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Sony STR-DE805 Receiver

1. REAR CENTER SPEAKERS SPEAKER WOOFER For optimum surround sound effect place your speakers as shown below 45 f What cords will need Speaker cord not supplied 1 for each speaker Coy os 5 a 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 Rear speaker 60 90 cm Front speaker Hookups Front speakers Front speaker Front speaker Receiver R L FRONT SPEAKERS OO Oe continued 11 12 Getting Started Rear and center speakers Rear Rear speaker k Center speaker R Receiver speaker L REAR SPEAKERSJ CENTER SPEAKER Active woofer Active woofer Receiver If your TV monitor uses separate speakers You can connect one of them to the SURROUND OUT CENTER terminal for use with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound see page 32 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 of the impedance This information is usually printed on a label on the back of the speaker if nominal impedance of Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to your speaker is Between 4 and 8 ohms 4
2. NORMAL The display appears in the factory set color SEE THROUGH All menus and control panels are transparent with only characters and outlines visible allowing you to see the contents of video and laser disc programs Note Even if you have selected SEE THROUGH the display changes to NORMAL when there is no video signal being input When a video signal is input the display reverts to SEE THROUGH 4 Click AUTO OSD ERASE ON or OFF POINTER ONLY SET or DEMO START to select the display mode as necessary If necessary click IR OUTPUT ON or OFF m AUTO PLAY m FLASHER m IR OUTPUT m AUTO OSD ERASE m POINTER ONLY DEMO m DISPLAY m FEELING Doo U RETURN AUTO OSD ERASE This display mode is useful during laser disc operations since it allows you to see chapter numbers that otherwise might be hidden by the control panel When this mode is on control panels disappear whenever you click and hold down a control button When you release the button the control panel reappears POINTER ONLY This display mode allows you to use the pointer to point to various on screen items such as during a presentation etc When you click POINTER ONLY SET the on screen display disappears except for the pointer and an EXIT button To freeze the pointer hold down the button on the remote DEMO This display mode activates a program that explains the various functions of the receiver Please not
3. Reinsert the batteries and place the remote on a flat surface for about 10 seconds Click button To turn on the receiver Press the click button on the remote once or twice to turn on the unit continued 15 16 Preparing and Using the Remote If the on screen display does not appear even after the batteries have been inserted into the remote see page 14 reinsert the batteries and place the remote on a flat surface for about 10 seconds Hints on handling the remote e A slight wrist movement is all you need to direct the pointer See previous illustration e Hold the remote with its click button facing up as shown below If the click button is oriented diagonally the pointer will not move in the same direction that you move the remote lt gt The pointer will not move if you move the remote along a flat plane as shown below The on screen display disappears automatically after a few seconds when you place the remote on a flat surface To make the on screen display disappear faster position the pointer in the blank area hold down the click button to vanish the display then place the remote on a flat surface and release the click button To recall the on screen display pick up the remote Notes e The position of the pointer freezes when you hold down the click button e If the pointer begins drifting on the screen even while the remote is stationary place the remote on a flat surfac
4. To switch the screen size when using a wide TV monitor Click to display the WIDE TV DISPLAY control panel then click the button for the display mode you desire This operation is only possible when TV SIZE in the TV MONITOR SET menu is set to WIDE see page 17 Selecting a Component Using the Controls on the Front Panel 1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver 2 Press the button for the component you want to use To listen to or watch Press Video tapes VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 Laser discs LD TV programs TV DBS Digital Audio Tapes DAT DAT MD or MiniDiscs MD Analog audio cassettes TAPE MONITOR Compact Discs CD CD Radio programs TUNER Records PHONO 3 Tumon the component for example a CD player and start playback Key When you listen with headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF 2 5 26 Basic Operations Tuning and Presetting Radio Stations This receiver lets you tune and preset radio stations from the on screen display You can store up to 30 FM or AM stations and recall them later with a simple click To assign names to the preset stations see page 35 Before you begin make sure you have e Connected the RC antenna securely and correctly as indicated on page 9 STR DE 905G only e Connected an FM AM antennas to the receiver as indicated on page 10 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu 2 Click TUNER
5. Using Surround Sound To play without surround effects Select Acoustic from MUSIC 2 The surround effects are defeated but you can still adjust the tone see page 33 To turn off the sound fields Click SOUND FIELD ON OFF Sound fields for STR DE905G and STR DE805G GENRE MODE To PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC Decode programs processed with Dolby Surround ENHANCED Obtain additional output from rear speakers when decoding Dolby Surround programs MOVIE SMALL THEATER Add the acoustic reflections of theater to decoded Dolby Surround signals LARGE THEATER MONO MOVIE Create a theater like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks MUSIC 1 SMALL HALL Reproduce the acoustics of a rectangular concert halls Ideal for soft acoustic sounds LARGE HALL MUSIC 2 KARAOKE Reduce the vocal tracks of stereo music sources ACOUSTIC Reproduce normal 2 channel stereo with tone control TONE SPORTS ARENA Reproduce the feeling of a large concert arena Great for Rock and Roll STADIUM Reproduce the feeling of a large open air stadium Great for electric sounds GAME GAME Obtain maximum audio impact from video game software 31 Using Surround Sound Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound first select the center mode according to your speaker system Then equalize the speaker levels and adjust the delay time of the PRO LOGIC sound fi
6. 2 Click YES to erase the codes CODE CLEAR appears in the display To stop before erasing all the codes click NO Preparing and Using the Remote If the IR codes do not operate as expected Perform the programing operation s again to make sure the IR codes were programmed correctly If you experience difficulty operating the INPUT number or ENTER buttons of a video deck or laserdisc player after automatic registration from the manufacturer list in step 5 Program the IR codes for that equipment manually as shown in step 6 On some laser disc players made by other manufacturers the gt gt and lt lt buttons may not operate correctly even after automatically registration from the manufacturer list in step 5 If this happens perform step 6 to manually program the IR codes for the P gt and lt lt buttons as well as any other buttons that you want to use with the laser disc player If you register a playback source as TOSHIBA 2 or RCA 2 you cannot turn the TV set on or off using the receiver s remote the power will not go on when you click TEST Some IR codes may not have been successfully programed even if RELEASE YOUR COMMANDER appears on the TV screen In this case try programing the IR code again If the IR code still cannot be programed follow the procedure described in Programming Other Infrared IR Codes USER IR setting on page 22 The unit may not be able to record IR codes with special wav
7. 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 C To watch FM simulcast TV programs Make sure that you tune in the simulcast program on both the TV or VCR and the receiver Basic Operations Tuning preset stations preset tuning 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu 2 Click TUNER 3 Click LIST 4 Click ABC repeatedly to display the station you want 5 Click the button 0 to 9 for the respective station kej To recall preset stations from the SUB menu 1 Click SUB 2 Click A BC repeatedly to select the memory page 3 Click the number of the station you want Tuning preset stations using the controls on the front panel 1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver 2 Press TUNER to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 3 Press PRESET TUNING to tune in the preset station you desire I 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 from the on screen display as you normally would using the controls on each component Before you begin make sure you ve connected all components properly a R
8. OO OO eI Hookups IR repeater Receiver P Notes e Use the supplied adhesive tape to secure the IR repeater so that its front faces the equipment to be controlled e If you experience trouble controlling the connected equipment the infrared IR signals transmitted from the repeater may not be reaching the infrared receptor on the respective equipment In such a case reposition the IR repeater closer to that piece of equipment 10 Getting Started D R 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 ANTENNA What antennas will I need e FM wire antenna supplied 1 e AM loop antenna supplied 1 Hookups FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Receiver After connecting the wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible Adjust the direction Q If AM reception is poor We recommend that you purchase and connect the optional Sony antenna to the unit if reception is weakened by ferroconcrete used in the construction of your apartment or building a If you have poor FM reception Connect a 75 ohm coaxial cable not suppli
9. On screen operation 1 The remote commander emits an infrared IR signal when you press direction control button above 2 This controls the movement of the pointer hand icon in the on screen display above 3 When you move the pointer to an on screen icon and press the center of the direction control button the infrared IR repeater transmits the corresponding IR control code to the respective program source above If the screen does not appear or the pointer does not move when you press the direction control button The IR code from the remote is not fully reaching the infrared receptor on the receiver above Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote and the receiver If the program source fails to respond or is slow to respond The IR control code from the IR repeater is not fully reaching the infrared receptor on the program source Connect the extra IR repeater supplied and position it facing the program source see IR Repeater Hookups on page 9 If some of the programmed on screen controls are unresponsive or slow rerecord the IR codes for those buttons see Registering non Sony Audio Video equipment on page 19 Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver e FM wire antenna 1 e AM loop antenna 1 e Remote commander RM VP1 remote STR DE905G only 1 e Remote commander RM VR1 remote STR DE805G only 1 e Size AA R6 batterie
10. Video programs When you watch TV or video programs we recommend you play audio portion through the receiver instead of your TV s speaker This lets you take advantage of the receiver s surround sound effects like Dolby Surround and lets you use the receiver s remote to control the audio Turn off the speakers on your TV before you start so you can enjoy the surround sound from your receiver Watching TV programs You can use the TV tuner built in to your video deck to watch TV programs using the receiver s on screen operations 1 Select the appropriate function e g VIDEO 2 2 Click TV in the VCR controls at the bottom of the screen The control panels switches to the video decks s TV controls 3 Click CH or to change the channel To return to the VCR controls click VTR We recommend switching to the VCR controls before switching functions If you leave directly from the TV controls to the FUNCTION SELECT menu the AUTO PLAY page 41 function will not operate the next time you select the video deck as a program source Watching TV programs using a Sony TV with TV OUT jacks When connecting a Sony TV with TV OUT jacks connect the TV OUT jacks to this unit s TV DBS IN jacks then set the TV DBS function to Sony TV This lets you watch TV programs by selecting the TV DBS function Also use the TV s VIDEO LABEL function to set the video input jack e g VIDEO 1 IN connected to this unit
11. by group name You can also select the disc to be played discs from the on screen display using the receiver s remote CD LIST DISC NUMBER 1 ROCK HISTORY Gf 2 AOR BEST 3 SOUL GROUP 4 MOOD MUSIC 5 BAROQUE 6 VIOLIN NO 10 7 SYMPHONYS le i Li 8 9 10 _ SEARCH Hea m JFS eae be Introduction Ta T a Understanding How the Receiver Works STR DE905G Before you can use the remote to control the receiver you must connect the remote control RC antenna as shown below Steel beams within walls and other metallic objects may interfere with signal reception by the RC antenna To prevent this keep the RC antenna at least 20 inches about 50 cm away from all metallic objects Since this receiver uses menu operations you must connect a TV Video signal Input from source components combined with on screen LD player etc display IR control codes RC antenna 000 o T FUNCTION Video signal ae Video signal R ee Erp G00 STR DE905G TV monitor S N On screen operation 1 The remote commander emits a constant radio frequency RF signal that conveys any movement of the remote commander to the receiver via the RC antenna above 2 This controls the movement of the pointer hand icon in the on screen display above 3 When you move th
12. 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 button and press the POWER button All preset stations will be erased when you change the interval To reset the interval repeat the procedure Video section Inputs VIDEO 1 2 TV 1 Vp p 75 ohms Outputs VIDEO 1 2 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 complimentary SEPP Power 120 V AC 60 Hz requirements USA model 270 W Canada model 400 VA Power consumption AC outlets 2 switched total 120 W Dimensions 17 x 6 s x 14 3 8 inches 430 x 160 x 365 mm Mass Approx 10 0 kg 22 lb 1 oz Supplied FM wire antenna 1 accessories AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander remote 1 Size AA R6 batteries 2 RC antenna STR DE905G only 1 IR repeater 1 Geting Started and Basic Operation Guide 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice s Glossary 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 e NORMAL mode Select NORMAL mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small center speaker Since a small sp
13. changed 4 Click the icon you desire from the icon menu then click RETURN 5 Click the function button to be changed INDEX SETTING 6 Spell out the new name by clicking each character in order The name is stored automatically INDEX SETTING U RETURN gt EXIT To enter a space Click the space bar To switch between upper and lower case letters Click CAPS If you make a mistake Click or gt to move the cursor to the character to be changed then click the correct character or click the space bar to erase the character To go back to the previous menu Click RETURN To exit to the main menu Click EXIT Adding names to preset radio stations 1 Click the LIST TUNER button in the INDEX SETTING screen INDEX SETTING U RETURN LIST TU in tJ RETURN The list of the preset frequencies appears Click on A B or C to select the page Then click on 0 to 9 to select the station to be named continued 35 36 Advanced Operations 2 Spell out the name by clicking each character in order The name is stored automatically INDEX SETTING ty RETURN To enter a space Click the space bar To switch between upper and lower case letters Click CAPS If you make a mistake Click lt or gt to move the cursor to the character to be changed then click the correct character or click the space ba
14. connected securely gt Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 10 feet 3 meters 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 a PRO LOGIC or MOVIE except Mono movie sound field see pages 30 and 31 gt Select the appropriate center mode see page 32 gt Adjust the speaker volume appropriately see page 32 Recording cannot be made gt Check that the components are connected correctly gt Select the source component from the FUNCTION SELECT menu or with the function buttons No sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the rear speakers gt Turn on the sound field function gt Select the appropriate center mode see page 32 gt Adjust the speaker volume appropriately see page 32 gt Make sure you turned on the sound field function Radio stations cannot be tuned in gt Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external 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 A
15. level in 6 levels As you select higher levels the room becomes live and as you select lower levels the room becomes dead Additional Information Memory page Internal memory to store preset radio stations This receiver provides 3 pages A B and C Each memory page lets you store 10 FM or AM stations therefore you can store a total of 30 stations Parameter Variable of sound that composes sound image such as tone or delay time You can customize the pre programmed sound fields by adjusting parameters to suit your listening situation 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 Programmable remote Remote control with learning capability You can control not only Sony components but non Sony components by programming the control signals of these components Sound field Sound pattern produced by a sounding source or sources in a given environment due to direct and reflected sounds and the acoustics of the environment The receiver offers pre programmed sound fields like PRO LOGIC THEATER and HALL etc to let you enjoy surround sound easily Station index Index name given to preset radio stations You can group preset stations by assigning the same station index to them Sur
16. ms For example if you ve placed the rear speakers in a large room or apart from your listening position set the delay time shorter 1 Start playing a program source encoded with Dolby surround sound 2 Click DELAY SUR EDIT CENTER 0 dB Ee a i Z 3 Click SHORT or LONG to adjust the delay time SUR EDIT VOL RETURN gt EXIT To return to the main menu Click EXIT To go to the previous menu Click RETURN Using Surround Sound oC To reset the current sound field to the original factory settings Click STD Adjusting the tone You can adjust the tone of the speakers Follow the procedure described in Adjusting the tone below ee ee es Customizing the Sound Fields Each sound field is composed of an equalizer bass midrange or treble and surround sound parameters variables of sound that create the sound image You can customize the sound fields by adjusting the speaker level LEVEL and effect EFFECT surround parameters to suit your listening situation Once you customize the sound fields they are stored in memory unless the receiver is unplugged for about 1 week Adjusting the tone Adjust the tone of the front center and rear speakers for optimum sound You can adjust the tone of all sounds fields including Dolby Surround 1 Start playing a program source then click SOUND in the main menu 2 Click the genre of sound field
17. receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer The TV set turns off when you turn on the receiver with the remote gt Make sure that the TV set is off when you turn on the receiver with the remote When you select a program source from the FUNCTION SELECT menu the selected program source turns off gt The program source was turned on by a different remote The program source needs to be turned on by the receiver or manually Some equipment does not turn off when you click on the ALL OFF button gt The equipment was turned on by another remote commander Turn off the equipment manually There s no sound or only a very low level sound is heard gt Check that the speakers and components are connected securely gt Make sure you selected the correct component gt Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector to ON gt Click the icon if MUTING appears in the display gt The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit PROTECTOR flashes Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again 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
18. s MONITOR OUT jack to RECEIVER If your Sony TV does not have TV OUT jacks refer to Watching TV programs above and use the TV tuner built in to your video deck to watch TV programs Controlling a Sony DBS receiver Before you can control the DBS receiver the IR codes for the function representing the DBS receiver must be set to Sony DBS The TV function is factory set to Sony DBS to set a different function to Sony DBS see page 19 1 Select the appropriate function e g TV 2 Click TV gt 3 Click CURSOR MENU The DBS receiver control panel appears The icons in the cursor menu have the same function as those on the DBS receiver except for SELECT which substitutes for the enter button Click the boarders at the edge of the screen to move the DBS cursor To jump between the current and the previous channels click JUMP Controlling StarSight functions of a Sony VCR Before you can control StarSight functions the IR codes for the function representing the StarSight tuner must be set to Sony VTR 3 The VIDEO 1 function comes factory set to Sony VTR 3 to set a different function to Sony VTR 3 see page 19 1 Select the appropriate function e g VIDEO 1 2 Click TV gt 3 Click STAR gt The StarSight control panel appears Click the boarders at the edge of the screen to move the StarSight cursor To change the video input of a Sony VCR Click the INPUT icon in the video deck control panel
19. so that they are highlighted To exit to the main menu Click EXIT CD INDEX SETTING GROUP 10 U RETURN To remove the CD from one or more groups Click the highlighted group name so that it goes out To go back to the previous menu Click RETURN To go back to the main menu Click EXIT continued 37 38 Advanced Operations Playing CDs with the LIST function 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu The FUNCTION SELECT menu appears 2 gt Click CD 3 Click LIST 4 Click the f or icons to see the next or previous 10 discs then click the disc Playback starts automatically When a Sony CD changer equipped with a CTRL Al jack is connected the disc capacity shown on screen changes automatically in accordance with the capacity of the CD changer CD LIST DISC NUMBER To Locate a specific disc Click SEARCH the CD LIST SEARCH screen appears CD LIST SEARCH GROUP NAME ALPHABET DISC NUMBER U RETURN gt EXIT e To display the discs in a certain group Click GROUP NAME then click the name of the group in which the CD is located The CD list for that group is displayed Click the f or icons to display disc then click the disc Playback starts automatically e To display the discs in alphabetical order Click ALPHABET after a few seconds discs are displayed in alphabetical order Click the or icons to display
20. will flash If your TV set s remote has an independent input selector button e g VIDEO 1 Program the IR code of this button when the VIDEO 1 button appears When you turn on the receiver the TV switches to the video input automatically If your TV set does not have an independent input selector button or has a cyclic input selector button Click EXIT to return to the main menu The TV s input can not be switched automatically when you turn on the receiver Switch the TV to the video input manually If you programed an IR code for the VIDEO 1 button follow the instructions in To erase a specific IR code below to erase the VIDEO 1 code To exit to the main menu Click EXIT To return to a previous menu Click RETURN To erase TV IR codes Click CODE CLEAR e To erase a specific IR code 1 Click SINGLE IR CODE CLEAR 2 Click the button you want to clear Are you sure appears for confirmation 3 Click YES to erase the code CODE CLEAR appears in the display To stop before erasing a code click NO To erase another code repeat steps 2 and 3 e To erase all the TV IR codes 1 Click TV IR CODE CLEAR Are you sure appears for confirmation 2 Click YES to erase the codes CODE CLEAR appears in the display To stop before erasing the codes click NO To erase all the IR codes 1 Click ALL IR CODE CLEAR Are you sure appears for confirmation 2 Click YES to erase the codes CODE CLEAR ap
21. you want to reset The previously selected mode turns on automatically 3 Click MODE repeatedly to select the mode you want to adjust 4 Click TONE The TONE EDIT menu appears SOUND FIELD SELECT PRO LOGIC MUSIC 2 MOVIE MUSIC 1 GAME MODE SOUND FIELD BASS BOOST continued 33 34 Using Surround Sound 5 Click BASS or to adjust the level of the low frequencies and click TREBLE or to adjust the level of the high frequencies as you desire SUR EDIT U RETURN Note You may hear some noise as you adjust the parameters To start adjustment with a flat equalizer curve Click FLAT To reset the tone parameter of the selected sound field to the original factory settings Click STD To exit to the main menu Click EXIT To return to the previous menu Click RETURN To adjust the volume Click VOL or Adjusting surround sound parameters Change the surround parameters to fit your listening situation You can adjust the speaker levels and the overall presence of the sound field To adjust the parameters of the PRO LOGIC sound field see Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound on page 32 1 Start playing a program source then click SOUND in the main menu 2 Click the genre of sound field you want to reset The previously selected mode turns on automatically 3 Click MODE repeatedly to selec
22. 26 Recording 27 Using the Sleep Timer 29 Using Sound Fields Introduction 30 Using Pre programmed Sound Fields 30 Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 32 Customizing Sound Fields 33 Advanced Operations Using the Index functions 35 Operating a CD Changer 37 Enjoying Two Components at the Same Time 38 Operating Several Components in Sequence Automatically macro play 39 Settings and Adjustments Remote Operation of Audio Sources Without the TV illuminated control flasher 40 Playing Sources Automatically auto play 41 Starting a Source Automatically at Power On auto start 41 Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Remote 42 Selecting the Display Parameters 42 Adjusting the Position of the On Screen Display 43 Additional Information Front Panel Descriptions 44 Rear Panel Descriptions 45 Troubleshooting 46 Specifications 48 Glossary 49 Index 50 Introduction SSS oe Features On screen control of Audio Video components The STR DE905G and STR DE805G FM Stereo FM AM receivers are audio video control centers with a unique interface By connecting the receivers to your TV an on screen display appears and lets you operate the various connected audio video components Use the remote to move the pointer hand shaped icon on the on screen display and select functions STR DE905G STR DE805G This u
23. 3 gt Click BAND to select FM or AM FUNCTION LIST SUB FM 102 50MHZ stereo 4 Click SUB then click on TUNE MODE MANUAL AUTO to select the tuning mode Select MANUAL for manual station selection Select AUTO for automatic station selection FUNCTION 5 Click the or icon next to the frequency to tune in a station LIST SUB USER FM 102 50MHZ stereo 6 Click LIST to display the memory list EST L sus_ _ useR LJ Bano Fm1 boMHzswro 7 Click ABC repeatedly to select the page A B or C where you want to store the station 0 FM 95 50MHz me c mmo gt ext eno FM 102 50MHz seo 8 Click MEMORY MEMORY turns red 0 FM 95 50MHz me co muma e ext i Fw 102 50 Iz sexo 9 Click the button 0 to 9 where you want to store the station The button lights up and the station is stored 1 FM 102 50MHz a B c memory e ExT FM 102 50MHz stereo 10 Repeat steps 4 through 10 to preset up to 30 stations During automatic tuning When you tune past either end of the band the receiver automatically jumps to the opposite end and continues scanning in the same direction Every time a station is received the receiver stops scanning To continue scanning press the icon again To change a preset station Preset a new station at the number you want to change Note
24. 34 Labeling See Indexing sensitivity of remote 42 speaker volume 32 34 M tone 33 volume 24 Antenna hookups Macro operations 39 Memory page 26 27 AM FM 10 Ro 9 N O Audio component hookups 10 Naming See Indexing Automatic play 41 NORMAL mode 32 49 Automatic start 41 Automatic tuning 26 P Q Parameter 34 49 C PHANTOM mode 32 49 Center mode 32 49 Preset station 49 NORMAL mode 32 49 Presetting PHANTOM mode 32 49 radio stations 26 3 CH LOGIC mode 32 49 Preset tuning 27 WIDE mode 32 49 Program source CD changer operation 37 indexing 35 Connecting See Hookups selecting 24 Customizing sound fields 33 Programming IR codes 17 19 22 D clearing the signal Delay time 33 49 18 21 23 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 49 R getting the most out of 32 Rear panel Dolby Surround sound 32 49 9 13 45 center mode 32 49 Receiving broadcasts 26 Dubbing See Recording using preset stations 27 Recording 27 E Remote 14 23 40 42 controlling non Sony components 17 19 22 controlling Sony components 17 19 Editing See Recording Effect level 34 49 F inserting batteries 14 Front panel 44 operations without TV 40 security code 15 G sensitivity 42 Grouping CDs 37 usage 15 16 H Hookups AC power cord 13 AM FM antennas 10 audio components 10 IR repeater 9 overview 8 RC antenna 9 speakers 11 TV VCRs 12 Additional Information Scanning CD list 38 preset stations 27 radio stations 26 Searching fora CD 38 Selecting a program s
25. IDEO 3 INPUT jacks connected to the DBS jacks LD Laser Disc button Selects the lase disc player connected to the LD jacks VIDEO 1 3 buttons Selects the video components connected to the VIDEO 1 3 jacks TAPE MONITOR button For monitoring audio program sources during recording PHONES jack For connecting stereo headphones SPEAKERS selector For turning the speakers OFF or ON Additional Information EEE Rear Panel Descriptions 1 2 B 4 5 6 7 8 9 fo m ae Ello E FAO IC T ble MOMS QAO C SHLOMO Oo O a OMOMO COMO 0 JAO CIO C 12 21 2g HIRI Me 15 14 13 1 CNTRL A1 10 FRONT SPEAKERS 16 TAPE 2 IR OUT 11 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 17 DAT MD 3 RC ANT STR DE905G only See page 12 18 CD 4 MONITOR 12 AC power cord 19 PHONO 5 TV DBS 13 SWITCHED AC OUTLETs 20 ANTENNA AM FM 6 LD Outlet shape and position varies 21 gt ground terminal 7 VIDEO 2 according to destination 8 VIDEO 1 14 CENTER SPEAKER 9 MIX AUDIO OUT 15 REAR SPEAKERS 45 46 Additional Information i Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the
26. M stations with automatic tuning see page 48 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 26 Additional Information Surround effect cannot be obtained gt Turn on the sound field function gt Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to ON No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen gt Select the appropriate function on the receiver gt Set your TV to the appropriate input mode gt Place your TV away from the audio components The on screen display disappears while you are using the commander STR DE905G only gt Check that the RC antenna is connected securely and properly gt Make sure there are no metal objects near the RC antenna gt Make sure the remote is not too far from the RC antenna You have difficulty operating the unit because the on screen display is distorted gt Make sure that video components are not connected to both the S VIDEO and VIDEO jacks at the same time Use only the S VIDEO connectors or the VIDEO connectors if there are no S VIDEO connectors on the TV gt When connect two or more VCRs to the unit make sure to use a distributor when connecting the TV antenna to the VCRs to preserve video signal quality Clean the head of the VCR Do not select channels where there is no broadcast Set the unit to skip channels where there is no broad
27. NDEX SETTING screen INDEX SETTING RETURN Advanced Operations 2 e Tonamea disc ce Click TITLE Display the number of the disc to Operating a CD Changer be named by clicking the t or icon on the right side of screen then click the disc to be named Grouping CDs e To name a group click GROUP Click GROUP then click the group to be named You use the on screen display to assign your CDs to one or more groups 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu 3 Spell out the name by clicking each character in The FUNCTION SELECT menu appears order The name is stored automatically CD INDEX SETTING 2 Click INDEX The INDEX SETTING screen appears 3 Click the LIST CD button 4 Click SELECT then click the disc you want to assign to anew group CD INDEX SETTING RETURN To enter a space Love Songs BEST of BB Click the space bar ee To switch between upper and lower case letters BEST of DD Click CAPS If you make a mistake Click lt or gt to move the cursor to the character to be U RETURN changed then click the correct character or click the space bar to erase the character If the disc you want is not displayed Click the or icon to display the disc To go back to the previous menu Click RETURN 5 Click the names of the groups you want to assign the CD to For example to assign the CD to both GROUP 1 and GROUP 4 click both group names
28. No appears in the display Enter a number from 0 to 15 by pressing PHONO CD or TUNER on the 7 15 front panel Make sure that the number is different from the security code of the other units v CO o9 CB oA esto o CA o CA o o ds oh N n non nEn nEn n o Noo Noo Now a N wo gt 3 After a few seconds SECURITY OK appears E indicating that the code has been recorded How to Use the Remote STR DE905G The supplied remote lets you perform almost all of the receiver operations Operation is simple just move the 4 Enter the same security number into the remote To do this open the battery compartment and remove the batteries You will see a set of yellow switches as shown below a remote in the direction you want to move the pointer hand shaped icon on the on screen display Position the pointer so that the finger tip is positioned on one of the on screen items then press and quickly release the button on the remote to click the item switches FUNCTION amp Pointer Use the tip of a pen or some other pointed object to flip up the appropriate switches for each digit Blank of the security number refer to the chart on the area following page Note that all switches are down for zero and all switches are up for fifteen SUB USER 5 delie o n iea o
29. O START function see page 41 ALL OFF cannot be selected in that macro 6 Click on the IR code you desire The name of the IR code appears in the highlighted macro step number and the next macro step number is highlighted 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter up to eight IR codes To erase an entered IR code 1 Click the code you want to erase so it will be highlighted 2 Click lt or gt repeatedly until NO SET appears at the right of the screen 3 Click NO SET to erase the IR code highlighted in step 1 To enter IR codes randomly 1 Click a numbered macro button 2 Click lt or gt repeatedly until the IR code you desire appears at the right of the screen 3 Click the IR code To execute a macro 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu The FUNCTION SELECT menu appears 2 Click MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 Execution of the specified IR codes starts automatically FUNCTION SELECT 39 Settings and Adjustments Remote Operation of Audio Sources Without the TV illuminated control flasher The Illuminated Control Flasher or flasher function allows you to control audio program sources without using the TV s on screen display by using only the remote and the front panel of the receiver When you move the remote STR DE905G or press the direction control button STR DE805G the indicator lamps on the front panel light up in succession These lamps let you s
30. Q 8 ohms or higher 8Q MONITOR TV DBS TV VCR Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect video components to the receiver For specific locations of the jacks see the illustration below LD VIDEO2 VIDEO 1 What cables will need e Audio video cable not supplied 1 for each TV or LD player 2 for each VCR Yellow cli na Yellow White L CE1 gt White L Red R EJ Red R e Video cable not supplied 1 for a TV monitor Yellow lt C EDum mfg Yellow Hookups The arrow gt indicates signal flow Monitor If you are using your TV as a monitor do not connect anything to the TV DBS IN jacks unless you have a Sony TV with TV OUT jacks see page 25 for details Receiver TV tuner or DBS Digital Broadcasting Satellites receiver Receiver TV DBS Getting Started VCR via the VIDEO 1 jacks If you have two VCRs connect the second one to the VIDEO 2 jacks If one of them has a StarSight tuner be sure to connect that one to the VIDEO 1 jacks Receiver LD player Receiver e If you have a CONTROL S compatible Sony TV DBS receiver monitor VCR or LD player Use a CONTROL S cord supplied to connect the CTRL S IN for TV DBS tuner or monitor or OUT for VCR or LD player jack on the receiver to the appropriate S LINK jack on th
31. R FUNCTION SELECT DAT MD 3 Click ABCD to select a user IR code page then click INDEX USER IR CODE SETTING ABCD INDEX L U RETURN 4 Spell out a name for the IR code by clicking each character in order The name is stored automatically USER IR CODE SETTING ty RETURN To enter a space Click the space bar To switch between upper and lower case letters Click CAPS If you make a mistake Click lt or gt to move the cursor to the character to be changed then click the correct character or click the space bar to erase the character After entering the name click RETURN to go back to the USER IR CODE SETTING menu Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you enter the names of all the IR codes you want to program Click the name of the first IR code USER IR CODE SETTING LIGHT 1 U RETURN gt EXIT Before going to step 7 cover the IR sensor on the respective equipment to prevent accidental operation during the programing procedure Click on START When PUSH YOUR COMMANDER appears on the TV screen press the button you want to program USER IR CODE SETTING fA ec 0 LIGHT 3 INDEX LIGHT 4 START PUSH_ YOUR COMMANDER A U RETURN gt EXIT When programing the IR code point the remote at the IR sensor on the receiver from a distance no greater than 4 inches 10 cm and hold do
32. RETURN If the equipment is a video deck or laser disc player 1 Click START A list of other manufacturers appears 2 Click the manufacturer of the respective equipment and the IR codes for that program source are registered automatically If the manufacturer is not listed cover the IR sensor on the equipment to prevent accidental operation during the programing procedure click OTHER then go to step 6 3 Click TEST If the selected program source turns on it means the IR codes have been registered This ends the procedure If the program source does not turn on click the number button beside the manufacturer s name_to select another number then click TEST again If the program source still does not turn on cover the IR sensor on the equipment to prevent accidental operation during the programing procedure click OTHER click OTHER then go to step 6 When PUSH YOUR COMMANDER appears on the TV screen press the button on your audio video equipment s remote that corresponds to the control button highlighted on the TV screen is the POWER switch IR CODE SETTING a gt gt E LL Fea gt gt i l 2 PUSH YOUR COMMANDER a CODE CLEAR RETURN gt EXIT When programing the IR code point the remote at the IR sensor on the receiver from a distance no greater than 4 inches 10 cm and hold down the button on the remote for about 5 seconds until t
33. S O N vY 3 856 142 13 1 FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating instructions STR DE905G STR DE805G WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A 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 AN 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 wh
34. V or Monitor Registering a Sony TV or monitor If your Sony TV can be controlled by an infrared remote and it is connected to the receiver by it s VIDEO 1 video input jack IR code registration is unnecessary The following cases require registration of a Sony TV e If your Sony TV is connected via a different video input jack such as VIDEO 2 To ensure proper operation follow steps 1 to 3 below click VIDEO 1 2 3 to specify the correct video input in step 4 then click RETURN or EXIT e If you are using a wide Sony TV To ensure proper operation follow steps 1 to 3 click WIDE in step 4 then click RETURN or EXIT Registering a non Sony TV or monitor Complete the following procedure to set the receiver to turn on your TV or monitor automatically whenever you turn on the receiver Registration 1 Tur on the receiver and the TV set Make sure the input selector on the TV set is set to the video input 2 Click FUNCTION in the main menu eae FM 102 50MHz stereo 3 Click TV SET FUNCTION SELECT DAT MD cD TUNER _ Phono TV DBS macro 2 Preparing and Using the Remote 4 Click OTHER TV or click Sony TV for a Sony TV TV MONITOR SET TV IR SET Sony TV OTHER TV TV INPUT VIDEO TV SIZE NORMAL WIDE GRAPHIC POSITION U RETURN gt EXIT If you connected the receiver to the VIDEO 2 or 3 jacks on your TV or
35. aced 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 Pro Logic Surround Decoding system of Dolby Surround sound standardized in TV programs and movies Compared with the former Dolby Surround system Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound image by using four separate channels off screen audio effects on screen dialog left to right panning and music These channels manipulate the sound to be heard and enhance the action as it happens on the screen To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic you should have at least one pair of rear speakers and or one center speaker You also need to select the appropriate center mode to enjoy a full effect Dolby Surround Encoding and decoding system of Dolby Surround sound for consumer use Dolby Surround decodes the extra channels on the Dolby Surround encoded sound tracks of movie videos and TV programs and produces sound effects and echoes that make the action seem to envelop you The receiver offers Dolby Surround PRO LOGIC as one of the pre programmed sound fields If you have rear or center speaker s we recommend that you customize the Dolby Surround sound field by selecting the appropriate center mode to take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Effect level Combination of the level of early reflections and reverberation You can adjust the effect
36. cast V4 The on screen display becomes distorted when you select a program source from the FUNCTION SELECT menu gt There may be distortion in the video signal but this is not a malfunction continue as is The pointer on the on screen display moves even when the remote is stationary STR DE905G only gt The remote may be out of calibration Rest the remote on a flat surface then try using it again after the on screen display disappears The remote does not function gt Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak gt Connect the RC antenna to the RC ANT jack on the rear of the receiver STR DE905G only see page 9 gt Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the receiver STR DE805G only gt Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the RC antenna STR DE905G only p Make sure both the remote and receiver are set to the same security number STR DE905G only see page 15 IR codes of non Sony equipment cannot be recorded gt Be sure that the respective remote is pointed directly at the infrared sensor on the front of the receiver from a distance of less than 8 inches 20 cm gt There may be interference from a fluorescent light source Keep the infrared sensor away from fluorescent light Note If the unit does not operate properly even after attempting the prescribed remedies or other problems occur try the following 1 Turn off the power
37. d in the text for example STR DE905G only Conventions e The instructions in this manual describe the controls in the on screen display You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those in the on screen display The following icons are used in this manual iW Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier This receiver incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby the double D symbol DO and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features 4 Understanding How the Receiver Works STR DE905G 6 STR DE805G 7 Getting Started Unpacking 8 Hookup Overview 8 RC Antenna Hookups STR DE905G only 9 IR Repeater Hookups 9 Antenna Hookups 10 Audio Component Hookups 10 Speaker System Hookups 11 TV VCR Hookups 12 AC Hookups 13 Before You Use Your Receiver 13 Preparing and Using the Remote Inserting Batteries into the Remote STR DE905G 14 STR DE805G 14 Preventing Interference Between Multiple Remotes STR DE905G only 15 How to Use the Remote STR DE905G 15 STR DE805G 16 Registering a TV or Monitor 17 Registering Audio Video Equipment 19 Programming Infrared IR codes from other remotes USER IR setting 22 Basic Operations Selecting a Component 24 Tuning and Presetting Radio Stations
38. disc then click the disc Playback starts automatically e To display the discs in numeric order Click DISC NUMBER after a few seconds discs are displayed in numeric order Click the or icons to display disc then click the disc Playback starts automatically Notes e Depending on the type of CD changer connected 3 or 5 disc changer etc you may not be able to select the CD even by clicking the disc name In this case select the CD from the normal CD control panel If the CD changer is made by another manufacturer and the sequence of operations required to start playback is other than pressing a numeric button followed by pressing the disc button then playback may not start when you click the disc name In this case return to the main menu click SUB and operate the CD changer according to its normal playback procedure SSeS a R Enjoying Two Components at the Same Time Use the procedure below to play two program sources at the same time for example to play a laser disc while listening to a compact disc Make sure the AUTO PLAY function is set to off see page 41 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu The FUNCTION SELECT menu appears 2 Clicka video program source The control panel for the video program source appears Click B 3 Click on FUNCTION again then click an audio program source The control panel for the audio program source appears Click B To stop play Click the W but
39. e until the on screen display disappears The pointer should behave normally the next time you use the remote If your hand is very dry the on screen display may not appear when you touch the click button In this case press the click button Caution Since the remote contains delicate circuitry and parts do not subject it to sudden changes in temperatures or to shock How to Use the Remote STR DE805G The supplied remote lets you perform almost all of the receiver operations Operation is simple press the direction control button on the remote once to recall the on screen display then press the corner of the direction control pad representing the direction you want to move the pointer hand shaped icon on the on screen display Position the pointer so that the finger tip is positioned on one of the on screen items then press and quickly release the center of the direction control button to click the item FUNCTION b Pointer Blank area Direction control button To turn on the receiver Press the direction control button on the remote once or twice to turn on the unit Hints on handling the remote e Hold the remote with its direction control button facing up as shown below lt gt e To make the on screen display disappear position the pointer in the blank area and press the center of the direction control button _ gt _ E Es Registering a T
40. e control response If you experience this reposition the IR repeater closer to that component to facilitate reception of the IR command codes Settings and Adjustments ae Starting a Source Automatically at Power On auto start The AUTO START function lets you set the receiver to start playing a specific program source immediately whenever you turn on the receiver 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu The FUNCTION SELECT menu appears 2 Click AUTO The AUTO START SETTING screen appears FUNCTION SELECT 3 Click the component you want to start playing automatically when the receiver is turned on Only one program source can be selected To automatically start the component played last the next time you turn on the receiver Click LAST To execute a macro automatically when you turn on the receiver Click MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 when the AUTO PLAY function is ON and the program source is specified in the MACRO PLAY setting see page 39 When LAST is specified the program source last played will turn on automatically the next time you turn on the receiver To cancel the AUTO START function Click NO SET in step 3 AUTO START will not operate when you turn on the receiver To return to the main menu Click EXIT To go to the previous menu Click RETURN Note Macros containing the ALL OFF command see page 39 cannot be selected for use with the AUTO START function 41 42 Settin
41. e pointer to an on screen icon and press the button on the remote the infrared IR repeater transmits the corresponding IR control code to the respective program source above If the screen flickers or the pointer does not move The RF signal from the remote is being obstructed and is not reaching the RC antenna above Reposition the RC antenna or bring the remote commander closer to the RC antenna If the program source fails to respond or is slow to respond The IR control code from the IR repeater is not fully reaching the infrared receptor on the program source Connect the extra IR repeater supplied and position it facing the program source see IR Repeater Hookups on page 9 If some of the programmed on screen controls are unresponsive or slow rerecord the IR codes for those buttons see Registering non Sony Audio Video equipment on page 19 Introduction Understanding How the Receiver Works STR DE805G The remote control supplied with the STR DE805 uses infrared IR rays to command the receiver and control the on screen display Since this receiver uses menu operations you must connect a TV Video signal Input from source LD player etc components combined with on screen IR control codes display STR DE805G FUNCTION fm TV monitor IR reeator and receptor
42. e respective component Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your TV DBS receiver monitor VCR or LD player for details Where do I go next Go on to the next section to connect an AC plug and complete your home theater system a 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 s on the receiver the receiver can supply power to the connected components so you can turn on off whole system when you turn on off the receiver SWITCHED AC OUTLET s to a wall outlet Caution Make sure that the power consumption of the component s connected to the receiver s AC outlet s does not exceed the wattage indicated on the rear panel 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 EE M Before You Use Your Receiver Before you start using your receiver make sure that you have e Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position 0 e Set the speakers to ON For details see page 44 13 14 Preparing and Using the Remote Inserting Batterie
43. e that when the program is running it replaces previously stored data such as surround sound parameters with data from the program Therefore you should only use the DEMO mode when no data has been stored or when rewriting existing data does not matter Click START to activate the program To stop the program click the button on the remote two or three times or turn off the receiver IR OUTPUT When it is set to OFF the IR signals are only output from the IR OUT jack on the rear panel No IR signals will be output from the IR repeater on the front panel When the IR OUTPUT is set to OFF IR OFF appears in the main menu Normally IR OUTPUT should be set to ON To return to the main menu Click EXIT To go to the previous menu Click RETURN Settings and Adjustments Adjusting the Position of the On Screen Display The graphic position function GRAPHIC POSITION lets you make fine adjustments to the overall position of the on screen display control panel 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu The FUNCTION SELECT menu appears N Click TV SET 3 Click GRAPHIC POSITION SET The position adjustment screen appears TV MONITOR SET TV IR SET TV SIZE GRAPHIC POSITION SET U RETURN gt EXIT The position adjustment screen appears Click the boarders to adjust the position so you can just see the top bottom right and left edges of the boarder 4 Click EXIT To re
44. eaker 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 yo 4 lof Rear Rear speaker L speaker R e WIDE mode Select WIDE mode if you have front and rear speakers and a large center speaker With the WIDE mode you can take full advantage of Dolby Surround sound Center speaker Front speaker R Front speaker L Rear speaker R Rear speaker L e 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 sjo ef Rear speaker R Rear speaker L e 3 CH LOGIC mode Select 3 CH LOGIC 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 J 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 pl
45. ear 50 W ch Dynamic power 160 W 160 W 8 ohms output 225 W 225 W 4 ohms Harmonic Less than 0 3 distortion at rated output Frequency PHONO RIAA response equalization curve 0 5 dB CD TAPE DAT MD TV DBS LD VIDEO 1 2 10 Hz 50 kHz dB Direct Pass Inputs Sensitivity Impedance S N weighting network input level PHONO 2 5mV 50 75 dB MM kilohms A 2 5 mV cD 200 mV TAPE 150mV 50 82 dB DAT MD kilohms A 250 mV VIDEO 1 2 3 TV DBS LD 78 THF Outputs REC OUT VIDEO 1 2 AUDIO OUT Voltage 250 mV Impedance 10 kilohms WOOFER OUT Voltage 2 V Impedance 1 kilohms PHONES Accepts low and high impedance headphones BASS BOOST 10 dB at 70 Hz TONE 8 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz Antenna 75 ohms unbalanced terminals Sensitivity Mono 18 3 dBf 4 5 pV Stereo 38 3 dBf 45 pV Usable sensitivity 11 2 dBf 2 pV IHF S N Mono 76 dB Stereo 70 dB Harmonic Mono 0 3 distortion at Stereo 0 5 1 kHz Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency 30 Hz 15 kHz dB response Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section With 10 kHz interval 530 1710 kHz With 9 kHz interval 531 1710 kHz Tuning range Antenna Loop antenna Usable sensitivity 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz or 999 kHz S N 54 dB at 50 mV m Harmonic 0 5 50 mV m distortion 400 kHz Selectivity At 9 kHz 35 dB At 10 kHz 40 dB You can
46. ecording component tape deck DAT deck MD deck VCR Playback component program source Audio signal flow Video signal flow You can record on a cassette tape Digital Audio Tape MiniDisc or video tape etc using the receiver See the instruction manual of your recording component if you need help 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu 2 Click the program source you want to record LD for example 3 Click on SUB SUB USER A A A A 4 Click REC EDIT FUNCTION continued 27 28 Basic Operations 5 Click the component you want to record to VIDEO 1 for example FUNCTION PLAYER RECORDER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DAT MD The control panels for both components appear on the TV screen PLAYER for the source component and RECORDER for the recording component FUNCTION PLAYER LD leaf gt gt gt Lay Le RECORDER VIDEO _1 eaj J bt Led Le REC The green arrow indicates the selected component Insert a blank tape into the recording component or VCR etc and adjust the recording level if necessary Click the REC to start recording then click the PLAYER B control Recording begins FUNCTION PLAYER REGORDER To control the recording component Click on RECORDER Click PLAYER
47. ed to an FM outdoor antenna FM outdoor antenna eH AM loop antenna Receiver 7A Note To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the unit and TV set Connecting a ground wire To prevent hum connect a ground wire not supplied to the ground terminal If you ve connected an outdoor antenna be sure to connect the ground for lightning protection Receiver AG to ground 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 starting on page 11 LL E 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 CTRL A1 PHONO CD DAT MD_ TAPE What cords will need Audio cords not supplied 1 for each CD player and turntable 2 for each tape deck DAT deck or MD deck White L lt E Red R lt H White L Red R iki Getting Started Hookups The arrow gt indicates signal flow CD player Receiver CD player Tape deck Receiver DAT MD Receiver DAT MD Turntable Rec
48. eforms produced on some remotes Notes Do not register the same type of component i e an LD player at several different functions The unit emits an IR signal that cancels the automatic playback function of program sources such as laser disc and CD players designed to start playing the moment they are turned on To activate the auto play feature set the receiver s AUTO PLAY function to on Keep the infrared sensor away from fluorescent light or direct sunlight Otherwise the IR codes may not be recorded Even if the power cord has been disconnected from the AC power outlet recorded IR codes will stay in the memory for approximately two weeks If they disappear ALL CLEAR will appear on the TV screen the next time you turn on the receiver Do not operate the remote supplied with the STR DE805G when PUSH YOUR COMMANDER appears on the TV screen in step 6 Programing IR codes from the supplied remote may cause the STR DE805G to malfunction 21 22 Preparing and Using the Remote Programming Other Infrared IR Codes USER IR setting Use the USER IR CODE SETTING menu to program any IR codes that could not be programed in Registering Audio Video Equipment These can include codes for audio and video equipment as well as other types of equipment made by almost any manufacturer The following procedure lets you to program up to 20 USER IR codes 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu 2 Click USER I
49. eiver Turntable e If your turntable has an earth lead To prevent hum connect the earth lead to the rh ground terminal on the receiver CONTROL A1 Hookups e If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player or tape deck Use a CONTROL A1 cord not supplied to connect the CTRL A1 jack on the CD player or tape deck to the S LINK CTRL A1 jack on the receiver Refer the separate manual CONTROL A1 Control System and the Operating Instructions supplied with your CD player or tape deck for details e If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If the CD changer s COMMAND MODE selector can be switched between CD 1 CD 2 and CD 3 be sure to set the command mode to CD 1 and connect the changer to the CD terminals on the receiver However if you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT terminals set the command mode to CD 2 or CD 3 and connect the changer to a set of the receiver s video component terminals VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or LD Speaker System Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect your speakers to the receiver Although front left and right speakers are required center and rear speakers are optional Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the surround effects Connecting an active woofer will increase bass response For specific locations of the terminals see the illustration below IMPEDANCE FRONT SPEAKERS SELECTOR
50. eld Note that you must have at least one additional pair of speakers and or one center speaker to do the following adjustments Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you four center modes PHANTOM 3 CHANNEL LOGIC NORMAL and WIDE Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration Select the mode that best suits your speaker system configuration 1 Click SOUND in the main menu 2 Click PRO LOGIC to select the pro logic sound field SOUND FIELD SELECT PRO LOGIC MODE SOUND FIELD BASS BOOST 3 Click SUR The Dolby Pro Logic SUR EDIT screen appears To select the pro logic sound field SOUND FIELD SELECT _Jerotocic _ musica move _ srorts vusci Lea SOUND FIELD BASS BOOST 4 Click C MODE repeatedly until the center mode you want is displayed Select the center mode by referring to the following chart suREDIT CENTER REAR 0 dB 0 dB VOL i U RETURN If you have Select So that Front and rear PHANTOM The sound of the speakers no center channel is center speaker output from the front speakers Front and center 3 CH LOGIC The sound of the rear speakers no rear 3 Channel channel is output speaker Logic from the front speakers Front and rear NORMAL The bass sound of the speakers and a center channel is small center ou
51. elect and control the operations that appear in the display on the receiver 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu The FUNCTION SELECT menu appears 2 gt Click SET UP FUNCTION SELECT 3 Click FLASHER ON m AUTO PLAY m FLASHER m R OUTPUT m AUTO OSD ERASE m POINTER ONLY m DEMO m DISPLAY m FEELING U RETURN 4 Click an audio program source in the FUNCTION SELECT menu 5 Click the TV off icon to turn off the TV monitor i SUB E GI FH Note The TV off icon for the flasher function only appears when you select audio program sources 40 6 Move the remote from left to right STR DE905G or press the left or right side of the direction control button STR DE805G Various operations for the selected program source appear in the display according to the movement of the remote The indicator corresponding to the operation button on the front panel also lights up The operations available for each program source are shown below Program source Operations DAT MD lt lt gt gt gt i E CD lt lt gt gt gt i E TUNER PRESET PRESET PHONO No display TAPE lt lt gt gt INPUT SELECT ALL OFF TV ON VOLUME VOLUME MUTE All sources 7 Click the remote when the operation you want appears in the display To select another program source 1 Click the remote when INPUT SELECT appears in the display 2 Move the remote command
52. en the commander will not be used for a long time Battery life e Normal operation can be expected about three months using Sony SUM 3 NS and a half year using Sony AM 3 NW alkaline batteries Since the remote consumes power whenever you pick it up and an on screen display appears the service life of the batteries may be less than three months depending on how much you handle the remote e Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction Preparing and Using the Remote SSSsas SECURITY Remote SECURITY Remote Preventing Interference NO commander NO commander Between Multiple Remotes STR DE905G only eee eee ys If you use two or more receivers at the same time 1 9 interference may occur between the RF signals causing teg i the units to operate erratically You can prevent this by 2 oouo 10 giving all units a unique security number which 1234 1 4 distinguishes the signal of each unit from the others 3 11 Follow the procedure below to assign a security T234 i 3 number to each unit n N wo gt 1 Turn off the power to the unit A 2 Tumon the unit again while simultaneously 1234 holding down the PHONO CD and TUNER buttons on the front panel SECURITY
53. er s power cord has been disconnected from the AC power outlet programed IR codes will stay in the memory for approximately two weeks If they disappear ALL CLEAR will appear on the TV screen when you turn on the unit again e The power switch on some air conditioners use two independent IR codes even when there is only one switch If you cannot turn the air conditioner off with the IR code programed for the on off switch repeat the procedure and program the on and off IR codes separately e The operation of some air conditioner remote commanders require two way signal exchange with the air conditioner itself Though it is possible to program the IR codes of such remote commanders in the unit their use may not result in normal air conditioner operation e The unit may not be able to register IR codes with special waveforms produced on some remote commanders 23 24 Basic Operations E re Selecting a Component To listen to or watch a connected component go to the function select menu and click on the program source you desire Before you begin make sure you have e Connected the RC antenna STR DE905G IR emitter and all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 9 to 13 e Registered the IR codes for the connected components as indicated on pages 17 to 23 e Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position 0 to avoid damaging your speakers 1 Pick up the remote and press the button once or twice t
54. er from left to right The various program sources appear in the display one at a time If you select a video program source the TV set will turn on automatically To cancel the flasher function Click the remote when TV ON appears in the display or select a video component Note If you select ALL OFF in the flasher mode the next time the receiver is turned on it turns on in flasher mode The receiver turns on normally however if there are components set to auto start see page 41 a Playing Sources Automatically auto play The AUTO PLAY function lets you set the receiver to start playing the program sources immediately after they are selected from the FUNCTION SELECT menu The receiver comes with AUTO PLAY set to ON 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu The FUNCTION SELECT menu appears N Click SET UP 3 Click AUTO PLAY ON or OFF to select auto play on or off m AUTO PLAY m FLASHER m IR OUTPUT m AUTO OSD ERASE m POINTER ONLY m DEMO m DISPLAY m FEELING U RETURN To return to the main menu Click EXIT To go to the previous menu Click RETURN Notes e If you select another component during playback the current component stops and the newly selected component starts playing e The AUTO PLAY function does not work when you operate the receiver using the controls on the front panel e The AUTO PLAY function may not work for components with poor remot
55. gs and Adjustments Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Remote You can select from five different sensitivity levels that determine the speed at which the pointer moves 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu The FUNCTION SELECT menu appears N Click SET UP Ww Click FEELING 1 through 5 to select the sensitivity level you desire The higher the number the faster the speed m AUTO PLAY m FLASHER m R OUTPUT m AUTO OSD ERASE m POINTER ONLY E DEMO Em DISPLAY E FEELING RETURN To return to the main menu Click EXIT To go to the previous menu Click RETURN Note STR DE905G only If you find it difficult to change the remote commander sensitivity because the setting is too high i e 5 turn off the unit then turn it on while holding down the CD and PHONO buttons on the front panel The remote commander sensitivity will return to the factory set value Selecting the Display Parameters Use this procedure to select one of two display types NORMAL or SEE THROUGH and one of three display modes AUTO OSD ERASE POINTER ONLY or DEMO It also allows you to switch the IR OUTPUT setting when you use the IR repeater 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu The FUNCTION SELECT menu appears 2 Click SET UP 3 Click DISPLAY NORMAL or SEE THROUGH to select the display type m AUTO PLAY m FLASHER m IR OUTPUT m AUTO OSD ERASE m POINTER ONLY m DEMO m DISPLAY aa reene O A
56. he instruction RELEASE YOUR COMMANDER appears and the IR code setting indicator turns off IR sensor e o00 Keep the remote pointed horizontally at the IR sensor until the code is programed If you tilt or move the remote during the programing process the IR code may not be recorded correctly Repeat this procedure for the remaining buttons After you ve programed all the IR codes the IR CODE SETTING menu reappears To program special IR codes that do not appear as on screen controls See Programming Other Infrared IR Codes USER IR setting on page 22 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to program IR codes from other program sources To exit to the main menu Click EXIT To return to a previous menu Click RETURN To erase IR codes Click CODE CLEAR e To erase a specific IR code 1 Click SINGLE IR CODE CLEAR 2 Click the button you want to clear Are you sure appears for confirmation 3 Click YES to erase the code CODE CLEAR appears in the display To stop before erasing a code click NO To erase another code repeat steps 2 and 3 e To erase all the IR codes for the current component e g OTHER CD 1 Click OTHER CD CODE CLEAR Are you sure appears for confirmation 2 Click YES to erase the codes CODE CLEAR appears in the display To stop before erasing the codes click NO e To erase all the IR codes 1 Click ALL IR CODE CLEAR Are you sure appears for confirmation
57. ich 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 Note on the remote commander This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Use of this appliance with some systems may present a shock or fire hazard Do not use with any units which have the following marking located near output WARNING HAZARDOUS ENERGY Owne
58. ick in the bottom left corner See Remote Operation Laser discs LD of Audio Sources Without the TV flasher on page 40 for details regarding remote operation without the TV TV programs TV DBS Digital Audio Tapes DAT DAT MD To turn off the selected component or MiniDises MD Click in the bottom left corner Compact Discs CD CD Radio programs TUNER To turn off all connected components Click ALL OFF Records PHONO If you have components that turn on only when you press Analog audio cassettes TAPE the play button they will not turn off you click ALL OFF Control buttons do not appear when you select phono The tape icon turns green during tape monitoring when the AUTO PLAY function see page 41 is off In this case click then on the play button BR Basic Operations Notes e The AUTO PLAY function is set at the factory to start playing the component immediately after it is selected To turn AUTO PLAY off see page 41 e Components of the same type will be controlled simultaneously by the on screen controls For example if you use the on screen controls to start playing one of two Sony laser disc players in the room the other will also start playing at the same time e Ifa component does not respond it may be because IR codes from the IR repeater are not fully reaching the selected component source If this happens change the position of the IR repeater or program source Watching
59. monitor Click VIDEO 1 2 3 to specify the correct video input If you are using a wide TV Click WIDE to specify WIDE If you are using a Sony TV The IR codes are programed automatically and registration is complete click RETURN or EXIT Before going to step 5 cover the IR sensor on the TV to prevent accidental operation Otherwise the on screen display may be turned off during the programing procedure Click START TV MONITOR SET TV IR SET OTHER TV TV INPUT VIDEO TV SIZE NORMAL WIDE GRAPHIC POSITION When PUSH YOUR COMMANDER appears on the TV screen press the button on the TV s remote that corresponds to the highlighted control button e g POWER TV IR SET TV IR SET TV POWER VIDEO 1 PUS YOUR COMMANDER A continued 17 18 Preparing and Using the Remote When programing the IR code point the remote at the IR sensor on the receiver from a distance no greater than 4 inches 10 cm and hold down the button on the remote for about 5 seconds until the instruction RELEASE YOUR COMMANDER appears IR sensor Keep the remote pointed horizontally at the IR sensor until the code is programed If you tilt or move the remote during the programing process the IR code may not be programed correctly 7 Repeat this procedure for the remaining buttons that appear on the TV screen If an IR code was not programed correctly the IR code setting indicator
60. ne way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer e AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On placement e Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet e Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver e Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock e Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions On operation e Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning e Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine For the customers in the USA 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 DE905G and STR DE805G Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual the STR DE905G is the model used for illustration purposes any difference in operation is clearly indicate
61. ng a Sony product to jacks other than those specified in the previous table e g when connecting a Sony LD player to the VIDEO 3 jacks e When exchanging non Sony audio or video equipment with a Sony product Notes e If your VCR has a COMMAND CODE selector switch for VTR1 VTR2 or VTR3 set the switch to the applicable setting If your VCR has a built in StarSight tuner you must set the COMMAND CODE selector switch to VTR 3 e If your CD changer has a COMMAND MODE selector switch for CD 1 CD 2 or CD 3 normally it should be set to CD 1 However if your CD changer has VIDEO OUT terminals set the command mode to CD 2 or CD 3 CD 3 should only be used when making CONTROL A1 connections Preparing and Using the Remote Registering non Sony audio video equipment If you connect audio or video equipment made by another manufacturer you must program the IR codes used by the equipment before you can control it through the receiver You can program up to 120 IR codes including user IR codes however depending on the type of codes recorded the maximum limit may be less than 100 It may be difficult or impossible to program up to 120 codes under the following conditions e When programing IR codes of special remotes such as card type remotes or remotes for household appliances such as air conditioners e When programing from remotes with weak batteries e When programing IR codes that have been
62. nit s on screen display lets you control audio video components as well as any other device that can be controlled by an infrared remote control such as lighting fixtures For details on how the receiver controls other equipment see pages 6 and 7 FUNCTION FUNCTION SELECT EJ DAT MD l VIDEO 2 ZA C D Ej VIDEO 3 TUNER EA L D LJ PHONO la TV DBS TAPE MACRO 1 MACRO 2 IR SET AUTO MACRO USER IR _SLEEP _INDEX TV_ SET SET UP EXIT Introduction A wide variety of sound fields including Dolby Pro Logic surround Since the receiver comes preset with 12 different sound fields like HALL THEATER ARENA etc you can enjoy exciting sound effects simply by choosing one from the SOUND FIELD SELECT screen The receiver also incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic decoder so you can enjoy programs recorded in Dolby Surround with a surround effect similar to a movie theater SOUND FIELD SELECT R SUR EDIT SA TONE EDIT RS amp PRO LOGIC fj MUSIC 2 CENTER 10dB LEVEL 10dB 10dB aes SPORTS S MUSIC 1 A GAME MODERT TAT NORMAL 10 VOL OL SOUND FIELD S OFF 4 gt EEEN Bid BASS BOOST ON JJJ REAR 10dB Ej EJ TONE EN SUR ZZSi U RETURN EXIT U RETURN EXIT CD Changer Control Connecting a Sony CD changer equipped with a Control A1 terminal allows you to access and display the disc information stored in the CD changer in alphabetical order numerical order or
63. o turn on the receiver Your TV should turn on automatically if not see pages 17 to 18 to register your TV 2 Click FUNCTION in the main menu eS 3 Click the component you desire The component starts playing automatically FUNCTION SELECT DAT MD To listen to or watch Click Video tapes VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 To exit to the main menu Click EXIT 4 Click VOL or to adjust the volume To adjust the volume of the TV s speakers use the volume control on the TV FUNCTION oy Control buttons To operate the selected component The control buttons at the bottom of the screen function as a remote control for the selected component Click the button representing the operation you desire Refer to the manual supplied with the component you are controlling for details regarding its operation To show other control buttons for the selected component Click SUB To execute IR commands programed from other remotes 1 Click USER 2 Click A B C D repeatedly to display the command you desire 3 Click the button for the respective command To program IR codes from other remotes see page 22 To mute the sound Click A The icon changes to and turns green MUTE ON then MUTING appear in the display on the receiver To turn the sound back on click on the icon again To turn off the TV when listening to an audio source or VIDEO 3 Cl
64. ource 24 Sleep timer 29 Sound field customizing 33 pre programmed 30 Speakers connection 11 impedance 12 placement 11 Station index 35 Storing radio stations See Presetting Surround sound 30 49 Test tone 32 50 3 CH LOGIC mode 32 49 Troubleshooting 46 Tuning See Receiving broadcasts TV VCR hookups 12 U V W X Y Z Unpacking 8 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
65. pears in the display To stop before erasing all the codes click NO Note Some IR codes may not have been successfully programed even if RELEASE YOUR COMMANDER appears on the TV screen In this case try programing the IR code again If the IR code still cannot be programed follow the procedure described in Programming Other Infrared IR Codes USER IR setting on page 22 To change from another manufacturer s TV set to a Sony TV set Connect the receiver s MONITOR OUT jack to the VIDEO 1 input jack of the Sony TV set Follow steps 1 to 3 then click SONY TV in step 4 Click VIDEO 1 2 3 and or WIDE to specify VIDEO 1 and or WIDE if necessary Then click RETURN or EXIT Registering Audio Video Equipment Registering Sony audio video equipment If your Sony audio and video equipment can be controlled by an infrared remote simply connect them to the jacks shown on the following table registration is unnecessary Receiver jacks Equipment to be connected VIDEO 1 Sony VTR 3 VHS VIDEO 2 Sony VTR 1 BETA VIDEO 3 Sony VTR 2 8 mm LD Sony LD player TV DBS Sony DBS receiver DAT MD Sony DAT deck CD Sony CD player CD 1 TAPE Sony Tape deck MONITOR Sony TV via its VIDEO 1 jack The following cases require registration of Sony products e When connecting a Sony MD deck to the DAT MD jacks e When connecting a Sony audio product with CONTROL A1 compatibility e When connecti
66. programed to a programmable remote i e any IR code not originally supplied in the respective remote Registration 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu FUNGON Lst _ sus J use m Bano FM 102 50MHZ stereo 2 Click IR SET FUNCTION SELECT DAT MD cD _ TUNER _ PHONO macro 2 continued 19 Preparing and Using the Remote 3 Click the appropriate function IR CODE SETTING VIDEO 1 Sony VTR3 VIDEO 2 Sony VTR1 VIDEO 3 Sony VTR2 Sony LD TV DBS DAT MD U RETURN 4 Click Sony for a Sony product or OTHER for a non Sony product IR CODE SETTING MAKER Sony OUTPUT IR U RETURN If the program source is a Sony product The IR codes are programed automatically and registration is complete click RETURN or EXIT To take advantage of CONTROL A1 compatible audio components such as multi disc CD players click CONTROL A1 to select CONTROL A1 5 Click the respective program source IR CODE SETTING a R MAKER Sony OTHER OUTPUT IR U RETURN gt EXIT If the equipment is not a video deck or laser disc player Cover the IR sensor on the equipment to prevent accidental operation during the programing procedure click START then go to step 6 IR CODE SETTING MAKER OTHER OUTPUT VCR U
67. r 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 DE905G STR DE805G Serial No 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 class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations LSS eee Precautions On safety e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e Before operating the 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 e This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off e If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord e One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only o
68. r to erase the character To go back to the previous menu Click RETURN To exit to the main menu Click EXIT Adding names to CDs in a Sony CD changer equipped with a CTRL A1 jack If your CD changer is a Sony product with a CTRL A1 jack you can download all of the CD name data in the CD changer thus saving you the trouble of adding names one by one 1 Click the LIST CD button in the INDEX SETTING screen INDEX SETTING ty RETURN 2 Click the DATA LOAD button CD INDEX SETTING U RETURN CD name data is downloaded and after a few minutes the downloaded data appears in the CD INDEX SETTING menu Notes e The DATA LOAD button will not appear if the CD changer is not registered as a Sony CONTROL A1 CD in the IR CODE SETTING menu see page 20 or if the CD changer is not turned on e The DATA LOAD procedure will not work if the CD change is not turned on or if the CTRL A1 connection is incomplete see page 11 If the following characters have been recorded in the CD changer they will appear as blanks in the on screen display 46U To go back to the previous menu Click RETURN To exit to the main menu Click EXIT Adding names to CDs in non Sony CD changers or Sony CD changers without CTRL A1 jacks If your CD changer is not a Sony Product or does not have a CTRL A jack you will have to add names manually as follows 1 Click the LIST CD button in the I
69. round 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 elements are combined in such a way that you can actually feel the size and the type of a concert hall e Types of sound Early reflections Reverberation Direct sound es n e Transition of sound from rear speakers Direct sound Early Level reflections Reverberation Early reflection time Time 50 Additional Information Test tone Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting the speaker volume The test tone will come out as follows e In a system with a center speaker NORMAL WIDE 3 CH LOGIC modes The test tone is output from the front L left center front R right and rear speakers in succession Front L Front R Center _ 3 CH LOGIC Rear L R NORMAL WIDE e Ina system without a center speaker PHANTOM mode The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers alternately Front L R Bi Rear L R PHANTOM A LJ K Index Indexing CDs 36 preset station 35 A B program source 35 Adjusting IR repeater 9 44 delay time 33 on screen display 42 43 L parameter
70. s 2 e Remote control RC antenna 1 STR DE905G only e IR repeater 1 e Video cable 1 e Control S cord 1 e Getting Started and Basic Operation Guide 1 a 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 45 RC Antenna Hookups STR DE905G only 9 Antenna Hookups 10 AM FM antenna IR Repeater TV VCR Hookups 12 Hookups 9 LD player Speaker System Hookups 11 Turntable Audio Component Hookups 10 Before you get started e Turn off the power to all components before making any connections e Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed e Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise e 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 RC Antenna Hookups STR DE905G only Overview This section describes how to connect the supplied RC antenna to the receiver Since the remote controls the unit u
71. s Into the Remote STR DE905G 1 Open the cover on the bottom of the remote oy 2 Insert two size AA R6 batteries with correct polarity 3 Close the cover by holding it down it will be a little uneven and turning it to the right The cover locks O After inserting the batteries into the remote Place it undisturbed on a flat surface for about 10 seconds to allow the internal circuitry to calibrate Y To avoid damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion Remove the batteries when the commander will not be used for a long time Battery life e Normal operation can be expected about three months using Sony SUM 3 NS and a half year using Sony AM 3 NW alkaline batteries Since the remote consumes power whenever you pick it up and an on screen display appears the service life of the batteries may be less than three months depending on how much you handle the remote e When the batteries become weak LOW will appear on the display during the initial on screen displays but possibly not at the deeper menu levels When EMPTY appears the batteries are almost completely drained and will soon need to be replaced e a IM Inserting Batteries Into the Remote STR DE805G 1 Open the cover on the bottom of the remote 2 Insert two size AA R6 batteries with correct polarity 3 Close the cover o To avoid damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion Remove the batteries wh
72. sing radio frequency RF signals you must connect the remote control RC antenna to the unit before you can use the remote commander For the specific location of the terminal see the illustration below Hookups Receiver RC antenna To maximize RF signal transmission efficiency e Position the RC antenna perpendicular to the signal path of the remote see below Operate the remote within about 24 feet about 7 m of the RC antenna If you have difficulty operating the on screen display within this range reposition the RC antenna for better reception Keep the RC antenna at least 20 inches about 50 cm away from metallic objects Getting Started IR Repeater Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect the supplied extra infrared IR repeater to the receiver The repeater emits infrared signals corresponding to those emitted by the remote controls supplied with the respective components Connected this repeater to obtain additional coverage if you experience difficulty controlling a certain component using the receiver s on screen display OSD control functions or your installation prevents the repeater on the front panel from reaching all of the equipment you need to control For the specific location of the terminal see the illustration below h O OO 00
73. t the mode you want to adjust 4 Click SUR The SUR EDIT menu appears To adjust the speaker levels Click LEVEL then click or to adjust the speakers to the levels you prefer SUR EDIT U RETURN To adjust the effect level Click EFFECT then click UP or DOWN to adjust the presence of the sound field to the level you prefer SUR EDIT SUR EFFECT U RETURN To reset all parameters of the current sound field to the original factory settings Click STD To exit to the main menu Click EXIT To return to the previous menu Click RETURN To adjust the volume Click VOL or Note If you make new adjustments to a sound field the previous settings are replaced by the new ones Advanced Operations Using the INDEX functions The index functions let you customize the function menu tuner preset list and CD list You can specify the icons and names up to 8 characters long for each function button specify names up 8 characters long for each preset radio station and specify names up to 12 characters long for each compact disc up to 200 discs or group of discs in a CD changer Changing icons and names of function buttons 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu The FUNCTION SELECT menu appears 2 Click INDEX The INDEX SETTING screen appears FUNCTION SELECT 3 Click the icon to be
74. the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound on page 32 This section describes how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and customize the PRO LOGIC sound fields C You can find Dolby Surround encoded software by looking at the packaging However some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it s not indicated on the package To create your own sound field See Customizing Sound Fields on page 33 to adjust the tone and surround parameters For additional information regarding surround sound See the Glossary on pages 49 and 50 a a Using Pre programmed Sound Fields You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre programmed sound fields according to the program you want to play 1 While playing a program source click SOUND in the main menu FUNCTION A 2 Click a sound field genre to select the type of sound field you desire The previously selected mode turns on automatically SOUND FIELD SELECT PRO LOGIC MUSIC 2 MOVIE MUSIC 1 GAME VOL SOUND FIELD BASS BOOST PET 3 Click MODE repeatedly to select the mode you desire from the respective genre Refer to the following chart SOUND FIELD SELECT PRO LOGIC MUSIC 2 GAME VOL SOUND FIELD BASS BOOST L B EXT To increase the bass Click on BASS BOOST ON To return to the main menu Click EXIT
75. to return control to the source component To monitor the recorded sound when recording to a 3 head cassette deck 1 Click EXIT 2 Click FUNCTION in the main menu 3 Click TAPE To stop recording Click on W of the recording unit To return to the main menu Click EXIT Notes There is no sound output from the recording component even though all the buttons on the recording unit s control panel are operational If you click RECORDER during recording the source being recorded will be cut off If you leave the REC EDIT menu by clicking FUNCTION SOUND or EXIT recording continues but control returns to the PLAYER side even if you previously clicked RECORDER e If you open the FUNCTION SELECT menu and click another program source while recording the newly selected program source will be recorded e Some cassette decks require that you press the REC and B buttons simultaneously to start recording To perform one button from the on screen display be sure to record the recording signal as shown in steps 1 to 7 of Registering non Sony audio video equipment pages 19 to 21 for both Sony and non Sony products e Sound input through the TAPE connectors on the rear panel cannot be recorded on a recording unit e When you record on a DAT or MD connected to the DAT MD REC OUT jacks sound adjustments do not effect the recording Basic Operations Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to t
76. ton in each control panel Advanced Operations Operating Several Components in Sequence Automatically macro play The macro functions 1 and 2 let you link up to eight IR command codes in sequential order for execution as a single command You can specify the IR codes from both the preset and user IR code lists The macros can then be executed either manually by selecting them from the FUNCTION SELECT menu or automatically by specifying them in the AUTO START SETTING menu see page 41 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu The FUNCTION SELECT menu appears 2 Click MACRO The MACRO PLAY SETTING menu appears FUNCTION SELECT 4 Click macro step number 1 This is the first IR code in the macro sequence MACRO PLAY SETTING COMMAND 5 Click or to show the IR codes available for that button The IR codes recorded for the various components in the FUNCTION SELECT menu and the IR codes in the user IR menu set appear in groups of 5 at the right of the screen To specify a time lag between commands Click lt or gt repeatedly to display the time lag commands WAIT 10s WAIT 5s and WAIT 1s To specify an IR code to turn off all the components Click lt or gt repeatedly to display ALL OFF Note If the macro was selected for automatic execution at startup with the AUT
77. tput from the front speaker speakers because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass Front and rear WIDE For complete speakers and a center speaker equivalent to your front speakers Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Adjusting the speaker volume The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your speakers to the same level If all of your speakers have equal performance you don t have to adjust the speaker volume Using the remote lets you adjust the volume level from your listening position 1 Click TEST The tone is emitted from each speaker sequentially The speaker emitting the test tone is shown in red on the TV screen SUR EDIT CENTER dB LE 2 Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test tone from each speaker at the same volume level when you are in your listening position e To adjust the volume between the front right and front left speakers use the BALANCE control on the front of the receiver e To adjust the level of center speaker click CENTER or e To adjust the level of rear speakers click REAR or 3 Click TEST to turn off the test tone xe You can adjust all speakers at one time Use MASTER VOLUME on the front of the receiver Adjusting the delay time You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers delay time You can adjust the delay time in 0 1 ms steps within the range of 15 to 30
78. turn it on again If the unit still does not work 2 turn off the power with the POWER switch then reinsert the plug into the power outlet and turn the power on again If the unit still does not work 3 turn off the power with the POWER switch then turn it on while holding down TAPE MONITOR and VIDEO 2 on the front panel Please note however that this remedy will erase all data recorded in the unit Note STR DE805G only When the receiver is placed in an audio rack etc with a glass front the pointer may click the on screen button repeatedly instead of holding it down even though you are holding down the button on the remote control e g during forward search while playing a video etc This phenomenon is a result of interference between the IR repeator and receptor on the front panel It is not a malfunction If this occurs try connecting the supplied IR repeater and placing it in an appropriate position 47 Additional Information Specifications Audio power specifications POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm load both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 120 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 3 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Stereo mode 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz 120 W 120 W Surround mode 8 ohms at 1 kHz THD 0 8 Terminals Output Front 120 W ch Center 120 W R
79. turn to the main menu Click EXIT To go to the previous menu Click RETURN 43 Additional Information Front Panel Descriptions _ POWER switch Infrared IR repeater Emits IR codes to command program sources Infrared IR codes setting indicator Lights up when the unit receives IR codes IR sensor When recording IR codes from the remote controls of other components point the remote s emitter at this area during operation Display Shows the program source function and tuning frequency etc MASTER VOLUME control Adjusts the overall sound volume 10 11 12 13 For connecting camcorders or video game units etc PRESET TUNING Selects preset stations PHONO button Selects the record player connected to the PHONO jacks TUNER button Selects the tuner CD button lects the compact disc player connected to the CD jacks DAT MD button Selects the DAT or MiniDisc deck connected to the DAT MD jacks 15 16 17 18 19 19 18 7 16 15 114 n3 ng fi nofo 8 7 7 SOUND FIELD button 14 TV DBS button Turns the sound field on and off Selects the DBS receiver 8 V
80. urn off automatically at a time you specify 1 Click FUNCTION in the main menu 2 Click SLEEP FUNCTION SELECT DAT MD MACRO 2 3 Click TIMER repeatedly to select the length of the sleep timer The timer changes as shown below SLEEP TIMER SETTING U RETURN 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF C You can also freely specify the time Click or to change the sleep time in 1 minute intervals You can specify up to 5 hours To return to the main menu Click EXIT To go to the previous menu Click RETURN When the sleep timer is set SLEEP appears in the upper left corner of the main menu SLEEP FUNCTION ALL OFF Kej You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off Click FUNCTION then click SLEEP The remaining time appears in the on screen display 29 30 Using Surround Sound Introduction The STR DE905G and STR DE805G are provided with a variety of surround features which allow you to listen to a wide range sources in surround sound Additionally adjustable parameters to let you customize the sound to your preference To use a pre programmed sound field See Using Pre programmed Sound Fields on this page This section describes how to recall the sound fields and provides a description of each sound field To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound See Getting
81. wn the button on the remote for about 5 seconds until the instruction RELEASE YOUR COMMANDER appears and the IR code setting indicator turns off IR sensor g Preparing and Using the Remote Keep the remote pointed horizontally at the IR sensor until the code is programed If you tilt or move the remote during the programing procedure the IR code may not be programed correctly Repeat this procedure for the remaining buttons After you ve programed all the IR codes the IR CODE SETTING menu reappears To reprogram a specific IR code Click the button where the IR code was programed then click START To Erase IR codes Click CODE CLEAR e To erase one specific IR code 1 Click SINGLE IR CODE CLEAR 2 Click the button you want to clear Are you sure appears for confirmation 3 Click YES to erase the code CODE CLEAR appears in the display To stop before erasing a code click NO To erase another code repeat steps 2 and 3 e To erase all the user IR codes 1 Click USER IR CODE CLEAR Are you sure appears for confirmation 2 Click YES to erase the codes CODE CLEAR appears in the display To stop before erasing the codes click NO e To all the IR codes 1 Click ALL IR CODE CLEAR Are you sure appears for confirmation 2 Click YES to erase the codes CODE CLEAR appears in the display To stop before erasing all the codes click NO Notes e Even if the receiv

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