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Sony STR-DE598 Receiver

1. Audio cord Coaxial digital cord White L ai fb lt m t Red R Monaural audio cord Ej Audio video cord Black ppan os Yellow video E gt Fi j i White L audio ED wE T gt ip Red R audio Wa Audio cord can be torn into two monaural audio Video cord cords I Yellow E E gt Component video cord D Optical digital cord Except for models of area code CEL CEK iii wa E Green af fe Blue fan aa noe m E Notes Turn off the power to all components before making any connections e Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise When connecting an audio video cord 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 When connecting optical digital cords insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords 648 1a Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player TV monitor or satellite tuner For details on the required cords EN fed see page 6 1 Connect the audio jacks Note DVD player DIGITAL OPTICAL COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA Satellite tuner You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AU
2. This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS DTS ES Neo 6 and DTS 96 24 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 3GB Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your COMPONENS eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeee 5 la Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 7 1b Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 10 1c Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 0 0 eee 12 2 Connecting the antennas 14 3 Connecting speakers cece 15 4 Connecting the AC power cord 17 5 Setting up the speakers 18 6 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance ice tienes iad wend dies 21 TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component eee 22 Listening to multi channel sound 23 MULTI CH IN Listening to FM AM radio 23 Storing FM stations automatically 24 AUTOBETICAL Models of area code CEL CEK only Presetting radio stations 25 Using the Radio Data System RDS 26 Models of area code CEL CEK only Changing the display eee 27 About the indications in the display 28 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers
3. e Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is set to YES page 18 There is no sound output from the sub woofer depending on the sound field continued 4968 The surround effect cannot be obtained e Make sure the sound field function is on press MOVIE or MUSIC Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced Check that the playing DVD etc is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format e When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component Recording cannot be done Check that the components are connected correctly Select the source component with input buttons The FM reception is poor Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA Ground wire not supplied To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary The signal strength of the stations is
4. Enjoying higher fidelity sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field eee 32 Selecting the surround back decoding MOG 8 keene es 34 SURR BACK DECODING 4G8 Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input 36 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN Except for models of area code CEL CEK Switching the audio input mode for digital COMPONEMNS ee eeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeees 36 INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields 0 0 37 Adjusting the tone cccccceeseseseeteee 38 Advanced settingS cccceceeeeeeeeeees 39 Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs 41 Using the Sleep Timer cece Selecting the speaker system Recording ccceeeeeeeeeeeeees Operations Using the Remote RM AAUOO1 Before you use your remote we 44 Remote button description 0 44 Changing the factory setting of an input LoD KEON E SY et Aaa Sees Ble 47 Additional Information Precautions cscecceseeseeseeseeteeeeeeeeeeees 48 Troubleshooting seeseeeeereeeees 49 Specifications ccceceseseseeseeeeeeeees 51 List of button locations and reference Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your components Steps la through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver Before you begin refer to Connectable components below for the pages which describe how to connect each component After hoo
5. below While monitoring the sound press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items Note You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz or when DTS 96 24 DTS ES Matrix or DTS Neo 6 decoding is applied TONE menu parameters BASS XX dB Front speaker bass level TREB XX dB Front speaker treble level Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust from 6 dB to 6 dB in 1 dB steps Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt CUSTOM gt 2 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see CUSTOMIZE menu parameters below 3 Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items CUSTOMIZE menu parameters The initial settings are underlined DTS 96 24 decoding mode AUTO When a DTS 96 24 signal is input it is played back at 96 kHz sampling frequencies OFF Even when a DTS 96 24 signal is input it is played back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies Notes e This parameter is valid only in the A F D mode page 30 In other sound fields this parameter is alwa
6. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help 1 Select the component to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary 4 Start recording on the recording deck then start playback on the playback component Notes Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD TAPE OUT jacks The analog audio signals of the current input is output from the MD TAPE OUT jacks The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the MD TAPE OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being used The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR a TV or a DVD player using the receiver You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help 1 Select the program source to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a video tape you want to record into VCR 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR VIDEO 1 for recording 4 Start recording on the recording VCR then start playing the video tape or DVD you want to re
7. When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up when the receiver is decoding multi channel sources However this indicator does not light up if you select 2CH STEREO mode Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver see page 14 Tip The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 3 Area code FM AM U CA 100 kHz 10 kHz CEL CEK TW KR 50 kHz 9 kHz AU E2 E3 50 kHz 9 kHz AR 50 kHz 10 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed see page 53 Automatic tuning If you do not know the frequency of the station you want you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area 1 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received Tip If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor press FM MODE to change to monaural MONO You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted To return to stereo mode press FM MODE again continued uo eado Jayldwy il 23 GB
8. 110 W SURR 110 W ch SURR 110 W ch SURR BACK 110 W SURR BACK 110 W 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 120 W ch FRONT 120 W ch CENTER 120 W CENTER 120 W SURR 120 W ch SURR 120 W ch SURR BACK2 120 W SURR BACK 120 W 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 FRONT 150 W ch FRONT 150 W ch CENTER 150 W CENTER 150 W SURR 150 W ch SURR2 150 W ch SURR BACK 150 W SURR BACK 150 W Models of area code E2 E3 TW AU 1 Measured under the following conditions Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode Area code Power requirements 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 80 W 80 W U CA 120 V AC 60 Hz 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 CEL CEK AR KR 230 V AC 50 Hz 100 W 100 W E2 E3 AU 240 V AC 50 Hz 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 TW 110 V AC 60 Hz 120 W 120 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 2 Depending on the sound field settings and the FRONT2 110 W ch source there may be no sound output CENTER 110 W 3 Measured under the following conditions SURR 5 110 W ch Area code Power requirements SURR BACK 110 W AR KR 220 V AC 50 Hz 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 120 Wich Frequency response CENTER 120 W ARAT SURR2 120 W ch MULTI CHIN SA CD 10 Hz 70 kHz SURR BACK 120 W CD MD TAPE DVD 0 5 2 dB with sound 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 VIDEO 1 2 3 field and tone bypassed F
9. 47 4gce Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the receiver itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord Models of area code U CA only One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet On placement e Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buil
10. output is automatically canceled and SP A and SP B do not light up in the display When the headphones are connected you can select only the following sound fields page 33 HP 2CH HEADPHONE 2CH HP MULTI HEADPHONE MULTI To select the Press VCR VIDEO 1 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 DVD player DVD MD or tape deck MD TAPE Super Audio CD or SA CD CD CD player Built in tuner FM FM Built in tuner AM AM The selected input appears in the display 2 Turn on the component and start playback Note If you select any video components set the TV s video input to match the component you selected 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume Note To avoid damaging your speakers make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver To mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote The muting function will be canceled when you do the following e Press MUTING on the remote again e Turn the power off e Increase the volume HP THEA HEADPHONE THEATER Listening to multi channel sound MULTI CH IN You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks This enables you to enjoy high quality analog inputs such as DVD or Super Audio CD When MULTI CH IN is selected the tone and sound field cannot be used Press MULTI CH IN Press again to cancel the MULTI CH IN function
11. 2408 Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly Use the remote for the operation 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in Tip You can also use FM or AM button on the receiver 2 Press D TUNING 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Press 190929590 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Press 1939590 You do not have to enter the last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 and 3 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area Storing FM stations automatically AUTOBETICAL Models of area code CEL CEK only This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy Additionally it only stores the stations with the clearest signals If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one see Presetting radio stations page 25 Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation 1 Press I to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down MEMORY and press I to turn the receiver back on AUTO BETICAL SELECT appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM
12. Buya a 13 2 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna AM loop antenna supplied FM wire antenna supplied DIGITAL OPTICAL Q COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE woe ANTENNA Pals BA Pai TRY N MONTOR our DEO OUT VIDEON Ha y COAXIAL pi UB FRONT _ SURROUND WOOFER The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code Notes To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible 1468 3 Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver This receiver allows you to use a 6 1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a sub woofer 5 1 channel You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker 6 1 channel see Selecting the surround back decoding mode on page 34 Example of 6 1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker Right Surround speaker Right Front speaker Left Sub woofe
13. II lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie Music Game decoder is activated DO PRO LOGIC IIx lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie Music Game decoder is activated However these indicators do not light up if both the center and surround speakers are set to NO and you select a sound field using the A F D button Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz 10 11 12 DTS ES 96 24 DTS lights up when DTS signals are input DTS ES lights up when DTS ES signals are input DTS 96 24 lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz 24 bit signals Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 36 NEO 6 Lights up when DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music mode decoding is activated Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 23 27 for tuner operations Note RDS appears for models of area code CEL CEK only D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated page 37 COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal SLEEP L
14. ST EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C C ST EX C About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with DE marks use DCS technology DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony DCS uses the DSP Digital Signal Processor technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood When played at home DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director E C ST EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching most any type of movies E C ST EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects 3268 E C ST EX C CINEMA STUDIO EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs etc with multi channel surround effects You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing
15. Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt LEVEL gt 3 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see LEVEL menu parameters below 4 While monitoring the sound press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters LEVEL menu parameters The initial setting is underlined a 2 BAL L R XX Front speaker balance Initial setting BALANCE 0 Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers You can adjust in the range of BAL L 1 to 8 BALANCE 0 BAL R 1 to 8 in 17 steps E CTR XXX dB Center speaker level E SUR L XXX dB Surround speaker left level E SUR R XXX dB Surround speaker right level E SB XXX dB Surround back speaker level E S W XXX dB Sub woofer level Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust from 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night OFF The dynamic range is not compressed STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
16. a function to the VIDEO 3 button before you can use the button to control your audio video equipment For details refer Changing the factory setting of an input button on page 47 To activate the buttons with orange printing press TV and the button you want simultaneously Before you use the button for receiver operation press MAIN MENU To operate other components press TOP MENU GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the input button Error messages If there is a malfunction the display shows a message You can check the condition of the receiver by the message Refer to the following table to solve the problem DEC EROR Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot decode ex DTS CD is input when DEC XXXX in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to DEC PCM Set to DEC AUTO PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again If this problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 17 However note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Reference sections for clearing the r
17. channels E HP MULTI HEADPHONE MULTI Outputs the front analog signal from MULTI CH IN jacks E HP THEA HEADPHONE THEATER Allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones Note If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field is operating the system will automatically switch to HEADPHONE 2CH if using a sound field selected with the 2CH or A F D button or to HEADPHONE THEATER if using a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH to select 2CH ST or press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO Tips The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if you select HALL for the SA CD CD input then change to a different input and then return to SA CD CD HALL will automatically be applied again e You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package DOP Dolby Digital discs DIGITA DO pesvsusseuns Dolby Surround encoded programs DTS Digital Surround encoded programs Notes Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz When one of the following sound fields are selected no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to LARGE in the SET UP menu However the so
18. mode Enjoying higher fidelity sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound A F D mode Display Decoding mode A D AUTO A F D AUTO As encoded PRO LOGIC DOLBY PL Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE PLII MV Dolby Pro Logic II PRO LOGIC II MUSIC PLII MS PRO LOGIC II GAME LII GM PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE PLILX MV Dolby Pro Logic IIx PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC PLIIX MS PRO LOGIC IIx GAME LIX GM Neo 6 Cinema NEO6 CIN DTS Neo 6 Neo 6 Music NEO6 MUS MULTI STEREO MULTI ST Decoding the input audio signal automatically In this mode the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS standard 2 channel stereo etc and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any surround effects However if there are no low frequency signals Dolby Digital LFE etc it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer Press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel 2 channel decoding mode This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel au
19. of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or 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 atte
20. studio in your home The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements e Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers e Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters e Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously Notes The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display Sound field Display HALL HALL JAZZ CLUB JAZZ LIVE CONCERT CONCERT E HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall E JAZZ JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club E CONCERT LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house When the headphones are connected You can select only from the following sound fields E HP 2CH HEADPHONE 2CH Outputs the sound in 2 channel stereo Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
21. system 42 SET UP menu 18 Sleep Timer 42 Sound field customizing 37 pre programmed 32 33 resetting 38 selecting 32 33 Speaker crossover frequency 21 Speakers adjusting speaker levels and balance 21 connection 15 placement 15 Supplied accessories 54 T Test tone 21 TONE menu 38 Tuning automatically 23 directly 24 to preset stations 25 http www sony net
22. that the headphones are not connected Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function There is no sound from a specific component e Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component e Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver There is no sound from one of the front speakers Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAX IN or OPT IN page 36 Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN function There is no sound from digital sources from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 36 Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAX IN for the sources from OPTICAL input jack or set to OPT I
23. the listening position the surround effects becomes unclear unless set to SIDE LO or SIDE HI Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables such as wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHD HI if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best select BEHD LO or BEHD HI and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance E SP gt XXX Hz Speaker crossover frequency Initial setting 100 Hz Lets you adjust the bass crossover frequency of speakers in SET UP menu You can adjust the bass crossover frequency from 40 Hz to 160 Hz in 9 steps This setup item is only available when at least one speaker is set to SMALL and the corresponding speaker segment flashes in the display 6 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position Use the remote for the ope
24. too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning e Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 25 Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency appears in the display 5068 RDS does not work Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate input on the receiver Set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Move your audio components away from the TV Connect your TV to the receiver using the same type of connecting cord as the one used to connect the receiver and video component pages 8 and 11 Models of area code CEL CEK only Remote control The remote does not function Point the remote at the remote sensor J on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Make sure you select the correct input on the remote You need to assign
25. 2 549 732 13 1 SONY FM Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions 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 Serial No STR DE598 2005 Sony Corporation 248 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Don t throw away batteries with general house waste dispose of them correctly as chemical waste For customers in the United States RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN E CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
26. COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pp Cp B Y Pp Cp R Y output jacks Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video DVD player TV monitor OUTPUT iy payeys Buyje5 a DIGITAL OPTICAL Q ANTENNA VIDEO 2 N vioEO OUT ovo voeo2 N N COAXIAL AUDIO OUT_AUDIO IN Note On this receiver the standard video signals cannot be converted to component video signals or vice versa 1182 1c Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords EV see page 6 DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL VIDEO 2 ANTENNA N C COAXIAL z eee Super Audio CD MD Tape deck CD player 1268 Hooking up video components Ifyou connect your TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack you can watch the video from the selected input page 22 For details on the required cords EE see page 6 To the VIDEO 3 IN PORTABLE AV IN jacks Front panel Satellite tuner TV monitor DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 ANTENNA N d E COAXIAL Camcorder or video game VCR p ezs
27. DIO IN jacks on the receiver In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver continued payieys Bupa a 7 amp 8 2 Connect the video jacks Except for models of area code CEL CEK The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pp Cp B Y Pp Cp R Y output jacks Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video Satellite tuner COMPONENT PaCuR Y PuB Y TV monitor COMPONENT PucuR Y PaaBY Y DIGITAL OPTICAL q VIDEO 2 N Note ANTENNA voeoouti ovo N OUTPUT COMPONENT PriGaR Y PacuB DVD player On this receiver the standard video signals cannot be converted to component video signals or vice versa 848 Hooking up a Super Audio CD CD player For details on the required cords EU Le see page 6 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 ANTENNA N C COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE VIDEO OUT VIDEOIN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN voeoour owo WOEDE N COAXIAL QO Super Audio CD CD player Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz samp
28. FRONT B JANCE USE 8 162 AC power cord Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation 1 Press I to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 for 5 seconds PUSH and ENTER appears in the display alternatingly 3 Press ENTER CLEARING appears in the display for a while then CLEARED appears The following are reset to their factory settings All settings in the SET UP LEVEL TONE and CUSTOMIZE menus The sound field memorized for each input and preset station e All sound field parameters e All preset stations e All index names for inputs and preset stations e MASTER VOLUME is set to VOL MIN e Input is set to DVD payieys Buap 1768 5 Setting up the speakers You can use the SET UP menu to set the size distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver 1 Press 1 to turn on the receiver 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt SET UP gt 3 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see Speaker setup parameters below Note Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in the display This means that they have been adjusted automaticall
29. N for the sources from COAXIAL input jack e Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN function The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu There is severe hum or noise Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters 10 feet away from a TV set or fluorescent light Move your audio components away from the TV The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound from the surround back speakers Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos In this case select SB ON page 39 uoewnoyju jeuonippy i There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center surround surround back speakers Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 32 e Adjust the speaker level page 21 e Make sure the center surround speakers size parameter are set to either SMALL or LARGE pages 18 and 19 e Make sure the surround back speaker selection parameter is set to YES page 19 There is no sound from the sub woofer e Make sure you have turn on your sub woofer e Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely
30. RDS stations in the broadcast area For RDS stations the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program then stores only the one with the clearest signal The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name then assigned a 2 character preset code For more details on RDS see page 26 Regular FM stations are assigned 2 character preset codes and stored after the RDS station When done FINISH appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation Notes Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation except I D e If you move to another area repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area For details on tuning the stored stations see Tuning to preset stations page 25 e If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure the stored settings may no longer be valid If this happens repeat this procedure to store the stations again Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to Presetting radio stations 1 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using automatic tuning page 23 or direct tuning page 24 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY appears in the display for a few seconds Do s
31. RONT 150 W ch CENTER 150 W Inputs Analog URR 2 gt 2 ee MULTI CH IN SA CD Sensitivity 500 mV SURR BACK 150 W CD MD TAPE DVD Impedance 50 k ohms VIDEO 1 2 3 S N 96 dB Models of area code AR KR A 500 mV Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 80 W 380 WD 4 INPUT SHORT with sound field and tone 70 W 70 W bypassed 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 5 Weighted network input level 100 W 100 W 90 W 90 W 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 120 W 120 W 110 W 110 W 5268 Inputs Digital DVD Coaxial Sensitivity Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF VIDEO 2 SA CD CD Sensitivity Optical Impedance S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Outputs Analog MD TAPE OUT Voltage 500 mV VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT Impedance 10 k ohms SUB WOOFER Voltage 2 V Impedance 1 k ohm Tone Gain levels 6 dB 1 dB step FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 87 5 108 0 MHz FM wire antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz Sensitivity Mono 18 3 dBf 2 2 pV 75 ohms Stereo 38 3 dBf 22 5 1 V 75 ohms Useable sensitivity 11 2 dBf 1 pV 75 ohms 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 Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kHz 0 5 2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning r
32. SA CD CD AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM PCM PCM signals are given priority to prevent the interruption when playback starts Even when other signals are input the sound is output However this receiver cannot decode DTS CD when set to DEC PCM Note When set to DEC AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks for CD etc is interrupted when playback starts set to DEC PCM continued sBuljyJag pue s uswjsn py pooueapy 3968 40 E DUAL XXX Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources M S Main Sub Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously M Main Sound of the main language will be output S Sub Sound of the sub language will be output e M S Main Sub Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output E COMP V A Component video input assignment Except for models of area code CEL CEK Lets you assign the component video input to another visual input For details see Assigning the component video input on page 36 E NAME IN Naming preset stations and inputs Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons For deta
33. anation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described Changing the factory setting of an input button If the factory settings of the input buttons do not match your system components you can change them For example if you have a tape deck and you do not have an MD deck you can assign the MD TAPE button to your tape deck 1 Hold down the input button whose input you want to change for example MD TAPE 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign to the i input button for example 7 Tape O deck 5 The following buttons are assigned to select S the input To operate Press a VCR command mode VTR 3 1 S VCR command mode VTR 2 2 5 Q DVD player DVD recorder 3 s command mode DVD1 D DVD recorder 4 a command mode DVD3 3 CD player 5 oS MD deck 6 2 Tape deck B 7 Q Tuner this receiver 8 5 DSS Digital Satellite Receiver 9 DCS Digital CS Tuner 0 10 BSD Digital BS Tuner Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or 3 setting These correspond to 8mm and VHS respectively Now you can use the MD TAPE button to control the tape deck To reset a button to its factory setting Repeat the above procedure To reset all the input buttons to their factory setting Press I TEST TONE and MASTER VOL at the same time
34. and trading etc CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them Program type Description indication RELIGION Programs of religious content PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening fishing cooking etc JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music FOLK M Folk music programs DOCUMENT Investigative features NONE Any programs not defined above Changing the display Changing the information in the display You can check the sound field etc by changing the information in the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY the display will change cyclically as follows Index name of the input Selected input gt Sound field currently applied When the tuner is selected Program Service name or preset station name Frequency Program Type indication Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system Sound field currently applied Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 41 Index name does not a
35. ange Models of area code U CA With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1 710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 710 kHz Models of area code E2 E3 With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1 610 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 602 kH2 Models of area code CEL CEK AU TW KR With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 602 kHz Models of area code AR With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1 610 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz 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 Hz Selectivity At 9 kHz 35 dB At 10 kHz 40 dB 6 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver While holding down PRESET TUNING or TUNING press I All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Video section Inputs Outputs Video COMPONENT VIDEO Except for models of area code CEL CEK Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Ps Ca B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr Cr R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through 1 Vp p 75 ohms continued UOHeWOJU jeuonippy fj 53 GB General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U CA 120 V AC 60 Hz CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 60 Hz AU 240 V AC 50 Hz AR KR 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz E2 E3 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz TW 110 V AC 50 60 Hz P
36. button indicator 12 32 33 50 MULTICHANNEL DECODING indicator 6 23 MULTI CH IN 9 23 MUSIC button indicator 13 33 50 paz PHONES jack 83 22 49 PRESET TUNING 29 25 53 SA CD CD 23 22 SPEAKERS OFF A B A B 2 16 42 49 SURR BACK DECODING 14 34 TUNING 30 23 53 VIDEO 1 28 22 VIDEO 2 27 22 VIDEO 3 26 22 VIDEO 3 IN PORTABLE AV IN jacks 31 13 NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS 2CH button indicator 10 30 33 38 1 7 power 1 17 18 24 38 53 lt gt 19 18 37 38 41 18 18 37 39 41 UOHJeWOJU jeuonippy i 5568 Index A Adjusting CUSTOMIZE parameters 39 LEVEL parameters 37 SET UP parameters 18 speaker levels and balance 21 TONE parameters 38 Automatic tuning 23 Cc Changing display 27 Clearing receiver s memory 17 CUSTOMIZE menu 39 Digital Cinema Sound 32 Direct tuning 24 Dual Mono 40 Dubbing See Recording Editing See Recording Indexing See Naming L Labeling See Naming LEVEL menu 37 Naming 41 P Preset stations how to 25 how to tune 25 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia RDS 26 Recording on a video tape 43 on an audio tape or MD 43 Remote commander 44 47 S Selecting component 22 sound field 32 33 speaker
37. cord Tip You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source select the program source then start playback The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium To resume audio recording from the original medium select the video source again Notes e You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections The analog audio signals of the current input are output from the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being used The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output suoneiado 19410 i 43 8 Operations Using the Remote RM AAUO01 You can use the remote RM AAU001 to operate the components in your system Remote button description Before you use your t 35 TVNIDEO TEST A 1 remote 34 EP TONE 6 2 2 Inserting batteries into the 32 g oma 4 P a remote 30 MD TAPE SA QD CD TUMIER Ce 2M 5 Insert R6 size AA ba
38. dio sources This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II 6 channels through Dolby Pro Logic IIx 6 channels through DTS Neo 6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic However DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo 6 they are output in 2 channels Press A F D repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode The selected type of decoding appears in the display E DOLBY PL PRO LOGIC Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 1 channels E PLII MV PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies E PLII MS PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E PLII GM PRO LOGIC IT GAME Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding This setting is ideal for video game softwares E PLIIX MV PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5 1 to discrete 6 1 movie channels E PLIIX MS PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding This setting shares hard back effects across all surround speakers E PLIIX GM PRO LOGIC IIx GAME Performs Dolby Pro L
39. dup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem There is no sound or only a very low level sound no matter which component is selected Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set at VOL MIN Check that the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B is not set to off page 42 Check
40. dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal We recommend using the MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression Note Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only E EFCT XXX Effect level Initial setting STD Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect in 3 levels MIN minimum effect STD standard effect and MAX maximum effect Note This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons continued sBulyJag pue s uswjsn py pooueapy E 3762 3848 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation 1 2 Press I to turn off the power While holding down 2CH press 1 0 SF CLR appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting Adjusting the tone You can adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of the front speakers using the TONE menu 1 2 5 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt TONE gt Press lt or gt repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see TONE menu parameters
41. e theaters This decoder can be used for all 6 1 formats Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 Note There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos In this case select SB ON punos punowing BulAofug f 3562 mode for digital Assigning the component ee ee components video input INPUT MODE COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input Except for models of area code CEL jacks CEK 1 P You can assign a component video input for Press input buttons to select the input another visual input 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select select the audio input mode lt CUSTOM gt The selected audio input mode appears in the display 2 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select e display COMP V A Audio input modes Press ENTER e AUTO IN A w Press lt or gt repeatedly to select the Gives priority to digital signals when there are component video input you want to both digital and analog connections If there assign are no digital signals analog is selected 5 COAX IN an Pross 2 repeatedly to selectthe Specifies the digital audio signals input to the input you want to assign the component video input jacks selected DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack in ste
42. eceiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 17 Customized sound fields page 38 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION Models of area code U only With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Power Output Models of area code U CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 90 W 90 W 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 100 W 100 Ww 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 125 W 125 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 FRONT 90 W ch CENTER 90 W SURR2 90 W ch SURR BACK2 90 W 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 00 W ch CENTER2 00 W SURR2 00 W ch SURR BACK2 00 W 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 FRONT 25 Wich CENTER2 25W SURR 25 W ch SURR BACK2 25W Models of area code CEL CEK Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 90 W 90 W 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 100 W 100 WY 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 125 W 125 W continued uo ewoyu jeuonippy j 51 GB Reference Power Output Reference Power Output 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 FRONT 110 W ch FRONT 110 W ch CENTER 110 W CENTER
43. ecoder Dolby Digital 5 1 5 1 Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5 1 5 1 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 6 1 DTS Matrix decoder DTS ES Discrete 6 19 6 1 DTS Discrete decoder When you select SB ON Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6 1 channel decode flag in the input stream This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the decoders used in movie theaters Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Discrete 6 19 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX When you select SB OFF Surround back decoding is not performed a 6 1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs b Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5 1 channel signals d Software encoded with both 5 1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6 1 discrete channels Discrete 6 1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movi
44. emory page is tuned in Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote to change the memory page uoneJado Jaldwy fl 25 G8 2648 Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL CEK only This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal You can also display RDS information Notes RDS is operable only for FM stations e Notall FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using automatic tuning page 23 direct tuning page 24 or preset tuning page 25 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the RDS indicator lights up and the program service name appears in the display Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows Program Service name Frequency gt Program Type indication Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system Sound field currently applied a T
45. er 10 SYSTEM Receiver TV Turns offthe receiver CD player STANDBY VCR and other Sony MD deck Press AV Satellite tuner audio video 26 TV Selects the channel 1 f and CD player components entry mode either 1 2 at the DVD player one or two digit same time MD deck 1 2 Receiver Turns the receiver TEST Receiver Outputs test tone on or off TONE 5 lt 4IISTEP II VCR Replay the previous TOP MENU DVD player Displays DVD title REPLAY DVD player scene or fast GUIDE 25 Satellite tuner Displays guide ADVANCE gt forward the current meni 16 scene TUNER 5 Receiver To listen to radio lt gt PI CD player Skips tracks programs 24 17 DVD player TUNING Receiver Scans radio stations ak ar 23 18 p Tv a eA lt lt gt gt DVD player Searches tracks in 23 18 the forward or prone backward direction on A 77 oe ee rest TY VCR Fastforwards or S CD player rewinds TV VIDEO TV Selects input signal MD deck 34 TV input or video Tape deck Input gt fg VCR Starts playback TV VOL TV Adjusts the volume CD player 15 of the TV DVD player TVIO TV Turns the TV on or MD deck 2 off Tape deck VIDEO 1 Receiver To watch VCR H 21 VCR Pauses playback or 32 VTR mode 3 CD player recording Also VIDEO 2 Receiver To watch VCR DVD player starts recording with 33 VTR mode 1 MD deck components in Tape deck recording standby VIDEO 3 Receiver To watch VCR 3 VTR mode 2 E 20 VCR Stops
46. haracter 5 Use lt or gt and or to create an index name Press or repeatedly to select a character then press gt to move the cursor to the next position 4168 4238 Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Use the remote for the operation Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on Each time you press SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF While using Sleep Timer SLEEP lights up in the display Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speaker system you want to use Press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use The selected speaker system appears in the display To turn off the speaker output press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B repeatedly until SP A and SP B indication turn off The speaker system e SPA The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals e SPB The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals SP A and SPB The speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals parallel connection Recording Before you begin make sure you have connected all components properly
47. he ound fom 25 VCR displayed on the TV s 14 the receiver Satellite tuner screen CD player PRESET Receiver Selects preset stations DVD player 24 17 TV VCR Selects preset channel MD deck Satellite tuner D SKIP 13 CD player Skips discs multi disc RETURN DVD player Returns to the previous DVD player changer only EXIT 25 menu D TUNING Receiver Enters direct tuning Satellite tuner Exits the menu 11 mode SA CD CD Receiver To listen to Super DUAL Receiver Selects the language B1 Audio CD or compact MONO 9 you want during digital disc broadcast SHIFT 2 Receiver Selects a memory page DVD 4 Receiver To watch DVD for presetting radio ENTER 13 TV VCR After selecting a stations or tuning to Satellite tuner channel disc or track preset stations using the numeric SLEEP 34 Receiver Activates the sleep buttons press to enter the value function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically continued LOONYY WY 270w ay Bursn suopeiado fl 4508 Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button SUBTITLE 11 DVD player Changes the gt 10 26 VCR Selects track subtitles Satellite tuner numbers ov
48. ights up when sleep timer is activated co Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound based on the speakers settings L Front Left R Front Right C Center monaural SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing SB Surround Back the surround back components obtained by 6 1 channel decoding Example Recording format Front Surround 3 2 Output channel When the surround speakers size parameter is set to NO Sound Field A F D AUTO LJLCJLR SL SR uoneJado Jal dwy fl 2948 308 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front left right speakers only There is no sound from the sub woofer Listening to 2 channel stereo sources 2CH STEREO Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel Press 2CH 2CH ST appears in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode Note No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left right speakers and a sub woofer set to the A F D
49. ils see Naming preset stations and inputs on page 41 Tips e You can select the character type as follows by Other Operations pressing or repeatedly z Alphabet upper case gt Numbers Symbols Naming preset stations To enter a blank space press or repeatedly z until a blank space appears in the display and inputs If you made a mistake press lt or gt repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for then press or repeatedly to select the correct preset stations and inputs selected with input character buttons and display it in the receiver s display 6 Press ENTER to store the index name Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation Note Models of area code CEL CEK only 1 To index a preset station When you name an RDS station and tune in the station Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM the Program Service name appears instead of the name A you entered You cannot change the name of a aa ipa ae ey Laveen ii Program Service name The name you entered will be overwritten by the Program Service name page 25 1 7 To index an input Press the input button to select the input you want to create an index name for 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt CUSTOM gt suoneiado 19410 i Press lt or gt repeatedly to select NAME IN 4 Press ENTER The cursor flashes and you can select a c
50. king up all your components proceed to 2 Connecting the antennas page 14 Connectable components Component to be connected Page DVD player With digital audio output 7 8 With multi channel audio output 10 11 With analog audio output only 7 8 TV monitor With component video input 8 or 11 With composite video input only 13 Satellite tuner With digital audio output 7 8 With analog audio output only 7 8 Super Audio CD CD player With digital audio output 9 With multi channel audio output 10 With analog audio output only 12 MD Tape deck With analog audio output only 12 Multi channel decoder 10 VCR camcorder video game etc 13 a Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack etc gt Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks etc This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L R jacks etc 4 Model with component video Y Pp Cp B Y Pp Cp R Y input jacks continued payieys Burp F 5GB Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords AN to G not supplied
51. ling frequencies Note The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA CD CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver Connect to the analog input jacks SA CD CD IN jacks Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player payeys Buyje5 a go8 1b Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks you can connect it to this receiver s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound Alternatively the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder For details on the required cords AEG see page 6 DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE VIDEO 2 ANTENNA we SURROUND WOOFER MTT MULTI CHIN WOOFER DVD player Super Audio CD player Multi channel decoder etc Tip This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks you will need to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component 1068 2 Connect the video jacks Except for models of area code CEL CEK The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with
52. ntion 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 For customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT For customers in the United States Canada and Australia ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency 3 ENERGY STAR About This Manual e The instructions in this manual are for model STR DE598 Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual the models of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver For details on the use of your remote see pages 44 47 About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 2 XXX XXX XX AA Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only
53. o have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to SMALL If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speakers to LARGE If there is not enough bass you can use the BASS parameter in the TONE menu to boost the bass levels To adjust the bass see page 38 DIST X X m XX ft Front speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 m 10 ft Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers You can adjust from 1 0 meter to 7 0 meters 3 to 23 feet in 0 1 meter 1 foot steps If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker ek DIST X X m XX ft Center speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 m 10 ft Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 1 5 meters 5 feet closer to your listening position DIST X X m XX ft Surround speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 m 10 ft Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 4 5 meters 15 feet closer to your listening position If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the dis
54. ofer as high as possible E lt lt XXXXX Front speakers size e LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE e SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer When the front speakers are set to SMALL the center surround and surround back speakers are also automatically set to SMALL unless previously set to NO E ci XXXXX Center speaker size e LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the center speaker to LARGE e SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer NO If you did not connect a center speaker select NO The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers E 2 88 XXXXX Surround speakers size e LARGE If you connect large speakers
55. ogic IIx Game mode decoding This setting delivers full impact special effect signals panned to the surround speakers Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz E NEOG6 CIN Neo 6 Cinema Performs DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding E NEO6 MUS Neo 6 Music Performs DTS Neo 6 Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E MULTI ST MULTI STEREO Outputs the 2 channel left right signals from all speakers The sound of speakers may not output depending on the speakers settings If you connect a sub woofer When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer However the low frequency signal is not generated for NEO6 CIN or NEO6 MUS when all speakers are set to LARGE punos punowing BulAofug F 31 GB Selecting a sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home Selecting a sound field for movies Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display Sound field Display CINEMA STUDIO EX A C ST EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B C
56. oo close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try 2048 E St SR XXXX XX Surround speaker position Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes page 32 SIDE LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section and SIDE HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section and BEHD LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section and BEHD HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section O and This setup item is not available when the surround speakers size parameter is set to NO Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes For other sound fields speaker position is not so critical Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of
57. ower consumption Area code Power consumption U CEL CEK AU KR 220 W AR E2 E3 CA 300 VA TW 500 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 2 W Dimensions w h d Approx 430 x 157 5 x 310 mm 16 7 8 x 6 2 8 x 12 2 8 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 8 0 kg 17 Ib 11 oz Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander RM AAUO001 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 3 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 5468 List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text Illustration number DISPLAY 8 26 27 50 Name of button part Reference page nit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A H A F D button indicator 11 31 33 AM 21 22 23 24 25 41 DIMMER 4 27 DISPLAY 3 26 27 50 Display 7 DVD 25 2 28 2 ENTER 15 17 18 41 FM 29 22 23 24 25 41 FM MODE 1 O 32 23 Input buttons 20 22 36 40 41 50 INPUT MODE 17 36 IR receptor 5 44 50 MAIN MENU 8 18 37 38 41 MASTER VOLUME 16 17 21 22 49 MD TAPE 24 22 MEMORY 34 24 25 MOVIE
58. p 4 OPT IN The input you can assign varies for each Specifies the digital audio signals input to the component video input For details see DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks Selectable component video inputs for ANALOG each input Specifies the analog audio signals input to the 6 AUDIO IN L R jacks Press ENTER Notes Selectable component video e When signals with a sampling frequency of more inputs for each input than 48 kHz is input the tone and sound field cannot be used The initial settings are underlined o Some audio input modes may be dimmed depending VIDEO 2 on the input This means that the selected input is VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 unavailable DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 DVD Note You cannot assign a visual input to more than one component video input 3658 Customizing sound fields By adjusting the LEVEL menu you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields except for effect level parameter The effect level parameter settings are stored individually for each sound field 1
59. playback x CD player 1 9 and Receiver Use with SHIFT to 0 10 7 di DVD player preset radio station or MD deck tuning to preset Tape deck stations and with D TUNING for de B5 DVD player Returns to the direct tuning previous menu or exits the menu CD player Selects track n DVD player numbers 25 Receiver Selects a menu item MD deck 0 10 selects track 10 lt gt 25 Receiver Adjusts or changes TV VCR Selects channel the setting Satellite tuner numbers 4 44 25 VCR Selects a menu item 2CH 28 Receiver Selects 2CH Satellite tuner STEREO mode DVD player 46 Tips e You need to assign a function to the VIDEO 3 button before you can use the button to control your audio video equipment For details refer Changing the factory setting of an input button on page 47 e To activate the buttons with orange printing press TV and the button you want simultaneously e Before you use the button for receiver operation press MAIN MENU To operate other components press TOP MENU GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the input button Notes When you press the input buttons VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD the input mode of the TV might not switch to the corresponding input mode that you want In this case press the TV VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model The above expl
60. ppear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name During RDS reception only Models of area code CEL CEK only See page 26 Adjusting the brightness of the display Press DIMMER repeatedly The brightness of the display will change in 3 steps uoljesedo Jayldwy il 2788 2848 About the indications in the display E 2 3 4 7 sw SP A RDS STEREO MONO 10 9 8 13 SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to YES page 18 and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced SP A SP B Lights up in accordance with the speaker system being used A or B Turns off when speaker output is turned off or when headphones are connected OO DIGITAL EX OO DIGITAL lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format D0 DIGITAL EX lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital EX format D0 PRO LOGIC IIx OO PRO LOGIC lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals OO PRO LOGIC
61. r Surround speaker Left Surround back speaker Tips When you connect 6 1 channel speaker system place the surround back speaker behind the listening position Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want continued payeys Buip 9 a 1548 Required cords Speaker cords not supplied G E Monaural audio cord not supplied Black Eii Ur H Front speaker Right Front speaker Left Center speaker Surround back Oki Sub woofer Surround speaker Right Surround speaker Left SPEAKERS FRONT B If you have an additional front speaker system connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B button For details see Selecting the speaker system page 42 1668 4 Connecting the AC power cord Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage If not use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet VOLTAGE SELECTOR Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet s gt To a wall outlet
62. ration payieys Bupa ia Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz 1 Press I to turn on the receiver 2 Press TEST TONE T TONE appears in the display and the test tone is output from each speaker in sequence Front left Center Front right gt Surround right Surround back Surround left Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details on the LEVEL menu settings see page 37 Tips To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment The test tone turns off Notes The test tone cannot be used when MULTI CH IN function is used Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu when the test tone is output the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote 2168 22GB Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press input buttons to select the input To use the headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack e When the headphones are connected speaker
63. rations Function button Button Remote Operations Function ENTER 25 Receiver Enters the selection Button VCR A F D 29 Receiver Selects the decoding Satellite tuner mode for audio sound CD player ANGLE 12 DVD player Selects viewing angl DVD player player Selects viewing angle MD deck or changes the angles a FM MODE Receiver Selects FM monaural ANT 11 VCR Selects output signal 10 or stereo reception Satellite tuner from the antenna terminal TV signal or JUMP 12 Satellite tuner Toggles between the VCR program previous and current channels AUDIO 10 Satellite tuner Changes the sound to DVD player Multiplex Bilingual or MAIN Receiver Selects the menu of the Multi channel TV MENU 6 receiver Sound MASTER _ Receiver Adjusts the master AV MENU VCR Displays menu VOL 15 TV volume of the receiver 25 Satellite tuner MD TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc or DVD player 30 audio tape AVI VCR Turns the audio and MEMORY Receiver Stores the radio 1 Satellite tuner video components on or 13 stations CD player off MOVIE 7 Receiver Selects the pre DVD player programmed sound MD deck fields for movie CLEAR Satellite tuner Clears a mistake when MPX 10 VCR Selects Main Sub 26 DVD player you press the incorrect language ES buttons 5 MUSIC 8 Receiver Selects the pre returns to continuous TEO programmed sound pay ea fields for music DISPLAY Receiver Selects information MUTING Receiver Mules t
64. tance to the closest speaker E DIST X X m XX ft Surround back speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 m 10 ft Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker Surround back speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 4 5 meters 15 feet closer to your listening position Q continued payieys Bupa a 1968 Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers Also the center speaker cannot be set more than 1 5 meters 5 feet closer than the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers cannot be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 4 5 meters 15 feet closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is further away For example setting the center speaker distance 1 2 meters 3 6 feet closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are t
65. teps 4 to 5 before the display goes out 4 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select a preset station number Each time you press the button you can select the preset station number as follows gt A2 lt lt A0 lt gt B 1 B2 lt gt lt gt B0 donde n If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset station number start again from step 3 Tip You can also use the remote to select a preset station number Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page A B or C and then press the numeric buttons to select a preset number 5 Press MEMORY again The station is stored to the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press MEMORY start again from step 3 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations 1 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select the preset station as follows C gt A2 lt gt lt A0 gt B 1 4 gt B24 4 gt B0 aa _ Using the remote 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want To select the preset station directly Press the numeric buttons on the remote The preset station of the selected number in the current m
66. that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the surround speakers to LARGE e SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers NO If you did not connect surround speakers select NO T5 XXX Surround back speaker selection YES Ifyou connect a surround back speaker select YES NO If you did not connect surround back speaker select NO Tips a c correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes a NORMAL b PHANTOM c 3 STEREO The LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers However since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it is best not to cut them if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to LARGE if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker but prefer not t
67. tteries with the and 2g A D J properly oriented in the battery compartment z5 CD 65 Ce When using the remote point it at the remote DUAL MONO 8 sensor on the receiver 9 M FM MODE 27 AUDIO 10 D TUNING Aor 11 SUBTITLE SHIFT 26 a 12 Top MENU gt 13 D MEN wai 14 an Ta 20 15 Tip RETURNIEXIT DSFLAY 76 Under normal conditions the batteries should last for aN CH inept ay Bala 2 about 6 months When the remote no longer operates 24 eo Cep 17 the receiver replace all batteries with new ones TUNING TUNING 23 ip 18 Notes T2 19 Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid pp O C 0 place 27 Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction Ifyou don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion The MASTER VOL numeric button 5 and D gt buttons have a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the receiver and other audio video components 44s The tables below show the settings of each Remote Ope
68. und will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE Low Frequency Effect signals or if the front center or surround speakers are set to SMALL HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT punos punouing BulAofug fl 3348 3408 Selecting the surround back decoding mode SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software etc recorded in Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix DTS ES Discrete 6 1 etc format you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode SB XXXX appears in the display For details see How to select the surround back decoding mode on page 35 Tip You can select the surround back decoding mode using SB XXXX in the CUSTOMIZE menu page 39 Note You can select the surround back decoding mode only when A F D mode is selected except for Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode page 30 How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream When you select SB AUTO When the input stream contains the 6 1 channel decode flag the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal Input stream Output channel Applied surround back d
69. y due to other speaker settings or may not be adjustable 4 Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically Note Press ENTER on the receiver if you select the setting for SP PAT X X 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the items that follow Speaker setup parameters The initial settings are underlined E XXXX SET Speaker easy setup EASY If you want to set up your speakers automatically select EASY SET You can select a pre defined speaker pattern see the supplied Easy Setup Guide NORM If you want to adjust the settings of each speaker manually select NORM SET E SP PAT X X Speaker setup pattern When you select EASY SET select the speaker setup pattern Press or repeatedly to select the speaker setup pattern and press ENTER to enter the selection Check your speaker pattern using the supplied Easy Setup Guide E sw S W XXX Sub woofer selection YES If you connect a sub woofer select YES NO If you did not connect a sub woofer select NO The front speakers are automatically set to LARGE and you cannot change this setting This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers e In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend that you set the cut off frequency on the sub wo
70. ype of program being broadcast see page 26 gt Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities ALARM flashes in the display e When the message consists of 9 characters or more the message scrolls across the display e Ifa station does not provide a particular RDS service NO XXXX such as NO TEXT appears in the display Description of program types Program type Description indication NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects including consumer affairs and medical advice SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs such as how to and advice programs DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental vocal and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports
71. ys set to 96 OFF DTS 96 24 decoding is valid only in the A F D mode page 30 When the system is set to other sound fields standard 48 kHz decoding is used Even when a DTS 96 24 signal is input standard 48 kHz decoding is used if any speakers are set to SMALL or if the sub woofer is set to NO E SB XXXX Surround back decoding mode You can also press SURR BACK DECODING to set the surround back decoding mode page 34 For details on each decoding mode see page 35 OFF e AUTO ON Note This parameter is valid only in the A F D mode except for Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode page 30 MA V SYNC X Time alignment Y Yes Delay time 68 ms The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized N No Delay time 0 ms The audio output is not delayed Notes This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projection TV This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the 2CH or A F D buttons e This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz DTS 96 24 or DTS 2048 signals are input the receiver performing DTS ES Matrix 6 1 decoding MULTI CH IN function is selected E DEC XXXX Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks The initial setting is DEC AUTO for VIDEO 2 and DEC PCM for DVD and

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