Sony STR-DE135 User Manual

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FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver

Operating instructions

STR-DE135

1999 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.

A

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.

A

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:

- Roorionl or relocate the receiving
antenna.

- Increase the separation between the
equipment and recei\’er.

- 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 anv 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-DE135

Serial No.

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the receiver
and have it checked b\' 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 (MAINS) as
long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the receiv^er 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
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 detailed safety precautions, see the
"IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" leaflet.

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

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual is for
model STR-DE135. Check your model
number by looking at the upper right
corner o( the front panel.

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 17.

• The "Remote Button Descriptions"
section on page 16 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.

1

»I, Indicates hints and tips for
^ making the task easier.

Table of contents

Getting Started

Unpacking 4
Hookup Overview 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio/Video Component Hookups 5
Speaker System Hookups 6
AC Hookups 7
Before You Use Your Receiver 7

Receiver Operations

Selecting a Component 8
Receiving Broadcasts 9
Presetting Radio Stations 10
Recording 11
Using the Sleep Timer 12

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 13
Specifications 14

Index 15

Rear Panel Descriptions is

Remote Button Descriptions ie

Quick Reference Guide i7

Unpacking

Hookup Overview

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 in accordance with
the + and - markings on the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor I
on the receiver.

'(¡y 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.

The receiver allows you to connect and control the
following audio/video components. Follow the
hookup procedures for the components that you want
to coimect to the receiver on the pages specified. To
learn the locations and names of each jack, see "Rear
Panel Descriptions" on page 15.

AudioA/ideo Component
Hookups (5)

Speaker
System
Hookups (6)

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.

• Do not cormect the AC power cords until all of the
coimections are completed.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum
and noise.

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

Antenna Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect AM and FM
antennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radio
broadcasts with the receiver, complete these
connections first, then go to the following pages.
For specific locations of the terminals, see the
illustration below.

ANTENNA

Getting Started

Connecting a ground wire

If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna,
ground it against lightning as shown in the illustration
in the left column. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Where do I go next?

If you ivant 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/Video Component

Hookups

FM wire antenna
(supplied) (1)

AM loop antenna
(supplied) (1)

Hookups

FM wire antenna

After connecting
the wire
antenna, keep it
as horizontal as
possible.

If you have poor FM reception

Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the
receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.

Receiver

AM loop antenna

FM outdoor antenna

Overview

This section describes how to connect your audio and
video (audio signal only) components to the receiver. If
you wanf to use the receiver as an amplifier, complete
these connections.
For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration
below.

TV/SAT VIDEO

What cords will I need?

Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player, TV tuner
or Satellite receiver; 2 for each MD recorder or tape deck or
VCR)

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L)
Red (R)

*9* If you have poor AM reception

Connect a 20 to 50 ft. (6 to 15-meter) insulated wire (not
supplied) to the AM antenna terminal in addition to the
AM loop antenna. Try to extend the wire outdoors and
keep it horizontal.

(continued)

Getting Started

Hookups

The arrow indicates signal flow.

CD player

Receiver CD player

MD recorder or Tape deck

Receiver MD recorder or Tape deck

TV/SAT

Receiver

TV tuner or Satellite receiver

Speaker System Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect your speakers to
the receiver. For specific locations of the terminals, see
the illustration 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.

SPEAKERS A

(-)

VCR

Receiver VCR

'Q' Use the function buttons (TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE etc)

to select the VIDEO AUDIO OUT signal. You can record
this audio signal by connecting a recording component
such as a cassette deck (to the VIDEO AUDIO OUT
jack).

Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.

Hookups

Front speakers

Front speaker

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Receiver

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the
receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the
following precautions when connecting the speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does
not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end
of another speaker cord.

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord:

-

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker
terminal.

Front speaker