Sony STR-DE515 User Manual

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FM Stereo \

FM-AM Receiver

Operating instructions

Mode d'emploi___________

STR-DE515

STR-DE415

STR-DE315

STR-D360Z

© 1997 by Sony CojporaSon

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.

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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.

About This Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS

The instructions in this manual arc for modeU STR-DK15, STR-DE4153TR- DE315 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".

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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:

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

^making the task easier.

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.

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

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.

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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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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

AM loop antenna

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(supplied) (1)

Getting Started

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.

Hookups

FM wire antenna

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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.

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.

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CD

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)

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Red (R)

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Getting Started as

Hookups

The arrow = a- indicates signal flow.

CD player

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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

Receiver

Tape deck or MD recorder

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.

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

Rear speaker

60 - 90 cm

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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

 

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Rear and center

speakers

 

 

 

 

Rear speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear speaker

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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)

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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.

Wireless rear speaker does not function under stereo mode, DOLBY (3CH LOGIC) and C. STTJDIO A/B (3CH LOGIC) mode.

'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

Depress SPEAKERS button

Speaker system A (connecLed

 

to the FRONT SPEAKERS A>

A

terminals)

 

Speaker system B (connected

B

to the FRONT SPEAKERS B

terminals)

 

Both speaker systems A and

A+B

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.

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 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)

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

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MONITOR (except STR-DE315)

 

 

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VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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