connect the speakers Getting Started Speaker System Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect your speakers to the receiver To enjoy surround effects center and rear speakers and an active woofer are required For specific locations of the terminals see the illustration below SPEAKERS WOOFER REAR SPEAKERS CENTER 9 KXoogoloo EJ IMPEDANCE SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SELECTOR FRONT B FRONTA What cords will need Speaker cord not supplied 1 for each speaker 4 Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2 3 inch 15 mm 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 Hookups Front speakers Front speaker R Front speaker Receiver L FRONT R L continued Getting Started Selecting the impedance Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below Check the instruction manual of your speakers if you re not sure
14. any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine For detailed safety precautions see the IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS leaflet If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR DE535 STR DE435 and STR SE491 Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel or lower right corner of the remote In this manual the STR DE535 is the model used for illustration purposes any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example STR DE535 only Type of differences Model DE535 DE435 SE491 Feature PHONO e VIDEO MONITOR CONTROL 1 Conventions The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver For details on the use of your remote refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the remote A Quick Reference Guide is supplied on page 29 The following icons are used in this manual Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task v Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier This receiver contains a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora
15. be erased when you change the interval To reset the interval repeat the procedure Video section except STR SE491 VIDEO TV SAT 5 1 CH DVD 1 Vp p 75 ohms Inputs Outputs VIDEO MONITOR 1 Vp p 75 ohms General System Tuner section PLL quartz locked digital synthesizer system Preamplifier section Low noise NF type equalizer Power amplifier section Pure complementary SEPP Power 120 V AC 60 Hz requirements Power 220W consumption AC outlets STR DE535 SE491 2 switched total 120 W 1A Max STR DE435 1 switched total 120 W 1A Max 430 x 157 x 366 mm 17x 61 8 x 145 8 inches Dimensions STR DE535 11 1 kg 24 Ib 6 oz STR DE435 11 0 kg 24 Ib 3 oz STR SE491 11 2 kg 24 Ib 9 oz continued 25 Mass Approx 26 Additional Information Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander remote 1 see page 4 LR6 size AA batteries 3 STR DE535 only R6 size AA batteries 2 STR DE435 SE491 only Depending on the sound field setting and the source there may be no sound output Design and specifications are subject to change without notice i Glossary Surround sound Sound that consists of three elements direct sound early reflected sound early reflections and reverberative sound reverberation The acoustics where you hear the sound affect the way these three sound elements are heard These sound element
16. 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 change or modifications 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 the CATV system installer s attention 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 Owner s record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit 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 DE535 STR DE435 STR SE491 Serial No xus Mn oc cam 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 Be
17. cannot record audio from a program source connected to 5 1 CH DVD jacks The remote does not function gt Point the remote at the remote sensor STR DE535 or STR DE435 and STR SE491 on the receiver gt Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the receiver gt Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak gt Make sure you select the correct function on the remote Specifications Audio power specifications POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm load 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 STR SE491 a 40 Hz b 0 596 Amplifier section STR DE535 DE435 8 ohms at 20 Hz 20 kHz less than 0 09 total harmonic distortion 100 W 100 W Stereo mode STR SE491 8 ohms at 40 Hz 20 kHz less than 0 5 total harmonic distortion 100 W 100 W Surround mode and 5 1 CH DVD mode STR DE535 435 8 ohms at 1 KHz THD 0 8 96 Front 100 W ch Center Pro Logic Mode 100W Rear 100 W ch STR SE491 8 ohms at 1 kHz THD 0 5 Front 100 W ch Center 100 W Rear 100 W ch Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve 0 5 dB except STR DE435 TV SAT CD MD TAPE VIDEO 5 1 CH DVD 10 Hz 50 kHz 1 dB Inputs Sensitivity Impedance S N PHONO except 50 STR
18. their factory settings The sound field memorized for each program source and preset station is cleared After turning on the receiver Check the following indicator Press MUTING or MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator turns on Press DIMMER to set the display at any of four levels of brightness 10 Getting Started Dolby Surround Setup Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a system for decoding Dolby Surround sound that is standardized for TV programs and movies By selecting the proper center mode and adjusting the speaker volume you can reproduce highly precise localization and dynamic panning of sounds of Dolby Surround encoded software To obtain the best possible surround effect you will require at least one additional pair of speakers and or a center speaker Locating the speakers For optimum Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound locate your speakers as shown below Front speakers duni Center speaker 3 15 V Press SET UP Press MENU lt or gt repeatedly until CTR MODE center mode appears in the display Use or to select the center mode you want A description of each center mode is as follows If you have Select So that PHANTOM The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers Front and rear speakers but no center speaker Front and center 3 STEREO The sound of the rear speakers but no 3 CH LOGIC channel is output from
19. 0 for information on the output of the test tone for sound fields other than PRO LOGIC Increasing the output level of the rear speaker by 5dB The adjustment range of the rear speakers is preset from 15 to 10 but you can shift the range up 5 levels 10 to 15 l Press SET UP 2 Press MENU lt or repeatedly until REAR GAIN appears in the display Press or to select GAIN UP Note The value for the rear level remain fixed at 15 to 10 in the display but you will be able to hear the diffrence in the actual output To restore the normal output level Repeat the procedure above selecting GAIN NORM in step 2 11 12 Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Front Panel Parts Description This chapter gives you the information on the location and function of the buttons and controls on the front panel and explains basic amplifier operations 1 8 2 9 11 10 SGNW o A s S 1 1 switch Press to turn the receiver on and off Note Before you turn on the receiver make sure that you have turned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost position to avoid damaging your speakers 2 Function buttons Press to select the component you want to use To listen to or watch Press Video tapes VIDEO TV programs or TV SAT Satellite receiver MiniDisc
20. BOOST to off The result will be a two channel stereo sound output from the front speakers that is highly faithful to the program source The following buttons operate the built in tuner For details see Receiving Broadcasts starting from page 15 Note that these buttons are operable only when the tuner is selected PRESET TUNING buttons Press to scan all preset stations TUNING buttons Press to scan all the available radio stations continued 13 14 Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations 13 The following buttons operate the built in tuner For details see Receiving Broadcasts starting from page 15 AM button Selects the AM band FM button Selects the FM band FM MODE button If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor press this button You will not have the stereo effect but the sound is improved MEMORY button Press to memorize a preset station 14 The following buttons operate the built in tuner For details see Receiving Broadcasts starting from page 15 Note that these buttons are operable only when the tuner is selected Numeric buttons 1 to 0 Inputs the numeric value SHIFT button Selects a memory page for preset stations DIRECT button Press to enter a station s frequency directly 15 MENU buttons lt gt After pressing the SU
21. IE Creates a theater like environment when watching movies with monaural soundtracks VIRTUAL V DOLBY Uses front speakers to create surround sound effects V SURROUND Uses front speakers and center speaker to create surround sound effects 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 300 seat live house STADIUM 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 capablity STR DE535 only When using 5 1 CH DVD only Using Surround Sound Customizing Sound Fields By adjusting some of the sound parameters you can customize sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Once you customize a sound field the changes are stored in memory indefinitely unless the receiver is unplugged for about one week You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters See the table on page 20 for adjustable parameters for each sound field To get the most from Dol
22. LL e e Q From the front and the rear speakers alternately JAZZ CLUB e e e DISCO e CHURCH e LIVE HOUSE e e STADIUM e e e GAME e e e Adjustable parameters for each sound field when using 5 1 CH DVD Parameters Sound field mode Type MODE Test tone output DELAY EFFECT REAR CENTER TONE Off e e In the following order front L center front R rear R On CINEMA C STUDIO e e e 9 and rear L N THEATER VIRTUAL V SURROUND e e From the front and the center speakers alternately STR DE535 only a Adjustable only when the center mode is set to PHANTOM NORMAL or WIDE see page 10 b Adjustable only when the center mode is set to 3 STEREO NORMAL or WIDE see page 10 Note To adjust the speaker volume using a test tone as described on page 10 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 Other Operations Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations station index and program sources These index names for example VHS appear in the receiver s display when a station or program source is selected This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component for example a second
23. PLAY button Press repeatedly to change the information on the display window as follows Index name of the component or the preset station FUNCTION button indication or frequency Sound field applied to the program source Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or the preset station see page 21 Frequency appears only when the tuner is selected 9 Use the following buttons to enjoy surround sound For details see Enjoying Surround Sound starting from page 17 SOUND FIELD ON OFF button Press to turn the sound field on or off SOUND FIELD MODE button Press to select a sound field from the group you selected 10 TONE button Press to turn the tone effect on or off The TONE indicator lights up while the tone effect is turned on Note that if you have adjusted the tone using the MENU lt gt and buttons the adjusted tone will be produced whenever you turn on the tone effect BASS BOOST button Press to increase the bass of the front speakers The BASS BOOST indicator lights up when the function is turned on 11 TONE indicator Lights up while the tone effect is turned on BASS BOOST indicator Lights up while the bass boost is turned on When you want to enjoy high quality sound 12 Do the procedure below to bypass the sound control circuits 1 Set SOUND FIELD ON OFF to off 2 Set TONE to off 3 Set BASS
24. R NAME BASS TREBLE or SET UP button use these buttons to make specific settings see pages 19 and 21 16 buttons After pressing MENU buttons use these buttons to make specific settings see pages 19 and 21 17 SET UP button Press this button once and use MENU lt gt buttons to select any of the following indications The selected indication appears in the display and you will be able to make various settings using the cursor buttons When you ve You can displayed CTR MODE Select any one of the four center modes page 10 REAR GAIN Increase the range of rear speakers by 5 dB page 11 AUTO FUNCTION Specify whether or not Sony components connected via Control 1 II cables will turn on or off when selected using the function buttons page 23 2WAY SETUP Turn on or off response to remote signals sent from the 2 way remote page 23 STR DE535 only 18 Press the following buttons to name preset stations or program sources For details see Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources on page 21 NAME button Press to enter a name for preset stations and program sources except 5 1 CH DVD ENTER button Press to store the names 19 SUR button Press this button to adjust sound parameters see page 19 20 BASS TREBLE button Press this button to adjust the tone see page 19 21 DIMMER button Press this button to set the display at
25. Radio Stations You ll most likely want to preset the receiver with the radio stations you listen to often so that you don t have to tune in the station every time The receiver can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations You can store the stations on preset numbers combining 3 characters A B C and numbers 0 9 For example you can store a station as preset number 1 or C9 etc Numeric PRESET button TUNING MENU lt gt NAME SHIFT MEMORY TUNER ENTER l Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Tune in the station you want If you are not familiar with how to tune in a station see Receiving Broadcasts on the previous page 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY appears for a few seconds Do steps 4 and 5 before MEMORY goes out 4 Press SHIFT to select a character A B or C Each time you press SHIFT the letter A B or appears in the display If MEMORY disappears start again from step 3 5 While MEMORY is displayed press the number you want to use 0 to 9 6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations To change a preset station Preset a new station on the number you want to change 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 preset stations preset tuning You c
26. SONY 3 866 247 12 1 FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR DE535 STR DE435 STR SE491 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture 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 N 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 A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance IMPORTANT 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 in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which
27. Started 5 Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same from where you are listening To adjust the balance of the front right and front left speakers use the BALANCE control on the front of the main unit To adjust the volume level of the center speaker press the LEVEL CENTER buttons on the remote To adjust the volume level of the rear speakers press the LEVEL REAR buttons on the remote Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn off the test tone CY You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOLUME on the remote 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 3 STEREO mode is selected The test tone is output from the front L left center front R right and rear speakers except for 3 STEREO mode in succession Front L Center _ ede ea Le eee ee me e 4 3 STEREO D Rear L R amp NORMAL WIDE Front R Test tone When PHANTOM mode is selected The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers alternately Front L R tone Rear L R See the table on page 2
28. To resume recording the original sound press the TV SAT function button Note You cannot record the audio and video signal during 5 1 CH DVD mode Using the Sleep Timer Using the controls on the remote you can set the amplifier to turn off automatically at a time you specify STR DE535 only C C3 065 O OOJOO OOO OO OOOOO tt STR DE435 SE491 only Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on Each time you press SLEEP the time changes as shown below gt 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF The display dims after you specify the time C You can freely specify the time Press SLEEP on the remote first then specify the time you want using the cursor buttons f or V The sleep time changes in 1 minute intervals You can specify up to 5 hours CY You can check the time remaining before the amplifier turns off Press SLEEP on the remote The remaining time appears in the display Other Operations Adjustments Using the SET UP Button The SET UP button allows you to make the following adjustments Adjusting the Control A1 II auto function Turning on the Control A1 II auto function parameter lets you to turn Sony components connected via Control A1 II cords see page 6 on automatically when you press the corresponding function button Auto function is set to ON by default 1 Press SET UP 2 Press MENU lt gt
29. ach CD player or turntable 2 for each MD recorder or tape deck White 1 Red J White L gt Red continued Getting Started Hookups The arrow gt indicates signal flow CD player Receiver CD player Turntable except STR DE435 Receiver Turntable If your turntable has an earth lead To prevent hum connect the earth lead to the h ground terminal on the receiver MD recorder or Tape deck MD recorder or Tape deck Receiver i OF pi ce 8 MD TAPE CONTROL A1 II STR DE535 only CD player MD recorder Receiver or Tape deck If you have a CONTROL A1 II compatible Sony CD player MD recorder or tape deck Use a CONTROL A1 II cord not supplied to connect the CTRL A1 II jack on the CD player MD recorder or tape deck to the CTRL A1 II jack on the receiver Refer to the separate manual CONTROL A1 II Control System and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player MD recorder or tape deck for details Where do I go next Go on to the next section to connect video components to enjoy surround sound when watching listening to TV programs or video tapes aaa ee UI 1 OK _ n Video Component Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect video components to the receiver For specific locations of the jacks see the illustration below 5 1 CH DVD MONITOR except STR SE491 E ooo 9 i
30. an tune directly to a preset station by entering its preset number If you don t know which stations are preset on which numbers you can tune by scanning the preset stations l Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press SHIFT to select a character A B or C then press the number For example select A and then press 7 to tune in the station preset as A7 You can tune by scanning the preset stations First press TUNER and then press PRESET TUNING or to select the station you want Each time you press the buttons the preset numbers change as follows A gt A2 gt B1 gt B2 lt gt C0 e C2 C1 Using Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre programed sound fields that your receiver provides You can enjoy the sound of a movie theater or concert hall in your own home You can even customize a sound field by adjusting its parameters Sound field are classified into three types One type is CINEMA The CINEMA type sound fields are designed for enjoying movies recorded on videos or laser discs Four sound fields are included in the CINEMA type and they are grouped into two types PRO LOGIC sound field can be used to reproduce plain surround sound When you select the PRO LOGIC sound field the receiver obtains full surround sound by using Dolby Pro L
31. any of four levels of brightness Receiver Operations Receiving Broadcasts This receiver lets you enter a station s frequency directly by using the numeric buttons direct tuning If you don t know the frequency of the station you want see Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations automatic tuning on this page Before you begin make sure you have Connected an FM or AM antenna to the receiver as indicated on page 5 Selected the appropriate speaker system See Front Panel Parts Description on page 12 Vo AM power TUNING FM MASTER VOLUME o LL o 5 eft Numeric buttons DIRECT FM MODE TUNER l Press 1 power to turn on the receiver 2 Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in 3 Press FM or AM to select FM or AM stations Press DIRECT 5 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz 1 0 2 5 0 EL JE JE CE Example 2 AM 1350 kHz 10 KHz interval 9 kHz interval moo 2122059 Hoe Ooo 6 When you tune in AM stations adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception To receive other stations Repeat Steps 3 to 5 If the STEREO indicator remains off Press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received If an FM stereo program is distorted The STEREO indicator flashes Press FM MODE to change to monaural MONO You will no
32. by Pro Logic Surround sound Do the procedures Selecting the center mode and Adjusting the speaker volume on page 10 before you customize a sound field Changing the delay time DELAY PRO LOGIC Sound Field only You can enhance the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound even more by delaying the sound output from the rear speakers delay time You can select a delay time of 15 20 or 30 ms Set a short delay time when the rear speakers are located in a large room or far from where you are listening l Start playing a program source encoded with Dolby Surround sound 2 Press SUR 3 Press MENU gt to select DELAY xxms The current delay time appears in the display 4 Press to change the delay time Changing the level of effect EFFECT all sound fields except PRO LOGIC You can specify the amount of the surround effect i e its overall presence in six levels 1 Press SUR 2 Press MENU lt gt to select EFFECT xx The current effect level appears in the display 3 Press to change the effect level Adjusting the volume of the rear and center speakers REAR CENTER If you feel the volume of the rear or center speaker is inadequate even after adjusting the speaker volume for Dolby Pro Logic Surround do the procedure below to adjust the volume Note that the speaker volume adjustment is applied to all sound fields l Press SUR 2 Press MENU lt gt to select REAR xxdB or
33. fore operating the receiver 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 receiver is not disconnected from the AC power source MAINS as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the receiver itself has been turned off f 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 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 Should the AC power cord need to be changed have it done at a qualified service shop only On placement Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject 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 cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use
34. individually from the left and right rear speakers If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver the speakers may be short circuited If this happens check the speaker connection again Active woofer STR DE535 only STR DE435 and STR SE491 only Receiver Active woofer Receiver Active woofer You can connect the active woofer to either of the two jacks The remaining jack can be used to connect a second active woofer Note Do not connect any other component ue If you have an additional front speaker system Connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals ue If your TV monitor uses separate speakers You can connect one of them to the SPEAKERS CENTER terminals for use with Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound see page 10 Where do I go next To complete your system go to AC Hookups on page 9 AC Hookups Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and from your audio video components to a wall outlet If you connect other audio components to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET on the receiver the receiver can supply power to the connected components so you can turn on off the whole system when you turn on off the receiver SWITCHED AC OUTLET
35. med sound fields according to the program you want to listen to l Press SOUND FIELD ON OFF to turn on the sound field The current sound field is indicated in the display 2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE repeatedly to select the sound field you want See the table on this page for information on each sound field v The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source Sound Field Link Whenever you select a program source the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again For example if you listen to CD with HALL as the sound field change to different program source then return to CD HALL will be applied again In the case of the tuner the sound fields for AM or FM band and for all the preset stations are memorized separately You can identify Dolby Surround encoded software by looking at the packaging Some videos and laser discs however may be encoded with Dolby Surround sound even if it s not indicated on the package Note When using sound fields do not select both speakers A B with the SPEAKERS selector Description of sound fields Type MODE sound field Effects CINEMA PRO LOGIC Decodes programs processed with Dolby Pro Logic Surround C inema STUDIO Reproduces the sound characteristics of a movie theater Good for watching standard movies N ght THEATER Adjust the tone for watching a movie at low volume at nighttime MONO MOV
36. ng See Recording EF G Editing See Recording Effectlevel 19 H I J K L M Hookups AC power cord 9 antennas 5 audio components 5 overview 4 speakers 7 video component 6 Naming preset stations 21 NORMAL mode 10 26 PHANTOM mode 10 26 Presetstation 16 Presetting radio stations 16 Preset tuning 16 Quick reference guide 29 Rear panel 5 6 7 9 28 Receiving broadcasts directly 15 using preset stations 16 Recording onaminidisc 21 onatape 21 ona video tape 22 V Scanning presetstations 16 radio stations 16 Sleep Timer 22 Sound field customizing 19 selecting 18 Speakers connection 7 placement 10 selecting speaker system 12 Storing radio stations See Presetting Surround sound 17 Testtone 10 3 STEREO mode 10 26 Troubleshooting 24 Tuning See Receiving broadcasts Unpacking 4 Video component hookups 6 W X Y 2 WIDE mode 10 26 27 Rear Panel Descriptions STR DE535 DE435 only 1 9 fd 01 9 03 E o 999 i oble Qae JOAO QO Lc Koo ooo 2 3 4 5 6 7 17 16 1 ANTENNA AM FM 7 VIDEO 2 ground terminal STR DE535 8 5 1 CH DVD only 9 MONITOR 3 PHONO STR DE535 only 4 CD 5 MD TAPE 6 TV SAT STR SE491 only
37. ogic to decode Dolby Surround encoded software The surround sound is reproduced in the exact way that the sound engineer of the software intended Other sound fields in the CINEMA type are designed to add more reverberation effects by incorporating Digital Cinema Sound technology When you select these sound fields the receiver adds the reflection and reverberation effects that are typical in movie theaters to the decoded Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound You can enjoy the sound that you would experience in the movie theater Another type is VIRTUAL Virtual mode allows you to enjoy the surround sound environment using a minimum of two front speakers to create non existent virtual speakers The listener would be able to feel the surround effects using only front speakers The third type is MUSIC When a sound field in this type is selected the receiver adds the reverberation to the normal 2 channel stereo sound You can apply these sound fields when playing a CD or watching TV programs to obtain the surround effects of concert hall or a jazz club To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound fully do the procedure on Dolby Surround Setup starting from page 10 to select the center mode and adjust the speaker volume SOUND FIELD ON OFF SOUND FIELD TONE MODE 17 18 Using Surround Sound Selecting a Sound Field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre progra
38. ookups 5 Before you get started Turn off the power to all components before making any connections Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed Besure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise When connecting an audio video cable be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components Yellow video to Yellow White left audio to White and Red right audio to Red Antenna Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect AM and FM antennas to the receiver If you want to receive radio broadcasts with the receiver complete these connections first then go to the following pages For specific locations of the terminals see the illustration below rh except STR DE435 ANTENNA What antennas will need FM wire antenna supplied 1 AM loop antenna supplied 1 Hookups Receiver ANTENNA AM loop antenna FM wire antenna After connecting the wire antenna keep it h as horizontal as possible v If you have poor FM reception Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below Receiver FM outdoor antenna ANTENNA Ground wire not supplied gh
39. owing 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 or only a very low level sound is heard gt Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Make sure you select the correct component on the receiver Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector correctly see page 12 Press MUTING or MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator turns on The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit flashes Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again VV VM The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed gt Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely gt Adjust the BALANCE control Severe hum or noise is heard gt Check that the speakers and components are connected securely gt Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters 10 feet away from a TV set or fluorescent light gt Place your TV away from the audio components gt Make sure you connect a ground wire to the antenna ground terminal gt The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol No sound is heard from the center speaker gt Select the appropriate center mode see
40. page 10 gt Adjust the speaker volume appropriately see page 10 No sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the rear speakers gt Select the appropriate center mode see page 10 gt Adjust the speaker volume appropriately see page 10 gt Make sure you turn on the sound field surround mode function Radio stations cannot be tuned in gt Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an outdoor antenna if necessary gt The signal strength of the stations is too weak when you tune in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning gt Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when you tune in AM stations with automatic tuning see pages 15 and 25 gt No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when you tune in with scanning preset stations Preset the stations see page 16 Surround effect cannot be obtained gt Make sure you turn on the sound field function gt Make sure that the front speakers are connected to the SPEAKERS A terminal gt Make sure that SPEAKERS A and B buttons are depressed when two sets of front speakers are used No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen except STR SE491 gt Select the appropriate function on the receiver gt Place your TV away from the audio components Recording cannot be made gt Check that the components are connected correctly gt You
41. s are combined in such a way that you can actually feel the size and the type of a concert hall Types of sound Early reflections Reverberation Transition of sound from rear speakers Direct sound Early Level reflections Reverberation Early reflection time Time Dolby Pro Logic Surround As one method of decoding Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from two channel sound Compared with the former Dolby Surround system Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left to right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround you should have one pair of rear speakers and a center speaker The rear speakers output monaural sound Center mode Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode To obtain the best possible surround sound select one of the following four center modes according to your speaker system NORMAL mode Select NORMAL mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small center speaker Since a small speaker cannot produce enough bass the bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers Center speaker Front speaker R Front speaker L jo Rear Rear speaker L speaker R WIDE mode Select WIDE mode if you have front and rear speakers and a large center speaker With the WIDE mode
42. s or audio tapes MD TAPE Compact discs CD CD Radio programs TUNER Records PHONO except STR DE435 DVD player AC 3 decoder 5 1 CH DVD After selecting the component turn on the component you selected and play the program source 4 6 5 3 5 1 CH DVD button Press to select the component connected to the 5 1 CH DVD jacks The 5 1 CH DVD indicator lights up when the component is selected 4 MASTER VOLUME control After turning on the component you selected rotate to adjust the volume 5 MUTING button Press to mute the sound The MUTING indicator lights up when the sound is muted 6 BALANCE control Rotate to adjust the balance of the front speakers 7 SPEAKERS selector Set according to the front speakers you want to drive To select Set to Speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A FRONT A terminals Speakers connected to the SPEAKERS B FRONT B terminals Speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS A B FRONT A and B terminals parallel connection No front speaker output OFF Do not set to A B when a sound field is turned on Be sure to connect the front speakers with nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher if you want to select both sets of front speakers Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations PHONES jack Connects headphones Note To use the headphones set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to output sound to the headphones 8 DIS
43. t have the stereo effect but the distortion will be reduced To return to stereo mode press this button again If cannot tune in a station and the entered 1 MN To watch FM simulcast TV programs numbers are flashing Make sure you ve entered the right frequency If not press DIRECT and re enter the frequency you want If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area Make sure that you tune in the simulcast program both on the TV or the VCR and on the receiver If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval The entered value is automatically rounded up or down to the closest covered value Tuning intervals for direct tuning are FM 50 kHz intervals AM 9 kHz 10 kHz intervals see page 25 Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations automatic tuning If you don t know the frequency of the radio station you want you can have the receiver scan all the receivable stations to locate the one you want 1 Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in Press FM or AM to select FM or AM Press TUNING or Press the button for a higher frequency press the button for a lower one When you tune past either end of the band the receiver automatically jumps to the opposite end Every time a station is received the receiver stops scanning To continue scanning press the button again 15 16 Receiver Operations pum Acc ee Presetting
44. tion Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 5 Video Component Hookups 6 Speaker System Hookups 7 AC Hookups 9 Before You Use Your Receiver 9 Dolby Surround Setup 10 Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Front Panel Parts Description 12 Receiver Operations Receiving Broadcasts 15 Presetting Radio Stations 16 Using Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound 17 Selecting a Sound Field 18 Customizing Sound Fields 19 Other Operations Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 21 Recording 21 Using the Sleep Timer 22 Adjustments Using the SET UP button 23 Additional Information Troubleshooting 24 Specifications 25 Glossary 26 Index 27 Rear Panel Descriptions 28 Quick Reference Guide 29 Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander remote 1 Model Remote STR DE535 RM LJ302 STR DE435 and RM PP402 STR SE491 LR6 size AA batteries 3 STR DE535 only R6 size AA bateries 2 STR DE435 and STR SE491 only Operating Instructions of the remote Operating Instructions of CONTROL A1 II Inserting batteries into the remote Insert the LR6 STR DE535
45. to select AUTO FUNCTION 3 Press to select A FUNC ON or A FUNC OFF Setting up the 2 way remote This receiver is shipped from the factory with the 2 way remote control system set to ON Normally you can use the receiver as is However if you want to use this receiver together with another component that is also compatible with the 2 way remote control system be sure to perform the following operation to limit response to signals sent from the remote controls To use with the TA E9000ES Perform the following steps to turn OFF this unit s 2 way remote control system Also be sure the TA E9000ES is turned on when using this unit To use with other components that have the logo Turn OFF the other component s 2 way remote control system For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your other components To use with CD players CDP CX260 or CDP CX88ES Turn OFF the remote control adaptor switch on the CDP CX260 or CDP CX88ES For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the CDP CX260 or CDP CX88ES Also when using several 2 way remote control system components together be sure to place them close together in order to enable proper remote operation l Press SET UP 2 Press MENU lt gt to select 2WAY SETUP Press to select 2WAY ON or 2WAY OFF 23 24 Additional Information e E F Troubleshooting If you experience any of the foll
46. ubwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided This format is also called 5 1 because the subwoofer channel is counted as 0 1 channel since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed All six channels in this format are recorded separately to realize superior channel separation Furthermore since all the signals are processed digitally less signal degradation occurs The name AC 3 comes from the fact that it is the third audio coding method to be developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 5 1 CH DVD jacks These jacks are used to input decoded Dolby Digital AC 3 audio signals allowing you to enjoy 5 1 channel surround sound Use these jacks to connect a Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder or a DVD player with a built in AC 3 decoder Preset station A radio broadcasting station that is stored in memory of the receiver Once you preset stations you no longer have to tune in the stations Each preset station is assigned its own preset number which lets you tune them in quickly B Adjusting brightness of the display 9 delay time 19 25 effect level 19 speaker volume 10 tone 19 volume 12 Antenna hookups 5 Audio component hookups 5 Automatic tuning 15 Center mode 10 26 NORMAL mode 10 26 PHANTOM mode 10 26 3 STEREO mode 10 26 WIDE mode 10 26 Connecting See Hookups Delay time 19 25 Direct tuning 15 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 10 17 center mode 10 26 Dubbi
47. you can take full advantage of Dolby Surround sound Center speaker Front speaker R Front speaker L Vos 999 UG Rear Rear speaker L speaker R PHANTOM mode Select PHANTOM mode if you have front and rear speakers but no center speaker The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers Front speaker R Front speaker L 6 ke Rear Rear speaker L speaker R 3 STEREO mode Select 3 STEREO mode if you have front and center speakers but no rear speaker The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers to let you experience some of the surround sound without using rear speakers Center Front speaker speaker R Front speaker L Delay time Time lag between the surround sound output from front speakers and rear speakers By adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers you can obtain the feeling of presence Make the delay time longer when you have placed the rear speakers in a small room or close to your listening position and make it shorter when you have placed them in a large room or apart from your listening position Dolby Digital AC 3 This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround In this format the rear speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a s
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