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Sony STR-DE615 Receiver

1. FRONT SPEAKERS A IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Getting Started What cords will need e Speaker cord not supplied 1 for each speaker 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 e Monaural audio cord not supplied 1 for an active woofer Black a Black Hookups Front speakers E STR DE915 Front speaker R Recevet L E STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z Front speaker R Receiver L FRONT SPEAKERS L Front speaker Front speaker Rear and center speakers E STR DE915 Rear speaker Receiver Rear speaker R SURROUND SPEAKERS Center speaker L IMPEDANCE USE 8160 STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z Rear speaker Rear speaker R Receiver Center speaker L Active woofer Receiver Active woofer AUDIO OUT Wireless rear speaker STR DE915 DE715 DE615 only When using an optional Sony wireless rear speaker system connect the transmitter to the WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER jack Note Do not connect any other component to the WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER jack If you have
2. 3 CH LOGIC E Rear L R NORMAL WIDE Ina system without a center speaker PHANTOM mode The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers alternately Front L R D U Rear L R PHANTOM Sound Adjustment Sa SS eee ee 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 SOUND FIELD ON OFF GENRE MODE 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON OFF to turn on the sound field One of the indicators lights up in the display 2 Press GENRE to select the type of sound field you desire 3 Press MODE to select the mode you desire from the respective genre Select the appropriate sound field according to the chart on page 23 or 25 To play without surround effects Select ACOUSTIC from MUSIC The surround effects are defeated but you can still adjust the tone parameter See page 27 To turn off the sound fields Press SOUND FIELD ON OFF Q 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 Notes e Do not select both speakers A B with the SPEAKERS selector when using sound fields e Sound fields are turned o
3. VIDEO FUNCTION gt MODE Turn off the receiver Press down VIDEO FUNCTION gt AUDIO FUNCTION gt MODE and POWER simultaneously The contents of the memory preset station and other parameter settings are erased 12 Receiver Operations Selecting a Component To listen to or watch a connected component first select the function on the receiver or with the remote Before you begin make sure you have Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 4 to 11 e Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position 0 to avoid damaging your speakers Digital processing control buttons POWER DIRECT PASS SETUP MASTER VOLUME a EERE Beeees soga CoO VIDEO AUDIO PHONES FUNCTION INPUT BASS BALANCE SPEAKERS MODE BOOST 1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver 2 Select the component you want to use To watch or Press To light up listen to repeatedly Video tapes VIDEO VIDEO lor VIDEO 2 FUNCTION Video camera VIDEO VIDEO 3 recorder or video FUNCTION game STR DE915 only Laser discs VIDEO LD DVD STR FUNCTION DE915 only or VIDEO 2 STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only DVD STR DE915 VIDEO LD DVD only FUNCTION TV programs VIDEO TV DBS STR FUNCTION DE915 USA Canada and Australia DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only or TV STR DE915 for all other countries only Audio tapes AUDIO
4. 1 Be sure to adjust the volume level of the center and or rear speakers to get the most out of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound page 21 2 Unavailable on the STR DE615 D560Z 3 The hookups of the center and or rear speakers are unnecessary SSS SS SS SSS ee eS al Customizing the Sound Fields Each sound field is composed of a tone parameter bass treble and surround sound parameters variables of sound that create the sound image You can customize the sound fields by adjusting some of the sound parameters to suit your listening situation Also since this receiver uses Digital Signal Processing DSP you can adjust the sound parameters electronically STR DE915 only DSP automatically converts analog audio signals to digital which lets you adjust the sound with virtually no degradation in sound quality Once you customize the sound fields they are stored in memory unless the receiver is unplugged for about 1 week To change a customized sound field make new adjustments to the sound field Digital processing POWER control buttons SOUND FIELD ON OFF Continued 25 26 Sound Adjustment Adjustable parameters for each sound field of STR DE915 eps amp BY g DOLBY NORMAL ENHANCED MOVIE C STUDIO A C STUDIO B C STUDIO C S THEATER M THEATER L THEATER N THEATER MONO MOVIE 3D VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT VIRTUAL MULTI
5. Note for STR DE915 For digital connections see Digital Component Hookups STR DE915 only on page 10 LD DVD STR DE915 only VIDEO 1 ep i aio TV DBS VIDEO 2 MONITOR TV DBS USA Canadian and Australian models TV other models What cables will need e Audio video cable supplied with STR DE715 USA Canada only 1 for each TV or LD player 2 for each VCR Yellow Yellow White L J White L Red R a Red R e Video cable not supplied 1 for a TV monitor Yellow Ea Yellow Hookups The arrow indicates signal flow TV or Digital Broadcasting System DBS tuner DBS tuners can be used with the USA Canadian and Australian models Receiver TV or DBS tuner Getting Started TV monitor If you usea TV monitor do not connect anything to the TV DBS VIDEO IN jack Receiver TV monitor VCR via the VIDEO 1 2 jacks If you have two VCRs connect the second one to the VIDEO 2 jacks Receiver VCR VIDEO 1 OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN Video camera recorder or video game STR DE915 only Use the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel Video camera recorder or video game Receiver VIDEO 3 INPUT LD
6. AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm load both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output USA model only Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Stereo mode 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 100 W 100 W Surround mode 8 ohms at 1 kHz THD 0 8 Front 100 W ch Center 100W Rear 100 W ch Depending on the sound field settings and the source sound will not be output 5 1 DVD mode unavailable on STR DE915 8 ohms at 1 kHz THD 0 8 Front 100 W ch Center 100W Rear 100 W ch Dynamic power output 155 W 155 W 8 ohms 220 W 220 W 4 ohms Harmonic distortion at rated output Less than 0 09 with DIRECT PASS on Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve 0 5 dB CD TAPE DAT MD VIDEO 1 2 10 Hz 50 kHz 3 dB with DIRECT PASS on 32 Inputs S N i eightin Sensitivity Impedance Megi 3 input level 50 75 dB PHONO BOY tenia A 25 mV CD STR 150 mV DE915 CD other 200 mV models 50 82 dB TAPE DATMD kilohms A 150 mV VIDEO 1 2 3 ETBE cy LD DVD TV DBS r 100 dB STR DE915 Ba Lea only LPF LD DVD CD 100 dB DAT MD OPTICAL teenie STR DE915 LPF only 5 1 INPUT Unavailable 50 82 dB on STR 200mMV kilohms A 150 mV DE915 ilohms A 150 mV 178 IH
7. TV programs Videos laser discs or 1 Press VIDEO FUNCTION DVD repeatedly to select the component for example VIDEO 1 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV s video input to match your video component 3 Turn on the component VCR LD DVD player and start playback Using the remote 7 The remote lets you operate the receiver and the Sony components that are connected to it Receiver Operations Ke When you watch TV or video programs We recommend you play audio portion through the receiver instead of your TV s speakers 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 SYSTEM OFF SYSTEM CONTROL en FUNCTION 5 1 INPUT Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION buttons to select the component you want to use The receiver and the selected component turn on The SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION buttons on the remote are factory set as follows To play Press Video tapes VIDEO 1 VTR VIDEO 2 VTR 1 or VIDEO 3 VTR 2 Laser discs or DVD LD TV programs TV Audio tapes TAPE Digital Audio Tapes DAT MD DAT or MiniDiscs MD Compact Discs CD CD Radio programs TUNER Records PHONO Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1 2 or 3
8. Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kHz dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning range With 10 kHz interval 530 1710 kHz USA and Canadian model only 530 1610 kHz models for all other countries except for Australia With 9 kHz interval 531 1710 kHz USA and Canadian model only 531 1602 kHz Australian model and models for all other countries Additional Information Antenna Loop antenna Usable sensitivity 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz or 999 kHz S N 54 dB at 50 mV m Harmonic distortion 0 5 50 mV m 400 kHz Selectivity At 9 kHz 35 dB At 10 kHz 40 dB You can change the AM tuning interval to 9 kHz USA and Canadian model only or to 10 kHz models for all other countries except for Australia After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver Hold down the PRESET TUNING button and press the POWER button All preset stations will be erased when you change the interval To reset the interval to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Video section Inputs 1 Vp p 75 ohms Outputs 1 Vp p 75 ohms General System Tuner section PLL quartz locked digital synthesizer system Preamplifier section Low noise NF type equalizer Power amplifier section Pure complementary SEPP Power requirements USA and Canadian models 120 V AC 60 Hz Australian model 240 V AC 50 Hz Other models 120 240 220 V AC selectable 50 60 Hz Power consumption STR DE915 Canadi
9. index names for example VH S appear in the receiver s display when a station or program sourceis selected Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind 2 VCRs for example can be specified as VHS and 8MM respectively It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component for example asecond CD player connected to the DAT MD jacks Digital processing DPC MODE control buttons DISPLAY VIDEO AUDIO FUNCTION Receiver Operations 1 To index a preset station Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the TUNER indicator lights up The last station you received is tuned in To index a program source Select the program source component to be named then go to Step 3 2 Tune inthe preset station you want to create an index for If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations see Tuning preset stations preset tuning on page 16 3 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX indicator lights up 4 Create an index name by using the digital processing control buttons as follows Press A or V to select a character and then press gt to move the cursor to the next position The index name is stored automatically To insert a space Press A or V until a blank space appears in the display the spac
10. 2 jacks you can assign the VIDEO 2 button to set the remote to control the LD player Note that the settings of the TUNER and PHONO buttons cannot be changed SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION Numeric and ENTER buttons 1 Hold down the SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION button whose function you want to change VIDEO 2 for example 2 Press the corresponding numeric button of the component you want to assign to the SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION button 6 LD player for example For the numeric buttons see the table in Operating One Component While Using Another on this page Now you can use the VIDEO 2 button to control your Sony LD player To reset the setting to the factory setting Repeat the above procedure 29 30 Advanced Remote Operations Programming the Remote STR DE915 DE715 D660Z only The RM P501 remote included with the STR DE915 DE715 and D660Z can control non Sony components by learning the control signals from their remotes Once this remote learns the other components signals you can use these components as part of your system Additionally if you have any Sony components that fail to operate with this remote use this programming function This remote can learn signals only from other infrared wireless remotes Before you program signals make sure that the two remotes e Face straight at each other see Step 3 below e Are placed at a distance of about 2 inches 5 cm e Are not
11. 27 effect and surround sound parameters 28 equalizer parameters 27 speaker volume 20 21 tone parameter 27 Automatic tuning 15 Background operation 29 Battery 4 C Center mode 21 33 Connecting See Hookups Customizin remote 29 30 sound field 25 28 D Delay time 19 27 33 Direct tuning 15 Dolby Digital 19 33 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 20 22 34 Dolby Surround setup Dolby Digital 19 20 Dolby Pro Logic 20 22 Dubbing See Recording E F G a See Recording Effect level 26 34 H Hookups AC power cord 11 antennas 5 audio components 5 6 CONTROL A1 6 digital components 10 11 overview 4 speakers 6 7 TV VCRs 9 10 J K Indexing preset station and program source 16 17 L Labeling See Indexing preset station and program source M N O Making components selectable unselectable 14 P Q Parameter 26 28 34 Preset number 16 Preset station 16 17 Preset tuning 16 Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations See Automatic tuning directly See Direct tuning using preset stations See Preset tuning Recording on an audio tape or MD 17 ona video tape 18 Remote changing the setting 29 clearing the signals 30 controlling non Sony components 30 background operation 29 programming 30 Scanning preset stations See Preset tuning radio stations 15 Selecting a component input mode 12 on the main unit 12 using the remote 13 14 Selecting the center mode 21 Sleep timer 18 Sound field adjustable para
12. LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer Selecting MUTE mutes the sound of the LFE channel from the subwoofer However the low frequency sounds of the front center and rear speakers are output from the subwoofer according to the setting of each speaker page 19 3 Setting this parameter to OFF reproduces the sound track with no dynamic range compression STD reproduces the sound track with the full dynamic range as intended by the recording engineer MAX provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic range Adjusting surround sound parameters STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only Change the surround parameters to fit your listening situation See the chart on page 26 for parameters you can adjust in each sound field To adjust the parameters of the PRO LOGIC sound field see Dolby Pro Logic STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only on page 20 T Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR indicator lights up 2 Use the digital processing control buttons N V to select the parameter you want 3 Use the digital processing control buttons lt gt to adjust the level of the parameter The adjusted parameters are stored automatically Note If you make new adjustments to a sound field the previous settings are replaced by the new ones Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings T Ifthe power is on press POWER to turn off the power 2 Hold down SOUND FIELD ON OFF and press P
13. OUTPUT Continued Getting Started DAT deck or MD deck Receiver DAT deck or MD deck DAT MD Turntable Receiver Turntable If your turntable has an earth lead To prevent hum connect the earth lead to the rh SIGNAL GND terminal on the receiver CONTROL A1 Hookups STR DE915 DE715 USA Canada only e If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player tape deck or MD deck Use a CONTROL A1 cord not supplied to connect the S LINK CTRL A1 jack on the CD player tape deck or MD 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 tape deck or MD deck for details 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 jacks on the receiver However if you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks set the command mode to CD 2 and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver You can display the operating status of the component connected to the S LINK CTRL A1 jack STR DE915 DE715 USA Canada only 1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select OTHER SETUP STR DE915 only or DISPLAY SETUP STR DE715 only 2 Use the digital processing control buttons N V to select CONTROL A1 3 Use
14. Operations If an FM stereo program is distorted The STEREO indicator flashes Press FM MODE to change to monaural MONO You will not have the stereo effect but the distortion will be reduced To return to the auto stereo mode press this button again If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers are flashing M ake sure you ve entered the right frequency If not press DIRECT and reenter the frequency you want If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area To watch FM simulcast TV programs M ake sure that you tune in the simulcast program on both the TV or VCR and the receiver If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning interval The entered value is automatically rounded up or down to the closest covered value Tuning intervals for direct tuning are FM 50kHz intervals AM 10kHz intervals USA and Canadian model only to change to 9 kHz intervals see page 33 9kHz intervals A ustralian mode only 9 kHz intervals modes for all other countries to change to 10 kHz intervals see page 33 Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations automatic tuning If you don t know the frequency of the radio station you want you can have the receiver scan all the receivable stations to locate the one you want 1 Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the TUNER indicator lights up The last received station is tuned in Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the d
15. Q You can record sound from a different audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source select the program source then start playback The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original To resume audio recording from the original select the video source again Note You cannot record audio from a program source connected to the LD DVD IN AC 3 RF OPTICAL or LD DVD jack STR DE915 only or 5 1 INPUT jacks STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only Using the Sleep Timer mea i You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a time you specify SLEEP Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on Each time you press SLEEP the time changes as shown below 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 gt 0 30 00 OFF The display dims after you specify the time Note On the STR DE615 and D560Z appears instead of You can freely specify the time Press SLEEP first then specify the time you want using the digital processing control buttons A or V The sleep time changes in 1 minute intervals You can specify up to 5 hours Q You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns off Press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display Dolby Surround Setup a ee ee ee Dolby Digita
16. REAR MUSIC S HALL L HALL S OPERA HOUSE L OPERA HOUSE S JAZZ CLUB LJAZZ CLUB CHURCH LIVE HOUSE ACOUSTIC KARAOKE SPORTS ARENA STADIUM GAME GAME DE BE DE DE BE DE DE DE DE DEDEDE DE JE JE DE DE DE BE BE DE DE DE DE DE SE DE DEEE D E DE DE JE DE JE DE DE DE JE BE BE DE DE DE DE SE DE DE DE DEDE IE TE SE DE IE DE DE DE DE DE BE SE BE DE HE DE DE D BEELDE DE DE JE DE DE DE DE DE DE ll ol a a ll ll a Ml ll aa a Fl al lc Ml id lll end EFFECT effect level WALL wall type SEAT F R L R seat position front rear left right REV reverberation time LFE MIX low frequency effect mix D COMP dynamic range compression R BAL LEV rear speaker s balance level W LEV subwoofer level C LEV center speaker level EQ equalizer parameter The settings of these parameters are not stored separately for each sound field They effect all the sound fields Notes e All the sound fields can be used with Dolby Digital AC 3 sound sources The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall presence of the sound field e The volume of the rear speakers subwoofer and center speaker can still be adjusted even when the DIRECT PASS indicator is on Adjustable parameters for each sound field of STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z amp s S REESE PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC ENHANCED MOVIE C STUDIO A C
17. TAPE FUNCTION Digital Audio Tapes AUDIO DAT MD DAT or MiniDiscs FUNCTION MD To watch or Press To light up listen to repeatedly Compact Discs CD AUDIO CD FUNCTION Radio programs AUDIO TUNER FUNCTION Records AUDIO PHONO FUNCTION DBS tuners can be used with the USA Canadian and Australian models Turn on the component for example a CD player and then start playing To tunein radio stations on this receiver see Receiving Broadcasts on page 15 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume To adjust the volume of the TV s speakers use the volume control on the TV To listen to digital program sources STR DE915 only Do the procedure below 1 Do Steps 1 and 2 above to select the component 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select input mode for the component When you select The receiver selects AUTO INPUT the component connected to the following jack s listed in order of priority 1 the LD DVD IN AC 3RF jack 2 the OPTICAL jack 3 the analog jacks DIGITAL AC 3 RF the component connected to the appears only when LD DVD IN AC 3RF jack you selected LD DVD in Step 1 DIGITAL OPTICAL the component connected to the OPTICAL jack ANALOG INPUT thecomponent connected to the analog jacks Only when you selected LD DVD in Step 1 To play the decoded Dolby Digital AC 3 program source connected to the 5 1 INPUT jacks STR DE715 DE615 D660Z
18. TV lt lt gt Tape deck MD Fast forwards or rewinds deck VCR LD TV Selects the channel entry player mode either one or two digit in Europe only laa PPI CD DVD Skips tracks player SUB CH TV Selects preset channels for MD deck LD the small picture player POSITION TV Changes the position of the H CD DVD Pauses play or record Also small picture player Tape starts recording with SWAP TV Swaps the small and the deck MD components in record laree picture deck LD standby 5 P player VCR PINP TV Activates the picture in picture function a CD DVD Starts play player Tape JUMP TV Jumps back and forth deck MD between the previous and deck LD current channels player VCR ANT TV VTR VCR Selects output signal from E CD DVD Stops play the antenna terminal TV player Tape signal or VCR program deck MD eee MASTER VOL TV Normally adjusts the player VCR master volume of the receiver Tape deck Starts play on the reverse If TV CONTROL ON was side pressed it adjusts the volume on the TV Tape deck Sets tape decks to the record standby mode MUTING TV Normally mutes the sound from the receiver o gt Tape deck MD Starts recording when If TV CONTROL ON was deck VCR pressed with B or lt a pressed the sound on the on tape deck TV itself is muted SLOPE Not applicable BAND i Not applicable RMS Random Music Sensor Only for Sony TVs with the picture in picture function A Adjusting delay time 19
19. an additional front speaker system Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals Note If you use front speakers with low maximum power input adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers Getting Started Speaker placement for STR DE915 For the best possible surround sound we recommend e The best quality speakers possible e Front center and rear speakers of equivalent size and quality e Positioning of speakers at the same distance from the listening position The center speaker however may be moved closer but not beyond the straight line connecting the two front speakers The rear speakers may also be closer to listening position than the front speakers to suit the configuration of your room If the surround effect is still inadequate adjust the CENTER DELAY and REAR DELAY parameters see page 19 Notes e Do not place the center or rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers e When mounting the rear speakers on side walls perpendicular to the listening position they should be placed 60 90 cm above the listening position as shown below in Speaker placement for STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z Depending on the shape of your room etc you may wish to place the rear speakers behind you instead of on the side walls One advantage of this placement is that you can use a pair of large floor standing speakers m
20. deck Receiver LD DVD IN ACS RF LD DVD IN OUT IN OPTICAL co ae OPTICAL DATIMD OPTICAL TMD DA OPTICAL DIGITAL Warning regarding the playback of DAT MD sources When playing DAT MD sources through the receiver do not play a DAT MD that contains digital recordings made from a DVD player whose digital output was set to DOLBY DIGITAL High volume will be output which may damage the receiver and your speakers Notes e You cannot connect a LD or DVD player through digital connection when the LD DVD IN OPTICAL jack is already used In this case connect the LD or DVD player to the LD DVD jacks e This receiver is compatible only with digital components using 32 44 1 or 48 kHz sampling frequencies and not compatible with 96 kHz Be sure to connect digital components CD player DAT MD deck etc to the analog jacks as well as the digital jacks in order to do analog recording AC Hookups Setting the voltage selector only on the models supplied with the voltage selector Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the receiver is set to the local power supply voltage If not set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet VOLTAGE SELECT i Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord from this receive
21. reflections and reverberation You can adjust the effect level in 6 levels As you select higher levels the room becomes live and as you select lower levels the room becomes dead 5 1 INPUT jacks These jacks are used to input decoded Dolby Digital AC 3 audio signals allowing you to enjoy 5 1 channel surround sound STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only Use these jacks to connect a Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder or a DVD player with a built in AC 3 decoder 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 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 Surround sound Sound that consists of three elements direct sound early reflected sound early reflections and reverberative sound reverberation The acoustics where you hear the sound affect the way these three sound elements are heard These sound 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 Reverberation Early reflections _ Direct sound i ae Transition of sound from rear speakers Direct sound Early Level reflections Reverberation y P Time Early reflection time Additional Information Table o
22. up 2 Use the digital processing control buttons NAN V to select BASS or TREBLE 3 Use the digital processing control buttons lt gt to adjust the tone level The adjusted tone level is stored automatically You can turn off the tone adjustments without erasing them The tone adjustments and on off setting are stored separately for each sound field Press DPC MODE repeatedly to turn off the TONE indicator Adjusting the delay time STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers delay time You can select a delay time of 15 20 and 30 ms Set a short delay time when the rear speakers are located in a large room or far from your listening position I Start playing a program source encoded with Dolby surround sound 2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR indicator lights up 3 Use the digital processing control buttons A V to select the delay time The current delay time appears in the display 4 Use the digital processing control buttons lt gt to adjust the delay time 27 28 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the effect and surround sound parameters STR DE915 only Change the surround parameters to fit your listening situation See the chart on page 26 for parameters you can adjust in each sound field 1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR indicator lights up 2 Use the digital processing contr
23. B front speakers in 0 5 dB steps bass frequency of F BASS 99Hz and 992Hz in the front speakers 21 levels treble level of the F TREBLE 10 0dB and 10 0dB front speakers in 0 5 dB steps treble frequency of F TREBLE the front speakers 1 0kHz and 8 6kHz in 21 levels bass level of the C BASS 10 0dB and 10 0dB center speaker in 0 5 dB steps bass frequency of C BASS 99Hz and 992Hz in the center speaker 21 levels treble level of the C TREBLE 10 0dB and 10 0dB center speaker in 0 5 dB steps treble frequency of C TREBLE the center speaker 1 0kHz and 8 6kHz in 21 levels bass level of the rear R BASS 10 0dB and 10 0dB speakers in 0 5 dB steps bass frequency of R BASS 99Hz and 992Hz in the rear speakers 21 levels treble level of the R TREBLE 10 0dB and 10 0dB rear speakers in 0 5 dB steps treble frequency of R TREBLE the rear speakers 1 0kHz and 8 6kHz in 21 levels 3 Repeat Step 2 if necessary Q You can turn off the equalizer adjustments without erasing them F press EQ TONE on the remote Note You may hear some noise as you adjust the parameters Adjusting the tone parameter STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only Adjust the tone bass or treble of the front center and rear speakers for optimum sound You can adjust the tone of all sounds fields including Dolby Surround 1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE indicator lights
24. D560Z only Press 5 1 DVD INPUT so that the 5 1 IN PUT indicator lights up To Do this Mute the sound f Press MUTING on the remote Press again to restore the sound Press BASS BOOST to turn on the BASS BOOST indicator Reinforce the bass Adjust the balance of Turn BALANCE left or right front speakers When you listen with headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set SPEAKERS to OFF Q When you want to enjoy high quality sound Press DIRECT PASS to bypass the tone controls bass reinforcement and surrround effects The DIRECT PASS indicator lights up To select another component when a decoded Dolby Digital AC 3 program source is selected STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only Press VIDEO AUDIO FUNCTION to turn off the 5 1 INPUT indicator Note BASS BOOST DIRECT PASS and SOUND FIELD ON OFF buttons do not operate when the 5 1 INPUT indicator is on Q You can adjust the brightness of the display 1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select OTHER SETUP STR DE915 only DISPLAY SETUP STR DE715 D660Z only or DISPL SETUP STR DE615 D560Z only 2 Use the digital processing control buttons AV V to select DIMMER 3 Use the digital processing control buttons lt gt to adjust the brightness Watching TV video programs To watch Do this Turn on both the TV and the receiver and press VIDEO FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV DBS or TV indicator lights up
25. ESSING CONTROL 17 19 to 21 27 28 DIRECT 13 18 19 20 21 22 23 EQ TONE 27 SOUND FIELD ON OFF GENRE MODE 20 to 22 SHIFT 16 BACKGROUND 29 Numeric buttons 15 16 29 TV CONTROL ON 14 37 38 Additional Information Remote Operates Function Remote Operates Function Button Button 0 9 gt 10 Receiver Selects preset numbers RMS Tape deck Selects tape direction tape DIRECTION decks with the RMS CD player MD Selects track numbers function only deck LD player 0 selects track 10 RMS CLEAR Tape deck Clears RMS program tape TV VCR Selects channel numbers decks with the RMS F function only CH PRESET Receiver Scans and selects preset stations RMS Tape deck Programs tracks tape deck DIRECTION with the RMS function TV VCR Selects preset channels lt gt only DISC CD player Selects discs CD player ENTER TV VCR DBS_ Changes channels discs with multi disc changer tuner CD when used with 0 9 only player D TUNING Receiver Selects the direct tuning VISUAL DVD TV Turns on or off the power mode POWER VCR DBS D SKIP CD player Skips discs CD player with eee multi disc changer only Prayer CD DVD Searches tracks forward or TV CONTROL TV Turns on the TV switches 1 backward ON the input to TV and sets player ackward the remote to operate the
26. F Outputs VIDEO 1 2 AUDIO OUT Voltage 150 mV Impedance 10 kilohms WOOFER Voltage 2 V Impedance 1 kilohms PHONES Accepts low and high impedance headphones BASS BOOST STR DE915 6 dB at 50 Hz STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z 10 dB at 70 Hz TONE unavailable on STR DE915 8 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz Digital signal processor section STR DE915 only Modulation A D conversion High Density Linear Converter Demodulation D A conversion High Density Linear Converter Advanced pulse D A converter Sampling frequency 48 kHz LFE MIX MUTE 20 0 dB 0 5 dB step D RANGE COMP OFF 0 1 0 9 STD MAX REAR level 20 10 dB 0 5 dB step CENTER level 20 10 dB 0 5 dB step SUB WOOFER level 20 10 dB 0 5 dB step EFFECT 21 step adjustable WALL 17 step adjustable SEAT F R 17 step adjustable SEAT L R 17 step adjustable REBERB time 17 step adjustable Depending on the sound field some parameters may not be adjustable see page 26 Surround Equalizer BAND BASS TREBLE Turnover frequency Bass 99 Hz 992 Hz Treble 1 0 kHz 8 6 kHz Level 10 dB 0 5 dB step FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Sensitivity Mono 18 3 dBf 4 5 pV Stereo 38 3 dBf 45 uV Usable sensitivity 11 2 dBf 2 pV IHF S N Mono 76 dB Stereo 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono 0 3 Stereo 0 5 Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz
27. NCTION Button 29 Programming the Remote STR DE915 DE715 D660Z only 30 Additional Information Troubleshooting 31 Specifications 32 Glossary 33 Table of Functions of the SET UP Button 35 Rear Panel Descriptions 36 Remote Button Descriptions 37 Index 39 Quick Reference Guide Back cover Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items with the receiver e FM wireantenna 1 e AM loop antenna 1 e Remote commander remote 1 RM P501 STR DE915 DE715 D660Z only RM U501 STR DE615 D560Z only e Size AA R6 batteries 2 e Audio video cable 1 STR DE915 DE715 USA Canada only e Control Scord 1 STR DE915 DE715 USA Canada only Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA R6 batteries with the and on the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor fi on the receiver Q When to replace batteries Under normal use the batteries should last for about 6 months When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace both batteries with new ones Notes e Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction e If you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Ho
28. NK CTRL Al 5 TAPE 5 TV DBS 9 VIDEO 1 2 9 WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER 7 WOOFER 6 5 1INPUT 10 Indicators BASS BOOST 13 DIRECT PASS 13 INDEX 17 LEARN 30 STANDBY 12 15 SUR 27 28 TONE 27 5 1INPUT 12 14 Other AC OUTLET 11 4 39 Sony Corporation Quick Reference Guide E Receiving Broadcasts direct tuning Example Receiving FM 102 50 MHz won Press repeatedly until e the TUNER indicator lights up O Select FM m uaaa Display FM 102 50MHz a ee Scanning Radio Stations automatic tuning Example Scanning FM stations nomen Press repeatedly until the TUNER indicator lights up DISPLAY Select the frequency Q display FM AM Select FM TUNING Q Q TUNING Q Q To continue scanning Printed in Malaysia aa Z Receiving Preset Stations Example Receiving station number A7 wona Press repeatedly until e the TUNER indicator lights up o Select A m R Scanning Preset Stations wona Press repeatedly until e the TUNER indicator lights up DISPLAY Select the frequency Q display PRESET x TUNING z Q O Sa Selecting a Component Example1 Playing a CD Press repeatedly until the CD indicator lights up AUDIO FUNCTION Turn on the CD player Start playing Example2 Watching a video tape Press repeatedly until the VIDEO 1 indicator lights up VIDEO FUNCTION Turn on the VCR Start p
29. NLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE E 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 The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the receiver 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 one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer Should the AC power cord need to be changed have it done at a qualified service shop only On placement 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 ven
30. OWER SURR CLEAR appears in the display and all the sound fields are reset at once Advanced Remote Operations LS ee eee Operating One Component While Using Another background operation You can temporarily operate other components while listening to or watching a program Numeric and BACKGROUND ENTER buttons 1 Hold down BACKGROUND 2 Press both the corresponding button of the component you re going to use see the table below and one of the following buttons at the same time VISUAL POWER TV VIDEO CH PRESET ANT TV VTR D SKIP B lt E A P lt lt PPi 11 Example To start recording on a tape deck while listening to a CD While holding down BACKGROUND press 4 or 5 and press B at the same time The following buttons correspond to the components The button Corresponds to 1 CD player 2 DAT deck 3 MD deck 4 Tape deck A 5 Tape deck B 6 LD player 7 VCR remote control mode VTR 1 8 VCR remote control mode VTR 2 9 VCR remote control mode VTR 3 gt 10 DBS tuner ENTER DVD player Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1 2 or 3 setting that corresponds to Beta 8mm and VHS respectively Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons page 13 don t match your system components you can change them For example if you connect a Sony LD player to the VIDEO
31. PEAKER STR DE915 DE715 DE615 only 15 16 17 E 19 20 21 23 24 N AC OUTLET IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC power cord AC OUTLET Outlet shape and position varies according to destination FRONT SPEAKERS A B TAPE DAT MD CD PHONO rh SIGNAL GND ANTENNA AM FM Additional Information Remote Button Descriptions Page numbers in parentheses refer to procedures that use the remote button In these procedures the remote button is either required or used in place of a main unit button with the same function and name or a similar name Refer to the table on the next page for an explanation of remote buttons not indicated below or for remote buttons without a corresponding button on the main unit OT N fer N SLEEP 18 LEARN RM P501 only 30 VISUAL POWER 30 SYSTEM OFF 14 30 SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION 12 13 15 to 18 29 30 5 1 INPUT 14 17 TV VIDEO 14 ENTER 29 Z SUBCH POSITION SWAP TVVIR Gs e ss ee MS DIRECTION CLEAR PINP JUMP 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 TEST TONE 20 21 CENTER LEVEL 21 REAR LEVEL 21 BASS BOOST 13 MASTER VOL 12 21 30 MUTING 13 DPC MODE 17 20 27 28 DIGITAL PROC
32. R DE915 only or center mode STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only see pages 19 and 21 gt Adjust the speaker volume appropriately see pages 20 and 21 A component cannot be selected gt Check the FUNCTION HOOKUP STR DE915 DE715 D660Z only or FUNC HOOK UP STR DE615 D560Z only setting of the component see page 14 Recording cannot be made gt Check that the components are connected correctly gt Select the source component with the VIDEO AUDIO FUNCTION buttons gt You cannot record audio from a program source connected to the LD DVD IN AC 3 RF OPTICAL or LD DVD jack STR DE915 only or 5 1 INPUT jacks STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only No sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the rear speakers gt Select the appropriate size of the rear speakers STR DE915 only or center mode STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only see pages 19 and 21 gt Adjust the speaker volume appropriately see pages 20 and 21 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 AM stations with automatic tuning see pages 15 and 33 gt No stations have been preset or
33. S O NY 3 860 516 12 1 FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR DE915 STR DE715 STR DE615 STR D660Z STR D560Z 1997 by Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN H CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harm
34. STUDIO B THEATER N THEATER MONO MOVIE MUSIC S HALL L HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE HOUSE ACOUSTIC SPORTS STADIUM GAME GAME X X X eS X 1 Unavailable on the STR DE615 D560Z 2 Adjustable only when center mode is set to PHANTOM NORMAL or WIDE see page 21 3 Adjustable only when center mode is set to 3 CH LOGIC NORMAL or WIDE see page 21 Note The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall presence of the sound field Before you get started To take advantage of Dolby Surround sound go to Dolby Digital STR DE915 only on page 19 or Dolby Pro Logic STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only on page 20 These sections describe how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and customize the DOLBY STR DE915 or PRO LOGIC STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z sound field Sound Adjustment Adjusting the equalizer parameters STR DE915 only Adjust the equalization bass or treble of the front center and rear speakers for optimum sound The following adjustments effect all sound fields simultaneously 1 While playing a component press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE indicator lights up 2 Use the digital processing control buttons N V to select the parameter to be set and use the buttons lt gt to select the setting To set Select And set between bass level of the F BASS 10 0dB and 10 0d
35. ade see the table on this page 3 Press TEST TONE on the remote You will hear the test tone from each speaker sequentially 4 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 balance of the front right and front left speakers use the BALANCE control on the front of the main unit e To adjust the level of center speaker press CENTER LEVEL or on the remote e To adjust the level of rear speakers press REAR LEVEL or on the remote 5 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the test tone ole Q You can adjust all the speakers at one time Adjust MASTER VOLUME Q You can increase the output level of the rear speakers You can raise the output of the rear speakers by 5 dB When turning on the receiver press POWER and MODE simultaneously to display GAIN UP To return the output level to normal repeat this procedure to display GAIN NORMAL STR DE715 D660Z or GAIN NORM STR DE615 D560Z Continued 21 22 Dolby Surround Setup Q What is the test tone Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting the speaker volume The test tone will come out as follows Ina 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 NEN Front R
36. an model 480 VA Other models 290 W STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z USA model 280 W Canadian model 480 VA Australian model 280 W AC outlets Australian model 1 switched maximum 100 W Other models 2 switched total 120 W 430 x 155 x 350 mm 17 x 6 1 s x 13 7 s inches including projecting parts and controls Dimensions Mass Approx STR DE915 11 2 kg 24 lb 10 oz STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z 9 8 kg 21 lb 9 oz Supplied accessories See page 4 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Ss Glossary Center mode Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode To obtain the best possible surround sound specify the type of each speaker page 19 STR DE915 only or select one of the four center modes page 21 according to your speaker system STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only For your reference the following table shows the relationship between the speaker type parameters and the center mode FS cs RS C Mode SMALL SMALL SMALL LARGE SMALL SMALL NORMAL SMALL SMALL LARGE LARGE SMALL LARGE NORMAL LARGE LARGE SMALL WIDE LARGE LARGE LARGE WIDE SMALL LARGE SMALL SMALL LARGE LARGE SMALL NO SMALL LARGE NO SMALL PHANTOM LARGE NO LARGE PHANTOM SMALL NO LARGE LARGE SMALL NO LARGE LARGE NO 3CH LOGIC SMALL SMALL NO SMALL LARGE NO FS Front speaker size CS Center speak
37. atching your front speakers Note If you place the rear speakers behind you be sure to check the speaker location setting in the SPEAKER SETUP menu when using VIRTUAL MULTI REAR and VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT sound fields see pages 19 and 24 for details Speaker placement for STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z For optimum surround sound effect place your speakers as shown below Front speaker 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 Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to Rear speaker 60 90m If nominal impedance of your speaker is Between 4 and 8 ohms 4Q 8 ohms or higher 8Q Selecting the speaker system If you connect only one set of front speakers set the SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to A If you connect two sets of front speakers see the following To drive Set SPEAKERS selector to Speaker system A connected A to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals Speaker system B connected B to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals Both speaker systems A and B A B parallel connection Do not use A B with SOUND FIELD set to ON TV VCR Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect video components to the receiver
38. cator does not flash or light up in Step 3 or 4 there is interference Clear the signal as described in Clearing the programmed signals below and program again from the beginning e The two remotes are placed too far apart Make sure they are only 2 inches apart e If you don t proceed to the following steps within about 1 minute during Steps 2 and 3 the remote automatically exits learning mode Start again from Step 2 e If the memory in the remote has become full If you program signals of Sony components you can store about 60 signals you can program a new signal ona previously programmed button but the new signal will replace the previously programmed one Notes e You cannot turn on programmed components by pressing a SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION button You have to turn on the component s power switch e Do not program remote signals of air conditioners or other household appliances Clearing the programmed signals To clear all the programmed signals do the following The button s functions are reset to the factory preset T Press LEARN to turn on the LEARN indicator 2 Hold down SYSTEM OFF VISUAL POWER and MASTER VOL until the LEARN indicator flashes three times and then turns off Additional Information SEE Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persist consult y
39. criptions STR DE915 TO OOE E H OO OOO 24 232221 20 STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z 19 Wingless sPEfKER IMPEDANCEIUSE 4 16 0 FRONT 9PEAKERS AC OUTLET IDEO 2 etat s RRL 5 1 D Vf INPUT i s S LIN 1 alo E3 ao oP a ello alo o 24 232221 20 1 LD DVD IN AC 3 RF STR DE915 only 2 LD DVD IN CD IN DAT MD IN OUT OPTICAL STR DE915 only 3 5 1 INPUT STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only 4 S LINK CTRL A1 STR DE915 DE715 USA Canada only 5 TV DBS USA Canadian and Australian models TV other models 6 LD DVD STR DE915 only 19 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 WOOFER Aubo OF wag Ess FARR SPERKER INPEMANCE SELEBTOR FRNT Ei CE IMPEDANCE USE 4 16 0 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 CTRL S STR DE915 DE715 USA Canada only MONITOR WOOFER SURROUND SPEAKERS REAR SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER WIRELESS REAR S
40. e If you do not connect a subwoofer select NO This activates the Dolby Digital A C 3 bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers Q If you feel the surround effect is inadequate Do the procedure below to adjust the delay time for the center and rear speakers 1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select OTHER SETUP 2 Use the digital processing control buttons N V to select CENTER DELAY or REAR DELAY and use the buttons lt gt to select the delay time 19 20 Dolby Surround Setup Adjusting the speaker volume Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker Note This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment GENRE SOUND FIELD TEST TONE ON OFF MODE DPC MODE DIGITAL PROCESSING CONTROL 1 Press SOUND FIELD ON OFF to turn on the sound field 2 Press GENRE repeatedly to select DOLBY 3 Press MODE to select NORMAL SURROUND or ENHANCED SURROUND 4 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR indicator lights up 5 Press TEST TONE You will hear the test tone see page 22 from each speaker in sequence 6 From your listening position use the digital processing control buttons A V to select the parameter to be set and use the buttons lt gt to select the setting so that the test tone can be heard at the sam
41. e is between and A STR DE915 DE715 D660Z or and A STR DE615 D560Z If you ve made a mistake Press lt or gt repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes Then select the right character To assign index names to other stations Repeat Steps 2 to 4 You can display either the preset station name program source name or frequency component originally meant for the selected jacks Each time you press DISPLAY the display switches between the frequency or component originally meant for the selected jacks and the preset station name program source name Q You can create an index name for the component connected to the 5 1 INPUT jacks STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only Press 5 1 DVD INPUT and do the procedure above starting from Step 3 Recording This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the receiver You don t have to connect playback and recording components directly once you select a program source on the receiver you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component Before you begin make sure you ve connected all components properly Recording component tape deck DAT deck MD deck VCR Playback component program source Audio signal flow Video signal flow Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape D
42. e level from all speakers To adjust Select And set between rear speaker REARLR L left and R right balance rear speaker REAR 20 0dB and 10 0dB level in 0 5 dB steps center speaker CENTER 20 0dB and 10 0dB level in 0 5 dB steps subwoofer SUB WOOFER 20 0dB and 10 0dB level in 0 5 dB steps During adjustment of the respective speaker level balance the test tone is output from the speaker s only After adjusting the subwoofer level the test tone turns off automatically To turn off the test tone Press TEST TONE Notes e Be sure to select NORMAL SURROUND or ENHANCED SURROUND before outputting the test tone The test tone is not output when The DIRECT PASS indicator is on MUTING appears in the display Dolby Pro Logic STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound first select the center mode according to your speaker system Then adjust the sound parameters of the PRO LOGIC sound field Note that you must have at least one additional pair of speakers and or one center speaker to do the following adjustments Digital processing control buttons SET UP BALANCE TEST TONE REAR CENTER LEVEL LEVEL Selecting the center mode The receiver offers you four center modes PHANTOM 3 CH LOGIC NORMAL and WIDE Each mode is designed for a different speaker co
43. er size RS Rear speaker size C Mode Dolby Pro Logic center mode Delay time Time lag between the surround sound output from front speakers and rear speakers By adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers you can obtain the feeling of presence Make the delay time longer when you have placed the rear speakers in a small room or close to your listening position and make it shorter when you have placed them in a large room or apart from your listening position 33 34 Additional Information Dolby Digital AC 3 This is a new digital surround system proposed to reproduce Dolby SR D the 3 dimensional sound system developed for use in movie theaters in the home This technology allows you to enjoy the full 5 1 ch soundtrack intended by the filmmaker in the comfort of your own home 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 Effect level Combination of the level of early
44. f Functions of the SET UP Button You can make various settings using the SET UP button on the main unit and the digital processing control buttons Operations related to each menu are explained in the previous sections The table below describes how to access each menu Press SET UP repeatedly to select Press A or V to select Then press lt or gt to select See page SPEAKER SETUP FRONT SP LARGE or SMALL 19 STR DE915 CENTER SP LARGE SMALL or NO 19 REAR SP REAR SP SIDE or BEHIND 19 SUB WOOFER YES or NO 19 CENTER MODE STR DE715 D660Z PHANTOM 21 CTR MODE STR DE615 D560Z 3 CH LOGIC NORMAL WIDE DISPLAY SETUP STR DE715 D660Z DIMMER among 4 levels of brightness 13 DISPL SETUP STR DE615 D560Z CONTROL A1 STR DE915 DE715 USA AUTO FIX or OFF 6 Canada FUNCTION HOOKUP STR DE915 VIDEO 1 YES or NO STR DE915 DE715 14 DE715 D660Z D660Z FUNC HOOK UP STR DE615 VIDEO 2 Y or N STR DE615 D560Z D5602 LD DVD STR DE915 TV DBS TAPE DAT MD CD PHONO OTHER SETUP STR DE915 CENTER DELAY 0 to 5ms in 1 ms steps 19 REAR DELAY 0 to 15ms in 5 ms steps 19 DIMMER among 4 levels of brightness 13 CONTROL A1 AUTO FIX or OFF 6 PLEASE PUSH CURSOR STR DE915 only or USE CURSOR STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only appears in the display after 4 seconds you press the SET UP button 35 36 Additional Information Rear Panel Des
45. ff whenever the program source connected to the 5 1 IN PUT jacks is selected STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only Sound Adjustment Sound fields for STR DE915 GENRE MODE To GENRE MODE To MUSIC SMALL HALL Reproduce the acoustics of a DOLBY NORMAL Decode programs processed rectangular concert hall Ideal SURROUND with Dolby Surround LARGE HALL for soft acoustic sounds ENHANCED Provide a greater sence of SMALL OPERA Reproduce the acoustics of a SURROUND presence from Dolby Digital HOUSE opera house sources with monaural rear channel sound LARGE OPERA HOUSE MOVIE CINEMA STUDIO Reproduce the sound A characteristics of the Sony SMALL JAZZ Reproduce the acoustics of a Pictures Entertainment Cary CLUB jazz club Grant Theater cinema production studio LARGE JAZZ CLUB CINEMA STUDIO Reproduce the sound 7 B characteristics of the Sony CHURCH Reproduce the acoustics of a Pictures Entertainment Kim church Novak Theater cinema LIVE HOUSE Reproduce the acoustics of a production studio live house CINEMA STUDIO Reproduce the sound ACOUSTIC Reproduce normal 2 channel C characteristics of the Sony stereo No surround effects Pictures Entertainment scoring stage KARAOKE Reduce the vocals of a normal 7 A 2 channel music source SMALL THEATER Add the acoustic reflections of a theater to decoded Dolby SPORTS ARENA Reproduce the feeling of MEDIUM Surrou
46. ful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No STR DE915 STR DE715 STR DE615 STR D660Z STR D560Z 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 U
47. igital Audio Tape or MiniDisc using the receiver See the instruction manual of your cassette deck DAT deck or MD deck if you need help 1 Select the component to be recorded 2 Set the component to be ready for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or an MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary 4 Start recording on the recording deck and then start playing the component Notes e You cannot record analog audio signal from a program source connected to the LD DVD IN AC 3 RF OPTICAL LD DVD jack STR DE915 only or 5 1 INPUT jacks STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only e Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the DAT MD OUT OPTICAL jack STR DE915 only TAPE REC OUT jacks and DAT MD REC OUT jacks 17 18 Receiver Operations Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR a TV or an LD player using the receiver You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape See your VCR or LD player s instruction manual if you need help 1 Select the program source to be recorded 2 Set the component to be ready for playing For example insert the laser disc you want to record from into the LD player 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 for recording 4 Start recording on the recording VCR and then start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record
48. ions 16 Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 16 Recording 17 Using the Sleep Timer 18 Digital processor Digital jacks Dolby Surround Setup 5 1 INPUT jacks Dolby Digital STR DE915 only 19 Control A1 Dolby Pro Logic STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only 20 Control S bd DEIS o Sound Adjustment SPEAKER e Using Pre programmed Sound Fields 22 i Customizing the Sound Fields 25 rogrammabre DE715 D660Z remote USA and Canadian models only Conventions e The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver e A Quick Reference Guide is supplied on the back cover e The Remote Button Descriptions section on page 37 provides an overview of the remote buttons e The following icons are used in this manual Indicates that you can use only il the remote to do the task 7X 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 D0 AC 3 and PRO LOGIC are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Advanced Remote Operations Operating One Component While Using Another background operation 29 Changing the Factory Setting of a FU
49. isplay Press FM AM toselect FM or AM Press TUNING or Press the button for a higher station number press the button for alower one 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 button again 15 16 Receiver Operations eS a E Presetting Radio Stations You ll most likely want to preset the receiver with the radio stations you listen to often so that you don t have to tune in the station every time The receiver can store a total of 30 FM or AM stations You can store the stations on preset numbers combining 3 characters A B and C and numbers 0 9 For example you can store a station as preset number A1 B6 or C9 Numeric buttons PRESET TUNING MEMORY SHIFT AUDIO FUNCTION 1 Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the TUNER indicator lights up The last received station is tuned in 2 Tunein thestation you want If you are not familiar with how to tuneina station see Receiving Broadcasts on page 15 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY appears for a few seconds Do Steps 4 and 5 before MEMORY goes out 4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page A B or C Each time you press SHIFT the letter A B or C appear in the display 5 Press the number yo
50. ith digital jack s to the STR DE915 If you use a digital component select the appropriate input mode for the component see page 12 LD DVD IN AC 3 RF OPTICAL CD IN OPTICAL DAT MD IN OUT OPTICAL What cords will need e Optical digital connecting cord not supplied 1 fora DVD LD or CD player 2 for a DAT or MD deck e Coaxial digital connecting cord not supplied 1 for a DVD or LD player I Hookups The arrow indicates signal flow LD or DVD player Receiver LD or DVD player LD DVD IN AC RF LD DVD IN JOPTICAL CDN OPTICAL JOPTICAL DATI MD OUT JOPTICAL DIGITAL If your LD or DVD player has an optical output jack connect it to the LD DVD IN OPTICAL jack If your LD player has an RF output jack connect it to the LD DVD IN AC 3 RF jack of the receiver as shown below Receiver LD DVD IN LD player OPTICAL CDIN OPTICAL DAT MD IN OPTICAL DAT MD OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL CD player Receiver CD player LD DVD IN AC 3 g omn OPTICAL IN cD OPTICAL G DATIMDIN JOPTICAL DAT7MD OUT JOPTICAL DIGITAL DAT or MD deck DAT or MD
51. l STR DE915 only To obtain the best possible surround sound first specify the type of speakers you have connected and the location of the rear speakers Then use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level Digital processing control buttons SET UP Specifying the speaker type and the location of the rear speakers 1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select SPEAKER SETUP 2 Usethedigital processing control buttons A V to select the parameter to be set and use the buttons lt gt to select the setting FRONT SP front speaker If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE When a Dolby Digital sound source indicated by the lighting of the DISCRETE indicator produces an inadequate surround effect or when cracking occurs in the sound output select SMALL to activate the Dolby Digital AC 3 bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer or other LARGE speakers CENTER SP center speaker size If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE When a Dolby Digital sound source indicated by the lighting of the DISCRETE indicator produces an inadequate surround effect or when cracking occurs in the sound output select SMALL to activate the Dolby Digital AC 3 bass redirection circuitry and outpu
52. laying E Using Pre programmed Sound Fields Example Watching a Dolby Surround encoded movie on a laser disc player connected to LD DVD STR DE915 or VIDEO 2 STR DE715 DE615 D6602Z D560Z Press repeatedly until the LD DVD or VIDEO 2 indicator lights up VIDEO FUNCTION SOUND FIELD ON OFF Press repeatedly to select DOLBY STR DE915 or PRO LOGIC STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D5602 GENRE Press repeatedly to select NORMAL STR DE915 PRO LOGIC STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D5602 or ENHANCED MODE Turn on the LD player Start playing
53. meters 27 28 customizing 25 28 pre programmed 22 25 34 resetting 28 Speakers connection 6 7 impedance 8 placement 8 selecting speaker system 8 specifying the speaker type and location of the rear speakers 19 Supplied accessories 4 Surround sound 19 22 34 Test tone 22 Tuning See Receiving broadcasts U V Unpacking 4 W X Y Z Watching TV video programs 13 Names of controls Buttons BACKGROUND 29 BASS BOOST 12 CENTER LEVEL 20 lt gt A N digital processing control 12 16 19 20 25 DIRECT 15 DIRECT PASS 12 DISPLAY 15 16 DPC MODE 16 20 25 ENTER 29 FM AM 15 FM MODE 15 GENRE 20 22 INPUT MODE 12 LEARN 30 MASTER VOL 30 MEMORY 16 MODE 11 20 22 MUTING 11 13 PRESET TUNING 16 REAR LEVEL 20 SET UP 12 19 20 SHIFT 16 SLEEP 18 SOUND FIELD ON OFF 20 22 25 SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION 13 29 30 SYSTEM OFF 13 30 TEST TONE 20 TUNING 15 TV CONTROL ON 13 VIDEO AUDIO FUNCTION 11 12 15 17 VISUAL POWER 30 Numeric buttons 15 16 29 5 1 DVD INPUT 12 13 Switch and selector INPEDANCE SELECTOR 6 POWER 11 12 15 25 SPEAKERS 8 12 Connectors and terminals ANTENNA FM AM 5 FRONT SPEAKERS A B 6 rh SIGNALGND 6 SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER REAR 6 Controls BALANCE 11 12 20 MASTER VOLUME 11 12 Jacks CD 5 CDIN OPTICAL 10 CONTROLS 10 DAT MD 5 DAT MD IN OUT OPTICAL 10 LD DVD 9 LD DVD IN AC 3 RF OPTICAL 10 MONITOR 9 PHONES 12 PHONO 5 S LI
54. moved during programming LEARN indicator VISUAL POWER YSTEM OFF LEARN a 9 SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION MASTER VOL T Press the SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION button of the component you want to program except the TUNER and PHONO buttons For example if you want to program a CD player s remote press CD Press LEARN to turn on the LEARN indicator 3 Press the button on this unit s remote that is to learn the signal from the other remote The LEARN indicator flashes slowly Use only the shaded buttons shown above see Remote Button Descriptions on page 37 for the buttons you can use to operate each component Other remote About 2 inches 5 cm If the LEARN indicator flashes rapidly You cannot use the button you ve pressed 4 On the other remote select the function that the receiver s remote is to learn and hold down its button until the LEARN indicator lights steadily 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to program other buttons Note that each button can only learn one signal from another remote 6 Press LEARN After the LEARN indicator turns off you can control the other component with the programmed buttons Q When you program the recording signal Use the button to memorize the signal Q If you cannot successfully program signals check the following e If the LEARN indicator does not light up at all the batteries are weak Replace both batteries e If the LEARN indi
55. n the source When a sound field other than ACOUSTIC and KARAOKE is selected The DISCRETE indicator lights up and all Dolby Digital sound channels in the source are processed with the sound field before being output When the ACOUSTIC sound field is selected or the sound field is turned off The sound source is downmixed to 2 channels L R stereo and output When the ACOUSTIC sound field is selected you can adjust the equalizer parameters see page 27 For a sound source with Dolby Pro Logic data When the DOLBY NORMAL SURROUND or ENHANCED SURROUND sound field is selected or the DIRECT PASS indicator is on PRO LOGIC appears and the Dolby Pro Logic sound is decoded and output When a sound field other than ACOUSTIC is selected The sound source is processed with the sound field before being output If the sound field genre is MOVIE excluding MONO MOVIE sound field or 3D PRO LOGIC appears in the display and Dolby Pro Logic sound is decoded and output When the ACOUSTIC sound field is selected or the sound field is turned off The sound source is downmixed to 2 channels L R stereo and output When the ACOUSTIC sound field is selected you can adjust the equalizer parameters see page 27 The KARAOKE sound field reduces the level of the vocal component which is located at the center of 2 channel stereo sound Since this sound field downmixes a 5 channel Dolby Digital source to two channels and processes i
56. nd signals being in a front row of a large THEATER concert arena Great for rock LARGE THEATER ee NIGHT THEATER Watch a movie at low volume TADIM Reproduce the feeling oa during the night time large open air stadium Great for sporting events or electric MONO MOVIE Create a theater like sounds environment from movies with 2 channel monaural GAME GAME Obtain maximum audio soundtracks impact from video game software 3D VIRTUAL Use 3D sound imaging to ENHANCED A create virtual rear speakers 1 Be sure to adjust the volume level of the center and or from the sound of the front rear speakers to get the most out of the Dolby Digital AC speakers without using actual 3 Surround Sound page 20 rear speakers as shown in the 2 The hook fth A k illustration on page 24 The hookups of the center and or rear speakers are unnecessary VIRTUAL Use 3D sound imaging to 3 This parameter has no effect on the music source that has ENHANCED B create virtual rear speakers separate vocal channel e g a Video CD containing from the sound of the front karaoke tracks speakers without using actual rear speakers as shown in the illustration on page 24 Continued VIRTUAL REAR Use 3D sound imaging to shift SHIFT the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual position as shown in the illustration on page 24 The shift position differs according to the REAR SP setting see page 19 VIRTUAL MULTI Use 3D sound imaging to REAR create an arra
57. nfiguration Select the mode that best suits your speaker system configuration T Press SET UP on the main unit repeatedly to select CENTER MODE STR DE715 D660Z or CTR MODE STR DE615 D560Z 2 Use the digital processing control buttons N V lt gt to select the center mode you want by referring to the following table If you have Select So that Front and rear PHANTOM The sound of the speakers no center center channel is speaker output from the front speakers Front and center 3 CH LOGIC The sound of the speakers no rear 3 Channel rear channel is speaker Logic output from the front speakers Front and rear NORMAL The bass sound of speakers and a small the center channel center speaker is output from the front speakers because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass Front and rear WIDE You can obtain speakers and a complete Dolby center speaker Pro Logic Surround equivalent to your sound front speakers Dolby Surround Setup 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 controls on the remote lets you adjust the volume level from your listening position 1 Do Steps 1 to 3 on page 22 to select the PRO LOGIC sound field 2 Make sure the center mode setting is correctly m
58. okup 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 jacks see Rear Panel Descriptions on page 36 TV VCR Hookups 9 antenna Hookups 5 Speak Digital Component peaker Hookups 10 AM FM antenna System Hookups DVD player 6 Turntable Audio Component Hookups 5 Before you get started e Turn off the power to all components before making any connections Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed 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 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 ANTENNA What antennas will need e FM wire antenna supplied 1 oP Hookups e AM lo
59. ol buttons A V to select the parameter to be set and use the buttons lt gt to select the setting To Select And set between set the overall EFFECT 0 and 100 presence of the sound field set the level of the WALL S soft wall and H high frequencies hard wall in 17 to alter the sonic levels character of your listening environment Select your seat SEAT position front or rear to simulate the acoustics of the selected position F front and R rear in 17 levels Select your seat SEAT position left or right to simulate the acoustics of the selected position L left and R right in 17 levels set the length of REVERB time required for the reverberation from a given sound to attenuate to 60 dB S short and L long in 17 levels attenuate the level LFE MIX of the LFE Low Frequency Extension channel output from the subwoofer MUTE 20 0dB and OdB in 0 5 dB steps compress the D RANGE OFF 0 1 to 0 9 STD dynamic range of COMP MAX the sound track 1 When the sound field is KARAOKE this parameter adjusts the vocal presence The higher the setting the less dominant the vocal sound 2 The adjustment of this parameter does not affect the level of the bass frequencies sent to the subwoofer from the front center or rear channels via the bass redirection circuitry Setting this parameter to 0dB outputs the full
60. op antenna supplied 1 FM wire antenna After connecting the wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible Q If you have poor FM reception Connect a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to an FM outdoor antenna FM outdoor antenna Receiver LJ ANTENNA J Ground wire not supplied To ground Getting Started Important If you connect an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Notes e Do not use h SIGNAL GND for this connection e To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and TV 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 Note for STR DE915 For digital connections see Digital Component Hookups STR DE915 only on page 10 S LINK CTRL A1 STR DE915 DE715 USA Canada only 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 E I Red R Red R Hookups The arrow indicates signal flow CD player Receiver CD player OUTPUT Tape deck
61. or DVD player STR DE915 only If you have an additional LD or DVD player connect it to the VIDEO 2 jacks Receiver LD or DVD player LD player via the VIDEO 2 jacks STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only Receiver LD player VIDEO 2 VIDEO VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN D Continued 10 Getting Started You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC 3 soundtracks through the speakers connected to the receiver STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only If you have a Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder you can use the receiver to amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC 3 soundtrack with the following connections Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder etc DVD player or Receiver LD player etc PRE OUT y n OUTPUT If you have a CONTROL S compatible Sony TV DBS tuner monitor VCR or LD player STR DE915 DE715 USA Canada only Use a CONTROL S cord supplied to connect the CTRL S STATUS IN for TV DBS tuner or monitor or OUT for VCR or LD player STR DE715 USA Canada only jack on the receiver to the appropriate S LINK jack on the respective component Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your TV DBS tuner monitor VCR or LD player for details Digital Component Hookups STR DE915 only Overview This section describes how to connect a LD DVD player DAT MD decks and CD player equipped w
62. ou try to select the component which is set to NO or N using the remote NO CONNECTION STR DE915 DE715 D660Z only or CANNOT USE STR DE615 D560Z only appears in the display Receiving Broadcasts This receiver lets you enter a station s frequency directly by using the numeric buttons direct tuning If you don t know the frequency of the station you want see Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations automatic tuning on this page Before you begin make sure you have e Connected an FM AM antenna to the receiver as indicated on page 5 e Selected the appropriate speaker system For details see Selecting the speaker system on page 8 Numeric buttons AUDIO FUNCTION POWER TUNING FM MODE DISPLAY DIRECT FM AM 1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver 2 Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the TUNER indicator lights up The last received station is tuned in Press FM AM to select FM or AM stations 4 Press DIRECT Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz ee a al J fe Example 2 AM 1350kHz You don t have to enter the last 0 ie ee 6 When you tunein AM stations adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception To receive other stations Repeat Steps 3 to 5 If the STEREO indicator remains off Press FM MODE even when an FM stereo broadcast is received f Y Receiver
63. our nearest Sony dealer There s no sound or only a very low level sound is heard gt Check that the speakers and components are connected securely gt Make sure you select the correct component on the receiver gt Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector correctly see page 8 gt Press MUTING on the remote if MUTING is shown in the display gt The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit 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 connected securely gt Check that the connecting cords are away froma 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 h SIGNAL GND 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 DOLBY STR DE915 only PRO LOGIC STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only or MOVIE except MONO MOVIE sound field see page 22 gt Select the appropriate speaker type and the location of the rear speakers ST
64. r and from your audio video components to a wall outlet If you connect other audio components to AC OUTLET on the receiver the receiver can supply power to the connected component s so you can turn on off whole system when you turn on off the receiver Note that only one switched AC outlet is supplied with the Australian STR DE915 DE715 Getting Started AC OUTLET to a wall outlet Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of the component s connected to receiver s AC OUTLET does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel Do not connect high wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons fans or TVs to this outlet En l 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 Selected the appropriate speaker system For details see Selecting the speaker system on page 8 e Set BALANCE to the center position Turn on the receiver and check the following indicator e Press MUTING on the remote if M UTIN G appears in the display Clearing the receiver s memory Before you use your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver s memory do the procedure below AUDIO FUNCTION gt
65. setting that corresponds to Beta 8mm and VHS respectively Continued 13 14 Receiver Operations Note Pressing a SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION button will activate the component indicated for that button i e the component connected to the respective connector If however the connected component is different from the one indicated for the button the component will not be activated when the button is pressed only once For example to watch Sony LD player connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks as shown on page 9 Press VIDEO 2 to switch the function then press LD to set the remote control to operate the LD player To play the decoded Dolby Digital AC 3 program source connected to the 5 1 INPUT jacks STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only Press 5 1 INPUT so that the 5 1 INPUT indicator on the main unit lights up If you want to change the factory setting of a button See page 29 If the component does not turn on Press the power switch on the component 2 Start playing See Remote Button Descriptions on page 37 for details To turn off the components Press SYSTEM OFF This will also turn off the video audio component s connected to AC OUTLET on the back of this unit at the same time Q If you use a Sony TV When you press TV to watch a TV program the TV turns on and switches to the TV input The TV also turns on automatically and switches to the appropriate video input when you press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 If
66. t in the same way the DISCRETE indicator does not light up in KARAOKE mode Sound Adjustment Sound fields for STR DE715 DE615 D6602Z D560Z GENRE MODE To PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC Decode programs processed with Dolby Surround ENHANCED Provide additional output to the rear speakers after decoding the Dolby Surround program MOVIE C INEMA STUDIOA Reproduce the acoustics of a sound stage of a studio producing regular movies C INEMA STUDIO B Reproduce the acoustics of a sound stage of a studio producing SFX or action movies with lots of sound effects THEATER Add the acoustic reflections of a theater to decoded Dolby Surround signals N IGHT THEATER Watch amovieat low volume during the nighttime MONO MOVIE Create a theater like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks MUSIC S MALL HALL Reproduce the acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall Ideal for soft acoustic sounds L ARGE HALL Reproduce the acoustics of a larger hall JAZZ CLUB Reproduce the acoustics of a jazz club LIVE HOUSE Reproduce the acoustics of alive house ACOUSTIC Reproduce normal 2 channel stereo No surround effects SPORTS STADIUM Reproduce the feeling of alarge open air stadium Great for sporting events or electric sounds GAME GAME Obtain maximum audio impact from video game software
67. t the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers subwoofer or other LARGE speakers If you do not connect the center speaker select NO REAR SP rear speaker e If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE When a Dolby Digital sound source indicated by the lighting of the DISCRETE indicator produces an inadequate surround effect or when cracking occurs in the sound output select SMALL to activate the Dolby Digital AC 3 bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer or other LARGE speakers If you do not connect rear speakers select NO REAR SP rear speaker place This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT and VIRTUAL MULTI REAR sound fields Refer to the illustration below e Set to SIDE if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section e Set to BEHIND if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section This setting affects only the VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT and VIRTUAL MULTI REAR sound fields Note that this parameter does not appear when the REAR SP rear speaker parameter is set to NO SUB WOOFER subwoofer selection e If you connect a subwoofer select YES to output the LFE low frequency extension channel from the subwoofer
68. the TV does not switch to the appropriate input automatically press TV VIDEO on the remote Q Watching TV without the receiver for Sony TVs only Press TV CONTROL ON to set the remote to operate TV functions only When you press this button the TV turns on and switches to the TV input If the TV does not automatically switch to the TV input press TV VIDEO To select another component when a decoded Dolby Digital AC 3 program source is selected STR DE715 DE615 D660Z D560Z only Press any SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION button to turn off the 5 1 INPUT indicator on the main unit Making components selectable unselectable You can do these settings so that certain components become unselectable even if you press AUDIO VIDEO FUNCTION 1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select FUNCTION HOOKUP STR DE915 DE715 D660Z only or FUNC HOOK UP STR DE615 D560Z only 2 Use the digital processing control buttons N V to select a component 3 Use the digital processing control buttons lt gt to select YES selectable or NO unselectable STR DE915 DE715 D660Z only or Y selectable or N unselectable STR DE615 D560Z only Notes e When the receiver accepts the signal from the S LINK CTRL A1 jack or CTRL S STATUS IN or OUT jack to select that component which is set to NO on the receiver the setting changes to CONNECT or YES automatically and the component is selected STR DE915 DE715 USA Canada only If y
69. the digital processing control buttons lt gt to select the setting you want by referring to the following table To Select Display PLAY STOP PAUSE AUTO or REC for about 8 seconds when the operation switches Display PLAY STOP PAUSE FIX REC or the contents of a disc or track memo of a CD or MD whenever you press the DISPLAY button Turn off the operation status display OFF Notes e This setting is effective only when the receiver is set to TAPE DAT MD VIDEO 2 or CD see page 12 For VIDEO 2 the CD changer command mode must be CD 2 and the CD changer must be connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver For CD the CD changer command mode must be CD 1 and the CD changer must be connected to the CD jacks on the receiver e If the disc or track memo contains a character that the receiver cannot display appears for that character e When the Mega Control function of the CD player is active the operating status of the main player is displayed 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 SURROUND SURROUND WOOFER SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKERS CENTER
70. the preset stations have been cleared when you tune in with scanning preset stations Preset the stations see page 16 gt Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display Surround effect cannot be obtained gt Turn on the sound field function gt Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A or B when you use two sets of front speakers No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or on the monitor gt Select the appropriate function on the receiver gt Set your TV to the appropriate input mode press TV VIDEO on the remote for Sony TVs gt Place your TV away from the audio components The remote does not function gt Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver gt Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the receiver gt Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak gt Make sure you select the correct function on the remote gt Pressing TV CONTROL ON sets the remote to operate the TV only In this case press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION buttons before operating the receiver etc gt Press POWER on the main unit to turn on the receiver and check the FUNCTION HOOKUP FUNC HOOK UP setting of the component you want to use If the component is set to NO N the receiver and the component will not turn on when you press respective SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION button 31 Additional Information Specifications
71. tilation 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 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 DE915 DE715 DE615 D660Z and D560Z Check your model number by looking at the upper right corner of the front panel In this manual the USA and Canadian STR DE915 and the programmable remote commander RM P501 supplied with the STR DE915 DE715 and D660Z are used for illustration purposes unless stated othewise Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example STR DE915 DE715 USA Canada only Type of differences Model DE915 DE715 D660Z Feature DE615 D560Z 3videoinputs Built in Dolby TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 5 Speaker System Hookups 6 TV VCR Hookups 9 Digital Component Hookups STR DE915 only 10 AC Hookups 11 Before You Use Your Receiver 11 Receiver Operations Selecting a Component 12 Receiving Broadcasts 15 Presetting Radio Stat
72. u want to use Oto 9 If MEMORY goes out before you specify the preset number start again from Step 3 6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations To change a preset station Preset a new station on the number you want to change Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week the preset stations will be cleared from the receiver s memory and you will have to preset the stations again Tuning preset stations preset tuning You can tune directly to a preset station by entering its preset number If you don t know which stations are preset on which numbers you can tune by scanning the preset stations 1 Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the TUNER indicator lights up The last received station is tuned in 2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page A B or C then press the number For example select A and then press 7 to tunein the station preset as A7 You can tune by scanning the preset stations Press AUDIO FUNCTION repeatedly until the TUNER indicator lights up and then press DISPLAY so that the frequency display appears Then press PRESET TUNING or to select the station you want Each time you press the buttons the preset numbers change as follows A1 lt A2 gt lt A0 gt B1 gt B2 gt lt gt B0 eed a a er Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations station index and program sources These
73. y of virtual rear speakers from a single pair of actual rear speakers as shown in the illustration on page 24 The position of the virtual speakers differs according to the REAR SP setting see page 19 23 24 Sound Adjustment Q VIRTUAL ENHANCED A C se ON L i gt VIRTUAL ENHANCED B L VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT When REAR SP is set to SIDE ie uio u gt 4 i to VIRTUAL MULTI REAR When REAR SP is set to SIDE L c E 8 u L front speakers left R front speakers right C center speaker SL rear speaker left SR rear speaker right virtual speaker esee When REAR SP is set to BEHIND L C m ea i gt ei o When REAR SP is set to BEHIND L C E Z a SL See page 19 for details on how to set the rear speaker place Relationship between a Dolby surround sound encoded source and sound output from the receiver Sound output from the receiver for a Dolby surround sound encoded source will differ according to the contents of the sound source and the settings on the receiver as described below e For a sound source consisting of Discrete data When the DOLBY NORMAL SURROUND or ENHANCED SURROUND sound field is selected or the DIRECT PASS indicator is on The DISCRETE indicator lights up and the sound is decoded and output as is for all Dolby Digital sound channels i

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