Sony STR-D715 User's Manual
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1. M 23 Available Type of Effects 23 Adjusting the Sound Field Programs 24 Calling up the Sound Field Setting 25 Chapter 4 Other Information Troubleshooting Guide o 26 Specifications 28 Identifying the Parts and Controls 31 Front Panel Mr M 31 Remote Commander Except for the STR D915 for Canadian Model 32 Quick Reference iiras EDR EE e OO Overview The STR D915 D715 is an FM Stereo FM AM receiver and audio video control center You can enjoy various audio video program sources with this unit TVivideo programs You can enjoy TV or CATV programs with FM simulcast Sounds from various audio program sources can be added on video tapes during editing Tuner Precise tuning is ensured by a quartz locked digital synthesizer Station Index system allows you to tune into a station quickly DOLBY PRO LOGIC In the DOLBY SUR or THEATER mode the center mode can be selected The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder has the same functions for playback as movie theaters and gives a theater like experience in your listening room naturally reproducing the audio sound field Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Additionally licensed under o2. M OFF TV CONTROL ON 7 diario LIRE CAPIO 3 MMC IRE QUEDA DEIN COLI o ONG o cto Ye 1 Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROUFUNCTION buttons The receiver and the corresponding equipment are turned on Operate the units with each button The buttons you can operate differ among function mode See Operative Buttons Turning off the power of equipments By pressing the SYSTEM OFF button you can turn off the power of all equipments at one time Pressing the VISUAL POWER button would also turn off the TV VCR LD player When you want to turn off the power while listening to a program source see Back ground operation on page 17 16 Operative buttons For FM AM tuner Select memory pages for preset tuning SHIFT Designate preset numbers Scan and select preset stations CH PRESET INDEX For tape deck DAT MD recorder ue Bes O i Numeric buttons Start recording Forward direction fe ee ed deck RMS function For TV VCR LD player Designate channel numbers of TV VCR or selections of LD player Designate selections of LD player more than gt 10 10 Select TV to see TV programs and VIDEO to TV VIDEO see videos Select the output signal from the antenna ANT TV VTR terminal on the VCR a TV signal or VCR program For VCR Start play For VCR and LD player C Numeric buttons For CD player i Numeric buttons DSKP Search selectors
3. 4 UE Skipseletions PHa Pausepay M Stop play i If you use Sony TV When you press the VIDEO 1 2 3 STR D915 only TV or LD button the power of the TV VCR or LD player is also turned on When an LD player or VCR is selected the input of TV switches to VIDEO and when TV is selected the input of TV switches to TV reception mode When you want to turn on the power of TV and switch the TV input simultaneously keep pressing the button you have selected until its power is turned on or press the button again after the TV is turned on If the TV input does not switch to the appropriate mode Switch the input signal by pressing the TV VIDEO button if you use TV most of the time Only for Sony TV You set the remote to operate only the TV Press the TV CONTROL ON button The remote b ttons would work only with TV When you press it the TV turns on and Switches to TV reception mode autom tically When you want to perform the turning on the power of TV and the switching of the TV input simultaneously press the TV CONTROL ON button until its power is turned on or press the button again after the TV is turned on If the TV input does not switch to the appropriate mode Switch the input signal with the TV VIDEO button Back ground operation i You can temporarily operate other components while listening to watching a program sou
4. INFORMATION 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 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 modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment WARNING To prevent shock hazard do not insert the plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet This plug cannot be used and should be discarded If the plug supplied with this appliance has de
5. FM 50 kHz interval AM 10 kHz interval for U S A and Canadian models 9 kHz interval for Australian model To switch the tuning interval between 9 kHz and 10 kHz see page 29 When the entered frequency does not exist in the receivable frequency range The entered digits up to 5 digits for FM or up to 4 digits for AM blink in the frequency display area and reception does not take place If this occurs press DIRECT again and enter the correct frequency The frequency range of the receiver is 87 50 to 108 0 MHz for FM and 530 to 1710 kHz with 10 kHz interval U S A and Canadian models or 531 to 1602 kHz with 9 kHz interval Australian model for AM When an FM stereo program is noisy When the unit receives an FM stereo program the STEREO indicator lights in the display window If the stereo program is noisy press FM MODE to change the mode over to MONO This eliminates the stereo effect but the noise will be greatly reduced To return to the stereo mode press FM MODE again 11 Receiving Broadcasts Automatic Tuning you do not know the frequency of the station use utomatic tuning ote A D POWER ON 2 LEVEL 4 3 a C LE a ee og eee t rei tt Tt tt tel B Select SPEAKERS 1 A and or B 1 Press TUNER 2 Press FM AM to select FM or AM 3 Press DISPLAY if the frequency is not displayed 4 Press INDEX SELECT TUNING or For a higher frequency press IN
6. STR D915 only Press a function button to select the recording source Set the recording source to be ready for playback For example insert a source tape you want to record from into the playback VCR Insert a blank video tape into the recording VCR Start recording on the recording VCR and then start playing the recording source Adding New Sound on a Video Tape during Video Editing You can record audio from various audio program sources while recording video LD or TV programs on a video tape instead of their original sound See your VCR LD player or TV s instruction manual if you need help 6v CO MR Ni Efl mmesms ED Video flow gt pals signals flow Video recording source playback i VCR LD player TV to VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT STR D915 only 2 6 Press a function button to ect the video recording source Set the video recording source to be ready for playback Press a function button to select the audio recording source Set the audio recording source to be ready for playback Insert a blank video tpe into the recording VCR Start recording on the recording VCR and then start playing the both video and audio recording source To record other audio on a desired part of video After step 5 play back the video recording source and press the pause button on it at the point where you want to record other audio Start recording on the recording VCR release the pause mode and start
7. The last selected sound field indicator lights Press SOUND FIELD MODE repeatedly until the desired SOUND FIELD program is displayed If you select DOLBY SUR or THEATER on step 2 press CENTER MODE to select PHANTOM 3CH LOGIC NORMAL or WIDE Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR surround indicator lights 5 Press or V to select the desired parameter delay time rear or center level Press lt or gt to adjust the level of the parameter After setting the surround program the setting is stored automatically When you store a new sound field effect The previous sound field effect is erased and the new one will be replaced Even if AC power cord is disconnected The stored data is maintained for approximately 1 month When selecting ACOUSTIC ACOUSTIC does not have the surround effect and only the tone effect can be available So when selecting ACOUSTIC only the tone setting can be adjusted Note Only one sound field program will be stored in a function Each time you select the function the sound field program previously stored in the function will be called up Calling up the Sound Field Setting 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON OFF to ON The last selected sound field indicator lights 2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE repeatedly until the desired SOUND FIELD program is displayed Restoring to the setting stored at the factory Press POWER while pressing TONE ON DEFEAT on the front pan
8. for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by grasping the plug Never pull the cord itself One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer except for Australian model The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off On operation Before making program source connections be sure to turn the power switch off and unplug the unit To prevent internal heat buildup in the unit place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet The top ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the proper operation of the unit and to prolong the life of its components On cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine For the customers in the U S A For detailed safety precautions see the IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS leaflet If you have any question or problem concerning your unit
9. page 16 2 SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION TAPE DAT MD CD TUNER PHONO VIDEO 1 vibes 2 VIDEO 3 LD TV buttons See pages 9 16 3 VISUAL POWER button See page 16 4 TV VIDEO INDEX button See page 16 5 CH PRESET buttons See page 16 RMS START ENTER button See pages 16 17 ANT TVIVTR D disc SKIP button See pages 16 17 laa PPI button See pages 16 17 9 button See pages 16 17 Il button See pages 16 17 11 EQ TONE ON OFF button See page 24 SOUND FIELD ON OFF button See pages 21 22 24 25 I3 TEST TONE button See page 21 14 SOUND FIELD MODE i buttons Scc pages 21 22 24 25 15 MASTER VOL 4 buttons See page 9 MUTING button See page 9 17 LOW BOOST button See page 9 18 CENTER LEVEL buttons See page 21 19 REAR LEVEL buttons See page 21 DIGITAL PROCESSING CONTROL buttons See pages 10 14 21 22 24 DPC MODE button See pages 14 21 22 24 RMS CLEAR E button See page 16 BACK GROUND button See page 17 lt 4 gt RMS DIRECTION buttons Sce page 16 lt lt gt P button See pages 16 17 10 SHIFT button See pages 16 17 Numeric buttons 1 to 0 See pages 11 12 13 15 TV CONTROL ON button See page 17 SLEEP button See page 10 Quick Reference When operate the unit consulting this Quick Reference make sure that the unit and the various audio video equipment are properly connected Ex Tu
10. playing the audio recording source 19 Obtaining the Surround Sound This section describes about selecting the speaker configuration and then adjusting the speaker volume and the delay time of the rear speakers so that you can enjoy the Dolby surround sound Placement of Speakers and Selecting the CENTER MODE for Dolby Surround Sound The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder has the same functions for playback as movie theaters and gives a theater like experience in your listening room naturally reproducing the audio sound field The STR D915 D715 incorporates a decoder which reproduces the specially encoded surround sound of Dolby surround video programs In the DOLBY SUR or THEATER mode select the speaker operation mode according to your speaker configuration by pressing the CENTER MODE button Each time the CENTER MODE button is pressed the CENTER MODE is changed in the following order w PHANTOM 3 CH LOGIC NORMAL WIDE J m EE eg Co aC Sa SS SPS SP eS PHANTOM mode Select this mode when you play back a Dolby surround program source without using a center speaker The sound of the center channel is output from the front L and R speakers Front speaker L f H Front speaker R pee Rear speaker L Rear speaker R 20 3CH Channel LOGIC mode Select this mode when you play back a Dolby surround program source only with the front and center speakers
11. should be fully inserted into the jacks Loose connection may cause hum and noise Jacks and plugs of the connecting cord are color coded as follows Red jacks and plugs For the right channel of audio signals White jacks and plugs For the left channel of audio signals Yellow jacks and plugs For video signals Connecting Audio Equipment Receiver Other equipment White White L lt S re L eos u Red Red Connecting Video Equipment to VIDEO IN to VIDEO 3 INPUT BESSEREN on the front panel STR D915 only UE TET to AUDIO VIDEO OUT LD player Connecting an FM Antenna Though the wire antenna is supplied with this unit the higher quality sound will be obtained with the 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied For best reception Models for U S A and Canada 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Models for Australia 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied When not using outdoor antenna Models for U S A and Canada Supplied wire antenna Models for Australia Connecting the Antenna Ground To prevent hum connect the ground wire to ANTENNA ground terminal 7 When an outdoor antenna is installed be sure to connect the ground wire for lightning protection Connecting an AM Antenna The AM broadcast is adequate with the supplied AM loop antenna However the connection of insulated wire is also available for areas with difficult AM reception Adjust the direction T Su
12. to ON Set it to WIDE PHANTOM or NORMAL according to your speaker system Press SOUND FIELD ON OFF to ON Replace the batteries with new ones Point the commander head toward the receiver Press the desired FUNCTION button on the remote commander again 27 Specifications For U S A and Canadian models Audio Power Specifications POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm load both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 110 watts STR D915 or 100 watts STR D715 per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 3 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output U S A model only Other Specifications Amplifier section Continuous RMS power output 8 ohms at 20 Hz 20 kHz less than 0 3 total harmonic distortion FRONT STR D915 118 W 118W STR D715 110 W 110 W Surround mode ee come ww eR sw awi only in theDOLBY SUR and THEATER modes 28 Dynamic power output STR D915 160 W 160 W 8 ohms 225 W 225 W 4 ohms STR D715 155 W 155 W 8 ohms 220 W 220 W 4 ohms Harmonic distortion at rated output Less than 0 3 Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve 0 5 dB CD DAT MD TAPE MONITOR VIDEO 1 2 3 10 Hz 50 kHz dB STR D915 only Inputs 82 dB 82 dB ui 82 dB 82 dB STR D915 only Outputs REC OUT VIDEO 1 2 Voltage 250 mV AUDIO OUT Impedance 10 kilohms HEADPHONES Acc
13. 4 Remote sensor B STANDBY indicator The STANDBY indicator lights up when the power cord is connected STR D915 for Australian model only LEVEL button See page 12 Display window Numeric buttons See pages 11 12 13 15 9 INDEX SELECT TUNING buttons See pages 12 15 PRESET TUNING buttons See pages 13 15 fi DIGITAL PROCESSING CONTROL buttons See pages 10 14 21 22 24 A SOUND FIELD ON OFF button See pages 21 22 24 25 t3 SOUND FIELD MODE button See pages 21 22 24 25 mi 12 13 14 fll fo 2 2q24i23 22 21 14 CENTER MODE button See pages 20 21 24 I5 TONE ON DEFEAT button See pages 24 25 DPC MODE indicators J DPC MODE button See pages 10 14 21 22 24 id DISPLAY button See pages 10 12 13 14 15 MASTER VOLUME control See page 9 BALANCE control See page 9 LOW BOOST button and indicator See page 9 VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks STR D915 only MUTING 20 dB button and indicator See page 9 SHIFT button See pages 12 13 DIRECT button See page 11 Function selectors and TAPE MONITOR button and indicator VIDEO 3 button STR D915 only See pages 9 10 18 MEMORY button See page 12 HEADPHONES jack SPEAKERS selector See page 9 31 Identifying the Parts and Controls Remote Commander Except for The STR D915 for Canadian Model 8 9 10 1 12 E M a5 1 SYSTEM OFF button See
14. Adjusting the Audio 9 Labeling the Program Source i eee 10 To Turn Off the Power at the Desired Time The Sleep Timer Function eee 10 Receiving Broadcast reete 11 Tuning in a Station Directly Direct Tuning 11 Automatic Tuning 12 Presetting Stations 12 Tuning in a Preset Station Preset Tuning Labeling the Preset Stations Station Index 0 Selecting a Station among the Preset Stations in the Index Index Tuning eee 15 Receiving FM Simulcast TV Programs innii 15 Remote Controls 16 Using the Remote einer teret 16 Changing the Settings of the FUNCTION Buttons 17 Chapter 3 Advanced Operations Recording an Audio Source 18 Recording on a Tape 18 Editing a Video Source boy tbt EEES 18 Recording on a Video Tape see 18 Adding New Sound on a Video Tape during Video Editing 19 Obtaining the Surround Sound A 20 Placement of Speakers and Selecting the CENTER MODE for Dolby Surround Sound 20 Adjusting the Speaker Volume 21 Adjusting the Delay Time of the Rear Speakers 22 Sound Field Settings
15. DEX SELECT TUNING For a lower frequency press INDEX SELECT TUNING When a station is received automatic tuning stops automatically Press or until the desired station is received the automatic scan stops frequently or FM reception only receive only stations with strong signals press LEVEL IGH appears on the display receive all receivable stations again including stations ith weaker signals ress LEVEL until HIGH goes off Presetting Stations You ll most likely want to preset the stations you listen to often The receiver can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations Select SPEAKERS A and or B 2 Tune in the desired station See Direct Tuning on page 11 or Automatic Tuning in the left column Press MEMORY MEMORY appears for a few seconds Press SHIFT to select the memory page A B or C while MEMORY is displayed Each time SHIFT is pressed A B or C appears cyclically on the display Press the desired numeric button 1 to 0 while MEMORY is displayed Repeat steps from 2 through 5 for presetting other desired stations Use of memory pages The memory pages A B and C can be used to classify stations according to the music category station band etc Replacing a preset station Preset another station on the number of the station to be replaced The previously preset station will be erased IMPORTANT The memorized station is maintained for approximately on
16. E DONI REOR Bae o 0 7 1 URL ACIE ST use t Hem comers DOLBY SUR Decodes programs processed with the Dolby surround ma LE pd pope THEATER Adds the reflection of a theater to decoded signals of the Dolby pro logic decoder LIVE Reproduces the acoustics of a large concert hall It is effective for playing a program source with hard sound HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall with soft sound DANCE Boosts high and low frequencies and the dynamic sounds are reproduced ACOUSTIC The surround effect is defeated and only the tone control is available Adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers Except for DOLBY SUR mode THEATER LIVE HALL DANCE 5 30 ms Sound Field Settings Continued Adjusting the Sound Field Programs Adjusting the tone control 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON OFF to ON The last selected sound field indicator lights 2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE repeatedly until the desired SOUND FIELD program is displayed 3 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE indicator lights 4 Press lt or gt to select BASS or TREBLE 5 Press or V to adjust the level To cancel the tone effect Press TONE ON DEFEAT on the front panel or EQ TONE ON OFF on the remote commander The sound processed only with the surround settings is heard 24 Adjusting the surround sound parameters Press SOUND FIELD ON OFF to ON
17. SONY FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR D915 STR D715 1994 by Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 00 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 the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 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 number is located on the rear exterior and serial number is on the rear Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No STR D915 Model No STR D715 Serial No Serial No
18. The sound of the rear channel is output from the front L and R Speakers Center speaker Front speaker L Front speaker R NORMAL mode Select this mode if you use a small center speaker The bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers as a small speaker cannot produce enough bass Rear speaker L Rear speaker R WIDE mode Select this mode if you use a medium to big center speaker Center speaker Front speaker R Rear speaker L Rear speaker R Note The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decorder is a system to decord the software carrying the D0 Gassssss mark Adjusting the Speaker Volume To enjoy surround sound to the maximum on playing any program source adjust the front rear and center if connected speakers to the same volume level The level once adjusted can be used for all surround modes You can adjust the volume level from your listening position by using the remote commander CCOcccoteu LCecccb D Press SOUND FIELD ON OFF to ON The last selected sound field indicator lights Press SOUND FIELD MODE repeatedly until DOLBY SUR indicator lights COUSTIC ODANCE Press CENTER MODE on the front panel repeatedly until a desired mode PHANTOM 3CH LOGIC NORMAL or WIDE is displayed The mode should be selected a cording to your speakers system Press TEST TONE on the remote commander The test tone is heard from each speaker sequentially 5 Adjust the
19. ced Sensitivity at 46 dB 18 3 dBf 4 5 pV mono 38 3 dBf 45 V stereo Usable sensitivity 112 dBf 2 V IHF S N Mono 70 dB Stereo 66 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono 0 3 Stereo 0 5 Separation 45 dBati kHz Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kHz dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning range 531 1602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Usable sensitivity 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz or 999 kHz S N 54 dB at 5 0 mV m Harmonic distortion 0 5 50 mV m 400 Hz Selectivity 35 dB 9 kHz 40 dB 10 kHz Video section Inputs VIDEO 1 2 3 1 Vp p 75 ohms Outputs VIDEO 1 2 MONITOR 1 Vp p75 ohms General System Tuner section PLL quartz locked digital synthesizer system Preamplifier section Low noise NF type equalizer Power amplifier section Pure complimentary SEPP Power requirements 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption in standby condition SW 220 W AC outlets One switched 100 W Dimensions 430 x 148 x 355 mm 17x 57 x 14 inches Mass 10 0 kg 22 lb 1 oz Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander 1 Sony Batteries SUM 3 NS 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Identifying the Parts and Controls Front Panel This illustration shows the STR D915 The STR D715 is not equipped with the VIDEO 3 button and VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks 1 POWER switch 2 FM MODE button See page 11 3 FM AM button See pages 11 12
20. d correctly The SPEAKERS selector is not set correctly The TAPE MONITOR button has been pressed The indicator is lit A wrong function selector has been pressed The function switch on the VCR is not set correctly Connect the equipment correctly Set the selector correctly Press the button so that the indicator goes out The tape monitor function will be canceled Press the correct function selector Check and set it correctly Sound is heard only at a very low volume MUTING has been pressed The MUTING indicator is lit Press the button to cancel the muting function ea M One channel does not transmit audio or the volume from the left and right speakers is unbalanced The BALANCE control is not set appropriately The speaker or program source is not connected correctly Adjust the BALANCE control Check and properly connect the equipment m ee i 26 Problem There is an abrupt loss of sound from one or both of the speakers and the PROTECTOR indicator flickers on the display Cause A short circuit problem activates the protective circuit Solution Turn off the unit eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again If there is no short circuit problem consult your nearest Sony dealer Sound transmitted from the speakers is reversed The speake
21. e month even if the power cord is disconnected from the AC wall outlet If they are erased store the stations again l There are two ways to perform the pr set tuning In method A the direct tuning select by designating the desired preset station number directly with the numeric buttons In method B the scan tuning select the preset station with the PRESET TUNING button Method A Direct tuning 2 eee gt aT Se Yo OGE T E Select SPEAKERS A and or B 1 Press TUNER 2 Press SHIFT to select the memory page A B or C Each time SHIFT is pressed A B or C appears cyclicallly on the display 3 Press the numeric buttons to designate the desired preset station number pit 2pTsyT4 ets Pe Ty 7 SS CL t Tuning in a Preset Station Preset Tuning Method B Scan tuning I OASTEA edi rat c obe dro Me ari apte cn ted ivy rtt etos POWER ON Select SPEAKERS A and or B 1 Press TUNER 2 Press DISPLAY if the frequency is not displayed Press PRESET TUNING or to select the desired preset station For a higher preset number press PRESET TUNING For a lower preset number press PRESET TUNING Each time you press or the preset station of the next higher or lower number is tuned in iet ATA SS 8 SS Bo er oe ell If you keep pressing or preset stations are successively tuned in Release the button when the desired
22. el All of the 6 settings are then restored 25 89 8994 t 78 OF Wess S 00 706 ILIV Troubleshooting Guide Before proceeding through the check list below examine the connections and the procedures outlined in the manual Should any problem persist after you have checked the following items consult your nearest Sony dealer Problem No FM station can be located by Automatic tuning operation Cause The signal strength of the stations is too weak Solution Press TUNING LEVEL to set the receiving signal level low Check the antenna connection The STEREO indicator flickers or does not appear when receiving stereo programs A very weak FM station or a noisy FM program is received Adjust the antenna or connect an external FM antenna Press FM MODE to set to MONO mode No station can be tuned in by Automatic tuning operation The AM tuning interval is set incorrectly For U S A and Canada models The signal strength of the station is too weak for Automatic tuning Change the tuning interval according to the AM frequency allocation system of your country See page 29 Adjust the antenna Directly tune in the stations See page 11 No stations can be tuned in with scan tuning No stations have been preset Preset the stations See page 12 No sound is heard even if you adjust VOLUME The speaker or program source equipment is not connecte
23. epts low and high impedance headphones MUTING 20 dB LOW BOOST 10 dB at 70 Hz TONE 18 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals Sensitivity at 50 dB Usable sensitivity S N Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Separation Frequency response Selectivity AM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Usable sensitivity S N Harmonic distortion Selectivity 87 5 108 0 MHz 75 ohms unbalanced 18 3 dBf 4 5 uV mono 38 3 dBf 45 uV stereo 112 dBf 2 pV IHF 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 530 1710 kHz with 10 kHz interval 531 1710 kHz with 9 kHz interval Loop antenna 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz or 999 kHz 54 dB at 50 mV m 0 596 50 mV m 400 Hz 35 dB 9 kHz 40 dB 10 kHz You can change the AM tuning interval to 9 kHz After tuning in any AM tuning in any AM station turn off the power of receiver once While holding down the TUNING button press the POWER switch When you change the interval all the preset stations will be erased To reset the interval repeat the same procedure Video section Inputs Outputs General System Preamplifier section Power requirements STR D915 VIDEO 1 23 1 Vp p 75 ohms STR D715 VIDEO 1 2 1 Vp p 75 ohms VIDEO 1 2 MONITOR 1 Vp p 75 ohms Tuner section PLL quartz locked digital synthesizer system Low noise NF type equalizer Powe
24. m rear speakers The delay time is adjustable from 15 ms to 30 ms For the adjustable range of the delay time except for the DOLBY SUR mode see page 23 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON OFF to ON The last selected sound field indicator lights 2 Press SOUND FIELD MODE repeatedly until the DOLBY SUR indicator lights 3 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR surround indicator lights 4 Press or v to select the delay time mode 5 Press or to adjust the delay time 22 To turn off the surround effect Press SOUND FIELD ON OFF to OFF The sound without surround effect will resume The settings of the center and rear level and the delay time are not cleared until you change the settings They will be recalled whenever you select a sound field program Note The delay time for the rear speakers can be adjusted even in the 3 CH LOGIC mode Sound Field Settings I i Available Type of Effects 6 recommended sound field programs combination of the settings of the surround and tone control have been preset in the factory Since these programs are appropriate for the most type of music and listening situations you can enjoy the sound effect by selecting the desired sound field program according to the program source And you can also manipulate various parameters to finely tune the factory preset settings to your room or create original sound effects as you like Sound field mem om ma SPARE DIURNO
25. mander This receiver has the sleep timer function With this function you can turn off the power automatically at the desired time by designating the turn off time Press SLEEP on the remote commander when the power is on Each time SLEEP is pressed the designating time is displayed in the following order 2 hours 1 hour and 30 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes SLEEP OFF When the sleep timer function is turned on the display becomes dim To change the turn off time 1 Press SLEEP The sleep time is displayed 2 Press or V to change the sleep time The sleep time is changed by 1 minute It can be changed up to 5 hours To check the remaining time of the sleep timer Press SLEEP The remaining time is displayed Receiving Broadcasts t Tuning in a Station Directly Direct Tuning Select SPEAKERS A and or B Press FM AM to select FM or AM Press DIRECT Press the appropriate numeric buttons to enter the frequency See examples below The entered frequency is displayed Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz FOZ SOMHz Example 2 AM 720 kHz ri FelikHs Note on AM tuning You have to enter the last 0 for Australian model To correct the entered frequency Repeat steps 3 to 4 If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval The entered value is automatically rounded up or down to the closest value covered by the tuning interval Tuning intervals for direct tuning are the followings
26. n to restore the same listening level as before and indicator goes off Adjusting the left and right sound balance Adjust BALANCE to correct stereo imaging when the speaker position is not symmetrical Reinforcing the Bass Press LOW BOOST so that LOW BOOST indicator lights up Press again to turn off the effect Listening to Watching a Program Source Labeling the Program Source To Turn Off the Power at the Desired Time The Sleep Timer Function You can create and input a name for each function button as you like except TUNER You can use up to 11 letters for each name 1 Select the program source except TUNER 2 Press DISPLAY if INDEX MODE is not displayed Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX indicator lights up Create an index name To select a letter A to Z or number 1 to 9 press or v To change the position press lt or gt Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all other program sources you want to assign an index name to If you input an already stored source under any other index name Only the last selected index name will be valid Each program source can be stored under only one index name To switch the original function name display and created index name display Each time the DISPLAY is pressed the selected function name which corresponds to the function selector and the created index name are alternately displayed 10 This function can be operated only with the remote com
27. ne or more of the following patents U S number 3 959 590 Canadian numbers 1 004 603 and 1 037 877 DOLBY Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Sound field combination of digital delayed surround and tone controls 6 recommended sound field programs DOLBY SUR THEATER LIVE HALL DANCE ACOUSTIC are preset in the factory for easy use You can also store up to 6 settings you created in the memory Combined use of the sound field programs and the preset stations or program source allows you to enjoy broadcast or program source listening immediately with the memorized 6 settings of sound field DOLBY SUR THEATER LIVE HALL DANCE ACOUSTIC Remote commander The supplied remote commander allows you to remotely control this receiver and the equipments connected to the receiver For the instruction of the remote commander see pages 16 and 17 As for the instruction of the remote commander for STR D915 Canadian model see the operating instructions of the separate volume Precautions On safety For the U S A and Canadian models operate the unit only on 120 V AC 60 Hz For Australian model operate the unit only on 240 V AC 50 Hz Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used
28. ning in the FM station of 102 50 MHz Directly tuning in an FM or AM station Select memory me channel page NOV memory Presetting stations Hu x e T T i m staiton Method A Direct tuning Select memory muet channel ou pgi station Method B Scan tuning PRESET TUNING a a 33 Quick Reference Labeling the preset stations Selecting a station among the preset stations in the index Labeling the program sources 34 Con Tuneina rower TUNER desired station P with the preset m d tuning Create an index name 4 leel 9V L7 V e gi INDEX SELECT TUNING INDEX MODE appears ET send ET on the display Select the station memorized under the same index name ea TUNING Create an index name Select BASS or TREBLE LEVEL m Adjusting the TONE elect the A 1 controls desired g Select the parameter LEVEL imm dmm me Grew BM 35
29. please consult your nearest Sony dealer ptc 9 VELLUIY LCS CV Do not throw away the carton and packing material It will be an ideal container when transporting the system for repair work etc i Checking the Supplied Accessories After unpacking check that the following accessories are present FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna Remote commander Sony batteries SUM 3 NS Inserting Batteries into the Remote Commander Before operating the remote commander install the batteries as shown below 1 Open the cover 2 insert two size AA R6 batteries with correct polarity To avoid damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion When the commander will not be used for a long time remove the batteries Battery life Normal operation can be expected about a half year using Sony SUM 3 NS size AA and a year using Sony AM 3 NW size AA alkaline batteries When the batteries are run down the remote commander will not operate the unit In this case replace both batteries with new ones Hooking Up the System Notes on Connections At first this section describes about the connection with the other equipments the antenna connection speaker connection and then the AC power connection Do not connect the power cord to an AC wall outlet until you complete other connection The cable connectors
30. pplied loop antenna Model for Australia Adjust the direction a oC 2 Supplied loop antenna AM antenna extension For best reception attach a length of insulated wire 6 15 m long to the AM ANTENNA terminal in addition to the loop antenna Hooking Up the System Connecting Speaker Systems You can connect front rear and center speakers to this unit Approx 15 mm C inches S On the IMPEDANCE selector STR D915 only The STR D915 has the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for front speakers When using the front speakers having nominal impedance from 4 ohms or higher set to the 4 Q position When using the front speakers having nominal impedance from 8 ohms or higher set to the 8 Q position Note Use the front speakers having nominal impedance of more than 8 ohms in the SURROUND mode Note When connecting the speaker cord to the speaker terminal make sure that the polarity and of the speaker cord is correct If the polarity is reversed at either speaker the sound will be distorted and will lack bass speaker IMPEDANCE selector STR D915 only to the second front speaker system Center speaker Connecting to the AC Power Outlet Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet last of all By connecting the power cord of the other audio equipment to SWITCHED AC OUTLET this unit can supply the power source to the other audio equipment Caution Be careful that the total powe
31. preset station is tuned in 13 Receiving Broadcasts Labeling the Preset Stations Station Index You can divide preset stations under index names you create up to 5 characters If you want to categorize the preset stations by kinds of music for example create indexes such as ROCK JAZZ etc Select SPEAKERS A and or B 2 Tune in the desired station with Preset Tuning on page 13 Press DISPLAY if INDEX MODE is not displayed Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX indicator lights up Create an index name To select a letter A to Z or number 1 to 4 press or v To change the position press lt or gt Repeat steps 2 through 4 for all other stations you want to assign an index name to if you store an already categorized station under any other index name Only the last selected category will be valid Each station can be stored under only one index name To display the frequency and index name of preset stations Each time DISPLAY is pressed frequency and index name of the preset station are alternately displayed 8 O Select SPEAKERS T A and or B Select SPEAKERS A and or B 1 2 Press DISPLAY to set to the INDEX mode When no index name is memorized appears on the display Select VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 STR D915 only or TV according to an equipment to which the VHF antenna i
32. r amplifier section Pure complimentary SEPP 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption in standby condition 5W AC outlets Dimensions Mass Supplied accessories STR D915 USA model 210 W Canada model 305 VA STR D715 USA model 195 W Canada model 280 VA Two switched total 120 W 430 x 148 x 355 mm 17 x 57 x 14 inches STR D915 10 0 kg 22 Ib 1 oz STR D715 9 7 kg 22 Ib 7 oz FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander 1 Sony Batteries SUM 3 NS 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 29 Specifications For Australian model Amplifier section Continuous RMS power output 8 ohms at 20 Hz 20 kHz less than 0 7 total harmonic distortion FRONT 110W 1l0W Surround mode Surround mode 8 ohms at 1 kHz THD 0 8 FRONT 100W ch CENTER 100 W REAR 25 W only in theDOLBY SUR and THEATER modes Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve 10 5 dB CD DAT MD TAPE MONITOR VIDEO 1 2 3 10 Hz 50 kHz dB Inputs Sensitivi Impedance S N Short A Net 78 EE dd l7 PHONO 25 mV 75 dB 75 dB MM ko pov snaps 50 kilohms 82 dB 82 dB REC OUT VIDEO 1 2 Voltage 250 mV AUDIO OUT Impedance 10 kilohms HEADPHONES Accepts low and high impedance headphones MUTING 20 dB LOW BOOST 10 dB at 70 Hz TONE 18 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz 30 FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalan
33. r consumption of each equipment connected to the outlets on the receiver does not exceed 120 watts for U S A and Canadian models or 100 watts for Australian model Do not connect electrical home appliances such as an electric iron fan TV or other high wattage equipment to these outlets ways DADL vperaugrn TV LD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 for STR Db15 When a function selector is pressed the indicator of the function you have selected appears on the display Select the function with the remote commander the power switches of both this receiver and the selected equipment connected to the AC outlets on the receiver are turned on 2 Start the selected program Listening to Watching a Program Source Selecting the Speaker System SPEAKERS HEADPHONES To drive speaker system A Set SPEAKERS to A To drive speaker system B Set SPEAKERS to B To drive both speaker systems A and B series connection Set SPEAKERS to A B For headphone listening Connect headphones to HEADPHONES and set SPEAKERS to OFF IMPORTANT Speaker systems A and B are connected in series When only one speaker system is connected no sound can be heard at the A B position Adjusting the Audio MASTER MUTING VOLUME BALANCE LOW BOOST Adjusting volume Turn MASTER VOLUME Reducing the sound to a low level temporarily 20 dB attenuation Press MUTING The indicator lights up Press agai
34. rce Press one of the numeric button in which a function is stored and an operation button at the same time while pressing BACK GROUND button The operative buttons are VISUAL POWER TV VIDEO CH PRESET ANT TV VTR DSKIP lt E P lt 4 PPI iaa 11 0 Example To record the CD being played on tapes For stored functions in numeric buttons see the table in Changing the Settings of the FUNCTION buttons Note You can record only in the forward direction with back ground operation Changing the Settings of the FUNCTION Buttons You can replace the functions stored in the FUNCTION buttons Hold down one of the FUNCTION buttons you want to change and press one of the numeric 1 to 0 buttons to select the desired function After changing the setting of the FUNCTION button the equipment can be operated with the FUNCTION button you have changed To return the function to the initial mode perform the same operation above With the numeric buttons from 1 to 0 each function can be selected as described in the following table Numeric buttons The function to be selected Example To change the CD FUNCTION button to the DAT function button Note The settings of the TUNER button and the PHONO button cannot be changed 17 Chapter 3 Advanced Operations Recording an Audio Source Recording on a Tape You can record and make copies of audio program sources on a tape DAT or MD using the
35. receiver See your tape deck DAT deck or MD recorder s instruction manual if you need help to DAT MD OUT or 9 TAPE MONITOR OUT Recording deck Cii IC 44g un ne De NSR OU 00009720 PISA ADI t Press a function button to select the recording source Set the recording source to be ready for playback For example tune in the desired station for an FM AM broadcast insert a blank tape into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary Start recording on the recording deck and then start playing the recording source Note When you record on a DAT deck or MD recorder connected to the DAT MD REC OUT jacks the sound field and low boost settings have no effect on recording You can monitor the sound being recorded on a tape If you have connected a 3 head tape deck to the TAPE MONITOR jacks press TAPE MONITOR while recording or dubbing so that the TAPE MONITOR indicator lights up and you can monitor the recording results To listen to the source sound press the button again until the indicator goes off 18 Editing a Video Source Recording on a Video Tape You can record and make copies of programs from other VCR LD player or TV using the receiver See your VCR LD player or TV s instruction manual if you need help wi Signal flow Recording source Recording VCR 3 2 play back VCR LD player TV V to VIDEO IN 4 to VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT t to VIDEO 3 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN 2
36. rs are not connected correctly Connect the right speaker to the R SPEAKER terminals and the left speaker to the L SPEAKER terminals There is lack of bass sound or the instrument position is obscure The connection of the speaker is reversed Connect the speaker with the correct phase Severe hum or noise is heard The connecting cords are not shielded type A transformer motor TV or fluorescent light affects the connecting cords The audio components are too close to a TV set The unit is not grounded The connections are loose The plugs and jacks are dirty Use shielded type cords Place the connecting cords in a location away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters 10 feet from a TV set or a fluorescent light Place TV away from the audio components Connect the ground wire to the antenna ground terminal Make secure connections Wipe the plugs and jacks with a cloth lightly dampened with alcohol No sound or sound at very low level is heard from rear speakers Surround effect cannot be obtained The remote commander will not operate The SOUND FIELD circuit is turned off The CENTER MODE button is set to 3 CH LOGIC The SOUND FIELD circuit is turned off The batteries are exhausted The commander head is not pointed toward the unit s front The mode of the remote commander is not the same as the receiver Press SOUND FIELD ON OFF
37. s connected VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 or TV appears on the display Select the desired station Turn on the monitor TV To select a station in the same index For a higher preset number press PRESET TUNING For a lower preset number press PRESET TUNING Select the desired program on the TV tuner or the VCR To select a index station under other index name Press INDEX SELECT TUNING or to display the desired index name i For a higher preset number press PRESET TUNING For a lower preset number pes PRESET TUNING 4 Press TUNER and tune in the FM simulcast TV program with a numeric button on the receiver ee EEF i 15 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Remote Controls Using the Remote The remote lets you operate the connected components as well as the receiver Press one of the FUNCTION buttons first to select the program source then use the following buttons to operate each component The FUNCTION buttons are factory set in the following list FUNCTION to be pressed Operating equipment The receiver enters the PHONO mode This remote commander can control Sony stereo cassette deck having RMS function For more information on the availability of Sony stereo cassette deck with RMS capability contact your nearest Sony dealer Turning on the power of each equipment Pt Vom eh wh MARE ST S Moo i
38. tachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station For the customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations Table of Contents Introduction Overvi erview ES ERIR PESE REESE 4 Pr i ecautions RE seeds EEEE EEA 4 Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpackhigggggggg 5 Checking the Supplied Accessories 5 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Commander 5 Hooking Up the System see Notes on Connections 6 Connecting Audio Equipment Connecting Video Equipment lt Connecting an FM Antenna AEE Connecting the Antenna Ground m Connecting an AM Antenna PA A E Connecting Speaker Systems Meneses Connecting to the AC Power Outlet M 60 Q0 2 1 39 OS Chapter 2 Basic Operations Listening to Watching a Program Source E 9 Selecting a Program Source eee 9 Selecting the Speaker System 1 se 9
39. volume level so that the sound from each speaker will be the same level at the listening position To adjust the level of center speaker Press CENTER LEVEL on the remote commander To adjust the level of rear speakers Press REAR LEVEL on the remote commander When operating with buttons on the front panel To adjust the level of center speaker Press or v To adjust the level of rear speakers Press lt or gt When adjusting the VOLUME control on the r ceiver all speakers are adjusted simultaneously Press TEST TONE on the remote commander to set to off Sequence of the test tone In a system with a center speaker The test tone will be heard automatically from the front L center front R and the rear speakers in succession Front right dG e d EX Lus LOGIC h NORMAL and WIDE modes dand right pen Rear left and right jes In a system without a center speaker The test tone will be heard automatically from the front left and right speakers and the rear speakers alternately lal left and i s FA B PHANTOM Rear left and right The receiver is preset in the factory to get an optimum surround level as long as each speaker has an equal efficiency 21 Obtaining the Surround Sound Adjusting the Delay Time of the Rear Speakers for DOLBY SUR Dolby surround mode The delay time is a time between the surround sound from the front and that fro
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