Sony STR-D360Z,STR-D460Z,STR-DE415,STR-DE515,STR-DE315 Operating Instructions Manual

SONY.

3-859-657-21(3)

FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver

Operating Instructions

STR-DE515
STR-DE415
STR-DE315
STR-D460Z
STR-D360Z

@ 1997 by Sony Corporation

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385965721

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or

moisture.

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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.

IMPORTANT

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation•
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarante@ ti_at iwterference 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.

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.

CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change .or

medificati0_ not expressly approved in

this manual could void your authority

to operate this equipment. ' .... ,

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Note to CAW system installer
This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system insta]lezas attention to

Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in

particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as

close to the point of cable entry as

practical.

Owner's record

The model and serial numbers are

located on the rear of the unit. Record

On power sources

• 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.

• One blade of the plug is wider than
the other for the purpose of safety

O_will fit into the wall outlet only

"(_a_,.If you are unable to insert

theserialnumber inthespaceprovided _ _t_1_Itigfullyintotheoutlet,contact

STR-D360Z

below._nev_f_ ='_ y_ur dealer.(US model only)

uVO11-_UrSony__._... • S_ouid the AC power cord need to be

pro_-"' _ " _'v""-"_ _hanged, have it done at a qualified

.,_.... ............ service shop only.

Moffel"N_. STR-DES15/STR-DE4_i51, _"_ '_Oh-placement

STR-DE__t6OZ/ . • 'Place the receiver in a location with

adequate ventilation to prevent heat

- build-up and prolong the life of the

reviver.
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.

• 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.

For detailed safety precautionS, see the

"IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" leaflet.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

If you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for
models STR-DE515, STR-DE415,STR-
DE315, STR-D460Z and STR-D360Z.
Check your model number by looking

at the upper right corner of the front

panel or lower right corner of the
remote. In this manual, the STR-DE515
is the model used for illustration

purposes, any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for
example,
"STR-DE515 only".

Type of differences

DE515DE415DE315D460ZD360Z

MIX AUDIO
OUT
WOOFER • •

5.1/DVD • •
WIRELESS

REAR •
SPEAKER
VIDEO
MONITOR

Conventions
The instructions in this manual describe

the controls on the receiver. You can
also use the controls on the remote if

they have the same or similar names as
those on the receiver.

• A "Quick Reference Guide" is
supplied on page 23.

• The "Remote Button Descriptions"
section on page 22 provides an

overview of the remote buttons.

• The following icons are used in this
manual:

_ Indicates that you can use only

the remotet_do t_e task.

% ndicates hints and tips for

making the task easier.

Getting Started

Unpacking 4

Hookup Overview 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 5

Speaker System Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 7
AC Hookups 8

Before You Use Your Receiver 8

Receiver Operations

Selecting a Component 8
Receiving,Broadcasts 11

Presetting Radio Stations 12
Recording 13
Choosing a Surround Mode 14
Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 15

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 17
Specifications 18
Glossary 19

Index 20

Rear Panel Descriptions 21

Remote Button Descriptions 22

Quick Reference Guide 23

This receiver has the Dolby Surround
system.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"Dolby ," "Pro Logic" and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
I_aboratories Licensing Corporation.

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Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the

receiver:

• FM wire antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• Remote controller (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Hookup Overview

The receiver allows you to connect and control the
following audio/video components. Follow the
hookup procedures for the components that you want
to connect to the receiver on the pages specified. To
learn the locations and names of each jack, see "Rear
Panel Descriptions" on page 21.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in accordance with
the + and - markings on the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor []

on the receiver.

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"_" When to batteries

replace

Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the
receiver, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.

• 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.

• If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.

Wireless rear
transmitter

(STR-DE515
only)

I Wirelessrear

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Speaker
System
Hookups (6)

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iookups (7)

TV monitor

TV tuner

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broadcasting

system)

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Antenna Hookups (5)

AM/FM antenna

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Audio Component

Hookups (5)

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Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before making

any connections.

• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the

connections are completed.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum

and noise.

• When connecting an audio/video cable, be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks
on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow; White
(left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red.

Antenna Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect AM and FM
antennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radio

broadcasts with the receiver, complete these
connections first, then go to the following pages.
For specific locations of the terminals, see the

illustration below.

ANTENNA

What antennas will I need?

• FM wire antenna
(supplied) (1)

Hookups.

• USmodel

FM wire antenna

• AM loop antenna
(supplied) (1)

Receiver AM loop antenna

"_1 If you have poor AM reception

Connect a 20 to 50 ft. (6 to 15-meter) insulated wire (not

supplied) to the AM antenna terminal in addition to the
AM loop antenna. Try to extend the wire outdoors and
keep it horizontal.

Connecting a ground wire

To prevent hum, connect a ground wire (not supplied)
to the _a ground terminal. If you've connected an
outdoor antenna, be sure to connect the ground for

lightning protection.

• US models

Receiver

ANTENNA

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to ground

• Australian models

Receiver

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to ground

Where do I go next?

If you want to connect other components, go on to the next
section. If you're only planning to use the receiver to listen
to the radio, go to "Speaker System Hookups" on pages 6

and 7.

After connecting
the wire

antenna, keep it
as horizontal as

possible.

• Australian model
FM wire antenna Receiver AM loop antenna

After connecting
the wire aerial,

keep it as
horizontal as

possible.

"_° If you have poor FM reception

Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM
outdoor antenna. ",_ull back the mesh portion
surrounding the inner cable and connect it to the earth
terminal (right side). Connect the inner cable to the FM
terminal (left side).

• US model * Australian model

Receiver Receiver

Audio Component Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect your audio
components to the receiver. If you want to use the
receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections.
For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration

CD

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PHONO TAPE/MD

(ExceptSTR-DE315(US))

What cordswill I need?
Audio cords(not supplied) (1 for eachCDplayeror
turntable; 2 for eachtape deckorMD recorder)

White (L)_ White (L)

Red (R) _ _ Red(R)

(continued)

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Hookups

The an'ow _ indicates signal flow.

CD player Receiver CD player

Turntable Receiver Turntable

STR-DE315 US)

• If your turntable has an earth lead

To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the _ ground

terminal on the receiver.

Tape deck or MD recorder

Receiver Tape deck or MD recorder

Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.

Speaker System Hookups

For Optimum surround soured effect, place your

speakers as shown below.

Rear speaker

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What cordswill Ineed7

Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)

1-1 (-I

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm).
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate
terminal on the components: + to ÷ and - to -. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

Hookups

Front speakers

Front speaker Receiver Front speaker

(R) (L)

Rear and center speakers

Rear speaker

(R) Receiver

Rear speaker

Center speaker (L)

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Overview

This section describes how to connect your speakers to

the receiver. Although front (left and fight) speakers

are required, center and rear speakers are optional.
Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the

surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will
increase bass response (STR-DF_,515/DE415/D460Z
only). For r,pe_tic locations of the terminals, see the

illustration below.

WOOFER(STR- MIX AUDIO OUT
DESIS/D460Z only) (STR-DE415only) FRONTSPEAKERSA

SURROUND

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SURROUND

.SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKER CENTER

Note (except STR-DE515/i)460Z)

Be sure to connect the both rear speakers (L and R).
No sound is heard if only one speaker is connected.

Active woofer (STR-DE5151D460Z/DE415only)

STR-DE5151D460Z STR-DE415
Receiver Active woofer Receiver Active woofer

Wireless rear Speaker (STR-DE515 only)

• When using an optional Sony Wireless Speaker System,

connect the transmitter to the WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER
connector.

Note

• Do not connect any other component.

• Wireless rear speaker does not function under stereo

mode, DOLBY (3CH LOGIC) and C. STUDIO A/B (3CH
LOGIC) mode.

"_i° If you have an speaker system

additional front

Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERSB terminals.

"_'lf your TV monitor usesseparate speakers

You can connect one of them to the SURROUND
SPEAKERCENTERterminals for use with Dolby Pro
Logic Surround sound (see page 15).

Selecting the speaker system

To drive the speakers, select the speaker system as
follows:

To drive Depress SPEAKERS button

Speaker system A (connect_i

to the FRONT SPEAKERS A A
terminals)

Speaker system B (connected

to the FRONT SPEAKERS B B

terminals)
Both speaker systems A and

B (series connection) A+B

Notes

• If you want to enjoy the surround sound, be sure to
connect the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS A

terminal.

• No sound is heard when you press SPEAKERS A+B
without connecting speaker system B.

Where do I go next?

To complete your system, go to "AC Hookups" on page 8. If

you want to connect video components to enjoy surround

sound when watching/listening to TV programs or video
tapes, go on to the next section.

Video Component Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect video
components to the receiver. For specific locations of the

jacks, see the illustration below.

5.11DVD

(STR-DE515/

D460Z only) TVIDBS MONITOR (except STR-DE315)

VIDEO

What cableswill I need?

• Audio/video cable (not supplied) (1 for each TV tuner or
Digital broadcasting system; 2 for the VCR)

,eow ,eow

• White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)

• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for a TV monitor)

Yellow _ _ Yellow

Hookups

The arrow ==_ indicates signal flow.

WIDBS

Receiver

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TV tuner or Digital

broadcasting system

OUTPUT

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MONITOR (except STR-DE315)

Receiver TV monitor

VCR

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VIDEO

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1

STR-DE5151D460Z/DE4151D360Zonly

DVD playerlAC-3 decoder (STR-DE5151D460Zonly)

"_° You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3

soundtracksthrough the speakersconnectedto the

amplifier.

Ifyou have a Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder youcan
amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 suundtrack with
the following connections.

Dolby Digital AC-3

Receiver decoder (etc.) ,

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Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect the AC power cord and
complete your home theater system.

AC Hookups

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and
from your audio/video components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio components to the
SWITCHED AC OUTLET on the receiver, the receiver

can supply power to the connected components so you

can turn on/off the whole system when you turn on/

off the receiver. SWITCHEDACOUTLET

(Australia)

(us)

to a wall outlet

Caution

Make sure that the power consumption of the component
connected to the receiver's AC outlet does not exceed 120
watts (US model) or 100 watts (Australian model). Do not

connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as
electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.

Where do I go next?

Before you use the receiver, go to the next section to make
sure that all the controls are set to the appropriate positions.

Before You UseYour Receiver

Before you start using your receiver, make sure that

you have:

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost
position (0).

• Selecteti tl_appropriate speaker system. (See

"Selecting the speaker system" on page 7.)

• Set BALANCE to the center position.

Selecting a Component

To listen to or watch a connected component, first
select the function on the receiver or with the remote.

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected all components securely and correctly as

indicated on pages 5 to8.

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position
(0) to avoid damaging your speakers.

POWER MASTERVOLUME

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Functionbuttons 5.1/DVD

1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver.

2 Press a function button to select the component

you want to use:

To listen to or watch Press

Records PHONO (Except STR-

DE315 (US))

Radio programs TUNER

Compact discs (CD) CD

Audio tapes or MiniDiscs TAPE/MD
(MD)

TV programs or Digital TV/DBS
broadcasting system

Video tapes VIDEO

DVD player/AC-3 decoder 5.1 / DVD (STR-DE515/

D460Z only)

3 Turn on the component, for example, a CD player,

and then start playing.

To tune in radio stations on this receiver, see

"Receiving Broadcasts" on page 11. - -

4 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.

To adjust the volume of the TV's speakers, use the

volume control on the TV.

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