To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
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
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 change or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Owner’s record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the rear of the unit. Record
the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. STR-DE705/STR-DE605/
STR-D650Z/STR-D550Z
Serial No.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
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
• 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 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
and will fit into the wall outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, contact
your dealer.
• Should the AC power cord need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified
service shop only.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
buildup 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.
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 the customers in the USA
For detailed safety precautions, see the
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leaflet.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your receiver, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models STR-DE705, STR-DE605, STRD650Z, and STR-D550Z. Check your
model number by looking at the upper
right corner of the front panel. In this
manual, the STR-DE705 is the model
used for illustration purposes. Any
difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example,
“STR-DE705 only”.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hookup Overview 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 5
Speaker System Hookups 6
TV/VCR Hookups 7
AC Hookups 8
Before You Use Your Receiver 8
Type of differences
ModelDE705 D650Z
FeatureDE605 D550Z
MIX AUDIO Outputr
Control A1/Control S DE705*
Impedance selectorDE705 D650Z
Programmable remote DE705 D650Z
DE605**
12 mode surroundrD650Z
6 mode surroundD550Z
* USA and Canadian models only
** Canadian model only
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 29.
• The “Remote Button Descriptions”
section on page 27 provides an
overview of the remote buttons.
• The following icons are used in this
manual:
Indicates that you can use only
the remote to do the task.
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
Receiver Operations
Selecting a Component 9
Receiving Broadcasts 10
Presetting Radio Stations 11
Indexing 12
Recording 13
Using the Sleep Timer 14
Using Sound Fields
Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 15
Taking Advantage of the Sound Fields 16
Customizing Sound Fields 17
Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 18
Advanced Remote Operations
Operating One Component While Using Another
(background operation) 20
Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 20
Programming the Remote (for STR-DE705/STR-D650Z and Canadian
STR-DE605 only) 21
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 22
Specifications 23
Glossary 24
Rear Panel Descriptions 26
Remote Button Descriptions 27
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This receiver incorporates the Dolby
Pro Logic Surround system.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“Dolby ,” the double-D symbol a and
“Pro Logic” are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Index 28
Quick Reference Guide 29
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items with the
receiver:
• FM wire antenna (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• Audio/Video cable (1)
(USA and Canadian STR-DE705 only)
• Control S cord (1)
(USA and Canadian STR-DE705 only)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and – on
the battery compartment. When using the remote,
point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.
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 jacks, see “Rear
Panel Descriptions” on page 26.
Antenna Hookups (5)
Speaker
System
Hookups (6, 7)
Front
speaker
(L)
TV/VCR Hookups (7, 8)
TV
VCR
LD player
AM/FM antenna
Front
speaker
Active
woofer
(R)
When to replace batteries
Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the
receiver, replace both batteries with new ones.
Notes
• 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.
Center
speaker
Rear
speaker
(R)
Rear
speaker
(L)
CD player
Tape deck
DAT/MD deck
Turntable
Audio Component
Hookups (5, 6)
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.
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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)
• AM loop antenna
(supplied) (1)
Getting Started
Connecting a ground wire
To prevent hum, connect a ground wire (not supplied)
to the y ground terminal. If you’ve connected an
outdoor antenna, be sure to connect the ground for
lightning protection.
Receiver
.
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.
Audio Component Hookups
Hookups
FM wire antenna
After connecting
the wire antenna,
Receiver
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
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.
FM outdoor antenna
Receiver
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
AM loop antenna
AM
AM
Overview
This section describes how to connect your audio
components to the receiver. If you want to use the
receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections.
For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration
below.
S-LINK CTRL A1 jackTAPE
PHONODAT/MD
What cords will I need?
Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player and
turntable; 2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck)
White (L)
CD
White (L)
Red (R)Red (R)
(continued)
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Getting Started
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
Speaker System Hookups
CD player
Receiver
IN
L
R
CD
CD player
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
Tape deck
Tape deckReceiver
OUTPUT
L
R
TAPE MONITOR
INREC OUT
INPUT
LINELINE
L
R
DAT/MD
DAT/MDReceiver
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
LINE
INPUT
L
R
LINELINE
L
R
Turntable
INREC OUT
L
R
DAT/MD
ReceiverTurntable
IN
L
R
PHONO
• If your turntable has an earth lead
To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y ground
terminal on the receiver.
Overview
This section describes how to connect your speakers to
the receiver. Although front (left and right) speakers
are required, center and rear speakers are optional.
Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the
surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will
increase bass response.
For specific locations of the terminals, see the
illustration below.
IMPEDANCE
FRONT SPEAKERS AMIX OUT
SURROUND
SPEAKERS REAR
For optimum surround sound effect, place your
speakers as shown below.
60 - 90 cm
45°
Front speaker
SELECTOR
SURROUND
SPEAKERS CENTER
Rear speaker
CONTROL A1 Hookups (USA and Canadian
STR-DE705 only)
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player
or tape deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect the
S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the CD player or tape deck to the
S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the receiver. Refer the separate
manual “CONTROL-A1 Control System” and the
Operating Instructions supplied with your CD player or
tape deck for details.
• If you have a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND
MODE selector
If the CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector can be
switched between CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3, be sure to set the
command mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer to the
CD terminals on the receiver.
However, if you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO
OUT terminals, set the command mode to “CD 2” and
connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 terminals on the
receiver.
What cords will I need?
Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)
(+)
(–)
(+)
(–)
Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm).
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate
terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
Hookups
Front speakers
Front speaker
(R)
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Receiver
FRONT SPEAKERS
RL
AA
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16 Ω
Front speaker
(L)
Where do I go next?
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Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.
Getting Started
L
R
L
R
TV/DBS
OUTPUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
CTRL S
STATUS IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
Rear and center speakers
Rear speaker
(R)
Receiver
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR LRCENTER
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LR
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16 Ω
Rear speaker
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Active woofer
ReceiverActive woofer
MIX
AUDIO
OUT
INPUT
If you have an additional front speaker system
Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.
If your TV monitor uses separate speakers
You can connect one of them to the SURROUND
SPEAKER CENTER terminals for use with Dolby Pro
Logic Surround Sound (see page 18).
Where do I go next?
(L)Center speaker
To complete your system, go to “AC Hookups” on page 8. If
you want to connect video components to enjoy surround
sound when watching TV programs or video tapes, go on to
the next section.
TV/VCR Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect video
components to the receiver. For specific locations of the
jacks, see the illustration below.
TVMONITORVIDEO 2
Selecting the impedance (STR-DE705 and
STR-D650Z only)
Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers
as indicated in the table below. Check the instruction
manual of your speakers if you’re not sure of the
impedance. (This information is usually printed on a
label on the back of the speaker.)
if nominal impedance of
Set IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to
your speaker is
Between 4 and 8 ohms
8 ohms or higher
4 Ω
8 Ω
Selecting the speaker system
If you connect only one set of front speakers, set the
SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to A. If you
connect two sets of front speakers, see the following:
To drive
Speaker system A (connected
to the FRONT SPEAKERS A
terminals)
Set SPEAKERS selector to
A
VIDEO 1
What cables will I need?
• Audio/video cable (not supplied) (1 for each TV or LD
player; 2 for each VCR)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for a TV monitor)
Yellow
Yellow
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
TV or Digital Broadcasting System (DBS) tuner
ReceiverTV
or
DBS tuner
Speaker system B (connected
B
to the FRONT SPEAKERS B
terminals)
Both speaker systems A and
A+B*
B (parallel connection)
*Do not use A+B with SOUND FIELD set to ON.
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Getting Started
TV monitor
If you use a TV monitor, do not connect anything to the
TV/DBS VIDEO IN jack.
Receiver
MONITOR
CTRL S
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VCR (via the VIDEO 1 jacks)
If you have two VCRs connect the second one to the VIDEO
2 jacks.
Receiver
VIDEO 1
CTRL S
OUT
S-LINK
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
L
TV monitor
INPUT
VIDEO
VCR
OUTPUT
INPUT
VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO AUDIO
L
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 OUTLETs on the receiver, the receiver
can supply power to the connected components so you
can turn on/off whole system when you turn on/off
the receiver.
SWITCHED AC OUTLETs
R
R
LD player (via the VIDEO 2 jacks)
Receiver
VIDEO 2
CTRL S
OUT
S-LINK
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
L
R
LD
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
• If you have a CONTROL S compatible Sony TV, DBS
tuner, monitor, VCR or LD player (USA and Canadian
STR-DE705 only)
Use a CONTROL S cord (supplied) to connect the S-LINK
CTRL S IN (for TV, DBS tuner, or monitor) or OUT (for
VCR or LD player) jack on the receiver to the appropriate
S-LINK jack on the respective component. Refer to the
Operating Instructions supplied with your TV, DBS tuner,
monitor, VCR, or LD player for details.
/
to a wall
outlet
Caution
Make sure that the power consumption of the component(s)
connected to the receiver’s AC outlet(s) does not exceed the
wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect highwattage 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 Use Your Receiver
Before you start using your receiver, make sure that
you have:
Where do I go next?
Go on to the next section to connect an AC plug and
complete your home theater system.
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost
position (0).
• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (For
details, see “Selecting the speaker system” on
page 7.)
• Set BALANCE to the center position.
Turn on the receiver and check the following indicator.
• Press MUTING on the remote if MUTING appears
in the display.
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Receiver Operations
Selecting a Component
To listen to or watch a connected component, first
select the function on the receiver or with the remote.
Before you begin, make sure you have:
• Connected all components securely and correctly as
indicated on pages 5 to 8.
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position
(0) to avoid damaging your speakers.
POWERMASTER VOLUME
Receiver Operations
When you listen with headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set
the SPEAKERS selector to OFF.
Watching video programs
When you watch TV or video programs, we
recommend you play audio portion through the
receiver instead of your TV’s speaker. This lets you
take advantage of the receiver’s surround sound
effects, like Dolby Surround, and lets you use the
receiver’s remote to control the audio.
Turn off the speakers on your TV before you start so
you can enjoy the surround sound from your receiver.
To watch TV programs, turn on both the TV and the
receiver and press the TV button on the receiver.
Function buttons
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 watchPress
RecordsPHONO
Radio programsTUNER
Compact Discs (CD)CD
Digital Audio Tapes (DAT)DAT/MD
or MiniDiscs (MD)
Audio tapesTAPE MONITOR
TV programsTV/DBS
Video tapesVIDEO 1 or
VIDEO 2
Laser discsVIDEO 2
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 10.
To watch videos or laser discs, do the following:
1 Press a function button to select the component
(for example, VIDEO 1).
2 Turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input to
match your video component.
3 Turn on the component (VCR or LD player), and
start playback.
Using the remote
The remote lets you operate the receiver and the Sony
components that are connected to it.
SYSTEM
OFF
SYSTEM
CONTROL/
TV CONTROL
ON
FUNCTION
4 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.
To adjust the volume of the TV's speakers, use the
volume control on the TV.
ToDo This
Mute the soundPress MUTING on the remote.
Reinforce the bassPress BASS BOOST to turn on
Adjust the balanceTurn the BALANCE control left
Press again to restore the sound.
the BASS BOOST indicator
or right.
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Receiver Operations
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1 Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION
buttons to select the component you want to use.
The receiver and the selected component turn on.
The SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons on
the remote are factory-set as follows:
To listen to or watchPress
RecordsPHONO
Radio programsTUNER
Compact Discs (CD)CD
Digital Audio Tapes (DAT)DAT/MD
or MiniDiscs (MD)
Audio tapesTAPE
TV programsTV/DBS
Video tapesVIDEO 1 (VTR 1*),
VIDEO 2 (VTR 2*) or
VIDEO 3** (VTR 3*)
Laser discsLD**
Receiving Broadcasts
This receiver lets you enter a station’s frequency
directly by using the numeric buttons (direct tuning). If
you don’t know the frequency of the station you want,
see “Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations
(automatic tuning)”.
Before you begin, make sure you have:
• Connected an FM/AM antenna to the receiver as
indicated on page 5.
• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (For details,
see “Selecting the speaker system” on page 7.)
POWERMASTER VOLUMENumber buttons
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2, or 3 setting
that correspond to VHS, Beta, and 8mm respectively.
** VIDEO 3 and LD set the remote to operate the
respective Sony video component but do not switch
the function of the receiver.
For example, to watch Sony LD player connected to
the VIDEO 2 terminals (as shown on page 8):
Press VIDEO 2 to switch the function, then press LD
to set the remote control to operate the LD player.
If you want to change the factory setting of a button
See page 20.
If the component does not turn on
Press the power switch on the component.
2 Start playing.
Refer to “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 27
for details.
To turn off the components
Press SYSTEM OFF. This will also turn off the video and
audio components connected to the SWITCHED AC
OUTLETs on the back of this unit at the same time.
If you use a Sony TV
When you press TV to watch a TV program, the TV
turns on and switches to the TV input. The TV also turns
on automatically and switches to the appropriate video
input when you press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2. If the TV
does not switch to the appropriate input automatically,
press TV/VIDEO on the remote.
TUNERDIRECT
– INDEX SELECT +
FM/AM
TUNING/
1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
3 Press FM/AM to select FM or AM stations.
4 Press DIRECT.
5 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.
Example 1:FM 102.50 MHzExample 2:AM 1350kHz
(You don’t have to enter
the last “0.”)
135
6 When you tune in AM stations, adjust the
direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum
reception.
To receive other stations
Repeat Steps 3 to 5.
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Watching TV without the receiver (for Sony TVs only)
Press TV CONTROL ON to set the remote to operate TV
functions only (see “Remote Button Descriptions” on
page 27 for details). When you press this button, the TV
turns on and switches to the TV input. If the TV does
not automatically switch to the TV input, press TV/
VIDEO.
If the STEREO indicator remains off
Press FM MODE even when an FM stereo broadcast is
received.
If an FM stereo program is distorted
The STEREO indicator flashes. Press FM MODE to
change to monaural (MONO). You will not have the
stereo effect but the distortion will be reduced. To
return to the auto stereo mode, press this button again.
If you cannot tune in a station and the entered
numbers are flashing
Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If not,
press DIRECT and reenter the frequency you want.
If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not
used in your area.
To watch FM simulcast TV programs
Make sure that you tune in the simulcast program on
both the TV (or VCR) and the receiver.
If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning
interval
The entered value is automatically rounded up or down
to the closest covered value.
Tuning intervals for direct tuning are:
FM: 50 kHz intervals
AM: 10 kHz intervals (to change to 9 kHz intervals, see
page 23)
Receiving broadcasts by scanning stations
(automatic tuning)
If you don’t know the frequency of the radio station
you want, you can have the receiver scan all the
receivable stations to locate the one you want.
1 Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
Receiver Operations
Presetting Radio Stations
You’ll most likely want to preset the receiver with the
radio stations you listen to often so that you don’t have
to tune in the station every time. The receiver can store
a total of 30 FM or AM stations. You can store the
stations on preset numbers combining 3 characters (A,
B and C) and numbers (0-9). For example, you can
store a station as preset number A1, B6, or C9.
Numeric buttonsSHIFT
TUNERMEMORY
1 Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Tune in the station you want.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in a
station, see “Receiving Broadcasts” on the
previous page.
3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears for a few seconds.
Do steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out.
4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C).
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”, “B” or
“C” appear in the display.
2 Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
3 Press FM/AM to select FM or AM.
4 Press TUNING/INDEX SELECT + or –.
Press the + button for a higher station number;
press the – button for a lower one. When you tune
past either end of the band, the receiver
automatically jumps to the opposite end and
continues scanning in the same direction. Every
time a station is received, the receiver stops
scanning. To continue scanning, press the button
again.
If scanning stops too frequently (for FM band only)
Skip the stations with weak signals. Press LEVEL.
“HIGH” appears in the display and the receiver scans
only stations with strong signals.
5 Press the number you want to use (0 to 9).
If “MEMORY” goes out before you specify the preset
number, start again from step 3.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations.
To change a preset station
Preset a new station on the number you want to change.
Note
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week,
the preset stations will be cleared from the receiver’s
memory, and you will have to preset the stations again.
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Receiver Operations
Tuning preset stations (preset tuning)
You can tune directly to a preset station by entering its
preset number. If you don’t know which stations are
preset on which numbers, you can tune by scanning
the preset stations.
1 Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C),
then press the number.
For example, select A and then press 7 to tune in
the station preset as A7.
You can tune by scanning the preset stations
Press TUNER and then DISPLAY so that the frequency
display appears. Then press PRESET TUNING + or – to
select the station you want. Each time you press the
buttons, the preset numbers change as follows:
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
nC0˜...C2˜C1N
Indexing
You can index preset stations and then use the index
names to scan specific stations in the preset memory.
You can also use the index feature to label program
sources so that the receiver displays the names of the
components you connected, for example, “VHS”.
PRESET TUNING +/–DPC MODE
1 Press TUNER.
The last station you received is tuned in.
2 Tune in the preset station you want to create an
index for.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset
stations, see “Tuning preset stations (preset
tuning)” above.
3 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX
indicator lights up.
4 Create a station index name by using the digital
processing control buttons as follows:
Press
press
To insert a space, pressoruntil a blank space
appears in the display (the space is between “}” and
“!”).
The station index is stored automatically.
If you’ve made a mistake
Press or repeatedly until the character you want to
change flashes. Then select the right character.
orto select a character, and then
to move the cursor to the next position.
5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to assign index names to other
stations.
You can display either the index name or frequency
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches
between the frequency and the index name.
Scanning indexed stations (index tuning)
Once you select a station index, you can scan all the
stations with that station index.
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Digital
processing
control buttons
TUNERMEMORY
DISPLAYTUNING/
INDEX SELECT +/–
Indexing preset stations
You might find that too many preset stations make it
hard to find the station you want. This receiver
includes a feature that lets you group preset stations by
name (station index) using up to 8 characters.
For example, if you label all of your preset jazz stations
“JAZZ,” selecting “JAZZ” lets you skip other presets
and scan only the stations labeled “JAZZ.” Note that
you cannot assign more than one station index name to
each preset station.
1 Press TUNER.
The last station you received is tuned in.
2 Press DISPLAY so that the index mode appears in
the display.
The station index for the last station you received
appears in the display.
If “_ _ _ _ ” appears
The station does not have a station index.
3 Press TUNING/INDEX SELECT + or – to select
the station index you want to scan.
4 Press PRESET TUNING + or – to select the station
you want receive.
To select different station indexes
Press TUNING/INDEX SELECT + or – to select the one you
want, then press PRESET TUNING + or – to select a station.
Indexing program sources
This feature is useful when, for example, you have
more than one VCR: you can label one VCR as “VHS”
and label the other as “8MM.” Then, you can have the
receiver display the index names so you can tell which
VCR you are using. This feature also comes in handy if
you connect a component to jacks designed for another
component (for example, connecting a second CD
player to the DAT/MD jacks).
1 Press the FUNCTION button you want to label.
2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX
indicator lights up.
3 Create a name by using the digital processing
control buttons as follows:
Press
press
To insert a space, pressoruntil a blank space
appears in the display (the space is between “}” and
“!”).
The name you created is stored automatically.
orto select a character, and then
to move the cursor to the next position.
Receiver Operations
Recording
This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the
components connected to the receiver. You don’t have
to connect playback and recording components
directly: once you select a program source on the
receiver, you can record and edit as you normally
would using the controls on each component.
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all
components properly.
c
Function buttons
c
ç
Playback component
(program source)
ç: Audio signal flow
c: Video signal flow
ç
Recording component
(tape deck, DAT deck,
MD deck, VCR)
If you’ve made a mistake
Press or repeatedly until the character you want to
change flashes. Then select the right character.
You can display either the index or function name
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches
between the function name and the index name.
Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape, Digital Audio Tape
or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the instruction
manual of your cassette deck, DAT deck, or MD deck if
you need help.
1 Press one of the function buttons to select the
component to be recorded.
2 Set the component to be ready for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD player.
3 Insert a blank tape into the recording deck and
adjust the recording level, if necessary.
4 Start recording on the recording deck and then
start playing the component.
You can monitor the sound being recorded
If you connected a 3-head tape deck to the TAPE
MONITOR jacks, press TAPE MONITOR. The TAPE
MONITOR indicator lights up and you can hear the
sound being recorded.
Note
When you record on a DAT or MD connected to the DAT/
MD REC OUT jacks, sound adjustments do not effect the
recording.
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Receiver Operations
Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player
using the receiver. You can also add audio from a
variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See
your VCR or LD player’s instruction manual if you
need help.
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a
time you specify.
1 Press one of the function buttons to select the
program source to be recorded.
2 Set the component to be ready for playing.
For example, insert the laser disc you want to
record from into the LD player.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1
or VIDEO 2) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR and then
start playing the video tape or laser disc you want
to record.
You can replace audio while copying a video tape or
laser disc
At the point you want to start adding different sound,
press another function button (for example, CD) and
start playback. The sound from the selected component
will be recorded over the original audio.
To resume recording the sound of the original playback
source, press the function button for that component.
SLEEP
Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown
below.
n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF
The display dims after you specify the time.
You can freely specify the time
Press SLEEP first, then specify the time you want using
the digital processing control (or) buttons. The
sleep time changes in 1 minute intervals. You can
specify up to 5 hours.
You can check the time remaining before the
receiver turns off
Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the
display.
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Using Surround Sound
Using Pre-programmed Sound
Fields
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields
according to the program you want to play.
(STR-D550Z sound fields are shown on the next page.)
STR-DE705/STR-DE605/STR-D650Z
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
GENREMODE
1
Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the
sound field.
One of the indicators lights up in the display.
2 Press GENRE to select the type of sound field you
desire.
3 Press MODE to select the mode you desire from
the respective genre.
Select the appropriate sound field according to
the chart shown at right.
To play without surround effects
Select “Acoustic” from MUSIC 2. The surround effects are
defeated but you can still adjust the tone parameter (see
page 17).
To turn off the sound fields
Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF.
You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by
looking at the packaging
However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby
Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the
package.
Using Surround Sound
Sound Fields for STR-DE705/STR-DE605/STR-D650Z
GENREMODETo
PRO LOGICPRO LOGICDecode programs
processed with Dolby
Surround.
ENHANCEDProvide additional
output to the rear
speakers after
decoding the Dolby
Surround program
MOVIESMALL THEATERAdd the acoustic
reflections of a small
theater to decoded
Dolby Surround
signals.
LARGE THEATERAdd the reflections of
a larger theater.
MONO THEATERCreate a theater-like
environment from
movies with monaural
soundtracks.
MUSIC 1SMALL HALLReproduce the
acoustics of a small
rectangular concert
hall. Ideal for soft
acoustic sounds.
LARGE HALLReproduce the
acoustics of a larger
hall.
MUSIC 2KARAOKEReduce the vocals of a
stereo music source.
ACOUSTICReproduce normal 2
channel stereo.
(No surround effects)
SPORTSARENAReproduce the feeling
of being in the front
row of a large concert
arena. Great for Rock
and Roll.
STADIUMReproduce the feeling
of a large open-air
stadium. Great for
electric sounds.
GAME–Obtain maximum
audio impact from
video game software.
Note
Make sure to select both speakers (A+B) with the SPEAKERS
selector when you use two sets of speakers; otherwise, you
will not obtain the full surround effect.
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Using Surround Sound
STR-D550Z
SOUND FIELD
SOUND FIELD </>
1
Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the
ON/OFF
sound field.
One of the indicators lights up in the display.
2 Press SOUND FIELD < or > repeatedly to select
the sound field you desire.
Select the appropriate sound field according to
the chart shown below.
To play without surround effects
Select MUSIC 2. The surround effects are defeated but you
can still adjust the tone parameter (see page 17).
Taking Advantage of the
Sound Fields
How can you customize the sound fields?
Each sound field is composed of sound parameters —
variables of sound that create sound image. You can
customize the sound fields by adjusting some of the
sound parameters to best suit your listening situation.
See the following chart for the adjustable sound
parameters.
Once you customize the sound fields, they are stored in
memory unless the receiver is unplugged for about 1
week.
The adjustable parameters for each sound field are
shown on the charts below.
STR-DE705/STR-DE605/STR-D650Z
To turn off the sound fields
Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF.
You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by
looking at the packaging
However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby
Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the
package.
Note
Make sure to select both speakers (A+B) with the SPEAKERS
selector when you use two sets of speakers; otherwise, you
will not obtain the full surround effect.
Sound Fields for STR-D550Z
SelectTo
PRO LOGICDecode programs processed with Dolby
Surround.
MOVIEAdd the acoustic reflections of a movie
theater to decoded Dolby Surround
signals.
MUSIC 1Reproduce the acoustics of a small
rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft
acoustic sounds.
MUSIC 2Reproduce normal 2 channel stereo.
(No surround effects)
SPORTSReproduce the feeling of a large open-air
stadium. Great for sporting events or
electric sounds.
GAMEObtain maximum audio impact from video
game software.
GENRE
PRO LOGIC
MOVIE
MUSIC 1
MUSIC 2
SPORTS
GAME
MODE
PRO LOGIC
ENHANCED
SMALL THEATER
LARGE THEATER
MONO MOVIE
SMALL HALL
LARGE HALL
KARAOKE
ACOUSTIC
ARENA
STADIUM
GAME
TONE
EFFECT
REAR
CENTER
DELAY
STR-D550Z
SOUND
FIELD
PRO LOGIC
MOVIE
MUSIC 1
MUSIC 2
SPORTS
GAME
TONE
EFFECT
REAR
CENTER
DELAY
Note
The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall
presence of the sound field.
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Using Surround Sound
Before you get started
To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound,
go to “Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic
Surround Sound” on page 18. This section describes
how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and
customize the DOLBY SUR sound field.
Customizing Sound Fields
You can customize the sound fields by adjusting the
tone (bass or treble) and surround sound parameters
while listening to a program source. The adjusted
parameters are stored in memory automatically and
you can use your custom sound fields just as you
would use the pre-programmed ones. Before you start,
select the sound field you want to customize and start
playing a program.
DPC MODETONE ON/OFF
SUR indicator
Adjusting surround sound parameters
Change the surround parameters to fit your listening
situation. Refer to the chart on the previous page for
parameters you can adjust in each sound field.
To adjust the parameters of the DOLBY SUR sound
field, see “Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic
Surround Sound” on page 18.
1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR
indicator lights up.
2 Use the digital processing control buttons (/
) to select the parameter you want.
3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( / )
to adjust the level of the parameter.
The adjusted parameters are stored automatically.
Note
If you make new adjustments to a sound field, the previous
settings are replaced by the new ones.
Digital processing
control buttons
TONE indicator
Adjusting the tone parameter
Adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front, center and
rear speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the
tone of all sounds fields, including Dolby Surround.
1 Press TONE ON/OFF so that TONE ON appears
in the display.
2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE
indicator lights up.
3 Use the digital processing control buttons (/
) to select BASS or TREBLE.
4 Use the digital processing control buttons ( / )
to adjust the tone level.
The adjusted tone level is stored automatically.
Resetting customized sound fields to the
factory settings
If the power is on, press POWER to turn off the
1
power.
2 Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and press
POWER.
“SURR CLEAR!” appears in the display and all
the sound fields are reset at once.
You can turn off the tone adjustments without
erasing them
The tone adjustments and on/off setting are stored in
each sound field. Press TONE ON/OFF to turn the tone
parameter off or on.
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Using Surround Sound
Getting the Most Out of Dolby
Pro Logic Surround Sound
To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound, first select the center mode according to your
speaker system. Then, adjust the sound parameters of
the PRO LOGIC sound field.
Note that you must have at least one additional pair of
speakers and/or one center speaker to do the following
adjustments.
STR-DE705/STR-DE605/STR-D650Z
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
GENRE
MODE
CENTER MODE
Remote (RM-P362/RM-U262)
GENRE
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
MODE
DPC MODE
DIGITAL
PROCESSING
CONTROL
0)=+
9(p P r
Selecting the center mode
TEST TONE
REAR
LEVEL (+/–)
CENTER
LEVEL (+/–)
TONE
ON/OFF
Digital processing
control buttons
STR-D550Z
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
TONE
ON/OFF
Digital processing
control buttons
DPC
MODE
SOUND FIELD
DPC
MODE
SUR indicator
</>
SUR indicator
CENTER MODE
The receiver offers you four center modes:
PHANTOM, 3 CHANNEL LOGIC, NORMAL, and
WIDE. Each mode is designed for a different speaker
configuration. Select the mode that best suits your
speaker system configuration.
1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the
sound fields.
2 Press GENRE to select the PRO LOGIC sound
field.
For STR-D550Z
Press SOUND FIELD < or > repeatedly to select the
DOLBY SUR sound field and go to step 3.
3 Press CENTER MODE repeatedly until the center
mode you want appears in the display. Select the
center mode by referring to the following chart.
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