Sony STR-DE515 User Manual

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FM Stereo

FM-AM Receiver

Operating instructions

Mode d'emploi

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

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WARNING

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

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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 (MAINS) as long as it is connected to the wall

outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to

disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull

the cord.

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

• Qean 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.

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

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About This Manual Table OF CONTENTS

The instructions in this manual arc for modeU STR-DK15, STR-DE4153TRDE315 and STR-D360Z. Check your model number by looking at the upper right comer of the front panel or lower right comer of the remote. In this manual, the STR-DE515 is the model used for illustration purposes, any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "STR-DE515 only". \

Type of differences

'\^oiiel Featur^\

MIX AUDIO OUT WOOFER

5.1/DVD WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER VIDEO MONITOR

Conventions

The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver.

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

• The "Remote Button Descriptions" section on page 22 provides an overview of the remote buttons.

• The following icons are used in this manual:

^ making the task easier.

DE5150E415 DE31S D360Z

•

Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. Indicates hints and tips for

Getting Started

Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Antenna Hookups 5 Audio Component Hookups 5 Speaker System Hookups 6 Video Component Hookups 7 AC Hookups 8 Before You Use Your Receiver 8

Receiver Operations

Selecting a Component 8 Receiving Broadcasts 11 Presetting Radio Stations 12 Recording 13 Choosing a Surround Mode 14 Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 15

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 17 Specifications 18 Glossary 19

Index 20

Rear Panel Descriptions 21

Remote Button Descriptions 22

Quick Reference Guide 23

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

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Getting Started

Unpacking

Qieck that you received the following items with the receiver:

• FM wire antenna (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• Remote controller (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in accordance with

the + and - markings on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor [ on the receiver.

'(j' 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.

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 leam the locations and names of each jack, see "Rear Panel Descriptions" on page 21.

Audio Component

Hookups (5)

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 cormections 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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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.

What antennas will I need?

• FM wire antenna (supplied) (I)

Hookups

FM wire antenna

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

Receiver AM loop antenna

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AM loop antenna

(supplied) (1)

ANTENNA

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.

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Where do I go next?

If you want to connect other components, go on to the next section, ¡/you're only planning to use the receiver to listm 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.

-h CD

If you have poor FM reception

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

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amtenna"

Q If you have poor AM reception

Coiuiecl 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.

PHONO TAPE/MD

(Except STR-DE315)

What cords will I need?

Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player or

turntable; 2 for each tape deck or MD recorder)

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L) Red(R)

(continued)

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Getting Started as

Hookups

The arrow =

CD player

Turntable (except STR-DE315)

If your turntable has an earth lead

To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the /h ground terminal on the receiver.

Tape deck or MD recorder

a- indicates signal flow.

Receiver CD player

Receiver Tape deck or MD recorder

For optimum surround sound effect, place your speakers as shown below.

Rear speaker

45"

60 - 90 cm

What cords will I Tjeed?

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

(+)

(-) ^ ^ (-)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 mch (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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Front speaker

(L)

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Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.

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 (STR-DE515/DE415 only). For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below.

WOOFER (STR- MIX AUDIO OUT

Rear and center speakers

Rear speaker

(R) Receiver

Note (except STR-DE515)

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

Active woofer (STR-DE51S/DE415 only) STR-DE515 STR-DE415

Receiver Active woofer Receiver Active woofer

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Center speaker (U

WCOttT

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Wireless rear Speaker (STR-DE515 only)

• When using an optional Sony Wireless Speaker System, connect the transmitter to the WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER connector.

Note

• Do not connect any other component.

Rear speaker

.=ix

• Wireless rear speaker does not function under stereo

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

INPUT

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Getting Started

'Ç' If you have an additional front speaker system

Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.

'Ç' 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 15).

Selecting the speaker system

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

To drive

Speaker system A (connecLed to the FRONT SPEAKERS A> terminals)

Speaker system B (connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals)

Both speaker systems A and B (series connection)

Notes

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

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

Depress SPEAKERS button

A+B

Where do I go next?

To complete your system, go to "AC Hookups" on page 8. If you want to connect video components to enjoy surround sound when watching/listening to TV programs or video tapes, go on to the next section.

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

Yellow =C^i»

----------------------

™G>= Yellow

Hookups ~ • ■

The arrow indicates signal flow.

TV/DBS TV tuner or Digital

MONITOR (except STR-DE315)

VCR

Receiver broadcasting system

Tv.oas

vioeoM

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KUDO IN

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• STR-DE515/DE415/D350Z only

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VIDEO

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TV monitor

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VCR

Video Component Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect video components to the receiver. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below.

5.1/DVD

(STR-DE515

VIDEO

What cables will I need?

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

Yellow >naQ3a Yellow

White (L) y ^ aiBig>. White (L)

Red(R) Oar»/ \j<I> Red(R)

DVD player/AC-3 decoder (STR-DE515 only)

You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtracks through the speakers connected to the amplifier.

If you have a Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder you can amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtrack with the following connections.

Dolby Digital AC-3

Receiver

decoder (etc.)

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Getting Started

Where do / go next?

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

AC Hookups

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord from this receiver and from your audio/video components to a wall outlet. If you cormect other audio components to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET on the receiver, the receiver can supply power to the connected components so you can turn on/off the whole system when you turn on/ off the receiver.

Receiver operations

Selecting a Component

To listen to or watch a cormected 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 dtunaging your speakers.

Function buttons 5.1/DVD

1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select the component

you want to use:

Make sure that the power consumption of the component connected to the receiver's AC outlet does not exceed 120 watts. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.

Where do I go next?

Before you use tlje 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. (See "Selecting the speaker system" on page 7.)

• Set BALANCE to the center position.

To listen to or watch

Records

Radio programs

Compact discs (CD)

Audio tapes or MiniDiscs

(MD)

T\' programs or Digital broadcasting system

Video tapes

DVD player ' AC-3 decoder

Press

PHO.NO (Except STRDE315)

TUNER

TAPE/MD

TV/DBS

VIDEO

5.1 / DVD (STR-DE515 only)

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

and then start playing. To tune in radio stations on this receiver, see "Receiving Broadcasts" on page 11.

4 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.

To adjust the volume of the TV's speakers, use the volume control on the TV.

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Receiver Operations

Mute the sound

Reinforce the bass

Adjust the balance

Adjust the tone quality

y' When you listen with headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS buttons to OFF.

5.1 / DVD mode (STR-DE515 only)

When you are listening to 5.1/DVD mode, BASS, TREBLE, BASE BOOST and SURROUND do not

function.

Do this

Press MUTING on the remote. Press again to restore the sound

Press BASS BOOST to turn on the BASS BOOST indicator.

Turn the BALANCE control left or right.

Adjust the BASS and TREBLE controls.

Watching/listening to video programs

when you watch / listening to 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 surroimd sound

effects, like Dolby Pro Logic 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/listening to TV programs, turn on the TV, TV

tuner and the receiver and press TV/ DBS on the receiver. To watch videos, do the following:

1 Press VIDEO to select the VCR.

2 Turn on the TV and set the TV's video input to

match your video component.

3 Turn on the VCR, and start playback.

Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION 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) CD • Audio tapes or

MiniDiscs (MD) TV programs TV VHS Video tapes

(VTR-3 mode) DVD Player/AC-3

decoder

Press

PHONO (Except STR-DE315) TUNER.

TAPE/MD

(INITIAL-TAPE B MODE)

VIDEO

CD and PHONO (STR-DE515 only)

If you want to change the factory setting of a button, see page 10. The receiver and the selected component turn on.

If the component does not turn on Press the power switch on the component.

2 Start playing.

Refer to "Remote Button Descriptions" on page 22 for details.

To turn off the components

Press SYSTEM OFF. You can turn off the video and audio components connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET 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 when you press VIDEO and switches to the appropriate video input. If the TV does not switch to the appropriate input automatically, press TV/VIDEO.

Using the remote

The remote lets you operate the receiver and the Sony

components that are connected to it.

TV CONTROL

SYSTEM OFF

SYSTEM

control;

FUNCTION

■y When you watch TV without using the receiver (only for Sony TVs)

Press TV CONTROL to set the remote to operate only the TV. When you press this button, the TV turns on

and switches to the TV input. If the TV does not switch

to the TV input automatically, press TV/ VIDEO.

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Receiver 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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Numeric buttons -

BACKGROUND-

Hold down BACKGROUND.

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; VISUAL POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH PRESET+/-, ANTTV/VTR, D.SKIP, ►, ■.

ExampleiTo start recording on a tape deck while

listening 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

a 2

s 6

8 9 0

>10

Enter

Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR1,2 or 3 setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively.

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coo oloja

(3 s CD ts ca CD

S C3 [XI

CD (X CX

O cfa CD

II, •.

Operates

CD player

DAT deck

MD deck

Tape deck A

Tape deck B

LD player

VCR (remote control mode VTR I*")

VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*)

VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*)

DBS

DVD

Changing the factory setting of a function button

If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons (page

9) don’t match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you have two CD players and you don't have a tape deck or an MD recorder, you can assign the TAPE/MD button to your second CD player.

Note that the settings of the TUNER and PHONO buttons cannot be changed.

CD C3 O

Numeric buttons -

CD CD CD CD CD CD

0 0 0

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- SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION

1 Holddownthe SYSTEM CONTROL / FUNCTION

button whose function you want to change (TAPE/MD, for example).

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" on this page. Now you can use the TAPE/MD button to control a second CD player.

To reset the setting to the factory setting

Repeat the above procedure.

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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)" on this page.

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected an FM/AM antenna to the receiver as indicated on page 5.

• Selected the appropriateispeaker system. (See "Selecting the speaker system" on page 7.)

EXCEPT STR-DE315

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 when an FM stereo broadcast is

received.

If an FM stereo program is distorted

The STEREO indicator flashes. Press FM MODE to change to monaura! (MONO). You ^vill not have the stereo effect but the distortion will be reduced. To return to 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 vour area.

TUNING FM/AM DIRECT TUNER

+/-

STR-DE315

TUNING FM/AWI DIRECT TUNER

+/-

1 Press POWER to turn on the receiver.

2 Press TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

3 Press FM or AM to select FM or AM stations.

4 Press DIRECT.

5 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Example 2: AM 1350 kHz

11 \|Q [|2 I js I|o I (You don't have to enter

6 6 & b b

n~1D~IF~1

b b b

'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.

'O’ If you enter a frequency not covered by the tuning

interval

The entered value is automatically rounded up or dovm to the closest covered value.

Tuning intervals for direct tuning are: FM: 50 kHz intervals

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 FM or AM to select FM or AM.

3 Press TUNING + 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. Every

time a station is received, the receiver stops scanning. To continue scanning, press the button again.

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Receiver Operations

Presetting Radio Stations

To change a preset station

Preset a new station on the number you want to change.

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, C) and numbers (0 - 9). For example, you can store a station as preset number Al, B6 or C9, etc. *

EXCEPT STR-DE315

PRESET TUNING NUMERIC BUTTONS

MEMORY SHIFT TUNER

STR-DE315

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.

Tuning preset stations (preset tuning)

You can tune diredtly to a preset station by entering its

preset number. If you don't know which stations are preset on whichjiumbers, you can tune by scanning the preset stations.

1 Press TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C), then

press the number. For example, select A and then press 7 to tune in the station preset as .A7.

y'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:

. Al<

■ A2^... — AO • ► Bl- -B2—• . • B0<

-C0- ■ C2-—O

12f~

PRESET MEMORY SHIFT TUNER

TUNING

Press TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

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.

Press MEMORY.

"MEMORY" appears for a few seconds.

Do steps 4 and 5 before "MEMORY" goes out.

Press SHIFT to select a character (A, B or C).

Each time you press SHIFT, the letter "A," "B" or "C" appears in the display.

If “MEMORY" disappears, start again from step 3.

While MEMORY is displayed, press the number

you want to use (0 to 9).

6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to preset other stations.

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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

Audio signal flow Video signal flow

Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc

You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the

receiver. See the instruction manual of your tape deck

or MD recorder if you need help.

Receiver Operations

Recording on a video tape

You can record TV program or digital broadcasting system using the receiver. You can also add àudio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR's instruction manual if you need help.

1 Press TV / DBS to select the program sou ree.

2^ Set the component to be ready for playing.

For example, turn on the Ty and tuner.

3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for

recording. '

4 Start recording on the VCR.

'Q' You can replace audio while editing a video tape

At the point you want to start adding d ifferent 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 original sound, press the TV/DBS function button.

Note:

You cannot record the audio and video signal during

5.1 / DVD mode.

1 Press one of the function buttons to select the

program source.

2 Set the component to be ready for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

3 Insert a blank tape or disc into the recording deck

and adjust the recording level, if necessary.

4 Start recording on the recording deck and then

start playing the component.

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Using Surround Sound |

Choosing a Surround Mode

You can take advantage of suffoimd sound simply by selecting one of the three pre-programmed surround modes according to the type of music you wish to play,

SURROUND MODE SURROUND ON/OFF

STR-DE415 / DE315 / D360Z only

PRO LOGIC* — C. STUDIO — HALL

[i;

• "DOLBY" appears in the display. ** "S HALL" and "L HALL" appears in the display.

To turn off surround sound

Press SURROLRMD ON/OFF.

You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by

looking at the packaging

However, some rlideos and laser discs may use Dolby Sunound sound even if it's not indicated on the package. ,

□

EFFECT/DELAY TIME SET-UP

SURROUND

ON/OFF

SURROUND MODE

Press SURROUND ON/OFF to turn on the surround sound. One of the SUR (surround) MODE indicators lights up in the display.

Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until the indicator for the surround mode you want lights up. Select the appropriate surround mode as follows:

Select To

PRO LOGIC"

C. STUDIO Add die acoustic reflections of a cinema

HALL

Decode programs processed with Dolby Surround and create the atmosphere of a movie theater.

studio to decoded Dolby Surround signals.

Reproduce the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft, acoustic sounds.

Note

Make sure to select speaker A with the SPEAKERS A button, otherrNise, vou can't obtain the surround effect.

Adjusting the Effect Level (for C. STUDIO and HALL only)

You can make the surround sound more prominent by increasing the EFFECT level. This control lets you adjust the "presence" of the surround effect in six steps

(1-6).

1 Start playing a programme source,

2 Press EFFECT / DELAY TIME to select the level

you prefer. The effect level ("EFFECT 1" ... "EFFECT 6") appears on the display.

Note

Changing the effect level may not produce maior variations

in the surround effect when used with certain playback

sources.

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* "DOLBY" appears in the display.

When you use the remote

Each time you press SURROUND MODE, surround mode changes as follows:

STR-DESIS only

PRO LOGIC*— C. STUDIO A —C. STUDIO B

LARGE HALL** —SMALL HALL**

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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 the speaker system you have. Tlien, adjust each speaker volume and delay time.

Note that you must have at least one additional pair of speakers and/or one center speaker to do the following adjustments.

CENTER SURROUND SURROUND

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's system

configuration:

1 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to turn on surround

^ sound.

2 Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly to select the

Dolby surround sound field (PRO LOGIC or C. STUDIO mode). '

3 Press SET-UP repeatedly until the set-up you

want appears in the display. Select the set-up as follows:

REAR EFFECT/

LEVEL+/- DELAY TIME

SET-UP

' SURROUND

MODE

■ TEST TOME

CENTER LEVEL +/-

If you have

Front and rear speakers, no center speaker

From and center speakers, no rear speaker

Front and rear speakere, and a small center speaker

Front and rear speakers, and a large center speaker

Select So that

PHANTOM The sound of the

3 CH LOGIC

(3 channel Logic)

NORMAL

WIDE

center channel is output from the front speakers.

The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers.

The bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers (because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass).

For "complete" Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

(continued)

15"

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Using Surround Sound

Adjusting the speaker volume

Tlie 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.)

Using the controls on the remote lets you adjust the volume level from your listening position.

1 Select the PRO LOGIC mode (see "Choosing a*

Surround Mode" on page 14) and select the appropriate center mode (see "Selecting the Center Mode" on page 15).

2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker sequentially.

3 Adjust the volume level so that the test tone from

each speaker is at the same level from your

listening position.

• 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.

4 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the

test tone.

Adjusting the delay time

You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay time). You can select from three delay times, S (15 mS), M (20 mS), and L (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 DELAY TIME on the remote or EFFECT/

DELAY TIME on the receiver repeatedly to choose the delay time parameter. The current delay time appears in the display, such as "DELAY S," "DELAY M" or "DELAY L."

Note

Select the PRO LOGIC mode when you adjust the delay time using EFFECT/DELAY TIME on the receiver.

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You can adjust all speakers at one time

Adjust MASTER VOL on the remote or MASTER

VOLUME on the receiver.

You can also adjust the volume level with the

controls on the receiver

After pressing TEST TONE on the remote, press REAR LEVEL + or - and CENTER LEVEL + or - to adjust the level of the rear and center speakers respectively.

You can increase the output level of the rear

speakers

The adjustment range of the rear speakers is preset from

-15 to +10, but you can shift the range up 5 levels (-10 to +15). Hold down MODE on the receiver while turning on the power until "GAIN UP" appears on the display. The values for the rear level remain fixed at -15 to +10 in the display, but you will be able to hear the difference in the actual output level.

To reset the rear level adjustment range, repeat this procedure to display "NORMAL".

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Additional Information

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, (see page 7)

^ Press MUTING on the remote if "MUTING"

is displayed.

^ The protective device on the receiver has been

activated because of a short circuit. ("PROTECT" 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 the appropriate center mode (see page

15).

“*■ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see

page 16).

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and coimect an outdoor 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 11 and 18).

”► No stations have been j^reset or the preset

stations have been cleared (when you tune in

with scanning preset^stations). Preset the

stations (see page 12).

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

Make sure you turn on the sound field

function.

Make sure that the front speakers are

connected to the SPEAKERS A terminal.

“► Make sure that SPEAKERS A and B buttons

are depressed when two sets of front speakers are used.

No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen.

^ Select the appropriate function on the

receiver.

^ Place your TV away from the audio

components.

Recording cannot be made.

Check that the components are connected correctly.

The remote does not function.

“► Point the remote at the remote sensor S 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 remote.

"► Pressing TV CONTROL sets the remote to

operate the TV only. In this case, press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION buttons before operating the receiver (etc.).

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from

the rear speakers.

Select the appropriate center mode (see page

15).

^ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see

page 16).

^ Make sure you turn on the .sound field

surround mode function.

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Specifications

Amplifier section

stereo mode (8 ohms at 20 Hz

20 kHz less than 0.09% total harmonic distortionj lOOW + lOOW

(STR-DE515/DE415/ D360Z)

60W-r60W (STR-DE315)

Surround mode (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD

5.1/DVD* mode (8 ohm at 1 KHz, THD

Frequency response

Inputs

_________________________

PHONO** 2.5 mV 50 74 dB (MM) kilohms 72 dB*

CD,

5.1/DVD*

TAPE/MD, 150 mV

TV/

DBS, VIDEO

0.8%)

Front

STR-DE515:

lOOW/ch

STR-DE415 /D360Z:

lOOW/ch

STR-DE315:

Center (Pro Logic Mode)

Center lOOW/ch Rear 50W/ch

TV/DBS,CD,TAPE/

Sensitivity Impedance SIN

200 mV

60W/ch

STR-DE515;

lOOW

STR-DE415 /D360Z:

100 W

STR-DE315:

60W

Rear

STR-DE515;

50W/ch

STR-DE415 /D360Z;

100 W

STO-DE315:

60W

0.8%)

Front lOOW/ch

PHONO": RIAA

equalization curve ±05 dB

MD, VIDEO, 5.1/DVD*

10 Hz - SO kHz ±1 dB

(weighting

network,

input level)

(A, 25 mV)

50 82 dB

kilohms 82 dB*‘*

(A, 150 mV)

• 78 IHF

Outputs

Muting Full mute Power BASS BOOST *»^10 dB at 70 Hz

TONE ±8 dB at 100 Hz and

FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 -108.0 MHz

Antenna terminals

Sensitivity

Usable sensitivity11.2dBf,2pV (IHF) S/N

Harmonic distortion at

1 KHz Seperation

Frequency response

Selectivity

AM tuner section

Tuning range 530 • 1710 kHz

Antenna Loop antenna Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at l/»0 kHz)

S/N 54dB(at50mV/m) Harmonic

distortion

Selectivity At 10 kHz: 40 dB

Video section (except STR-DE315)

InpiiU VIDEO, TV/DBS, 5.1/

Outputs VIDEO:

TAPE/MD REC OUT:

Voltage: 150 mV, Impedance: 10 kilohms

VIDEO AUDIO OUT:

Voltage: 150 mV,

Impedance: 10 kilohms WOOFER/MIX AUDIO OUT (STR-DE515/ DE415)

Voltage: 2 V

Impedance: 10 kilohms PHONES; Accepts low

•

and high impedance

headphones |

10 kHz

75 ohms, unbalanced 300 ohms, balanced

Mono: lS3dBf,4.5pV Stereo: 36.3 dBf, 45 pV

Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB

Mono: 0.3 %

Stereo: 0.5 % accessories AM loop antenna (1) 45 dB at 1 kHz

30 Hz-15 kHz "dB

60 dB al 400 kHz

(lOkHzSTEP)

0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)

DVD*:

1 Vp-p75ohms

1 Vp-p 75 ohms

MONITOR:

1 Vp-p 75 ohms

General System

Power

1 requirements

consumption

AC outlets

Dimensions

Mass (Approx.)

Supplied

• 5.1 /DVD is for STR-DE515 only. ” except STR-DE315

Design and spedAcations are subject to

change without notice.

Tuner section: PLL

quartz-locked digital synthesizer system

Preamplifier section:

Low-noise NF type equalizer

Power amplifier section:

Pure-complimentary SEPP

120 V AC, 60 Hz

STR-DE515:

330 VA

STR-DE415/D3602:

285 VA

STR-DE315:

220 VA

1 switched, total 120 W /

lAMax

430x148x295 mm

(17x57ixll V* inches)

STR-DE515:

7.9 kg (17 lb 6 oz)

STR-DE415/D360Z:

7.4 kg (16 lb 5 02)

STR-DE315:

6.1 kg (13 lb 7 oz) FM wire antenna (1) Remote controller

(remote) (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2

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Additional

Glossary

Center mode

Setting of speakers to en>iance 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 cannot produce enough bass, the bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

Center

speaker (L) speaker <R)

WIDE mode

Select WIDE mode il you have front and rear speakers and a large center speaker. With the WIDE mode, you can lake full advantage of Dolby Surround sound.

Center

Front speaker Front

speaker (L) speaker (R)

Rear Rear

speaker (1) speaker (R)

PHANTOM mode

Select PHANTOM mode if you have front

and rear speakers but no center speaker.

The sound of the center channel ts output from the front speakers

3 CH LOGIC mode

Select 3 CM LOGIC mode if you have front and contor 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.

speaker

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 m a small room or close to your listening position, and make it shorter when you hove placed them in a large room

or apart from your listening position.

Oirea tuning

Tuning method to let you directly entera

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 standardi2ed in TV programs and movies. Compared with the former Dolby Surround S)'Stcm, Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound image by using four separate channels:

off-screen audio effects, on-screen dialog,

ieft-to-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 roar speakers and/or one center speaker. You also need to select the appropriate center mode to enjoy a full effect.

5.1 INPUT

Jacks used to input the audio signals that are

decoded from the Dolby Digital AC'3 format audio. The jacks are usually connected with an AC-3 decoder or a DVD player equipped with an AC-3 decoder. Tliis connection

enables the amplifier to reproduce 5.1

channel surround sounds.

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 station-s. Each preset station is assigned its

own preset number, which lets you tune

them in quickly.

Surround sound

Sound that consists of three elements: direct

sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberalivc .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 t)T>e of a concert hall.

Front

Types of sound

Early reflections

Direct sound

Reverberation

Transition of sound from rear speakers

Direct sound Early

Level t reflections Reverberation

Early reflection time

Test tone

Signal given out by the receiver for adjusting

the speaker volume. The te.st tone will come out as follows:

» in a system with a center speaker

(NORMAUWIDE/3 CH LOGIC modes)

The test tone is output from the front L (left), center, front R (right), and rear speakers in succession

Fronts Front (R)

Center

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)

□ Rear(UR)0

Time

PHANTOM

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Index

A, B

Adjusting

delay time 16 speaker volume 16 tone 9

volume 8 Antenna hookups 5 Audio component hookups 5, 6 Automatic tuning 11 Background operation 10

Center mode 15,19

NORMAL mode 15,19

PHANTOM mode 15,19

3CH LOGIC mode 15,19

WIDE mode 15,19 Connecting. See Hookups

Delay time 16,19 Direct tuning 11,19 Dolby Pro Logic

Surround 19

getting the most out of 15 Dolby Surround sound 14,19

center mode 16,19 Dubbing. See Recording

E, F. G

Editing. See Recording

H, I, J, K, L, M

Hookups

AC power cord 8 antennas 5 audio components 5,6 overview 4 speakers 6, 7 video component 7

N, O

NORMAL mode 15,19

PHANTOM mode 15, 19 Preset station 19 Presetting

radio stations 12 Preset tuning 12 Program source

selecting 8,9

Quick reference guide 23

Random Music Sensor 22 Rear panel 5,6,7,8, 21 Receiving broadcasts

directly 11

using preset stations 12 Recording

on a tape 13

on a video tape 13 Remote buttons 9,10, 22

background operation 10

Scanning

preset stations 12 radiostations 11

Selecting a program source 8

using the remote 9

Speakers

connection 6, 7 impedance 18 placement 6 selecting speaker system 7

Storing radio stations. See

Presetting

Surround sound 14,19

Test tone 16,19 3CH LOGIC mode 15,19 Troubleshooting 17 Tuning. See Receiving

broadcasts

Unpacking 4

Video component hookups 7

w, X, Y. Z

Watching/Ustening to video

programs 9

WIDE mode 15,19

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Rear Panel Descriptions

STR- DE515/DE415/D360Z

Hj [2

in ANTENNA (AM/FM) [2] ih ground terminal [3] PHONO ®CD m TAPE/MD

H TV/DBS E] VIDEO ® MONITOR

STR- DE315

S] d] SI H] 51 El 51

HI 5,1/DVD (Audio/Video) 51 FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B)

(STR-DE515 only)

0 WOOFER (Audio Out) (CENTER)

(STR-DE515 only)

MIX OUT (Audio Out) (REAR) (STR-DE415only)

51 AC power cord (STR-DE515 only)

ig SWITCHED AC OUTLET

E B3

51 SURROUND SPEAKER

51 SURROUND SPEAKERS

51 WIRELESS REAR SPEAKERS

[2] g]

[H ANTENNA (AM/FM) E VIDEO m ih ground terminal lYI AC power cord (CENTER) [U CD [4] TAPE/MD H TV/DBS

E SWITCHED AC OUTLET 51 SURROUND E FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B)

g SURROUND

(REAR)

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Button Descriptions }-

For buttons not described on previous pages and buttons with names different from the buttoas on the main unit.

Remote

Button

0-9 Receiver

>10 CD player/

CH/PRESET + /-

D, SKIP

DISC

i« CD player/

► CD player/

■ CD player/

•

Operates

CD player/MD recorder/DVD player

TV/VCR/DBS

Tape deck/ MD recorder

Receiver Scans and selects preset

TV/VCR/DBS CD player Skips discs (CD player

CD player

CD player/

DVD player

Tape deck/MD

recorder/VCR

MD recorder

CD player/

Tape deck/MD

recorder/VCR/ DVD player

Tape deck/MD recorder/VCR/ DVD player

Tape deck

Tape deck/

MD recorder/ VCR

Function

Selects preset numbers.

Selects track numbers.

0 selects track 10.

Selects channel numbers.

Selects track numbers over 10.

stations.

Selects preset channels.

with multi-disc changer

only).

Select discs (Mega storage CD player only).

Searches tracks (forward or backward).

Fastforwards or rewinds.

Skips tracks.

Pauses play or record. (Also starts recording with components in record standby.)

Starts play.

Stops play.

Starts play on the reverse side.

Sets tape decks to the

record standby mode.

Starts recording when

pressed with ► (or on tape deck).

Remote

Operates Function

Button

RMS

DIRECTION

RMS CLEAR

RMS/START Tape deck

ENTER

TV/VIDEO TV/VCR Selects input signal: TV

VISUAL POWER

TV CONTROL TV

SL^B CH +/-

POSITION

SWAP

PINP

JUMP

ANTTV7VTR

RMS: Random .Music Sensor

Tape deck

TV/VCR/DBS Changes channels when

TV/VCR/ LD Player/DBS/ DVD player

TV Activates the picture-in-

TV Jumps back and forth

VCR Selects output signal from

Selects tape direction (for tape decks with the RMS* function.)

Gesrs RMS" program (for tape decks with the RMS function.)

Programs tracks (tape deck with the RMS* function only).

used with 0*9.

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.

Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit (in Europe only).

Selects preset channels for

the small picture.**

Changes the position of the small picture.’'"

Swaps the small and the large picture.**

picture function.**

between the previous and current channels.

the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program.

' Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function

22'

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Quick Reference Guide

Receiving Broadcasts Presetting Radio

(direct tuning) Stations

Example: Receiving FM

102.50 MHz

♦

Select FM.

' in

Display

r j n n c n

rn luc.ju.

Example; Presetting a

station as A7

Tune in the station you want.

MEMORY

I 1

♦

srapr

Select A.

Scanning Radio Receiving Preset Stations (automatic tuning) Stations

Selecting a Component

Example 1: Playing a CD

Turn oi( the CD player.

♦

Start playing.

Example 2: Watching a video

tape

Turn on the VCR.

Start playing.

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields

Example: Scanning FM

stations

♦

□ Select FM.

♦

TUNING +

I I I

^ To continue

- TUNING +

scanning.

Example; Receiving the

station number A7

♦

SHIFT

3 Select A.

Scanning Preset Stations

- PRESET TUNING +

Example: Watching the

video tape of a Dolby Surroundencoded movie

ON/OFF

Select C.STUDIO

Turn on the VCR.

♦

Start playing.