Sony STR-DE185 Operating Instruction

4-238-304-11(2)

FM Stereo FM-AM Receiver

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. STR-DE185 Serial No.

STR-DE185

WARNING

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

For customers in the United States

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

ENERGY STAR

mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

is a U.S. registered

Table of Contents

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

Main unit ............................................... 5

Hooking Up the Components

Required cords ....................................... 6

Antenna hookups ................................... 7

Audio/Video component hookups ......... 8

Speaker system hookups ....................... 9

Other hookups ..................................... 11

Clearing the receiver’s memory .......... 11

Basic Operations

Selecting the component ..................... 12

Adjusting the sound ............................. 12

Changing the display ........................... 12

Receiving Broadcasts

Storing FM stations automatically

(AUTOBETICAL)* ...................... 13

Direct tuning ........................................ 13

Automatic tuning ................................. 14

Preset tuning ........................................ 14

Using the Radio Data System

(RDS)* .......................................... 16

Other Operations

Naming preset stations and program

sources ........................................... 18

Recording ............................................ 18

Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 19

Additional Information

Precautions .......................................... 20

Troubleshooting................................... 20

Specifications ...................................... 22

Remote button description................... 24

Changing the factory setting of

a function button ........................... 27

* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DE185. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the illustration for area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.

Area code

Note for the supplied remote

The DVD button on the remote is not available.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.

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Tip

The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, see pages 24–27.

Tip

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all 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.

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

How to use this page

Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text.

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – H

AM 8 (13, 14) BALANCE L/R q; (12) BASS +/– wa (12) BASS BOOST ql (12) CD qg (8, 12) DIRECT wg (13) DISPLAY qa (12, 16) Display 9 (11-16, 18, 19) FM 6 (13, 14) FM MODE wd (14)

I – O

IR (receptor) 2 (4, 22)

1 2 3 456 7 8 9q; qa qsqd qf qgqh

MASTER VOLUME qj (12, 20) MD/TAPE qf (8, 12) MEMORY/ENTER wf (13, 15,

18) MUTING qk (12, 20) NAME 5 (18) Numeric buttons 3 (13)

P – S

PHONES wl (12, 21) PRESET/PTY SELECT +/–

(models of area code CEL, CEK) 7 (15, 16)

PRESET TUNING +/– (models of

area code U) 7 (15, 23)

PTY (models of area code CEL,

CEK) 4 (16)

Illustration number

NAME 5 (18)

Name of button/part Reference page

SHIFT wh (15) SLEEP (models of area code U)

4 (19) SPEAKERS A wj (10, 12) SPEAKERS B wk (10, 12)

T – Z

TREBLE +/– w; (12) TUNER qh (8, 12-15, 18) TUNING/CHAR +/– ws (14, 18) VIDEO 1 qs (12) VIDEO 2 qd (8, 12)

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (power) 1 (11, 13, 23)

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

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Hooking Up the Components

Required cords

A Audio cord (not supplied)

White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

B Speaker cords (not supplied)

(+) (+)

(–)(–)

Before you get started

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

• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.

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

• When connecting an audio cord, 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

AM loop antenna (supplied)

FM wire antenna* (supplied)

AXIAL

D/TAP

VIDEO

* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.

Notes on antenna hookups

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.

• If you have poor AM reception, connect a 6 to 15 meters (20 to 50 feet) 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.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it

as horizontal as possible.

Hooking Up the Components

OUT

VIDEO 1

Audio/Video component hookups

Video Component Hookups

VCR

AXIAL

D/TAP

CD player

Audio Component Hookups

Note on video component hookups

Use the function buttons (VIDEO 2, MD/TAPE, CD, TUNER) to select the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT signal. You can record this audio signal by connecting a recording component such as a cassette deck (to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jack).

PEAKER

AUDIO I

IMPEDANCE USE 8-1

MD or Tape deck

Speaker system hookups

AXIAL

Speaker A (L)Speaker A (R)

D/TAP

VIDEO

AUDIO I

-1

Hooking Up the Components

Speaker B*

(R)

* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS B terminals.

Tips

• Twist the stripped ends of the cords about 15 mm

(2/3 inch). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

• To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that

you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver.

Speaker B*

(L)

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