Sony RM-U306, STR-DE585 User Manual
4-238-375-13(1)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. 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-DE585/DE485E/DE485 Serial No.
STR-DE585
STR-DE485E
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STR-DE485
© 2002 Sony Corporation
WARNING
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.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For customers in the United States
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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:
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– 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.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ENERGY STAR
mark.
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
®
is a U.S. registered
®
Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 5
Hooking Up the Components
Required cords ....................................... 6
Antenna hookups ................................... 7
Audio component hookups .................... 8
Video component hookups .................... 9
Digital component hookups................. 10
1)
Multi channel input hookups
............. 11
Other hookups ..................................... 12
Hooking Up and Setting Up
the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups ..................... 13
Performing initial setup operations ..... 15
Multi channel surround setup .............. 15
Checking the connections .................... 20
Basic Operations
Selecting the component ..................... 21
Changing the display ........................... 22
Enjoying Surround Sound
Automatically decoding the input
audio signal ................................... 23
Selecting a sound field ........................ 23
Using only the front speakers
(2 Channel Stereo)......................... 25
Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel
(Dolby Pro Logic II)...................... 25
Understanding the multi channel
surround displays .......................... 26
Customizing sound fields .................... 27
Receiving Broadcasts
Storing FM stations automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)2)...................... 30
Direct tuning ........................................ 30
Automatic tuning ................................. 31
Preset tuning ........................................ 31
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)2).... 33
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program
sources ........................................... 35
Recording ............................................ 35
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 36
Adjustments using the SET UP
button ............................................ 36
Operations Using the Remote
RM-PP506
Before you use your remote ................ 38
Remote button description................... 38
Selecting the mode of the remote ........ 41
Programming the remote ..................... 42
3)
Operations Using the Remote
RM-U306
Before you use your remote ................ 45
Remote button description................... 45
Changing the factory setting of a
4)
function button .............................. 48
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 49
Troubleshooting................................... 49
Specifications ...................................... 52
Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL,
SET UP, BASS and TREBLE
buttons ........................................... 54
Adjustable parameters for each
sound field ..................................... 55
1)
STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only
2)
Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
3)
For STR-DE585 area code CA only.
4)
Except for STR-DE585 area code CA.
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models
STR-DE585, STR-DE485E and STR-DE485. Check
your model number by looking at the lower right
corner of the front panel. In this manual, the
STR-DE585 is used for illustration purposes unless
stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“STR-DE485E only”.
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).
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16ΩIMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
Ω
FRONTTER
RL
RL
Any differences in operation, according to the
area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “Models of area code AA only”.
Tip
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 38-44 for RM-PP506 (STR-DE585 area code
CA only)
• pages 45-48 for RM-U306 (except for STR-DE585
area code CA)
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
Note for the supplied remote
For RM-PP506 (STR-DE585 area code
CA only)
The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, AUX, PHONO,
AUDIO SPLIT, NIGHT MODE, EQ/TONE,
ON SCREEN, /10, /11, /12, 3RD, 2ND ROOM
and SOURCE buttons on the remote are not
available.
For RM-U306 (STR-DE485E only)
The MULTI CH button on the remote is not
available.
Demonstration Mode
The demonstration will activate the first time you
turn on the power. When the demonstration
starts, the following message appears in the
display:
“NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF
YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION
PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY WHILE
THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE
DISPLAY THANK YOU”
To cancel the demonstration
Press ?/1 to turn the receiver off while the above
message is being displayed. The next time you
turn the receiver on, the demonstration will not
appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the
power.
Notes
• Running the demonstration will clear the
receiver’s memory. For details on what will be
cleared, see “Clearing the receiver's memory”
on page 15.
• There will be no sound when the
demonstration mode is activated.
• You cannot cancel demonstration if you did
not press ?/1 while the above message is
being displayed. To cancel demonstration after
the above message appears, press ?/1 twice to
activate the demonstration again. Then, press
?/1 while the above message is being
displayed.
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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.
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
0 – 9
2 CH wh (25)
A – D
A.DEC wk (23–25)
AM (Except for models of area
code CEL, CEK) es (30, 31)
BASS +/– wg (29, 54)
CD ql (21)
CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, C
9 (23, 24)
Digital Cinema Sound (indicator)
qs (23)
DIMMER ej (22)
DISPLAY 2 (22, 33, 51)
Display qa (22)
DVD/LD wa (21)
E – L
ENTER wl (35)
FM (Except for models of area
code CEL, CEK) ed (30, 31)
FM/AM (Models of area code
CEL, CEK only) es (30, 31)
FM MODE (Models of area code
CEL, CEK only) ed, (Except for
models of area code CEL, CEK)
ef (31)
INPUT MODE qg (21)
IR (receptor) 4 (38, 45, 51)
LEVEL 0 (20, 27, 55)
M
MASTER VOLUME wd (20, 49)
MD/TAPE qj (21)
MEMORY eh (30, 32)
MENU +/– e; (16, 27, 35, 36)
MENU </> ea (16, 27, 35, 36)
MODE wj (24, 50)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator) (Except for
STR-DE485E) 7 (21)
MULTI CH IN (Except for
STR-DE485E) qf (21)
MUTING wf (21, 49)
N – S
NAME 8 (35)
PHONES (jack) ek (21)
Illustration number
r
NAME 8 (35)
Name of button/part Reference page
R R
PRESET/PTY SELECT +/–
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only) 3 (32, 33)
PRESET TUNING +/– (Except
for models of area code CEL,
CEK) 3 (32, 53)
PTY (Models of area code CEL,
CEK only) ef (33)
SET UP 6 (4, 16, 36, 54)
SHIFT eg (32)
SLEEP (STR-DE485E only)qf
(36)
SURR qd (27, 54)
T – Z
TREBLE +/– qh (29, 54)
TUNER ws (21, 30-32, 35)
TUNING +/– 5 (31)
VIDEO 1 qk (21)
VIDEO 2 w; (21)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
`/1 (power) 1 (4, 15, 20, 29,
30, 53)
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
1 7 84 qs0qa523
6
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qf qg qjqh qkqlw;qd waws9
wdwfwhwjwkwlesedefegehek ej e; ea wg
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Hooking Up the Components
Required cords
A Audio cord (not supplied)
B Audio/video cord (not supplied)
C Video cord (not supplied)
D Optical digital cord (not supplied)
E Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
F Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)
Yellow (video) Yellow (video)
Black Black
Orange Orange
Black Black
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.
• 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 you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
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Antenna hookups
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna*
(supplied)
L
R
MULTI CH IN
ANTENNA
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
AM
FM
Ω
75
COAXIAL
L
R
CD MD//TAPE
IN OUT IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
DVD//LD
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
FRONT SURROUND
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
Notes on antenna hookups
• 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.
VIDEO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO 1
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
WOOFER
Hooking Up the Components
SUB
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Audio component hookups
MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
AA
ç
INOUT
ç
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
CD player
ANTENNA
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
AM
FM
Ω
75
COAXIAL
L
R
CD MD//TAPE
A
OUTPUT
IN OUT IN
LINE
L
R
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 2
DVD//LD
VIDEO 1
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
WOOFER
SUB
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Video component hookups
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
TV tuner,
satellite
tuner or
VCR
ANTENNA
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
AM
FM
Ω
75
COAXIAL
L
R
CD MD//TAPE
Ç
IN
B
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
DVD or LD player
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
R
IN OUT IN
Ç
BB
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
L
R
OUTPUT
L
OUT
B
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 2
DVD//LD
Ç
INOUT
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
VCR
VIDEO 1
MONITOR
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
WOOFER
VIDEO OUT
SUB
C
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
TV monitor
Hooking Up the Components
Note on video component
hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks
to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the
receiver and apply sound effects to the audio
from the TV. In this case, do not connect the
TV’s video output jack to the VIDEO 2
VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are
connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite
tuner), connect both the audio and video output
jacks to the receiver as shown above.
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Digital component hookups
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital
input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully
enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a
center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT
jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
Notes
• You cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks.
You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 49.
• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
TV tuner,
satellite tuner or
DVD player*
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
BD
L
R
MULTI CH IN
E
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
AM
FM
Ω
75
COAXIAL
L
R
CD MD//TAPE
IN OUT IN
B
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 2
DVD//LD
VIDEO 1
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
WOOFER
SUB
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
FRONT SURROUND
DVD or LD player
(etc.)*
* Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical
connections.
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Multi channel input hookups
STR-DE585 and STR-DE485 only
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel
input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other
than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you
can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel
decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel
hookups.
Notes
• When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the
DVD player or multi channel decoder.
• See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup.
Hooking Up the Components
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
AM
FM
Ω
75
COAXIAL
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
IN OUT IN
CD MD//TAPE
AFAF
L
FRONT
SURROUND
MULTI CH OUT
CENTER
WOOFER
SUB
R
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 2
DVD//LD
VIDEO 1
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
WOOFER
SUB
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Other hookups
SPEAKERSSPEAKERS
RL
RL
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
Ω
Ω
FRONTCENTERSURROUND
RL
RL
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 SELECTORVOLTAGE SELECTOR
120V
240V 220V
b
To a wall outlet
AC power cord
Connecting the AC power
cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this
receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker
system to the receiver (page 13).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
video components to a wall outlet.
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups
Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
(+) (+)
(–) (–)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black Black
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Active sub woofer
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
B
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
SUB
WOOFER
A
SPEAKERSSPEAKERS
RL
RL
Front speaker
(R)
Ee
A
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
AA
Ω
Ω
FRONTCENTERSURROUND
RL
RL
Front speaker
(L)
E
e
A
E
Surround speaker
(R)
E
e
Surround speaker
(L)
e
E
Center speaker
e
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Speaker system hookup (continued)
Notes
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about
10 mm (2/3 inch). 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.
• If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
output on the speakers.
To avoid short-circuiting the
speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take
the following precautions when connecting the
speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each
speaker cord does not touch another
speaker terminal, the stripped end of
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of
the receiver.
Examples of poor conditions of the
speaker cord
Stripped cords are touching each other
due to excessive removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components,
speakers, and AC power cord, output
a test tone to check that all the
speakers are connected correctly.
For details on outputting a test tone,
see page 20.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while
outputting a test tone or a test tone is output
from a speaker other than the one whose name
is currently displayed on the receiver, the
speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens,
check the speaker connection again.
To avoid damaging your
speakers
Make sure that you turn down the volume
before you turn off the receiver. When you turn
on the receiver, the volume remains at the level
you turn off the receiver.
Stripped speaker cord is touching another
speaker terminal.
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45°
90°
20°
A A
B
CC
Performing initial setup
operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and
turned on the power, clear the receiver’s
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters
(size, position, etc.) and perform any other
initial setup operations necessary for your
system.
Tip
To check the audio output during settings (to set up
while outputting the sound), check the connection
(page 20).
Clearing the receiver’s
memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory,
do the following.
This procedure is not necessary if the
demonstration activates when you turn on the
power.
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
The demonstration starts (page 4) and all of
the following items are reset or cleared:
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.
• All sound field parameters are reset to
their factory settings.
• All index names (of preset stations and
program sources) are cleared.
• All SET UP parameters are reset to
their factory settings.
• The sound field memorized for each
program source and preset stations are
cleared.
• The master volume is set to VOL MIN.
Performing initial setup
operations
Before using your receiver for the first time,
adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver
correspond to your system. For the adjustable
parameters, see the table on page 54. See pages
16–20 for speaker settings and pages 36-37 for
other settings.
Multi channel surround
setup
For the best possible surround sound, all
speakers should be the same distance from the
listening position (A).
However, the receiver lets you place the center
speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B)
and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15
feet) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) from the listening
position (A).
You can place the surround speakers either
behind you or to the side, depending on the
shape of your room (etc.).
When placing surround speakers to your side
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
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Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
When placing surround speakers behind you
B
A A
45°
CC
90°
Tip
The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.)
has been programmed to optimize the sound balance.
If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers, select
MICRO SP.
Caution
When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the
speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain
the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be
damaged at high volume position.
Specifying the speaker
parameters
20°
Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the
listening position than the front speakers.
Normal Speaker and Micro
Satellite Speaker
If you are using Select
Normal Speakers NORM. SP.
Micro Satellite Speakers MICRO SP.
The speaker size and the sub woofer selection
has been preset to NORM. SP. You can adjust
the speaker size and sub woofer selection when
you select NORM. SP. (pages 17-18)
To select MICRO SP., turn off the power, then
turn on again while pressing LEVEL. (To reset
to NORM. SP., do the same procedure.)
When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size
and sub woofer selection has been configurated
as follows:
Speaker Settings
FRONT SMALL
CENTER SMALL
SURROUND SMALL
SUB WOOFER YES
You cannot change the configuration if you select
MICRO SP.
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press MENU or MENU to select
the parameter you want to adjust.
3 Press MENU + or MENU – to select the
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
L
R (FRONT) LARGE*
C
(CENTER) LARGE*
SL
SR (SURROUND) LARGE*
SW
(SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX YES*
L
R DIST. XX.X m (ft.)** 5.0 m (16 ft.)**
C
DIST. XX.X m (ft.)** 5.0 m (16 ft.)**
SL
SR DIST. XX.X m (ft.)** 3.5 m (11 ft.)**
SL
SR PL. XXX BEHD.
SL
SR HGT. XXX LOW
* You can set this parameter only when you select
NORM. SP.
** Models of area code U, CA only.
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x Front speaker size (L R)
• If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
• 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 and surround speakers are also
automatically set to “SMALL” (unless
previously set to “NO”).
x Center speaker size (C)
• 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”.
• 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.*
• If you do not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.*
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x Surround speaker size (SL SR)
• If you connect large speakers 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”.
• 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.
• If you do not connect surround speakers, select
Tip
*1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
Tip
Internally, 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”
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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 to 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 +/– to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the bass, see page 29.
“NO”.*
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
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