FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
3-798-892-21(2)
Operating Instructions
STR-D965
STR-D865
© 1995 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
1 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN . ’ ,
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
DO NOT REMOVE COVER. (OR BACK). ,
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
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 s)nnbol 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 irwtallation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instrucHons, 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;
SHOCK,
PERSONNEL.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Cotmect 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
C!ATV 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-D965/STR-D865
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
discoimect 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
build-up 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.
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-D965 and STR-D865. Check
your model number by looking at the
lower right comer of the front panel. In
this manual, the STR-D965 is the model
used for illustration purposes, any
difference in operation is clearly indicated
in the text, for example, :"STR-D965 only".
Type of differences
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VIDEO 3 input
•
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hookup Overview 4
Anteima Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 5
Speaker System Hookups 6
TV/VCR Hookups 7
AC Hookups 8
Before You Use Your Receiver 8
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 Soimd Fields 15
Taking Advantage of the Sound Fields 15
Customizing Sound Fields 15
Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 17
Impedance
selector
Conventions
• The instmctions 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 the back cover.
• 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 the
remote to do the task.
m
Indicates hints and tips for
i making the task easier.
Tliis receiver incorporates the Dolby Pro
Logic Surround system.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Additionally licensed under Canadian
patent number 1,037,877. "Dolby ," the
double-D symbol CD and "Pro Logic" are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
•
Advanced Remote Operations
Operating One Component While Using Another
(background operation) 19
Changing the Factory^ Setting of a FUNCTION Button 19
Programming the Remote 20
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 21
Specifications 22
Glossary 23
Index 25
Rear Panel Descriptions 26
Remote Button Descriptions 27
Quick Reference Guide (back cover)
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)
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 H on the receiver.
Piassi
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)
TVA/CR Hookups (7, 8)
Speaker System
AM/FM antenna
Q When to replace batteries
Under normal rise, 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.
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.
Getting Started
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.
ANTEMNA
FM wire antenna
(supplied) (1)
AM loop antenna
(supplied) (1)
FM outdoor antenna
insulated wire
Connecting a ground wire
To prevent hum, connect a ground wire (not supplied)
to the ih ground terminal. If you've connected an
outdoor antenna, be sure to connect the ground for
lightning protection.
Receiver
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to ground
Hookups
FM wire antenna
'Q' If you have poor FM reception
Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM
outdoor antenna.
Q If you have poor AM reception
Connect a 20 to 50 ft. (6 to 15-meter) insulated wire (not
supplied) Fo the AM antenna terminal in addition to the
AM loop antenna. Try to extend the wire outdoors and
keep it horizontal.
Receiver
AM loop antenna
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
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.
TAPE
Getting Started
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 recorder)
White (L)'
Red (R)
Hookups
The arrow indicates signal flow.
CD player
Receiver CD player
Turntable
Receiver
Turntable
White (L)
Red (R)
Speaker System Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect your speakers to
the receiver. Although front (left and right) speakers
are required, center and rear speakers are optional.
Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the
surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will
increase bass response.
For specific locations of the terminals, see the
illustration below.
IMPEDANCE
MIX OUT FRONT SPEAKERS A SELECTOR
If your turntable has an earth lead
To prevent hun\, connect the earth lead to the ih ground
terminal on the receiver.
Tape deck
Receiver
DAT/MD
Receiver
Tape deck
DAT/MD
Where do I go next?
Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.
For optimum surround sound effect, place your
speakers as shown below.
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)
Receiver
T —
+
N
M
FRONT SPEAKERS
—
Front speaker
(L)
Getting Started
Rear and center speakers
Rear speaker
(R) Receiver
Active woofer
Receiver
'Q' If you have an additional front speaker system
Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.
'Q' 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 17).
Center speaker (L)
Active woofer
Rear speaker
Where do / 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 TV programs or video tapes, go on to
the next section.
TVAfCR Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect video
components to the receiver. For specific locations of the
jacks, see the illustration below.
MONITOR TV VIDEO 2
Selecting the impedance (STR-D965 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 spaeaker.)
if nominal impedance of
your speaker is
4 ohms or higher 40
8 ohms or higher 80
Set IMPEADANCE SELECTOR to
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
What cables will I need?
• Audio/video cable (not supplied) (1 for each TV or LD
player; 2 for each VCR)
Yellow
White (L) =ClH!l“
Red(R)
• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for a TV)
Yellow -riLlSlI”™
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mnii(g3= Yellow
Yellow
Red (R)
Hookups
The arrow indicates signal flow.
TV
Receiver TV
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Speaker system B (connected
to the FRONT SPEAKERS B
terminals)
Both speaker systems A and B
(parallel connection)
■'Do not use A+B with SURROUND ON.
B
A+B*
(continued)
Getting Started
MONITOR
If you use a TV monitor, do not connect anything to the
TV VIDEO IN jack.
AC Hookups
Receiver
VCR (via the VIDE01 jacks)
If you have two VCRs connect the second one to the VIDEO 2
jacks.
Receiver VCR
Receiver
TV Monitor
INPUT
VIDEO
LD
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 cormect 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
Caution
Make sure that the power coiasumption of the component
connected to the receiver's AC outlet does not exceed 120
watts. Do not cormect high-wattage electrical home appliances
such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.
Camcorder
Use the VIDEO 3 INPUT on the front panel (STR-D965 only).
You cannot record on the camcorder (or VCR) connected to the
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks.
Receiver Camcorder
V©€03 INPUT
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Where do / go next?
Go on to the next section to connect an AC plug and
complete your home theater system.
Where do / 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;
• 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
indicators.
•
• Press MUTING if the MUTING indicator turns on.
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Selecting a Component
To listen to or watch a connected component, first
select the function on the receiver or with the remote.
Before yoiibegin, 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.
POWER
MASTER VOLUME
To
Mute the sound Press MUTING. Press again to restore
Reinforce the bass
Adjust the balance Turn the BALANCE control left or right.
'Q' When you use the remote
The remote lets you play the receiver and the Sony
components connected to the receiver. See "Remote
Button Descriptions" on page 27 for details.
When you listen with headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set the
SPEAKERS selector to OFF.
Do this
the sound
Press BASS BOOST to turn on the BASS
BCXDST indicator.
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 watch
Records
Radio programs
Compact discs (CD)
Digital Audio Tapes (DAT)
or MiniDiscs (MD)
Laser discs
TV programs
Video tapes
Audio tapes
Press
PHONO
•TONER ■
CD
DAT/MD
LD
TV
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3 (STR-D965 only)
TAPE MONITOR
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.
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.
Turn on the component, for example, a CD player,
and then start playing.
To tune in radio statiorvs on this receiver, see
"Receiving Broadcasts" on page 10.
Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.
To adjust the volume of the TV's speakers, use the
volume control on the TV.
Using the remote | § [
The remote lets you operate the receiver and the Sony
components that are connected to it.
TV CONTROL
ON
Receiver Operations
1 Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCnON
buttons to select the component you want to use.
The SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons on
the remote are factory-set as follows:
To listen to or watch
Records
Radio programs
Compact discs (CD)
Digital Audio Tapes (DAT)
Audio tapes
Press
PHONO
TUNER
CD
DAT/MD
TAPE
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.)
TV programs
Laser discs
Video tapes
TV
LD
VIDEO 1 (VHS)
VIDEO 2 (Beta)
VIDEO 3 (8mm)
The receiver and the selected component turn on.
If you want to change the factory setting of a button,
see page 19.
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. You can turn off the video and audio
components connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETS on the
back of this unit at the same time.
y' 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 LD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 (STRD965 only). If the TV' does not switch to the appropriate
input automatically, press TV/VIDEO on the remote.
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
26 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.
Number
POWER buttons BAND DIRECT
MASTER
VOLUME
1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
3 Press BAND to select FM or AM stations.
4 Press DIRECT.
5 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.
Example V. FM 102.50 MHz Example 2; AM 1350 kHz
TZ][oID[iID[ED[oZ:] (You don't have to enter
bbbbb
b b b
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.
If the STEREO indicator remains off
Press FM MODE even when an FM stereo broadcast is
received.
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'Q' 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.
'Q' 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 re-enter the frequency you want.
If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used
in your area.
'Q' To watch FM simulcast TV programs
Make sure that you tune in the simulcast program both on
the TV (or the VCR) and on the receiver.
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 Al, B6, or C9.
y 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 22)
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.
2
Press DISPLAY so that "NORMAL MODE" appears
in the display.
3 Press BAND to select FM or AM.
Numeric buttons MEMORY
SHIFT TUNER
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.
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.
'Q' 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 more than one month,
the preset stations will be cleared from the receiver's memory,
and you will have to preset the stations again.
(continued)
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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.
'Q'You can tune by scanning the preset stations
First press TUNER and then press PRESET TUNING + or
- to select the station you want. Each time you press the
buttons, the preset numbers change as follows:
• A1 A2 •.-►AO
—
-
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•►CO-.-» ... -.-►C2-.—Cl .
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1 Press TUNER.
The last station you received is tuned in.
2 Press DISPLAY so that "INDEX MODE" appears in
the display.
3 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.
4 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX
indicator lights up.
5 Create a station index name by using the digital
processing control buttons as follows:
Press A or V to select a character, and then press >
to move the cursor to the next position.
To insert a space, press A or V until a blank space
appears in the display (the space is between and
The station index you created 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.
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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".
DISPLAY
MODE control buttons
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 over other
presets and scan all the stations labeled "JAZZ." Note
that you cannot assign more than one station index
name to each preset station.
6 Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to assign index names to other
stations.
You can check the frequency of the indexed station
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 wdth that station index.
1 Press TUNER.
The last station you received is tuned in.
2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until "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 an station index.
3 Press TUNING/INDEX SELECT + or - to select the
station index you want to scan.
4 Press PRESET TUNING -t- 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 DISPLAY repeatedly until "NAME MODE"
appears in the display.
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.
Function buttons
3 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX
indicator lights up.
4 Create a name by using the digital processing
control buttons as follows:
Press A or V to select a character, and then press >
to move the cursor to the next-position.
To insert a space, press A or V until a blank space
appears in the display (the space is between and
The name you created 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.
Audio signal flow
Video signal flow
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
recorder 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.
'Q' You can monitor the sound being recorded
If you connected a 3-head tape deck to the TAPE
MONITOR jacks, press TAPE MONITOR to light the
TAPE MONITOR indicator 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.
(continued)
13
Receiver Operations
Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV, or a LD player using
the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of
audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR
or LD player's instruction manual if you need help.
1 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.
'Q' 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.
Using the Sleep Timer [j
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a
time you specify.
SLEEP
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Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown
below.
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2:00:00 —► 1:30:00 —► 1:00:00 -♦ 0:30:00 —► OFF
The display dims after you specify the time.
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CD
CD
CD
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To resume recording the sound of the original playback
source, press the function button for that component.
'Q' You can freely specify the time
Press SLEEP first, then specify the time you want using
the digital processing control (A or V) buttons. The
sleep time changes in 1 minute intervals. You can specify
up to 5 hours.
'Q' You can check the time remaining before the receiver
turns off
Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display.
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Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by
selecting one of the five pre-programmed sound fields
according to the program you want to play.
SOUND FIELD ON/OFF
field.
One of the indicators lights up in the display.
Press SOUND FIELD < or > repeatedly imtil the
indicator for the sound field you want lights up.
Select the appropriate soxmd field as follows:
For tapes/discs with
Dolby Surround
Movie programs
Select
DOLBY SUR
THEATER
To
Decode programs
processed with
Dolby Surround.
Add the acoustic
reflections of a
theater to decoded
Dolby Surround
signals.
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 selecLboth-speakers Ta+B) with the SPE/
selectorjiihenyou use two sets ofgpeakefsfotherwise, you will
not obtain the full surround effect.
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 condition.
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
month.
The adjustable parameters for each sound field are
shown on the chart below.
Music programs
Orchestral music,
chamber music, or an
instrumental solo
Video gamps GAME
To play without surround effects
Select ACOUSTIC. The surround effects are defeated but you
can still adjust the tone parameter (see page 16).
STADIUM
HALL
Reproduce the
feeling of
spaciousness found
in a large open-air
stadium. Especially
effective when
playing programs
with electric sounds.
Reproduce the
acoustics of a
rectangular concert
hall. Ideal for soft,
acoustic sounds.
Obtain maximum
audio impact from
video game software.
ACOUSTIC
DOLBY SUR
THEATER
STADIUM
The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall
presence of the sound field.
HALL
GAME
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• • • •
• •
• •
•
• •
•
• •
•
• •
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Before you get started
To take advantage of Dolby Pro l.ogic Surround sound,
go to "Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic
Surround Sound" on page 17. This section describes
how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and
customize the DOLBY SUR sound field.
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Using Surround Sound
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.
Digital processing
SUR indicator control buttons
TONE indicator DPC MODE
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
Surroimd Sound".
1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR
indicator lights up.
2 Press the digital processing control buttons (A /v)
to select the parameter you want.
3 Press 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.
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 Surroimd.
1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE
indicator lights up.
2 Press digital processing control buttons « / >) to
select BASS or TREBLE.
3 Press the digital processing control buttons (A / v)
to adjust the tone level.
The adjusted tone level is stored automatically.
'Q' 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.
Resetting customized sound fields to the
factory settings
1 If the power is on, press POWER to turn off the
power.
2 Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and press
POWER.
"SURR CLEAR!" appears in the display and aU the
sound fields are reset at once.
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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 DOLBY SUR sound field.
Note that you must have at least one additional pair of
speakers and/or one center speaker to do the following
adjustments.
Digital processing
control buttons
if you have
Front and rear
speakers, no
center speaker
Front and center 3CH LOGIC The sound of the rear
speakers, no rear
speaker
Front and rear
speakers, and a
small center
speaker
Front and rear
speakers, and a
center speaker
equivalent to your
front speakers
Select
PHANTOM
(3 Channel Logic)
NORMAL The bass sound of the
WIDE For "complete" Dolby
So that
The sound of the
center channel is
output from the front
speakers.
channel is output
from the front
speakers.
center channel is
output from the front
speakers(because a
small speaker cannot
produce enough
bass).
Pro Logic Surround
sound.
Adjusting the speaker volume j
The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your
speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have
equal performance, you don't have to adjust the
speaker volume.)
Selecting the 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 SOUND FIELD < or > repeatedly to select
the DOLBY SUR sound field.
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.
Using the controls on the remote lets you adjust the
volume level from your listening position.
1 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker
sequentially.
2 Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test
tone from each speaker at the same volume level
when you are in your listening position;
• To adjust the volume between the front right and
front left speakers, use the BALANCE control on
the front of the main unit.
• To adjust the level of center speaker, press
CENTER LEVEL + or - on the remote.
• To adjust the level of rear speakers, press REAR
LEVEL + or - on the remote.
3 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the test
tone.
You can adjust all speakers at one time
Adjust MASTER VOLUME.
(continued)
17
Using Surround Sound
You can increase the output level of the rear speakers
Although the adjustment range of the rear speakers is
preset, you can shift the range up for increased output.
Hold down the CENTER MODE button while turning on
the receiver, "GAIN [UPJ" appears in the display. The
displayed values remain fixed at -15 to +10 but you can
hear the difference in the actual output.
To reset the rear level adjustment range, repeat this
procedure, "GAIN [NORMAL]" is displayed.
Adjusting the delay time
You can make the surround sound more effective by
delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay
time). You can adjust the delay time in 5 ms steps
within the range of 15 to 30 ms. For example, if you've
placed the rear speakers in a large room or apart from
your listening position, set the delay time shorter.
1 Start playing a program source encoded with Dolby
surround sound.
2 Press DPC MODE until the SUR indicator lights up.
3 Press the digital processing control buttons (A / v)
to select the delay time.
The current delay time appears in the display.
4 Press the digital processing control buttons (< / >)
to adjust the delay time.
Adjusting the tone
You can adjust the tone of the speakers.
Follow the procedure described in "Adjusting the tone
parameter" an page 16.
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Advanced Remote Operations
Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation)
You can temporality operate other components while
listening to or watching a program.
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1 Hold down BACKGROUND.
2 Press both the corresponding numeric button of the
component you're going to use (see the table below)
and one of the following buttons at the same time;
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Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNQION Button
If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons (page
10) don't match your system components, you can
change them. For example, if you have two CD players
and you don't have a DAT or an MD recorder, you can
assign the DAT/MD button to your second CD player.
Note that the settings of the TUNER and PHONO
buttons cannot be changed.
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1 Holding down the SYSTEM CONTROL/
FUNCTION button whose function you want to
change (DAT/MD, for example).
SYSTEM
CONTROU
FUNCTION
Example: To start recording on a tape deck while
hstening to a CD
While holding down BACKGROUND,
press 4 (or 5) and press # + ► at the
same time.
The numeric buttons are assigned to select the
functions as follows:
Numeric button Operates
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CD player
DAT deck
MD deck
Tape deck A
Tape deck B
LD player
VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*) v
VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*)
VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*)
2 Press the corresponding numeric button of the
component you want to assign to the SYSTEM
CONTROL/FUNCTION button (1 - CD player, for
example).
For the numeric buttons, see the table in "Operating
One Component While Using Another."
Now you can use the DAT /MD button to control a
second CD player.
To reset the setting to the factory setting
Repeat the above procedure.
0 TV
Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting.
These correspond to VHS, Beta and 8mm respectively.
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Advanced Remote Operations
Programming the Remote (for STR-D%5 only)
The RM-P351 remote included with the STR-D965 can
control non-Sony components by "learning" the
control signals from their remotes. Once this remote
learns the other components signals, you can use these
components as part of your system. Additionally, if
you have any Sony components that fail to operate
with this remote, use this programming function. This
remote can "learn" signals only from other infrared
wireless remotes. Before you progr am signals, make
sure that the two remotes:
• Face straight at each other (see Step 3 below)
• Are placed at a distance of about 2 inches (5 cm)
• Are not moved during programming
LEARN indicator ■
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1 Press the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button
of the component you want to program.
For example, if you want to program a CD player's
remote, press CD.
CZ3 CD CDDCD CD
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CD
CD
CD
CD
■ LEARN
■SYSTEM
CONTROL/
FUNCTION
4 On the other remote, select the function that the
receiver's remote is to "learn" and hold down its
button until the LEARN indicator lights steadily.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to program other buttons.
Note that each button can only "learn" one signal
from another remote.
6 Press LEARN.
After the LEARN indicator turns off, you can
control the other component with the programmed
buttons.
'Q' When you program the recording signal
While holding down the • button on the receiver's
remote and press the record button on the other remote.
*Q' If you cannot successfully program signals, check the
following:
• If the LEARN indicator does not light up at all, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the LEARN indicator does not flash or light up in
Step 3 or 4, there is interference. Clear the signal as
described in "Clearing the programmed signal" below
and program again from the beginning.
• The two remotes are placed too far apart. Make sure
they are only 2 inches apart.
• If you don't proceed to the following steps within about
1 minute during Steps 2 and 3, the remote automatically
exits learning mode. Start again from Step 2.
• If the memory in the remote has become full, (If you
program signals of Sony components, you can store
about 60 signals.) you can program a new signal on a
previously programmed button, but the new signal will
replace the previously programmed one.
2 Press LEARN to turn on the LEARN indicator.
3 Press the button on this unit's remote that is to
"learn" the signal from the other remote.
The LEARN indicator flashes slowly.
For the buttons you can use, see "Remote Button
Descriptions" on page 27 for the buttons you can
use to operate each component.
If the LEARN indicator flashes rapidly
You cannot use the button you've pressed.
Notes
• You cannot turn on programmed components by pressing a
SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button. You have to turn
on the component's power switch.
• Do not program remote signals of air conditioners or other
household appliances.
Clearing the programmed signal
To clear the programmed signals, do the following.
The button's functions are reset to the factory-preset.
1 Press LEARN to turn on the LEARN indicator.
2 While holding down BACKGROUND, hold down
the button to be cleared until the LEARN indicator
turns off.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while
using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to
help you remedy the problem. Should any problem
persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
There's no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.
Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
> Make sure you select the correct component on
the receiver.
^ Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector
correctly.
Press MUTING if the MUTING indicator is on.
^ The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit.
("PROTECTOR" flashes.) Turn off the receiver,
eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on
the power again.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.
^ Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
^ Adjust the BALANCE control.
Severe hum or noise is heard.
^ Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
^ Check that the connecting cords are away from
a transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3
meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
Place your TV away from the audio
components.
Make sure you connect a ground wire to the
antenna ground terminal.
The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
^ Select either the DOLBY SUR or THEATER
sound field (see page 15).
^ Select the appropriate center mode
(see page 17).
^ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately
(see page 17).
No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the
rear speakers.
^ Turn on the sound field function and select a
sound field other than ACOUSTIC.
^ Select the appropriate center mode
(see page 17).
^ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately
(see page 17).
^ Make sure you turned on the sound field
function.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
"► Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
^ The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when you tune in with automatic tuning). Use
direct tuning.
^ Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when you tune in AM stations with automatic
tuning) (see pages 10 and 22).
No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when you tune in
with scanning preset stations). Preset the
stations (see page 11).
Make sure to set the display mode to
"NORMAL MODE" (when you tune with
automatic tuning).
Surround effect cannot be obtained.
Turn on the sound field function and select a
sound field other than ACOUSTIC.
^ Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to
A+B when you use two sets of front speakers.
No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen.
Select the appropriate function on the receiver.
^ Set your TV to the appropriate input mode
(press TV /VIDEO on the remote for Sony TVs).
Place your TV away from the audio
components.
Recording cannot be made.
^ Check that the components are connected
correctly.
^ Select the source component with the function
buttons.
The remote does not function.
Point the remote at the remote sensor @ on the
receiver.
Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote
and the receiver.
^ Replace both batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
^ Make sure you select the correct function on the
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Additional Information
22
Specifications
Audio power specifications
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 8-ohm load, both
channels driven, from 20 20,000 Hz, STR-D965 rated
110 watts, STR-D865 rated
100 watts per channel,
minimum RMS power, with no
more than 0.3 % total
harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
(USA model only)
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
stereo mode
Surround mode
Front
Center (only in
the DOLBY SUR
and THEATER
modes)
Rear
Dynamic power
output
Harmonic
distortion at
rated output
Frequency
response
8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz,
STR-D965:
110 W +HOW
STR-D865:
100 W + 100 W TONE
-
8 ohms at 1 kHz,
THDO.8%
STR-D965 STR-D86S
100 W/ch 100 W/ch
100 W 100 W
50 W/ch 25 W/ch
STR-D965:
160 W + 160 W
(8 ohms) Harmonic
225 W + 225 W
(4 ohms) 1 kHz
STR-D865:
155 W + 155 W
(8 ohms)
220 W + 220 W
(4 ohms) response
Less than 0.3 % Selectivity
PHONO: RIAA
equalization curve
±0.5 dB
CD, TAPE, DAT/MD,
VIDEO 1,2, 3*:
10Hz-50kHz*“dB
Inputs
PHONO
(MM)
CD
TAPE.
DAT/MD,
TV, LD,
VIDEO 1,
2,3*
Sensitivity Impedance S/N
2.5 mV
kilohms (A, 2.5 mV)
300 mV
250 mV
kilohms (A, 250 mV)
(weighting
network,
input level)
50 75 dB**
50 82dB*‘
»STR-D965only
*» 78IHF
Outputs REC OUT VIDEO 1, 2
(AUDIO) OUT:
Voltage 250 mV,
Impedance 10 kilohms
MIX OUT
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
HEADPHONES: Accepts
low and high
impedance
headphones
Muting
BASS BOOST
FM tuner section
Tuning range
Antenna
terminals
Sensitivity
Usable sensitivity
S/N
distortion at
Separation
Frequency
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Antenna Loop antenna
-20 dB
±10 dB at 70 Hz
±8 dB at 100 Hz and
10 kHz
87.5 -108.0 MHz
75 ohms, unbalairced
Mono: 18.3 dBf, 4.5 pV
Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 45 pV
11.2 dBf, 2 pV (IHF)
Mono: 76 dB
Stereo: 70 dB
Mono: 0.3 %
Stereo: 0.5 %
45 dB at 1 kHz
30 Hz -15 kHz dB
60 dB at 400 kHz
With 10 kHz interval:
530- 1710 kHz
With 9 kHz interval:
531 -1710 kHz
Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)
S/N
Harmonic
distortion
Selectivity
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
0.5 % (50 mV/m,
400 kHz)
At 9 kHz: 35 dB
At 10 kHz: 40 dB
You can change the AM tuning interval
to 9 kHz. After tuning in any AM station,
turn off the receiver. Hold down the
PRESET TUNING + button and press the
POWER button. All preset stations will
be erased when you change the interval.
To reset the interval to 10 kHz, repeat the
procedure.
Video section
Inputs
VIDEO 1,2, 3‘, TV, LD:
1 Vp-p 75 ohms
(»STR-D965 only)
Outputs
VIDEO 1,2, MONITOR:
1 Vp-p 75 ohms
General
System
Tuner section: PEL
quartz-locked digital
synthesizer system
Preamplifier section:
Low-noise NF type
equalizer
Power amplifier section:
Pure-complimentary
SEPP
Power
requirements
Power
consumption
120 V AC, 60 Hz
STR-D965:
USA model: 230 W
Canada model: 325 VA
STR-D865:
USA model: 220 W
Canada model: 320 VA
AC outlets
Dimensions
2 switched, total 120 W
17x5 Vb X 14 inches
(430 X 148 X 355 mm)
Mass (Approx.)
STR-D965: 10.0 kg (22 lb
1 oz)
STR-D865; 9.7 kg (21 lb 7
oz)
Supplied
accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander
(remote) (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Additional Information
Glossary
Center mode
Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro Logic
Surround mode. To obtain the best possible
surround sound, select one of the following
four center modes according to your speaker
system.
• NORMAL mode
Select NORMAL mode if you have front and
rear speakers and a small center speaker.
Since a small speaker carmot produce
enoughbass, the bass sound of the center
channel is output from the front speakers.
Front speaker
speaker (L)
Center
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Rear Rear
speaker (L) speaker (R)
WIDE mode
Select WIDE mode if you have front and
rear speakers and a large center speaker.
With the WIDE mode, you can take full
advantage of Dolby Surround sound.
Front speaker Front
speaker (L) speaker (R)
PHANTOM mode
Select PHANTOM mode if you have front
and rear speakers but no center speaker. The
sound of the center channel is output from
the front speakers.
Front
speaker (L)
speaker (L)
Center
Rear Rear
speaker (L) speaker (R)
Rear
Front
speaker(R)
Front
speaker(R)
Rear
speaker(R)
• 3 CH LOGIC mode
Select 3 CH LOGIC mode if you have front
and center speakers but no rear speaker. The
sound of the rear channel is output from the
front speakers to let you experience some of
the surround sound without using rear
speakers.
Front
speaker (L)
Center
speaker
Front
speaker(R)
Delay time
Time lag between the surround sound output
from front speakers and rear speakers. By
adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers,
you can obtain the feeling of presence. Make
the delay time longer when you have placed
the rear speakers in a small room or close to
your listening position, and make it shorter
when you have placed them in a large room or
apart from your listening position.
Direct tuning
Tuning method to let you directly enter a
station's frequency using the numeric buttons.
Use this method if you know the frequency of
the station you want.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Decoding system of Dolby Surround sound
* standardized in TV programs and movies.
Compared with the former Dolby Surround
system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves
sound image by using four separate channels:
off-screen audio effects, on-screen dialog, leftto-right panning, and music. These channels
manipulate the sound to be heard and enhance
the action as it happens on the screen. To take
advantage of Dolby Pro Logic, you should
have at least one pair of rear speakers and/or
one center speaker. You also need to select the
appropriate center mode to enjoy a full effect.
Dolby Surround
Encoding and decoding system of Dolby
Surround sound for consumer use. Dolby
Surround decodes the extra channels on the
Dolbv Surround-encoded sound tracks of
movie videos and TV programs and produces
sound effects and echoes that make the action
seem to envelop you.
The receiver offers Dolby Surround as one of
the pre-programmed sound fields. If you have
rear or center speaker(s), we recommend that
vou customize the Dolby Surround sound field
bv selecting the appropriate center mode to
take advantage of Dolbv Pro Logic Surround
sound.
Effect level
Combination of the level of early reflections
and reverberation. You can adjust the effect
level in 6 levels. As you select higher levels, the
room becomes "live,” and as you select lower
levels, the room becomes "dead.”
Memory page
Internal memory to store preset radio stations.
This receiver provides 3 "pages" (A, B, and C).
Each memory page lets you store 10 FM or AM
stations; therefore, you can store a total of 30
stations.
Parameter
Variable of sound that composes sound image,
such as tone or delay time. You can customize
the pre-programmed sound fields by adjusting
parameters to suit your listening situation.
Preset station
A radio broadcasting station that is stored in
memory of the receiver. Once you "preset"
stations, you no longer have to tune in the
stations. Each preset station is assigned its own
preset number, which lets you tune them in
quickly.
Programmable remote
Remote control with "learning" capability. You
can control not only Sony components but non-
Sony components by programming the control
signals of these components.
Sound field
Sound pattern produced by a sounding source
or sources in a given environment due to direct
and reflected sounds and the acoustics of the
environment. The receiver offers 6 pre
programmed sound fields (IX)LBY SUR,
THEATER, STADIUM, HALL, GAME, and
ACOUSTIC) to let you enjoy surround sound
easily.
Station index
Index name given to preset radio stations. You
can group preset stations by assigning the
same station index to them.
Surround sound
Sound that consists of three elements: direct
sound, early reflected sound (early reflections)
and reverberative sound (reverberation). The
acoustics where you hear the sound affect the
way these three sound elements are heard.
These sound elements are combined in such a
way that you can actually feel the size and the
type of a concert hall.
' Types of sound
Early reflections
Reverberation
J Direct sound
Transition of sound from rear speakers
Direct sound Early
Level reflections Reverberation
Early reflection time
Time
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Additional Information
Test tone
Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting
the speaker volume. The test tone will come
out as follows:
• In a system with a center speaker
(NORMAL/WIDE/3 CH LOGIC modes)
The test tone is output from the front L
(left), center, front R (right), and rear
speakers in succession.
Front (L) Front (R)
Center
____
i
L
3“c"h LOGic
□ o
NORMAL/WIDE
In a system without a center speaker
(PHANTOM mode)
The test tone is output from the front and
the rear speakers alternately.
Front (L, R)
PHANTOM
[J Rear (L, R) |
")/!
A.B
Adjusting
delay time 18
parameter 16
speaker volume 17
tone 16
volume 9
Antenna hookups 5
Audio component hookups 5,6
Automatic tuning 11
Background Operation 19
Center mode 17,23
NORMAL mode 17,23
"PHANTOM mode 17,23
3CH LOGIC mode 17,23
WIDE mode 17,23
Connecting. See Hookups
Customizing
remote 19,20
sound field 15,16
Delay time 18,23
Digital Signal Processor. See DSP
Direct tuning 10,23
Dolby Pro Logic
Surround 23
getting the most out of 17
Dolby Surround sound 17,23
center mode 17,23
Dubbing. See Recording
E,F,G
Editing. See Recording
Effect level 15,23
H
Hookups
AC power cord 8
antennas 5
audio components 5,6
overview 4
speakers 6,7
spe
TV
/VCRs 7,8
I, J,K
Indexing
preset station 12
program source 13
Index tuning 12
Labeling. See Indexing
M
Memory page 23
N, O
NORMAL mode 17,23
Parameter 15,16,17,23
PHANTOM mode 17,23
Preset station 23
Presetting
preset number 11
radio stations 11
Preset tuning 12
Program source
indexing 13
selecting 9
Programming the remote 20
clearing the signal 20
Quick reference guide
(back cover)
Random Music Sensor. See RMS
Rear panel
5,6, 7,8,26
Receiving broadcasts
by scanning indexed
stations 12,13
directly 10
using preset stations 12
Recordmg
on a tap>e 13
on a video tape 14
Remote 9,10,19,20,27
changing the setting 19,20
controlling non-Sony
components 20
controlling Sony
components 10,19
background operation 19
programming 20
RMS 27
Scanning
indexed stations 12,13
preset stations 12
radiostations 11
Selecting a program source
using the remote 9,10
Sleep timer 14
Sound field
adjustable parameters 15
customizing 16
pre-programmed 16
Speakers
connection 6,7
impedance 7
placement 6
selecting speaker system 7
Station index 12
Storing radio stations. Sec
Presetting
Surround sound 15,16, 23
Test tone 17,24
3 CH LCXSIC mode 17,23
Troubleshooting 21
Tuning. See Receiving broadcasts
TV/VCR hookups 7,8
u,v
Unpacking 4
w, X, Y, Z
Watching video programs 9
WIDE mode 17,23
Names of controls
Buttons
ANT TV/VTR/D. SKIP 27
BACKGROUND 19
BASS BOOST 9
CD 9,10
CENTER LEVEL 17
CENTER MODE 17
CH/PRESET 27
DAT/MD 9,10
DIGITAL PROCESSING
CONTROLS 12,16,18
DIRECT 10
DISPLAY 11,12
DPCMODE 12,16,18
TONEON/OFF 16
FMMODE 10
LD 9,10
LEARN 20
LEVEL 11
MASTER VOL 9,17
MEMORY 11
MUTING 9
PHONO 9,10
PRESET TUNING 12
REAR LEVEL 15,17
RMS CLEAR 27
-^/►-RMS DIRECTION 27
RMS/START/ENTER 27
SHIFT 11,12
SHIFT/>10 27
SI FFP 14
SOUND HELD </> 16,17
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF 16,17
SYSTEM CONTROL/
FUNCTION 10,19
SYSTEM OFF 10
TAPE MONITOR 9,13,14
TEST TONE 17,24
TUNER 10,11,12
TUNING/
INDEX SELECT 11,12
TV 9,10
TV CONTROL ON 10
TV/VIDEO 10,27
VIDEO 1 9,10
VIDEO 2 9,10
VIDEO 3 (STR-D965 only) 9,10
VISUAL POWER 27
< / >/A/v 12,16,18
!/►► 27
!/►>! 27
II 27
• 27
Number 10,11,19
Switch and selector
POWER ON/STANDBY 9
SPEAKERS 7
Controls
BALANCE 9
MASTER VOLUME 9
Jacks
PHONES 9
VIDEO 3 INPUT
(STR-D965 only) 18
Indicators
DPC 12,13,16,17
LEARN 20
TAPE MONITOR 13
Other
[H
ANTENNA (AM/FM) [g MIX OUT
iH
rh ground terminal [g FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B) (REAR)
H]
MONITOR
g] TV
[5] LD M SWITCHED AC OUTLET
[g VIDEO 2
[7] VIDEO 1
Bl
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
ITi]
AC power cord
IJl
SURROUND SPEAKERS
(CENTER)
H
El
El
EzI
El
SURROW
TAPE
DAT/MD
CD
PHONO
Remote Button Descriptions
Remote Button Descriptions
For buttons not described on previous pages and buttons w'ith names different from the buttons on the main unit.
Remote
Button
0-9
—
>10
CH/PRESET
INDEX
D. SKIP
Operates
Receiver Selects preset numbers.
CD player/MD
recorder LD
player
TV/VCR
CD player/
Tape deck/
LD player/
MD recorder
Receiver Scans and selects preset
TV/VCR
Receiver Selects station index names
CD player Skips discs (CD player
CD player Searches tracks (forward or
Tape deck/MD
recorder/VCR/
LD player
CD player/
MD recorder/
LD player
Function
Selects track numbers,
0 selects track 10.
Selects channel numbers.
Selects track numbers over
10.
stations.
Selects preset channels.
for index select tuning.
with multi-disc changer
only.)
backward).
Fastforwards or rewinds.
Skips tracks.
Remote
Button
RMS
DIRECTION
RMS CLEAR
RMS/START
ENTER
TV/VIDEO
VISUAL
POWER
TV CONTROL
ON
SUB CH+/-
POSI
Operates
Tape deck Selects tape direcbon (for
Tape deck
Tape deck Programs tracks (tap>e deck
TV/VCR
TV/VCR
TV/VCR/LD
player
TV
TV Selects the channel entry
TV
TV Changes the position of the
Function
tape decks with the RMS*
function.)
Clears RMS* program (for
tape decks with the RMS
function.)
with the RMS’ function
only).
Changes channels when
used with 0-9.
Selects input signal: TV
input or video input.
Turns on or off the power.
Turns on the TV, switches
the input to "TV," and sets
the remote to operate the
TV.
mode, either one or two
digit (in Europe only).
Selects preset channels for
the small picture.”
small picture.”
II
►
■
• Tape deck Sets tape decks to the
• + ►
CD player/
Tape deck/MD
recorder/LD
player/VCR
CD player/
Tape deck/MD
recorder/LD
player/VCR
CD player/
Tape deck/MD
recorder/LD
player/VCR
Tape deck
Tape deck/
MD recorder/
VCR
Pauses play or record.
(Also starts recording with
components in record
standby.)
Starts play.
Stops play.
Starts play on the reverse
side.
record standby mode.
Starts recording when
pressed with ►- (or on
tape deck).
SWAP
PINP
JUMP
ANTTV/VTR
RMS: Random Music Sensor
** Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function
TV Swaps the small and the
TV Activates the picture-in
TV Jumps back and forth
VCR
large picture.”
picture function.”
between the previous and
current channels.
Selects output signal from
the antenna terminal: T\''
signal or VCR program.
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Receiving Broadcasts Receiving Preset
Using Pre-programmed
(direct tuning) Stations
Sound Fields
Example: Receiving FM 102.50 Example: Receiving the station Example: Watching a Dolby
MHz number A7 Surround-encoded movie on
laser disc
TUNER
♦
BAND
I 1 Select FM.
♦
DIRECT]
1 I ni ~'l I T I r~5' 1 I 0 )
Display
FM ina.50MHz
Scanning Preset Stations
TUNER
SHIFT I Select A.
♦
7 J
TUNER
♦
PRESET TUNING
t - 1 +
♦
SOUND FIELD
ON/OFF
-f
SOUND HELD
<
X
DOLBY SUR.
Turn on the LD player.
♦
Start playing.
Select
Scanning Radio Selecting a
Stations (automatic tuning) Component
Example: Scanning FM
stations
TUNER
♦
BAND
TUNING
- INDEX SELECT +
TUNING
- INDEX SELECT +
(To continue scanning.)
Select FM.
Example 1: Playing a CD
Turn on the CD player.
Start playing.
Example 2: Watching a video
tape
Turn on the VCR.
Start playing.
♦
VIDEO 1
♦
Index tuning
Example: Scanning stations indexed as "JAZZ"
DISPLAY
Q Select
Index mode
♦
TUNING
- INDEX SELECT ^
PRESET TUNING
PRESET TUNING
I - I
(to continue scanning)
□ Select
"JAZZ"
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